english common error

CSB, Ch-17, Ph: 044-24333346 TOEL/Unit-I/Page-1

TEST OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMON ERRORS

1. Some people (1)/are believing (2) / that women cannot (3)/ compete with men. (4)/No error (5)

Ans (2): The stative verbs (agree, believe, consider, doubt, differ etc,) are used to denote permanent mental state. It is why these verbs are generally not used in Progressive / Imperfect Tense. Hence, are believing should be replaced by believe.

2. He avoids (1)/taking the (2)/ prescribed medicine (3) /at regularly intervals. (4)/No error (5)

Ans (4): The word interval is a Noun. To qualify a Noun, we use an Adjective, not an Adverb. Hence, at regularly intervals should be replaced by at regular intervals. The word regularly is an Adverb whereas regular is an Adjective

3. Some people do not like (1)/to do any social (2)/ work even though (3)/they have abundant resources. (4)/No error (5) Ans (5): No error

4. It is advisable that (1)/each time you (2)/ encountered such a situation (3)/keep you cool. (4)/No error (5) Ans (3): The sense of the sentence is advisory. In such sentence we generally use Simple Present Tense. Hence, group of words encountered such a situation should be replaced by encounter such a situation.

5. Accidents usually (1)/result into (2)/ negligence, ignorance (3)/recklessness or carelessness. (4)/No error (5) Ans (2): The sentence shows cause. Hence, results into should be replaced by result from.

Look at the sentences: The failure of the company results from bad management. The cyclone has resulted into many thousands of deaths.

6. He asked me that (1)/what my total investment was (2)/during the (3)/last five years. (4)/No

error (5) Ans (4): When Interrogative sentences are written in Indirect Speech, conjunction that is not used with Wh-questions.

Look at the sentences: He said to me, Where do you live? (Direct) He asked me where I lived. (Indirect) Hence he asked me what my is the correct sentence.

7. This institution had founded (1)/by some noble souls (2)/for the welfare of the poor (3)/and

disabled people. (4)/No error (5) Ans (1): Here Passive Voice (Simple Past) should be used.

Hence, the institution was founded.. is the correct sentence.

8. Every driver should take (1)/abundant precautions (2)/while driving on (3)/ an unfamiliar road. (4)/No error (5) Ans (5): No error

9. His good qualities include (1)/his ability to take (2)/quickly and (3)/appropriate decisions. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (3): The word quickly (Adverb) should be replaced by the word quick (Adjective).


10. In order to (1)/ ensure quick service (2)/ please give us all the required (3)/ details as quick as possible. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): As soon as is the correct form of correlative. Hence as quick as should be replaced by as soon as.

11. The club has lost (1)/ a lot of business (2)/ because of poor (3)/ maintained facilities. (4)/ No

error (5) Ans (3): Replace because of poor by because of poorly, because the word poorly is an Adverb which modifies the word maintained (Adjective).

12. The village has electricity (1)/ today only because (2)/ of the efforts of a (3)/ few dedicated

engineers. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error

13. The company has appointed (1)/ consultants to help them (2)/ increase its revenue (3)/ and

improve its financial position. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Here, in the group of words consultants to help them, the word them has been wrongly used for the company. It is correct to use Objective Case it (Pronoun) instead.

14. The cost of the new (1)/ machines is likely to (2)/ be so high as ten. (3)/times the existing ones

(4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): As . as.is used when comparing two people or things. Therefore, be so high as ten should be replaced by be as high as ten.

15. The NGO provides (1)/ free daily meal to them (2)/ who live below the (3)/ poverty line in rural

areas. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

16. He reports (1)/ suggest that (2)/ the project is (3)/ behind schedule. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (1): The possessive pronoun of he is his. Hence, replace He reports by His reports.

17. He is great leader (1)/ who inspired people (2)/ to achieve freedom (3)/ through non- violent

means. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): The sentence express past time. Hence use He was great leader...

18. An estimate forty (1)/ lakh workers will (2)/ benefit from the (3)/ amendment to the Act. (4)/ No

error (5) Ans (1): An estimated forty.. will be a correct sentence. It is better to use Adjective form of the word estimate.

19. What satisfies a teacher (1)/ the most is the (2)/ excitement of students when (3)/ they learnt

something new. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): When we express a truth or habit, it is correct to use Simple Present. Hence, they learn something new will be correct usage.

20. She is the first woman (1)/ to be appointed as president (2)/ since the company (3)/ was

established from 1950. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Replace was established from 1950 by was established in 1950. Preposition from is

generally used to express the start of time. Look at the sentence:

He is available at home from 7 a.m to 8 a.m.


21. Some of our staff is worried (1)/that as soon as (2)/the project is over they (3)/ will lose their jobs. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): As the subject of the sentence is plural, it will take Plural Verb. Hence, Some of our staff are.. Will be correct usage.

22. If you decide to hold (1)/ the function in Kolkata (2)/ not much of us (3) / will be able to attend. (4)/No error (5). Ans (3): Replace not much of us. Much is used before Uncountable Noun and many is used before Countable Noun.

23. In case you need five people (1)/ to run a branch you (2)/ should be selected (3)/ ten since some

may leave. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): It will be proper to use Active Voice. Hence, replace should be selected by should select.

24. Although he approached (1)/many private businesses to invest (2)/ in his printing business (3)/

nobody was interested (4)/No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

25. How can you give up (1)/ this job when you are (2)/ just about to be (3) / appointed for General Manager? (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): Replace group of words just about to be by just to be or about to be.

26. Base on the research (1) / we have conducted in (2)/ different parts of the country (3)/ this scheme will be successful (4). No error (5). Ans (1): Replace group of words Base on the research by Based on the research. It is proper to use Past Participle form of Verb base

27. I want to share (1)/ my experience with you (2)/ though you will (3)/ benefit from it (4)/. No error (5) Ans (3): Replace connective

28. He used to advise (1)/ his students to do (2)/ their work serious if they (3)/ wanted to achieve their goals (4). No error (5). Ans (3): Replace their work seriously if they by their work seriously if they. An Adverb should be used to modify a Verb.

29. Any of these branches do (1)/ not require more than (2)/ two employees since they (3)/ have

been recently established (4). No error (5) Ans (1): Any of these branches expresses singular subject. Hence, it will take Singular Verb.

30. He encouraged us to (1)/ think but none of the (2)/ suggestions we made was (3)/ discussed at

the meeting (4). No error (5). Ans (5): No Error.

31. The main advantage of (1)/ investing such schemes (2)/ is that you will not (3)/ have to pay any taxes (4). No error (5) Ans (2): The word invest takes preposition in. Hence, investing in such schemes will be correct usage.

32. That customer has (1)/ written a letter (2)/ thanks the manager (3)/for her timely help. (4). No error (5) Ans (3): Here, Gerund should be used. Hence, replace thanks the manager by thanking the manager.


33. Our company was recently (1)/ award the contract (2)/ to construct two major (3)/ bridges in the state. (4). No error (5) Ans (2): The structure of sentence in Simple Past in Passive Voice is: Subject + was/were + V3. Hence, replace award the contract by ; awarded the contract.

34. Accordingly the circular (1)/ that was issued yesterday RBI (2)/ has raised the rate at (3)/ which

it lends to banks. (4). No error (5) Ans (1): According to / In accordance with is a correct idiomatic expression. Hence, replace Accordingly the circular by According to the circular.

35. Their company is going to incur (1)/ heavy losses this year because (2)/ of the big discounts they

(3)/ offers to customers. (4). No error (5) Ans (4): Here, they is in Plural Number that will agree with a Plural Verb. Hence, offer to customers should be used.

36. A large number of policy (1)/ have lapsed because many (2)/ people have not paid (3)/ their

installments on time. (4). No error (5) Ans (1): A large number of is followed by Plural Noun. Hence, A large number of policies will be a correct usage.

37. The Foreign Investment Promotion Board is (1)/ the government body who (2)/ regulates

investment received (3)/ by Indian factories from foreign countries. (4). No error (5) Ans (2): For non living Nouns which is used as reflexive Pronoun. Hence, the government body which will be correct usage.

38. The final decision can (1)/ be taken only after (2)/ we consider all (3)/ the panel suggestions. (4).

No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

39. If his aim is to (1)/ buy a house in the (2)/ next three years he (3)/ should start immediate saving.

(4). No error (5) Ans (4): The word immediately is an Adjective Verb which modifies a Verb. Hence, should start saving immediately will be correct usage.

40. Can you explain why (1)/ you were late this morning (2)/ when we had to make (3)/ such an

important presentation? (4). No error (5) Ans (2): Look at the following structure of Interrogative sentences in Past Continuous:

What/why/where +was/were + V4/v-ing) Adjective Hence, were you late this morning will be correct usage.

41. In order to (1)/attract tourists many (2)/ hotels have been offered (3)/ attractive deals and discounts. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (3): The structure of the sentence in Present Perfect Continuous is: Subject + has/ have been +V ing Hence, hotels have been offering will be correct usage. Here Simple Present can also be used.

42. The Board is likely (1)/ to take its time (2)/ to examine the facts (3)/ before giving their decision.

(4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): The possessive case of the subject The Board will be its.

Hence, before giving its decision will be a correct usage.


