The condolence messages (a) / received on the (b) / death of Mrs. Gandhi (c)/ speaks highly of her greatness (d) / no error (e)
Solution: D.
In the above statement, the subject is condolence messages which is in plural form. So, the verb should also be in plural form. But the verb here is speaks, which is singular. So we have to use speak instead of speaks. Thus, answer is (d).
Eg: They write – plural, he writes – singular.
Sentence should contain Singular subject + singular verb
Plural subject + plural verb
He took me to restaurant (a) / and ordered for two cups (b) / of cold coffee (c) / which the waiter brought in an hour (d) / no error (e)
Solution: D
In this sentence, after ordered, for cannot be used.
Preposition like for, on, to, etc., should not follow transition verbs like moved, ordered, etc., So, remove for from the sentence. Thus the answer is (b).
Eg: I moved the chair. (no preposition after moved).
I would rather (a) / pay for my education (b) / than financial aid (c)/ no error (d).
Solution: C
In the sentence, the part b has noun – education and verb – pay but in part c there is only a noun – aid and no verb. The word rather defines that he can do any one of the above mentioned activities. So both the sentence should have same pattern. Thus, answer is (c).
If I would have realised (a) / what a bad driver, you were (b) / I would not have (c) / come with you (d) / no error (e).
Solution: A
If + past perfect and I + would have – If conditional. So, I had realised should come in the place of would have realised.
All the woman teachers (a) / are agitated (b) / because of the haughty attitude (c) / of the Principle (d)/ no error (e).
Solution: A
In the sentence, “all” is plural form and then “teachers” is also a plural form so instead of woman we should women. Thus, answer is (a)
The Chairman had not taken (a) / any decision until (b) / he had studied (c) / the case thoroughly (d) / no error (e).
Solution: A
In this sentence, had comes in both the places. But the correct tense is did not take. The past perfect (had not) should follow a simple past tense to maintain its past perfect tense. Thus, answer is (a)
The Principle(a) insisted that the teachers (b) set an example (c) for the students. (d) All correct (e)
Solution: A
Exp. ‘Principal’ means a chief or head, whereas; ‘Principle’ means an accepted or professed rule of action or conduct. Hence, the word required is ‘Principal’.
All drivers(a) must carry (b) their lisense (c) and insurance papers (d) All correct (e)
Solution: C
The correct spelling is ‘license’.
69. Children(a) normally respond (b) to praise (c) and encoragement. (d) All correct (e)
Solution: D
The correct spelling of the word is ‘encouragement’.
Modern(a) farm implements(b) have revolusionised (c) the agricultural industry. (d) All correct (e)
Solution: C
Exp. The error is in part (c) as the correct spelling of the word is revolutionised.
