COMMON ERRORS
Direction: In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is your answer. If the sentence is free from error, choose the “No error” option.
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Alarm bells = If something sets alarm bells ringing, you mean that it makes people feel worried or concerned about something. Hence, a sound of alarm bells .... should be used.
Correct Option: C
Alarm bells = If something sets alarm bells ringing, you mean that it makes people feel worried or concerned about something. Hence, a sound of alarm bells .... should be used.
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As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) .... should be used.
Correct Option: C
As the sense suggests, of no delays (negative) .... should be used.
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Magnate = a person who is rich, powerful and successful especially in business. Here, subject (some) is plural. Hence, business magnates .... should be used.
Correct Option: B
Magnate = a person who is rich, powerful and successful especially in business. Here, subject (some) is plural. Hence, business magnates .... should be used.
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At a loss = puzzled or uncertain what to think, say or do; baffled. Hence, at a loss .... should be used.
Correct Option: B
At a loss = puzzled or uncertain what to think, say or do; baffled. Hence, at a loss .... should be used.
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It is a preposition related error. Hence, of cholera .... should be used.
Correct Option: B
It is a preposition related error. Hence, of cholera .... should be used.
