Directions (1 - 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
1.
A. He enquired me
B. why I had not seen him the previous day
C. as I had promised to do.
D. No error
Answer: Option B
Explanation: why I could not seen him the previous day
2.
A. I was there
B. many a time
C. in the past.
D. No error
Answer: Option A
Explanation: 'I have been there'
3.
A. All the four sons
B. of the old man
C. quarrelled between themselves.
D. No error.
Answer Option C
Explanation: quarrelled among themselves
4.
A. He wanted to work all night
B. but we saw that he was completely worn out
C. and so we persuaded him to stop.
D. No error.
Answer Option B
Explanation: but we saw that he had completely been worn out
5.
A. Mr.Smith was accused for murder
B. but the court found him not guilty
C. and acquitted him.
D. No error.
Answer Option A
Explanation: 'Mr.Smith was accused of murder'