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Direction: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error choose ‘No error’

  1. Bradbury, one of the most versatile writer ever lived, was a school dropout.








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    One of is followed by a Plural Noun/Pronoun. Hence, versatile writers ever livedis the right usage.

    Correct Option: B

    One of is followed by a Plural Noun/Pronoun. Hence, versatile writers ever livedis the right usage.

  1. The teachers, who I worked with, were very insensitive towards children’s needs.








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    Here, The teachers, whom I worked with is the right usage. Whom is used in-stead of who as the Object of a Verb or Preposition.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, The teachers, whom I worked with is the right usage. Whom is used in-stead of who as the Object of a Verb or Preposition.

Direction: In the following question, some part of the sentence has errors and some are correct. Find out of which part of a sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error choose ‘No error’.

  1. My brother, along with his friends, have gone to watch a movie at the nearest cinema hall.








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    When along with/as well asis used in a sentence, the Verb agrees with the number/person of the Subject used before it. Hence, according toMy brother (Singular), has gone to watch a movie is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    When along with/as well asis used in a sentence, the Verb agrees with the number/person of the Subject used before it. Hence, according toMy brother (Singular), has gone to watch a movie is the right usage.

Direction: In the following question, some part of the sentence has errors and some are correct. Find out of which part of the sentence has an error. If sentence is free from error choose to ‘No error’.

  1. Solve the question according to given instruction








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    Here, scissors is a Plural Subject. When used as a pair, a Singular Verb is used. Look at the sentences : l My scissors are sharp. l A pair of scissors has been bought. Hence, Plural Verb i.e., belong to Radha is the right usage.

    Correct Option: C

    Here, scissors is a Plural Subject. When used as a pair, a Singular Verb is used. Look at the sentences : l My scissors are sharp. l A pair of scissors has been bought. Hence, Plural Verb i.e., belong to Radha is the right usage.

Direction: In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.

  1. The thief did not know that there was a dog laying under the table.








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    Here, lying under the table is the right usage. lie (V.) : to be or remain in a flat position on a surface (1) lie⇒lay (Past)⇒lain (Past Participle)⇒ lying (ing form)

    Correct Option: B

    Here, lying under the table is the right usage. lie (V.) : to be or remain in a flat position on a surface (1) lie⇒lay (Past)⇒lain (Past Participle)⇒ lying (ing form)