Common Errors Practice Question and Answer

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Having deprived of their houses (A)/ in the recent earthquake (B)/ they had no other option but to take shelter in a school. (C) No error (D) 

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Answer : 3. "A"

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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Everybody stared / when me / entered the / drawing room.

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    entered the
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Answer : 1. "when me"
Explanation :

The correct form should be "when I entered the drawing room." The objective pronoun "me" should be replaced with the subjective pronoun "I."

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In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

The darkness (A)/ prevented us to see (B)/ the obstruction. (C)/ No error (D).

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Answer : 2. "B"
Explanation :

Right answer-From seeing

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Answer : 4. "e"

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In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

The old lady swooned (A)/ but was soon (B)/ restored at the senses.(C)/ No error (D)

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Answer : 2. "B"

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In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).

It’s high time (A)/ the government takes effective steps (B)/ against malaria. (C)/ No error(D)

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Answer : 2. "B"

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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar / a ride.

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    a ride
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    his new bike
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    and went afar
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    Daniel sat on
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Answer : 3. "and went afar"
Explanation :

The correct form is "Daniel sat on his new bike and went for a ride." The preposition "for" is needed after "went afar" to indicate the purpose of going afar.


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Entering the hotel (A)/ he ordered for (B)/ a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (C)/ No error (D) 

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Answer : 3. "B"

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