Error detection 05 - Interactive Quiz
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Question 1: Three decades after it's economy (A) / was liberalized, India remains (B) / a complex…
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Question 2: The much-awaited vehicle scrap page policy announced by the Transport Ministry, (A)/ coming after the…
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Question 3: Iran is not the only country (A)/ there the US has sought to destabilize (B)/…
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Question 4: Ambiverts can be good salespeople because they are (A)/ able to listen to their clients…
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Question 5: America's main financial regulator looks poised to (A)/ introduce rules forcing firms to (B)/ reveal…
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Question 6: West Bengal and Assam are all set to witness a fierce battle(A)/ as they go…
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Question 7: This is the fastest assembly election(A)/ this year and the second behind (B)/Bihar polls on…
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Question 8: In Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee lead Trinamool Congress(A)/ looks to retain a third term…
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Question 9: The BJP has sworn to emerge (A)/vanquishing in West Bengal with a (B)/majority of at…
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Question 10: This is the first time that the Centre (A)/ has scrapped the notified interest rates…
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Question 11: Vistara is planning to extend its gate-to-gate luggage (A)/ delivery service, under which check-in luggage…
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Question 12: Bharti Airtel on March 31, said it has been empanelling (A)/ by Computer Emergency Response…
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Question 13: The two pilot unions of national carrier Air India (A)/ have urged the Minister of…
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Question 14: Around 18 percent of stores were closed on average during the year, (A)/ resulting in…
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Question 15: Five boys has been arrested by (A)/ the police in connection with the murder (B)/…
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Question 16: The second coronavirus wave in India has resulted in some additional health (A)/ complications for…
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Question 17: As much as 3,000 Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in (A)/various parts…
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Question 18: Neither my sister (A)/ nor my mother (B)/ were able to help me (C)/ in…
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Question 19: Radha always wanted to be a soldier, (A)/ but her grades at school weren't (B)/quite…
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Question 20: A 90% physically disabled, wheelchairuser A)/convicted wrote a book from B)/ solitary confinement inside jail…
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Question 1
Three decades after it’s economy (A) / was liberalized, India remains (B) / a complex and challenging (C) / place to do business. (D)/ No error.
Correct! “It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has,” while “its” is the possessive adjective. Here, a possessive meaning is required to modify “economy,” so “it’s” should be replaced with “its.” Example: “The country reformed its economy.” (Not: “The country reformed it’s economy.”)
Question 2
The much-awaited vehicle scrap page policy announced by the Transport Ministry, (A)/ coming after the move for a green tax (B)/ on ageing and polluting automobiles, (C)/ promising economic benefit. (D)/ No error.
Correct! The sentence lacks a finite verb in the main clause. The participles “coming” and “promising” create a sentence fragment. The phrase “promising economic benefit” should be replaced with “promises economic benefits” to provide a proper predicate. Example: “The policy announced by the ministry promises economic benefits.” (Not: “The policy announced by the ministry promising economic benefit.”)
Question 3
Iran is not the only country (A)/ there the US has sought to destabilize (B)/ hostile governments through intensive (C)/ intervention in domestic politics. (D)/ No error.
Correct! The word “there” is an adverb indicating location. The sentence requires the relative adverb “where” to introduce a clause modifying “country.” Therefore, “there” should be replaced with “where.” Example: “This is the place where the incident occurred.” (Not: “This is the place there the incident occurred.”)
Question 4
Ambiverts can be good salespeople because they are (A)/ able to listen to their clients and understand their needs (B)/ but also have an energy to sell (C)/ their firms’ goods and services. (D)/ No error.
Correct! The noun “energy” in this context is uncountable and does not require the indefinite article “an.” Therefore, “an energy” should be replaced with “the energy” or simply “energy.” Example: “She has energy to complete the task.” (Not: “She has an energy to complete the task.”)
Question 5
America’s main financial regulator looks poised to (A)/ introduce rules forcing firms to (B)/ reveal how climate change or efforts to fight it (C)/ may affect their business. (D)/ No error.
Correct! The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “looks” agrees with the singular subject “regulator,” the infinitive “to introduce” is properly used, and the clause “how climate change or efforts to fight it may affect their business” is correctly structured. Example: “The agency appears ready to implement new regulations.” (similar correct structure).
