Spotting Errors SSC Chapter Wise Practice

Common Errors Questions SSC 1997 - Till date

Spotting Errors Question Practice

Directions: In the following questions some of the sentences have errors and some have none.
Find out which part of a sentence has
an error. The number of that part is
your answer. If there is No error, the
answer is (4), i.e., No error.

• You must either (1)/ be regular with your studies (2)/ and study for longer period before the examination. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'or' instead of 'and'.

Explanation

• The new taxation rates (1)/ announced by the government (2)/ are bound to effect the export sector. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'is' instead of 'are'.

Explanation

• These days, job opportunities are not as better (1)/ as they used to be (2)/ in the early 70's. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (1) Use 'good' instead of 'better'.

Explanation

• When viewed with his point of view, the (1) / entire episode assumes (2)/ a different colour altogether. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (1) Use 'from' instead of 'with'.

Explanation

• On many occasions (1)/ we did helped the poor (2)/ people by way of giving them food to eat and clothes to put on. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'did help' or 'helped' instead of 'did helped'.

Explanation

• Unless it is accepted to both the parties, an (1)/ arbitrator would be of no (2)/ use to settle this dispute. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans.(2)  Use 'will' instead of 'would'.

Explanation

• Although the manager was keen on getting the work (1)/ done through Sudhir yesterday, (2)/ he tries to avoid it (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'tried' instead of 'tries'.

Explanation

• The various consequences of(1)/ the decision taken by the (2)/ finance ministry was not foreseen by the bureaucrats. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'were' instead of 'was'.

Explanation

• Having finished at school (1)/ Raghu thought/ of going to Bombay in (2)/ search some job. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'of' after 'search'.

Explanation

• When shall we (1)/ arrive (2)/ to our destination ? (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'at' instead of 'to'.

Explanation

• Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ we can conclude that (2)/ many accidents caused by reckless driving. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'are' before 'caused'.

Explanation

• The officer (1)/ is angry on the clerk (2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'with' instead of 'on'.

Explanation

• No sooner (1)/ I had spoken, (2) than he left. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'had I' instead of 'I had'.

Explanation

• You will be prosecuted (1)/ for bringing seeds (2)/ into Australia. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'in' instead of 'into'.

Explanation

• You must either tell me (1)/ the whole story or, at least (2)/ the first half of it. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (1) Use 'either' after 'tell me'.

Explanation

• Our new neighbours (1)/ had been living in Arizona (2)/ since ten years before moving to their present house. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'for' instead of 'since'.

Explanation

• The patient (1)/ was accompanied (2)/ with his friend. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'by' instead of 'with'.

Explanation

•  A city dweller finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ in a village. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (2) Remove 'away'

Explanation

• The fifth and final act (1)/ of Macbeth contain (2)/ the sleepwalking scene. (3)/ No error. (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'contains' instead of 'contain'.

Explanation

• One of the terrorists (1)/ of the Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead. (3)/ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'is'instead of 'are'.

Explanation

• Tea (1)/which I am drinking (2)/ is hot (3). /No error (4)

• Ans. (1) Use 'The' before 'tea'.

Explanation

• We were looking forward (1)/ to hear the news (2)/about the missing fishermen (3)./ No error (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'hearing' instead of 'hear'.

Explanation

• I know (1)/a doctor (2)/you are referring to (3)./No error (4)

• Ans. (2) Use 'the' instead of 'a'.

Explanation

• The introduction of job-oriented courses (1)/in the self-financing colleges (2)/ attract many students (3)./ No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'attracts' instead of 'attract'.

Explanation

• It is better (1)/to keep one’s head in the face of danger than (2)/losing one’s courage (3). /No error (4)

• Ans. (3) Use 'to lose' instead of 'losing'.

Explanation

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Position of Adverbs in a Sentence

Here is some examples of position of Adverbs in a Sentence with answers.

Q.1     She always has done her home work.
Ans.   She has always done her home work.

Q.2     I study at my home seriously in the morning.
Ans.   I study seriously at my home in the morning.

Q.3     He reached quickly in the market yesterday.
Ans.   He reached in the market quickly yesterday.

Q.4     She beautifully danced.
Ans.   She danced beautifully.

Q.5     The boss went to his office angrily yesterday.
Ans.   This sentence is correct.

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Examples of Active and Passive Voice with Pdf

Active Voice to Passive Voice Sentences Exercise with pdf

Change the following sentences into Passive Voice.

