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He returned (a)/ quicker (b)/than (c)/I expected. (d)/No error. (e)
  • a)
    He returned
  • b)
    quicker
  • c)
    than
  • d)
    I expected.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Eshaan Kapoor answered
B is the correct option. It should be ‘He returned quickly’ because it wasn't expected by the person means that he is comparing.

It was a (a) / magnificent (b) / beautiful (c) / performance. (d) / No error (e) 
  • a)
    It was a
  • b)
    magnificent
  • c)
    beautiful
  • d)
    performance.
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The correct option is B.
Magnificent means extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive. it's a synonym of beautiful.So, can not be used twice consecutively.

The teacher asked the (a) / students to talk (b) / loudly because there was a (c) / noise outside the class room. (d) /  No error.(e)
  • a)
    The teacher asked the
  • b)
    students to talk
  • c)
    loudly because there was a
  • d)
    noise outside the class room.  
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishan Datta answered
Given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it.

Explanation:
The sentence is in the form of a statement. The subject of the sentence is "teacher" and the verb is "asked". The object of the verb is "students" and the infinitive phrase is "to talk loudly". The conjunction "because" is used to explain the reason why the teacher asked the students to talk loudly. The word "noise" is used as a noun and it is correct to write "outside the classroom" instead of "outside the class room".

Therefore, the sentence is grammatically correct and the correct answer is option E, "No error".

Instead Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is (A) / said to be considering an joint probe (B) / into Pathankot even as there have been (C) / some arrests of lower level JeM cadre (D) /. No error (E)
  • a)
    Instead Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is
  • b)
    said to be considering an joint probe
  • c)
    into Pathankot even as there have been
  • d)
    some arrests of lower level JeM cadre 
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sonali sharma answered
Error Analysis:
The error in the given sentence is in part (B). The word "an" should be replaced with "a" before the word "joint".

Corrected Sentence:
Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is said to be considering a joint probe into Pathankot even as there have been some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre.

Explanation:
The given sentence discusses Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif's stance on a joint probe into the Pathankot incident. Let's break down the sentence to understand it better:

Part A: Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is
This part introduces the topic of the sentence and states that Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is involved in the discussion.

Part B: said to be considering a joint probe
This part explains that the Prime Minister is considering a joint probe. However, the error lies in the use of the article "an" before the word "joint." The correct article to use in this case is "a."

Part C: into Pathankot even as there have been
This part mentions the location of the probe, which is Pathankot. It also introduces a contrasting element by using the phrase "even as there have been." This indicates that despite some developments or arrests, the Prime Minister is still considering a joint probe.

Part D: some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre
This part highlights the arrests of lower-level JeM (Jaish-e-Mohammed) cadre members. It suggests that there have been some developments in the case, but the Prime Minister is still considering a joint probe.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Instead, Prime Minister Nabaz Sharif is said to be considering a joint probe into Pathankot even as there have been some arrests of lower-level JeM cadre.

The judge said that (A) / the crime motivated (B) / by robbery (C) / and not racial prejudice. (D) / No Error (E)
  • a)
    The judge said that
  • b)
    the crime motivated
  • c)
    by robbery
  • d)
    and not racial prejudice
  • e)
    No Error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arti joshi answered
Understanding the Error
The sentence in question is: "The judge said that the crime motivated by robbery and not racial prejudice."
Identifying the Error
- The error lies in part (B): "the crime motivated."
Explanation of the Error
- Missing Verb: The phrase "the crime motivated" lacks a verb. It should include a form of the verb "to be" to clarify the relationship between the subject and the participle "motivated."
- Correct Structure: The corrected phrase should read "the crime was motivated." This construction properly uses the past participle "motivated" as part of a passive voice structure, indicating that the crime was influenced or driven by robbery.
Corrected Sentence
- After correction, the sentence should read: "The judge said that the crime was motivated by robbery and not racial prejudice."
Importance of Proper Grammar
- Clarity: Proper grammatical structure enhances clarity and understanding. In legal contexts, precision is paramount.
- Professionalism: Using correct grammar reflects professionalism and attention to detail, which is essential in judicial statements.
Conclusion
- The correct answer is option (B) due to the absence of a necessary verb in the phrase. By revising it to include "was," the sentence becomes grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning effectively.

