Spotting Errors Practice Test Questions - Verbal Ability -- Free Practice

Question 1

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option 'no error'.

I haven't been (1) / to Pune before and (2) / neither my brother. (3) / No Error (4)

A

1✓✗

B

2✓✗

C

3✓✗

D

4✓✗

Explanation

"Neither my brother" is wrong. After a negative statement, the correct form is "nor has my brother".

Option A is wrong because "I haven't been" is correct.
Option B is wrong because "to Pune before and" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 2

The given sentence has been divided into 3 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'd' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer.

She is my cousin sister(1) / who works as (2) / an Engineer (3)

A

1✓✗

B

2✓✗

C

3✓✗

D

No correction required✓✗

Explanation

"Cousin sister" is not standard English. "Cousin" already means a relative of either sex, so it should be "She is my cousin".

Option B is wrong because "who works as" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "an Engineer" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no correction required" is wrong.

Question 3

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “no error” as your answer.

What made you/ to go to that/ disreputable place?

A

What made you✓✗

B

to go to that✓✗

C

disreputable place✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

The verb "made" is followed by the base form of the verb without "to", so it should be "What made you go".

Option A is wrong because "What made you" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "disreputable place" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 4

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “no error” as your answer.

Each of them /have been given /a bouquet and a cake.

A

Each of them✓✗

B

have been given✓✗

C

a bouquet and a cake✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

"Each of" takes a singular verb, so it should be "Each of them has been given".

Option A is wrong because "Each of them" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "a bouquet and a cake" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 5

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “no error” as your answer.

It is time you visit your barber.

A

It is time✓✗

B

you visit✓✗

C

your barber✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

After "It is time", the verb takes the past tense, so it should be "It is time you visited your barber".

Option A is wrong because "It is time" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "your barber" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 6

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “no error” as your answer.

There was a lot of discussion about if we should buy the car.

A

There was a lot of✓✗

B

discussion about if✓✗

C

we should buy the car✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

"Discussion about if" is wrong. "Whether" is used to express a choice, so it should be "discussion about whether".

Option A is wrong because "There was a lot of" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "we should buy the car" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 7

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “no error” as your answer.

I have been working in this organization /since last six years and/ I am yet to find any dishonest person.

A

I have been working in this organization✓✗

B

since last six years and✓✗

C

I am yet to find any dishonest person✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

"Since last six years" is wrong. For a period of time, "for" is used with the article: "for the last six years".

Option A is wrong because "I have been working in this organization" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "I am yet to find any dishonest person" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 8

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

The teacher is angry on the student/ for not submitting the assignment/ on time.

A

The teacher is angry on the student✓✗

B

for not submitting the assignment✓✗

C

on time✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

The adjective "angry" is used with "with" for a person, so it should be "angry with the student".

Option B is wrong because "for not submitting the assignment" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "on time" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 9

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

He asked to / see the work/ that Mohan and me were doing.

A

He asked to✓✗

B

see the work✓✗

C

that Mohan and me were doing✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

"Mohan and me" is the subject of the verb "were doing", so it must be in the subject form: "Mohan and I".

Option A is wrong because "He asked to" is correct.
Option B is wrong because "see the work" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 10

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

Between you and I, I think the school will run out of money soon.

A

Between you and I✓✗

B

I think the school will✓✗

C

run out of money soon✓✗

D

No error✓✗

Explanation

A preposition takes the object form of a pronoun. So "Between you and I" should be "Between you and me".

Option B is wrong because "I think the school will" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "run out of money soon" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 11

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

I am happy to had been of assistance.

A

I am happy✓✗

B

to had been✓✗

C

of assistance✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

After "to", the verb must be in the base form. So "to had been" should be "to have been".

Option A is wrong because "I am happy" is correct.
Option C is wrong because "of assistance" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 12

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

Several people got on a bus and left to Ramgarh.

A

Several people✓✗

B

got on a bus and✓✗

C

left to Ramgarh✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

The verb "left" takes the preposition "for" with a destination, so it should be "left for Ramgarh".

Option A is wrong because "Several people" is correct.
Option B is wrong because "got on a bus and" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 13

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.

Crops are usually growing faster in the rainy season than in winter.

A

Crops✓✗

B

are usually growing faster✓✗

C

in the rainy season than in winter✓✗

D

no error✓✗

Explanation

The part "are usually growing faster" is wrong. A general statement takes the simple present tense, so it should be "grow faster".

Option A is wrong because "Crops" is a correct plural noun.
Option C is wrong because "in the rainy season than in winter" is correct.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 14

The sentence below is divided into 4 parts. Choose the part that is grammatically incorrect:
"Like his brother who did not wear his helmet | and was injured in the accident | Rajan was always careful | and wore his helmet without fail."

A

Like his brother who did not wear his helmet✓✗

B

And was injured in the accident✓✗

C

Rajan was always careful✓✗

D

And wore his helmet without fail.✓✗

Explanation

The sentence draws a contrast between Rajan (careful, wore his helmet) and his brother (careless, did not wear his helmet), so it should read "Unlike his brother," not "Like his brother."

Question 15

The sentence below is split into 4 parts; choose the part that contains an error: "Miuccia Prada, the Italian designer, | built a globe fashion empire | by turning her family business into | an international brand."

A

Miuccia Prada, the Italian designer,✓✗

B

built a globe fashion empire✓✗

C

by turning her family business into✓✗

D

an international brand.✓✗

Explanation

"Built a globe fashion empire" should be "built a global fashion empire": "globe" is a noun, but an adjective is needed before "fashion empire".

Question 16

Choose the alternative that is grammatically incorrect (in the context of a list of business etiquette tips).

A

Making sure your negotiations team has enough data.✓✗

B

Respect the status and influence of your counterparts.✓✗

C

Challenge decisions on technical and functional grounds.✓✗

D

Remember that senior managers vary in age and gender.✓✗

Explanation

Each tip in the list is a complete instruction (an imperative sentence). "Making sure your negotiations team has enough data" has no main verb, so it is a fragment, not a complete sentence. Option B, Option C and Option D are complete imperative sentences.