Competitive exams can be daunting, testing your knowledge, accuracy, and time management skills. One of the trickiest sections in these exams is often the 'Common Errors' section. Candidates frequently find themselves puzzled by seemingly simple sentences, making errors that could cost them valuable marks. But fear not, as this article aims to unravel the mysteries of common error questions, providing you with essential tips and strategies to tackle them effectively.
In the following Common Error Questions for Competitive Exams, we will delve into the common types of errors that appear in competitive exams, offering clear explanations and examples. By understanding the nuances of grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary usage, you will be better equipped to identify and rectify errors with confidence. Additionally, we will explore practical techniques to enhance your error-spotting abilities, ensuring that you approach these questions strategically and swiftly during the exam.
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Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error. The actress (1)/was shocked (2)/by the news of her dog’s death (3). /No error (4)
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at will replace by because – Shocked always agrees with at (Prep.) at is used with Adjectives for showing the cause of something. Look at the examples given below : They were impatient at the delay. She was delighted at the result. Here, shocked is the Adj. and it is indicating the Cause (reason) of the actress’s shock. Hence, at the news of her dog’s death is the right usage
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :A city dweller finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ in a village. (3)/ No error. (4)
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away will not be used because– to pass away (Phr. V.) : to die; end to pass time : to spend time, especially when you are bored or waiting for something/someone to pass (Verb) means to move past Look at the examples given below : The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. They passed the time until dinner talking and playing cards. My aunt passed away last month. The years of famine passed away and were followed by years of prosperity. Hence, to pass the time is the right usage.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :We were looking forward (1)/ to hear news (2)/about the missing fishermen (3)./ No error (4)
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hearing will replace hear because – Phrasal Verbs are always followed by Gerunds. Here, look forward to is a Phr. V. Look at the examples given below :
He was accused of smuggling contraband goods.
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Phr.V Gerund
He insisted on proof-reading the article again.
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Phr.V Gerund
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :Visitors (1)/ were not permitted (2)/ entering the park (3)/ after dark. No error (4)
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to enter will replace entering because – The to-Infinitive (Main Verb) : functions as a Noun, as Adjective, or an Adverb. In this sentence, permitted to enter, to enter is the direct object, the Noun that receives the action of the Verb (Permitted). To enter refers to a thing being done, or, desired to be done Hence, to enter the park is the right usage.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :Although the police officer sympathised with poor (1)/ he refused to (2) /take an action against the rich man (3). /No error (4)
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the will be used before poor because – the (Def. Art.) is used with Adjectives to refer to a thing or a group of people described by the Adj. Look at the examples given below :
The poor always suffer
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Def. Art. Adj. (refers to a group of people who are poor) He is collecting money for the blind.
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Def. Art.
blind refers to a group of people who are blind.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :The fifth and final act (1)/ of Macbeth contain (2)/ the sleepwalking scene. (3)/ No error. (4)
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contains will replace contain because – The fifth and final act (Main Subject) is in Singular. Hence, the Verb will also be in Singular as a Verb agrees with its Subject in Number. Singular Subject ® Singular Verb (Main Verb + S) Plural Subject ® Plural Verb (Main Verb without S) Look at the example given below: The great poet and scholar is dead. Here, scholar and poet refer to the same man. So, the Subject is in Singular and the Verb is also in Singular.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :I saw him (1)/a couple of times (2)/ since May(3). /No error (4)
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have seen will replace saw because – Since (Prep.) : from a time in the past until a later past time, or until now, used with the Present Perfect or Past Perfect Tense. Look at the examples given below : She has been off work since Tuesday. He has been working in a bank since leaving school. Hence, I have seen him is the right usage.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :One of the terrorists (1)/ of the Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead. (3)/ No error (4)
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was will replace are because– when a Plural Noun is placed with a real Singular Subject (one, each, etc.) with of, the Verb will be Singular. Look at the examples given below : One of the boys is ill. Each of the girls is clever. Hence, was shot dead is the right usage.
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :Ten kilometres (1)/ is (2)/ a long distance to walk. (3)/ No error (4)
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There are no error
Directions: In the following questions, some parts of the 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 No error.
Q :Tea (1)/which I am drinking (2)/ is hot (3). /No error (4)
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The will be used before Tea because – Here, we are talking about a particular tea, followed by a Relative Pronoun (which). The sentence can also be written as –
The tea I am drinking is hot (tea-definite) Look at the examples given below : The flowers in her garden are beautiful. (Definite – the ones in her garden)
The flowers (that) are in her
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Rel.pro.
garden are beautiful.
The dog in the backyard is very cute. (Definite-the one in the backyard)
The dog (which) is in the backyard is very cute.
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Rel.pro.
Hence, the tea is the right usage.
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