MCQ of Spotting the Error : Set-01


Q.01 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
There will probably be a lot of fish in their nets, will there?

SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-I)

A. probably be
B. in their nets
C. will there
D. a lot of fish
Answer : C. will there
उपरोक्त वाक्य मे will there के स्थान पर won't there का प्रयोग उपयुक्त होगा, क्योकि positive sentence का question tag negative तथा negative sentence का question tag positive होता है।
Note - Will का Negative Question Tag 'Won't' होता है।
Correct Sentence– There will probably be a lot of fish in their nets, won't there?

Q.02 : In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
People has been warning in advance about the coming economic crisis.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –15/04/2021 (Shift-I)

A. People
B. economic crisis
C. in advance
D. has been warning
Answer : D. has been warning
उपरोक्त वाक्य मे people has been के स्थान पर people have been उपयुक्त होगा, क्योकि people (Plural subject) के साथ Plural verb (have) प्रयुक्त होती है.
Correct sentence–
People have been warning in advance about the coming economic crisis.

Q.03 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I am suitably dressed for the occasion, am I?

SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)

A. for the occasion
B. am I
C. I am
D. suitably dressed
Answer : B. am I

उपरोक्त वाक्य मे am I के स्थान पर aren't I का प्रयोग उपयुक्त होगा, क्योकि positive वाक्य में हो तो उसका negative question tag 'aren't' होता है. positive sentence का question tag negative होता है. Question tag:- किसी वाक्य के अंत में comma लगाकर उस वाक्य के ही verb + sub. को लिखना ही question + tag कहलाता है.
Correct Sentence :
I am suitably dressed for the occasion, aren't I?

Q.04 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Neither Sam nor I are interested in attending the meeting.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. are interested
B. in attending
C. Neither Sam nor I
D. the meeting
Answer : A. are interested
Correct sentence-
Neither Sam nor I am interested in attending the meeting.

Q.05 : Ram never came again, did he?

SSC GD-14/02/2019 (Shift – I)

A. Ram never
B. Came
C. did he
D. No error
Answer : D. No error

Q.06 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The venue for the wedding have not yet been finalised

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. been finalised
B. have not yet
C. The venue
D. for the wedding
Answer : B. have not yet
Correct sentence-
The venue for the wedding has not yet been finalised.

Q.07 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
News of the calamity is reached the family members the next day.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. the family members
B. News of the calamity
C. is reached
D. the next day
Answer : C. is reached
Correct sentence-
News of the calamity reached the family members the next day.

Q.08 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Economics is one of the subject which I have found very difficult since school.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. Economics is
B. which I have found
C. very difficult since school
D. one of the subject
Answer : D. one of the subject
Correct sentence-
Economics is one of the subjects which I have found very difficult since school.

Q.09 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The box of paper clips are kept in the drawer.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. are kept
B. The box
C. of paper clips
D. in the drawer
Answer : A. are kept
Correct sentence-
The box of paper clips is kept in the drawer.

Q.10 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Prema is the girl in my class who write beautiful poems.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. Prema is the girl
B. who write
C. beautiful poems
D. in my class
Answer : B. who write
Correct sentence-
Prema is the girl in my class who writes beautiful poems.

Q.11 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his parents in Mumbai.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. are staying
B. in Mumbai
C. with his parents
D. Neither Amit nor Raju
Answer : A. are staying
Correct sentence-
Neither Amit nor Raju is staying with his parents in Mumbai.

Q.12 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Very few countries in the world is as big as India.

SSC Stenographer Grade C&D 05/02/2019 (3:5pm)

A. is
B. Very few countries
C. as big as
D. in the world
Answer : A. is
Correct sentence-
Very few countries in the world are as big as India.

Q.13 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
One should be careful to re-read what they has written.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. to re-read what
B. be careful
C. One should
D. they has written
Answer : D. they has written
Correct sentence-
One should be careful to re-read what they have written.

Q.14 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Neither Nita nor her sisters has applied for this job

SSC Stenographer Grade C&D 05/02/2019 (3:5pm)

A. nor her
B. has applied
C. Neither Nita
D. for this job
Answer : B. has applied
Correct sentence-
Neither Nita nor her sisters have applied for this job.

