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Spotting Errors
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Spotting Errors
What is Error Spotting?
Definition
Error spotting 
identifies 
grammatical mistakes 
in sentences, from 
incorrect noun and 
pronoun usage to 
various other 
grammatical 
inaccuracies.
Purpose
Tests your 
understanding of 
grammar rules and 
ability to apply them 
when identifying and 
correcting errors.
Skill Development
Regular practice sharpens analytical skills and 
deepens understanding of language structure and 
usage.
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Spotting Errors
What is Error Spotting?
Definition
Error spotting 
identifies 
grammatical mistakes 
in sentences, from 
incorrect noun and 
pronoun usage to 
various other 
grammatical 
inaccuracies.
Purpose
Tests your 
understanding of 
grammar rules and 
ability to apply them 
when identifying and 
correcting errors.
Skill Development
Regular practice sharpens analytical skills and 
deepens understanding of language structure and 
usage.
General Format for Error Spotting 
Question
Question Statement
A sentence is provided with a 
potential grammatical or 
contextual error that needs to 
be identified.
Answer Options
Typically, four options are provided:
Option A: A suggested correction
Option B: Another suggested correction
Option C: Yet another suggested correction
Option D: Indication that no correction is required
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Spotting Errors
What is Error Spotting?
Definition
Error spotting 
identifies 
grammatical mistakes 
in sentences, from 
incorrect noun and 
pronoun usage to 
various other 
grammatical 
inaccuracies.
Purpose
Tests your 
understanding of 
grammar rules and 
ability to apply them 
when identifying and 
correcting errors.
Skill Development
Regular practice sharpens analytical skills and 
deepens understanding of language structure and 
usage.
General Format for Error Spotting 
Question
Question Statement
A sentence is provided with a 
potential grammatical or 
contextual error that needs to 
be identified.
Answer Options
Typically, four options are provided:
Option A: A suggested correction
Option B: Another suggested correction
Option C: Yet another suggested correction
Option D: Indication that no correction is required
Common Errors & Rules 
to Spot Them
Parts of Speech
Verify correct usage of 
adjectives, adverbs, 
nouns, pronouns, 
conjunctions, 
interjections, and verbs 
according to standard 
grammatical rules.
Grammatical Structure
Check sentence 
construction for proper 
arrangement and 
connection of words and 
phrases.
Contextual 
Appropriateness
Ensure words suit the 
context and accurately 
convey intended 
meaning.
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Spotting Errors
What is Error Spotting?
Definition
Error spotting 
identifies 
grammatical mistakes 
in sentences, from 
incorrect noun and 
pronoun usage to 
various other 
grammatical 
inaccuracies.
Purpose
Tests your 
understanding of 
grammar rules and 
ability to apply them 
when identifying and 
correcting errors.
Skill Development
Regular practice sharpens analytical skills and 
deepens understanding of language structure and 
usage.
General Format for Error Spotting 
Question
Question Statement
A sentence is provided with a 
potential grammatical or 
contextual error that needs to 
be identified.
Answer Options
Typically, four options are provided:
Option A: A suggested correction
Option B: Another suggested correction
Option C: Yet another suggested correction
Option D: Indication that no correction is required
Common Errors & Rules 
to Spot Them
Parts of Speech
Verify correct usage of 
adjectives, adverbs, 
nouns, pronouns, 
conjunctions, 
interjections, and verbs 
according to standard 
grammatical rules.
Grammatical Structure
Check sentence 
construction for proper 
arrangement and 
connection of words and 
phrases.
Contextual 
Appropriateness
Ensure words suit the 
context and accurately 
convey intended 
meaning.
A. Nouns
1
Definition and Usage
Nouns identify places, persons, or 
things and can be singular or plural, 
affecting verb forms. Understanding 
noun rules is essential for correct 
sentences.
2
Singular Form with Plural Meaning
Nouns like cattle, people, clergy, and 
police have singular forms but 
represent plurality, requiring plural 
verbs. Example: "The Police have 
come" (Correct) vs. "The Police has 
come" (Incorrect).
3
Always Plural Nouns
Nouns like scissors, trousers, 
spectacles, and premises always 
take plural verbs. Example: "The 
scissors are kept on the table" 
(Correct).
4
Collective Nouns
Collective nouns (public, team, 
committee) can be singular when 
representing a unit or plural when 
indicating differences. Example: "The 
jury was unanimous" vs. "The jury 
were divided in their opinion".