Common Errors For Bankinng

Test of english language commmon errors
QuestionNo:1
Some people (1)/are believing (2) / that women cannot (3)/ compete with men. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The stative verbs (agree, believe, consider, doubt, differ etc,) are used to
denote permanent mental state.
It is why these verbs are generally not used in Progressive / Imperfect Tense.
Hence, ‘are believing’ should be replaced by ‘believe’.
QuestionNo:2
He avoids (1)/ taking the (2)/ prescribed medicine (3) /at regularly intervals. (4)/No error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The wordinterval is a Noun. To qualify a Noun, we use an Adjective, not an
Adverb. Hence, ‘at regularly intervals’ should be replaced by ‘at regular intervals’. The
word ‘regularly’ is an Adverb whereas ‘regular’ is an Adjective
QuestionNo:3
Some people do not like (1)/to do any social (2)/ work even though (3)/they have
abundant resources. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:4
It is advisable that (1)/each time you (2)/ encountered such a situation (3)/keep you
cool. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The sense of the sentence is advisory. In such sentence we generally use
Simple Present Tense. Hence, group of words ‘encountered such a situation’ should be
replaced by ‘encounter such a situation’,
QuestionNo:5
Accidents usually :(1)/result into (2)/ negligence, ignorance ,(3)/ recklessness or

carelessness. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The sentence shows cause. Hence, ‘results into’ should be replaced by ‘result
from’.
Look at the sentences:
The failure of the company results from bad management.
The cyclone has resulted into many thousands of deaths.
QuestionNo:6
He asked me that (1)/ what my total investment was (2)/during the (3)/last five years.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): When Interrogative sentences are written in Indirect Speech, conjunction ‘that’
is not used with Wh-questions.
He said to me, “Where do you live?” (Direct)
He asked me where I lived. (Indirect)
Hence ‘he asked me what my . . .’ is the correct sentence.
QuestionNo:7
This institution had founded (1)/by some noble souls (2)/for the welfare of the poor
(3)/and disabled people. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here Passive Voice (Simple Past) should be used.

Hence, ‘the institution was founded…..’ is the correct sentence.
QuestionNo:8
Every driver should take (1)/abundant precautions (2)/ while driving on (3)/ an unfamiliar
road. (4)/No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error

QuestionNo:9
His good qualities include (1)/his ability to take (2)/quickly and (3)/appropriate decisions.
(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The word quickly (Adverb) should be replaced by the word quick (Adjective).
QuestionNo:10
In order to (1)/ ensure quick service (2)/ please give us all the required (3)/ details as
quick as possible. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): As soon as is the correct form of correlative. Hence ‘as quick as’ should be
replaced by ‘as soon as’.
QuestionNo:11
The club has lost (1)/ a lot of business (2)/ because of poor (3)/ maintained facilities. (4)/
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘because of poor’ by ‘because of poorly’, because the word poorly is
an Adverb which modifies the word ‘maintained’ (Adjective).
QuestionNo:12
The village has electricity (1)/ today only because (2)/ of the efforts of a (3)/ few
dedicated engineers. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:1
The company has appointed (1)/ consultants to help them (2)/ increase its revenue (3)/
and improve its financial position. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, in the group of words ‘consultants to help them’, the word ‘them’ has
been wrongly used for the company. It is correct to use Objective Case ‘it’ (Pronoun)
instead.
QuestionNo:2
The cost of the new (1)/ machines is likely to (2)/ be so high as ten. (3)/times the
existing ones (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): As ……. as….is used when comparing two people or things. Therefore, ‘be so
high as ten’ should be replaced by-‘be as high as ten’
QuestionNo:3
The NGO provides (1)/ free daily meal to them (2) who live below, the (3)/ poverty line in
rural areas. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:4
He reports (1)/ suggest that (2)/ the project is (3)/ behind schedule. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The possessive pronoun of he’ is ‘his’,

Hence, replace ‘He reports’ by ‘His reports’.
QuestionNo:5
He is great leader (1)/ who inspired people (2)/ to achieve freedom (3)/ through non-
violent means. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The sentence express past time. Hence use ‘He was great leader………..’
QuestionNo:6
An estimate forty (1)/ lakh workers will (2)/ benefit from the (3)/ amendment to the Act.
(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): An estimated forty….. will be a correct sentence. It is better to use Adjective
form of the word ‘estimate’.
QuestionNo:7
What satisfies a teacher (1)/ the most is the (2)/ excitement of students when (3)/ they
learnt something new. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): When we express a truth or habit, it is correct to use Simple Present. Hence,
‘they learn something new’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:8
She is the first woman (1)/ to be appointed as president (2)/ since the company (3)/ was
established from (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace ‘was established from 1950’ by ‘was established in 1950’. Preposition
‘from’ is generally used to express the start of time.
Look at the sentence:
He is available at home from 7 a.m to 8 a.m.
QuestionNo:9
Some of our staff is worried (1)/that as soon as (2)/the project is over they (3)/ will lose
their jobs. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): As the subject of the sentence is plural, it will take Plural Verb. Hence, ‘Some of
our staff are’……….. Will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:10
If you decide to hold (1)/ the function in Kolkata (2)/ not much of us (3) / will be able to
attend. (4)/No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘not much of us’. ‘Much’ is used before Uncountable Noun and many is
used before Countable Noun.
QuestionNo:11
In case you need five people (1)/ to run a branch you (2)/ should be selected (3)/ ten
since some may leave. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): It will be proper to use Active Voice. Hence, replace ‘should be selected’ by
‘should select’.
QuestionNo:12
Although he approached (1)/many private businesses to invest (2)/ in his printing

business (3)/ nobody was interested (4)/No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:1
How can you give up (1)/ this job when you are (2)/ just about to be (3) / appointed for
General Manager? (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace group of words ‘just about to be’ by ‘just to be’ or ‘about to be’.
QuestionNo:2
Base on the research (1) / we have conducted in (2)/ different parts of the country (3)/
this scheme will be successful (4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Replace group of words ‘Base on the research’ by Based on the research’. It is
proper to use Past Participle form of Verb ‘base’
QuestionNo:3
I want to share (1)/ my experience with you (2) though you will (3)/ benefit from it (4)/.
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace connective
QuestionNo:4
He used to advise (1)/ his students to do (2)/ their work serious if they (3)/ wanted to
achieve their goals (4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘their work seriously if they’ by ‘their work seriously if they’. An Adverb
should be used to modify a Verb.
QuestionNo:5
Any of these branches do (1)/ not require more than (2)/ two employees since they (3)/
have been recently established (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): ‘Any of these branches’ expresses singular subject. Hence, it will take Singular
Verb.
QuestionNo:6
He encouraged us to (1)/ think but none of the (2)/ suggestions we made was (3)/
discussed at the meeting (4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error.
QuestionNo:7
The main advantage of (1)/ investing such schemes (2)/ is that you will not (3)/ have to
pay any taxes (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The word ‘invest’ takes preposition ‘in’. Hence, ‘investing in such schemes’ will
be correct usage.
QuestionNo:8
That customer has (1)/ written a letter (2)/ thanks the manager (3)/for her timely help.
(4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, Gerund should be used. Hence, replace ‘thanks the manager’ by ‘
thanking the manager’.
QuestionNo:9
Our company was recently (1)/ award the contract (2)/ to construct two major (3)/
bridges in the state. (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The structure of sentence in Simple Past in Passive Voice is: Subject +
was/were + Vv Hence, replace award the contract by ; ‘awarded the contract’.
QuestionNo:10
Accordingly the circular (1)/ that was issued yesterday RB1 (2)/ has raised the rate at
(3)/ which it lends to banks. (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): ‘According to / In accordance with’ is a correct idiomatic expression. Hence,