Q.15 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The list of candidates to be called for the interview were put up on the board.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. for the interview
B. The list of candidates
C. were put up on the board
D. to be called
Answer : C. were put up on the board
Correct sentence-
The list of candidates to be called for the interview was put up on the board.

Q.16 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Our new secretary’s performance have been quite impressive.

SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)

A. secretary’s performance
B. quite impressive
C. have been
D. our new
Answer : C. have been
Correct sentence-
Our new secretary’s performance has been quite impressive.

Q.17 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option 'No error'.
All of us were a little nervous when we came into this room today.

SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)

A. a little nervous when
B. when we came into this room today.
C. all of us were
D. No error
Answer : D. No error

Q.18 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Every employee of the company were given a two bedroom flat as Diwali bonus.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 06/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. a two bedroom flat
B. as Diwali bonus
C. Every employee
D. were given
Answer : D. were given
Correct Sentence :
Every employee of the company was given a two bedroom flat as Diwali bonus.

Q.19 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard.

SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)

A. to the cupboard
B. or Reema have
C. the keys
D. Either Ramesh
Answer : B. or Reema have
Correct sentence-
Either Ramesh or Reema has the keys to the cupboard.

Q.20 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
He is over eighty and dare not read without glasses.

SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-II)

A. he is
B. over eighty and
C. without glasses
D. dare not read
Answer : D. dare not read
Correct sentence-
He is over eighty and can not read without glasses.

Q.21 : In the sentence identify segment which contains the grammatical error.
Each of the girls have given an impressive dance performance.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. have given
B. Each of the girls
C. an impressive
D. dance performance
Answer : A. have given
Correct Sentence:
Each of the girls has given an impressive dance performance.

Q.22 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The Doon Valley with all its lights look beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-II)

A. look beautiful
B. from the top
C. at night
D. with all its lights
Answer : A. look beautiful
Correct Sentence :
The Doon Valley with all its lights looks beautiful at night from the top of the mountain.

Q.23 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The match is about to begin since the captain as well as the team are on the field.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 10/06/2019 (Shift-II)

A. are on the field
B. The matchis about to begin
C. since the captain
D. as well as the team
Answer : A. are on the field
Correct Sentence :
The match is about to begin since the captain as well as the team is on the field.

Q.24 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Friction reduce the efficiency of machines so their value also gets reduced.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 19/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. Friction reduce
B. also gets reduced.
C. the efficiency of machines
D. so their value
Answer : A. Friction reduce
Correct sentence -
Friction reduces the efficiency of machines so their value also gets reduced.

Q.25 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none shows more passionate tenderness towards their young. (a) Cows are

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. Cows are amongst
B. towards their young
C. none shows more
D. the gentlest of animals
Answer : C. none shows more
Correct Sentence :
Cows are amongst the gentlest of animals; none show more passionate tenderness towards their young.

MCQ of Spotting the Error : Set-02

Q.01 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
I am sure that neither Juhi nor Jaya are responsible for breaking the vase.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 19/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. neither Juhi nor Jaya
B. are responsible
C. for breaking the vase
D. I am sure that
Answer : B. are responsible
Correct sentence -
I am sure that neither Juhi nor Jaya is responsible for breaking the vase.

Q.02 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The cost of fruits and vegetables have risen abnormally this month.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 13/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. have risen
B. The cost of
C. this month
D. abnormally
Answer : A. have risen
Correct sentence -
The cost of fruits and vegetables has risen abnormally this month.

Q.03 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Raja Ravi Varma was one of the first artist who tried to create a style that was both modern and traditional.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 12/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. Raja Ravi Varma was
B. both modern and traditional
C. to create a style that was
D. one of the first artist
Answer : D. one of the first artist
Correct Sentence-
Raja Ravi Varma was one of the first artists who tried to create a style that was both modern and traditional.

Q.04 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
There is many modes of travel to go to Agra but I prefer road travel.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 12/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. to go to
B. prefer road travel
C. Agra but I
D. There is many modes
Answer : D. There is many modes
Correct Sentence-
There are many modes of travel to go to Agra but I prefer road travel.

