COMMON ERRORS


Direction: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, choose ‘No error’.

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    (1)a little (Det., Pro.) : used withUncountable Nouns to mean a small amount.
    (2) little (Det., Pro.): used with Uncountable Nouns to mean not much Hence, give me a little milk is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    (1)a little (Det., Pro.) : used withUncountable Nouns to mean a small amount.
    (2) little (Det., Pro.): used with Uncountable Nouns to mean not much Hence, give me a little milk is the right usage.


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    When a comparison is made as is used. Look at the sentences : l Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. l She is widelyregarded as the current leader’s natural successor. Hence, regarded as one of the greatest emperor is the right usage.
    Note : Ashoka, the Great is, will be a better usage.

    Correct Option: B

    When a comparison is made as is used. Look at the sentences : l Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. l She is widelyregarded as the current leader’s natural successor. Hence, regarded as one of the greatest emperor is the right usage.
    Note : Ashoka, the Great is, will be a better usage.



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    (1) disarray (N.) : a state of confusion and lack of organisation Hence, state of disarray is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    (1) disarray (N.) : a state of confusion and lack of organisation Hence, state of disarray is the right usage.


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    Here, but somebody else’s is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, but somebody else’s is the right usage.



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    (1) navel (N.) : the small hollow part or lump in the middle of the stomach.
    (2) naval (Adj.) : connected with the navy of a country Hence, The naval officers is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    (1) navel (N.) : the small hollow part or lump in the middle of the stomach.
    (2) naval (Adj.) : connected with the navy of a country Hence, The naval officers is the right usage.