COMMON ERRORS
Direction: In the following questions, some parts of 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 answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.
- If I will play my best I can win any day against anybody.
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As the structure and sense suggest, in the conditional clause, Present Simple i.e., If I play my best is the right usage. The structure is as follows : If + Pr.T. → will/can + Inf. (Pr.T.)
Correct Option: D
As the structure and sense suggest, in the conditional clause, Present Simple i.e., If I play my best is the right usage. The structure is as follows : If + Pr.T. → will/can + Inf. (Pr.T.)
- The kitchen need painting badly and I must get it done.
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Correct Option: A
Direction: In the following questions, some parts of 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 answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is (4) i.e. No error.
- So hoarse he was that he could not make the speech.
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There is an error in the order of words. He was so hoarse is the right usage. so — that is used to show cause and effect Look at the examples given below : She was so tired that she could not walk. She was so angry that she tore the letter up.
Correct Option: A
There is an error in the order of words. He was so hoarse is the right usage. so — that is used to show cause and effect Look at the examples given below : She was so tired that she could not walk. She was so angry that she tore the letter up.
- I do not know who you consider to be the best dancer.
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Here, the best dancer is the right usage. Use of to be is unnecessary
Correct Option: C
Here, the best dancer is the right usage. Use of to be is unnecessary
- The old curtains were torn and they flapped in the light breeze.
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No error
Correct Option: D
No error