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

Question 1

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 “none of the above” 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 “none of the above” 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 “none of the above” as your answer.

It is time you visit your barber.

A

It was 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 was time" is not the part that is wrong here.
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 “none of the above” 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 “none of the above” 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

In the following question, three words are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Lily, Pine, Rose, Sunflower

A

Lily✓✗

B

Pine✓✗

C

Rose✓✗

D

Sunflower✓✗

Explanation

Lily, rose and sunflower are flowering plants, while a pine is a tree. So the pine is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because a lily is a flower.
Option C is wrong because a rose is a flower.
Option D is wrong because a sunflower is a flower.

Question 10

In the following question, three words/ phrases are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Pretty, Wonderful, Beautiful, Adorn

A

Pretty✓✗

B

Wonderful✓✗

C

Beautiful✓✗

D

Adorn✓✗

Explanation

Pretty, wonderful and beautiful are adjectives, while "adorn" is a verb meaning to decorate. So "adorn" is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because pretty is an adjective.
Option B is wrong because wonderful is an adjective.
Option C is wrong because beautiful is an adjective.

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’.

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 12

In the following question, three words are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Copper, Iron, Aluminum, Brass

A

Copper✓✗

B

Iron✓✗

C

Aluminum✓✗

D

Brass✓✗

Explanation

Copper, iron and aluminium are pure metals, while brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. So brass is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because copper is a pure metal.
Option B is wrong because iron is a pure metal.
Option C is wrong because aluminium is a pure metal.

Question 13

In the following question, three words/ phrases are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Blessing in disguise, Best of both worlds, Devil’s advocate, Honesty is the best policy

A

Blessing in disguise✓✗

B

Best of both worlds✓✗

C

Devil’s advocate✓✗

D

Honesty is the best policy✓✗

Explanation

"Blessing in disguise", "best of both worlds" and "devil's advocate" are all idioms, while "Honesty is the best policy" is a proverb. So it is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because "blessing in disguise" is an idiom.
Option B is wrong because "best of both worlds" is an idiom.
Option C is wrong because "devil's advocate" is an idiom.

Question 14

In the following question, three words are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Sapphire, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Emerald

A

Sapphire✓✗

B

Turquoise✓✗

C

Aquamarine✓✗

D

Emerald✓✗

Explanation

Sapphire, turquoise and aquamarine are all blue or blue-green stones, while an emerald is green. So the emerald is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because sapphire is a blue stone.
Option B is wrong because turquoise is a blue-green stone.
Option C is wrong because aquamarine is a blue-green stone.

Question 15

In the following question, three words are alike in some manner, Spot the odd one out.

Rectangle, Square, Triangle, Cone

A

Rectangle✓✗

B

Square✓✗

C

Triangle✓✗

D

Cone✓✗

Explanation

Rectangle, square and triangle are flat two-dimensional shapes, while a cone is a three-dimensional solid. So the cone is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because a rectangle is a flat shape.
Option B is wrong because a square is a flat shape.
Option C is wrong because a triangle is a flat shape.

Question 16

In the following question, three words are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out.

Blue, Orange, Black, Color

A

Blue✓✗

B

Orange✓✗

C

Black✓✗

D

Color✓✗

Explanation

Blue, orange and black are all colours, while "Color" is the general category. So "Color" is the odd one out.

Option A is wrong because blue is a colour, like orange and black.
Option B is wrong because orange is a colour, like blue and black.
Option C is wrong because black is a colour, like blue and orange.

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 rainy season than in winter.

A

Crops✓✗

B

are usually growing faster✓✗

C

in 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 rainy season than in winter" is acceptable in the comparison.
Option D is wrong because there is an error, so "no error" is wrong.

Question 21

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 22

The sentence below is split into 4 parts; choose the part that contains an error: "Miuccia Prada is | a globe fashion empire | who turned her family business into | the Italian Designer"

A

Miuccia Prada is✓✗

B

A globe fashion empire✓✗

C

Who turned her family business into✓✗

D

The Italian Designer✓✗

Explanation

"A globe fashion empire" should be "a global fashion empire" -- "globe" (a noun) is used incorrectly where the adjective "global" is needed.

Question 23

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

Decisions are challenged on technical and functional grounds.✓✗

D

Most senior managers are of varying age and gender.✓✗

Explanation

"Making sure..." is a gerund fragment lacking a subject and finite verb, breaking parallelism with the complete sentences/imperatives in the list.