1. She has been (1) promoted to the (2) rank of (3) the D.I.G. (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The 'Article' is not used with some phrases such as a type of, kind of, sort of, a rank of, post of, etc. So, remove 'the' in the fourth part of the sentence, e.g., rank of D.I.G.
2. Peter was taken with (1) surprise when he saw (2) the famous (3) Red Fort (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Replace 'with' in the first part of the sentence with 'by', e.g., Peter was taken by surprise.
3. It was (1) by a mistake (2) that Peter (3) broke the glass window (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: An article is not used before phrases like by air, by road, by chance, by post, in fact, in danger, in confusion, etc. So, remove 'a' in the second part of the sentence, e.g., it was by mistake.
4. Ram prefers (1) self-employment (2) to job (3) in any company (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'job' is a singular countable noun, so use 'a' before 'job', e.g., Ram prefers self-employment to a job.
5. John can speak (1) the English (2) French and (3) Spanish fluently (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The article 'the' is not used before names of languages, subject (physics, geography), etc. So, remove 'the' in the second part of the sentence, e.g., John can speak English.
6. The president (1) and the prime minister (2) was (3) present in the function (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: When an article is used with both the nouns in a sentence then the reference will be to two persons or objects, so the verb in the third part of this sentence must be plural, so replace 'was' with 'were'.
7. Tom knows very well (1) what is expected from him (2) but he is unable (3) to perform (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Replace 'from' in the second part of the sentence with 'of', e.g., what is expected of him.
8. The fish is (1) the favorite food (2) of (3) the Bengalis (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Remove 'The' in the first part of the sentence, e.g., fish is the favorite food.
9. Mr. Sharma (1) my friend and teacher (2) are known for (3) his good behavior (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: If two singular nouns refer to the same person or object and joined by 'and', a singular verb must be used for them. So, replace 'are' in the third part of this sentence with 'is', e.g., is known for his good behavior.
10. The prisoners (1) were caught just before (2) they were about to (3) escape the jail (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: An article should not be used before school, college, hospital, jail, court, market when these places are visited or used for their primary purpose. So, remove 'the' in the fourth part of the sentence, e.g., they were about to escape jail.
11. Maria brought the chocolates (1) and distributed them (2) between her (3) four children (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Replace 'between' in the third part of the sentence with 'among', e.g., among her four children.
12. Not only (1) the students (2) but also the teachers (3) was playing football (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: When two subjects are joined by 'not only' and 'but also' the verb must agree with the second subject. So, replace 'was' in the fourth part of the sentence with 'were'.
13. The man (1) is mortal (2) and eventually has to (3) leave everything here (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: An article is not used before words like Man, Woman, Science, Art, Death, etc. So, remove 'The' in the first part of the sentence, e.g., Man is mortal.
14. Peter and Andrea walked (1) besides each other (2) in complete (3) silence (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Beside means nearby, whereas besides means in addition to. So, replace 'besides' in the second part of the sentence with 'beside', e.g., beside each other.
15. The committee will put on (1) a notice in this (2) regard for (3) your consideration (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Replace 'on' in the first part of the sentence with 'up', e.g., the committee will put up a notice.
16. Tom's habit of (1) coming late to the office (2) put his colleagues (3) to lot of trouble (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'A' is used with certain idiomatic phrases and expressions. So, in the fourth part of the sentence, use 'a' before 'lot', e.g., to a lot of trouble.
17. His dog (1) Tommy (2) was blind within (3) one eye (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Replace 'within' in the third part of the sentence with 'in', e.g., was blind in one eye.
18. Peter (1) as well as (2) his friends (3) were laughing (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: When two nouns are joined with 'as well as', the verb must agree with the first subject. So, in this sentence, 'were' must be replaced with 'was'.
19. Although Peter is not (1) a honest man (2) yet he is (3) not a criminal (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Honest is starting with a consonant but gives the sound of a vowel so 'an' should be used. So, remove 'a' in the second part of the sentence, e.g., an honest man.
20. The upper caste (1) have no soft corner (2) for the (3) poor (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The collective nouns such as the upper caste, the middle class, etc., are treated as singular. So, replace 'have' with 'has' in the second part of this sentence, e.g., the upper caste has no soft corner.