Q.05 : In the Sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Ten kilometres are a long distance to cover on foot for a child.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. Ten kilometres are
B. for a child
C. to cover on foot
D. a long distance
Answer : A. Ten kilometres are
Correct Sentence-
Ten kilometres is a long distance to cover on foot for a child.

Q.06 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Cyclone ldai is regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclone on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 06/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. Cyclone ldai is regarded
B. the worst tropical cyclone
C. to affect Africa
D. as a whole
Answer : B. the worst tropical cyclone
Correct Sentence-
Cyclone ldai is regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole.

Q.07 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The child along with his parents were waiting for the programme to begin.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 11/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. The child
B. along with his parents
C. programme to begin
D. were waiting for the
Answer : D. were waiting for the
Correct Sentence-
The child along with his parents was waiting for the programme to begin.

Q.08 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Note down my phone number in case you needs to ring me up.

SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)

A. Note down
B. to ring me up
C. my phone number
D. in case you needs
Answer : D. in case you needs
Correct Sentence-
Note down my phone number in case you need to ring me up.

Q.09 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, then select option 'No error'.
The prices of tomatoes has soared up to Rs. 65- 70 per kg in many parts of the country.

SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)

A. in many parts of the country
B. soared up
C. The prices of tomatoes has
D. No error
Answer : C. The prices of tomatoes has
Correct Sentence-
The price of tomatoes has soared up to Rs. 65-70 per kg in many parts of the country.

Q.10 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Most disputes can be solved amicably unless one are not rigid.

SSC CGL (Tier-I)–10/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. unless one are
B. Most disputes
C. not rigid
D. can be solved amicably
Answer : C. not rigid
Correct sentence-
Most disputes can be solved amicably unless one are rigid.

Q.11 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Saurav Ganguly have emerged as the new President of the BCCI after a night long discussion.

SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)

A. Saurav Ganguly have emerged
B. as the new President
C. of the BCCI
D. after a night long discussion
Answer : A. Saurav Ganguly have emerged
Correct sentence-
Saurav Ganguly has emerged as the new President of the BCCI after a night long discussion.

Q.12 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The two states frequently has differences over the use of the river water especially during the summer months.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –09/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. has differences
B. over the use of the river water
C. especially during the summer months
D. The two states frequently
Answer : A. has differences
Correct sentence-
The two states frequently have differences over the use of the river water especially during the summer months.

Q.13 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Her sister lives in Pune, one of the major city in Maharashtra.

SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-II)

A. He sister lives
B. one of the major city
C. in Maharashtra
D. in Pune
Answer : B. one of the major city
Correct sentence-
Her sister lives in Pune, one of the major cities in Maharashtra.

Q.14 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The members of the victorious football team as well as the captain was congratulated.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-II)

A. was congratulated
B. as well as the captain
C. The members of the
D. victorious football team
Answer : A. was congratulated
Correct sentence-
The members of the victorious football team as well as the captain were congratulated.

Q.15 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Only one copy of the book, running into 1200 pages, on Gandhiji's visit to the State of Andhra Pradesh, remain now.

SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)

A. running into 1200 pages
B. remain now
C. only one copy of the book
D. on Gandhiji's visit to the State
Answer : B. remain now
Correct sentence-
Only one copy of the book, running into 1200 pages, on Gandhiji's visit to the State of Andhra Pradesh, remains now.

Q.16 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Each of the pictures have been signed by the football star.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. the pictures
B. Each of
C. have been
D. signed by
Answer : C. have been
Correct Sentence-
Each of the pictures has been signed by the football star.

Q.17 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The number of visitors at the fair were much larger than expected.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/07/2019 (Shift-II)

A. than expected
B. were much larger
C. the number of
D. visitors at the fair
Answer : B. were much larger
Correct Sentence-
The number of visitors at the fair was much larger than expected.

Q.18 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The promoters of Med Hospitals has agreed to sell their business to Pal Hospitals.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-I)

A. The promoters of
B. to sell their business
C. Med Hospitals has agreed
D. to Pal Hospitals
Answer : C. Med Hospitals has agreed
Correct Sentence-
The promoters of Med. Hospitals have agreed to sell their business to Pal Hospitals.