Question 6
West Bengal and Assam are all set to witness a fierce battle(A)/ as they go to the polls on the first phase of assembly elections on Saturday.(B)/ People across 30 assembly constituency (C)/in West Bengal and 47 in Assam will be casted (D)/their ballot to decide the future of the state. (E)/
Correct! When a specific number like “30” is used before a countable noun, the noun must be in its plural form. Therefore, “constituency” should be replaced with “constituencies.” Example: “People across 50 constituencies will vote today.” (Not: “People across 50 constituency will vote today.”)
Question 7
This is the fastest assembly election(A)/ this year and the second behind (B)/Bihar polls on November (C)/and December last year (D)/during the coronavirus pandemic.(E)/
Correct! The phrase “the second behind” is idiomatically incorrect. The correct expression is “the second after” when referring to sequence. Therefore, “behind” should be replaced with “after.” Example: “This is the second match after the finals last month.” (Not: “This is the second match behind the finals last month.”)
Question 8
In Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee lead Trinamool Congress(A)/ looks to retain a third term and guard its turf(B)/ against the Bharatiya Janata Party, /which shown(C)/a improved performance in the eastern state(D)/ during 2019 Lok Sabha elections.(E)/
Correct! The present perfect or past perfect tense requires “has/have/had + past participle.” The past participle of “show” is “shown,” but the auxiliary verb “has” is missing. Therefore, “which shown” should be replaced with “which has shown” or “which showed.” Example: “The party which has shown improvement will win.” (Not: “The party which shown improvement will win.”)
Question 9
The BJP has sworn to emerge (A)/vanquishing in West Bengal with a (B)/majority of at least 200 seats.(C)/ The party has been campaigning with Prime Minister(D)/ Narendra Modi’s baptize for ‘asholporiborton’ (real change).(E)/
Correct! The verb “emerge” should be followed by an adjective, not a gerund. The correct word is “victorious,” not “vanquishing.” Therefore, “vanquishing” should be replaced with “victorious.” Example: “The team emerged victorious in the tournament.” (Not: “The team emerged vanquishing in the tournament.”)
Question 10
This is the first time that the Centre (A)/ has scrapped the notified interest rates over (B)/ small savings schemes after switching to a (C)/ quarterly interest rate setting system in April 2016.(D)/ No error (E).
Correct! The preposition “over” is incorrect in this context. When referring to “interest rates” related to specific schemes, the correct preposition is “on” or “for.” Therefore, “over small savings schemes” should be replaced with “on small savings schemes.” Example: “The bank reduced interest rates on savings accounts.” (Not: “The bank reduced interest rates over savings accounts.”)
Question 11
Vistara is planning to extend its gate-to-gate luggage (A)/ delivery service, under which check-in luggage is taken from passenger’s home (B)/ before the journey and delivered to its final residing place, (C)/ to specific flights connecting Hyderabad as well as Bengaluru.(D)/ No error (E).
Correct! The possessive pronoun “its” incorrectly refers to “luggage,” but the intended reference is to the passenger’s final destination. Additionally, “residing place” is not idiomatic; the correct phrase is “residence” or “destination.” Therefore, “its final residing place” should be replaced with “the passenger’s final destination.” Example: “The luggage was delivered to the passenger’s final destination.” (Not: “The luggage was delivered to its final residing place.”)
Question 12
Bharti Airtel on March 31, said it has been empanelling (A)/ by Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), which will allow (B)/ the company to offer its cyber security solutions to (C)/ Union and State governments, along with public sector entities.(D)/ No error (E).
Correct! The passive voice requires “has/have been + past participle,” not “has been + present participle.” The past participle of “empanel” is “empanelled.” Therefore, “has been empanelling” should be replaced with “has been empanelled.” Example: “The company has been empanelled by the government.” (Not: “The company has been empanelling by the government.”)
Question 13
The two pilot unions of national carrier Air India (A)/ have urged the Minister of Civil Aviation and the airline’s chairman and managing director (B)/ to roll back the reductions in their salary and reinstate (C)/ their monthly flying allowances in line with industry standards.(D)/ No error (E)
Correct! The pronoun “their” is ambiguous here. It could refer to the unions or the pilots. Since the context indicates the salary reductions apply to the pilots, “their” should be replaced with “pilots'” for clarity. Additionally, “salary” should be plural “salaries” since it refers to multiple pilots. Example: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in the pilots’ salaries.” (Not: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in their salary.”)
