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All Spotting Errors Questions(1–36 of 36)

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Q1mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
36% accuracy
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error.
My friends whom were preparing to climb Mount Everest have reached the base camp.
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
20% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He woke on, rising(A)/to a sitting position(B)/and rubbed his eyes briskly. (C)/No error(D)
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
20% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I wonder if they(A)/could treat me nicely(B)/ if I went there again. (C)/No error(D)
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She was an(A)/only child who(B)/had been very welcome. (C)/No error(D)
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The Directors are(A)/now inquiring (B)/in the cause of the fire. (C)/No error(D)
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2018 Higher Secondary Level2026
0% accuracy
Identify the segment of the sentence given below that contains a grammatical error.Young people in Britain eats more snacks than people of the same age in other European countries.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
50% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
What to speak of(A)/shelter even food(B)/ was not available(C)/No error(D)
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
You should never look(A)/down to a man merely(B)/ because he is poor.(C)/No error(D)
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. One of them contains an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options.
"I am understanding;/ you like her/ because she has /a generous nature."
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He told me the same(A)/story which he told(B)/you yesterday. (C)/No error(D)
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
I have sign over(A)/the cheque, you can(B)/collect it tomorrow. (C)/No error(D)
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
0% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
You want to stay(A)/with him, in spite(B)/off what he did?(C)/No error(D)
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
100% accuracy
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
She decided to drink(A)/water instead of soft drinks(B)/ in order to lose weight.(C)/No error(D)
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Exams2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
After that long afternoon, / when I quietly entered her room / to hand over the packet to her, / she asked me to sit reluctant
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that has a grammatical or contextual error.
"When he resigned, / the company offered him / a huge sum of money but / he refused to agree to it."
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
0% accuracy
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
"Can we go visit a Statue of Liberty on our trip to the United States?"
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
0% accuracy
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Nelson left his home / and went / to the sea / at an early age.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The population of Mumbai(A)/is greater than(B)/in any city in USA.(C)/No error(D)
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Philosophers dating all the way back to Plato and the Ancient Greeks _________ placed significant emphasis on education.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguagePrepp2026
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
"It is a cheap reasonably / restaurant in this part of the town / where you can eat / delicious food."
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.She said a number of lies(A)/and left without(B)/completing her work.(C)/No error(D)
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.The traveller took rest(A)/below the shade(B)/ of a large Peepal tree. (C)/No error(D)
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguagePrepp2026
The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that has a grammatical error.
"His energetic attitude / showed that he had / soundly slept / the previous night."
Q24mediummcqEnglish LanguagePrepp2026
Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
"We were driving home when suddenly a deer runs across the road."
Q25mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Exam2026
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I caught / a white cat / rustling / beneath my room.
Q26mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2026
Point out the portion having a mistake :
The poors (A) / are always helped (B) / by them (C) / who are kind and generous (D)
Q27mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
No beggar who comes(A)/to our doors(B)/goes back empty handed. (C)/No error(D)
Q28mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Mother does not hardly(A)/know what happened(B)/in school yesterday. (C)/No error(D)
Q29mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Visitors to the zoo(A)/are amused by the monkeys(B)/play in the cages. (C)/No error(D)
Q30mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Being occupied with(A)/work, father had no(B)/time to see us(C)/No error(D)
Q31mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
In spite of(A)/her irritation, she(B)/couldn't help smile. (C)/No error(D)
Q32mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Since they were all dressed up, (A)/she assumed they(B)/were going to church together. (C)/No error(D)
Q33mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
"There was a fine line(A)/between being frugal(B)/and being a miser.(C)/No error(D)"
Q34mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
Some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
"To the whale, its(A)/tail is the sole(B)/mean of propulsion.(C)/No error(D)"
Q35mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
For a full week(A)/she enjoyed the benefits(B)/ of being a big sister.(C)/No error(D)
Q36mediummcqEnglish — IIUPTET Paper 2 Social Science2016
A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). Point out the part that has an error:
(A) You are learning English
(B) for the last one year
(C) but you show
(D) no improvement at all

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