Practice Common errors - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams

DIRECTIONS:

In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is (d) i.e., No error

Q-1)   After knowing truth, (a)/ they took the right decision (b)/ in the matter. (c)/ No error (d) 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

After knowing the truth will be correct usage.


DIRECTIONS:

In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is (d) i.e., No error

Q-2)   It is time you (a)/ decide on your next (b)/ course of action. (c)/ No error (d) 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It is time/It is high time is followed by the clause in simple past that shows present time.

Hence, decided on your next should be used.


DIRECTIONS:

In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is (d) i.e., No error

Q-3)   He who has suffered most (a)/ for the cause, (b)/ let him speak. (c)/ No error (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Replace let him speak by should be allowed to speak.


DIRECTIONS:

In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. Your answer is (d) i.e., No error

Q-4)   A cup of coffee (a)/ is an excellent complement (b)/ to smoked salmon. (c)/ No error (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

This sentence doesn't need any improvement.


DIRECTIONS:

In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error your answer is (d) i.e. No error

Q-5)   His son (a) / is working (b) / very hardly. (c) / No error. (d)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Here, very hard should be used.

The word hardly (Adverb) means: almost not; almost none.

The word hard means: putting a lot of effort or energy into an activity


Directions:

The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.

Q-6)   He runs (1)/ more faster (2)/ than I. (3)/ No error (4) .

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It is Double Comparatives related error.

Use of more + –er (Comparative Degree) is incorrect.

Hence, much faster/faster is the right usage.


Directions:

The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.

Q-7)   He flowed into a rage (1)/ at the very (2)/ sight of that man. (3)/ No error (4)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

fly into a rage (Id.) : to become suddenly very angry Here, He flew into a rage is the right usage.

Look at the sentence :

He flies into a rage if you even mention the subject.


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-8)   The light bulbs (1)/ on the hall (2)/ need to be changed. (3)/ No error (4)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

There is a Preposition related error. Hence, in the hall is the right usage.


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-9)   Each child / was given a / red beautiful balloon. / No error

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It is position of words related error. We usually put a general opinion in front of a specific opinion.

Hence, beautiful red balloon is the right usage.


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-10)   There are just too few trains (1)/ for the ever-grow (2)/ number of passengers (3)/ in the city (4)/ No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


Directions:

The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.

Q-11)   RBI is in favour (1) / of amending currently (2) / policies governing operations of (3)/ foreign banks in India (4)/ No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


DIRECTIONS:

In question some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and more the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from errors, mark to (d) as the Answer Sheet.

Q-12)   We are going to launch / this three crores project/ within the next few months / No error

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In hyphenated terms. singular Noun i.e., this threecrore project should be used.


DIRECTIONS:

In question some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and more the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from errors, mark to (d) as the Answer Sheet.

Q-13)   The lawyer asked / if it was worth to take / the matter to court / No error 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Here, Gerund i.e. If it was worth taking should be used.


Directions:

The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.

Q-14)   Despite the merger (1) / the airline has reported (2)/ sizeable losses and is unable (3)/ to pay their employees (4) / No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


Directions:

The following questions are splitted into parts using (Alphabets, Numbers or /), Here some parts of the sentences have errors and remainings are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The Alphabets, Numbers or /, of that part is the answer for that question. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

Note: In some questions no seperation has been done. So find the answers acoordingly.

Q-15)   Wheat productions in the region (1)/ will fall drastically (2)/ un less we do anything (3)/ to stop climate change (4)/ No error(5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-16)   The government is working (1)/ out a new system to compensate(2)/ those companies to sell (3)/ products below the market price(4)/No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


DIRECTIONS:

In question some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and more the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from errors, mark to (d) as the Answer Sheet.

Q-17)   After a carefully investigation / we discovered / that the house was infested with termites / No error

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Here, Adjective i.e. After a careful investigation should be used.


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-18)   The navel officers (1)/ successfully fought the pirates (2)/ who had looted and plundered for many years. (3)/ No error (4)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

navel (N.) : the small hollow part or lump in the middle of the stomach.

naval (Adj.) : connected with the navy of a country

Hence, The naval officers is the right usage.


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-19)   The committee has(1)/asked for more information and (2)/will again consider (3) /the entries on the next meeting (4) /No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)


Directions:

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".

Q-20)   you may not know it (1)/ but this engine is (2)/ claimed to have twice (3)/ as powerful as the previous one (4)/No error (5)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)