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Spotting Errors

DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-5) : In the following questions, some of the DIRECTIONS (Qs. 16-20) : In question some of the sentences
sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a
of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. sentence has an error and more the appropriate letter (a, b, c).
Your answer is (d) i.e., No error. If a sentence is free from errors, mark to (d) as the Answer Sheet.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2010) (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2011)
1. He is a university professor (a)/ but of his three sons (b)/
A great many student havebeen declared successful
neither has any merit. (c)/ No error (d) 16. / / /
(a) (b) (c)
2. After knowing truth, (a)/ they took the right decision (b)/ in
the matter. (c)/ No error (d) Noerror
3. It is time you (a)/ decide on your next (b)/ course of action.
(d)
(c)/ No error (d)
4. He who has suffered most (a)/ for the cause, (b)/ let him We are going to launch this three crores project/
speak. (c)/ No error (d) 17. /
(a) (b)
5. A cup of coffee (a)/ is an excellent complement (b)/ to smoked
salmon. (c)/ No error (d) within the next few months Noerror
/
(c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 6-10) : Some of the sentences have errors
and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an I hope to go to shopping this weekend
error. The number of that part is your answer. If there is no error, 18. /
(a) (b)
your answer is (d).
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2010) if the weather permits Noerror
/
6. Judge in him (a)/ prevailed upon the father (b)/ and he (c) (d)
sentenced his son to death. (c)/ No error (d).
7. Nine tenths (a)/ of the pillar (b)/ have rotted away. (c)/ No The lawyer asked if it was worth to take
19. / /
error (d). (a) (b)
8. One major reason (a)/ for the popularity of television is (b)/
that most people like to stay at home. (c)/ No error (d). the matter to court No error
/
9. Our efforts are (a)/ aimed to bring about (b)/ a reconciliation. (c) (d)
(c)/ No error (d).
After a carefully investigation
10. Three conditions (a)/ critical for growing (b)/ plants are soil, 20. /
(a)
temperature, chemical balance or amount of moisture (c)/ No
error (d). we discovered
/
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11–15) : In the following questions, some of (B)
the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which
part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the that the house was infested with termites
/
answer. If there is no error your answer is (d) i.e. No error. (c)
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2011) Noerror
11. The future of food companies (a) / seems quite secure (b) /
(d)
owed to ever–growing demand. (c) / No error. (d)
12. The vaccine (a)/ when hit the Indian market (b) / is dogged DIRECTIONS (Qs. 21-25) : In question some parts of the
by controversy. (c) / No error. (d) sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part
13. His son (a) / is working (b) / very hardly. (c) / No error. (d) of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then
14. Do you know that it was (a) / who has done (b) / this piece of your rows in answer is (d), i.e., no error.
beautiful work? (c) / No error. (d) (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012)
15. The company has ordered (a) / some (b) / new equipments. 21. You do not / look as / your brother/ No error
(c) / No error. (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
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22. My elder brother / is six / foot high. / No error DIRECTIONS (Qs. 36-40) : In the following questions some parts
(a) (b) (c) (d) of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which
23. Without no proof of your guilt / the only course open to me / part of a sentence has an error.
(a) (b)
/ is to dismiss the case. / No error (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012)
(c) (d) Air pollution, together with littering ,
36.
24. As we see it, / she appears to be unreasonable / (a )
(a) (b)
anxious about pleasing her husband. / No error are causing many problems in our cities.
(c) (d) (b) (c)
25. The scissor is / lying on / the table. / No error No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-30): In the following questions, some
parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find The accused refused to answer to the policeman
37. (a) (b)
out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
from error, mark (d) as Answer your. on duty. No error.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2012) (c) (d)
26. World is producing enough /
(a) What is the use of me attending the session? No error.
38. (d)
for every citizen but still there is hunger and malnutrition (a) (b) (c)
(b)
We met our prospective employer,
and it is continuing year after year. / No error. 39.
(a)
(c) (d)
27. The N.C.C. commandant along with his cadets / for a briefing session in the Taj Hotel. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
are going to Delhi /
(b) 40. Because of the severe snow storm and the road blocks,
to participate in the Republic Day Parade. / No error. (a)
(c) (d)
28. He did not succeed / to get the job the air force dropped food and
(a) (b) (b)
though he tried his level best / No error.
medical supplies close to the city. No error.
(c) (d)
(c) (d)
29. Many of the famous / advertising offices /
(a) (b) DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41-45) : In questions some parts of the
are located at Madison Avenue. / No error. sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part
(c) (d) of a sentence has an error. If there is no error, your answer is (d).