Question 14
Around 18 percent of stores were closed on average during the year, (A)/ resulting in an annual net loss of €54 million, (B)/ but the global retail landscape recovered to pre-pandemic levels (C)/ in the second half of the year, (D)/ thanks to its digital push and store re-openings. (E)
Correct! The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “were” agrees with the plural subject “stores,” the participial phrase “resulting in” is properly used, and the overall structure is logical and error-free. Example: “Many outlets were closed, resulting in significant losses, but the market recovered later.” (similar correct structure).
Question 15
Five boys has been arrested by (A)/ the police in connection with the murder (B)/ of a male employee of a (C)/ foreign company earlier this month (D)/ No Error (E)
Correct! The subject “Five boys” is plural, so the auxiliary verb must also be plural. Therefore, “has” should be replaced with “have.” Example: “Five boys have been arrested by the police.” (Not: “Five boys has been arrested by the police.”)
Question 16
The second coronavirus wave in India has resulted in some additional health (A)/ complications for Covid patients. Experts are warning (B)/ about a possible link between Covid-19 or (C)/ gangrene as India deals with infections such as black fungus.(D)/ No error (E)
Correct! The correlative conjunction pair is “between… and,” not “between… or.” Therefore, “or” should be replaced with “and.” Example: “There is a link between diet and health.” (Not: “There is a link between diet or health.”)
Question 17
As much as 3,000 Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in (A)/various parts of Hisar district in Haryana and roads have been barricaded on Monday to stop (B)/ protestors from reaching the residence of IG Hisar Range. (C)/ The protest is against the criminal cases that have been filed against more than 350 farmers last week.(D)/ No error (E)
Correct! The phrase “as much as” is used with uncountable nouns, while “as many as” is used with countable nouns like “personnel.” Therefore, “as much as” should be replaced with “as many as.” Example: “As many as 500 soldiers were deployed.” (Not: “As much as 500 soldiers were deployed.”)
Question 18
Neither my sister (A)/ nor my mother (B)/ were able to help me (C)/ in doing household chores (D)/ No error (E)
Correct! When two singular subjects are joined by “neither… nor,” the verb must be singular because it refers to each subject individually. Therefore, “were” should be replaced with “was.” Example: “Neither the teacher nor the student was present.” (Not: “Neither the teacher nor the student were present.”)
Question 19
Radha always wanted to be a soldier, (A)/ but her grades at school weren’t (B)/quite enough good to get her (C)/ into army school (D)/ No Error (E)
Correct! The correct word order is “adjective + enough,” not “enough + adjective.” Therefore, “enough good” should be replaced with “good enough.” Example: “She is tall enough to reach the shelf.” (Not: “She is enough tall to reach the shelf.”)
Question 20
A 90% physically disabled, wheelchairuser A)/convicted wrote a book from B)/ solitary confinement inside jail C)/ about his hope for freedom, D)/ his love for teaching and writing letters E).
Correct! The word “convicted” is a past participle used as an adjective, but it is incorrectly placed. The sentence requires a noun to serve as the subject. Therefore, “convicted” should be replaced with “convict,” which is the noun form meaning a person found guilty of a crime. Example: “The convict wrote a book from prison.” (Not: “The convicted wrote a book from prison.”)
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThree decades after it’s economy (A) / was liberalized, India remains (B) / a complex and challenging (C) / place to do business. (D)/ No error.
0:00Correct
Correct! “It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has,” while “its” is the possessive adjective. Here, a possessive meaning is required to modify “economy,” so “it’s” should be replaced with “its.” Example: “The country reformed its economy.” (Not: “The country reformed it’s economy.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. “It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has,” while “its” is the possessive adjective. Here, a possessive meaning is required to modify “economy,” so “it’s” should be replaced with “its.” Example: “The country reformed its economy.” (Not: “The country reformed it’s economy.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. “It’s” is a contraction of “it is” or “it has,” while “its” is the possessive adjective. Here, a possessive meaning is required to modify “economy,” so “it’s” should be replaced with “its.” Example: “The country reformed its economy.” (Not: “The country reformed it’s economy.”)
