SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Level 3 · Challenge

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SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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Directions: Each sentence below is divided into three parts. Find the part that contains a grammatical error; if there is none, choose 'No error'. Questions in other formats carry their own instructions.

Spot the errorThe old man walked / slowly to the market / and bought a dozen of eggs.

Correct Answer: C [and bought a dozen of eggs.]

Explanation:

'a dozen' + plain noun takes no 'of' → 'a dozen eggs'.

2.  
Spot the errorIn spite the warning, / the fishermen / went out to sea.

Correct Answer: A [In spite the warning,]

Explanation:

'in spite' needs 'of' → 'In spite of the warning' (or 'Despite the warning').

3.  
Spot the errorMy father is / used to drink / black coffee every morning.

Correct Answer: B [used to drink]

Explanation:

'be used to' + -ing → 'is used to drinking'.

4.  
Spot the errorHad I known / about the strike, / I would have taken a taxi.

Correct Answer: D [No error]

Explanation:

'Had I known' (= If I had known) + 'would have taken' is the correct pattern.

5.  
Assertion–Reason
A: 'The machinery in this factory are old' is incorrect.
R: 'Machinery' is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb.

Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

LIFE MAPS: machinery is uncountable → 'The machinery … is old'.

6.  
Match the followingMatch each sentence with its error:
P. He did not went home.
Q. She is more taller than me.
R. I have lived here since five years.
1. double comparative 2. 'did' needs the base form 3. 'for' with a length of time

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-1, R-3]

Explanation:

went → go (P-2); more taller → taller (Q-1); since five years → for (R-3).

7.  
Spot the errorWe should revert back / to the old timetable / from Monday.

Correct Answer: A [We should revert back]

Explanation:

'revert' already means 'go back' → 'We should revert to'.

8.  
Spot the errorNeither the coach / nor the players / was happy with the result.

Correct Answer: C [was happy with the result.]

Explanation:

Nearer subject 'the players' is plural → 'were happy'.

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