Spotting Errors Preposition and Articles
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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
English LanguageIt is only after (1)/ the war is over (2)/ that people realize how bad it was. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘a’ in place of “the”. “The war” means “some specific war’.
IncorrectUse ‘a’ in place of “the”. “The war” means “some specific war’.
UnattemptedUse ‘a’ in place of “the”. “The war” means “some specific war’.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
English LanguageOf the two (1)/ answers, this (2)/ is definitely better (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘the’ before ‘better’.
IncorrectUse ‘the’ before ‘better’.
UnattemptedUse ‘the’ before ‘better’.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
English LanguageThere were a number (1)/ of pretty girls in the party but it was Ragini (2)/ who remained a centre of attraction. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘the’ in place of a’. The is used before construction of (Noun + of + noun).
IncorrectUse ‘the’ in place of a’. The is used before construction of (Noun + of + noun).
UnattemptedUse ‘the’ in place of a’. The is used before construction of (Noun + of + noun).
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
English LanguageHe is the best artist (1)/ of the time but unfortunately (2)/ least recognized. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘the’ before ‘least’.
IncorrectUse ‘the’ before ‘least’.
UnattemptedUse ‘the’ before ‘least’.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
English LanguageI don’t like that type of a man (1)/ who does nothing but (2)/ finds fault in others. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectRemove ‘a’.
IncorrectRemove ‘a’.
UnattemptedRemove ‘a’.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
English LanguageHe claims to be a linguist (1)/but, in reality, he does not even know (2)/the ABC of linguistics. (3)/No error (4)
CorrectNo error.
IncorrectNo error.
UnattemptedNo error.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
English LanguageA first step in a rational solution (1)/ to any problem is the (2)/ recognition of the fact that a problem exists. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse “the first step’ in place of ‘a first step’.
IncorrectUse “the first step’ in place of ‘a first step’.
UnattemptedUse “the first step’ in place of ‘a first step’.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
English LanguageIt was (1)/ by a mistake (2)/ that he caught her hand.(3)/ No error (4)
CorrectRemove ‘a’. ‘By mistake’ is used as an idiom.
IncorrectRemove ‘a’. ‘By mistake’ is used as an idiom.
UnattemptedRemove ‘a’. ‘By mistake’ is used as an idiom.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
English LanguageThere orders of the Manager (1) may put the lives of (2)/ two thousand workers in a danger.(3)/ No error (4)
CorrectRemove ‘a’.
IncorrectRemove ‘a’.
UnattemptedRemove ‘a’.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
English LanguageThe most happy marriage would be (1)/ a union of a deaf (2)/ man to a blind woman. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘the union’ in place of ‘a union’.
IncorrectUse ‘the union’ in place of ‘a union’.
UnattemptedUse ‘the union’ in place of ‘a union’.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
English LanguageRadha tells Sita that (1)/ her father deals with cosmetics (2)/ to make a living.(3)/No error(4)
Correct“Deals in” should be used in place of “deals with”. Since the phrasal verb “deals in” means to trade.
Incorrect“Deals in” should be used in place of “deals with”. Since the phrasal verb “deals in” means to trade.
Unattempted“Deals in” should be used in place of “deals with”. Since the phrasal verb “deals in” means to trade.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
English LanguageHe closely resembles (1)/ with his father (2)/ in facial features. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectRemove ‘with’ after ‘resembles’. Resemble does not take a preposition before its object.
IncorrectRemove ‘with’ after ‘resembles’. Resemble does not take a preposition before its object.
UnattemptedRemove ‘with’ after ‘resembles’. Resemble does not take a preposition before its object.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
English LanguageWhile taking examinations, (1)/always write (2)/ with dark ink. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘in’ in place of ‘with’.
IncorrectUse ‘in’ in place of ‘with’.
UnattemptedUse ‘in’ in place of ‘with’.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
English LanguageThe Insurance Company (1)/ has promised to (2)/compensate the damage to my house. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘compensate me for the damage to my house’. One does not “compensate” to the damage, one compensates the PERSON who suffered the loss/damage.
IncorrectUse ‘compensate me for the damage to my house’. One does not “compensate” to the damage, one compensates the PERSON who suffered the loss/damage.
UnattemptedUse ‘compensate me for the damage to my house’. One does not “compensate” to the damage, one compensates the PERSON who suffered the loss/damage.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
English LanguageShe is very popular (1)/ among her friends (2)/ and relatives. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘with’ in place of ‘among’.
“Popular with” is usually used for people, e.g. “Popular with the girls”, “Popular with the working class”
“Popular among” is usually used with ideas among people, e.g. “The new policy is not going to popular among the members of the party.”IncorrectUse ‘with’ in place of ‘among’.