replace ‘Accordingly the circular’ by ‘According to the circular’.
QuestionNo:11
Their company is going to incur (1)/ heavy losses this year because (2)/ of the big
discounts they (3)/ offers to customers. (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, ‘they’ is in Plural Number that will agree with a Plural Verb. Hence, ‘offer
to customers’ should be used.
QuestionNo:12
A large number of policy (1)/ have lapsed because many (2)/ people have not paid (3)/
their installments on time. (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): ‘A large number of ‘is followed by Plural Noun. Hence, ‘A large number of
policies’ will be a correct usage.
QuestionNo:1
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board is (1)/ the government body who (2)/
regulates investment received (3)/ by Indian factories from foreign countries. (4). No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): For non living Nouns ‘which’ is used as reflexive Pronoun. Hence, ‘the
government body which’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:2
The final decision can (1)/ be taken only after (2)/ we consider all (3)/ the panel
suggestions. (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:3
If his aim is to (1)/ buy a house in the (2)/ next three years he (3)/ should start
immediate saving.(4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The word immediately is an Adjective Verb which modifies a Verb. Hence,
‘should start saving immediately’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:4
Can you explain why (1)/ you were late this morning (2)/ when we had to make (3)/ such
an important presentation? (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Look at the following structure of Interrogative sentences in Past Continuous:
What/why/where +was/were + V4/v-ing) Adjective
Hence, ‘were you late this morning’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:5
In order to (1)/attract tourists many (2)/ hotels have been offered (3)/ attractive deals
and discounts. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Continuous is:
Subject + has/ have been +V – ing
Hence, “hotels have been offering” will be correct usage. Here ‘Simple Present’ can also
be used.
QuestionNo:6
The Board is likely (1)/ to take its time (2)/ to examine the facts (3)/ before giving their
decision. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The possessive case of the subject ‘The Board’ will be ‘its’. Hence, before
giving its decision’ will be a correct usage.
QuestionNo:7
How can we open (1)/ these branches on time (2)/ if we have not (3)/ yet obtained the
licenses? (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error
QuestionNo:8
One of the disadvantage (1)/ of fixed deposit schemes (2)/ is that banks offer (3)/ low
rates of interest. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): ‘One of is followed by Plural Noun/Pronoun.
Hence, ‘One of the disadvantages’ will be a correct usage. According to experts, it is
(1)/ necessarily for you to save (2)/ and invest at least twenty-five (3)/ percent of your
monthly income. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The word necessarily is an Adverb w7hile Adjective ‘necessary’ should be
used.
QuestionNo:9
The manager has not (1)/ yet replied to the (2)/ customer letter asking (3)/ about her
loan application. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘Customer letter asking’ by ‘Customer’s letter asking’.
QuestionNo:10
While the formation of RBI (1)/ was approved in March, 1934 (2)/ it was inaugurated (3)/
only in April 1, (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, a particular date has been mentioned. Hence, replace ‘only in April 1,
1935’ by ‘only on April 1,1935’.
QuestionNo:11
The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority has (1)/ asked all insurance (2)/
companies submitting their (3)/ balance sheets by June. (4) No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here infinite -to + V1 -should be used. Hence, replace ‘companies submitting
their’ by ‘companies to submit their’.
QuestionNo:12
Arun’s father has been ill (1)/ since last year and A run (2)/ has spend his entire (3)/
savings on his treatment. (4)/ No error-(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The structure of sentence in Present Perfect is:

Subject + has / have + V3
Hence, replace ‘has spend his entire’ by ‘has spent his entire’.
QuestionNo:1
There are a large number (1)/ of Chinese workers which (2)/ are employed in (3)/
software companies in India. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): For living Noun/Pronoun Reflexive Pronoun ‘who’ should be used. Hence, ‘of
Chinese workers who’ should be used.
QuestionNo:2
My friend lives (1)/ in a beautiful house (2)/ not more than (3)/ five minutes from the
beach. (4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, five kilometers from beach should be used. Here, indicative of distance
should be used
QuestionNo:3
If you breaks the law, (1)/ you must be prepared (2)/ to suffer (3)/ the consequences.
(4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Second person agrees with a Plural Verb. Hence, ‘ if you break the law ……’
should be used here.
QuestionNo:4
I requested my friend (1)/ to come (2)/ and shopping (3)/ with me. (4). No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, infinitive i.e. and shop … should be used because to come has been
used as infinitive.
QuestionNo:5
The passage is (1)/ more difficult (2)/ that I am unable (3)/ to comprehend it. (4). No
error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, so difficult should be used. Look at the sentences: He is too weak to
walk. He is so weak that he is unable to walk.
QuestionNo:6
Janet is determined (1)/ to be success (2)/ in whatever field (3)/ she chooses. (4). No
error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, Past Simple should be used.

QuestionNo:7
Handsome is usually used (1)/ of men but beautiful is not (2)/ usually used to talk (3)/
about man’s appearance. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘About a man appearance’ will be replaced by ‘about a man’s appearance’.
QuestionNo:8
Payal kept her drum (1)/ besides her (2)/ always and (3)/ she played wisely. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): ‘Besides her’ is replaced by ‘beside her’.
QuestionNo:9
Either you (1)/ or your friend (2)/ has stolen (3)/ my wrist watch. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): When two Subjects are joined by Either ….or / Neither … Nor then Verb should
be according to the second Subject.
For example, Either you or your friend is guilty.( ✓) Either you or your friend are guilty.
(X)
QuestionNo:10
My son has (1)/ bought four pens (2)/ who are (3)/ red in color. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use ‘that are’ in place of ‘who are’ There remains a close relation between
Relative Pronoun and its Antecedent in a sentence The Noun and Pronoun that are
used before who/which/ that are called Antecedents. When Antecedent refers, human
being, then who or that are used. On the other hand, if Antecedent refers to non-livings,
small animal or plants. Then we use which or that.
The student, which are playing there with ‘my children; is Sarika’s son ( ✓)
The student, which are playing there with my children, is Sarika’s son. (X)
The watch who is on the table is mine. (X)
The watch that / which is on the table is mine. ( ✓)
QuestionNo:11
If you look up ‘tea’ in a cookery book (1)/ you may find a little instructions (2)/ that give
you no help (3)/ on several important points. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Use ‘a few instructions’ in the place of ‘a little instruction’. ‘A little’ is used with a
Uncountable Nouns while ‘a few’ is used with Countable Noun.
QuestionNo:12
The Chinese tea is (1)/ not very costly (2)/ and we can drink (3)/ it without milk. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:1
Alaripu is an invocatory item (1)/ where the dancer (2)/ offers salute (3)/ to the lord. (4)/
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use ‘offers salutation’ in the place of ‘offers salute’. ‘Salute’ is a Verb while
‘salutation’ is a Noun.
QuestionNo:2
He served the country (1)/ with heart and soul (2)/ but he got (3)/ only a few rewards.
(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Use ‘heart and soul’ in the place of ‘with heart and soul’. ‘Heart and soul’ is an
idiom which means ‘wholly or devotedly’. Therefore, no Preposition will be used before
it. The sentence would be: He served the country heart and soul but he got only a few
rewards.
QuestionNo:3
With rise in population (1)/ man needed more space (2)/ for growing crops (3)/ and for
building houses. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:4
Which (1)/ do you prefer (2)/ more meat (3)/ or fish9 (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The word ‘more’ should not be used. ‘Prefer’ is itself a comparative Degree.
QuestionNo:5
The principle that (1) / a pen is mightier (2) / then a sword (3) / was known to early
Greeks (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The group of words ‘then a sword’ be replaced by ‘than a sword’. In
comparative degree we use ‘than’, not ‘then’.
QuestionNo:6
Martha missed her dog (1) / who died of a (2) / skin infection at a (3) / very young age.
(4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Use ‘Martha is missing….’ Or ‘Martha misses….’.
QuestionNo:7
There was such (1) / a crowd that (2) / he would not (3} / find his brother. (4) / No error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The sense of the sentence shows the inability. Hence, it will be proper to use
‘he could not’ instead of ‘he would not’.
QuestionNo:8
Having managed the (1) / team of two (2) / years, he knew (3) / his players well. (4) / No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): It is proper to use preposition ‘for’ as it shows period of time.
QuestionNo:9
Because of heavy (1) / rains the trains (2) / are disable to (3) / run on time. (4) / No error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘are disabled to’ by ‘are unable to’. Look at the sentence: I tired to meet
him hut was unable to
QuestionNo:10
The state government (1) / has send reports (2) to the centre (3) / on the situation. (4) /
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): In Present Perfect Tense the structure of the sentence is:
Subject -Have/ has +V3
Hence, the stats government has sent repots …. Will be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:11
Whether a person (1) / tales to smoking (2) / depends a lot (3) / in his social network. (4)
/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Use preposition ‘on’ in place of ‘in’. Look at the sentences: He is the sort of
person you can depend on.
It would depend on the circumstances.
QuestionNo:12
Every home and office (1) / needs the latest equipment (2) for keep up (3) / with times
(4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The correct infinitive will be ‘to keep up’.
The idea of turning (1) / invisible with the (2) / swish of clock have (3) / always
fascinated scientists. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The subject of the sentence is ‘The idea’ which is singular and hence it will take
Singular Verb.
Hence, The idea of turning invisible with the swish of clock has … will be a correct
sentence.
QuestionNo:2
She had seen (1) / the approaching truck (2) / and had jumping (3) / out of the way. (4) /
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): In Past Perfect we use Past Participle form of a Verb. Hence, replace ‘and had
jumping’ by ‘had jumped’.
QuestionNo:3
People who intend (1)/to visit the tourist spots (2)/are always thrilling (3)/to see the
scenario here (4). / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace groups of words ‘are always thrilling’ by ‘are always thrilled’. In
Passive Voice, the Past Participle form of Verb is used.
QuestionNo:4
In such delicate matters, (1)/we often go with (2) /his advice as he has (3)/been
handling such cases effectively (4)/. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:5
You should think that (1)/ of all the possibilities (2)/before you take (3)/ any decision
(4)/.No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The use of Conjunction ‘that’ is Superfluous.
QuestionNo:6
He was too tired that (1)/ he could not cross (2)/ the street even with (3)/the help of a
porter (4)/. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Replace group of words ‘He w as too tired that’ by ‘He was so tired that’
Look at the sentences: He is so tired to walk. He is so tired that he cannot walk.
QuestionNo:7
Your desire to (1)/meet the President (2)/ without prior appointment (3)/ are impossible
to be satisfied (4)/. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace group of words ‘Your desire to ‘ by ‘You desire to’ or ‘your desire is to
‘or ‘I desire to’.
QuestionNo:8
Whenever a man attain fame, (1)/ his personal qualities are (2)/ imitated by other who
(3)/ are close to him (4). No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, Subject ‘a man’ is singular. Hence whenever a man attains fame …. Will
be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:9
Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)/ are ‘the places (2)/mostly like by (3)/people
living in urban areas (4)/.No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace group of words ‘mostly like by’ by ‘most liked by’. The sentence is in
Passive voice.
QuestionNo:10
When we visited his office (1)/ we found that (2)/ he was sipping coffee (3)/ with some of
his colleagues (4)/. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Active Voice will be used. Hence, similar other methods can help’ should be
used.
QuestionNo:11
For giving up (1)/ the bad habit of smoking (2)/ use of chewing gum or (3)/ similar other
method can be helped (4)/. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error

