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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 1
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then mark answer (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC CHSL 2012]

My Aunt (a) / was first (b) / to get a degree (c) / No Error. (d)

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 1

‘the’ should be added before ‘first’ because the sentence is expressing a quality and some times, common nouns are used as abstract nouns to express qualities.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 2
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then mark answer (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC CHSL 2012]

Padmini had not rarely missed (a) / a dance performance or festival since (b) / she was eight years old. (c) / No Error. (d)

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 2

‘Padmini had rarely missed’ makes the correct sense of the sentence.

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SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 3
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then mark answer (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC CHSL 2012]

Krupa and Kavya studied (a) / in the Delhi Public School (b) / and so does Kamya. (c) / No Error. (d)

Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 3

‘so did kamya’ should be used.

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC Sub. Ins. 2012]

Having lived (a) / in Kerala for ten years, (b) / my friend is used to speak Malayalam with his friends. (c) / No Error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 4

Speak in Malayalam.

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC Sub. Ins. 2012]
Much water (a) /  has flown (b) / under this bridge (c) /  No error  (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 5

‘flowed’ should be used instead of ‘has flown’

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC Sub. Ins. 2012]

The law should specifically (a) /  provide a clause (b) / to protect animals from poachers (c) /   No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 6

The sentence is grammatically correct. There is no error in the sentence. The answer is (d) No error.

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC Sub. Ins. 2012]

What kind (a) /  of a man (b) /  are you? (c) /  No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 7

No error.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 8
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d). i.e. No error.  [SSC Sub. Ins. 2012]

The lady approached me timidly (a) /  and trembling slightly (b) / she sat down besides me. (c) /  No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 8

‘beside’ should be used instead of ‘besides’ because ‘besides’ means in addition to and ‘beside’ means next to or at the side of.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 9
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, more (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Air pollution, together with littering, (a) / are causing many problems (b) / in our cities. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 9

‘are’ should be replaced with ‘is’

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 10
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, more (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

The accused refused (a) / to answer to the policeman (b) / on duty. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 10

Remove ‘to’ before ‘the policeman’

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, more (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

What is (a) / the use of me (b) / attending the session? (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 11

‘me’ should be replaced by ‘myself’

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 12
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, more (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

We met our prospective employer, (a) / for a briefing session (b) / in the Taj Hotel. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 12

‘in’ should be replaced with ‘at’

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 13
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, more (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Because of the severe snow storm and the road blocks, (a) / the air force dropped food and (b) / medical supplies close to the city. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 13

No error.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 14
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d) i.e. No error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Instead of being (a)/ helpful he was (b)/ being hindrance. (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 14

Here, ‘a hindrance ……………’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 15
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d) i.e. No error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Where (a)/ have I (b)/ to deposit fees? (c)/ No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 15

Here, ‘I have ………’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 16
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d) i.e. No error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

By the time she had finished her work (a)/ I had nearly given up (b)/ all hope of arriving at the party in time. (c)/ No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 16

Here, ‘By the time she finished her work (Simple Past)’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 17
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d) i.e. No error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Some categorically suspected (a) / having seen the (b)/ guard and thief together. (c) No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 17

Here, ‘Some were surprised/ Some categorically denied’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 18
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d) i.e. No error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]
He was (a)/ not in a position to state ( b)/ the speed the ship travelled. (c)/ No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 18

Here, ‘the speed the ship sailed/travelled at’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 19
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

World is producing enough (a) / for every citizen but still there is hunger and malnutrition (b) / and it is continuing year after year.  (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 19

No error.

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

The N.C.C. commandant along with his cadets (a) / are going to Delhi (b) / to participate in the Republic Day Parade. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 20

When we use along with, together and with, the verb agrees according to first subject. Hence, is going to Delhi should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 21
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

He did not succeed (a) / to get the job (b) / though he tried his level best (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 21

Here, in getting (gerund) the job should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 22
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Many of the famous (a) / advertising offices (b) / are located at Madison Avenue. (c) / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 22

Here, are located at the Madison Avenue should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 23
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your answer.  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012]

Nature has denied us (a) / the power of closing our ears (b) / which she gave in respect of our eyes. (c)  / No error. (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 23

Here, which she has given in respect of our eyes should be used.

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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (d), i.e., no error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

You do not (a) / look as (b) / your brother (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 24

Here, look like should be used. 'Like' is an Adjective which is used as Preposition.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 25
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (d), i.e., no error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

My elder brother (a) / is six (b) / foot high. (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 25

Here foot tall should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 26
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (d), i.e., no error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

Without no proof of your guilt (a) / the only course open to me (b) / is to dismiss the case. (c) / No error  (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 26

Here, ‘with no proof of your guilt/ without any proof of your guilt’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 27
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (d), i.e., no error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

As we see it, (a) / she appears to be unreasonable (b) / anxious about pleasing her husband. (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 27

Here, ‘she appears to be unreasonably’ should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 28
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then your answer is (d), i.e., no error.  [SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012]

The scissor is (a) / lying on (b) / the table. (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 28

Here, ‘The scissors are’ should be used.

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Directions: In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from errors, mark (d).  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]

A great many student (a) / have been declared (b) / successful (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 29

Here, A great many students should be used.

SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 30
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Directions: In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from errors, mark (d).  [SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011]

We are going to launch (a) / this three crores project (b) / within the next few months (c) / No error (d)
Detailed Solution for SSC CGL Previous Year Questions: Spotting Errors - 8 - Question 30

In hyphenated terms, singular noun i.e., this three crore project should be used.

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