Q.1 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the sudden inspection.'
Neither the teacher
nor the students
was ready
for the sudden inspection
Explanation - The subject 'Neither...nor...' is plural here ('teacher and students'), so the verb should be 'were ready' instead of 'was ready'.
Correct answer is: was ready
Q.2 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'The committee have submitted their report to the principal.'
The committee
have submitted
their report
to the principal
Explanation - The word 'committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in standard English, so the correct verb is 'has submitted'.
Correct answer is: have submitted
Q.3 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He did not knew the answer to the question.'
He did not
knew
the answer
to the question
Explanation - After 'did not', the base form of the verb should be used. Correct sentence: 'He did not know the answer.'
Correct answer is: knew
Q.4 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'Each of the players have a uniform.'
Each of the players
have
a uniform
None
Explanation - The subject 'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has'. Correct: 'Each of the players has a uniform.'
Correct answer is: have
Q.5 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'She is more kinder than her sister.'
She is
more kinder
than her sister
None
Explanation - 'Kind' is a comparative adjective. Using 'more' with it is redundant. Correct: 'She is kinder than her sister.'
Correct answer is: more kinder
Q.6 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'The teacher asked where was I going.'
The teacher asked
where was I going
going
None
Explanation - In indirect speech, the sentence should be: 'The teacher asked where I was going.' The verb order changes.
Correct answer is: where was I going
Q.7 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He explained me the rules of the game.'
He explained
me
the rules of the game
None
Explanation - The verb 'explain' requires 'to' before the indirect object. Correct: 'He explained to me the rules of the game.'
Correct answer is: me
Q.8 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I look forward to meet you next week.'
I look forward
to meet
you next week
None
Explanation - After 'look forward to', a gerund (-ing) is used. Correct: 'I look forward to meeting you next week.'
Correct answer is: to meet
Q.9 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'Neither of the options are suitable.'
Neither of the options
are suitable
suitable
None
Explanation - 'Neither' is singular, so the correct verb is 'is'. Correct: 'Neither of the options is suitable.'
Correct answer is: are suitable
Q.10 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'If I was you, I would not do it.'
If I was
you
I would not do it
None
Explanation - In hypothetical situations, use 'were' instead of 'was'. Correct: 'If I were you, I would not do it.'
Correct answer is: If I was
Q.11 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'She has visited Paris last year.'
She has visited
Paris
last year
None
Explanation - Use past simple, not present perfect, with a finished time in the past. Correct: 'She visited Paris last year.'
Correct answer is: She has visited
Q.12 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I wish I am taller.'
I wish
I am
taller
None
Explanation - After 'I wish', the past tense is used for unreal situations. Correct: 'I wish I were taller.'
Correct answer is: I am
Q.13 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He suggested me to go there.'
He suggested
me to go
there
None
Explanation - The verb 'suggest' is followed by a gerund or 'that' clause, not 'to'. Correct: 'He suggested that I go there.'
Correct answer is: me to go
Q.14 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I have few friends in the city.'
I have
few friends
in the city
None
Explanation - 'Few' implies almost none; likely 'a few' is intended. Correct: 'I have a few friends in the city.'
Correct answer is: few friends
Q.15 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He is capable to do the job.'
He is capable
to do
the job
None
Explanation - 'Capable' is followed by 'of' + gerund. Correct: 'He is capable of doing the job.'
Correct answer is: to do
Q.16 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'Between you and I, this is a secret.'
Between you and I
this is
a secret
None
Explanation - After 'between', use objective case 'me'. Correct: 'Between you and me, this is a secret.'
Correct answer is: Between you and I
Q.17 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He made me to promise him.'
He made
me to promise
him
None
Explanation - After 'make', use bare infinitive without 'to'. Correct: 'He made me promise him.'
Correct answer is: me to promise
Q.18 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I am good in mathematics.'
I am
good in
mathematics
None
Explanation - The correct preposition is 'at'. Correct: 'I am good at mathematics.'
Correct answer is: good in
Q.19 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He runs fastly.'
He
runs
fastly
None
Explanation - 'Fast' is already an adverb. Correct: 'He runs fast.'
Correct answer is: fastly
Q.20 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I look him yesterday.'
I look
him
yesterday
None
Explanation - Past tense should be used: 'I saw him yesterday.'
Correct answer is: I look
Q.21 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He did his work very quick.'
He did
his work
very quick
None
Explanation - 'Quickly' is the correct adverb. Correct: 'He did his work very quickly.'
Correct answer is: very quick
Q.22 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'I prefer tea than coffee.'
I prefer
tea than coffee
None
I
Explanation - 'Prefer' is followed by 'to', not 'than'. Correct: 'I prefer tea to coffee.'
Correct answer is: tea than coffee
Q.23 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'He is taller then his brother.'
He is taller
then his brother
his brother
None
Explanation - 'Then' is incorrect here; the correct word is 'than' for comparison.
Correct answer is: then his brother
Q.24 Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error: 'She has been working here since five years.'
She has been working
here since five years
None
She
Explanation - 'Since' is used with a point in time; 'for' is used with duration. Correct: 'She has been working here for five years.'
Correct answer is: here since five years