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe much-awaited vehicle scrap page policy announced by the Transport Ministry, (A)/ coming after the move for a green tax (B)/ on ageing and polluting automobiles, (C)/ promising economic benefit. (D)/ No error.
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Correct! The sentence lacks a finite verb in the main clause. The participles “coming” and “promising” create a sentence fragment. The phrase “promising economic benefit” should be replaced with “promises economic benefits” to provide a proper predicate. Example: “The policy announced by the ministry promises economic benefits.” (Not: “The policy announced by the ministry promising economic benefit.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The sentence lacks a finite verb in the main clause. The participles “coming” and “promising” create a sentence fragment. The phrase “promising economic benefit” should be replaced with “promises economic benefits” to provide a proper predicate. Example: “The policy announced by the ministry promises economic benefits.” (Not: “The policy announced by the ministry promising economic benefit.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The sentence lacks a finite verb in the main clause. The participles “coming” and “promising” create a sentence fragment. The phrase “promising economic benefit” should be replaced with “promises economic benefits” to provide a proper predicate. Example: “The policy announced by the ministry promises economic benefits.” (Not: “The policy announced by the ministry promising economic benefit.”)
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishIran is not the only country (A)/ there the US has sought to destabilize (B)/ hostile governments through intensive (C)/ intervention in domestic politics. (D)/ No error.
0:00Correct
Correct! The word “there” is an adverb indicating location. The sentence requires the relative adverb “where” to introduce a clause modifying “country.” Therefore, “there” should be replaced with “where.” Example: “This is the place where the incident occurred.” (Not: “This is the place there the incident occurred.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The word “there” is an adverb indicating location. The sentence requires the relative adverb “where” to introduce a clause modifying “country.” Therefore, “there” should be replaced with “where.” Example: “This is the place where the incident occurred.” (Not: “This is the place there the incident occurred.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The word “there” is an adverb indicating location. The sentence requires the relative adverb “where” to introduce a clause modifying “country.” Therefore, “there” should be replaced with “where.” Example: “This is the place where the incident occurred.” (Not: “This is the place there the incident occurred.”)
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishAmbiverts can be good salespeople because they are (A)/ able to listen to their clients and understand their needs (B)/ but also have an energy to sell (C)/ their firms’ goods and services. (D)/ No error.
0:00Correct
Correct! The noun “energy” in this context is uncountable and does not require the indefinite article “an.” Therefore, “an energy” should be replaced with “the energy” or simply “energy.” Example: “She has energy to complete the task.” (Not: “She has an energy to complete the task.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The noun “energy” in this context is uncountable and does not require the indefinite article “an.” Therefore, “an energy” should be replaced with “the energy” or simply “energy.” Example: “She has energy to complete the task.” (Not: “She has an energy to complete the task.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The noun “energy” in this context is uncountable and does not require the indefinite article “an.” Therefore, “an energy” should be replaced with “the energy” or simply “energy.” Example: “She has energy to complete the task.” (Not: “She has an energy to complete the task.”)
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishAmerica’s main financial regulator looks poised to (A)/ introduce rules forcing firms to (B)/ reveal how climate change or efforts to fight it (C)/ may affect their business. (D)/ No error.
0:00Correct
Correct! The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “looks” agrees with the singular subject “regulator,” the infinitive “to introduce” is properly used, and the clause “how climate change or efforts to fight it may affect their business” is correctly structured. Example: “The agency appears ready to implement new regulations.” (similar correct structure).
Incorrect
Incorrect. The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “looks” agrees with the singular subject “regulator,” the infinitive “to introduce” is properly used, and the clause “how climate change or efforts to fight it may affect their business” is correctly structured. Example: “The agency appears ready to implement new regulations.” (similar correct structure).
Unattempted
Incorrect. The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “looks” agrees with the singular subject “regulator,” the infinitive “to introduce” is properly used, and the clause “how climate change or efforts to fight it may affect their business” is correctly structured. Example: “The agency appears ready to implement new regulations.” (similar correct structure).
