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- 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-12
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Question 1 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The heads of religious institutions and imminent | |
people have come together to ensure | |
communal | |
harmony | |
All correct |
Question 1 Explanation:
Part (a)
The heads of religious institutions and eminent Eminent means noted for position, rank or achievement whereas Imminent means soon to happen or take place. So, eminent should be used here.
The heads of religious institutions and eminent Eminent means noted for position, rank or achievement whereas Imminent means soon to happen or take place. So, eminent should be used here.
Question 2 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
Sophisticated lawbreakers | |
try to exploite | |
in rules and regulations | |
loopholes | |
in rules and regulations |
Question 2 Explanation:
Part (b)
exploit
The correct spelling is ‘exploit’.
exploit
The correct spelling is ‘exploit’.
Question 3 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
The relationship between | |
small and large business in | |
many countries have changed | |
considerably due to modern franchising . |
Question 3 Explanation:
Part (c)
has changed
The noun used, ‘The relationship’ is singular. Hence, the verb in singular form ‘has changed’ will be used.
has changed
The noun used, ‘The relationship’ is singular. Hence, the verb in singular form ‘has changed’ will be used.
Question 4 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
My friend will not only | |
receive you at the | |
station and also | |
have you as a guest in his house | |
no error |
Question 4 Explanation:
Part (c)
station but also
Not only is always followed by but also. So, ‘and also’ should be replaced by ‘but also’.
station but also
Not only is always followed by but also. So, ‘and also’ should be replaced by ‘but also’.
Question 5 |
Identify the part of the sentence with error. In case of no error, select option (E).
Each of the | |
mistakes have | |
to be corrected before | |
printing the article | |
no error |
Question 5 Explanation:
Part (b)
mistakes has
Each represents a singular object, so a singular verb ‘has’ should be used here.
mistakes has
Each represents a singular object, so a singular verb ‘has’ should be used here.
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