COMMON
ERRORS (Part-II)
In these questions read
each sentence to find out whether there
is any error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is its answer. If there is no
error, the answer is (4).
(Ignore errors
of Punctuation, if any)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam.
1997)
1. You
must either (1)/ be regular with your studies (2)/ and study for longer period before
the examination. (3)/ No error (4)
2. The
new taxation rates (1)/ announced by the government (2)/ are bound to effect the export sector. (3)/ No error (4)
3. These days, job opportunities are not as better (1) as they used to be (2) in the early 70's. (3) No error (4)
4.
When viewed with his point of view, the entire episode assumes (2) a
different colour altogether. (3) No error (4)
5. On many occasions (1)/ we did helped the poor (2)/ people by way of giving them food to eat and clothes to put on. (3)
6.
Unless it is accepted to both the parties, an (1) arbitrator would be
of (2) no use to settle the dispute. (3) No error (4)
7. Although the manager was keen on getting the work (1) done through Sudhir yesterday, (2)/ he tries to avoid it. (3) No error
8. The various consequences of (1)/the decision taken by the (2)/ finance ministry was not foreseen by the bureaucrats. (3)/ No error
9. I never considered him to be a person who would (1)/ go back on his promise and (2) then
do not even apologise. (3)/ No error
10. Having finished at school (1)/ Raghu thought going to Bombay in (2)/search some job.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam.
09.09.2001)
11. When shall we (1)/ arrive (2)/ to our destination? (3)/ No error. (4)
12. Based on the
newspaper reports, (1)/ we can conclude that (2)/many accidents caused by reckless driving. (3)/ No error. (4)
13. Females (1)/
are not appointed (2)/ in our
college. (3)/ No error. (4)
14. The officer
(1)/ is angry, on the clerk (2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/ No error.
15. No sooner (1)/
I had spoken, (2) than he left. (3)/ No error. (4)
16. Computer
education (1)/ in universities and colleges (2) leaves much to be desired.
17. You will be
persecuted (1)/ for bringing seeds (2) / into Australia. (3) / No error. (4)
18. You must either
tell me (1)/ the whole story or, at least (2)/ the first half of it. (3)
19.
Our new neighbours (1)/ had been
living in Arizona (2)/ since ten years
before moving to their present house. (3)/ No error. (4)
20. The patient
(1)/ was accompanied (2)/ with his friend. (3)/ No error.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam.
16.11.2003)
21. A city dweller
finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away
the time (2)/ in a village. (3)/ No error.
22. Visitors (1)/
were not permitted (2)/ entering the park (3)/ after dark. No error (4)
23. The fifth and final act (1)/ of Macbeth contain (2)/ the sleepwalking scene.
(3)
24. One of the
terrorists (1) / of the Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead. (3) No error (4)
25. Ten kilometres (1)/ is (2)/ a long distance to walk. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam.
14.12.2003)
26. I saw him (1)/ a couple of
times (2)/ since May (3). /No error (4)
27. Tea (1)/which I am drinking (2)/ is hot (3). /No
error (4)
28. Although
the police officer sympathised with poor (1)/ he refused to (2) /take an action against
the rich man (3).
29. We were looking forward (1) to hear news (2) about the missing
fishermen. (3)
30. The actress (1)/was shocked (2)/by the news of her dog's death (3). /No error (4)
31. One of the questions (1)/ he asked me
was (2)/ "Who did you travel with?"
(3)
32. I know (1)/ a doctor (2)/you are referring to. (3) / No error (4)
33. The
introduction of job-oriented courses (1) in the self-financing colleges (2)
attract many students. (3) No error (4)
34. It is better (1) to keep one's head in the face of danger than (2) losing one's courage.
35. The short story
(1) should not exceed (2) / more than two hundred words. (3)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam 05 Dec 2004)
36. To die with honour (1)/is better than (2) live
with dishonour. (3)/ No Error. (4)
37. It is I (1)/who is to blame (2) /for this bad
situation (3). / No Error.(4)
38. Gowri told me (1)/ his name after (2)/ he
left. (3)/ No Error. (4)
39. John
would have told (l)/you the truth (2)/ if you had asked him. (3)/ No Error. (4)
40. My sister (l)/ has read (2)/ pages after pages
of the Bible. (3)
41. Your success in
the IAS examinations depends not only on (l)/ what papers you have selected
(2)/but on how you have written them. (3)No Error (4)
42. Heavy rain (1), / prevented us (2) / to go
to the cinema. (3)/ No Error. (4)
43. If the majority of the individuals in a State
(l)/ prosper (2)/ the State itself would prosper. (3) No Error (4)
44. If motorists do not observe the traffic
regulations (1)/they will be stopped, ticketed (2)/and have to pay a fine. (3)/ No Error. (4)
45. He asked (l)/supposing if he fails (2)/ what
he would do. (3)/ No Error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam. 05
Jun 2005)
46. We had a lot of difficulty (1) to find (2) the
house. (3)/ No Error. (4).
47. Patience as well as perseverance (l) are
necessary (2)/for success. (3)/ No Error (4).
48. The passer-by told us (1) where was the
marriage hall (2) and even led us to it. (3)/ No Error (4)
49. The
increase in consumption is directly (1)/proportional to the increase (2)/in
income. (3)/No Error (4)
50. In Singapore (l) my brother-in-law with his
wife (2) were present at the function. (3) No Error. (4)
51. Scarcely had (1) I arrived than (2) the
train left. (3) No error (4)
52. The reason why (1) he was rejected (2) was
because he was too young. (3) No Error (4).
53. Teachers of various schools
(l)/ met to discuss about (2)/how to improve the standard of English. (3)
54. His tradition-bound attitude (1)/had to be a
constant source of dissatisfaction (2)/among the younger members of the family.
(3) No Error (4)
55. The two first to arrive (l) were the lucky
recipients (2) of a surprise gift. (3)/ No Error. (4).
(SSC Statistical Investigators
Grade-IV Exam 31 Jul 2005)
56. Two
hours have passed (1) since (2)/he had fallen asleep. (3)/ No error (4).
57. Having broken down (l) the driver sent the
car (2) to the garage. (3)/No error (4).
58. He is one of those writers (l) who has won
acclaim (2) the world over. (3)/No error (4)
59. The
mason will not (l) do the work (2) except give the order (3)/No error (4).
60. When students are ill (1) they
find that they have a lot of work (2) to catch up when they return. (3)
61. Scarcely did I reach the airport, (1)
nervous and tense, than the plane took off, (2) leaving me stranded in an alien
Place. (3) No error (4)
62. The power to (l)/distinguish between
differences (2)/is the basis of science and art. (3)/No error (4).
63. I have (1) seen her only once (2) but I am
liking her a lot. (3) No error (4)
64. I
told him (l) that we enjoyed very much (2)/at the party. (3) No error (4)
65. John is working very hardly (1) as the
examinations (2) are approaching. (3)/No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer Commercial Audit
Exam 25 Sep 2005)
66. He
ate (1)/ nothing (2) since yesterday. (3) No error (4)
67. An
experimental vaccine (l)/ brought (2), glimmer of hope for malarial researcher
(3) No error (4)
68. After
making me wait for two agonising hours (1)/ the great man called me in (2)/ and
asked me what do l want (3) No error (4)
69. The ebb
and flow (1) of the tides are (2) now understood (3) No error (4)
70. The
green paint on the wall provides a suitable contrast with the yellow doors (3)
No error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam
11 Dec 2005)
71. Even
today (1)/ it is incredulous to think (2)/ that men walked on the moon. (3) No
error (4)
72. The firemen wore (1)/ inflammable clothing (2)
/ for protection (3) No error (4)
73.
Beside food (1) the pilgrims carried (2) / some medicines. (3) No error.
(4)
74. Adults
suffering (1) chicken pox can develop (2) all kinds of complications (3) No
error (4)
75. The well-known
pianist (1) had to practice for several hours a day (2) even after he rose to
fame. (3)
76. The Prime Minister
was asked (1) /to write a forward (2) / to the book. (3)/ No error. (4)
77. I must complement
you (1) / on your good manners (2)/ and your impeccable behaviour. (3) / No
error. (4)
78. The sweets (1) were
shared (2) between the four girls. (3) No error (4)
79. The long-distance
train (1) / which met with an accident (2) / was carrying some army personal.
(3) No E
80. The young men from
Japan (1)/ found the assent of the mountain (2)/ hard going. (3) / No error.
(4)
(SSC Statistical Investigators
Grade-IV Exam 13 August 2005)
81. If the worst (1)
comes to worst, (2) I will have to bid good-bye to my studies and join my
family business.
