Error Detection Test On English Language Part Of SSC CBT
This Error Detection test in the English language is the set of questions in which a sentence is divided in 3 parts (A,B and C). sentences may or may not contain any error.
this English language test contains 30 important questions related to error detection in the English language. In each Question A sentence is divided into 3 or 4 parts and labeled as A, B, C, etc. you have to select the correct answer accordingly.
Direction: find the error in given sentence, if any error select betwen A, B , C or D, if no error select E.
Q.1.
To have music all between your home once meant endless cables(A)/ squirrelled away under carpets(B)/ but now, with wireless speakers you can be achieve the same end with minimal fuss.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B) and (C )
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: use "all between" with "all around" in (A) , remove "be" in (C)
Q.2.
A huge range of new models have been release(A)/ for the beginning of 2016 including ones to suit the increased interest in wireless headphones,(B)/ along with some fantastic new designs.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Both (A) and (B)
No Error
Answer:
(d) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: Have been released in (A), since the beginning of 2016 in (B)
Q.3.
Buying the right monitor for your PC is crucial,(A)/especially if you spend many hours in front of them(B)/ either because you work from home or you're an avid gamer.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(b) Only (B) Explanation: Use " in front of it" in place of "in front of them"
Q.4.
She said that she had chosen a selection of brand-new releases,(A)/timeless favourites ans also got some previews(B)/ for the travelers to lust over.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.5.
A research suggests smaller particulate matter(A)/including dust, dirt, soot and smoke(B)/ is responsible for a most adverse health effects.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(d) Only (C ) Explanation: Replace "a most" with "the most"
Q.6.
The most recent statistics suggests around 1.2 million people in the UK (A)/ have go meat-free, with the food on offer for vegetarians(B)/ becoming ever- more varied, flavourful and adventurous.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: replace "suggests" by "suggest"
Q.7.
Those with a sweet tooth are bound to love(A)/ the new cook book healthier peanut butter chocolate chip cookies(B)/ and german choclate cake.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.8.
Many MPs are faced allegations(A)/ of bullying after one of the party's frontbenchers(B)/ was accused of slapping a cancer survivor.(C)
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Only (A) Explanation: are facing
Q.9.
The insects that live and feed on the cactus pear provide dye for textiles,(A)/foods and cosmetics while its seeds, fruits, and (B)/ stem has high levels of nutrients,vitamins,minerals and antioxidants.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(d) Only (C ) Explanation: have high levels
Q.10.
A whale are a real gift for big aquatic hunters,(A)/ an adult whale is several tens of tonnes that(B)/ much bears can feed on for several months.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: A whale is, many bears
Q.11.
The cactus is already a well-established ingredient(A)/ in Latin American Cuisine, where it is eaten fresh, cooked, or pickled, (B)/however its use as fooder is less widespread.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.12.
As climate change brings erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts,(A)/ countries should looks to the cactus pear,(B)/ which can grow in desert-like conditions.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(b) Only (B) Explanation: Should look
Q.13.
Climate change means melting ice, where polar bears,(A)/ mostly live (B)/ and so polar bears have to spend longer on land.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(d) Only (C ) Explanation: so polar bears have to
Q.14.
The bears had come to feast on the carcass(A)/ of a bowhead whale that wash ashore,(B)/latter resting around the food source.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: that washed ashore, later resting around
Q.15.
It is spiky, alien-looking and can be found(A)/ decorating homes around the world,(B)/ but experts say the prickly pear cactus could help alleviate hunger in arid regions.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.16.
After the brief appearance before the waiting crowds,(A)/ he was taken to the Governor chamber(B)/ for the swearing in ceremony.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: Governor's
Q.17.
Congress dissidents and (A)/ a wide range among the opposition has mounted a(B)/ campaign to hav the President renominated.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: Replace 'has" by "have"
Q.18.
If I would have (A)/ worked regularly I would have passed (B)/ the examination.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: Replace "would have" by "had"
Q.19.
The smartphones private label would be targeting the local,(A)/ low-brand and mid-brand strength of smartphones(B)/ which makes up almost 20% of the market.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(d) Only (C ) Explanation: Remove "which makes up" with "which make up"
Q.20.
The vice-president of Amazon India said that(A)/"We leverage the customer data and feedback to understand the gaps in the selcation,(B)/ pricing and reach out to out vendors or OEMs to manufacture relevant products."(C )
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.21.
The airport serves a average of 275000 passengers daily,(A)/according to its website,(B)/near 2500 planes arrive and depart each day.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: Replace "serves a average" with "serves an average" in (A) and "near" with "nearly" in (C )
Q.22.
Traditionally, investors identification an emerging technology trend,(A)/ align themselves with the startups best positioned to ride the wave (B)/ and cash out when the company goes public or sells out.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (A)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(b) Only (A) Explanation: Replace " investors identification" with investors identify"
Q.23.
In the past, the Supreme Court has emphasised that a married women are a "victim" and the man (A)/ is "the author of the crime" and it has treat the exemption given to the women(B)/ as a special provision that has POA-15.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: Replace "women are" with "women is" in (A) and "treat" with "treated" in (B)
Q.24.
Apple has appointed an expert(A)/to lead the Indian operations after its erstwhile country head (B)/ put in his papers.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.25.
When it comes to investing my money,(A)/ I go for options that are not meant for social media,(B)/ and the Victoria Becklam Collection Is too refined to be make an impact onlline.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(d) Only (C ) Explanation: Remove "be"
Q.26.
If we had to do our faces according to Instagram,(A)/ then we'd be wearing false eyelashes every day(B)/ since when did they become an essential?(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(e) No Error
Q.27.
We have opted a multi-channel strategy(A)/ and our promoters and sales partners are Swiss Tourism, (B)/ representatives, tour operators and travel companies
Only (A)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Only (A) Explanation: Opted for a
Q.28.
The CBI court, on the application(A)/ for premier agency, has allowed the (B)/ police remand for the purpose of interrogation in their custody.(C)
Both (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(a) Both (A) and (B) Explanation: of premier, its custody
Q.29.
Despite of the obvious health benefits, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable,(A)/whilw some users complain that they restrict the amount of oxygen(B)/which was possible to inhale in each breath.(C)
Only (A) and (B)
Only (B)
Both (A) and (C )
Only (C )
No Error
Answer:
(c) Both (A) and (C ) Explanation: remove "of" after despite, replace "was" with "is"
Q.30.
Lecturers will increase contributions(A)/ and define benefit pensions guarantee-(B)/ an income in retirement, based on final salaries.(C)