Common Error

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Question
SSCCGLENEL12016478

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, mark 'No error' option.

I will not (1)/ stay here another minute (2) / if I can help it. (3)/ No error (4)

  • (1)

  • (2)

  • (3)

  • (4)

Solution

D.

(4)

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Question
SSCCGLENEL12016479

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, mark 'No error' option.

Roger dressed (1)/ in his best shirt, (2) / silver tie and black jacket. (3)/ No error (4)

  • (1)

  • (2)

  • (3)

  • (4)

Solution

B.

(2)

' in his best shirt' should be used.

Question
SSCCGLENEL12016480

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, mark 'No error' option.

They are looking forward (1) / to meet (2) / their parents. (3) / No error (4)

  • (1)

  • (2)

  • (3)

  • (4)

Solution

B.

(2)

Use 'meeting' in place of 'meet' in the sentence because phrase 'look forward to' is followed by 'gerund'.

Question
SSCCGLENEL12016368

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, mark the 'No error' option. 

Shahjahan was (1)/ an heir at (2)/ the Mughal throne. (3)/ No error (4).

  • (1)

  • (2)

  • (3)

  • (4)

Solution

B.

(2)

Use 'of' in place of 'at'.

Question
SSCCGLENEL12017030

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and mark corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, mark the 'No error' option.

A first European sailor (1) / who came to India (2) / was Vasco-da-Gama (3) / No error (4).

  • (1)

  • (2)

  • (3)

  • (4)

Solution

A.

(1)

Use definite article 'The' in place of 'A' in the first part of the sentence.

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