COMMON ERRORS

1. You must either (1)/ be regular with your studied (2)/ and study for longer period before
the examination. (3)/ No error (4)
2. The new taxation rates (1)/ announced by the government (2)/ are bound to effect
the export sector. (3)/ No error(4)
3. These days, the job opportunities are not as better (1)/ as thus used to be (2)/ in the
early 70s. (3)/ No error(4)
4. When viewed with point of view, the (1)/ entire episode assumes (2)/ a different color
together. (3)/ No error(4)
5. On many occasions (1)/ we did help the poor (2)/ to eat and clothes to put on. (3)/
No error(4)
6. Unless it is accepted to both the parties, an (1)/ arbitrator would be of no (2)/use to
settle of dispute. (3)/ No error(4)
7. Although the manager was keen on getting the work (1)/ done through sudhir
yesterday, (2)/ he tries to avoid it. No error(4)
8. The various consequences of (1)/ the decision taken by the (2)/ finance ministry was
not foreseen by the (2)/bureaucrats. (3)/ No error(4)
9. I never considered him to be a person who would (1)/ go back (2)/ on his promise
and even apologies. (3)/ No error(4)
10. Having finished at school (1)/ Raghu thought going to Bombay in (2)/ same job. (3) No
error(4)
11. If I was you (1)/ I would attend (2)/ the function. (3)/ No error(4)
12. He did (1)/ nothing else (2)/ than play. (3)/ No error(4)
13. It is high time (1)/ he stood on his own (2)/ two legs. (3)/ No error(4)
14. Knowledge of (1)/ at least two languages (2)/ are required to pass the examination.
(3)/ No error(4)
15. When I arrived (1)/ I found them both sitting at the table (2)/ waiting on me. (3)/ No
error(4)
16. When shall we (1)/ arrive (2)/ to our destination. (3)/ No error. (4)
17. Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ we can conclude that (2)/ many accident
caused by reckless driving. (3)/ No error.(4)
18. Females (1)/ are not appointed (2)/ in our college. (3)/ No error. (4)
19. The officer (1)/ is angry, on the clerk (2)/ for not attending the work. (3)/ No error. (4)
20. No sooner (1)/ I had spoken, (2)/ than he left. (4)/ No error.(4)
21. Computer education (1)/ in universities and college today leaves (2)/ much to desired.
(3)/ No error. (4)
22. You will be persecuted (1)/ for bringing seeds (2)/ into Australia. (3)/ No error. (4)
23. You must either tell me (1)/ the whole story or, at least (2)/ the first half of it. (3)/ No
error. (4)
24. Our new neighbours (1)/ had been living in Arizona (2)/ since ten years before moving
to their house. (3)/ No error. (4)
25. The patient (1)/ was accompanied (2)/ with is friend. (3)/ No error. (4)
26. A city dweller finds it difficult (1)/ to pass the time (2)/ in village. (3)/ No error (4).

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27. Visitors (1)/ were not permitted (2)/ entering the park after dark. (3)/ No error (4)
28. The fifth and final act (1)/ of Macbeth contain (2)/ the sleep walking scene. (3)/ No
error (4).
29. One of the terrorists (1)/ of the Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead. (3)/No error (4).
30. Ten kilometer (1)/ is (2)/ a long distance to walk. (3)/ No error (4)
31. I saw him (1)/ a couple of times (2)/ since May. (3)/ No error (4)
32. Tea (1)/ which I am drinking (2)/ I s hot (3). No error(4)
33. Although the police officer sympathized with poor (1)/ he refused to (2)/ take an
action against the rich man (3).No error (4)
34. We were looking forward (1)/ to here news (2)/ about the missing fisherman (3). No
error (4)
35. The actress (1)/ was shocked (2)/ by the news of her dogs death (3). No error (4)
36. One of the questions (1)/ he asked me was (2)/ who did you travel with (3)? No error
(4)
37. I know (1)/ a doctor (2)/ you are referring to (3). No error (4)
38. The introduction of job-oriented courses (1)/ in the self financing colleges (2)/ attract
many students (3). No error (4)
39. It is better (1)/ to keep ones head in the face of danger than (2)/ losing ones
courage (3). No error (4)
40. The short (1)/ story should not exceed (2)/ more than two hundred words (3). No error
(4)
41. To die with honour/(1) is better than/(2) live with dishonour./(3) No Error/(4)
42. It is I /(1) who is to blame/ (2) for this bad situation./(3) No Error/(4)
43. Gowri told me / (1) his name after / (2) he left. /(3) No Error/(4)
44. John would have told /(1) you the truth /(2) if you had asked him./(3) No Error(4)
45. . My sister /(1) has read /(2) pages after pages of the bible./(3) No Error/(4)
46. . Your success in the IAS examination depends not only on / (1) what papers you have
selected / (2) but on how you have written them. / (3) No Error/ (4)

47. . Heavy rain / (1) prevented us / (2) to go to cinema. / (3) No Error/(4)

48. If the majority of the individuals in a state/ (1) prosper/ (2) the state itself would
prosper./ (3) No Error/ (4)
49. If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, / (1) they will be stopped, ticketed/
(2) and have to pay fine./ (3) No Error/ (4)
50. He asked/ (1) supposing if the fails/ (2) what he would do./ (3) No Error/ (4)
51. We had a lot of difficulty/ (1) to find/ (2) the house./ (3) No Error./ (4)
52. Patience as well as perseverance/ (1) are necessary/ (2) for success./ (3) No Error./ (4)
53. The passer-by told us/ (1) where was the marriage hall/ (2) and even led us to it./ (3) No
Error./ (4)
54. The increases in consumption is directly/ (1) proportional to the increase/ (2) in
income./ (3) No Error./ (4)
55. In Singapore/ (1) my brother in law in his wife/ (2) were present at a function./ (3) No
Error./ (4)
56. Scarcely had/ (1) I arrived than/ (2) the train left./ (1) No Error./ (2)
57. The reason why/ (1) he was rejected/ (2) was because he was too young./ (3) No
Error./ (4)
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58. Teachers of various schools/ (1) met to discuss about/ (2) how to improve the standard
of English./ (3) No Error./ (4)
59. His tradition-bound attitude/ (1) had to be constant source of dissatisfaction/ (2)
among the younger member of the family./ (3) No Error./ (4)
60. The two first to arrive/ (1) were the lucky recipients/ (2) of a surprise gift./ (3) No Error./
(4)