43. How can we open (1)/ these branches on time (2)/ if we have not (3)/ yet obtained the licenses? (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (5): No Error 44. One of the disadvantage (1)/ of fixed deposit schemes (2)/ is that banks offer (3)/ low rates of

interest. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): One of is followed by Plural Noun/Pronoun.

Hence, One of the disadvantages will be a correct usage. 45. According to experts, it is (1)/ necessarily for you to save (2)/ and invest at least twenty-five (3)/

percent of your monthly income. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The word necessarily is an Adverb while Adjective necessary should be used. 46. The manager has not (1)/ yet replied to the (2)/ customer letter asking (3)/ about her loan

application. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Replace Customer letter asking by Customers letter asking. 47. While the formation of RBI (1)/ was approved in March, 1934 (2)/ it was inaugurated (3)/ only in

April 1, 1935. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Here, a particular date has been mentioned. Hence, replace only in April 1,1935 by only on April 1,1935.

48. The Insurance Regulatory Development Authority has (1)/ asked all insurance (2)/ companies

submitting their (3)/ balance sheets by June. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Here infinite to + V1 should be used. Hence, replace companies submitting their by companies to submit their.

49. Aruns father has been ill (1)/ since last year and Arun (2)/ has spend his entire (3)/ savings on

his treatment. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): The structure of sentence in Present Perfect is:

Subject + has / have + V3 Hence, replace has spend his entire by has spent his entire.

50. There are a large number (1)/ of Chinese workers which (2)/ are employed in (3)/ software

companies in India. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): For living Noun/Pronoun Reflexive Pronoun who should be used. Hence, of Chinese workers who should be used.

51. My friend lives (1)/ in a beautiful house (2)/ not more than (3)/ five minutes from the beach. (4).

No error (5). Ans (4): Here, five kilometers from beach should be used. Here, indicative of distance should be used

52. If you breaks the law, (1)/ you must be prepared (2)/ to suffer (3)/ the consequences. (4). No

error (5). Ans (1): Second person agrees with a Plural Verb. Hence, if you break the law should be used here.

53. I requested my friend (1)/ to come (2)/ and shopping (3)/ with me. (4). No error (5). Ans (3): Here, infinitive i.e. and shop should be used because to come has been used as infinitive.


54. The passage is (1)/ more difficult (2)/ that I am unable (3)/ to comprehend it. (4). No error (5). Ans (2): Here, so difficult should be used. Look at the sentences: He is too weak to walk. He is so weak that he is unable to walk.

55. Janet is determined (1)/ to be success (2)/ in whatever field (3)/ she chooses. (4). No error (5). Ans (2): Here, Past Simple should be used.

56. Handsome is usually used (1)/ of men but beautiful is not (2)/ usually used to talk (3)/ about mans appearance. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): About a man appearance will be replaced by about a mans appearance.

57. Payal kept her drum (1)/ besides her (2)/ always and (3)/ she played wisely. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): Besides her is replaced by beside her.

58. Either you (1)/ or your friend (2)/ has stolen (3)/ my wrist watch. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): When two Subjects are joined by Either .or / Neither Nor then Verb should be according to the second Subject. For example, Either you or your friend is guilty.(9) Either you or your friend are guilty. (X)

59. My son has (1)/ bought four pens (2)/ who are (3)/ red in color. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Use that are in place of who are. There remains a close relation between Relative Pronoun and its Antecedent in a sentence. The Noun and Pronoun that are used before who/which/that are called Antecedents. When Antecedent refers to human being, then who or that are used. On the other hand, if Antecedent refers to non-livings, small animals or plants. Then we use which or that. The student, who are playing there with my children, is Sarikas son. () The student, which are playing there with my children, is Sarikas son. (X) The watch who is on the table is mine. (X) The watch that / which is on the table is mine. ()

60. If you look up tea in a cookery book (1)/ you may find a little instructions (2)/ that give you no help (3)/ on several important points. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Use a few instructions in the place of a little instruction. A little is used with a Uncountable Nouns while a few is used with Countable Noun.

61. The Chinese tea is (1)/ not very costly (2)/ and we can drink (3)/ it without milk. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

62. Alaripu is an invocatory item (1)/ where the dancer (2)/ offers salute (3)/ to the lord. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Use offers salutation in the place of offers salute. Salute is a Verb while salutation is a Noun.

63. He served the country (1)/ with heart and soul (2)/ but he got (3)/ only a few rewards. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Use heart and soul in the place of with heart and soul. Heart and soul is an idiom which means wholly or devotedly. Therefore, no Preposition will be used before it. The sentence would be: He served the country heart and soul but he got only a few rewards.

64. With rise in population (1)/ man needed more space (2)/ for growing crops (3)/ and for building houses. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error


65. Which (1)/ do you prefer (2)/ more meat (3)/ or fish? (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): The word more should not be used. Prefer is itself a comparative Degree.

66. The principle that (1) / a pen is mightier (2) / then a sword (3) / was known to early Greeks (4) / No error (5) Ans (3): The group of words then a sword be replaced by than a sword. In comparative degree we use than, not then.

67. Martha missed her dog (1) / who died of a (2) / skin infection at a (3) / very young age. (4) / No

error (5) Ans (1): Use Martha is missing. Or Martha misses..

68. There was such (1) / a crowd that (2) / he would not (3) / find his brother. (4) / No error (5)

Ans (3): The sense of the sentence shows the inability. Hence, it will be proper to use he could not instead of he would not.

69. Having managed the (1) / team of two (2) / years, he knew (3) / his players well. (4) / No error

(5) Ans (2): It is proper to use preposition for as it shows period of time.

70. Because of heavy (1) / rains the trains (2) / are disable to (3) / run on time. (4) / No error (5)

Ans (3): Replace are disabled to by are unable to. Look at the sentence: I tired to meet him but was unable to. 71. The state government (1) / has send reports (2) / to the centre (3) / on the situation. (4) / No

error (5) Ans (2): In Present Perfect Tense the structure of the sentence is:

Subject _ Have/has + V3 Hence, the state government has sent repots . Will be correct sentence.

72. Whether a person (1) / tales to smoking (2) / depends a lot (3) / in his social network. (4) / No

error (5) Ans (4): Use preposition on in place of in. Look at the sentences: He is the sort of person you can depend on. It would depend on the circumstances.

73. Every home and office (1) / needs the latest equipment (2) for keep up (3) / with times (4) / No

error (5) Ans (3): The correct infinitive will be to keep up.

74. The idea of turning (1) / invisible with the (2) / swish of clock have (3) / always fascinated

scientists. (4) / No error (5) Ans (3): The subject of the sentence is The idea which is singular and hence it will take Singular Verb. Hence, The idea of turning invisible with the swish of clock has will be a correct sentence.

75. She had seen (1) / the approaching truck (2) / and had jumping (3) / out of the way. (4) / No

error (5) Ans (3): In Past Perfect we use Past Participle form of a Verb. Hence, replace and had jumping by had jumped.


76. People who intend (1)/to visit the tourist spots (2)/are always thrilling (3)/to see the scenario here (4). / No error (5) Ans (3): Replace groups of words are always thrilling by are always thrilled. In Passive Voice, the Past Participle form of Verb is used.

77. In such delicate matters, (1)/we often go with (2) /his advice as he has (3)/been handling such cases effectively (4)/. No error (5). Ans (5): No error

78. You should think that (1)/ of all the possibilities (2)/before you take (3)/ any decision (4)/.No

error (5) Ans (1): The use of Conjunction that is Superfluous.

79. He was too tired that (1)/ he could not cross (2)/ the street even with (3)/the help of a porter (4)/.

No error (5). Ans (1): Replace group of words He was too tired that by He was so tired that

Look at the sentences: He is so tired to walk. He is so tired that he cannot walk. 80. Your desire to (1)/meet the President (2)/ without prior appointment (3)/ are impossible to be

satisfied (4)/. No error (5). Ans (4): Replace group of words Your desire to by You desire to or your desire is to or I desire to.

81. Whenever a man attain fame, (1)/ his personal qualities are (2)/ imitated by other who (3)/ are close to him (4)./No error (5) Ans (1): Here, Subject a man is singular. Hence whenever a man attains fame . Will be correct sentence.

82. Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)/ are the places (2)/ mostly like by (3)/people living in

urban areas (4)/.No error (5). Ans (3): Replace group of words mostly like by by most liked by. The sentence is in Passive voice.

83. When we visited his office (1)/ we found that (2)/ he was sipping coffee (3)/ with some of his

colleagues (4)/. No error (5). Ans (4): Active Voice will be used. Hence, similar other methods can help should be used.

84. For giving up (1)/ the bad habit of smoking (2)/ use of chewing gum or (3)/ similar other

method can be helped (4)/. No error (5). Ans (5): No error

85. His obviously reluctance (1) / was viewed seriously by (2)/ his superiors and (3)/ he was

suspended (4) /. No error (5). Ans (1): Replace groups of words His obviously (Adverb) reluctance by His obvious (Adjective) reluctance.

86. I cannot able to teach you (1)/ how to learn the guitar (2)/ if you do not (3)/ show any interest in

music. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (1): Here, I cannot be able to teach you... should be used. Look at the sentences: I cannot teach you. I cannot be a teacher (Noun). I cannot be rich (Adjective).


