- These tests are a check for your learning and are meant to serve as tools for assessment
- The test is designed to check your current understanding of the language and whether you are able to use the rules of grammar to identify errors in sentences.
- Directions for individual questionsEach sentence is divided into parts and each part is labeled as an answer option. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark that part as the answer. If there is no error, mark that part as your answer
Common Errors: Test-6
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Question 1 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
This comes | |
at a time | |
when fund allocation | |
is been doubled | |
No Error |
Question 1 Explanation:
‘is been’ is incorrect grammar usage. To denote present perfect tense, the correct usage is ‘has been’. The correct syntax for present perfect tense (singular) is: has+ been+ V3; for plural: have+ been+ V3
Question 2 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The poll contestants approached | |
the commission complaining that the hoardings | |
violated the code of conduct | |
and influenced public perception | |
No Error |
Question 2 Explanation:
No error
Question 3 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The country has | |
adequate laws but problems | |
arise when these are not | |
implemented by letter and spirit. | |
No Error |
Question 3 Explanation:
(4) in letter and spirit
The correct phrase is ‘in letter and spirit’. The phrase means to follow something by law or to follow something as it is written and in spirit.
Question 4 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The Management feels that | |
the employees of the organization are | |
non-product, and do not want | |
to work hard | |
No Error |
Question 4 Explanation:
(3) unproductive, and do not want
Unproductive is the correct adjective used for the employees. Non- product employees doesn’t make sense.
Question 5 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
As far the issue of land encroachment | |
in villages is concerned, people will | |
have to make a start from their villages by | |
sensitizing and educating the villagers about this issue. | |
No Error |
Question 5 Explanation:
(1) As far as the issue of land encroachment
The correct phrase is ‘as far as’, which means ‘to the extent that’.
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