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Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 1
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. Women after women (a) / claimed to speak against (b)/ the present political situation (c) / of Bihar in the meeting. (d)/ No error (e)

Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 1

' Replace ‘women after women’ with ‘woman after woman’ because in case of ‘hyphenated expressions’ such as ‘page after page’, ‘day after day’, ‘ship after ship’ both the words which get repeated are written in singular form.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 2
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. More than one student (a) / have passed the examination (b) / of the first terminal test (c) / of pronoun. (d) / No error (e)

Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 2

Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. ‘More than one’ takes singular verb. The rules says that although ‘more than one’ necessarily appears to be plural but its internal meaning implies ‘one thing many times’. Hence it agrees with singular verb.

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Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 3
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. If Sunit would have (a) / to solve this, he would have (b) / got a reward (c) / in the debate. (d) / No error (e)

Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 3

The error is in part (a):

Replace "If Sunit would have" with "If Sunit had."

Corrected sentence: If Sunit had to solve this, he would have got a reward in the debate.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 4
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. One should (a) / be honest (b) / to his word (c) / in all situations. (d) / No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 4

'To his word' के स्थान पर 'to one's word' होगा। क्योंकि जब One का प्रयोग Nominative case में होता है तो इसका form 'one', होता है, और जब possessive case में होता है तो one's होता है।
देखिए-
One should do one’s duty.    (√)

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 5
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. When the house was (a) / set on the fire (b) / all the neighboring people (c) / ran and started extinguising it. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 5

‘Set on the fire’ के स्थान पर ‘set on fire’ होगा। यह idiomatic प्रयोग है, अतः set on fire में fire के पहले कोई Article लगाना गलत होगा।
Huts were set on the fire  (×)
Huts were set on fire  (√)

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 6
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. It was clear from the way (a)/ they were behaving (b)/ that they had been (c)/ lost their senses (d)/ No error (e).
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 6

Past Perfect Tense will be used. The structure is:
Subject + had + past participle  

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 7
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. That boy possess (a)/ three beautiful pens (b)/ but he would not (c)/ show them to any one (d)/ No error (e).
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 7

‘That boy possesses’ is the correct usage, as the verb must agree with its subject in number and person.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 8
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. Though I had been (a)/ his friend for quite a long time, (b)/ I refused to help him (c)/ because his ill nature (d)/ No error (e).
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 8

‘Because of’ is the correct idiomatic form. 

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 9
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. When he had been (a)/ walked along the road (b)/ a wild and ferocious dog (c)/ hit him hard and knocked him down (d)/ No error (e).
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 9

The structure of Past Perfect Continuous is 

Subject + had been + verb + ing

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 10
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. I am grateful to you (a)/ and all your friends (b)/ for showing sympathy (c)/ and kindness with me (d)/ No error (e).
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 10

The preposition ‘with’ should be replaced by ‘to’.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 11
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. In despite of his (a)/ being a small boy (b)/ he offered to (c)/ fight the giant. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 11

वाक्यांश में प्रयुक्त In despite of his के स्थान पर In spite of का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकि यह एक Phrase हैं । Despite का प्रयोग इनके स्थान पर हो सकता है लेकिन सिर्फ Despite ही प्रयुक्त होगा ।

जैसे -
In spite of his illness he came here.

    
Despite his illness he came here.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 12
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. He was delighted (a)/ by the intelligent and brightness (b)/ of the scholars (c) /who used to visit him. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 12

Intelligent Adjective should be replaced with intelligence (Noun).

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 13
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. The children were (a)/ playing with a ball (b)/ and run around when (can)/ the accident occurred(ie) /No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 13

Use ‘running’ in place of ‘run’.

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 14
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. Avinash is not. so(a)/ good a batsman to(b)/ be selected for the (c)/ national cricket team(d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 14

The error is in part (b).

Corrected sentence: Avinash is not so good as batsman to be selected for the national cricket team.

Explanation: The correct phrase is "not so good a batsman" rather than "not so good as batsman."

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 15
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. The police men started (a)/ firing the crowd (b)/ when the striking (c) /workers became violent (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 15

वाक्यांश में प्रयुक्त firing the crowd के बदले firing at the crowd का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकि to fire के बाद object रहने पर preposition at का प्रयोग होता है

जैसे -
 Mr. mohan fired at the tiger
 The police started firing at the crowd

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 16
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. He was weak too (a)/ that he could (b)/ not chase (c)/ the thief.(d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 16

वाक्यांश में प्रयुक्त he was weak के स्थान पर he was so weak का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकि प्रश्नोक्त्त वाक्य Remove "too" का वाक्य है जिसमें  so … …that का प्रयोग अनिवार्य है ।
He is too weak to walk.    (Remove Too)
He is so weak that he cannot walk. 

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 17
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. Even if you cannot reduce(a)/ unhappiness of others (b)/ you can very well try at least (c)/ not to enhance it further.(d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 17

वाक्यांश के विकल्प (c) में प्रयुक्त you can very well try at least  के स्थान पर you can try very well at least  का प्रयोग होगा।

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 18
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. The doctor had watched (a)/ the patient's progress (b)/ with fascination (c)/ and horror. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 18

No error

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 19
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. I saw Laxman (a)/ stands near his car (b)/ which had met (c)/ with an accident. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 19

वाक्यांश के विकल्प (b) में प्रयुक्त stands near his car के स्थान पर standing near his car का प्रयोग होगा क्योंकि see, hear, feel, smell इत्यादि के साथ हमेशा object + Present Participle का प्रयोग किया जाता है ।

जैसे-

Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 20
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Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The, number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (e). (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)

Q. The way he talks (a)/ makes one feel. (b) /that he is (c)/ a great humanist. (d)/ No error (e)
Detailed Solution for Common Errors MCQ - 1 - Question 20

The sentence is grammatically and idiomatically correct. Hence, the correct answer is (e) No error.

Here's a detailed explanation of the sentence:

- The way he talks (a): This part of the sentence is correct. "The way he talks" is a phrase that refers to the manner in which someone speaks.
- makes one feel (b): This part is also correct. "Makes one feel" is an expression that means to give someone a particular feeling or impression.
- that he is (c): This part is correct as well. "That he is" is used to introduce a clause that describes the feeling or impression the person's way of talking gives.
- a great humanist (d): This part is correct too. "A great humanist" refers to someone who has strong beliefs in the value of human beings and their ability to improve themselves and the world.

Since all parts of the sentence are correct, there is no error in the sentence.

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