In Error spotting, you need to spot sentences and error which are grammatically incorrect. This error can be anything. From noun to pronoun to singular/plural to word usage they can be anything. Practice questions with solved answers on Spotting Error.
Practice Questions For Spotting Error
Q1) Although he was late (1)/ but he stopped on the way(2)/ to have coffee with his friends. (3) / No error. (4)
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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Q2) She was taking care of her baby for two hours
(1)/ before she (2)/ was called by her mother. (3)/ No error. (4)
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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Q3) No sooner did he see his teacher (1)/ when he (2)/ stopped copying. (3)/ No error(4).
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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Q4) Had you been to Mumbai, (1)/ I would also go (2)/ with you (3)/ No error(4).
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
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Q5) Besides, central banks (A) / they have been aggressive in (B) / buying physical gold to (C) / cushion falling currencies. (D) / No error (E)
B) they have been aggressive in
D) No error
Solution :
Here ‘themselves’ should be used instead of ‘they’ in order to make the sentence correct.
‘Themselves’ is an empathic pronoun. It emphasizes the action done by the subject.
The correct sentence would therefore be:
Besides, central banks themselves have been aggressive in buying physical gold to cushion falling currencies.
Q6) There have been a (1) / couple of minor localised incidents (A) / of law and order which (B) / has been handled (C) / very professionally. (D)
A) D
B) C
C) B
D) A
Solution :
The correct sentence would be:
There have been a couple of minor localised incidents of law and order which have been handled very professionally.
Q7) On account of the (A) / high land prices we (B) / are setup the factory (C) / on the outskirts of the city. (D) / No error (E)
D) No error
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Q8) These goods have been (A) / damaged and hence (B) / should be declared (C) / unsuitable for sale. (D) / No error (E)
D) No error
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Q9) Negotiations with the bank (A) / are at an advanced (B) / stage and we hope to (C) / signed the deal soon. (D) / No error (E)
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Q10) As per the agreement (A) / scientists from both of (B) / the countries will work (C) / together to find the solution. (D) / No error (E)
D) together to find the solution
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