“Popular with” is usually used for people, e.g. “Popular with the girls”, “Popular with the working class”
“Popular among” is usually used with ideas among people, e.g. “The new policy is not going to popular among the members of the party.”UnattemptedUse ‘with’ in place of ‘among’.
“Popular with” is usually used for people, e.g. “Popular with the girls”, “Popular with the working class”
“Popular among” is usually used with ideas among people, e.g. “The new policy is not going to popular among the members of the party.” - Question 16 of 25
16. Question
English LanguageHe is putting up in (1)/Delhi in Munirka and preparing (2)/ for civil services. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse “at Munirka” because Munirka is situated in Delhi so for small place we use “at”.
IncorrectUse “at Munirka” because Munirka is situated in Delhi so for small place we use “at”.
UnattemptedUse “at Munirka” because Munirka is situated in Delhi so for small place we use “at”.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
English LanguageDon’t quarrel (1)/ on trifles (2)/ with your friends. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘over’ in place of ‘on’.
IncorrectUse ‘over’ in place of ‘on’.
UnattemptedUse ‘over’ in place of ‘on’.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
English LanguageMy house comprises (1)/of five rooms and is spacious (2)/ enough for two families. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectNo need to use ‘of’. Comprise itself means consist of; be made up of.
IncorrectNo need to use ‘of’. Comprise itself means consist of; be made up of.
UnattemptedNo need to use ‘of’. Comprise itself means consist of; be made up of.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
English LanguageThere is no cause (1)/of anxiety (2)/ about his health. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘for’ in place of ‘of’.
The cause of [a situation] is used when we show the thing (reason) that caused the situation. The cause of acne / the civil war / the traffic jam.
No cause for [a personal reaction] is used when we show ‘no reason to have the reaction’. No cause for concern / worry / jubilation.IncorrectUse ‘for’ in place of ‘of’.
The cause of [a situation] is used when we show the thing (reason) that caused the situation. The cause of acne / the civil war / the traffic jam.
No cause for [a personal reaction] is used when we show ‘no reason to have the reaction’. No cause for concern / worry / jubilation.UnattemptedUse ‘for’ in place of ‘of’.
The cause of [a situation] is used when we show the thing (reason) that caused the situation. The cause of acne / the civil war / the traffic jam.
No cause for [a personal reaction] is used when we show ‘no reason to have the reaction’. No cause for concern / worry / jubilation. - Question 20 of 25
20. Question
English LanguagePakistan invaded (1)/on India (2)/ in 1965. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectRemove ‘on’. Invade means to enter into or spread so as to subjugate or occupy it.
IncorrectRemove ‘on’. Invade means to enter into or spread so as to subjugate or occupy it.
UnattemptedRemove ‘on’. Invade means to enter into or spread so as to subjugate or occupy it.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
English LanguageHis employers (1)/ were compelled to (2)/ dispense his services. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse preposition ‘with’ after ‘dispense’.
IncorrectUse preposition ‘with’ after ‘dispense’.
UnattemptedUse preposition ‘with’ after ‘dispense’.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
English LanguageThe meeting began (1)/ at about 2 p.m. and he (2)/ had arrived quite earlier. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘began at 2 p.m./about 2 p.m.’ Don’t use both of these prepositions.
IncorrectUse ‘began at 2 p.m./about 2 p.m.’ Don’t use both of these prepositions.
UnattemptedUse ‘began at 2 p.m./about 2 p.m.’ Don’t use both of these prepositions.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
English LanguageHe has never wished any (1)/ reward although he has served (2)/ suffering humanity throughout his life. (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectAdd ‘for’ after ‘wished’.
IncorrectAdd ‘for’ after ‘wished’.
UnattemptedAdd ‘for’ after ‘wished’.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
English LanguageDo you know he (1)/ will be operated tomorrow (2)/ in a Delhi hospital? (3)/ No error (4)
CorrectUse ‘on/upon’ after ‘operated’.
IncorrectUse ‘on/upon’ after ‘operated’.
UnattemptedUse ‘on/upon’ after ‘operated’.
- Question 25 of 25
25. Question
English LanguageRam is one that shows flagrant (disregard for) the orders.
CorrectNo improvement as ‘disregard for’ is the correct prepositional usage in the given context.
IncorrectNo improvement as ‘disregard for’ is the correct prepositional usage in the given context.
UnattemptedNo improvement as ‘disregard for’ is the correct prepositional usage in the given context.
Spotting Errors Preposition and Articles
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