Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) My brother
(B) is capable to solve
(C) difficult mathematical problems
(D) within a few minutes.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: The adjective 'capable' is followed by 'of' + gerund. The correct expression is 'capable of solving'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) The manager
(B) as well as his assistants
(C) were present
(D) at the conference.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: When subjects are connected by 'as well as', the verb agrees with the first subject. 'Manager' is singular, so 'were' should be 'was'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) He prevented me
(B) from entering
(C) into the restricted area
(D) without permission.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: After 'enter', the preposition 'into' is unnecessary. The correct phrase is 'entering the restricted area'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) This is
(B) the best solution
(C) than we have found
(D) so far.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: Superlative adjectives are followed by 'that', not 'than'. The correct sentence is 'This is the best solution that we have found so far.'

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) Either of these two roads
(B) lead
(C) to the railway station
(D) within fifteen minutes.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: 'Either' is singular. Therefore, the correct verb is 'leads'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) He insisted
(B) on paying
(C) the entire bill himself.
(D) no error.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) D
Explanation: There is no error. The expression 'insist on' is correctly followed by a gerund.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) She has been living
(B) in Bengaluru
(C) since five years
(D) with her family.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: 'Since' is used with a point of time, whereas 'for' is used with a period of time. The correct phrase is 'for five years'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) The principal
(B) along with the teachers
(C) have welcomed
(D) the chief guest.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (C) C
Explanation: When the subject is followed by 'along with', the verb agrees with the first subject. 'The principal' is singular, so 'have' should be 'has'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) The jury
(B) was divided
(C) in their opinion
(D) regarding the verdict.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: When a collective noun denotes the members acting individually, a plural verb is preferred. Therefore, 'was' should be 'were'.

Q. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.
(A) He is
(B) superior than
(C) all his colleagues
(D) in technical knowledge.

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
πŸ’¬ Discuss
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: 'Superior' is followed by 'to', not 'than'.

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