SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Format Drill · Four-Part Sentences and Quantity Agreement

← Back

SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Format Drill · Four-Part Sentences and Quantity Agreement – 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.

Get daily current affairs & exam alerts – follow us YouTube WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel Facebook Page Instagram
Share with friends & study groups
Link to this page from your website / blog (HTML code)
1.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
Most of the rice / that we stored / in the godown / have been eaten by rats.

Correct Answer: D [have been eaten by rats.]

Explanation:

'Most of' + uncountable noun 'rice' → singular → 'has been eaten'.

2.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
Meena is one of those singers / who sings / in five / different languages.

Correct Answer: B [who sings]

Explanation:

'who' stands for 'those singers' (plural) → 'who sing'.

3.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
Half of the passengers was asleep / when the bus / broke down / near Salem.

Correct Answer: A [Half of the passengers was asleep]

Explanation:

'Half of' + plural noun 'passengers' → plural → 'Half of the passengers were asleep'.

4.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
Last year / a lot of money / were spent / on the new road.

Correct Answer: C [were spent]

Explanation:

'A lot of' + uncountable noun 'money' → singular → 'was spent'.

5.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
In this ward, / the majority of voters / has chosen / a young candidate.

Correct Answer: C [has chosen]

Explanation:

'The majority of' + plural noun 'voters' → plural → 'have chosen'.

6.  
Spot the error (4 parts)The sentence below is divided into four parts. One part contains a grammatical error. Select that part (there is no 'No error' option).
Forty per cent / of the land / in this district / are under forest.

Correct Answer: D [are under forest.]

Explanation:

'Per cent of' + uncountable noun 'land' → singular → 'is under forest'.

7.  
Correct sentenceWhich of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Correct Answer: A [Ravi is one of the boys who have passed the test.]

Explanation:

'who' stands for 'the boys' (plural) → 'who have passed'; 'one of' needs 'the boys'.

8.  
Statement countHow many of the following sentences are correct?
I. Some of the water has leaked.
II. Some of the bottles have leaked.
III. Most of the books is old.
IV. The rest of the food was given away.

Correct Answer: D [3]

Explanation:

I, II and IV are correct – the noun after 'of' decides; III needs 'Most of the books are old'.

➤ Full notes, shortcuts and every answer explained – SSC CGL 2026 English Language & Comprehension book (₹149): www.shanmugamiasacademy.in/study-materials/ssc-cgl-english-language-comprehension

Score: 0 Answered: 0 / 0