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English Language II Spotting Errors Quiz || 15.07.2020

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Question 1

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:

Scarcely had I got off the bus when it crashed into the back of a car.

Question 2

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:
The journey seemed endless; the resort was further than we were told.

Question 3

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:
I am impressed with the person whom you recommended for the job.

Question 4

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:
The dog will not bite you while you leave it alone.

Question 5

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:
If I A had had B another ten minutes, I would have finished my exam.

Question 6

Directions: Find the part which has a grammatical error, if any:
The students hiked all day on the mountain wearing raincoats.

Question 7

Direction: In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the Pest one.

The further [A]/farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.

For the crowd it was more of a historical [A]/historic [B] event, for their leader it was just another day.

The old has a healthy distrust [A]/mistrust [B] for all new technology.

The film is based on a worthy [A]/true [B] story.

She coughed discreetly [A]/discretely [B] to announce her presence.

Question 8

Direction: In the question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the Pest one.
Regrettably [A]/ Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation. The critics censored [A]/censured [B] the new movie because of its social unacceptability.

He was besides [A]/beside [B] himself with range when I told him what I had done.

Anita had a beautiful broach [A]/brooch [B] on the lapel of her jacket.

He has the same capacity as an adult to consent [A]/assent [B] to surgical treatment.

Question 9

Direction: Identify the incorrect sentence / sentences.

A) I want to do an MBA before going into business.

B) Priti's husband has been on active service for three months.

C) The horse suddenly broke into a buckle.

D) I need to file an insurance claim.

Question 10

Direction: Identify the incorrect sentence / sentences.
A) I must run fast to catch up with him

B) The newly released book is enjoying a popular run.

C) The doctor is on a hospital round.

D) You can't run over him like that.

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