QuestionNo:12
His obviously reluctance (1) / was viewed seriously by (2)/ his superiors and (3)/ he was
suspended (4) /. No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Replace groups of words His obviously (Adverb) reluctance by His obvious
(Adjective) reluctance.
QuestionNo:1
1 cannot able to teach you (1)/ how to learn the guitar (2)/ if you do not (3)/ show any
interest in music. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, I cannot be able to teach you… should be used.

Look at the sentences: I cannot teach you. I cannot be a teacher (Noun).
I cannot be rich (Adjective).
QuestionNo:2
The researcher could not (1)/ understand the local language (2)/ of the state and so, (3)/
found it difficult to study in the people. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): It is superfluous to use ‘in’ here. Hence, found it difficult to study the people/on
the people … should be used.
He studied her face thoughtfully.
He was studying the menu.
QuestionNo:3
Since it was (1)/ a very cold and windy day (2)/ I asked my friend (3)/ to off the fan. (4)/
No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, to switch off the fan … should be used, Phrase switch off/on means: to
turn a light, machine etc, off/on by pressing a button or switch.
Look at the sentences: Please switch the lights off as you leave.
How do you switch this things on?
QuestionNo:4
The nurses want (1)/ not only a pay increased (2)/ but also reduce (3)/ in working hours
as well.(4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, but also reduction should be used.
QuestionNo:5
You cannot expect the students (1)/ to blame on the teacher (2)/ for getting low marks
(3)/ in the examination. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, to blame the teacher … should be used.

He doesn’t blame anyone for the fire.
He put the blame on me for being late.
QuestionNo:6
I live very (1)/ close by to the train station, (2)/ so travelling to work (3)/ is very
convenient for me. (4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, close by/to the railway station … should be used.
Look at the sentences: The route passes close by the town.
The picture looks very different when you see it close to.
QuestionNo:7
There is appearing (1)/ to be a shortage (2)/ of skilled staff (3)/ in the organization. (4)/
No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): It is not proper to use appear (Verb) in Progressive Tense. Hence, there
appears….should be used.
QuestionNo:8
The patient lodged (1)/ a complaint against (2)/ the doctor for (3)/ its negligence. (4)/ No
Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, his/her negligence should be used. ‘Its’ is used for non-living things.
QuestionNo:9
My colleague informed (1)/ to her boss that (2)/ she needed more time (3)/ to complete
the assignment. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, her boss that… should be used. Look at the sentences: Please inform us
of any change of address.
QuestionNo:10
At first, (1)/ I would like to (2)/ thank you all (3)/ for inviting me here today. (4)/ No Error
(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:11
He was awfully dissatisfy (1)/ with the arrangements (2)/ made for him (3)/ by the
security guards. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, it will be proper to write ‘he was awfully dissatisfied’. The word
‘dissatisfied’ is used in this form as an ‘Adjective’. In the sentence, the Verb ‘dissatisfy’
has been wrongly used.
QuestionNo:12
I wanted to be (1)/ out of the way (2)/ when she was (3)/ likely for receiving the letter.
(4)/ No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Use of Gerund is wrong here. It is correct to use an infinitive. Hence, replace
‘likely for receiving the letter’ by ‘likely to receive the letter.
QuestionNo:1
We have rarely come (1)/ across any programme (2)/ which does not show (3)/ violent
in some from. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace ‘violent in some from’ by ‘violence in some from’. The word ‘violent’ is
an Adjective where as the word ‘violence’ is a Noun. The sense of the sentence
suggests so.
QuestionNo:2
A lot of people (1)/ have involved in (2)/ the national mission (3)/ to eradicate illiteracy.
(4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): It is improper to use Present Perfect her. Hence, a lot of people are involved in
… will be a correct sentence.
QuestionNo:3
They failed in (1)/ their plan only because (2)/ they could not (3)/ give timely attention to
it. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:4
It is absolutely (1)/ necessarily to participate (2)/ in any project (3)/ for social up liftment.
(4) / No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The word ‘ necessarily’ is an Adverb. It will be proper to use an Adjective here.
Hence, it is absolutely necessary …. Will be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:5
We admire your (1)/ contribution to (2)/ this project and wishing (3)/ you a fruitful tenure
.(4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The first part of the sentence in Simple Present. Hence, it is improper to use
‘wishing’ (Progressive) and conjunction ‘and’. Hence, we admire your contribution to this
project and wish … will be correct sentence..
QuestionNo:6
He always makes (1)/ it a point to (2)/ listen to the what (3)/ others say. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use of article ‘the’ is incorrect.
QuestionNo:7
Many of us (1)/ have been undergone (2)/ the agony of losing (3)/ someone important to
us. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Use of Passive voice is incorrect. Hence, many of us have undergone …. Will
be a correct sentence.
QuestionNo:8
Put the work aside (1)/ she got up from her seat (2)/ and marched off without (3)/
looking at the visitor. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): It should be used Present Participle/ Past Participle here. Hence, ‘putting the
work aside/having put the work aside’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:9
He made a deliberately (1)/ attempt to malign (2)/ his friend and to (3)/ benefit from it.
(4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The word ‘deliberately’ is an Adverb. As an Adjective qualifies a Noun, it will be
correct to use ‘deliberate’ (Adjective) here.
QuestionNo:10
Once he was satisfied by himself, (1)/ he started thinking (2)/ about what had gone
wrong (3)/ and why it had done so. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Use ‘and why he had done so’.
QuestionNo:11
When there is a lot (1)/ of work pressure (2)/ and deadlines to be meeting (3)/ 1 become
restless. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use Passive Voice here. Hence, use ‘and deadlines to be met’.
QuestionNo:12
He doesn’t want (1)/ to get any credit (2)/ with whatever good (3)/ he does to others. (4)/
No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace Preposition ‘with’ by ‘for’.
QuestionNo:1
He said nothing (1)/ in response but (2)/ he clearly understood what (3)/ was being
happened. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Use of Passive Voice is wrong. Hence, use ‘was happening’.
QuestionNo:2
The tax treaty between India and Switzerland have (1)/ been amended and we (2)/shall
be able to obtain information (3)/ about any Swiss bank account by next month. (4) /No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The structure of some sentences is: Noun + Preposition + Noun. In such
sentences, verb agrees with the number/person of the first subject (Noun). Here, the tax
treaty is singular. Hence, replace have by has.
QuestionNo:3
An investor must (1)/be take into account (2)/many factors before (3)/making any
financial decision. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The sentence should be in Active Voice. Hence, replace be take into account
by take into account.
QuestionNo:4
The committee will discuss (1)/ the draft in detail (2),/ and will make suggestions for the
(3)/proper implementing the scheme (4)/ No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, replace proper implementing .(Gerund) the scheme by proper
implementation (Noun) of the scheme.
QuestionNo:5
A current account is a deposit account (1)/ which is offered by banks mainly (2)/ to firms
and companies who (3)/ need banking facilities very frequently. (4)/No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): For non-living things ‘what/that’ should be used. Hence, to firms and companies
which should be used.
QuestionNo:6
Handicraft exports have an increase (1)/ in the past year (2)/ because of the innovative
steps (3)/ taken by the government. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The sentence shows event of the past. Hence, Handicraft exports increased/
Handicraft exports had an increase should be used.
QuestionNo:7
In his speech (1)/the Finance Minister stated (2)/ that the new tax law will be (3)/
applicable from April (1), (4) / No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): In Indirect speech, if the reporting verb in Past Tense. T he verb of the reported
speech will also be in Past Tense. Hence, that the new tax law would be should be used.
QuestionNo:8
Under the scheme banks (1)/ provide loans to small and medium (2)/ enterprise at two
percent (3)/lower the market rate. (4)/No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): In Comparative Degree, that should be used. Hence, lower that the market rate
will be the correct usage.
QuestionNo:9
SEBI has recently issued (1)/show cause notices to some (2)/insurance companies
seeking its explanation for not (3)/ complying with certain norms. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, Companies is Plural. Hence, its possessive will be ‘their’. Hence,
insurance companies seeking their explanation(s). for not should be used.
QuestionNo:10
I would advise you (1)/to invest in our company (2)/stock although last year (3)/ our
profits decline. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, Past Perfect should be used. Hence, Our profits had declined will be a
correct usage.
QuestionNo:11
The next meeting can be (1)/ hold next week as (2)/ we had the first meeting (3)/ over a
month ago (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): In Passive Voice, the structure is: Subject + to be verb + V3 (Past Participle).
Hence, held (V3) next week will be a correct usage.
QuestionNo:12
During the reign of (1)/ the emperor of Vijayanagar, (2)/ there lived a (3)/ wise
magistrate named Haripant. (4) No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.