30. Nature has denied us / the power of closing our ears/
(a) (b) (SSC Sub. Ins. 2012)
which she gave in respect of our eyes. / No error. 41. Having lived / in Kerala for ten years, /
(c) (d) (a) (b)
my friend is used to speak Malayalam with his friends. /
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 31-35) : In the following questions, some (c)
parts of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find No Error
out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that (d)
part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (d)
42. Much water / has flown / under this bridge / No error
i.e. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2012) 43. The law should specifically / provide a clause /
31. Instead of being (a)/ helpful he was (b)/ being hindrance. (a) (b)
(c) / No error (d) to protect animals from poachers / No error
32. Where (a)/ have I (b)/ to deposit fees ? (c)/ No error (d) (c) (d)
33. By the time she had finished her work (a)/ I had nearly given 44. What kind / of a man / are you? / No error.
up (b)/ all hope of arriving at the party in time. (c)/ No error (a) (b) (c) (d)
(d)
45. The lady approached me timidly / and trembling slightly /
34. Some categorically suspected (a) / having seen the (b)/ guard
(a) (b)
and thief together. (c) No error (d)
she sat down besides me. / No error
35. He was (a)/ not in a position to state (b)/ the speed the ship
(c) (d)
travelled. (c)/ No error (d)
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46-51) : Some parts of the sentences have The US don 't want Indian in theSecurityCouncil
54. / / /
errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence (a) (b) (c)
has an error. If a sentence is free from error, then mark answer (d).
No Error
(SSC CHSL 2012)
(d)
46. It was he who / came running in the house /
( a) ( b) The cruel lady made her step - daughter to do
55. / /
(a) (b)
with the news about the earthquake. / No Error.
( c) ( d) all the household chores. No Error
/
(c) (d)
47. Her mother does not approve of / her to go to the party /
(a) ( b) 56.
My sister asked me that how long
/ /
(a) (b)
without dressing formally. / No Error.
( c) ( d) I would stay there. No Error
/
(c) (d)
48. Riding across the battle field / the famous Bhishm /
(a) ( b) DIRECTIONS (Qs. 57-61) : In question some parts of the
sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part
saw a large number of dead warriors. / No Error. of a sentence has an error corresponding to the appropriate
( c) ( d) letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) as your
answer.
49. My Aunt / was first / to get a degree / No Error.
(SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013)
(a) ( b) ( c) ( d) 57. I whistled thrice with full might and raise my arms
50. Padmini had not rarely missed / (a) (b)
(a) towards the sky. No error.
(c) (d)
a dance performance or festival since / 58. Science and religion
( b) (a)
are both necessary for man and for their
she was eight years old. / No Error. (b)
( c) ( d) outer and inner self respectively. No error.
(c) (d)
51. Krupa and Kavya studied / in the Delhi Public School /
59. At certain seasons, some areas on Mars
(a) ( b) (a) (b)
and so does Kamya. / No Error. is subject to strong winds. No error.
(c) (d)
( c) ( d) 60. As an artist Raju is as good
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 52-56) : In question some parts of the (a) (b)
sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part if not better than Ramesh. No error.
of a sentence has an error. If a sentece is free form error, blacken (c) (d)
the oval corresponding to (d) in the Answer. 61. The scientists could not hardly
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013) (a) (b)
complete all the experiments. No error.
You can eat as much as you like/
52. / (c) (d)
(a) (b)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 62-66) : In these questions some parts of the
at the newly lunch bar No Error sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part
/
(c) (d) of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, your
answer is (d).
The teahcer, as well as the students
53. / (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
(a)
62. If I was he (a)/ I wouldn't accept (b)/ this project. (c)/ No
have gone on an excursion error (d)
/
(b) 63. The teacher advised to (a)/ the student to borrow (b)/ a
book from the library within three days. (c)/ No error (d)
to Ooty during their summer vacation No Error. 64. I insisted (a)/ on his going (b)/ there immediately. (c)/ No
/
(c) (d) error (d)
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65. Neither of the teams (a)/ are sensible enough (b)/ to do this
They have played a game last week
task. (c)/ No error (d) 74.
66. We have been knowing (a)/ each other (b)/ since we were (a) (b) (c)
children. (c)/ No error (d)
No error
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 67-71) : In the following questions, some (d)
parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find
out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free The teacher made the boys to to the sum
from error, your answer is (d) i.e. No error. 75.
(a) (b)
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
all over again No error
Mohans' eyes reflect a hope
67. / (c) (d)
(a) (b)
Many overseas students attend colleges
for a better future in Microsoft. No error. 76.
/ / (a) (b)
(c) (d)
He went to Mumbai with a view to secure a job. in the Great Britain No error
68. / / /
(a) (b) (c) (c) (d)

No error. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 77-81) : In the following questions, some

(d) parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find
out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that
The Headmaster with all his senior teachers part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, then your
69.
(a) answer is (d). i.e., No error.
have come to attend the meeting. No error. (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013)
/ / / (d) 77. When one hears of the incident (a)/ about the plane crash
(b) (c)
(b)/ he feels very sorry. (c)/ No error (d)
The teacher said that 78. I went there (a)/ with a view to survey (b)/ the entire procedure.
70. (a) /
(c)/ No error (d)
79. It had laid (a)/ in the closet (b)/ for a week before we found it.
the building adjacent with his house
(c)/ No error (d)
(b) 80. He was present (a)/ in the court (b)/ to give witness. (c)/ No
needed repairs. No error. error (d)
/ / (d) 81. He laughed (a)/ her (b)/ as she fell off the tree. (c) / No error (d)
(c)
Grapes cannot gathered from thistles. No error. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 82-86) : In questions, some parts of the
71. (a) / / / (d) sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part
(b) (c)
of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 72-76) : In the following questions, some (d) in your Answer.
parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find (SSC CHSL 2013)
out which part of a sentence has an error corresponding to the 82. Hasan plays (a) / both – cricket and billiards (b) /at the
appropriate letter (a, b, c). If a sentence is free from error, mark national level. (c) / No error. (d)
(d) as your Answer. 83. My father gave me (a) / a pair of binocular (b) / on my
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013) birthday. (c) / No error. (d)
84. Kalidas is (a) / a Shakespeare (b) /of India. (c) / No error. (d)
In India 85. The teacher as well as his students, (a) / all left (b) / for the
72.
(a) trip. (c) / No error. (d)
86. More you (a) / think of it, (b) / the worse it becomes.(c) / No
working woman lead a life of dual responsibilities error. (d)
(b)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87-96) : In the following questions, some
if they are married and have a family No error parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find
(c) (d) out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free
from error, mark (d) in your Answer.
Greatly to our surprise We find the ringleader (SSC Multitasking 2013)
73.
(a) (b) 87. I and him / are / very good friends. / No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
was lame No error 88. One should / look after / their parents. / No error.
(c) (d) (a) (b) (c) (d)
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89. She placed / the offering / to God in the altar. / No error. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 107-111): Some parts of the sentences have
(a) (b) (c) (d) errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence
90. Teachers were instructed / to follow an uniform method / of has an error corresponding to the appropriate letter (a, b, c). If
(a) (b) a sentence is free from error, (d) in the Answer Sheet.
evaluation. / No error.
(c) (d) (SSC CGL 2014)
91. The newspapers they admit that / advertising sometimes / If I would have realised
(a) (b) 107. /
(a)
influences their editorial policy. / No error.
(c) (d) what a bad shape our library is in
92. No sooner did I finish / my speech, I was subjected / to a (b)
/
(a) (b)
barrage of questions. / No error. I would have done something, to arrest the deterioration.
(c) (d) /
(c)
93. I saw him / coming out of the hotel / on 10 o’clock. / No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d) No error
94. One of my friend / is returning / to India from the U.S.A. / (d)
(a) (b) (c)
No error. He has been enhanced in position
(d) 108. / /
(a) (b)
95. He knows / that your muscles / are not same as his. /
(a) (b) (c) as a result of his diligence and integrity. / No error
No error.
(c) (d)
(d)
96. We shall wait / till you / will finish your lunch. / No error.
It is I who is responsible for the delay. No error
(a) (b) (c) (d) 109. / / / (d)
(a) (b) (c)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 97-106) : In Question, some parts of the
sentences have errors and none. Find out which part of a sentences There is only one cure to the evils which newly
has an error. If there is no error, (d) in your Answer Sheet. 110. / /
(a) (b)
(SSC Stenographer 2013)
97. I met/him/for weeks before./No error. acquired freedom produces
(a) (b) (c) (d) No error
and that cure is freedom. /
98. I shall wait for you/till you will/finish your lunch./No error. (d)
(c)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
99. The price of car/have been reduced/recently./No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d) He flew over extensively the Pacific last winter.
111. / / /
100. The teacher has / not yet entered / into the classroom./ (a) (b) (c)
(a) (b) (c)
No error. No error
(d) (d)
101. Vijay is / very cleverer / than Ram. / No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d) DIRECTIONS (Qs. 112-116) : In questions below, some parts of
102. No sooner did / the police arrive / when the robbers ran the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which
(a) (b) (c) part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error,
away. / No error mark blacken the oval corresponding to (d) as your Answer.
