Common Errors Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
During an earthquake, / it is advised to take / cover above a table / to save your life.

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    cover above a table
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    During an earthquake,
    Correct
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    it is advised to take
    Correct
    Wrong
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    to save your life.
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 1. "cover above a table"

Q:

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.

We don't really / want a large house; / we are looking for some comfort / and some convenience on a moderate price.

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    and some convenience on a moderate price
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    want a large house
    Correct
    Wrong
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    We don't really
    Correct
    Wrong
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    we are looking for some comfort
    Correct
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Answer : 1. "and some convenience on a moderate price"
Explanation :

The correct phrasing should be "and some convenience at a moderate price." The preposition "on" should be replaced with "at."


Q:

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He has been / excused by the teacher / by the time a formal complaint / for bullying was made.

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    excused by the teacher
    Correct
    Wrong
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    for bullying was made
    Correct
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    by the time a formal complaint
    Correct
    Wrong
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    He has been
    Correct
    Wrong
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Answer : 4. "He has been"

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Answer : 3. "3"

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Answer : 3. "3"
Explanation :

at will replace by because – Shocked always agrees with at (Prep.) at is used with Adjectives for showing the cause of something. Look at the examples given below : They were impatient at the delay. She was delighted at the result. Here, shocked is the Adj. and it is indicating the Cause (reason) of the actress’s shock. Hence, at the news of her dog’s death is the right usage

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Answer : 3. "3"

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