87. The researcher could not (1)/ understand the local language (2)/ of the state and so, (3)/ found it difficult to study in the people. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (4): It is superfluous to use in here. Hence, found it difficult to study the people/on the people should be used.

Look at the sentences: He studied her face thoughtfully. He was studying the menu.

88. Since it was (1)/ a very cold and windy day (2)/ I asked my friend (3)/ to off the fan. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (4): Here, to switch off the fan should be used, Phrase switch off/on means: to turn a light, machine etc, off/on by pressing a button or switch.

Look at the sentences: Please switch the lights off as you leave. How do you switch this things on?

89. The nurses want (1)/ not only a pay increased (2)/ but also reduce (3)/ in working hours as well.

(4)/ No Error (5). Ans (3): Here, but also reduction should be used.

90. You cannot expect the students (1)/ to blame on the teacher (2)/ for getting low marks (3)/ in the

examination. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (2): Here, to blame the teacher should be used.

Look at the sentences: He doesnt blame anyone for the fire. He put the blame on me for being late.

91. I live very (1)/ close by to the train station, (2)/ so travelling to work (3)/ is very convenient for

me. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (2): Here, close by/to the railway station should be used. Look at the sentences: The route passes close by the town.

The picture looks very different when you see it close to. 92. There is appearing (1)/ to be a shortage (2)/ of skilled staff (3)/ in the organisation. (4)/ No Error

(5). Ans (1): It is not proper to use appear (Verb) in Progressive Tense. Hence, there appears. should be used.

93. The patient lodged (1)/ a complaint against (2)/ the doctor for (3)/ its negligence. (4)/ No Error

(5). Ans (2): Here, his/her negligence should be used. Its is used for non-living things.

94. My colleague informed (1)/ to her boss that (2)/ she needed more time (3)/ to complete the

assignment. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (2): Here, her boss that should be used. Look at the sentences: Please inform us of any change of address.

95. At first, (1)/ I would like to (2)/ thank you all (3)/ for inviting me here today. (4)/ No Error (5).

Ans (5): No error.

96. He was awfully dissatisfy (1)/ with the arrangements (2)/ made for him (3)/ by the security guards. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): Here, it will be proper to write he was awfully dissatisfied. The word dissatisfied is used in this form as an Adjective. In the sentence, the Verb dissatisfy has been wrongly used.


97. I wanted to be (1)/ out of the way (2)/ when she was (3)/ likely for receiving the letter. (4)/ No error. (5) Ans (4): Use of Gerund is wrong here. It is correct to use an infinitive. Hence, replace likely for receiving the letter by likely to receive the letter.

98. We have rarely come (1)/ across any programme (2)/ which does not show (3)/ violent in some

from. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Replace violent in some from by violence in some from. The word violent is an Adjective where as the word violence is a Noun. The sense of the sentence suggests so.

99. A lot of people (1)/ have involved in (2)/ the national mission (3)/ to eradicate illiteracy. (4)/ No

error (5). Ans (2): It is improper to use Present Perfect her. Hence, a lot of people are involved in will be a correct sentence.

100. They failed in (1)/ their plan only because (2)/ they could not (3)/ give timely attention to it. (4)/

No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

101. It is absolutely (1)/ necessarily to participate (2)/ in any project (3)/ for social upliftment. (4) /

No error (5). Ans (2): The word necessarily is an Adverb. It will be proper to use an Adjective here. Hence, it is absolutely necessary . Will be a correct sentence.

102. We admire your (1)/ contribution to (2)/ this project and wishing (3)/ you a fruitful tenure .(4)/

No error (5). Ans (3): The first part of the sentence in Simple Present. Hence, it is improper to use wishing (Progressive) and conjunction and. Hence, we admire your contribution to this project and wish will be correct sentence.

103. He always makes (1)/ it a point to (2)/ listen to the what (3)/ others say. (4)/ No error (5).

Ans (3): Use of article the is incorrect. 104. Many of us (1)/ have been undergone (2)/ the agony of losing (3)/ someone important to us. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (2): Use of Passive voice is incorrect. Hence, many of us have undergone . Will be a correct sentence.

105. Put the work aside (1)/ she got up from her seat (2)/ and marched off without (3)/ looking at the

visitor. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): It should be used Present Participle/ Past Participle here. Hence, putting the work aside/having put the work aside will be correct usage.

106. He made a deliberately (1)/ attempt to malign (2)/ his friend and to (3)/ benefit from it. (4)/ No

error (5). Ans (1): The word deliberately is an Adverb. As an Adjective qualifies a Noun, it will be correct to use deliberate (Adjective) here.

107. Once he was satisfied by himself, (1)/ he started thinking (2)/ about what had gone wrong (3)/

and why it had done so. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Use and why he had done so.


108. When there is a lot (1)/ of work pressure (2)/ and deadlines to be meeting (3)/ I become restless. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): Use Passive Voice here. Hence, use and deadlines to be met.

109. He doesnt want (1)/ to get any credit (2)/ with whatever good (3)/ he does to others. (4)/ No

error (5). Ans (3): Replace Preposition with by for.

110. He said nothing (1)/ in response but (2)/ he clearly understood what (3)/ was being happened.

(4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Use of Passive Voice is wrong. Hence, use was happening.

111. The tax treaty between India and Switzerland have (1)/ been amended and we (2)/shall be able

to obtain information (3)/ about any Swiss bank account by next month. (4) /No error (5) Ans (1): The structure of some sentences is: Noun + Preposition + Noun. In such sentences, verb agrees with the number/person of the first subject (Noun). Here, the tax treaty is singular. Hence, replace have by has.

112. An investor must (1)/be take into account (2)/many factors before (3)/making any financial decision. (4)/No error (5) Ans (2): The sentence should be in Active Voice. Hence, replace be take into account by take into account.

113. The committee will discuss (1)/ the draft in detail (2)/ and will make suggestions for the (3)/proper implementing the scheme (4)/ No error(5) Ans (4): Here, replace proper implementing (Gerund) the scheme by proper implementation (Noun) of the scheme.

114. A current account is a deposit account (1)/ which is offered by banks mainly (2)/ to firms and

companies who (3)/ need banking facilities very frequently. (4)/No error(5) Ans (3): For non-living things what/that should be used. Hence, to firms and companies which should be used.

115. Handicraft exports have an increase (1)/ in the past year (2)/ because of the innovative steps (3)/

taken by the government. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): The sentence shows event of the past. Hence, Handicraft exports increased/ Handicraft exports had an increase should be used.

116. In his speech (1)/the Finance Minister stated (2)/ that the new tax law will be (3)/ applicable

from April (1), 2010. (4) / No error (5). Ans (3): In Indirect speech, if the reporting verb in Past Tense. T he verb of the reported speech will also be in Past Tense. Hence, that the new tax law would be should be used.

117. Under the scheme banks (1)/ provide loans to small and medium (2)/ enterprise at two percent

(3)/lower the market rate. (4)/No error (5). Ans (4): In Comparative Degree, that should be used. Hence, lower that the market rate will be the correct usage.

118. SEBI has recently issued (1)/show cause notices to some (2)/insurance companies seeking its

explanation for not (3)/ complying with certain norms. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Here, Companies is Plural. Hence, its possessive will be their. Hence, insurance companies seeking their explanation(s). for not should be used.


119. I would advise you (1)/to invest in our company (2)/stock although last year (3)/ our profits decline. (4)/No error (5) Ans (4): Here, Past Perfect should be used. Hence, Our profits had declined will be a correct usage.

120. The next meeting can be (1)/ hold next week as (2)/ we had the first meeting (3)/ over a month

ago (4)/No error (5) Ans (2): In Passive Voice, the structure is: Subject + to be verb + V3 (Past Participle). Hence, held (V3) next week will be a correct usage.

121. During the reign of (1)/ the emperor of Vijayanagar, (2)/ there lived a (3)/ wise magistrate named Haripant. (4) No error. (5) Ans (5): No error.

122. My parents came (1)/ to town with (2)/ the intention in visiting (3)/ the University. (4) No error. (5) Ans (2): Here, infinitive i.e. the intention to visit should be used.

123. Suman took a hundred coins (1)/ from the man and (2)/ gave him a few medicine (3)/ to make him feel better. (4) No error. (5) Ans (3): Here, gave him a few medicines (plural) should be used.

124. The children were (1)/ even more angrier (2)/ with the shopkeeper (3)/ for having tricked them

the second time. (4) No error. (5) Ans (2): Here, there is an error of doubt comparatives. Hence, even more angry or even angrier .. should be used.

125. Since it was evening by the time (1)/ the farmer reached the next village (2)/ he took shelter in

the house (3)/ of a old couple. (4)/ No error. (5) Ans (2): Here, of an old couple should be used.

126. I noticed (1)/several reporters (2)/hovering around (3)/outside of the courtroom. (4) No Error (5)

Ans (4): Here, outside the courtroom should be used. Look at the sentences: You can park your car outside our house. There was nothing they could do; outside of hoping things would get better.

