A English
Spotting Errors Questions in English
Competitive Exam Verbal · Spotting Errors · Spotting Errors
569+
Questions
English
Language
100%
With Solutions
Showing 50 of 569 questions in English
301
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
An anti-extortion cell is opened
B
by the district police headquarter
C
six months ago
D
as a precautionary measure.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The phrase '$six \ months \ ago$' indicates a specific time in the past,which requires the use of the Simple Past tense instead of the Present tense. Therefore,'$is \ opened$' should be replaced with '$was \ opened$'.
0 likes
View Solution302
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Hindi and Marathi are
B
different forms of the Sanskrit
C
which were once spoken
D
in almost every part of India.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The relative pronoun 'which' refers to the singular noun 'Sanskrit',not to the plural 'forms'. Therefore,the verb should be singular. The correct phrase is 'which was once spoken'.
0 likes
View Solution303
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. Select the correct option.
A
Everyone is
B
impress by
C
his zeal
D
and enthusiasm.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$ of the sentence. The phrase 'Everyone is impress by' is grammatically incorrect because the verb 'impress' should be in its past participle form 'impressed' to form the passive voice construction. Therefore,the correct phrase should be 'Everyone is impressed by'.
0 likes
View Solution304
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option that identifies the error.
A
His father told me
B
that though his son had
C
worked very hard,
D
but he had failed to make any mark in the examination.
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. In English grammar,the conjunction 'though' or 'although' is followed by 'yet' or a comma,not by 'but'. Therefore,'but' should be removed to make the sentence grammatically correct: 'His father told me that though his son had worked very hard,he had failed to make any mark in the examination.'
0 likes
View Solution305
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
The teacher promised
B
that he will explain it
C
if they come
D
before school the following day.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. Since the main clause 'The teacher promised' is in the past tense,the subordinate clause must also follow the sequence of tenses. Therefore,'will' should be replaced by 'would'. Additionally,'come' in part $C$ should be changed to 'came' to maintain tense consistency.
0 likes
View Solution306
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
After toiling very hard
B
over a long period
C
he found
D
he had hardly made no profit at all.
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. The word $hardly$ is a negative adverb,so using $no$ with it creates a double negative,which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be $he$ $had$ $hardly$ $made$ $any$ $profit$ $at$ $all$.
0 likes
View Solution307
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error: 'Scarcely had he gone a few steps that he was told that his mother was no more.'
A
Scarcely had
B
he gone a few steps
C
that he was told
D
that his mother was no more.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The correlative conjunction for 'Scarcely' is 'when' or 'before',not 'that'. Therefore,'that he was told' should be replaced with 'when he was told'.
0 likes
View Solution308
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
The observers felt that
B
the stronger team had to face
C
defeat because the players
D
didn't play whole hearted.
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. The adjective 'whole hearted' is used incorrectly to modify the verb 'play'. An adverb is required to describe how the players played. Therefore,'whole hearted' should be replaced with the adverb 'wholeheartedly'.
0 likes
View Solution309
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
One of the objective
B
of the meeting which
C
was held today was to
D
elect new office-bearers.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The phrase '$One$ $of$ $the$' is always followed by a plural noun. Therefore, 'objective' should be replaced with 'objectives'. The correct sentence is: '$One$ $of$ $the$ $objectives$ $of$ $the$ $meeting$ $which$ $was$ $held$ $today$ $was$ $to$ $elect$ $new$ $office-bearers$.'
0 likes
View Solution310
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Why did people get
B
so much annoyed
C
even with little provocation
D
is a matter of investigation.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. In a sentence where the clause acts as the subject of the verb 'is',the structure should be assertive rather than interrogative. Therefore,'Why did people get' should be replaced with 'Why people got'.
0 likes
View Solution311
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
When the national
B
anthem was being
C
sung,everyone were
D
standing in silence.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$ of the sentence. The pronoun 'everyone' is singular and therefore requires a singular verb. 'Were' is a plural verb,which should be replaced by the singular verb 'was'. Thus,the correct phrase is 'everyone was'.
0 likes
View Solution312
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Having learn my lessons
B
$I$ was very careful
C
in dealing with him
D
in front of his room-mate.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The phrase 'Having learn' is grammatically incorrect because the perfect participle requires the past participle form of the verb. Therefore,'learn' should be replaced with 'learnt' (or 'learned'). The correct sentence is: 'Having learnt my lessons,$I$ was very careful in dealing with him in front of his room-mate.'
0 likes
View Solution313
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
He neglects
B
attending lectures
C
regularly
D
though college was only a few yards away from his house.
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. The sentence uses the past tense '$was$' while the rest of the sentence implies a general fact or habit. Therefore,'$was$' should be replaced with '$is$' to maintain consistency in the present tense.