82. The interim report
does not (1) analyse thoroughly the principle causes (2) of the disaster. (3)
83. The items I liked
most (1) were the rosewood carvings (2)/ and the teak-wood furnitures of Dutch
design (3)
84. A part of the
training (1) they offered was (2)/ real good (3) / No error (4)
85. The soil was moist
as (1) / there was little rain (2)/ the day before (3) / No error (4)
86. The manager wanted
to know who had arrived (1) early that day (2) the cashier or the accountant.
(3)
87.
They are a politically important family (1) one of his sister is a minister (2)
and another is married with a minister (3) / No error (4)
88. Supposing that the
information (1) proves to be totally reliable, (2) should we still have to
recast the plans?
89.
Though its gloss can (1) fool few unwary customers. (2)/ it wouldn’t be
difficult for the clever ones to judge its real worth (3) / No error(4)
90. She pretends as if
she has (1)/ never in her life (2) told a lie. Isn’t? (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam
12 Nov 2006)
91. Knowledge of (1) /
at least two languages (2) are required to pass the examination (3) / No error
(4)
92.
The members of the Opposition Party in the Parliament (1) shout upon the
minister (2)/ if he makes a wrong statement (3) / No error (4)
93. Every one of the
films (1)/ you suggested (2)/ are not worth seeing (3) / No error (4)
94.
The Secretary and the Principal of the college (1) /are attending (2) the
District Development Council meeting at the Collectorate (3) / No error (4)
95. No sooner had the
hockey match started (1)/ when it began (2)/ to rain (3) / No error (4)
96. The Secretariat (1)
comprises of (2) many air-conditioned rooms (3) / No error (4)
97. It is high time (1)
he stood on his own (2) two legs. (3) / No error (4)
98. You should avoid
(1)/ to travel (2) in the rush hour. (3) / No error (4)
99. There is (1)/ only
one of his novels (2) / that are interesting (3) / No error (4)
100. He denied (1) / to
have (2) been there (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer Commercial Audit
Exam 26 Nov 2006)
101. A milk (1)/ can
provide protein (2)/ for nutritionally balanced diet. (3) / No error (4)
102.
When the football team walked onto the field (1)/ the crowed burst into
applause, (2)/ but some cheers were heard too. (3) / No error (4)
103.
A lot of form filling is just red tape (1)/ and sometimes the forms are so
complicated (2) / that people can’t make head or tail from them. (3) / No error
(4)
104. You are required
to explain (1)/ your conduct within two days (2) / of the receipt of this
letter. (3)
105. I now (1) / am
knowing (2) / all the facts about him (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer Audit Exam 10 Dec
2006)
106. A hot and (1)/ a
cold spring (2) / was found near each other (3) / No error (4)
107. All doubts are
cleared (1)/ between (2)/ your and I. (3) / No error (4)
108. Either of the
roads (1)/ lead (2)/ to the park. (3) / No error (4)
109. I went to the
temple (1) with my parents, my aunts (2) and my cousin sisters. (3) / No error
(4)
110. I have passed (1)/
the examination (2)/ two years ago. (3) / No error (4)
111. The earth moves
(1)/ round the sun. (2)/ isn’t it? (3) / No error (4)
112. Unless you do not
give (1)/ the keys of the safe (2) you will be shot. (3) / No error (4)
113. Of the billions of
stars in the galaxy, (1)/ how much are (2)/ suitable for life. (3) / No error
(4)
114. The value of the
dollar (1)/ declines as the rate (2) of inflation raises. (3) No error (4)
115. One of my desires
(1)/ are to become (2)/ a doctor. (3) No
error (4)
(SSC Section Officer Commercial Audit
Exam 30 Sep 2007)
116. Banks were
developed to keep people’s money safe (1) and to make it available (2) when
they need it. (3)
117. Based on the
newspaper reports, (1) we can conclude that (2)/ many accidents caused by
reckless driving.
118. He walked (1)/
till the (2)/ end of the street. (3) / No error (4)
119. The strain of all
(1)/ the difficulties and vexations and anxieties (2)/ are more than he could
bear. (3)
120. In the background they could hear John laughing
and joking loudly, (1)/ Johan was the life and soul of any party (2)/ and he
was cracking a joke every few minutes. (3) / No error. (4)
121. I was thinking
(1)/ if I could do (2)/ anything to help. (3) / No error.(4)
122. I meant nothing
(1) less than (2) to compel to come. (3) / No error (4)
123. Females (1)/ are
not appointed (2) /in our college. (3) / No error (4)
124. He has read four
plays (1)/ written by Shakespeare (2)/ by the end of his vacation. (3) / No
error (4)
125. The officer (1) /
is angry on the clerk (2) for not attending to the work (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam
25 Nov 2007)
126. Being (1)/ a rainy
day (2) / I could not go out.
127. He is (1)/ capable
to do this work (2)/ within the stipulated period. (3) / No error (4)
128. I will send my
servant (1) / but I cannot insure (2) / that he will reach there in time. (3) /
No error (4)
129. The lawyer asked
the complainant (1)/ to put his sign (2) / on the paper. (3) / No error (4)
130. When you have gone
through the papers (1) kindly return them (2) to us. (3) / No error (4)
131. You could be
better off these days (1) and this enables you (2)/ to have little more fun.
(3) / No error (4)
132. In that wholesale
shop (1)/ they do not sell (2)/ fewer than ten bags of rice. (3) / No error (4)
133. The period (1) /
between 1980 to 1990 (2)/ was very significant in my life. (3) / No error (4)
134. He is not the
fastest bowler (1)/ in the Indian team. (2)/ is not he? (3) / No error (4)
135. I went into (1)/
the bank and (2)/ withdrew some money. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer Audit Exam 10 Dec
2007)
136. I found (1)/ the
two first chapters of the book (2)/particularly interesting. (3) / No error (4)
137. Bacon, the father
of the English essay (1)/ had a thirst (2)/ of knowledge. (3) / No error (4)
138. The train had left
(1)/ when he had reached (2)/ the station. (3) / No error (4)
139. He said (1) that
he will never (2) repeat the mistake. (3) / No error (4)
140. I am able (1) / to
cope up with (2) all these difficulties. (3) / No error (4)
141. I wish I am (1) /
the richest person (2) in the whole wide world. (3) / No error (4)
142. She is confident
(1) / to win the gold medal (2)/ this time. (3) / No error (4)
143. They boy laid in
the shelter (1)/ for a long time before (2)/ somebody came to rescue him. (3) /
No error
144. Standing at (1)/
the top of the hill, (2), the houses below were hardly visible. (3) / No error
(4)
145. Kambli is one of
the players (1)/ who has been selected (2)/ for the test match. (3) / No error
(4)
146. A moment delay
(1)/ would have proved costly (2) in the situation. (3) / No error (4)
147. Ram disappointed
his mother (1)/ as he did not (2) / write to her very often. (3) / No error (4)
148. After you will
return (1)/ from Chennai (2)/ I will come and see you. (3) / No error (4)
149. Scenes from the
film (1) had to be censured (2)/ before it was released. (3) / No error (4)
150. When my sister was
ill (1) I went to the hospital (2) / on alternative days. (3) / No error (4)
151. The beautiful (1)/
surrounding of the place (2) enchanted me. (3) / No error (4)
152. No Porter being
available (1) he carried (2) / all his luggages himself. (3) / No error (4)
153. He will not be
able (1) / to cope up with (2) / the pressure of work. (3) / No error (4)
154. Lasers are (1)/
indispensable tools (2)/ for the delicate eyes surgery. (3) / No error (4)
155.
I take great pleasure (1)/ to welcome you (2)/ to this institution. (3) / No
error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam
14 Dec 2008)
156. The whole country
(1)/ was suffering by (2)/ a financial crisis (3) / No error (4)
157. I do not know
where could he have gone (1) so early (2)/ in the morning (3) / No error (4)
158. I suggest that
(1)/ he goes (2)/ to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the
examination. (3)
159. The introduction of
tea and coffee (1)/ and such other beverages (2)/ have not been without some
effect.
160. In spite of the
roadblock (1)/ the guards allowed us (2)/ enter the restricted area to search
for our friends.
161. The newer type of
automatic machines (1)/ wash (20/ the clothes faster. (3) / No error (4)
162. By the time (1) we
got our tickets and entered the cinema theatre. (20/ the show was already
begun. (3)
163. Each of the
students in the computer class (1) has to type (2) their own research paper
this semester.
164. The fact of me (1)/
being a stranger (2)/ does not excuse his conduct. (3) / No error (4)
165. The sea looks (1)
/ as if it has been (2)/ agitated by a storm. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam
29 Mar 2009)
166. A variety of
pleasant items in the shop (1)/ attract (2)/ everybody. (3) / No error (4)
167. The table’s legs
(1) have been (2) elaborately carved. (3) / No error (4)
168. The sceneries (1)
/ of Kashmir (2) is very charming. (3) / No error (4)
169. I would appreciate
if readers (1)/would write to me (1)/ about how they meditate. (3) / No error
(4)
170. Neither of the two
children (1)/ said their prayer (2)/ before going to bed. (3) / No error (4)
171. I sat down
opposite him (1)/ and produced (2)/ the packet of cigarettes. (3) / No error
(4)
172. This happened (1)/
just exactly (2)/ five years ago. (3) / No error (4)
173. Ramesh smiled when
he was remembering (1) / his hard early years (2)/ and his long road to
success. (3)
174. Good heavens! (1)/
how has she (2) grown! (3) / No error (4)
175.
