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SSC CHSL Error Spotting Questions with Answers & Explanations

17 Error Spotting questions from the English Language section of SSC CHSL, 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.

Question 1

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) I am living (B) in Delhi (C) since 2015.

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Answer: (A) A With "since", use the present perfect continuous: "I have been living".
Question 2

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) Mathematics are (B) my favourite (C) subject.

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Answer: (A) A "Mathematics" takes a singular verb: "is".
Question 3

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".
Question 4

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.
Question 5

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".
Question 6

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) I have seen him (B) yesterday (C) at the station.

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Answer: (A) A With "yesterday", use the simple past: "I saw him".
Question 7

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He gave me (B) an useful (C) advice.

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Answer: (B) B "Useful" starts with a consonant sound: "a useful piece of advice".
Question 8

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) I look forward (B) to meet (C) you soon.

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Answer: (B) B "Look forward to" takes a gerund: "to meeting".
Question 9

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) The book which (B) I bought yesterday (C) is very interesting.

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Answer: (D) No error The sentence is correct.
Question 10

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".

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Question 11

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".
Question 12

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".
Question 13

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) He is senior (B) than me (C) in the office.

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Answer: (B) B "Senior" takes "to": "senior to me".
Question 14

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error". (A) If I was you, (B) I would accept (C) the offer.

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Answer: (A) A Unreal conditions take "were": "If I were you".
Question 15

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".
Question 16

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".
Question 17

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".

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