QuestionNo:1
My parents came (1)/ to town with (2)/ the intention in visiting (3)/ the University. (4) No
error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, infinitive i.e. the intention to visit should be used.
QuestionNo:2
Suman took a hundred coins (1)/ from the man and (2)/ gave him a few medicine (3)/ to
make him feel better. (4) No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, gave him a few medicines (plural) should be used.
QuestionNo:3
The children were (1)/ even more angrier (2)/ with the shopkeeper (3)/ for having tricked
them the second time. No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here., there is an error of doubt comparatives. Hence, even more angry or
even angrier ….. should be used.
QuestionNo:4
Since it was evening by the time (1)/ the farmer reached the next village (2)/ he took
shelter in the house (3)/ of a old couple. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, of an old couple should be used.
QuestionNo:5
I noticed (1)/several reporters (2)/hovering around (3)/outside of the courtroom. (4) No

Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, outside the courtroom should be used.

You can park your car outside our house. There was nothing they could do; outside of
hoping things would get better.
QuestionNo:6
My colleague had (1)/a hard time juggling (2)/the needs of her family (3)/with the
demands of her job. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, and the demands of her job should be used. The word juggle
(Verb) means: to try to deal with two or more important jobs are activities at the same
time.
Working mothers are used to juggling their jobs, their children’s needs and their
housework.
QuestionNo:7
Despite all (1)/the media hype, (2)/l found the film as (3)/very disappointing. (4)/No Error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, I found the film should be used. It is not proper to use ‘as’ here.
We found the beds very comfortable.
Her blood was found to contain poison.
QuestionNo:8
Given that (1)/there was so less time, (2)/l think the students have (3)/done a good job.
(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:9
The winner of (1)/the journalist of the year award was (2)/not other than (3)/the editor’s
daughter. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, none other that should be used.

Her first customer was none other that Mrs. Tendulkar.
QuestionNo:10
The revised government’s (1)/ guidelines have reduced (2)/the number of mergers (3)/
taking place among banks. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The groups of words The revised government’s guidelines’ should be replaced
by the ‘The government’s revised guidelines’. The sentence has error of position.
Clearly the governments issue revised guidelines.
QuestionNo:11
I do not know (1)/ which of the (2)/ new trainees is (3)/ be confirmed. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The sense of the sentence demands use of Future Tense. Hence, use ‘new
trainees will’ in place of ‘new trainees is’
QuestionNo:12
To promote India as (1)/ a tourist destination (2)/ the government has organised
(3)/many cultural programmes. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): To show or regular or habitual actions, we use Simple Present. Hence, replace
‘the government has organized ‘by’ the government organises’
QuestionNo:1
Banks in India (1)/cannot open ATMs (2)/except obtaining (3)/approval from RBI. (4)/No
error(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use ‘without obtaining’ for ‘except obtaining’.
QuestionNo:2
Today the success; of (1)/ companies depends on the (2) / quality of their products and
(3)/ efficient managing staff. (4)/ No error \5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:3
Ashok has managed to (1)/ achieve his sales targets (2)/- for the quarter very easily (3)/
than we expected. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, comparison has been made. Hence, use ‘for the quarter more easily’.
QuestionNo:4
He did not grant (1)/ their request for a loan (2)/ although it would (3)/ displease his
boss. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): To express rate we use article ‘a’ or pen. Hence, use ‘rupees five on every’ or
‘rupees five a/per’ or ‘rupees five on all’.
QuestionNo:5
At present oil companies (1)/ are making a loss of (2)/ rupees five on all (3)/ liter of
petrol that they sell. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:6
The manager’s belief that (1)/ Ramesh is (2)/ incompetent is not (3)/ necessary true.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The groups of words ‘necessary true’ should be replaced by necessarily true’.
The word ‘necessarily’ is an Adverb that modifies the Adjective ‘true’.
QuestionNo:7
Since I was doing (1)/ my MBA I initially (2)/ chose to specialize (3)/ in marketing
management. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Use ‘when I was doing’ for ‘since I was doing’ according to the sense of the
sentence.
QuestionNo:8
Taking regular breaks (1)/ from work are (2)/ important for health (3)/ and reduces
stress. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, Gerund ‘taking’ has been used as subject that is Singular. Hence, it will
take Singular verb. Hence, Taking regular breaks from work is … will be correct
sentence.
QuestionNo:9
Children of smokers (‘!)/ are more affected by (2)/ diseases like asthma (3)/ and
tuberculosis. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:10
We often greet (1)/ one person by (2)/ joining our hands (3)/ and saying Namaste. (4)/
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Replace group of words ‘one person by’ with ‘a person by’. Article ‘a’
generalizes the sense, while the word ‘one’ specializes.
QuestionNo:11
The horse who (1)/ won the race (2)/ has been removed (3)/ from the stable. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The horse which …. Will be correct sentence.

