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 INDEX
Section-I : Grammar
1. Spotting the Error........................................................................................................... 7-96
A. Question tag ....................................................................................................................10
B. Subject and Verb Agreement ..........................................................................................10
C. Form of Verb (Tense/number) ........................................................................................22
D. Preposition ......................................................................................................................39
E. Conjunction .....................................................................................................................53
F. Article .............................................................................................................................56
G. Correct use of Pronoun, Adjective and Adverb ..............................................................63
H. Conditional Sentence ......................................................................................................77
I. Noun (Case, Gender, Number) ......................................................................................81
J. Voice & Narration ..........................................................................................................85
K. Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................90
2. Sentence Improvement .............................................................................................. 97-194
A. Form of verb (Tense, Number, Modal) ........................................................................100
B. Subject & Verb agreement ...........................................................................................124
C. Conditional Sentence ...................................................................................................131
D. Question tag .................................................................................................................135
E. Article ..........................................................................................................................138
F. Correct use of Pronoun, Adjective & Adverb ..............................................................140
G. Conjunction ..................................................................................................................150
H. Preposition ...................................................................................................................156
I. Voice and Narration ......................................................................................................168
J. Noun (Case, Gender, Number) ....................................................................................172
K. Miscellaneous ..............................................................................................................175

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3. Fill in the blanks........................................................................................................ 195-289
A. Subject and Verb Agreement ........................................................................................198
B. Form of Verb (Tense/number) ......................................................................................199
C. Preposition ....................................................................................................................212
D. Conjunction ...................................................................................................................217
E. Article ...........................................................................................................................220
F. Correct use of Pronoun, Adjective & Adverb ...............................................................221
G. Question Tag .................................................................................................................230
H. Interjection ...................................................................................................................230
I. Conditional Sentence ...................................................................................................230
J. Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................232
4. Active/Passive Voice ................................................................................................ 290-342
5. Direct and Indirect Speech ...................................................................................... 343-370
A. Assertive Sentence .......................................................................................................345
B. Interrogative Sentence .................................................................................................358
C. Imperative Sentence .....................................................................................................365
D. Exclamatory Sentence ..................................................................................................369

Section-II : Vocabulary
6. Synonyms .................................................................................................................. 371-437
7. Antonyms .................................................................................................................. 438-512
8. Misspelt word .......................................................................................................... 513-572
9. One word substitution ............................................................................................. 573-646
10. Idiom & Phrases ....................................................................................................... 647-713

Section-III : Comprehension
11. Reading comprehension .......................................................................................... 714-754
12. Cloze test ................................................................................................................... 755-858
13. Parajumble/P.Q.R.S. ................................................................................................ 859-912

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 SSC Previous Exam Papers Analysis Chart
S.N. Exam. Year Total Question Total Question
Papers
1. SSC CGL (Tier-II) (October) 2023 1 1 × 45 = 45
2. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2023 39 39 × 25 = 975
3. SSC CGL (Tier-II) (March) 2023 4 4 × 45 = 180
4. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) (March) 2023 36 36 × 25 = 900
5. SSC CHSL (Tier-II) 2023 1 1 × 40 = 40
6. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) (August) 2023 40 40 × 25 = 1000
7. SSC MTS (September) 2023 27 27 × 25 = 675
8. SSC MTS 2023 57 57 × 25 = 1425
9. SSC Selection Post Phase-XI 2023 12 12 × 25 = 300
10. SSC GD (Constable) 2023 76 76 × 20 = 1520
11. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2022 40 40 × 25 = 1000
12. SSC CPO (Tier-I) 2022 9 9 × 50 = 450
13. SSC CGL (Tier-II) 2022 3 3 × 200 = 600
14. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2022 21 21 × 25 = 525
15. SSC CHSL 2022 42 42 × 25 = 1050
16. SSC MTS 2022 48 48 × 25 = 1200
17. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2021 21 21 × 25 = 525
18. SSC CHSL 2021 36 36 × 25 = 900
19. SSC CPO-SI 2020 6 6 × 50 = 300
20. SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 4 4 × 25 = 100
(Graduate Level)
21. SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 3 3 × 25 = 75
(H.S. Level)
22. SSC Selection Post Phase VIII 2020 5 5 × 25=125
(Matriculation Level)
23. SSC CGL (Tier-II) 2020 3 3 × 200 = 600
24. SSC CHSL 2020 36 36 × 25 = 900
25. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2020 18 18 × 25 = 450
26. SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 2019 1 1 × 200 = 200
27. SSC CPO-SI 2019 8 8 × 50 = 400
28. SSC Stenographer Grade C&D 2019 12 12 × 100 = 1200
29. SSC Selection Post Phase VII 2019 4 4 × 25 = 100
(Graduate Level)
30. SSC Selection Post Phase VII 2019 4 4 × 25 = 100
(H.S. Level)
31. SSC Selection Post Phase VII 2019 4 4 × 25 = 100
(Matriculation Level)
32. SSC CGL (Tier-II) 2019 3 3 × 200 = 600
33. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 2019 22 22 × 25 = 550
34. SSC MTS 2019 39 39 × 25 = 975
35. SSC CHSL 2019 25 25 × 25 = 625
36. SSC GD 2019 40 40 × 25 = 1000
37. SSC CGL (Tier-II) 2017 7 7 × 200 = 1400
38. SSC MTS 2017 17 17 × 25 = 425
Total 774 23,535

Note– After Detailed Analysis of the above 774 Question papers of SSC Exams related to English 23,535
questions have been presented chapterwise.
Questions of repetitive and similar nature have been included so that the technique of asking
question can benefit the competitors.

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Trend Analysis of Previous Year SSC English Papers
Through Pie Chart and Bar Graph

Parajumble/
P.Q.R.S., 368
Spotting the
Cloze test , 945 Error, 669

Reading Sentence
comprehension , 260 Improvement, 747

Fill in the blanks, 750

Idiom &
Phrases , 632
Active/Passive
Voice, 325

One word
substitution , 422 Direct and Indirect
Speech, 152
Misspelt word , 604
Antonyms , 680 Synonyms , 679

945

747 750
669 679 680
632
604

422
368
325
260

152

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Trend Analysis of Questions topicwise from CGL (Pre & Mains)
CHSL (Pre & Mains) Selection Post XI, SSC MTS, SSC GD &
Other Exams (2017-2023)

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01.
SPOTTING ERROR
TCS hewšve& hej DeeOeeefjle (Based On TCS Pattern)
Chapterwise Exam Question No. Years
1 CGL (Tier-1) 1
CGL (Tier-2) -
Question tag CHSL (Tier-1) 1
CHSL (Tier-2) -
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 1
SSC MTS 1
SSC GD 1
SSC CPO SI 1
2 CGL (Tier-1) 20
CGL (Tier-2) 7
CHSL (Tier-1) 15
Subject and Verb Agreement CHSL (Tier-2) 10
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 5
SSC MTS 10
SSC GD 5
SSC CPO SI 15
3 CGL (Tier-1) 30
CGL (Tier-2) 10
CHSL (Tier-1) 35
Form of Verb (Tense/number) CHSL (Tier-2) 15
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 6
SSC MTS 7
SSC GD 3
SSC CPO SI 30
4 CGL (Tier-1) 25
CGL (Tier-2) 5
Preposition CHSL (Tier-1) 80
CHSL (Tier-2) 10
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 3
SSC MTS 5
SSC GD 8
SSC CPO SI 20
5 CGL (Tier-1) 5
CGL (Tier-2) 3
CHSL (Tier-1) 10
Conjunction CHSL (Tier-2) 2
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 1
SSC MTS 2
SSC GD -
SSC CPO SI 6

Spotting the Error 7 YCT

 6 CGL (Tier-1) 10
CGL (Tier-2) 2
CHSL (Tier-1) 12
CHSL (Tier-2) 8 (2017–2023)

Article Selection Post VII, VIII, XI -

SSC MTS 10
SSC GD -
SSC CPO SI 10
7 CGL (Tier-1) 20
CGL (Tier-2) 7
CHSL (Tier-1) 25
CHSL (Tier-2) 6 (2017–2023)

Correct use of Pronoun, Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 5

Adjective and Adverb SSC MTS 25
SSC GD 2
SSC CPO SI 20
8 CGL (Tier-1) 7
CGL (Tier-2) 3
CHSL (Tier-1) 8
CHSL (Tier-2) 2 (2017–2023)

Conditional Sentence Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 1

SSC MTS 2
SSC GD -
SSC CPO SI 2
9 CGL (Tier-1) 9
CGL (Tier-2) 2
CHSL (Tier-1) 7
CHSL (Tier-2) 3
(2017–2023)
Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 1
Noun (Case, Gender, SSC MTS 4
Number) SSC GD 1
SSC CPO SI 3
10 CGL (Tier-1) 11
CGL (Tier-2) 3
CHSL (Tier-1) 6
CHSL (Tier-2) 3 (2017–2023)

Voice & Narration Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 2

SSC MTS 10
SSC GD 1
SSC CPO SI 1
11 CGL (Tier-1) 11
CGL (Tier-2) 4
CHSL (Tier-1) 12
CHSL (Tier-2) 8
(2017–2023)
Miscellaneous Selection Post VII, VIII, XI 5
SSC MTS 3
SSC GD 2
SSC CPO SI 6
Spotting Error 8 YCT
 Trend Analysis of Questions topicwise from CGL (Pre & Mains)
CHSL (Pre & Mains) Selection Post VII, VIII, XI, SSC MTS, SSC
GD & Other Exams (2017-2023)

Spotting Error 9 YCT

01.
SPOTTING ERROR
Note – Question tag of positive sentence is in Negative
A. Question tag and Negative Sentence is in positive.
Correct Sentence -
1. identify the segment in the sentence which
contains a grammatical error. If there is no The education of girls is a primary concern for the
error, select 'No error'. country so it should be started early shouldn't it.
Every Saturday, your mother prepares a 4. The following sentence has been split into four
pudding, isn't she ? segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(a) isn't she grammatical error.
(b) Every Saturday, your mother My friend / never tells / a lie, / doesn’t he?
(c) Prepares a pudding (a) My friend (b) never tells
(d) No error. (c) dosen't he (d) a lie
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 08.08.2022 Shift-II SSC Constable GD-14/12/2021 Shift-II
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'doesn't she' will be Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'does he' will be used
used in place of isn't she because sentence is in place of 'doesn't he' because 'Never' gives Negative
affirmative sentence of present indefinite tense. sense. Hence question tag will be positive.
Correct sentence - My friend never tells a lie does he ?
Hence question tag of present indefinite tense,
singular helping verb, 'does' will be used. Since 5. Identify the segment in the sentence which
sentence is in positive. Hence question tag is in contains a grammatical error.
Negative. I am suitably dressed for the occasion, am I?
Note:– Question tag of positive sentence is in (a) for the occasion (b) am I
Negative and question tag of negative sentence is in (c) I am (d) suitably dressed
positive. SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)
Correct sentence – Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'aren't I' will be used
Every Saturday, your mother prepares a pudding in place of 'am I' because if 'am' is used in a positive
doesn't she? sentence, its Negative question tag is 'aren't'. The
question tag of positive sentence is Negative.
2. The following sentence has been split into Correct Sentence :
four segments. Identify the segment that I am suitably dressed for the occasion, aren't I?
contains a grammatical error. 6. Ram never came again, did he?
Your eldest sister/ lives in / a big city,/ does (a) Ram never (b) Came
she? (c) did he (d) No error
(a) a big city (b) lives in SSC GD-14/02/2019 (Shift – I)
(c) does she (d) Your eldest sister
Ans. (d) : No error.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 13/04/2022 Shift-I Note:- The Question tag being positive or Negative
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'doesn't she' will be depend on whether the sense of the sentence is positive
used in place of 'does she' because question tag of or Negative. Since it is clear from the use of 'Never' in
positive sentence, is in Negative and question tag of the sentence that the sentence is giving negative sence
Negative Sentence is in positive. and it is clear from the use of came (V2) that the
Correct Sentence- sentence is in past indefinite. Hence its question tag will
Your eldest sister lives in a big city doesn't she? be positive & Past Indefinite helping verb 'did' will be
3. The following sentence has been split into four used. And the appropriate pronoun he will be used for
segments. Identify the segment that contains a Ram. Hence 'did he' will be used.
grammatical error.
The education of girls/ is a primary concern for B. ( Subject and Verb Agreement
the country,/ so it should be started early,/isn't
it? 7. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
(a) The education of girls error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
error'. To treat nightmare disorder, there is a
(b) isn't it number of medications and therapies.
(c) so it should be started early (a) of medications and therapies
(d) is a primary concern for the country (b) To treat nightmare disorder
SSC Constable GD-17/11/2021 Shift-II
(c) there is a number
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Shouldn't it' will be
used in place of 'isn't it' because Question tag of should (d) No error
is Shouldn't . SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Shift-II)
Spotting Error 10 YCT
Ans. (c) : There is error in part (c) because 'there are a Ans. (b) : In the underlined part of the above sentence
number' will be used in the place of 'there is a number'. 'love' will be used in place of 'loves' because when two
There is not the subject, the verb agrees with what subjects (Jiten and Hiru) are joined by and then plural
follows the verb. verb (love) is used.
A number→ Plural (verb) Correct Sentence -
Thus, the correct answer is option (c). Jiten and Hiru love to eat french fries for lunch.
8. Find the part of the given sentence that has an 12. The following sentence has been split into four
error in it. If there is no error, choose segments. Identify the segment that contains a
‘No error’. grammatical error.
I am thirty-two years old and my sister are I were/ writing/ this poem/ last evening.
fifteen. (a) I were (b) writing
(a) I am thirty-two (b) years old and (c) This poem (d) Last evening
(c) my sister are fifteen. (d) No error SSC GD 08/02/2023 (Shift-IV)
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Shift-III) Ans. (a) : In the given sentence of the above segment, 'I
Ans. (c) : The segment of the above given sentence – was' will be used in place of 'I were'. Because 'I' is used
‘my sister are fifteen’ is grammatically error because as singular number in past continuous tense. It is the
the verb ‘is’ is used in the place of ‘are’ as the subject is first person pronoun.
singular. Hence the correct sentence is– 'I was writing this poem
Singular subject + sing. Verb. last evening'.
Thus, the correct answer is option (c). 13. The following sentence has been split into four
9. Identify the segment that contains a segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. If there is no error, select grammatical error.
'No error'. Rapid climate warming in/the One of these / boxes have / the portrait / of the
tundra biome have been linked/to increasing heiress.
shrub dominance. (a) of the heiress (b) One of these
(a) Rapid climate warming in (c) the portrait (d) boxes have
(b) No error SSC CGL (Tier-I) 20/07/2023 (Shift-I)
(c) the tundra biome have been linked
Ans. (d) : The most appropriate option is (d) because
(d) to increasing shrub dominance. ‘boxes have’ is replaced by ‘boxes has’ because ‘one
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Shift-I) of’ is used as a singular Subject.
Ans. (c) : The segment of the above given sentence – Note- One of + plural subject + singular verb
‘the tundra biome have been linked’ is grammatically Thus, the correct answer is option (d).
error, because the subject of the sentence is singular,
singular verb (has been) is used in the place of plural 14. The following sentence has been split into four
verb (have been). segments. Identify the segment that contains an
The correct segment is- ‘the tundra biome has been error.
linked’. Neetu have been/ waiting for me/ since 10
o’clock / in the morning.
10. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No (a) Neetu have been (b) in the morning
error’. (c) since 10 o’clock (d) waiting for me
India’s claim to be a world leader in SSC CGL (Tier-I) 14/07/2023 (Shift-I)
pharmaceuticals are heavily compromised. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence singular helping verb
(a) world leader in pharmaceuticals ‘has been’ will be used in the place of plural helping
(b) No error verb ‘have been’ because the subject of the sentence
(c) are heavily compromised. (Neetu) is singular.
(d) India’s claim to be a Correct sentence –
SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Shift-II) Neetu has been waiting for since 100° clock in the
Ans. (c) : The above given sentence the part (c) 'are morning.
heavily compromised' has grammatically error, because 15. The following sentence has been split into four
in this sentence, the subject is singular (India's) segments. Identify the segment that contains a
therefore the verb (is) is used in the place of 'are'. grammatical error.
Thus the correct answer is (c). She always / invite me / to / dinner.
11. Parts of the following sentence have been (a) to (b) invite me
underlined and given as options. Select the (c) She always (d) dinner
option that contains an error. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 17/07/2023 (Shift-II)
Jiten and Hiru loves to eat french fries for Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Invites' (singular verb)
lunch. will be used in place of Invite (Plural verb) because
(a) French fries (b) Loves subject (she) is singular . Hence singular verb will be
(c) Lunch (d) Eat used.
SSC GD 16/01/2023 (Shift-III) Correct sentence :– She always invites me to dinner.
Spotting Error 11 YCT
16. Find the part of the given sentence that has an Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'I have Learned' will be
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No used in place of 'I have Learn' because after has/have/had the
error'. main verb is always used in V3 form.
Bushfire have created havoc and exacerbated
the conditions of animals in the forest. Present Past Past
Infinitive
(a) Bushfire have created havoc Participle tense Participle
(b) and exacerbated the conditions learned learned
(c) No error To + Learn learning
or learnt or learnt
(d) of animals in the forest.
Correct Sentence -
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2023 (Shift-IV)
From my experience in mountain climbing. I have learned
Ans. (a) : In the above question 'has' will be used in learnt that physical fitness is very important.
place of 'have' because 'Bushfire' is Singular Subject. 20. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Hence Singular Verb (has) will be used. contains a grammatical error.
17. Identify the segment in the sentence which Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh says they
contains a grammatical error. If there is no are harvesting a bumper crop this year due to
error, then select the option "No error". good weather conditions.
Although people had been on watch and/ the (a) they are harvesting
watchkeepers were very tired/ everyone were (b) Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh says
up and buzzing. (c) a bumper crop this year
(a) No error (d) due to good weather conditions
(b) the watchkeepers were very tired SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-II
(c) everyone were up and buzzing. Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Apple growers in
(d) Although people had been on watch and Himachal Pradesh Say' will be used in place of 'Apple
growers in Himachal Pradesh Says' because the Subject
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 15/03/2023 (Shift-III)
(apple growers) of sentence is plural.
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence ''was'' will be used in Hence plural verb (say) will be used.
place of ''were'' because Singular verb is used after Correct sentence–
''everyone''. Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh say they are harvesting.
Correct sentence- 21. The following sentence has been split into four
Although People had been on watch and the watch segments. Identify the segment that contains a
keepers were very tired, everyone was up and buzzing. grammatical error.
18. Find the part of the given sentence that has an A pack of wolves/were chasing/the deer/in the
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No forest.
error'. (a) A pack of wolves (b) were chasing
Plastic debris in the ocean can become coated (c) in the forest (d) the deer
with algae and other marine microbes that SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 15.11.2021 Shift-II
produces a chemical scent. Ans. (b) : In the above sentence, 'A pack of wolves' is a
(a) coated with algae and other singular noun, singular verb is used with any singular
(b) marine microbes that produces a chemical Noun, So 'was' will be used in place of 'were'.
scent. Correct Sentence-
(c) Plastic debris in the ocean can become A pack of wolves was chasing the deer in the forest.
(d) No error
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 09/03/2023 (Shift-IV) 22. The following sentence has been split into
segments. One of them may contain an error.
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence "Produce" will be used Identify the segment that contains a grammatical
in place of "Produces" because Relative pronoun 'that' is error. If you don't find any error, mark 'No
used for plural noun (marine microbes). Hence plural error' as your answer.
"verb" will be used. A shop nearby/sell all the goods/of daily use.
Note : By adding s/es to the main verb, it becomes a (a) A shop nearby (b) No error
singular verb. (c) Of daily use (d) Sell all the goods
Correct Sentence: SSC CGL (Tier-I) 19/04/2022 Shift-III
Plastic debris in the ocean can become coated with Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'Sells all the goods' will
algae and other marine microbes that produce a be used in place of 'Sell all the goods' because 'A shop'
chemical scent. is singular subject so singular verb will be used.
19. In the sentence identify the segment that contains a Correct Sentence-
grammatical error. A Shop nearby (Sells) all the goods of daily use.
From my experience in mountain climbing I have 23. The following sentence has been split into four
learn that physical fitness is very important. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(a) I have learn (b) from my experience grammatical error.
(c) is very important (d) that physical fitness The contrast between / Britain and other
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-I countries / of Europe / are striking.
Spotting Error 12 YCT
 (a) The contrast between 27. The following sentence has been divided into
(b) Britain and other countries parts. One of them may contain an error. Select
(c) of Europe the part that contains the error from the given
(d) are striking options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 18/04/2022 Shift-I error' as your answer.
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'is striking' will be People sometimes asks me / why carbon dioxide
/ is important for the climate.
used in place of 'are striking' because 'contrast' is a (a) is important for the climate
singular subject so singular verb 'is' will be used. (b) why carbon dioxide
Correct Sentence- (c) No error
The contrast between Britain and other countries of (d) People sometimes asks me
Europe is striking. SSC MTS-06/07/2022 Shift-II
24. The following sentence has been divided into Ans. (d) : In the above sentence ''people sometimes ask
parts. One of them may contain an error. me'' will be used in place of "people sometimes asks
Select the part that contains the error from the me" because the subject of the sentence 'people' is
given options. If you don't find any error, mark plural. Hence the verb 'ask' (plural) will be used.
‘No error’ as your answer. Correct Sentence –
Every Saturday, / the workers gets / their People sometimes ask me why carbon dioxide is
weekly wages. important for the climate.
(a) the workers gets (b) Every Saturday 28. The following sentence has been divided into
(c) No error (d) their weekly wages parts. One of them may contain an error. Select
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 18/04/2022 Shift-I the part that contains the error from the given
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'workers get' will be options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No
error' as your answer.
used in place of 'workers gets' because plural verb (get) Safety measures makes risky activities less
is used with plural subject. (the workers) risky.
Correct sentence– (a) risky activities
Every saturday. the workers get their weekly wages. (b) No error
25. The following sentence has been divided into (c) Safety measures makes
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select (d) less risky
the part that contains the error from the given SSC MTS-06/07/2022 Shift-III
options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No Ans. (c) : In the above sentence "Safety measures
error’ as your answer. make" will be used in place of "Safety measures makes"
We ordered a Pizza/ which are one of/ my because the subject of the sentence is Safety measures
favourite foods. 'plural'. Hence the plural verb 'make' will be used
(a) No error (b) We ordered a Pizza Note – By adding's' to a verb, the verb become singular
(c) my favourite foods (d) which are one of and to make it plural, 's' removed from it.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 13/04/2022 Shift-III Correct Sentence–
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'is' will be used in place Safety measures make risky activities less risky.
of 'are' because 'which' relative Pronoun is used for 29. The following sentence has been divided into
'Pizza' which is singular, after that singular verb will be parts. One of them may contain an error.
used so 'is' will be used in place of 'are'. Select the part that contains the error from the
Correct Sentence given options. If you don’t find any error, mark
We ordered a pizza which is one of my favourite foods. ‘No error’ as your answer.
26. Parts of the following sentence have been given The App has been so well-developed / that it
as options. One of them may contain an error. anticipate / all the customers’ needs.
Select the part that contains the error from the (a) that it anticipate
given options. If you don't find any error, mark (b) No error
'No error' as your answer. (c) The App has been so well - developed
A significant number of students volunteers (d) all the customer's needs
each year for environmental projects. SSC Constable GD-29/11/2021 Shift-II
(a) volunteers each year for Ans. (a) : In the above sentence "that it anticipates" will
(b) No error be used in place of "that it anticipate" because singular
(c) A significant number of students verb (Anticipates) is used after 'it'.
(d) environmental projects Correct Sentence - The App has been so well -
SSC MTS-07/07/2022 Shift-I developed that it anticipates all the customers' needs.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence ''volunteer each year 30. The following sentence has been split into four
for" will be used in place of ''volunteers each year'' segments. Identify the segment that contains a
because plural verb (Volunteer) will be used for plural grammatical error.
The poet / and the author / is awarded / by the
subject (A significant number of Students). President.
Correct Sentence– (a) The poet (b) by the President
A significant number of students volunteer each year for (c) is awarded (d) and the author
environmental projects. SSC Constable GD-24/11/2021 Shift-II
Spotting Error 13 YCT
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'are' will be used in Ans. (b) : In the above sentence Subject 'the venue' is
place of 'is' because when two subjects are joined by in singular form. Hence verb also will be singular, so
and, And 'the' (article) is used before both subjects then 'has' will be used in place of 'have'.
both subject considers they are different person/things Correct sentence- The venue for the wedding has not
and it will be a plural subject so plural verb will be yet been finalised.
used. 35. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
Correct Sentence - contains the grammatical error.
The poet and the author are awarded by the president. Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his
31. The following sentence has been split into four parents in Mumbai.
segments. Identify the segment that contains a (a) are staying
grammatical error. (b) in Mumbai
Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warn / (c) with his parents
consumers not to use low-standard engine oil, / (d) Neither Amit nor Raju
people refuse to read the instructions / and SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
damage their vehicles.
(a) consumers not to use low standard engine oil Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'is staying' will be
(b) people refuse to read the instructions used in place of 'are staying' because when two
(c) and damage their vehicles Subjects are connected with either ------ or, Neither ----
(d) Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warn nor then the verb is used according to the latter subject.
SSC Constable GD-23/11/2021 Shift-III (Raju)
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence "Even though Correct sentence- Neither Amit nor Raju is staying
Mahindra & Mahindra warns" will be used in place of with his parents in Mumbai.
'Even though Mahindra & Mahindra warn' because 36. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
Mahindra and Mahindra is a company and it is contains the grammatical error.
considered a singular Noun. Hence singular verb The list of candidates to be called for the
(V+s/es) will be used. interview were put up on the board.
Correct sentence - Even though Mahindra & Mahindra (a) for the interview
warns consumers Not to use low standard engine oil (b) The list of candidates
………….. (c) were put up on the board
32. In the given sentence, identify the segment (d) to be called
which contains a grammatical error. SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
People has been warning in advance about the Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'was' will be used in
coming economic crisis. place of 'were' because the main Subject (The list) of
(a) People (b) economic crisis the sentence is singular. Hence singular verb (was) will
(c) in advance (d) has been warning be used.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –15/04/2021 (Shift-I) Correct sentence- The list of candidates to be called
Ans. (d) In the above sentence 'people have been' will for the interview was put up on the board.
be used in place of 'people has been' because plural verb 37. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
(have) is used with people (plural subject). contains the grammatical error.
Correct sentence– One should be careful to re-read what they has
People have been warning in advance about the coming written.
economic crisis. (a) to re-read what (b) be careful
33. Identify the segment in the sentence which (c) One should (d) they has written
contains a grammatical error. SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
Neither Sam nor I are interested in attending Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'they have written'
the meeting. will be used in place of 'they has written' because
(a) are interested (b) in attending plural verb (have) will be used with plural subject
(c) Neither Sam nor I (d) the meeting (they).
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm) Correct sentence- One should be careful to re-read
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'am' will be used in what they have written.
place of 'are' because when two subjects are connected
with neither ----- nor either ----- or then the verb is 38. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
used according to the latter subject. (I) contains the grammatical error.
Correct sentence- Neither Sam nor I am interested in The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.
attending the meeting. (a) are kept (b) The box
(c) of paper clips (d) in the drawer
34. Identify the segment in the sentence which
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
contains a grammatical error.
The venue for the wedding have not yet been Ans. (a) : In the above sentence The main Subject 'The
finalised box' is singular. Hence singular verb 'is' will be used in
(a) been finalised (b) have not yet the place of 'are'.
(c) The venue (d) for the wedding Correct sentence- The box of paper clips is kept in the
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm) drawer.

