Spot The Error Part-3

Total Questions: 50

21. (A) The twins are / (B) often told that /(C) they are resembling / (D) each other. [SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) C
(b) A
(c) B
(d) D

Correct Answer: (c) B

Solution:We generally use Simple Present Tense (Plural Sub. + V₁) for generally held beliefs or opinions.

Similarly, the given sentence states an opinion about twins.
Hence, 'they resemble (V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Babbal is / a oldest member / in our / Black Ice Club. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) in our
(b) Black Ice Club
(c) Babbal is
(d) a oldest member

Correct Answer: (d) a oldest member

Solution:'A oldest member' must be replaced with 'the oldest member' as we always use the definite article 'the' before any superlative degree.

Similarly, in the given sentence, 'oldest' is the superlative degree of 'old'.
Hence, 'the oldest member' is the most appropriate answer.

23. He finally / recalled that / the thieves have leave / from the front door. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) the thieves have leave
(b) recalled that
(c) He finally
(d) from the front door.

Correct Answer: (a) the thieves have leave

Solution:'The thieves have leave' must be replaced with 'the thieves had left'.

If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense (Had + V₂) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense (V2).
However, the V3 form of 'leave' is 'left'.
Hence, 'the thieves had left(V3)' is the most appropriate answer.

24. He/lives / in 45 Church Street / with his family. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(a) in 45 Church Street
(b) with his family
(c) lives
(d) He

Correct Answer: (a) in 45 Church Street

Solution:'In' must be replaced with 'at' as we generally use the preposition 'at' for smaller or specific locations.

Hence, 'at 45 Church Street' is the most appropriate answer.

25. He sang / beautifully but / the judges were / unimpress at the end. [SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

(b) unimpress at the end
(a) the judges were
(c) He sang
(d) beautifully but

Correct Answer: (b) unimpress at the end

Solution:'Unimpress' must be replaced with the adjective 'unimpressed' as we generally use adjectives after stative verbs('were' in the given sentence).

Hence, 'unimpressed at the end' is the most appropriate answer.

26. Identify the error in the use of preposition in the given sentence and select the correct option. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

Radhika is not capable on participating in a national level competition.

(a) about
(b) of
(c) on
(d) at

Correct Answer: (b) of

Solution:Use of 'on' after the word 'capable' is incorrect. 'On' must be replaced with 'of' as 'of' is a fixed preposition used after the word 'capable' to denote capability. Hence, 'of' is the most appropriate answer.

27. The sun / revolves / around / a earth. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)]

(a) The sun
(b) revolves
(c) a earth
(d) around

Correct Answer: (c) a earth

Solution:Article 'a' must be replaced with article 'the' because 'Earth' mentioned in the given sentence is specific and we generally use the definite article 'the' before any specific or particular noun.

Hence, 'the Earth' is the most appropriate answer.

28. When Mayank came, / I shall go / with him to / the circus. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)]

(a) with him to
(b) When Mayank came
(c) I shall go
(d) the circus

Correct Answer: (b) When Mayank came

Solution:'Came' must be replaced with 'comes'.

The first clause is an example of the Simple Present Tense, so it must have the verb in the present form(V₁) and not in the past form(came).
Hence, 'when Mayank comes (V₁)' is the most appropriate answer.

29. In course by time, / he was wise enough to realize / the mistakes of his past life. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)]

(a) In course by time,
(b) he was wise enough to realise
(c) the mistakes of his past life.
(d) No error

Correct Answer: (a) In course by time,

Solution:'By' must be replaced with 'of' as 'in course of time' is the correct phrase.

This phrase is used when something happens over a period of time.
Hence, 'in course of time' is the most appropriate answer.

30. Select the grammatically correct version of the following sentence. [SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)]

I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt best.

(a)-I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better.
(b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best.
(c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much.
(d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most.

Correct Answer: (a)-I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better.

Solution:(a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better. (Correct)

(b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best. (Incorrect Degree)

(d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most. (Incorrect Degree)

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