QuestionNo:12
The traffic signals (1)/ at the junction (2)/ did not worked (3)/ properly in the morning.
(4)/ No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): ‘Did not’ is followed by V1 from (plural) of a Verb. Hence, the traffic signals at
the junction did not work … will be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:1
The child weight (1) less than what (2)/ is expected (3)/ at his age. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The word weight is a Noun. Its verbal form is weigh. Hence, the child weighs
(Verb) …. Will be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:2
The cup of tea (1)/ which was kept (2)/ upon the table (3)/ fell down. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:3
The pass percentage has (1)/ gone up by twenty per cent (2)/ from what used to (3)/ a
decade earlier. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace group of words ‘from-what used to by ‘from what used to be’.
QuestionNo:4
There is a (1)/ lot of schemes (2)/ for senior citizens (3)/ to invest money. (4)/ No error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here ‘a lot of schemes’ is in plural form. Hence, there are lot of schemes … will
be a correct sentence.
QuestionNo:5
He was a (1)/ miser son who (2)/ never spent a penny (3)/ on his own children. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): He was a miser parent/father … will be a correct sentence. The word ‘son’ has
been wrongly used.
QuestionNo:6
The basketball match (1)/ was organized and (2)/ the sponsored by his (3)/ father’s
company. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): It is improper to use an article before a verb. Hence, sponsored by his should
be used here.
QuestionNo:7
There were many (1)/ factors that contributed (2)/ to the success (3)/ of this
experiments. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here of this experiment/of these experiments should be used.
QuestionNo:8
Child labour is (1)/ considered to be (2)/ illegal in (3)/ many countries. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, it is improper to use ‘to be’ (Probability). Hence considered should
beused.
QuestionNo:9
She always remembers (1)/ to switch off all the (2)/ lights and fans before (3)/ leaving a
rooms. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, leaving rooms/ leaving a room should be used.
QuestionNo:10
Inspire of the (1)/ heavy raining Raj (2)/ decided to go (3)/ for the meeting. (4) / No Error
(5) No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, Noun i.e. rain should be used. Hence, heavy rain Raj should be used.
QuestionNo:11
Ragi may not taste (1) /good but it has (2) / very high (3) / nutrition value. (4) /No Error
(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, Article ‘a’ i.e. a very high should be used.
QuestionNo:12
She wanted to reached (1) /home as early (2) / as possible because (3) / it was getting
dark. (4) / No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The full form of an Infinities is : to +Vi (Plural). Hence, She wanted to reach
should be used.
QuestionNo:1
Rohan’s happiness knew no (1) / bounds when the results (2) / were announce because
(3) / he had won the competition. (4) / No Error.(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Structure of Past Simple (Passive Voice) is: Subject + was/were + V3 (Past
Participle). Hence, were announced because should be used.
QuestionNo:2
The royal guards were instruction (1) / to keep the palace (2) / gates closed as the (3) /
villagers were agitated. (4) / No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, the royal guards were instructed
QuestionNo:3
They were hoping (1) / to reach of time (2) / for the lecture (3) / but they were late. (4) /
No Error. (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Idiom on time / in time means: not late. Hence, to reach on time should be
used.
QuestionNo:4
The main objective of (1) / the committee member- are (2)/ to recommend reforms (3) /
to the education ministry. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The structure of some sentence is : Noun +preposition + Noun. For example,
The main objective of the committee…
In such sentences, the Verb is used according to the nimber and Person of the Noun
used before the preposition. Hence
The main objective of the commit
Singular
Tee members is … will be the
Singular
Correct sentence.
QuestionNo:5
The seminar was attended (1) / by investment consultants (2) / who discussed the risks
(3) / of investing abroad. (4) / No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace ‘of investing abroad’ by ‘of investment abroad’.
QuestionNo:6
The country’s constitution (1) / came into force (2) / three years since it (3) / gained its
independence. (4) No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): According to the sentence, replace ‘three years since it’ by ‘three years after it’.
QuestionNo:7
Over eight million (1) / people have fallen (2) / below the poverty line (3)/ owing to rising
in flation. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:8
The governments has decided to (1) / dedicate more than fifteen crores of rupees (2) /
of the research and development (3) / of eco friendly sources of energy. (4) / No error.
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The word ‘dedicate’ will take Preposition ‘to’. Hence ….to the research and
development’ …. Will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:9
Over half of the (1) / domestic flights were (2) / delayed because (3) / of bad weather
conditions. (4) / No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): It will be proper to use ‘of bad weather condition’. Here, the word ‘condition’ is
superfluous
QuestionNo:10
Banks have being asked (1) / to prepare a list of (2) / beneficiaries for the scheme (3) /
as per the government’s guidelines. (4) / No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The structure of sentences in Passive voice of Present Perfect is Subject +
have been/has been + Vs. Hence, replace ‘Banks have been asked’ by ‘Banks have
been asked’.
QuestionNo:11
It rained all (1) / day last week so (2) / we did not (3) / enjoy our vacation. (4) / No error.
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): It rained everyday last week … will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:12
The manager was pleased (1) / with Anand’s report (2) / as it was (3) / too detailed and
systematic. (4) No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): It is a better to use ‘detailed and systematic . When ‘too’ is used in some
sentences, it Express of the quality and it shows a vice instead of virtue.
QuestionNo:1
Many families in the district (1) / have sold partly of their land (2), in order to pay (3) / for
their children’s education. (4) No error. (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Use of Adverb ‘partly’ is wrong. Hence, ‘have sold part of their land’ …. Will be
correct usage.
QuestionNo:2
Rajiv is the best person (1)/ to advise you since (2)/ he faced plenty of difficulty (3)/
while setting up his business. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): ‘Plenty of is followed by Plural Noun. Hence, replace group of words ‘he faced
plenty of difficulty’ by ‘he faced plenty of difficulties’.
QuestionNo:3
The University that (1)/ I taught was (2)/ located on the (3)/ outskirts of the city. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): To provide clarity to the meaning of the sentence, it is proper to use ‘the
University where’ in place of ‘the University that’.
QuestionNo:4
Most of my (1)/ co-workers have been (2)/ transferred to various (3)/ neighbour districts.
(4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): To qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used. Hence, use ‘neighbourly districts’ in
place of ‘neighbour districts’.
QuestionNo:5
Though my father spent (1) / a lot of money on (2)/ our education he refused to (3)/ give
us no pocket money. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The word ‘refuse’ gives a negative sense. Hence, replace ‘give us no pocket
money’ by ‘give us any pocket money’.
QuestionNo:6
Often ideas and concepts (1) / are passed on from (2)/ one generation to -the next (3) /
without being questioned. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:7
Funds that are collected (1) / in the morning has (2)/to be disbursed as (3)/ new loans
by afternoon. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The subject of the sentence, ‘funds’ is in Plural Number. Hence, replace ‘in the
morning has’ by ‘in the morning have’.
QuestionNo:8
Your promotion depends (1)/ on the number of (2)/ projects your handling (3) / during
the year. (4) / No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use ‘projects you handle’ in place of ‘projects your handling’.
QuestionNo:9
Our team has spent (1)/ the night entirely (2)/ awake trying to decide (3)/ what strategy
to adopt. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘awake (V1) trying to decide’ by ‘awaken (V3) trying to decide’.
QuestionNo:10
I have finally managed (1)/ to convince my parents (2)/ to allow myself (3)/ to study
abroad. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:11
When he took a loan (1)/ for the first time (2)/he was so nervous that (3)/ he repay it
early. (4) / No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The sense of the sentence shows past. Hence, use ‘he repaid it early’ in place
of ‘he repay it early’.
QuestionNo:12
People who intend (1)/ to visit the tourist spots'(2) / are always thrilling (3)/ to see the
scenario here. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, V4 i.e. thrilling should be replaced by thrilled (Adjective).
QuestionNo:1
In such delicate rnatters, (1)/ we often go with (2)/ his advice as he has (3)/ been
handling such cases effectively. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error.
QuestionNo:2
You should thing that (1)/ of all the possibilities (2)/ before you take (3)/ any decision.
(4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The use of ‘that’ is superfluous.
QuestionNo:3
He was too tired that (1)/ he could not cross (2)/ the street even with (3)/ the help of a
porter. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, too should be replaced by so.