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishWest Bengal and Assam are all set to witness a fierce battle(A)/ as they go to the polls on the first phase of assembly elections on Saturday.(B)/ People across 30 assembly constituency (C)/in West Bengal and 47 in Assam will...West Bengal and Assam are all set to witness a fierce battle(A)/ as they go to the polls on the first phase of assembly elections on Saturday.(B)/ People across 30 assembly constituency (C)/in West Bengal and 47 in Assam will be casted (D)/their ballot to decide the future of the state. (E)/
0:00Correct
Correct! When a specific number like “30” is used before a countable noun, the noun must be in its plural form. Therefore, “constituency” should be replaced with “constituencies.” Example: “People across 50 constituencies will vote today.” (Not: “People across 50 constituency will vote today.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. When a specific number like “30” is used before a countable noun, the noun must be in its plural form. Therefore, “constituency” should be replaced with “constituencies.” Example: “People across 50 constituencies will vote today.” (Not: “People across 50 constituency will vote today.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. When a specific number like “30” is used before a countable noun, the noun must be in its plural form. Therefore, “constituency” should be replaced with “constituencies.” Example: “People across 50 constituencies will vote today.” (Not: “People across 50 constituency will vote today.”)
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThis is the fastest assembly election(A)/ this year and the second behind (B)/Bihar polls on November (C)/and December last year (D)/during the coronavirus pandemic.(E)/
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Correct! The phrase “the second behind” is idiomatically incorrect. The correct expression is “the second after” when referring to sequence. Therefore, “behind” should be replaced with “after.” Example: “This is the second match after the finals last month.” (Not: “This is the second match behind the finals last month.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrase “the second behind” is idiomatically incorrect. The correct expression is “the second after” when referring to sequence. Therefore, “behind” should be replaced with “after.” Example: “This is the second match after the finals last month.” (Not: “This is the second match behind the finals last month.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “the second behind” is idiomatically incorrect. The correct expression is “the second after” when referring to sequence. Therefore, “behind” should be replaced with “after.” Example: “This is the second match after the finals last month.” (Not: “This is the second match behind the finals last month.”)
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishIn Bengal, chief minister Mamata Banerjee lead Trinamool Congress(A)/ looks to retain a third term and guard its turf(B)/ against the Bharatiya Janata Party, /which shown(C)/a improved performance in the eastern state(D)/ during 2019 Lok Sabha elections.(E)/
0:00Correct
Correct! The present perfect or past perfect tense requires “has/have/had + past participle.” The past participle of “show” is “shown,” but the auxiliary verb “has” is missing. Therefore, “which shown” should be replaced with “which has shown” or “which showed.” Example: “The party which has shown improvement will win.” (Not: “The party which shown improvement will win.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The present perfect or past perfect tense requires “has/have/had + past participle.” The past participle of “show” is “shown,” but the auxiliary verb “has” is missing. Therefore, “which shown” should be replaced with “which has shown” or “which showed.” Example: “The party which has shown improvement will win.” (Not: “The party which shown improvement will win.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The present perfect or past perfect tense requires “has/have/had + past participle.” The past participle of “show” is “shown,” but the auxiliary verb “has” is missing. Therefore, “which shown” should be replaced with “which has shown” or “which showed.” Example: “The party which has shown improvement will win.” (Not: “The party which shown improvement will win.”)
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe BJP has sworn to emerge (A)/vanquishing in West Bengal with a (B)/majority of at least 200 seats.(C)/ The party has been campaigning with Prime Minister(D)/ Narendra Modi’s baptize for ‘asholporiborton’ (real change).(E)/
0:00Correct
Correct! The verb “emerge” should be followed by an adjective, not a gerund. The correct word is “victorious,” not “vanquishing.” Therefore, “vanquishing” should be replaced with “victorious.” Example: “The team emerged victorious in the tournament.” (Not: “The team emerged vanquishing in the tournament.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The verb “emerge” should be followed by an adjective, not a gerund. The correct word is “victorious,” not “vanquishing.” Therefore, “vanquishing” should be replaced with “victorious.” Example: “The team emerged victorious in the tournament.” (Not: “The team emerged vanquishing in the tournament.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The verb “emerge” should be followed by an adjective, not a gerund. The correct word is “victorious,” not “vanquishing.” Therefore, “vanquishing” should be replaced with “victorious.” Example: “The team emerged victorious in the tournament.” (Not: “The team emerged vanquishing in the tournament.”)
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThis is the first time that the Centre (A)/ has scrapped the notified interest rates over (B)/ small savings schemes after switching to a (C)/ quarterly interest rate setting system in April 2016.(D)/ No error (E).
