CHAPTER

1 Verb (Basic)
1. The new taxation rates (1)/ 8. The value of the dollar (1)/ declines
announced by the government (2)/ as the rate (2)/ of inflation raises
are bound to effect the export sector. (3)/ No error. (4)
(3)/ No error (4) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam. 10.12.2006)

Exam. 1997)
9. I will send my servant (1)/ but I
cannot insure (2)/ that he will reach
2. I never considered him to be a
there in time. (3)/ No error (4).
person who would (1)/ go back on his (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
promise and (2)/ then do not even Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007)
apologise. (3)/ No error (4) 10. The boy laid in the shelter (1)/ for a
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) long time before (2)/ somebody came
Exam. 1997)
to rescue him. (3)/ No error (4).
3. Females (1)/ are not appointed (2)/ (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
in our college. (3)/ No error. (4) Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 11. Scenes from the film (1)/ had to be
Exam. 09.09.2001) censured (2)/ before it was released.
4. When students are ill (1)/they find (3)/ No error (4)
that they have a lot of work (2)/to (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
catch up with when they return. (3)/ November 2008)
No error (4). 12. I would appreciate if readers (1)/
(SSC Statistical Investigators would write to me (2)/ about how
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) they meditate. (3)/ No error (4).
5. The firemen wore (1)/ inflammable (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
clothing (2)/ for protection. /(3) No 13. The doctor advised Mr. Murugan
error. (4)
that, (1)/ because of his severe
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) cramps, (2)/ he should lay in the bed
6. The well-known pianist (1)/ had to for a few days. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
practice for several hours a day (2)/
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
even after he rose to fame. (3)/ No
14. I don’t (1)/ want to (2)/ loose it. (3)/
error. (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
No error. (4)
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-I)

7. I must complement you (1)/ on your 15. Do not (1)/ get panicked (2)/ in
good manners (2)/ and your emergencies. (3)/ No error. (4)
impeccable behaviour. (3)/ No error. (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-I)
(4) 16. I use (1)/ to go out (2)/ to work earlier.
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (3)/ No error. (4)
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-I)

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17. The relatives of the deceased (1)/ 26. Though the police tried all sorts of
threatened to avenge (2)/ his death. methods to illicit (1)/ information
(3)/ No error (4). from the public (2)/ they remained
(SSC Higher Secondary Level silent. (3)/ No error (4)
Data Entry Operator & LDC (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting) Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
18. You should (1)/ be always greatful (2)/ 27. If we have no definite aim before us
to your mentor. (3)/No error (4) (1)/ we would only wonder about in
(SSC Stenographer aimless pursuits (2)/ and achieve
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) nothing. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
19. Due to the heavy rains (1)/ the ship Exam. 19.05.2013)
drowned (2)/ in the middle of the 28. The streets (1)/ are so wet (2)/it
ocean. (3)/ No error (4) should have rained last night. (3)/
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry No Error (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam.
(IInd Sitting (Delhi Zone) 10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna)
20. You are (1)/ always doing (2)/ this 29. Increasing racism and hate crimes
mistake. (3)/ No error (4) (1)/ casted a shadow (2)/ over
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry elections. (3)/ No error. (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011 (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(Ist Sitting (East Zone) Exam. 19.05.2013)
21. These poisonous gases (1)/ will effect 30. He was present (1)/ in the court (2)/
(2)/ our health. (3)/ No error (4) to give witness. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Exam. 23.06.2013)
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
(Ist Sitting (East Zone) 31. The reporter (1)/ was unable (2)/ to
22. According to the radio (1)/it can rain illicit information from the police.
(2)/this evening.(3) No error (4) (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 29.09.2013)
Exam. 16.09.2012)
32. The river (1)/ has overflown (2)/ its
23. The servant (1)/ hanged the lamp
(2)/ on the wall. (3)/ No error.(4) banks. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam.
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence 19.10.2014, Ist Sitting)
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
33. The United Nations (1)/ enquired for
24. The President (1)/overtakes (2)/in (2)/a cease fire. (3)/No error (4)
Bangladesh.(3)/No Error (4) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Exam. 16.11.2014)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 34. Most of my friends (1)/ heard the
(2nd Sitting)
earthquake (2)/ but I was totally
25. After rising the flag to (1)/
unaware of it. (3)/ No error (4)
inaugurate the sports meet, the (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
Chairman (2)/ gave a long speech. Exam. 16.11.2014)
(3)/ No error (4) 35. I was (1)/ laying down (2)/ when the
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff door bell rang. (3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 10.03.2013)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)

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36. The arm was so badly injured (1)/ 43. It is not good to breed over past
that he must have (2)/ it amputated failure.
(3)/ No error. (4) (1) to breed over
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) (2) It is not good
37. You need not tell a lie (1)/ when the (3) No error
judge asked you where you were (2)/ (4) past failure
When the crime was committed. (3) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
No error. (4) SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) 44. The Ph.D. degree was confide on him
38. Jewellery retailers across India in the convocation.
decided to suspend sold of gold coins (1) The Ph.D. degree
and bars for six months. (2) him in the convocation
(1) to suspend sold (3) was confide on
(2) of gold coins and bars for six (4) No error
months. (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(3) No Error
45. The kitchen need painting badly and
(4) Jewellery retailers across India I must get it done.
decided
(1) need painting badly
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
(2) The kitchen
39. As soon as they (1)/ entered the
(3) No error
temple (2)/ they prayed to the gods
(4) and I must get it done
on bent knees. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC Constable (GD)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. Exam, 04.10.2015, Ist Sitting)
16.11.2014 , Ist Sitting TF No. 333 LO 2) 46. Some members of the committee
40. He adviced me (1)/ to join (2)/ the were opposed to use the club
computer course later in the members’ money to redecorate the
year.(3)/ No error (4) meeting hall.
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
(1) the club members’ money to
redecorate the meeting hall.
41. It is to certify that he has won (1)/
the essay writing competition (2) No error
organised (2)/ by the Department of (3) Some members of the
Arts and Culture.(3)/ No error (4) committee
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 (4) were opposed to use
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
42. He was conferred to his bed by 47. In twenty wrecks five lives were
illness. fortunately lost.
(1) by illness (1) In twenty wrecks
(2) to his bed (2) five lives were
(3) No error (3) No error
(4) He was conferred (4) fortunately lost.
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770) 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)

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48. She was annoyed (1)/ when she 58. Much of modern scholarship of "To
found that (2)/ the chewing gum was Kill a Mockingbird" have focused on
stuck to her hair. (3)/ No error (4) its treatment of race and gender.
SSC CHSL-2016 (1) Much of modern scholarship
9th Jan, Evening
49. Ramesh is far arrogant (1)/ to learn (2) have focused
the error (2)/ of his ways. (3)/ No (3) on its treatment of race
error (4) . (4) No error
SSC CHSL-2016
20th Jan, Morning SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016

50. Could you (1)/ like to read (2)/ his 59. The young child singed a very sweet
speech? (3)/ No error (4) song for the audience.
SSC CHSL-2016 (1) The young chid
25th Jan, Afternoon
(2) singed
51. I wonder if they (1)/ could treat me
nicely (2)/ if I went there again. (3)/ (3) a very sweet song
No error (4) (4) for the audience
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
29th Jan, Evening
60. The fire in the apartment building
52. She said a number of lies (1)/ and
left without (2)/ completing her effected over 20 families.
work. (3)/ No error (4) (1) The fire in
SSC CHSL-2016 (2) the apartment bulding
(31st January, Evening)
53. I used (1)/ a pair of black trousers (3) effected over 20 families.
(2)/ for a week (3)/ No error (4) (4) No error
SSC CGL-2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(27th August, Morning)
61. Jayesh loved his Guru immensely
54. He has made a mistake (1)/ of which
(1)/ and gave him fullest loyalty, (2)/
(2)/ I am certain (3)/ No error (4)
yet he have his own independent way
SSC CGL-2016
(27th August, Morning) of thinking. (3)/ No error (4)
55. My lawn (1)/ which is overgrown (2)/ SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
needs weeding (3)/ No Error (4) 62. A lot of efforts may (1)/ fell like they
SSC CGL-2016 (2)/ are going unnoticed. (3)/ No Error
(6th September, Afternoon)
(4)
56. His parents usually spent (1)/ their
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
summer in Ooty (2)/ but this year
they are spending it in Darjeeling. 63. Oh dear, (1)/ do have some relief (2)/
(3)/ No Error (4) on my nerves (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016 SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
(8th September, Afternoon)
64. Tell me (1)/ what all you know about
57. If you turn the corner, (1)/ you will it (2)/ before I take a decision in the
found a house (2)/ built of stone. (3)/ matter. (3)/ No Error (4)
No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
SSC CGL-2016 1 July, 2018 Morning
(9th September, Afternoon)

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65. I was born (1)/ on 14th July, 1990 72. I visited my friend to whom I had
(2)/ in Allahabad. (3)/ No Error (4) made an appointment.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (1) I visitied my firend
2 July, 2018 Morning
(2) I had made
66. This master book concludes with
pages (1)/ that contain lists of all (2)/ (3) to whom
MBA colleges across India. (3)/ No (4) an appointment
Error (4) CHSL-2018
2 July, 2019, Morning
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
3 July, 2018 Morning 73. Had she not known (1)/ about it she
67. If you inform me of Kanika's (1)/ should (2)/ have stayed longer. (3)/
arrival time I shall go to (2)/ attend No Error (4)
her at the airport. (3)/ No Error (4) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Morning
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
3 July, 2018 Evening 74. I would (1)/ rather to (2)/ die than
68. Because copper prices are going beg. (3)/ No Error (4)
down (1)/ demand for alternative (2)/ SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Morning
products to copper are lessening. (3)/
No Error (4) 75. I had to go to the doctor because I
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
was not bear the pain in my tooth.
3 July, 2018 Evening (1) had to go
69. We were living (1)/ in Canada for (2)/ (2) in my tooth
around eight years. (3)/ No Error (4)
(3) to the doctor
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
4 July, 2018 Morning (4) was not bear
CGL MAINS 2018
70. Rohan and I am (1)/ best friends and 12 September, 2019
(2)/ we often meet each other. (3)/
76. I think boys and girls must be
No Error (4)
learning to do household chores from
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
7 July, 2018 Evening an early age.
71. On the way(1)/he was bited on (1) think (2) to do
his(2)/toe by a poisonous snake.(3)/ (3) from (4) be learning
No error(4). STENOGRAPHER - 2018
6 Feb., 2019 Morning
SSC PRE - 2018
10th June, 2019 Evening

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 1. (3) Replace ‘effect’ with ‘affect’. Lay laid laid 
'Affect' is a verb which means 'to to sacrifice
produce a change'. Meaning to keep in a horizontal position
2. (3) Remove ‘do’ as ‘would’ is assumed Hens lay eggs
to be there as helping verb for the
11. (2) Replace 'censured' with
part too.
'censored'.
3. (2) Replace ‘appointed’ with
'Censor' means 'to examine (a
‘employed’.
book, film etc.) officially and
4. (3) Replace ‘return’ with ‘recover’.
suppress unacceptable parts of it'.
‘recover’ means ‘to get well again
after begin ill’. 'Censure' means 'to express
severe disapproval. (fuUnk djuk)
5. (2) Replace ‘inflammable’ with ‘non
12. (2) Remove ‘would’.
- flammable’ because
‘inflammable’ means ‘easily set 13. (3) After modal 'should' V1 is used.'
on fire’ but ‘non-flammable’ Replace 'lay' with 'lie'.
means ‘not likely to burn easily’. 14. (3) Replace 'loose' with 'lose'. Lose-
6. (2) Replace ‘Practice’ with ‘Practise’. [kksuk]
loose- <+hyk
Practice is a Noun and Practise 15. (2) Change 'get panicked' into
is a verb. 'panic'. We simply use 'do not
7. (1) Replace ‘complement’ you with panic'.
compliment’. 16. (1) Replace ‘use to’ with ‘used to’.
‘Compliment’ means to express ‘Used to’ is used for past habitual
admiration of’ (iz'kalk djuk) actions.
'Complement' means 'to make 17. (4) No error.
complete' (iqjk djuk) 18. (2) Replace 'greatful' with 'grateful'.
8. (3) Replace 'raises' with 'rises'. 'Grateful' means 'thankful'.
'Rise' means 'to increase in
19. (2) Replace 'drowned' with 'sank'.
amount'.
'Sink' is used for non-living
'Raise' means 'to move
things.
something to a higher level'.
9. (2) Replace 'insure' with 'assure'. 20. (2) Replace ‘doing’ with ‘making’.
'Insure' means 'provide ‘Make a mistake’ is correct
insurance cover in respect of'. usage.
(lqjf{kr djuk@ chek djuk) 21. (2) Replace 'effect' with 'affect'.
'Assure' means 'make sure of 'Affect' is a verb which means 'to
something'. (vk'oklu fnykuk) produce a change'. (vlj djuk)
10. (1) Replace 'laid' with 'lay'. 22. (2) Replace ‘can’ with ‘may’. For
Lie lied Lied ‘weather forecasting’ may is used
    Meaning is as this science of weather
V 1 V 2 V 3
forecasting (meterology) predicts
'to make untrue statement'. only possibility.
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23. (2) Replace 'hanged' with 'hung'. 34. (2) Replace 'heard' with 'felt'. The
Hang (V1) (iQk¡lh ij yVdkuk) - to earth quake is always 'felt' not
suspend by the neck 'heard'.
Hanged (V2), Hanged(V3) 35. (2) Replace 'laying down' with 'lying
Hang (V1) (Vkaxuk)- to suspend from down'.
the peg. 36. (2) Replace ‘must have’ with ‘had to
Hung (V2), Hung (V3) have’. This action is of past forced
24. (2) Replace 'overtakes' with 'takes action.
over'. 37. (1) The first part of the sentence
'Overtake' means 'catch up with should read as ‘You need not have
and pass while travelling in same told a lie’. It is a suggestion for a
direction'. past action.
'take over' means 'assume 38. (1) Replace 'sold' with 'sale'.
control of something'. 39. (3) Remove 'On bent knees' with 'On
25. (1) Replace 'rising' with 'hoisting'. bended knees'. 'Bent' is 'V3' form
'Rise' – mxuk] mBuk of verb 'Bend'. Here we need an
'Hoist' – iQgjkuk adjective (bended).
26. (1) Replace 'illicit' with 'elicit'. 40. (1) Replace 'adviced' with 'advised'.
'Elicit' means 'draw out (an Advise (Noun) - an option or
answer, or information) from suggestion.
someone. (izdk'k esa ykuk) Advise (Verb) - to give suggestion.
'Illicit' means 'forbidden by law'. 41. (1) Change 'it' into 'this'. When we
(voS/) issue a 'certificate', we use the
27. (2) Replace 'wonder' with 'wander'. word 'certify'. The correct
'Wander' means 'move in aimless formation is 'This is to certify
way'. The sentence is of strong that'.
possibility. 42. (4) Replace 'conferred' with
28. (3) Replace ‘should have’ with ‘must 'confined'.
have’. Here we are talking about 'Confer' means 'to give someone
high possibility. a degree, award, honour etc.
29. (2) Change 'casted' into 'cast' 'Confine' means 'to keep a person
because V3 form of 'cast' is 'cast'. in a small place'.
30. (3) Replace 'witness' with 'evidence' 43. (1) Replace 'breed over' with 'brood
or 'statement'. over'.
Witness – xokg(a person who sees 'Brood' means 'think deeply about
a crime) something'.
Evidence – xokgh 44. (3) Replace 'confide' with 'conferred'.
31. (3) Replace 'illicit' with 'elicit'. 'Confer' means 'to give someone
32. (2) Replace 'overflown' with a degree, award, honour etc.
'overflowed'. 45. (1) Kitchen (a singular noun) takes
The V 3 form of 'overflow' is singular verb (needs)
'overflowed'. 46. (4) Replace 'were opposed to use'
33. (2) Replace 'enquired' with 'appealed'. with 'were opposed to using'.
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47. (4) Replace 'f ortunately' with 61. (3) Replace 'have' with 'has'. He
'unfortunately'. Death is not a takes singular verb 'has'.
fortunate event. 62. (2) Change 'fell' into 'Fail'.
Fortunately - lkSHkkX;o'k 63. (2) Change 'relief' into 'mercy'. Have
Unfortunately - nqZHkkX;o'k mercy - (n;k djuk)
64. (3) Replace 'take a decision' by 'make
48. (4) Be careful when you deal with
a decision'.
verb 'stick'. Its simple past and
65. (4) No error.
past participle forms are the
66. (2) Replace 'contain' by 'contains'.
same 'stuck'.
67. (3) Replace 'attend' by 'receive'.
49. (2) ‘Change’ learn into ‘see’. ‘To see
68. (3) Use 'is' instead of 'are'.
the error of one's ways’ means 'to
Demard is singular.
accept that one has been wrong
69. (1) Replace 'were' by 'have been'.
about something'.
70. (1) Use ‘are’ in place of ‘am’. When
50. (1) For 'offers' and 'invitations' we two subjects are joined by ‘and’
use 'would' instead of 'could'. plural verb follows.
51. (2) 'Could' is used to say that an 71. (2) Replace 'bited' with 'bitten'.
action or event is possible. It V1 V2 V3
shows capability. 'Would' is used Bite Bit Bitten
to talk about a possible or 72. (2) Change 'made' into 'given'.
imagined situation. Hence 73. (2) Replace 'should' by 'would'. There
change 'could' into 'would'. is no suggestion here.
52. (1) You ‘tell’ a lie not ‘say’ a lie. Conditional sentence – Had + S +
Change ‘said’ into ‘told’. past participle + priniciple clause
53. (1) Replace ‘used’ with ‘wore’. – would/should/could/have +
54. (4) No error past participle.
55. (4) No error Should have – to say that a
56. (1) Given sentence is in present different action was recomended
tense. Hence replace V2 (spent) in past.
with V1 (spend). Could have – to talk about
57. (2) According to the meaning of the possibilities if something had
sentence it should be 'find'. been different in past.
Find (V1) - feyuk] ikuk Would have – to imagine a result
if something had been different
Found (V1)-to establish (LFkkfir in past.
d ju k). To see the difference 74. (2) Remove 'to' Modals are followed by
between 'find' and 'found' - (refer base form of verb.
to chapter-1 of English volume-1) 75. (4) Replace 'was not bear' with 'could
58. (2) Replace 'have' with 'has'. Much not bear'. For past ability we use
takes singular verb. 'could'.
59. (2) Replace 'singed' with 'sang'. V2 of 76. (4) Replace 'must be learning' (lh[k
'sing' is 'sang'. jgs gksaxs)
with 'must learn' (lh[kuk
60. (3) Replace 'effected' with 'affected'. pkfg,). Here we are talking about
Affect – vlj djuk an action strongly suggested.
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 CHAPTER

2 2. Tense
Tense
1. On many occasions (1)/ we did 9. His tradition-bound attitude (1)/had
helped the poor (2)/ people by way of to be a constant source of
giving them food to eat and clothes dissatisfaction (2)/among the
to put on. (3)/ No error (4) younger members of the family. (3)/
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) No Error. (4).
Exam. 1997) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
2. Although the manager was keen on Exam. 05.06.2005)
getting the work (1)/ done through 10. Two hours have passed (1)/since (2)/
Sudhir yesterday, (2)/ he tries to he had fallen asleep. (3)/No error (4).
(SSC Statistical Investigators
avoid it (3)/ No error (4) Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 1997)
11. I have (1)/seen her only once (2)/but
3. Our new neighbours (1)/ had been I’m liking her a lot. (3)/No error (4).
(SSC Statistical Investigators
living in Arizona (2)/ since ten years Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005)
before moving to their present house. 12. After making me wait for two
(3)/ No error. (4) agonising hours (1)/ the great man
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) called me in (2)/ and asked me what
Exam. 09.09.2001)
do I want. (3)/ No error (4)
4. The fifth and final act (1)/ of Macbeth (SSC Section Officer (Commercial
contain (2)/ the sleepwalking scene. Audit) Exam. 25.09.2005)
(3)/ No error. (4) 13. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) yesterday (3)/. No error (4)
Exam. 16.11.2003) (SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
5. I saw him (1)/a couple of times (2)/ Exam. 25.09.2005)
since May(3). /No error (4) 14. I have passed (1)/ the examination
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (2)/ two years ago (3)/. No error. (4)
Exam. 14.12.2003) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
6. Gowri told me(1)/his name after(2)/ Exam. 10.12.2006)
he left. (3)/ No Error. (4) 15. I now (1)/ am knowing (2)/ all the
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & facts about him.(3)/ No error (4).
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) (SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
Exam. 26.11.2006 (Second Sitting)
7. If majority of the individuals in a
16. The train had left (1)/ when he had
State (1)/prosper (2)/the State itself
reached (2)/ the station. (3)/ No error
would prosper. (3)/No Error. (4)
(4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 10.12.2006)
8. The passer-by told us (1)/where was 17. He said (1)/ that he will never (2)/
the marriage hall (2)/and even led us repeat the mistake. (3)/ No error (4).
to it. (3)/ No Error/(4). (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam. 10.12.2006)
Exam. 05.06.2005)

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18. I do not know where could he have 28. The political candidate talked (1)/ as
gone (1)/ so early (2)/ in the morning. if she has already been elected (2)/
(3)/No error. (4) to the presidency. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008) Officer Exam. 28.08.2011 (Paper-I)
19. By the time (1)/ we got our tickets 29. You have been doing (1)/ your
and entered the cinema theatre, (2)/ homework (2)/ regularly ? (3)/ No
the show was already begun. (3)/ No error (4)
error. (4) (FCI Assistant Grade-II
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Exam. 22.01.2012 Paper-I)
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008) 30. He asked me (1)/ when could I finish
20. Good heavens ! (1)/ How has she (2)/ (2)/ the work. (3)/ No error (4)
grown ! (3)/ No error (4). (FCI Assistant Grade-II
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Exam. 22.01.2012 Paper-I)
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009) 31. They were having (1)/ a birthday
21. Ramesh smiled when he was party at home (2)/ last week. (3)/No
remembering (1)/ his hard early error (4)
years (2)/ and his long road to (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
Exam. 26.09.2010)
success. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & 32. The inaugural function (1)/ is
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009) temporarily interrupted (2)/ as the
22. It is time you (1)/ decide on your next lights suddenly went out. (3)/No
(2)/ course of action. (3)/ No error error (4)
(4) (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. 26.09.2010)
Exam.16.05.2010 (First Sitting) 33. His assistants have (1)/ and are still
23. The teacher (1)/ has took (2)/ the doing (2)/ excellent work for the
responsibility. (3)/ No error. (5) organisation. (3)/No error (4)
(SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-I) (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
24. Did he tell you (1)/ why he hasn’t (2)/ Exam. 26.09.2010)
come yesterday ? (3)/ No error. (4) 34. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since
(SSC CPO Sub-Inspector yesterday. (3) No error (4).
Exam. 12.12.2010 (Paper-I) (SSC Higher Secondary Level
25. We have discussing (1)/ all the Data Entry Operator & LDC
Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting)
known mechanisms (2)/ of physical
35. She (1)/ is working here (2)/ since
growth (3)/No error. (4)
1983. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19.06.2011 (First Sitting) (SSC Higher Secondary Level
Data Entry Operator & LDC
26. The vaccine (1)/ when hit the Indian Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting)
market (2)/ is dogged by controversy. 36. Madhuri Dixit is having (1)/ a large
(3)/ No error. (4) (2)/ fan following. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Higher Secondary Level
Exam. 26.06.2011 (First Sitting) Data Entry Operator & LDC
27. When I went there (1)/ Charles is Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting)
playing (2)/ a game of chess.(3)/ No 37. He is (1)/ residing here (2)/ since
error (4) 1983. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Stenographer
Exam. 26.06.2011 (Second Sitting) (Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011)

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38. When Anand reached the village (1)/ 47. In a very harsh tone (1)/ he shouted
he found that (2)/ reports about him at his servants (2)/ and told them
preceded him. (3)/ No error (4) that he does not need their services.
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) (3)/ No error. (4)
Staff Exam. 20.02.2011) (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
39. By noon (1)/ the fog cleared (2)/ Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
completely. (3)/No error (4) 48. He is having (1)/ many (2)/ friends
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' here. (3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 16.10.2011) (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
40. Ahmed has been watching (1)/ the Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
Oscar nominated film (2)/ three 49. Galileo proved that (1)/ the earth
times. (3)/ No error (4) revolves (2)/ around the Sun. (3)/ No
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' error. (4)
Exam. 16.10.2011) (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
41. The police (1)/ has arrested him (2)/ Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)

on the charge of theft. (3)/ No error 50. I want (1)/ that you should (2)/
(4) perform well. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
Exam. 16.10.2011)
51. The curator told us (1)/ that the
42. Very soon (1)/ I realised (2)/ that he
museum was not opened (2) to the
is at fault. (3)/ No error. (4)
public on Sunday. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
(Ist Sitting (North Zone) Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011))

43. This custom (1)/ has come down (2)/ 52. I declined the invitation (1)/ not
since times immemorial.(3)/ No because I did not want to go,(2)/ but
error.(4) because I have no time. (3)/ No error.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011 (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
(Ist Sitting (Delhi Zone) Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011))
44. He served as President (1)/ of the 53. The speaker (1)/ left the scene (2)/
Lions Club (2)/ since fifteen years. before long.(3)/No Error (4)
(3)/ No error (4) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (2nd Sitting)
Exam. 16.09.2012)
54. Nalini says that (1)/ she is living in
45. When at last (1)/ we got to the
Chennai (2)/ since 1991. (3)/ No error
theatre, (2)/the much publicized
(4)
programme by the Bollywood stars (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
was begun. (3)/No error (4) Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (2nd Sitting))
Exam. 16.09.2012) 55. It is high time (1)/ that we leave (2)/
46. Hari was appointed leader (1)/ of a this place. (3)/No Error (4)
group of young social workers (2)/ (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
that have accepted to help and Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(2nd Sitting)
develop the village in three months. 56. I (1)/ am having (2)/ three children.
(3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
Exam. 16.09.2012) & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 (1st Sitting)

11
57. Why (1)/ they didn’t turn up (2)/ for 67. He asked me (1)/ what I am doing
the workshop ? (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ out in the street at that hour (3)/
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry No error (4).
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(1st Sitting) Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
58. We (1)/ are leaving (2)/ for Kerala 68. I have been (1)/ working in this
today. (3)/ No error (4) organization (2)/ since three years.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(3)/ No error (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
(1st Sitting) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main
Exam. 07.04.2013)
59. I (1)/ have seen him (2)/ yesterday.
(3)/ No error (4) 69. I am really disappointed (1)/ in not
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
having saw my friends (2)/ while I
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 was in New Delhi on vacation this
(1st Sitting) summer. (3)/ No error (4)
60. I (1)/ have been studying (2)/since (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main
four hours. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 07.04.2013)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 70. They are residing (1)/ in this city (2)/
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012 for the last two decades. (3)/ No error
(2nd Sitting)
(4)
61. He said (1)/ that he will meet me (2)/
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main
at the restaurant.(3)/ No error (4) Exam. 07.04.2013)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III 71. During the last few years (1)/ the
Exam. 11.11.2012 (2nd Sitting)
company works hard (2)/ to
62. I have (1)/ known him (2)/ since two
modernise its image. (3)/ No error (4).
years. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector Exam. 21.04.2013, Ist Sitting)
(SI) Exam. 19.08.2012)
72. After he had apologised to the
63. Krupa and Kavya studied (1)/ in the
magistrate profusely (1)/ for having
Delhi Public School (2)/ and so does
broke the promise (2)/ the magistrate
Kamya. (3)/ No error (4)
was happy to forgive him. (3)/ No
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012, error (4).
Ist Sitting) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
64. Subha (1)/ is living (2)/ in Chennai Exam. 21.04.2013, Ist Sitting)
since 1987. (3)/ No error (4) 73. Greatly to our surprise (1)/ we find
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff that the ringleader (2)/was lame. (3)/
Exam. 10.03.2013) No error (4).
65. My nephew (1)/ begun working for (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
me (2)/ about ten years ago. (3)/ No Exam. 21.04.2013, IInd Sitting)
Error (4) 74. They have (1)/ played a game (2)/ last
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff week. (3)/ No error (4).
Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
66. Prohibition aims at reducing (1)/ Exam. 21.04.2013, IInd Sitting)
traffic accidents many of which (2)/ 75. I whistled thrice (1)/ with full might
is caused by drunkenness. (3)/ No and raise my arms (2)/ towards the
Error (4) sky. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting) Exam. 21.04.2013)

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76. You are a very lovable person (1)/ but 86. Although we reached his house in
I (2)/ am not loving you. (3)/ No error. time (1)/ he was left (2)/ for the
(4) airport. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Constable (GD) (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
Exam. 12.05.2013) Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
77. The new dish (1)/ that I ordered (2)/ 87. I have seen (1)/ that film last year
is tasting good.(3)/ No error. (4) (2)/ but I do not remember its
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
story.(3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 19.05.2013)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
78. I have got your letter yesterday (1)/ Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
and felt happy to learn (2)/ of your 88. When I left (1)/ the house at 9 o'clock
recovery. (3)/ No error. (4) (2)/ my son was still at home. (3)/
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19.05.2013) No error (4)
79. Sam is working (1)/ in a bank in (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
Chennai (2)/ for the past five years.
89. I did not receive (1)/ any letter from
(3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
my parents (2)/ for the last two
Exam. 19.05.2013) months. (3)/ No error (4)
80. We have been knowing (1)/ each (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
other (2)/ since we were children. (3)/ Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)

No error.(4) 90. I sprained my ankle/(1) when I was/

(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (2) playing basketball./(3) No error (4)
Exam. 19.05.2013) (SSC CGL Tier-I
81. It had laid (1)/ in the closet (2)/ for a Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014)
week before we found it. (3)/ No error 91. It is time/(1) we should accept all our
(4) people as equals/(2) and as partners
(SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI in the task of building a strong and
Exam. 23.06.2013) united nation./(3) No error (4)
82. When I fail (1)/ to solve the problem (SSC CGL Tier-I
myself (2)/ I unhesitatingly called for Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014)
his help. (3)/ No error. (4) 92. Part of the research programme (1)/
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & involved interviewing teenagers (2)/
LDC Exam. 27.10.2013, IInd Sitting)
in inner-city areas. (3)/ No error (4).
83. It being a rainy day (1)/ I will decide
(SSC CGL Tier-I
to skip work (2)/ and stay at home. Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014)
(3)/ No error (4) 93. She was shocked when (1)/ she heard
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, Ist Sitting)
the news (2)/that he has died. (3)/
84. Another baffling change (1)/ that I No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
noticed in him now-a-days (2)/ is that
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
he avoids speaking to me. (3)/ No
94. She was ill for five days (1)/ when
error (4)
the doctor (2)/ was sent for. (3)/ No
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, Ist Sitting) error (4)
85. I had asked him (1)/ how he could (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
16.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
go out (2)/ if it started raining. (3)/
No error (4) 95. It is high time (1)/ we renovate (2)/
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator our old house. (3)/ No error. (4)
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, Ist Sitting) (SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)

13
 96. How long it takes (1)/to travel from (1) This is the second
Chennai to Trichy (2)/ by train? (3)/ communication we have sent
No error. (4) (2) at receiving no answer.
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
(3) and we are much surprised
97. Due to inflation (1)/ the cost of living
(2)/ escalated in the last one year. (4) No error
(3)/ No error. (4) (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam, 21.06.2015 IInd Sitting)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
98. The decapitated body of a young girl 105. By May next year I have been working
was discovered yesterday. in this college for twenty years.
(1) No Error (1) No error
(2) The decapitated body (2) By May next year
(3) of a young girl (3) I have been working in this
(4) was discovered yesterday college
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
(4) For twenty years.
99. We really wanted to go to the park
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015
but we were told not to go out if it (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1443088)
rain. 106. We have finished our work three
(1) No Error (2) were told hours ago and have been waiting for
(3) wanted to go (4) if it rain you since then.
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
(1) three hours ago and have been
100. It is now (1)/ five years since (2)/ I
waiting
visit the Delhi. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (2) We have finished our work
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) (3) for you since then
101. I have visited Mumbai two years ago
(4) No error
(1)/ and I am planning to visit again
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(2)/ in the near future. (3)/ No error (IInd Sitting) TF No. 2176783)
(4). 107. She stopped singing as soon as the
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) telephone rings from across the hall.
102. The poor man saves the money (1)/ (1) She stopped singing
but then he began to worry (2)/ that (2) as soon as the telephone
thieves might take it away.(3)/ No (3) rings from across the hall
error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 (4) No error
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam, 30.08.2015)
103. It was only when they met that (1)/ 108. The full moon appearing in the sky
they found he has a childish and its silvery light spread across.
simplicity (2)/ about him.(3)/ No (1) The full moon appearing
error (4)
(2) silvery light spread across
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) (3) No error
104. This is the second communication we (4) in the sky and its
have sent and we are much surprised (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
at receiving no answer. SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)

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109. An idea was worth nothing if it has (2) Rakesh founds
no champion. (3) No Error
(1) No error (4) the newspaper
(2) if it has no champion (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
(3) An idea 06.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1375232)
(4) is worth nothing 116. She has been (1)/ complaining about
(SSC Constable (GD) headache (2)/ from morning. (3) No
Exam, 04.10.2015, IInd Sitting) error (4)
110. The camp beside ours has been built (SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
in 1966 by John’s brother. Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
(1) No error 117. The officer asked the recruit (1)/
(2) by John’s brother which district (2)/ he came from. (3)/
(3) The camp beside ours No error (4)
(4) has been built in 1966 SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC Constable (GD) 7th Jan, Evening
Exam, 04.10.2015, IInd Sitting) 118. Those sort of people (1)/ are always
111. I have been waiting for you since two nice (2)/ to you on your face. (3)/ No
hours. error (4)
(1) for you SSC CHSL-2016
16th Jan, Evening
(2) No error
(3) I have been waiting 119. Vipul has been (1)/ suffering from
(4) since two hours fever (2)/ since seven days. (3)/ No
(SSC Constable (GD) error (4)
Exam, 04.10.2015, IInd Sitting) SSC CHSL-2016
112. I was convinced that the only thing I 17th Jan, Evening
wanted to do ever, is to write novels. 120. Vaibhav was trying for admission in
(1) I was convinced that (1)/ the engineering college even
(2) No error though his parents (2)/ wanted him
(3) the only thing I wanted to do to take up medicine. (3)/ No error
SSC CHSL-2016
(4) ever, is to write novels. 19th Jan, Afternoon
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789) 121. Some are born great. (1)/ Some
113. I meant to repair the radio but hadn’t achieve greatness (2)/ and some had
time to do it today. greatness thrust on them. (3)/ No
(1) No error error (4)
(2) to do it today. SSC CHSL-2016
20th Jan, Afternoon
(3) I meant to repair the radio
122. It was being hard to believe (1)/ that
(4) but hadn’t time
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
my brother could be (2)/ involved
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789) with anything so sinister. (3)/ No
114. They came here in (1)/ the evening error (4)
and begin making (2)/ further SSC CHSL-2016
21th Jan, Evening
arrangements. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, 123. We had to return because (1)/ when
15.11.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 7203752) we reached the railway (2)/ station
115. Rakesh founds the newspaper very the train left. (3)/ No error (4)
dull. SSC CHSL-2016
(1) very dull 21th Jan, Evening

15
124. I've been trying (1)/ to catch you as SSC CGL-2016
(2nd September, Morning)
(2)/ you left college. (3) No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
135. The artist, plainly a better critic (1) /
23rd Jan, Morning than painter, destroyed what (2) / he
125. I'll never be marrying (1)/ anyone, but made over for ten years. (3) / No error
(2)/ will be a dancer. (3)/ No error (4) (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
23rd Jan, Afternoon (2nd September, Morning)
126. Had anybody (1)/ ever told you (2)/ 136. He is having an attack (1) / of fever
that you're beautiful? (3) No error (4) every day (2) / for the last few days.
SSC CHSL-2016 (3) / No Error (4)
24th Jan, Evening SSC CGL-2016
127. Tanish has (1)/ changed a lot (2)/ (2nd September, Afternoon)
since then. (3)/ No error (4) 137. Everyday new inventions (1)/ is make
SSC CHSL-2016 (2)/ for the good of humanity (3)/ No
29th Jan, Morning
error (4)
128. The salesman tried to (1)/ sell me a SSC CGL-2016
solar water heater (2)/ but I already (3rd September, Evening)
have one. (3)/ No error (4) 138. I am very anxious (1)/ to know how
SSC CHSL-2016 are you (2)/ and mother are doing (3)/
30th Jan, Afternoon
No Error (4)
129. He swam to (1)/ an island that (2)/ SSC CGL-2016
was not far away. (3)/ No error (4) (4th September, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 139. Considering the (1) / gravity of the
(31st January, Morning) problems (2) / an early reply has
130. His reputation for (1)/ being rough expected (3) / No Error (4)
on (2)/ students was well earned. (3)/ SSC CGL-2016
No error (4) (4th September, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 140. Why you (1) / copying your homework
(1st February, Evening) (2) / from someone else? (3) / No
131. I have sign over (1)/ the cheque, you Error (4)
can (2)/ collect it tomorrow. (3)/ No SSC CGL-2016
error (4) (6th September, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 141. Every man in this world (1) / wishes
(2nd February, Morning) to live long (2) / but nobody wanted
132. The angry bird flap (1)/ her wings, to grow old. (3) / No Error (4)
flies a short (2)/ distance and SSC CGL-2016
returns. (3)/ No error (4) (6th September, Afternoon)
SSC CGL-2016 142. When the stranger saw me, (1)/ he
(29th August, Evening) seemed to recognise me (2)/ and
133. Although I have never seen the girl asked me what was my name. (3)/
before, (1)/ I recognized her at once No Error (4)
(2)/ from her photograph (3)/ no error SSC CGL-2016
(4) (6th September, Afternoon)

