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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.

The following question based on common errors topic of general english mcq

Questions : Road developers unable 1)/ to complete their projects 2)/ on time will not be 3)/ awarded new ones . 4)/ No error 5).

(a) (1)

(b) (2)

(c) (3)

(d) (4)

e) (5)

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (c)

Replace ‘on’ with ‘in’

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Question : 1

Neither of the scout leaders know (1)/ how to trap wild animals (2)/ or how to prepare them for mounting. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (a)

Neither of is followed by a Plural Noun/ Pronoun but agrees with a Singular Verb.

Hence, Neither of the scout leaders knows is the right usage.

Question : 2

1) While these schools have/ 2) a strong traditional hold, the reason for / 3) forming a consortium in India is to encourage / 4) cultural diversity for their institutes. / 5) No error.

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (d)

Replace “ for” with “ in”

Question : 3

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 : 4

No man can become a great (1)/ artist unless he (2)/ apply himself continually to his art. (3)/ No error (4)

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

Answer: (c)

Here, Subject (No man) is Singular. Hence, Singular Verb i.e. applies himself continually to his art is the right usage.

Question : 5

(P) I was pretty sure that (Q) he would support me (R) for changing the age-old and static structure of our organization. (S) No error

a) P

b) Q

c) R

d) S

Answer: (c)

The part (R) has an error.

Purpose is evident. Hence, Infinitive i.e. to change the age-old and static structure is the right usage.

Question : 6

1) Acting on a tip-off / 2) the anti-robbery squad led / 3) by inspectors laid / 4) a trap for the robbers. / 5) No error.

a) (1)

b) (2)

c) (3)

d) (4)

e) (5)

Answer: (e)

No Error

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