spotting errors Model Questions & Answers, Practice Test for ssc mts paper 1 2023

Directions:

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the number of that part with error as your answer. If there is no error, mark (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

Question :6

Proper care was taken (a)/ for the maintenance of accounting records (b)/ as per accordance with (c)/ the provisions of applicable laws. (d)/No error (e)

Answer: (c)

It should be either 'as per the provisions of applicable laws' or 'in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws'.

Question :7

I will put on (a)/ a note in this regard (b)/ for your consideration (c)/ and necessary decision. (d)/ No error (e)

Answer: (a)

The phrase 'put on' means 'wear' or 'apply'. It should be 'put in' here; 'put in' means 'submit' a request, claim.

Question :8

Know he was dying (a)/ Morrie visited (b)/ his study every Tuesday with Mitch (c)/ just as they used to do back in college. (d)/ No error (e)

Answer: (a)

'Knowing' instead of 'know' is correct.

Question :9

He fixed a metal ladder (a)/ for the wall below his window (b)/ so as to be able to (c)/ escape if there was a fire. (d)/ No error (e)

Answer: (b)

A ladder is fixed 'to' the wall, not 'for' it. If instead of 'fixed', the word used is 'placed', the prepo- sition would be 'against'.

Question :10

My father has (a)/ always had a curious habit (b)/ of consulting astrologers (c)/ which I could never understand. (d)/ No error (e)

Answer: (e)

No error.

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