Q.19 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the world's most famous people.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –02/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. The Cannes Film Festival
B. most famous people
C. attract some of
D. the world's
Answer : C. attract some of
Correct Sentence-
The Cannes film festival attracts some of the world's most famous people.

Q.20 :In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is one of the favourite teacher of most children in our school.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. Mr. Sangeeta Malik is
B. of most children
C. one of the favourite teacher
D. in our school
Answer : C. one of the favourite teacher
Correct sentence-
Mrs. Sangeeta Malik is one of the favourite teachers of most children in our school

Q.21 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.
The environment protection policy need to become stricter if we wish to combat climate change.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 16/10/2020 (Shift-II)

A. The environment protection policy
B. need to become stricter
C. combat climate change
D. if we wish to
Answer : B. need to become stricter
Correct Sentence-
The environment protection policy needs to become stricter if we wish to combat climate change.

Q.22 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Many of China's exports has been redirected to the domestic market in view of the more consumption-driven economy.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –03/07/2019 (Shift-II)

A. has been redirected
B. Many of China's exports
C. in view of the more consumption-driven economy
D. to the domestic market
Answer : A. has been redirected
Correct Sentence-
Many of China's exports have been redirected to the domestic market in view of the more consumptiondriven economy.

Q.23 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
One of the reason behind malnutrition is the improper way of food intake.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/03/2020 (Shift-III)

A. One of the reason
B. behind malnutrition
C. of food intake
D. is the improper way
Answer : A. One of the reason
Correct Sentence-
One of the reasons behind malnutrition is the improper way of food intake.

Q.24 : Select the segment in the sentence, which contains a grammatical error.
Plenty of people likes to celebrate New Year's eve with their family and friends.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 17/03/2020 (Shift-II)

A. likes to celebrate
B. Plenty of people
C. New year's eve with
D. their family and friends
Answer : A. likes to celebrate
Correct Sentence-
Plenty of people like celebrating New Year's eve with their family and friends.

Q.25 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The simplest way to get proper recognition are through doing things with dedication and sincerity.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-III)

A. are through doing things
B. The simplest way
C. to get proper recognition
D. with dictation and sincerity
Answer : A. are through doing things
Correct Sentence-
The simplest way to get proper recognition is through doing things with dedication and sincerity.

MCQ of Spotting the Error : Set-03

Q.01 : Select the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Oh dear! the audio in one of the channel on television is not clear at all.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-II)

A. is not clear at all
B. Oh dear! The audio
C. in one of the channel
D. on television
Answer : C. in one of the channel
Correct sentence-
Oh dear! the audio in one of the channels on television is not clear at all.

Q.02 : In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Scientist have recently announced that a more effective antidote for snake bite venom has been made.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 13/10/2020 (Shift-I)

A. Scientist have
B. for snake bite venom has been made
C. recently announced
D. that a more effective antidote
Answer : A. Scientist have
Correct Sentence-
"Scientist has recently announced that a more effective antidote for snakebite venom has been made."

Q.03 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Everyone are very well equipped with his own weapons.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 19/03/2020 (Shift-I)

A. Everyone are
B. very well equipped
C. own weapons
D. with his
Answer : A. Everyone are
Correct Sentence-
Everyone is very well equipped with his own weapons.

Q.04 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Thomas is a man of word who have been paying back the borrowed money in instalments.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-I)

A. who have been paying back
B. in instalments
C. Thomas is a man of word
D. the borrowed money
Answer : A. who have been paying back
Correct sentence-
Thomas is a man of word who has been paying back the borrowed money in instalments.

Q.05 : In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The neighbourhood were getting disturbed with the loud music that was playing at the wedding party in the big bungalow.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 15/10/2020 (Shift-III)

A. at the wedding party
B. in the big bungalow
C. that was playing
D. The neighbourhood were getting disturbed
Answer : D. The neighbourhood were getting disturbed
Correct sentence-
The neighbourhood was getting disturbed with the loud music that was playing at the wedding party in the big bungalow.