(d) (SSC SI 2014)
103. I know / a doctor / you are referring to. No error. In 1906 a earthquake destroyed much
(a) (b) (c) (d) 112.
(a) (b)
104. Smoke from diesel engines / become visible / as the carbon
(a) (b) (c) of San Francisco. No error.
content increases./ No error. (c) (d)
(d)
105. The moon / is shining / brightly tonight, is it? / No error. His parents does not approve of
(a) (b) (c) (d) 113.
(a) (b)
106. There was great excitement / on planet of Mars this week, /
(a) (b) his business No error.
wasn't there ? / No error. (c) (d)
(c) (d)
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The college library is DIRECTIONS (Qs. 122-131) : In questions, some parts of the
114. (a) sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part
of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark
not only equipped with (d) in your Answer.
(b) (SSC Multitasking 2014)

very good books but also with the latest journals. When the weather is pleasant it is nice
122. / (b) /
(c) (a)

to go for a picnic. No error.

No error. /
(d) (c) (d)

Many passer-bys stopped at the place of accident.

The lovers walked besides each other 123. / / /
115. (a) (b) (c)
(a) (b)
No error.
in silence. No error.
(d)
(c) (d)
The batsman completed his century
Men are wanted for the army, 124. / /
116. (a) (b)
(a) (b)
on minimum number of balls. No error.
and the navy, and the air force, No error. / (d)
(c)
(c) (d)
The accident was fatal
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 117-121) : In Question, some parts of the 125. /
(a)
sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part
of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from errors mark as the truck had a head-on collision against a van
in the answer sheet. / /
(b) (c)
(SSC CHSL 2014)
No error.
I worked as medical representative for eight months (d)
117. / /
(a) (b) (c)
A real brave person is not he who does not feel afraid
No error 126. / /
(a) (b)
(d)
and one who conquers that fear. No error.
/ (d)
Shakespeare has written many plays (c)
118. /
(a) (b) to talk loudly over the telephone
It's not proper
127. / / /
as well as some poetries No error (a) (b) (c)
/
(c) (d) No error.
(d)
Neither of the girls were willing to
119. / I have known her since three years now. No error.
(a) (b)
128. (a)
/ (b)
/ (c) / (d)
accept the proposal. No error
(c) / I am happy because I had paid off my bank loan.
(d)
129. (a)
/ (b)
/ (c)
/
A interesting book 'A Tale of two
120. / (b) No error.
(a)
(d)
cities' was written by Alexander Dumas No error
/ / / They blamed their teachers of their poor performance
(c) (d) 130. / /
(a) (b)
In India there are many poors No error
121. / / in the Board examination. No error.
(a) (b) (c) (d) /
(c) (d)
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140. He can be a basketball player since he is tall like a mule.
Read the instructions with care lest you may
131. / / (a) No error
(a) (b) (b) He can be
(c) He is tall like a mule
misunderstand the questions. No error.
/ (d) (d) A basketball player since
(c) 141. Who do you think I met?
(a) Who (b) I met ?
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 132-136) : In the following Five Questions,
(c) No error (d) Do you think
some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct.
Find out which part of a sentence has an error If a sentence is DIRECTIONS (Qs. 142-146) : In questions below, some part of
free from error, mark option (d) as No error. the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which
part of a sentence has an error. If a sentance is free from error,
(SSC CGL 2015) mark (d) in your Answer Sheet.
132. I shall look forward to being with you sometime next month.
(SSC Sub. Ins. 2015)
(a) I shall look forward
(b) to being with you 142. The team was / now in the field and /
(c) sometime next month (a) (b)
(d) No error about to take their place. / No error
133. I really do regret not to learn to play the violin when I had so (c) (d)
many opportunities to learn the practice in school.
(a) I really do regret not to learn to play the violin. 143. Everyone were happy / to hear /
(b) when I had so many opportunities (a) (b)
(c) to learn and practice in school. about his success. / No error
(d) No error (c) (d)
134. The government granted relief payments of `5,000 each to
those who injured in the fire accident. The lions / kill the animals / and eat his meat. / No error
144.
(a) The government granted (a) (b) (c) (d)
(b) relief payments of `5,000 each
Hearing these strange noises above, /
(c) to those who injured in the fire accident. 145.
(d) No error (a)
135. By May next year I have been working in this college for the thought at once occured to me /
twenty years.
