COMMON ERRORS


Direction: Each of the following sentences has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of sentence with the error. If there is No error, select No error (S).

  1. (P) The old man
    (Q) told his sons
    (R) that there was no such thing like luck.
    (S) No error









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    R Here, that there is no such thing as luck is the right usage. The sentence is showing a Universal Truth. Hence, Simple Present Tense will be used.

    Correct Option: C

    R Here, that there is no such thing as luck is the right usage. The sentence is showing a Universal Truth. Hence, Simple Present Tense will be used.


  1. (P) The report is candid in admitting
    (Q) that the investment by the Government
    (R) in health and family planning have eroded considerably.
    (S) No error









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    R Here, Subject (the investment) is Singular. Hence, in health and planning has eroded considerably is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    R Here, Subject (the investment) is Singular. Hence, in health and planning has eroded considerably is the right usage.



  1. (P) I told him
    (Q) the story
    (R) in details to make him understand it fully.
    (S) No error









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    R Here,in detail to make him understand it fully is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    R Here,in detail to make him understand it fully is the right usage.


  1. (P) Sakshi wrote essay
    (Q) so well that
    (R) her teacher was very pleased with her.
    (S) No error









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    P Here, Definite Article-the i.e. Sakshi wrote the essay is the right usage.

    Correct Option: A

    P Here, Definite Article-the i.e. Sakshi wrote the essay is the right usage.



  1. (P) The house
    (Q) is built in an
    (R) attractive manner.
    (S) No error









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    Q Here, Passive of Present Perfect should be used. Hence, has been built in an is the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    Q Here, Passive of Present Perfect should be used. Hence, has been built in an is the right usage.