MCQ on Error Correction (Underlined Part) questions with solutions

Error Correction MCQ Questions

Error Correction (Underlined Part)
This is the verbal ability questions and answers section on “Error Correction” with explanations for various competitive examinations. Solved examples with detailed answer descriptions and explanations are given and it would be easy to understand. Through this section, Candidates can practice a variety of Error Correction Underlined Part Verbal Ability questions.

Error Correction (Underlined Part)

Direction: In the following Error Correction (Underlined Part) questions, some part of the sentence is underlined. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.

1. “Have you been” more careful, the accident could have been averted.
   A. If you have been
   B. Had you been
   C. Have you been
   D. If you could have been
   E. No correction is required

2. The prices of essential commodities “has risen” unprecedentedly, causing a lot of hardship to the common man.
   A. has rosen
   B. has rising
   C. have risen
   D. have rose
   E. no correction is required

3. The two belligerent nations decided “to come to a compromise” and resolve the issue amicably.
   A. to make a compromise
   B. making a compromise
   C. for a compromise
   D. on compromising
   E. No correction is required

4. Your admission into this university “will be dependent” on the marks you score in the entrance examination.
   A. is depending
   B. depends
   C. will depend
   D. depending
   E. No correction is required

5. In spite of all odds “he pursued with his goal” with girl and determination
   A. he pursued to his goal
   B. he pursued on his goal
   C. he pursued into his goal
   D. he pursued his goal
   E. No correction is required

6. One must “keep themselves” abreast of current events particularly while preparing for competitive exams.
   A. put themselves
   B. keep himself
   C. keep oneself
   D. put himself
   E. No correction is required

7. Merit is the only “criteria which is adapted” in the selection of candidates.
   A. criterion which is adapted
   B. criterion that is adopted
   C. criterion that is adapted
   D. criterion what is adopted
   E. No correction is required

8. Since the Chief Minister did not “approve with” their demands, the employees decided to intensify their strike.
   A. approve of
   B. approve in
   C. approve on
   D. approve at
   E. No correction is required

9. Relations between the two countries “are in strain” due to the border dispute.
   A. are on strain
   B. are on a strain
   C. have a strain
   D. have been strained
   E. No correction is required

10. “In order to attaining optimal health“, one must lead a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.
    A. In order to attain optimal health
    B. In order to attain optimal level in health
    C. For attaining an optimal health
    D. In order to attain an optimal health
    E. No correction is required