61. Two hours have passed (1)/ since (2)/ he had fallen asleep. (3)/No error (4).
62. Having broken down (1)/ the driver sent the car (2)/ to the garage. (3)/ No error (4).
63. He is one of those writers (1)/ who has won acclaim (2)/ the world over. (3)/ No error
(4).
64. The mason will not (1)/ do the work (2)/ except give the order. (3)/ No error (4).
65. When students are ill (1)/ they find that they have a lot of work (2)/ to catch up when
they return. (3)/ No error (4).
66. Scarcely did I reach the airport, (1)/ nervous and tense, than the plane took of, (2)/
leaving me stranded in all alien place. (3)/ No error (4).
67. The power to (1)/ distinguish between differences (2)/ is the basic of science and art.
(3)/ No error (4).
68. I have (1)/ seen her only once (2)/ but Im liking her a lot. (3)/ No error (4).
69. I told him (1)/ that we enjoyed very much (2)/ at the party. (3)/ No error (4).
70. John is working very hardly (1)/ as the examination (2)/ are fast approaching. (3)/ No
error (4).
71. He ate /(1) nothing /(2) since yesterday./(3) No error(4)
72. An experimental vaccine/(1) has brought/(2) glimmer of hope for malarial
researcher./(3) No error(4)
73. After making me wait for two agonizing hours/(1) the great man called me in /(2) and
asked me what do I want./(3) No error(4)
74. The ebb and flow of tides /(1) are / (2) now understood./(3) No error(4)
75. The green paint on the wall/(1) provides a suitable contrast/(2) with the yellow
doors./(3) No error(4)
76. Even today (1)/ it is incredulous to think (2)/ that men have walked on the moon./(3)
No error.(4)
77. The firemen wore (1)/ inflammable clothing (2)/ for protection./(3) No error.(4)
78. Beside food (1)/ the pilgrims carried (2)/ some medicines./(3) No error.(4)
79. Adult suffering chicken pox (1)/ can develop (2)/ all kind of complications. (3) No error.
(4)
80. The well known pianist (1)/ had to practice for several hours a day (2)/ even after he
rose to fame. (3)/ No error. (4)
81. The prime minister was asked (1)/ to write a forward (2)/ to the book. (3)/ No error. (4)
82. I must complement you (1)/ on your good manners (2)/ and your impeccable
behavior. (3)/ No error. (4)
83. The sweets (1)/ were shared (2)/ between the four girls. / (3) No error. (4)
84. The long-distance train (1)/ which met with an accident (2)/ was carrying some army
personal./(3) No error.(4)
85. The young men from Japan (1)/ found the assent of the mountain (2)/ hard going. (3)/
No error. (4)

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 86. If the worst (1)/ comes to worst, (2)/ I will have to bid good-bye to my studies and join
my family business. (3)/ No error. (4)
87. The interim report does not (1)/ analyse thoroughly the principal causes (2)/ of the
disaster (3)/ No error (4).
88. The items I liked most (1)/ were the rosewood carvings (2)/ and the teak-wood
furnitures of Dutch design (3)/ No error. (4)
89. A part of the training (1)/ they offered was (2)/ real good (3)/No error. (4)
90. The soil was moist as (1)/ there was little rain (2)/ the day before (3)/ no error. (4)
91. The manager wanted to know who had arrived (1)/ early that day (2)/ the cashier or
the accountant (3)/ No error.(4)
92. They are the politically important family; (1)/ one is sister of a minister (2)/ and another is
married with a minister (3)/ No error.(4)
93. Supposing that the information (1)/ proves to be totally reliable, (2)/ should we still have
to recast the plans? (3)/ No error. (4)
94. Though its gloss can (1)/ fool few unwary customers, (2)/ it would be difficulties for the
clever ones to judge its real worth (3)/ No error. (4)
