Directions: Read these sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
1. Q. The CEO, along with his team members, are planning(A)/ a series of meetings across the country(B)/ to discuss the new strategies(C)/ that would drive the company’s growth in the upcoming years(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
2. Q. Even though the project was extremely challenging(A)/, the team were able to deliver(B)/ exceptional results which exceeded(C)/ the client’s expectations significantly(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
3. Q. The study, which included participants from various countries(A)/, reveal an interesting pattern(B)/ in consumer behavior that can influence(C)/ global marketing strategies(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
4. Q. Between the two options available(A)/, the manager preferred the latter(B)/ as it offers more flexibility(C)/ and aligns better with the team’s skills(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
5. Q. While all the employees in the department(A)/ works hard, John and Susan(B)/ stands out for their dedication(C)/ and attention to detail(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
6. Q. The advanced training program(A)/ not only helped the employees to enhance(B)/ their skills but also(C)/ provide a platform for networking and collaboration(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
7. Q. The new policies implemented by the management(A)/ are designed to ensure that all employees, regardless of their position or tenure(B)/ is treated equally and(C)/ with respect in the workplace(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
8. Q. The jury were divided in their opinions(A)/ regarding the artwork’s originality(B)/, which led to a prolonged discussion(C)/ before reaching a consensus(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
9. Q. After many years of research and development(A)/, the scientist’s have finally succeeded(B)/ in creating a prototype that(C)/ could revolutionize the industry(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
10. Q. The company has been experiencing(A)/ a steady growth over the past few years(B)/, which can be attributed to its innovative strategies(C)/ and the efficiency of its management team(D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
ANSWERS AND SOLUTION
1.
Sol. The error is in part (A). When the subject is followed by a phrase like ‘along with’, the verb should agree with the main subject ‘CEO’, so it should be ‘is planning’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).
2.
Sol. The error is in part (B). The subject ‘team’ is a collective noun and should take a singular verb in this context, so it should be ‘the team was’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b).
3.
Sol. The error is in part (B). The verb ‘reveal’ should agree with the singular subject ‘study’, so it should be ‘reveals’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b).
4.
Sol. The error is in part (C). The verb should be in the past tense to match the past tense ‘preferred’, so it should be ‘offered’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (c).
5.
Sol. The error is in part (A). The plural subject ’employees’ requires the plural verb ‘work’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).
6.
Sol. The error is in part (D). The verb should be in the past tense ‘provided’ to maintain consistency with ‘helped’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d).
7.
Sol. The error is in part (C). The verb ‘is’ should be ‘are’ to agree with the plural subject ‘all employees’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (c).
8.
Sol. The error is in part (A). The collective noun ‘jury’ usually takes a singular verb, so it should be ‘The jury was’. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).
9.
Sol. The error is in part (B). The apostrophe is misplaced; it should be ‘the scientists have’, indicating possession by multiple scientists. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b).
10.
Sol. The error is in part (A). It should be ‘has experienced’ for a clearer and more direct expression of the past events. Therefore, the correct answer is option (a).