SSC CGL-2016
143. He told his friend (1) / that he could
(31st August, Morning) not do that work (2) / because it is
134. Now that I am back at work, (1) / I not to his taste (3) / No Error (4)
have beginning (2) / to feel much SSC CGL-2016
(6th September, Evening)
better. (3) / No error (4)

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144. I called (1)/ at his house yesterday 154. A raise is important (1)/ since one
(2)/ and have given him money (3)/ had to beat (2)/ rising prices. (3)/ No
No Error (4) Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016 SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
(8th September, Evening) 155. What a comfort to see that you (1)/
145. My sister has been (1)/ interested in have organizing and planning (2)/
medicine (2)/ ever since she was a everything for us. (3)/ No Error (4)
child (3)/ No Error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
SSC CGL-2016 156. I have went through the write–ups
(11th September, Evening)
guideline (1)/ too but still want to
146. A recent survey indicates (1)/that the
clear on mail (2)/ communication for
number of drug addicts (2)/ grew day
topic confirmation. (3)/ No Error (4)
by day (3)/ No error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
SSC (Steno.) 2016
157. After the 'Pooja' in the temple (1)/ got
147. I shake his hand when he arrived and
over, people start (2)/ coming out to
when he left
get their slippers. (3)/ No Error (4)
(1) I shake his hand SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
(2) when he arrived 158. Neeta served as President (1)/ of the
(3) and when his left oshinara club (2)/ since ten years (3)/
(4) No error No error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
148. I always had a fancy towards big 159. I use to bunk classes to sneak in the
luxurious cars. (1)/ library and most of my class
(1) had a (2) a fancy notebooks (2)/ were filled with poems
(3) towards big (4) No error and essays. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening
149. Foolish Rama threw (1)/ some water 160. I worked (1)/ as a verbal trainer (2)/
on the electric heater (2)/ when it for eight months. (3)/ No error (4).
catches fire and he got a shock. (3)/ SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning
No error (4) 161. When she left the (1)/ house at 10
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 o’clock her (2)/ daughter was still at
150. While Mahendra was away (1)/ on a home. (3)/ No error (4).
long official tour (2)/ his office receive SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning
an important letter which was 162. Agent Chitrangada will telegraphed
marked 'Urgent'. (3)/ No error (4) a secret (1)/ code word to her boss
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 as part (2)/ of a dubious mission. (3)/
151. The house (1)/ is built in an (2)/ No Error (4)
attractive manner. (3)/ No error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 163. The decoration (1)/ on the wall (2)/
152. No country can long endure (1)/ if were a horse painting. (3)/ no error
its foundations (2)/ were not laid deep (4)
in the material prosperity. (3)/ No SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning
error (4) 164. The plane (1)/ has (2)/ sunk the ship
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 (3)/ No error (4)/
153. It has becoming clear (1)/ that SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning
attempts to impress the (2)/ people 165. Hema doesn't has (1)/ to give (2)/ the
have failed. (3)/ No Error (4) dissertation to me (3)/ No Error (4)
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166. My mother (1)/ is having (2)/ grey 176. Dr. Ritu was explain the (1)/ benefits
hairs (3)/ No Error (4) of doing yoga at (2)/ least four times
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening a week. (3)/ No Error (4)
167. He has been (1)/ working here (2)/ SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
7 July, 2018 Morning
for quite some time (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
177. After 70 years of independence many
(1)/ socio-economic problems is still
168. I'm content with what I make (1)/ and
(2)/ remaining to be solved in India.
I am found simple joys in seeing a
(3)/ No error (4)
smile on customer's face (2)/ when
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
they smell the jasmine flowers. (3)/ 7 July, 2018 Morning
No error (4) 178. The government need to adopt (1)/ a
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening multi-year expenditure outlook (2)/
169. The company is using (1)/ influence while preparing the budget. (3)/ No
to persuade people (2)/ to buy its error (4)
water purifiers (3)/ No error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning 179. Throughout the history, (1)/humans
170. We will not want our kids (1)/ to be has existed side-by-side (2)/ with
influenced by (2)/ such TV serials. bacteria and viruses. (3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No Error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening 180. A prince were (1)/ in search of a Sufi
171. The West Indies team had not won master (2)/ to help him in his
(1)/ any match (2)/ last year. (3)/ No mystical journey. (3)/ No error (4)
Error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 181. Very few countries in the world is as
3 July, 2018 Evening big as India.
172. I finished my assignment before we (1) is
(1)/ reached his wedding with great (2) Very few countries
(2)/ difficulty because of heavy traffic. (3) as big as
(3)/ No Error (4)
(4) in the world
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
4 July, 2018 Morning
5 Feb., 2019 Evening
173. Roshni always want (1)/ to get the 182. I have been living in Delhi since many
best of facilities (2)/ whether she years.
deserves it or not. (3)/ No Error (4)
(1) since
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5 July, 2018 Evening (2) have been living
174. Madhuri did not reply (1)/ when I (3) in Delhi
asked her (2)/ why was she weeping. (4) many years
(3)/ No Error (4) STENOGRAPHER - 2018
5 Feb., 2019 Evening
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Evening 183. Can anyone tell me what did we learn
175. Ritesh could succeed (1)/ in catching in Mathematics yesterday?
the Frisbee before (2)/ it reaches the (1) anyone (2) Can
boundary line. (3)/ No Error (4) (3) did we learn (4) in
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184. My nephew has been in hospital since 189. Ever since Mary won the election, she
four weeks because of mumps. has been behaving as if she was a
(1) because of queen.
(2) in (1) since
(3) since (2) the election
(3) has been behaving
(4) has been
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
(4) was
6 Feb., 2019 Morning STENOGRAPHER- 2018
8 Feb., 2019 Evening
185. The Himalayas, the highest mountain 190. Why she was angry with her son?
range in the world, protects India
(1) she was
from the cold winds blowing from
(2) angry with
central Asia.
(3) her son
(1) the cold
(4) Why
(2) blowing from central Asia SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(3) protects India 12 March, 2019 Morning
191. I was not able to solve the questions
(4) highest mountain range
as I was not knowing the answers.
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
6 Feb., 2019 Evening (1) the answers
186. He didn't knew the answer to the (2) I was not
question. (3) able to solve
(1) didn't knew (4) was not knowing
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(2) to the question 14 March, 2019 Evening
(3) He 192. This camping site is a naturally
(4) the answer sculpted amphitheatre that serving
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 as the perfect spot to lie back and
7 Feb., 2019 Morning count the stars.
187. We often went for boating when we (1) that serving as the perfect spot
live in Nainital. (2) to lay back and count the stars
(1) for boating (3) a naturally sculpted amphitheatre
(2) we often (4) This camping site is
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(3) when we 15 March, 2019 Evening
(4) live in Nainital 193. Though paper has been the dominant
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 medium for print, the British
7 Feb., 2019 Evening
parliament had managed valiantly to
188. Our neighbour switch on his TV early hold back the paper tide for over half
in the morning at full volume a millennium.
(1) his TV (1) the dominant medium for print
(2) early in the morning (2) Though paper had been
(3) switch on (3) to hold back the paper tide
(4) at full volume (4) Parliament had managed
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194. Security firms would get prosecuted 199. Torrential rains and winds of upto
for a breach of their duty if they do 170 km per hour swept away
not introduced adequate procedures roads,(1)/homes and bridges and
to protect children from harm. knocking down(2)/power and
(1) would get prosecuted communication lines.(3)/No error(4).
(2) for a breach of their duty SSC PRE - 2018
4th June, 2019 Evening
(3) to protect children
(4) do not introduced 200. The street artist Satish Munjal has
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 been(1)/painting this wall since(2)/
16 March, 2019 Afternoon the past one week(3)/No error(4)
195. That his body did not decompose SSC PRE - 2018
confirmed what the Greeks thought 6th June, 2019 Afternoon
about him and what Alexander use 201. Most disputes(1)/ can be solved
to believe about himself-that he was amicably, (2)/ unless one are not
not an ordinary man, but a god. rigid.(3)/No error(4).
(1) thought about him SSC PRE - 2018
(2) use to believe about himself 10th June, 2019 Morning

(3) he was not an ordinary man 202. Entering(1)/ the hall, (2)/the show
(4) his body did not decompose had started.(3)/No error(4).
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 SSC PRE - 2018
16 March, 2019 Evening 13th June, 2019 Evening
196. My father did never have an 203. "I done(1)/ a lot of(2)/work today,"
opportunity to go to a University. she said.(3)/No error(4).
(1) an opportunity SSC PRE - 2018
(2) a University 13th June, 2019 Evening
(3) to go to 204. The Cannes Film Festival attract
(4) did never have some of the world's most famous
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018 people.
27 September, 2019
(1) the world's
197. The files you were look for are placed
on the table. (2) The Cannes Film Festival
(1) are placed (3) attract some of
(2) you were look for (4) most famous people
(3) The files CHSL-2018
(4) on the table 2 July, 2019, Evening
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018 205. The ambulance have arrived on time,
27 September, 2019 the accident victim was taken to the
198. News of the calamity is reached the hospital.
family members the next day.
(1) the accident victim
(1) the family members
(2) News of the calamity (2) have arrived on time
(3) is reached (3) The ambulance
(4) the next day (4) was taken to the hospital
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206. With this heat wave, on we are having 211. The number of visitors at the fair were
a terrible weather. much larger than expected.
(1) heat wave on (1) The number of
(2) a terrible weather (2) than expected
(3) with this (3) visitors at the fair
(4) we are having (4) were much larger
CHSL-2018
9 July, 2019, Morning CHSL-2018
4 July, 2019, Afternoon
207. The two states frequently has
differences over the use of the river 212. Why should always we have to wait
for her to join us?
water especially during the summer
months. (1) Why should
(1) over the use of the river water (2) have to wait for her
(2) The two states frequently (3) always me
(3) has difference (4) to join us?
(4) especially during the summer CGL MAINS 2018
months 11 September, 2019
CHSL-2018 213. She is a great cook, has her own blog
9 July, 2019, Evening on YouTube and was followed by one
208. My grandmother has been lives in lakh viewers.
Shimla since her childhood days. (1) She is
(1) has been lives
(2) a great cook
(2) her childhood days
(3) has her own blog
(3) My grandmother
(4) was followed
(4) in Shimla since
CGL MAINS 2018
CHSL-2018
11 September, 2019
10 July, 2019, Evening
209. The Public works Department has 214. The Prime Minister holding is the
propose to construct an elevated important meeting to review the
corridor which will run parallel to the security and safety of doctors working
National highway. in government hospitals.
(1) to the National highway (1) of doctors
(2) The Public works Department has (2) working in
propose (3) to review
(3) which will run parallel (4) holding is the
(4) to construct an elevated corridor CGL MAINS 2018
CHSL-2018 11 September, 2019
2 July, 2019, Morning
210. The promoters of Med Hospitals has 215. Last evening my friend tells me the
agreed to sell their business to Pal funny joke that I have ever heard.
Hospitals. (1) that I have
(1) The promoters of (2) ever heard
(2) to sell their business (3) tells me the funny joke
(3) Med Hospitals has agreed (4) Last evening my friend
(4) to Pal Hospitals CGL MAINS 2018
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216. I am really bored of this movie! When (3) has effect some changes
was it end? (4) whether the new leadership
(1) it end? CGL MAINS 2018
12 September, 2019
(2) I am really bored
222. A recent government report highlight
(3) of this movie
that the shortage of teachers in
(4) When was
CGL MAINS 2018
higher educational institutions is
11 September, 2019 greater than that in countries like
217. No one inform me that you would be China, Brazil, Sweden and Russia.
absent. (1) A recent government report
(1) No one inform me highlight
(2) would be absent. (2) in higher educational institutions
(3) No error (3) that the shortage of teachers
(4) that you (4) is greater than
CGL MAINS 2018 CGL MAINS 2018
12 September, 2019 13 September, 2019
218. Prasad recalled that meeting people 223. Is she go to visit her parents in the
have been a part of his life as a evening?
student activist. (1) her parents
(1) meeting people have been (2) to visit
(2) Prasad recalled that (3) in the evening
(3) a part of his life (4) Is she go
(4) as a student activist. CGL MAINS 2018
CGL MAINS 2018 13 September, 2019
12 September, 2019 224. Rescue officials was unable to find
219. Everything has became very any survivors in the Californaia boat
expensive these days. tragedy.
(1) No error (1) was unable
(2) Everything has became (2) in the
(3) very expensive (3) to find
(4) these days (4) Rescue officials
CGL MAINS 2018 CGL MAINS 2018, 13 September, 2019
12 September, 2019 225. Aanya’s class teacher and her friends
220. Rohit did not came to the office congratulates her warmly when she
because he got held up due to the won the inter school debate and
heavy rains. brought the trophy to the school.
(1) to the office (1) and brought the trophy
(2) due to the heavy rains (2) congratulates her
(3) Rohit did not came (3) when she won
(4) because he got held up (4) and her friends
CGL MAINS 2018 CGL MAINS 2018, 13 September, 2019
12 September, 2019
226. Some of us are plan to go for a movie
221. Everybody is waiting to see whether
tonight.
the new leadership has effect some
(1) for a movie (2) to go
changes soon in the party.
(3) Some of us (4) are plan to go
(1) Everybody is waiting to see CGL MAINS 2018, 13 September, 2019
(2) soon in the party
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 1. (2) Replace helped’ with ‘help’ 12. (3) Replace ‘what do I want’ with
because after ‘did’ first form of ‘what I wanted’. Given sentence
verb is used. We can simply is an assertive sentence so it will
remove ‘did’ too. follow assertive structure i.e. (sub
2. (3) Replace ‘tries’ with ‘tried’ because + verb).
the given sentence is in Past 13. (1) Replace ‘ate’ with ‘has eaten’.
Tense. Structure:
3. (3) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’. ‘For’ is Subject+ Present Perfect + Since
used for duration of time. + Past Tense
4. (2) Replace ‘contain’ with ‘contains’ 14. (1) Replace ‘ have passed’ with
because the subject (fifth and final ‘passed’ because the given
act) is singular. sentence is in Past Tense.
5. (1) Replace ‘saw’ with ‘have seen’. 15. (2) Replace 'am knowing' with 'know'.
‘Since + time’ takes Perfect Tense 'Know' is not used in Progressive
with it. Tense.
6. (3) Replace ‘left’ with ‘had left’. 16. (2) Replace ‘had reached’ with
If two actions take place in the ‘reached’ because If two actions
past one after the other, the first take place in Past, one after the
action is expressed in Past Perfect other, the 1st action will be in Past
Tense. Perfect Tense and 2nd in Simple
7. (3) Replace ‘would’ with ‘will’ Past Tense.
In future Conditional Sentence, 17. (2) Replace ‘will’ with ‘would’ because
the structure of the sentence is in Indirect Speech ‘will’ changes
as follows : into ‘would’.
If + Simple Present, Simple Future 18. (1) Replace ‘where could he have
gone’ with ‘where he could have
8. (2) For indirect question the
gone’ because the given sentence
structure is assertive not
is an assertive sentence so it will
interrogative.
follow assertive structure i.e.
Hence replace ‘where was the (Subject + Verb)
marriage hall’ with ‘where the
19. (3) Replace ‘was’ with ‘had’. The
marriage hall was’.
structure we follow in this type
9. (1) Replace ‘had to be’ with ‘was’. of question is
10. (3) Replace ‘had fallen’ with ‘fell’. By the time + Simple Past + Past
The structure we follow is Perfect.
Present Perfect + Since + Simple Here two actions took place one
Past. (See Volume 1, Present after the other in the past.
Perfect Tense) 20. (2) Replace ‘How was she grown’ with
11. (3) Replace ‘am liking’ with ‘like’. ‘How she has grown’ because it is
‘Like’ (verb) is not used in an exclamatory sentence not an
continuous/ progressive form. interrogative sentence.
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21. (1) Replace 'was remembering' with continuing for some time. Hence
'remembered'. Present Perfect Continuous Tense
22. (2) Replace ‘decide’ with ‘decided’ should be used.
because ‘it’s time’ is followed by 36. (1) Replace ‘is having’ with ‘has’
Simple Past Tense. because verb of possession does
23. (2) Replace 'has took' with 'has not come in the Ving form.
taken'. After ‘has/ have’ ‘V3’ is 37. (1) Replace ‘is’ with ‘has been’.
used. 38. (3) Replace ‘Preceded’ with ‘had
24. (2) Replace ‘hasn’t’ with ‘hadn’t’ Preceded’.
because the given sentence is in If two actions take place in the
Past. past, one after the other, the first
25. (1) Replace ‘have discussing’ with action will be in Past Perfect Tense
‘have been discussing’ or ‘We have and 2nd is Simple Past Tense.
discussed’. 39. (2) Replace ‘cleared’ with ‘had
26. (3) Replace ‘is dogged’ with ‘was cleared’. Here the action (cleared)
dogged’ because the given took place before a past time
sentence is in Past Tense. (noon). Hence Past Perfect Tense
Here ‘dogged’ means ‘hounded by’ is a better option.
27. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘was’. 40. (1) Replace ‘has been watching’ with
28. (2) Replace ‘has’ with ‘had’. ‘has watched’ because the action
29. (1) Replace ‘you have been doing’ is not currently in continuation.
with ‘have you been doing’ 41. (2) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’.
because in an interrogative As the subject is plural so it will
sentence, auxiliary verb comes take plural verb.
before the subject. 42. (3) Replace ‘is’ with ‘was’.
30. (2) Replace ‘could I’ with ‘I could’ 43. (3) ‘time immemorial’ will replace
because the given sentence is an ‘times immemorial’ because ‘time
assertive sentence and in immemorial means ‘for longer
assertive sentence subject comes than any one can remember’.
before the verb. ‘Times’ is countable(ckj)
31. (1) Replace ‘were having’ with ‘had’.
‘Time’ is uncountable (le;)
Here action is of past and is
already over. 44. (3) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’.
32. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘was’ because the For is used for duration of time
given sentence is of Past. Since is used for Point of time.
33. (1) Add ‘done’ after ‘have’. 45. (3) Replace ‘was begun’ with ‘had
Different forms of verbs should be begun’
used in a sentence if needed. If two actions take place in past
34. (1) Replace ‘ate’ with ‘has eaten’. one after the other, the first action
is expressed in Past Perfect Tense.
‘Since + time’ takes Perfect Tense.
46. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘had’.
35. (2) Replace ‘is working’ with ‘has been
Sentence is in past.
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47. (3) Replace ‘does’ with ‘did’ since the Since is used for point of time.
given sentence is in Past Tense. 61. (2) Replace ‘will’ with ‘would’ because
48. (1) Replace ‘is having’ with ‘has’ as the sentence has started with Past
‘having’ (have in ‘ing’ form) means Tense hence it will continue in
eating. past.
49. (4) Universal truth is in Simple 62. (3) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’.
Present Tense. ‘for’ is used for ‘duration of time’
50. (1) Replace ‘want’ with ‘wish’. ‘since’ is used for ‘point of time’.
51. (2) Change ‘opened’ into ‘open’. 63. (3) Replace ‘does’ with ‘did’ because
52. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘had’ because the first clause is in Past Tense
the given sentence is in Past Tense so the following clause will also
53. (3) Replace 'before long' with 'long be in Past Tense.
ago'. 'Long ago' means 'in the 64. (2) Replace ‘is living’ with ‘has been
distant part' of past. living’. An action already started
54. (2) Replace ‘is living’ with ‘has been and still going on comes under
living’. Present Perfect Continuous
An action that has started in Past Tense.
and still going on comes under 65. (2) Replace ‘begun’ with ‘began’
Present Perfect Continuous because the given sentence is in
Tense. Past Tense. (‘Ago’ denotes past
55. (2) Replace ‘leave’ with ‘left’ because time)
if ‘it is time’ is followed by a subject 66. (3) Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’ because here
than the verb that will follow the ‘accidents’ is plural so it will take
subject will be in ‘V2’ form. Plural verb.
56. (2) Replace ‘am having’ with ‘have’. 67. (2) Replace ‘I am’ with ‘I was’.
Verb of possession does not come Sentence started with Past Tense.
in –ing form. ‘Having’ means 68. (3) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’.
‘eating’. ‘for’ is used for duration of time.
57. (2) Replace ‘they didn’t’ with ‘didn’t ‘Since’ is used for ‘Point of time’.
they’ because the sentence is an 69. (2) Replace ‘in not having saw’ with
interrogative sentence and in an ‘in not having seen’. ‘Have’ takes
interrogative sentence auxiliary V3.
verb always comes before the
70. (1) Replace ‘are residing’ with ‘have
subject.
been residing’.
58. (4) No error.
71. (2) Replace ‘works’ with ‘worked’.
Planned action of near future can
‘Last’ indicates that the sentence
come in Present Continuous
is in past.
Tense.
72. (2) Replace ‘broke’ with ‘broken’
59. (2) Replace ‘have seen’ with ‘saw’
because after ‘have’ ‘V3’ is used.
because the given sentence is in
73. (2) Replace ‘find’ with ‘found’ because
Past Tense.
the sentence is in Simple Past
60. (3) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’
Tense.
For is used for duration of time
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74. (1) Change ‘have played’ into ‘played’ 89. (1) Replace ‘did no receive’ with ‘have
because the sentence is in Past not received’.
Tense. 90. (4) No error
75. (2) Replace ‘raise’ with ‘raised’ 91. (2) Replace ‘should accept’ with
because the sentence is in Past ‘accepted’. ‘It is time’ is followed
Tense. by Past form of verb (V2).
76. (3) Replace ‘am not loving you’ with 92. (2) No error.
‘do not love you’ because verbs 93. (3) Replace ‘has died’ with ‘had died’.
that show emotion do not come Of the two past events, Past
in ‘Ving’ form. Perfect Tense is used for an action
77. (3) Replace ‘is testing’ with ‘tastes’ that happens earlier, and Simple
because ‘taste’ a verb of sensation Past Tense for the action that
does not come in ‘–ing’ form. followed.
78. (1) Replace ‘have got’ with ‘got’ 94. (1) Replace ‘was ill’ with ‘had been ill’
because the given sentence is in because the work continued in
Past Tense. past for a period of time.
79. (1) Replace ‘is working’ with ‘has been 95. (2) ‘It is high time’ is followed by
working’ because the event that Simple Past Tense.
started in the Past and still Hence replace ‘renovate’ with
continuing comes under Present ‘renovated’.
Perfect Continuous Tense. 96. (1) The first part of the sentence
80. (1) Replace ‘have been knowing’ with should read as ... ‘How long does
‘have known. ‘Know’ is not used it take’. In an interrogative
in continuous form. sentence the helping verb comes
81. (1) Replace ‘had laid’ with ‘had been before the subject.
lying’. 97. (3) Replace ‘escalated’ with ‘has
82. (1) Replace ‘fail’ with ‘failed’ because escalated’. ‘In the last one year’ is
the sentence is a in past tense. a duration.
83. (2) Replace ‘will decide’ with ‘decided’. 98. (4) No error
84. (2) Replace ‘noticed’ with ‘notice’. 99. (4) Replace ‘if it rain’ with ‘if it rained’
because the given sentence is of because the sentence shows past
Present time nowadays. time.
85. (1) Replace ‘had asked’ with ‘asked’. 100. (3) Replace ‘visit the’ with ‘visited’.
86. (2) Of the two past actions the action ‘Since’ is followed by ‘Simple Past
that happens earlier is expressed Tense’. In this type of sentences.
in Past Perfect Tense. ‘Delhi’ being a proper noun will
not take ‘the’.
Hence replace ‘was left’ with ‘had
101. (1) Replace ‘have visited’ with ‘visited’
left’.
because the event is of past time.
87. (1) Replace ‘have seen’ with ‘saw’
102. (1) Replace ‘saves’ with ‘saved’
since the given sentence talks
because the sentence is in Past
about past events.
Tense.
88. (4) No error

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103. (2) Replace ‘childish’ with ‘childlike’. 118. (1) 'Those' is plural while 'sort' is
‘Childish’ means ‘stupid/foolish’. singular. Hence replace 'sort' with
Childlike means ‘innocent’. Also 'sorts'.
change ‘has’ into ‘had’ as the 119. (3) 'For' is used for duration of time.
sentence is in past. 'Since' is used for point of time.
104. (1) Change ‘communication’ into Hence replace 'since' with 'for'.
‘letter’ or ‘message’. We don’t send 120. (4) No error
communication. 121. (3) According to the rule of
105. (3) Since the sentence talks about parallelism, third part should also
future time so it should be ‘will be in simple Present Tense.
have been’ in the place of ‘have Change 'Had' into 'Have'.
been’. 122. (1) Sentence should be in Simple Past
106. (2) Replace ‘have finished’ with Tense and in Active Voice. Hence
‘finished’ because the event took replace 'was being’ with ‘was’.
place in past. 123. (3) If two actions take place in past,
107. (3) Change ‘ring’ into ‘rang’ as the one after the others the first
given sentence is in Past Tense. action will be in Past Perfect Tense
108. (1) Replace ‘appearing’ with and the second action in 'Simple
‘appeared’. Past Tense'. Hence replace 'left'
109. (4) Since the given sentence is a with 'had left'
general statement so it should be 124. (2) In Present Perfect Continuous
in Present Tense. Tense, for point of time, 'since' is
Thus replace ‘was’ with ‘is’. used. So replace 'as' with 'since'.
110. (4) Replace ‘has been built’ with ‘was 125. (1) Simple future tense will be used.
built’ because the sentence is in Replace 'I will never be marrying'
Past Tense. with 'I will never marry.
111. (4) Replace ‘since’ with ‘for’. 126. (1) Given sentence must in Present
For is used for duration of time. Perfect Tense as the action is
Since is used for point of time. important not time. So replace
112. (4) Replace ‘is’ with ‘was’ since the 'had' with 'has'.
given sentence is in Past Tense. 127. (4) Since is used for point of time.
So the complete sentence should Therefore 'since then' is correct.
be in Past Tense. 128. (3) Change ‘have’ into ‘had’ as the
113. (4) Replace ‘hadn’t’ with ‘didn’t have’. sentence is in past tense.
114. (2) Replace ‘begin’ with ‘began’. 129. (4) No error
115. (2) Replace ‘founds’ with ‘found’ 130. (4) No error
because the (V2) of ‘find’ is ‘found.
116. (3) Replace ‘from’ with ‘since’. 131. (1) After 'has/have' V3 comes hence
117. (3) Change 'came' to 'had come'. The replace ‘sign’ with ‘signed’. Also
action of 'coming' took place remove ‘over’.
before the action of 'asking' so the 132. (1) 'The angry bird' is a singular
1st action will be in past perfect countable noun so it will take
tense. singular verb (flaps).
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 Replace 'flap' with 'flaps'. 142. (3) For assertive sentence the
'Flap (of a bird)' means 'to move structure is
(its wing) up and down when Subject + verb + object
flying' Hence replace 'what was my
133. (1) Rule: If two actions take place in name' with 'what my name was'.
the past, one after the other, the 143. (3) Replace 'is' with 'was'.
1st action will be in past perfect
tense and the 2nd action is in 144. (3) Given sentence is an past tense,
simple past tense. thus replace 'have given' with
Here the 1st action is 'seeing' and 'gave'
2nd is 'recognizing'. Thus, instead 145. (4) No error
of 'have seen' 'had seen' will come 146. (3) Replace 'grew' with 'is growing'.
in the first part of the sentence. 'Day by day' indicates a going on
134. (2) After 'have' ‘V3’ form of verb is process.
used. Thus replace 'beginning' 147. (1) Replace 'shake' with 'shook'.
with 'begun'. Sentence is past tense.
135. (3) Replace 'made' with 'had made' as 148. (1) Replace 'had' with 'have'.
this action precedes the act of 149. (3) Replace 'catches' with 'caught'.
destroying. Because sentence is in past.
150. (3) Replace 'receive' with 'received'.
136. (1) Replace ‘is having’ with ‘has had’
151. (4)
137. (2) Here the main subject (inventions) 152. (3) Replace 'were' with 'are'. The
is plural hence it will agree with sentence is a general fact.
plural verb.
153. (1) Change 'becoming' into 'become'
Thus replace 'is' with 'are'. Also it because the sentence is in present
is passive in form. Change 'make' perfect tense where the structure
into 'made'. is-sub+have/has+ V3
138. (2) For an assertive sentence the 154. (2) Change 'had' into 'has' because
structure we follow is the starting part of the sentence
Subject + verb + object is in present tense.
So there is no need of putting 'are' 155. (2) Change 'organising' and Planning
before 'you'. Hence remove 'are into 'organised' and planned
from part 'B' of the sentence. because sentence is in present
139. (3) Replace 'has' with 'has been' or perfect tense where the structure
is- Sub + have+V3rd
'is'. The sentence is in Passive
Voice. 156. (1) Replace 'went' with 'gone' become
'go through' means to examine
140. (1) In an interrogative sentence the carefully.
helping verb comes before the 157. (2) Change 'start' into 'started'
subject. Add ‘are’ before ‘you’. because the sentence is in past
141. (3) Given sentence is a universal tense.
truth tense so replace 'wanted' 158. (3) Change 'since' into 'for' because
with 'wants' the time period is given.
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159. (1) Change ‘use’ into ‘used’ because 177. (2) Use ‘are’ in place ‘is’. Problems
the sentence is of past routine. take plural verb.
160. (4) No error. 178. (1) Replace 'need' with 'needs'.
161. (4) No Error. 179. (2) Replace 'has' with 'have'.
162. (1) Change ‘telegraphed’ into 180. (1) Replace 'were' with 'was'.
‘telegraph’ because the correct 181. (1) Use 'are' in place of 'is'. Countries
structure is ‘will +Vb.f’. will take plural verb.
163. (3) Replace 'were' with 'was'. The 182. (1) Use 'for' in place of 'since'.
subject 'the decoration' is singular for + period of time
hence it will take singular verb. since + point of time
164. (4) No error. 183. (3) Replace 'did we learn' with 'we
165. (1) Replace 'has' with 'have'. Does not learnt'. After using interrogative
takes V1 not V1 + s/es. form once we cannot use it again.
166. (2) Replace is having' with 'has'. 184. (3) Replace 'since' with 'for'.
Having something means enjoying 185. (3) Replace 'protects (singular)' with
or eating which is not suitable 'protect (plural)'. Subject
here according to the meaning of (Himalayas) is plural.
the sentence.
186. (1) Replace 'knew' with 'know'.
167. (4) No error.
didn't takes V1.
168. (2) Replace 'am' with 'have'. Have
187. (4) Replace 'live' with 'lived or were'.
found is the appropriate
Sentence is in past.
structure. According to the
meaning of the sentence, the 188. (3) Replae 'switch (V1 plural)' with
sentence should be in Present 'switches (V5 singular)'. Subject
Perfect Tense. (neighbour) is singular. V 2
(switched) may also be correct.
169. (4) No error.
189. (4) Replace 'was' with 'were'. The
170. (4)
sentence is of Present
171. (1) Change 'had not won' into 'did not imagination.
win'. The sentence is of past hence
190. (1) Replace 'she was' with 'was she'.
Simple Past Tense will come.
Structure of Interrogative
172. (1) Correct formation – Sentence Interrogative word +
Past Perfect ----- before ---- simple auxiliary verb + subject... ?
past. Use had before finished. 191. (4) Replace 'was not knowing' with
173. (1) Use 'wants' instead of 'want'. 'didn't know'. 'Know' does not
174. (3) Use 'was' after 'she'. The sentence come in 'ing' form'
is not interrogative so helping verb 192. (1) Replace 'serving' with 'serves'.
will come after the subject. 193. (4) Replace 'had' with 'has'. The
175. (3) Past Participle will be use. Replace sentence started with Present
'reaches' by 'reached'. Perfect.
176. (1) Use ‘explained’ in place of ‘was 194. (4) Replace 'introduced' with
explain’ or use 'was explained 'introduce'. Do not takes V1.
(Passive).

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195. (2) Replace 'use' with 'used'. Used to Adverb remains at its place.
+ base form of verb is used to 213. (3) Replace 'was' with 'is'. The
denote Past Routine. sentence is of Present.
196. (4) Replace 'did never have' with 214. (4) Replace 'holding is' with 'is
'never had'. holding'.
197. (2) Replace 'look' with 'looking'. 'Look 215. (3) Replace 'tells' with 'told'. Last
for' means 'search'. evening (past time) takes Simple
198. (3) Remove 'is'. The action is of past Past Tense.
hence Simple Past tense will 216. (4) Replace 'was' with 'will'. In the
come. sentence the movie is yet to end
199. (2) Replace 'knocking' with knocked so the sentence will be in future
Knocked down – fxjkuk tense.
200. (2) Change 'since' into 'for'. 'One 217. (1) Replace 'inform' with 'informed'.
week' is a duration and will take The action is in past tense.
'for'. 218. (1) Replace 'have' with 'had'. The
201. (3) Change 'are' into 'is'. 'One' is action is of Past.
singular and takes singular verb. 219. (2) Replace 'became' with 'become'.
202. (1) Replace 'entering' with 'before I Has takes V3.
entered'. 220. (3) Replace 'came' with 'come'. Did
203. (1) Sentence is in past tense. not takes V1.
Replace 'done' with 'did'. 221. (3) Replace 'has' with 'will'. 'Soon'
204. (3) Use ‘attracts’ inspite of ‘attract’. depicts future. So 'will + Vb.f' will
205. (2) use ‘has’ in place of ‘have’. come.
206. (2) Remove ‘on’. 222. (1) Replace 'highlight' with 'has
207. (3) use ‘have’ in place of ‘has’. highlighted'. The sentence is of
208. (1) use ‘living’ in place of ‘lives’. Has present.
been is followed by V1 + ing. 223. (4) Replace 'is' with 'will'. 'In the
209. (2) ‘Has’ is always followed by ‘third evening' means 'the time is of
form of verb’. Use ‘proposed’ in future'.
place of ‘propose’. 224. (1) Replace 'was' with 'were'. 'Officials'
210. (3) Use ‘have’ in place of ‘has’. a plural noun will take plural
Promoters will take plural verb. verb.
211. (4) Use 'was' in place of 'were'. The 225. (2) Replace 'congratulates' with
number takes singular verb. 'congratulated' because sentence
212. (3) In interrogative sentences only is in past tense.
helping verb precedes the subject. 226. (4) Replace 'plan' with 'planning'.