21. Though he (1) was sick (2) but he (3) won the race. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Although or though' and 'yet' are used in pair. So, replace 'but' with 'yet', e.g., yet he won the race.
22. Although Peter tried (1) his best (2) but he could not (3) win the game. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The conjunctions 'although' and 'yet' are used to express two opposing qualities or actions of the subject and 'although or though' is followed by 'yet', so replace 'but' with 'yet' in this sentence, e.g., yet he could not win the game.
23. Both Maria as wells as (1) her sister are (2) determined (3) to win the dance competition. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Both' & 'and' are used in a pair (co-relative conjunction), e.g., both Peter and Mark. So, replace 'as well as' with 'and' in this sentence, e.g., both Maria and her sister are determined.
24. Your success in business (1) not only depends on hard work (2) but on your (3) ability to plan and execute the strategies (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Not only' & 'but also' are used in a pair, so add 'also' after 'but' in the third part of the sentence, e.g., but also on your ability to plan and execute.
25. Ram is kind (1) not only in words (2) and also (3) in action. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Not only' & 'but also' are used in a pair as they are co-relative conjunction, so replace 'and' with 'but', e.g., not only in words but also in action.
26. Our new project (1) is equally successful as (2) our previous project (3) we had presented. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Equally and 'successful as' are not used together. So, remove 'equally' from the second part of the sentence and replace it with 'as', e.g., is as successful as our previous project.
27. The reason why (1) she is (2) rejected is because (3) she is too young. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: In a sentence, 'because' is not used with 'reason'. So, remove 'because' from the third part of the sentence, e.g. the reason why she is rejected is, she is too young.
28. I suddenly came across (1) Ram when (2) I was going (3) to market. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: When you come across someone or something, you find or meet them by chance or suddenly. So, the above sentence is a superfluous sentence as more than one word is used for a single meaning. So, remove 'suddenly' from the first part of the sentence, e.g., I came across Ram.
29. In Chennai (1) Deepak came across with (2) many of his friends (3) who had settled in this city. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The meaning of 'came across' is 'to meet suddenly'. So, remove 'with' in the second part of the sentence, e.g., Deepak came across many of his friends.
30. Suppose if (1) you are tired (2) what would you (3) do then? (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'If'is not used with 'suppose'; either use 'if' or 'suppose', not both of them together. So, remove 'if' from the first part of the sentence, e.g., suppose you are tired.
31. Raman did not (1) go to the office (2) because it was (3) raining. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Because' is used for the strongest cause and 'as' or 'for' is used to show the weakest cause. Rain is not a big cause for not going to the office. So, replace 'because' with 'as' in this sentence, e.g., as it was raining.
32. Tom could not (1) go to the office (2) as he was (3) seriously ill. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Being seriously ill is the strongest reason for not going to the office. The conjunction 'because' is used to show the strongest reason, so replace 'as' with 'because', e.g., because he was seriously ill.
33. Unless we do not know (1) where to go (2), we can't find (3) that restaurant. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The conjunction 'unless' is used to indicate a negative sense. So, remove 'do not' in the first part of the sentence, e.g., unless we know where to go.
34. I can't allow (1) you to go out of the office (2) unless they provide (3) further instructions. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The conjunction 'until' shows a sense of time, whereas 'unless' shows a condition. So, in this sentence 'until' must be used, e.g., until they provide further instructions.
35. Peter would not (1) have suffered (2) when Maria had (3) helped him in time. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: In case of conditional sentences or statements, 'if' is used. So, in this sentence, replace 'when' with 'if', e.g., if Maria had helped him in time.
36. Peter is very senior (1) to me, so (2) I dare not (3) disobey him. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Very' is used before a positive degree, e.g., very good, very nice, very lucky. 'Much' is used before comparative degree, e.g., much better, much luckier and much wiser. So, replace 'very' with 'much' in the first part of this sentence.
37. Tony introduced to (1) the chairman as (2) the host of the (3) event. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: A reflexive pronoun is used when the object and subject of a sentence are same. Each personal pronoun has its own reflexive pronoun, e.g., I: Myself; He: Himself; She: Herself and more. In this sentence, reflexive pronoun is missing in the first part of the sentence. So, add the reflexive pronoun, e.g., Tony introduced himself to the chairman.
38. There is (1) none who (2) can help you (3) in this exam. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: A relative pronoun 'that' is used after the words such as 'the same'; 'none'; 'nothing'; 'any'; 'only'; 'the few'; 'all' and the 'little'. So, in this sentence replace 'who' with 'that', e.g., There is none that can help you.
39. Everybody knows that (1) Kumar Sanu is (2) the most unique singer (3) of the film industry. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Some adjectives do not show comparison as their meaning is already superlative, e.g., unique, excellent, maximum, perfect, extreme and more. So, replace 'the most' with 'a' in the third part of the sentence, e.g., a unique singer of the film industry.
40. He asked (1) certain boy (2) to enter (3) the Director's office. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: All the words like a, an, a certain, another, each, every, this, that, either and neither are followed by a singular countable noun. So, add 'a' before the 'certain', e.g., he asked a certain boy to enter the director's office.
41. Doctors can't treat (1) this complicated disease (2) unless full medical equipment (3) are not given to them (4). No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Unless is a conditional word. Remove the word 'not' in part 4 of the sentence to correct this sentence
42. Several famous politicians (1) involved in the scandal (2) are required to appear (3) to the investigation committee. (4) No Error (5).
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'to' in the 4th part of the sentence needs to be replaced with 'before', e.g., before the investigation committee.
43. After spending a few months in Mumbai (1) he found that there (2) was nothing pessimistic (3) in people (4). No Error (5).
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'in' in the 4th part of the sentence needs to be replaced with 'about', e.g., about people.
44. Most of the land of the state (1) is a fertile plain (2) between which (3) the sacred river Ganges flows (4). No Error (5).
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'between' in the 3rd part of the sentence needs to be replaced with 'through', e.g., through which the sacred river the Ganges flows.
45. Children generally (1) fight above (2) petty issues. (3) No error. (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'above' in the 2nd part of the sentence should be replaced with 'over', e.g., fight over petty issues.
46. I cannot say (1) if Sandy has (2) passed the exam (3) or not. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'whether' is followed by 'or', so replace 'if' with 'whether', e.g., whether Sandy has passed the exam or not.
47. Our destination (1) was about (2) thirty and forty (3) kilometers to the west. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: A destination cannot be both 'thirty and forty' kilometers at the same time, so replace 'and' with 'or' in this sentence, e.g., was about thirty or forty kilometers to the west.
48. She has lots (1) of money, and (2) she dare not (3) start a company. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: To show two contrasting qualities of the same subject, we use 'but' instead of 'and'. So, replace 'and' with 'but', e.g., but she dare not start a company.
49. From May 1996 (1) and July 2006 (2) the village's population (3) is declined by 25,000 people. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'From' in a sentence is always followed by 'to', so replace 'and' with 'to' in this sentence, e.g., from May 1996 to July 2006
50. The employees (1) take a break (2) between 1 pm to 2 pm (3) every day. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Between' is followed by 'and', so replace 'to' with 'and', e.g., take a break between 1 pm and 2 pm.
51. I haven't been (1) to Mumbai before and (2) neither my sister. (3) No error (4)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'neither' is followed by 'helping verb' and the helping verb is followed by the 'subject', so add 'has' after 'neither', e.g., neither has my sister.
52. Mr. Sharma not only stopped (1) coming to (2) hospital but also (3) going to other places which are related to the accident. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: While using 'not only......but also' in a sentence, parallelism must be considered. In other words, the words following both parts of this correlative conjunction (not only and but also) should belong to the same parts of the speech. For example, if a verb follows 'not only', a verb should also follow 'but also'. So, in this sentence, 'but also' is used before 'going', so 'not only' will be used before 'coming', e.g., Mr. Sharma stopped not only coming to hospital but also going to other places.
53. Work hard (1) lest (2) you should not (3) lose the game. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Lest.......should' is used to give a warning and to suggest the consequences of not paying attention to that warning. This conjunction conveys a negative sense, so 'no' or 'not' should not be used in a sentence with this conjunction. So, remove 'not' from the third part of the sentence, e.g., work hard lest you should lose the game.
54. Rahul did not (1) steal the apples (2) from the orchard (3) never did his brother. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: In some cases, neither can be substituted by 'do not or does not'. In such cases, the clauses must have 'do' or 'does', e.g., he does not smoke nor does he drink. So, replace 'never' with 'nor' in the sentence, e.g., Rahul did not steal the apples from the orchard nor did his brother.
