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.