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 CHAPTER

3 Subject
3. Subject VerbVerb
Agreement
Agreement
1. The various consequences of(1)/ the (SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
Exam. 25.09.2005)
decision taken by the (2)/ finance
ministry was not foreseen by the 10. Knowledge of (1)/ at least two
bureaucrats. (3)/ No error (4) languages (2)/ are required to pass
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) the examination (3)/. No error (4).
Exam. 1997) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
2. One of the terrorists (1)/ of the Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006)

Kashmir valley (2)/ are shot dead. 11. The Secretary and the Principal of the
(3)/ No error (4) college (1)/ are attending (2)/ the
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) District Development Council
Exam. 16.11.2003) Meeting at the Collectorate (3)/. No
3. Ten kilometres (1)/ is (2)/ a long error (4).
distance to walk. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006)
Exam. 16.11.2003) 12. A hot and (1)/ a cold spring (2)/ was
4. The introduction of job-oriented found near each other (3)/ No
courses (1)/in the self-financing error. (4)
colleges (2)/ attract many students (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
(3)./ No error (4) Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 13. Either of the roads (1)/ lead (2)/ to
Exam. 14.12.2003)
the park (3)/. No error. (4)
5. It is I (1)/who is to blame.(2)/for this (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
bad situation(3)./ No Error.(4) Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & 14. One of my desires (1)/ are to become
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004)
(2)/ a doctor (3)/. No error. (4)
6. Patience as well as perseverance (1)/ (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
are necessary (2)/for success. (3)/ No Exam. 10.12.2006)
Error/(4). 15. The strain of all (1)/ the difficulties
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) and vexations and anxieties (2)/ are
Exam. 05.06.2005)
more than he could bear. (3)/No
7. In Singapore (1)/my brother-in-law
with his wife (2)/were present at the error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
function. (3)/No Error. (4). Exam. 30.09.2007 (Second Sitting)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 05.06.2005)
16. Kambli is one of the players (1)/ who
8. He is one of those writers (1)/who has has been selected (2)/ for the test
won acclaim (2)/the world over.(3)/ match. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
No error (4). Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Statistical Investigators
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) 17. The introduction of tea and coffee (1)/
9. The ebb and flow of the tides (1)/ and such other beverages (2)/ have
are (2)/ now understood (3)/. No not been without some effect. (3)/ No
error (4) error. (4)
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 (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & welcomed by the Chief Minister (2)/
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008)
at a formal ceremony. (3)/No error.
18. The newer type of automatic
(4)
machines (1)/ washes (2)/ the clothes (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
faster. (3)/No error. (4) Officer Exam. 28.08.2011 (Paper-I)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & 28. He is (1)/ one of the tallest boy (2)/
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008)
in the class. (3)/ No error. (4)
19. Each of the students in the computer (SSC Data Entry Operator
class (1)/ has to type (2)/ their own Exam. 02.08.2009)
research paper this semester. (3)/ No 29. The Principal and staff (1)/ are
error. (4) waiting for (2)/ the chief guest. (3)/
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & No error (4).
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008) (SSC Higher Secondary Level
20. A variety of pleasant items in the Data Entry Operator & LDC
Exam. 27.11.2010)
shop (1)/ attract (2)/ everybody. (3)/
30. Our success or our failure (1)/ largely
No error (4).
depend (2)/ upon our actions. (3)/
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009) No error. (5)
21. Neither of the two children (1)/ said (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)
Staff Exam. 20.02.2011)
their prayer (2)/ before going to bed. 31. Neither the mouse (1)/ nor the lion
(3)/ No error (4). (2)/ were caught. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
Staff Exam. 27.02.2011)
22. Nine-tenths (1)/ of the pillar (2)/ have 32. Time and tide (1)/ wait (2)/ for no
rotted away.(3)/No error (4). man. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
Exam. 16.05.2010 (Second Sitting) Exam. 16.10.2011)
23. He walks (1)/ as if the earth (2)/ 33. He as well as (1)/ you like (2)/ to
belongs to him (3)/ No error (4) go.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (South Zone) Investigators (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Exam. 12.09.2010) Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
24. A great many student (1)/ have been (Ist Sitting (North Zone)
declared (2)/ successful. (3)/ No 34. Neither of these two documents (1)/
error. (4) support your claim (2)/ on the
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I property. (3)/ No error (4)
Exam. 19.06.2011 (Second Sitting) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
25. Do you know that it was I (1)/ who Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(IInd Sitting (North Zone)
has done (2)/ this piece of beautiful
35. The captain along with his team (1)/
work? (3)/ No error.(4)
are practising very hard (2)/ for the
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 26.06.2011 (First Sitting) forthcoming match. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
26. “The Arabian Nights” (1)/ are indeed Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(2)/ an interesting book. (3)/ No error (Ist Sitting (East Zone)
(4) 36. Each of these boys (1)/ play games
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (2)/ in the playground. (3)/ No error
Exam. 26.06.2011 (Second Sitting)
(4)
27. The Prime Minister along with his (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Cabinet colleagues (1)/ have been Exam. 16.09.2012)

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37. Not one of his lectures (1)/ have ever 47. I read (1)/ a great deal of (2)/
been (2)/ printed. (3)/ No error (4) books.(3)/ No Error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam.
Exam. 16.09.2012) 10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna)
38. Either Sohan or his friends (1)/ is to 48. Every child in the class (1)/ are
be blamed (2)/ for this mischief. (3)/ wearing (2)/ sandals today. (3)/ No
No error (4) error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 16.09.2012) Exam. 10.03.2013)
39. The increasing mechanisation of life 49. One of my friend (1)/ is returning (2)/
(1)/ have led us farther away from to India from the U.S.A. (3)/ No
daily contact with nature and (2)/ the error.(4)
crafts of the farm.(3)/ No error. (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) 50. Flowers (1)/that are just picked (2)/
40. Drinking and driving (1)/ are (2)/ a begins to rot in 15 seconds. (3)/ No
major cause of accidents. (3)/ No Error (4)
error. (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011) 51. According to some estimates, (1)/
41. The company is using (1)/ influence there are (2)/seven thousand type of
to persuade people (2)/ to buy its plants. (3)/No Error (4)
refrigerators. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 52. Every one (1)/ must sign their full
(Ist Sitting)) names (2)/ before entering the hall.
42. Everyone are expected (1)/ to come (3)/No Error (4)
(2)/ to school tomorrow. (3)/ No error (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(4) Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 53. The Great Wall of China (1)/is the
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 one structure build by man (2)/
(2nd Sitting))
visible from the moon.(3)/No Error
43. The artist and writer (1)/ has (2)/
(4)
died. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
(1st Sitting)
54. Most countries in the world (1)/ is
44. Either an officer (1)/ or an assistant for (2)/ peace. (3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(2)/ are required. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
55. Our office buys (1)/ five kilograms of
(1st Sitting) paper (2)/ every month. (3)/ No error.
45. ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ (1)/are indeed (2)/ (4)
an interesting book. (3)/ No Error (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna) 56. Many a man (1)/ have realized (2)/
46. Either Parmeet (1)/ or Jyoti (2)/ have that real happiness lies in making
done the crime. (3)/No Error (4) sacrifices. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna) Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)

33
57. One of the most important factor (1)/ 66. This stamp is only one (1)/ of the
that contribute to the success of a design (2)/ ever printed. (3)/ No error
person (2)/ is his sincerity. (3)/ No (4).
error. (4) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. 21.04.2013, Ist Sitting)
Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region) 67. In India (1)/ working woman lead a
58. A technical view of new gadgets (1)/ life of dual responsibilities(2)/if they
sometimes differ(2)/ from an are married and have a family.(3)/
economic perspective. (3)/ No error. No error (4).
(4) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 21.04.2013, IInd Sitting)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region) 68. The teacher, as well as the students,
59. Each of the girls (1)/ are (2)/ clever. (1) have gone on an excursion (2)/ to
(3)/ No error (4) Ooty during their summer vacation.
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (3)/ No Error. (4)
Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
60. As a person who believes (1)/ that Exam. 21.04.2013)
honesty is the best policy (2)/ I feel 69. The US (1)/ don’t want (2)/India in
that politics are not my cup of tea. the Security Council. (3)/ No Error.(4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(3)/ No error (4)/ Exam. 21.04.2013)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
70. At certain seasons (1), some areas on
Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
61. A Tale of Two Cities (1)/ are written Mars (2)/ is subject to strong winds.
(2)/ by Charles Dickens. (3)/ No error (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(4)/ Exam. 21.04.2013)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff 71. Short stories and poems (1)/of
Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
varying quality (2)/appears in dailies
62. Neither of the two (1)/ candidates
and periodicals (3)/. No error (4)
have (2)/ paid his subscription. (3) (SSC Constable (GD)
No error (4) Exam. 12.05.2013, Ist Sitting)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main 72. One of the (1)/most dangerous
Exam. 07.04.2013)
disease (2)/is AIDS (3)/. No error (4)
63. The company have (1)/ thousands of (SSC Constable (GD)
customers (2)/ happy with its service. Exam. 12.05.2013, Ist Sitting)
(3)/ No error (4) 73. The director along with his assistants
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main (1)/ have thoroughly examined (2)/
Exam. 07.04.2013) the new proposals. (3)/ No error. (4)
64. Our new television-set come (1)/ with (SSC Constable (GD)
a 90-day warranty (2)/ on all Exam. 12.05.2013)
electrical components. (3)/ No error 74. Neither of the teams (1)/ are sensible
(4) enough (2)/ to do this task. (3)/ No
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main error. (4)
Exam. 07.04.2013) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
65. Each one of you (1)/ must make up Exam. 19.05.2013)
their mind (2)/ as I did. (3)/ No error 75. Each of these boys (1)/ play (2)/
(4). games. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 21.04.2013, Ist Sitting) Exam. 29.09.2013)

34
76. Neither the girl nor her parents (1)/ (2013) 20.07.2014, Ist Sitting)
was present (2)/ to receive the award. 86. The box of eggs (1)/ are lying (2)/ on
(3)/ No error. (4) the table. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
Exam. 29.09.2013) (2013) 20.07.2014, Ist Sitting)
77. The police is investigating (1)/ for the 87. Fifty years has passed (1)/ since man
recent happening (2)/ in the area. first ventured (2)/ into outer space.
(3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, IInd Sitting) (2013) 20.07.2014, IInd Sitting)
78. A lot of money (1)/ were spent (2)/ 88. One of the most (1)/ widely spread
on the common wealth games. (3)/ (2)/ bad habit is the use of tobacco.
No error. (4) (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) (SSC GL Tier-I Exam.
Staff Exam. 16.02.2014) 19.10.2014, Ist Sitting)
79. My brother-in-law(1)/who lives in 89. The whole block of flats (1)/ including
Mumbai (2)/ have come to stay with two shops were (2)/ destroyed in fire.
us.(3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014)
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014) 90. One of my friends (1)/ are (2)/an I.A.S
80. My friend Anu (1)/is one of the best officer. (3)/ No error (4)
tennis player (2)/ in the country. (3)/ (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
02.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
91. The Arabian Nights’ (1)/ are enjoyed
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014) (2)/ by all kinds of readers. (3)/ No
81. Suddenly they saw a car coming /(1) error (4).
at a break neck speed./(2) An old (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
man were crossing the road at the
92. Neither of the girls (1)/ were willing
zebra crossing. /(3) No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-I
to (2)/ accept the proposal. (3)/ No
Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014) error (4)
82. Every boy and every girl (1)/ were (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
Exam. 09.11.2014)
given (2)/ a packet of sweets. (3)/ No
93. Many a man (1)/ have come to India
error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-I
from Bangladesh (2)/to live here
Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014) permanently. (3)/ No error. (4)
83. His parents does not (1)/ approve of (SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
(2)/ his business. (3)/ No error (4) 94. Knowledge and wisdom makes (1)/
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi an individual truly complete (2)/ and
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014) self-assured. (3)/ No error. (4)
84. The behaviour of young (1)/ boys are (SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
the subject of (2)/ comment the world 95. It has been said that history is the
over. (3)/ No error (4) essence of innumerable biography.
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi (1) No Error
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
85. They dreamed of a society (1)/ where (2) of innumerable biography
everyone (2)/ were equal. (3)/ No (3) that history is the essence
error (4) (4) It has been said
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam. (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)

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 96. If man makes proper use of his time (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
and opportunities and follow his aim
102. Prisoners, especially long term
in life with patience and
convict (1)/ have to suffer most (2)/
perseverance, he is sure to succeed.
from emotional starvation. (3)/ No
(1) and perseverance, he is sure to error (4).
succeed. (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(2) If man makes proper use of his SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
time and opportunities 103. Three–fourths of the men (1)/ has
(3) and follow his aim in life with gone (2)/ to war. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
patience 16.11.2014 , Ist Sitting TF No. 333 LO 2)
(4) No Error 104. The conversation (1)/ we are having
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015) is completely (2)/ out of the main
97. My cousin cannot understand why topic. (3)/ No error (4)
his teacher says that the earth move (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
round the sun. 16.11.2014 , Ist Sitting TF No. 333 LO 2)
(1) teacher says 105. Although Niratyay is very intelligent
(2) cannot understand and sincere (1)/ in his dealings he
(2)/ often tells lies. (3)/ No error.(4)
(3) No Error (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
(4) move round the 16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015) 106. Each of the students participating
98. A person who sticks to one thing (1)/ in the drawing competition (2)/
inspite of initial difficulties is sure to have to bring his own materials.(3)/
succeed in the end. No error (4)
(1) A person who sticks to one thing (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
(2) is sure to succeed in the end 107. Raj surprised everyone (1)/ when he
(3) inspite of initial difficulties created an unbreakable record (2)/
(4) No Error of one and a half centuries.(3)/ No
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
error (4)
99. What make people angry or tense is (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
actually a mystery which is difficult Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
to explain. 108. Some of our latest canon (1)/ that
(1) No Error have come out of the production (2)/
(2) What make people angry line have a very long range.(3)/ No
(3) or tense is actually a mystery error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
(4) which is difficult to explain Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015) 109. Most of the members at the meeting
100. Africa is the second largest continent felt (1)/ that the group appointed to
(1)/ and it contain about one fifth (2)/ investigate the case (2)/ were not
of all the land in the world. (3)/ No competent to do the job efficiently.
error (4). (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
101. When no individual is (1)/ 110. Neither the size (1)/ nor the colour
responsible there are no (2)/ sense of the gloves (2)/ were right.(3)/ No
of responsibility. (3)/ No error (4). error (4)
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 (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 117. Just outside my house are a
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
playground for school boys and girls.
111. Neither of the sisters (1)/ are sensible
enough (2)/ to carry out the plan.(3)/ (1) Just outside my house
No error (4) (2) are a playground
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 (3) No error
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) (4) for school boys and girls
112. Everyone were happy to hear about (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
his success. (Ist Sitting) TF No. 3196279)
(1) to hear 118. Many a man want to be rich quickly.
(2) about his sucess (1) rich quickly (2) want to be
(3) No error (3) Many a man (4) No error
(4) Everyone were happy (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi (IInd Sitting) TF No. 2176783)
Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015 119. The Russian ambassador’s
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 8037731)
whereabouts is not known to anyone.
113. The lions kill the animals and eat his
meat. (1) No error
(1) The lions (2) The Russian ambassador’s
(2) and eat his meat (3) not known to anyone
(3) kill the animals (4) where abouts is
(4) No error (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi (IInd Sitting) TF No. 2176783)
Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015 120. Thoughts about the slaughtered
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 8037731) children is uppermost on my mind.
114. The team was now in the field and (1) are uppermost on my mind
about to take their place.
(2) slaughtered children
(1) No error
(3) Thoughts about the
(2) The team was
(3) about to take their (4) No error
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(4) now in the field and place SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015
121. The luxuries of the riches are
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 8037731) maintained by depriving the poor of
115. The media play a vital role in their dues.
popularising a brand. (1) The luxuries of the riches
(1) The media play (2) the poor of their dues
(2) in popularising a brand. (3) are maintained by depriving
(3) No error (4) No error
(4) a vital role (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
SI Exam, 21.06.2015 IInd Sitting)
122. Orwell is one of those authors who
116. The sum and substance of this poem
do his best to irritate the reader.
is as follows.
(1) of this poem (1) Orwell is one of those
(2) No error (2) No error
(3) The sum and substance (3) who do his best
(4) is as follows (4) to irritate the reader
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015 (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 4239378) SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)

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123. Things in Nature die a temporary 129. We have to accept (1)/ that driving
deaths only to appear again. vehicles (2)/ require expertise. (3)/
(1) only to appear again No error (4)
(2) die a temporary deaths SSC CHSL-2016
17th Jan, Afternoon
(3) Things in Nature 130. The average age at which (1)/ people
(4) No error die of heart diseases (2)/ are
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
decreasing. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
124. Riches are uncertain things, and the 21st Jan, Morning
fame that power give or is won by foul 131. I asked two persons (1)/ the way to
means is as shortlived as the the school (2)/ but neither of them
dewdrop. knew it. (3)/ No error (4)
(1) is as shortlived as the dewdrop. SSC CHSL-2016
21th Jan, Evening
(2) that power give or is won by foul
means 132. One of the state (1)/ in which there
was a severe drought (2)/ last year
(3) Riches are uncertain things, and
is Maharashtra. (3)/ No error (4)
the fame SSC CHSL-2016
(4) No error 22nd Jan, Morning
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam, 133. Grandfather along (1)/ with the
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
children (2)/ have gone to Chennai.
125. Whoever assumes his statement true
(3)/ No error (4)
is foolish SSC CHSL-2016
(1) his statement true 23rd Jan, Evening
(2) No error 134. The unique selling proposition of (1)/
(3) Whoever assumes our products are that (2)/ they are
(4) is foolish unbreakable. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA
30th Jan, Evening
Exam, 01.11.2015, IInd Sitting)
126. Electronic mail or E-mail (1)/ are a 135. Each of the girls (1)/ have come (2)/
method of exchanging (2)/digital with her books. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
messages. (3)/ No error (4) (27th August, Evening)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, 136. A period of six years (1)/ have elapsed
15.11.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 6636838)
(2)/ since I last saw her. (3)/ No Error
127. Scientist now hope that cloning can
(4)
successfully be conducted in human SSC CGL-2016
beings in the near future. (28th August, Morning)
(1) No error 137. My brother (1)/ along with his friends
(2) can successfully be conducted in (2)/ are going on a tour (3)/ No error
(3) human beings in the near future (4)
SSC CGL-2016
(4) Scientist now hope that cloning (30th August, Morning)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
06.12.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 3441135)
138. Police reports claim that (1)/
128. That summer, elections were (1)/ substantial seizure of cocaine have
held at many a place (2)/ without any been made (2)/ in the last two
untoward incident. (3)/ No error (4) months. (3)/ No Error (4).
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
8th Jan, Evening (1st September, Evening)
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139. The leader (1)/ with all his followers (1) Bradbury, one of the most
(2)/ are send to prison. (3)/ No Error (2) versatile writer ever lived
(4) (3) was a school dropout
SSC CGL-2016 (4) No error
(2nd September, Afternoon) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
140. Neither of the scout leaders know (1)/ 149. My brother, along with his friends,
how to trap wild animals (2)/ or how have gone to watch a movie at the
to prepare them for mounting (3)/ nearest cinema hall.
No Error (4) (1) at the nearest cinema hall.
SSC CGL-2016
(7th September, Morning) (2) My brother, along with his friends,
(3) have gone to watch a movie
141. Some of the richest (1)/ business
(4) No error
magnate (2)/ live in Mumbai. (3)/ No SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
Error (4) 150. Each of the girls in my class sing well.
SSC CGL-2016 (1) Each of the girls
(10th September, Evening)
(2) sing well.
142. Too great a (1)/ variety of studies (2)/ (3) in my class
distract the mind (3)/ No Error (4) (4) No error
SSC CGL-2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(11th September, Evening) 151. The moon are full and the stars are
143. There were extensive (1)/lawn in front out.
(2)/of the bungalow (3)/No error (4). (1) The moon are full
SSC (Steno.) 2016
(2) and the stars
144. The chairs in the (1) room are in a
(3) are out.
(2)/ state disarray (3)/No error (4) (4) No errors
SSC (Steno.) 2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
145. The light bulbs (1)/or the hall (2)/ 152. A fatigued relationship with her
need to be changed (3)/No error. (4) husband persuaded her to consult a
SSC (Steno.) 2016
146. My husband was work, so I went marriage counsellor in order to save
shopping. her marriage.
(1) My husband (1) fatigued (2) persuaded
(2) was work (3) consult (4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(3) I went shopping
153. The report is candid in admitting (1)/
(4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 that the investment by the
147. Volkswagen literally translates to Government (2)/ in health and family
'people's car', but ironically most of planning have eroded considerably.
its cars is out of reach of the common (3)/ No error (4)
people. SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
(1) translates to 'people's car', 154. The number of guests (1)/ invited to
(2) most of its cars is the party (2)/ are five hundred (3)/
(3) out of reach of No error (4)
(4) No error SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 155. Many a man have (1)/come to India
148. Bradbury, one of the most versatile from Canada (2)/ to live here
writer ever lived, was a school permanently. (3)/No error (4).
dropout. SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning
39
156. Every student have (1)/ to submit the 166. Earth's deserts (1)/ is a land of
assignment (2)/ by this afternoon. extremes,(2) /constantly pushing life
(3)/ No error (4). to the limit. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
157. My sister-in-law (1)/ who lives in 167. Men who has risen (1)/ by their own
Chennai (2)/ have come to stay with exertions (2)/ are always respected.
us. (3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
158. My friend Sahib (1)/ is one of the best 168. Neither Nita nor her sisters has
football player (2)/ in the country. applied for this job
(3)/ No error (4). (1) nor her (2) has applied
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning (3) Neither Nita (4) for this job
159. This short-term mentality, (1)/ most STENOGRAPHER - 2018
5 Feb., 2019 Evening
of the times, leads to undesired (2)/ 169. The manager along with his
loss and disappointment. (3)/ No colleagues are preparing for the
error (4) annual report to be submitted at the
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening
end of the financial year.
160. The Roman Church of Catholics (1)/
(1) at the end
is one of the (2)/ precious
(2) of the financial year
institutions. (3)/ No error (4)
(3) are preparing
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning
161. Mr. Gupta with his wife (1)/ and (4) along with his colleagues
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
younger brother (2)/ were present at 6 Feb., 2019 Evening
the station. (3)/ No Error (4) 170. The staff of the dairy was firm that
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 there was no space inside for more
2 July, 2018 Morning
cattle as there was already 2500 stray
162. Tickle is (1)/one of the broadest and
animals inside.
deepest (2)/ subject in science. (3)/
(1) there was already
No error (4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
(2) for more cattle
163. The behaviour of resident spiders (1)/ (3) was firm
towards pirate spiders and their own (4) there was no space
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
prey (2)/ are quite different. (3)/ No 7 Feb., 2019 Evening
error (4) 171. His chances of winning both the races
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 seems slight to me.
164. If you describe someone as a (1) of winning (2) His chances
maverick, (1)/ you mean that he is (3) seems slight (4) both the races
unconventional and independent (2)/ STENOGRAPHER- 2018
and do not think or behave in the 7 Feb., 2019 Evening

same way as other people. (3)/ No 172. A number of points of resemblance

between the Australian and
error (4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 Dravidian languages is discovered,
165. King penguins (1)/ are active despite the fact that the homes of the
throughout (2)/ the long summer two races are so far apart.
days. (3)/ No error (4) (1) despite the fact
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 (2) point of resemblance
40
 (3) so far apart (1) by the river (2) were flooded
(4) is discovered (3) it houses (4) with all
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
8 Feb., 2019 Evening 13 March, 2019 Morning
173. Many a girl were influenced by the 179. Silver, as well as gold, are considered
inspirational lecture given by the as precious metals.
Nobel laureate. (1) as precious metals.
(1) Nobel laureate (2) as well as
(2) were influenced (3) Silver
(3) inspirational lecture (4) are considered
(4) Many a girl SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 13 March, 2019 Evening
8 Feb., 2019 Evening 180. From my hotel I could see that a flock
174. Lupin is one of the least important of birds were flying over the lake.
person in the opposition and can (1) over the lake
never hope to become a minister. (2) were flying
(1) become (3) From my hotel
(2) in the opposition (4) I could see
(3) can never SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(4) least important person 13 March, 2019 Evening
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 181. A new research study has shown that
8 Feb., 2019 Evening long before they took up a strict
175. Neither Mohit nor Rohit were there vegetarian diet, the much loved
at the shop when I sent there. pandas was a meat-eater.
(1) when (1) has shown
(2) Neither Mohit nor Rohit (2) that long before
(3) were there (3) was a meat-eater
(4) at the shop (4) took up
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
12 March, 2019 Evening 13 March, 2019 Evening
176. Either Avika or Nikunj are going to 182. During hair transplantation, hair
win the prize in the handwriting follicles is transplanted from one part
competition. of the head to another where the hair
(1) Either Avika (2) or Nikunj is thinning.
(3) in the (4) are going to (1) hair follicles is transplanted
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (2) During hair transplantation
13 March, 2019 Morning
177. Neither I nor my sisters was (3) from one part of the head to
interested in learning music. another
(4) where the hair is thinning
(1) nor my sisters SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(2) in learning music. 15 March, 2019 Evening
(3) was interested 183. The Natural History of Selborne
(4) Neither I records the importance of the
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 earthworm to soil and describe an
13 March, 2019 Morning
England unspoiled by the industrial
178. The village, with all its houses, were
revolution.
flooded by the river.

41
 (1) describe an England 189. Sunita is senior to me in this office
(2) of the earthworm to soil and know all the rules.
(3) records the importance (1) Sunita is senior to me
(4) unspoiled by the industrial (2) all the rules
revolution (3) and know
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
16 March, 2019 Morning (4) in this office
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
184. More than 25% people admits they 27 September, 2019
have not sent or received a hand- 190. The list of candidates to be called for
written letter in the past decade.
the interview were put up on the
(1) a hand-written letter board.
(2) More than 25% people admits
(1) for the interview
(3) they have not sent or received
(2) The list of candidates
(4) in the past decade
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (3) were put up on the board
16 March, 2019 Afternoon (4) to be called
185. Economic growth is sustainable only SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
if all countries has food security. 27 September, 2019

(1) has food security 191. Neither Amit nor Raju are staying
(2) all countries with his parents in Mumbai.
(3) Economic growth is (1) are staying
(4) sustainable only if (2) in Mumbai
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (3) with his parents
16 March, 2019 Evening
(4) Neither Amit nor Raju
186. The problem of world hunger arises SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
because of the economic inequality 27 September, 2019
that distort food distributions. 192. Economics is one of the subject which
(1) The problem of I have found very difficult since
(2) because of the economic school.
inequality (1) Economics is
(3) that distort food distribution (2) which I have found
(4) world hunger arises (3) very difficult since school
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
16 March, 2019 Evening (4) one of the subject
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
187. Prema is the girl in my class who
27 September, 2019
write beautiful poems. 193. Cyclone Idai is regarded as one of(1)/
(1) Prema is the girl the worst tropical cyclone on
(2) who write record(2)/to affect Africa and
(3) beautiful poems
Southern hemisphere(3)/ as the
(4) in my class
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
whole (4)
27 September, 2019 SSC PRE - 2018
188. The box of paper clips are kept in the 6th June, 2019 Morning

drawer. 194. Every employee of the company (1)/

(1) are kept (2) The box were given a two bedroom (2)/flat as
(3) of paper clips (4) in the drawer Diwali bonus(3)/No error(4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018 SSC PRE - 2018
27 September, 2019 6th June, 2019 Morning

42
195. The river Yamuna has many(1)/non- 204. Raja Ravi Varma was(1)/one of the
native species like goldfish(2)/that is first artist who tried(2)/to create a
affecting its eco-system.(3)/No style that was both modern and
error(4). traditional.(3)/No error(4)
SSC PRE - 2018 SSC PRE - 2018
6th June, 2019 Evening 12th June, 2019 Morning
196. Lodi colony in Delhi is very 205. There is many modes(1)/of travel to
different(1)/from other places in the go to Agra(2)/but I prefer road.(3)/
city(2)/that is crowded and noisy.(3)/ No error(4).
No error(4). SSC PRE - 2018
12th June, 2019 Evening
SSC PRE - 2018
7th June, 2019 Morning 206. The cost of fruits and vegetables(1)/
197. The Doon Valley with all its lights (1)/ have risen(2)/abnormally this
look beautiful at night (2)/from the month.(3)/No error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
top of the mountain.(3)/No error (4). 13th June, 2019 Morning
SSC PRE - 2018
7th June, 2019 Afternoon
207. Cows are amongst(1)/the gentlest of
198. Each of the girls(1)/have given(2)/ an animals; none shows more(2)/
impression dance performance. (3)/ passionate tenderness towards their
No error(4). young.(3)/No error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
SSC PRE - 2018
13th June, 2019 Morning
7th June, 2019 Evening
199. The match is about to(1)/begin since 208. The picture of the king's is exactly
the captain(2)/as well as the team are like the king himself.
on the field.(3)/No error(4). (1) the king himself
SSC PRE - 2018 (2) the picture
10th June, 2019 Afternoon (3) is exactly like
200. Supriya asked Kiran(1)/where had (4) of the king's
her mother gone(2)/when the results CHSL-2018
8 July, 2019, Afternoon
of the contest were being
209. The soldiers had no choice when to
declared.(3)/No error(4).
obey the commander.
SSC PRE - 2018
10th June, 2019 Evening (1) when to obey
201. Ten kilometres are(1)/ to cover on (2) had no choice
foot(2)/a long distance for a child(3)/ (3) The soldiers
No error(4). (4) the commander
SSC PRE - 2018 CHSL-2018
11th June, 2019 Morning 4 July, 2019, Afternoon
202. The length of a male swallow's tail(1)/ 210. The birth of a girl bring great joy to
reveal his attractiveness(2)/for a Neha’s family.
female swallow.(3)/No error(4). (1) The birth
SSC PRE - 2018 (2) of a girl
11th June, 2019 Afternoon (3) to Neha’s family
203. The child along with his parents (4) bring great joy
were(1)/waiting for(2)/ the CGL MAINS 2018
programme to begin.(3)/No error(4) 11 September, 2019
SSC PRE - 2018 211. Having been a student activist once,
11th June, 2019 Evening a politician never forget those days.
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 (1) a politician (2) never forget 214. Their house aren’t very big but their
(3) Having been (4) those days garden is.
CGL MAINS 2018, 12 September, 2019 (1) aren’t very big
212. Organizing World Cup matches in (2) Their house
England imply that rains can be a (3) garden is
constant threat. (4) but their
(1) be a constant threat. CGL MAINS 2018
(2) in England imply 13 September, 2019
(3) that rains can be 215. Our most memorable meeting with
(4) Organizing World Cup matches Spielberg happened while we were at
CGL MAINS 2018, 12 September, 2019 the Berlin Film Festival in 1977,
213. Over the years, the writer Amish has where the film ‘Shatranj ke Khilari
evolved to what millions of ‘were being screened as India’s official
youngsters aspires to be today – an entry.
intellectual. (1) Our most memorable meeting
(1) Over the years (2) while we were at
(2) aspires to be today (3) where the film
(3) Amish has evolved (4) were being screened
(4) millions of youngsters CGL MAINS 2018
CGL MAINS 2018, 13 September, 2019 13 September, 2019

Plot No.2, SSI Industrial Area, G.T. Karnal Road,

Jahangirpuri, Delhi

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1. (3) Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’ because Here the first subject is singular
here the main subject (The (brother-in-law).
various consequences) is plural. 8. (2) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’.
2. (3) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. If ‘of’ is used The verb that comes after relative
after ‘each’, every, one etc, the Pronoun depends upon its
Noun or Pronoun that comes antecedent. Here antecedent of
immediately after ‘of’ will be Plural Relative Pronoun (who) is Plural
in form. However the verb, Noun (writers) hence it will agree
Pronoun, Adjective etc. that with Plural verb (have).
comes in the latter part of the 9. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
sentence will be singular in form. If ‘two’ or more than two Nouns
Structure: or Adjectives are joined by ‘and’
One + of + Plural Noun + Singular but only Person or thing or idea
Verb is discussed, singular verb is
3. (4) If Plural Noun is used after used.
cardinal adjectives (one, two, Here ‘ebb and flow’ is considered
three etc.) and if plural noun as singular subject.
denotes certain amount, weight, 10. (3) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because here
height or period singular verb will the main subject is knowledge
be used. which is an uncountable noun so
4. (3) Replace ‘attract’ with ‘attracts’. it will take singular verb.
Here the main subject is singular 11. (4) No error.
(introduction) hence it will take 12. (3) Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’.
singular verb.
If two different subjects are joined
5. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘am’. The verb by ‘and’, Plural verb is used. Here
that follows a relative pronoun Article has come before both the
(here ‘who’) agrees to the subject. This indicates that there
antecedent to the relative pronoun are two subjects.
(here ‘I’)
13. (2) Replace ‘lead’ with ‘leads’.
6. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. If the
The structure we follow for this
subject is joined by ‘as well as’,
type of sentence is
‘with’, ‘along with’, ‘together with’
Either+ of + plural noun +
... etc, the verb will agree with the
singular verb.
first subject. Here first subject is
uncountable noun so it will take 14. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
singular verb. If ‘of’ is used after ‘each’, ‘every’
7. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’. If the ‘one’ etc, the Noun or Pronoun
two subject are joined by ‘as well that comes immediately after ‘of’
as’ ‘with’, ‘together with’ ‘along will be plural in form. However the
with’ etc, the verb will agree with verb that comes in latter part of
first subject. the sentence will be singular.

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15. (3) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. 23. (3) Replace ‘belongs’ with ‘belonged’.
Here the main subject is ‘strain’ Here the action given is
which is singular, so the verb completely unrealistic hence it will
should also be singular. take ‘V2’.
16. (2) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’. 24. (1) Replace ‘student’ with ‘students’.
The verb used after the relative After ‘many’, ‘a great many’ and
Pronoun depends upon its ‘a good many’ plural countable
noun is used.
antecedent.
25. (2) Replace ‘has done’ with ‘have
Here ‘antecedent’ of ‘who’ is
done’. The verb to be used after
plural.
Relative Pronoun depends on its
So plural verb will be used. antecedent. Here antecedent of
17. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. ‘who’ is ‘I’, hence it will agree with
Here the main subject is plural verb (have) but the
‘introduction’ which is singular. sentence is in past. So change
Hence it will agree with singular ‘have’ into ‘had’.
verb. 26. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
18. (2) Change ‘wash’ (P.V.) into washes Here ‘the Arabian Nights’ is the
(S.V). ‘Washes’ agrees with name of one book and it is
singular subject (newer type). singular so singular verb will be
19. (3) Replace ‘their’ with ‘his’. used.
The structure we follow is 27. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’ when two
or more subject are joined by
Each of the + Plural Noun +
‘along with’ the verb agrees with
Singular verb/ Pronoun/ Adjective.
the first subject.
If ‘of’ is used after ‘each’, the Noun Here the first subject is singular
or Pronoun that comes after ‘of’ so it will agree with singular verb.
will be plural in form. However, 28. (2) Replace ‘boy’ with ‘boys’.
the verb, Pronoun, Adjective that Structure:
comes in the latter part of the
One of + the + plural noun +
sentence will be singular. singular verb
20. (2) Replace ‘attract’ with ‘attracts’ 29. (1) Add article ‘the’ before the word
because here the subject is ‘staff’.
singular so it will take singular 30. (2) Replace ‘depend’ with ‘depends’.
verb. Here two subjects are joined by
21. (2) Replace ‘their’ with ‘his’. ‘or’, so verb agrees with the
Neither + of + the + plural noun + nearest subject.
singular verb/ adjective/ 31. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’.
Pronoun. When two subjects are joined by
22. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. neither ... nor, the verb agrees
with the nearest subject.
Rule: S.C.N + S.V 32. (4) No error.
Nine-tenths of P.C.N + P.V Here two subjects ‘time’ and ‘tide’
U.C.N + S.V are joined by ‘and’ hence plural
verb follows.
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33. (2) Replace ‘like’ with ‘likes’. 44. (3) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because
When two nouns or pronouns are when two Nouns or Pronouns are
joined by ‘as well as’, the verb connected with Either ... or, the
agrees with 1st subject. verb agrees with its nearest
34. (2) Replace ‘support’ with ‘supports’. subject.
The structure should be 45. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
Neither of + plural noun + singular ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ is a name of
verb single book, hence it will take
35. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. singular verb.
When two nouns or pronouns are 46. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’.
joined by ‘along with’ the verb will 47. (2) Replace ‘a great deal of’ with ‘a
agree with the first noun. great number of’. ‘A great number’
36. (2) Replace ‘play’ with ‘plays’ is used for plural countable noun
Structure: whereas ‘a great deal of’ is used
Each of + plural noun + singular in two senses ‘to a very great
verb. degree or extent’ or ‘or in great
37. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. quantity’. This means ‘a great
Structure: deal’ is used with uncountable
One of + Plural Noun + Singular Nouns.
Verb. 48. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
38. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’. When words like each, every,
When two nouns or pronouns are either, neither are used as
connected with ‘Either ... or’, the subjects, they take singular verb.
verb agrees with the nearest 49. (1) Replace ‘friend’ with ‘friends’.
subject. Here nearest subject is ‘One of’ is followed by Plural Noun
plural, hence plural verb should and singular verb.
be used. 50. (3) Replace ‘begins’ with ‘begin’.
39. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. A Plural subject always agrees
Here the main subject is singular. with Plural verb.
So it will agree with singular verb. 51. (3) Replace ‘type’ with ‘types’.
40. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. 52. (2) Replace ‘their’ with ‘his’.
If two or more than two nouns are Everyone is singular Pronoun so
joined by ‘and’ but only one thing it takes singular adjective.
or idea is discussed, it takes
53. (2) Replace ‘one structure build’ with
singular verb. Here the action is
‘one of the structures built’.
singular as a whole which means
driving while drunk. 54. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’ Since
41. (4) No error. ‘countries’ is a plural subject.
42. (1) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because 55. (4) No error.
everyone and everybody takes 56. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’ .
singular verb with it. Here ‘man’ is singular noun so it
43. (4) No error will take singular verb.

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57. (1) Replace ‘factor’ with ‘factors’. 69. (2) Replace ‘don’t’ with ‘doesn’t’. The
‘One of’ is followed by Plural Noun ‘U.S’ is a single country.
and Singular Verb. 70. (3) Replace ‘is subject to’ with ‘are
58. (2) Replace ‘differ’ with ‘differs’. subjected to’ because the main
Here the subject is singular so it subject is plural and so it will take
will take singular verb. plural verb. The sentence is in
59. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’. Passive Voice.
‘Each of’ is followed by plural 71. (3) Replace ‘appears’ with ‘appear’
Noun and Singular Verb. because short stories and poems
are joined by ‘and’ are Plural.
60. (3) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
Plural verb will follow.
Here ‘Politics’ is a singular noun
72. (2) Replace ‘disease’ with ‘diseases’.
so it will agree with singular verb.
‘One of’ is followed by ‘Plural
61. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
Noun’.
‘A tale of two cities’ is the name of
73. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’ because
singular book so it will take
here first subject is singular.
singular verb.
Rule: If two subjects are joined by
62. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’
‘along with’ the verb agrees with
Structure:
first subject.
Neither of+Plural Noun + Singular
74. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
Verb.
Rule: Neither of + Plural Noun +
63. (1) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’. Singular verb.
Here ‘company’ is singular Noun
75. (2) Replace ‘play’ with ‘plays’.
so it will take singular verb.
Rule: Each of + Plural Noun +
64. (1) Replace ‘come’ with comes.
Singular verb.
A singular subject (television set) 76. (2) Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’.
takes with singular verb.
When two Noun or Pronouns are
65. (2) Replace ‘their’ with ‘your’. ‘Each
connected by ‘either ... or’, ‘neither
of you’ will take possessive
... nor’, the verb agrees with the
adjective ‘your’.
nearest subject.
66. (2) Replace ‘design’ with ‘designs’.
Here the nearest subject (parents)
‘One of’ is followed by singular is plural so it will take plural verb.
verb. 77. (1) Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’.
67. (2) Replace ‘woman’ with ‘women’
Here the main subject ‘Police’ is
because here subject (woman) is
plural noun so it will take plural
singular while the remaining
verb.
sentence talks about plural noun.
78. (2) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because
68. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’.
money is an uncountable noun so
When two or more nouns are it will take singular verb.
joined by ‘as well as’, the verb 79. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’.
agrees with the first subject. Here
80. (2) Replace ‘player’ with ‘players’.
the first subject is singular so it
will take singular verb. ‘One of’ is followed by Plural Noun.