He was too weak to walk.
He was so weak that he couldn’t a\walk.
QuestionNo:4
My desire to (1)/ meet the President (2)/ without prior (3)/ appointment. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Replace My desire to by My desire is to or I desire.
QuestionNo:5
Whenever a man attain fame, (1)/ his personal qualities are (2)/ imitated by others who
(3)/ are close to him. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Singular subject agrees with singular verb. Hence, whenever a man attains
fame will be a correct usage.
QuestionNo:6
Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)/ are the places (2)/ mostly like by (3)/ people
living in urban areas. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace mostly like by by liked most by.
QuestionNo:7
When we visited his office (1)/ we found that (2)/ he was sipping coffee (3)/ with some of
his colleagues. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error.
QuestionNo:8
For giving up (1)/ the bad habit of smoking, (2)/ use of chewing gum or (3)/ similar other
method can be helped. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, similar other method can be helpful/useful (Adjective) should be used.
QuestionNo:9
His obviously reluctance (1)/ was viewed seriously by (2)/ his superiors and (3) he was
suspended. (4)/ No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, His obviously (Adverb) reluctance should be replaced by His obvious
(Adjective) reluctance because an Adjective qualifies a Noun.
QuestionNo:10
Which sectors (1)/ have been affected (2)/ the most of (3)/ the global recession? (4)/ No
error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘the most of by ‘the most by/the most because of.
QuestionNo:11
One of the (1)/ executives who work (2)/ at the head office (3)/ has confirmed the news
(4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:12
It took myself (1)/ four months to (2)/ convince them to (3)/ take this step. (4)/ No error
(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Replace ‘It took myself by ‘It took me’.

Look at the sentences: I myself do my work.
He took me away..
QuestionNo:1
Anita’s new office (1)/ is quite spacious but (2)/ most of the furniture is (3)/ old and
should be changed. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error.
QuestionNo:2
According to the terms (1)/ of the agreement we have to (2)/ pay five percent
commissions (3)/ to the travel agent. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘pay five percent commission’ by ‘pay five percent commission’. It is
incorrect to use ‘commissions’
QuestionNo:3
Unless you work out all (1)/ the details and get the necessary (2)/ approvals they will not
want (3)/ investment in the project. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace ‘approvals they will not want’ by ‘approvals they will be not
allow/facilitate’.
QuestionNo:4
Hearing the tone of (1)/ my colleague’s voice I (2)/ realised that he was (3)/ upsetting
about something (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace ‘upsetting about something’ by ‘upset about something’. It is proper to
use Adjective (upset) here.
QuestionNo:5
Being recently arrived (1)/ in the city we (2)/ visited our neighbours to (3)/ get to know
them. (4)/ No error'(5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): ‘Being recently arrived’ should replaced by ‘Having recently arrived’. It is proper
to use past participle from here.
QuestionNo:6
Since I had ordered (1)/ a large number of (2)/ books the salesman agreed (3)/ to give
me a discount (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Preposition ‘for’ is missing here. Hence, replace ‘since I had ordered’ by ‘Since
I had ordered for’.
QuestionNo:7
We have not yet (1)/ reached a stage that (2)/ we can think of (3)/ expanding our
business overseas. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.

QuestionNo:8
When we (1)/reached the shops, (2)/we find that (3)/they were all closed.(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The sentence shows past time. Hence, we found that (Past Simple) should be
used here.
QuestionNo:9
Poor people (1)/has no money (2)/therefore they cannot afford (3)/proper medical
facilities. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, the subject (poor people) is Plural. Hence, have no money (Plural Verb)
should be used.
QuestionNo:10
The course is for (1)/ something who is interested (2)/in learning (3)/about computers.
(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, someone who is interested …. Should be used.

QuestionNo:11
We were surprised (1)/that she participated (2)/at the performance (3)/held at NCPA.
(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, in the performances …. Should be used.

He didn’t participate in the discussion
QuestionNo:12
As soon as (1)/I getting my (2)/’first salary (3)/ I spent all my money. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, Past Simple i.e. I got my … should be used.
QuestionNo:1
The principal (1)/introducing me (2)/to some of her (3)/teaching staff. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, Past Simple i.e. introduced me … should be used.
QuestionNo:2
The doctors said that (1)/he was making good progress (2)/’and would not (3)/need an
operation. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:3
Instead of (1)/to buy books, (2)/I borrow them (3)/from the library. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, Gerund i.e. buying books … should be used.
QuestionNo:4
By the times (1)/we reached the classroom, (2)/the lecture had (3)/already begun.
(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, By the time … should be used.
QuestionNo:5
The Indian government (1)/should make sure that (2)/men and women are (3)/given
equal opportunities. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:6
If you want to (1)/keep good health (2)/you must eats (3)/a lot of vegetables. (4)/No
Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Modals should, would, must etc. agree with Vi (original form of verb). Hence,
you must eat…. Should be used.
QuestionNo:7
We were help (1)/to carry (2)/the piano upstairs (3)/by one of our neighbours. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Look at the structure of a sentence in Passive Voice in Past Simple. Subject +
was /were + V3 (Past Participle). Hence, we were helped …. Should be used here.
QuestionNo:8
We should all try (1)/to help the police (2)/in their efforts (3)/to combating crime. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, to combat crime (infinitive = to + V1) should be used.
QuestionNo:9
My name is Rahul (1)/and \ am coming (2)/from a beautiful state (3)/of India. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): To express simple or permanent activity, we use Present Simple. Hence and I
come …. Should be used.
QuestionNo:10
In recent months (1)/large number of equipments (2)/has been steal (3)/from

construction sites. (4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, Subject i.e. a large number of equipments is plural. Moreover, in Passive
V3 (Past Participle) should be used. Hence, have been stolen …. Should be used here.
QuestionNo:11
I forget (1)/to pack a set of (2)/clean clothes (3)/for the picnic. (4)/No Error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, Present Perfect i.e. I forgotten …. Should be used. We can also use Past
Simple.
QuestionNo:12
It is important (1)/to be looking (2)/both ways before (3)/crossing the road. (4)/No Error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, to look …. Should be used.
QuestionNo:1
The Indian Government’s (1)/primary goal (2)/is to reduction (3)/of poverty. (4)/No Error
(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, use of to’ is superfluous. Hence, is the reduction …. Should be used.
QuestionNo:2
1 paid a lot of money (1)/for the camera (2) /and I expects it (3) /to work. (4) No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Here, and I expect/expected it should be used.
QuestionNo:3
Some peoples who (1)/live in the Netherlands (2)/cycle to work (3)/ and back daily. (4)
No Error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, Some people who … should bemused. Peoples means nation.
QuestionNo:4
Most of the popular tele-serials (1)/ are not only illogical (2)/ in their story line (3)/ but
also crude in their presentation. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:5
I am trying to convince him (1)/ for the last two days to come (2)/ and live with me (3)/ till
his father’s anger cools down. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The Present Perfect Continuous is used for an action which began at some
time in the past and is still continuing; as, He has been sleeping for five hours (and is
still sleeping). Therefore, ‘I am trying’ should be replaced with ‘I have been trying’
QuestionNo:6
It is a pity that a son (1)/ born from very good parents (2)/ should live a life of (3)/ misery
and deprivation of the worst order. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The Present Continuous is used for an action going on at the time of speaking;
as. She is singing (now). Therefore ‘should live’ should be replaced with ‘is living’.
QuestionNo:7
I would have asked him (1)/ to leave our house immediately (2)/ if my father would not
have been (3)/ at home and awake. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The given sentence expresses a past possibility that remained a possibility.
The structure will be:
If + Sub-ordinate clause [Simple Past/Past Perfect] + Principal clause [Past Perfect]
For example,
If he had worked hard, he would have passed.
If he had been Prime Minister. I would have abolish examinations.
If father were at home. I would have got the money easily.
Therefore, ‘If my father would not have been’ should be replaced with ‘If my father were
not’.
QuestionNo:8
Mala’s two brothers Rupesh and Bhupat (1)/ are very intelligent and hardworking (2)/
but I am sure (3)/ I like the latter most. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): T conies for Mala. Therefore ‘She likes’ will be correct usage.
QuestionNo:9
I am grateful to you (1)/ and all your friends (2)/ for the showed sympathy (3)/ and
kindness towards me (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The word Kindness is followed by Preposition ‘to;. For example, I can never
repay her many kindness to me.
QuestionNo:10
While he was (1)/ walking along the road (2)/ a speeding car (3)/ knocked down to him
(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The phrase knock somebody down and make them fall to the ground.
For example, He was knocked down. Hence, the correct down.
Hence, the correct sentence will be:
While he was walking along the road, a speeding care knocked him down.
QuestionNo:11
Though none of his (1)/ so-called well – wishers forwarded to help (2)/ I helped him by
(3)/ completing his work on time (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The correct sentence will be: Though none of his so – called well-wishers came
forward to help, I helped him by completing his work on time.
QuestionNo:12
From the way he was talking (1)/ It was clear (2)/ that he had (3)/ no control on himself.
(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:1
Your over-dependent on (1)/ others even for (2} trivial matters may (3)/ prove
disadvantageous (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Your over dependence on is the correct usage. As dependent is