He has no (a) / time to read novels (b) / and no (c) / desire neither.(d)/ No error. (e)
  • a)
    He has no
  • b)
    time to read novels
  • c)
    and no
  • d)
    desire neither.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshul patil answered
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect and contains a double negative which makes it difficult to comprehend. The correct form of the sentence would be:

He has no time to read novels and no desire to do so.

Let us break down the sentence to understand the errors and corrections in detail.

Double Negatives:

A double negative is when two negative words are used in the same sentence. In the given sentence, 'no' and 'neither' are both negative words used together which makes the sentence confusing and difficult to understand. The correction for this error is to remove one of the negative words.

Corrected Sentence: He has no time to read novels and no desire to do so.

Subject-Verb Agreement:

The subject of the sentence is 'He' which is a singular pronoun. The verb 'has' is the third person singular form of the verb 'have'. Therefore, the subject-verb agreement is correct in the given sentence.

Corrected Sentence: He has no time to read novels and no desire to do so.

Parallel Structure:

The sentence contains two phrases 'no time to read novels' and 'no desire to do so'. These phrases are not parallel in structure. The correction for this error is to make both the phrases parallel by using the same structure.

Corrected Sentence: He has no time to read novels and no desire to read them.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the given sentence contains multiple errors including double negatives and lack of parallel structure. The corrected sentence is grammatically correct and easier to understand.

She can (a)/ understand Marathi but she (b)/can not speak it (c)/proper nor fluently. (d)/No error.(e)
  • a)
    She can
  • b)
    understand Marathi but she
  • c)
    can not speak it
  • d)
    proper nor fluently.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Naman dey answered
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and has no errors. Let's analyze it in parts to understand why:

a) She can understand Marathi: This part of the sentence is stating that the subject has the ability to comprehend the Marathi language.

b) but she cannot speak it: This part of the sentence is contrasting the previous statement by saying that the subject is incapable of vocalizing the Marathi language.

c) properly nor fluently: This part of the sentence is further explaining the previous statement by stating that the subject cannot speak the Marathi language correctly or smoothly.

d) No error: This option is correct as the sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning without any errors.

e) No error: This option reiterates that the sentence is error-free.

In conclusion, option D is the correct answer as the given sentence is grammatically and structurally correct without any errors.

I finished/ the three fourth of the work/ in a record /period of four days/No error
  • a)
    I finished
  • b)
    the three fourth of the work
  • c)
    in a record
  • d)
    period of four days
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Akansha jain answered
The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it. However, some minor changes can be made to make it more concise and clear.

Revised sentence:

I finished three-fourths of the work in a record time of four days.

Explanation:

- Subject and verb agreement: The subject "I" agrees with the verb "finished" in past tense, which is correct.
- Fraction expression: Instead of "the three fourth", it is more appropriate to use "three-fourths" to express the fraction.
- Preposition usage: The preposition "in" correctly shows the time period during which the work was completed.
- Adjective usage: The word "record" is used as an adjective to describe the time period as exceptional or outstanding.
- Singular/plural usage: The word "day" should be in plural form as "days" because it refers to a countable noun in a quantity greater than one.
- No error: The revised sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly.

He is (a)/ enough kind (b)/to help (c)/everybody in need. (d)/No error. (e)
  • a)
    He is
  • b)
    enough kind
  • c)
    to help
  • d)
    everybody in need.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Error Analysis:

The error in this sentence is in part (b), "enough kind". The adjective "kind" should be modified by the adverb "kind enough" to convey the intended meaning.

Correction:

He is kind enough to help everybody in need.

Explanation:

- Adjective vs Adverb: In the given sentence, "kind" is an adjective modifying the subject "He". However, to modify the verb "help", we need an adverb. "Kind enough" is an adverb phrase that modifies "to help".
- Use of "enough": "Enough" is used to convey sufficiency or adequacy of something. In this context, it is used to convey that the person is sufficiently kind to help others.
- The corrected sentence conveys the intended meaning that the person is willing and able to help those in need due to his kind nature.

What to talk (a) / of tea they did (b) / not offer us (c) / even water. (d) / No error.(e)
  • a)
    What to talk
  • b)
    of tea they did
  • c)
    not offer us
  • d)
    even water.
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Monika joshi answered
Explanation:
The given sentence is a grammatically incorrect sentence. The correct sentence should be "What to talk of tea, they did not even offer us water." Here, the error is in the first part of the sentence, i.e., part (a).