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81. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because 95. (2) Here, ‘of innumer able
‘An old man’ is singular Noun so biographies’ should be used.
it will take singular verb. ‘Innumerable’ means ‘too many to
82. (2) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because be counted’.
‘every’ takes singular verb with it. 96. (3) Replace ‘follow’ with ‘follows’
83. (1) Replace ‘does’ with ‘do’ because because here the main subject
here the main subject is plural so (man) is singular so it will take
it will take plural verb. singular verb.
84. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because in 97. (4) Change ‘move’ into ‘moves’.
this sentence ‘the behaviour’ is Universal truth always comes in
the main subject which is Simple Present Tense and
uncountable hence will take singular subject takes singular
singular verb with it. verb.
85. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’. 98. (4) No error
Everyone, Everybody takes
99. (2) When ‘what’ is the subject of a
singular verb with it.
sentence, it takes singular verb
86. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because a
with it. Hence replace ‘make’ with
singular subject always takes
makes’.
singular verb. Here ‘the box’ is a
singular countable Noun. 100. (2) Replace ‘contain’ with ‘contains’
because the subject (Africa) is
87. (1) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’.
singular.
88. (3) Replace ‘habit’ with ‘habits’.
101. (2) Here subject (individual) is
‘One of’ is followed by Plural Noun.
singular hence it will take singular
89. (2) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because verb. Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
here the main subject is singular
102. (1) Here word ‘convict’ is used for
so it will take singular verb.
‘Prisoners who have been found
90. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’.
guilty’ so it must be in Plural form.
Rule: One of + Plural Noun +
Replace ‘convict’ with convicts’.
singular verb.
103. (2) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’.
91. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because ‘The
Arabian Nights’ is the name of a Rule: Three – fourths + Plural
singular book. countable noun + Plural verb.
92. (2) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because 104. (4) No error
‘neither of’ is followed by plural 105. (4) No error
noun and singular verb. 106. (3) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’.
93. (2) Replace ‘have’ with ‘has’ because Each of + Plural Noun + Singular
here the main subject is ‘many a verb.
man’ which is singular so it will 107. (3) Change ‘one and a half centuries’
take singular verb. into ‘one century and a half’.
94. (1) ‘Knowledge and wisdom’ are two 108. (1) Replace ‘canon’ with ‘canons’.
different things so plural verb will ‘Some of’ is followed by Plural
follow. Noun/Pronoun if ‘some’ is used
Hence replace ‘makes’ with with Countable Noun.
‘make’.
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109. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because which is plural. A plural subject
‘group’ is a Collective Noun and takes plural verb.
Collective Noun takes singular 121. (1) Replace ‘the riches’ with ‘the rich’.
verb with it. 122. (3) Replace ‘his’ with ‘their’ because
110. (3) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because ‘Relative Pronoun’ is followed by
when two Nouns/Pronouns are verb and adjective that agree to
joined by neither ... nor, the verb the antecedent of the Relative
agrees with the nearest subject. Pronoun.
Here the nearest subject (colour) 123. (2) Here ‘die a temporary death’
is singular so it will take singular should be used.
verb. 124. (2) Replace 'give' with 'gives' because
111. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because here the main subject is singular
‘neither of’ is followed by Plural hence will take singular verb.
Noun and Singular Verb 125. (4) Replace ‘is foolish’ with ‘is a fool’.
112. (4) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’ because Because here Noun is required
‘everyone’ is followed by Singular not an adjective.
Verb. 126. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ when two
113. (2) Replace ‘his’ with ‘their’ because nouns are joined by ‘or’, it takes
here the object (animals) is plural Singular Verb.
so it will take plural possessive 127. (4) Replace 'scient ist' with
adjective (their). 'scientists'.
114. (2) Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’ because 128. (4) 'Many a' is used with 'singular
‘Team’ is considered plural here. noun'.
We are talking about the players
129. (3) If the subject is singular, the verb
here taking their respective
must be singular.
position here.
Use 'requires' in place of 'require'
115. (1) Replace ‘play’ with ‘plays’ because
as the main subject is 'driving'.
here the main subject (the media)
130. (3) Here the subject is 'average age',
is taken as singular though it is
and it is singular hence it will take
plural of noun ‘medium’.
singular verb (is). So replace 'are'
116. (2) No error
with 'is'.
117. (2) Replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ because here
131. (4) No error
subject (the playground) is
132. (1) If 'of ' is used after each, every,
singular. A singular subject
one, etc, the noun or pronoun that
always takes Singular Verb.
comes immediately after 'of' will
118. (2) Replace ‘want’ with ‘wants’
be in plural in form. Hence replace
because here the main subject
‘state’ with ‘states’.
‘man’ is singular and will take
133. (3) If the subject is joined by 'as well
Singular Verb.
as', 'with', 'along with' 'together
119. (4) Change ‘is’ into ‘are’
with', etc, the verb will agree with
“Whereabouts’ is Plural. the first subject. Thus 'have' will
120. (1) Replace ‘is’ with ‘are’ because here be replaced by 'has'.
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134. (2) In this sentence the subject is 'The voice. Thus 'send' will be replaced
unique selling proposition' and it by (V3) 'sent'.
is singular hence it will take 140. (1) Replace 'know' with 'knows'.
singular verb. So replace 'are' with 'Neither of' takes singular verb.
'is'. 141. (2) 'Some of' is used for plural noun.
135. (2) If 'of' is used after each, every, one, Hence replace 'Business Magnate'
etc., the noun or pronoun that with 'Business Magnates'.
comes immediately after 'of' will 'Magnate' means 'an influential
be plural in form. However the business man'.
verb, pronoun, adjective, etc., that 142. (3) Here the subject (a variety) is
comes in the latter part of the singular hence it will agree with
sentence will be singular in form. singular verb (distracts). Replace
Ex: One of the boys has 'distract' with 'distracts'.

  143. (2) 'Lawns in front' is the correct use
PluralNoun S.V.
144. (4) No error
done his work.
 145. (2) Use 'needs (S.V)' for hall (S.S).
S.A.
146. (2) Change 'work' into 'working'.
have ' with
Hence replace '  147. (2) Replace 'is' with 'are'. Most of its

Plural verb cars will take plural verb.
has 148. (2) Replace 'writer' with 'writers'. Use
'  '. plural noun after 'one of'.
Singular verb
149. (3) Replace 'have' with 'has'. Verb
136. (2) 'Period' being a singular noun will agree to the 1st subject if the
take a singular verb. conjunction is 'along with'.
137. (3) If the subject is joined with 'along 150. (2) Replace 'sing' with 'sings'. Each
with', the verb will agree with the takes singular verb.
first subject. Here the first subject
151. (1) Replace 'are' with 'is'. Moon
(my brother) is singular and so it
(singular noun) takes singular
will take singular verb (is).
verb.
Replace 'are' with 'is'.
152. (4)
138. (2) Here the main subject (seizure) is
153. (3) Replace 'have' with 'has'.
singular hence the verb that
Investment (singular noun) will
follows should also be singular.
take singular verb.
Replace 'have' with 'has'.
154. (3) Change 'are' into 'is' because 'the
139. (3) Rule: If the subject is joined by
number of' denotes the number,
'as well as', 'with', 'along with',
hence it will take singular verb.
'together with' etc, the verb will
agree with the first subject. 155. (1) Change 'have' into 'has' because
after 'Many a/an' + singular
Here the first subject is singular
countable noun in followed by
hence verb used should also be
singular verb.
singular. Hence replace 'are' with
'is'. 156. (1) Change 'have' into 'has' because
'every', takes singular verb.
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157. (3) Change 'have' into 'has' because 174. (4) Replace 'person' with 'persons'.
the antecedent of relative pronoun One of takes plural noun.
'who' is my sister-in-law which is 175. (3) Replace 'were' with 'was'. The verb
singular so the verb should be agrees to the nearest subject if
singular. connected by 'neither ... nor'.
158. (2) Change 'player' into 'players' 176. (4) Replace 'are' with 'is'. The verb
because 'one of' is followed by a agrees to the nearest subject
plural noun/pronoun. (here- Nikunj) if joined by 'neither
159. (4) ... or'.
160. (4) No error. 177. (3) Replace 'was' with 'were'. 'Sisters'
161. (3) Use 'was' instead of 'were'. will take plural verb.
If the subject is joined by 'as well 178. (2) Replace 'were' with 'was'. If two
as', 'with', 'but', 'except', 'like' etc. subjects are joined by with, the
the verb agrees to the first subject. verb agrees to the 1st subject.
162. (3) Replace 'subject' with 'subjects'. 179. (4) Replace 'are' with 'is'. If two
'One of' is followed by plural noun. subjects are joined by 'as well as',
163. (3) Replace 'are' with 'is'. Behaviour the verb agrees to the 1st subject.
is singular and hence will take 180. (2) Replace 'were' with 'was'. Flock
singular verb. will take singular verb.
164. (3) Replace 'do' with 'does'. 181. (3) Replace 'was' with 'were'. Pandas
165. (4) -plural noun.
166. (2) Replace 'is' with 'are'. 182. (1) Replace 'is' with 'are'. Follicles will
167. (1) Replace 'has' with 'have'. Men take plural verb.
(Plural subject) take plural verb. 183. (1) Replace 'describe' with 'describes'.
168. (2) Replace 'has' by 'have'. Verb 184. (2) Replace 'admits' with 'admit'. x%
follows the nearest subject when of plural noun takes plural verb.
joined by neither ... nor. 185. (1) Replace 'has' with 'have'. All
169. (3) Replace 'are' with 'is'. Subject countries will take plural verb.
(manager) is singular. When two 186. (3) Replace 'distort (v1)' with 'distorts.
subjects are joined by alongwith, Economic inequality will take
the verb agrees to the 1st subject. singular verb.
170. (3) Replace 'was' with 'were'. Subject 187. (2) Replace 'write (v1)' with 'writes'.
(animals) is plural. Prema will take singular verb.
171. (2) Replace 'seems (singular)' with 188. (1) Replace 'are' with 'is'. 'Box' takes
'seem (plural)'. Subject (chances) singular verb.
is plural. 189. (3) Replace 'know' with 'knows'.
172. (4) Replace 'is' with 'are'. A number Sunita will take singular verb.
of takes plural noun and plural 190. (3) Replace 'were' with 'was'. List will
verb. take singular verb.
173. (2) Replace 'were' with 'was'. Many a 191. (1) Replace 'are' with 'is'. If two
takes singular Subject and subjects are joined by 'neither ...
Singular Verb nor', the verb follows the nearest
subject.
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192. (4) Replace 'subject' with 'subjects'. 207. (3) Add 'ones' after 'young'.
One of + plural noun. 'One of' is 208. (4) Remove ‘apostrophe and s’.
followed by plural noun. 209. (1) Change ‘when’ into 'but'.
193. (2) If 'of' is used after each, every one 210. (4) Replace 'bring' with 'brings'. Birth
etc, the noun or pronoun that (S.N) takes S.V.
comes immediately after 'of' will 211. (2) Replace 'forget' with 'forgets'. A
be plural in form. politician (S.N) takes S.V.
Change 'Cyclone' into 'cyclones'. 212. (2) Replace 'imply (Plural)' with
194. (2) Use 'was' instead of 'were'. 'implies (Singular Verb)'.
Because every is singular. Organizing world cup is a singular
195. (3) Replace 'is' with are noun.
If a subject and the verb are joined 213. (2) Replace 'aspires(Singular verb)'
by relative pronoun, the verb will with 'aspire(Plural verb)'.
agree to the antecedent to the Youngesters will take plural verb.
relative pronoun. 214. (1) Replace 'aren't' with 'isn't'. House
196. (3) Replace 'is' with 'are'. 'Places' a is singular noun and will take
plural noun will take plural verb. singular verb.
197. (2) Verb will be singular because the 215. (4) Replace 'were' with 'was'.
subject 'valley' is singular. Change 'Shatranj ke Khilari' is a singular
'look' into 'looks'. noun (name of a film).
198. (1) Each of + Definite article + plural
noun takes singular verb.
199. (3) Replace 'are' with 'is'.
Verb agrees to the first subject if
conjunction is 'as well as'.
200. (2) Place 'Had' after 'her mother'. The
senten is not interrogative.
201. (1) A plural number taken as a
singular unit takes singular verb.
202. (1) Use 'reveals' in place of 'reveal'.
Length a singular noun takes
singular verb.
203. (1) Use 'was' in place of 'were'. The
verb agrees with first subject. If
conjunction is 'alongwith'.
204. (2) One of takes plural noun. Change
'artist' into 'artists'.
205. (1) Subject 'many modes' is plural so,
'are' will be used in place of 'is'.
206. (2) The main subject 'cost' is singular.
Hence 'has' will come in place of
'have'.

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4 Verb (Advance)
1. Visitors (1)/ were not permitted (2)/ friends. (3)/ No error. (4)
entering the park (3)/ after dark. No (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008)
error (4) 10. The fact of me (1)/ being a stranger
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 16.11.2003) (2)/ does not excuse his conduct. (3)/
2. Having broken down (1)/the driver No error. (4)
sent the car (2)/to the garage. (3)/ (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008)
No error (4).
(SSC Statistical Investigators 11. A cup of coffee (1)/ is an excellent
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) complement (2)/ to smoked salmon.
3. You should avoid (1)/ to travel (2)/in (3)/ No error (4)
the rush hour (3)/. No error (4). (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Exam.16.05.2010 (First Sitting)
Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006) 12. A senior doctor (1)/ expressed
4. He denied (1)/ to have (2)/ been there concern (2)/ about physician’s
(3)/. No error (4). recommended the vaccine. (3)/ No
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & error. (4)
Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006) (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
5. I meant nothing (1)/ less than (2)/ Exam. 19.06.2011 (First Sitting)
to compel you to come. (3)/ No error 13. I hope to go to shopping (1)/ this
(4) weekend (2)/ if the weather permits.
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) (3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 30.09.2007 (Second Sitting) (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
6. Being (1)/ a rainy day (2)/ I could Exam. 19.06.2011 (Second Sitting)

not go out. (3)/ No error (4). 14. The lawyer asked (1)/ if it was worth
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & to take (2)/ the matter to court. (3)/
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007) No error. (4)
7. Standing at (1)/ the top of the hill, (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
(2)/ the houses below were hardly Exam. 19.06.2011 (Second Sitting)

visible. (3)/ No error (4). 15. The girls watched intently (1)/ as the
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) model applied her make-up (2)/ with
Exam. 10.12.2006) a practiced hand. (3)/ No error. (4)
8. I suggest that (1)/ he goes (2)/ to the (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
doctor as soon as he returns from the Officer Exam. 28.08.2011 (Paper-I)

examination. (3)/No error. (4) 16. Due to me being a new comer (1)/ I
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & was unable (2)/ to get a good house
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008) (3)/. No error (4)
9. In spite of the roadblock (1)/ the FCI Assistant Grade-III
Exam. 25.02.2012 (Paper-I)
guards allowed us (2)/ enter the
North Zone (Ist Sitting)
restricted area to search for our
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17. I remember (1)/ meet him/ (2) five 26. Having deprived of their houses (1)/
years ago. (3)/ No error (4). in the recent earthquake (2)/ they
(SSC Higher Secondary Level had no other option but to take
Data Entry Operator & LDC
Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting)
shelter in a school. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector
18. Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma (SI) Exam. 19.08.2012)
(1)/collapsing in his chair (2)/ and 27. Her mother does not approve of (1)/
gasping for breath. (3)/ No error (4) her to go to the party (2)/ without
(SSC Stenographer
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011)
dressing formally. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
19. Get this book (1)/ be published (2)/ Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012,
in time. (3)/ No error. (4) Ist Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 28. Riding across the battle field (1)/ the
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(IInd Sitting (North Zone)
famous Bhishm (2)/ saw a large
20. I am going (1)/ to have this certificate number of dead warriors. (3)/ No
(2)/ attest by the Director. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
error. (4) Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012,
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Ist Sitting)
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(IInd Sitting (North Zone) 29. Being a holiday (1)/ we went out (2)/
21. Students are prohibited (1)/ to bring for a picnic. (3)/ No error. (4)
cycles (2)/ into the college. (3)/ No (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
error.(4) Exam. 19.05.2013)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 30. His father would (1)/ rather die than
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011 (2)/ to beg from door to door. (3)/ No
(Ist Sitting (Delhi Zone)
error (4)
22. He has (1)/ a large family (2)/ to care. (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
(3)/ No error (4) Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 31. Much harassed (1)/ he left hostel (2)/
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
bag and baggage. (3)/ No error (4).
(Ist Sitting (East Zone)
(SSC CGL Tier-I
23. You should have used the money (1)/ Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014)
for paying your debts (2)/ instead of 32. Water contamination has become
buy a motor cycle. (3)/ No error (4) more serious (1)/ since chemists have
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry begun to use (2)/ new substances.
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(3)/ No error. (4)
(Ist Sitting))
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
24. Being very dark, (1)/ the visitors 33. For testing (1)/ the new microphone,
found it difficult (2)/ to locate the (2)/ I tried to record my voice. (3)/
switch. (3)/ No error (4) No error (4).
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
(2nd Sitting))
34. The hurrying crowds (1)/ of people
25. Being a rainy day (1)/ we didn't (2)/ past (2)/ each other amazed him. (3)/
go out. (3)/ No error (4) No error (4).
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(1st Sitting) SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)

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35. He couldn’t but help (1)/ shed tears (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
at the plight of the villagers (2)/ 41. My wife, having finish her work (1)/
rendered homeless by a devastating
rushed to meet me (2)/ at the event.
cyclone.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
(3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
15.11.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 6636838)
36. Hearing these strange noise above,
42. She made the child to study hard.
the thought at once occurred to me
(1) study hard (2) No Error
that thieves had entered the house.
(3) She made (4) the child
(1) No error (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
(2) the thought at once occurred to 06.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1375232)
me 43. It is painful to saw that some
(3) that thieves had entered the youngsters are killing time without
house doing anything useful.
(4) Hearing these strange noises (1) some youngsters are
above (2) killing time without doing
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi anything useful.
Police SI Exam, 21.06.2015
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 8037731) (3) No error
37. Several guests noticed Mr. Sharma (4) It is painful to saw that
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
falling back in his chair and gasping
20.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 9692918)
for breath.
44. I knew the town well (1)/ so I was
(1) falling back in his chair
able (2)/ to advice him where to go.
(2) Several guests noticed Mr.
(3)/ No error (4)
Sharma (SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
(3) and gasping for breath Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
(4) No error 45. Due to me being new (1)/ to the city,
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015 I had (2)/ difficulty in finding a job.
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 2176783)
(3)/ No error (4)
38. Being a very cold I could not go out SSC CHSL-2016
for a morning walk. 15th Jan, Evening
(1) for a morning walk 46. There is no question (1)/ of me failing
(2) No error (2)/ in the examination. (3)/ No error
(3) Being a very cold (4)
(4) I could not go out SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police 16th Jan, Morning
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770) 47. Being occupied with (1)/ work, father
39. After he was caught cheating he was had no (2)/ time to see us (3)/ No
disqualified to appear at the error (4)
examination. SSC CHSL-2016
17th Jan, Morning
(1) After he was caught cheating
48. Visitors to the zoo (1)/ are amused
(2) he was disqualified
by the monkeys (2)/ play in the cages.
(3) to appear at the examination
(3)/ No error (4)
(4) No error SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam, 30.08.2015) 17th Jan, Morning
40. I forbid you not to go there again. 49. Another change that (1)/ I notice in
(1) there again (2) No error her is that she (2)/ avoids to speak
(3) not to go (4) I forbid you to me (3)/ No error
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 SSC CHSL-2016 SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
19th Jan, Afternoon 60. Once you graduate (1)/ get a job (2)/
50. Being a sunny day (1)/ I decided to would be easier (3)/ No Error (4)
stay at home (2)/ and take a nap. SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
(3)/ No error (4) 61. I decided (1)/ to climbed to the (2)/
SSC CHSL-2016 top of the hill (3)/ No Error (4)
21st Jan, Afternoon SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
51. Being in awe of them, (1)/ the young 62. Scientists intended (1)/ to
man followed (2)/ their direction to a reintroduce and conserve grey wolves
tee (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ in their original habitats. (3)/ No
SSC CHSL-2016 error (4)
27th Jan, Afternoon SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
52. I am sorry worrying you (1)/ of my 63. Jayan woke up have a sore throat and
troubles (2)/ but I could not help. (3)/ by evening his voice had disappeared.
No error (4) (1) woke up
SSC CHSL-2016 (2) by
27th Jan, Evening
(3) had disappeared
53. In spite of (1)/ her irritation, she (2)/
(4) have
couldn't help smile. (3)/ No error (4) STENOGRAPHER - 2018
SSC CHSL-2016 6 Feb., 2019 Morning
(3rd February, Evening)
64. A few years back, I used to have
54. I always enjoy (1)/ to read (2)/ books complaints regarding the night shifts
(3)/ No Error (4) but now I am used to work in nights
SSC CGL-2016
(7th September, Morning) (1) I used to have
55. They are looking forward (1)/ to meet (2) work in nights
(2)/ their parents (3)/ No Error (4) (3) A few years back
SSC CGL-2016 (4) regarding
(11th September, Morning) STENOGRAPHER- 2018
56. I'd like a bike in commuting to work. 6 Feb., 2019 Evening

(1) I'd like 65. You need not to worry about money.
(2) a bike (1) need (2) you
(3) in commuting to work. (3) about money (4) not to worry
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
(4) No error 7 Feb., 2019 Morning
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 66. She doesn't have any dressing sense.
57. It was very unfortunate of him to have (1) doesn't
lost the battle. (2) have any
(1) It was (3) She
(2) very unfortunate (4) dressing sense
(3) him to have STENOGRAPHER- 2018
(4) No error 7 Feb., 2019 Morning
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 67. Yesterday, the farmer in Hathras
58. Intrigued by this (1)/ problem, I rounded up about 25 abandoning
began search (2)/ for a solution. (3)/ cows and bulls and took them to a
No Error (4) dairy in a truck.
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning (1) rounded up
59. We hope devotees will (1)/ participate (2) about 25 abandoning cows
in the event and (2)/ get spiritually (3) the farmers
benefit. (3)/ No Error (4) (4) took them to a dairy
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 STENOGRAPHER- 2018 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
7 Feb., 2019 Evening 14 March, 2019 Evening
68. Dwarf galaxies have to hold clues that 74. She forgot lock(1)/the door when
could help us to understand better she(2)/went out in a hurry.(3)/No
the nature of dark matter. error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
(1) dark matter 7th June, 2019 Morning
(2) to understand better 75. Having just(1)/taking a heavy
(3) have to hold lunch,(2)/she was not ready to have
(4) could help us any fruit.(3)/No error(4).
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
8 Feb., 2019 Evening SSC PRE - 2018
12th June, 2019 Evening
69. The landlady made me changing the
76. You may(1)/the class(2)/when
design of the kitchen three times. completed the test.(3)/No error(4).
(1) the design SSC PRE - 2018
(2) made me 13th June, 2019 Afternoon
(3) changing 77. I’m going to the airport to receives
(4) of the kitchen my friend.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (1) my friend
12 March, 2019 Evening
(2) to the airport
70. He was surprised at me refusing his
(3) to receives
offer. (4) I’m going
(1) He was CGL MAINS 2018
(2) at me refusing his offer 11 September, 2019
(3) his offer 78. I use to going for a morning walk
(4) surprised when I was living in Dehradun.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (1) living in Dehradun
12 March, 2019 Evening
(2) for a morning walk
71. No sooner he had left the house than
(3) when I was
there was a phone call for him. (4) use to going
(1) No sooner CGL MAINS 2018
(2) he had left 11 September, 2019
(3) for him 79. He switched on the TV to listening to
(4) than there was the speech of the PM on the
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 Independence Day.
13 March, 2019 Evening
(1) He switched on the TV
72. Scarcely she had heard the news
(2) of the PM
when she fainted. (3) to listening to the speech
(1) she fainted (4) on the Independence Day.
(2) when CGL MAINS 2018
(3) heard the news 12 September, 2019
(4) Scarcely she had 80. Two American cities, witnessed
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 shooting and resulting in mass
14 March, 2019 Morning
fatalities over the weekend.
73. Hardly he had stepped out of the
(1) over the weekend
house when a tree fell on the roof. (2) Two American cities
(1) out of (3) witnessed shooting
(2) Hardly he had (4) and resulting in mass fatalities
(3) when a tree CGL MAINS 2018
(4) fell on the roof 13 September, 2019

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 1. (3) Replace ‘entering’ with ‘to enter’. 13. (1) Replace ‘go to shopping’ with ‘go
To show purpose ‘to + infinitive’ shopping’.
is used’. 14. (2) Replace ‘worth to take’ with ‘worth
2. (1) From the given structure it seems taking’. After ‘worth’ Ving comes.
that ‘the driver was broken down’ 15. (3) Replace ‘practiced’ with
which is wrong. Hence the correct ‘practised’. A verb is used in V3
structure should be as follows: form as an adjective and not a
The car having broken down, the noun.
driver sent the car to the garage. 16. (1) Replace ‘due to me being’ with
3. (2) Replace ‘to travel’ with ‘travelling’. ‘due to my being’. Generally when
‘Avoid’ is followed by a gerund a pronoun comes before a gerund,
(-ing form). it is used in Possessive form.
4. (2) Replace ‘to have’ with ‘having’. 17. (2) Replace ‘meet’ with ‘meeting’.
After ‘deny’ if any verb comes it is After ‘remember’ gerund is used.
used in gerund form. 18. (4) No error
5. (3) Replace ‘to compel’ with 19. (2) Remove ‘be’. After causative verb
‘compelling’. ‘Than’ is followed by ‘get’, V3 comes.
‘V1 + ing’. 20. (3) ‘attested’ will replace ‘attest’. Here
6. (1) Add ‘it’ before ‘being’ a rainy day ‘have’ is a causative verb that
or ‘I’ will become the subject of takes V3 after it.
the 1st part of the sentence and 21. (2) Replace ‘to bring’ with ‘from
then the sentence will have wrong bringing’.
meaning. 22. (3) Replace ‘to care’ with ‘to care for’.
7. (1) Add ‘As I was’ before ‘standing’ * If a noun is immediately followed
else ‘the houses’ become the by a ‘to + infinitive’ the suitable
subject of the 1st part too which preposition is used after it.
gives a wrong meaning to the 23. (3) Replace ‘buy’ with ‘buying’. After
sentence. preposition ‘-ing’ form of verb is
8. (2) Replace ‘goes’ with ‘go’. Here ‘go’ used.
is a suggestion not a routine 24. (1) If we won’t put a subject in first
action, hence ‘he go’ is the correct part of the sentence, ‘the vistor’
form. will become the subject of ‘being
9. (3) Replace ‘enter’ with ‘to enter’. very dark’ and give the wrong
10. (1) Replace ‘me’ with ‘my’. When a meaning. Hence we should put ‘it’
pronoun is followed by a gerund, before ‘being very dark’. The
it comes in possessive form. sentence should read as:
11. (4) No error ‘It being very dark ...
12. (3) Replace ‘recommended’ with 25. (1) Replace ‘Being a rainy day’ with
‘recommending’. After possessive ‘It being a rainy day’
adjective gerund is used. * See explanation of 24.

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26. (1) ‘Perfect Participle’ is used when appropriate starting will be
the 1st action has already finished ‘Hearing these strong noise
before the 2nd starts. Here we need coming from above’.
Passive Voice. ‘Having been 37. (4) No error
deprived ... 38. (3) Replace ‘being a very cold’ with ‘it
27. (2) Replace ‘to go’ with ‘going’. A being a very cold’.
preposition is always followed by See explanation of 24.
a gerund. 39. (3) Replace ‘to appear’ with ‘from
28. (2) ‘Bhism’ a proper noun will not appearing’.
take article ‘the’. 40. (3) Replace 'not to go' with 'from going
29. (1) Replace ‘Being a holiday’ with ‘It there' or 'to go there'.
being a holiday’. If we wont’ put a 'Forbid' means 'order someone
subject in the first part of the not to do something'. (euk djuk).
sentence ‘we’ will become the
Forbid, deny, prohibit etc do not
subject of ‘being a holiday’ and will
take 'not'.
give the wrong meaning to the
sentence. 41. (1) Replace ‘having finish’ with
‘having finished’. After ‘having’ V3
Hence replace ‘being a holiday’
is used.
with ‘it being a holiday’.
42. (1) Replace ‘to study’ with ‘study’.
30. (3) Replace ‘to beg’ with ‘beg’. After
After causative verb ‘made’ bare
‘rather than’ bare infinitive will
infinitive (V1) is used.
come to balance ‘die’ see rule of
Parallelism. 43. (4) Replace ‘to saw’ with ‘to see’. After
‘to’, V1 is used.
31. (1) ‘Harassed’ is an Adjective so it
must qualify a Noun. But, here it 44. (3) Replace ‘to advice’ with ‘to advise’.
isn’t qualifying anything. Hence, After ‘to’ V1 is used. Here advice
‘having been’ will be placed before is noun whereas advise is verb.
‘much’ to make it a correct 45. (1) Here 'being' is a Gerund and
statement. possessive adjective comes before
32. (2) Replace ‘to use’ with ‘using’ a Gerund. Change ‘me’ into ‘my’.
because after ‘began’ if any verb 46. (2) Possessive case of pronouns is
comes it is used in Gerund form used before gerunds. Hence
33. (1) Replace ‘for testing’ with ‘to test’. replace 'me' with 'my'. 'Me' is
To show purpose ‘to + infinitive’ objective case of pronoun 'I'.
is used. 47. (4) No error
34. (2) Replace ‘of people pass’ with ‘of 48. (3) 'Play' will change into – 'Playing'.
people passing’. ‘Each other’ 49. (3) These are certain verbs which is
change into ‘one another’. commonly followed by gerund.
35. (1) Replace ‘couldn’t but help with’ e.g. admit, advise, avoid, consider,
couldn’t help but’. After delay .... etc. Change ‘to speak’
preposition ‘-ing’ form of verb is into ‘speaking’.
used. 50. (1) If 'It' is not mentioned before
36. (4) The strange noises were coming 'being', 'I' will automatically
from above not heard above. The
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 become the subject of 'sunny day' 65. (4) Remove 'to'. need not takes base
and will give a wrong meaning to form of verb.
the sentence. Hence add 'It' before 66. (4) Change 'dressing sense' into
'being'. 'dress sense'.
51. (4) ‘To a tee’ means perfectly. 67. (3) Replace 'abandoning' with
52. (1) Structure: 'abandoned' (ftls R;kx fn;k x;k gks)
.
sorry + for/ about + V ing for past We need past participle (V3) here.
sorry + to have + V 3 actions
68. (3) Here 'have to' is unnecessary.
sorry + to + V1 } for present action 69. (3) Replace 'changing' with 'change'.
In Part A Make + V1. Make when used as a
Replace 'sorry worrying you' with causative verb is followed by Bare
'sorry for worrying you'. Infinitive (base form of verb)
In Part B 70. (2) Replace 'me' with 'my'. Gerund
Replace 'of my trouble' with 'with (here- refusing) is preceded by
my trouble'. possessive Adjective.
53. (3) If after 'can't help' any verb comes, 71. (2) Replace 'he had' with 'had he'. No
it takes present participle form. sooner + auxiliary verb + subject.
So replace 'smile' with 'smiling'. (See 'Negative Introductory
54. (2) After 'enjoy' Gerund is used. Sentence' in Inversion)
Hence replace 'to read' with 72. (4) Replace 'she had' with 'had she'.
'reading'. Scarcely is followed by Inversion
55. (2) After preposition Gerund is used. if the sentence starts with
Hence replace 'meet' with scarcely.
'meeting'. 73. (2) Replace 'he had' with 'had he'.
56. (3) Replace 'in commuting' with 'to Hardly is followed by Inversion.
commute'.
57. (4) 74. (1) Forgot to lock the door is the
58. (2) Change 'Search' into 'to search' or correct formation.
'Searching' because both 'Gerund' 75. (2) Having is followed by V3. Change
and 'Infinitive' can be used after 'taking' into 'taken'.
begin. 76. (1) Use 'leave' in place of 'left'.
59. (3) Change 'benefit' inot 'benefitted' Modal takes base form of verb.
because 'get' is followed by V3. 77. (3) Replace 'to receives' with 'to
60. (2) Replace 'get' with 'getting'. Here receive'. 'To' is followed by base
we need a Gerund. form of verb.
61. (2) Replace 'Climbed' with 'Climb'. 78. (4) Replace 'use to going' with 'used
We use bare form of verb after 'to'. to go'. For 'Past Routine', S+used
62. (4) to + base form of verb is used.
63. (4) Replace 'have (V1)' with 'having 79. (3) Replace 'listening' with 'listen'. To
(participle)'. takes base form of verb.
64. (2) Replace 'work' with 'working'. 80. (4) Replace 'and resulting in' with
is/are/am + used to (habituated) 'that resulted'.
V1 + ing.

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 CHAPTER

5 Noun
1. My sister (1)/has read (2)/pages after (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
November 2008)
pages of the Bible. (3)/ No Error. (4) 9. No porter being available (1)/ he
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) carried (2)/ all his luggages himself.
2. The Prime Minister was asked (1)/ to (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
write a forward (2)/ to the book. (3)/ November 2008)
No error. (4) 10. The table’s legs (1)/ have been (2)/
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005)
elaborately carved. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
3. The long-distance train (1)/ which Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
met with an accident (2)/ was 11. The sceneries (1)/ of Kashmir (2)/ is
carrying some army personal. /(3) No very charming. (3)/ No error (4).
error. (4) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) 12. A few tiles on skylab (1)/ were the
4. The young men from Japan (1)/ only equipments (2)/ that failed to
found the assent of the mountain (2)/ perform well in outer space.(3)/ No
hard going. (3)/ No error. (4) error (4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-I)
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) 13. The clerk was (1)/ not intimidated by
5. The items I liked most (1)/were the (2)/ his boss’s bullying (3)/ No error
rosewood carvings (2)/and the teak- (4)
wood furnitures of Dutch design (3)/ (SSC (South Zone) Investigators
No error. (4) Exam. 12.09.2010)
(SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV
14. This misogynist hates (1)/ all mother-
Exam. 13.08.2006) in-laws, (2)/ woman-doctors and
6. When the football team walked onto house maids (3)/ No error (4)
the field (1)/ the crowd burst into (SSC (South Zone) Investigators
Exam. 12.09.2010)
applause, (2)/ but some cheers were
15. I (1)/ have (2)/ many works to do.
heard too. (3)/ No error (4).
(3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
Exam. 26.11.2006 (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19.06.2011 (First Sitting)
(Second Sitting)
7. The lawyer asked the complainant 16. The company has ordered (1)/ some
(1)/ to put his sign (2)/ on the paper. (2)/ new equipments. (3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
(3)/ No error (4). Exam. 26.06.2011 (First Sitting)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & 17. I like (1)/ the poetries (2)/ of Byron
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007)
and Shelley. (3)/ No error (4).
8. The beautiful (1)/ surrounding of the (SSC Higher Secondary Level
place (2)/ enchanted me. (3)/ No error Data Entry Operator & LDC
Exam. 27.11.2010)
(4)
62
18. The Manager put forward (1)/ a 28. We should arrange (1)/ for a porter
number of critereons/ (2) for the post. as (2)/ the luggages are heavy. (3)/
(3)/ No error (4). No error (4)
(SSC Higher Secondary Level (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Data Entry Operator & LDC Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting) (2nd Sitting))
19. The furnitures (1)/ had become (2)/ 29. Hari lost (1)/ a hundred rupees note
old and rusty. (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ yesterday. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Stenographer (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
(1st Sitting)
20. Most people (1)/ are afraid of (2)/
30. Speakers after speakers (1)/ came on
swine flu these days. (3)/ No error
the stage (2)/ to perform.(3)/ No error
(4)
(SSC Stenographer
(4)
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012
21. There are (1)/ no poetries (2)/ in my (2nd Sitting)
book.(3)/ No error (4) 31. On receiving the mark-sheet from the
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry University (1)/ I realised (2)/ that I
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(Ist Sitting (North Zone) had got only passing marks in
22. That house (1)/is built of (2)/ stones. English.(3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No error (4) (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III
Exam. 11.11.2012 (2nd Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 32. Some of his (1)/ luggages was lost
(Ist Sitting (North Zone) (2)/ in the train. (3)/ No Error (4)
23. Santosh lives (1)/ by the principals (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(2)/ he professes.(3)/ No error (4) Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 33. An emminent surgeon (1)/ is visiting
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 the hospital (2)/ to attend a surgeons’
(Ist Sitting (North Zone)
conference. (3)/ No error.(4)
24. There is (1)/ no place of you (2)/ in (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
this compartment. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II 34. Books fair (1)/ encourage (2)/ reading
Exam. 16.09.2012)
habit. (3)/ No error (4)/
25. Last week’s sharp hike in the (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
wholesale price of beef (1)/ is a strong Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
indication for (2)/ higher meat costs 35. I bought (1)/ two (2)/ slippers. (3)/
to come. (3)/ No error. (4) No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Constable (GD)
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) Exam. 12.05.2013)
26. They are standing (1)/ at the gate of 36. The paintings of natural sceneries
the auditorium (2)/ as there is no (1)/ are selling (2)/ like hot cakes.
place inside. (3)/ No error. (4) (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
Exam. 29.09.2013)
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
27. We get (1)/ excellent furnitures (2)/ 37. You shall get (1)/ all the informations
in this shop. (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ if you read this book carefully.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (3)/ No error. (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(2nd Sitting)) Exam. 29.09.2013)

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38. My father gave me (1)/ a pair of 48. The International Day against Drug
binocular (2)/ on my birthday. (3)/ Abuse and Illicit Traffickings is
No error. (4) observed on June 26th.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (1) Drug Abuse and Illicit
Operator & LDC Exam. 20.10.2013)
Traffickings
39. Eighty–five thousand rupees (1)/ is
a large sum of money (2)/ to earn in (2) No Error
a month. (3)/ No error (4) (3) is observed on June 26th
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator (4) The International Day against
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, Ist Sitting) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
40. The cattles (1)/ are grazing (2)/ in 49. Reading is no longer popular among
the fields. (3)/ No error (4) the youthful of today. As the
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff influence of the internet has taken
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
over a very important and active
41. When I was passing through the
hobby.
forest (1)/ I happened to see (2)/ a
number of deers.(3)/ No error (4) (1) among the youthful of today
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (2) very important and active hobby
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014) (3) influence of the internet
42. Many persons must have read(1)/The
(4) No Error
Arabian Nights', (2)/which is very (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
interesting. (3)/No error (4) 50. I saw (1)/ two deers (2)/ in the woods.
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff (3)/ No error (4).
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
43. The new device (1)/ aims at SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
eliminating (2)/ the risk of short - 51. A five–men (1)/ enquiry committee
circuiting. (3)/ No error (4) was appointed (2)/ to look into the
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 26.10.2014) matter. (3)/ No error (4)
44. Shakespeare has written(1)/ many (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
plays (2)/as well as some poetries. 16.11.2014 , Ist Sitting TF No. 333 LO 2)

