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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-42
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Question 1 |
Identify the error in the sentence given below.
The loss of jobs | |
is regarded by some as an necessary evil | |
in the fight against inflation. | |
No error |
Question 1 Explanation:
is regarded by some as a necessary evil.
Necessary begins with ‘n’, which is not a vowel, so ‘a’ will be used instead of ‘an’.
Question 2 |
Identify the error in the sentence given below.
Taking life as it comes | |
I am someone who thrives on challenges and believe that my purpose in life | |
is to give on hundred per cent to very opportunity that comes my way. | |
No error |
Question 2 Explanation:
I am someone who thrives on challenges and believes that my purpose in life
I is ‘singular’ so the verbs ‘thrives’ and ‘believes’ should be in the same form (singular).
Question 3 |
Identify the error in the sentence given below.
The reason why the plane crashed | |
as soon as it took off | |
is the failure of one of the engines. | |
No error |
Question 3 Explanation:
‘was’ the failure of one of the engines
The plane crash is a past event. The tense used in part (c) should also be past.
Question 4 |
Identify the error in the sentence given below.
I always like to have | |
about four toasts | |
for breakfast. | |
No error |
Question 4 Explanation:
Saying just ‘four toasts’ is no English. It is always said Say 'four pieces/slices of toast'. Therefore, the error in the second part of the sentence needs to be amended.
Question 5 |
Identify the error in the sentence given below.
At the | |
annual function of the school | |
the principal advised to the students to be ideal citizens. | |
No error |
Question 5 Explanation:
In the third part of the sentence, the meaning is clear without the use of ‘to’. To therefore is not required here and needs to be removed. Therefore, the mistake is in the third part.
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