Q.06 : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The Committee agreed/that small businesses/ has been adversely affected/ by COVID-19.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) –24/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. has been adversely affected
B. the Committee agreed
C. by COVID-19
D. that small businesses
Answer : A. has been adversely affected

Q.07 : From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The population of Sri Lanka are less than that of India.

SSC GD – 11/02/2019 (Shift-II)

A. than that
B. Sri Lanka are
C. of India
D. The population
Answer : B. Sri Lanka are
Correct sentence -
The population of Sri Lanka is less than that of India.

Q.08 : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
it have been only/through writing/that men have been

SSC CGL (Tier-I) –16/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. that men have been able
B. to spread their ideas to mankind
C. it have been only
D. through writing
Answer : C. it have been only
Correct Sentence -
It has been only through writing that men have been able to spread their ideas to mankind.

Q.09 : In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
My mother generally read the local newspaper to keep abreast of the local news.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. the local newspaper
B. of the local news
C. My mother generally read
D. to keep abreast
Answer : C. My mother generally read
Correct Sentence-
My mother generally reads the local newspaper to keep abreast of the local news.

Q.10 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Torrential rains and winds of upto 170 km per hour swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocking down power and communication lines.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 04/06/2019 (Shift-III)

A. homes and bridges
B. knocking down
C. winds of upto
D. swept away roads
Answer : B. knocking down
Correct Sentence-
Torrential rains and wind of upto 170 km per hour swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocked down power and communication lines.

Q.11 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
She forgot lock the door when she went out in a hurry.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. in a hurry
B. She forgot lock
C. the door when
D. she went out
Answer : B. She forgot lock
Correct sentence -
She forgot to lock the door when she went out in a hurry.

Q.12 : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If there is no error, select 'No error'.
Modern science have/broken many myths/ about our food and diet.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) –20/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. No error
B. broken many myths
C. about our food and diet
D. Modern science have
Answer : D. Modern science have
Correct Sentence -
Modern science has broken many myths about our food and diet.

Q.13 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I didn't knew you had gone to Goa for a vacation.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. you had gone
B. to Goa
C. I didn't knew
D. for a vacation
Answer : C. I didn't knew
Correct sentence-
I didn't know you had gone to Goa for a vacation.

Q.14 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Laws and rules are made to safeguarding our rights and protect us.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. are made to
B. safeguarding our rights
C. Laws and rules
D. and protect us
Answer : B. safeguarding our rights
Correct sentence-
Laws and rules are made to safeguard our rights and protect us.

Q.15 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Sunita is senior to me in this office and know all the rules.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. Sunita is senior to me
B. all the rules
C. and know
D. in this office
Answer : c. and know
Correct sentence-
Sunita is senior to me in this office and knows all the rules.

Q.16 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
Rahul was ready for accept any job, even a part-time one.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. Rahul was ready
B. even a part-time one
C. any job
D. for accept
Answer : D. for accept
Correct sentence-
Rahul was ready to accept any job, even a part-time one.

Q.17 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.

SSC CPO-SI – 24/11/2020 (Shift-I)

A. I was
B. sorry to
C. of his misfortune
D. be hearing
Answer : D. be hearing
Correct sentence :
I was sorry to hear of his misfortune.

Q.18 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
My father did never have an opportunity to go to a University.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. an opportunity
B. a University
C. to go to
D. did never have
Answer : D. did never have
Correct sentence-
My father did not have an opportunity to go to a University.

Q.19 : Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.
You had better not to try and feed the animals in the zoo, it is forbidden.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 14/10/2020 (Shift-III)

A. and feed the animals
B. it is forbidden
C. in the zoo
D. You had better not to try
Answer : D. You had better not to try
Correct sentence :
You had better not try and feed the animals in the zoo, it is forbidden.

Q.20 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Every boy and every girl in this class pursue at least one hobby.

SSC Sel. Post Phase-VIII (G.L.) 09.11.2020 (Shift-II)

A. and every girl
B. in this class pursue
C. at least one hobby
D. Every boy
Answer : B. in this class pursue
Correct Sentence:-
Every boy and every girl in this class pursues at least one hobby.

