Spotting Errors
Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The alphabet number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, then the answer is E.
- The smell (A)/ of these rose(B)/ flowers are (C)/ very sweet (D)/NO error (E).
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There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.
Correct Option: C
Replace 'are' by 'is'. The subject 'smell' is singular.
- The condolence messages(A)/ received on the (B)/ death of Mrs Gandhi (C)/ speaks highly of her greatness (D)/ No error (E).
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There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.
Correct Option: D
Replace ;speaks' by 'speak'. The subject is 'condolence messages' which is plural.
- Economic cooperation (A)/ between the two countries (B)/ have increased (C)/ substantially (D)/ No error (E).
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There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.
Correct Option: C
Replace 'have' by 'has'. subject 'economic cooperation' is singular.
- A band of musicians (A)/ have been engaged (B)/ for the (C)/ inauguration function (D)/ No error (E).
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There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.
Correct Option: B
Replace 'have' by 'has'. 'band' is a collective noun so singular verb is used.
- The number(A)/ of persons interested(B)/ in psychology are (C)/ generally small (D)/ No error (E).
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There is an error related to verbs in the given sentence.
Correct Option: C
Replace 'are' by 'is'. Singular verb is used with 'the number'.