0 likes
View Solution314
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
He tried as he could
B
Naveen did not
C
succeed in getting
D
his car to start up.
Solution
(NONE) The sentence is grammatically correct as written. The phrase 'to start up' is an infinitive phrase acting as the object complement for 'getting'. There is no error in the provided segments.
0 likes
View Solution315
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. Select the correct option to replace the error.
A
Mr. Raman said that
B
he had a difference
C
with
D
the chairman at his statement.
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. The preposition 'at' is incorrect in this context. When expressing a difference of opinion regarding a statement or a matter,the correct preposition to use is 'over'. Therefore,the phrase should be 'the chairman over his statement'.
0 likes
View Solution316
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
During last days
B
$I$ was continuously trying
C
to contact you
D
but you were not available.
Solution
(A) The error is in part $A$. The phrase 'During last days' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks the definite article 'the' and a quantifier to specify the duration. The correct phrase should be 'During the last few days' or 'During the last days'.
0 likes
View Solution317
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
We were shocking
B
to hear the news
C
of the untimely death
D
of the leader.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The word 'shocking' is an adjective used to describe something that causes shock,whereas 'shocked' is a past participle used to describe a feeling or state of being. Since the sentence describes the state of the people who heard the news,'shocked' is the correct term. Therefore,the corrected phrase is 'We were shocked'.
0 likes
View Solution318
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
$I$ do not recall
B
exactly what he said to me
C
but when $I$ was quit
D
he said something to me.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The word 'quit' is a verb meaning to leave or stop,whereas the context requires an adjective or a noun phrase describing a state or time. The correct phrase should be 'but when $I$ was quiet' or 'but when $I$ quit'. Given the context of recalling a conversation,'but when $I$ was quiet' is the most appropriate correction.
0 likes
View Solution319
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
The health workers are
B
being tried their best
C
to popularise
D
preventive measures.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The phrase "being tried their best" is grammatically incorrect because the subject "health workers" is performing the action (active voice). Therefore,it should be replaced with the active present continuous form "trying their best".
0 likes
View Solution320
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Kamlesh asked the dealer
B
what was the price
C
of that bicycle and whether
D
it is really made in Germany?
Solution
(D) The error lies in part $D$. In an indirect question,the subject must precede the verb. Furthermore,since the main verb 'asked' is in the past tense,the verb in the subordinate clause must also be in the past tense. Therefore,'it is' should be changed to 'it was'. The correct phrase is 'it was really made in Germany'.
0 likes
View Solution321
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
After listening to
B
his advice,$I$
C
decided to not to
D
go abroad for studies.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The phrase "decided to not to" is grammatically incorrect because of the redundant use of the infinitive marker "to". The correct construction is "decided not to".
0 likes
View Solution322
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
As the ticket was
B
firm affixed
C
on the envelope,he
D
could not remove it.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The word 'firm' is an adjective,but here it is used to modify the participle 'affixed'. Therefore,an adverb is required. The correct form is 'firmly affixed'.
0 likes
View Solution323
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
He had to
B
seek legal help in
C
order for settling
D
the dispute.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The phrase 'in order for settling' is grammatically incorrect. The correct idiomatic expression is 'in order to settle' to express purpose.
0 likes
View Solution324
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
$I$ asked him
B
whom he thought
C
would be able to
D
get the first prize.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The word $whom$ should be replaced by $who$ because $who$ is the subject of the verb phrase $would be able to get$. In the sentence, the clause is $who would be able to get the first prize$, where $who$ acts as the subject performing the action.
0 likes
View Solution325
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Mahatma Gandhi did not solve
B
all the problems of the future
C
but he did solve
D
problems of his own age.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The phrase 'all the problems of the future' is grammatically incorrect because it lacks the definite article 'the' before 'problems' when referring to a specific set of future issues. The correct phrasing should be 'all the problems of the future'.
0 likes
View Solution326
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
We never thought
B
that Mahesh is
C
oldest than the other
D
players in the team.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$. The comparative degree should be used instead of the superlative degree because the comparison is between Mahesh and the other players. Therefore,'oldest' should be replaced with 'older'.
0 likes
View Solution327
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
One of the party
B
members were dismissed
C
for speaking against
D
the leader.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The phrase '$One$ of the' is followed by a plural noun but a singular verb. Therefore,'were' should be replaced by 'was'.
0 likes
View Solution328
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
No sooner the plane landed
B
at the airport than
C
a group of armed
D
commandos surrounded it.
Solution
(A) The error is in part $A$. The correct structure for the phrase 'No sooner' is 'No sooner + auxiliary verb + subject + main verb'. Therefore,'No sooner the plane landed' should be corrected to 'No sooner did the plane land'.