0:00Correct
Correct! The preposition “over” is incorrect in this context. When referring to “interest rates” related to specific schemes, the correct preposition is “on” or “for.” Therefore, “over small savings schemes” should be replaced with “on small savings schemes.” Example: “The bank reduced interest rates on savings accounts.” (Not: “The bank reduced interest rates over savings accounts.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The preposition “over” is incorrect in this context. When referring to “interest rates” related to specific schemes, the correct preposition is “on” or “for.” Therefore, “over small savings schemes” should be replaced with “on small savings schemes.” Example: “The bank reduced interest rates on savings accounts.” (Not: “The bank reduced interest rates over savings accounts.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The preposition “over” is incorrect in this context. When referring to “interest rates” related to specific schemes, the correct preposition is “on” or “for.” Therefore, “over small savings schemes” should be replaced with “on small savings schemes.” Example: “The bank reduced interest rates on savings accounts.” (Not: “The bank reduced interest rates over savings accounts.”)
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishVistara is planning to extend its gate-to-gate luggage (A)/ delivery service, under which check-in luggage is taken from passenger’s home (B)/ before the journey and delivered to its final residing place, (C)/ to specific flights connecting Hyderabad as well as...Vistara is planning to extend its gate-to-gate luggage (A)/ delivery service, under which check-in luggage is taken from passenger’s home (B)/ before the journey and delivered to its final residing place, (C)/ to specific flights connecting Hyderabad as well as Bengaluru.(D)/ No error (E).
0:00Correct
Correct! The possessive pronoun “its” incorrectly refers to “luggage,” but the intended reference is to the passenger’s final destination. Additionally, “residing place” is not idiomatic; the correct phrase is “residence” or “destination.” Therefore, “its final residing place” should be replaced with “the passenger’s final destination.” Example: “The luggage was delivered to the passenger’s final destination.” (Not: “The luggage was delivered to its final residing place.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The possessive pronoun “its” incorrectly refers to “luggage,” but the intended reference is to the passenger’s final destination. Additionally, “residing place” is not idiomatic; the correct phrase is “residence” or “destination.” Therefore, “its final residing place” should be replaced with “the passenger’s final destination.” Example: “The luggage was delivered to the passenger’s final destination.” (Not: “The luggage was delivered to its final residing place.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The possessive pronoun “its” incorrectly refers to “luggage,” but the intended reference is to the passenger’s final destination. Additionally, “residing place” is not idiomatic; the correct phrase is “residence” or “destination.” Therefore, “its final residing place” should be replaced with “the passenger’s final destination.” Example: “The luggage was delivered to the passenger’s final destination.” (Not: “The luggage was delivered to its final residing place.”)
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishBharti Airtel on March 31, said it has been empanelling (A)/ by Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), which will allow (B)/ the company to offer its cyber security solutions to (C)/ Union and State governments, along with public sector entities.(D)/...Bharti Airtel on March 31, said it has been empanelling (A)/ by Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN), which will allow (B)/ the company to offer its cyber security solutions to (C)/ Union and State governments, along with public sector entities.(D)/ No error (E).
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Correct! The passive voice requires “has/have been + past participle,” not “has been + present participle.” The past participle of “empanel” is “empanelled.” Therefore, “has been empanelling” should be replaced with “has been empanelled.” Example: “The company has been empanelled by the government.” (Not: “The company has been empanelling by the government.”)
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Incorrect. The passive voice requires “has/have been + past participle,” not “has been + present participle.” The past participle of “empanel” is “empanelled.” Therefore, “has been empanelling” should be replaced with “has been empanelled.” Example: “The company has been empanelled by the government.” (Not: “The company has been empanelling by the government.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The passive voice requires “has/have been + past participle,” not “has been + present participle.” The past participle of “empanel” is “empanelled.” Therefore, “has been empanelling” should be replaced with “has been empanelled.” Example: “The company has been empanelled by the government.” (Not: “The company has been empanelling by the government.”)
