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Question 1
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Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
He gave them no money

B
nor did help them

C
in any way.

D
No error.

Solution

and also he did not help them
Question 2
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Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The ability to plan,

B
organise and coordinate work is all fundamental

C
to working within deadline.

D
No error.

Solution

There is error is the sentence….
( to working within deadline)
It should be like this;-
( to work within deadline)
Question 3
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Because of the emergency help

B
that the patient received

C
he would have died

D
No error.

Solution

But for emergency help
Question 4
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Though he stoutly persisted in denying his involvement in the case,

B
the facts made it very clear

C
that he had hand in the cruel murder of his wife.

D
No error.

Solution

that he had involved in the cruel murder of his wife.
Question 5
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Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The company has put up an advertisement

B
in newspapers

C
all over the country.

D
No error.

Solution

The company has inserted an advertisement.
Question 6
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
One of my favourite actor

B
is acting

C
in this play also.

D
No error.

Solution

One of my favourite actors
Question 7
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Scarcely had

B
I arrived than

C
the train left.

D
No error.

Solution

'I arrived when'
Question 8
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Do you know

B
to play

C
the guitar?

D
No error.

Solution

how to play
Question 9
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
There was very heavy rain last night,

B
and the rivers have overflown their banks

C
causing severe hardship to the people living by them

D
No error.

Solution

and the rivers have overflowed their banks
Question 10
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Another reason for pharmaceutical companies beefing up their

B
OTC (Over the Country) divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have been reached

C
the end of the their patent protection period are allowed to be sold without a prescription.

D
No error

Solution

OTC divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have reached
Question 11
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Few scientists changed

B
people's ideas as much as

C
Darwin with his Theory of Evolution.

D
No error.

Solution

Few scientists have changed
Question 12
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
There is still

B
little tea

C
left in the cup.

D
No error.

Solution

'a little tea' or 'some tea'
Question 13
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The Sharmas

B
are living in this colony

C
for the last eight years.

D
No error.

Solution

There is a grammatical error, instead of are living in this colony, have been living in this colony.
Because, the tense is present perfect continuous.
Question 14
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The course provide

B
not only theoretical inputs

C
but also practical training

D
No error.

Solution

The course provides
Question 15
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Every motorist knows

B
road signs---whether symbols or colour codes--- have an immediacy

C
that neither the spoken nor the written word can match.

D
No error.

Solution

There is no grammatical error in the given sentences.
Question 16
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
He says that

B
his car goes

C
eight kilometers in a litre

D
No error.

Solution

'eight kilometres per litre'
Question 17
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Emphasis on equality of life ensures

B
for the health and happiness

C
of every individual.

D
No error.

Solution

the health and happiness.
Question 18
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The eminent speaker's speech

B
was broadcasted over

C
all the major radio-stations.

D
No error.

Solution

was broadcasted over ⇒ was broadcast over
Question 19
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
After the humiliating exposure

B
he hanged his head

C
in shame.

D
No error.

Solution

Correct Answer : b
Explanation : he hung his head down
Question 20
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
My wife has got

B
a new job

C
a month ago.

D
No error.

Solution

My wife got
Question 21
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
He was in a hurry

B
because he had an appointment

C
with the company's director.

D
No error.

Solution

There is no error in the sentence.
Question 22
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
After leaving his office

B
he went directly

C
to a restaurant.

D
No error.

Solution

There is no error in the sentence.
Question 23
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Will you lend me

B
little money

C
to tide over this crisis.

D
No error.

Solution

a little money
Question 24
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Will you be

B
at Board meeting

C
on next Wednesday?

D
No error.

Solution

next Wednesday instead of on next Wednesday.
Question 25
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
When I get a cold

B
it takes me weeks

C
to shake it off.

D
No error.

Solution

When I catch cold
Question 26
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
Supposing if

B
there is no bus.

C
how will you get there?

D
No error.

Solution

If and suppose have same meaning, so we use either if or suppose.
“If” is the correct answer.
Question 27
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
He was in such hurry

B
that he didn't

C
wait for me

D
No error.

Solution

Correct Answer :- A
Explanation : The correct answer is :
He was in such a hurry that he didn't wait for me.
Question 28
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
A body of volunteers

B
have been organised

C
to spread the message of the saint.

D
No error.

Solution

has been organised
Question 29
3 / -1

Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
A group of friends

B
want to visit

C
the new plant as early as possible.

D
No error.

Solution

Since the reference is to a singular 'group', the correct usage is the plural 'wants' and not 'want'. Thus B carries the error.
Question 30
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Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

A
The meeting adjourned abruptly

B
by the Chairman after

C
about three hours of deliberation.

D
No error.

Solution

The meeting was abruptly adjourned

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Question 1

He gave them no money

nor did help them

in any way.

No error.

Solution

Question 2

The ability to plan,

organise and coordinate work is all fundamental

to working within deadline.

No error.

Solution

Question 3

Because of the emergency help

that the patient received

he would have died

No error.

Solution

Question 4

Though he stoutly persisted in denying his involvement in the case,

the facts made it very clear

that he had hand in the cruel murder of his wife.

No error.

Solution

Question 5

The company has put up an advertisement

in newspapers

all over the country.

No error.

Solution

Question 6

One of my favourite actor

is acting

in this play also.

No error.

Solution

Question 7

Scarcely had

I arrived than

the train left.

No error.

Solution

Question 8

Do you know

to play

the guitar?

No error.

Solution

Question 9

There was very heavy rain last night,

and the rivers have overflown their banks

causing severe hardship to the people living by them

No error.

Solution

Question 10

Another reason for pharmaceutical companies beefing up their

OTC (Over the Country) divisions is that prescription drugs with proven safety records which have been reached

the end of the their patent protection period are allowed to be sold without a prescription.

No error

Solution

Question 11

Few scientists changed

people's ideas as much as

Darwin with his Theory of Evolution.

No error.

Solution

Question 12

There is still

little tea

left in the cup.

No error.

Solution