an Adjective, its Nounform will be used as a Subject.
QuestionNo:2
People who are (1)/ fortunate enough to own(2)/ a personal library are always (3)/ held
in high esteem by me. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:3
A small loaf of bread (1)/ given with affection (2)/ is far superior to (3)/ a delicious dish
served with indifferently. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The word indifferently has been wrongly used. It should be replaced with its
Noun form indifference. Well knowingly, an Adverb modifies a Verb.
QuestionNo:4
The incentive seems to (1)/ having been worked well (2)/ because the number of
employees going on leave (3)/ has reduced significantly. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The correct sentence will be: The incentive seems to have worked well ….
QuestionNo:5
His dishonest acts have (1)/ made his parents (2)/ bent their heads (3)/ in shame. (4)/
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The structure of the sentence with causative Verbs will be Subject + have/has +
made + object +V1
For example: His actions made him laugh. Hence, bent should be replaced with bend.
QuestionNo:6
Everybody know (1)/ that his failure can (2)/ be attributed only (3)/ to his lack of practice.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Everybody is a Singular Verb. Hence the correct sentence will be: Everybody
knows …..
QuestionNo:7
In despite of his (1)/ being the small boy (2)/he offered to (3)/fight the giant. (4)/No error
(5).
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): In spite of or despite is the correct usage.
QuestionNo:8
He was delighted (1)/by the intelligent and brightness (2) / of the scholars (3) / who used
to visit him. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Intelligent Adjective should be replaced with intelligence (Noun).
QuestionNo:9
We were happy that (1) / the audience responded well (2) / and gave all the speakers
(3) / a patiently listening. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘A patiently listening’ should be replaced with ‘a patient listening’, because
listening is a Noun and to qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used.
QuestionNo:10
He received timely support (1) / from his elder brother (2) / who is working abroad (3) /
for the last six years. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): ‘Who is working’ should be replaced with ‘who has been working’ because the
sentence indicates the sense of period of time.
QuestionNo:11
The notorious gang opened (1) / the door quietly and (2) / escaped in the dark with (3) /
whatever they would collect. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘Whatever they would collect’ should be replaced with ‘whatever they had
collected’.
QuestionNo:12
One of the security men (1) / rushed forward and asked (2) / me whether I had (3) /
anything objectionable. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:1
We could not (1) /believe that one (2) / of us was (3) / responsible with the act. (4) / No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘Responsible with the act’ should be replaced with ‘responsible for the act’.
QuestionNo:2
We are now (1) / reliably learnt that (2)/he was involved in the bank robbery. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:3
Now a days the cost of living (1)/ is so high that (2)/ people find it difficult (3)/to make
both ends meeting. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘To make both ends meet’ is the correct form of phrase.
QuestionNo:4
Karnavati is (1)/ one of the leading (2)/ business centres (3)/ in our state. (4)/ N error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:5
It was clear from the way (1)/they were behaving (2)/that they had been (3)/lost their
senses .(4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Past Perfect Tense will be used. The structure is: Subject + had + past
participle
QuestionNo:6
That boy possess (1)/three beautiful pens (2)/but he would not (3)/show them to
anyone. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): “That boy possesses’ is the correct usage, as the verb must agree with its
subject in number and person.
QuestionNo:7
A small piece (1)/of bread is (2)/better than (3)/having nothing to eat. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:8
Though I had been (1)/his friend for quite a long time (2)/I refused to help him
(3)/because his ill nature. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘Because of is the correct idiomatic form.
QuestionNo:9
When he had been (1)/walked along the road (2)/a wild and ferocious dog (3)/hit him
hard and knocked him down. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The structure of Past Perfect Continuous is: Subject + had been + verb + ing
QuestionNo:10
I am grateful to you (1)/and all your friends (2)/for showing sympathy (3)/and kindness
with me (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The preposition ‘with’ should be replaced by ‘to’.
QuestionNo:11
The leader was so shrewd (1)/that he could not deceive (2)/by the words of (3)/the
sycophant courtiers. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Passive voice will be used. i.e. ‘That he could not be deceived’, is the correct
form.
QuestionNo:12
He is the man (1)/who I know (2)/has helped my son (3)/in the final examination. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Simple Past is used for an action happened in the past and showing past time.
QuestionNo:1
I have been (1)/living in, Hyderabad (2)/at my uncle (3)/since my birth. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The preposition ‘at’ should be replaced by ‘with’.
QuestionNo:2
Every one of us know (1)/that he is not capable of (2)/remaining under water (3)/for
such a long time. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Singular subject agrees with singular verb.
QuestionNo:3
Your television set (1)/is superior to (2)/our television set (3)/by all respects. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘In all respects’ is the correct idiomatic form.
QuestionNo:4
The boy who was guilt for (1)/having broken the window glass (2)/came out (3)/with the
truth. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): ‘The boy who was guilty of is the correct usage.
QuestionNo:5
Ramesh has been both (1)/a dishonestly person (2)/and a gambler (3)/since his
childhood. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): ‘Dishonestly’ should be replaced by adjective ‘dishonest’.
QuestionNo:6
The number of employees (1)/reporting sick (2)/has reduced” significantly (3)/because