127. My colleague had (1)/a hard time juggling (2)/the needs of her family (3)/with the demands of

her job. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (4): Here, and the demands of her job should be used. The word juggle (Verb) means: to try to deal with two or more important jobs are activities at the same time. Look at the sentences: Working mothers are used to juggling their jobs, their childrens needs and their housework.

128. Despite all (1)/the media hype, (2)/I found the film as (3)/very disappointing. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, I found the film should be used. It is not proper to use as here. Look at the sentence: We found the beds very comfortable. Her blood was found to contain poison.

129. Given that (1)/there was so less time, (2)/I think the students have (3)/done a good job. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (5): No error


130. The winner of (1)/the journalist of the year award was (2)/not other than (3)/the editors daughter. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, none other that should be used.

Look at the sentence: Her first customer was none other that Mrs. Tendulkar.

131. The revised governments (1)/ guidelines have reduced (2)/the number of mergers (3)/ taking place among banks. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): The groups of words The revised governments guidelines should be replaced by the The governments revised guidelines. The sentence has error of position. Clearly the governments issue revised guidelines.

132. I do not know (1)/ which of the (2)/ new trainees is (3)/ be confirmed. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): The sense of the sentence demands use of Future Tense. Hence, use new trainees will in place of new trainees is

133. To promote India as (1)/ a tourist destination (2)/ the government has organised (3)/many cultural programmes. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): To show or regular or habitual actions, we use Simple Present. Hence, replace the government has organized by the government organises.

134. Banks in India (1)/cannot open ATMs (2)/except obtaining (3)/approval from RBI. (4)/No error (5). Ans (3): Use without obtaining for except obtaining.

135. Today the success of (1)/ companies depends on the (2)/ quality of their products and (3)/ efficient managing staff. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

136. Ashok has managed to (1)/ achieve his sales targets (2)/ for the quarter very easily (3)/ than we expected. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Here, comparison has been made. Hence, use for the quarter more easily.

137. He did not grant (1)/ their request for a loan (2)/ although it would (3)/ displease his boss. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): To express rate we use article a or pen. Hence, use rupees five on every or rupees five a/per or rupees five on all.

138. At present oil companies (1)/ are making a loss of (2)/ rupees five on all (3)/ liter of petrol that

they sell. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

139. The managers belief that (1)/ Ramesh is (2)/ incompetent is not (3)/ necessary true. (4)/No error

(5) Ans (4): The groups of words necessary true should be replaced by necessarily true. The word necessarily is an Adverb that modifies the Adjective true.

140. Since I was doing (1)/ my MBA I initially (2)/ chose to specialise (3)/ in marketing management.

(4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): Use when I was doing for since I was doing according to the sense of the sentence.

141. Taking regular breaks (1)/ from work are (2)/ important for health (3)/ and reduces stress. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): Here, Gerund taking has been used as subject that is Singular. Hence, it will take Singular verb. Hence, Taking regular breaks from work is will be correct sentence.


142. Children of smokers (1)/ are more affected by (2)/ diseases like asthma (3)/ and tuberculosis. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

143. We often greet (1)/ one person by (2)/ joining our hands (3)/ and saying Namaste. (4)/ No error

(5) Ans (2): Replace group of words one person by with a person by. Article a generalizes the sense, while the word one specializes.

144. The horse who (1)/ won the race (2)/ has been removed (3)/ from the stable. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (1): The horse which . Will be correct sentence. 145. The traffic signals (1)/ at the junction (2)/ did not worked (3)/ properly in the morning. (4)/ No

error (5) Ans (3): Did not is followed by V1 from (plural) of a Verb. Hence, the traffic signals at the junction did not work will be correct sentence.

146. The child weight (1) less than what (2)/ is expected (3)/ at his age. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (1): The word weight is a Noun. Its verbal form is weigh. Hence, the child weighs (Verb) . Will be correct sentence.

147. The cup of tea (1)/ which was kept (2)/ upon the table (3)/ fell down. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (5): No error. 148. The pass percentage has (1)/ gone up by twenty per cent (2)/ from what used to (3)/ a decade

earlier. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Replace group of words from what used to by from what used to be.

149. There is a (1)/ lot of schemes (2)/ for senior citizens (3)/ to invest money. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (1): Here a lot of schemes is in plural form. Hence, there are lot of schemes will be a correct sentence.

150. He was a (1)/ miser son who (2)/ never spent a penny (3)/ on his own children. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): He was a miser parent/father will be a correct sentence. The word son has been wrongly used.

151. The basketball match (1)/ was organized and (2)/ the sponsored by his (3)/ fathers company. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (3): It is improper to use an article before a verb. Hence, sponsored by his should be used here.

152. There were many (1)/ factors that contributed (2)/ to the success (3)/ of this experiments. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (4): Here of this experiment/of these experiments should be used.

153. Child labour is (1)/ considered to be (2)/ illegal in (3)/ many countries. (4)/ No Error (5).

Ans (2): Here, it is improper to use to be (Probability). Hence considered should beused. 154. She always remembers (1)/ to switch off all the (2)/ lights and fans before (3)/ leaving a rooms.

(4)/ No Error (5). Ans (4): Here, leaving rooms/ leaving a room should be used.


155. Inspite of the (1)/ heavy raining Raj (2)/ decided to go (3)/ for the meeting. (4) / No Error (5) No Error (5). Ans (2): Here, Noun i.e. rain should be used. Hence, heavy rain Raj should be used.

156. Ragi may not taste (1) /good but it has (2) / very high (3) / nutrition value. (4) /No Error (5).

Ans (3): Here, Article a i.e. a very high should be used.

157. She wanted to reached (1) /home as early (2) / as possible because (3) / it was getting dark. (4) / No Error (5) Ans (1): The full form of an Infinities is : to +V1 (Plural). Hence, She wanted to reach should be used.

158. Rohans happiness knew no (1) / bounds when the results (2) / were announce because (3) / he

had won the competition. (4) / No Error. Ans (3): Structure of Past Simple (Passive Voice) is: Subject + was/were + V3 (Past Participle). Hence, were announced because should be used.

159. The royal guards were instruction (1) / to keep the palace (2) / gates closed as the (3) / villagers

were agitated. (4) / No Error (5). Ans (1): Here, the royal guards were instructed should be used.

160. They were hoping (1) / to reach of time (2) / for the lecture (3) / but they were late. (4) / No

Error. Ans (2): Idiom on time / in time means: not late. Hence, to reach on time should be used.

161. The main objective of (1) / the committee members are (2) / to recommend reforms (3) / to the education ministry. (4) / No error (5) Ans (2): The structure of some sentence is : Noun + Preposition + Noun. For example, The main objective of the committee

In such sentences, the Verb is used according to the nimber and Person of the Noun used before the preposition. Hence

The main objective of the commit Singular Tee members is will be the Singular Correct sentence. 162. The seminar was attended (1) / by investment consultants (2) / who discussed the risks (3) / of

investing abroad. (4) / No error. (5) Ans (4): Replace of investing abroad by of investment abroad.

163. The countrys constitution (1) / came into force (2) / three years since it (3) / gained its

independence. (4) No error. (5) Ans (3): According to the sentence, replace three years since it by three years after it. 164. Over eight million (1) / people have fallen (2) / below the poverty line (3)/ owing to rising in

flation. (4) / No error (5) Ans (5): No error.


165. The governments has decided to (1) / dedicate more than fifteen crores of rupees (2) / of the research and development (3) / of ecofriendly sources of energy. (4) / No error. (5) Ans (3): The word dedicate will take Preposition to. Hence .to the research and development . Will be correct usage.

166. Over half of the (1) / domestic flights were (2) / delayed because (3) / of bad weather conditions.

(4) / No error. (5) Ans (4): It will be proper to use of bad weather condition. Here, the word condition is

superfluous 167. Banks have being asked (1) / to prepare a list of (2) / beneficiaries for the scheme (3) / as per the

governments guidelines. (4) / No error. (5) Ans (1): The structure of sentences in Passive voice of Present Perfect is Subject + have been/has

been + V3. Hence, replace Banks have been asked by Banks have been asked.

168. It rained all (1) / day last week so (2) / we did not (3) / enjoy our vacation. (4) / No error. (5) Ans (1): It rained everyday last week will be correct usage.

169. The manager was pleased (1) / with Anands report (2) / as it was (3) / too detailed and

systematic. (4) No error. (5) Ans (4): It is a better to use detailed and systematic. When too is used in some sentences, it Express of the quality and it shows a vice instead of virtue.

170. Many families in the district (1) / have sold partly of their land (2)/ in order to pay (3) / for their

childrens education. (4) No error. (5) Ans (2): Use of Adverb partly is wrong. Hence, have sold part of their land . Will be correct usage.

171. Rajiv is the best person (1)/ to advise you since (2)/ he faced plenty of difficulty (3)/ while setting

up his business. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Plenty of is followed by Plural Noun. Hence, replace group of words he faced plenty of difficulty by he faced plenty of difficulties.

172. The University that (1)/ I taught was (2)/ located on the (3)/ outskirts of the city. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): To provide clarity to the meaning of the sentence, it is proper to use the University where in place of the University that.

173. Most of my (1)/ co-workers have been (2)/ transferred to various (3)/ neighbour districts. (4) /

No error (5) Ans (4): To qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used. Hence, use neighbourly districts in place of neighbour districts.

