Spotting Errors Practice Questions

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Directions (Q. )

Read each sentence to determine whether it contains any grammatical error. The error, if any, will be in only one part of the sentence. Mark the letter corresponding to that part as your answer. If the sentence is free of error, choose 'E'. (Ignore punctuation errors, if any.)

Question 21
Easy
A The reason
B for his absence
C is that
D he was ill
E No error
Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

'The reason ... is that' is the correct structure, and all parts agree and are in the right form. The sentence has no error.
Question 22
Easy
A The letter
B was wrote
C by the secretary
D yesterday
E No error
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The passive voice needs the past participle, so 'was wrote' should be 'was written'.
Question 23
Easy
A She prefers tea
B than coffee
C in the morning
D as a rule
E No error
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The verb 'prefer' is followed by 'to', not 'than'. So 'than coffee' should be 'to coffee'.
Question 24
Medium
A Bread and butter
B are my favourite
C breakfast
D every morning
E No error
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

'Bread and butter' names a single dish here, so it takes a singular verb. 'Are' should be 'is'.
Question 25
Medium
A The team captain, along with the coach,
B have decided
C to change
D the strategy
E No error
Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

In 'along with', the verb agrees with the first subject, 'The team captain', which is singular. So 'have decided' should be 'has decided'.