Direction (1-15): In the following questions, some part of the sentences may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Q1. I told the teacher (A)/ that the homework set for the day (B)/ was much too heavy for us to complete. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q2. I don't want a gang of storm troopers invading (A)/ my mother-in-law's house in midnight to ask (B)/ my wife a few simple questions. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q3. The man is mortal (A)/ and ultimately, he has to leave everything here, (B)/ yet how irrationally he remains attached to his worldly possessions (C)/ No error (D).
A
B
C
D
Q4. I leapt on the chance (A)/ of studying art (B)/ in Paris. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q5. Water contamination has become more serious (A)/ since chemists have begun to use (B)/ new substances. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q6. Due to inflation (A)/ the cost of living (B)/ escalated in the last one year. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q7. It was surprising to see that even after being in an adversity, (B)/ the family was going for a party. (C)/ No error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q8. Before making a bad decision, (A)/ take some time and contemplate the (B)/ consequences of your actions (C)/ No Error (D)
A
B
C
D
Q9. The minister for ‘Education’ (A) / vehemently refused (B) / the allegation that he had taken bribes. (C) / No error. (D)
A
B
C
D
Q10. If I were Zubin (A) / I would not attend (B) / the wedding, come what may. (C) No error. (D)
A
B
C
D
Q11. No sooner did the teacher (A) / enter the class (B) / room the students got up. (C) No error. (D)
A
B
C
D
Q12. It is (A) / nothing else (B) / than pride. (C) / No error. (D)
A
B
C
D
Q13. Last week’s sharp hike in the wholesale price of beef (A) / is a strong indication for (B) / higher meat cost to come. (C) / No error. (D)
A
B
C
D
Q14. In the country one sees only Nature's fair works, and (A)/ one's soul is not saddened by the cruel struggle for (B)/ mere existence that goes on in the crowded city. (C)/ No error (D).
A
B
C
D
Q15. Kambli is one of the players (A) / who has been selected (B) / for the test match. (C) / No error (D).
A
B
C
D
SOLUTIONS
1.D
2.B
3.A
4.A
5.B
6.C
7.C
8.D
9.A
10.D
11.C
12.C
13.B
14.D
15.B