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39. Identify the segment in the sentence, which (a) a little nervous when
contains the grammatical error. (b) when we came into this room today.
Prema is the girl in my class who write (c) all of us were
beautiful poems. (d) No error
(a) Prema is the girl (b) who write SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)
(c) beautiful poems (d) in my class Ans. (d) : No error
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm) Note— The subject of the sentence 'All of us' is plural
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'writes' will be used in , So the use of 'were' is correct according to the Past
place of 'write' because the subject (Prema) of the sense.
sentence is singular and relative pronoun 'who' is used
(ii) little/a little is used with uncountable nouns and
for singular subject 'prema' hence 'who' will be treated
as singular. Hence singular form of verb (V1 + s/es) few/a few are used with countable nouns.
will be used. 44. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Correct sentence- Prema is the girl in my class who contains a grammatical error.
writes beautiful poems. Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the
40. Identify the segment in the sentence which cupboard.
contains the grammatical error. (a) to the cupboard (b) or Reema have
Very few countries in the world is as big as (c) the keys (d) Either Ramesh
India. SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)
(a) is (b) Very few countries Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'has' will be used in
(c) as big as (d) in the world place of 'have' because if two subjects are joined with
SSC Stenographer Grade C&D either ---- or then the verb is determined according to the
05/02/2019 (3:5pm) subject that comes after or. Hence, according to 'Reema'
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'are' will be used in the use of 'has' would be appropriate.
place of 'is' because the subject (very few countries) of Correct sentence-
the sentence is plural. Hence plural verb (are) will be Either Ramesh or Reema has the keys to the cupboard.
used in the place of 'is'.
45. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Correct sentence- Very few countries in the world are
as big as India. contains a grammatical error.
He is over eighty and dare not read without
41. Identify the segment in the sentence which glasses.
contains the grammatical error.
Neither Nita nor her sisters has applied for this (a) he is (b) over eighty and
job (c) without glasses (d) dare not read
(a) nor her (b) has applied SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)
(c) Neither Nita (d) for this job Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'can not' will be used
SSC Stenographer Grade C&D in place of 'dare not' because the use of 'can not'
05/02/2019 (3:5pm) (capacity) gives the appropriate meaning according to
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'have' will be used in the sense of sentence.
place of 'has' because when two subjects are connected Correct sentence-
with neither ---- nor, either ---- or then the verb is used He is over eighty and can not read without glasses.
according to the latter subject. (her sisters) 46. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Correct sentence- Neither Nita nor her sisters have contains a grammatical error.
applied for this job. Our new secretary’s performance have been
42. In the following, some part of the sentence may quite impressive.
have errors. Find out which part of the (a) secretary’s performance
sentence has an error and select the (b) quite impressive
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from (c) have been
error, select No Error. (d) our new
Modern medicines has scored significant SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
victories (1)/ against both infection and Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'has been' will be used
trauma- (2)/ the major causes of ill health and in place of 'have been' because 'Our New Secretary's
death. (3)/ No error (4) performance' is a singular Subject. Hence singular verb
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018 'has been' will be used after it.
Correct sentence-
Ans. (a) In the above sentence 'have' will be used in
Our new secretary’s performance has been quite
place of 'has' because the subject (Modern medicines) is
plural. Hence plural verb (have) will be used. impressive.
Correct sentence- 47. In the sentence identify the segment which
Modern medicines have scored significant victories. contains the grammatical error.
43. Identify the segment in the sentence which Every employee of the company were given a
contains a grammatical error. If there is no two bedroom flat as Diwali bonus.
error, then select the option 'No error'. (a) a two bedroom flat (b) as Diwali bonus
All of us were a little nervous when we came (c) Every employee (d) were given
into this room today. SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 06/06/2019 (Shift-I)
Spotting Error 15 YCT
 Ans. (d) : In the above sentence, Every employee of (a) Cows are amongst
the company is used as singular Noun, so 'was' will be (b) towards their young
used in place of 'were' (c) none shows more
(d) the gentlest of animals
Every + Singular noun + Singular Verb
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-I)
Correct Sentence : Ans : (c) In the above sentence plural verb 'Show' will
Every employee of the company was given a two be used in place of singular verb 'shows' because the
bedroom flat as Diwali bonus. verb coming after 'None' will be Singular or Plural
48. In the sentence identify segment which contains depending on the type of subject. In case of Singular
the grammatical error. Subject, singular verb will be used and in case of
Each of the girls have given an impressive plural Subject, Plural verb will be used. and here 'no
dance performance. he' is used for cows (plural).
(a) have given (b) Each of the girls Correct Sentence
(c) an impressive (d) dance performance Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none show
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-III) more passionate tenderness towards their young.
Ans : (a) In the above sentence singular verb 'has given' 52. In the sentence identify the segment which
will be used in place of plural verb 'have given' because contains the grammatical error.
after the Distributive pronoun each of / either of The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen
/Neither of Plural Noun/ Pronoun is used but the abnormally this month.
auxiliary verb is singular. (a) have risen (b) The cost of
(c) this month (d) abnormally
Each of / Neither of + Plural subject + Singular verb SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-I)
Correct Sentence Ans : (a) In the above sentence, 'has' will be used
Each of the girls has given an impressive dance instead of 'have' because the main subject is 'the cost'.
performance. Which is singular. hence the following verb will be
49. In the sentence identify the segment which singular accordingly. Hence has will be used.
contains the grammatical error. Correct sentence -
The Doon Valley with all its lights look The cost of fruits and vegetables has risen abnormally
this month.
beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.
(a) look beautiful (b) from the top 53. In the sentence identify the segment which
(c) at night (d) with all its lights contains the grammatical error.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-II) Friction reduce the efficiency of machines so
their value also gets reduced.
Ans : (a) In the above sentence The main subject 'The
(a) Friction reduce
Doon Valley is singular, hence the sentence being in (b) also gets reduced.
present Indefinite tense, the singular verb 'Looks' will (c) the efficiency of machines
be used by adding s/es at the end of the main verb. (d) so their value
Correct Sentence SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 19/06/2019 (Shift-III)
The Doon Valley with all its lights looks beautiful at
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Friction reduces' will
night from the top of the mountain.
be used in place of 'Friction reduce' because friction is
50. In the sentence identify the segment which singular uncountable Noun, so singular verb (reduces)
contains the grammatical error. will be used.
The match is about to begin since the captain Correct sentence-
as well as the team are on the field. Friction reduces the efficiency of machines so their
(a) are on the field value also gets reduced.
(b) The matchis about to begin 54. In the sentence identify the segment which
(c) since the captain contains the grammatical error.
(d) as well as the team I am sure that neither Juhi nor Jaya are
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 10/06/2019 (Shift-II) responsible for breaking the vase.
Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'is' will be used in place (a) neither Juhi nor Jaya
of 'are' because when two subjects are connected with' (b) are responsible
as well as, like, with, besides, together with, no less (c) for breaking the vase
than, etc then the verb is used according to the first (d) I am sure that
Subject. (The captain) SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 19/06/2019 (Shift-III)
Correct Sentence Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'is responsible' will be
The match is about to begin since the captain as well as used in place of 'are responsible' because when two
the team is on the field. subjects are connected with neither ----- nor either ----
51. In the sentence identify the segment which or then the verb 'is' used according to the Letter
contains the grammatical error. Subject. (Jaya) which is singular.
Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none Correct sentence -
shows more passionate tenderness towards I am sure that neither Juhi nor Jaya is responsible for
their young. breaking the vase.
Spotting Error 16 YCT
55. In the sentence identify the segment which 59. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error. contains the grammatical error.
There is many modes of travel to go to Agra Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new
but I prefer road travel. President of the BCCI after a night long
(a) to go to discussion.
(b) prefer road travel (a) Saurav Ganguly have emerged
(c) Agra but I (b) as the new President
(d) There is many modes (c) of the BCCI
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 12/06/2019 (Shift-III) (d) after a night long discussion
Ans. (d) : The main subject of the sentence is Many SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)
modes of travel which is plural, so helping verb will be Ans : (a) In the above sentence Singular verb 'has' will
also plural. be used in place of plural verb 'have' because the subject
Note- If any sentence starts with Introductory subject (Saurav Ganguly) of the sentence is in Singular
'there' then the main subject is used after 'verb'. Number.
Correct Sentence- Correct sentence-
There are many modes of travel to go to Agra but I Saurav Ganguly has emerged as the new President of
prefer road travel. the BCCI after a night long discussion.
56. In the Sentence identify the segment which 60. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. contains the grammtical error. If there is no
Ten kilometers are a long distance to cover on error, select 'No error'.
foot for a child. The monsoon have, in the past five days,
(a) Ten kilometers are (b) for a child retreated from most parts of the country.
(c) to cover on foot (d) a long distance (a) No error
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-I) (b) The monsoon have
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Ten kilometers is' (c) retreated from most parts
will be used in place of 'Ten kilometers are' because (d) in the past five days
'Ten kilometers is used as a unit so it is considered as a SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-I)
singular subject. so singular verb (is) is used after it'. Ans : (b) In the above Sentence 'The monsoon has' will
Correct Sentence- be used in place of 'The monsoon have' because
Ten kilometers is a long distance to cover on foot for a 'Monsoon' is an uncountable Noun, So Singular verb
child. (has) will be used for it.
57. In the sentence identify the segment which Correct sentence-
contains the grammatical error. The monsoon has, in the past five days, retreated from
The child along with his parents were waiting most parts of the country.
for the programme to begin. 61. In the sentence identify the segment which
(a) The child contains the grammatical error.
(b) along with his parents Only one copy of the book, running into 1200
(c) programme to begin pages, on Gandhiji's visit to the State of
(d) were waiting for the Andhra Pradesh, remain now.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-III) (a) running into 1200 pages
(b) remain now
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'was waiting for the'
(c) only one copy of the book
will be used in place of 'were waiting for the' because
(d) on Gandhiji's visit to the State
when two subject are connected with as well as', with,
SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)
together with, along with etc the verb is used to
according to the first subject. (The child) Ans. (b) : In the above sentence singular verb
Correct Sentence- 'Remains' will be used in place of Plural verb 'Remain'
The child along with his parents was waiting for the because the Subject (only one copy) of the sentence is
programme to begin. singular.
Correct sentence-
58. Identify the segment in the sentence which Only one copy of the book, running into 1200 pages,
contains the grammatical error. on Gandhiji's visit to the State of Andhra Pradesh,
Note down my phone number in case you needs remains now.
to ring me up.
(a) Note down (b) to ring me up 62. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(c) my phone number (d) in case you needs contains the grammatical error.
The two states frequently has differences over
SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)
the use of the river water especially during the
Ans : (d) In the above sentence 'need' (Plural verb) will summer months.
be used in place of needs (Singular verb) because the (a) has differences
subject (you) of the sentence is in plural Number. (b) over the use of the river water
Correct Sentence- (c) especially during the summer months
Note down my phone number in case you need to ring (d) The two states frequently
me up. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –09/07/2019 (Shift-III)
Spotting Error 17 YCT
Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'have differences' will be Ans : (c) In the above Sentence 'have agreed' will be
used in place of 'has differences' because the subject (Two used in place of 'has agreed' because the main subject
states) of the Sentence is plural. Hence plural verb 'have' (promoters) of the sentence is plural. Hence plural verb
will be used. (have) will be used.
Correct sentence- Correct Sentence-
The two states frequently have differences over the use The promoters of Med. Hospitals have agreed to sell
of the river water especially during the summer months. their business to Pal Hospitals.
63. Identify the segment which contains the 67. In the sentence identify the segment which
grammatical error. contains the grammatical error.
The members of the victorious football team as Many of China's exports has been redirected to
well as the captain was congratulated. the domestic market in view of the more
(a) was congratulated consumption-driven economy.
(b) as well as the captain (a) has been redirected
(c) The members of the (b) Many of China's exports
(d) victorious football team (c) in view of the more consumption-driven
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-II) economy
Ans : (a) In the above sentence Plural helping verb (d) to the domestic market
'were' will be used in place of singular helping verb SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-II)
'was' because when two subjects are connected with as Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'have been redirected'
well as, with, like, besides etc the verb is used will be used in place of 'has been redirected' because
according to the first subject. (football team) the subject 'exports' is plural. Hence plural verb 'have'
Correct sentence- will be used.
The members of the victorious football team as well as
Note- Many a + singular noun + singular Verb
the captain were congratulated.
64. Identify the segment which contains the Correct Sentence-
grammatical error. Many of China's exports have been redirected to the
Each of the pictures have been signed by the domestic market in view of the more consumption-
football star. driven economy.
(a) the pictures (b) Each of 68. In the sentence identify the segment which
(c) have been (d) signed by contains the grammatical error.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-III) The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the
Ans : (c) In the above Sentence 'has been' will be used world's most famous people.
in place of ' have been' because each of, either of, (a) The Cannes Film Festival
always followed by plural Noun and Singular verb (b) most famous people
(has). (c) attract some of
Each of / Either Of / Neither of + Plural Noun + Singular verb (d) the world's
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –02/07/2019 (Shift-III)
Correct Sentence-
Each of the pictures has been signed by the football star. Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'attracts' will be used in
place of 'attract' because the main subject (The Cannes
65. Identify the segment which contains the film festival) is singular. Hence singular verb (attracts)
grammatical error. will be used.
The number of visitors at the fair were much Correct Sentence-
larger than expected. The Cannes film festival attracts some of the world's
(a) than expected (b) were much larger
most famous people.
(c) the number of (d) visitors at the fair
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/07/2019 (Shift-II) 69. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains a grammatical error.
Ans : (b) In the above Sentence 'was much larger' will
The environment protection policy need to
be used in place of 'were much larger' because the main
subject (the number) of the sentence is singular. Hence become stricter if we wish to combat climate
singular verb (was) will be used. change.
(a) The environment protection policy
Correct Sentence-
The number of visitors at the fair was much larger than (b) need to become stricter
expected. (c) combat climate change
(d) if we wish to
66. In the sentence identify the segment which SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 16/10/2020 (Shift-II)
contains the grammatical error.
The promoters of Med Hospitals has agreed to Ans. (b) In the above sentence 'needs to become stricter'
sell their business to Pal Hospitals. will be used in place of 'need to become stricter' because
(a) The promoters of the main subject 'The Environment protection policy' is
(b) to sell their business singular. Hence singular verb ' needs' will be used.
(c) Med Hospitals has agreed Correct Sentence-
(d) to Pal Hospitals The environment protection policy needs to become
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-I) stricter if we wish to combat climate change.

