Spot the Error : Spot the Error Questions are usually asked in  all competitive exams like  SSC, SBI, IBPS, RBI, LIC, RRB, AAI, DRDO, ISRO, NTR, FSSAI, CWC, LIC, SSC CGL,  and other state government exams. On this page, we are providing all varieties of Spot the Error Questions along with previous year Spot the Error Questions. Spot the Error is a very important topic for Verbal section. Spot the Error has got very high weightage , so Spot the Error is on of the most High Scoring Section of Verbal. We have also provided all different varieties of Spot the Error Questions.

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any)

71. The government is planning to (A)/ sanction grants to pharmaceutical companies (B)/ for inventing new treatments for (C)/ diseases about malaria and tuberculosis. (D)/ No error (E) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

Option “D” is correct ‘About’ should be replaced by ‘like’. e.g. We are planning to launch restaurants like KFC and Mc’ Donalds.

72. The Finance Minister’s view (A)/ is that the scheme will ensure (B)/ that millions of farmers will be (C)/ lifted out of poverty. (D)/ No error (E) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

Option “C” is correct ‘Will be’ should be replaced by ‘are’. The first part of the clause is in future tense. So, second part needs to be in present tense. e.g. I shall go there if I shall find time.

73. A representative of the (A)/ Reserve bank will provide students an (B) / insight into the (C) / economic future of our country. (D)/ No error (E) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

Option “E” is correct No error.

74. As one of the leader (A)/ insurance companies in (B)/ India they offer (C)/ comprehensive financial services. (D)/ No error (E) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

Option “A” is correct The expression should read out as ‘As one of the leading’ instead of ‘as one of the leader’ to make the syntax correct. e.g. As one of the leading run scorers he will be a key in this series.

75. He is not (A)/ an artist; (B) / nor he is (C) / a musician. (D) / No Error (E) A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

Option “C” is correct ‘nor is he’ will be used in place of ‘nor he is’ as if one clause is affirmative and same goes with another clause then second clause starts with ‘so’ with inversion (verb+ subject). Ex. He likes you; so do I.

In each of the following questions four sentences are given which may or may not contain a grammatical or contextual error. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (E), i.e. “All are correct” as the answer.

76. A. In a post-conflict situation, India has a potential role in institution building and reconstruction. B. Syrians have an ancient civilisation which has always been multi-ethnic and mostly serene. C. The man who is perpetually hesitating which of two things he will do first will ultimately do either. D. Unless the peace dividend is visible soon, regression to anarchy cannot be ruled out. E. All are correct

Option “C” is correct Use ‘neither’ in place of ‘either’. We get this idea due to ‘perpetually hesitating which of the two things he will do first’ in the sentence. We can sense hesitation and due to this we can assume that ultimately he won’t do any of those two things.

77. A. Reputed tyre companies sell products at high-end prices with an assurance of an enhanced lifespan. B. No hill station is as beautiful as Darjeeling with its scenic beauties. C. Free legal aid services are available and poor litigants can avail of them. D. Life seems to be imitating cinema way too much these days. E. All are correct

Option “B” is correct Use ‘other’ after ‘No’

78. A. Young IPS officers should be self-motivated and set an example to their subordinates. B. This prompts one to ask how much money is required for someone to ensure a decent living. C. When a hard decision is taken, there will be temporary setbacks. D. Ethics should be a part of our education and life. E. All are correct

Option “E” is correct All the given statements are grammatically correct.

79. A. Happiness or contentment can never be bought. B. In India, there is little control over the way children travel to school. C. He was hard down for money and was being harassed by his creditor. D. The Congress suffered then because of its meekness and its failure in a perception battle. E. Life today seems to be all about pomp and grandeur, bereft of values and finer sentiments.

Option “C” is correct Use ‘hard up’ in place of ‘hard down’ as ‘be hard up’ is an idiom which means ‘be short of money’.

80. A. Everyday when she passes through this side, all the employee gather around to have a glimpse of her. B. The less said about the police handling high-profile murder cases, the better. C. The Congress suffered then because of its meekness and its failure in a perception battle. D. It may be better to de-escalate than risk Syria becoming a crucible for extremism. E. The claim that stone throwing in Kashmir has come down due to demonetisation is beside the point.

Option “A” is correct Use ‘employees’ in place of employee as if after all,some and most a countable noun used is always plural. Ex— Like All men.

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