The doctor advised Mr. Murugan that, (1) /because of his severe cramps, (2)/ he
should lay in the bed for a few days. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 16 May
2010 (First Sitting)
176. He is a university
professor (1)/ but of his three sons (2)/ neither has any merit. (3) / No error
(4)
177. After knowing
truth, (1)/ they took the right decision (2)/ in the matter. (3) / No error (4)
178. It is time you (1)
decide on your next (2)/ course of action. (3) / No error (4)
179. He who has suffered
most (1)/ for the cause. (2)/ let him speak. (3) / No error (4)
180. A cup of coffee
(1)/ is an excellent complement (2)/ to smoked salmon. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 16 May
2010 (Second Sitting)
181. Judge in him (1)/
prevailed upon the father (2)/ and he sentenced his son to death. (3) / No
error (4)
182. Nine tenths (1)/
of the pillar (2)/ have rotted away. (3) / No error (4)
183. One major reason
(1)/ for the popularity of television is (2)/ that most people like to stay at
home. (3) / No
184. Our efforts are
(1)/ aimed to bring about (2)/ a reconciliation. (3) / No error (4)
185.
Three conditions (1) critical for growing (2)/ plants are soil, Temperature, chemical
balance or amount of moisture. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC SAS Exam 26 June 210 (Paper-1))
186. If I had lots of
money (1)/ I’d give some to anybody (2)/ who asked for it. (3) / No error (4)
187. The old man felled
(1)/ some of the trees in the garden (2)/ with hardly no effort at all. (3) /
No error (4)
188. Until the world lasts,
(1)/ the earth will go (2)/ round the sun. (3) / No error (4)
189. I go to the temple
(1) as often as (2) I find time. (3) / No error (4)
190. A few tiles on
Skylab (1)/ were the only equipments (2)/ that failed to perform well in outer
space.
(SSC CISF ASI Exam 29 Aug 2010 (Paper-1))
191. I don’t (1)/ want
to (2) loose it. (3) / No error (4)
192. Do not (1) get
panicked (2)/ in emergencies. (3) / No error (4)
193. Sometimes (1) I
get angry (2) on her. (3) No error (4)
194. I use (1) to go
out (2) to work earlier. (3) / No error (4)
195. The teacher (1)/
has took (2)/ the responsibility. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC South Zone Investigator Exam 12 Sept 2010)
196. He walks (1)/ as
if the earth (2)/ belongs to him (3) / No error (4)
197. The clerk was (1)/
not intimidated by (2)/ his boss’s bullying (3) / No error (4)
198. This misogynist
hates (1)/ all mother in laws, (2)/ lady-doctors and house maids (3) / No error
(4)
199. How to solve the
problems (1)/ is the main concern of the organizers (2)/ at the moment. (3) /
No error
200. We requested the
watchman (1) to clean up the basement (2) so that the children had enough space
to play.
(SSC CPO Sub Inspector Exam
(Paper-1 12 Dec 2010))
201.
Last night I dream (1)/ I was a sheikh on the 169th floor (2)/ of
Burj Khalifa. (3) / No error (4)
202.
As soon as (1) the lion saw the deer (2) he began to run after it. (3) / No
error (4)
203. The police asked us
(1)/ about our movements (2)/ on a night of the crime. (3) / No error (4)
204. Did he tell you
(1) / why he hasn’t (2)/ come yesterday? (3) / No error (4)
205. It was a pleasant
(1)/ four hours drive (2) from Pune to Nashik. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 19 June
2011 (First Sitting))
206. A senior doctor
(1) / expressed concern (2)/ about physicians recommended the vaccine. (3) / No
error
207. We have discussing
(1)/ all the known mechanisms (2)/ of physical growth. (3) / No error (4)
208. Children enjoy
listening to (1)/ ghosts stories (2)/ especially on Halloween night. (3) / No
error (4)
209. I (1)/ have (2)
many works to do. (3) / No error (4)
210. There are so many
filths (1)/ all around (2) the place. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 19 June
2011 (Second Sitting))
211. A great many
student (1) / have been declared (2)/ successful. (3) / No error (4)
212. We are going to
launch (1)/ this three-crores project (2)/ within the next few months. (3) / No
error (4)
213. I hope to go to shopping
(1) this weekend (2) if the weather permits. (3) / No error (4)
214. The lawyer asked
(1) if it was worth to take (2) the matter to court. (3) / No error (4)
215. After a carefully
investigation (1)/ we discovered (2)/ that the house was infested with
termites. (3) / No
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 26 June
2011 (First Sitting))
216. The future of food
companies (1)/ seems quite secure (2)/ owed to ever-growing demand. (3) / No
error
217. The vaccine (1)/
when hit the Indian market (2)/ is dogged by controversy. (3) / No error (4)
218. His son (1)/ is
working (2) very hardly. (3) / No error (4)
219. Do you know that
it was I (1)/ who has done (2) this piece of beautiful work? (3) / No error (4)
220. The company has
ordered (1)/ some (2)/ new equipments. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam 26 June
2011 (Second Sitting))
221. If you had told me
(1)/ I would have helped you (2)/ solve the problem. (3) / No error (4)
222. The Arabian Nights
(1)/ are indeed (2) an interesting book (3) / No error (4)
223. He (1)/ loved her
(2) / despite of himself. (3) / No error (4)
224. Of all the models
(1)/ Jessica is (2) the more good-looking one. (3) / No error (4)
225. When I went there
(1) Charles is playing (2)/ a game of chess. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence Officer Exam) (Paper-1))
226. The way to
increase the production of the food (1)/ is to bring more land (2)/ under
cultivation (3) / No
227. The girls watched
intently (1)/ as the model applied her makeup (2)/ with a practiced hand. (3) /
No
228. If he is a
millionaire (1)/ he would help (2)/ the millennium project. (3) / No error (4)
229.
The Prime Minister along with his Cabinet colleagues (1)/ have been welcomed by
the Chief Minster (2)/ at a formal ceremony. (3) / No error (4)
230. The political
candidate talked (1)/ as if she has already been elected (2)/ to the presidency
(3) / No error
FCI Grade-II Exam 22 Jan 2012 (Paper-I)
231. You have been
doing (1)/ your homework (2)/ regularly? (3) / No error (4)
232. The same procedure
(1)/ also should used (2) for the final assessment. (3) / No error (4)
233. I must find out
(1) / some means to balance (2)/ my budget. (3) / No error (4)
234. Thank you. (1)/ I
am fine (2)/ completely. (3) / No error (4)
235. He asked me (1)/
when could I finish (2) the work. (3) / No error (4)
FCI Assistant Grade-III Exam (25 Feb 2012) North Zone (First Sitting)
236. Neither of them
(1)/ are (2)/ good (3) / No error (4)
237. Due to me being a
new comer (1)/ I was unable (2) to get a good house (3) / No error (4)
238. The circulation of
the Statesman (1)/ is greater than (2) that of any newspaper (3) / No error (4)
239. In the garden (1)/
were the more beautiful flowers (2) and silver bells (3) / No error (4)
240. The poet (1)
describes about (2) the spring season (3) / No error (4)
(Data
Entry Operator Exam 31 August 2008)
241. They agreed (1) to
repair the damage (2) freely of change (3) No error
242.
When Darun heard the news that his father had been hospitalised (1) he
cancelled his trip (2) and returned back to his village. (3) No error (4)
243. The Governing
Board (1) comprises of (2) several distinguished personalities. (3) No error
(4)
244. My uncle does not
spend (1) so much money on that house (2) unless he thinks of moving in soon.
(3 ) No
245. Neither my sister
nor my brother (2) are interested (3) in moving to another house. (4) No error
246. We saw (1) sand
sculptures (2) in the beach. (3) / No error (4)
247. Everybody in the office
(1)/ has left early. (2) Haven’t they? (3) / No error (4)
248.
The teacher told that (1)/ the students should have gone to the library (2)/
instead of having wasted their time. (3) / No error (4)
249. He is (1)/ one of
the tallest boy (2)/ in the class. (3) / No error (4)
250. He was awarded (1)
with a doctorate degree (2) for his new invention. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC
Stenographer Exam (Grade C& D 26 Sept 2010)
251. None of the
diplomats at the conference (1)/ was able either to comprehend (2) or solve the
problem. (3)
252. The whole block of
flats (1)/ including two shops (2) was destroyed in fire. (3) / No error (4)
253. They were having
(1) / a birthday party at home (2)/ next week. (3) / No error (4)
254. The inaugural
function (1)/ is temporarily interrupted (2) as the lights suddenly went out.
(3) / No error
255. He always
practices (1)/ the justice and cares (2) / for moral principles. (3) / No error
(4)
256. His assistants
have (1)/ and are still doing (2)/ excellent work for the organization. (3) /
No error (4)
257. Thanks to medical
research (1)/ our lives have become (2)/ healthier and long. (3) / No error (4)
258. The first task is
provided (1)/ sufficient arable land (2) to the dispossessed famers. (3) / No
error (4)
259. Paper should be
(1) / recycle (2) if possible. (3) / No error (4)
260. No sooner did he
see (1)/ the traffic policeman (2) he wore seat belt. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Higher Secondary Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam- 27 Nov
2010)
261. The Principal and
staff (1)/ are awaiting for (2) the chief guest. (3) / No error (4)
262. He thinks (1)
himself (2)/ as a great scholar. (3) / No error (4)
263. Unless (1)/ you
will study hard (2)/you cannot pass. (3) / No error (4)
264. I like (1)/ the
poetries (2)/ of Byron and Shelley. (3) / No error (4)
265. On last Sunday
(1)/ I met my friend (2)/ accidentally. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data
Entry Operator & LDC Exam 27 Nov 2010 (Ist Sitting))
266. The manager put forward (1)/ a number of
criterons / (2) for the post. (3)/ No error (4)
267. The Railways have made (1)/ crossing the tracks
(2)/ a punished offence. (3)/ No error (4)
268.
A member shall be required (1)/ to pay interest at such rate (2)/ as is fixed
by the committee. (3)/
269. Citizens cannot
afford (1)/ to take the law (2)/ out of their hands. (3)/ No error
270. The relatives of the deceased (1)/ threatened
to avenge (2)/ his death. (3)/ No error
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 27
Nov 2010 (IInd Sitting))
271. I remember (1)/ meet him/ (2) five years ago.
(3)/ No error (4)
272. He asked (1)/ that how long (2)/ you would be
absent. (3) / No error (4)
273. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since yesterday. (3) /
No error (4)
274. She (1) is working here (2)/ since 1983. (3)/
No error (4)
275. Madhuri Dixit is having (1)/ a large (2)/ fan
following. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam 09 Jan 2011)
276.
Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma (1)/ collapsing in his chair (2)/ and gasping
for breath. (3)/ No error (4)
277.
This is our second reminder (1)/ and we are much surprised (2)/ at receiving no
answer from you. (3)
278. You should (1) be
always greatful to your mentor. (3) No error (4)
279.
The furnitures (1) had become (2) old and rusty. (3) No error
280. Most people (1)
are afraid of (2) swine flu these days. (3) No error (4)
281. I may not be able
(1) to attend (2) to the function. (3) No error (4)
282. He is (1) residing
here (2) since 1983. (3) No error (4)
283. At his return (1)
we asked him (2) many questions. (3) No error (4)
284. The chief guest
(1) entered into (2) the room. (3) No error (4)
285. She is (1) very
angry (2) on him. (3) No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam 20 Feb 2011)
286.
When Anand reached the village (1) he found that (2) reports about him preceded
him. (3) No error (4)
287. Our success or our
failure (1) largely depend (2) upon our actions (3) No error (4)
288. The poor man (1)
poisoned him (2) and his own children. (3) No error (4)
289. It was in 2006 (1)
that we first flew (2) to the United States. (3) No error (4)
290. The children’s dog
(1) slept quitely (2) in their uncle’s house. (3) No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam 27 Feb 2011)
291. She is (1) one of the best mothers (2) that has
lived. (3) No error (4)
292. John, I and Hari (1) have finished (2) our
studies. (3) No error (4)
293. Neither the mouse (1) nor the lion (2) were
caught. (3) No error (4)
294. After you will returns (1) from New Delhi (2) we
will meet you. (3) No error (4)
295. When I was young (1) I used to collect stamps
(2) as a hobby. (3) No error (4)
SSC CISF
Constable (GD) Exam 05 Jun 2011)
296. Pacific Ocean is (1) the deepest ocean (2) in
the world (3) No error (4)
297. You will come (1) to my sister’s wedding
tomorrow. (2) isn’t it (3) No error (4)
298. I am (1) your’s (2) affectionate son. (3) No
error (4)
299. Beside Hindi (1) she knew (2) Bengali well. (3)
No error (4)
300. He walks (1) as if the earth (2) belonged to
him (3) No error (4)
(SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Exam 16 Oct 2011)
301. He walked (1) ten miles (2) by foot (3) No
error (4)
302. He is good (1) in mathematics (2) but his
friend isn’t. (3) No error (4)
303. By noon (1) the fog cleared (2) completely. (3)
No error (4)
304. Ahmed has been watching (1) the Oscar nominated
film (2) three times. (3) No error (4)
305. The police (1) has arrested him (2) on the
charge of theft (3) No error (4)
306. The period (1) between 1991 to 1995 (2) was
very significant in my life (3) No error (4)
307. Both me
(1) and my sister (2) went to a boarding school. (3) No error (4)
308. Time and tide (1) wait (2) for no man. (3) No
error (4)
309. Christina’s friends (1) preferred her remedies
(2) over the doctor’s. (3) No error (4)
310.
Those who are in power (1) have to be sensitive of (2) the sufferings of the
poor. (3) No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 04
Dec 2011 (Ist Sitting))
(North Zone)
311. There are (1) no poetries (2) in my book (3) No
error (4)
312. That house (1) is built of (2) stones. (3) No
error (4)
313. He as well as (1) you like (2) to go. (3) No
error (4)
314. Very soon (1) I realized (2) that he is at
fault. (3) No error (4)
315. Santosh lives (1) by the principals (2) he
professes. (3) No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 04
Dec 2011 (IInd Sitting))
(North Zone)
316. Neither of these two documents (1) support your
claim (2) on the property. (3) No error (4)
317. Get this book (1) be published (2) in time. (3)
No error (4)
318. He (1) is junior than (2) all his friends. (3)
No error (4)
319. Had you (1) worked hard (2) you will have
passed. (3) No error (4)
320. He works hardly (1) to make (2) both ends meet.
(3) No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 04
Dec 2011 (Ist Sitting))
East Zone
321. Supposing if (1) it rains (2) what shall we do?
(3) No error (4)
322.
The captain along with his team (1) are practicing very hard (2) for the
forthcoming match. (3) No error (4)
323. It was him (1) who came running (2) into the
classroom. (3) No error (4)
324. The capital of Yemen (1) is situating (2) 2190
metres above the sea level. (3) No error (4)
325. Ram was (1) senior to (2) Sam in college. (3)
No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 04
Dec 2011 (IInd Sitting))
East Zone
326. I am going (1) to have this certificate (2)
attest by the Director. (3) No error (4)
327. Ravi (1) told to his friend (2) to buy a car
(3) No error (4)
328. I would (1) accept the offer (2) if I were you
(3) No error (4)
329. I am more lonelier (1) here than (2) I was in
the USA (3) No error (4)
330. May I know (1) to who (2) I am speaking? (3) No
error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 11
Dec 2011 (Ist Sitting))
Delhi Zone
331. This custom (1) has come down (2) since times
immemorial. (3) No error (4)
332. This letter will reach him (1) before he left (2)
for Delhi. (3) No error (4)
333. We stayed for (1) a short time (2) in the hotel.
(3) No error (4)
334. Students are prohibited (1) to bring cycles (2)
into the college. (3) No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 11
Dec 2011 (IInd Sitting))
(Delhi Zone)
336. Due to
the heavy rains (1) the ship drowned (2) in the middle of the ocean (3) No
error (4)
337. Death of
(1) his only son (2) made Mohan desolate (3) No error (4)
338. He fell
heavily (1) and this caused (2) him great pain (3) No error (4)
339. When I
met him (1) the couple of days back (2) he was writing a new book (3) No error
(4)
340. In his
old age, (1) a person is likely to get (2) more weak day by day (3) No error
(4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 11
Dec 2011 (Ist Sitting))
(East Zone)
341. You are (1) always doing (2) this mistake. (3)
No error (4)
342. He has (1) a large family (2) to care. (3) No
error (4)
343. These poisonous gases (1) will effect (2) our
health. (3) No error (4)
344. The
only Indian (1) / to win the Nobel
Prize for the Literature (2) /was
Rabindranath Tagore. (3)/ No
error (4)
345. After his
illness, (1) / the patient was
(2)/ sick with life. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam 11
Dec 2011 (IInd Sitting))
(East Zone)
346.
I told him (1) / that I availed (2) / the opportunity. (3) / No error (4)
347.
I think (1) / he owns an expensive
(2) painting by Husain. (3)/ No error (4)
348. It is time (1) / we should have done / (2) something useful. (3)/ No error (4)
349. He will tell you (1) about it when (2) he comes back. (3) No error
350. A large sign
near (1) / the entrance warns the visitors (2) / to
beware about bears. (3)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II Exam. 16 Sep
2012)
351.
I don't suppose (1) / anyone will volunteer, (2)/ will they? (3) /No error (4)
352.
I am (1) / looking forward for (2) / the day of my wedding. (3)/ No error (4)
353.
"Can you cope up (1) / with all this
(2)/ work?" he asked. (3)/No
error (4)
354.
He served as President (1) / of the
Lions Club (2)/ since fifteen years.
(3)/ No error (4)
355.
That was (1) / the most unique opportunity (2)/ he got in his life. (3)/ No error (4)
356.
There is (1)/ no place of you (2) / in this compartment. (3)/ No error (4)
357.
Mother Teresa asked a building (1)/ where she and her workers (2)/could care for the poor people always. (3)/No error (4)
358. Shelley is (1)/ superior than Byron (2)/ in
his vision of democracy. (3)
359.
When at last (1) / we got to the theatre, (2)/ the much publicised programme by the Bollywood stars was begun. (3) /No
360.
Several prominent figures (1) / involved in the scandal are required to (2) appear to the investigation committee. (3) /No
361.
According to the radio (1)/ it can rain (2)/ this evening. (3) No error (4)
362.
Due to heavy work (1) in the office (1) I was unable to catch the five thirty train. (3)
363. Hari was appointed leader (1) / of a group of young social workers (2) /that have accepted to help and develop the village in three months. (3) No error (4)
364. No sooner (1) they had received the guests (2) than they began entertaining them. (3) No error (4)
365.
Why (1) / on earth, (2) / he has not come? (3) / No error (4)
366. Yesterday (1)/ it rained (2)/ like cats and dogs. (3)/ No error (4)
367. I would request to you (1)/
to consider my application (2) and grant me a job as early as possible. (3)
/ No error (4)
368. Each of these
boys (1) play games (2) in the
playground. (3) No error (4)
369. Not one of his lectures (1)/ have ever been (2)/ printed. (3)/ No error (4)
370. Either
Sohan or his friends (1) is to be
blamed (2)/ for this mischief.
(3) / No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II Exam. Paper-II 04 Aug 2011)
371.
The minister for Education vehemently
refused the allegation that he had taken
bribe. (3)
372.
If I were Zubin (1) / I would not attend (2) / the wedding, come what may. (3)
373.
He says that (1) / he reads novels
/ (2) to pass away the time. (3)
No error. (4)
374. He left for
Mumbai on Sunday (1)/ arriving there (2) /
on Monday. (3) No error. (4)
375. No sooner did
the teacher (1) / enter the class room (2)/
the students got up. (3)
376. It is (1) /
nothing else (2) / than pride.
(3) / No error. (4)
377. To
the ordinary man, in fact, the pealing of bells is a monotonous Jangle and a nuisance (2) tolerably only
when mitigated by remote distance and sentimental association. (3)
378. The
increasing mechanisation of life (1)/ have led us farther away from daily contact with nature and (2) / the crafts of the farm. (3) / No error. (4)
379. If
you have a way with words (1)/ a good sense of
design and administration ability
(2)/you may enjoy working in the high pressure world of advertising (3)
380.
Last week's sharp hike in the wholesale price of beef (1) / is a strong indication for (2) / higher meat costs to come. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence Officer Exam Paper-II 28 Aug 2011)
381. I had
(1)/ a test in Mathematics (2)/ today morning. (3) No error (4)
382. A girl must be gracious (1) / if she wishes (2) / to be a ballerina. (3) / No error. (4)
383.
In a very harsh tone (1) / he shouted at his servants (2) / and told them that he does not need their services. (3)/ No error.
384. The Committee is thinking (1) not to bring around any change (2) in the basic structure. (3) No error
(4)
385. The Chief Minister had no time
(1) to pay attention (2) on such simple matters. (3)
386 . It was fortunate (1) all of the inmates escaped (2) from the
blazing fire. (3)
387. Drinking
and driving (1) / are (2)/ a
major cause of accidents. (3) No error (4)
388. They are standing (1) / at
the gate of the auditorium (2) as there is no place inside. (3)
389.
He is (1) / having many (2) /friends here. (3) / No error. (4)
390. Looking
forward (1) / to meeting you (2)
/ in person. (3) / No error.(4)
391. Galileo
proved that (1) / the earth revolves
(2) / around the Sun. (3)/ No error. (4)
392. I
want (1) / that you should (2) /perform well. (3) / No error. (4)
393. The servant (1) /
hanged the lamp (2) / on
the wall. (3) / No error. (4)
394. In
the back side (1) /of our house (2) / we have a rock garden. (3)/ No error. (4)
395. Ask her to call me (1) / when she (2) / will come back. (3) / No error. (4)
396. The
curator told us (1) that the museum was not opened (3) to the public on Sunday.
(3) No error (4)
397. Long
car journeys (1) / are even less
pleasant (2) / for it is quite impossible
to read even. (3)/ No error.
(4)
398. I
declined the invitation (1) / not because I
did not want to go, (2) but because I
have no time. (3) / No error. (4)
399. Kindly
confirm by letter and telephone
(1) / that you will be able (2)
/ to attend the interview. (3) / No error. (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 (1st Sitting))
400.
I (1)/ came to school (2)/ at the same usual time. (3)/No error (4)
401.
The company is using (1)/ influence
to persuade people (2)/ to buy
its refrigerators. (3)
402. The technician reminded them (1)/ to have a thoroughly cleaning of the machine (2)/ after each use. (3)/ No error (4)
403. You should have used the money (1)/ for paying your debts (2)/instead of buy a motor cycle. (3)/ No error (4)
404. My cousin sister (1)/ invited me (2)/ to her birthday party. (3)/ No error (4)
405. We should abide (1) / to the promise (2)/ that we make. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 (2nd Sitting))
406. Everyone are expected (1)/ to come (2)/ to school tomorrow. (3)/ No error (4)
407. My father (1)/ has returned back (2)/ to Chennai yesterday. (3)/No error (4)
408. Nalini says (1)/ she is living in Chennai (2)/ since 1991. (3)/ No error (4)
409. We can get (1)/ excellent furnitures (2)/ in this shop. (3)/ No error (4)
410. We should arrange (1)/ for a porter as (2)/ the luggages are heavy. (3)/ No error (4)
411. Being very dark, (1)/ the visitors found it difficult (2)/ to locate the switch. (3)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 (2nd Sitting)
412. We shall (1)/go out (2)/if it does not rains. (3) No error (4)
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413. It is high time (1)/ that we leave (2)/
this place. (3)/No Error (4)
414. My elder brother (1)/ asked me (2)/ that
what I was doing. (3) No Error
(4)
415. The speaker (1)/
left the scene (2)/ before
long. (3)/No Error (4)
416. The President (1) overtakes (2) in Bangladesh. (3)/No Error (4)
417. The Hindu is (1)/ most popular, than any other (2)/ newspaper in India. (3)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 (1st Sitting)
418. I
(1) am having (2)/ three children.
(3)/ No error (4)
419. All mangoes (1) in this basket (2) are over-ripe. (3)/ No error (4)
420. Why (1)/ they didn't turn up (2)/ to the workshop? (3)/ No error (4)
421. We
(1) are leaving (2)/ for Kerala today. (3)/ No error (4)
422. We
(1) have to return back (2)/ immediately.
(3)/ No error (4)
423. I had
lost (1)/ a hundred rupees note
(2)/ yesterday. (3)/ No error
(4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 28 Oct 2012 (1st Sitting)
424. The artist and
writer (1)/ has (2)/ died. (3)/ No error (4)
425. Scarcely had it stopped raining (1)/ when I started (2)/ to my College. (3)/ No error (4)
426. I (1)/ will return back (2)/ in five minutes. (3)/ No error (4)
427. Either an officer (1)/ or an assistant (2)/ are required. (3)/ No error (4)
428. I (1)/ have
seen him (2)/ yesterday.
(3)/ No error (4)
429. Being a rainy day (1)/ we didn't (2)/ go out. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 04 Nov 2012 (2nd Sitting)
430. The teacher told to (1)/the students that
(2) / they must attend school
regularly. (3)
431. Modern youths pay more attention (1) / to seeing films (2) / than to read books. (3)
432. Old habits (1)/ die (2)/ hardly. (3) / No error (4)
433. I (1) / have been studying (2) / since four hours. (3) / No error (4)
434. If he had walked (1) / fast enough (2) / he will get the bus. (3) / No error (4)
435. Speakers after speakers (1) / came on the stage (2) / to perform. (3) / No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 11 Nov 2012 (1st Sitting)
436. The Vice-Chancellor (1)/ wants all
vacancies to be filled up (3)/
No Error (4)
437. In world of ours (1)/ one has to compete (2)/ for almost everything. (3)/ No Error (4)
438. Bose is (1)/ more popular than (2)/ any student in the class. (3)/No Error (4)
439. How is Surender (1)/ going with (2)/ his work? (3)/ No Error (4)
440. It is said (1) that this room is not being opened (2) for the last fifty years. (3)No Error
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Exam. 11 Nov 2012 (2nd Sitting)
441.
