Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He was (B) too tired that (C) he could not walk.
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Answer: (B) B
Use "so tired that" or "too tired to walk".
NABARD Grade A Error Spotting Questions with Answers & Explanations
20 Error Spotting questions from the English Language section of NABARD Grade A, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) Each of the students (B) have submitted (C) the assignment.
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Answer: (B) B
"Each" is singular, so it should be "has submitted".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) Neither of the two boys (B) were present (C) in the class.
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Answer: (B) B
"Neither" takes a singular verb: "was present".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) She has been (B) waiting here (C) for two hours.
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Answer: (D) No error
The sentence is correct.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) She returned back (B) from Mumbai (C) yesterday.
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Answer: (A) A
"Return back" is redundant: "returned from Mumbai".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The cattle (B) is grazing (C) in the field.
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Answer: (B) B
"Cattle" is plural: "are grazing".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The sceneries (B) of Kashmir (C) are beautiful.
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Answer: (A) A
"Scenery" is uncountable: "The scenery of Kashmir is beautiful".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The teacher along with (B) the students (C) were present.
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Answer: (C) C
With "along with", the verb agrees with "teacher": "was present".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The furnitures (B) in this house (C) are very old.
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Answer: (A) A
"Furniture" is uncountable: "The furniture … is very old".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) We discussed about (B) the problem (C) at length.
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Answer: (A) A
"Discuss" takes a direct object: "discussed the problem".
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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) Unless you do not work hard, (B) you will not (C) pass the exam.
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Answer: (A) A
"Unless" already means "if not": "Unless you work hard".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He has (B) many informations (C) about the case.
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Answer: (B) B
"Information" is uncountable: "much information".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The news (B) are very (C) good today.
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Answer: (B) B
"News" is singular: "is very good".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) Hardly had I reached (B) the station (C) than the train left.
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Answer: (C) C
"Hardly" pairs with "when", not "than".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He is (B) more cleverer (C) than his brother.
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Answer: (B) B
Double comparative: use "cleverer" or "more clever", not both.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) She did not (B) knew the answer (C) to the question.
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Answer: (B) B
After "did not", the base form is used: "know".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) My brother (B) as well as my sisters (C) are coming.
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Answer: (C) C
With "as well as", the verb agrees with the first subject: "is coming".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) She is (B) the most intelligent (C) girl in the class.
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Answer: (D) No error
The sentence is correct.
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He prefers (B) coffee than (C) tea.
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Answer: (B) B
"Prefer" takes "to": "coffee to tea".
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He is one of the best player (B) in the team (C) who won the match.
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Answer: (A) A
After "one of the", a plural noun is needed: "best players".
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