Spot the Error MCQs

Spot the Error

1 / 10

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the
part that contains the error from the given options.
The Principal requested / the teacher’s / to monitor / and take care of the small children.

2 / 10

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
While astrology has/ a long history / it is generally/ considered pseudoscience.

3 / 10

The following sentence has been split into four segment. Identify the segment that contains an error.
The committee requested / the Chief Investigator / to personally / look after the matter.

4 / 10

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of the parts may contain an
error. Select the option that rectifies the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
It was the home minister of the country who took the decision to change a laws
pertaining to migration of people from one state to another.

5 / 10

There is an error in the given sentence. From the options given, identify the sentence that corrects the error to make it a grammatically accurate sentence.
This lesser known heritage building is so beautiful as the Red Fort.

6 / 10

Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of the parts may contain an error. Select the option that rectifies the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Those players who chose not to play in the league were banned from playing in an World Cup.

7 / 10

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
My younger brother were attending a short-term computer course these days.

8 / 10

The followingsentence has beensplit intofour segments. Identifythe segment that contains a
grammatical error.
I’m sure that time / changes things, but it / didn’t change anything/ unlike my perception of you.

9 / 10

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
The dancers swayed dainty on the stage last night.

10 / 10

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the
part that contains the error from the given options.
It have been only / through writing / that men have been able / to spread their ideas to mankind.

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The average score is 45%

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Spot the Error MCQs for Competitive Exams

“Spot the Error” questions in English, focusing on SSC CGL exam preparation:

Understanding Spot the Error:

  • This type of question assesses your command of grammar, usage, and sentence structure.
  • It typically involves a sentence divided into parts (usually four), one of which contains an error.
  • Your task is to identify and mark the part with the error, or “No error” if the entire sentence is correct.

MCQ Examples:

  1. The manager appreciate (a), the hard work (b) of his employees (c), and promise (d) a bonus.
    • Error: d (“promises” as the verb is present continuous, requiring “promising”)
  2. Neither (a) him (b) nor (c) I (d) knew the answer.
    • Error: c (“I” should be “me” since “neither” implies two singular nouns)
  3. It was raining (a) heavily (b) when we left (c) the house (d).
    • Error: a (use “was raining heavily” as a single adverbial phrase)
  4. She told (a) me a story (b) which I had never heard before (c).
    • Error: c (add comma after “story”)
  5. The book is written (a) in (b) simple (c) and (d) clear language.
    • Error: c (remove unnecessary conjunction “and”)

Preparation Tips:

  • Strengthen grammar basics: Brush up on subject-verb agreement, tenses, prepositions, articles, etc.
  • Practice vocabulary: Learn commonly misused words and their synonyms.
  • Sharpen punctuation skills: Master comma usage, semi-colons, colons, dashes, etc.
  • Read extensively: Expose yourself to well-written English literature and news articles.
  • Solve regularly: Practice various difficulty levels, focusing on official SSC CGL mock tests.
  • Analyze errors: Don’t just guess; understand why an answer is correct or incorrect.
  • Time management: Practice within exam time constraints.
  • Stay focused: Don’t let tricky wording throw you off; identify the core error.

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