(3)/ No error (4) 52. Second hand (1)/ furnitures were(2)/

(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC put to auction.(3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 09.11.2014) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6)
45. In India, hill stations (1)/ usually
53. His father (1)/ bought these
have (2)/ beautiful sceneries. (3)/ No
furnitures (2)/ the day before
error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. yesterday. (3)/ No error. (4)
16.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6)
46. In these days of inflation (1)/ a ten
54. Bobby learnt the alphabets at the age
rupees note will not buy you/ (2) even
of two.
an ordinary meal. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
(1) No error
Exam. 16.11.2014) (2) age of two
47. The first inning (1)/ of the match (3) Bobby learnt the
(2)/ was very sensational. (3)/ No (4) alphabets at the
error. (4) (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015
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55. I watched how the pianoist used her 61. The people gathered at the funeral to
left hand. pay respect.
(1) I watched how (1) No error
(2) the pianoist (2) The people gathered
(3) No error (3) at the funeral
(4) used her left hand (4) to pay respect.
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015 (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 4239378) Exam, 01.11.2015, IInd Sitting)
56. It is not advisable to take heavy 62. She always fed (1)/ her childrens (2)/
luggages while on a journey. before she fed her dog. (3)/ No error
(1) to take heavy luggages (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
(2) while on a journey 15.11.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 7203752)
(3) No error 63. The government (1)/ must provide
(4) It is not advisable facilities for the (2)/ upbringing of
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 3196279)
women. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
57. The childrens were happy when the Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
film started. 64. The landlord could not (1)/ tell which
(1) The childrens of the servant (2)/ broke the glass.
(2) when the film started (3)/ No error (4) .
(3) No error SSC CHSL-2016
(4) were happy 7th Jan, Morning
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police 65. I asked the shopkeeper (1)/ "Do you
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770) have change (2)/ for a five hundred
58. This is Johns book on the table. rupees note?" (3)/ No error (4)
(1) No error (2) Johns book SSC CHSL-2016
(3) on the table (4) This is 8th Jan, Morning
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police 66. Their luggage which were (1)/ kept
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770) at the station's (2)/ lockers, was later
59. It is not advisable to take heavy retrieved. (3)/ No error (4)
luggages while on travelling these SSC CHSL-2016
8th Jan, Evening
days.
67. The factory complex houses a shop
(1) No error
floor (1)/ and 10 cubicles for the staff
(2) to take heavy luggages
in an area (2)/ of about thousand
(3) It is not advisable
squares metres. (3)/ No error (4)
(4) while on travelling these days SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police 9th Jan, Morning
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
68. Recently I visited Kerala (1)/ and
60. Did you hear many news about the
found the sceneries (2)/ to be
political situation while you were in breathtaking. (3)/ No error (4)
that country ? SSC CHSL-2016
(1) about the political situation while 10th Jan, Morning
you were in that country ? 69. The food basket contained (1)/ a dark
(2) many news chocolate, an eclair and a pastry (2)/
(3) Did you hear neatly wrapped in foil paper. (3)/ No
(4) No error error
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam, SSC CHSL-2016
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789) 10th Jan, Afternoon

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70. The shifting task is almost done, (1)/ 80. He learnt (1)/ the alphabets (2)/ at
only the furnitures (2)/ have to be the age of four. (3)/ No Error (4)
delivered. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (30th August, Evening)
10th Jan, Evening 81. Vermin (1)/ does much harm (2)/ to
71. If you are in the wrong gears (1)/ the crops (3)/ No Error (4)
car won't be (2)/ able to climb the SSC CGL-2016
(1st September, Morning)
hill. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
82. Every conceivable race and
11th Jan, Afternoon nationality (1)/ had its shared of
72. I had invited (1)/ all my sister-in-laws suffering (2)/ in the world wars (3)/
(2)/ to my son's birthday party. (3)/ No Error (4) .
No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (1st September, Evening)
15th Jan, Evening 83. The book, being written (1)/ in simple
73. I express my gratitudes (1)/ to all language, is suitable for children (2)/
those who (2)/ have voted for me. (3)/ as it contains many good advices. (3)/
No error (4) No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
29th Jan, Morning (3rd September, Evening)
74. Rehana had everything (1)/ beauties, 84. All my hope (1)/ were duped (2)/ and
a good figure, (2)/ and a sweet I was plunged in deep sorrow. (3)/
personality. (3)/ No error (4) No Error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
29th Jan, Afternoon (6th September, Morning)
75. For a full week (1)/ she enjoyed the 85. It is not possible for me (1)/ to give
benefits (2)/ of being a big sister. (3)/ you the accurate date (2)/ of my
No error (4) departure yet. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
(1st February, Afternoon) (7th September, Evening)
76. No beggar who comes (1)/ to our 86. The severe cyclonic storm (A)/ has
doors (2)/ goes back empty handed. left behind (B)/ a trial of misery (C)/
(3)/ No error (4) No Error (D)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
(2nd February, Evening) (11th September, Evening)
77. To the whale, its (1)/ tail is the sole 87. He acted not (1)/as per my advice (2)/
(2)/ mean of propulsion. (3)/ No error but somebody else (3)/ No error. (4)
(4) SSC (Steno.) 2016
SSC CHSL-2016 88. The scissors, which are on the table,
(7th February, Morning) belongs to Radha.
78. All the furnitures (1)/ has been (1) The scissors, which
replaced (2)/ by the landlord. (3)/ No (2) are on the table
error (4) (3) belongs to Radha.
SSC CHSL-2016
(8th February, Afternoon)
(4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
79. Essay writing is an art (1)/ that
89. If a student needs advices about
requires many planning (2)/ on the
careers, he or she should consult the
part of the writer. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
careers officer.
(27th August, Evening) (1) he or she should consult
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 (2) No error 99. Three lakhs of people (1)/ attended
(3) If a student needs advices about the workshop (2)/ held in Ramleela
careers, ground. (3)/ No Error (4)
(4) the Careers officer. SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 6 July, 2018 Morning
90. The lawyer deduced from the existing 100. Ankit cannot (1)/ succeed because
evidences that the accused was (2)/ he labours hard. (3)/ No Error
involved in the heinous crime. (4)
(1) in the henious crime SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Morning
(2) deduced from the existing 101. Her son has done and (1)/ is still
evidences doing excellent (2)/ work for his
(3) accused was involved
business. (3)/ No Error (4)
(4) No error SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 7 July, 2018 Evening
91. I told him (1)/ the story (2)/ in details 102. The furnitures in this shop is very
to make his understand it fully. (3)/ costly.
No error (4) (1) in this shop
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
(2) The furnitures
92. Mrs. Gupta invited (1)/ all her
(3) is
daughter-in-laws (2)/ to the grand
(4) very costly
party last Sunday. (3)/ No error (4). STENOGRAPHER - 2018
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning 5 Feb., 2019 Evening
93. Mr Roy's (1)/ eyes widened (2)/ in 103. The function was attended by their
surprise. (3)/ no error (4) three son-in-laws.
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning
94. I have (1)/ checked this (2)/ month (1) The function
calendar. (3)/ no error (4) (2) was attended
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning (3) three son-in-laws
95. Aayushi has come (1)/ here to do a (4) by their
master (2)/ degree in Social Work. STENOGRAPHER- 2018
7 Feb., 2019 Morning
(3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
104. Scientists have discovered a new tree
3 July, 2018 Morning frog species, with an extraordinary,
96. There is no money in (1)/ the bank enlarged claw-like structure located
in Rajesh's and (2)/ Reena's joint at the base of the thumb, that live
account. (3)/ No Error (4) on a remote tabletop mountain in the
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 Andes.
3 July, 2018 Morning
(1) located at
97. Can you imagine (1)/ that she has
(2) have discovered
thirty (2)/ five pair of shoes. (3)/ No
Error (4) (3) with an extraordinary
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (4) live on a remote tabletop
2 July, 2018 Morning mountain
98. Three summons have been (1)/ STENOGRAPHER- 2018
issued by the district court (2)/ but 8 Feb., 2019 Evening

he has not turned up yet. (3)/ No 105. Baghdad remains a profoundly

Error (4) damaged place, and for all its
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 newness, Dream city echo many of
3 July, 2018 Morning the city's continuing issues.
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 (1) continuing issues 110. The children's are fond of climbing
(2) a profoundly damaged the mango tree in the garden.
(3) newness (1) climbing the mango tree
(4) echo (2) are fond of
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 (3) in the garden
8 Feb., 2019 Evening
(4) The children's
106. I thanked him for his advices. CHSL-2018
(1) him (2) I thanked 9 July, 2019, Evening
(3) advices (4) for his 111. I had a hard time paying the driver
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 as I had only hundreds rupee note.
12 March, 2019 Morning (1) paying the driver
107. These stray cattles are roaming (2) only hundreds rupee note
around the town. (3) I had a hard time
(1) These (4) as I had
(2) stray cattles CGL MAINS 2018
(3) the town 11 September, 2019
(4) are roaming around 112. Most of the work of this NGO are of
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 little benefit to the disadvantaged.
14 March, 2019 Evening (1) Most of the work
108. The chart papers were distributed (2) of this NGO
among all the childrens. (3) to the disadvantaged
(1) The chart papers (4) are of little benefit
(2) among all CGL MAINS 2018
(3) were distributed 12 September, 2019

(4) the childrens 113. What is the function of the kidney in

SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018 the body?
27 September, 2019 (1) in the body
109. There isn't many rice(1)/left in the (2) the function of the kidney
house so we must(2)/replenish our (3) What is
stock soon.(3)/No error(4). (4) No error
SSC PRE - 2018 CGL MAINS 2018
11th June, 2019 Morning 12 September, 2019

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 1. (3) Replace ‘pages after pages’ with 12. (2) Replace ‘equipments’ with
‘page after page’. ‘equipment’.
If the same noun comes on the ‘Equipment’ is an uncountable
either side of a preposition, the noun. An uncountable noun
noun will be in singular form. always exists in singular form.
2. (2) Replace ‘forward’ with ‘foreword’. 13. (3) Replace ‘boss’s’ with ‘boss’. If a
‘Foreword’ means ‘preface’. plural noun ends in ‘s/es’, ‘s’ is
3. (3) Replace ‘personal’ with not added while using apostrophe
‘personnel’. Here instead of an with the plural form and those
adjective (personal), plural Noun ending with hissing sound.
(Personnel) which means ‘staff’ Boys’ college.
should be used. Girls’ school.
4. (2) Replace ‘assent’ with ascent’. Boss’ bullying.
‘Ascent’ means ‘a climb to the 14. (2) Replace ‘mother-in-laws’ with
summit of a montain’ (p<+kbZ] <ky) ‘mothers-in-law’.
5. (3) Replace ‘furnitures’ with 15. (3) Replace ‘many works’ with ‘much
‘furniture’. work’ or ‘many pieces of work’.
‘Furniture’ is an uncountable Here ‘work’ is an uncountable
noun so it must be in singular noun.
form. 16. (3) Replace ‘equipments’ with
6. (3) Replace 'cheers' with 'abuses'. ‘equipment’. ‘Equipment’ is an
Here contrast is evident. uncountable noun so it must be
in singular form.
7. (2) Replace ‘sign’ with ‘signature’.
‘Sign’ is a verb. 17. (2) Replace ‘Poetries’ with ‘Poetry’.
‘Poetry’ is an uncountable noun.
‘Signature (Noun)’ must come
after possessive adjective ‘his’. 18. (2) Replace ‘criterions’ with ‘criteria’.
8. (2) Replace ‘surrounding’ with Criteria (Noun) is plural of
‘surroundings’. ‘Surroundings’ criterion.
when used as a noun is used in 19. (1) Replace ‘furnitures’ with
plural form. ‘furniture’.
9. (3) Replace ‘luggages’ with ‘luggage’. 20. (1) Replace ‘most people’ with ‘most
‘Luggage’ is an uncountable noun of the people’.
so it must be in singular form. 21. (2) Replace ‘Poetries’ with ‘Poetry’.
10. (1) Replace ‘table’s legs’ with ‘The legs 22. (3) Replace ‘stones’ with ‘stone’ .
of table’. Apostrophe is not used ‘Stone’ is an Uncountable Noun.
with non-living things (There are 23. (2) Replace 'Principals' with
certain exceptions to this rule). 'Principle'.
11. (1) Replace ‘sceneries’ with ‘scenery’. 'Principle' means 'a basic idea or
‘Scenery’ is an uncountable noun belief about'.
so it must be in singular form. 24. (2) Replace 'place' with 'room'.
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25. (3) Replace ‘costs’ with ‘cost’. exists in singular form.
26. (3) Replace 'place' with 'room'. 42. (1) Change ‘persons’ into ‘people. For
27. (2) Replace ‘furnitures’ with ‘furniture’. large number we use ‘people’.
28. (3) Replace ‘luggages’ with ‘luggage’. 43. (3) Replace ‘short-circuiting’ with
29. (2) Replace ‘a hundred rupees note’ ‘short-circuit’.
with ‘a hundred rupee note’. Here 44. (3) Replace ‘Poetries’ with ‘Poems’.
hundred rupee is used as an ‘Poetry’ is an Uncountable Noun.
adjective to qualify noun ‘note’. 45. (3) Replace ‘sceneries’ with ‘scenery’.
30. (1) Replace ‘speakers after speakers’ 46. (2) Replace ‘a ten rupees’ note with
with ‘speaker after speaker’. ‘a ten rupee’. Here ‘ten rupee’ is
If a preposition comes after a noun an adjective qualifying a noun
and then the same noun is ‘note’.
repeated, the noun should be in 47. (1) ‘Innings’ always exist in plural
singular form. form but singular in meaning.
31. (3) Replace ‘passing marks’ with ‘pass 48. (3) Change ‘June 26th’ into ‘June 26’.
marks’. 49. (1) Replace ‘youthful’ with ‘youth’.
‘Passing marks’ is wrong English. Here we are talking about young
32. (2) Replace ‘luggages’ with ‘luggage’. people.
33. (1) Replace 'emminent' with 50. (2) Replace ‘deers’ with ‘deer’.
'eminent'. Eminent means '(of a The plural of ‘deer’ is ... ‘deer’.
person) famous and respected'. 51. (1) Replace ‘Five-men’ with ‘Five-
(mRÑ"V) man’. Hyphenated (-) noun does
34. (1) Change ‘Books fair’ into ‘Book not have plural form.
fairs’. 52. (2) Replace ‘furnitures were’ with
35. (2) Replace ‘two’ with ‘two pairs of’. ‘furniture was’. ‘Furniture’ is an
36. (1) Replace ‘sceneries’ with ‘scenery’. uncountable noun so it always
‘Scenery’ is an Uncountable Noun. exists in singular form so it takes
singular verb.
37. (2) Replace ‘informations’ with
‘information’. 53. (2) Replace ‘furnitures’ with
‘furniture’.
‘Information’ is an uncountable
Noun so it must be in singular 54. (4) Replace ‘alphabets’ with
form. ‘alphabet’.
38. (2) Replace ‘binocular’ with ‘Alphabet’ is used in singular
‘binoculars’. form. ‘Letters’ of a language are
collectively called ‘alphabet’.
‘Binoculars’ always exist in plural
form. 55. (2) Correct spelling is ‘Painist’.
39. (4) No error. 56. (1) Replace ‘luggages’ with ‘luggage’.
40. (1) Replace ‘Cattles’ with ‘cattle’. ‘Luggage’ is an uncountable noun.
It always exist in singular form.
‘Cattle’ always exist in singular
form but it has Plural meaning. 57. (1) Replace ‘childrens’ with ‘children’.
41. (3) Replace ‘deers’ with ‘deer’. Deer ‘Children’ exists in singular form
is a plural noun but it always but plural in meaning.

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58. (2) Replace ‘Johns’ with ‘John’s’. 72. (2) Compound nouns are made plural
59. (2) Replace ‘luggages’ with ‘luggage’. by adding 's' to the main word.
‘Luggage’ is uncountable noun. It Replace 'sister-in-laws' with
must be in singular form. 'sisters-in-law'.
60. (2) Replace ‘many’ with ‘any’. 73. (1) We cannot add 's/es' at the end
61. (4) Change ‘respect’ into ‘tribute’ or of uncountable noun. 'Gratitude'
‘homage’. is an uncountable noun. Thus
62. (2) Replace ‘childrens’ with ‘children’. replace 'gratitudes' with
'gratitude'.
63. (3) Replace 'upbringing of woman'
with 'upbringing of a girl child' or 74. (2) 'Beauty' can be both adjective and
‘uplifting of women’. noun. But when it means the
quality that makes someone
64. (2) Rule: Which + of + the + plural
beautiful, it is adjective and hence
noun
cannot come is plural form.
Also plural noun is used after
75. (3) Change ‘a big sister’ into ‘the elder
‘which of’. Replace ‘servant’ with
sister’.
‘servants’.
76. (2) Replace ‘doors’ with ‘door’.
Also 'Tell' is followed by an object
but here it has not been. 77. (3) Change ‘mean’ into ‘means’. It
means ‘an instrument by which
65. (3) Change 'rupees' into 'rupee'. Here
an act can be acconplished.
a noun ‘rupee’ works as an
adjective and an Adjective can't 78. (1) 'Furniture' is uncountable noun.
be plural. Hence replace ‘Furnitures’ with
‘Furniture’.
66. (1) Replace 'were' with 'was' because
the main subject 'luggage' is an 79. (2) Replace 'many' with 'much'.
uncountable noun and it takes Planning being uncountable takes
singular verb. ‘much’.
67. (3) Correct usage is ‘thousand square 80. (2) 'Alphabet' is not used in plural
metres’. Replace ‘squares’ with form.
'square’ as here it is used as an Replace 'Alphabets' with
adjective. 'Alphabet'
68. (2) 'Scenery' is an uncountable noun, 81. (2) 'Vermin' means 'animals which
we cannot change it into a plural are believed to be harmful to
form by adding 'ies' to it. crops' (E.g. rodents).
69. (2) Change 'a dark chocolate' into 'a 'Vermin' is a plural noun so it will
bar of dark chocolate'. agree with plural verb. Thus
70. (2) In Part (2) ‘Furniture’ is an replace 'does' with 'do'.
uncountable noun. We cannot 82. (2) Replace 'shared' with 'share'. Here
make it plural by adding ‘s’ to it we need a noun.
but in part (3) ‘have’ is used so 83. (3) 'Advice' being an uncountable
change‘furniture’ into ‘pieces of noun will take 'much' before it. So
furniture’. replace 'many good advices' with
71. (1) 'Gear' will replace 'Gears' as you 'much good advice' or 'many good
put the car in one gear at one time. pieces of advice'.
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 84. (2) Replace ‘were’ with ‘was’. 103. (3) Replace 'son-in-laws' with 'sons-
85. (2) Replace ‘accurate’ with ‘exact’. in-law'.
86. (3) 'Cyclone' leaves 'a trail of misery' 104. (4) Here species has been used for
not 'trial of misery'. Hence replace just one species of a new tree frogs
'trial' with 'trail'. 'Trail' means 'a hence 'lives' (S.V) will follow.
series of objects left behind by the 105. (4) Baghdad (S.N) will take singular
passage of someone or verb echos.
something'. 106. (3) Replace 'advices' with 'advice'.
87. (3) Change 'else' into 'else's'. Advice is an uncountable noun
and cannot take plural form.
88. (3) Replace 'belongs' with 'belong'.
107. (2) Replace 'cattles' with 'cattle'.
'Scissors' a plural noun will take
Cattle is a plural noun and hence
plural verb.
no 's' is needed.
89. (3) Replace 'advices' with 'advice'.
108. (4) Replace 'childrens' with 'children'.
'Advice (lykg) ' is an uncountable Children is the plural form of
noun. Child.
90. (2) Evidence is an uncountable noun. 109. (1) 'Much' will come in place of 'many'
It cannot take plural form. 'Much' comes with uncountable
91. (3) Replace 'details' with 'detail'. nouns.
92. (2) Change 'daughter-in-laws' into 'Many' comes with countable
daughters-in-law' because nouns.
compound nouns are made plural 110. (4) Remove ‘apostrophe s’.
by adding 's' to the main word. 111. (2) Replace 'hundreds rupee note'
93. (4) No Error. Verb form of Adjective with 'a hundred rupee note'.
Wide is 'Widen'. V2 and V3 are 112. (4) Replace 'are' with 'is'. Because
widened. 'work' is an uncountable noun.
94. (3) Replace 'month' with 'month's'. 113. (2) Change 'Kidney' into 'Kidneys'. We
have two Kidneys'.
95. (2) Use 'master's' instead of 'master'.
96. (2) Rajesh and Reena's joint account
is correct. Remove 's from
Rajesh's. When the possession of
two people is on one thing's comes
with the 2nd noun.
97. (3) Replace 'pair' by 'pairs'.
98. (1) Plural of 'summons' is
'summones'.
99. (1) The correct structure is 'three
lakh people'.
100. (3) Use 'he does not labour hard'.
101. (4) No error.
102. (2) 'furnitures' is wrong. Furniture is
uncountable noun and cannot
take plural form. 'Pieces of
furnitures' in plural form.
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6 Pronoun
1. He is a university professor (1)/ but 9. If your coming home tomorrow (1)/
of his three sons (2)/ neither has any let me know at what time (2)/ I can
merit. (3)/ No error (4) expect you. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam.16.05.2010 (First Sitting) Exam. 10.03.2013)

2. The poor man (1)/ poisoned him (2)/ 10. He is (1)/ fatter (2)/ than me. (3)/ No
and his own children.(3)/ No error. error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(4) Exam. 10.03.2013)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) 11. I and him (1)/ are (2)/ very good
Staff Exam. 20.02.2011)
friends. (3)/No error (4).
3. She is one of the (1)/ best mothers (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(2)/ that has ever lived. (3)/ No error Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
(4). 12. I and he (1)/ have prepared (2)/ the
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) lesson thoroughly. (3)/ No error. (4)
Staff Exam. 27.02.2011) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
4. John, I and Hari (1)/ have finished Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)
(2)/ our studies. (3)/ No error (4). 13. The boy who studies hard (1)/ he will
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) pass (2)/ with flying colours. (3)/ No
Staff Exam. 27.02.2011) error (4)/
5. I am (1)/ your’s (2)/ affectionate (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
son.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CISF Constable (GD)
14. My uncle forced (1)/ my friend and I
Exam. 05.06.2011) (2) to stay back. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main
6. Both me (1)/ and my sister (2)/ went
Exam. 07.04.2013)
to a boarding school. (3)/ No error 15. Both science and religion (1)/ are
(4) necessary for man and for their (2)/
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
outer and inner self respectively. (3)/
Exam. 16.10.2011)
No error (4)
7. It was him (1)/ who came running (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(2)/into the classroom. (3)/ No error. Exam. 21.04.2013)
(4) 16. I and Tina will (1)/ go to the market
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (2)/ in the evening. (3)/ No error.(4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator &
(Ist Sitting (East Zone)
LDC Exam. 27.10.2013, IInd Sitting)
8. May I know (1)/ to who (2)/ I am 17. Rustam and (1)/ myself saw (2)/ the
speaking ? (3)/ No error. (4) picture. (3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
(Ist Sitting (East Zone)

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18. There is no agreement (1)/ between 27. They brought to themself this
you and I (2)/ so we are free to go disaster.
our way. (3)/ No error (4) (1) No error
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
(2) to themself
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
(3) this disaster
19. The ant who was nearby (1)/ walked
forward and bit the hunter (2)/ (4) They brought
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
sharply in the ankle. (3)/ No error
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(4)
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
28. The article suggests that when a
(2013) 20.07.2014, IInd Sitting) person is under unusual stress you
20. Such rules (1)/ do not apply to (2)/ should be especially careful to eat a
you and I. (3)/ No error (4). well-balanced diet.
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. (1) The article suggests that when a
19.10.2014, Ist Sitting) person is under unusual stress
21. One of the boys (1)/ who always give (2) you should be especially careful
the correct answer (2)/ is Samuel.
(3) to eat a well-balanced diet.
(3)/ No error. (4)
(4) No error
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
22. One should respect (1)/ the religions 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
of others (2)/ as much as his own. 29. One must (1)/ obey one’s (2)/
(3)/ No error. (4) teachers. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
23. It is I (1)/ who is responsible (2)/ for 15.11.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 7203752)
the delay. (3)/ No error (4) 30. When one takes great risks they must
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam.
be prepared for great losses.
19.10.2014 TF No. 022 MH 3)
(1) they must be prepared
24. The children which are assembled
(1)/ in the hall are the ones (2)/ (2) When one takes great risks
chosen for the field trip.(3)/ No error (3) for great losses.
(4) (4) No error
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) 06.12.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 3441135)
25. Who do you think I met ? 31. One should have their teeth checked
(1) Who (2) No error every six months.
(3) do you think (4) I met ? (1) their teeth checked
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015 (2) every six months.
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 3196279) (3) No error
26. This is the girl whose brother is a (4) One should have
doctor. (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
(1) is a doctor 20.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 9692918)
(2) This is the girl 32. Each boy was given (1)/ a toy as a
(3) No error parting gift, (2)/ which made them
(4) whose brother to happy. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police SSC CHSL-2016
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770) 8th Jan, Morning

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33. This is the sportsperson (1)/ whom I (3) No error (4)
think has won (2)/ the much coveted SSC CHSL-2016
25th Jan, Evening
prize. (3)/ No error (4) 43. Reeta is a spiritually centred person
SSC CHSL-2016
th
11 Jan, Afternoon (1)/ who loves every being (2)/ she
34. My twin (1)/ is five minutes younger comes in contact with. (3)/ No error
(2)/ than myself. (3)/ No error (4) (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CHSL-2016
11th Jan, Evening 27th Jan, Morning
35. Was it him, that the teacher (1)/ 44. Tom Sawyer is one (1)/ of the best
punished for not submitting (2)/ his kid stories (2)/ that was ever written.
project on time (3)/ No error (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CHSL-2016
15th Jan, Afternoon (1st February, Evening)
36. One should respect (1)/ religious 45. He told me the same (1)/ story which
beliefs of others, (2)/ as much as his he told (2)/ you yesterday. (3)/ No
owns. (3)/ No error (4) error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CHSL-2016
16th Jan, Morning (2nd February, Morning)
37. As it was his first date, (1)/ he 46. Me and my wife (1)/ were at home
dressed (2)/ himself in best suit. (3)/ (2)/ last night. (3)/ No Error (4)
No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (27th August, Evening)
16th Jan, Afternoon 47. Science and technology and (1)/ their
38. The audience are (1)/ humbly fallouts do not (2)/ complete human
requested to be (2)/ seated in their culture (3)/ No error (4)
seats. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (29th August, Evening)
16th Jan, Afternoon 48. There was a (1)/ comparison between
39. Vicky is the one who (1)/ always finds (2)/ you and he (3)/ no error (4)
faults with (2)/ whatever Priya does. SSC CGL-2016
(3)/ No error (4) (31st August, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 49. I enjoyed during (1)/ my tenure (2)/
20th Jan, Afternoon at Shimla (3)/ No error (4)
40. Sairat is one of the latest (1)/ in the SSC CGL-2016
(31st August, Afternoon)
list of contemporary Marathi movies
50. Do you know (1)/ whom the (2)/ next
(2)/ which appeared in recent times.
speaker is? (3)/ No Error (4)
(3)/ No error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (2nd September, Afternoon)
22nd Jan, Evening
51. You are the man (1)/ who have (2)/
41. When you have (1)/ gone through my
spoiled it (3)/ No error (4)
notes, (2)/ give the same to me. (3)/
SSC CGL-2016
No error (4) (3rd September, Evening)
SSC CHSL-2016 52. I and my wife (1)/ were declared (2)/
24th Jan, Afternoon
the best couple at the party (3)/ No
42. One who perpetually hesitates (1)/
error (4) .
which of the two things he will do
SSC CGL-2016
first (2)/ will ultimately do neither. (4th September, Afternoon)

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53. I remember him as (1)/ someone who Error (4)
was a lot nicer (2)/ than circumstances SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
1 July, 2018 Morning
warranted. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
62. During India's struggle for (1)/
(8th September, Morning) freedom many brilliant students (2)/
54. One (1)/ should keep (2)/ his word. gave up their studies by Bhagat
(3)/ No Error (4) Singh's call. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(9th September, Afternoon) 1 July, 2018 Morning
55. The boy (1)/ which money (2)/ was 63. Madhuri and I have done my (1)/
lost felt sorry (3)/ No Error (4) work patiently and diligently (2)/ just
SSC CGL-2016 for our safe and secure future. (3)/
(9th September, Evening) No Error (4)
56. Roger dressed (1)/ in is best shirt, SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(2)/ silver tie and black jacket (3)/ 1 July, 2018 Evening
No Error (4) 64. This container is full with water (1)/
SSC CGL-2016 so I can't carry it for a (2)/ long
(11th September, Morning) distance at one go. (3)/ No Error (4)
57. Me and my friend have started SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
working on a summer project which 2 July, 2018 Evening
was approved by our teacher. 65. Mr. Mukesh Bhatnagar our (1)/
(1) Me and my friend colleague he will attend (2)/ the
(2) have started working on a meeting on our behalf. (3)/ No Error
summer project (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(3) which was approved 4 July, 2018 Morning
(4) No error 66. The CEO has decided to visit all the
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(1)/ departments of the office
58. The teachers, who I worked with, tomorrow (2)/ evening to review of the
were very insensitive towards situation. (3)/ No Error (4)
children's needs. SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(1) The teachers, who I worked with 4 July, 2018 Evening
(2) were very insensitive 67. Neha is a very good fashion (1)/
(3) towards children's needs designer but her designs are not (2)/
(4) No error easily accessible with the public. (3)/
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 No Error (4)
59. We take security very seriously and SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
4 July, 2018 Evening
(1)/ we want to keep you in the loop
68. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's life was a (1)/
on (2)/ important actions in our
sage of dedication in the (2)/ cause
account. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
of educational reforms in India. (3)/
60. Last week I made a list of 10 classics No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(1)/ those make for great reads and 4 July, 2018 Evening
a (2)/ few of my son's favourites. (3)/ 69. When the professors are on strike (1)/
No Error(4) and a notice of this effect is pasted
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening on the university gate (2)/ there is
61. Our professor taught us that (1)/ one no sense to go there. (3)/ No Error
should respect the (2)/ religions of (4)
others as much as his own. (3)/ No
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 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 77. The subway system has become very
4 July, 2018 Evening
safe and it has come a long way since
70. I insisted but neither Praveen or his
the 1980s and 1990s where violence
(1)/ friend Bharat is ready (2)/ to
was rampant.
work on holiday. (3)/ No Error (4)
(1) has become very safe
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
5 July, 2018 Evening (2) a long way
71. Ayesha is among the few people (1)/ (3) where violence
in the office which did not (2)/ blindly (4) it has come
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
follow the path of other. (3)/ No Error 15 March, 2019 Morning
(4) 78. Last year the UK saw it's first child
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 diagnosed with internet addiction.
6 July, 2018 Morning
(1) Last year
72. The scientists found that (1)/ (2) the UK saw
leopards tend to hoist prey (2)/ that (3) it's first child
are between half and one-and-a-half (4) diagnosed with
times it's own weight. (3)/ No error SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(4) 16 March, 2019 Afternoon
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 79. One should be careful to re-read what
73. Can you tell me (1)/ the name of the they has written.
person (2)/ whom wrote the book? (1) to re-read what
(3)/ No error (4) (2) be careful
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 (3) One should
74. My sister and myself are pleased to (4) they has written
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
accept your invitation to dinner. 27 September, 2019
(1) My sister and myself 80. I know the cobbler(1)/which mends
(2) are pleased the shoes outside(2)/the gate of our
(3) to accept colony(3)/No error(4)
(4) your invitation to dinner SSC PRE - 2018
6th June, 2019 Afternoon
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
5 Feb., 2019 Evening 81. The team began searching for
75. It was him who was responsible for reasons for their poor performance
this mishap that took place in the tournament
yesterday. (1) The team began
(1) for this mishap (2) in the tournament
(2) It was him (3) searching for reasons
(4) for their poor performances
(3) that look place CHSL-2018
(4) who was responsible 11 July, 2019, Morning
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 82. Pleasure cannot derive from giving
6 Feb., 2019 Evening pain to innocent people.
76. The woman which lives next door is (1) Pleasure cannot derive
a teacher. (2) pain to
(1) which lives (2) The woman (3) innocent people
(3) next door (4) is a teacher (4) from giving
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 CHSL-2018
7 Feb., 2019 Morning 8 July, 2019, Morning

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83. Climatic change are a greatest threat (4) facing our planet
CHSL-2018
facing our planet which needs our 8 July, 2019, Evening
immediate attention. 84. The young girl was helping her father
(1) our immediate attention to look after shop.
(2) are a greatest (1) her father
(3) which needs (2) The young girl
(3) was helping
(4) to look after shop
CHSL-2018, 9 July, 2019, Afternoon

1. (3) Replace ‘neither’ with ‘none’ 11. (1) Replace ‘him’ with ‘he’ because
because ‘neither’ is used for only when Pronouns serve the same
two person whereas ‘none’ is used function, they should be used in
for ‘more than two’. same form. The sentence must
2. (2) Change ‘him’ into ‘himself’. read ‘He and I’ as the order of
3. (3) Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’ because Pronoun is 231.
the verb to be used after the 12. (1) The 1st Part should read as ...
relative Pronoun depends upon its He and I ... because when two or
antecedent. more Pronoun are used in a
Here antecedent to relative sentence, the order should be 231
Pronoun ‘that’ is ‘mothers’ which (i.e., 231)
is plural hence it will take plural 13. (2) Remove ‘he’ because in a single
verb. sentence a Noun and a Pronoun
4. (1) Replace ‘John, I and Hari’ with for the same Noun cannot come
‘John, Hari and I’ because if two together.
or more than two Pronoun are 14. (2) Replace ‘I’ with ‘me’ because here
used in a sentence they follow the ‘my friend’ and ‘me’ are the object
order 231 [i.e., 1- First Person, 2- of the sentence.
Second Person, 3- Third Person] 15. (2) Replace ‘for their’ with ‘his’
5. (2) Replace ‘your’s’ with ‘your’. because here we are talking about
‘Your’s’ is a wrong word. Here we ‘a man’ which is singular.
need Possessive adjective ‘your’. 16. (1) Replace ‘I and Tina’ with ‘Tina and
6. (1) Replace ‘me’ with ‘I’. In the place I’.
of subject we always use 17. (2) Replace ‘myself’ with ‘I’ because
nominative case. the subject of a sentence cannot
7. (1) Replace ‘him’ with ‘he’. be a reflexive Pronoun.
8. (2) Replace ‘who’ with ‘whom’. ‘Who’ 18. (2) Replace ‘I’ with ‘me’ because
refers to the subject of a sentence between (Preposition) is followed
whereas ‘whom’ refers to the by objective Pronoun. Here ‘me’ is
object of a sentence. object form of Pronoun.
9. (1) Replace ‘your’ with ‘you are’ or 19. (1) Replace ‘who’ with ‘that’ because
‘you’re’. Relative Pronoun ‘who’ is used for
10. (3) Replace ‘me’ with ‘I’. human beings.
Nominative Pronoun should be 20. (3) Replace ‘I’ with ‘me’ because a
compared with nominative Preposition is always followed by
Pronoun only. objective case of Pronoun.