95. She pretends as if she has (1)/ never in her life, (2)/ told a lie Isnt it? (3)/ No error. (4)
96. Knowledge of (1)/ at least to languages (2)/ are required to pass the examination (3)/.
No error. (4)
97. The members of opposition party in the parliament (1)/ shout upon the minister (2)/ if
he makes a wrong statement (3)/. No error. (4)
98. Every one of the films (1)/ you suggested (2)/ are not worth seeing (3)/. No error. (4)
99. The Secretary and the principal of the college (1)/ are attending (2)/ the District
Development Council Meeting at the collectorate (3)/. No error. (4)
100. No sooner had the hockey match started (1)/ when it began (2)/ to rain (3)/. No
error. (4)
101. The Secretariat (1)/ comprises of (2)/ many air conditioned rooms (3)/. No error (4).
102. It is high time (1)/ he stood on his own (2)/ two legs (3)/. No error (4).
103. You should avoid (1)/ to travel (2)/ in the rush hour (3)/. No error (4).
104. There is (1)/ only one of his novels (2)/ that are interesting (3)/. No error (4).
105. He denied (1)/ to have (2)/ been there (3)/.No error (4).
106. A milk (1)/ can provide protein (2)/ for nutritionally balanced diet. (3)/ No error (4).
107. When the football team walked onto the field (1)/ the crowd burst into applause, (2)/
but some cheers were heard too. (3)/ No error (4).
108. A lot of form-filling is just red tape, (1)/ and sometimes the forms are so complicated
(2)/ that people cant make head or tail from them (3)/. No error (4).
109. I now (1)/ am knowing (2)/ all the facts about him. (3)/ No error (4).
110. A hot and (1)/ a cold spring (2)/ was found near each other (3)/. No error (4).
111. All doubts are cleared (1)/ between (2)/ your and I. (3)/ No error. (4)
112. Either of the roads (1)/ lead (2)/ to the park (3)/. No error. (4)
113. I went to the temple (1)/ with my parents, my aunts (2)/ and my cousin sister (3)/. No
error. (4)
114. I have passed (1)/ the examination (2)/ two years ago (3)/. No error. (4)
115. The earth moves (1)/ round the sun, (2)/ Isnt? (3)/. No error. (4)
116. Unless you do not give (1)/ the keys of the safe (2)/ you will be shot (3)/. No error. (4)

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117. Of the billons of stars in the galaxy, (1)/ how much are (2)/ suitable for life (3)/. No
error. (4)
118. The value of the dollar (1)/ declines as the rate (2)/ of inflation raises (3)/. No error. (4)
119. One of my desires (1)/ are to become (2)/ a doctor (3)/. No error. (4)
120. We had a lot of difficulty (1)/ to find (2)/ the house. (3)/ No error (4).
121. Patience as well as perseverance (1)/ are necessary (2)/ for success. (3)/No error (4).
122. The passer-by told us (1)/ where was the marriage hall (2)/ and even led us to it.
(3)/No error (4).
123. The increase in consumption is directly (1)/ proportional to the increases (2)/ in
income. (3)/No error (4).
124. In Singapore (1)/ my brother-in-law with his wife (2)/ were present at the function.
(3)/No error (4).
125. Scarcely had (1)/ I arrived than (2)/ the train left. (3)/No error (4).
126. The reason why (1)/ he was rejected (2)/ was because he was too young. (3)/No error
(4).
127. Teachers of various schools (1)/ met to discuss about (2)/ how to improve the
standard of English. (3)/No error (4).
128. His tradition-bound attitude (1)/ had to be constant source of dissatisfaction (2)/
among the younger members of the family. (3)/No error (4).
129. The two first to arrive (1)/ were the lucky recipients (2)/ of a surprise gift. (3)/No error
(4).
130. Banks were developed to keep peoples money safe (1)/ and to make it available
(2)/ when they need it. (3)/No error (4)
131. Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ we can conclude that (2)/ many accidents
caused by reckless driving. (3)/No error (4)
132. He walked (1)/ till the end of the (2)/ street. (3)/No error (4)
133. The strain of all (1)/ the difficulties and vexations and anxieties (2)/ are more than he
could bear. (3)/No error (4)
134. In the background they could bear john laughing and joking loudly, (1)/ john was the
life and soul of any party (2)/ and he was cracking a joke every few minutes. (3)/No
error (4)
135. I was thinking (1)/ if I could do (2)/ to compel you to come. (3)/No error (4)
136. I meant nothing (1)/ less than (2)/ anything to help. (3)/No error (4)
137. Females (1)/ are not appointed (2)/ in our college. (3)/No error (4)
138. He has read four plays (1)/ written the Shakespeare (2)/ by the end of the vacation.
(3)/No error (4)
139. The officer (1)/ is angry on the clerk (2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/No error (4)
140. Being (1)/ a rainy day (2)/ I could not to go out. (3)/No error (4).
141. He is (1)/ capable to do this work (2)/ within the stipulated period. (3)/No error (4).
142. I will send my servant (1)/ but I cannot insure (2)/ that he will reach there in time.
(3)/No error (4).
