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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.

Question : 31 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

His appearance bears (A)/ a striking resemblance (B)/ to your cousin. (C)/ No error (D)

a) (A)

b) (B)

c) (C)

d) (D)

Answer: (d)

No Error

Question : 32 [SSC CAPFs SI, ASI 2016]

(P) We will pack not only (Q) the material properly (R) but will also deliver it to your valued customers. (S) No error

a) P

b) Q

c) R

d) S

Answer: (a)

The part (P) has an error.

When we use not only.. but also, same part of speech should be used before both. Hence, we will not only pack is the right usage.

Question : 33 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

My father, (1)/ though old, (2)/ goes everywhere by foot. (3) No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (c)

go on foot : walk

Hence, goes everywhere on foot is the right usage.

Question : 34 [IBPS SO 2013]

The perception of others 1)/ particularly family members 2)/ changed when he 3)/ qualified on a government job. 4)/ No error 5).

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (d)

Replace ‘ on’ with ‘ for’.

Question : 35 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

Could she cite (A)/ any precedent in support (B)/ for her case? (C)/ No error (D)

a) (A)

b) (B)

c) (C)

d) (D)

Answer: (c)

It is Preposition related error. Hence, of her case is the right usage.

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