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21. (4) No error generally use it with ‘the’ but
22. (3) Replace ‘his’ with ‘one’s’ because remember, we don't use ‘the’ when
when ‘one’ is used as a subject, there is a possessive adjective.
Possessive adjective ‘one’s’ is Hence add 'his' before 'best'.
used. ‘Remove ‘himself’. Dressed doesn’t
23. (2) Replace ‘is’ with ‘am’ because take a reflexive pronoun.
antecedent to Relative Pronoun is 38. (4) No error
‘I’ which agrees with verb ‘am’. 39. (2) Change ‘faults’ into ‘fault. ‘Find
24. (1) Replace ‘which’ with ‘who’ fault’ means to make an adverse
because for human beings, criticism or objection sometimes
Relative Pronoun ‘who’ is used. unfairly.
25. (1) Replace ‘who’ with ‘whom’ 40. (3) Change 'which' into 'that'. Also
because ‘whom’ is used as the change 'appeared' into 'have
object of verb or Preposition. appeared' as 'in recent times'
26. (3) No error means 'lately' or 'recently'.
27. (2) Replace ‘to themself’ with ‘to 41. (3) Change 'the same' into 'them'.
themselves’ because Reflexive 'The notes' will take pronoun
Pronoun of ‘they’ is ‘themselves’. 'them'.
28. (2) Replace ‘you’ with ‘he’. 42. (2) Change ‘will’ into ‘should’.
29. (4) No error 43. (4) No error
30. (1) Replace ‘they’ with ‘one’. 44. (3) 'Verb' to be used after relative
31. (1) Replace ‘their’ with ‘one’s’ because pronoun agrees to the antecedents
Possessive Adjective of one is of the relative pronoun. Here
‘one’s’. 'stories' is plural so replace 'was'
32. (4) No error with 'were'.
33. (2) Relative pronoun 'who' is used as 45. (2) The same + noun is followed by
the sportsperson is the subject relative pronoun ‘that’. So replace
here who was won. 'which' with 'that'. Also change
34. (3) If there is a comparison between ‘told’ into ‘had told’ as it is the Ist
two nominative cases, the action out of the two past actions.
pronoun of the nominative case 46. (1) Replace objective case 'me' with
is used after than. Hence 'myself' nominative cause 'I'. Also the
will be replaced by 'I'. order of pronoun should be 231
35. (1) 'Him' is used as an object form of (i.e. Second Person, Third Person,
pronoun. Hence replace 'him' with First Person). Hence replace 'me
and my wife' with 'my wife and I'.
'he'. Also 'It+ 
be ' is followed by 47. (2) Here 'science and technology' is
any form
singular so possessive adjective
subject form of pronoun. 'its' will be used in place of 'their'.
36. (3) If 'one' is used as the subject, 48. (3) 'Between ... and' should be
possessive pronouns 'one's' is followed by objective form of
used. Hence replace 'his' with pronoun (Such as him, her, me).
'one's'. Also change ‘owns’ with Hence replace 'he' with 'him'.
‘own’. 49. (1) 'Enjoy' takes a reflexive pronoun
37. (3) When we use a superlative (here 'myself') if it is not followed
adjective before the noun, we by any object.
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50. (2) 'Who' is used' to refer the subject On call - Ready to go to work at
of the sentence whereas 'Whom' any time on demand.
is used to refer the object of the 63. (1) Replace 'my' by 'our'.
sentence. Here we are talking 64. (1) Replace 'with' by 'of'.
about 'the speaker' which is the full of – containing a lot of
'subject' 65. (2) Remove 'he' with Mr. Mukesh, he
Hence 'who' will be used in place becomes superfluous.
of 'whom'. 66. (3) Remove 'of' after' review'.
51. (2) The verb used after the relative 67. (3) Use 'to' after 'accessible'.
pronoun should agree with its accessible to – easy to get
antecedent. 68. (2) Replace 'in' by 'for'.
Here the antecedent (man) is 69. (3) Use 'in going' instead of 'to go'.
singular thus verb will also be 70. (1) Replace 'or' by 'nor'. 'Neither ...
singular hence replace 'have' with nor' is a pair of conjunction.
'has'.
71. (2) Replace 'which' by 'who'.
52. (1) If two or more personal pronouns
72. (3) Replace 'it's' with 'their'.
are to be used in a sentence, the
73. (3) Replace 'whom' with 'who'. For
order should be 231 (second
subject use 'who'.
person, third person, first person).
So replace 'I and my wife' with 'my 74. (1) Use 'I' in place of 'myself'. Myself
wife and I'. cannot come as subject.
75. (2) Replace 'him' with 'he'.
53. (4) No error
54. (3) If 'one' is used as the subject of a It + be
 + Nominative form
sentence 'one's' is used as is/was/has been

possessive adjective. of Pronoun.

55. (2) Possessive pronoun 'whose' is 76. (1) Replace 'which' with 'who'. For
used for human beings. person we use 'who'.
56. (2) Replace 'is' with 'his'. 77. (3) Replace 'where' with 'when'. For
57. (1) Replace 'me' with 'I'. The order will time (here- 1980s and 1990s)
be 231. 'My friend and I' is the when will come.
correct order. 78. (3) Replace 'It's' with 'its'. 'Its' is
58. (1) Change 'who' into 'whom'. The possessive adjective. It's is
teachers are the object and hence contracted form of it is.
will take 'whom'. 79. (4) Replace 'they' with 'one'.
59. (3) Change 'our' into 'your'. 'Keep 80. (2) Change 'which' into 'who'. Cobbler
someone is loop' means 'to keep will take 'who'.
someone informed'. 81. (4) use ‘its’ in place of ‘their’. Team
60. (2) Change ‘those’ into ‘that’ or takes singular adjective 'its'.
'which'. 82. (1) 'Cannot derive' be changed into
61. (3) Replace 'his' by 'one's'. 'cannot be derived'.
'one's' is the possessive case of 83. (2) Superlative degree takes article
'one'. 'the'.
62. (3) Replace 'by' by 'on'. 84. (4) Change 'to look' into 'in looking'.

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7 Adjective
1. These days, job opportunities are not error. (4)
as better (1)/ as they used to be (2)/ (SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV
in the early 70's. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 13.08.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 9. The manager wanted to know who
Exam. 1997) had arrived (1)/early that day (2)/the
2. Unless it is accepted to both the cashier or the accountant (3)/No
parties, an (1)/ arbitrator would be error. (4)
of no (2)/ use to settle this dispute. (SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV
(3)/ No error (4) Exam. 13.08.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 10. Though its gloss can (1)/fool few
Exam. 1997)
unwary customers, (2)/it wouldn’t be
3. Although the police officer
difficult for the clever ones to judge
sympathised with poor (1)/ he
its real worth (3)/No error. (4)
refused to (2)/take an action against (SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV
the rich man (3). /No error (4) Exam. 13.08.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
11. Of the billions of stars in the galaxy,
Exam. 14.12.2003)
(1)/ how much are (2)/ suitable for
4. The two first to arrive (1)/were the
life (3)/?. No error. (4)
lucky recipients (2)/of a surprise gift.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
(3)/No Error. (4). Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 05.06.2005) 12. In that wholesale shop (1)/ they do
5. Even today (1)/ it is incredulous to not sell (2)/ fewer than ten bags of
think (2)/ that men have walked on rice. (3)/ No error (4).
the moon. /(3) No error. (4) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005) 13. I found (1)/ the two first chapters of
6. If the worst (1)/comes to worst, ( 2)/ the book (2)/ particularly interesting.
I will have to bid good-bye to my (3)/ No error (4).
studies and join my family business. (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 10.12.2006)
(3)/No error. (4)
(SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV 14. A moment delay (1)/ would have
Exam. 13.08.2006) proved costly (2)/ in the situation.
7. The interim report does not (1)/ (3)/ No error (4)
analyse thoroughly the principle (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
causes (2)/of the disaster (3)/No error November 2008)
(4). 15. When my sister was ill (1)/ I went to
(SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV the hospital (2)/ on alternative days.
Exam. 13.08.2006) (3)/ No error (4)
8. The soil was moist as (1)/there was (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
little rain (2)/the day before (3)/No November 2008)

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16. Lasers are (1)/ indispensable tools (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
Exam. 26.09.2010)
(2)/ for the delicate eyes surgery. (3)/
No error (4) 25. The Railways have made (1)/ crossing
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) the tracks (2)/ a punished offence.
November 2008) (3)/ No error (4).
17. It was a pleasant (1)/ four hours drive (SSC Higher Secondary Level
Data Entry Operator & LDC
(2)/ from Pune to Nasik (3)/ No error.
Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting)
(4)
(SSC CPO Sub-Inspector
26. The children’s dog (1)/ slept quietly
Exam. 12.12.2010 (Paper-I) (2)/ in their uncle’s house. (3)/ No
18. There are so many filth (1)/ all error. (4)
around (2)/ the place. (3)/ No (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)
Staff Exam. 20.02.2011)
error.(4) 27. I am more lonelier (1)/ here than (2)/
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19.06.2011 (First Sitting) I was in the USA. (3)/ No error. (4)
19. We are going to launch (1)/ this 28. In his old age, (1)/ a person is likely
three-crores project (2)/ within the to get (2)/ more weak day by day. (3)/
next few months. (3)/ No error. (4) No error (4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Exam. 19.06.2011 (Second Sitting) Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
20. After a carefully investigation (1)/ we (IInd Sitting (Delhi Zone)

discovered (2)/ that the house was 29. This is (1)/ the most unique (2)/ idea
infested with termites. (3)/ No error. to solve the problem. (3)/ No error. (4)
(4) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011)
Exam. 19.06.2011 (Second Sitting) 30. To the ordinary man, in fact, the
21. Of all the models (1)/ Jessica is (2)/ pealing of bells (1)/ is a monotonous
the more good-looking one. (3)/ No jangle and a nuisance (2)/ tolerably
error (4) only when mitigated by remote
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I distance and sentimental
Exam. 26.06.2011 (Second Sitting)
association. (3)/ No error. (4)
22. The circulation of The Statesman (1)/ (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
is greater than (2)/ that of any Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011)
newspaper. (3)/. No error (4) 31. If you have a way with words, (1)/ a
FCI Assistant Grade-III
Exam. 25.02.2012 (Paper-I)
good sense of design and
North Zone (Ist Sitting) administration ability (2)/ you may
23. (1) They agreed enjoy working in the high pressure
(2) to repair the damage world of advertising. (3)/ No error. (4)
(3) freely of charge (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011)
(4) No error
(SSC Data Entry Operator 32. Long car journeys (1)/ are even less
Exam. 31.08.2008) pleasant (2)/ for it is quite impossible
24. Thanks to medical research (1)/ our to read even.(3)/ No error. (4)
lives have become (2)/ healthier and (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
long. (3)/No error (4) Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011))

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33. The technician reminded them (1)/ knowledge of ancient art. (3)/ No
to have a thoroughly cleaning of the error. (4)
machine (2)/ after each use. (3)/ No (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
error (4) Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 43. You can eat (1)/as much as you like
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012 (2)/at the newly launch bar. (3)/ No
(Ist Sitting))
Error. (4)
34. The Hindu is (1)/ most popular, than (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
any other (2)/ newspaper in Exam. 21.04.2013)
India.(3)/ No Error (4) 44. These all (1)/ mangoes (2)/ are ripe.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (3)/ No error. (4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(2nd Sitting)
Exam. 29.09.2013)
35. Bose is (1)/ more popular than (2)/
45. It is a (1)/ desert (2)/ place. (3)/ No
any student in the class. (3)/ No
error. (4)
Error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 29.09.2013)
Exam. 11.11.2012 (1st Sitting)
46. The two last (1)/ chapters of the book
36. Miss Rama Devi has (1)/ two
(1)/ are very interesting.(3)/ No error.
elephants, ten horses (2)/ and as
(4)
much as fifty cars. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III
Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
Exam. 11.11.2012 (2nd Sitting)
37. This errors (1)/ are made (2)/ by 47. Mango, the most unique fruit (1)/ is
foreigners. (3)/ No error (4) available in India (2)/in plenty. (3)/
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff No error (4)
Exam. 10.03.2013) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
38. On entering the crowding room (1)/ I (Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
could not see one person (2)/ whom 48. You are (1)/more beautiful (2)/ than
I knew. (3)/ No error (4) her.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 10.03.2013) (Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
39. Though we both are of the same 49. In his book (1)/ Churchill describes
height (1)/ you are more heavier (2)/ (2)/ that historical first meeting with
than I. (3)/ No error (4) Roosevelt. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
Exam. 10.03.2013)
(2013) 20.07.2014, IInd Sitting)
40. One should (1)/ look after (2)/ their 50. The dress that the (1)/ girl wore was
parents.(3)/No error (4).
(2)/ more attractive than the other
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting) girls. (3)/ No error (4)
41. Across the world (1)/ discussions on (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
curing cancer are any longer (2)/ just (2013) 20.07.2014, IInd Sitting)
wishful thinking. (3)/ No error. (4) 51. A chill wind blew (1)/ and icy fingers
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff of death (2)/ crept up my spine. (3)/
Exam. 17.03.2013, Kolkata Region) No error (4).
42. The vacancy was filled (1)/ by a young (SSC GL Tier-I Exam.
scholar (2)/ who had an extensible 19.10.2014, Ist Sitting)

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52. IIM Calcutta’s MBA programme (1)/ (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
is regarded (2)/ as the finest in the
61. I now realise that public speaking (1)/
country. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam.
requires as much courage (2)/ and
19.10.2014, Ist Sitting) confidence as to dance.(3)/ No error
53. He feels his troubles (1)/ as much or (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
(2)/ even more than they. (3)/ No Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
error (4) 62. Give your answers (1)/ in your own
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014)
words (2)/ as far as practical.(3)/ No
54. He was (1)/ a learnt man among error (4)
lords, (2)/ and a lord among learned (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
men. (3)/No error (4) Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 26.10.2014) 63. The suggestion given by him (1)/ is
55. In India, (1)/ there are (2)/ many as bad, if not worst (2)/ than the one
poors. (3)/No error (4) suggested by you.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Exam. 09.11.2014) Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
56. I told the teacher (1)/ that the 64. I do not know who you consider to
homework set for the day (2)/ was be the best dancer.
much too heavy for us to complete. (1) I do not know
(3)/ No error. (4) (2) who you consider
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
(3) to be the best dancer
57. Mobile phones are so importance
(4) No error
these days that they are no longer
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam, 30.08.2015)
luxury items but have become a
65. We, in India can look forward to a
necessity.
comfortable and settleD life in the
(1) a necessity
(2) so importance these days twenty-first century.
(3) no longer (1) to a comfortable and settle
(4) No Error (2) life in the twenty-first century.
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
(3) No error
58. Henry is a capable boy of doing (4) We, in India can look forward
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
anything. 20.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 9692918)
(1) a capable boy 66. He runs (1)/ more faster (2)/ than I.
(2) of doing anything (3)/ No error (4)
(3) Henry is (SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
(4) No Error Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015) 67. The fight for liberation (1)/ brings out
59. This is not (1)/ a worth reading book the best and (2)/ a noblest quality in
(2)/ so don’t read it. (3)/ No error (4). mankind. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
60. She has married (1)/ a young tall (2)/ 68. Not much (1)/ people realize (2)/ his
Australian accountant. (3)/ No error sincerity. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
(4). Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)

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69. It was obviously for everyone (1)/ that SSC CGL-2016
(28th August, Morning)
grandfather was (2)/ hiding
79. Each child (1)/ was given a (2)/ red
something from all of us. (3)/ No
error (4) beautiful balloon. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016
(28th August, Evening)
10th Jan, Morning
70. With little creativity and hard work 80. It is best (1)/ to be silent (2)/ than
(1)/ the project could have been (2)/ to speak in anger. (3)/ No Error (4)
successfully completed. (3)/ No error SSC CGL-2016
(29th August, Morning)
(4)
SSC CHSL-2016
81. The trek is difficult (1)/ but it is far
10th Jan, Evening worth (2)/ the endeavour. (3)/ No
71. My younger sister (1)/ is much Error (4)
smarter (2)/ then me. (3)/ No error SSC CGL-2016
(4) (3rd September, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016 82. The Statesman has the (1)/ larger
16th Jan, Evening circulation (2)/ of all English dailies.
72. Gita had been (1)/ dancing at the (3)/ No Error (4)
party little (2)/ more than usual. (3)/ SSC CGL-2016
No error (4) (4th September, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 83. All works of (1)/ creative writing (2)/
20th Jan, Morning
have aesthetics appeal (3)/ No error
73. I am better (1)/ adapted to the (2)/
(4) .
climate than you. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016
(4th September, Afternoon)
22nd Jan, Evening
74. Being a well know scientist, (1)/ he 84. The author said during the press
was invited to deliver (2)/ a lecture conference (1)/ that there were (2)/
on artificial intelligence. (3)/ No error two farther volumes to be published
(4) (3)/ No error (4) .
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
23rd Jan, Evening (4th September, Afternoon)
75. Ajay glanced up (1)/ at her laughing 85. He was not able to concentrate (1)/
(2)/ and watched her intently. (3) No because of the continual music (2)/
error (4) being played next door. (3)/ No Error
SSC CHSL-2016 (4)
25th Jan, Morning
SSC CGL-2016
76. No students is (1)/ as intelligent (2)/ (4th September, Evening)
as Priya. (3)/ No error (4) 86. The job is (1)/ under the direct (2)/
SSC CHSL-2016
29th Jan, Afternoon of Mrs Jones. (3)/ No Error (4)
77. The population of Mumbai (1)/ is SSC CGL-2016
(4th September, Evening)
greater than (2)/ in any city in USA.
87. There is (1)/ few time (2)/ for
(3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 preparation. (3)/ No Error (4)
(1st February, Afternoon) SSC CGL-2016
(6th September, Morning)
78. The Statesman has (1)/ the largest
circulation of any (2)/ English dailies. 88. The man is (1)/ the most tallest (2)/
(3)/ No Error (4) of the group (3)/ No Error (4)

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 SSC CGL-2016 (1) I prefer
(9th September, Evening)
(2) apples more than
89. The doctor says that (1)/ the patient (3) oranges
will recover (2)/ in few days (3)/ No (4) No error
Error (4) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
SSC CGL-2016 98. No method of making other (1)/
(10th September, Morning) people agree to (2)/ your view point
90. This is an urgent (1)/ matter which is as effective as this method. (3)/ No
may admit (2)/ of few delays. (3)/ error (4)
No error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
SSC CGL-2016 99. The conference was (1)/ attended (2)/
(10th September, Evening)
91. Computers give us (1)/ the easier by more than one hundred delegates.
access (2)/ to information. (3)/ No (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
Error (4)
100. Travel blogging is hardly work (1)/
SSC CGL-2016
(11th September, Afternoon) and will earn you nothing (2)/ in the
92. Wise men follow nobel (1)/ideas first few years. (3)/ No Error (4)
whereas fools (2)/disregard them (3)/ SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
No error (4). 101. If you are a runner and bigger than
SSC (Steno.) 2016 18 years, (1)/ you can test your
93. The navel officers (1)/successful endurance level (2)/ by running for
fought the pirates (2)/who had looted the Half Marathon. (3)/ No Error (4)
and plundered for many years (3)/ SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
No error (4) 102. They wondered (1)/ how many
SSC (Steno.) 2016 windows (2)/ were in there room. (3)/
94. Will you please (1)/give me little milk no error (4)
(2)/for my cat (3)/No error(4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning
SSC (Steno.) 2016 103. Sunita is feeling little uncomfortable
95. As I prefer coffee than tea my friends today (1)/ because she is ill, so she
always take the trouble to get me a can perform (2)/ her work after
cup of coffee. having some rest for a while. (3)/ No
(1) As I prefer Error (4)
(2) coffee than tea SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(3) my friends always take the trouble 1 July, 2018 Evening
(4) to get me a cup of coffee. 104. As I see it, he appears (1)/ to be
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 unreasonable anxious (2)/ about
96. An effective secondary research pleasing his wife. (3)/ No Error (4)
requires data to be collected from SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
4 July, 2018 Morning
discreet sources like journals,
105. Mathematics and Chemistry are (1)/
magazines and other published
material. more easier than (2)/ Physics and
Biology. (3)/ No Error (4)
(1) required data to be
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(2) discreet sources 5 July, 2018 Morning
(3) effective secondary research 106. Jaipur is (1)/ further from Patna (2)/
(4) No error than Chandigarh. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
97. I prefer apples more than oranges. 5 July, 2018 Morning

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107. Rahul was (1)/ the richest of (2)/ the STENOGRAPHER- 2018
6 Feb., 2019 Evening
two persons. (3)/ No Error (4) 116. The old man climbed seven floors
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
5 July, 2018 Morning with hardly no effort at all.
108. Ritika gave her friend (1)/ no money (1) climbed
nor she did help her (2)/ in any way. (2) at all
(3)/ No Error (4) (3) The old man
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (4) hardly no effort
5 July, 2018 Morning SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
12 March, 2019 Morning
109. Rohan's mother advised (1)/ him not
117. We are witnessing the worse level of
to drive the (2)/ car lately at night.
income inequality in decades.
(3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(1) in decades.
5 July, 2018 Evening (2) the worse level of
110. In order to reach his office on time (3) income inequality
(1)/ Rohan has jogged two miles a (4) are witnessing
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
day (2)/ until he bought his bike. (3)/ 15 March, 2019 Morning
No Error (4) 118. Scientists have found that life was
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 creeping and crawling about the
5 July, 2018 Evening
111. Ashutosh is one of the players (1)/ Earth 1.5 billion years early than
who has been selected (2)/ for the T20 previously thought.
match. (3)/ No Error (4) (1) previously thought
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (2) 1.5 billion years early than
6 July, 2018 Evening (3) Scientists have found
112. Roshni said that she prefers (1)/ a (4) about the Earth
white shirt than coloured one (2)/ in SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
16 March, 2019 Afternoon
formal meetings. (3)/ No Error (4) 119. Nikhil is more braver than Sushant
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Evening who is afraid of the dark.
113. Unless you do not (1)/ give up bad (1) more braver than
habits (2)/ you will suffer. (3)/ No (2) Nikhil is
Error (4) (3) who is afraid
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (4) of the dark
7 July, 2018 Morning SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
27 September, 2019
114. Hardly had he left (1)/ the stadium
120. In the northern suburbs of
than it began (2)/ to rain heavily. (3)/
Bengaluru, (1)/home to the bulk of
No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 the information technology industry
7 July, 2018 Evening (2)/the water crisis is even worst.(3)/
115. Pride leads to destruction of the No error(4).
growth of an individual and creates SSC PRE - 2018
10th June, 2019 Morning
a vacuum devoiding of genuine
121. He is more smarter(1)/than his
relationship
brother though(2)/he does not earn
(1) Pride leads to destruction
(2) devoiding of much money.(3) No error(4)
SSC PRE - 2018
(3) and creates the vacuum 11th June, 2019 Evening
(4) of an individual
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122. He likes to put all the garbage into a (2) of heart disease
black small bag . (3) Doctors say that
(1) into a (4) eating red meat
CGL MAINS 2018
(2) all the garbage 13 September, 2019
(3) He like to put 126. The novel ‘Embers’ has a captivating
(4) black small bag plot and begins with a senior army
CGL MAINS 2018
11 September, 2019 officer preparing to receive a rare
123. My friend has started a restaurant visitor, a man who was once his
in a wooden big building in Manali. closer friend.
(1) in Manali (1) his closer friend
(2) in a wooden big building (2) has a captivating plot
(3) My friend has started (3) a man who was once
(4) a restaurant (4) begins with
CGL MAINS 2018 CGL MAINS 2018
12 September, 2019 13 September, 2019
124. It was a really bad movie- a worse 127. It is estimated that most of the addict,
movie I’ve ever seen in my life. a whopping 85%, in God’s own
(1) in my life country Kerala, are below 25 years
(2) I’ve ever seen of age.
(3) was a really (1) It is estimated that
(4) a worse (2) are below 25
CGL MAINS 2018
13 September, 2019 (3) most of the addict
125. Doctors say that eating red meat is (4) a whopping 85%
CGL MAINS 2018
one of a lead cause of heart disease. 13 September, 2019
(1) is one of a lead cause

1. (1) The pattern we use with as ... as a sentence, they are arranged in
is as follows: order ‘OC’. I.e, first Ordinal and
As + positive degree of adjective/ the Cardinal..
adverb + As
   Cardinal
Ordinal 
Replace comparative degree of First Two
adjective (better) with positive 5. (2) Replace ‘incredible’ with
degree of adjective (good). ‘incredulous’.
2. (1) Replace ‘accepted’ with ‘Incredulous’ means ‘unwilling or
‘acceptable’. unable to believe something’.
3. (1) Place article ‘the’ before ‘poor’. ‘incredible’ means ‘unbelievable’.
When definite article ‘the’ is used 6. (2) Replace ‘comes to worst’ with
before adjective (here-poor) it ‘come to the worst’.
refers to the whole class. ‘If the worst comes to the worst’
4. (1) Replace ‘two first’ with ‘first two’. means ‘in the worst possible
When there are both ordinal circumstances’.
number and cardinal number in
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 7. (2) Replace ‘principle’ with ‘principal’. 16. (3) Replace ‘eyes’ with ‘eye’.
‘Principal’ means ‘main’. Here we If noun works as an adjective it is
are talking about the ‘main cause’. used in singular form. Here ‘eye’
8. (2) Replace ‘little’ with ‘a little’. is acting as an adjective. Hence it
‘A little’ means ‘some’. Here we will be used in singular form.
want to say due to a little rain, 17. (2) Replace ‘hours’ with ‘hour’.
the soil was moist. If a definite numeral adjective is
9. (2) Replace ‘early’ with ‘earlier’. added before the noun (hours), it
Here in the sentence comparison takes singular form.
between ‘cashier’ and ‘accountant’ 18. (1) Replace ‘many’ with ‘much’
is evident. because ‘much’ is used for
Uncountable Nouns. Here, ‘filth’
10. (2) Replace ‘few’ with ‘a few’
Few — equivalent to zero.
(xanxh)is an Uncountable Noun.
19. (2) Replace ‘three-crores’ with three-
A few — a small number. Here we
crore.
want to say that some customers
In hyphenated compound
get fooled.
adjectives, the noun is used in
11. (2) Replace ‘much’ with ‘many’.
singular form.
‘Stars’ come in Countable Noun 20. (1) Replace ‘carefully’ with careful.
(stars are countless though) and We need an adjective ‘Careful’
for Countable Nouns ‘many’ is before noun ‘investigation’.
used.
21. (3) Replace ‘more’ with most.
12. (4) ‘Ten boys’ is countable. ‘Fewer’ is Definite article ‘the’ is used with
correct. Superlative Degrees. When one is
13. (2) Replace ‘two first’ with ‘first two’. chosen out of all, we need a
When there are both ordinal ‘Superlative degree’.
number and cardinal number is 22. (3) Replace ‘any newspaper’ with ‘any
a sentence, they are arranged in other newspaper’.
order OC. If one is compared with all the
others of the same variety, ‘any
   Cardinal
Ordinal 
First Two other’ is used to exclude the
14. (1) Replace noun (moment) with an former.
adjective (momentary). An 23. (3) Replace ‘freely of charge’ with ‘free
adjective is used to qualify a noun. of charge’.
15. (3) Replace ‘alternative’ with ‘free of charge’ means ‘without
‘alternate’. payment’.
‘Alternate’ means ‘something 24. (3) Replace ‘long’ with ‘longer’.
happening on one day and not the Conjunction joins adjectives that
next and then continues in this are in the same degree.
pattern’. 25. (3) Replace ‘punished’ with
‘Alternative’ means that ‘punishable’ because an adjective
‘substitutes others’. (fodYi) is used to qualify a noun.
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26. (3) Here ‘their’ gives an impression 38. (1) Replace ‘crowding’ with ‘crowded’.
that the uncle was of dog too. For An Adj. is used for qualifying a
clarity use ‘in the house of the Noun.
children’s uncle’. 39. (2) Replace ‘more heavier’ with
27. (1) Replace ‘more lonelier’ with ‘more ‘heavier’
lonely’ because use of double A Double Comparative should not
comparative in a sentence is be used in a sentence.
wrong. 40. (3) Replace ‘their’ with ‘one’s’ because
28. (3) Replace ‘more weak’ with ‘weaker’. when ‘one’ is used as the subject
The ‘Comparative Degree’ of ‘weak’ of a sentence, one’s is used as
is weaker. Possessive Adjective.
41. (2) Replace ‘are any longer’ with ‘are
29. (2) Replace ‘the most unique’ with ‘a
no longer’.
unique’. Adjectives like ‘interior’,
42. (3) Replace ‘extensible’ with
‘exterior’, ulterior, major, minor,
‘extensive’. Extensive means ‘wide
unique etc. are not used in
comparative or superlative degree. or considerable extent’. (o`gr)
43. (3) A adjective is used to qualify a
30. (3) Replace ‘tolerably’ with ‘tolerable’
noun. Hence replace ‘launch
because an Adj. is used to qualify
(verb)’ with ‘launched (adjective)’.
a Noun.
44. (1) Replace ‘these all’ with ‘all these’.
31. (2) Replace ‘administration’ with When there are more than one
‘administrative’ because an determiner (these, some, all) in a
Adjective is used to qualify a sentence, they follow a following
noun. order.
32. (3) Replace ‘read even’ with ‘even
read’.  
Quantifier Article
 /
all,both,some a,an
33. (2) Replace ‘a thoroughly cleaning’
with ‘a thorough cleaning’. Demonstrative case
  
34. (2) Replace ‘most’ with ‘more’. this,these etc.

For comparison comparative 45. (2) Replace 'desert' with 'deserted'.

degree is used. ‘Than’ takes a 46. (1) When there are an ordinal
comparative degree. number and cardinal number
35. (3) Replace ‘any student’ with ‘any present in a sentence, an ordinal
other student’. number always comes before the
36. (3) Replace ‘as much as’ with ‘as cardinal number. Hence replace
many as’. ‘the two last’ with ‘the last two’.
‘Many’ is used for Countable 47. (1) Adjectives like ‘interior’, ‘exterior’,
Nouns whereas ‘much’ is used for ulterior, major, minor, unique etc.
uncountable noun. are not used in comparative or
37. (1) Replace ‘this’ with ‘these’. ‘Errors superlative degree. Hence replace
bing plural will take plural ‘the most unique’ with ‘a unique’.
adjective (these) and not singular 48. (3) Change ‘her’ into ‘she’. Subject
adjective (this) (you) is compared to subject (she).
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49. (3) Replace ‘historical first meeting’ 61. (3) Comparison takes place between
with ‘the first historical meeting’. two similar things. Here Gerund
50. (3) Comparison always takes place (speaking) should be compared
between two similar things. Here with (dancing). Hence replace ‘to
‘Dress’ should be compared with dance’ with ‘dencing’.
‘Dress’. Hence ‘than that of the 62. (3) Here ‘as far as practicable’ should
other girls’ should be used here. be used. We can use ‘possible’ too
51. (1) Replace ‘chill’ (Noun) with ‘chilled’ in place of practical.
(adjective). An adjective is used to 63. (2) The correct structure is:
qualify a noun. Here ‘chill’ is a as + positive degree adjective + as
Noun and ‘chilled’ is an Adjective. + if not + comparative degree +
52. (1) Change IIM Calcutta’s MBA than. Hence it should be ‘as bad
programme into the MBA as if not worse’ than ...
programme of IIM Calcutta. 64. (2) Change ‘who’ into ‘whom’ as you
53. (2) ‘As much as’ is the correct is the subject and we need ‘whom’
structure. If both positive and in place of object.
comparative degrees are used in
65. (1) Replace verb (settle) with adjective
a sentence, the following
(settled)
structure must be used-
66. (2) We do not use double comparative
As + Positive degree + as ...
in a single sentence. Hence
comparative degree + than
remove ‘more’ .
54. (2) Replace ‘learnt’ (V3) with ‘learned’
67. (3) Remove ‘a’. We need only one
(Adjective).
55. (3) ‘Poor’ is an adjective. We make article for one subject.
plural form of nouns, not 68. (1) For countable noun ‘many’ is
adjectives. Change ‘poors’ into used. Hence replace ‘not much’
‘poor’ and add ‘people’ after ‘poor’. with ‘not many’.
56. (3) ‘Much too’ is followed by an 69. (1) Adjective (obvious) will come in
adjective. the place of adverb 'obviously'.
‘Too much’ is followed by a Noun. 70. (1) As per the meaning of sentence,
Hence ‘much too + heavy’ is add 'a' before ‘little’ because we
correct. mean to say a small but not
57. (2) Here we need an adject ive negligible amount of creativity.
(important) to qualify the Noun 71. (3) Replace 'then' with 'than'. A
(mobile phones). comparative degree is followed by
58. (1) Here ‘boy’ must come before 'than'.
‘capable’ to make the sentence 72. (2) Little means 'not much (hardly
meaningful. It should read ‘a boy any)'. Thus the adjective 'little'
capable of’. means 'equivalent to nothing'.
59. (2) ‘Worth’ is a post positive adjective. A Little means some though not
It is always used after the Noun it much. 'A little' means not
qualifies. Hence replace ‘a worth equivalent to nothing.Hence
reading book’ with ‘a book worth replace ‘little’ with ‘a little’.
reading’. 73. (4) No error
60. (2) Replace ‘a young tall’ with ‘a tall 74. (1) Correct adjective is 'well known'.
young’. So replace 'know' with 'known'.
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75. (4) No error 84. (3) Replace 'farther' with 'further'.
76. (1) Change 'students' into student as 'Farther' means 'more far' (vkSj nwj)
,
'no' is singular 'further' means 'in addition to'
77. (3) The comparison should be always (vkSj)
between the same things. 85. (2) According to the meaning of the
Here we are comparing sentence it should be
'population' of Mumbai with the 'continuous'. 'Continual' is used
population of USA, thus add 'that for an action that 'happens
of' before ‘any city of the USA’. frequently, with intervals
Omit 'in' between'. 'Continuous' means at
78. (2) Change 'of any' into 'among all'. length without break'. Replace
Hence one is chosen out of all. 'Continual' with 'Continuous'.
79. (3) If adjective of size, colour, age, etc. 86. (2) Replace 'direct' with 'direction' or
come together in a sentence, they ‘direct control’.
should be used in the following 87. (2) 'Time' being an uncountable noun
order: OSASCOMP (Read the rule takes 'little' before it.
in Volume 1). We have one more 88. (2) Superlative degree of 'tall' is
rule which is. 'tallest'. Hence remove 'most'. Two
superlative degrees cannot come
Opinion Size Age Shape Colour
       together.
1 2 3 4 5
89. (3) Replace 'few' with 'a few'. 'A few'
Origin Material Purpose  Noun means 'at least some'.