143. The lawyer asked the complainant (1)/ to put his sign (2)/ on the paper. (3)/No error
(4).
144. When you have gone through the papers (1)/ kindly return them (2)/ to us. (3)/No
error (4).

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145. You could be better off these days (1)/ and this enables you (2)/ to have little more
fun. (3)/No error (4).
146. In that wholesale shop (1)/ they do not sell (2)/ fewer than ten bags of rice. (3)/ No
error (4).
147. The period (1)/ between 1980to 1990 (2)/ was very significant in my life. (3)/ No error
(4).
148. He is not a fastest bowler (1)/ in the Indian team, (2)/ is not he? (3)/ No error (4).
149. I went into (1)/ the bank and (2)/ with drew some money. (3)/ No error (4).
150. I found (1)/ the two first chapters of the book (2)/ particularly interesting. (3)/ No error
(4).
151. Bacon, the father of the English essay (1)/ had the thirst (2)/ of the knowledge. (3)/ No
error (4).
152. The train had left (1)/ when he had reached (2)/ the station. (3)/ No error (4).
153. He said (1)/ that he will never (2)/ repeat the mistake. (3)/ No error (4).
154. I am able (1)/ to cop up with (2)/ all these difficulties. (3)/ No error (4).
155. I wish I am (1)/ the richest person (2)/ in the whole wide world. (3)/ No error (4).
156. She is confident (1)/ to win the gold medal (2)/ this time. (3)/ No error (4).
157. They boy laid in the shelter (1)/ for a long time before (2)/ somebody came to rescue
him. (3)/ No error (4).
158. Standing at (1)/ the top of the hill, (2)/ the houses below were hardly visible. (3)/ No
error (4).
159. Kambli is one of the players (1)/ who has been selected (2)/ for the test match. (3)/
No error (4).
160. A moment delay (1)/ would have proved costly (2)/ in the situation. (3)/ No error (4)
161. Ram disappointed his mother (1)/ as he did not (2)/ write to her very often. (3)/ No
error (4)
162. After you will return (1)/ from Chennai (2)/ I will come and see you. (3)/ No error (4)
163. Scenes from the film (1)/ had to be censured (2)/ before it was released. (3)/ No error
(4)
164. When my sister was ill (1)/ I went to the hospital (2)/ on alternate days. (3)/ No error (4)
165. The beautiful (1)/ surrounding of the place (2)/ enchanted me. (3)/ No error (4)
166. No porter being available (1)/ he carried (2)/ all his languages himself. (3)/ No error (4)
167. He will not be able (1)/ to cope up with (2)/ the pressure of work. (3)/ No error (4)
168. Lasers are (1)/ indispensable tools (2)/ for the eyes delicate surgery. (3)/ No error (4)
169. I take great pleasure (1)/ to welcome you (2)/ to this institution. (3)/ No error (4)
170. The whole country (1)/ was suffering by (2)/ a financial crisis. (3)/ No error. (4)
171. I do not know where could he have gone (1)/ so early (2)/ in the morning. (3)/ No
error. (4)
172. I suggest that (1)/ he goes (2)/ to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the
examination. (3)/ No error. (4)
173. The introduction of tea and coffee (1)/ and such other beverages (2)/ have not been
without effect. (3)/ No error. (4)
174. In spite of the roadblock (1)/ the guards allowed us (2)/ enter the restricted area to
search for our friends. (3)/ No error. (4)
175. The newer type of automatic machines (1)/ wash (2)/ the clothes faster. (3)/ No error.
(4)
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176. By the time (1)/ we got our tickets and entered the cinema theatre, (2)/ the show
was already begun. (3)/ No error. (4)
177. Each of the students of computers class (1)/ has to type (2)/ their own research
paper this semester. (3)/ No error. (4)
178. The fact of me (1)/ being a stranger (2)/ does not excuse his conduct. (3)/ No error.
(4)
179. The sea looks (1)/ as if it has been (2)/ agitated by a storm. (3)/ No error. (4)
180. A variety of pleasant items in the shop (1)/ attract (2)/ everybody. (3)/ No error (4).
181. The tables legs (1)/ have been (2)/ elaborately carved. (3)/ No error (4).
182. The sceneries (1)/ of Kashmir (2)/ is very charming. (3)/ No error (4).
183. I would appreciate if readers (1)/ would write to me (2)/ about how they meditate.
(3)/ No error (4).
184. Neither of the two children (1)/ said their prayer (2)/ before going to bed. (3)/ No error
(4).
185. I sat down opposite him (1)/ and produced (2)/ the packet of cigarettes. (3)/ No error
(4).
186. This happened (1)/ just exactly (2)/ five years ago. (3)/ No error (4).
187. Ramesh smiled when he was remembering (1)/ his hard early years (2)/ and his long
road to success. (3)/ No error (4).
188. Good heavens! (1)/ How has she (2)/ grown! (3)/ No error (4).
189. The doctor advised Mr. Murugan that, (1)/ because of his severe cramps, (2)/ he
should lay in the bed for a few days. (3)/ No error (4).