(b)
(a) By May next year
(b) I have been working in this college that thieves had entered the house. / No error
(c) for twenty years. (c) (d)
(d) No error
136. Everyone of us should realize that any act of negligence will Our beloved Prime-Minister / is known to /
cause a great harm to our country's security. 146.
(a) (b)
(a) Everyone of us should realize that
(b) any act of negligence will cause the prominent figures all over the world. / No error
(c) a great harm to our country's security (c) (d)
(d) No error DIRECTIONS (Qs. 147-150) : In question, some parts of the
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 137-141) : In Question, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part
sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, blacken
a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark "No the circle corresponding to (d) in the Answer Sheet.
error" in your Answer. (SSC CHSL 2015)
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2015) They came here in the evening and begin making/
147. /
137. A bird in the tree is worth two in the bush. (a) (b)
(a) No error (b) two in the bush further arrangements No error
(c) is worth (d) A bird in the tree /
(c) (d)
138. It is not advisable to take heavy luggages while on a journey.
(a) while on a journey (b) to take heavy luggages 148. One must / obey one's / teachers / No error
(c) It is not advisable (d) No error (a) (b) (c) (d)
139. Just outside my house are a playground for school boys
and girls 149. She always fed / her childrens /
(a) for school boys and girls (a) (b)
(b) are a playground before she fed her dog No error
(c) No error /
(c) (d)
(d) Just outside my house
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158. One (a) / should keep (b) / his word. (c) / No Error (d)
150. Make what you write / and say more /
(a) (b) (a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
159. If you turn the corner, (a) / you will found a house (b) / built
absorbed and engrossing No error of stone. (c) / No Error (d)
/
(c) (d) (a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
160. His appearance bears (a) / a striking resemblance (b) / to
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 151-154): Some parts of the sentences have your cousin. (c) / No Error (d)
errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence (a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark "No error" as
DIRECTION (Qs. 161-163) : In the following questions, one
your option in the Answer Sheet.
part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
(SSC CHSL 2015) the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark
151. Scientist now hope that cloning can successfully be "No error" option.
conducted in human beings in the near future.
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
(a) human beings in the near future.
161. The doctor says that (a)/the patient will recover (b)/in few
(b) can successfully be conducted in
days (c)/No Error (d)
(c) Scientists now hope that cloning
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
(d) No Error
162. I do not think that (a)/I can cope up (b)/with this problem (c)/
152. When one takes great risks they must be prepared for great
No Error (d)
losses.
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
(a) When one takes great risks
163. The mother (a)/yearns for (b)/her only child (c)/No Error (d)
(b) No Error
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
(c) they must be prepared
(d) for great losses. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 164-166) : In the following questions, one
153. What delicious flavour these mangoes have! part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
(a) have! (b) What delicious the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark
(c) flavour these mangoes (d) No Error "No error" option.
154. They had to put of the garden party because of the heavy
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016)
rain.
164. Too great a (a)/ variety of studies (b)/ distract the mind (c)/
(a) because of the heavy rain
No Error (d)
(b) No Error
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
(c) They had to
165. The severe cyclonic storm (a)/ has left behind (b)/ a trial of
(d) put of the garden party
misery (c)/ No Error (d)
(a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 155-157): In the following questions, one 166. My sister has been (a)/ interested in medicine (b)/ ever since
part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of she was a child (c)/ No Error (d)
the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark (a) a (b) b (c) c (d) d
“No error” as option. DIRECTIONS (Qs. 167-176) : In the following Ten Questions,
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016) some parts of the sentence shave errors and some are correct.
155. The job for drawing water (a)/ from the village well is usually Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is
(b) / carried out by the women and young girls. (c) / No free from error, mark "No error" in your Answer.
Error (D). (SSC Stenographer 2016)
(a) a (b) b 167. She has been complaining about headache from morning.
(c) c (d) d (a) from morning
156. I remember him as (a) / someone who was a lot nicer (b) / (b) No error
than circumstances warranted. (c) / No Error (d) (c) She has been
(a) a (b) b (d) complaining about headache
(c) c (d) d 168. The children left the playground one after one.
157. Several days passed before (a) / Jeff worked over enough (a) one after one
(b) / courage to return to the house. (c) / No Error (d) (b) No error
(a) a (b) b (c) The children left
(c) c (d) d (d) the playground
169. I knew the town well so I was able to advice him where to
DIRECTONS (Qs. 158-160) : In the following questions, one
go.
part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of
(a) to advice him where to go.
the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, mark
(b) No error
“No error” option.
