COMMON ERRORS


Direction: In the following questions, some parts of 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.

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    No error. But, rather than using buys, we can use uses and packets/rims can replace kilograms Our office uses five packets/rims of paper every month.

    Correct Option: D

    No error. But, rather than using buys, we can use uses and packets/rims can replace kilograms Our office uses five packets/rims of paper every month.


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    are will replace is because – most countries is Plural
    Hence, are for is the right usage

    Correct Option: B

    are will replace is because – most countries is Plural
    Hence, are for is the right usage


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    eminent will replace emminent. eminent is the right spelling.
    eminent (Adj.) : famous and respected

    Correct Option: A

    eminent will replace emminent. eminent is the right spelling.
    eminent (Adj.) : famous and respected


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    No error.

    Correct Option: D

    No error.


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    extensive will replace extensible
    extensible (Adj.) : capable of being extended
    extensive (Adj.) : thorough; dealing with a wide range of information
    Look at the examples given below :
    We had fairly extensive discussions. These tables are extensible.
    Hence, who had an extensive knowledge of ancient art is the right usage

    Correct Option: C

    extensive will replace extensible
    extensible (Adj.) : capable of being extended
    extensive (Adj.) : thorough; dealing with a wide range of information
    Look at the examples given below :
    We had fairly extensive discussions. These tables are extensible.
    Hence, who had an extensive knowledge of ancient art is the right usage