190. He is a university professor (1)/ but of his three sons (2)/ neither has any merit. (3)/ No
error (4)
191. After knowing truth, (1)/ they took the right decision (2)/ in the matter. (3)/ No error (4)
192. It is time you (1)/ decide on your next (2)/ course of action. (3)/ No error (4)
193. He who has suffered most (1)/ for the cause, (2)/ let him speak. (3)/ No error (4)
194. A cup of coffee (1)/ is an excellent compliment (2)/ to smoked salmon. (3)/ No error
(4)
195. Judge in him (1)/ prevailed upon the father (2)/ and he sentenced his son of death.
(3)/ No error (4).
196. Nine tenths (1)/ of the pillar (2)/ have rotted away. (3)/ No error (4).
197. One major reason (1)/ for the popularity of television is (2)/ that most people like to
stay at home. (3)/ No error (4).
198. Our efforts are (1)/ aimed to bring about (2)/ a reconciliation. (3)/ No error (4).
199. Three conditions (1)/ critical for growing (2)/ plants are soil, temperature, chemical
balance or amount of moisture. (3)/ No error (4).
200. If I had lots of money (1)/ Id give some of anybody (2)/ who asked for it. (3)/ No error.
(4)
201. The old felled (1)/ some of the trees in the garden (2)/ with hardly no effort at all. (3)/
No error. (4)
202. Until the world lasts, (1)/ the earth will go (2)/ round the sun. (3)/ No error. (4)
203. I go to the temple (1)/ as often as (2)/ I find time. (3)/ No error. (4)
204. A few tiles on sky lab (1)/ were the only equipments (2)/ that failed to perform well in
outer space. (3)/ No error (4).
205. I dont (1)/ want to (2)/ loose it. (3)/ No error. (4)
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206. Do not (1)/ get panicked (2)/ in emergencies. (3)/ No error. (4)
207. Sometimes (1)/ I get angry (2)/ on her. (3)/ No error. (4)
208. I use (1)/ to go out (2)/ to work earlier. (3)/ No error. (4)
209. The teacher (1)/ has took (2)/ the responsibility. (3)/ No error. (4)
210. He walks (1)/ as if the earth (2)/ belongs to him (3)/ No error (4)
211. The clerk was (1)/ not intimidated by (2)/ his bosss bullying (3)/ No error (4)
212. This misogynist hates (1)/ all mother in laws, (2)/ lady-doctors and house maids (3)/ No
error (4)
213. How to solve the problems (1)/ is the main concern of the organizers (2)/ at the
moment (3)/ No error (4)
214. We requested the watchman (1)/ to clean up the basement (2)/ so that the children
had enough space to play (3)/ No error (4)
215. Last night I dream (1)/ I was a Sheikh on the 169th floor (2)/ of Burj Khalifa. (3)/ No error.
(4)
216. As soon as (1)/ the lion saw the deer (2)/ he began to run after it. (3)/ No error. (4)
217. The police asked us (1)/ about our movements (2)/ on a night of the crime. (3)/ No
error. (4)
218. Did he tell you (1)/ why he hasnt (2)/ come yesterday? (3)/ No error. (4)
219. It was a pleasant (1)/ four hours drive (2)/ from Pune to Nakhik. (3)/ No error. (4)
220. A senior doctor (1)/ expressed concern (2)/ about physicians recommended the
vaccine. (3)/ No error. (4)
221. We have discussing (1)/ all the known mechanisms (2)/ of physical growth. (3)/ No
error. (4)
222. Children enjoy listening to (1)/ ghosts stories (2)/ especially on Halloween night. (3)/
No error. (4)
223. I (1)/ have (2)/ many works to do. (3)/ No error. (4)
224. There are so many filths (1)/ all around (2)/ the place. (3)/ No error. (4)
225. A great many student (1)/ have been declared (2)/ successful. (3)/ No error. (4)
226. We are going to launch (1)/ this three-crores project (2)/ within the next few months.
(3)/ No error. (4)
