Common Errors in English Grammar Questions for Competitive Exams

Direction: - In these questions 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (D). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

A well balanced diet (A)/ is essential for (B)/ good health/ (C) / No error (D)

Entering the hotel (A)/ he ordered for (B)/ a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (C)/ No error (D) 

My sister asked me (A)/ that how long (B)/ I would stay there. (C) No Error (D). 

I have been (A)/ working in this organization (B)/ since three years. (C) No error (D) 

He was (A)/ not in a position to state (B)/ the speed the ship travelled. (C) / No error (D) 

The cruel lady made (A)/ her step-daughter to do (B)/ all the household chores. (C)/ No Error (D). 

It is said (A)/ that this room is not being opened (B)/ for the last fifty years. (C)/ No error (D) 

Having deprived of their houses (A)/ in the recent earthquake (B)/ they had no other option but to take shelter in a school. (C) No error (D) 

Neither of the two (A)/ candidates have (B)/ paid his subscription. (C)/ No error (D) 

He (A)/ is addicted (B)/ with smoking. (C) No error (D)