Spotting the Errors Quiz For Competitive Exams
This quiz has questions from spotting the error or finding the error part from given sentence. This part plays crucial role in any government exam. In Almost all government jobs, mcqs from this section are asked. I have kept 20 mcqs in this quiz for practice purpose. You can see the questions with their explanation before attempting this quiz.
This website has almost 2.5 lakh mcqs on different categories. You can go the English category to practice more mcqs on any of the sub topics like active passive, direct indirect, antonyms etc. all the best, keep learning keep sharing.
- Total Question: 20
- Views: 25 times
- Attempted: 1 times
- Published by : on 29-Jul-2026 01:45 am
MCQ Questions on Spotting the Errors Quiz For Competitive Exams
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) Scarcely had / (B) the meeting begun / (C) when the lights went off / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: 'Scarcely...when' is the correct correlative conjunction. No error.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) The number of applicants / (B) have increased / (C) significantly this year / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: 'The number of' takes a singular verb. Use 'has increased'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) He is / (B) more intelligent / (C) than any officers / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Use 'than any other officer' or 'than all other officers'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) Not only the commander / (B) but also his soldiers / (C) was praised / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: With 'Not only...but also', the verb agrees with the nearer subject. 'Soldiers' is plural, so use 'were praised'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) Each boy and each girl / (B) were awarded / (C) a medal / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Each boy and each girl' takes a singular verb. Use 'was awarded'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) The Principal / (B) together with the teachers / (C) have welcomed the guests / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Together with' does not affect the subject. Use 'has welcomed'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) He has been / (B) living in Delhi / (C) since ten years / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: Use 'for ten years' because it refers to a period of time.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) The poet / (B) as well as his works / (C) are admired worldwide / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The subject is 'The poet'. Use 'is admired'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) Neither the manager / (B) nor his assistants / (C) has submitted the report / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearer subject 'assistants' (plural). Use 'have submitted'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) She resembles / (B) with / (C) her mother / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Resemble' is not followed by 'with'. Correct: 'She resembles her mother.'
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) I am accustomed / (B) to wake up / (C) early every morning / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Accustomed to' is followed by a gerund. Use 'to waking up'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) One of the books / (B) that was purchased yesterday / (C) are missing / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: The subject 'One' is singular. Use 'is missing'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) I wish / (B) I was / (C) a fighter pilot / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: After 'I wish' for an unreal present situation, use 'were'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) She ordered / (B) that the gate / (C) should be opened immediately / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) Unless you do not apologize / (B) you will not be allowed / (C) to enter the hall / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (A)
Explanation: 'Unless' itself conveys a negative meaning. Use 'Unless you apologize...'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) The furniture / (B) in this office / (C) are very expensive / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Furniture' is an uncountable singular noun. Use 'is very expensive'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) He is junior / (B) than / (C) his elder brother / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Junior' is followed by 'to', not 'than'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) I would rather / (B) stay here / (C) than to go outside / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (C)
Explanation: After 'rather...than', use the base form of the verb. Correct: 'than go outside'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) He is / (B) the tallest / (C) of the two brothers / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (B)
Explanation: For comparison between two people, use the comparative degree: 'the taller of the two brothers'.
Q. Identify the part containing the error. (A) This is / (B) the same book / (C) that I bought yesterday / (D) No error
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Correct: Option (D)
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct.