Direction (1 - 10): Find out the error in each of the following sentences, if there is no error, the answer is (E). Avoid punctuation mistakes (if any).
1Q. (A) Neither of them /(B) are going /(C) to take /(D) the exam on 4th March / (E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since the 'noun' following 'neither' is plural, but the verb following the 'noun' should be singular.
2Q. (A) She walked ten miles / (B) which are really a great distance /(C) for a woman like her /(D) who is not only old but also injured /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since ten miles is singular here (as it has been taken as a singular unit).
3Q. (A) Either my father /(B) or my mother /(C) are going /(D) to attend my cousin's wedding /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of are. Since the verb used after 'either-or'/ 'neither-nor' must agree with the nearest subject.
4Q. (A) The rise and fall /(B) of the share prices /(C) are due to /(D) policy paralyses on management's part /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since 'The Rise and fall' denotes a singular subject.
5Q. (A) Many a /(B)men have /(C) succumbed to /(D) this temptation /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Man' should be used in place of 'men' and 'has' should be used in place of 'have'. Since 'Many a' is followed by a singular noun and a singular verb.
6Q. (A) The invention of AC, T.V /(B)and such other appliances /(C) have not been without /(D) some effect /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Has' should be used in place of 'have'. Since 'invention' is a singular subject.
7Q. (A) Each of the students /(B) in the science class has /(C) to prepare their /(D) own research paper this semester /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'His' should be used in place of 'their'. Since 'every/one/each etc. of is followed by a plural noun/pronoun but the verb as well as the pronoun used in the remaining sentence is always singular.
8Q. (A) Every one of the novels /(B)you suggested /(C) are not /(D) worth reading /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since 'Everyone' denotes a singular subject, hence, the verb which follows 'it' should also be singular.
9Q. (A) There is /(B)only one of his /(C) movies, that /(D) are interesting /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are' since 'one of' is a singular subject.
10Q. (A) Knowledge of /(B)at least two subjects /(C) are required to /(D) pass the examination /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are' since 'knowledge' is the main subject of this sentence. Hence, singular verb should be used.

Direction (1 - 10): Find out the error in each of the following sentences, if there is no error, the answer is (E). Avoid punctuation mistakes (if any).
1Q. (A) It is I /(B) who is /(C) to blame /(D) for these complications / (E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Am' should be used in place of 'is'. Since, when the subject and the verb are joined by a relative pronoun, the verb used should agree with the antecedent to the relative pronoun.
2Q. (A)Patience, as well as perseverance /(B) are necessary /(C) for success /(D) in life /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since, when two subjects are joined by as well as, with, etc then the verb that follows should be in accordance with the former subject.
3Q. (A)In Canada /(B)My brother with his wife /(C) were present /(D) at the function /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Was' should be used in place of 'were'
4Q. (A)A hot and /(B)a cold spring /(C) is found /(D) near each other /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Are' should be used in place of 'is' since, when two subjects are joined by 'and' and each subject is preceded by an article, then a plural verb is used.
5Q. (A)Neither of the /(B) paths /(C) lead /(D) to the school /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Leads' should be used in place of 'lead'
6Q. (A)One of my ambitions /(B) are to become /(C) a cricketer /(D) one day /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'.
7Q. (A)The whole block of flats /(B) including two clinics /(C) were destroyed /(D) in an earthquake /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Was' should be used in place of 'were' since the main subject (block) of the given sentence is singular. Hence, verb used should also be singular.
8Q. (A)Due to the absence of any witness or evidence /(B)Neither of the /(C) five accused /(D) could be convicted /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'None of' should be used in place of 'neither of' since, 'neither of' is used for 'two' whereas, none of' is used for more than two'.
9Q. (A)The effect of all /(B) the difficulties, vexations and anxieties /(C) were clearly visible /(D) on her face /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Was' should be used in place of 'were'. Since, the main subject of the given subject is 'effect', which is singular. Hence, the verb which is used should also be singular.
10Q. (A)Everything /(B) it must be admitted /(C) has their /(d) pros and cons /(e) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Its' should be used in place of 'their'. Since 'everything' is a singular subject hence singular pronoun should be used.

Direction (1 - 10): Find out the error in each of the following sentences, if there is no error, the answer is (E). Avoid punctuation mistakes (if any).
1Q. (A)Every man in the world /(B) fervently hopes that their son /(C) will be a humble and kind man /(D) when he grows up /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Everyman' is singular and hence, singular verb and singular pronoun should be used. Hence, 'his' should be used in place of 'their'.
2Q. (A)Neither of them /(B) sent their quotations /(C) in time for /(D) the last project /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'His' should be used in place of 'their'. Since 'neither of' is always followed by a plural noun/pronoun but the verb/pronoun used in the latter part of the sentence should be singular.
3Q. (A)This is a strange world /(B) where each one /(C) pursue their own dreams /(D) and laughs at others for doing the same /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Pursues his' should be used in place of 'peruse their' since each one is singular subject, hence, 'singular verb and singular pronoun' should be used.
4Q. (A) A rise in /(B) prices of metals and cars /(C) have been found /(D) to go together /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Has' should be used in place of 'have'. Since the main subject of this sentence is 'rise'. Hence, the singular verb should be used.
5Q. (A) Kashmir is one of those few /(B) place which provides /(C) a delightful escape from /(D) the strenuous life /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'One of' is followed by a 'plural noun' Hence 'places' should be used in place of 'place'. Now again the verb followed by relative pronoun must agree with the relative pronoun's antecedent (here, places). Hence, 'provide' should be used in place of 'provides'.
6Q. (A) One of the peculiarities /(B) which distinguishes /(C) the present generation is /(D) its passion for achieving success /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Distinguish' should be used in place of 'distinguishes'.
7Q. (A) Neither of them are /(B) going to have /(C) any problem as far as /(D) working in shifts is concerned /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'.
8Q. (A) If Martin Luther King /(B) was alive, he would feel sorry /(C) for the destitute who /(D) still struggle every day to make both ends meet /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Were' should be used in place of 'was' since, in imaginary sentences, 'were' form of 'be' is used.
9Q. (A)With regard to the implementation of the /(B)the new laws passed in the parliament, /(C) the committee was divided /(D) in their opinion /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'were' should be used in place of 'was'. Since, when the members of collective noun act individually, then the collective noun is used as a plural subject and is followed by plural verbs and plural pronoun.
10Q. (A) Most of the funds /(B)we get from /(C)the center is used to /(D) build roads, bridges and infrastructure /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Are' should be used in place of 'is', since 'funds' is the main subject of the given sentence. Hence the verb used should agree with the subject.