227. I hope to go to shopping (1)/ this weekend (2)/ if the weather permits. (3)/ No error.
(4)
228. The lawyer asked (1)/ if it was worth to take (2)/ the matter to court. (3)/ No error. (4)
229. After a carefully investigation (1)/ we discovered (2)/ that the houses was infested
with termites. (3)/ No error. (4)
230. The future of food companies (1)/ seems quite secure (2)/ owed to ever-growing
demand. (3)/ No error. (4)
231. The vaccine (1)/ when hit the Indian market (2)/ is dogged by controversy. (3)/ No
error. (4)
232. His son (1)/ is working (2)/ very hardly. (3)/ No error. (4)
233. Do you know that it was I (1)/ who has done (2)/ this piece of beautiful work? (3)/ No
error. (4)
234. The company has ordered (1)/ some (2)/ new equipments. (3)/ No error. (4)
235. If you had told me (1)/ I would have helped you (2)/ solve the problem. (3)/ No error
(4)
236. The Arabian Nights (1)/ are indeed (2)/ an interesting book. (3)/ No error (4)
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237. He (1)/ loved her (2)/ dispite of himself. (3)/ No error (4)
238. Of all the models (1)/ Jessica is (2)/ the more good-looking one. (2)/ No error (4)
239. When I went there (1)/ Charles is playing (2)/ a game of chess. (3)/ No error (4)
240. The way to increases the production of the food (1)/ is to bring more land (2)/ under
cultivation. (3)/ No error. (4)
241. The girls watched intently (1)/ as the model applied her make-up (2)/ with a
practiced hand. (3)/ No error. (4)
242. If he is a millionaire (1)/ he would help (2)/ the millennium project. (3)/ No error. (4)
243. The Prime Minister along with his Cabinet colleagues (1)/ have been welcomed by
the Chief Minister (2)/ at the formal ceremony. (3)/ No error. (4)
244. The political candidate talked (1)/ as if she has already been elected (2)/ to the
Presidency. (3)/ No error. (4)
245. You have been doing (1)/ your home work (2)/ regularly? (3)/ No error (4)
246. The same procedure (1)/ also should (2)/ used for the final assessment. (3)/ No error
(4)
247. I must find out (1)/ some means to balance (2)/ my budget. (3)/ No error. (4)
248. Thank you, (1)/ I am fine (2)/ completely. (3)/ No error (4)
249. He asked me (1)/ when could I finish (2)/ the work. (3)/ No error (4)
250. Neither of them (1)/ are (2)/ good (3)/. No error (4)
251. Due to me being a new comer (1)/ I was unable (2)/ to get a good house (3)/. No
error (4)
252. The circulation of The States-man (1)/ is greater than (2)/ that of any newspaper (3)/.
No error (4)
253. In the garden (1)/ were the more beautiful flowers (2)/ and silver bells (3)/. No error (4)
254. The poet (1)/ describes about (2)/ the spring season (3)/. No error (4)
255. He remembered (1)/ that his visa (2)/ will be expired in a month. (3)/ No error (4)
256. When I shall see him (1)/ I shall (2)/ tell him. (3)/ No error (4)
257. I wasnt (1)/ at the last meeting and (2)/ neither you. (3)/ No error (4)
258. The three individuals are so different (1)/ that their tastes vary (2)/ from one another.
(3)/ No error (4)
259. In any case no disciplinary action (1)/ are required (2)/ to be taken. (3)/ No error (4)
260. They agreed (1)/ to repair the damage (2)/ freely of charge. (3)/ No error (4)
261. When Darun heard the news that is father had been hospitalized (1)/ he cancelled his
trip (2)/ and returned back to his village. (3)/ No error (4)
262. The Governing Board (1)/ comprises of (2)/ several distinguished personalities. (3)/ No
error (4)
263. My uncle does not spend (1)/ so much money on that house (2)/ unless he thinks of
moving in soon. (3)/ No error (4)
264. Neither my sister nor my brothers (1)/ are interested (2)/ in moving to another house.
(3)/ No error (4)
265. We saw (1)/ sand sculptures (2)/ in the beach. (3)/ No error. (4)
266. Everybody in the office (1)/ has left early, (2)/ havent they? (3)/ No error. (4)
267. The teacher told that (1)/ the students should have gone to the library (2)/ instead of
having wasted their time. (3)/ No error. (4)
268. He is (1)/ one of the tallest boy (2)/ in the class. (3)/ No error. (4)

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269. He was awarded (1)/ with a doctorate degree (2)/ for his new invention. (3)/ No error.
(4)
270. None of the diplomats at the conference (1)/ was able either to comprehend (2)/ or
solve the problem. (3)/ No error (4)
271. The whole block of flats (1)/ including two shops (2)/ was destroyed in fire. (3)/ No
error (4)
272. They were having (1)/ a birthday party at home (2)/ next week. (3)/ No error (4)
273. The inaugural function (1)/ is temporarily interrupted (2)/ as the light suddenly went
out. (3)/ No error (4)
274. He always practises (1)/ the justice and cares (2)/ for moral principles. (3)/ No error (4)
275. His assistants have (1)/ and are still doing (2)/ excellent work for the organization. (3)/
No error (4)
276. Thanks to medical research (1)/ our lives have become (2)/ healthier and long. (3)/
No error (4)
277. The first task is provided (1)/ sufficient arable land (2)/ to the dispossessed farmers.
(3)/ No error (4)
278. Paper should be (1)/ recycle (2)/ if possible. (3)/ No error (4)
279. No sooner did he see (1)/ the traffic policeman (2)/ he wore seat belt. (3)/ No error
(4)
280. The Principal and staff (1)/ are a waiting for (2)/ the chief guest. (3)/ No error (4).
281. He thinks (1)/ himself (2)/ as a great scholar. (3)/ No error (4)
282. Unless (1)/ you will study hard (2)/ you cannot pass. (3)/ No error (4).
283. I like (1)/ the poetries (2)/ of Byron and Shelley. (3)/ No error (4).
284. On last Sunday (1)/ I met my friend (2)/ accidently. (3)/ No error (4).
285. The Manager put forward (1)/ a no of critereons (2)/ for the post. (3)/ No error (4).
286. The Railways have made (1)/ crossing the tracks (2)/ a punished offence. (3)/ No error
(4).