Q.1 Deepak loves his wife.
Ans. His wife is loved by Deepak.

Q.2 The cat killed the mouse.
Ans. The mouse was killed by the cat.

Q.3 Sita prepared coffee.
Ans. Coffee was prepared by Sita.

Q.4 His teacher praises him.
Ans. He is praised by his teacher.

Q.5 I will paint your house.
Ans. Your house will be painted by me.

Q.6 He will write a letter.
Ans. A letter will be written by him.

Q.7 She can ride bike.
Ans. Bike can be riden by her.

Q.8 You should take medicine.
Ans. Medicine should be taken by you.

Q.9 I do the shopping.
Ans. The shopping is done by me.

Q.10 She bought dresses.
Ans. Dresses were bought by her.

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Types of Adverb

Types of Adverb

Adverbs

It generally modifies the meaning of an adjective, verb, another adverb or sometimes a complete sentence.

Examples:

He walks slowly.
(Here slowly is adverb which modifies verb walk.)

I have a very beautiful car.
(Here very is adverb which modifies adjective beautiful.)

She works very quickly
(Here very is adverb which modifies adverb quickly.)

Types of Adverb:

Adverb of Place

Adverb of place often answers the question Where.

Above, below, here, there, in, out, inside, outside, near, far etc.

Examples

You should not go there.
(Here there is adverb of Place.)

Close the door when you go out.
(Here out is the adverb of Place.)

Adverb of Time

 Adverb of Time often answers the question When.

Before, after, now, then, ago, Yesterday, today, tomorrow, last year, since, soon etc.

Examples

I will meet you tomorrow.
(Here tomorrow is the adverb of Time.)

I have to leave now.
(Here now is the adverb of Time.)

Adverb of Manner

Adverb of Manner often answers the question How.

Easily, nicely, slowly, badly, beautifully, silently, boldly, happily, angrily etc.

Examples

I can solve this sum easily.
(Here Easily is the adverb of Manner.)

She plays piano beautifully.
(Here beautifully is the adverb of Manner.)

Adverb of Number or Frequency

Adverb of Number or Frequency often answers the question How often.

Once, twice, thrice, four times, sometimes, always, often, frequently, seldom etc.

Examples

I occasionally eat junk food.
(Here occasionally is the adverb of Frequency.)

He always reads the newspaper before 7 am.
(Here always is the adverb of Frequency.)

Adverb of Degree / Quantity

Adverb of Degree or Quantity often answers the question How much.

Very, much, quite, enough, almost, half, little, too etc.

Examples

He worked very quickly.
(Here quickly is the adverb of Degree.)

He has almost finished his homework.
(Here almost is the adverb of Degree.)

Adverb of Reason

Adverb of Reason often answers the question Why.

Hence, therefore, consequently, thus etc.

Examples

I broke my leg last month; hence, I was unable to work for several days.
(Here hence is the adverb of Reason.)

He, therefore, does not want to talk to me.
(Here therefore is the adverb of Reason)

Adverb of Affirmation Or Negation

Adverb of Affirmation or negation often answers the question of Confirmation.

Yes, no, not, surely, certainly, not at all, by all means, etc.

He will surely lend you money.
(Here surely is the adverb of Affirmation.)

Yes, I have taken my exam.
(Here yes is the adverb of Affirmation.)

I am not going to college.
(Here not is the adverb of Negation.)


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Prepositions Tips and Tricks

Preposition Tricks | Basic English Grammar in Hindi

Hello Friends,
Mai Vikash aap sabhi ka aapki apni website Competitive English me bahut bahut swagat karta hu. Dosto agar aap Preposition ke rules padh padh ke pareshan ho gaye hai ya Preposition ki class attend kar karke bore ho gaye hai. Chahe aap English language seekh rahe hai ya Competitive Exams ki preparation kr rahe hai to aapko pareshan ki jarurat nhi hai kyuki aaj mai Preposition ki aisi TRICK leke aaya hu jisko sikhne ke badh I am 100% sure aap Preposition ka use bina kisi confusion ke aasani se kr sakte hai.
To Chaliye Dosto Shuru karte hain friends Ye Tricks seekhne se Pehle hum kuch examples dekhte hain.