0 likes
View Solution329
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option that contains the error.
A
The job is much worse than $I$ expected
B
If $I$ would have realised
C
how awful it was going to be
D
$I$ would not have accepted it.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$ of the sentence. In a conditional sentence expressing a past hypothetical situation (Third Conditional),the 'if' clause should use the Past Perfect tense ('had realised') instead of 'would have realised'. Therefore,'If $I$ would have realised' should be corrected to 'If $I$ had realised'.
0 likes
View Solution330
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
We have done everything
B
that could be done
C
to avert the storm
D
which is now coming on.
Solution
(NONE) The sentence is grammatically correct as written. The phrase '$We have done everything$' uses the present perfect tense to indicate an action completed in the past with relevance to the present. The relative clauses '$that could be done$' and '$which is now coming on$' are correctly structured to modify the preceding nouns. Therefore,there is no error in the sentence.
0 likes
View Solution331
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct part that contains the error.
A
Well,$I$ spend six or seven years
B
after high school
C
trying to find a job for me
D
but could not succeed in it.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The sentence describes a completed action in the past,so the present tense verb '$spend$' should be replaced with the past tense verb '$spent$'. The corrected sentence is: 'Well,$I$ spent six or seven years after high school trying to find a job for me but could not succeed in it.'
0 likes
View Solution332
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
All renew licences
B
may be collected from
C
the cashier's counter after
D
paying the fees.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The word 'renew' is a verb,but here it acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'licences'. Therefore,the past participle 'renewed' should be used instead of 'renew'. The correct sentence is: 'All renewed licences may be collected from the cashier's counter after paying the fees.'
0 likes
View Solution333
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
All his relatives
B
except his daughter
C
have gone on
D
a month's vacation tour.
Solution
(NONE) The sentence is grammatically correct as written. The phrase 'except his daughter' acts as a prepositional phrase modifying the subject 'All his relatives'. Since 'relatives' is plural,the verb 'have' is correctly used. There is no error in the sentence.
0 likes
View Solution334
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct option for the part containing the error.
A
No sooner did he
B
got up from bed
C
than he was sent
D
to the dairy.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The structure '$No$ $sooner$ $did$ ...' requires the base form of the verb (infinitive without '$to$') because '$did$' is already the past tense auxiliary verb. Therefore, '$got$' should be replaced with '$get$'.
0 likes
View Solution335
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
In spite of the difficulties
B
on the way
C
they enjoyed their trip to Gangothri.
D
No error.
Solution
(D) The sentence is grammatically correct. The phrase "In spite of" is correctly used to show contrast,and the rest of the sentence follows standard English syntax. Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
0 likes
View Solution336
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
There is just not enough
B
timing in my job to sit around
C
talking about how we feel
D
about each other.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The word $timing$ refers to the selection of the right moment for an action,whereas the context requires the word $time$ to denote the duration or availability. Therefore,the correct phrase should be $time$ in my job to sit around.
0 likes
View Solution337
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Hardly had the
B
sad news reached her
C
ears when she broke into tears.
D
No errors.
Solution
(D) The sentence is grammatically correct. The structure 'Hardly had + subject + past participle' followed by 'when' is the standard usage for expressing an action that happened immediately after another. Therefore,there is no error in the sentence.
0 likes
View Solution338
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
We can not handle
B
this complicated case today
C
unless full details are not given
D
to us by now.
Solution
(C) The error lies in part $C$ of the sentence. The word 'unless' itself carries a negative meaning,so using 'not' after it creates a double negative,which is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be 'unless full details are given'.
0 likes
View Solution339
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
The customer scarcely had
B
enough money to pay
C
to the cashier
D
at the cash counter.
Solution
(A) The error lies in the placement of the adverb 'scarcely'. In English,'scarcely' should be placed after the auxiliary verb or before the main verb. The correct structure is 'The customer had scarcely enough money to pay to the cashier at the cash counter.' Therefore,the error is in part $A$.
0 likes
View Solution340
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
We don't deny
B
your right to know
C
whatever happened while you were not in the office.
D
No error.
Solution
(D) The sentence is grammatically correct. The phrase "We don't deny your right to know" is structurally sound,and the subordinate clause "whatever happened while you were not in the office" correctly functions as the object of the verb "know". There are no errors in tense,preposition usage,or syntax.
0 likes
View Solution341
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
Neither of the plans
B
suits him and therefore
C
he decided not to
D
go out yesterday.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$ of the sentence. The sentence mentions 'yesterday',which indicates that the action took place in the past. Therefore,the verb 'suits' (present tense) should be replaced with 'suited' (past tense) to maintain tense consistency with the rest of the sentence ('decided'). The corrected phrase is 'suited him and therefore'.
0 likes
View Solution342
MediumMCQ
Read the sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error.
A
$I$ was being astonished
B
when $I$ heard that
C
he had left the country
D
without informing anyone of us.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The phrase '$I$ was being astonished' is grammatically incorrect because 'astonish' is a stative verb that describes a state of mind rather than an action in progress. Therefore,it should be written in the simple past tense as '$I$ was astonished'.
0 likes
View Solution343
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence to identify if there is any grammatical error and select the correct option. 'Since $I$ had been gone through the book long back,$I$ could not remember the contents.'
A
Since $I$ had been gone
B
through the book
C
long back,$I$ could
D
not remember the contents.
Solution
(A) The error lies in the phrase '$A$'. The passive construction '$had$ $been$ $gone$' is incorrect here. The correct usage is the active voice '$had$ $gone$' or simply '$had$ $read$'. Given the context of reading a book,'$had$ $gone$ $through$' is the appropriate phrasal verb.
0 likes
View Solution344
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
He is smarter
B
enough to get
C
selected for this
D
prestigious post.
Solution
(A) The error lies in part $A$. The adjective 'smart' should be used instead of the comparative degree 'smarter'. When using 'enough' as an adverb to modify an adjective,the positive degree of the adjective is required. Therefore,the correct sentence is: 'He is smart enough to get selected for this prestigious post.'
0 likes
View Solution345
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,select the option indicating no error.
A
What
B
you will think
C
if school boys
D
make fun of you?
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. In an interrogative sentence starting with a question word like $What$,the auxiliary verb must precede the subject. Therefore,the phrase $you will think$ should be corrected to $will you think$ to form the correct interrogative structure: $What will you think if school boys make fun of you?$
0 likes
View Solution346
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
$I$ have
B
the firm
C
belief in the basic goodness of
D
all men.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The phrase 'the firm belief' is grammatically incorrect in this context because 'belief' is a countable noun here,and it requires an indefinite article. The correct usage is 'a firm belief' to indicate a general conviction. Therefore,'the' should be replaced with 'a'.
0 likes
View Solution347
MediumMCQ
Read the sentence and identify the grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error: 'We have been living in this house since two years.'
A
We
B
have been living
C
in this house
D
since two years.
Solution
(D) The error is in part $D$. The phrase 'since two years' is incorrect because 'since' is used for a point of time,whereas 'for' is used for a period of time. Since 'two years' represents a duration or period,the correct preposition is 'for'. Therefore,the correct phrase should be 'for two years'.
0 likes
View Solution348
MediumMCQ
Read the following sentence and identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error,choose the option indicating no error.
A
He is
B
a mason
C
who
D
built my house.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $C$. The relative pronoun 'who' is used to refer to a person,but in this context,the sentence implies a specific mason who built the house. Therefore,the definite article 'the' should be used instead of 'a' in part $B$,or the structure should be 'He is the mason who built my house.' Given the options,the most appropriate correction involves specifying the mason.
0 likes
View Solution349
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the correct answer for that.
A
He served
B
the country with
C
heart and soul
D
but got nothing in return.
Solution
(NONE) The sentence is grammatically correct. The phrase "with heart and soul" is an idiomatic expression meaning to do something with complete dedication or sincerity. There is no error in the sentence.
0 likes
View Solution350
MediumMCQ
Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and select the part that contains the error.
A
$I$ am contacting you
B
sometime in next week
C
to explain to you
D
my problem in detail.
Solution
(B) The error lies in part $B$. The phrase "sometime in next week" is grammatically incorrect because the preposition "in" is redundant before "next week". The correct usage is "sometime next week".
0 likes
View SolutionSpotting Errors — Spotting Errors · Frequently Asked Questions
1Are these Spotting Errors questions useful for JEE and NEET?
Yes. All questions in this section are mapped to JEE Main and NEET exam patterns. Previous year questions from JEE Main, NEET, GUJCET and state-level exams are included with full solutions.
2Can I switch to Hindi or Gujarati for these questions?
Yes. Use the language tabs in the hero section or the sidebar to view the same questions and solutions in English, Hindi or Gujarati.
3How do I generate a question paper from this subtopic?
Use the Vedclass Exam Paper Generator — select the chapter and subtopic, set difficulty, and generate Sets A, B, C, D automatically. First 3 chapters of every subject are free.
Vedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D papers from this chapter in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See DemoFor Teachers & Institutes
Generate a Spotting Errors Exam Paper in 2 Minutes
Select subtopic & difficulty — Sets A, B, C, D auto-generated with No Repeat logic.
First 3 chapters of every subject are free — no payment required.