(c) I knew the town well
(SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2016) (d) sol was able
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170. He runs more faster than I. 176. He stated that he prefers tea than coffee.
(a) than I (b) No error (a) tea than coffee (b) No error
(c) He runs (d) more faster (c) He stated that (d) he prefers
171. The fight for liberation brings out the best and a noblest DIRECTIONS (Qs. 177-181) : In the following Five Questions,
quality in mankind. some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct.
(a) a noblest quality in mankind Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is
(b) No error free from error, 'No Error' in your Answer.
(c) The fight for liberation
(d) brings out the best and (SSC Sub. Ins. 2016)
177. Three years have elapsed since I had gone to visit my aunt
172. The baby was clinging with her mother in fear.
in the city.
(a) mother in fear (b) No error
(a) Visit my aunt in the city
(c) The baby was (d) clinging with her
(b) No error
173. Not much people realize his sincerity.
(c) since I had gone to
(a) his sincerity (b) No error
(d) Three years have elapsed
(c) Not much (d) people realize 178. He needs not have shouted at me that way.
174. The government must provide facilities for the upbringing (a) No error (b) at me that way
of women. (c) not have shouted (d) He needs
(a) upbringing of women 179. I reached two hours before he had came.
(b) No error (a) No error (b) he had came
(c) The government (c) I reached (d) two hours before
(d) must provide facilities for the 180. The car that he is using these days is belonging to his
175. You will not succeed unless you don't work hard. employer.
(a) don't work hard (a) to his employer (b) these days is belonging
(b) No error (c) The car that he is using (d) No error
(c) You will not 181. He assured me that he will return in an hour.
(d) succeed unless you (a) He assured me (b) No error
(c) in an hour (d) that he will return
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HINTS & SOLUTIONS

1. (c) Neither is used for two things. For more than two 25. (a) Here, The scissors are should be used.
things, none should be used. 26. (d)
2. (a) After knowing the truth will be correct usage. 27. (b) When we use l.c. Along with, together and with,
3. (b) It is time/It is high time is followed by the clause in theverb agrees according to first subject. Hence, is
simple past that shows present time. Hence, decided going to Delhi should be used.
on your next should be used. 28. (b) Here, in getting (gerund) the job should be used.
4. (c) Replace let him speak by should be allowed to speak. 29. (c) Here, are located at the Madison Avenue should be
5. (d) used.
6. (a) Sometimes Common Nouns are used as Abstract 30. (c) Here, which she has given in respect of your eyes
Nouns as they express qualities. In this situation, we should be used.
use 'the' before them. Hence. The Judge in him should 31. (c) Here, a hindrance …………… should be used.
be used. Look at the sentences :
7. (b) The structure of some sentences is : To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a
Indefinite number + of + Noun help.
Indefinite quantity + of + Noun
The high price is a major hindrance to potent buyers.
In these sentences, the subject is one that comes after
32. (b) Here, I have ……… should be used.
'of'. Here, the word pillar is singular, hence, has rotted
33. (a) Here, By the time she finished her work (Simple Past)
away should be used.
……… should be used.
8. (c) Here, replace that most people like to stay at home by
34. (a) Here, Some were surprised/ Some categorically denied
most of the people like to stay at home.
……… should be used.
9. (b) The word aim takes preposition 'at'.
Hence, at bringing about should be used. 35. (c) Here, the speed the ship sailed/travelled at ………
10. (c) Chemical balance and amount of moisture. should be used.
11. (c) Owing to (preposition) means : because of. 36. (b) ‘are’ is replaced by ‘is’
Hence, owing to ever-growing demand... should be 37. (b) Remove ‘to’ before the policeman
used here. 38. (b) ‘me’ is replaced by ‘myself’
12. (c) Here simple past (Passive) i.e. was dogged by 39. (c) ‘in’ is replaced by ‘at’
controversy should be used. 40. (d) No error
13. (c) Here, very hard should be used. The word hardly 41. (c) Speak in Malayalan.
(Adverb) means : almost not; almost none. 42. (b) flowed
The word hard means : putting a lot of effort or energy 43. (d) 44. (d)
into an activity. 45. (c) beside
14. (b) Here, the antecedent of Relative Pronoun ‘who’ is ‘I’ 46. (b) Running towards
and hence who have done should be used as 'I' agrees 47. (b) Going to the party, not to go to the party
with 'have'. 48. (d)
15. (c) The word equipment (Uncountable Noun) means : the 49. (b) The first
things that are needed for a particular purpose or 50. (a) Padmini had rarely missed
activity. 51. (c) so also kamya
Its plural is not equipments. 52. (d)
Hence, new equipment should be used here. 53. (b) has gone
16. (a) Here, A great many students should be used. 54. (b) doesn't
17. (b) In hyphenated terms. singular Noun i.e., this three- 55. (b) step daughter do
crore project should be used. 56. (c) would I stay there.