The meaning of the sentence is that the speaker was not even offered water by the host, let alone tea. The correct sentence can be broken down into the following parts:

Meaning: The speaker was not offered even water by the host, let alone tea.

Grammar:

- The sentence is a complex sentence.
- The first part of the sentence is an idiom "What to talk of" which means "not to mention."
- The second part of the sentence is the main clause "they did not even offer us water."
- The sentence has correct subject-verb agreement.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.

I did not know (a)/ hardly anyone in (b) / the city and (c) / so felt lonely.(d) / No error.(e)
  • a)
    I did not know
  • b)
    hardly anyone in
  • c)
    the city and
  • d)
    so felt lonely.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Varsha Singh answered
Error Analysis:

The given sentence talks about the speaker feeling lonely in a new city due to not knowing many people. Let's analyze each part of the sentence to identify the error:

a) "I did not know" - This part of the sentence is grammatically correct.

b) "hardly anyone in" - The use of "hardly" in this context is incorrect. "Hardly" means "almost not" or "barely" and is used to express a negative idea. However, in this context, the speaker wants to express a lack of knowledge about people in the city, which is a neutral idea. Therefore, the correct word to use here would be "knew" instead of "hardly anyone in".

c) "the city and" - This part of the sentence is grammatically correct.

d) "so felt lonely" - This part of the sentence is grammatically correct.

e) "No error" - This option is incorrect as we have already identified an error in part (b) of the sentence.

Correct sentence: I did not know anyone in the city and so felt lonely.

Explanation:

The error in the given sentence is the use of the word "hardly" in part (b) of the sentence. "Hardly" is used to express a negative idea and is not appropriate in this context as the speaker is not trying to express a negative idea about knowing people in the city. The correct word to use here is "knew" which would convey the intended meaning of the sentence. Therefore, the corrected sentence would be "I did not know anyone in the city and so felt lonely".

He finished (a) / breakfast quick (b) / and left (c) / for the school. (d) / No error (e)
  • a)
    He finished
  • b)
    breakfast quick
  • c)
    and left
  • d)
    for the school.
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arti joshi answered
Understanding the Error
The sentence provided contains an error in part (b). The phrase "breakfast quick" is not grammatically correct.
Key Points of Explanation
- Adverb vs. Adjective:
- "Quick" is an adjective, which describes nouns. In this context, it incorrectly modifies "breakfast." The correct form should use an adverb to describe how the breakfast was finished.
- Correct Usage:
- The correct phrase should be "breakfast quickly." Here, "quickly" is an adverb that properly modifies the verb "finished," indicating how the action was performed.
Revised Sentence
- The revised sentence should read: "He finished breakfast quickly and left for school."
Importance of Adverb Usage
- Clarity:
- Using the correct form enhances clarity in communication. It ensures that the reader understands the manner in which the action was performed.
- Grammatical Precision:
- Proper grammatical structure is essential in conveying precise meaning. Adverbs provide the necessary detail about the action, while adjectives describe nouns.
Conclusion
- The error in the original sentence lies in the improper use of the adjective "quick." By changing it to the adverb "quickly," the sentence becomes grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning effectively.

When I (a)/ got home (b)/I was (c)/too exhausted. (d)/No error. (e)
  • a)
    When I
  • b)
    got home
  • c)
    I was
  • d)
    too exhausted.
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Niyati patel answered
Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it. Let's look at each part of the sentence:

a) When I - This is a subordinate conjunction that is used to introduce a dependent clause. It is correctly used in the sentence.

b) got home - This is the main verb phrase of the sentence. It is in the past tense and correctly conveys the action of arriving at home.

c) I was - This is the main verb phrase of the sentence. It is in the past tense and correctly conveys the state of being exhausted.

d) too exhausted - This is an adverb phrase that modifies the verb phrase "was". It correctly conveys the degree of exhaustion.

e) No error - The sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D'.

The teacher refused to consider him as an honest boy. No error. 
  • a)
    The teacher refused
  • b)
    to consider him
  • c)
    as an
  • d)
    honest boy.
  • e)
    No error 
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Error Identification:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it.