Spotting Error 18 YCT

70. Select the segment in the sentence, which 74. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains a grammatical error. contains the grammatical error.
Plenty of people likes to celebrate New Year's Thomas is a man of word who have been paying
eve with their family and friends. back the borrowed money in instalments.
(a) likes to celebrate (a) who have been paying back
(b) Plenty of people (b) in instalments
(c) New year's eve with (c) Thomas is a man of word
(d) their family and friends (d) the borrowed money
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2020 (Shift-II) SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-I)
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'like' will be used in Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Who has been playing
place of 'likes' because the noun used after 'plenty of' is back' will be used in place of 'Who have been playing
plural so verb will also be used in plural form. back' because pronoun 'who' is used for the subject
Plenty of + Countable plural noun + Plural verb 'Thomas' which is singular. Hence singular verb (has)
will be used.
Plenty of + Uncountable noun + Singular verb
Correct sentence-
Note-Hate, stop, finish, enjoy, prefer, keep, like + Thomas is a man of word who has been paying back
present participle (–ing form of verb) the borrowed money in instalments.
Correct Sentence- 75. In the given sentence identify the segment
Plenty of people like celebrating New Year's eve with
their family and friends. which contains the grammatical error.
The neighbourhood were getting disturbed
71. In the given sentence identify the segment with the loud music that was playing at the
which contains the grammatical error. wedding party in the big bungalow.
Scientist have recently announced that a more (a) at the wedding party
effective antidote for snake bite venom has
been made. (b) in the big bungalow
(a) Scientist have (c) that was playing
(b) for snake bite venom has been made (d) The neighbourhood were getting disturbed
(c) recently announced SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 15/10/2020 (Shift-III)
(d) that a more effective antidote Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'The neighbourhood
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 13/10/2020 (Shift-I) was getting disturbed' will be used in place of 'The
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'has' will be used in neighbourhood were getting disturbed' because the
place of 'have' because scientist is a singular subject, subject of the sentence 'neighbourhood' is uncountable
Hence the verb will also be in singular. Noun. Hence singular verb (was) will be used.
Correct Sentence- Correct sentence-
"Scientist has recently announced that a more effective The neighbourhood was getting disturbed with the
antidote for snakebite venom has been made." loud music that was playing at the wedding party in the
72. In the sentence identify the segment which big bungalow.
contains the grammatical error. 76. In the given sentence identify the segment
Everyone are very well equipped with his own which contains a grammatical error.
weapons. Someone have walked away with my umbrella.
(a) Everyone are (b) very well equipped (a) away with (b) Someone
(c) own weapons (d) with his (c) have walked (d) my umbrella
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/03/2020 (Shift-I) SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/10/2020 (Shift-III)
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Everyone is' will be Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'has walked' will be
used in place of 'Everyone are' because each one, used in place of 'have walked' because someone, each,
everyone etc. is used as singular subject. Hence one etc if used as a subject then singular verb is used
helping verb will be in singular (is). with them.
Correct Sentence- Correct sentence-
Everyone is very well equipped with his own weapons. Someone has walked away with my umbrella.
73. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error. 77. Identify the segment in the given sentence
The simplest way to get proper recognition are which contains the grammatical error.
through doing things with dedication and Soni take her daughter to the park in the
sincerity. evening in a stroller.
(a) are through doing things (a) Soni take her daughter (b) to the park
(b) The simplest way (c) in a stroller (d) in the evening
(c) to get proper recognition SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 20/10/2020 (Shift-II)
(d) with dictation and sincerity Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Soni takes her
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-III) daughter' will used in place of 'Soni take her daughter'
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence subject 'The simplest because Soni is in singular Number. Hence singular
way is in singular form, so the verb will also be in verb (takes) will be used. Since the sentence is in
singular. Hence 'is through doing things' will be used present indefinite tense. Verb is made singular by
in place of 'are through doing things'. adding 's/es' in the end of the verb.
Correct Sentence- Correct sentence-
The simplest way to get proper recognition is through Soni takes her daughter to the park in the evening in a
doing things with dedication and sincerity. stroller.
Spotting Error 19 YCT
78. In the given sentences, identify the segment 82. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
which contains a grammatical error. error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Everyone are asking for passes to the music The doctor with his interns are due to arrive
festival at Nehru Park. here by noon./No error
(a) at Nehru Park (b) for passes (a) interns are due
(c) to the music festival (d) Everyone are asking (b) No error
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/10/2020 (Shift-II) (c) The doctor with his
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence "Everyone is asking" (d) to arrive here by noon
will be used in place of "Everyone are asking" because SSC MTS – 05/08/2019 (Shift-II)
if each, Everyone, one etc used as a singular subject
then the verb is used in singular form. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'is' will be used in
Correct sentence- place of 'are' because the main subject 'the doctor' is
Everyone is asking for passes to the music festival at singular. Hence singular verb will be used.
Nehru Park. Correct sentence-
79. In the sentence identify the segment which The doctor with his interns is due to arrive here by
contains the grammatical error. noon.
Some of the issues discussed on the media 83. Identify the segment in the sentence which
nowadays has no relevance to the nation- contains the grammatical error.
building process. Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen that
(a) on the media nowadays world have seen.
(b) to the nation-building process (a) Virat Kohli is (b) one of the best
(c) some of the issues discussed (c) world have seen (d) batsmen that the
(d) has no relevance SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-I)
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/03/2020 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) : In the sentence singular verb 'has' will be
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'have no relevance' used in place of plural verb "have" because 'that' is
will be used in place of 'has no relevance' because the used for 'Virat Kohli' and it is singular Noun and
subject (Some of the issues) of the sentence is plural.
hence plural verb (have) will be used. singular verb is used after singular Noun.
Correct sentence- Correct sentence-
Some of the issues discussed on the media nowadays [Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen that world has
have no relevance to the nation-building process. seen]
80. In the given sentence identify the segment 84. Identify the segment in the sentence which
which contains the grammatical error. contains the grammatical error.
Your skill lie in cheering up people who are One of the friends were doubtful that the plan
stressed out, wound up or generally just would work.
annoyed. (a) that the plan (b) were doubtful
(a) Your skill lie (c) would work (d) one of the friends
(b) who are stressed out wound up SSC MTS – 20/08/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) or generally just annoyed Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'was doubtful' will be
(d) in cheering up people used in place of 'were doubtful' because plural Noun
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 12/10/2020 (Shift-I) and singular verb is used after 'one of the'.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'your skill lies' will be
used in place of 'your skill lie' because the subject ' your One of the + Plural noun + Singular verb
skill' is singular Noun. Hence singular verb (Lies) will Correct sentence-
be used. Verb is made singular by adding 's/es'. ''One of the friends was doubtful that the plan would
Correct sentence- work.''
Your skill lies in cheering up people who are stressed
out, wound up or generally just annoyed. 85. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error.
81. Find the part of the given sentence that has an Each of these players have been warned not to
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
error'. repeat the silly mistakes.
Sterling is only twenty four but have achieved (a) Each of these players
so much in his professional football career. (b) the silly mistakes
(a) but have achieved so much (c) warned not to repeat
(b) in his professional football career (d) have been
(c) No error SSC MTS – 16/08/2019 (Shift-III)
(d) Sterling is only twenty four Ans. (d) : In the above sentence singular verb 'has
SSC MTS – 05/08/2019 (Shift-III) been' used in place of plural verb 'have been' because
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'but has achieved so each of either of, Neither of always followed by plural
much' will be used in place of 'but have achieved so Noun and singular verb.
much' because the subject (Sterling) is singular. Hence Each of / Either of / Neither of + Plural noun + Singular verb
singular verb 'has' will be used.
Correct sentence- Correct sentence-
Sterling is only twenty four but has achieved so much Each of these players has been warned not to repeat the
in his professional football career. silly mistakes.
Spotting Error 20 YCT
86. Identify the segment in the sentence which Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'has been a fan' will be
contains the grammatical error. used in place of 'have been a fan' because the subject'
A Superintendent of Police have the authority The 91 year old lady' of The sentence is singular.
to suspend an inspector. Hence singular verb 'has' will be used for it.
(a) authority to suspend Correct Sentence-
(b) have the The 91 year old lady has been a fan of cricket for
(c) A Superintendent of Police decades.
(d) an inspector 90. From the given options, identify the segment in
SSC MTS – 16/08/2019 (Shift-I) the sentence which contains the grammatical
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'A superintendent of error.
police is a singular subject and singular verb always The constitutional order on which the Indian
used with singular subject. Hence singular verb 'has' State run is that there shall be no
will be used in place of plural verb 'have'. discrimination on the basis of religion.
Correct sentence- (a) There shall be (b) order on which
A Superintendent of Police has the authority to (c) on the basis of (d) Indian State run
suspend an inspector. SSC GD – 02/03/2019 (Shift-II)
87. Identify the segment in the sentence which Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'Indian state runs' will
be used in place of 'Indian state run' because the
contains the grammatical error.
subject "The Indian state" is singular. Hence singular
The mother as well as her children were
verb (runs) will be used.
brought to the police station for interrogation.
Correct sentence-
(a) her children were brought The constitutional order on which the Indian State runs
(b) to the police station is that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of
(c) for interrogation religion.
(d) The mother as well as
91. From the given options, identify the segment in
SSC MTS – 14/08/2019 (Shift-II)
the sentence which contains the grammatical
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'her children was error.
brought' will be used in place of her children were We must visit this ancient temple which are a
brought' because when Two nouns are connected with hundred years old.
"as well as" then the verb is used according to the first (a) this ancient temple (b) a hundred years old
Noun (Mother) which is singular. Hence singular verb (c) We must visit (d) which are
(was) will be used. SSC GD – 18/02/2019 (Shift-III)
Correct sentence- Ans. (d) : 'This ancient temple' used in above sentence
The mother as well as her children was brought to the is in singular number, so after which it would be
police station for interrogation. appropriate to use singular verb 'is' in place of plural
88. Find the part of the given sentence that has an verb 'are' because 'which' is relative pronoun used for
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No 'this ancient temple'.
error'. correct sentence -
It take her a long time to get over her failure in We must visit this ancient temple which is a hundred
the examination./ No error years old.
(a) long time to get over 92. From the given options, identify the segment in
(b) her failure in the examination the sentence which contains the grammatical
(c) No error error.
(d) It take her a The researchers have found that all species
SSC MTS – 07/08/2019 (Shift-III) makes a constructive contribution to the
Ans. (d) : : In the above sentence singular verb 'takes' ecology of the earth.
will be used in place of plural verb 'take' because (a) a construction contribution to
Pronoun 'it' is singular and singular verb used for it. (b) that all species makes
Correct sentence- (c) the ecology of the earth
[It takes her a long time to get over her failure in the (d) The researchers have found
examination]. SSC GD – 18/02/2019 (Shift-II)
89. Find the part of the given sentence that has an Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'That all species make'
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No will be used in place of "that all species makes"
error'. because plural verb (make) will be used according to
The 91 year old lady have been a fan of cricket plural subject 'all species'.
for decades./No error Note— Assertive sentence of Present Indefinite tense
(a) of cricket for decades is formed by adding s/es at the end of the verb to make
(b) No error singular verb.
(c) The 91 year old lady Correct sentence -
(d) have been a fan The researchers have found that all species make a
SSC MTS – 06/08/2019 (Shift-II) constructive contribution to the ecology of the earth.
Spotting Error 21 YCT
93. From the given options, identify the segment in 97. The following sentence has been split into four
the sentence which contains the grammatical segments. Identify the segment that contains a
error. grammatical error.
The population of Sri Lanka are less than that My sister / is come for a short holiday / from
of India. the US.
(a) than that (b) Sri Lanka are (a) My sister (b) from the US
(c) of India (d) The population (c) a short holiday (d) is come for
SSC GD – 11/02/2019 (Shift-II)
SSC GD 13/02/2023 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence subject 'The
population' is in singular, hence the use of helping verb Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'has' will be used in
will be in singular. So in the place of plural verb 'are' place of 'is' because according to sense of the sentence it
use of singular verb 'is' would be appropriate. is in present perfect tense and in it, 'has/have' is used as
Correct sentence - a helping verb. Hence option (d) is correct answer.
The population of Sri Lanka is less than that of India. 98. Parts of the following sentence have been
underlined and given as options. Select the
C. Form of Verb (Tense/number) option that contains an error.
The Dutta company has not being making new
94. Find the part of the given sentence that has an school bags since the lockdown commenced.
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
error'. (a) commenced (b) has not
There is no big deal if she didn't came to the (c) being (d) since
party. SSC CGL (Tier-I) 19/07/2023 (Shift-IV)
(a) came to the party (b) No error Ans. (c) : In the above given underlined words are
(c) There is no big (d) deal if she didn't correct except 'being' so been (V3) will be used in place
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Shift-II) of 'being' because sentence is in present perfect tense
then his structure will be
Ans. (a) : For the above given parts of sentence part (a)
will be incorrect because did not come did + not + VI Sub + has/have + V3 + Obj.
is used in the place of didn't came (didn't + v2). Thus, the correct answer is option (c)
Thus, the correct answer is option (a). 99. The following sentence has been split into four
95. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a
segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
grammatical error. Binay said that / he is coming / from / his
Her bookstore flourished/because/she picks/ a village, Jaygarh.
good location. (a) from
(a) Her bookstore flourished (b) his village, Jaygarh
(b) Because (c) he is coming
(c) A good location (d) Binary said that
(d) She picks SSC CGL (Tier-I) 21/07/2023 (Shift-II)
SSC GD 31/01/2023 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) : In the above given sentence, the segment 'he
Ans. (d) : There is an error in option (d) and 'picked' is coming' is grammatically error because this sentence
will be used instead of 'picks' because from the use of will be indirect form of past continuous tense and when
'flourished' (V2) in the sentence it is clear that the given the reporting verb (in indirect narration) is in past tense,
sentence is in past tense. Therefore, use of 'picked' (V2) verb of the reported speech is in past tense. Hence 'he
would be appropriate. was coming' will be used in place of 'he is coming'.
Correct Sentence- The correct sentence- 'Binary said that he was coming
Her bookstore flourished because she picked a good from his village, Jaygarh.'
location. 100. The following sentence has been split into four
96. The given sentence is decided into three segments. Identify the segment that contains a
segments. Select the option that has the grammatical error.
segment with a grammatical error. If there is The doctor came / after the patient / had / pass
no error, select 'no error' as your answer. away.
It will take/5 minutes to/preparing a cup of tea. (a) after the patient (b) pass away
(a) No error (b) Preparing a cup of tea
(c) It will take (d) 5 minutes to (c) The doctor came (d) had
SSC GD 27/01/2023 (Shift-I) SSC CGL (Tier-I) 25/07/2023 (Shift-IV)
Ans. (b) : There is an error is option (b) of the given Ans. (b) : The segment of the above given sentence
sentence. 'Prepare' will be used instead of 'prepring' 'pass away is grammatically error, because Passed away
because the first form of the verb (V1) is used after the (V3) is used in the place of 'pass away' (V1),
infinitive 'to' Therefore, use of 'prepare' would be Note- The given sentence is in Past Perfect Tense in
appropriate. which 'V3' is used with 'had'.
Correct Sentence- The correct sentence is- 'The docter come after the
In will take 5 minutes to prepare a cup of tea. patient had passed away'.
Spotting Error 22 YCT
101. The following sentence has been divided into Ans. (b) : Parts of the above sentence in option (b) 'the
parts. One of them may contain an error. accident occuring blast' is grammatically error because
Select the part that contains the error from the 'Occurred' (past participle) is used instead of
given options. If you don’t find any error, mark 'occurring'.
‘No error’ as your answer. The correct segment – 'the accident occurred blast.'
My students / had expect / guidance from my Thus, the correct answer is option (b).
end.
(a) had expect 105. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
(b) My students error in it. If there is on error, choose 'No
(c) guidance from my end error' .
(d) No error Workers and companies in all sectors can
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 20/07/2023 (Shift-I) contribute their skills to meet society new
needs.
Ans. (a) : In the above given sentence there is
containing an error in option (a) ‘had expect’ because (a) sectors can contribe their skills
sentence is in ‘past perfect tense’ (S + had + v3 +other) (b) No error
‘The word ‘had expect’ is replaced by ‘had expected’. (c) to meet society new needs.
Correct Sentece- (d) Workers and companies in all
The my students had expected guidance from my end. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 21/03/2023 (Shift-II)
102. The following sentence has been split into four Ans. (c) : In the above sentence, 'meeting' will be used
segments. Identify the segment that contains a in place of 'meet'. because 'gerund' (v1 + ing) is used
grammatical error. after contribute
I play / cricket in / my childhood / with my Correct Sentence
sister. Workers and companies in all sectors can contribute
(a) Play (b) With my sister their skills to meeting society new needs.
(c) Cricket in (d) My childhood
106. The following sentence has been split into four
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 24/07/2023 (Shift-III) segments. Identify the segment that contains a
Ans. (a) : In the given sentence, 'Played' will be used in grammatical error.
the place of 'Play' because the sense of the sentence is We / has seen / that movie / before.
Past Indifinite tense and (verb2) will be used.
(a) before (b) We
Correct Sentece-
(c) that movie (d) has seen
I played cricket in my childhood with my sister.
SSC CGL Mains 26/10/2023 (Shift-I)
103. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains a Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'have seen' will be
grammatical error. used in place of 'has seen' because the subject (we) of
When I was in 5th grade,/I use to / ride on my / the sentence is plural noun. Hence plural verb 'have'
red bicycle. will be used.
(a) When I was in 5th grade, Correct Sentence -
(b) ride on my We have seen that movie before.
(c) I use to 107. Parts of the following sentence are given as
(d) red bicycle option. Ldentify the part contains a
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/08/2023 (Shift-II) grammatical error. If there is on error, select
Ans. (c) : Part (c) of the sentence 'I use to' is erroneous. ‘No error’.
It has to be replaced with modal verb 'I used to' . used to Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the
refers to talking about something that happened in the words / to tell him everything he’d dome / so
past or existed in the past. used to + infinitive is used to far, all the compromises he’d made, had been
talk about past situation that in no longer true. for love.
Correct Sentence (a) to tell him that everything he’d done
when I was in 5th grade I used to ride on my red (b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the
bicycle. words
104. Parts of the following sentence have been given (c) so far, all the compromises he’d made, had
as options. One of them may contain an error. been for love.
Select the option that contains the error. If you (d) No error
don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your
answer. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 20/03/2023 (Shift-I)
Nobody from the gathering of odd people could Ans. (b) : In the above sentence, "Failed" will be used
guess the accident occurring blast. in place of "fail" because given sentence is in 'Past
(a) Nobody from the gathering Indefinite' tense. Hence V2 will be used.
(b) the accident occurring blast Correct Sentence:
(c) No error Shyam, so good with weapons failed to find the words
(d) of odd people could guess to tell him that everything he'd done so far, all the
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 08/08/2023 (Shift-II) compromises held made, had been for love.
Spotting Error 23 YCT
108. Parts of the following sentence are given as 112. The following sentence has been split into four
option. Identify the part that contains a segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. If there is no error, select grammatical error.
‘No error’. She has given/me a book/last week/which I
That will truly / been a milestone to / celebrate. returned.
(a) No error (b) celebrate. (a) last week (b) She has given
(c) been a milestone to (d) That will truly (c) me a book (d) which I returned
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 20/03/2023 (Shift-I) SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-I
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence, "be" will be used in Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'She had given' will be
place of 'been' because will be/shall be is used in Simple used in place of 'She has given' because last week
Future Tense. makes it clear that the sentence in past tense. So the
Correct Sentence: helping verb of past perfect tense (had) will be used.
This will truly be a milestone to celebrate. Correct Sentence-
She had given me a book last week which I returned.
109. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. If there is no 113. In the given sentence, identify the segment that
error, select 'No error' contains a grammatical error.
We watched the workmen to repair the tiles of 'Occupation' means the work or job people do
the kitchen. not to earning money.
(a) of the kitchen (a) 'Occupation' means (b) the work or job
(b) We watched the workmen (c) to earning money (d) people do
(c) No error SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-II
(d) to repair the tiles Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to earn' will be used in
SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-I) place of 'to earning' because 'VerbI' is used after
Ans : (d) In the above sentence ‘Repairing’ will be infinitive 'to'.
used in place of ‘repair’ because gerund (verb1 + ing) is Correct sentence– 'Occupation' means the work or job
used after 'watch'. (verb) people do not to earn money.
Watch + somebody + doing + something 114. In the sentence identify the segment that
Correct sentence :- contains a grammatical error.
We watched the workmen repairing the tiles of the Suman told me that she didn't know how to
kitchen. operates her net banking account.
110. Identify the segment in the sentence which (a) operates (b) how to
contains a grammatical error. If there is no (c) told me (d) she didn't know
error, then select the option 'No error'. SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 15.11.2021 Shift-II
Sh! Someone listens to our conversation. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'operate' will be used in
(a) No error (b) listens to place of 'operates' because 'to + VI' is used (to + VI
(c) Sh! Someone (d) our conversation without s/es)
SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I) Correct sentence:-
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence, ‘is listening to’ would Suman told me that she didn't know how to operate her
be appropriate instead of ‘listens to’. Because the net banking account.
sentence is giving continuous sense.
Hence the structure of present continuous tense will be 115. Identify the segment in the sentence which
used. contains a grammatical error.
I remember to meet her at a conference in
subject + is / am / are + verb1 + ing + object + other words Delhi last year.
Correct sentence :- (a) to meet her (b) I remember
Sh! someone is listening to our conversation (c) at a conference (d) in Delhi last year
111. The following sentence has been split into four SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 15.11.2021 Shift-I
segments. Identify the segment that contains a Ans. (a) : Use of both indefinite and gerund is possible
grammatical error. with Remember. But if we talk about the past in the
My cousin, Jawahar,/visited me at home/and sentence. We use the gerund and in the future, we will
asked me/what I am reading. use the infinitive.
(a) what I am reading In the given sentence, Last year means past has been
(b) visited me at home talked about. So 'meet her' will be replaced by "meeting
(c) and asked me her". Hence option (a) will be correct.
(d) My cousin, Jawahar
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-I 116. The following sentence has been split into four
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'What I was reading' segments. Identify the segment that contains a
will be used in place of 'What I am reading' because if grammatical error.
'first clause is in past, then second clause will also be in She had resign/from the/post before/he
past tense. apologised.
Correct Sentence- (a) he apologised (b) post before
My cousin, Jawahar, visited me at home and asked me (c) she had resign (d) from the
what I was reading. SSC CHSL 24.05.2022 Shift-III
Spotting Error 24 YCT
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'had resigned' will be 120. The following sentence has been split into four
used in place of 'had resign' because verb3 is used after segments. Identify the segment that contains a
'had' grammatical error.
Note:– If the two clauses connected with After/Before, There is many ways/to make/a stranger
the work that was completed earlier is used in past feel/welcome in the community.
perfect and the work that was completed later is used in (a) welcome in the community
past indefinite tense. (b) a stranger feel
Correct Sentence- (c) to make
She had resigned from the post before he apologised. (d) there is many ways
SSC CHSL 26.05.2022 Shift-II
117. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains a Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'are' will be used in the
grammatical error. place of 'is' because the subject 'many ways' is plural.
Hence plural verb (are) will be used.
My boss keeps telling me/all the time/ that
money/doesn't grows on trees. Note– When 'there' is used at the beginning of the
sentence, the verb is used according to the subject used
(a) My boss keeps telling me after the verb.
(b) all the time
Correct sentence–
(c) doesn't grows on trees
There are many ways to make a stranger feel welcome
(d) that money in the community.
SSC CHSL 27.05.2022 Shift-I
121. Parts of the following sentence have been given
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'doesn't grow on tree'
as options. One of them may contain an error.
will be used in place of doesn't grows on tree because Select the part that contains the error from the
the verb of present Indefinite negative sentence, is used given options. If you don't find any error, mark
without s/es. Whereas in affirmative sentence VI + s/es 'No error' as your answer.
is used. The goons fled after kill a boy in the street.
Correct Sentence - (a) No error (b) boy in the street
My boss keeps telling me all the time that money (c) after kill a (d) The goons fled
doesn't grow on tree. SSC MTS-18/07/2022 Shift-I
118. The following sentence has been split into four Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'after killing a' will be
segments. Identify the segment that contains a used in place of 'after kill a' because (V + ing) form of
grammatical error. verb will be used after preposition (after).
I goes/to the school/every day/irrespective of Correct Sentence –
the weather. The goons fled after killing a boy in the street.
(a) to the school
122. The following sentence has been split into
(b) every day segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(c) irrespective of the weather grammatical error.
(d) I goes My guide / was blind / but he bring / me home
SSC CHSL 27.05.2022 Shift-I safely.
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'go' will be used in (a) but he bring (b) My guide
place of 'goes' because plural verb is always used with
'I'. (c) was blind (d) me home safely
Note– The natural form of all verb (form) is plural and SSC CGL (Tier-I) 21/04/2022 Shift-III
it is made singular by adding s/es. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'but he brought' will be
Correct Sentence- used in place of 'but he bring' because the first clause of
I go to the school every day irrespective of the weather. the sentence is in past. Then sub-ordinate Clause (if
clause) will also be in the 'past'. So 'verb2' will be used.
119. The following sentence has been split into four Correct sentence-
segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. My guide was blind but he brought me home safely
Elina is/travelling/since/yesterday. 123. The following sentence has been split into four
(a) yesterday (b) Elina is segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(c) since (d) travelling grammatical error.
SSC CHSL 27.05.2022 Shift-III Will you / care for / a cup of / hot coffee?
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'has been' will be used (a) a cup of (b) care for
in place of 'is' because it is clear from the use of since + (c) Will you (d) hot coffee
time (yesterday) that the sentence is in present perfect SSC CGL (Tier-I) 20/04/2022 Shift-III
continuous tense. Therefore, 'has been' will be used as a Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'would you' will be
helping verb for the singular subject (Elina) in the used in place of 'will you' because, 'Would' is used for
sentence. formal "Invitation/ Proposal".
Correct sentence - Correct sentence–
Elian has been travelling since yesterday. Would you care for a cup of hot coffee?
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124. The following sentence has been split into four 128. The following sentence has been divided into
segments. Identify the segment that contains a parts. One of them may contain an error. Select
grammatical error. the part that contains the error from the given
He allowed / his son to drive / but he warn him/ options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No
of the danger. error' as your answer.
(a) his son to drive (b) of the danger Sometimes I act / like a fool, and she has / to
(c) but he warn him (d) He allowed step into save me.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 11/04/2022 Shift-II (a) Sometimes I act
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'but he warned him' (b) like a fool and she has
will be used in place of 'but he warn him' because it is in
Past Tense, then the second clause will also be in Past (c) No error
tense in which 'verb2' is used. (d) to step into save me
Correct Sentence– SSC MTS-05/07/2022 Shift-III
He allowed his son to drive but he warned him of the Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'to step to save me' will
danger. be used in place of 'to step into save me' because Noun
125. The following sentence has been split into four form is needed in the sentence, so infinitive (to + VI)
segments. Identify the segment that contains a will be used here as a noun.
grammatical error. Correct Sentence–
Did you / recall to meet / her at the party / last Sometime I act like a fool, and she has to step to save
night? me.
(a) last night (b) Do you
129. The following sentence has been divided into
(c) recall to meet (d) her at the party parts. One of them may contain an error. Select
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 11/04/2022 Shift-II the part that contains the error from the given
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'recall meeting' will be options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No
used in place of 'recall to meet' because recall is error' as your answer.
followed by gerund (V + ing) not infinitive (to +V1)
Frank has being making / the rounds,
correct sentence – Did you recall meeting her at the advancing a theory ' that I believe is not
party last night without merit.
126. The following sentence has been split into four (a) the rounds, advancing a theory
segments. Identify the segment that contains a (b) No error
grammatical error.
you should / have respond / to my query / (c) Frank has being making
sooner. (d) that I believe is not without merit
(a) to my query (b) sooner SSC MTS-07/07/2022 Shift-II
(c) have respond (d) you should Ans. (c) : In the above sentence frank has been making'
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 13/04/2022 Shift-II will be used in place of 'Frank has being making'
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'have responded' will be because the sentence is in present perfect continuous
used in the place of 'have respond' because past tense.
participle (V3) is used after 'should have'. Correct Sentence –
Correct sentence - Frank has been making the rounds, advancing a theory
you should have responded to my query sooner. that I believe is not without merit.
127. The following sentence has been divided into 130. Parts of the following sentence have been given
parts. One of them may contain a grammatical as options. One of them may contain an error.
error. Select the part that contains the error Select the part that contains the error from the
from the given options. If you don’t find any given options. If you don's find any error, mark
error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
If the economy fails / this year it reflect badly / 'No error' as your answer.
on the government. At Seven began the education that was to
(a) on the government making the young boy a citizen and a soldier.
(b) this year it reflect badly (a) No error
(c) No error (b) At seven began he education
(d) If the economy fails (c) boy a citizen and a soldier
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 11/04/2022 Shift-I (d) that was to making the young
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'this year it reflects SSC MTS-07/07/2022 Shift-II
badly' will be used in place of 'this year it reflect badly'
because subject 'it' is singular. Hence singular verb Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'that was to make the
reflects) will be used. young' will be used in place of 'that was to making the
Note :– Verb is made singular by adding s/es while young' because 'to + VI' is use as an infinitive which
Noun is made plural by adding s/es/ works as a noun.
Correct sentence– Correct sentence –
If the economy fails this year it reflects badly on the At seven began the education that was to make the
government. young boy a citizen and a soldier.

