Test: Spotting Errors- 1

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
He gave them no money
B.
nor did help them
C.
in any way.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 1

and also he did not help them

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 2

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The ability to plan,
B.
organise and coordinate work is all fundamental
C.
to working within deadline.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 2

There is error is the sentence….
( to working within deadline)
It should be like this;-
( to work within deadline)

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 3

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Because of the emergency help
B.
that the patient received
C.
he would have died
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 3

But for emergency help

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 4

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Though he stoutly persisted in denying his involvement in the case,
B.
the facts made it very clear
C.
that he had hand in the cruel murder of his wife.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 4

that he had involved in the cruel murder of his wife.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 5

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The company has put up an advertisement
B.
in newspapers
C.
all over the country.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 5

The company has inserted an advertisement.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 6

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
One of my favourite actor
B.
is acting
C.
in this play also.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 6

One of my favourite actors

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 7

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Scarcely had
B.
I arrived than
C.
the train left.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 7

'I arrived when'

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 8

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Do you know
B.
to play
C.
the guitar?
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 8

how to play

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 9

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
There was very heavy rain last night,
B.
and the rivers have overflown their banks
C.
causing severe hardship to the people living by them
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 9

and the rivers have overflowed their banks

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 10

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Another reason for pharmaceutical companies beefing up their
B.
OTC (Over the Country) divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have been reached
C.
the end of the their patent protection period are allowed to be sold without a prescription.
D.
No error

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 10

OTC divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have reached

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 11

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Few scientists changed
B.
people's ideas as much as
C.
Darwin with his Theory of Evolution.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 11

Few scientists have changed

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 12

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
There is still
B.
little tea
C.
left in the cup.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 12

'a little tea' or 'some tea'

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 13

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The Sharmas
B.
are living in this colony
C.
for the last eight years.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 13

There is a grammatical error, instead of are living in this colony, have been living in this colony.

Because, the tense is present perfect continuous.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 14

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The course provide
B.
not only theoretical inputs
C.
but also practical training
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 14

The course provides

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 15

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Every motorist knows
B.
road signs---whether symbols or colour codes--- have an immediacy
C.
that neither the spoken nor the written word can match.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 15

There is no grammatical error in the given sentences.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 16

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
He says that
B.
his car goes
C.
eight kilometers in a litre
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 16

'eight kilometres per litre'

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 17

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Emphasis on equality of life ensures
B.
for the health and happiness
C.
of every individual.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 17

the health and happiness.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 18

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The eminent speaker's speech
B.
was broadcasted over
C.
all the major radio-stations.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 18

was broadcasted over ⇒ was broadcast over

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 19

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
After the humiliating exposure
B.
he hanged his head
C.
in shame.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 19

Correct Answer : b

Explanation : he hung his head down

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 20

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
He was in a hurry
B.
because he had an appointment
C.
with the company's director.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 20

There is no error in the sentence.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 21

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
After leaving his office
B.
he went directly
C.
to a restaurant.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 21

There is no error in the sentence.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 22

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Will you lend me
B.
little money
C.
to tide over this crisis.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 22

a little money

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 23

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Will you be
B.
at Board meeting
C.
on next Wednesday?
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 23

next Wednesday instead of on next Wednesday.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 24

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
When I get a cold
B.
it takes me weeks
C.
to shake it off.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 24

When I catch cold

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 25

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
My wife has got
B.
a new job
C.
a month ago.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 25

My wife got

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 26

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
He was in such hurry
B.
that he didn't
C.
wait for me
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 26

Correct Answer :- A

Explanation : The correct answer is :

He was in such a hurry that he didn't wait for me.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 27

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
A body of volunteers
B.
have been organised
C.
to spread the message of the saint.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 27

has been organised

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 28

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
A group of friends
B.
want to visit
C.
the new plant as early as possible.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 28

Since the reference is to a singular 'group', the correct usage is the plural 'wants' and not 'want'. Thus B carries the error.

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 29

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
The meeting adjourned abruptly
B.
by the Chairman after
C.
about three hours of deliberation.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 29

The meeting was abruptly adjourned

Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 30

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A.
Supposing if
B.
there is no bus.
C.
how will you get there?
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 1 - Question 30

If and suppose have same meaning, so we use either if or suppose.
“If” is the correct answer.

30 Questions MCQ Test Verbal Ability (VA) & Reading Comprehension (RC) | Test: Spotting Errors- 1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

Verbal Ability (VA) & Reading Comprehension (RC)

Verbal Ability (VA) & Reading Comprehension (RC)

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