On receiving the mark-sheet from
the University (1)/ I realised (2)/
that I had got only passing marks
in English. (3)/ No error
442. When she knocked
the door, (1) I said to her, (2)/
"come in." (3)/ No
error (4)
443. He said (1)/ that he will meet me (2)/ at the restaurant. (3)/ No error (4)
444. Miss Rama Devi has (1) two elephants, ten horses (2)
and as much as fifty cars. (3)
445. The month of January (1) takes its name (2)/ of the Roman god Janus. (3)/ No
error (4)
(SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam. 19 Aug 2012)
446. Having deprived of their houses (1)/ in
the recent earthquake (2)/
they had no other option but to take
shelter in a school. (3)/
447. He (1)/ is addicted
(2)/ with smoking. (3)/ No
error (4)
448. Entering the hotel
(1)/ he ordered for a drink and a sumptuous dinner. (3)
449. He is (1)/ your brother (2)/ isn't it? (3)/ No error (4)
450. I
have (1)/ known him (2)/ since two
years. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 04 Nov 2012 Ist Sitting)
451. It was he who (1)/
came running in the house (2)/ with the news about the earthquake. (3)/ No error (4)
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452. Her
mother does not approve of (1)/
her to go to the party (2)/ without
dressing formally. (3) No error
(4)
453.
Riding across the battle field (1)/ the famous Bhishm (2)/ saw a large number of dead warriors. (3)/ No error (4)
454. My Aunt (1)/ was first (2)/ to get a degree. (3)/ No error (4)
455. Padmini had not rarely missed (1)/ a dance performance or festival since (2)/ she was eight years old. (3)/ No error (4)
456. Krupa and Kavya studied (1)/ in the Delhi Public School (2) and so does Kamya. (3)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam10 Mar 2013 Ist Sitting Patna)
457. 'Gulliver's Travels' (1) are indeed an
interesting book. (3) No Error (4)
458. Either Parmeet (1)/ or Jyoti (2) have done the crime. (3) No error
(4)
459. The streets (1) are so wet (2)/it should have rained last night. (3)/ No Error
(4)
460. Our vacation is (1)/ between 12 May (2)/ to 12 June. (3) No Error (4)
461. He is very angry on
me (1)/ because I failed (2)/ to return his book. (3) /No Error (4)
462. The social activist (1)/ was murder (2) in
cold blood. (3)
463. The train will not start (1) until the guard (2) will blow the whistle. (3)/ No Error (4)
464. I read (1)/ a great
deal of (2)/ books. (3)/ No Error (4)
465. The Indians are genetically (1) incapable of (2) being good or outstanding sportsmen.
466. Equator (1)/ divides the earth (2) into
two hemispheres. (3) Error
(4)
(SSC Multi Tasking Staff Exam 10 Mar 2013 )
467. Subha (1)/ is living
in Chennai since 1987. (3) No error (4)
468. This
errors (1) are made (2) by
foreigners. (3) No error (4)
469. On entering the
crowding room (1) I could not see
one person (2) whom I knew. (3)
470. Sunder (1) is
getting married (2) with Sita. (3)
471. He studied (1)/ so hardly (2)/ he was sure of passing. (3)/ No error (4)
472. If your coming home tomorrow (1) let me know at what time (2)/ I can expect you. (3)
473. Though we both are of the same height (1) you are more heavier (2) than I. (3) No error (4)
474. After rising the flag to (1)/ inaugurate the sports meet, the Chairman (2)/ gave a long speech. (3)/ No error (4)
475. He is (1)/ fatter (2)/ than me. (3)/ No error (4)
476. Every child in the class (1)/ are wearing (2) sandals today. (3)/No error (4)
(SSC
Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. 17 Mar 2013, First Sitting)
477. I and
him (1) are (2)/ very good friends.
(3)/No error (4)
478. One should (1)/ look after (2)/ their
parents. (3)/No error (4).
489. She placed (1)/ the offering
(2)/ to God in the altar. (3)/ No error. (4)
480. Teachers
were instructed (1)/ to follow an
uniform method (2)/ of evaluation. (3)
481. The newspapers they admit
that (1)/ advertising sometimes (2)/ influences their editorial
policy. (3)/ No error. (4)
482. No sooner did I finish (1) my speech, I
was subjected (2) to a
barrage of questions. (3)
483. I saw him (1)/ coming out of the hotel
(2)/ on 10 o'clock. (3)/ No error.
(4)
484. One of my friend (1)/ is returning (2)/ to India from the U.S.A. (3)/ No error (4)
485. He knows (1)/ that your muscles (2) are not same as his. (3) No
Error
486. We shall wait (1)/ till you (2) will
finish your lunch. (3) No error
(SSC
Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. 17 Mar 2013,
2nd Sitting)
487. Flowers (1)/ that are just picked (2) begins to rot in 15 seconds. (3) No Error (4)
488. You haven't responded (1)/ to my invitation (2)/ didn't you? (3)/ No Error (4)
489. According to some estimates, (1)/ there are (2)/seven thousand type of plants. (3)
490. Every one (1) must sign their full names (2) before entering the hall. (3) No Error (4)
491. The Great Wall of China (1)/is the one structure built by man (2)/ visible from
the moon. (3)/ No Error (4)
492. In the fourth semester (1)/ of the course, the (2)/ attendance fell down. (3)/ No Error (4)
493. Some of his (1)/ luggages were lost (2)/ in the train. (3)/ No Error
(4)
494. No sooner the
minister had heard (1)/ about the
accident (2)/ than he rushed to
the spot. (3)/ No Error
(4)
495. My
nephew (1)/ begun working for
me (2)/ about ten years ago. (3)/
No Error (4)
496. Prohibition aims at reducing
(1) traffic accidents many of which is caused by drunkenness. (3)/ No Error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. 17 Mar 2013, Kolkata Region)
497. Across the world (1)/ discussions on curing cancer are any longer (2)/ just wishful thinking.
498. I and he (1)/ have prepared (2)/ the lesson thoroughly. (3)/ No error. (4)
499. The vacancy was filled (1)/ by a young scholar (2)/ who had an extensible knowledge of ancient art. (3)/ No error. (4)
500. This novel (1)/ of Sheldon is more interesting (2)/ than any other novel. (3)/ No error. (4)
501. An emminent surgeon
(1)/ is visiting the hospital (2) to attend a surgeons’ conference.
502. Most countries in the world (1)/ is for (2)/ peace. (3)/ No error. (4)
503. Our office buys (1)/ five kilograms of paper (2)/ every month. (3)/ No error. (4)
504. Many a man (1)/ have realized (2)/
that real happiness lies in making
sacrifices. (3)
505. One of the most important factor (1) that contribute to the success of a person (2) is his sincerity.
(3)
506. A technical view of new gadgets (1)/ sometimes differ (2)/ from an economic perspective.
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. 24 Mar 2013, 1st
Sitting)
507. Books fair (1)/ encourage (2)/ reading habit. (3)/ No error (4)
508.
Each of the girls (1)/ are (2)/
clever. (3)/ No error (4)
509. We need to surround ourselves
with (1) caring people particular who (2) bring hope and support to our hearts and
minds and with whom we can communicate. (3)
510. UNICEF (I)/ is (2)/ an international organisation. (3)/ No error (4)
511. The boy who studies hard (1) he will pass (2)/ with flying colours. (3)
512. As a person who believes (1) / that honesty is the best policy (2)/ I feel that politics are not my cup of tea. (3) No error (4)
513. A Tale of Two Cities (1) / are written (2)/ by Charles Dickens. (3) No error (4)
514. Though the police tried all sorts of methods to illicit (1)/ information from the public (2)/ they remained silent (3)
515. He asked me (1)/ what you are doing (2)/ out in
the street at this hour. (3) No error (4)
516. No sooner did the peon (1)/ ring the bell (2)/ the boys left the class. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III
Main Exam. 07 Apr 2013)
517. Unless aid arrives (1) within the next few weeks/ (2) thousands are starving. (3)
518. I have been (1)/ working in this organization (2)/ since three years. (3)/ No error (4)
519. Neither of the two (1)/ candidates have (2)/ paid his subscription. (3) No error (4)
520. A well balanced diet (1)/ is essential for (2)/ good health. (3) No error (4)
521. My uncle forced (1)/ my friend and I (2) to stay back. (3)/ No error (4)
522. We had scarcely (1)/ reached the place (2) than it started to rain heavily. (3)/ No error
523. I am really disappointed (1)/ in not
having saw my friends (2) while
I was in New Delhi on vacation this summer. (3)
524. The company have (1)/ thousands of customers (2)/
happy with its service. (3)
525. They are residing (1)/ in this city (2)/
for the last two decades. (3)/ No
error (4)
526. Our new television set come (1)/ with a 90 days warranty (2)/ on all electrical components.
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 21.04.2013, 1st Sitting)
527. Each one of you (1)/ must make up their mind (2)/ as I did. (3)/No
error (4).
