The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
He knows that / he has no other option / but to work hard.
No error
he has no other option
but to work hard
He knows that
but to work hard.
When 'but' is used as a preposition in a sentence it takes bare infinitive means without the preposition 'to'.
Hence, 'to' must be removed from the given sentence & 'but work hard' becomes the most appropriate answer.
Question 2:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Open your books at page tenth.
No error
Open your
books at
page tenth
Page tenth
'Tenth' must be replaced with 'Ten' as the word 'Tenth' is used to denote the position of something and the word 'Ten' is used to denote the number.
Hence, 'page ten' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 3:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
As soon the gun shot was heard, people ran out in panic.
As soon the
people ran out
in panic
gun shot was heard
As soon the
'As soon as' is the correct phrase which means immediately at or just after the time that.
Hence, 'As soon as the' is the most appropriate answer.
Question 4:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to Mumbai for the new project.
to go to
does not wants
said that
for the new project
Rule:- First or the base form of the verb is used with do/does/did. So, Replace 'wants' with 'want' to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Question 5:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the State
leave behind
across a large area
roared into West Bengal
a trail of devastation
The later part of the sentence must be written in the past tense.
Hence, 'left behind/leaving behind' is the most appropriate structure.
Question 6:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard
the keys
to the cupboard
or Reema have
Either Ramesh
Either-or is a conjunction pair that is used only for two subjects, and the verb is supplied according to the subject close to the verb (This is called rule of proximity) '.
Hence, the verb will be placed according to the subject "Reema" which is in singular form. Hence, 'has the keys' is the most appropriate structure.
Question 7:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
You must be careful about what you say as you meet her.
You must be careful
about what you say
meet her
as you
When is used for talking about the time at which something happens or happened.
Hence, when you meet her will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 8:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a longest and healthy life.
is associated with
a longest and healthy life
According to a recent study
drinking green tea thrice a week
Use “a long and healthy life" in place of "a longest and healthy life".
There is no comparison so adjectives of positive degree will be used.So "According to a recent study, drinking green tea thrice a week is associated with a long and healthy life."is the correct sentence.
Question 9:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The big ship sank and everyone abroad drowned.
abroad drowned.
and everyone
The big ship
sank
In the given sentence, instead of 'abroad' ' on board' should be used because 'Abroad' means in or to a foreign country or countries & 'On board' means available or situated on a ship, aircraft, or another vehicle.
Hence, 'on board' will be the correct sentence structure.
Question 10:
The following sentence has been divided into parts, which contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
A black small leather round bag (A) / was found at his door yesterday,(B) / which led to a lot of suspicions.(c) / No error.(D)
D
C
B
A
The correct answer is Option 1.
Replace 'black small leather round than' with 'small round black leather'.
If adjective of size ,colour,age etc. come together in a sentence ; they should be used in the following order.
Opinion - Size - Age- Shape - Color - Origin - Material - Purpose.
Example : I bought a beautiful , tiny, heart- shaped, purple,American,diamond wedding ring.