174. Though my father spent (1) / a lot of money on (2)/ our education he refused to (3)/ give us no

pocket money. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The word refuse gives a negative sense. Hence, replace give us no pocket money by give us any pocket money.

175. Often ideas and concepts (1) / are passed on from (2)/ one generation to the next (3) / without being questioned. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.


176. Funds that are collected (1) / in the morning has (2)/to be disbursed as (3)/ new loans by afternoon. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (2): The subject of the sentence, funds is in Plural Number. Hence, replace in the morning has by in the morning have.

177. Your promotion depends (1)/ on the number of (2)/ projects your handling (3) / during the year.

(4) / No error (5). Ans (3): Use projects you handle in place of projects your handling.

178. Our team has spent (1)/ the night entirely (2)/ awake trying to decide (3)/ what strategy to

adopt. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Replace awake (V1) trying to decide by awaken (V3) trying to decide.

179. I have finally managed (1)/ to convince my parents (2)/ to allow myself (3)/ to study abroad.

(4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

180. When he took a loan (1)/ for the first time (2)/he was so nervous that (3)/ he repay it early. (4) /

No error (5). Ans (4): The sense of the sentence shows past. Hence, use he repaid it early in place of he repay it early.

181. People who intend (1)/ to visit the tourist spots (2)/ are always thrilling (3)/ to see the scenario

here. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (3): Here, V4 i.e. thrilling should be replaced by thrilled (Adjective).

182. In such delicate matters, (1)/ we often go with (2)/ his advice as he has (3)/ been handling such cases effectively. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (5): No Error.

183. You should thing that (1)/ of all the possibilities (2)/ before you take (3)/ any decision. (4)/ No

Error (5). Ans (1): The use of that is superfluous.

184. He was too tired that (1)/ he could not cross (2)/ the street even with (3)/ the help of a porter.

(4)/ No Error (5). Ans (1): Here, too should be replaced by so.

Look at the sentences: He was too weak to walk. He was so weak that he couldnt a\walk.

185. My desire to (1)/ meet the President (2)/ without prior (3)/ appointment. (4)/ No Error (5).

Ans (1): Replace My desire to by My desire is to or I desire. 186. Whenever a man attain fame, (1)/ his personal qualities are (2)/ imitated by others who (3)/ are

close to him. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (1): Singular subject agrees with singular verb. Hence, whenever a man attains fame will be a correct usage.

187. Rivers, mountains and deep forests (1)/ are the places (2)/ mostly like by (3)/ people living in

urban areas. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (3): Replace mostly like by by liked most by.


188. When we visited his office (1)/ we found that (2)/ he was sipping coffee (3)/ with some of his colleagues. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (5): No Error.

189. For giving up (1)/ the bad habit of smoking, (2)/ use of chewing gum or (3)/ similar other

method can be helped. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (4): Here, similar other method can be helpful/useful (Adjective) should be used.

190. His obviously reluctance (1)/ was viewed seriously by (2)/ his superiors and (3) he was

suspended. (4)/ No Error (5). Ans (1): Here, His obviously (Adverb) reluctance should be replaced by His obvious (Adjective) reluctance because an Adjective qualifies a Noun.

191. Which sectors (1)/ have been affected (2)/ the most of (3)/ the global recession? (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): Replace the most of by the most by/the most because of.

192. One of the (1)/ executives who work (2)/ at the head office (3)/ has confirmed the news (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

193. It took myself (1)/ four months to (2)/ convince them to (3)/ take this step. (4)/ No error (5).

Ans (1): Replace It took myself by It took me. Look at the sentences: I myself do my work. He took me away..

194. Anitas new office (1)/ is quite spacious but (2)/ most of the furniture is (3)/ old and should be

changed. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No Error.

195. According to the terms (1)/ of the agreement we have to (2)/ pay five percent commissions (3)/ to the travel agent. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): Replace pay five percent commission by pay five percent commission. It is incorrect to use commissions

196. Unless you work out all (1)/ the details and get the necessary (2)/ approvals they will not want

(3)/ investment in the project. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): Replace approvals they will not want by approvals they will be not allow/facilitate.

197. Hearing the tone of (1)/ my colleagues voice I (2)/ realised that he was (3)/ upsetting about

something (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Replace upsetting about something by upset about something. It is proper to use Adjective (upset) here.

198. Being recently arrived (1)/ in the city we (2)/ visited our neighbours to (3)/ get to know them.

(4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): Being recently arrived should replaced by Having recently arrived. It is proper to use past participle from here.

199. Since I had ordered (1)/ a large number of (2)/ books the salesman agreed (3)/ to give me a

discount (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): Preposition for is missing here. Hence, replace since I had ordered by Since I had ordered for.


200. We have not yet (1)/ reached a stage that (2)/ we can think of (3)/ expanding our business

overseas. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

201. When we (1)/reached the shops, (2)/we find that (3)/they were all closed.(4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): The sentence shows past time. Hence, we found that (Past Simple) should be used here.

202. Poor people (1)/has no money (2)/therefore they cannot afford (3)/proper medical facilities. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, the subject (poor people) is Plural. Hence, have no money (Plural Verb) should be used.

203. The course is for (1)/ something who is interested (2)/in learning (3)/about computers. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, someone who is interested . Should be used.

204. We were surprised (1)/that she participated (2)/at the performance (3)/held at NCPA. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, in the performances . Should be used.

Look at the sentence:: He didnt participate in the discussion

205. As soon as (1)/I getting my (2)/first salary (3)/I spent all my money. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, Past Simple i.e. I got my should be used.

206. The principal (1)/introducing me (2)/to some of her (3)/teaching staff. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, Past Simple i.e. introduced me should be used.

207. The doctors said that (1)/he was making good progress (2)/and would not (3)/need an operation. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (5): No error.

208. Instead of (1)/to buy books, (2)/I borrow them (3)/from the library. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, Gerund i.e. buying books should be used.

209. By the times (1)/we reached the classroom, (2)/the lecture had (3)/already begun. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (1): Here, By the time should be used.

210. The Indian government (1)/should make sure that (2)/men and women are (3)/given equal opportunities. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (5): No error.

211. If you want to (1)/keep good health (2)/you must eats (3)/a lot of vegetables. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): Modals should, would, must etc. agree with V1 (original form of verb). Hence, you must eat . Should be used.

212. We were help (1)/to carry (2)/the piano upstairs (3)/by one of our neighbours. (4)/No error (5) Ans (1): Look at the structure of a sentence in Passive Voice in Past Simple. Subject + was /were + V3 (Past Participle). Hence, we were helped . Should be used here.

213. We should all try (1)/to help the police (2)/in their efforts (3)/to combating crime. (4)/No error (5) Ans (4): Here, to combat crime (infinitive = to + V1) should be used.


214. My name is Rahul (1)/and I am coming (2)/from a beautiful state (3)/of India. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): To express simple or permanent activity, we use Present Simple. Hence and I come . Should be used.

215. In recent months (1)/large number of equipments (2)/has been steal (3)/from construction sites. (4) /No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, Subject i.e. a large number of equipments is plural. Moreover, in Passive V3 (Past Participle) should be used. Hence, have been stolen . Should be used here.

216. I forget (1)/to pack a set of (2)/clean clothes (3)/for the picnic. (4)/No Error (5). Ans (1): Here, Present Perfect i.e. I forgotten . Should be used. We can also use Past Simple.

217. It is important (1)/to be looking (2)/both ways before (3)/crossing the road. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here, to look . Should be used.

218. The Indian Governments (1)/primary goal (2)/is to reduction (3)/of poverty. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, use of to is superfluous. Hence, is the reduction . Should be used.

219. I paid a lot of money (1)/for the camera (2) /and I expects it (3) /to work. (4) No Error (5) Ans (3): Here, and I expect/expected it should be used.

220. Some peoples who (1)/live in the Netherlands (2)/cycle to work (3)/and back daily. (4) No Error (5) Ans (1): Here, Some people who should be used. Peoples means nation.

221. Most of the popular tele-serials (1)/ are not only illogical (2)/ in their story line (3)/ but also crude in their presentation. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

222. I am trying to convince him (1)/ for the last two days to come (2)/ and live with me (3)/ till his fathers anger cools down. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): The Present Perfect Continuous is used for an action which began at some time in the past and is still continuing; as, He has been sleeping for five hours (and is still sleeping). Therefore, I am trying should be replaced with I have been trying

223. It is a pity that a son (1)/ born from very good parents (2)/ should live a life of (3)/ misery and deprivation of the worst order. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): The Present Continuous is used for an action going on at the time of speaking; as. She is singing (now). Therefore should live should be replaced with is living.

224. I would have asked him (1)/ to leave our house immediately (2)/ if my father would not have been (3)/ at home and awake. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): The given sentence expresses a past possibility that remained a possibility. The structure will be:

If + Sub-ordinate clause [Simple Past/Past Perfect] + Principal clause [Past Perfect] For example, If he had worked hard, he would have passed. If he had been Prime Minister. I would have abolish examinations. If father were at home. I would have got the money easily. Therefore, If my father would not have been should be replaced with If my father were not.

