SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL English – Spot the Error – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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 errorNo sooner did the guests arrive / when the lights / went out.

Correct Answer: B [when the lights]

Explanation:

Pair Partners: no sooner … than → 'than the lights went out'.

2.  
Spot the errorThe scenery of Kashmir / is so beautiful / that it attracts many tourists every year.

Correct Answer: D [No error]

Explanation:

'Scenery' is uncountable → 'is'; 'so … that' is a correct pair.

3.  
Spot the errorBeing a public holiday, / the banks / remained closed.

Correct Answer: A [Being a public holiday,]

Explanation:

The banks were not 'a public holiday' – the phrase needs its own subject: 'It being a public holiday,' (or 'As it was a public holiday,').

4.  
Spot the errorHe suggested / that we should / to take a taxi.

Correct Answer: C [to take a taxi.]

Explanation:

'should' is a modal → base form: 'should take a taxi'.

5.  
Spot the errorThe longer you wait, / harder / it will be to decide.

Correct Answer: B [harder]

Explanation:

'the + comparative …, the + comparative' → 'the harder'.

6.  
Spot the errorOne should keep / one's promises / if one wants to be trusted.

Correct Answer: D [No error]

Explanation:

'one … one's … one' is consistent.

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Correct sentenceWhich of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Correct Answer: C [Each of the candidates has submitted his or her form.]

Explanation:

'Each of' + plural noun + singular verb 'has'; the other options break this.

8.  
Statement-basedWhich is/are correct?
I. Hardly had she sat down when the phone rang.
II. No sooner had she sat down than the phone rang.

Correct Answer: B [Both I and II]

Explanation:

hardly … when and no sooner … than are both correct pairs.

9.  
Spot the errorBetween you and I, / this plan / will not work.

Correct Answer: A [Between you and I,]

Explanation:

'between' is a preposition → object form: 'Between you and me'.

10.  
Spot the errorThe guests will start dinner / as soon as the minister / will arrive.

Correct Answer: C [will arrive.]

Explanation:

A time clause about the future uses the present tense → 'as soon as the minister arrives'.

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