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe two pilot unions of national carrier Air India (A)/ have urged the Minister of Civil Aviation and the airline’s chairman and managing director (B)/ to roll back the reductions in their salary and reinstate (C)/ their monthly flying allowances...The two pilot unions of national carrier Air India (A)/ have urged the Minister of Civil Aviation and the airline’s chairman and managing director (B)/ to roll back the reductions in their salary and reinstate (C)/ their monthly flying allowances in line with industry standards.(D)/ No error (E)
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Correct! The pronoun “their” is ambiguous here. It could refer to the unions or the pilots. Since the context indicates the salary reductions apply to the pilots, “their” should be replaced with “pilots'” for clarity. Additionally, “salary” should be plural “salaries” since it refers to multiple pilots. Example: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in the pilots’ salaries.” (Not: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in their salary.”)
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Incorrect. The pronoun “their” is ambiguous here. It could refer to the unions or the pilots. Since the context indicates the salary reductions apply to the pilots, “their” should be replaced with “pilots'” for clarity. Additionally, “salary” should be plural “salaries” since it refers to multiple pilots. Example: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in the pilots’ salaries.” (Not: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in their salary.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The pronoun “their” is ambiguous here. It could refer to the unions or the pilots. Since the context indicates the salary reductions apply to the pilots, “their” should be replaced with “pilots'” for clarity. Additionally, “salary” should be plural “salaries” since it refers to multiple pilots. Example: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in the pilots’ salaries.” (Not: “The unions urged the management to roll back the reductions in their salary.”)
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishAround 18 percent of stores were closed on average during the year, (A)/ resulting in an annual net loss of €54 million, (B)/ but the global retail landscape recovered to pre-pandemic levels (C)/ in the second half of the year,...Around 18 percent of stores were closed on average during the year, (A)/ resulting in an annual net loss of €54 million, (B)/ but the global retail landscape recovered to pre-pandemic levels (C)/ in the second half of the year, (D)/ thanks to its digital push and store re-openings. (E)
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Correct! The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “were” agrees with the plural subject “stores,” the participial phrase “resulting in” is properly used, and the overall structure is logical and error-free. Example: “Many outlets were closed, resulting in significant losses, but the market recovered later.” (similar correct structure).
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Incorrect. The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “were” agrees with the plural subject “stores,” the participial phrase “resulting in” is properly used, and the overall structure is logical and error-free. Example: “Many outlets were closed, resulting in significant losses, but the market recovered later.” (similar correct structure).
Unattempted
Incorrect. The sentence is grammatically correct. The verb “were” agrees with the plural subject “stores,” the participial phrase “resulting in” is properly used, and the overall structure is logical and error-free. Example: “Many outlets were closed, resulting in significant losses, but the market recovered later.” (similar correct structure).
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishFive boys has been arrested by (A)/ the police in connection with the murder (B)/ of a male employee of a (C)/ foreign company earlier this month (D)/ No Error (E)
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Correct! The subject “Five boys” is plural, so the auxiliary verb must also be plural. Therefore, “has” should be replaced with “have.” Example: “Five boys have been arrested by the police.” (Not: “Five boys has been arrested by the police.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The subject “Five boys” is plural, so the auxiliary verb must also be plural. Therefore, “has” should be replaced with “have.” Example: “Five boys have been arrested by the police.” (Not: “Five boys has been arrested by the police.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The subject “Five boys” is plural, so the auxiliary verb must also be plural. Therefore, “has” should be replaced with “have.” Example: “Five boys have been arrested by the police.” (Not: “Five boys has been arrested by the police.”)
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishThe second coronavirus wave in India has resulted in some additional health (A)/ complications for Covid patients. Experts are warning (B)/ about a possible link between Covid-19 or (C)/ gangrene as India deals with infections such as black fungus.(D)/ No...The second coronavirus wave in India has resulted in some additional health (A)/ complications for Covid patients. Experts are warning (B)/ about a possible link between Covid-19 or (C)/ gangrene as India deals with infections such as black fungus.(D)/ No error (E)
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Correct! The correlative conjunction pair is “between… and,” not “between… or.” Therefore, “or” should be replaced with “and.” Example: “There is a link between diet and health.” (Not: “There is a link between diet or health.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The correlative conjunction pair is “between… and,” not “between… or.” Therefore, “or” should be replaced with “and.” Example: “There is a link between diet and health.” (Not: “There is a link between diet or health.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The correlative conjunction pair is “between… and,” not “between… or.” Therefore, “or” should be replaced with “and.” Example: “There is a link between diet and health.” (Not: “There is a link between diet or health.”)