Corrected Sentence:

N/A - No correction required.

Explanation:

The given sentence is grammatically correct and there is no error in it. Each word used in the sentence is appropriate and the sentence structure is also correct. Hence, the correct answer is option (e) "No error".

In case India is focusing on (A) / the root cause of corruption, India (B) / will definitely progress in (C) / short span of time (D) / No error (E)
  • a)
    In case India is focusing on
  • b)
    the root cause of corruption, India
  • c)
    will definitely progress in
  • d)
    short span of time
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arti joshi answered
Explanation of the Error
In the sentence provided, the error is found in part (A). The phrase "In case India is focusing on" is not the ideal construction for the intended meaning.
Correct Usage
- The phrase "In case" implies a conditional situation, which suggests a hypothetical scenario.
- A more appropriate phrase would be "If India focuses on," which directly indicates a condition that leads to a consequence.
Revised Sentence
- A more grammatically correct version would be: "If India focuses on the root cause of corruption, India will definitely progress in a short span of time."
Analysis of Other Options
- Part (B): "the root cause of corruption," is correct as it clearly identifies what India should focus on.
- Part (C): "will definitely progress in" is grammatically correct and effectively conveys the message.
- Part (D): "short span of time" is acceptable, although adding an article would enhance clarity (e.g., "a short span of time").
Conclusion
- The main error lies in the conditional phrasing in option (A). Correcting it clarifies the intention of the sentence and adheres to standard English grammar. Thus, option 'A' is indeed the error.

It was (a) / a dangerously (b) / lake to (c) / swim in. (d) /  No error (e)
  • a)
    It was
  • b)
    a dangerously
  • c)
    lake to
  • d)
    swim in.
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Shreya Yadav answered
Since, dangerously is an adverb and we can only use the adverb to tell quality of a verb not a noun i.e.lake which is noun....so we use the adjective dangerous to tell the quality of noun lake

seldom visited his  (a) / He has not (b) / parents since he (c) / left this place.(d) / No error.
a)seldom visited his
b)He has not
c)parents since he
d)left this place.
e)No error.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Error Spotting - Tense Usage

Explanation:

The given sentence talks about someone who has not visited his parents since he left the place. The error in the sentence is in the tense used. Let's analyze each part of the sentence to understand the error:

a) "seldom visited his" - This part of the sentence is in the past tense and is correct.

b) "He has not" - This part of the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to the present. However, in this context, we are talking about an action that was done in the past and has not been done since then. Therefore, the correct tense to be used here is the past simple tense. Hence, the error is in this part of the sentence.

c) "parents since he" - This part of the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is incorrect as explained above. It should be in the past simple tense.

d) "left this place." - This part of the sentence is in the past simple tense and is correct.

Hence, the correct sentence should be: "He had not visited his parents since he left this place."

In this sentence, we have used the past perfect tense (had + past participle) to talk about an action that was done in the past and was completed before another action in the past (leaving the place). This tense is used to show the sequence of events that happened in the past.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

It is a pity that (a) / our leaders are (b) / misusing our hardly (c) / won liberty. (d) / No error.(e)
  • a)
    It is a pity that
  • b)
    our leaders are
  • c)
    misusing our hardly
  • d)
    won liberty.
  • e)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naman dey answered
Error Identification:

The error is in part (c) of the sentence.

Explanation:

The phrase "our hardly won liberty" means our freedom that was achieved only after a lot of struggle and hard work. The word "hardly" in this context means "barely" or "scarcely" and not "difficult to achieve." Therefore, the word "hardly" should be replaced with "hard-won," which means "achieved through great effort or struggle."

Corrected Sentence:

It is a pity that our leaders are misusing our hard-won liberty.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (c).

Spot the error:
 I found this bangle while digging in the backyard. I don’t know who it belonged to.
  • a)
     I found
  • b)
     while digging in
  • c)
     in the backyard
  • d)
    who it belonged to
  • e)
    No error.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Deepali gupta answered
d) who it belonged to
It should be ‘to whom it belonged’. The sentence should read: I don’t know to whom it belonged. When the relative pronoun is the object of the relative clause, we use whom instead of who. Note that, in this case, the preposition normally goes before whom.

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