Q.21 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error
Nobody is allowed to entered the colony during the lockdown.

SSC

A. Is allowed
B. Nobody
C. During the lockdown
D. To entered
Answer : D. To entered
Correct Sentence:-
Nobody is allowed to enter the colony during the lockdown.

Q.22 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
She picked up the books lie on the table and put them on the shelf.

SSC CPO-SI – 25/11/2020 (Shift-I)

A. on the shelf
B. she picked up
C. put them
D. lie on the table
Answer : D. lie on the table
Correct sentence -
She picked up the books lay on the table and put them on the shelf.

Q.23 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, then select the option 'No error'.
I am hearing a strange noise now.

SSC CPO-SI – 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)

A. a strange
B. noise now
C. No error
D. I am hearing
Answer : D. I am hearing
Correct sentence-
I hear a strange noise now.

Q.24 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
'Plogging' is an international trend, in which someone picking up trash while jogging or brisk walking.

SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-I)

A. while jogging or brisk walking
B. picking up trash
C. Plogging' is an international trend
D. in which someone
Answer : B. picking up trash
Correct sentence :-
'Plogging' is an international trend, in which someone picks up trash while jogging or brisk walking.

Q.25 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that is crowded and noisy.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) – 07/06/2019 (Shift-I)

A. is very different
B. from other places
C. in the city
D. that is crowded and noisy
Answer : D. that is crowded and noisy
Correct Sentence-
Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that are crowded and noisy.

MCQ of Spotting the Error : Set-04

Q.01 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'
Anita enjoyed to swim in the sea.

SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)

A. to swim
B. Anita enjoyed
C. in the sea
D. No error
Answer : A. to swim
Correct sentence :-
Anita enjoyed swimming in the sea.

Q.02 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
It was windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. It was a
B. rapidly from trees
C. leaves were fallen
D. windy autumn day
Answer : C. leaves were fallen
Correct sentence-
It was a windy autumn day and leaves were falling rapidly from the trees.

Q.03 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Are you having your own transport to go home from work?

SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)

A. from work
B. your own transport
C. Are you having
D. to go home
Answer : C. Are you having
Correct sentence :-
Do you have your own transport to go home from work?

Q.04 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The ambulance have arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –04/07/2019 (Shift-III)

A. the accident victim
B. have arrived on time
C. The ambulance
D. was taken to the hospital
Answer : B. have arrived on time
Correct sentence :-
The ambulance had arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital.

Q.05 : Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Kaira has upset with me since the accident.

SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-III)

A. the accident
B. me since
C. upset with
D. Kaira has
Answer : D. Kaira has
Correct Sentece :-
Kaira has been upset with me since the accident.

Q.06 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Radha woke up early that morning so that she should watch the beautiful sunrise.

SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-II)

A. so that she should watch
B. Radha woke up
C. early that morning
D. the beautiful sunrise
Answer : A. so that she should watch
Correct sentence :
Radha woke up that morning so that she could watch the beautiful sunrise.

Q.07 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.
He started life as a teacher before turn to journalism.

SSC MTS – 08/08/2019 (Shift-III)
SSC MTS – 22/08/2019 (Shift-II)

A. He started life
B. as a teacher
C. to journalism
D. before turn
Answer : D. before turn
Correct sentence :-
He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism.

Q.08 : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
All the students/is done/better this year.

SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-II)

A. All the students
B. is done
C. No error
D. better this year
Answer : C. is done
Correct sentence :-
All the students have done better this year.

Q.09 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The priest request all the wealthy men to donate money for building a new temple.

SSC MTS – 16/08/2019 (Shift-II)

A. for building a new temple
B. The priest request
C. to donate money
D. all the wealthy men
Answer : B. The priest request
Correct sentence :
The priest requested all the wealthy men to donate money for building a new temple.

Q.10 : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
Rakesh is foolish/to said/such things.

SSC MTS – 02/08/2019 (Shift-II)

A. to said
B. No error
C. such things
D. Rakesh is foolish
Answer : A. to said
Correct sentence :-
Rakesh is foolish to say such things.

