common errors section 16 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

The old, grey horse that was standing beside the barn had a sad look in its eyes when it saw the shotgun that the farmer was carrying.

a) No error

b) had a sad look in its eyes when

c) The old, grey horse that was standing

d) shotgun that the farmer was carrying

Question : 2

I am very anxious (1)/to know how are you (2)/and mother are doing. (3)/No error (4)

a) to know how are you

b) and mother are doing.

c) I am very anxious

d) No error

Question : 3

We have sought (1)/ clearance in (2)/ additional expenditure incurred (3)/ during the project(4)/ No error (5)

a) during the project

b) clearance in

c) We have sought

d) additional expenditure incurred

e) No error

Question : 4

In a first of its kind study (1)/ a team of scientists have tried to(2)/ grow new stem cells in (3) / the ear that get damage with age (4)/ No error (5)

a) the ear that get damage with age

b) a team of scientists have tried to

c) In a first of its kind study

d) grow new stem cells in

e) No error

Question : 5

Outside, the rain beats down / in floods and the sea gives forth / a sound like an alarm bells. / No error

a) in floods and the sea gives forth

b) a sound like an alarm bells.

c) Outside, the rain beats down

d) No error

Question : 6

Six women achievers, who continue (1) / to inspire the younger lot, were honoured (2) / with their contributions in their chosen fields (3)/ on the occasion of women’s day (4)/ No error (5)

a) on the occasion of women’s day

b) to inspire the younger lot, were honoured

c) Six women achievers, who continue

d) with their contributions in their chosen fields

e) No error