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English Questions: Spotting Error Set – 42

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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation inAffairsCloud.com. Here we are creating question sample inSpotting Error, which is BASED ON IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. a) / Nearly 17 months have b)/ passed for Prime Minister c)/ Narendra Modi launched the Swachh d)/ Bharat Abhiyan on October 2, 2014. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 2. B
    Explanation: it should be since instead of for, We use SINCE to show that the action is from a definite point or period in the past up to now.

  2. a)/ There is an urgent needs to b)/ build greater momentum around a c)/ broader understanding of d)/ what will make India truly Swachh. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 1. A
    Explanation: Replace “needs” with “need”
    Need is plural; needs is singular.

  3. a)/ we have to move forward, away from b)/ merely the provision of toilets to toilets c)/ that are used, maintained and where all d)/ human waste is safely treated and disposed. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 5. E
    Explanation: Given sentence is correct

  4. a)/ While it may take week for b)/ the Syrian army to fully take control of c)/ Palmyra, it’s important to recognise the d)/ reasons for recent successes against IS. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 1. A
    Explanation: it should be weeks instead of week.

  5. a)/ That perhaps explains the extraordinary interest b)/ in alliance plans of DMDK and their c)/ leader Vijayakant, despite his d)/ unremarkable record as leader of opposition. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 2. B
    Explanation: Replace “their” with “its”

  6. a)/ CPCB statistics are alarming b)/ but conversations around c)/ sanitation continue to d)/ happen in silos. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 5. E
    Explanation: Given sentence is correct.

  7. a)/ We need to bring to the forefront b)/ issues such as the undervaluing of operations and maintenance c)/ and sludge treatment project d)/ whilst simultaneously building toilets. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 3. C
    Explanation:  it should be plural according to sentence so Replace “project” with “projects”

  8. a)/ It is critical that we integrate the b)/ fragmented elements of the c)/ Indian sanitation space, both in d)/ terms of discussions and player. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 4. D
    Explanation: Replace “player” with “players”.

  9. a)/ At the India Sanitation b)/ Coalition, we have come c)/ through multiple players d)/ with varied strengths. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 3. C
    Explanation: Replace “through” with “across”
    Through is movement from one side of an enclosed space to the other side

  10. a)/ Despite allegations of corruption and a b)/ inept performance during floods in December, c)/ Jayalalithaa’s implementation of carefully chosen d)/ welfare schemes may offset the negatives. e)/ No error
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E No error
    Answer – 1. A
    Explanation: Replace “a” with “an”





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