528. Sudoku was first designed in the 1970s (1)/ by a retired architect (2)/ and freelance puzzle constructor. (3) No error (4).
529. During the last few years (1) the company works hard (2) to modernise its image. (3)
530. This stamp is only one (1)/ of the design (2)/ ever printed. (3)/ No error (4).
531. After he had apologised to the magistrate profusely (1)/ for having broke the promise (2)/ the magistrate was happy to forgive him. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 21.04.2013, 2nd Sitting)
532. In India (1)/ working woman lead a life of dual responsibilities(2)/ if they are married and have a family.(3) /No error (4).
533. Greatly to our surprise (1)/ we find the ringleader (2)/ was lame. (3)/ No error (4).
534. They have (1)/ played a game (2)/ last week. (3)/ No error (4).
535. The teacher made the boys (1)/ to do the sum (2)/ all over again. (3) No error (4)
536. Many overseas
students (1) attend colleges (2)/
in the Great Britain. (3)/ No
error (4).
(SSC Graduate Level Tier Exam 21 Apr 2013)
537. My sister asked me/ (1) that long (2)/ I would stay there. No Error. (4)
538. The teacher as well
as students (1) have gone or excursion
(2)/ to Ooty during
their summer vacation. (3) No Error. (4)
their summer vacation. (3) No Error. (4)
539. The US (1)/ don't want (2)/ India in the Security Council. (3) No Error. (4)
540. The cruel lady made (1)/her daughter to do (2)/ all household chores. (3)
541. You can eat (1)/as much as you like (2)/at the newly lunch (3)/ No Error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier Exam 21 Apr 2013)
542. I whistled thrice (1)/
with might and raise my arms towards the sky. (3)
543. Science and religion (1)/ are necessary for man
and for their (2)/outer and
inner sell respectively. (3)/ No error (4)
544. At certain seasons (1), some areas on Mars (2) is subject to strong winds. (3)/ No error
545. As an artist (1) Raju is as good, (2) if not better than, Ramesh (3) No error (4).
546. The scientists (1)/could not hardly (2)/ complete all the experiments (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Constable (GD) Exam. 12 May 2013, 1st Sitting)
547 Could you please give me (1)/ a postal address (2)/ of the Indian Embassy in New York.
548 Short stories and poems (1)/of varying quality (2)/appears in dailies and periodicals
549 One of the
(1)/most dangerous disease
(2)/is AIDS (3)/. No error (4)
(SSC Constable (GD) Exam. 12 May 2013)
550. The director along
with his assistants (1)/ have
thoroughly examined (2)/ the
new proposals. (3) No
error. (4)
551. I bought (1)/ two (2)/ slippers.0)/ No error. (4)
552. You
are a very lovable person (1)/ but
I (2)/ am not loving you. (3)/ No
error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 19 May 2013)
553. Being a holiday (1)/ we went out (2)/ for a picnic. (3)/ No error. (4)
554.
If we have no definite aim before us (1)/ we would only wonder about in aimless
pursuits (2)/ and achieve nothing. (3)/ No error. (4)
555. He is anxious not only (1)/ to acquire knowledge (2)/ but also eager to display it. (3)
556. I went to (1)/ see the Taj
Mahal (2)/ in a moonlit night. (3)/ No error. (4)
557. Having found a piece of cheese, (1)/ two cats went to a dog (2)/ to divide it among them. (3)/No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 19 May 2013)
558. The new dish (1)/ that I ordered (2)/ is tasting good. (3)/ No error. (4)
559. Increasing racism
and hate crimes (1)/ casted a
shadow (2)/over elections. (3)
560. I have got your letter yesterday (1)/and felt happy to learn (2)/ of your recovery. (3)/ No error.
561. Sam is working (1)/ in a bank in Chennai (2)/ for the past
five years. (3)/ No error.
562. People living in low-lying areas (1)/ find it difficult (2)/ to cope up with the floods. (3)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19 May 2013)
563. If I was he, (1)/ I wouldn't accept (2) this project. (3) / No error. (4)
564. The
teacher advised to (1)/the student
to borrow (2)/ a book from the library within three days. (3) No error (4)
565. I insisted (1)/ on his going (2)/ there immediately. (3)/ No error. (4)
566. We have been knowing (1)/ each other (2) since we were children. (3) No error
567. Neither of the teams
(1)/ are sensible enough (2)/ to do this task. (3) No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI Exam 23 Jun 2013)
568. When one hears of the incident (1)/ about the plane crash (2) he feels very sorry. (3)
569. I went there (1)/ with a view to survey (2)/ the entire procedure. (3)
570. It had laid (1)/ in the closet (2)/ for a week before we found it.
571. He was present (1)/ in the court (2)/ to give witness. (3) No error (4)
572. He laughed (1) on her (2)/ as she fell off the tree. (3) No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 29 Sep 2013)
573. The reporter (1) was
unable (2) to illicit information from the police. (3) No error
574. Each of these boys (1) play (2) games. (3) No error (4)
575. These all (1) mangoes (2) are ripe. (3)/ No error (4)
576. The students were (1)/ awaiting for (2)/ the arrival of the chief guest. (3) / No error (4)
577. If you hear (1)/ engaged tone (2)/ replace the receiver and dial again. (3)/ No error (4)
578. Henry asked his wife (1)/ what had she prepared (2)/ for dinner that night. (3) No error
579. The news (1)/ I have received (2) is not good. (3)/ No error. (4)
580. Who (1)/ arranged (2)/ the chairs. (3) / No error. (4)
581. People who live on (1)/ glass houses (2)/ should not
throw stones. (3) No error (4)
582. The library members were asked (1)/ to return back the hooks (2)/ to the library. (3)
583. Raghu came out of the bathroom (1)/with a towel (2) in the hand. (3) No error (4)
584. Neither the girl nor her parents (1)/ was present (2)/ to receive the award. (3)
585. College girls seldom wear (1) sarees
these days. (2) Do they? (3)/ No error (4)
586. Scarcely had (1) the
function started (2) than it
began to rain. (3) /No
error (4)
587. My friend (1) has invited me (2)/ for tea this Sunday. (3)/No error. (4)
588. He discussed (1)/
the murder case (2)/ with his
juniors. (3)/No error. (4)
589 The paintings of
natural sceneries (1)/ are selling (2)/ like hot cakes. (3)
590. I (1) go to school (2)/ by walk. (3)/ No error (4)
591. It is a (1) desert (2) place. (3)
592. You shall get (1) all the informations (2) if you read this book
carefully.
(SSC
(10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam)
(20 Oct 2013)
593. My father gave me (1)/ a pair of binocular (2)/ on my birthday. (3)/ No error
594. Kalidas is (1)/ a
Shakespeare (2)/ of India. (3)/
No error (4)
595.The teacher as well as his students, (1)/ all left (2)/ for the trip. (3)
596. More you (1)/ think of it, (2)/ the worse it becomes. (3) No error. (4)
597. Hasan plays (1)/ both cricket and billiards (2)/ at the national level. (3)/ No
error.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 27 Oct
2013)
(2nd Sitting)
598. When I fail (1)/ to solve the problem myself (2) I unhesitatingly called for his
help.
599. I and Tina will (1)/ go to the market (2)/ in the evening. (3)/No error. (4)
600. Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover (1)/ goes to morning walk at Rabindra (2)
Sarovar lake before dawn. (3) No
601. As a boy Dhritiman is
very obedient (1)/ polite and
hardworking (2)/ but as a student he is/always inattentive in study.
602. There would have been (1)/ a disaster (2)/ and for your prompt action. (3)/
No error.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data
Entry Operator & LDC Exam)
(10 Nov
2013, 1st
Sitting)
603. Eighty-five thousand rupees (1) is a large sum of money (2) to earn in a month. (3)
604. His voice shook with emotion (1)/ and it was so funny to hear him (2)/ that all we longed to laugh and to cry. (3)/ No error (4)
605. It being a rainy day (1)/ I will decide to skip work (2)/ and stay at home. (3)
606. Another baffling change (1)/ that I
noticed in him nowdays (2)/ is that
he avoids speaking to me. (3)/
No error (4)
607. I had asked him (1)/ how he could go out (2)/ if it
started raining. (3)/ No error
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam)
(10 Nov 2013, IInd Sitting)
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608. She regards (1)/ negotiation prices with customers (2)/ as her special expertise. (3)
609. The police is investigating (1) for the recent happening (2)/ in the area. (3)/ No error
610. The
redevelopment project is aimed (1)/ not just providing good houses to shanty dwellers (2) but also developing infrastructure around the major Mumbai localities.