Rahul ordered for a cup of tea. (X)
Rahul ordered a cup of tea.      (✓)


Dosto Ye sentence Dekhne Mein bilkul sahi lag raha hai isme Koi mistake nahi lag rahi hai lekin friends isme preposition ki mistake hai isme preposition for ka use hua hai. But friends ‘Order’ ke baad Kisi bhi Preposition ka use nahi hota hai.
Chaliye Ek Aur example dekhte hain

Mohan signed on the paper. (X)
Mohan signed the paper.     (✓)

Ye sentence Dekhne Mein bilkul sahi lag raha hai Koi mistake nahi lag rahi hai lekin friends isme preposition ki mistake hai isme preposition on ka use hua hai. But friends ‘Sign’ ke baad Kisi bhi Preposition ka use nahi hota hai.
Friends hame Pata Kaise chalega ki Kahan kahan par Preposition ka use nahi hota hai, Dekho friends English mein kuch ek Words hote Hain Jin ke sath preparation ka use nahi hota hai ab aap kahenge ki ye baat to Hame bhi Pata Hai, Humne books Mai pada hai ki kuch words ke sath Preposition ka use nahi hota hai toh Dosto Mai bata du aap ne keval Padha Hai unko Sikha nahi hai Aaj mai aapko aisi TRICK sikhane Wala Hoon Jisko seekhne ke baad Ye words  automatically Yaad ho jayenge Dosto sabse Pehle vo words dekhte hain Jin ke sath Preposition ka use nahi hota hai uske baad main aap ko yaad karne ki TRICK bataunga.

Words jinke sath preposition ka use nhi hota (Omission of Prepositions):-

Inform, Attack, Order, Pick, Violate, Sign, Obey, Assist, Accompany Resemble, Resist, Combat, Benefit, Afford, Love, Hate, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Reach, Enter, Last year, Last month, Last week and Last day.

Inko Yaad Karne Ki TRICK:-

Ek baar sena ki tukdi ko ‘Inform’ kiya Gaya ki Aap Par ‘Attack’ hone wala hai. To jo officers the unhone ‘Order’ Diya ki Apne Hathiyar ‘Pick’ kar lo yani Apne Hathiyar uthalo kuch sainiko ne ‘Violate’ kar diya yani aagya ka ullanghan kar diya ya mana kar diya toh unko Kaha Gaya ki aap resign de do. Kuch sainiko ne us pr 'Sign' kar Diye, baki sab ne ‘Obey’ kiya, agya ka Palan Kiya Usi samay Unki ‘Assist’ ke liye sahayata ke liye Ek dusri tukdi unke ‘Accompany’ Ho Gayi to vo dono sena Mahabharat ki Sena ke ‘Resemble’ Thi Mahabharat ki sena ke saman dikh rahi thi toh Sabhi Ne Milkar Dushman ko ‘Resist’ Kiya unko roka, unke Saath yuddh Kiya ‘Combat’ kiya uska ‘Benefit’ Hua kharcha government Ne uthaya ‘Afford’ kiya toh main kah sakta Hoon I ‘Love’ my country I ‘Hate’ my enemy Chahe wo Kal(Yesterday) Ho aaj(Today) ho ya Aane Wala Kal(Tomorrow) Ho Chahe Mai Kahi bhi pahuch(Reach) Jau, Kahi bhi 'Enter' kar Jau Chahe Woh meri zindagi ka 'Last year' Ho, 'last month' Ho, 'Last week' ho ya 'Last day' ho.

So friends ab hum kuch Examples dekhte hai:-

I will meet you on tomorrow. (X)
I will meet you tomorrow. (✓)

He went to Delhi on yesterday. (X)
He went to Delhi yesterday. (✓)

He cannot afford for a car. (X)
He cannot afford a car. (✓)

Indian army is combating with China. (X)
Indian army is combating China. (✓)

Sachin did not try to resist from his attack. (X)
Sachin did not try to resist his attack. (✓)

He resembles with his brother. (X)
He resembles his brother. (✓)

His friend accompanied to him. (X)
His friend accompanied him. (✓)

They assist with each other in their works. (X)
They assist each other in their works. (✓)

You should obey of your parents. (X)
You should obey your parents. (✓)

China attacked on India. (X)
China attacked India. (✓)

Sonu informed to me yesterday. (X)
Sonu informed me yesterday. (✓)

So friends ye post aapko kaisi lagi aap comment kr ke batana. Agar aapko koi confusion hai to aap comment kr ke puch sakte h. Is post ko apne friends ke sath share kre Thank you so much for your support.

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