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131. The following sentence has been divided into Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Who has stolen' will be
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select used in place of 'who stole' because it is clear from the
the part that contains the error from the given use of 'do' that if first clause is in present tense then
options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No second clause also be in present tense.
error’ as your answer. Correct Sentence–
She didn’t liked / any disturbance / during her Who do you think who has stolen the painting from the
studies. museum.
(a) She didn’t liked (b) during her studies 135. The following sentence has been split into four
(c) any disturbance (d) No error segments. Identify the segment that contains a
SSC Constable GD-23/11/2021 Shift-III grammatical error.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'didn't like' will be used Mona is from Paris. / She has live / there all /
in the place of 'didn't liked' because first form of verb her life.
(VI) is used after helping verb do/did/does. (a) there all (b) her life
(c) Mona is from Paris (d) she has live
Correct Sentence- She didn't like any disturbance
during her studies. SSC Constable GD-14/12/2021 Shift-III
132. The following sentence has been split into four Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'She has lived' will be
segments. Identify the segment that contains a used in place of 'She has live' because verb3 will be used
after 'has'.
grammatical error.
Correct sentence–
Please ensure / that you covering your face /
with a mask / when you go out. Mona is from Paris she has lived there all her life
(a) that you covering your face 136. The following sentence has been split into four
(b) with a mask segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error.
(c) Please ensure Fortunately / the fire did not / caused much
(d) when you go out damage / to the building.
SSC Constable GD-22/11/2021 Shift-II (a) caused much damage
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'should cover' will be (b) Fortunately
used in place of 'covering' because sentence is in (c) to the building
imperative and according to the sense of sentence modal (d) the fire did not
verb 'should' after that 'verb1' is used. SSC Constable GD-14/12/2021 Shift-II
Correct sentence– Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Cause' will be used in
Please ensure that you should cover your face with a place of Caused' because base form of verb (VI) is used
after helping verb do/does/did.
mask when you go out.
Correct Sentence-
133. The following sentence has been split into four Fortunately the fire did not cause much damage to the
segments. Identify the segment that contains a building.
grammatical error.
137. Select the most appropriate option that can
I entered my room / and switch on the lights / substitute the underlined segment in the given
but it was / still dark. sentence. If there is an need to substitute it, 'No
(a) and switch on the lights substitution required'.
(b) I entered my room I have completed the work two hours ago.
(c) but it was (a) has completed
(d) still dark (b) completed
SSC Constable GD-22/11/2021 Shift-II (c) will have completed
(d) No substitution required
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Switched on' will be
SSC Constable GD-10/12/2021 Shift-III
used in place of 'Switch on' because it is clear from the
use of 'entered was' in the sentence that the sentence in Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Completed' will be
the past tesne. Hence Simple past verb (2nd form) will used in the place of 'have completed' because The use of
be used. "two hours ago" makes it clear that the sense of the
sentence is in past tense. So the verb of past Indefinite
Correct Sentence– tense 'Verb2' will be used.
I entered my room and switched on the lights but it was Correct sentence–
still dark. I completed the work two hours ago.
134. The following sentence has been split into four 138. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains a segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error. grammatical error.
Who do you think / who stole / the painting / I am thinking / your idea will be / really
from the museum? appreciated / by everyone.
(a) who stole (b) the painting (a) I am thinking (b) by everyone
(c) from the museum (d) Who do you think (c) your idea will be (d) really appreciated
SSC Constable GD-18/11/2021 Shift-I SSC Constable GD-07/12/2021 Shift-II
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Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'I think' will be used in (a) homes and bridges (b) knocking down
place of 'I am thinking' because as a verb 'think' is not (c) winds of upto (d) swept away roads
used in continuous tense. SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 04/06/2019 (Shift-III)
Note :– Some verb like think, feel, believe not used in Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Knocked down' will
progressive sense or continuous tense. be used in place of 'knocking down' because simple
Correct sentence– past tense is used in the sentence according to the
I think your idea will be really appreciated by everyone. sense of the sentence.
Correct Sentence-
139. Parts of the given sentence have been given as Torrential rains and wind of upto 170 km per hour
options. One of them contains a grammatical swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocked
error. Select the option that has the error. down power and communication lines.
The news reporter highlighting the mysterious 143. The following sentence has been divided into
death of the film actor repeatedly. parts. One of them contains an error. Select the
(a) highlighting (b) repeatedly part that contains the error from the given
(c) the mysterious death (d) of the film actor options.
SSC Constable GD-06/12/2021 Shift-III Ranbir could not went/ to the award ceremony/
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'highlighted' will be as he was busy/shooting/for a film/in Maldives.
used in place of 'highlighting' because News reporter is (a) Ranbir could not went
telling the incident of 'Past', So V2 (Highlighted) will be (b) for a film
used. (c) to the award ceremony
Correct sentence– (d) as he was busy
The news reporter highlighted the mysterious death of SSC CGL (Tier-I) –20/08/2021 (Shift-I)
the film actor repeatedly. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Ranbir Could not go'
140. The following sentence has been split into four will be used in place of 'Ranbir could not went' because
segments, Identify the segment that contains a original form (Verb1) comes after model (could).
grammatical error. Correct Sentence-
How many / languages do / most children / in Ranbir could not go to the award ceremony as he was
India known? busy shooting for a film in Maldives.
(a) in India known (b) most children 144. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(c) languages do (d) How many contains a grammatical error.
The tired and vexed travellers waiting at the
SSC Constable GD-03/12/2021 Shift-II airport for a long time.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Know' will be used in (a) vexed travellers
place of 'known' because the use of 'do' makes it clear (b) The tired and
that the sentence is in Present Indefinite. Hence 'Verb (c) waiting at the airport
Ist' (VI) will be used. (d) for a long time
Correct Sentence SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)
How many languages do most children in India Know? Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'have been waiting'
141. The following sentence has been split into four will be used in place of 'waiting' because the use of 'for
segments. Identify the segment that contains a a long time' makes. It clear that the sentence is in
grammatical error. present perfect continuous tense. Hence verb (has/have
God is great/and we could/be grateful to him + verb + ing) will be used.
for all the gifts/he has bestowed on us. Correct sentence- The tired and vexed travellers have
been waiting at the airport for a long time.
(a) God is great
(b) and we could 145. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains a grammatical error.
(c) he hs bestowed on us Laws and rules are made to safeguarding our
(d) be grateful to him for all the gifts rights and protect us.
SSC Constable GD-01/12/2021 Shift-I (a) are made to (b) safeguarding our rights
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'and we must' will be (c) Laws and rules (d) and protect us
used in place of 'and we could' because can/could SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)
(modal) is used to express a possibility, while 'must' Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'to safeguard' will be
(modal) is used to express an obligation to do used in place of 'to safeguarding' because as a
something. infinitive (to+V1) will be used as a noun.
Correct sentence– Correct sentence- Laws and rules are made to
God is great and we must be grateful to him for all the safeguard our rights and protect us.
gifts he has bestowed on us. 146. In the sentence identify the segment which
142. In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
contains the grammatical error. She forgot lock the door when she went out in a
Torrential rains and winds of upto 170 km per hurry.
hour swept away roads, homes and bridges and (a) in a hurry (b) She forgot lock
knocking down power and communication (c) the door when (d) she went out
lines. SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-I)
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Ans : (b) The use of 'forget to' would be appropriate 151. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Because when two verbs (forgot, Lock) are used side by contains a grammatical error. If there is no
side in a sentence, then the noun from the later verb error, then select the option 'No error'.
(infinitive) (to + VI) to will be used. The sun rises at 6:35 yesterday morning.
Correct sentence - (a) No error (b) The sun
She forgot to lock the door when she went out in a (c) yesterday morning (d) rises at 6:35
hurry. SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)
147. Identify the segment in the sentence which Ans. (d) : In the above sentence "rose at 6:35" will be
contains a grammatical error. used in place of "rises at 6:35" because it is clear from
I didn't knew you had gone to Goa for a the use of yesterday, the sentence is in past Indefinite
vacation.
(a) you had gone (b) to Goa tense. Hence second form (V2) of verb will be used.
(c) I didn't knew (d) for a vacation Correct sentence :-
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm) The sun rose at 6:35 a.m. yesterday morning.
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'know' will be used in 152. In the following, some part of the sentence may
place of 'knew' (V2) because (V1) will be used after have errors. Find out which part of the
helping verb do/did/does. sentence has an error and select the
Correct sentence- I didn't know you had gone to Goa appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
for a vacation. error, select No Error.
148. Identify the segment in the sentence, which This will explains the decision taken (1)/to
contains the grammatical error. impose a blockade on the country in (2)/ the
The files you were look for are placed on the midst of a crisis. (3)/ No error. (4)
table. (a) 1 (b) 2
(a) are placed (b) you were look for (c) 3 (d) 4
(c) The files (d) on the table
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm) SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Looking for' will be Ans. (a) In the above sentence 'explain' will be used in
used in place of 'Look for' because sentence is in past place of 'Explains'. because "Verb1" is used after will in
continuous tense. was/were + verb1+ing future Indefinite tense.
Correct sentence- The files you were looking for are Correct Sentence-
placed on the table. 'This will explain the decision taken to impose ......
149. Identify the segment in the given sentence 153. In the following, some part of the sentence may
which contains the grammatical error. have errors. Find out which part of the
You had better not to try and feed the animals sentence has an error and select the
in the zoo, it is forbidden. appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
(a) and feed the animals error, select No Error.
(b) it is forbidden Many firms fail because when they begin
(c) in the zoo (1)/exporting, they have not research the (2)/
(d) You had better not to try
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 14/10/2020 (Shift-III) target Markets or have not planned
enough.(3)/No error(4)
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'try' will be used in
place of 'to try' because infinitive 'to' is not used after (a) 1 (b) 2
'had better'. (c) 3 (d) 4
Note - Needn't, dare not, would rather, rather than, had SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018
better etc. bare infinitive (verb without to). Ans. (b) In the above sentence 'have' will be used as an
Correct sentence : auxiliary verb, So the verb coming after it will be in
You had better not try and feed the animals in the zoo, third form of verb (V3). Hence "Researched" will be
it is forbidden. used in place of "research."
150. Identify the segment in the given sentence Correct Sentence -
which contains the grammatical error. Many firms fail because when they begin exporting,
We noticed that most of the shoppers in the they have not researched the....
mall looking for packets of ready to cook food. 154. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(a) We noticed that contains the grammatical error
(b) most of the shoppers Nobody is allowed to entered the colony during
(c) packets of ready to cook food
(d) in the mall looking for the lockdown.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 13/10/2020 (Shift-III) (a) Is allowed (b) Nobody
Ans. (d) In the above sentence 'in the mall were (c) During the lockdown (d) To entered
SSC Sel. Post Phase-VIII (H.L.) 09.11.2020 (Shift-I)
Looking for' will be used in place of 'in the mall looking
for' because sub-ordinate clause is in past continuous Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'to enter' will be used
tense. Which subject 'shoppers' is plural. Hence plural in place of 'to entered' because verb (V1) is used after
helping verb 'were' will be used. infinitive 'to'.
Correct Sentence :- Correct Sentence:-
We noticed that most of the shoppers in the mall were Nobody is allowed to enter the colony during the
looking for packets of ready to cook food. lockdown.
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155. In the following, some part of the sentence may Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'seemed' will be used
have errors. Find out which part of the in place of 'seem' as a past participle because the
sentence has an error and select the sentence in in past tense.
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from Correct sentence -
error, select No Error. One of the proposals received by us seemed very
As with people, some monkeys are lazy, (1)/like interesting.
those who sleep all day in the zoo, (2)/and some 159. Identify the segment in the sentence which
were industrious. (3)/ No error (4) contains a grammatical error.
(a) 1 (b) 2 I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.
(c) 3 (d) 4 (a) I was (b) sorry to
SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018 (c) of his misfortune (d) be hearing
Ans. (c) The main clause of the above sentence is in SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-I)
present tense, therefore, the sub-ordinate clause will Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'hear' will be used in
also be in present tense. Hence 'are' will be used in place of 'be hearing' because according to sense of the
place of 'were'. sentence, Noun is needed here and (to + vI) infinitive
Correct sentence- works as noun.
As with people, some monkeys are lazy, like those who Note— Usually 'Sorry' is followed by infinitive (to+vI)
sleep all day in the zoo, and some are industrious. Correct sentence :
I was sorry to hear of his misfortune.
156. In the following, some part of the sentence may 160. Identify the segment in the sentence which
have errors. Find out which part of the contains a grammatical error. If there is no
sentence has an error and select the error, then select the option 'No error'.
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from I am hearing a strange noise now.
error, select No Error. (a) a strange (b) noise now
No matter what Ashoka did in his earlier (1)/ (c) No error (d) I am hearing
years, in the ending he proved to be SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)
uncommonly (2)/ virtuous and wise. (3)/ No Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'hear' will be used in
error (4) place of 'am hearing' because it is clear from the used
(a) 1 (b) 2 of 'now' that the sentence is in Present Indefinite tense.
(c) 4 (d) 4 Hence the verb 'hear' (verb1) will be used, because the
SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018 subject of the sentence is I.
Ans. (b) In the given sentence 'end' will be used in place Correct sentence-
of 'Ending', because according to the structure of the I hear a strange noise now.
sentence, article 'the' is not used before the gerund. (V+ing)
161. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(in the End). contains a grammatical error.
Correct sentence- Sam took a little time to thought before he
No matter......years, in the end he proued to be replied.
uncommonly… (a) before he replied (b) a little time
157. Identify the segment in the sentence which (c) Sam took (d) to thought
contains a grammatical error. SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-II)
She picked up the books lie on the table and Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'to think' will be used
put them on the shelf. in place of 'to thought' because to + V1 (infinitive) is
(a) on the shelf (b) she picked up used.
(c) put them (d) lie on the table Note :– 1st form of verb is used to make infinitive
SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-I) which works as a 'noun'.
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'lay on' will be used in Correct sentence-
place of 'Lie on' because the sentence is in Past Sam took a little time to think before he replied.
Indefinite. and verb2 "Lay" is used in this tense. 162. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains a grammatical error.
lie ⇒ lay ⇒ lain The two trains gave the illusion of been
↓ ↓ ↓ stationary.
Ist IInd IIIrd (a) The two (b) trains gave
v form v form v form (c) of been stationary (d) the illusion
Correct sentence - SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-II)
She picked up the books lay on the table and put them Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'of being stationary'
on the shelf. will be used in place of 'of been stationary' because
158. Identify the segment in the sentence which Gerund (V1 + ing) is used after the preposition.
contains a grammatical error. Correct Sentence-
One of the proposals received by us seem very The two trains gave the illusion of being stationary.
interesting. 163. In the sentence identify the segment which
(a) the proposals contains the grammatical error.
(b) seem very interesting Due to the cyclone Idai vast areas of land have
(c) received by us been flooded, roads destroyed and
(d) one of communications disrupting in Zimbabwe and
SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-I) Mosambique.
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 (a) vast areas of land have been flooded 167. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(b) roads destroyed contains the grammatical error. If there is no
(c) Due to the cyclone Idai error, select 'No error'
(d) and communications disrupting Anita enjoyed to swim in the sea.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 04/06/2019 (Shift-II) (a) to swim (b) Anita enjoyed
Ans : (d) In the above sentence 'Disrupted' will be used (c) in the sea (d) No error
in place of 'Disrupting' because when two clause SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)
connected with 'and' then both clause will be in same
Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'Swimming' will be
tense. Since 'roads destroyed' is in past form so used in place of ' to swim' because gerund (verb1 + ing)
communication disrupting also in past form. is used after verb enjoy.
Correct Sentence- Note- Admit, avoid, delay, deny, detest, enjoy, excuse,
Due to the cyclone Idai vast areas of land have been
finish, forgive, mind, prevent, keep, resent, it is no use,
flooded, roads destroyed and communications disrupted
it is no good, can't help, can't stand etc. always followed
in Zimbabwe and Mosambique. by v+ing form.
164. In the sentences identity the segment which Correct sentence :-
contains the grammatical error. Anita enjoyed swimming in the sea.
You may left the class when you have 168. Identify the segment in the sentence which
completed the test. contains the grammatical error. If there is no
(a) You may left (b) completed the best error, select 'No error'.
(c) the class (d) when you have He wouldn't let anyone to drive his new car.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-II) (a) No error (b) his new car
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'leave' will be used in (c) anyone to drive (d) He wouldn't let
place of 'left' because after modal verb (may) first from SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-I)
of the verb is used. Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'anyone drive' will be
Correct sentence- used in place of 'anyone to drive' because after act, bid,
You may leave the class when you have completed the
watch, behold, see, make, feel bare infinitive (VI) is used,
test. in active voice but if it is in passive, then –infinitive (to +
165. In the sentence identify the segment which VI) is used and the sentence is in active voice.
contains the grammatical error. Correct sentence :-
'Plogging' is an international trend, in which
He wouldn't let anyone drive his new car.
someone picking up trash while jogging or 169. In the sentence identify the segment which
brisk walking. contains the grammatical error.
(a) while jogging or brisk walking Are you having your own transport to go home
(b) picking up trash from work?
(c) 'Plogging' is an international trend (a) from work (b) your own transport
(d) in which someone (c) Are you having (d) to go home
SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-I) SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)
Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'Picks up trash' will be
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'do you have' will be
used in place of 'picking up trash' because according to
used in place of 'Are you having' because in
the meaning of the sentence regular activity is being
interrogative sentence, when the subject gives sense of
understood, thereafter the sentence is in simple present
possession then According to grammar rule 'Do +
will be used. Plural Subject + have + object + etc' is used.
Correct sentence :- Correct sentence :-
'Plogging' is an international trend, in which someone
Do you have your own transport to go home from
picks up trash while jogging or brisk walking. work?
166. Identify the segment that contains a 170. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
grammatical error. If there is no error, select contains the grammatical error.
'No error' My grandmother has been lives in Shimla since
Need you to buy so many books? her childhood days.
(a) to buy (b) Need you (a) has been lives (b) her childhood days
(c) so many books (d) No error
SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-II) (c) My grandmother (d) in Shimla since
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –10/07/2019 (Shift-III)
Ans : (a) In the given sentence 'buy' will be used in
Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'Living' will be used in
place of 'to buy' because in the given sentence semi-
place of 'Lives' because it is clear from the use of
modal 'Need' is used as a helping verb at the beginning
of sentence. The sentence is yes/No answer type helping verb 'has been' and since/for that the sentence is
question Its structure be as follows. in Present Perfect continuous. The structure of this tense
is as follows.
Helping verb + subject + verb + other wordsSubject + has/have + been + verb + ing + since/for +
Since 'to + buy' is used as a noun in the form of time
infinitive whereas here verb is required. Correct sentence-
Correct sentence - My grandmother has been living in Shimla since her
Need you buy so many books? childhood.
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171. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. Subject + has / have + V III form + other words
When we went to Ramgarh we see the snow- Thereafter in place of 'propose', 'proposed' verb3 will
capped mountains in the distance. be used in the sentence.
(a) in the distance Correct Sentence-
(b) to Ramgarh we see The Public Works Department has proposed to
(c) the snow-capped mountains construct an elevated corridor which will run parallel
(d) when we went to the National highway
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –09/07/2019 (Shift-II) 175. In the sentence identify the segment which
Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'Saw' will be used in contains the grammatical error.
place of 'See' because it is clear from the use of went I declined the lunch offer by Suresh, not
(V2) that the sentence is in Past Indefinite. So the because I do not want to go, but because I had
second verb also be in 2nd form. no time.
Correct sentence- (a) by Suresh not because
When we went to Ramgarh we saw the snow-capped (b) but because I had no time
mountains in the distance. (c) I do not want to go
172. Identify the segment which contains the (d) I declined the lunch offer
grammatical error. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 26/10/2020 (Shift-II)
It was windy autumn day and leaves were Ans. (c) : In the above sentence ' I did not' will be used
fallen rapidly from the trees. in place of 'I do not' because It is clear from V2
(a) It was a (b) rapidly from trees (Declaimed) that the sentence is in past tense. Hence
(c) leaves were fallen (d) windy autumn day the next clause is also in Past tense so 'did' will be used
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-III) in place of 'do'.
Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'Leaves were falling' Correct sentence-
will be used in place of 'Leaves were fallen' since I declined the lunch offer by Suresh, not because I did
was/were' is the helping verb of Past continuous. After not want to go, but because I had no time.
which 'ing' is added to the main verb. Although verb 176. Select the segment in the sentence, which
IIIrd form can be used after was/were but the sentence contains the grammatical error.
should in Passive form. Did you know whether we can exchange the
Correct sentence- dress if my sister doesn't like it?
It was a windy autumn day and leaves were falling (a) doesn't like it
rapidly from the trees. (b) we can exchange the dress
173. Identify the segment which contains the (c) Did you know whether
grammatical error. (d) if my sister
The ambulance have arrived on time, the SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2020 (Shift-I)
accident victim was taken to the hospital.
Ans. (c) In the above sentence 'Do you know whether
(a) the accident victim
(b) have arrived on time will be used in place of 'Did you know whether' because
(c) The ambulance according to the sense of the sentence it is in present
(d) was taken to the hospital tense. As it is clear from sub-ordinate clause (doesn't
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/07/2019 (Shift-III) like)
Correct Sentence-
Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'had arrived on time'
Do you know whether we can exchange the dress if my
will be used in place of 'have arrived on time' because it
sister doesn't like it?
is clear that the second clause is in past tense. So, the
other clause will also be in past tense. and helping verb 177. In the given sentence, identify the segment
of past perfect tense 'had' will be used. which contains the grammatical error.
Correct sentence :- A Delhi bound aircraft has to make an
The ambulance had arrived on time, the accident victim emergency landing at Mumbai airport as a
was taken to the hospital. woman passenger suddenly developed a serious
174. In the sentence identify the segment which breathing problem.
contains the grammatical error. (a) suddenly developed
The Public Works Department has propose to (b) as a woman passenger
construct an elevated corridor which will run (c) has to make
parallel to the National highway. (d) a serious breathing problem
(a) to the National highway SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 16/10/2020 (Shift-I)
(b) The Public Works Department has propose Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'had to make' will be
(c) which will run parallel used in place of 'has to make' because it is clear from
(d) to construct an elevated corridor the second clause that the sentence is in past tense.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –02/07/2019 (Shift-I) Correct Sentence-
Ans. (b) : It is clear from the use of Helping verb 'has' A Delhi bound aircraft had to make an emergency
in the above sentence that the sentence is in Present landing at Mumbai airport as a woman passenger
Perfect tense and its structure is as follows suddenly developed a serious breathing problem.

