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Directions:

Each of the following sentences has four parts marked P, Q, R and S (or) A, B, C and D (or) 1, 2, 3 and 4. Choose the part of sentence with the error. If there is No error, select No error [S/D/4].

Question : 31 [SSC CAPFs SI, ASI 2016]

(P) I did not like his (Q) comments on my paper (R) but I had no alternative as I had agreed to keep quiet. (S) No error

a) P

b) Q

c) R

d) S

Answer: (d)

S This sentence contains No error.

Question : 32 [IBPS SO 2013]

We are bring in the idea that 1)/ European rehabilitation focussed 2)/ on a multi-disciplinary approach 3)/ towards chronic pain. 4)/ No error 5).

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (a)

Replace ‘ bring’ with ‘ bringing’

Question : 33 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

She does not listen to me (A)/ because she is (B)/ senior than me. (C)/ No error (D)

a) (A)

b) (B)

c) (C)

d) (D)

Answer: (c)

It is a preposition related error. Hence, senior to me .... should be used.

Question : 34 [SSC CGL Tier-I 2016]

Ann received the promotion instead of Susan (1)/ as Ann is senior than Susan in age (2)/ though Susan had worked there before Ann. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (b)

It is Preposition related error. The words superior, senior, junior, prior, etc. take to and not than

Hence, as Ann is senior to Susan in age is the right usage.

Question : 35 [SBI PO 2013]

1) Equal opportunities for advancement / 2) across the length and breadth / 3) of an organization will / 4) keep many problems away . / 5) No error.

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (e)

No error.

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