Spotting Errors


Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The alphabet number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then the answer is E.

  1. The bankers' association (A)/ has submitted a memorandum(B)/ for the fulfillment of(C)/ their demand(D)/ No error (E).











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    There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.

    Correct Option: D

    Replace 'their' by 'its'.


  1. Five quintals of wooden coal (A)/ are (B)/ his annual requirement(C)/ for the unit (D)/ No error (E).











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    There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.

    Correct Option: B

    Replace 'are' by 'is'. 'five quintals' represents a definite weight and used as collective noun so singular verb will be used.



  1. Dickens have (A)/ criticised the (B)/ philosophy in (C)/ 'Hard Times' (D)/ No error (E).











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    There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.

    Correct Option: A

    Replace 'have' by 'has',Dickens is a name, a singular person.