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178. In the sentence identify the segment which (a) may have sleep problems
contains a grammatical error. (b) people with full time sedentary jobs
Samurai jack drawn his sword to exact revenge (c) due to lack of exercise
on his superiors. (d) who commuting long distances
(a) to exact revenge (b) on his superiors SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 21/10/2020 (Shift-I)
(c) Samurai jack drawn (d) his sword to Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'who commute long
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 26/10/2020 (Shift-I) distance' will be used in place of 'who commuting long
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence V2 (drew) will be used distances' because here V1 (commute) is needed in
3 present Indefinite tense. Since relative pronoun 'who'
in place of V (drawn) because above sentence is
is used for subject people (plural noun) hence plural
Affirmative sentence of past Indefinite tense and verb (verb1) without 's/es' is used after 'who'.
second form of verb is used in it. Correct Sentence :
Note- Past Indefinite Negative Interrogative Sentence, People with full time sedentary jobs who commute
helping verb, 'did' and verb first form is used. long distances may have sleep problem due to lack of
Correct Sentence exercise.
Samurai jack drew his sword to exact revenge on his 182. In the given sentences identify the segment
superiors, which contains a grammatical error.
179. In the sentence identify the segment which The Indian cricket team was done very well
contains the grammatical error. this year and is ranked number one now.
Often hailed as one of the greatest industry (a) was done very well
leaders of india, Ratan Tata take across the (b) this year
reins of the company, leading from the front. (c) and is ranked number one now
(a) leading from the front (d) The Indian cricket team
(b) Often hailed as one of SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/10/2020 (Shift-I)
(c) the greatest industry leaders from india, Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'has' will be used in
(d) Ratan Tata take across the reins of the place of 'was' because the use of Adverb 'now' makes it
company clear Present time moment. Hence, present perfect
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 26/10/2020 (Shift-II) tense is used.
Note- was + done (V3) is used in passive voice.
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'took over' will be Correct Sentence :
used in place of 'take across' because according to the The Indian cricket team has done very well this year
sense of the sentence it is in Past Indefinite tense. and is ranked number one now.
Hence second form of verb (took) will be used. 183. In the given sentence, identify the segment
Correct Sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Often hailed as one of the greatest industry leaders of The country has to struggled with the problems
india, Ratan Tata took over the reins of the company, of child labour.
leading from the front. (a) child labour (b) the country has
180. In the sentence identify the segment which (c) to struggled with (d) the problems of
contains the grammatical error. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/10/2020 (Shift-I)
Mani Kaul begun his career as an actor and a Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to struggle' will be
director of short films before doing his debut used in place of 'to struggled' because first from of
feature film, 'Uski Roti,' verb (VI) is used after 'to'
(a) debut feature film, 'Uski Roti,' Infinitive − ( To + V1 )
(b) begun his career as an actor
(c) a director of short films Correct Sentence :
(d) before doing his The country has to struggle with the problems of child
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 26/10/2020 (Shift-II) labour.
184. In the given sentence identify the segment
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence second form of verb
which contains the grammatical error.
'began' will be used in place of third form of verb Freedom of expression meaning the right to
'begun' because the sentence is in past Indefinite tense. express one's own convictions and beliefs.
begin → began → begun (a) meaning the right
(b) to express one's own
Ist IInd IIIrd (c) Freedom of expression
Correct sentence (d) convictions and beliefs
Mani Kaul began his career as an actor and a director SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 12/10/2020 (Shift-II)
of short films before doing his debut feature film, 'Uski Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'means the right' will
Roti, be used in place of 'meaning the right' because the
181. In the sentence identify the segment which sentence is in Present Indefinite tense. Hence verb1
contains the grammatical error. will be used.
People with full time sedentary job who Correct Sentence :
commuting long distances, may have sleep Freedom of expression means the right to express one's
problems due to lack of exercise. own convictions and beliefs.