18. (a) Here, I hope to go shopping should be used. 57. (b) The sentence is in past simple. Hence, with full might
19. (b) Here, Gerund i.e. If it was worth taking should be used. and raised my arms .... should be used.
20. (a) Here, Adjective i.e. After a careful investigation should 58. (b) Use both are
be used. 59. (c) Here, subject (some areas) is in plural number. Hence,
21. (b) Here, look like should be used. Like is an Adjective plural verb i.e. are subject to strong winds ......... should
which is used as Preposition. be used.
22. (c) Here foot tall should be used. 60. (b) Here, Raju is (so/very) good should be used. As is
23. (a) Here, with no proof of your guilt/ without any proof of superfluous here.
your guilt should be used. 61. (b) Hardly means almost no: almost not. Hence, could
24. (b) Here, she appears to be unreasonably should be used. hardly should be used. Hardly conveys negative sense.
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62. (a) The sentence shows subjunctive mood of Verb 91. (a) here the use of 'they' is not needed as 'the newspaper'
(desire). Hence, even a singular subject agrees with a itself is the subject
plural verb. Hence, If I were he should be used. 92. (b) according to the rules of conjunctions the word 'no
63. (a) It is not proper to use ‘to’ after advise (Verb). sooner...' should be followed by 'than...'
64. (d) 93. (c) the preposition 'on ' is used to indicate a date or place
65. (b) Neither of/Either if agrees with a singular verb. Hence, should be 'by'
is sensible enough should be used. 94. (a) here it means one among many so it should be 'one of
66. (a) Know is generally not used in progressive Tenses. my friends...'
Hence, we known/we have known should be used here. 95. (c) here due to the sense of comparison it should be 'the
67. (b) Mohan's eyes reflected ..... is the correct passessive. same...'
68. (c) With a view to (doing) something because you are 96. (c) here the word 'will' is not needed because 'shall' is
planning to do something in the future. Ex: We bought already used in the initial part of the sentence that
the house with a view to retiring there. To seeuring is itself signifies the tense of the sentence.
correct. 97. (d) 98. (b) 99. (b) 100. (c) 101. (b)
69. (b) 'has come' is the correct option because the verb will 102. (c) 103. (d) 104. (b) 105. (c) 106. (b)
agree with the first subject. 107. (a) Part '(a)' of the statement is wrong. It will be as 'If I had
70. (b) adjacent always takes the preposition 'to'. realized'. The Past perfect tense suits here and it de-
71. (b) Grapes cannot be the subject of the sentence; hence it notes the sentence to be in Active voice.
should be 'Grapes cannot be gathered......' 108. (b) Part '(b)' of the statement is wrong. The word 'enhanced'
72. (b) a life of dual responsibility given here is wrong. The correct word that will suit the
73. (b) We should be lower case statement is 'elevated'. Correct application of word
74. (a) They played enriches the meaning of the sentence.
75. (b) to do 109. (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. The correct form of
76. (c) Great Britain doesn't use the definite article "the". sentence is 'It is I am who should be responsible for
77. (b) Here, indefinite article i.e. about a plane crash should the delay'.
be used. No particular incident is evident here. 110. (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. The preposition 'of'
78. (b) With a View to should be followed by gerund i.e. is missing in that part. 'Of' is applicable after the word
suveying. 'evils'.
79. (a) Here, time period is given. Hence. Past Perfect 111. (b) Part '(b)' of the sentence is wrong. It should be exten-
Continuous i.e. It had been lying ....should be used. sively over.
80. (c) Here, to provide evidence/ as a witness .... should be 112. (a) In 1906 an earthquake destroyed much of San
used. Francisco. Instead of 'a' before earthquake, article 'an'
81. (b) Here, it is a preposition related error. Hence, at her should be used because it is followed by a vowel letter.
should be used here. 113. (a) His parents don't approve of his business. In English,
82. (d) don't is used when speaking in the first and second
83. (b) Delete 'pair of' before binocular because the word person plural and singular and the third person plural
'binocular' itself suggests a pair. ("I," "you," "we," and "they"). Doesn't, on the other
84. (b) 'a' should be replaced with 'the'. Here Kalidas is not hand, is used when speaking in the third person
Shakespeare but he is compared with Shakespeare. singular only ("he," "she," and "it").
