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Question 1
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Read 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 long-awaited moment at last came,

B
and we set out for the station

C
as merry a band of children as I have ever seen before or since.

D
No error.

Solution

As merry a band of children as I have ever seen since or before.
Question 2
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 retiring principal asked his old pupils

B
to take the interest in the school

C
after he has retired.

D
No error.

Solution

to take interest in his school
Question 3
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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 said that he

B
will mind if

C
I refused his offer.

D
No error.

Solution

would mind if
Question 4
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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 has not been attending

B
English classes

C
since one month

D
No error.

Solution

Since the last one month.
Question 5
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 crews were on board,

B
and they soon busied themselves

C
in preparing to meet the storm.

D
No error.

Solution

in preparing to face the storm.
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
Azharuddin is one of the finest batsmen

B
that India have produced

C
over the decades.

D
No error.

Solution

that India has produced
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
The reason Ram

B
is absent from his duty

C
is because he is unwell.

D
No error.

Solution

The reason why Ram
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
Though child marriage

B
has been banned.

C
the custom still prevailed among some groups in India.

D
No error.

Solution

The custom still prevails among some groups in India.
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
It does not matter how you do it;

B
what I want is that

C
you should finish the work within a month.

D
No error.

Solution

In option ( b) there is an error.
Instead of ,what I want is that;
" I want that " Should be used.
Question 10
3 / -1

Read 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
Everyone visiting the house asked the young girl

B
how could she kill the wolf

C
single handed and without a weapon.

D
No error.

Solution

'how she could kill the wolf'
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
As much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.

B
I cannot excuse him for

C
being unfair to his friends.

D
No error.

Solution

Much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.
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
Twice twelve

B
makes

C
twenty-four

D
No error.

Solution

Twice twelve make twenty-four
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 warden

B
forbade the student

C
from leaving the hostel.

D
No error.

Solution

There is no error in the given sentence.
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
My papa is

B
in bad mood

C
today

D
No error.

Solution

'in a bad mood'.
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
Arun's parents died when he was young and

B
he looked after his aunt

C
who had no children.

D
No error.

Solution

he was looked after by his aunt
Question 16
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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
Troy was taken by Greeks

B
this formed the basis of a story

C
which has become famous.

D
No error.

Solution

Troy was taken by the Greeks.
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
I am much pleased

B
to know that

C
you have topped the list.

D
No error.

Solution

I am very pleased.
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
While walking slowly in the park

B
on a quiet summer afternoon

C
a mad dog suddenly attacked him from behind

D
No error.

Solution

While he was walking slowly in the park.
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
Many times the news has been published

B
in the papers that the end of the world will be certain

C
if a nuclear war breaks out.

D
No error.

Solution

There is no error in the sentence.
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
All the furnitures have been

B
sent to the new house

C
located in a village.

D
No error.

Solution

All the furniture have been
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 is not coming tomorrow

B
as he is having a pain in the chest

C
and has to see a doctor.

D
No error.

Solution

'and he has to see a doctor'
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
It is time

B
we should accept all our people as equals

C
and as partners in the task of building a strong and united nation.

D
No error.

Solution

we should accept all our people as equal
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
At present juncture

B
however, the supercomputer

C
would be a costly toy.

D
No error.

Solution

At the present juncture.
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
Our conception of

B
what should a science of mental life be

C
has changed considerably since James' time.

D
No error.

Solution

what a science of mental life should be
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
The thief broke in the

B
house at the

C
dead of night

D
No error.

Solution

If something is permanent it is static.
ex: Lions live in the jungle
If something is temporary it is dynamic in nature
ex: A boy fell into the well.
So, we use into in the given sentence.
Question 26
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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
May I

B
know who you want

C
to see please

D
No error.

Solution

know whom you want
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
Though senior in age,

B
his father is junior than

C
my father in service.

D
No error.

Solution

his father is junior to
Question 28
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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
Please try to understand

B
that the dispute on this issue is between my brother and myself,

C
and concerns nobody else.

D
No error.

Solution

that the dispute on this issue is between my brother and me
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
Many health-conscious people

B
prefer margarine

C
than butter.

D
No error.

Solution

option ( c) than butter is the correct answer.
Explanation:- option ( c) is the correct answer because, with prefer, generally to is used not than.
Similarly with junior ,senior to is used instead of than.
Question 30
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The nature of our party system has changed in the past few decades, and the lesson of the past decade had been that the party that did not hold the White House had every incentive to refuse to co-operate with the president's party.

A
was that the party that does not hold the White House had every incentive

B
is that the party that does not hold the White House has every incentive

C
had been that the party that had not held the White House had every incentive

D
had been that the party that did not hold the White House had every incentive

Solution

Tense inconsistency. The lesson of the past decade has to be either " is ' or ' was ' , hence had been is eliminated. The option with was (1) continues the sentence into the present tense and is illogical. The consistent present tense in option 2 makes the whole idea a fact.( simple present tense is used to state facts)

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Question 1

The long-awaited moment at last came,

and we set out for the station

as merry a band of children as I have ever seen before or since.

No error.

Solution

Question 2

The retiring principal asked his old pupils

to take the interest in the school

after he has retired.

No error.

Solution

Question 3

He said that he

will mind if

I refused his offer.

No error.

Solution

Question 4

He has not been attending

English classes

since one month

No error.

Solution

Question 5

The crews were on board,

and they soon busied themselves

in preparing to meet the storm.

No error.

Solution

Question 6

Azharuddin is one of the finest batsmen

that India have produced

over the decades.

No error.

Solution

Question 7

The reason Ram

is absent from his duty

is because he is unwell.

No error.

Solution

Question 8

Though child marriage

has been banned.

the custom still prevailed among some groups in India.

No error.

Solution

Question 9

It does not matter how you do it;

what I want is that

you should finish the work within a month.

No error.

Solution

Question 10

Everyone visiting the house asked the young girl

how could she kill the wolf

single handed and without a weapon.

No error.

Solution

Question 11

As much as I admire him for his sterling qualities.

I cannot excuse him for

being unfair to his friends.

No error.

Solution

Question 12

Twice twelve

makes

twenty-four

No error.

Solution