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185. Identify the segment in the given sentence Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'While practicing for
which contains the grammatical error. the Khelo India Games' will be used in place of 'While
Have I ever told you what lovely pickles my practice for the Khelo India Games' because 'ing' form
grandmother used to made when she was in of the verb is generally used with 'while'.
Visakhapatnam? Correct Sentence :
(a) When she was in (b) have I ever told you A 12 year old archer was airlifted to Delhi when he met
(c) used to made (d) what lovely pickles with an accident while practicing for the Khelo India
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 15/10/2020 (Shift-I) Games in Guwahati.
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'used to make' will be 189. In the sentence identify the segment which
used in place of 'used to made' because the structure 'to contains the grammatical error.
+ VI' is used as an infinitive. When Harry come back home, he saw blood
Correct Sentence : everywhere.
Have I ever told you what lovely pickles my (a) When Harry (b) blood everywhere
grandmother used to make when she was in (c) come back home (d) he saw
Visakhapatnam? SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 20/10/2020 (Shift-III)
186. Identify the segment in the given sentence Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'came back home' will
which contains the grammatical error. be used in place of
Ayan told Sriram, "Don't worry I can be able 'come back home' because the main clause of sentence,
to climb that tree to reach the fruit." simple past, hence the subordinate clause will also be
(a) Don't worry (b) I can be able to in simple past. Hence came (V2) will be used instead of
(c) climb that tree (d) to reach the fruit come (VI)
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 15/10/2020 (Shift-I) Correct Sentence :
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'I am able to' will be When Harry came back home, he saw blood
used in place of 'I can be able to' because the use of everywhere.
able with can is superfluous. Hence 'am able' gives 190. In the following question, some part of the
appropriate meaning according to the sense of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part
sentence. of the sentence has an error and select the
Correct Sentence : appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
Ayan told Sriram, "Don't worry I am able to climb that error, select 'No Error'.
tree to reach the fruit." If revenues remain healthy, the (1)/
187. In the sentence identify the segment which government would, over time, get the necessary
contains the grammatical error. (2)/fiscal room to rationalizes multiple GST
Firecrackers have seized by the government rate. (3)/No error (4)
went off while being defused on the banks of (a) 1 (b) 2
the river Ganga, in a town in West Bengal. (c) 3 (d) 4
(a) while being defused SSC MTS 7-10-2017 (Shift-I)
(b) on the banks of the river Ganga Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to rationalize' will be
(c) Firecrackers have seized by the government used in place of 'to rationalizes' because 'to + VI' is used.
(d) in a town in West Bengal Hence Rationalize will be used without s/es.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 21/10/2020 (Shift-III) Correct Sentence :
Ans. (c) : The above sentence is in passive voice So If revenues remain healthy, the government would, over
Firecrackers have been seized by the government is time, get the necessary fiscal room to rationalize
multiple GST rate.
used in place of 'Firecrackers have seized by the
191. In the following question, some part of the
government' because the passive voice structure of
present perfect tense is as follows :– sentence may have errors. Find out which part
Object + has/have + been + VIII + by + subject + other. of the sentence has an error and select the
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
Correct Sentence : error, select 'No Error'.
Firecrackers have been seized by the government went In July, the government promulgate(1)/a law
off while being defused on the banks of the river that enables the banning (2)/of political
Ganga, in a town in West Bengal. parties.(3)/ No error (4)
188. In the sentence identify the segment which (a) 1 (b) 2
contains the grammatical error. (c) 3 (d) 4
A 12 year old archer was airlifted to Delhi SSC MTS 7-10-2017 (Shift-I)
when he met with an accident while practice Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'promulgated' will be
for the Khelo India Games in Guwahati. used in place of 'promulgate' because according to the
(a) was airlifted to Delhi sense of sentence Past Indefinite tense will be
(b) when he met with an accident appropriate. Hence verb2 (V2) will be used.
(c) A 12 year old archer Correct Sentence :
(d) while practice for the Khelo India Games In July, the government promulgated a law that enables
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 21/10/2020 (Shift-III) the banning of political parties.
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192. In the following question, some of the sentences Even if we missed a day's work, (1)/ out
have been errors. Find out which part of the salaries are not cut and we (2) / were paid in
sentence is an error and sefect the appropriate full. (3)/ No Error (4)
option, If a sentence is free from error, select (a) 1 (b) 2
'No Error'. (c) 3 (d) 4
Mumbai was crawling at a (1) / snail's pace SSC MTS 11-10-2017 (Shift-III)
yesterday, is slowly (2) / returning to normalcy. Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'were' will be used in
(3) / No Error (4) place of 'are' because it is clear from the use of 'we
(a) 1 (b) 2 missed and were paid' in the sentence that the sentence
(c) 3 (d) 4 is in past tense.
SSC MTS 9-10-2017 (Shift-III) Correct Sentence :
Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'which was crawling' Even if we missed a day's work, out salaries were not
will be used in place of 'was crawling' because Pronoun cut and we were paid in full.
'which' will be used for subject (Mumbai). because two 196. In the following question, some part of the
verb (was, is) are given in the sentence while only one sentence may have errors. Find out which part
subject (mumbai) is used. So another suitable subject of the sentence has an error and select the
will be used according to the sense of sentence. appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
Correct Sentence - error, select 'No Error'.
Mumbai, which was crawling at a snail's pace Tension prevail late on Friday after (a)/ angry
yesterday, is slowly returning to normalcy. protesters pelted stones at the police,
193. In the following question, some part of the (b)/torched vehicles and vandalized publics
sentence may have errors. Find out which part property (c)/ No Error (d)
of the sentence has an error and select the (a) a (b) b
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from (c) c (d) d
error, select 'No Error'. SSC MTS 11-10-2017 (Shift-II)
But migrant laborers who (a)/ are being Ans. (a) : It is clear from the second clause of the
working inside the (b)/ premises for years. (c)/ above sentence that the sentence is in Past Indefinite
No Error (d). Tense. So in the first part of sentence prevailed (V2)
(a) a (b) b will be used in place of prevail.
(c) c (d) d Correct Sentence :
SSC MTS 10-10-2017 (Shift-III) Tension prevailed late on Friday after angry protesters
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'have been working' pelted stones at the police, torched vehicles and
will be used in place of 'are being working' because vandalized publics property.
'for + period of time' is given in the following 197. In the following question, some part of the
sentence. So Present Perfect continuous tense will be sentence may have errors. Find out which part
used. of the sentence has an error and select the
has/have + been + verb1 + ing appropriate option.
Correct Sentence : Over the years our trainers (1)/did helped
But migrant laborers who have been working inside students to clear the (2)/language tests for
the premises for years. various countries. (3)/ No Error (4).
194. In the following question, Some part of (a) 1 (b) 2
sentence have errors. Find out which part of (c) 3 (d) 4
the sentence has an error and select the SSC MTS 11-10-2017 (Shift-I)
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'helped' will be used in
error, select "No Error". place of 'did helped' because in affirmative sentences of
Since they got something (1)/ different each past Indefinite tense, only second form of verb is used
month, (2)/they keep coming back to it. (3)/ No without 'did'.
Error (4) Note–S + VIInd form + Obj. (Assertive)
(a) 1 (b) 2 Sub + did not + V1 + Obj. (Negative)
(c) 3 (d) 4 Did + Sub + V1 + Obj. (Interrogative)
SSC MTS 10-10-2017 (Shift-I) Correct Sentence :
Ans : (a) In the above sentence get (V1) will be used in Over the years our trainers helped students to clear the
place of got (V2) because second clause is in present language tests for various countries.
indefinite tense (keep). Hence v1 (get) will be used in 198. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
the other clause. error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
Correct Sentence : error'.
Since they get something different each month, they He went up to her and asks her why she had
keep coming back to it. insulted him./No error
195. In the following question, some part of the (a) and asks her why
sentence may have errors. Find out which part (b) she had insulted him
of the sentence has an error and select the (c) No error
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from (d) He went up to her
error, select 'No Error'. SSC MTS – 06/08/2019 (Shift-III)
Spotting Error 35 YCT
 Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'asked' will be used in 203. Identify the segment in the sentence which
place of 'ask' because first clause (went) in past tense. contains the grammatical error from the given
Hence second clause will be in past Indefinite tense. options.
Correct Sentence- He started life as a teacher before turn to
He went up to her and asked her why she had insulted journalism.
him. (a) He started life (b) as a teacher
199. Find the part of the given sentence that has an (c) to journalism (d) before turn
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-II)
error'. SSC MTS – 08/08/2019 (Shift-III)
He has deposits all his money in banks./No Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'before turning' will be
error used in place of 'before turn'
(a) He has deposits (b) money in banks Rule :– Preposition at, in, on, to , before, after, for,
(c) up all his (d) No error from, about etc are followed by verb's ing form.
SSC MTS – 06/08/2019 (Shift-III) Correct sentence :-
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence Deposited (V3) will be He started life as a teacher before turning to
used in place of 'Deposits' because it is clear from the journalism.
use of 'has' that the sentence is in present perfect tense. 204. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
has/ have + V3 hence will be used. error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
Correct sentence : error'.
He has deposited all his money in banks. The more he earned the more he want to
200. Identify the segment which contains the earn./No error.
grammatical error. (a) the more he (b) No error
Kaira has upset with me since the accident. (c) want to earn (d) The more he earned
(a) the accident (b) me since SSC MTS – 08/08/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) upset with (d) Kaira has Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'wanted' will be used
SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-III) in place of 'want' because if the main clause of the
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'has been' will be used sentence is in the past tense then other clause also will
in place of 'has' because it is clear from the use of be used in the past.
'Since + point of time' that the sentence is in Present Correct sentence :-
Perfect continuous hence 'has been' + v3' is used. The more he earned the more he wanted to earn.
Correct Sentence :- 205. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
Kaira has been upset with me since the accident. error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
201. Identify the segment in the sentence which error'.
contains the grammatical error. Either of the two books will met my
Radha woke up early that morning so that she requirement./No error
(a) Either of the
should watch the beautiful sunrise.
(a) so that she should watch (b) No error
(b) Radha woke up (c) will met my requirement
(c) early that morning (d) two books
(d) the beautiful sunrise SSC MTS – 06/08/2019 (Shift-I)
SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'will meet' will be
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'could' will be used in used in place of 'will met' because Ist form of verb is
place of 'should' because could will be used for used with modal verb 'will'.
possibility. Correct sentence :-
Either of the two books will meet my requirement.
Correct sentence :
Radha woke up that morning so that she could watch 206. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
the beautiful sunrise. error in it. If there is no error, choose No
202. Identify the segment in the sentence which error'.
contains the grammatical error. She wanted to telling you who you could
Harish is spending two hours every morning approach for your problem./No error
(a) No error
reading newspapers in different languages.
(a) two hours every morning (b) who you could approach
(b) in different languages (c) for your problem
(c) reading newspapers (d) She wanted telling you
(d) Harish is spending SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-III)
SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-II) Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'she wanted to tell
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'spends' will be used you' will be used in place of 'she wanted to telling you'
in place of 'is spending' because Present Indefinite because verb1 with infinitive 'to'
tense is used for habitual action. Note– Want, promise, learn, manage etc. (to +V1)
Correct Sentence : Correct sentence :-
Harish spends two hours every morning reading She wanted to tell you who you could approach for
newspapers in different languages. your problem.
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207. Find the part of the given sentence that has an Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Playing' will be used
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No in place of 'Played' because the given sentence is in
error'. active voice of Past continuous. Hence (was/were + V1
All the students/is done/better this year. + ing) will be used.
(a) All the students (b) is done Correct sentence :
(c) No error (d) better this year ''Zainab was playing with her friends in the park when
SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-II) She noticed Disha walking away with a stranger.''
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'have done' will be 212. Identify the segment in the sentence which
used in place of 'is done' because according to the contains the grammatical error.
sense of the sentence it is in present perfect tense. The priest request all the wealthy men to
Hence has/have + V3 will be used. donate money for building a new temple.
Correct sentence :- (a) for building a new temple
All the students have done better this year. (b) The priest request
208. Find the part of the given sentence that has an (c) to donate money
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No (d) all the wealthy men
error'. SSC MTS – 16/08/2019 (Shift-II)
Rakesh is foolish/to said/such things. Ans. (b) : In the above Sentence 'requested' will be
(a) to said (b) No error used in place of 'request' because according to sense of
(c) such things (d) Rakesh is foolish the given sentence it will be used in past Indefinite
SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-II) tense.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'to say' will be used in Correct sentence :
place of 'to said' because the verb coming after 'to' is in The priest requested all the wealthy men to donate
VIst form. money for building a new temple.
Note - to + verb1 213. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Correct sentence :- contains the grammatical error.
Rakesh is foolish to say such things. She misplaced her spectacles and now finding it
209. Find the part of the given sentence that has an difficult to read.
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. (a) her spectacles (b) difficult to read
I told the tailor/to made a new/dress for me./No (c) and now finding it (d) She misplaced
error. SSC MTS – 14/08/2019 (Shift-I)
(a) dress for me (b) I told the tailor Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'found' will be used in
(c) No error (d) to made a new place of finding' because the first clause of the
SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-I) sentence she (misplaced) is in past tense. Hence the
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'To make a new' will later clause will also be used in past.
be used in place of 'to made a new' because to + VI is Correct sentence :
use as infinitive. She misplaced her spectacles and found it difficult to
Correct sentence :- read.
I told the tailor to make a new dress for me. 214. Indentify the segment in the sentence which
210. Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no
contains the grammatical error. error, select 'no error'
Jaya asked Sushmita to reminds her about the I don't think I meet him before
meeting. (a) No error (b) him before
(a) Sushmita to reminds (b) Jaya asked (c) I meet (d) I don't think
(c) the meeting (d) her about SSC MTS – 14/08/2019 (Shift-I)
SSC MTS – 20/08/2019 (Shift-II) Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'I met' will be used in
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'to remind' will be place of 'I meet' because according to sense of the
used in place of 'to reminds' because here infinitive has sentence. The verb of Past Indefinite tense will be used
been used in which is appropriate according to the sense of the sentence.
Correct sentence :- Correct sentence :
Jaya asked Sushmita to remind her about the meeting. 'I don't think I met him before'.
211. Identify the segment in the sentence which 215. Identify the segment in the sentence which
contains the grammatical error. contains the grammatical error from the given
Zainab was played with/her friends in the options.
park/when she noticed Disha/walking away The company has invested a great deal of time
with a stranger. and effort to setting up new training schemes.
(a) Zainab was played with (a) The company has
(b) walking away with a stranger (b) time and effort to setting up
(c) when she noticed Disha (c) invested a great deal of
(d) her friends in the park (d) new training schemes
SSC MTS – 20/08/2019 (Shift-I) SSC MTS – 09/08/2019 (Shift-III)
Spotting Error 37 YCT
 Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'to set up' will be used Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'always talk' will be
in place of 'to setting up' because the verb after the used in place of 'is always talking' because always
infinitive 'to' is used in the first form. shows a habitual action. Hence simple present tense
Correct sentence- will be used. and with plural noun (people) is used
The company has invested a great deal of time and with plural verb (verb1) without s/es.
effort to set up new training schemes.
216. Identify the segment in the sentence which Correct Sentence -
contains the grammatical error from the given Some people always talk about themselves.
options . 220. Identify the segment in the sentence which
For most citizens today. liberty meant the contains the grammatical error. If there is no
freedon to practise their religious or political error then select 'No error'.
beliefs. I have got my Master's degree in 2005.
(a) For most citizens today (a) I have got (b) my Master's degree
(b) practice their religious (c) in 2005 (d) No error
(c) liberty meant the freedom to SSC MTS – 21/08/2019 (Shift-III)
(d) or political beliefs.
SSC MTS – 09/08/2019 (Shift-II) Ans. (a) : In the given sentence 'I got' (simple past
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'means' will be used in tense) will be used in place of I have got Present
place of 'meant' because the word 'today' makes it clear Perfect tense because the time of past (2005) is given
that the sentence is in Present Indefinite Tense then in the sentence.
verb1 + s/es (singular verb) is used. Correct Sentence -
Correct sentence- I got my Master's degree in 2005.
For most citizens today, liberty means the freedom to 221. Identify the segment in the sentence which
practice their religious or political beliefs. contains the grammatical error from the given
217. Identify the segment in the sentence which options.
contains the grammatical error from the given The use of new technology has bring down the
options . price of books.
When they started, they had great ideas but (a) of books (b) bring down
lack the business know-how.
(a) When they started (c) The use of (d) technology
(b) they had great ideas SSC GD – 08/03/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) but lack Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'brought down' will be
(d) the business know-how used in place of 'bring' down' because it is clear from
SSC MTS – 09/08/2019 (Shift-II) the use of 'has' that the sentence is in Present Perfect
Ans. (c) : It is clear from the verb 'started' in the above tense. In which has/have + V3 is used.
sentence that the sentence is in past tense because Correct sentence-
verb2 is used in the sentence which is clear that the The use of new technology has brought down the price
next part will also in the past tense. Hence 'lacked' will of books.
be used in place of 'lack'.
Correct sentence- 222. Identify the segment in the sentence which
When they started, they had great ideas but lacked the contains the grammatical error from the given
business know-how. option.
218. Identify the segment in the sentence which For a long time the publishing market
contains the grammatical error from the given excluding the poor.
options. (a) For a long (b) excluding
The government's proposal has been set alarm (c) publishing (d) the poor
bells ringing for people with low incomes. SSC GD – 08/03/2019 (Shift-III)
(a) with low incomes Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'has been excluding'
(b) ringing for people
(c) The government's proposal will be used in place of 'excluding' because the
(d) has been set alarm bells structure of perfect continuous tense because for +
SSC MTS – 08/08/2019 (Shift-II) time (period of time) is given.
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'has' will be used in Correct sentence-
place of 'has been' because the sentence is in Active For a long time the publishing market has been
voice. in which has/have + verb3 is used. excluding the poor.
Correct sentence- 223. Identify the segment in the sentence which
The government's proposal has set alarm bells ringing contains the grammatical error from the given
for people with low incomes.
options.
219. Find the part of the given sentence that has an The Supreme Court has the power to
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
error'. modification or cancel laws in the country.
Some people is always talking about (a) the power
themselves./No error (b) cancel laws
(a) No error (b) about themselves (c) to modification
(c) some people (d) is always talking (d) The Supreme Court
SSC MTS – 07/08/2019 (Shift-II) SSC GD – 08/03/2019 (Shift-III)
Spotting Error 38 YCT
 Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to modify' will be 227. From the given options, identify the segment in
used in place of 'to modification' because to + VI is the sentence which contains the grammatical
used as an infinitive. Which works as a noun. error.
Correct sentence- Dr. Rana is our teacher of English since this
The Supreme Court has the power to modify or cancel semester.
laws in the country. (a) our teacher (b) this semester
(c) Dr. Rana is (d) of English since
224. From the given options, identify the segment in SSC GD – 18/02/2019 (Shift-III)
the sentence which contains the grammatical
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'has been' will be used
error. in place of 'is' because it is clear from the use of 'Since'
Hackers can either tampers with a random that the sentence is in present perfect continuous tense.
number generator of figure out the resultant
number easily in case of online gaming. Sub + has/have + been + verb1 + ing + object +
(a) figure out since/for + time
(b) with a random number
(c) in case of Correct sentence -
Dr. Rana has been our teacher of English since this
(d) Hackers can either tampers semester.
SSC GD – 02/03/2019 (Shift-II)
228. From the given options identify the segment in
