Grammar Knowledge Revision Test 27: Can you score 18/20? for PO, Clerk, SO, Insurance Exams

Question 1

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The way to end war is to not set up some (1)/ big world government or eliminate (2)/ nation-states but to work progressively (3)/ towards a future free from violence.

Question 2

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

Someone once suggested that (1)/ a great many children faces (2)/ the problem of learning (3)/ good table manners without seeing any. (4)

Question 3

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The tactical rule that an army should acted in (1)/ masses when attacking, and in smaller groups in retreat, (2)/ unconsciously confirms the truth that the strength (3)/ of an army depends on its spirit. (4)

Question 4

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

Chilon was so busy (1)/ that the messengers (2)/ must’d wait several days (3)/ before they could see him. (4)

Question 5

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E), i.e., ‘No correction required’.

Waiting for Priya, Vibhor’s bookshelf was dusted and arranged by Vibhor.

Question 6

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

Unfortunately, these (1)/ drugs are quiet toxic (2)/ and hinder the body's ability (3)/ to fight infections. (4)

Question 7

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

He thought rarely of the (1)/ man he didn't remember, but since (2)/ the stranger's visit, Abraham wasn't able to (3)/ get his father out of his mind. (4)/ No Error

Question 8

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "No correction required".

She'd learned the parts of a warship inside and out while learning the battle planning and looked for the configuration button between her options popping in on the screen.

Question 9

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "No correction required".

She had barely finished putting the things away when Mary knocked on the kitchen door.

Question 10

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "No correction required".

She had always been a recluse at heart, declining often a social outing with hers friends so that she could be alone with a book or her writing.

Question 11

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The all world was (1)/ convulsed over (2)/ the passing away (3)/ of the great man. (4)

Question 12

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

She showed them (1)/ the beautiful pictures, (2)/ and told to them how they had (3)/ been drawn. (4)

Question 13

Direction: In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened part are given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "No correction required".

Simran cleaned her room, cooked rice and was reading the newspaper.

Question 14

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Alex loves to wear her fancy dress (1)/ costume, standing in front (2)/ of the mirror and (3)/ pretending to be a rockstar. (4)

Question 15

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.

Maya expected that she would present her plan (1)/ at the meeting, that there would be time (2)/ for her to show her slide presentation, (3)/ and that questions would be asked by the team members. (4)

Question 16

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The applicant was (1)/ approached via telephone, (2)/ email, and (3)/ sending through snail mail. (4)

Question 17

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The first page (1)/ at the book (2)/ describes the (3)/ author’s profile. (4)

Question 18

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The radio station had (1)/ an open line on which (2)/ listeners could call up (3)/ to discuss about various issues. (4)

Question 19

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is an error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

The chairman suffered (1)/ the indignity of being (2)/ refused admission in (3)/ the convention hall. (4)

Question 20

Direction: Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number corresponding to that part will be your answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark the answer as ‘No error’. Ignore the errors of punctuation if any.

We want to demonstrate (1)/ that this government (2)/ is different than (3)/ previous governments. (4)