Direction (1 - 10): Find out the error in each of the following sentences, if there is no error, the answer is (E). Avoid punctuation mistakes (if any).
1Q. (A) He immediately quit /(B) the course in which the enhancement of /(C) neither growth nor placements /(D) were expected /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: 'Was' should be used in place of 'were'. Since the subject in the given sentence is 'enhancement' (which is singular). Hence, the verb used should also be singular in order to agree with the subject.
2Q. (A) The sort of knowledge you acquire /(B) depend upon the company you are in /(C) and so you associate /(D) yourselves with sagacious and good-natured people /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Depends' should be used in place of 'depend' since 'sort of _______' is singular. Hence, the singular verb should be used.
3Q. (A) He is /(B) one of the most intelligent /(C) boy in /(D) the school /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation:'Boys' should be used in place of 'boy'. Since 'one of _______' is followed by plural noun/pronoun.
4Q. (A) That day when they, /(B) brought him back, /(C) there was many old-timers /(D) who were shocked and fearful /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Were' should be used in place of 'was'. Since here verb must agree with first timers'.
5Q. (A) I know that /(B) many a girl /(C) have not done their /(D) homework properly / (E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Has' should be used in place of 'have' and 'her' should be used in place of 'their'. Since 'many a' is followed by a singular noun/ pronoun/verb.
6Q. (A) Two miles beyond /(B) that building /(C) was seen /(D) thousands of protesters /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Were' should be used in place of 'was'. since 'thousands of protesters' is the main subject of the given sentence, hence plural verb should be used.
7Q. (A) A body of volunteers /(B) are responsible for /(C) making this political rally /(D) a great success /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since collective noun like 'body' ,'team', 'group', 'class', etc. are used as singular subjects and hence, the singular verb should be used with them.
8Q. (A) There appears to be /(B) a large number of pathogens /(C) which have affected /(D) the immune system of the patient /(E) No errors.
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: 'Appear' should be used in place 'appears' since ' a large number of pathogens' is the main subject in this sentence, which is plural, hence, the plural verb should be used.
9Q.(A) Measles are a disease /(B) in which a person develops /(C)lots of inflamed /(D)spots round the face /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: 'Measles' plural in form but singular in meaning. Thus, singular the verb 'is' should be used place of 'are'.
10Q. (A) Whether he should go for MBA /(B)or whether he /(C) should become a CA /(D) are his personal choice /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: 'Is' should be used in place of 'are'.

Direction (1 - 10): Find out the error in each of the following sentences, if there is no error, the answer is (E). Avoid punctuation mistakes (if any).
1Q. (A) Many a /(B) men attended /(C) the party /(D) last month /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Many a' is always followed by a singular noun and a singular verb. Hence 'man' should be used in place of 'men'
2Q. (A) The perquisites /(B) to the government jobs /(C) makes them even more attractive /(D) than the salary indicated /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Make' should be used in place of 'makes'. Since words like perquisites, scissors, tongs, trousers, etc. are used as a plural subject, Hence plural verb should be used with it.
3Q. (A) Neither you /(B)nor she /(C) is /(D) happy /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (E)
4Q. (A) Rahul as well as /(B) his Parents /(C) have gone /(D) for the party /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Has' should be used in place of 'have'.
5Q. (A) Bread and Butter /(B) are /(C) my favorite /(D) breakfast meal /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:'Is' should be used in place of 'are'. Since 'bread and butter' denotes a singular subject. Hence, the singular verb should be used.
6Q. (A) Neither tea /(B) nor coffee nor sweets /(C) nor milk nor milkshake /(D) is liked by me /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (E)
Explanation: No error. We can use more than one 'or' and 'nor' after 'either' and 'neither' respectively.
7Q. (A) Sachin Tendulkar is one of those /(B) sportsperson who is /(C) regarded all /(D) over the world /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Sport-persons' should be used in place of 'sports person' and 'are' should be used in place of 'is'.
8Q. (A) I wish /(B) I was /(C) the President /(D) of India /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Were' should be used in place of 'was' since, in imaginary sentences, 'were' form of 'be' is used.
9Q. (A) Each of the /(B) boys have /(C) passed the /(D) entrance test /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: 'Has' should be used in place of 'have'. Since, 'each of' is followed by a 'plural noun', but, singular pronoun and the singular verb is used in the latter part of the sentence.
10Q. (A) The request for reservation /(B) of the various minority communities /(C) were supported /(D) by a vast majority /(E) No error.
Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: 'Was' should be used in place of 'were' since, 'request' (which is singular), is the main subject here, hence singular form of the verb should be used.