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'Hackers can either the sentence which contains the grammatical
tamper' will be used in place of 'Hackers can either error.
tampers' because the verb (VI) is used after the modal Ram always tries to do things very carefully
'can'. Therefore temper without s/es will be used and made sure he does them correctly.
instead of tempers. (a) to do things (b) Ram always tries
Correct sentence- (c) does them (d) and made sure
Hackers can either tamper with a random number SSC GD – 14/02/2019 (Shift-II)
generator of figure out the resultant number easily in Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'and make sure' will
case of online gaming. be used in place of 'and made sure' because the
225. From the given options, identify the segment in sentence is in present Indefinite Tense. and 'Ram' is a
the sentence which contains the grammatical singular subject so singular verb verb1 + s/es will be
error. used for it.
Computers everywhere use random numbers Correct sentence -
as keys to locked or unlock encrypted Ram always tries to do things very carefully and
information. makes sure he does them correctly.
(a) use random numbers as 229. From the given options, identify the segment in
(b) keys to locked or unlock the sentence which contains the grammatical
(c) encrypted information error.
(d) computers everywhere The man greeted his secretary and told her that
SSC GD – 02/03/2019 (Shift-I) he need her help to complete the work
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Lock' will be used in immediately.
(a) to complete the work
place of 'Locked' because infinitive 'to' is generally (b) told her that
followed by verb Ist form. (c) he need her help
Correct Sentence : (d) greeted his secretary
Computers everywhere use random numbers as keys to SSC GD–14/02/2019 (Shift-I)
lock or unlock encrypted information. Ans. (c) : In the above sentence the main clause is in
226. From the given options identify the segment in past tense. Therefore the subordinate clause will be
the sentence which contains the grammatical also in past tense Hence 'needed' will be used in place
error. of 'need'.
With the help of skill-based education offer in Correct sentence -
colleges, many students will become eligible for The man greeted his secretary and told her that he
various jobs. needed her help to complete the work immediately.
(a) With the help of
(b) many students will become D. Preposition
(c) skill based education offer in
(d) eligible for various jobs 230. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
SSC GD – 02/03/2019 (Shift-I) error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'will be' is used in error'.
place of 'will become' because the sentence is in simple Neither I nor my friends are going too walk
future. In which subject + will/shall + be + other word down that street.
is used. (a) down that street
Correct Sentence : (b) Neither I nor my
With the help of skill-based education offer in (c) friends are going too walk
colleges, many students will be eligible for various (d) No error
jobs. SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Shift-I)
Spotting Error 39 YCT
Ans. (c) : There is an error of option (c) because adverb (a) was struck by unusual
'too' will be replaced by preposition 'to'. (b) This region
to + verb1 → work as a noon (c) last year.
The correct sentence is- (d) wave of violence
'Neither I nor my friends are going to walk down that SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 10/08/2023 (Shift-I)
street. Ans. (a) : Part (a) "was struck by unusual" being
231. Identify the segment that contains a erroneous, will be replaced by 'was struck with unusual'.
grammatical error. If there is no error, select Because 'struck with' means to have something you do
'No error'. not want because you can not get rid of it. Hence it is
appropriate to be used in place of erroneous part.
Never put of/until tomorrow what /you can do
today. Correct sentence
(a) Never put of The region was struck with unusual wave of violence
last year.
(b) No error
(c) you can do today 235. Parts of the following sentence have been given
as options. Select the option that contains an
(d) until tomorrow what error.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Shift-III) The government has been accused in not doing
Ans. (a) : For the above given segment option (a) will enough to combat climate change.
be used because 'put of' is replace by ' put off' which (a) accused in (b) The government
means 'To postpone doing something' (c) enough to combat (d) climate change.
The correct sentence is– 'Never put off until tomorrow SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 09/08/2023 (Shift-III)
what you can do today'
Ans. (a) : Part (a) 'accused in' of the sentence is
232. Find the part of the given sentence that has an erroneous. it has to be substituted with 'Accused of' to
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No make the sentence grammatically correct. Because
error'. Accused is always followed by preposition (of).
Can you please help me to this project? Correct Sentence
(a) Can you please (b) help me to The government has been accused of not doing enough
(c) No error (d) this project? to combat climate change.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Shift-III) 236. The following sentence has been divided into
Ans. (b) : In the above given sentence in part (b) 'help parts. One of them may contain an error. Select
me to' has an error, because the preposition 'with' is the part that contains the error from the given
used in place of 'to'. options.
Help → with → something The current state of the literature / on the
The correct sentence – Can you please help me with this efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy /
project ?' for individuals with generalised anxiety
disorder / suggests that it is a promising
233. Parts of the following sentence have been given treatment option.
as options. One of them may contain an error. (a) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural
Select the option that contains the error. If you therapy
don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your (b) for individuals with generalised anxiety
answer. disorder
With reference of your letter, the organisation (c) The current state of the literature
wishes to hire you for the security services. (d) suggests that it is a promising treatment
(a) No error option.
(b) With reference of your letter SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 04/08/2023 (Shift-III)
(c) for the security services Ans. (a) : The error part of the given sentence is option
(d) the organisation wishes to hire you (a) 'on the efficacy under cognitive–behavioural therapy.'
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 10/08/2023 (Shift-I) Because 'of ' preposition is used in the place of 'under'
Ans. (b) : The part of the sentence mentioned in option according to the context of this sentence as it shows
(b) with reference of your letter. contains error. It need possession. The correct segment is– 'on the efficacy of
to be replaced with 'with reference to it is an idiom cognitive – behavioural therapy'.
which means about or concerning something/someone 237. Find the part of the given sentence that has an
or in relation to. error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No
Correct Sentence error'.
with reference to your letter, the organization wishes to You will never regret this wonderful experience
hire for the security services. with your life.
234. Parts of the following sentence have been given (a) regret this wonderful
as options. Select the option that contains an (b) experience with your life.
error. (c) You will never
This region was struck by unusual wave of (d) No error
violence last year. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2023 (Shift-IV)
Spotting Error 40 YCT
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'in' will be used in Ans : (c) In the given sentence 'sufficient evidence to'
place of 'with' because will be used in place of 'sufficient evidences for'
Preposition 'in' is used with Experience. because here (to + VI) infinitive 'to support' will be used
Correct Sentence- Correct Sentence-
You will never regret this wonderful experience in your She was unable to produce sufficient evidence to
life. support her accusations.
238. Find the part of the given sentence that has an 242. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No contains the grammatical error.
error'. Rahul was ready for accept any job, even a
No doubt, human minds are good on predicting part-time one.
the worst. (a) Rahul was ready
(a) No error (b) even a part-time one
(b) No doubt, human minds (c) any job
(c) predicting the worst (d) for accept
(d) are good on SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 09/03/2023 (Shift-IV) Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'to' will be used in
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence "good at" will be used place of 'for' because in the sentence requires an
in place of "good on" because 'at' Preposition is used infinitive (to + VI) as a Noun. Hence the use of 'to
when 'good' use as an Adjective. accept' would be appropriate.
Correct Sentence- Correct sentence- Rahul was ready to accept any job,
No doubt, human minds are good at predicting the even a part-time one.
worst. 243. In the sentence identify the segment which
contains the grammatical error.
239. The following sentence has been split into four The street artist Satish Munjal has been
segments. Identify the segment that contains a painting this wall since the past one week.
grammatical error. (a) has been painting
She persisted / to doing / what she wanted / (b) the street artist
despite opposition. (c) this wall
(a) what she wanted (b) despite opposition (d) since the past one week
(c) to doing (d) She persisted SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 06/06/2019 (Shift-II)
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 12/04/2022 Shift-II Ans : (d) In the above sentence, ‘for’ will be used in
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'in doing' will be used place of ‘since’. Because 'for' is used for period of time
in place of 'to doing' because 'in' Preposition is used in present continuous tense while ‘since’ is used for
with persist. point of time.
Persist + in + (Verb1 + ing) Rule:- Sub + has/have + been + V1+ing + for + Period
Correct Sentence- of time.
She persisted in doing what she wanted despite Correct sentence :-
opposition. The street artist Satish Munjal has been painting this
240. In the sentence identify the segment which wall for the past one week.
contains the grammatical error. 244. In the sentence identify the segment that
The invited guests preferred orange juice than contains a grammatical error.
hot coffee or chilled grapes. Ritu was really annoyed as she had been
(a) preferred orange juice waiting for me at the metro station for five
(b) or chilled grapes O'clock.
(c) than hot coffee (a) at the metro station (b) was really annoyed
(d) the invited guests (c) for five o'clock (d) has been waiting
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/03/2020 (Shift-I) SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-I
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence, ‘to not coffee’ would be
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'Since five O'clock' will
appropriate instead of ‘than not coffee’, because
preposition ‘to’ is used with prefer. be used in place of 'for five O'clock'
Correct Sentence :- use of for - The word 'for' is used to show a period of
The invited guests preferred orange juice to hot coffee or time. Two hours, two years etc.
chilled grapes. use of since - The word 'since' is used to refer to a point
241. Identify the segment in the sentence which of time 15 August, March, 1988 etc.
contains the grammatical error. Correct Sentence -
She was unable to produce sufficient evidences Ritu was really annoyed as she had been waiting for me
for support her accusations. at the metro station since five O'clock.
(a) to produce 245. The following sentence has been split into four
(b) She was unable segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(c) sufficient evidences for grammatical error.
(d) support her accusations I have the courage/to say what's right;/I'm not
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –11/07/2019 (Shift-I) afraid/from the consequences.
Spotting Error 41 YCT
 (a) I'm not afraid Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'in every town' will be
(b) I have the courage used in place of 'for every town' because Preposition 'in'
(c) to say what's right is used with big place.
(d) from the consequences Correct sentence -
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-I The migrating labourers were served hot meals in every
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'of the consequences' town or village on their way.
will be used in place of 'from the consequences' because 250. The following sentence has been split into four
afraid generally followed by 'of' preposition. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
Correct Sentence- grammatical error.
I have the courage to say what's right, I'm not afraid of In about two months,/our family will be/leaving
the consequences. to Australia/to settle there.
246. Identify the segment in the sentence which (a) leaving to Australia
contains a grammatical error. If there is no (b) In about two months
error, select 'No error'. (c) to settle there
The gentleman had a suitcase full with wigs, (d) our family will be
ornaments and dresses. SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 11.11.2021 Shift-I
(a) a suitcase full with Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Leaving for Australia'
(b) The gentleman had will be used in place of 'Leaving to Australia' because
(c) wigs, ornaments and dresses here 'for' preposition is used in place of 'to' preposition.
(d) No error (When we go away from one place and to another
place, we use 'Leave for)
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 08.08.2022 Shift-II Correct sentence-
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'full of' will be used in In about two month, our family will be leaving for
place of 'full with' because preposition 'of' is used with Australia to settle there.
'full'. 251. Identify the segment in the sentence which
Correct sentence– contains a grammatical error.
The gentleman had a suitcase full of wigs, ornaments As I was sitting in the back of the theatre, I
and dresses. couldn't see the performance very well.
(a) As I was sitting
247. Identify the segment in the sentence which (b) the performance very well
contains a grammatical error. (c) I couldn't see
The officer made me to type the letter again. (d) in the back of the theatre
(a) The officer (b) made me SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 12.11.2021 Shift-II
(c) to type (d) the letter again Ans. (d) : There is a mistake in the above sentence in
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 11.11.2021 Shift-II option (d). 'at' will be used in place of 'in' because 'at'
Ans. (c) : If the sentence is in Active voice of caustive preposition used for small definite place.
verb then after make, bare infinitive (infinitive without Correct Sentence–
to) is used but if the sentence is in passive voice then 'As I was sitting at the back of the theatre, I couldn't see
after 'make' infinitive with 'to' is used. Hence Bare the performance very well.
infinitive (without 'to') will be used in the above 252. The following sentence has been split into four
sentence. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
248. The following sentence has been split into four grammatical error.
segments. Identify the segment that contains a The Konark temple/is dedicated/from the/Sun
grammatical error. god.
(a) the Konark temple (b) from the
After a long trek/through the forest,/we arrived
to the camp/around 8 p.m. (c) is dedicated (d) Sun god
(a) through the forest SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 15.11.2021 Shift-II
(b) After a long trek Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'to' will be used in
place of 'from' because dedicated is followed by 'to'
(c) we arrived to the camp preposition.
(d) around 8 p.m. Correct Sentence-
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 11.11.2021 Shift-II The Konark temple is dedicated to the sun god.
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'at is used in place of to'
because 'at' preposition is used for a definite place. 253. The following sentence has been split into four
Hence option (c) would be correct. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error.
249. In the given sentence, identify the segment Whenever he is/on a holiday,/he travels by
which contains a grammatical error. foot/to the temple nearby.
The migrating labourers were served hot meals (a) he travels by foot
for every town or village on their way. (b) On a holiday
(a) on their way (b) were served (c) to the temple nearby
(c) migrating labourers (d) for every town (d) whenever he is
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 11.11.2021 Shift-I SSC CHSL 30.05.2022 Shift-I
Spotting Error 42 YCT
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'on foot' will be used in Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'for' will be used in
place of 'by foot' because 'on foot' is used in the sense of place of 'since' because 'for' is used before period of
walking. time and 'since' is used before point of time.
Correct Sentence- Correct Sentence-
Whenever he is on a holiday, he travels on foot to the As it has been raining heavily for two hours the children
temple nearby. are at home.
254. The following sentence has been split into four 258. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains a segments. Identity the segment that contains a
grammatical error. grammatical error.
The river / flowed besides / the hillock / in our We have/not met/some of our friends/since six
village. months.
(a) The river (b) In our village (a) not met (b) We have
(c) flowed besides (d) the hillock (c) since six months (d) some of our friends
SSC CHSL 25.05.2022 Shift-I SSC CGL (Tier-I) 12/04/2022 Shift-III
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'beside' will be used in Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'for' will be used in
place of 'besides' is appropriate according to the sense place of 'Since' because
of 'to the side of'. since - point of time, (9 'o' clock, 1 January)
Besides → In addition to for - period of time (six years, five minutes)
Correct sentence– Correct Sentence-
The river flowed beside the hillock in our villiage. We have not met some of our friends for six months.
255. The following sentence has been split into 259. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. One of them may contain an error. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
grammatical error. If you don't find any error, Your name/precedes before mine/in
mark 'No error' as your answer. the/admission list.
He was formerly/a doctor of/the corporate (a) admission list
hospital. (b) Your name
(a) a doctor of (b) No error (c) in the
(c) He was formerly (d) the corporate hospital (d) precedes before mine
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 19/04/2022 Shift-III SSC CGL (Tier-I) 11/04/2022 Shift-III
Ans. (a) : There is an error of preposition 'of in' the Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'Precedes mine' will be
given sentence 'At' is used to show the definite place/ used in place of 'precedes before mine' because
Location, hence 'of' will replace by 'At'. preposition 'before' is superfluous with precede.
Correct Sentence correct sentence –
He was formerly a doctor at the corporate hospital. Your name precedes mine in the admission list.
256. The following sentence has been divided into 260. Parts of the following sentence have been given
parts. One of them contains an error, select the as options. One of them may contain an error.
part that contains the error from the given Select the part that contains the error from the
options. given options. If you don't find any error, mark
He conceded/ a very crucial / point at / his 'No error' as your answer.
opponent. Aid workers have delivered vast quantities of
(a) a very crucial (b) point at food on the refugee camps.
(c) his opponent (d) He conceded (a) No error
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 21/04/2022 Shift-III (b) vast quantities of food
(c) on the refugee camps
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'Point to' will be used
in place of 'Point at' because preposition 'to' is used in (d) Aid workers have delivered
the case of acceptance. SSC MTS-05/07/2022 Shift-III
Correct sentence – He conceded a very crucial point to Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to the refugee Camps'
his opponent will be used in place of 'on the 'refugee Camps' because
'to' preposition is used with delivered.
257. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that Note- Deliver something → to → something/somebody
contains a grammatical error. Correct Sentence–
As it has been raining heavily / since two hours, Aid workers have delivered vast quantities of food to
/ the children are / at home. the refugee camps.
(a) the children are 261. The following sentence has been split into four
(b) since two hours segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(c) at home grammatical error.
(d) As it has been raining heavily Concern above rising pollution / led to the /
SSC CGL (Tier-I) 12/04/2022 Shift-III formulation of / various action plans.
Spotting Error 43 YCT
 (a) Concern above rising pollution Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'from his' will be used in
(b) formulation of place of 'at his' because 'from' is generally used as
(c) led to the preposition in the sense of something with 'profit'.
(d) various action plans Correct Sentence -
SSC MTS-06/07/2022 Shift-II Mohit is expecting a huge profit from his recent
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'concern about rising investment.
pollution' will be used in place of 'Concern above rising 265. The following sentence has been split into four
pollution' because 'about' preposition is used with segments. Identify the segment that contains a
concern. grammatical error.
He moved on the undergrowth / quickly and
Note – Concern about something
silently, / hiding himself / from the enemy.
Concern over something /some body (a) quickly and silently
Correct Sentence– (b) hiding himself
Concern about rising pollution led to the formulation of (c) He moved on the undergrowth
various action plans. (d) from the enemy
262. Parts of the following sentence have been given SSC Constable GD-22/11/2021 Shift-II
as options. One of them may contain an error. Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'behind the
Select the part that contains the error from the undergrowth' will be used in place of 'on the
given options. If you don't find any error, undergrowth' because it gives appropriate meaning of
mark 'No error' as your answer. the sentence.
The reduced air pressure on airline flights can Correct Sentence–
lessen the amount of oxygen in passengers' He moved behind the undergrowth quickly and silenty,
blood for twenty-five percent. hiding himself from the enemy.
(a) The reduced air pressure on airline flights
266. The following sentence has been split into four
(b) No error
segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(c) in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent grammatical error.
(d) can lessen the amount of oxygen She arrived / at / Monday morning / to attend
SSC MTS-05/07/2022 Shift-I the marriage.
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'to' will be used in place (a) to attend the marriage(b) She arrived
of 'for' because the preposition 'to' is generally used for (c) at (d) Monday morning
'Lessen'. SSC Constable GD-13/12/2021 Shift-III
Correct sentence– Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'on' will be used in
The reduced air pressure on airline fights can lessen the place of 'at' because the preposition 'on' is used before
amount of oxygen in passengers blood to twenty-five any day or date.
percent. On monday, On 6th June
263. The following sentence has been divided into Correct sentence–
parts. One of them may contain an error. She arrived on monday morning to attend the marriage.
Select the part that contains the error from the 267. The following sentence has been split into four
given options. If you don't find any error, segments. Identify the segment that contains a
mark 'No error' as your answer. grammatical error.
I was at a party / with some off my / friends in I saw some / children playing happily / below
Mumbai. the shade / of a tree.
(a) friends in Mumbai (b) with some off my (a) children playing happily
(c) No error (d) I was at a party (b) of a tree
(c) I saw some
SSC MTS-12/07/2022 Shift-I
(d) below the shade
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'with some of my' will SSC Constable GD-16/11/2021 Shift-III
be used in place of 'with some off my' because after