611. Unless he apologizes (1)/ ht should not be (2)/ allowed to stay with us. (3)/ No error (4)
612. I met the gentleman (1)/ today morning on my way (2)/ to the market. (3)/ No error
(CGL Tier-1 2014)
(Held on
19 Oct 2014: Morning Shift)
613. The whole block of flats (A) including two shops were (B) destroyed
in fire. (C) No error (D)
614. He feels his troubles (A) as much or (B) even more than they. (C)
No error (D)
615. I like reading (A) more than (B)
to play. (C) No
error (D)
616. The old lady swooned (A) but was soon
(B) restored at senses. (C) No error (D)
617. I shall have to (A) withdraw from my savings (B) to buy a new car. (C) No
error (D)
(CGL Tier-1 2014)
(Held on 19 Oct 2014: Evening Shift)
618. Any of
the two (1) roads leads (2) to the station.
(3) No error. (4)
619. This is the boy (1) I who I think had won (2)
the gold medal in the dance competition.(3) No error
620. The priest emphasised (1) that it is the duty
(2) of all Christians to love each other. (3) No error.
621. The pond is flooded (1) with water because it
is raining (2) continuously for the last three days. (3)
622. Scaling the
high wall, (1) I a vast expanse of greenery (2) reaching up to the horizon was
seen. (3)
(CGL Tier-2 2014)
(Held on
12 Apr 2015)
623.
Mobile phones are so importance
these days that they are no longer luxury items but have become a necessity.
(1) a necessity
(2) so importance these days
(3) no longer
(4) No Error
624.
Neither he or his wife has arrived.
(1) has arrived
(2) Neither he
(3) No Error
(4) or his wife
625. The process was too
simple and easy to understand
that it hardly took five minutes for us to grasp it.
(1) No Error
(2) and easy to understand that it hardly
(3) took five minutes for us to grasp it
(4) The process was too simple
626. Read not to contradict nor to believe but to weigh and consider.
(1) but
to weigh and consider
(2) No
Error
(3) nor to believe
(4) Read not to contradict
627. The
decapitated body of a young girl was discovered yesterday.
(1) No Error
(2) The decapitated
body
(3) of a young girl
(4) was discovered yesterday
628. We really wanted to go to the park but we were told not to go out if it rain.
(1) No Error
(2) were
told
(3)
wanted to go
(4) if it rain
629. It has been said that history is the essence of
innumerable biography.
(1) No
Error
(2) of
innumerable biography
(3)
that history is the essence
(4) It
has been said
630. The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Traffickings is observed on June 26th.
(1) Drug
Abuse and Illicit Traffickings
(2) No Error
(3) is observed on June 26th
(4) The International Day against
631. If man makes proper use of his time and opportunities and follow his
aim in life with patience and perseverance, he is sure to succeed.
(1) and perseverance, he is sure to succeed.
(2) If man makes proper use of his time and opportunities
(3) and follow his aim in life with patience
(4) No
Error
632. Jewellery retailers
across India decided to
suspend sold of gold
coins and bars for six months.
(1) to suspend sold
(2) of gold coins and bars for six months.
(3) No
Error
(4) Jewellery retailers across India decided
633. Who do you think will win the game?
(1) Who
do you
(2) No Error
(3) win
the game
(4) think will
634. My cousin cannot
understand why his teacher says that the earth move round the sun.
(1) teacher says
(2) cannot understand
(3) No Error
(4) move round the
635. Reading is no longer
popular among the youthful of today as the influence of the Internet has taken
over a very important and active hobby.
(1)
among the youthful of today
(2) very important and active hobby
(3) influence of the internet
(4) No Error
636. A person who sticks
to one thing in spite of initial difficulties is sure to succeed
in the end.
(1) A person who sticks to one thing
(2) is sure to succeed in
the end
(3) in spite of initial difficulties
(4) No Error
637. What make people
angry or tense is actually a mystery which is difficult to explain.
(1) No
Error
(2) What make people angry
(3) or tense is actually a mystery
(4) which is difficult to explain
638. She gave
details of all the schools she had visited while she was on an official tour.
(1) all the schools she had visited
(2) No error
(3) She gave me details of
(4) while she was on an official tour
639. The
doctor recommended that he should take a holiday
(1) that he should
(2) take a holiday
(3) The doctor recommended
(4) No error
640. Education
is the only effective tool to help eradicate the problem of violence
against women.
(1) problem of violence
(2) help eradicate
(3) the only effective
tool
(4) No error
641. Even fools when he holdeth his peace is
counted wise.
(1) when he holdeth his
peace
(2) No error
(3) Even fools
(4) is counted wise
642. Henry is a capable boy of doing anything.
(1) a capable boy
(2) of doing anything
(3) Henry is
(4) No error
(CGL Tier-2 2014 Kolkata Region)
(Held on
12 Apr 2015)
643. The other day my sister told me (1) that she will be moving (2) to
her new apartment very soon. (3) No error (4)
644. Tony is giving me a lift. (1) He is coming to (2) call for me at
ten. (3)
645. Each of the students participating (1) in drawing competition (2)
have to bring his own materials. (3)
646. Raj surprised everyone (1) when he created an unbreakable record (2)
of one and a half centuries. (3)/ No error (4)
647. Do not write him of (1)/ as I
feel he still has the fire
(2)/ smouldering in him. (3)
648. The poor man saves the money (1)/ but then he began to worry (2)/ that thieves might take it away. (3)/ No error (4)
649. He adviced me (1) to join (2) the computer course later in the year.
(3)
650. Some of our latest canon (1)/ that have come
out of the production (2) line have a very long range. (3)
651. Susan said that she shall (1)/ try to attempt the task (2)/ to the best of her ability. (3)
652. He couldn't but help (1)/ shed tears at the plight of the villagers (2)/ rendered homeless by a devastating cyclone. (3)
653. Most of the members at the meeting felt (1)/ that the group appointed to investigate the case (2)/ were not competent to do the job
efficiently. (3)
654. Neither the size (1)/ nor the colour of the gloves (2)/ were right. (3)/ No
error
655. It was only when they Met that (1)/ they found he has a childish
simplicity (2)/ about him.(3)/ No error (4)
656. I now realise that public speaking (1)/ requires as much courage (2) and confidence as to dance. (3)/ No error (4)
657. The children which are assembled (1)/ in the hall are the ones (2) chosen for the field trip. (3)/ No error (4)
658. It is to certify that he has won (1)/ the essay writing competition organised
(2) by the Department of Arts
and Culture. (3)/ No e
659. Neither of the sisters (1) are sensible enough (2) to carry out the plan. (3)
660. Give your
answers (1)/ in your own
words (2)/ as far as practical.
(3)/ No error (4)
661. Tired I was I had to (1)/ keep on working till (2)/ the wee hours of the morning. (3)
662. The suggestion given by him (1)/ is as bad, if not worst (2)/ than the one suggested by you. (3) No error (4)
(SSC CPO Tier-1 2015)
663. The team was now in the field and about to take their place
A) No error B) about to take their place
C) now in the field and D) The team was
664. The lions kill the animals and eat his
meat
A)
and eat his meat B) No
error
C) The lions D) kill the animals
665 Everyone were happy to hear about his
success.
A)
about his success B) Everyone were happy
C)
No error D) to hear
666.
Hearing these strange noises above, the thought at once occurred to me that thieves had entered
the house.
A) No error
B) that thieves had entered the house
C) Hearing these strange noises above D) the thought at once occurred
to me
667. Our beloved Prime Minister is known to
the prominent figures all over the
world.
A) No error B) the prominent figures all over the world
C) is
known to D) Our
beloved Prime Minister
(SSC CGL
Tier-1 2015)
668. I
watched how the pianoist used her left hand
A) used her left hand B) I watched how
C) the pianoist D)
No error
669. Bobby learnt the alphabets at the age of two
A) Bobby learnt the B) age of two
C) No error D)
alphabets at the
670.
You are required to give an explanation for your conduct within two days of the receipt of this
letter.
A) No error B) within two days of the receipt of this letter.
C) You
are required to give an
explanation D) for your conduct
671 The ruins of the spillway are a vital clue to the epic struggle that unfold as generations of Khmer engineers coped with a water system that grew complex and unruly.
A) The ruins of the spillway are a vital clue
B) to the epic struggle that unfold as generations of Khmer engineers
C) No error
D) coped with a water stem
that grew complex and unruly.
672 The sum and substance of this poem is as
follows
A)
is as follows
B) of
this poem
C) No error
D) The sum and substance
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