     90. (3) 'Few' has negative meaning
6 7 8

Hence adjective of opinion (beautiful) whereas 'a few' has positive

should come before the adjective meaning. Thus replace 'few' with
'little'. 'Delays' be changed into
of colour (red). Thus replace 'a red
'delay' as delay is an uncountable
beautiful balloon' with 'a beautiful
noun.
red balloon'.
91. (2) Comparative degree of adjective is
80. (1) 'Than' is preceded by a
used when there is comparison
comparative degree. Thus replace between two objects.
the superlative degree (best) with In the sentence there is no
comparative degree (better). comparison. Hence replace
81. (2) According to the meaning of the comparative (easier) with a
sentence we need a positive positive degree (easy) of adjective.
expression here. Hence replace 92. (1) Replace 'Nobel' with 'Noble'
'far worth' with 'well worth'. ‘Well Nobel - founder of Nobel prizes
worth’ means ‘certainly worth’. Noble - showing fine personal
82. (2) 'The' is use before superlative qualities.
degree adjective. 93. (1) 'Naval' should be used in place
Hence replace 'large' with 'largest'. of 'Navel'.
83. (3) Here we are using, 'aesthetic' as Naval – ukfHk lacaf/r
an 'adjective' to describe 'appeal' Navel – usoh lacaf/r
(noun). 94. (2) Use 'a little' in place of 'little'
Thus replace 'aesthetics' with 95. (2) Replace 'than' with 'to'. : Prefer
'aesthetic'. takes 'to'.
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 96. (2) Replace 'discreet' with 'discrete'. Sentence is in past tense. Prefers
Discreet –not noticeable takes 'to'.
Discrete –Separate and different Hence answer given by SSC is
from each other. wrong.
97. (2) Replace 'more than' with 'to'. 113. (1) Remove ‘not’. We do not use ‘not’
Prefer takes 'to'. after ‘unless’.
98. (1) Use 'other' after 'no'. 114. (2) Replace ‘than’ by ‘when’.
99. (4) hardly........when is the correct
100. (1) Change 'is hardly work' into 'a pair of conjunction.
hard work'. 115. (2) Replace 'devoiding' with 'devoid'.
Hardly - eqf'dy ls 116. (4) Replacce 'no' with 'any'. Two
Hard - dfBu words with hidden not cannot
101. (1) Change 'bigger' into 'older' where come together. Both 'hardly' and
'old' implies 'age'. 'nor' have hidden 'not' in them.
102. (3) Replace 'there' with 'their'. 117. (2) Replace 'worse' with 'worst'. 'The'
Possessive Adjective of 'they' is takes superlative degree of
'their'. Adjective.
103. (2) Replace 'little' by 'a little'. 118. (2) Replace 'early' with 'earlier'. 'Than'
little - hardly any takes comparative degree of
A little - some but not much Adjective.
The little - not much but all that 119. (1) Remove 'more'. Two comparative
is available. degrees cannot come together.
104. (2) use 'unreasonably' instead of 120. (3) Replace 'worst' with 'worse'.
'unreasonable'. 'Anxious' an 121. (1) Remove 'more'. It is superfluous.
Adjective takes adverb 122. (4) Place 'small' before 'black'.
'unreasonably'. 'NOSASECOMP' rule should be
105. (2) Double comparitive cannot come followed here. See 'Adjective'.
together. Remove 'more'. 123. (2) Replace 'in a wooden big building"
106. (2) Use 'farther' instead of 'further'. with 'in a big wooden building'.
farther – for phycisal distance The order is– Size + Age + Shape
further - for figurative distance. + Colour + Origin + Material.
107. (2) Use 'richer' instead of 'richest'. We 124. (4) Replace 'a worse' with 'the worst'.
use 'Comparative degree' when we 'I've ever seen in my life' shows
choose one out of two. that we need superlative degree
108. (2) 'no money nor did she help her' is
here.
correct. 'Nor' is followed by
125. (1) Replace 'lead cause' with 'leading
Inversion.
causes'. One of + plural noun. One
109. (3) Replace 'lately' by 'late'.
of takes plural noun and a noun
lately – gky gh esa takes an adjective 'leading' to
late – nsj ls qualify it.
110. (2) Replace 'has jogged' into 'jogged'. 126. (1) Replace 'closer' with 'closest' or
111. (2) Relative pronoun 'who' takes verb 'close'.
form according to its antecedent. 127. (3) Replace 'addict' with 'addicts'.
Change 'has' into 'have'. Most of is followed by uncountable
112. (1) Use 'prefered' in place of 'prefers'. noun or plural countable noun.
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 CHAPTER

8 Conjunction
1. You must either (1)/ be regular with 9. All doubts are cleared (1)/ between
your studies (2)/ and study for longer (2)/ you and I.(3)/. No error. (4)
period before the examination. (3)/ (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 10.12.2006)
No error (4)
10. Unless you do not give (1)/ the keys
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 1997) of the safe (2)/you will be shot (3)/.
2. No sooner (1)/ I had spoken, (2) than No error. (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
he left. (3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 10.12.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 09.09.2001) 11. The period (1)/ between 1980 to 1990
3. You must either tell me (1)/ the whole (2)/ was very significant in my life.
story or, at least (2)/ the first half of (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
it. (3)/ No error. (4) Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 09.09.2001) 12. If I had lots of money (1)/ I’d give
4. Your success in the IAS examinations some to anybody (2)/who asked for
depends not only on (1)/what papers it. (3)/No error.(4)
(SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-I)
you have selected (2)/but on how you
13. Until the world lasts, (1)/the earth
have written them. (3) No Error. (4)
will go (2)/ round the sun.(3)/ No
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) error.(4)
5. Scarcely had (1)/I arrived than (2)/ (SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-I)

the train left. (3)/No Error. (4). 14. None of the diplomats at the
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) conference (1)/was able either to
Exam. 05.06.2005) comprehend (2)/ or solve the
6. The reason why (1)/he was rejected problem. (3)/No error (4)
(2)/was because he was too young. (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
Exam. 26.09.2010)
(3)/No Error. (4).
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 15. No sooner did he see (1)/ the traffic
Exam. 05.06.2005) policeman (2)/ he wore seat belt. (3)/
7. Scarcely did I reach the airport, (1)/ No error (4)
nervous and tense, than the plane (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
Exam. 26.09.2010)
took off, (2)/leaving me stranded in
16. The period (1)/ between 1991 to 1995
an alien place. (3)/No error (4). (2)/ was very significant in my life.
(SSC Statistical Investigators
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) (3)/ No error (4)
8. No sooner had the hockey match (SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
Exam. 16.10.2011)
started (1)/ when it began (2)/ to rain
17. No sooner (1)/ they had received the
(3)/. No error (4). guests (2)/ than they began
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006) entertaining them. (3)/ No error (4)
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 (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 16.09.2012) Exam. 19.05.2013)
18. No sooner did the teacher (1)/ enter 28. Scarcely had (1)/the function started
the class room (2)/ the students got (2)/than it began to rain. (3)/No
up. (3)/ No error. (4) error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) Exam. 29.09.2013)
19. It is (1)/ nothing else (2)/ than pride. 29. Hasan plays (1)/ both cricket and
(3)/ No error. (4) billiards (2)/ at the national level. (3)/
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II No error. (4)
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
20. My elder brother (1)/ asked me (2)/ Operator & LDC Exam. 20.10.2013)
that what I was doing. (3)/No Error 30. The college library is (1)/ not only
(4) equipped with (2)/ very good books
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry but also with the latest journals. (3)/
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
No error (4)
(2nd Sitting)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
21. Our vacation is (1)/ between 12th May Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
(2)/ to 12th June.(3)/No Error (4) 31. Men are wanted (1)/ for the army (2)/
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. and the navy, and the air force. (3)/
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna)
No error (4)
22. He studied (1)/ so hardly (2)/ he was
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
sure of passing. (3)/ No error (4) Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff 32. No sooner did the rabbit (1)/come out
Exam. 10.03.2013)
of the bush (2)/ when the hunter
23. No sooner did I finish (1)/ my speech,
killed it. (3)/ No error (4)
I was subjected (2)/ to a barrage of (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
questions. (3)/ No error.(4) Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff 33. Neither he or his wife has arrived.
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
(1) has arrived (2) Neither he
24. No sooner did the peon (1)/ ring the
(3) No Error (4) or his wife
bell (2)/ the boys left the class. (3)/ (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
No error (4) 34. The process was too simple and easy
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
to understand that it hardly took five
25. We had scarcely (1)/ reached the minutes for us to grasp it.
place (2) than it started to rain (1) No Error
heavily. (3)/ No error (4) (2) and easy to understand that it
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main hardly
Exam. 07.04.2013)
(3) took five minutes for us to grasp
26. As an artist (1)/Raju is as good (2)/,
it
if not better than, Ramesh. (3)/ No
(4) The process was too simple
error (4).
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. 12.04.2015)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 21.04.2013)
35. We had (1)/ hardly reached the (2)/
27. He is anxious not only (1)/ to acquire platform than the train came in. (3)/
knowledge (2)/ but also eager to No error (4).
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
display it. (3)/ No error. (4) SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)

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36. He neither talks too much (1)/ nor SSC CHSL-2016
19th Jan, Evening
he causes any trouble (2)/ during the
46. Hardly had I stepped (1)/ out of my
lesson. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
house when (2)/ I saw them coming
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) towards my house. (3)/ No error (4)
37. Professor Lal teaches both history as SSC CHSL-2016
21st Jan, Morning
well as literature each semester.
47. Go up the beach and watch for
(1) Professor Lal teaches
tourists (1)/ so you could warn
(2) No error anyone (2)/ before they get to the
(3) each semester. water. (3) No error (4)
(4) both history as well as literature SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police 24th Jan, Evening
SI Exam, 21.06.2015 IInd Sitting) 48. Sorry to have (1)/ troubled you; since
38. I will have (1)/ both the blue (2)/ or (2)/ it couldn't be helped. (3)/ No
the black pen. (3)/ No error. (4) error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, SSC CHSL-2016
15.11.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 6636838) 25th Jan, Afternoon
39. The solution (1)/ to the problem was 49. Nothing fantastic there, (1)/ nor
(2)/ not only complicated but anything Riya would find (2)/ either
accurate. (3)/ No error. (4) threatening nor interesting. (3)/ No
40. Make what you write (1)/ and say error (4)
more (2)/ absorbed and engrossing. SSC CHSL-2016
(3)/ No error (4) 27th Jan, Afternoon
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, 50. You might as well (1)/ read a novel
15.11.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 7203752) instead of (2)/ staring at the ceiling.
41. It is not easy for an actor (1)/ to earn (3)/ No error (4)
respect from both, the fans (2)/ as SSC CHSL-2016
well as critic. (4)/ No error 30th Jan, Morning
SSC CHSL-2016 51. Not only we seen (1)/ the Tali temple
9th Jan, Evening but (2)/ also the Thirunelli temple.
42. Although he studied (1)/ very hard, (3)/ No error (4)
he (2)/ could not pass the exam. (3)/ SSC CHSL-2016
No error (4) 30th Jan, Evening
SSC CHSL-2016 52. There was a fine line (1)/ between
17th Jan, Afternoon
being frugal (2)/ and being a miser.
43. I am certain that (1)/ the officer is
(3)/ No error (4)
not only (2)/ greedy but corrupt. (3)/ SSC CHSL-2016
No error (4) (7th February, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 53. The plane was too (1)/ far away that
18th Jan, Morning
it was (2)/ just a dot in the sky. (3)/
44. Priya got good grades (1)/ not in Hindi
No error (4)
essay (2)/ but also in arithmetic. (3)/
SSC CHSL-2016
No error (4) (7th February, Evening)
SSC CHSL-2016 54. Soon as he (1)/saw the policeman,
18th Jan, Afternoon
45. I will try to be on time (1)/ but don't (2)/ he ran away. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
worry when (2)/ I am late. (3)/ No (8th February, Evening)
error (4)
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55. Sooner had he come (1)/ his (3) the grass seed covered the ground
colleagues (2)/ organised a get (4) No error
together (3)/ No Error (4) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
SSC CGL-2016 63. Being that he is interested in getting
(31st August, Afternoon) himself examined by a heart
56. He'd no sooner (1)/ seen one specialist we must try our best to take
continent (2)/ when he saw another him to a reputed doctor.
(3)/ No error (4) (1) No error
SSC CGL-2016
(1st September, Afternoon) (2) Being that he is interested in
57. The reason Janet came dressed (1) / (3) we must try our best to take him
as Lady Gaga was because she'd been to a reputed doctor.
told (2) / it was a costume party (3) / (4) getting himself examined by a
heart specialist
No error (4) . SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
SSC CGL-2016
(2nd September, Evening)
64. Neither the chips, which were
58. The reason for (1)/ my absence is (2)/ cheaper, nor the pizza interested the
due to ill health (3)/ No Error (4) kid.
SSC CGL-2016 (1) No error
(8th September, Evening) (2) were cheaper
59. Ashoka the Great was (1)/regarded (3) nor the pizza
one of the greatest emperors (2)/the (4) the chips which
world has ever produced (3)/ No error SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(4) 65. She exercised discretion in
SSC (Steno.) 2016 investigating whether her husband
60. Since my mother was angry so I did eloped with his ex-girlfriend.
not utter a word. (1) discretion in
(1) was angry so (2) investigating whether
(2) utter a word. (3) eloped with
(3) Since my mother (4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
(4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 66. The evergreen trees have a
61. The economic depression is looming characteristic of remaining green
large not only over the first-world throughout the year, nonetheless of
countries but also over the third- the prevailing season.
world countries. (1) prevailing season.
(1) The economic depression is (2) nonetheless of
(2) looming large not only over (3) throughout the year
(3) but also over the third-world (4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
countries.
67. Though the political party won by
(4) No error.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 majority in the preceding elections,
62. By the time the corn was harvested, it failed to form a successful
the grass seed covered the ground government at the centre.
almost entirely. (1) Though the
(1) By the time (2) at the centre.
(2) the corn was harvested (3) the preceding elections

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 (4) No error 76. Either Ankit (1)/ or Jyoti (2)/ have
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
done this (3)/ No error (4)
68. Despite the limited budget, the chief SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
minister managed to improve the 77. You have too save the day by (1)/
infrastructure of the state, much cracking the code and (2)/
beyond the expectations of the determining the code word. (3)/ No
general public. error (4)
(1) improve the infrastructure SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening
(2) Despite the limited 78. No sooner had she arrive that her (1)/
(3) managed to improve friends arranged a reception in her
(4) No error (2)/ honour in the best resort in the
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
town. (3)/ No Error (4)
69. I did not like his (1)/ comments on
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
my paper (2)/ but I had no alternative 1 July, 2018 Morning
as I had agreed to keep quiet. (3)/ No 79. I don't think, Neha is a wiser as (1)/
error (4) Sonali, so she is not (2)/ competent
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 for this job. (3)/ No Error (4)
70. We will pack not only (1)/ the SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
material properly (2)/ but will also 1 July, 2018 Evening
80. In the Mathematics class, I sit next
deliver it to your value customers.
to (1)/ Raj, who is the captain of the
(3)/ No error (4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 basket ball (2)/ team and
71. The old man (1)/ told his sons (2)/ undoubtedly the best basket ball
that there was no such thing like player in Delhi. (3)/ No Error (4)
luck. (3)/ No error (4) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
1 July, 2018 Evening
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
81. Not only we saw (1)/ the President
72. We have done everything (1)/ that
but also (2)/ the Chief Minister of
could be done (2)/ to avert the storm
Delhi. (3)/ No Error (4)
which is now coming on. (3)/ No error SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
(4) 2 July, 2018 Morning
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 82. Not only her husband (1)/ but even
73. This laboratory of physicists is (1)/ her father (2)/ also find her selfish.
not only equipped with (2)/ all state- (3)/ No Error (4)
of-the-arts instruments but also with SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
3 July, 2018 Evening
outstanding physicists. (3)/ No error
83. Hardly had he come out of the (1)/
(4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 cinema hall then the bomb exploded
74. We might supply so (1)/ much (2)/ and shattered the hall
evidence in try to explain (2)/ it in so completely. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
many ways. (3)/ No Error (4) 3 July, 2018 Evening
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
84. Low interest rates are tempting (1)/
75. We know it is an extra early start to
many customers to take (2)/ on too
(1)/ your day, but we are certain (2)/
much debt. (3)/ No Error (4)
you too would like to contribute SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
towards this. (3)/ No Error (4) 5 July, 2018 Morning
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening
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85. Prabhat is impressed by his (1)/ 94. He gave jobs to several unemployed
younger brother because he is men in a remote village who is
cleverer (2)/ and amusing than he is. battling poverty.
(3)/ No Error (4) (1) He gave job
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (2) in a remote village
5 July, 2018 Evening
(3) to several unemployed
86. Our company not only manufactures (4) who is battling poverty
(1)/ plastic containers but (2)/ also STENOGRAPHER- 2018
steel containers. (3)/ No Error (4) 7 Feb., 2019 Evening
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 95. The teacher had hardly left the room
7 July, 2018 Evening than the pupils started enjoying.
87. Suresh have never (1)/ encouraged (1) than
nor (2)/condoned violence. (3)/ No (2) started enjoying
error (4) (3) The teacher
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
(4) had hardly left
88. The place were (1)/Buddha was STENOGRAPHER- 2018
cremated (2)/has recently been 8 Feb., 2019 Evening
discovered.(3)/ No error (4) 96. In this novel I came across some
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 words which meaning I do not know.
89. The consequence of (1)/ his (1) came across
carelessness was (2)/ that the game (2) which meaning
was lost. (3)/ No error (4) (3) In this novel
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 (4) do not know
90. Wherever you live, (1)/ there is surely SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
some countryside or coastline (2)/not 12 March, 2019 Morning

too far away that you are proud of. 97. Unless you do not run fast, you
cannot match the bus.
(3)/ No error (4)
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 (1) you do not (2) catch the bus.
91. Despite of working hard he failed the (3) You cannot (4) Run fast
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
test. 14 March, 2019 Morning
(1) the test (2) he failed 98. He is the same man which I saw
(3) Despite of (4) working hard yesterday at the gate.
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
5 Feb., 2019 Evening (1) He is
92. Whenever I went to the cinema I (2) the same man
bought myself popcorn and coke for (3) at the gate
a special treat. (4) which I saw
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(1) Whenever (2) bought 14 March, 2019 Morning
(3) went (4) for 99. He is not such a clever boy that you
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
6 Feb., 2019 Morning are.
93. Both my father or my mother can (1) cleaver boy (2) such a
cook. (3) that you are (4) He is not
(1) Both (2) can cook SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
14 March, 2019 Morning
(3) or my mother (4) my father
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 100. This is the boy which took away the
7 Feb., 2019 Morning books.

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 (1) This is 108. “Unless you did not(1)/do your
(2) which took away homework you(2)/will be punished,”
(3) the boy said the teacher.(3)/No error(4).
(4) the books SSC PRE - 2018
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 12th June, 2019 Afternoon
14 March, 2019 Evening 109. Different-coloured natural foods not
101. Until I do not get the loan, I cannot only put a smile on children's faces
set up my business. and also benefit their overall growth.
(1) I cannot (2) get the loan (1) benefit their overall growth
(3) do not (4) set up (2) and also benefit
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
14 March, 2019 Evening (3) Different-coloured natural foods
102. Smartphone cameras can now take (4) put a smile on children's faces
CHSL-2018
pictures of near-professional quality, 2 July, 2019, Evening
so they also have limitations. 110. As you know that I always like to have
(1) pictures of ice-cream after my dinner
(2) so they also have limitations (1) As you know that
(3) can now take (2) to have ice-cream
(4) near-professional quality (3) after my dinner
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
15 March, 2019 Evening (4) I always like
CHSL-2018
103. We had to decline several orders(1)/ 9 July, 2019, Morning
in case that the production was(2)/ 111. The lady listened carefully to my
held up due to labour strike(3)/No complaint but I doubt she will do
error(4). anything about it.
SSC PRE - 2018
4th June, 2019 Morning
(1) but I doubt she
104. Cyclone ldai killed at least(1)/17 (2) will do anything about it
(3) to my complaint
people in Zimbabwe and Mozambique
(4) The lady listened carefully
although.(2)/ it tore across Southern CHSL-2018
Africa(3)/No error(4). 10 July, 2019, Morning
SSC PRE - 2018 112. Even Sharat tried his best, he could
4th June, 2019 Morning not clear all the examination paper
105. She got(1)/two quick promotions(2)/ in one attempt.
in order that(3)/she has good (1) he could not clear
communication skills.(4) (2) Even Sharat tried his best
SSC PRE - 2018
4th June, 2019 Afternoon
(3) all the examination papers
106. She lost a big order(1)/from a known (4) in one attempt
CHSL-2018
showroom(2)/in case of her own 10 July, 2019, Afternoon
carelessness. (3)/No error(4). 113. Our nation can make significant
SSC PRE - 2018 growth but if we all work collectively.
4th June, 2019 Evening
(1) but if we all
107. No sooner did he see(1)/the tiger
(2) make significant growth
when he ran(2)/as fast as he (3) Our nation can
could.(3)/No error(4). (4) work collectively
SSC PRE - 2018 CHSL-2018
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114. I don’t like movies who has an (3) the meeting at the ministry.
unhappy ending. (4) she is the only one
CGL MAINS 2018
(1) who has 12 September, 2019
(2) I don’t 117. They made her as the Chairperson
(3) like movies of their bank.
(4) an unhappy ending
CGL MAINS 2018
(1) No error
11 September, 2019 (2) as the Chairperson
115. I was surprised to see as Avika could (3) of their bank.
write such good poems in Hindi. (4) They made her
CGL MAINS 2018
(1) to see as Avika 12 September, 2019
(2) I was surprised 118. They can’t hardly believe that Article
(3) such good poems in Hindi 370 is no longer valid in Jammu and
(4) could write
CGL MAINS 2018
Kashmir.
12 September, 2019 (1) is no longer valid
116. Despite incessant rains, she is the (2) in Jammu and Kashmir.
only one who plan to attend the (3) that Article 370
meeting at the ministry. (4) They can’t hardly believe
CGL MAINS 2018
(1) Despite incessant rains 12 September, 2019
(2) who plan to attend

1. (3) Replace ‘and’ with ‘or’ because 7. (2) Replace ‘than’ with ‘when’ because
correct pair of conjunction is the correct pair is
either ... or scarcely ... when.
2. (2) Replace ‘I had’ with ‘had I’ because 8. (2) Replace ‘when’ with ‘than’ because
when a sentence begin with ‘No the correct pair is
sooner’ it takes inversion form. no sooner ... than
3. (1) ‘Either’ should come after ‘tell me’ 9. (3) Replace ‘I’ with ‘me’ because with
because after ‘or’ at least is given. ‘between ... and’ objective
Co-relative conjunction always pronoun is used.
connects two equal grammatical 10. (1) Here ‘not’ is superfluous with
items. unless. So remove ‘not’ from first
4. (3) After ‘but’ ‘also’ should come part of the sentence.
because correct pair of 11. (2) Replace ‘to’ with ‘and’ because the
conjunction is correct pair is Between .... and.
‘not only ... but also’ 12. (4) No error.
5. (2) Replace ‘than’ with ‘when’ because The formula applicable here is
correct pair of conjunction is If + subject + V2, Subject + would
scarcely ...when + V1
6. (3) Replace ‘because’ with ‘that’ 13. (4) No error
because the correct pair is 14. (2) Remove ‘either’ or put ‘either’ after
‘The reason ... that’ ‘to’.
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 comprehend or solve 27. (1) First part of the sentence should
Either   . read as ‘he is not only anxious’ ...
verb verb
because while using a co-relative
See explanation of 18. conjunction both clauses should
15. (3) Add ‘than’ before ‘he’ in 3rd part be parallel. Anxious and eager
of the sentence because the (both adjectives) balance each
correct pair is no sooner ... than. other.
16. (2) Replace ‘to’ with ‘and’ because the 28. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘when’ because
correct pair is between ... and. the correct pair is
‘scarcely ... when’.
17. (2) Replace ‘they had’ with ‘had they’
because when a sentence begins 29. (4) No error.
with ‘no sooner’ it takes inversion Co-relative conjunction always
form. connects two equal grammatical
items. (Part of Speech).
18. (2) Add ‘than’ before ‘the’ in 3rd part
30. (2) Replace ‘not only equipped’ with
of the sentence because the
‘equipped not only’ because co-
correct pair is
relative conjunction always
No sooner ... than. connects two equal grammatical
19. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘but’ because items.
the correct pair 31. (3) Remove ‘and’ before ‘the navy’
‘nothing else ... but’. 32. (3) Replace ‘when’ with ‘than’ because
20. (3) Remove ‘that’. If direct speech is the correct pair is
of ‘Wh family’, no conjunction is ‘no sooner ... than’.
used when it is converted into 33. (4) Replace ‘or’ with ‘nor’ because the
Indirect Speech. correct pair is ‘neither ... nor’
21. (2) Replace ‘to’ with ‘and’ because the 34. (4) Replace ‘too’ with ‘so’ because the
correct pair is ‘between ... and’. correct pair is ‘so ... that’.
22. (2) Add ‘that’ before ‘he’ in 3rd part of 35. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘when’.
the sentence. Because the correct
pair is ‘so ... that’. Also change 36. (2) Here use of ‘he’ in 2 nd part is
‘hardly’ into ‘hard’. superfluous.
23. (2) Add ‘than’ before ‘I’ because the 37. (4) Replace ‘as well as’ with ‘and’.
correct pair is 38. (3) Replace ‘or’ with ‘and’.
‘No sooner ... than’. 39. (3) Remove ‘not only’. Here as per the
24. (3) Add ‘than’ before ‘the boys’ in 3rd meaning ‘complicated’ and
part. ‘accurate are’ not such adjectives
25. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘when’ because to be connected with ‘not only ...
the correct pair is but also’.
‘scarcely ... when’. 40. (3) Replace ‘absorbed’ with ‘absorb-
ing’.
26. (2) The complete form is as + Positive
degree adjective + as. Two same grammatical items are
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41. (3) 'Both' is followed by conjunction 57. (2) The correct pair is the reason ----
'and'. Hence replace 'as well as' --- that. 'Reason' with ‘because’
with 'and'. becomes superfluous.
42. (4) No error Hence replace 'because' with
43. (3) The correct pair of correlative 'that'.
conjunction is 'Not only....but 58. (3) Presence of both 'reason' and 'due
also'. Hence add 'also' after 'but'. to' in a sentence makes it
44. (2) Add ‘only’ after ‘not’ because superfluous.
correct correlative is ‘not only .... Hence remove 'due to' from part
but also’. (3).
45. (2) Change ‘when’ into ‘if’ to give a 59. (2) Use 'as' after 'regarded'
proper meaning to the sentence. 60. (1) Remove 'so'. 'Since .... so' is no
46. (4) When a sentence begins with a pair of conjunction.
negative adverbial like never, 61. (4)
rarely, hardly or seldom, the 62. (3) Replace 'covered' with 'had
auxiliary verb comes before the covered'.
subject. Hence the formation of Structure: By the time + Past
the sentence is correct . Also Indefinite + Past Perfect.
'Hardly... when' is a pair. 63. (2) Replace 'being that' with 'since' or
47. (1) Remove ‘for’. 'as'.
48. (2) Replace 'since' with 'but' to give 64. (1)
correct meaning to the sentence. 65. (4)
49. (3) Correct pair of conjunction is 66. (2) Replace 'nonetheless' with
Either.......or 'regardless'. Nonetheless means
50. (4) No error 'in spite of'. So 'of' after
51. (1) Whenever we begin a sentence 'nonetheless' is superfluous.
with negative adverb or adverbial 67. (4)
phrase, we use inversion. In 68. (4)
inversion verb comes before the 69. (4)
subject. Hence replace 'Not only 70. (1) Put 'not only' before 'pack'. This
we seen' with 'Not only did we see'. is a case of misplaced
52. (3) Change ‘a miser’ into ‘miserly’. conjunction.
‘Frugal’ an adjective needs an 71. (3) Replace 'like' with 'as'. such ... as
adjective ‘miserly’ according to the is a pair of conjunction.
rules of parallelism. 72. (4)
53. (1) Correct pair of conjunction is 73. (3) Use 'not only' after 'equipped'.
'so.....that'. So replace 'too' with 'so'. Conjunction must be at the
54. (1) The correct conjunction is 'as soon appropriate place.
as'. Hence replace 'soon as' with 74. (2) Replace 'in try' with 'and try'.
'as soon as'. 75. (4) No Error.
55. (1) Replace 'sooner had he come' with 76. (3) Change 'have' into 'has' because
'as soon as he came'. if two subjects are joined by
56. (3) The correct pair of conjunction is 'either.....or' , the verb agrees to
No sooner ------------ than. the nearest subject.

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77. (1) Change ‘too’ into ‘to’ because ‘to 96. (2) Replace 'which' with 'the meaning
+vb.f’ is the correct structure. of which'.
78. (1) 'Had' takes V3. Change 'arrive' 97. (1) Remove 'do not'. Unless is not
into 'arrived'. followed by a negative word.
79. (1) Use 'as wise as'. As ... as takes 98. (4) Replace 'which' with 'that'. The
positive degree. same is followed by that.
80. (4) No error. 99. (3) Replace 'that' with 'as'. 'Such ...as'
81. (1) Either use 'not only' after saw or is used to categorize.
use structure 'not only did we see'. 100. (2) Replace 'which' with 'who'. For
Conjunction should be followed by person we use 'who'.
same part of speech. 101. (3) Remove 'do not'. Until has a
82. (2) 'not only' always followed by 'but 'hidden not' in it.
also'. 'But also her father' is the 102. (2) Replace 'so' with 'but'.
correct structure. 'Limitations' introduce something,
83. (2) 'Hardly ... when' is the correct contradictory hence use 'but'.
pair. 103. (2) Replace 'in case that' with
84. (3) Remove 'on'. 'Take on' means 'to
'because' to give proper meaning
confront'.
to the sentence.
85. (3) Use 'more amusing' in place of
104. (2) Replace 'although' with 'when'.
'amusing'. Conjunction Adjective
105. (2) Replace 'in order' with 'because'.
joins same degrees.
106. (3) Replace 'in case of' with 'because
86. (1) Either use 'not only' after saw or
of or due to'.
use structure 'not only did we see'.
Conjunction should be followed by 107. (2) 'No sooner' is followed by than.
same part of speech. Not only will 108. (1) Remove 'did not'. Unless is not
come after manufactures. followed by 'not'.
87. (1) Change 'have never' into 'has 109. (2) Not only is followed by but also
neither'. Neither ... nor is a pair put ‘but’ in place of ‘and’.
of conjunction and Suresh 110. (1) Remove ‘as’.
(Singular Noun) will take singular 111. (1) Add 'if' after 'doubt'.
verb. 112. (2) use ‘though’ in place of ‘even’.
88. (1) Replace 'were' with 'where'. 113. (1) Remove but or add 'only' after
89. (4) 'but'.
90. (4) 114. (1) Replace 'who has' with 'that have'.
91. (3) Remove 'of' or use 'inspite' in place Who is used with human beings.
of 'Despite'. In spite of or Despite Movies will take p.v. 'have'.
will suffice. 115. (1) Replace 'as' with 'that'.
92. (4) Replace 'for' with 'as'. 116. (2) Replace 'plan' with 'plans'. 'She'
93. (3) Replace 'or' with 'and'. Correct will take 'plans' (S.V).
pair of conjunction is 'both..... 117. (2) Remove 'as'. Name, elect, think,
and'. consider, call, appoint, make,
94. (4) Replace 'is' with 'are'. Men take choose, nominate and crown do
plural verb. not take 'as'.
95. (1) Replace 'than' with 'when'. Correct 118. (4) Remove 'hardly' or change can't
pair of conjunction is 'hardly..... into can. Double negative cannot
when'. come together.
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9 Article
1. Tea (1)/which I am drinking (2)/is hot (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 19.06.2011 (First Sitting)
(3). /No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 10. The way to increase the production
Exam. 14.12.2003) of the food (1)/ is to bring more land
2. I know (1)/a doctor (2)/you are (2)/ under cultivation. (3)/ No error.
referring to (3)./No error (4)) (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
Exam. 14.12.2003) Officer Exam. 28.08.2011 (Paper-I)
3. An experimental vaccine (1)/ has 11. He always practises (1)/ the justice
brought (2)/ glimmer of hope for the and cares (2)/ for moral principles.
malarial researcher (3)/. No (3)/No error (4)
error (4) (SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) Exam. 26.09.2010)
Exam. 25.09.2005) 12. A member shall be required (1)/ to
4. A milk (1)/ can provide protein (2)/ pay interest at such rate (2)/ as is
for a nutritionally balanced diet. (3)/ fixed by the committee. (3) No error
No error (4). (4).
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) (SSC Higher Secondary Level
Exam. 26.11.2006 (Second Sitting) Data Entry Operator & LDC
5. After knowing truth, (1)/ they took Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting)
the right decision (2)/ in the matter. 13. Pacific Ocean is (1)/ the deepest
(3)/ No error (4) ocean (2)/ in the world. (3)/ No error
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (4)
Exam.16.05.2010 (First Sitting) (SSC CISF Constable (GD)
6. Judge in him (1)/ prevailed upon the Exam. 05.06.2011)
father (2)/ and he sentenced his son 14. We stayed for (1)/ a short time(2)/ in
to death. (3)/ No error (4). the hotel.(3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Exam. 16.05.2010 (Second Sitting) Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
7. I go to the temple (1)/as often as (2)/ (Ist Sitting (Delhi Zone)

I find time.(3)/ No error.(4) 15. Unless you are careful,(1)/ you are
(SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-I) bound to make mistake (2)/ in your
8. The police asked us (1)/ about our work.(3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
movements (2)/ on a night of the Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
crime. (3)/ No error. (4) (Ist Sitting (Delhi Zone)
(SSC CPO Sub-Inspector
16. Death of (1)/ his only son (2)/ made
Exam. 12.12.2010 (Paper-I)
Mohan desolate. (3)/ No error (4)
9. Children enjoy listening to (1)/ ghost
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
stories (2)/ especially on Halloween Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
night. (3)/ No error.(4) (IInd Sitting (Delhi Zone)

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17. He fell down (1)/ because he was (2)/ 26. UNICEF (1)/ is (2)/ an international
in hurry. (3)/ No error (4) organisation. (3)/ No error (4)/
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011 Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
(IInd Sitting (Delhi Zone) 27. Sudoku was first designed in the
18. When I met him (1)/ the couple of 1970s (1)/ by a retired architect (2)/
days back (2)/ he was writing a new and freelance puzzle constructor.(3)/
book. (3)/No error (4) No error (4).
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011 Exam. 21.04.2013, Ist Sitting)
(IInd Sitting (Delhi Zone)
28. Many overseas students (1)/ attend
19. The only Indian (1)/ to win the Nobel colleges (2)/ in the Great Britain. (3)/
Prize for the Literature (2)/ was No error (4).
Rabindranath Tagore. (3)/ No error (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(4) Exam. 21.04.2013, IInd Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 29. Could you please give me (1)/ a postal
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
address (2)/ of the Indian Embassy
(Ist Sitting (East Zone)
in New York. (3)/. No error (4)
20. All mangoes (1) in this basket (2) are (SSC Constable (GD)
over-ripe. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 12.05.2013, Ist Sitting)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 30. If you hear (1)/ engaged tone (2)/
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
(1st Sitting)
replace the receiver and dial again.
(3)/ No error. (4)
21. In world of ours (1)/ one has to
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
compete (2)/ for almost everything. Exam. 29.09.2013)
(3)/ No Error (4) 31. Raghu came out of the bathroom (1)/
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
with a towel (2)/in the hand. (3)/No
Exam. 11.11.2012 (1st Sitting)
error. (4)
22. My Aunt (1)/ was first (2)/ to get a (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
degree. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 29.09.2013)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 32. Kalidas is (1)/ a Shakespeare (2)/ of
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012,
Ist Sitting)
India. (3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
23. Equator (1)/ divides the earth (2)/ Operator & LDC Exam. 20.10.2013)
into two hemispheres.(3)/ No Error 33. More you (1)/ think of it, (2)/ the
(4) worse it becomes. (3)/ No error.(4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna) Operator & LDC Exam. 20.10.2013)
24. Teachers were instructed (1)/ to 34. I met the gentleman (1)/ today
follow an uniform method (2)/ of morning on my way (2)/ to the
evaluation. (3)/ No error. (4) market. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting) & LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, IInd Sitting)
25. He knows (1)/ that your muscles (2)/ 35. We must have (1)/ sympathy for (2)/
are not same as his. (3)/ No error. (4) needy and the poor. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting) Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)

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36. In 1906 a earthquake (1)/destroyed their dues.
much (2)/of San Francisco.(3)/ No (1) The luxuries of the riches
error (4) (2) the poor of their dues
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
(3) are maintained by depriving
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
37. She had an (1)/ miserable existence (4) No error
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(2)/living with him.(3)/ No error (4)
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
38. Paradise Lost (1)/ is (2)/a epic 46. Thanks to an insight and persistence
poem.(3)/ No error (4) of the local doctor, hundreds of
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. victims have been able to resume
02.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting) normal life.
39. Every citizen is (1)/ entitled to (2)/ (1) No error
the voting. (3)/ No error (4). (2) and persistence of the local
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
doctor,
40. A interesting book (1)/ ‘A Tale of two (3) hundreds of victims have been
cities’ (2)/was written by Alexander able to resume normal life.
Dumas. (3)/ No error (4) (4) Thanks to an insight
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
Exam. 09.11.2014) 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
41. I worked (1)/ as medical representa- 47. Do you think you could lend me good
tive (2)/ for eight months.(3)/No error pair of gloves to wear to the wedding?
(4) (1) Do you think you could lend me
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
(2) to wear to the wedding ?
Exam. 09.11.2014)
42. Headmaster (1)/ has instructed (2)/ (3) a good pair of gloves
the teachers to follow the rules of the (4) No error
school. (3)/ No error. (4) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
48. What delicious flavour these mangoes
43. I felt privileged (1)/ to recite a poem
have !
in an honour of my teacher (2)/ at a
(1) have!
recent school function. (3)/ No error
(4). (2) No error
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (3) flavour these mangoes
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) (4) What delicious
44. An ancients considered that (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
knowledge had its limits. 06.12.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 3441135)
(1) had its limits 49. A honest person is upright in speech,
(2) No error thought and deed.
(3) that knowledge (1) is upright
(4) An ancients considered (2) in speech, thought and deed.
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police (3) No error
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(4) A honest person
45. The luxuries of the rich are (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam,
maintained by depriving the poor of 20.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 9692918)

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50. Indian Defence Forces (1)/ fought the SSC CHSL-2016
(2nd February, Afternoon)
enemy (2)/ til the last soldier was
60. Since they were all dressed up, (1)/
standing. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
she assumed they (2)/ were going to
7th Jan, Morning church together. (3)/ No error (4)
51. The road from (1)/ my house (2)/ to SSC CHSL-2016
(3th February, Evening)
temple is full of potholes. (3)/ No error
(4) 61. It was like (1)/ reading a (2)/ open
SSC CHSL-2016 book. (3)/ No error (4)
7th Jan, Evening SSC CHSL-2016
52. A rate of growing is different (1)/ for (7th February, Evening)
different sectors, but the service 62. This town has an ancient temple (1)/
sector (2)/ always grows faster than and beautiful waterfall (2)/ so many
the agriculture sector. (3)/ No error tourists come here. (3)/ No error (4)
(4) SSC CHSL-2016
(8th February, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016
10th Jan, Afternoon 63. He had already sent me message (1)
53. There is renewed sense (1)/ of / that his arrival (2) / was scheduled
urgency in (2)/ completing the for Thursday (3) / No error (4)
project. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (29th August, Evening)
19th Jan, Morning 64. A first European sailor (1) / who came
54. Your motivational speech (1)/ has to India (2) / was Vasco-da-Gama (3)
had the tremendous (2)/ effect on my / No error (4) .
students. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CGL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (2nd September, Evening)
19th Jan, Morning 65. Variety (1)/ is (2)/ spice of life (3)/
55. To improve your vocabulary (1)/ one No Error (4)
thing that you should do (2)/ is to SSC CGL-2016
read Times of India (3)/ No error (4) (7th September, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 66. The King Juan Carlos of Spain (1)/
22nd Jan, Afternoon arrived in London today (2)/ for a
56. The stadium was full (1)/ of three day visit (3)/ No error (4)
spectators (2)/ from one end to other. SSC CGL-2016
(3)/ No error (4) (10th September, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016 67. I was (1)/ at loss (2)/ and did not
24th Jan, Morning
know what to do (3)/ No error (4)
57. His mother hoped that (1)/ Bunty SSC CGL-2016
would grow up to be (2)/ the wise and (10th September, Afternoon)
famous man. (3)/ No error (4) 68. Outside, the rain beats down (1) / in
SSC CHSL-2016 floods and the sea gives forth (2) / a
27th Jan, Morning
sound like an alarm bells. (3) / No
58. The task of (1)/ writing a
autobiography (2)/ is a difficult one. error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
(3)/ No error (4) (10th September, Evening)
SSC CHSL-2016 69. I was first (1) / to reach the school
(1st February, Morning)
59. She was an (1)/ only child who (2)/ (2) / today (3) / No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
had been very welcome. (3)/ No error (11th September, Afternoon)
(4)
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70. Sakshi wrote essay (1)/ so well that immediate (2)/ printing of revised
(2)/ her teacher was very pleased price tag. (3)/ No error (4)
with her. (3)/ No error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 80. A Earth moves round the Sun.
71. Mahatma Gandhi did not solve (1)/ (1) moves (2) the Sun
all the future problems (2)/ but he (3) A Earth (4) round
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
did solve problems of his own age. 5 Feb., 2019 Evening
(3)/ No error (4) 81. We had quite interesting talk on
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
trekking at our college yesterday.
72. I can give you the unique and (1)/
(1) quite interesting talk
quality content that will definitely (2)/ (2) on trekking
lead value to your readers too. (3)/ (3) We had
No Error (4) (4) at out college
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening STENOGRAPHER- 2018
73. It is estimated that cows might be 7 Feb., 2019 Evening

more (1)/ dangerous to a earth’s 82. The Life-cycle hypothesis holds that
atmosphere than trucks (2)/ and cars individuals seek to smooth
combined. (3)/ No Error (4) consumption over the course of a
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening lifetime-borrowing in times of low-
74. Be prepared for the fact that the income and saving during period of
interview (1)/ panel may not agree high income.
with a opinions that (2)/ you present (1) in times
to them. (3)/ No Error (4) (2) period of
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening (3) over the course
75. Price theorizes that if he is at one (4) to smooth
STENOGRAPHER- 2018
extreme (1)/ end of an spectrum, 8 Feb., 2019 Evening
then perhaps (2)/ there is somebody 83. He spends good deal of money on
at the other end. (3)/ No Error (4) eating out.
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening
(1) good deal (2) He spends
76. Rajni is planning to settle (1)/ in
(3) on eating out (4) of money
Mumbai as soon as (2)/ she retires SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
in August the next year. (3)/ No Error 12 March, 2019 Evening

(4) 84. Tesla designed system for sending

SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 electricity over the air through a
2 July, 2018 Morning series of enormous towers.
77. The English is a very (1)/ popular (1) for sending electricity
language (2)/ amongst south Indians. (2) Tesla designed system
(3)/ No Error (4) (3) Through a series of enormous
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 towers
2 July, 2018 Evening
(4) Over the air
78. Ashish was listening (1)/ to a radio SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
when (2)/ Sunita arrived. (3)/ No 16 March, 2019 Afternoon
Error (4) 85. When Alexander the Great died in
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 Babylon in 323 B.C., his body didn't
4 July, 2018 Evening
begin to show signs of decomposition
79. We have issued (1)/ a order seeking
for a full six day, according to
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(1) When Alexander the Great died 88. Does an English examination begin
(2) according to historical acc®ounts at 10 o’clock?
(3) his body didn't being to show (1) 10 o’clock?
(4) signs of decomposition for a full (2) English examination
six day (3) begin at
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (4) Does an
16 March, 2019 Evening CGL MAINS 2018
86. Deepak said he would pack few 11 September, 2019
things he had and vacate the hostel 89. To write a poem I need a pen, a diary
room the next day. and also the quiet place.
(1) the next day (1) a diary (2) To write
(2) Deepak said he would pack (3) and also the (4) I need
CGL MAINS 2018
(3) pack few things he had 11 September, 2019
(4) and vacate the hostel room 90. Since a meeting drew to a close, I
CHSL-2018
10 July, 2019, Afternoon realized that people were not really
87. We will use enamel paint on this wall listening to me.
because it gives a best finish. (1) I realized
(1) enamel paint on this wall (2) Since a meeting
(2) We will use (3) drew to a close
(3) a best finish (4) were not really
(4) because it gives CGL MAINS 2018
13 September, 2019
CHSL-2018

1. (1) Here we are talking about a article ‘the’.

particular tea that I am drinking. 6. (1) When we talk about a personality
Hence definite article ‘the’ should present inside a person, article
be used before ‘tea’. comes with the name of that
2. (2) Replace ‘a’ with ‘the’. personality.
For particular person article ‘the’ Hence replace ‘Judge’ with ‘the
is used. Here the doctor is known Judge’.
to me. 7. (1) If Schools, Colleges, Temples are
3. (3) ‘A’ will come before ‘glimmer’ denoted in reference to their
because whenever we talk about primary purpose, article is not
something first time, we use a/ used.
an. Hence remove ‘the’.
4. (1) We do not use article ‘a/an’ before 8. (3) When a specific thing is
any Uncountable Noun. mentioned, we use definite article
Hence remove ‘a’. ‘the’ before it.
5. (1) Replace ‘after knowing truth’ with 9. (3) Use article ‘the’ before ‘Halloween
‘after knowing the truth’ because night’.
here ‘truth’ is known to them so 10. (1) Use of article ‘the’ before ‘food’ is
it is definite and hence will take superfluous.
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11. (2) Remove article ‘the’ before 24. (2) Replace ‘a’ with ‘an’ because
‘Justice’ because here there is pronunciation of word ‘uniform’
nothing definite to be pointed out. gives a consonant sound.
12. (2) The correct phrase is ‘at such a 25. (3) Replace ‘not same’ with ‘not the
rate’. same’ because when ‘same’ is
13. (1) Definite article ‘the’ is used before used to compare things, ‘the’ is
the name of Oceans and Seas. used with it. Usually same takes
Hence add article ‘the’ before ‘the’.
‘Pacific Ocean’. 26. (4) Definite article ‘the’ is used before
14. (3) Since the sentence is not acronyms but when the letters are
mentioning about any particular pronounced separately as in FCI
hotel so using ‘the’ before hotel is but when it is pronounced as a
wrong. word like UNICEF, it doesn’t take
Hence replace ‘the’ with ‘a’. any article.
15. (2) Replace ‘make mistake’ with 27. (4) No error.
‘make a mistake’ or ‘make 28. (4) No error.
mistakes’. ‘Great’ takes article ‘the’.
16. (1) Add definite article ‘the’ before Eg: The great Ashoka.
‘death’ as here we are talking 29. (2) For particular person or thing
about particular death (i.e. of his definite article ‘the’ is used.
son). Hence replace ‘a postal address’
17. (3) Change ‘in hurry’ into ‘in a hurry’ with ‘the postal address.
18. (2) Replace ‘the couple of days’ with 30. (2) An article ‘an/ the’ should be used
‘a couple of days’. before the word ‘engaged tone’.
19. (2) Use of ‘the’ before ‘literature’ is 31. (3) Change ‘the’ into ‘his’.
incorrect because article is not 32. (2) Replace ‘a’ with ‘the’ because
used before the name of the when a proper noun is used to
subject. refer to the epitome of its type.
20. (1) When we talk about any specific Definite article ‘the’ is used before
thing definite article ‘the’ is used. it.
Hence replace ‘All mangoes’ with 33. (1) When two comparative degrees
‘all the mangoes’. ‘All’ and ‘both’ are shown directly or inversely
take article ‘the’. proportional in a sentence,
21. (1) Replace ‘In world of ours’ with ‘In definite article ‘the’ is used.
the world of ours’. Hence add ‘the’ before ‘more’.
22. (2) Add article ‘the’ before ‘first’. 34. (1) Replace ‘the’ with ‘a’.
Definite article ‘the’ is used before 35. (3) Add article ‘the’ before ‘needy’
ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, last etc.) because here we are talking about
23. (1) Definite article ‘the’ is used before a class of people. Remove ‘the’ that
‘Equator’. comes before ‘poor’.
Hence replace ‘equator’ with ‘the 36. (1) Replace ‘a’ with ‘an’.
equator’. 37. (1) Replace ‘an’ with ‘a’.