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'under the shade' will
some preposition 'of' is used.
be used in place of 'below the shade' because' under the
Note – Some → of → somebody / something. shade' is used in the sense of sit under the tree.
Correct Sentence – Correct Sentence -
I was at a party with some of my friends in Mumbai. I saw some children playing happily under the shade of
a tree.
264. The following sentence has been split into four
segments. Identify the segment that contains a 268. The following sentence has been into four
grammatical error. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
Mohit is expecting / a huge profit / at his / grammatical error.
recent investment. Water / freeze at / 0 degree / Celsius.
(a) a huge profit (b) at his (a) freeze at (b) water
(c) Mohit is expecting (d) recent investment (c) celsius (d) 0 degree
SSC Constable GD-30/11/2021 Shift-III SSC Constable GD-07/12/2021 Shift-II
Spotting Error 44 YCT
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Freeze' will be used in (a) The sports day events
place of 'Freeze at' because in the sense of freezing 'at' (b) from 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm
preposition is not used. (c) on Saturday
Correct sentence– (d) will be conducted
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/08/2021 (Shift-I)
Water freeze 0º degree celsius.
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'to' will be used in
269. The following sentence has been split into four place of 'and' because 'From......to' is used to show
segments. Identity the segment that contains a period of time.
grammatical error. Correct Sentence -
Why do they / keep talking on / about money / The sports day events will be conducted from 3:30 pm
all the time? to 5:30 pm on Saturday.
(a) keep talking on (b) Why do they 273. Identify the segment in the given sentence
(c) all the time (d) about money which contains the grammatical error.
SSC Constable GD-03/12/2021 Shift-II Employees were given incentives based at their
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'Keep talking' will be performance.
used in the place of 'keep talking on' because used of (a) based at (b) given incentives
'on' preposition is superfluous. (c) Employees were (d) their performance
Correct sentence SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –13/04/2021 (Shift-I)
Why do they keep talking about money all the time. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'based on' will be use in
place of 'based at' because based is always followed by
270. The following sentence has been divided into 'on' preposition.
parts. One of them contains an error. Correct Sentence -
Select the part that contains the error from the Employees were given incentives based on their
given option. performance.
We forgot / to wish Susan / in her birthday / 274. The following sentence has been divided into
this year. parts. One of them contains an error. Select the
(a) in her birthday (b) this year part that contains the error from the given
(c) We forgot (d) to wish Susan options.
SSC Constable GD-01/12/2021 Shift-I Several prominent film stars/have appeared on
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'her birthday' will be television/on behalf of awareness/about hand
used in place of 'in her birthday' because wish is hygiene.
followed by direct object with preposition. (a) on behalf of awareness
(b) about hand hygiene
Note – wish for sth
(c) Several prominent film stars
wish sb / sth on sb (d) have appeared on television
Correct sentence– SSC CGL (Tier-I) –23/08/2021 (Shift-I)
∗ We forgot to wish Susan her birthday this year. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'for' will be used in
271. The following sentence has been divided into place of 'on behalf of' because according to the sentence
parts. One of them may contain an error. Select it given appropriate meaning.
the part that contains the error from the given Correct Sentence -
options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No Several prominent film stars have appeared on
error' as your answer. television for awareness about hand hygiene.
A probe has been ordered/ by the incident/ that 275. The following sentence has been split into four
occurred at the celebrations. segments. Identify the segment that contains a
(a) A probe has been ordered grammatical error.
(b) that occurred at the celebrations Won't you/please come/to help me/along this
(c) by the incident heavy box ?
(d) No error (a) to help me (b) won't you
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/08/2021 (Shift-I) (c) please come (d) along this heavy box
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'for' preposition will be SSC CGL (Tier-I) –17/08/2021 (Shift-I)
used in place of 'by' because 'for' is used to denote Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'for this heavy box' will
something contains with order. be used in place of 'along the heavy box' because 'for'
* Order for something. preposition gives suitable meaning of the sentence.
* Order to somebody. Correct Sentence -
Correct Sentence - Won't you please come to help me for this heavy box.
A probe has been ordered for the incident that occurred 276. Identify the segment in the sentence which
at the celebrations contains a grammatical error.
272. The following sentence has been split into four This jewellery box is made from silver and is
segments. Identify the segment that contains a an antique piece.
grammatical error. (a) an antique piece (b) This jewellery box
The sports day events/ will be conducted/ from (c) and is (d) is made from silver
3:30 pm and 5:30 pm/ on Saturday. SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)
Spotting Error 45 YCT
 Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'of' will be used in Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'at' will be used in place
place of 'from' because 'from' is used for chemical of 'to' because smile at someone/ somebody is used.
change and 'of' is used for physical change' The Correct sentence-
sentence is talking about making a silver box. Hence The actor smiled at me when I entered the room as if
preposition 'of' would be appropriate. she knew me.
Correct sentence- This jewellery box is made of silver 281. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
and is an antique piece. contains the grammatical error.
277. Identify the segment in the sentence which It is difficult to make out that they are twins
contains a grammatical error: because they do not resemble to each other.
Poor people have run down of food supplies (a) resemble to each other
during the lockdown. (b) it is difficult to make out
(a) Poor people have (c) because they do not
(b) during the lockdown (d) that they are twins
(c) food supplies SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-II)
(d) run down of Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'resemble' will be used
SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm) in the place of 'resemble to' because resemble is not
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'run out of' will be followed by any preposition.
used in place of 'run down of' because it gives Correct Sentence-
appropriate meaning. It is difficult to make out that they are twins because
run down of - Slow down they do not resemble each other.
run out of - To End 282. Identify the segment in the sentence, which
Correct sentence - Poor people have run out of food contains the grammatical error.
supplies during the lockdown. Each student will have to carry his own lunch
278. Identify the segment in the sentence, which on the picnic.
contains the grammatical error. (a) Each student (b) his own lunch
We reserved tickets for a journey on train for (c) on the picnic (d) will have to carry
the next morning for my sisters and me. SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)
(a) for a journey on train Ans. (c) : According to the sense of above sentence 'to'
(b) for my sisters and me preposition will be used in place of 'on' because in the
(c) for the next morning sense of destination preposition 'to' is used.
(d) We reserved tickets Correct sentence- Each student will have to carry his
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm) own lunch to the picnic.
Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'by' preposition will be 283. Identify the segment in the sentence which
used in place of 'on' because it gives appropriate contains the grammatical error.
meaning. I have been living in Delhi since many years
Correct sentence- (a) since (b) have been living
We reserved by tickets for a journey by train for the (c) in Delhi (d) many years
next morning for my sisters and me. SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019 (3:5pm)
279. Identify the segment in the sentence, which Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'for' will be used in
contains the grammatical error. place of 'since' because many years is a period of time.
The Principal was extremely angry on the boys since- used to show a point of time.
who threw the pieces of chalk at the teacher. for- used to show a period of time.
(a) at the teacher Correct sentence- I have been living in Delhi for
(b) extremely angry on the boys many years.
(c) who threw the pieces of chalk 284. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(d) The Principal was contains the grammatical error.
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm) The children play on the park every evening.
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'angry at' will be used (a) on the park (b) The children
in place of 'angry on' because angry is followed by (c) every evening (d) play
following preposition. SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019 (3:5pm)
angry on something/material. Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'in' will be used in
angry at somebody/someone. place of 'on' because–
Correct sentence- The Principal was extremely angry In - used to show a situation when something is
at the boys who threw the pieces of chalk at the enclosed (a park or ground)
teacher. On - used for a situation when something is positioned
280. Identify the segment in the sentence, which above something else.
contains the grammatical error. Correct sentence- The children play in the park every
The actor smiled to me when I entered the evening.
room as if she knew me. 285. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(a) The actor smiled to me contains the grammatical error.
(b) knew me This beautiful ring is made from gold.
(c) as if she (a) from gold (b) This
(d) when I entered the room (c) beautiful ring (d) is made
SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm) SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019 (3:5pm)
Spotting Error 46 YCT
 Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'of' will be used in Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'is intended to' will be
place of 'from' because from is used for chemical used in place of 'is intended for' because 'intended to
change and 'of' is for physical change. something' or 'intended to doing something' is used.
Correct sentence- This beautiful ring is made of gold. Correct Sentence :
286. Identify the segment in the sentence which The information contained in this electronic message
contains the grammatical error. and any attachments to this message is intended to the
exclusive use of this recipient.
Despite of working hard he failed the test.
(a) the test (b) he failed 290. In the following, some part of the sentence may
(c) Despite of (d) working hard have errors. Find out which part of the
SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019 (3:5pm) sentence has an error and select the
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'Despite' will be used appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
in place of 'Despite of' because despite is followed by error, select No Error.
While provisions on equality and non-
no preposition and inspite is followed by 'of'
discrimination (1)/ would promote equal
preposition in the same sense. opportunity, (2)/ in the process, reservation at
Correct sentence- jobs should not be denied. (3)/ No error. (4)
Despite working hard he failed the test. (a) 1 (b) 2
287. In the sentence identify the segment which (c) 3 (d) 4
contains the grammatical error. SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018
Behavior modification techniques are often Ans. (c) In the above sentence 'in' will be used in place
used to the training of police dogs. of 'at' because Reservation is followed by preposition
(a) Behavior modification techniques 'in'
(b) of police dogs Correct sentence-
(c) to the training In the process in reservation in jobs should not be
(d) are often used denied.
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 12/10/2020 (Shift-III) 291. In the following, some part of the sentence may
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence 'for the training' will have errors. Find out which part of the
be used in the place of 'to the training' because after sentence has an error and select the
'used' (verb) 'for' preposition is used. appropriate option. If a sentence is free from
Use something for something. error, select No Error.
Correct Sentence :- There is a barrier among the egghead and (1)/
Behavior modification techniques are often used for the hoipolloi and it would be lazy (2)/ idealism
training of police dogs. to ignore it. (3)/ No error (4)
(a) 1 (b) 2
288. In the following, some part of the sentence may (c) 3 (d) 4
have errors. Find out which part of the SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018
sentence has an error and select the Ans. (a) In the above sentence 'between' will be used in
appropriate option. If a sentence is free from place of 'among' because for comparing two objects use
error, select No Error. of 'between' and among for more than two things.
He said that he thought off politics right when Correct sentence-
(1)/he was studying Intermediate and that (2)/ There is a barrier between the egghead and….
he had no fear of politics. (3)/ No error. (4) 292. Identify the segment in the sentence which
(a) 1 (b) 2 contains a grammatical error.
(c) 3 (d) 4 The bottle slipped with my hand and broke into
SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018 a thousand pieces.
Ans. (a) In the above sentence 'about' will be used in (a) into a thousand pieces
place of 'off' because Thought is followed by 'about' (b) with my hand
preposition. (c) the bottle slipped
Correct sentence (d) broke into
He said that he thought about politics right when..... SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-I)
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'from my hand' will be
289. In the following question, some part of the used in place of 'with my hand' because preposition
sentence may have errors. Find out which part 'from' is used for separation of one thing from another.
of the sentence has an error and select the Correct sentence -
appropriate option. The bottle slipped from my hand and broke into a
The information contained in this electronic thousand pieces.
(1)/ message and any attachments to this 293. Identify the segment in the sentence which
message (2)/ is intended for the exclusive use of contains a grammatical error.
this recipient. (3)/ No error (4). She has been working tirelessly since hours.
(a) 1 (b) 2 (a) She has (b) since hours
(c) 3 (d) 4 (c) tirelessly (d) been working
SSC MTS 11-10-2017 (Shift-I) SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-I)
Spotting Error 47 YCT
 Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'for hours' will be Ans : (a) In the above sentence ' Complying with' will
used in place of 'Since hour' because since is used for be used in place of 'Complying by' because as a verb
definite time and for is used for indefinite time. Here comply is always followed by preposition 'with'.
hours is showing indefinite time. So it is appropriate to Correct Sentence-
use 'for' before it. Not complying with any of the laws can land you into
serious trouble.
since + point of time 298. In the sentence identify the segment which
for + period of time contains the grammatical error.
My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he
Correct sentence - wanted me to pursue higher studies.
She has been working tirelessly for hours. (a) to try for a job
294. Identify the segment in the sentence which (b) to pursue higher studies
contains a grammatical error. (c) as he wanted me
I remember a friend to me buying several pairs (d) My father dissuaded me
of shoes at a sale. SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-II)
(a) of shoes at a sale Ans. (a) : In the above sentence 'from trying for a job'
(b) a friend to me will be used in place of 'to try for a job' because
(c) I remember dissuaded is followed by 'from' preposition and gerund
(d) buying several pairs (V1 + ing).
SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-II) Correct Sentence-
My father dissuaded me from trying for a job as he
Ans. (b) : In the above sentence 'a friend of mine' will wanted me to persue higher studies.
be used in place of 'a friend to me' because To show 299. Identify the segment that contains a
possession in a sentence. it would be appropriate to use grammatical error. If there is no error, select
possessive pronoun 'mine' and preposition 'of' in place 'No error'
of to. If he wants to recover, he must abstain for
Correct sentence - alcohol.
I remember a friend of mine buying several pairs of (a) No error (b) wants to recover
shoes at a sale. (c) he must (d) abstain for alcohol
295. In the sentence identify the segment which SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-II)
contains the grammatical error. Ans : (d) In the above sentence 'from' will be used in
The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy place of 'for' because Abstain is followed by 'from'
splashing the well from colours. preposition. Abstain from - to give something up.
(a) splashing the well (b) was busy Correct sentence-
(c) from colours (d) The Japanese artist If he wants to recover, he must abstain from alcohol.
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-II) 300. Identify the segment that contains a
Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'with colours' will be grammatical error. If there is no error, select
used in place of 'From colours' because splash is 'No error'
followed by 'with' preposition. These facts should not have been disclosed for
the public.
Correct sentence - (a) These facts should
The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao was busy splashing the (b) not have been disclosed
well with colours. (c) No error
296. In the sentence identify the segment which (d) for the public
contains the grammatical error. SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-II)
Although there are more than a hundred Ans : (d) In the above sentence 'to' will be used in place
known elements, they rarely occur at a pure of 'for' because disclose is generally followed by
state. preposition 'to'. 'Disclose to somebody' …. (to give
(a) more than a hundred (b) they rarely occur information about something.)
(c) at a pure state (d) Although there are Correct Sentence -
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-II) These facts should not have been disclosed to the
Ans. (c) : In the above sentence preposition 'in' will be public.
used in the place of 'at' because 'occur' is followed by 301. In the sentence identify the segment which
preposition 'in', it means 'happen'. contains the grammatical error.
After two months the phone signals were back
Correct sentence - at the valley.
Although there are more than a hundred known (a) were back (b) After two months
elements, they rarely occur in a pure state. (c) at the valley (d) the phone signals
297. In the sentence identify the segment which SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)
contains the grammatical error. Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'in' will be used in place
Not complying by any of the laws can land you of 'at' because preposition 'at' is used for definite
into serious trouble. area/field and preposition 'in' is used for big area.
(a) Not complying by (b) any of the laws Correct Sentence-
(c) into senous trouble (d) can land you After two months the phone signals were back in the
SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 12/06/2019 (Shift-I) valley.
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302. Identify the segment that contains a (a) The principal requested
grammatical error. If there is no error, select (b) the sports meet
'No error' (c) to the Chief Guest
Fate smiled above him in all his business (d) to inaugurate
ventures. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/07/2019 (Shift-III)
(a) business ventures Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'the chief Guest to' will
(b) in all his be used in place of 'to the chief Guest' because there is
(c) No error no need of 'to' preposition here with request, as it is in
(d) Fate smiled above him indirect speech of imperative sentence.
SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-I) Correct Sentence-
Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'on' preposition will The Principal requested the Chief Guest to inaugurate
be used with smile because smile on/upon is phrasal the sports meet.
verb which means to make someone have good 307. In the sentence identify the segment which
Luck/Success. contains the grammatical error.
Correct Sentence- The launch of the small electric car will depend
Fate smiled on him in all his business ventures. to the willingness of buyers to pay more for it.
303. Identify the segment which contains the (a) depend to the willingness
grammatical error. (b) of buyers to pay more for it
Lack of formal education did not prevent (c) The launch of the
Lincoln to become a great leader. (d) small electric car will
(a) did not prevent (b) a great leader SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-I)
(c) to become (d) Lack of Ans : (a) In the above sentence 'depend on the
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –08/07/2019 (Shift-I) willingness' will be used in place of 'depend to the
Ans : (c) In the above sentence 'form becoming' will be willingness' because 'on' preposition is used with
used in place of 'to become' because prevent always depend.
followed by 'from' preposition and v + ing form. Correct Sentence-
Note :– Prevent sth/sb from doing sth The launch of the small electric car will depend on
Correct sentence- willingness of buyers to pay more for.
Lack of formal education did not prevent Lincoln from 308. In the sentence identify the segment which
becoming a great leader. contains the grammatical error.
304. In the sentence identify the segment which India's largest car maker is evaluating the
contains the grammatical error. launch to a small electric car next year.
Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread (a) next year
at everything. (b) is evaluating the launch
(a) Darkness spilled (c) India's largest car maker
(b) spread at everything (d) to a small electic car
(c) like ink SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-II)
(d) and began to Ans. (d) : In the above sentence 'of' will be used in
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-I) place of 'to' because according to the sense of the
Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'spread over' will be sentence it gives appropriate meaning with Launch.
used in place of 'spread at' because spread is followed Correct Sentence-
by 'over' preposition. India's largest car maker is evaluating the launch of a
Correct sentence- small electric car next year.
Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread over 309. In the sentence identify the segment which
everything. contains the grammatical error.
305. In the sentence identify the segment which I expect to return from Singapore during about
contains the grammatical error. a week's time.
Despite of his efforts he couldn't get a decent (a) I expect to return (b) during about
job. (c) a week's time (d) from Singapore
(a) his efforts (b) Despite of SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-III)
(c) decent job (d) he couldn't get Ans. (b) : In the above sentence the use of During is
SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-I) superfluous and 'about' gives suitable meaning for the
sentence.
Ans : (b) In the above sentence 'Despite' will be used in
place of 'Despite of' because preposition 'of' is not used Correct sentence-
I expect to return from Singapore about a week's time.
with despite.
Note- Inspite of/Despite 310. In the sentence identify the segment which
Correct sentence- contains the grammatical error.
Despite his efforts he couldn't get a decent job. I visited my friend to whom I had made an
306. Identify the segment which contains the appointment.
grammatical error. (a) I visited my friend (b) I had made
The Principal requested to the Chief Guest to (c) to whom (d) an appointment
inaugurate the sports meet. SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –02/07/2019 (Shift-I)
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