85. (b) Delete 'all' before 'left'. Here the usage of 'all' is 114. (d) No error.
superfluous as 'the teacher as well as his students' 115. (b) The lovers walked beside each other in silence. (the
itself signifies everyone. preposition besides means in addition to, whereas
86. (a) Add 'the' before 'more'. Here the sentence consists of beside means next to).
two clauses- Principal and Subordinate, where the 116. (c) Men are wanted for the army, the navy and the air
Principal clause should be given more stress by adding force. When joining two or more grammatically similar
'the' before 'more'. expressions, and is used followed in the end and
87. (a) if pronouns of different persons are to be used together commas are used to distinguish the other expressions.
in a sentence to provide good and normal sense then 117. (d) No error.
the serial order should be second, third and first so 118. (c) Shakespeare has written many plays as well as few
here it should "He and I are very good friends." poetry. [Poetry is an Uncountable Noun or Mass
88. (c) when a sentence starts with 'one' then to in accordance Noun; which means a noun that cannot be used freely
with the singularity of the subject it should be one's with numbers or the indefinite article, and which
parents. therefore takes no plural form.]
89. (c) 'God' is a universal noun so it should be preceded by 119. (b) Neither of the girls are willing to accept the proposal.
'the'. 120. (a) The correct sentence should be- 'An interesting book
90. (b) according to the rules of the 'articles' the word 'uniform' ' A tale of two cities' was written by Alexander Dumas.
should be preceded by 'a' because here the vowel Article 'a' in the first part should be replaced by 'an'
sound of 'u' is different because it is followed by a vowel sound.
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121. (c) In India, there are many poor. [Poors is no word. Poor get something better If I were you I'd accept the money
refer to all the poor people.] they're offering. After all, a bird in the hand is worth
122. (c) When the weather is pleasant it is nice to go on a two in the bush.
picnic. 138. (b) Luggage means suitcases, trunks, etc, containing
123. (a) Many passersby stopped at the place of accident. personal belongings for a journey; baggage. It is never
'passer-bys' is an incorrect word. Because the people used in plural form.
are plural, not the action or time. i.e., "by" can indicate 139. (b) Just outside my house is a playground for school boys
action and/or time, and that cannot be plural. and girls. Playground is in singular, hence, is.
124. (c) The batsman completed his century in minimum number 140. (c) Mule means the offspring of a donkey and a horse
of balls. (strictly, a male donkey and a female horse) which is
125. (c) The accident was fatal as the truck had a head on not tall.
collision with a van. With is used to indicate being 141. (a) Who should be replaced with 'whom' as it signifies the
together or being involved. objective case of 'who.'
126. (c) A real brave person is not one who does not feel afraid 142. (a) The team is
and one who conquers that fear. Here pronoun that 143. (a) Everyone was
should be used instead of he is one. As a pronoun, 144. (c) and eat their meat
one can also function in an impersonal, objective 145. (a) the strange noise
manner, standing for the writer or for all people who 146. (d) meat
are like the writer or for the average person or for all 147. (b) Replace ‘begin’ with began’
people who belong to a class. 148. (d)
127. (a) It is 149. (b) Replace ‘childrens’ with ‘children’.
128. (b) I have known her for three years now. We use for when 150. (c) absorbing and engrossing
we measure the duration - when we say how long 151. (b) can be successfully conducted in
something lasts. 152. (c) he must be prepared
129. (b) I am happy because I have paid off my bank loan. The 153. (d)
sentence is present participle and have is used instead 154. (d) put off the garden party
of had because the action is completed before 'now' 155. (a) Job of
the present. 156. (d)
130. (b) They blamed their teachers for their poor performance 157. (b) Worked over should be replaced with gathered
in the Board examination. For is used to mean because 158. (c) On his words.
of. 159. (b) will find
131. (b) Lest is not properly used 160. (c) his cousin
132. (b) This part of the sentence should be 'to be with you.' 161. (c) in a few days
133. (a) I really do regret not having learnt to play the violin….. 162. (b) cope with
should be the correct structure. 163. (d)
134. (b) It should be - relief of `5000 each 164. (c) distracts the mind
135. (b) 'I shall have been working in this college' is the right 165. (c) trail of misery
construction. 166. (d) 167. (a) 168. (a) 169. (a) 170. (d)
136. (d) No error 171. (a) 172. (d) 173. (c) 174. (a) 175. (d)
137. (d) Something that you say which means it is better to 176. (a) 177. (c) 178. (d) 179. (b) 180. (b)
keep what you have than to risk losing it by trying to 181. (d)