- 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-13
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Question 1 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
Countrary | |
to popular belief, | |
ripe fruits are not necessarily | |
delicious. | |
All Correct |
Question 1 Explanation:
Part (a)
contrary
The correct spelling is contrary, which means opposite to.
contrary
The correct spelling is contrary, which means opposite to.
Question 2 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
Looking inward from the top of the ramparts, | |
the sentries | |
had a marvelous panerama | |
spread before them. | |
All Correct |
Question 2 Explanation:
Part (c)
panorama
The correct spelling is ‘panorama’ which means a wide view of something.
panorama
The correct spelling is ‘panorama’ which means a wide view of something.
Question 3 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
It is foolish to expect | |
one person to be like another | |
person, for each individual is born | |
with his characteristic traits. | |
All correct |
Question 3 Explanation:
All parts of the sentence are correct.
Question 4 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The tendency to believe | |
that | |
man is inherently dishonest is something that | |
will decried |
Question 4 Explanation:
Part (d)
will be decried
To denote something that will happen in the future, ‘Will’ will be followed by the verb ‘be’ here.
will be decried
To denote something that will happen in the future, ‘Will’ will be followed by the verb ‘be’ here.
Question 5 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
He managed to board | |
the running train | |
but all his luggages | |
was left on the station. | |
All correct |
Question 5 Explanation:
Part (c)
luggage
The plural of luggage is luggage. So luggage should be used.
luggage
The plural of luggage is luggage. So luggage should be used.
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