287. A member shall be required (1)/ to pay interest at some rate (2)/ as is fixed by the
committee. (3)/ No error (4).
288. Citizens cannot afford (1)/ to take the law (2)/ out of their hands. (3)/ No error (4).
289. The relatives of the deceased (1)/ threatened to avenge (2)/ his death. (3)/ No error
(4).
290. I remember (1)/ meet him (2)/ five years ago. (3)/ No error (4).
291. He asked (1)/ that how long (2)/ you would be absent. (3)/ No error (4).
292. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since yesterday. (3)/ No error (4).
293. She (1)/ is working here (2)/ since 1983. (3)/ No error (4).
294. Madhuri Dixit is having (1)/ a large (2)/ fan following. (3)/ No error (4).
295. Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma (1)/ collapsing in his chair (2)/ and gasping for
breath. (3)/ No error (4)
296. This is our second reminder (1)/ and we are much surprised (2)/ at receiving no answer
from you. (3)/ No error (4)
297. You should (1)/ be always greatful (2)/ to your mentor. (3)/ No error (4)
298. The furnitures (1)/ had become (2)/ old and rusty. (3)/ No error (4)
299. Most people (1)/ are afraid of (2)/ swine flu these days. (3)/ No error (4)
300. I may not be able (1)/ to attend (2)/ to the function. (3)/ No error (4)

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301. He is (1)/ residing here (2)/ since 1983. (3)/ No error (4)
302. At his return (1)/ we asked him (2)/ many questions. (3)/ No error (4)
303. The Chief guest (1)/ entered into (2)/ the room. (3)/ No error (4)
304. She is (1)/ very angry (2)/ on him. (3)/ No error (4)
305. When Anand reached the village (1)/ he found that (2)/ reports about him preceded
him. (3)/ No error (4)
306. Our success or our failure (1)/ largely depends (2)/ upon our action. (3)/ No error. (4)
307. The poor man (1)/ poisoned him (2)/ and his old children. (3)/ No error. (4)
308. It was in 2006 (1)/ that we first flew (2)/ to the United States. (3)/ No error. (4)
309. The Childrens dog (1)/ slept quietly (2)/ in their uncles house. (3)/ No error. (4)
310. She is one of the (1)/ best mothers (2)/ that has ever lived. (3)/ No error (4).
311. John, I and Hari (1)/ have finished (2)/ our studied. (3)/ No error (4).
312. Neither the mouse (1)/ nor the lion (2)/ were caught. (3)/ No error (4)
313. After you will returns (1)/ from New Delhi (2)/ will meet you (3)/ No error (4)
314. When I was young, (1)/ I used to collect stamps (2)/ as a hobby. (3)/ No error (4)
315. Pacific Ocean is (1)/ the deepest ocean (2)/ in the world. (3)/ No error (4)
316. You will come (1)/ to my sisters wedding tomorrow, (2)/ isnt it? (3)/ No error (4)
317. I am (1)/ yours (2)/ affectionate son. (3)/ No error (4)
318. Beside Hindi, (1)/ she knew (2)/ Bengali well. (3)/ No error (4)
319. He walks (1)/ as if the earth (2)/ belonged to him. (3)/ No error (4)
320. He walked (1)/ ten miles (2)/ by foot. (3)/ No error (4)
321. He is good (1)/ in Mathematics (2)/ but his friend isnt. (3)/ No error (4)
322. By noon (1)/ the fog cleared (2)/ completely. (3)/ No error (4)
323. Ahmed has been watching (1)/ the Oscar nominated film (2)/ three times. (3)/ No
error (4)
324. The police (1)/ has arrested him (2)/ on the charge of theft. (3)/ No error (4)
325. The period (1)/ between 1991 to 1995 (2)/ was very significant in my life. (3)/ No error
(4)
326. Both me (1)/ and my sister (2)/ went to a boarding school. (3)/ No error (4)
327. Time and tide (1)/ wait (2)/ for no man. (3)/ No error (4)
328. Christinas friends (1)/ preferred her remedies (2)/ over the doctors. (3)/ No error (4)
329. Those how are in power (1)/ have to be sensitive of (2)/ the sufferings of the poor. (3)/
No error (4)
330. Neither of these two documents (1)/ support your claim (2)/ on the property. (3)/ No
error (4)
331. Get this book (1)/ be published (2)/ in time. (3)/ No error. (4)
332. He (1)/ is junior than (2)/ all is friends. (3)/ No error (4)
333. Had you (1)/ worked hard (2)/ you will have passed. (3)/ No error (4)
334. He works hardly (1)/ to make (2)/ both ends meet. (3)/ No error (4)
335. Supposing if (1)/ it rains (2)/ what shall be do? (3)/ No error.(4)

336. The captain along with his team (1)/ are practising very hard (2)/ for the forthcoming
match. (3)/ No error. (4)
337. It was him (1)/ who came running (2)/ into the classroom. (3)/ No error. (4)

