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Direction: In the following questions some 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 errors, then your answer is (4) i.e. No error.

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    were will replace is because –
    The Verb be in the if – clauses with unreal condition referring to the present/future is used in the form were for all persons. Were is the form of be in the Past Subjunctive.
    Look at the examples given below :
    If I were rich, I would take a trip around the world. (But I am not rich)
    If she were at home, she would pick up the phone.
    Hence, If he were a millionaire is the right usage

    Correct Option: A

    were will replace is because –
    The Verb be in the if – clauses with unreal condition referring to the present/future is used in the form were for all persons. Were is the form of be in the Past Subjunctive.
    Look at the examples given below :
    If I were rich, I would take a trip around the world. (But I am not rich)
    If she were at home, she would pick up the phone.
    Hence, If he were a millionaire is the right usage

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    skilled will replace practiced because –
    skilled (Adj.) : trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
    Hence, with a skilled hand is the right usage

    Correct Option: C

    skilled will replace practiced because –
    skilled (Adj.) : trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
    Hence, with a skilled hand is the right usage

Direction: In the following questions, some 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 your answer. If a sentence is free from errors, then your answer is (4) i.e., No error.

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    was will replace is because –
    the sentence indicates a Past event and so, Past Continuous will be used.
    Hence, Charles was playing is the right usage

    Correct Option: B

    was will replace is because –
    the sentence indicates a Past event and so, Past Continuous will be used.
    Hence, Charles was playing is the right usage

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    Use of of with despite is superfluous.
    So, despite himself will replace despite of himself

    Correct Option: C

    Use of of with despite is superfluous.
    So, despite himself will replace despite of himself

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    is will replace are because –
    The Arabian Nights is the name of a book and a Singular Verb is used with name of nation/organisation/ book/film as in –
    The United Nations is head-quartered in New York.
    Hence, is indeed is the right usage

    Correct Option: B

    is will replace are because –
    The Arabian Nights is the name of a book and a Singular Verb is used with name of nation/organisation/ book/film as in –
    The United Nations is head-quartered in New York.
    Hence, is indeed is the right usage