225. Malas two brothers Rupesh and Bhupat (1)/ are very intelligent and hardworking (2)/ but I am

sure (3)/ I like the latter most. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): I comes for Mala. Therefore She likes will be correct usage.


226. I am grateful to you (1)/ and all your friends (2)/ for the showed sympathy (3)/ and kindness

towards me (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): The word Kindness is followed by Preposition to;. For example, I can never repay her many kindness to me.

227. While he was (1)/ walking along the road (2)/ a speeding car (3)/ knocked down to him (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): The phrase knock somebody down and make them fall to the ground. For example, He was knocked down. Hence, the correct down. Hence, the correct sentence will be: While he was walking along the road, a speeding care knocked him down.

228. Though none of his (1)/ so-called well wishers forwarded to help (2)/ I helped him by (3)/

completing his work on time (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): The correct sentence will be: Though none of his so called well-wishers came forward to help, I helped him by completing his work on time.

229. From the way he was talking (1)/ It was clear (2)/ that he had (3)/ no control on himself. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

230. Your over-dependent on (1)/ others even for (2)/ trivial matters may (3)/ prove disadvantageous

(4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): Your over dependence on is the correct usage. As dependent is an Adjective, its Noun form will be used as a Subject.

231. People who are (1)/ fortunate enough to own (2)/ a personal library are always (3)/ held in high

esteem by me. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

232. A small loaf of bread (1)/ given with affection (2)/ is far superior to (3)/ a delicious dish served

with indifferently. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): The word indifferently has been wrongly used. It should be replaced with its Noun form indifference. Well knowingly, an Adverb modifies a Verb.

233. The incentive seems to (1)/ having been worked well (2)/ because the number of employees

going on leave (3)/ has reduced significantly. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The correct sentence will be: The incentive seems to have worked well .

234. His dishonest acts have (1)/ made his parents (2)/ bent their heads (3)/ in shame. (4)/ No error

(5) Ans (3): The structure of the sentence with causative Verbs will be Subject + have/has + made + object +V1. For example: His actions made him laugh. Hence, bent should be replaced with bend.

235. Everybody know (1)/ that his failure can (2)/ be attributed only (3)/ to his lack of practice.

(4)/No error (5) Ans (1): Everybody is a Singular Verb. Hence the correct sentence will be: Everybody knows ..

236. In despite of his (1)/ being the small boy (2)/he offered to (3)/fight the giant. (4)/No error (5).

Ans (1): Inspite of or despite is the correct usage.


237. He was delighted (1)/by the intelligent and brightness (2) / of the scholars (3) / who used to visit him. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Intelligent Adjective should be replaced with intelligence (Noun).

238. We were happy that (1) / the audience responded well (2) / and gave all the speakers (3) / a patiently listening. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): A patiently listening should be replaced with a patient listening, because listening is a Noun and to qualify a Noun, an Adjective is used.

239. He received timely support (1) / from his elder brother (2) / who is working abroad (3) / for the last six years. (4) / No error (5) Ans (3): Who is working should be replaced with who has been working because the sentence indicates the sense of period of time.

240. The notorious gang opened (1) / the door quietly and (2) / escaped in the dark with (3) / whatever they would collect. (4) / No error (5) Ans (4): Whatever they would collect should be replaced with whatever they had collected.

241. One of the security men (1) / rushed forward and asked (2) / me whether I had (3) / anything objectionable. (4) / No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

242. We could not (1) / believe that one (2) / of us was (3) / responsible with the act. (4) / No error (5) Ans (4): Responsible with the act should be replaced with responsible for the act.

243. We are now (1) / reliably learnt that (2)/he was involved (3)/ in the bank robbery. (4)/No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

244. Now a days the cost of living (1)/ is so high that (2)/ people find it difficult (3)/to make both

ends meeting. (4)/No error (5) Ans (4): To make both ends meet is the correct form of phrase.

245. Karnavati is (1)/ one of the leading (2)/ business centres (3)/ in our state. (4)/ N error (5) Ans (5): No error.

246. It was clear from the way (1)/they were behaving (2)/that they had been (3)/lost their senses .(4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Past Perfect Tense will be used. The structure is: Subject + had + past participle

247. That boy possess (1)/three beautiful pens (2)/but he would not (3)/show them to any one. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): That boy possesses is the correct usage, as the verb must agree with its subject in number and person.

248. A small piece (1)/of bread is (2)/better than (3)/having nothing to eat. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

249. Though I had been (1)/his friend for quite a long time (2)/I refused to help him (3)/because his ill

nature. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Because of is the correct idiomatic form.

250. When he had been (1)/walked along the road (2)/a wild and ferocious dog (3)/hit him hard and

knocked him down. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The structure of Past Perfect Continuous is: Subject + had been + verb + ing


251. I am grateful to you (1)/and all your friends (2)/for showing sympathy (3)/and kindness with me (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): The preposition with should be replaced by to.

252. The leader was so shrewd (1)/that he could not deceive (2)/by the words of (3)/the sycophant

courtiers. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Passive voice will be used. i.e. That he could not be deceived, is the correct form.

253. He is the man (1)/who I know (2)/has helped my son (3)/in the final examination. (4)/No error

(5) Ans (3): Simple Past is used for an action happened in the past and showing past time.

254. I have been (1)/living in, Hyderabad (2)/at my uncle (3)/since my birth. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (3): The preposition at should be replaced by with. 255. Every one of us know (1)/that he is not capable of (2)/remaining under water (3)/for such a long

time. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): Singular subject agrees with singular verb.

256. Your television set (1)/is superior to (2)/our television set (3)/by all respects. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (4): In all respects is the correct idiomatic form. 257. The boy who was guilt for (1)/having broken the window glass (2)/came out (3)/with the truth.

(4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): The boy who was guilty of is the correct usage.

258. Ramesh has been both (1)/a dishonestly person (2)/and a gambler (3)/since his childhood. (4)/

No error (5). Ans (2): Dishonestly should be replaced by adjective dishonest.

259. The number of employees (1)/reporting sick (2)/has reduced significantly (3)/because of the

incentive. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (2): Reporting should be replaced by reported, as it adjective.

260. Sunil refused to admit that (1)/he did not know (2)/ what to operate (3)/the new machine. (4)/No error (5) Ans (3): The group of words what to operate should be replaced by how to operate.

Look at the following sentences: I know how to swim. I know what to do.

261. They waited patient (1) / for the chairmans speech (2)/to end in order (3)/to begin the

discussion. (4)/No error (5) Ans (1): The group of words they waited patient should be replaced by they waited patiently. We use an Adverb to modify a verb. The Adverb form of the word patient is patiently.

262. On his next (1)/official visit to Delhi (2)/the plans to (3)/visit his old colleagues. (4)/No error (5)

Ans (5): No error. 263. He has refused (1)/not to take (2)/ the promotion although (3)/ he is eligible. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): Here, the word refuse has a negative sense. Hence, not to take should be replaced by to take.

264. We were so late (1) / than the meeting (2) / was almost over (3)/when we arrived. (4) / No error

(5) Ans (2): So . That is the correct correlative. Hence, than should be replaced by that.


265. All this document (1)/have been destroyed (2)/ in the fire (3)/which occurred last month. (4) / No error (5) Ans (1): Here, the auxiliary verb of the sentence is plural. Hence, all this document should be replaced by all these documents.

266. Mr. Gupta insisted (1)/ that he was (2)/ fully prepare (3) / to present the proposal. (4) / No error

(5) Ans (3): Passive Voice takes Past Participle form of the verb. Hence, fully prepare should be replaced by fully prepared.

267. Arjun was (1) / not selected (2) / for the post (3) / Inspite his hard work. (4) / no error (5)

Ans (4): Inspite should be replaced by inspite of. We can use despite too. Look at these sentences: Inspite of his age he still leads an active life. They went swimming inspite of all the danger signs. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.

268. The decision to open (1)/ offices in Shimla (2) / were taken at (3)/ the last Board meeting. (4) /

No error (5) Ans (3): Hence, the subject of the sentence is decision which is in Singular Number. Hence, Singular Verb should be used. Hence, replaced were by was.

269. There has been (1)/a fall from (2) / the profits of (3) / our company recently. (4) / No error (5)

Ans (2): Replace a fall from by a fall in. 270. Hostility between the (1)/two groups have (2)/increased in the (3)/past few months. (4)/No

error (5) Ans (2): The subject of the sentence Hostility is singular. Hence, Hostility between the two groups has will be a correct sentence.

271. Her class is very special (1)/because it has children (2)/with many different (3)/abilities and skills. (4)/No error (5) Ans (3): Replace group of words with many different by with different/ of different.

272. Many peoples were (1)/brought to safety (2)/by the army helicopters (3)/from the flood hit area.

(4)/No error (5) Ans (1): The word people is a plural Noun. Hence, Many people were will be a correct usage.

273. It is difficult to (1)/ understand the problems (2)/that the physically challenged people

(3)/encounters in their daily life. (4)/No error(5) Ans (4): The subject of the clause the physically challenged people is plural. Hence, encounter in their daily life should be used because plural subject agrees with plural verb.

274. I had gone only a little way (1)/down the street (2)/when I realised that (3)/I had not lock the

door. (4)/No error(5) Ans (4): The structure of Past Perfect Tense is: Subject + had +V3 (Past Participle).

