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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.

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Questions : I missed the last train (1)/ which I usually catch (2)/ and have to stay at the station (3) / on my way back home yesterday (4)/ No error (5)

(a) on my way back home yesterday

(b) which I usually catch

(c) I missed the last train

(d) and have to stay at the station

e) No error

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

I recall you telling me / the story of the seven witches / but I cannot remember where or when./ No error

a) the story of the seven witches

b) but I cannot remember where or when.

c) I recall you telling me

d) No error

Answer: (c)

Here, Possessive Case before Gerund (telling) i.e. I recall your telling me is the right usage.

Question : 2

They came here in (1)/ the evening and begin making (2)/ further arrangements. (3)/ No error (4)

a) the evening and begin making

b) further arrangements.

c) They came here in

d) No error

Answer: (a)

First clause is in Past Simple. Hence, the evening and began making (Past Simple) .... is the right usage.

Question : 3

The consumer Forum directed the Power Corporation to (1)/ compensate a complainant for the inconvenience (2) /and mental agony who he had to suffer,(3)/ because of the power officials irresponsible attitude (4)/ No error (5)

a) because of the power officials irresponsible attitude

b) compensate a complainant for the inconvenience

c) The consumer Forum directed the Power Corporation to

d) and mental agony who he had to suffer,

e) No error

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

I answered (1)/the questions(2)/ as best as(3)/ I could(4)/ No error (5)

a) I could

b) the questions

c) I answered

d) as best as

e) No error

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

Our customers are always visit (1)/ our branches to (2) / discuss their problems (3)/ with our staff (4)/ No error (5)

a) with our staff

b) our branches to

c) Our customers are always visit

d) discuss their problems

e) No error

Answer: (c)

Question : 6

You must abide on (1)/ the terms of (2)/this government. (3)/ No error (4)

a) the terms of

b) this government.

c) You must abide on

d) No error

Answer: (c)

It is preposition related error.

abide by is a Phr.V.

Abide by something (Phr. V.) : to accept and act according to rule, a law, an agreement etc.

Hence, You must abide by is the right usage.

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