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. He said that (A)/ if I found the front door locked (B)/ I was to go round (C)/ to the back (D)/ No error (E).











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    No error.

    Correct Option: E

    No error.


  1. These Acts were (A)/ pushed through Parliament (B)/ in spite of opposition (C)/ but for little modification (D)/ No error (E).











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    'but for little modification' should be changed either to 'but for without modification' or by 'but with a little modification'.

    Correct Option: D

    'but for little modification' should be changed either to 'but for without modification' or by 'but with a little modification'.



  1. The man who is (A)/ perpetually hesitating (B)/ about which if the two things (C)/ to do first, will ultimately do either (D)/ No error (E).











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Change 'either' to 'neither'.

    Correct Option: D

    Change 'either' to 'neither'.


  1. No hill station )A)/ is as beautiful (B)/ as Darjeeling (C)/ with its scenic beauty (D)/ No error (E).











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Place 'other' after 'No' to make the construction logical.

    Correct Option: A

    Place 'other' after 'No' to make the construction logical.



  1. On my request, (A)/ Jatin introduced me (B) to his friend (C)/ who is singer and scientist (D)/ No error (E).











  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Place 'a' before 'singer' .Singer is a countable noun.

    Correct Option: D

    Place 'a' before 'singer' .Singer is a countable noun.