Hence, I had not locked the door should be used.

275. Mammoths were a (1)/species of elephants (2)/who lived millions of years ago (3)/but are now extinct. (4)/No error(5) Ans (3): Replace group of words who lived millions of years ago by which lived millions of years ago.


276. The sink is (1)/so dirty that (2)/one needs a very strong (3)/abrasive to cleaning it. (4)/No error (5) Ans (4): Replace group of words abrasive to cleaning it by abrasive to clean it (Purpose).

277. The talks ended (1)/abruptly when one of (2)/the delegate walked (3)/out in protest. (4)/No

error (5) Ans (3): One of is followed by Plural Noun/Pronoun. Hence, the delegate walked should replaced by the delegates walked.

278. A twenty year old (1)/absconder was caught (2)/in a local restaurant (3)/this morning. (4)/No

error (5) Ans (5): No error.

279. If she will secure more than (1)/90% marks in the exams (2)/I will give her (3)/a suitable reward.

(4)/No error (5) Ans (1): When two events are likely in future, if is used before the sentence used in Simple Present. Hence, replace if she will secure more than by if she secures more than

280. The father divided (1)/the property equally (2) /between his son(3) /and daughter. (4)/ No error

(5) Ans (5): No error

281. I am thinking (1) /you were aware (2) /of the rules and regulation (3) /before joining. (4) /No error (5) Ans (1): The word think is a stative verb. It should not be used in Present Progressive. Hence, I think should be used here.

282. I knows a very good doctor (1)/ in my village (2)/who will be able to (3)/ cure your disease. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (1): I know .. is a correct usage.

283. I am not scared (1) / to be travelling (2) /in the dark (3) / alone at night. (4) /No error (5)

Ans (2): Scare is followed by Preposition of. Hence, of travelling .should be used. 284. The elevator in the building (1) / is under repair, (2) /we regret for (3) / the inconvenience

caused. (4) / No error (5) Ans (5): No Error.

285. The bus waiting (1) /for all the passengers (2) /to enter (3) /before it took off. (4) /No Error (5)

Ans (1): If two events happen in the past, the event is expressed in Past Perfect. Hence, the bus had waited . Should be used here.

286. Daily prayer and meditation (1) /is the keys (2) /to a peaceful (3) /and happy life.(4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): Here the subject is plural. Hence, are the key(s) should be used.

287. The police making (1) /everyone leave (2) /the building premises (3) /immediately. (4) /No

Error (5) Ans (1): Here, Causative Verb form i.e. The police made should be used.

Look at the sentences I made him laugh. He made her weep. 288. Mother and I (1) /generally go to the store (2) /and pickup food items (3) /for the

charitable.(4)/No Error (5) Ans (4): Here, for the charity (Noun) should be used.


289. The new project is (1)/ to big for (2)/ the trainee to handle (3)/ on his own. (4)/ No Error (5).

Ans (2): In some sentences, too +Adjective / Adverb + Infinitive is used. In such sentences, too + Adjective/Adverb shows cause and the Infinitive shows result. Look at the sentences: He is too weak to run. She is too slow to win the race. Hence, the new project is too big for . Is correct sentence.

290. The explanation that (1)/ he gave for (2)/ missing the meeting (3)/ were not satisfactory. (4)/ No

Error (5) Ans (4): The subject of the sentence is the explanation which is singular. According to the rule, S-S, P-P, it will take Singular Verb. Hence, replace were not satisfactory by .Was not satisfactory.

291. Mr. Singhs son has applied (1)/ to the post (2)/ of Assistant Manager (3)/ in a construction company. (4)/ No Error (5) Ans (2): The word apply takes the preposition for. Hence, Mr. singhs son has applied for is the correct sentence.

292. The manager has sent (1)/ many reminders to Mr. Rao (2)/ to repay the loan but (3)/ has not

received to reply. (4)/ No Error (5) Ans (4): Use of double negatives is improper. Hence, . But has not received any reply .. is the correct sentence.

293. Beside the Chairman (1)/ all the Committee members (2)/ were present (3)/ at the shareholders meeting. (4)/ No Error (5) Ans (1): The word beside should be replaced by besides means: In addition to somebody/something. Look at the sentence: We have lots of things in common besides music.

294. He submitted (1)/ the request for compensation (2)/ of time but (3)/ it was denied. (4)/ No Error

(5) Ans (3): Use Preposition for in place of of.

295. Unfortunately today many (1) / parents cannot afford (2) / to sent its (3) / children to school. (4)

/ No Error (5) Ans (3): The subject of the sentence parents is in Plural Number. Hence, use their in place of its.

296. He was convinced (1)/ that he (2)/ loss the account (3)/ because of bad luck. (4)/ No Error (5)

Ans (3): As the reporting Verb of Indirect Speech is in Past Tense, the Reported Speech will also be in Past Tense. Hence, .. he had lost the account because of bad luck will be correct sentence.

297. Many customers have (1)/ complained because (2)/ his goods was (3)/ inferior in quality. (4)/

No Error (5) Ans (3): As the word goods is in Plural Verb. Hence, use were in place of was.

298. In his opinion (1)/ every senior citizens (2)/ will benefit (3)/ form the new rule. (4)/ No Error (5)

Ans (2): Every senior citizen will be correct usage. Every takes Singular Noun/Pronoun.

299. It is sad that in (1)/our country education is (2)/ available only to those (3)/ whom can afford it (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Who is used to show which person or people you mean. whom is used instead of who as an object of a Verb or Preposition.


Look at the sentences: The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. To whom should I write? Whom did they invite? Hence, whom can afford it should be replaced by who can afford it.

300. I was determined (1)/ to learn everything (2)/ I could from the people (3)/ off the village. (4)/ No

error (5). Ans (4): Replace group of words off the village by ;of the village The Preposition off shows separation while of shows relation or possession.

301. During the holidays (1)/ I am often worked (2)/ in my uncles shop to (3)/ earn some pocket money. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (2): It is proper to use /Simple Present (Active) here. Hence, replace I am often worked by I often work.

302. Most banks did not taken (1)/ her plan to set up (2)/ a factory in (3)/ the areas seriously. (4)/ No error. (5) Ans (1): Simple Past (Negative): Subject + did not + V1. Hence, Most banks did not take will be a correct sentence.

303. Every year we have (1)/ a function where (2)/ the children of our staff (3)/ is awarded scholarships. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Here the subject Children is in Plural Number. Hence, it is proper to use are awarded scholarships instead of is awarded scholarships.

304. Many of the funds (1)/ I needed to buy (2)/ my own house were (3)/ given by my father. (4)/ No

error (5). Ans (1): Replace Many of the funds by Most of the funds.

305. Since he was from (1)/ the district and able to (2)/ speak the language locally, (3)/ they trusted him (4)/ No error (5). Ans (5): No error.

306. Every month he would (1)/ meet the employees to (2)/ discuss their problems (3)/ and answer their question. (4) / No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

307. I had to work full time (1)/ so I could not devote (2)/ as much time as (3)/ I wanted to playing cricket. (4)/ No error. Ans (3): The word locally is an Adverb that modifies a Verb. It is proper to use speak the local language.

308. He did not even (1)/ have no property (2)/ to sell to (3)/ cover his losses. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (2): Replace have no property by have any property. Double negatives make wrong sense here.

309. Over a thousand tourist (1)/from all over the world (2)/come to visit the (3)/national park every

week. (4)/No error. (5) Ans (1): Replace groups of words over a thousand tourist by over a thousand tourists. A Plural Numeral Adjective is followed by a Plural subject or Noun.


310. It will sooner (1)/be compulsory for all (2)/the employees to follow (3)/these new guidelines. (4)/No Error.(5) Ans (5): No Error.

311. The bank is (1)/planning to hire (2) over eight hundred officers (3)/on a contractual basic. (4)/No

Error. (5) Ans (4): Replace a group of words on a contractual basic by an a contractual basic. The use of basic is improper here.

312. In his opinion (1)/have a good education (2)/is the way (3)/to achieve success. (4)/No error. (5)

Ans (2): Use to before group of words have a good education. Infinitive is used as a subject too. For example, To err is human.

313. If we want to avoid (1)/making a loss we (2)/have no option unless (3)/to raise our prices.

(4)/No Error (5) Ans (3): The use of connective unless is improper. It should be substituted by connective but.

314. The project aims (1)/at developing India (2)/small and medium (3)/scale industries. (4)/No error

(5) Ans (2): Use Indian in place of India.

315. A recent RBI study shows (1)/that people prefer debit cards (2)/to credit cards (3)/while making payments. (4)/No error (5) Ans (5): No Error.

316. Our market research shows (1)/that there will be (2)/a huge demand by such (3)/products in the

next few years.(4)/No error (5) Ans (3): Replace group of words a huge demand by such by huge demand for such.

Look at the sentence: There is an increased, demand for organic produce these days.

317. The meeting cannot (1)/ be held since (2)/some executives are (3)/unlike to attend. (4)/No Error (5) Ans (4):Here, an Adverb should be used to modify an Infinitive. Hence, unlikely to attend will be the correct substitution

318. Since the company has (1)/not took any action (2)/he had decided to (3)/file a case against

it.(4)/No Error (5) Ans (2): We use Past Participle form of a Verb (V3) in Present Tense. Hence, since the company has not taken will be form of Verb take.

