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.

  1. One of my brother (A)/ told me about (B)/ the sad demise (C)/ of your uncle (D)/ No error (E).











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    Change 'brother' as 'brothers'

    Correct Option: A

    Change 'brother' as 'brothers'


  1. Hi is not only (A)/ sincere towards his responsibilities (B)/ but also very competent (C)/ to handle the job (D)/ No error (E).











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    No error.

    Correct Option: E

    No error.



  1. The minister along-with his (A)/ party Colleagues have (B)/ been given a warm (C)/ reception at the function (D)/ No error (E).











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    Change 'have' to 'has'.
    The subject is 'The minister' that is singular.

    Correct Option: B

    Change 'have' to 'has'.
    The subject is 'The minister' that is singular.


  1. Because of his (A)/ innocence, he cannot (B)/ distinguish a cheat (C)/ for an honest person (D)/ No error (E).











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    There is an error related to prepositions in the given sentence.

    Correct Option: D

    Change 'for' to 'from'. Wrong use of preposition.



  1. Every day when he (A)/ passes through this side (B)/ , all the employee gather (C)/ around to have a glimpse. (D)/ No error (E).











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    Change employee' to 'employees'.

    Correct Option: C

    Change employee' to 'employees'.