Test: Spotting Errors- 4

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
The retiring principal asked his old pupils
B.
to take the interest in the school
C.
after he has retired.
D.
No error.

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

to take interest in his school

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
He said that he
B.
will mind if
C.
I refused his offer.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 2

would mind if

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
He has not been attending
B.
English classes
C.
since one month
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 3

Since the last one month.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
The crews were on board,
B.
and they soon busied themselves
C.
in preparing to meet the storm.
D.
No error.

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

in preparing to face the storm.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Azharuddin is one of the finest batsmen
B.
that India have produced
C.
over the decades.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 5

that India has produced

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 6

Read 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 long-awaited moment at last came,
B.
and we set out for the station
C.
as merry a band of children as I have ever seen before or since.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 6

As merry a band of children as I have ever seen since or before.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
The reason Ram
B.
is absent from his duty
C.
is because he is unwell.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 7

The reason why Ram

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Though child marriage
B.
has been banned.
C.
the custom still prevailed among some groups in India.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 8

The custom still prevails among some groups in India.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
It does not matter how you do it;
B.
what I want is that
C.
you should finish the work within a month.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 9

In option ( b) there is an error.

Instead of ,what I want is that;

" I want that " Should be used.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 10

Read 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.
Everyone visiting the house asked the young girl
B.
how could she kill the wolf
C.
single handed and without a weapon.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 10

'how she could kill the wolf'

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
As much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.
B.
I cannot excuse him for
C.
being unfair to his friends.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 11

Much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Twice twelve
B.
makes
C.
twenty-four
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 12

Twice twelve make twenty-four

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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 warden
B.
forbade the student
C.
from leaving the hostel.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 13

There is no error in the given sentence.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
My papa is
B.
in bad mood
C.
today
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 14

'in a bad mood'.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Arun's parents died when he was young and
B.
he looked after his aunt
C.
who had no children.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 15

he was looked after by his aunt

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Troy was taken by Greeks
B.
this formed the basis of a story
C.
which has become famous.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 16

Troy was taken by the Greeks.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
I am much pleased
B.
to know that
C.
you have topped the list.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 17

I am very pleased.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
While walking slowly in the park
B.
on a quiet summer afternoon
C.
a mad dog suddenly attacked him from behind
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 18

While he was walking slowly in the park.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Many times the news has been published
B.
in the papers that the end of the world will be certain
C.
if a nuclear war breaks out.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 19

There is no error in the sentence.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
All the furnitures have been
B.
sent to the new house
C.
located in a village.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 20

All the furniture have been

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
He is not coming tomorrow
B.
as he is having a pain in the chest
C.
and has to see a doctor.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 21

'and he has to see a doctor'

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
It is time
B.
we should accept all our people as equals
C.
and as partners in the task of building a strong and united nation.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 22

we should accept all our people as equal

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
At present juncture
B.
however, the supercomputer
C.
would be a costly toy.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 23

At the present juncture.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Our conception of
B.
what should a science of mental life be
C.
has changed considerably since James' time.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 24

what a science of mental life should be

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
The thief broke in the
B.
house at the
C.
dead of night
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 25

If something is permanent it is static.
ex: Lions live in the jungle
If something is temporary it is dynamic in nature
ex: A boy fell into the well.

So, we use into in the given sentence.

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
May I
B.
know who you want
C.
to see please
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 26

know whom you want

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Though senior in age,
B.
his father is junior than
C.
my father in service.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 27

his father is junior to

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Please try to understand
B.
that the dispute on this issue is between my brother and myself,
C.
and concerns nobody else.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 28

that the dispute on this issue is between my brother and me

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
Many health-conscious people
B.
prefer margarine
C.
than butter.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 29

option ( c) than butter is the correct answer.

Explanation:- option ( c) is the correct answer because, with prefer, generally to is used not than.

Similarly with junior ,senior to is used instead of than.

*Multiple options can be correct

Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - 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.
In spite of several reminders,
B.
he did not so far send
C.
any reply to me, letters.
D.
No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: Spotting Errors- 4 - Question 30

In option ( b) there is an error, it should be like :- he has not so far sent. And in the option ( c) ,there is also error ; it should be like:- any reply to my letters.

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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).

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