of the incentive. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): ‘Reporting’ should be replaced by ‘reported’, as it adjective.
QuestionNo:7
Sunil refused to admit that (1)/he did not know (2)/ what to operate (3)/the new
machine.(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The group of words ‘what to operate’ should be replaced by ‘how to operate.
Look at the following sentences:
I know how to swim.
I know what to do.
QuestionNo:8
They waited patient (1) / for the chairman’s speech (2)/to end in order (3)/to begin the
discussion. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The group of words ‘they waited patient’ should be replaced by ‘they waited
patiently’. We use an ‘Adverb’ to modify a verb. The Adverb form of the word ‘patient’
is patiently.
QuestionNo:9
On his next (1)/official visit to Delhi (2)/the plans to (3)/visit his old colleagues. (4)/No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:10
He has refused (1)/not to take (2)/ the promotion although (3)/ he is eligible. (4)/ No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here, the word ‘refuse’ has a negative sense. Hence, ‘not to take’ should be
replaced by ‘to take’.
QuestionNo:11
We were so late (1) / than the meeting (2) / was almost over (3)/when we arrived. (4) /
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): ‘So …. That’ is the correct correlative. Hence, ‘than’ should be replaced by
‘that’.
QuestionNo:12
All this document (1)/have been destroyed (2)/ in the fire (3)/which occurred last month.
(4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, the auxiliary verb of the sentence is plural. Hence, ‘all this document’
should be replaced by ‘all these documents’.
QuestionNo:1
Mr. Gupta insisted (1)/ that he was (2)/ fully prepare (3) / to present the proposal. (4) /
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Passive Voice takes Past Participle form of the verb. Hence, ‘fully prepare’
should be replaced by ‘fully prepared’.
QuestionNo:2
Arjun was (1) / not selected (2) / for the post (3) / In spite his hard work. (4) / no error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘In spite’ should be replaced by ‘in spite of. We can use ‘despite’ too.
Look at these sentences:
In spite of his age he still leads an active life.
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs.
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
QuestionNo:3
The decision to open (1)/ offices in Shimla (2) / were taken at (3)/ the last Board
meeting. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Hence, the subject of the sentence is ‘decision’ which is in Singular Number.
Hence, Singular Verb should be used. Hence, replaced ‘were’ by ‘was.
QuestionNo:4
There has been (1 )/a fall from (2) / the profits of (3) / our company recently. (4) / No
error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Replace ‘a fall from’ by ‘a fall in’.
QuestionNo:5
Hostility between the (1)/ two groups have (2)/increased in the (3)/past few months.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The subject of the sentence ‘Hostility’ is singular. Hence, Hostility between the
two groups has … will be a correct sentence.
QuestionNo:6
Her class is very special (1)/because it has children (2)/with many different (Stabilities
and skills. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace group of words ‘with many different’ by ‘with different/ of different’.
QuestionNo:7
Many people’s were (1)/brought to safety (2)/by the army helicopters (3)/from the flood
hit area. (4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The word ‘people’ is a plural Noun. Hence, ‘Many people were’ will be a correct
usage.
QuestionNo:8
It is difficult to (1)/ understand the problems (2)/that the physically challenged people
(3)/encounters in their daily life. (4)/No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The subject of the clause ‘the physically challenged people’ is plural. Hence,
‘encounter in their daily life’ should be used because plural subject agrees with plural
verb.
QuestionNo:9
I had gone only a little way (1)/down the street (2)/when I realised that (3)/I had not lock
the door. (4)/No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The structure of Past Perfect Tense is: Subject + had + V.i (Past Participle).
Hence, ‘I had not locked the door’ should be used.
QuestionNo:10
Mammoths were a (1)/species of elephants (2)/who lived millions of yeats ago (3)/but
are now extinct. (4)/No error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Replace group of words ‘who lived millions of years ago’ by ‘which lived millions
of years ago’.
QuestionNo:11
The sink is (1)/so dirty that (2)/one needs a very strong (3)/abrasive to cleaning it.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace group of words ‘abrasive to cleaning it’ by ‘abrasive to clean it’
(Purpose).
QuestionNo:12
The talks ended (1)/abruptly when one of (2)/the delegate walked (3)/out in protest.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): ‘One of is followed by ‘Plural Noun/Pronoun’. Hence, ‘the delegate walked’
should replaced by ‘the delegates walked’.
QuestionNo:1
A twenty year old (1)/absconder was caught (2)/in a local restaurant (3)/this morning.
(4)/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error.
QuestionNo:2
If she will secure more than (1)/90% marks in the exams (2)/I will give her (3)/a suitable
reward. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): When two events are likely in future, if is used before the sentence used in
Simple Present. Hence, replace ‘if she will secure more than’ by ‘if she secures more
than’
QuestionNo:3
The father divided (1)/the property equally (2) /between his son(3) /and daughter. (4)/
No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No error
QuestionNo:4
I am thinking (1) /you were aware (2)/of the rules and regulation (3) /before joining. (4)
/No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The word think is a stative verb. It should not be used in Present Progressive.
Hence, I think should be used here.
QuestionNo:5
I knows a very good doctor (1)/ in my village (2). who will be able to (3)/ cure your
disease. (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): I know ….. is a correct usage.
QuestionNo:6
I am not scared (1) / to be travelling (2) /in the dark (3) / alone at night. (4) /No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Scare is followed by Preposition ‘of. Hence, of travelling ….should be used.
QuestionNo:7
The elevator in the building (1) / is under repair, (2) /we regret for (3) / the
inconvenience caused. (4) / No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (5): No Error.
QuestionNo:8
The bus waiting (1) /for all the passengers (2) /to enter (3) /before it took off. (4) /No
Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): If two events happen in the past, the event is expressed in Past Perfect. Hence,
the bus had waited …. Should be used here.
QuestionNo:9
Daily prayer and meditation (1) /is the keys (2) /to a peaceful (3) /and happy life.(4)/No
Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Here the subject is plural. Hence, are the key(s) should be used.
QuestionNo:10
The police making (1) /everyone leave (2) /the building premises (3) /immediately. (4)
/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): Here, Causative Verb form i.e. The police made should be used.
Look at the sentences
I made him laugh. He made her weep.
QuestionNo:11
Mother and I (1) /generally go to the store (2) /and pickup food items (3) /for the
charitable.(4)/No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Here, for the charity (Noun) should be used.
QuestionNo:12
The new project is (1)/ to big for (2)/ the trainee to handle (3)/ on his own. (4)/ No Error
(5).
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): In some sentences, too +Adjective / Adverb + Infinitive is used. In such
sentences, too +Adjective/Adverb shows cause and the Infinitive shows result.
He is too weak to run.
She is too slow to win the race. Hence, the new project is too big for …. Is correct
sentence.
QuestionNo:1
The explanation that (1)/ he gave for (2)/ missing the meeting (3)/ were not satisfactory.
(4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): The subject of the sentence is ‘the explanation’ which is singular. According to
the rule, S-S, P-P, it will take Singular Verb.
Hence, replace ‘were not satisfactory’ by ….’Was not satisfactory’.
QuestionNo:2
Mr. Singh’s son has applied (1)/ to the post (2)/ of Assistant Manager (3)/ in a
construction company. (4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): The word apply takes the preposition ‘for’. Hence, Mr. singh’s son has applied
for … is the correct sentence.
QuestionNo:3
The manager has sent (1)/ many reminders to Mr. Rao (2)/ to repay the loan but (3)/
has not received to reply. (4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Use of double negatives is improper. Hence, …. But has not received any reply
….. is the correct sentence.
QuestionNo:4
Beside the Chairman (1)/ all the Committee members (2)/ were present (3)/ at the
shareholders meeting. (4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (1): The word ‘beside’ should be replaced by ‘besides’ means: In addition to
somebody/ something.
We have lots of things in common besides music.
QuestionNo:5
He submitted (1)/ the request for compensation (2)/ of time but (3)/ it was denied. (4)/
No Error(5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): Use Preposition ‘for’ in place of ‘of.
QuestionNo:6
Unfortunately today many (1) / parents cannot afford (2) / to sent its (3) / children to
school. (4) / No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): The subject of the sentence ‘parents’ is in Plural Number. Hence, use ‘their’ in
place of ‘its’.
QuestionNo:7
He was convinced (1)/ that he (2)/ loss the account (3)/ because of bad luck. (4)/ No
Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): As the reporting Verb of Indirect Speech is in Past Tense, the Reported Speech
will also be in Past Tense. Hence, ….. he had lost the account because of bad luck will
be correct sentence.
QuestionNo:8
Many customers have (1)/ complained because (2)/ his goods was (3)/ inferior in
quality. (4)/ No Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1
(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (3): As the word ‘goods’ is in Plural Verb. Hence, use ‘were’ in place of ‘was’.
QuestionNo:9
In his opinion (1)/ every senior citizens (2)/ will benefit (3)/ form the new rule. (4)/ No
Error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): Every senior citizen will be correct usage. Every takes Singular Noun/Pronoun.
QuestionNo:10
It is sad that in (1)/our country education is (2)/ available only to those (3)/ whom can
afford it (4)/ No error (5)
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): ‘Who’ is used to show which person or people you mean’, ‘whom’ is used
instead of ‘who’ as an object of a Verb or Preposition.
the people who called yesterday want to buy the house.
To whom should I write?
Whom did they invite?
Hence, ‘whom can afford it’ should be replaced by ‘who can afford it’.
QuestionNo:11
1 was determined (1)/ to learn everything (2)/ I could from the people (3)/ off the village.
(4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (4): Replace group of words ‘off the village’ by ;of the village’ The Preposition ‘off
shows separation while ‘ of shows relation or possession.
QuestionNo:12
During the holidays (1)/ I am often worked (2)/ in my uncle’s shop to (3)/ earn some
pocket money. (4)/ No error (5).
(A) Error in Part-1

(B) Error in Part-2
(C) Error in Part-3
(D) Error in Part-4
(E) No Error
Explanation:
Ans (2): It is proper to use /Simple Present (Active) here. Hence, replace ‘I am often
worked’ by ‘I often work’.

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(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error

(A) Error in Part-1

Accidents usually :(1)/result into (2)/ negligence, ignorance ,(3)/ recklessness or

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (1): Here Passive Voice (Simple Past) should be used.

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error.

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (1): The possessive pronoun of he’ is ‘his’,

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Although he approached (1)/many private businesses to invest (2)/ in his printing

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error.

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (3): Replace connective

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No Error.

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (1): ‘According to / In accordance with’ is a correct idiomatic expression. Hence,

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No error.

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (5): No Error

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (3): Replace ‘Customer letter asking’ by ‘Customer’s letter asking’.

(A) Error in Part-1

(A) Error in Part-1

Ans (3): The structure of sentence in Present Perfect is:

(A) Error in Part-1