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338. The captain of Yemen (1)/ is situating (2)/ 2190 metres above the sea level. (3)/ No
error. (4)
339. Ram was (1)/ senior to (2)/ Sam in college. (3)/ No error. (4)
340. I am going (1)/ to have this certificate (2)/ attest by the Director. (3)/ No error. (4)
341. Ravi (1)/ told to his friend (2)/ to buy a car. (3)/ No error. (4)
342. I would (1)/ accept the offer (2)/ if I were you. (3)/ No error. (4)
343. I am more lonelier (1)/ here than (2)/ I was in the USA. (3)/ No error. (4)
344. May I know (1)/ to who (2)/ I am speaking? (3)/ No error. (4)
345. This custom (1)/ has come down (2)/ since times immemorial. (3)/ No error. (4)
346. This letter will reach him (1)/ before he left (2)/ for Delhi. (3)/ No error. (4)
347. We stayed for (1)/ a short time (2)/ in the hotel. (3)/ No error. (4)
348. Students are prohibited (1)/ to bring cycles (2)/ into the college. (3)/ No error. (4)
349. Unless you are careful, (1)/ you are wound to make mistake (2)/ in the work. (3)/ No
error. (4)
350. Due to heavy rains (1)/ the ship drowned (2)/ in the middle of the ocean. (3)/ No error
(4)
351. Death of (1)/ his only son (2)/ made Mohan desolate. (3)/ No error (4)
352. He fell heavily (1)/ and this caused (2)/ him great pain. (3)/ No error (4)
353. When I met him (1)/ the couple of days back (2)/ he was writing a new book. (3)/ No
error (4)
354. In his old age, (1)/ a person is likely to get (2)/ more weak day by day. (3)/ No error (4)
355. You are (1)/ always doing (2)/ this mistake. (3)/ No error (4)
356. He has (1)/ a large family (2)/ to care. (3)/ No error (4)
357. These poisonous gases (1)/ will effect (2)/ our health. (3)/ No error (4)
358. The only Indian (1)/ to win the Noble Prize for the Literature (2)/ was Rabindranath
Tagore. (3)/ No error (4)
359. After his illness, (1)/ the patient was (2)/ sick with life. (3)/ No error (4)
360. I told him (1)/ that I availed (2)/ the opportunity. (3)/ No error (4)
361. I think (1)/ he owns an expensive (2)/ painting by Hussain. (3)/ No error (4)
362. It is time (1)/ we should have done (2)/ something useful. (3)/ No error (4)
363. He will tell you (1)/ about it when (2)/ he will come back. (3)/ No error (4)
364. A large sign near (1)/ the entrance warns the visitors (2)/ to beware about bears. (3)/
No error (4)
365. I (1)/ came to school (2)/ at the same usual time. (3)/ No error (4)
366. The company is using (1)/ influence to persuade people (2)/ to buy its refrigerators.
(3)/ No error (4)
367. The technician reminded them (1)/ to have a thoroughly cleaning of the machine
(2)/ after each use. (3)/ No error (4)
368. You should have used the money (1)/ for paying your debts (2)/ instead of buy a
motorcycle. (3)/ No error (4)
369. My cousin sister (1)/ invited me (2)/ to her birthday party. (3)/ No error (4)
370. We should abide (1)/ to the promise (2)/ that we make. (3)/ No error (4)
371. Everyone are expected (1)/ to come (2)/ to school tomorrow. (3)/ No error (4)
372. My father (1)/ has returned back (2)/ to Chennai yesterday. (3)/ No error (4)
373. Nalini says (1)/ she is living in Chennai (2)/ since 1991. (3)/ No error (4)

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374. We get (1)/ excellent furnitures (2)/ in this shop. (3)/ No error (4)
375. We should arrange (1)/ for a porter as (2)/ the luggages are heavy. (3)/ No error (4)
376. Being very dark, (1)/ the visitors found it difficult (2)/ to locate the switch. (3)/ No error
(4)
377. I (1)/ am having (2)/ three children. (3)/ No error (4)
378. All mangoes (1)/ in this basket (2)/ are over trip. (3)/ No error (4)
379. Why (1)/ they didnt turn up (2)/ to the workshop? (3)/ No error (4)
380. We (1)/ are leaving (2)/ for Kerala today. (3)/ No error (4)
381. We (1)/ have to return back (2)/ immediately. (3)/ No error (4)
382. Hari lost (1)/ a hundred rupees note (2)/ yesterday. (3)/ No error (4)
383. On receiving the mark-sheet from the University (1)/ I realised (2)/ that I had got only
passing marks in English. (3)/ No error (4)
384. When she knocked the door, (1)/ I said to her, (2)/ come in.(3)/ No error (4)
385. He said (1)/ that he will meet me (2)/ at the restaurant. (3)/ No error. (4)
386. Miss Rama Devi has (1)/ two elephants, ten horses (2)/ and as much as fifty cars. (3)/
No error (4)
387. The month of January (1)/ takes its name (2)/ of the Roman god Janus (3)/ No error
(4)

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