55. The medical store (1) hadn't hardly (2) any of the (3) required medicines. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Hardly' conveys a negative sense, so 'had not' is not required in this sentence and thus the correct sentence is: The medical store hardly had any of the required medicines.
56. Politician's support (1) to the criminals (2) is universally condemned (3) by all. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'By all' and "universally" are not used together in a sentence as they both have the same meaning. So, remove 'by all' from this sentence.
57. Robert came to (1) the final conclusion (2) that he would (3) not join the academy. (4) No error.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Final' and 'conclusion' should not be used together in a sentence otherwise the sentence will become superfluous. So, remove 'final' from the second part of the sentence.
58. The old lady (1) asked Julie (2) if there was any (3) place in the train. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: In the case of a train, bus, cart, van or compartment, the word 'room' is used to indicate space, instead of 'place'. So, replace 'place' with 'room' in the sentence.
59. He put his (1) sign at the bottom (2) of the paper (3) and submitted it. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: In this sentence use of 'sign' is incorrect. Replace it with 'signature'. A sign is a verb, e.g., He signed the document. Signature is a noun, e.g., she put his signature on the document.
60. Every man and (1) woman (2) will do his best (3) to win the game. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: If two singular nouns are joined by 'and', as well as preceded by each or every, the pronoun used must be singular and agree in gender with the second noun or the closest noun. So, replace 'his' with 'her' in this sentence, e.g., will do her best to win the game.
61. I visited (1) Ricky's and Maria's house (2) twice but didn't (3) find the couple. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: If two nouns are closely related, an apostrophe is used with the tailing noun. So, replace the second part of the sentence with 'Ricky and Maria's house'.
62. Girls after girls (1) spoke against (2) the violence (3) against women (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: When two nouns are joined by a preposition, a noun is always singular, i.e., girl after girl, day by day, row by row, etc. So, replace the first part of the sentence with 'girl after girl'.
63. All her (1) brother-in-laws are (2) very handsome to (3) look at. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Some nouns which are made of two or more words or nouns are known as compound nouns. For example, toothpaste is a compound noun which is made of two different nouns tooth and paste. Other examples include haircut, bedroom, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, passer-by and more. The plural of such nouns is obtained by adding's' to the main or the root/principal word. For example, daughters-in-law, passers-by, sisters-in-law, etc. So, replace 'brother-in-laws' with 'brothers-in-law' in this sentence.
64. The price of (1) production of cloth in the (2) textile industry (3) has gone up. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Price is the amount paid by the customer and cost is the amount paid by the manufacturer /seller. So, replace 'price' with 'cost' in the first part of the sentence.
65. The judge (1) asked the inspector (2) to remove (3) the iron of the accused. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Some nouns change their meaning in plural form, e.g., good (nice) and goods (property or things); character (moral quality) and characters (cast of the play or film, etc.); iron (metal), and irons (chains). So, replace 'iron' with 'irons' in this sentence.
66. Tony had scarcely (1) finished painting (2) while he fell (3) asleep. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: Scarcely and when comes in a pair and you have to use them in different places in a sentence to make them work. So, in this sentence, replace 'while' with 'when', e.g., Tony had scarcely finished painting when he fell asleep.
67. Hardly (1) Ricky had reached (2) the platform (3) when the train started. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'Hardly' is followed by 'had' and 'had' is followed by the third form of a verb. So, the correct sentence is: Hardly had Ricky reached the platform when the train started.
68. No sooner (1) did we reach the office (2) then (3) it started raining. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: No sooner' is always followed by 'than'. So, replace 'then' with 'than' in the sentence, e.g., No sooner did we reach the office than it started raining.
69. As soon as the peon (1) rings the bell, then (2) all the students (3) assemble in the auditorium.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 'as soon as', 'as long as' and 'so long as' are not used with than or then. Furthermore, 'as soon as' is used to show simultaneous actions, i.e., two actions taking place at the same time. E.g., as soon as she came, the guard opened the door. So, remove 'then' in the second part of this sentence, e.g., as soon as the peon rings the bell, all the students assemble.
70. I found that jacket (1) more better than (2) any other jacket (3) of this brand. (4) No error (5)
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: The word 'better' itself shows 'more good' and 'much better' can be used instead of 'more good'. So, remove 'more' from the second part of the sentence.