319. The university has (1)/ not spent enough (2)/money to maintaining (3)/its valuable library. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (3): In some sentences, an infinitive is used to express purpose or result. Look at the sentences: He went to market to buy a cow. We came to realise our mistake. Hence, replace . money to maintaining by money to maintain.

320. The survey found (1)/that most of the employees (2)/ has a positive view (3)/of the company. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): The subject of the sub-ordinate clause of the sentence is in Plural Number that will take Plural Verb.

Hence, replace has a positive view by have a positive view


321. The meeting will not end (1)/till the chairman (2)/gets approval from (3)/every members of the Board. (4)/No error (5) Ans (4): Singular Noun or Pronoun is used with each and every.

Hence, replace every members of the board by every member of the board. 322. For millions of people (1)/his retirement from (2)/ cricket has been (3)/a greatest shock. (4)/No

error(5) Ans (4): Replace a greatest shock, because Article the is used before Superfluous Degree. We can also use a great shock.

323. The chairman has refused (1)/no to sanction (2)/ the required funds (3)/for the project. (4)/No

error (5) Ans (2): The chairman has refused to sanction will be a correct sentences. The word refuse has a negative meaning. Use of no before it is superfluous.

324. The interrogation made by (1)/ him hardly yield (2)/ any concrete conclusion (3)/ about the crime. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The sense of the sentence shows past time. Hence, the interrogation made by him hardly yieded will be the correct usage.

325. What you had said (1)/ about the employees was (2)/ found to be correct (3) / but it could not be proved. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No Error.

326. When you had started (1)/ the work, you should (2)/ ensure that you (3)/ concentrate on it. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (1): The sense of sentence is in Present Tense. Hence, when you start will be the correct usage.

327. If you have good (1)/ control over breathing (2)/ you can float (3)/ on water effortlessly. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): If you have good control over breath will be the correct usage.

Look at the sentences: His breath smelt of garlic. Noun We had to stop for breath before we got to top Noun.

The way to the fort (1)/ was too difficult that (2)/ we could not reach (3)/ the farthest point. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): The way to the fort was so difficult . Is the correct usage. Such sentences express cause. Structure: Subject + Verb +too + adjective/ adverb + infinitive. Look at the sentences: He is too weak to run. (with too) He is so weak that he cannot run. (without too)

328. When we heard the name (1)/ of our leader uttered (2)/ respectfully by the foreigners (3)/ we felt

pride of him. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): We felt proud of him . Is correct sentence.


329. It goes to his credit (1)/ that he was a clean man (2)/ in politics as well as (3)/ his person dealings. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): . His personal dealings is correct sentence, because personal (Adjective) should be used before dealings (Noun).

330. His strictly discipline (1)/ has made him (2)/ very unpopular among (3)/all the employees. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (1): His strict discipline is correct sentence. The word strictly is an Adverb and it is not proper to use it before a Noun.

331. Jamshedji knew that (1)/ an industrial revolution could (2) / only brought in the country (3) / by

setting up iron and steel industry. (4) / No error (5). Ans (3): The sense of the sentence is in Passive Voice. Hence, could only be brought in the country will be correct sentence.

332. He being the oldest son (1) / has requested us (2) / to look after the problem (3) / faced by his father. (4) / No error (5)

Ans (2): The sentence shows past time. Hence, He being the oldest son requested us will be correct usage.

333. In about five minutes, they would (1)/ cover the distance from the read to the point (2)/ where the waves would (3)/ begin lick their feet. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Replace the group of words cover the distance from the road to the point by cover the distance by/along the road to the point. Look at the sentences: He was walking along the road when he was attacked. It takes about five hours by road.

334. The devastating experiences (1)/ of many wars taught some countries (2)/ the necessary of pursuing peace (3)/ at the expense of nationalist egos. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Replace groups of words the necessary (Adjective) of pursuing peace by the necessity (Noun) of pursuing peace.

335. The former superstar recently (1)/ visit an orphanage, (2)/ fuelling speculation that (3)/ she was

planning to adopt a child. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): The sentence shows a past event. Hence, it is proper to use Simple Past. Hence, replace group of words visit an orphanage by visited an orphanage.

336. Accordance to a new study (1)/ taking steps to remain healthy and young (2)/ may help delay

(3)/ the onset of Alzheimers disease. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): Here, In accordance with / According to a new study should be used. It is a correct idiomatic expression.

337. A day after he was diagnosed with (1)/ swine flu, preventive measures were put in place (2)/ to

ensure that others were not (3)/ affected by the dreaded virus. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

338. The administration has conclusive (1)/ that it is retailers who are (2)/ responsible for upsetting

(3)/ the citys household budget. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): The structure of a sentence in Present Perfect Tense is: Subject + have/has + V3 (Past Participle). Hence, The administration has concluded should be used.


339. The assurances, unfortunately, (1)/ remained on paper, as (2)/ neither the Center or the state initiated steps (3)/ for the development of the backward region. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Neither . nor is a correct connective. Hence, neither the Center nor the state initiate steps should be used.

340. Sediment deposit along the coast (1)/ may be the primary reason for (2)/ the change in

conditions, (3)/ but a lot more remains to be understand. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Here, but a lot more remains to be understood (V3) should be used.

341. A committee will be set up (1)/ to explore pros and cons by (2)/ a common fee structure and will

(3)/ take a final decision on it within a week. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Here, to explore pros and cons of should be used.

342. The infection which causes (1)/ gums to bleed and teeth to fail out (2)/ results from the build up

of (3)/ a particular bacteria that is common to the most mouths. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

343. My cousins wedding provided (1)/ me with the chance (2)/ to meet which relatives I (3)/ had not met for a long time. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (3): The group of words to meet the relatives I or to meet the relatives whom I should be used.

344. There are floods in this (1)/ region last year but (2)/ many of the victims have (3)/ not yet been compensated. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (1): The event shows past time. Hence, There are floods in this by replace There were floods in this should be use.

345. We must ensure that (1)/ all our records (2)/ are computerised (3)/ for next year. (4)/ No error

(5). Ans (4): Preposition the should follow the word next. Hence, replace for next year by for the next year/till the next year should be used.

346. In order to impact (1)/ training to bank employees (2)/ we are setting up (3)/ centers at various

location. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Replace centers at various location by centers at various locations.

347. When Rahul reached (1)/ the office there was (2)/ nobody there so (3)/ he sat down to wait. (4)/

No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

348. I shall have to check (1)/ my records to find out (2)/ how much cheques (3)/ have been collected

so far. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (3): Replace how much (quantity) cheques by how many (quantity) cheques

349. Our first task as (1)/ board members is (2)/ to decide on what we (3)/ should spend these funds.

(4)/ No error (5) Ans (5): No error.

350. She was lucky (1)/ to find a good paying (2) job as soon (3)/ as she graduated. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): The group of words, to find a well paid should be used. 351. For the last six months (1) Seema has been asking them (2)/ to refund the money but (3)/ there is

been no action. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (4): Replace there is been no action by there is/has been no action.


352. He promised to get (1)/ in touch with myself (2)/ as soon as he had (3)/ the information I needed (4)/ No error (5) Ans (2): Replace in touch with myself by in touch with me.

353. Mr. Gupta insisted (1)/ that he was (2)/ fully prepare (3) / to present the proposal. (4)/ No error (5). Ans (4): Here, fully prepared (Adjective) should be used.

Look at the sentence: I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. 354. All this document (1)/ have been destroyed (2)/ by the fire (3)/ which occurred last month. (4)/

No error (5). Ans (1): Here, Plural Subject i.e. All these documents . Should be used.

355. On his next (1)/ official visit to Delhi (2)/ he plans to (3) / visit his old colleagues. (4)/ No error

(5) Ans (1): Here, During his next should be used. The word during (Preposition) is used in the sense of at some point of time in a period of time.

Look at the sentence: I only saw him once during my stay in England.

356. Sunil refused to admit that (1)/ he did not know (2)/ what to operate (3)/ the new machine. (4)/No error (5) Ans (3): Here, how to operate (in what way or manner) should be used.

Look at the sentence: He did not know how he ought to behave. 357. He has refused (1)/ not to take (2)/ the promotion although (3)/ he is eligible. (4)/ No error (5)

Ans (2): Here, to take should br used. The meaning of the word refuse is: turn down; deny. 358. There has been (1)/ a fall from (2)/ the profits of (3)/ our company recently. (4) / No error (5)

Ans (2): Here, a fall in should be used. 359. The decision to open (1)/ offices in shimla (2)/ were taken at (3)/ the last Board meeting./ (4) No

error (5) Ans (3): Here, the subject is singular. Hence, was taken at should be used.

360. We were so late (1)/ than the meeting (2)/was almost over/(3)/ when we arrived. (4)/ No error

(5) Ans (2): Here, so that should be used.

Look at the sentence: He is so weak that he cannot walk. 361. They waited patient (1)/ for the Chairmans speech (2)/ to end in order (3)/ to begin the

discussion. (4)/ No error (5) Ans (1): An Adverb is used to modify a Verb. Hence, They waited patiently should be

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