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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 the "No error".

Question : 26 [IBPS RRB (Group a Officers) 2012]

1) The process of / 2) revising figures of damage / 3) to get additional compensation / 4) has began. / 5) No error

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (d)

Replace “ began” with “begun”

Question : 27 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

We must go (1) / and congratulate him for (2)/ his brilliant success. (3) / No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (b)

It is a Preposition related error. Hence, and congratulate him on is the right usage.

Question : 28 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

I remember him as (1)/ someone who was a lot nicer (2)/ than circumstances warranted. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (d)

No error

Question : 29 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

You better (1)/ consult a doctor (2)/ immediately. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (a)

had better Þ used to tell somebody what you think they should do.

Hence, You had better is the right usage.

Question : 30 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

If you turn the corner, (A)/ you will found a house (B)/ built of stone. (C)/ No error (D)

a) (A)

b) (B)

c) (C)

d) (D)

Answer: (b)

Found = establish

Hence, you will find (get) a house .... should be used.

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