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishAs much as 3,000 Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in (A)/various parts of Hisar district in Haryana and roads have been barricaded on Monday to stop (B)/ protestors from reaching the residence of IG Hisar Range. (C)/...As much as 3,000 Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed in (A)/various parts of Hisar district in Haryana and roads have been barricaded on Monday to stop (B)/ protestors from reaching the residence of IG Hisar Range. (C)/ The protest is against the criminal cases that have been filed against more than 350 farmers last week.(D)/ No error (E)
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Correct! The phrase “as much as” is used with uncountable nouns, while “as many as” is used with countable nouns like “personnel.” Therefore, “as much as” should be replaced with “as many as.” Example: “As many as 500 soldiers were deployed.” (Not: “As much as 500 soldiers were deployed.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The phrase “as much as” is used with uncountable nouns, while “as many as” is used with countable nouns like “personnel.” Therefore, “as much as” should be replaced with “as many as.” Example: “As many as 500 soldiers were deployed.” (Not: “As much as 500 soldiers were deployed.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The phrase “as much as” is used with uncountable nouns, while “as many as” is used with countable nouns like “personnel.” Therefore, “as much as” should be replaced with “as many as.” Example: “As many as 500 soldiers were deployed.” (Not: “As much as 500 soldiers were deployed.”)
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishNeither my sister (A)/ nor my mother (B)/ were able to help me (C)/ in doing household chores (D)/ No error (E)
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Correct! When two singular subjects are joined by “neither… nor,” the verb must be singular because it refers to each subject individually. Therefore, “were” should be replaced with “was.” Example: “Neither the teacher nor the student was present.” (Not: “Neither the teacher nor the student were present.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. When two singular subjects are joined by “neither… nor,” the verb must be singular because it refers to each subject individually. Therefore, “were” should be replaced with “was.” Example: “Neither the teacher nor the student was present.” (Not: “Neither the teacher nor the student were present.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. When two singular subjects are joined by “neither… nor,” the verb must be singular because it refers to each subject individually. Therefore, “were” should be replaced with “was.” Example: “Neither the teacher nor the student was present.” (Not: “Neither the teacher nor the student were present.”)
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishRadha always wanted to be a soldier, (A)/ but her grades at school weren’t (B)/quite enough good to get her (C)/ into army school (D)/ No Error (E)
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Correct! The correct word order is “adjective + enough,” not “enough + adjective.” Therefore, “enough good” should be replaced with “good enough.” Example: “She is tall enough to reach the shelf.” (Not: “She is enough tall to reach the shelf.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The correct word order is “adjective + enough,” not “enough + adjective.” Therefore, “enough good” should be replaced with “good enough.” Example: “She is tall enough to reach the shelf.” (Not: “She is enough tall to reach the shelf.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The correct word order is “adjective + enough,” not “enough + adjective.” Therefore, “enough good” should be replaced with “good enough.” Example: “She is tall enough to reach the shelf.” (Not: “She is enough tall to reach the shelf.”)
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Marks: +1 and -0.25Category: EnglishA 90% physically disabled, wheelchairuser A)/convicted wrote a book from B)/ solitary confinement inside jail C)/ about his hope for freedom, D)/ his love for teaching and writing letters E).
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Correct! The word “convicted” is a past participle used as an adjective, but it is incorrectly placed. The sentence requires a noun to serve as the subject. Therefore, “convicted” should be replaced with “convict,” which is the noun form meaning a person found guilty of a crime. Example: “The convict wrote a book from prison.” (Not: “The convicted wrote a book from prison.”)
Incorrect
Incorrect. The word “convicted” is a past participle used as an adjective, but it is incorrectly placed. The sentence requires a noun to serve as the subject. Therefore, “convicted” should be replaced with “convict,” which is the noun form meaning a person found guilty of a crime. Example: “The convict wrote a book from prison.” (Not: “The convicted wrote a book from prison.”)
Unattempted
Incorrect. The word “convicted” is a past participle used as an adjective, but it is incorrectly placed. The sentence requires a noun to serve as the subject. Therefore, “convicted” should be replaced with “convict,” which is the noun form meaning a person found guilty of a crime. Example: “The convict wrote a book from prison.” (Not: “The convicted wrote a book from prison.”)
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