COMMON ERRORS
Direction: Each of the following sentences has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error. If there is No error, select No error (S).
- (P) The old man
(Q) told his sons
(R) that there was no such thing like luck.
(S) No error
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R Here, that there is no such thing as luck is the right usage. The sentence is showing a Universal Truth. Hence, Simple Present Tense will be used.
Correct Option: C
R Here, that there is no such thing as luck is the right usage. The sentence is showing a Universal Truth. Hence, Simple Present Tense will be used.
- (P) The report is candid in admitting
(Q) that the investment by the Government
(R) in health and family planning have eroded considerably.
(S) No error
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R Here, Subject (the investment) is Singular. Hence, in health and planning has eroded considerably is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
R Here, Subject (the investment) is Singular. Hence, in health and planning has eroded considerably is the right usage.
- (P) I told him
(Q) the story
(R) in details to make him understand it fully.
(S) No error
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R Here,in detail to make him understand it fully is the right usage.
Correct Option: C
R Here,in detail to make him understand it fully is the right usage.
- (P) Sakshi wrote essay
(Q) so well that
(R) her teacher was very pleased with her.
(S) No error
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P Here, Definite Article-the i.e. Sakshi wrote the essay is the right usage.
Correct Option: A
P Here, Definite Article-the i.e. Sakshi wrote the essay is the right usage.
- (P) The house
(Q) is built in an
(R) attractive manner.
(S) No error
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Q Here, Passive of Present Perfect should be used. Hence, has been built in an is the right usage.
Correct Option: B
Q Here, Passive of Present Perfect should be used. Hence, has been built in an is the right usage.