Q.11 : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
A probe has been ordered/ by the incident/ that occurred at the celebrations.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –05/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. A probe has been ordered
B. that occurred at the celebrations
C. by the incident
D. No error
Answer : C. by the incident
Correct Sentence -
A probe has been ordered for the incident that occurred at the celebrations

Q.12 : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Several prominent film stars/have appeared on television/on behalf of awareness/about hand hygiene.

SSC CGL (Tier-I) –23/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. on behalf of awareness
B. about hand hygiene
C. Several prominent film stars
D. have appeared on television
Answer : A. on behalf of awareness
Correct Sentence -
Several prominent film stars have appeared on television for awareness about hand hygiene.

Q.13 : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Won't you/please come/to help me/along this heavy box ?

SSC CGL (Tier-I) –17/08/2021 (Shift-I)

A. to help me
B. won't you
C. please come
D. along this heavy box
Answer : D. along this heavy box
Correct Sentence -
Won't you please come to help me for this heavy box.

Q.14 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I want you to complete this work by two days.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. this work
B. I want you
C. by two days
D. to complete
Answer : C. by two days
Correct sentence-
I want you to complete this work within two days.

Q.15 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
This jewellery box is made from silver and is an antique piece.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. an antique piece
B. This jewellery box
C. and is
D. is made from silver
Answer : D. is made from silver
Correct sentence-
This jewellery box is made of silver and is an antique piece.

Q.16 :Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Employees were given incentives based at their performance.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) –13/04/2021 (Shift-I)

A. based at
B. given incentives
C. Employees were
D. their performance
Answer : A. based at
Correct Sentence -
Employees were given incentives based on their performance.

Q.17 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error:
Poor people have run down of food supplies during the lockdown.

SSC CGL (Tier-II) 16/11/2020 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. Poor people have
B. during the lockdown
C. food supplies
D. run down of
Answer : D. run down of
Correct sentence -
Poor people have run out of food supplies during the lockdown.

Q.18 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble to each other.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 18/03/2020 (Shift-II)

A. resemble to each other
B. it is difficult to make out
C. because they do not
D. that they are twins
Answer : A. resemble to each other
Correct Sentence-
It is difficult to make out that they are twins because they do not resemble each other.

Q.19 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
We reserved tickets for a journey on train for the next morning for my sisters and me.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019 (3 pm - 5 pm)

A. for a journey on train
B. for my sisters and me
C. for the next morning
D. We reserved tickets
Answer : A. for a journey on train
Correct sentence -
We reserved by tickets for a journey by train for the next morning for my sisters and me.

Q.20 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
The children play on the park every evening.

SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019

A. on the park
B. The children
C. every evening
D. play
Answer : A. on the park
Correct sentence-
The children play in the park every evening.

Q.21 : Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.
The actor smiled to me when I entered the room as if she knew me.

SSC CPO-SI (Tier-II) 27/09/2019

A. The actor smiled to me
B. knew me
C. as if she
D. when I entered the room
Answer : A. The actor smiled to me
Correct sentence-
The actor smiled at me when I entered the room as if she knew me.

Q.22 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
This beautiful ring is made from gold.

SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019

A. from gold
B. This
C. beautiful ring
D. is made
Answer : A. from gold
Correct sentence-
This beautiful ring is made of gold.

Q.23 : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.
Despite of working hard he failed the test.

SSC Stenographer Grade C&D –05/02/2019

A. the test
B. he failed
C. Despite of
D. working hard
Answer : C. Despite of
Correct sentence-
Despite working hard he failed the test.

Q.24 : In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
Behavior modification techniques are often used to the training of police dogs.

SSC CHSL (Tier-I) 12/10/2020 (Shift-III)

A. Behavior modification techniques
B. of police dogs
C. to the training
D. are often used
Answer : C. to the training

Q.25 : In the following, 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 said that he thought off politics right when (1)/he was studying Intermediate and that (2)/ he had no fear of politics. (3)/ No error. (4)

SSC CGL (Phase-II) 17/02/2018

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer : A. 1
Correct sentence:
He said that he thought about politics right when.....

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