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38. (3) Replace ‘a’ with ‘an’. 55. (3) Article 'The' is used before the
39. (3) Remove ‘the’. names of newspapers. Add 'The'
40. (1) Replace ‘a’ with an’. before 'Times of India'.
41. (2) Add ‘a’ before ‘medical 56. (3) When we talk about a particular
representative’ person or thing, or one already
42. (1) Definite article ‘the’ should be referred to, definite article 'the' is
used before ‘Headmaster’ because used. Hence add 'the' before
there is only one headmaster in a 'other'. We use phrase ‘from one
school and we are talking about end to the other’.
that headmaster. 57. (3) Indefinite article 'a/an' is used
43. (2) Replace ‘an’ with ‘the’. before singular countable noun
44. (4) To refer a class of people we use which is not definite. Hence
definite article ‘the’. replace article 'the' with 'a'.
Hence replace ‘an ancient’ with 58. (2) Article 'an' comes before a word
‘the ancient’. which has vowel sound at the
45. (4) No error starting. Hence replace 'a' with
'an'.
46. (4) Here ‘insight’ is abstract noun so
definite article ‘the’ will be used 59. (1) The only child is more appropriate
before it. as it denotes the definite one
Hence replace ‘an’ with ‘the’. present.
47. (3) Indefinite article ‘a’ will be used 60. (4) No error
before ‘good pair of gloves’. 61. (2) Article 'an' is used before vowel
48. (4) Add ‘a’ before ‘delicious flavour’. sounds.
49. (4) Replace ‘A’ with ‘An’. 62. (2) If two noun refer to different
Article ‘an’ is used for ‘Vowel persons or things, the article must
sounding words’. be used with each noun. Hence
50. (1) We always use article ‘The’ before add ‘a’ before ‘beautiful waterfall’.
armed forces. 63. (1) 'Message' is a countable noun so
51. (3) (i) When we talk about a particular it will take article 'a' before it
'person or thing', Article 'The' is because here it is singular in form.
used. So article 'The' will come 64. (1) Article 'the' is used to indicate a
before 'temple' specific noun. Also 'The' is used
Exception:- If 'Temple', 'School', before ordinal numbers (first,
'College', etc are denoted in second, third, etc.)
reference to their primary • Cardinal numbers such as one,
purpose, no article is used. two and three do not take any
52. (1) Replace article 'a' with 'the' article before them.
because here the rate of which we 65. (3) The correct proverb is 'Variety is
are talking about is definite. the spice of life'.
53. (1) Add article 'a' before 'renewed 66. (1) Article is not used before the name
sense'. of the people. Hence remove 'the'
54. (2) Change 'the' into 'a'. before the name of the king.

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67. (2) The correct phrase is 'at a loss'. It 79. (2) Replace 'a' with 'an'. Vowel sound
means 'uncertain of what to do or takes article 'an'.
say'. 80. (3) Change 'A' into 'the'. We use 'the'
68. (3) Article 'an' is used before a before heavenly objects.
singular countable noun. Thus 81. (1) Add 'an' before 'interesting'.
replace 'bells' with 'bell'. 82. (*) Change 'smooth' into 'smoothen'.
69. (1) Article 'the' is used before an We need a verb here not an
ordinal number. Hence, replace Adjective.
'first' with 'the first'. Change 'saving' into 'savings'
70. (1) Use 'the' before 'essay'. Definite (cpr)
noun takes 'the'.
Also add 'a' before 'period of time'.
71. (3) Use 'the' before 'problems'.
83. (1) Use 'a' before 'good deal'. 'A good
72. (1) Remove 'the' before Unique. deal' means sufficient in quantity
73. (2) Replace ‘a’ with ‘the’. 'The' comes or amount. 'A good deal' can be
with heavenly objects. used only with uncountable
74. (2) Replace ‘a’ with ‘the’. Change nouns.
'with' into to. 84. (2) Use 'a' before 'system'.
Note:- Agree with someone, agree 85. (4) Remove 'a'. Change 'day' into days
to something as six is a plural number.
75. (2) Replace ‘an’ with ‘the’. Also 86. (3) use ‘a few’ inspite of ‘few’. A few
remove 'then'. 'If ... then' is a means not equivalent to 0.
wrong pair of conjunction. 'If ...,' 87. (3) use ‘the’ in place of ‘a’. We use
is correct. article 'the' with superlative
76. (3) Remove 'the'. degree.
77. (1) Use 'English' instead of 'The 88. (4) Replace 'an' with 'the'.
English'. 89. (3) Replace 'the' with 'a'.
The English depicts nationality. 90. (2) Replace 'a' with 'the'. 'The' denotes
78. (2) Replace 'a' by 'the'. Inventions that we are talking about a
take article 'the'. definite meeting'.

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10 Preposition
1. When viewed with his point of view, Exam. 05.06.2005)
the (1)/ entire episode assumes (2)/ 10. Teachers of various schools (1)/met
a different colour altogether. (3)/ No to discuss about (2)/how to improve
error (4) the standard of English. (3)/No Error.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (4).
Exam. 1997) (SSC Section Officer (Audit)
2. Having finished at school (1)/ Raghu Exam. 05.06.2005)
thought/ of going to Bombay in (2)/ 11. Beside food, (1)/ the pilgrims carried
search some job. (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ some medicines. /(3) No error.
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (4)
Exam. 1997) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
3. When shall we (1)/ arrive (2)/ to our Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005)
destination ? (3)/ No error. (4) 12. Adults suffering chicken pox (1)/ can
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
develop (2)/ all kinds of complications
Exam. 09.09.2001)
(3) No error. (4)
4. The officer (1)/ is angry on the clerk (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
(2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/ Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005)
No error. (4) 13. The sweets (1)/ were shared (2)/
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 09.09.2001) between the four girls. /(3) No error.
5. The patient (1)/ was accompanied (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
(2)/ with his friend. (3)/ No error. (4)
Central Excise) Exam. 11.12.2005)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
Exam. 09.09.2001) 14. They are a politically important
6. We were looking forward (1)/ to hear family; (1)/one of his sisters is a
news (2)/about the missing minister (2)/ and the other is married
fishermen (3)./ No error (4) with a minister (3)/No error. (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV
Exam. 14.12.2003) Exam. 13.08.2006)
7. The actress (1)/was shocked (2)/by 15. The members of the Opposition Party
the news of her dog’s death (3). /No in the Parliament (1)/ shout upon the
error (4) minister (2)/ if he makes a wrong
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) statement (3)/. No error (4).
Exam. 14.12.2003) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
8. Heavy rain (1)/prevented us (2)/to go Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006)
to the cinema. (3)/No Error. (4) 16. The Secretariat (1)/ comprises of (2)/
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & many air-conditioned rooms (3)/. No
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004)
error (4).
9. We had a lot of difficulty(1)/to find (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
(2)/the house. (3)/ No Error. (4). Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
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17. He walked (1)/ till the (2)/ end of the 27. I sat down opposite him (1)/ and
street. (3)/ No error (4) produced (2)/ the packet of
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) cigarettes. (3)/ No error (4).
Exam. 30.09.2007 (Second Sitting) (SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
18. The officer (1)/ is angry on the clerk Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
(2)/ for not attending to the work. (3)/ 28. Our efforts are (1)/ aimed to bring
No error (4) about (2)/ a reconciliation. (3)/ No
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) error (4).
Exam. 30.09.2007 (Second Sitting) (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
19. He is (1)/ capable to do this work (2)/ Exam. 16.05.2010 (Second Sitting)
within the stipulated period. (3)/ No 29. Sometimes (1)/ I get angry (2)/ on
error (4). her. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (SSC CISF ASI Exam. 29.08.2010 (Paper-I)
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007) 30. The future of food companies (1)/
20. I went into (1)/ the bank and (2)/ seems quite secure (2)/ owed to ever-
withdrew some money. (3)/ No error growing demand. (3)/ No error. (4)
(4). (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Exam. 26.06.2011 (First Sitting)
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007) 31. He (1)/ loved her (2)/ despite of
21. Bacon, the father of the English essay himself. (3)/ No error (4)
(1)/ had a thirst (2)/ of knowledge. (SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I
(3)/ No error (4). Exam. 26.06.2011 (Second Sitting)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 32. The poet (1)/ describes about (2)/ the
Exam. 10.12.2006) spring season (3)/. No error (4)
22. I am able (1)/ to cope up with (2)/ all FCI Assistant Grade-III
these difficulties. (3)/ No error (4). Exam. 25.02.2012 (Paper-I)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) North Zone (Ist Sitting)
Exam. 10.12.2006) 33. (1) The Governing Board
23. She is confident (1)/ to win the gold (2) comprises of
medal (2)/ this time. (3)/ No error (4). (3) several distinguished
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) personalities
Exam. 10.12.2006)
(4) No error
24. He will not be able (1)/ to cope up (SSC Data Entry Operator
with (2)/ the pressure of work. (3)/ Exam. 31.08.2008)
No error (4) 34. We saw (1)/ sand sculptures (2)/ in
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) the beach. (3)/ No error. (4)
November 2008) (SSC Data Entry Operator
25. I take great pleasure (1)/ to welcome Exam. 02.08.2009)
you (2)/ to this institution. (3)/ No 35. On last Sunday (1)/ I met my friend
error (4) (2)/ accidentally. (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (SSC Higher Secondary Level
November 2008) Data Entry Operator & LDC
26. The whole country (1)/ was suffering Exam. 27.11.2010)
by (2)/ a financial crisis. (3)/ No error. 36. I may not be able (1)/ to attend (2)/
(4) to the function. (3)/ No error(4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (SSC Stenographer
Central Excise) Exam. 14.12.2008) (Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011)

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37. At his return (1)/ we asked him (2)/ (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
many questions. (3)/ No error (4) (Ist Sitting (East Zone)
(SSC Stenographer
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) 49. I told him (1)/ that I availed (2)/ the
38. The chief guest (1)/ entered into (2)/ opportunity. (3)/ No error (4)
the room. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(SSC Stenographer Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) (IInd Sitting (East Zone)

39. She is (1)/ very angry (2)/ on him. 50. A large sign near (1)/ the entrance
(3)/ No error (4) warns the visitors (2)/ to beware
(SSC Stenographer about bears. (3)/ No error (4)
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
40. Beside Hindi, (1)/ she knew (2)/ Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
(IInd Sitting (East Zone)
Bengali well. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CISF Constable (GD) 51. I am (1)/ looking forward for (2)/ the
Exam. 05.06.2011) day of my wedding. (3)/ No error (4)
41. He walked (1)/ten miles (2)/ by foot. (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(3)/ No error (4) Exam. 16.09.2012)
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' 52. “Can you cope up (1)/ with all this
Exam. 16.10.2011)
42. He is good (1)/ in mathematics (2)/ (2)/ work ?” he asked. (3)/ No error
but his friend isn’t.(3)/ No error (4) (4)
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 16.10.2011) Exam. 16.09.2012)

43. Christina’s friends (1)/ preferred her 53. Mother Teresa asked a building (1)/
remedies (2)/over the doctor’s. (3)/ where she and her workers (2)/could
No error (4) care for the poor people. (3)/No error
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' (4)
Exam. 16.10.2011)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
44. Those who are in power (1)/ have to Exam. 16.09.2012)
be sensitive of (2)/ the sufferings of 54. Shelley is (1)/ superior than Byron
the poor. (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ in his vision of democracy. (3)/
(SSC Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D'
Exam. 16.10.2011)
No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
45. He (1)/ is junior than (2)/ all his
Exam. 16.09.2012)
friends. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 55. Several prominent figures (1)/
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 involved in the scandal are required
(IInd Sitting (North Zone)
to (2)/appear to the investigation
46. Ram was (1)/ senior to (2)/ Sam in
committee. (3)/ No error (4)
college. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 Exam. 16.09.2012)
(Ist Sitting (East Zone) 56. Due to heavy work (1)/ in the office
47. Ravi (1)/ told to his friend (2)/ to buy
(2)/ I was unable to catch the five
a car. (3)/ No error. (5)
thirty train. (3)/ No error (4)
48. After his illness, (1)/ the patient was (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(2)/ sick with life. (3)/ No error (4) Exam. 16.09.2012)

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57. I would request to you (1)/ to consider 66. How is Surinder (1)/ going with (2)/
my application (2)/ and grant me a his work ? (3)/ No Error (4)
job as early as possible. (3)/No error (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(4) Exam. 11.11.2012 (1st Sitting)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II 67. When she knocked the door, (1)/ I
Exam. 16.09.2012) said to her, (2)/ “come in.” (3)/ No
58. The minister for ‘Education’ (1)/ error (4)
vehemently denied (2)/ the allegation (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III
that he had taken bribes. (3)/ No Exam. 11.11.2012 (2nd Sitting)
error. (4) 68. The month of January (1)/ takes its
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II name (2)/ of the Roman god Janus.
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) (3)/ No error (4)
59. He says that (1)/ he reads novels / (SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III
(2) to pass away the time. (3)/ No Exam. 11.11.2012 (2nd Sitting)
error. (4) 69. He (1)/ is addicted (2)/ with smoking.
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (3)/ No error (4)
Exam. Paper-II 04.08.2011) (SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector
60. I had (1)/ a test in Mathematics (2)/ (SI) Exam. 19.08.2012)
today morning. (3)/ No error. (4) 70. Entering the hotel (1)/ he ordered for
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence (2)/ a drink and a sumptuous dinner.
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
(3)/ No error (4)
61. The Committee is thinking (1)/ not (SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector
to bring around any change (2)/ in (SI) Exam. 19.08.2012)
the basic structure.(3)/ No error. (4) 71. It was he who (1)/ came running in
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
the house (2)/ with the news about
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
the earthquake. (3)/ No error (4)
62. The Chief Minister had no time (1)/ (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
to pay attention (2) on such simple Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012,
matters.(3)/ No error. (4) Ist Sitting)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence 72. He is very angry on me (1)/because I
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011) failed (2)/ to return his book.(3)/No
63. We should abide (1)/ to the promise Error (4)
(2)/ that we make. (3)/ No error (4) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry 10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(Ist Sitting))
73. Sundar (1)/ is getting married (2)/
64. Scarcely had it stopped raining (1)/ with Sita. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
when I started (2)/ to my college. (3)/
Exam. 10.03.2013)
No error (4)
74. She placed (1)/ the offering (2)/ to
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012 God in the altar. (3)/ No error. (4)
(1st Sitting) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
65. The Vice-Chancellor (1)/ wants all Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)

vacancies (2)/ to be filled up. (3)/ No 75. I saw him (1)/ coming out of the hotel
Error (4) (2)/ on 10 o’clock. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 11.11.2012 (1st Sitting) Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)

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76. In the fourth semester (1)/ of the 86. People who live on (1)/ glass houses
course, the (2)/ attendance fell (2)/ should not throw stone at others.
down.(3)/ No Error (4) (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting) Exam. 29.09.2013)
77. A well-balanced diet (1)/ is essential 87. My friend (1)/has invited me (2)/for
for (2)/ good health. (3)/ No error (4) tea this Sunday. (3)/No error. (4)
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 07.04.2013) Exam. 29.09.2013)
78. I went to (1)/ see the Taj Mahal (2)/ 88. He discussed (1)/ the murder case
in a moonlit night. (3)/ No error. (4) (2)/ with his juniors. (3)/ No error.
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (4)
Exam. 19.05.2013) (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
79. Having found a piece of cheese, (1)/ Exam. 29.09.2013)
two cats went to a dog (2)/ to divide 89. I (1)/ go to school (2)/ by walk. (3)/
it among them. (3)/No error. (4) No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 19.05.2013) Exam. 29.09.2013)
80. People living in low-lying areas (1)/ 90. Krishnakali, an early riser and a
find it difficult (2)/ to cope up with nature-lover (1)/ goes to morning
the floods.(3)/ No error. (4) walk at Rabindra (2)/ Sarovar lake
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I before dawn. (3)/ No error.(4)
Exam. 19.05.2013) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator &
81. The teacher advised to (1)/the LDC Exam. 27.10.2013, IInd Sitting)
student to borrow (2)/ a book from 91. As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient
the library within three days.(3)/No (1)/ polite and hard-working (2)/ but
error.(4) as a student he is/always inattentive
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I in study. (3)/ No error.(4)
Exam. 19.05.2013) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator &
82. I insisted (1)/ on his going (2)/ there LDC Exam. 27.10.2013, IInd Sitting)
immediately. (3)/ No error.(4) 92. The redevelopment project is aimed
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I (1)/ not just providing good houses
Exam. 19.05.2013) to shanty dwellers, (2)/but also
83. I went there (1)/ with a view to survey developing infrastructure around the
(2)/ the entire procedure. (3)/ No major Mumbai localities. (3)/ No error
error (4) (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
Exam. 23.06.2013) & LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, IInd Sitting)
84. He laughed (1)/ on her (2)/ as she 93. The old man was (1)/ overwhelmed
fell off the tree. (3)/ No error (4) for joy at (2)/ the success of his only
(SSC CAPFs SI & CISF ASI son. (3)/ No error. (4)
Exam. 23.06.2013) (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
85. The students were (1)/ awaiting for Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
(2)/ the arrival of the chief guest. (3)/ 94. His composition (1)/ is inferior (2)/
No error. (4) than mine. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
Exam. 29.09.2013) Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)

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 95. Our geography teacher told (1)/ to 105. On Senegal (1)/ it is considered
study the map of India (2)/ for a test. impolite (2)/ if you do not share your
(3)/No error (4) food. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014) (2013) 20.07.2014, Ist Sitting)
96. Have trust on(1)/God and everything 106. We discussed about the problem
(2)/ will be right. (3)/ No error (4) thoroughly (1)/on the eve of the
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff examination (2)/ that I found it very
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014) easy to work it out. (3)/ No error (4)
97. Smoking is undoubtedly (1)/ very (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
injurious (2)/ for health.(3)/ No error (2013) 20.07.2014, Ist Sitting)
(4) 107. The old lady swooned (1)/ but was
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff soon (2)/ restored at senses. (3)/ No
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
error (4)
98. You can (1)/open the box (2)/ by a (SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014)
screwdriver.(3)/ No error (4)
108. I shall have to (1)/ withdraw from my
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(Patna) Exam. 16.02.2014)
savings (2)/ to buy a new car. (3)/
99. He is guilty (1)/ for killing (2)/ an No error. (4)
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014)
innocent bird. (3)/ No error (4)
109. I wish to heartily (1)/ congratulate
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting) you for (2)/ your astounding success.
100. I have just come (1)/ to know that (3)/No error (4)
Mr. Ray, one of my favourite (2)/ (SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 26.10.2014)
teachers, died with cancer recently. 110. The visitor took the vacant seat (1)/
(3)/ No error (4) next from mine (2)/ one of the many
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff huge sofas in the room. (3)/ No error
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
(4)
101. He has promised (1)/ to pay me the
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 26.10.2014)
whole amount (2)/ in cheque with the
111. Excuse (1)/ me (2)/interrupting you.
stipulated time. (3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting) 02.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
102. After tasting both /(1) John prefers/ 112. The serene mountains(1)/ are
(2) tea than coffee./(3) No error (4) conducive(2)/ for health. (3)/ No
(SSC CGL Tier-I
error (4)
Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
103. I could not put up at a hotel (1)/ 02.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
because the board and lodging 113. The children (1)/ laughed at (2)/ the
charges (2)/ were too expensive.(3)/ clown. (3)/ No error (4)
No error (4). (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
(SSC CGL Tier-I 16.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
Re-Exam–2013, 27.04.2014) 114. Our football team (1)/comprises of
104. The lovers walked (1)/ besides each (2)/ eleven skilled players. (3)/ No
other (2)/ in silence. (3)/ No error (4) error. (4)
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi (SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
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115. On a holiday (1)/ I prefer reading (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 4239378)
story books (2)/ than visiting my
friends. (3)/ No error. (4) 124. Despite the speed in which he was
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) driving he couldn’t reach on time.
116. Someone, they don’t know (1)/ who, (1) Despite the speed
knocked at (2)/ their door in (2) No error
midnight.(3)/ No error (4) (3) in which he was driving
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
(4) he couldn’t reach on time
117. Mohan leapt (1)/ on the opportunity
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(2)/ that came his way. (3)/ No error. SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
(4) 125. Everybody wants to enjoy habitual
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014)
peace in mind.
118. Just as (1)/ I was entering the room,
(2)/ the family was going for a party. (1) peace in mind
(3)/ No error. (4) (2) No error
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) (3) Everybody wants to
119. The beautiful, young girl (1)/ jumped (4) enjoy habitual
in the river (2)/ in a state of (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
depression. (3)/ No error (4).
126. There be a long queue for entry into
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5) the exhibition ground.
120. There is only one cure (1)/ to the evils (1) for entry into
which newly (2)/ acquired freedom (2) No error
produces and that cure is freedom. (3) There be a long queue
(3)/ No error (4) (4) the exhibition ground.
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam. (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
19.10.2014 TF No. 022 MH 3) 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
121. The crime rate increases inspite (1)/ 127. Until you are in the habit of putting
formal moral education (2)/ given in off things you cannot ensure yourself
schools. (3)/ No error (4) of a good future.
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. (1) No error
16.11.2014 , Ist Sitting TF No. 333 LO 2)
(2) the habit of putting off things
122. Do not write him of (1)/ as I feel he
(3) you cannot ensure yourself of a
still has the fire (2)/ smouldering in
good future.
him.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015 (4) Until you are in
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
123. You are required to give an
explanation for your conduct within 128. Let us vie to one another in doing
two days of the receipt of this letter. good.
(1) No error (1) to one another
(2) for your conduct (2) Let us vie
(3) within two days of the receipt of (3) in doing good.
this letter. (4) No error
(4) You are required to give an (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
explanation
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129. He looked upon me eye to eye for a SSC CHSL-2016
9th Jan, Morning
few moments before he spoke.
137. India is in no way (1)/ inferior than
(1) before he spoke.
China in (2)/ any aspect whatsoever
(2) No error
(3)/ No error (4)
(3) eye to eye for a few moments SSC CHSL-2016
(4) He looked upon me 11th Jan, Morning
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam, 138. Those who are averse with (A)/ hard
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789) work, will (B)/ seldom succeed in life.
130. As per the invitation card Rahim (C)/ No error. (D)
marries with Sayra on 13th SSC CHSL-2016
December, Monday. 11th Jan, Morning
(1) As per the invitation card 139. He says that (1)/ he has done
(2) No error engineering (2)/ besides an MBA. (3)/
(3) on 13th December, Monday. No error/ (4)
(4) Rahim marries with Sayra SSC CHSL-2016
11th Jan, Evening
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789) 140. Please put on a note (1)/ declaring
131. This book is different than that. that (2)/ Monday will be a holiday.
(1) is different (2) This book (3)/ No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
(3) No error (4) than that 15th Jan, Morning
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
141. We are pleased that (1)/ our daughter
132. You must abide on (1)/ the terms of is married with (2)/ such a nice man.
(2)/this government. (3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, SSC CHSL-2016
15th Jan, Morning
15.11.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 6636838)
133. They had to put of the garden party 142. Entrance exams for the(1)/posts of
because of the heavy rain. associate professors(2)/will begin
(1) They had to from Tuesday.(3)/No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
(2) put of the garden party 15th Jan, Afternoon
(3) No error 143. I told to the coach (1)/ that I won't
(4) because ofthe heavy rain. be able (2)/ to come for the practice.
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, (3)/ No error (4)
06.12.2015 (IInd Sitting) TF No. 3441135)
SSC CHSL-2016
134. He stated that (1)/ he prefers (2)/ tea 18th Jan, Afternoon
than coffee. (3)/ No error (4) 144. Although of good (1)/ rains the
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ production (2)/ of food grains fell. (3)/
Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
No error (4)
135. The baby was (1)/ clinging with her SSC CHSL-2016
(2)/ mother in fear. (3)/ No error (4) 18th Jan, Evening
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ 145. In summer, the ponds (1)/ just dry
Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
down (2)/ in the scorching heat (3)/
136. I was taken by surprise (1)/ when I
came (2)/ face to face with my school No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
friend. (3)/ No error (4) 18th Jan, Evening

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146. The stock was (1)/ divided among (2)/ SSC CHSL-2016
(2nd February, Afternoon)
the two brothers. (3)No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 156. The substitution of cream (1)/
22nd Jan, Morning instead of milk in the recipe (2)/
147. The kitten sat up (1)/ the glass roof, makes for a rich dessert. (3)/ No error
and yawned (2)/ and blinked its (4)
round eyes. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CHSL-2016
SSC CHSL-2016 (3rd February, Morning)
25th Jan, Morning 157. She decided to drink (1)/ water
148. Maya was not promoted to (1)/ the instead of soft drinks (2)/ in order to
post of a manager (2)/ till for a few lose weight. (3)/ No error (4)
months of her resignation. (3)/ No SSC CHSL-2016
error (4) (3th February, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016 158. You want to stay (1)/ with him, in
25th Jan, Evening
spite (2)/ off what he did? (3)/ No
149. He woke on, rising (1)/ to a sitting
error (4)
position (2)/ and rubbed his eyes
SSC CHSL-2016
briskly. (3)/ No error (4) (3th February, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016
29th Jan, Evening
159. The airplane took (1)/ of as soon as I
150. There was already a sizable (1)/ gap (2)/ arrived at the airport. (3)/ No
between her car and (2)/ the one front error (4)
of her. (3)/ No error (4) SSC CHSL-2016
(7th February, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016
30th Jan, Morning 160. This is in between (1)/ you and me,
151. For kindergarten children, / not (2)/ the entire neighbourhood.
(1)drawing by crayons is always (2)/ (3)/ No error (4)
even more preferable than sketch SSC CHSL-2016
pens. (3)/ No error (4) (7th February, Afternoon)
SSC CHSL-2016 161. Her heart was (1)/ pounding as he
30th Jan, Afternoon (2)/ stopped front of her. (3)/ No error
152. The two children were (1)/ identical (4)
except for (2)/ the colour for their SSC CHSL-2016
eyes. (3)/ No error (4) (8th February, Morning)
SSC CHSL-2016 162. I want to exchange (1)/my Maruri (2)/
(31st January, Morning)
from a Santro (3)/ No error (4)
153. You should never look (1)/ down to a
SSC (Steno.) 2016
man merely (2)/ because he is poor.
163. I was pretty sure that (1)/ he would
(3)/ No error (4)
support me (2)/ for changing the age-
SSC CHSL-2016
(31st January, Afternoon) old and static structure of our
154. The traveller took rest (1)/ below the organization. (3)/ No error (4)
shade (2)/ of a large Peepal tree. (3)/ SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
No error (4) 164. According to one survey (1)/ only
SSC CHSL-2016 those forests which were (2)/ not
(31st January, Morning) under village management
155. The Directors are (1)/ now inquiring succumbed from fires recently. (3)/
(2)/ in the cause of the fire. (3)/ No No error (4)
error (4) SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016
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165. We now look forward for (1)/ some 174. At the one hand, (1)/ she was elated
great achievements (2)/ which to that she'd finally (2)/ discovered her
some extent can restore the country's passion. (3)/ No Error (4)
prestige once again. (3)/ No error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 175. Although it is far less common in the
166. Our school is making (1)/ every (1)/ atmosphere than carbon dioxide,
possible effort (2)/ to provide best (2)/ it has 20 times the ability heat-
facilities and personal attention for trapping. (3)/ No Error (4)
each child. (3)/ No error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2016 176. Imagine the kind of influence it (1)/
167. You have received more than you will steadily and perpetually infuse
bargained at. (2)/ on the viewer’s mindset.(3)/ No
(1) You have Error (4)
(2) more than SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Evening
(3) you bargained at. 177. Our cricket team (1)/ comprises of
(4) No error (2)/eleven skilled players. (3)/ No
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
168. I am taking a book with me so that error (4).
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning
I'll have something to read on the
178. Ashutosh leapt on (1)/ the
train.
opportunity (2) that came his way.
(1) I am taking a book
(3)/ No error (4).
(2) I'll have something
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning
(3) on the train.
(4) No error 179. You don’t have to invest (1)/ on an
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 fancy camera if you’re (2)/ not a
169. We are committed in providing (1)/ photography buff. (3)/ No Error (4)
you a safe and (2)/ comfortable travel SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening
experience. (3)/ No Error (4) 180. I also used to write scripts for hosting
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning school (1)/ functions. Though, on
170. Most of us have a (1)/ desire to create that time I (2)/ hadn’t identified this
wealth in the (2)/ shortest period in interest. (3)/ No error (4)
time. (3)/ No Error (4) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning 181. Despite of minimal use of technology
171. Unless Geeta apologies (1)/ she (1)/ they are able to manage (2)/
should not be (2)/ allowed to go to everything in a simple manner (3)/
picnic (3)/ No error (4) No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
172. I met the gentleman (1)/ today 182. Sri Lanka is an island country (1)/
evening on my (2)/ way back to home into the Indian Ocean (2)/, south of
(3)/ No error (4) India. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
173. Ram is superior than (1)/ Shyam in
183. Reading (1)/ provides nutrition (2)/
his (2)/ vision of corruption free
with the mind (3)/ No Error (4)
India. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Evening
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
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184. It brings to you a basket of 192. Every day I go to school in a bus today
opportunities (1)/ that takes you to I went by foot because the bus
the positions of high (2)/ operators are on strike.
responsibilities at top corporates. (3)/ (1) to school in a bus
No Error (4) (2) I went by foot
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Evening (3) Every day
185. There were (1)/ curtains over (2)/ the (4) bus operators are on strike
cracked glass. (3)/ no error (4) STENOGRAPHER- 2018
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 14 Sept., Morning 6 Feb., 2019 Evening
186. Ancient jewellery or decoration (1)/ 193. In my dream, I saw vivid images of
has a new meaning (2)/ with the ghostly human figures, who were
discovery bone ornaments. (3) / No quite unusual as they imbued the
error (4) quality of eeriness and they did not
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 have any resemblance with living
187. The Kepler Space Telescope, (1)/ people.
launched on 2009, was designed (2)/ (1) as they imbued
to find planets around other stars. (2) who were quite unusual
(3)/ No error (4) (3) did not have
SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017 (4) I saw vivid images
188. The children play on the park every STENOGRAPHER- 2018
evening. 6 Feb., 2019 Evening
(1) on the park 194. Ramesh is very much sorry about the
(2) The children financial loss that he inflicted upon
(3) every evening his close friends while working
(4) play together on the same project.
STENOGRAPHER - 2018 (1) that he inflicted upon
5 Feb., 2019 Evening (2) while working together
189. This beautiful ring is made from gold. (3) on the same project
(1) from gold (2) This (4) Ramesh is very much sorry about.
(3) beautiful ring (4) is made STENOGRAPHER- 2018
STENOGRAPHER - 2018 6 Feb., 2019 Evening
5 Feb., 2019 Evening 195. The common advice that the doctor
190. The children in the colony fed the offers to patient is to make preventive
dogs by throwing pieces of meat on measures such as proper intake of
them. water hygienic food habit, and
(1) on (2) in regular exercise.
(3) by throwing (4) fed (1) that the doctor
STENOGRAPHER - 2018 (2) and regular exercise
6 Feb., 2019 Morning
(3) such as proper intake of
191. They are going to build a new bridge
(4) to patient is to
in the river, if they can find the money STENOGRAPHER- 2018
in the next budget. 6 Feb., 2019 Evening
(1) are going 196. I cannot cope out with the work
(2) find the money pressure.
(3) bridge in the river (1) work pressure (2) I cannot
(4) next budget (3) with the (4) cope out
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 STENOGRAPHER- 2018
6 Feb., 2019 Evening 7 Feb., 2019 Morning

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197. A lot many people do not agree with (1) is a potential solution
me. (2) strength of the economy
(1) A lot many (2) people (3) limit of corporate stock buybacks
(3) do not agree (4) with me (4) For the long term
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
7 Feb., 2019 Morning 15 March, 2019 Morning
198. Can you please dispose the old 204. There is something special about life:
clothers? the closer one looks to these
(1) dispose (2) the old clothes performances, the more impressive
(3) Can (4) you please the show becomes.
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 (1) something special about
7 Feb., 2019 Morning
(2) the more impressive
199. They went for a Bhil village for a day (3) these performances
visit. (4) the closer one looks to
(1) a day visit SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(2) for 15 March, 2019 Morning
(3) for a Bhil village 205. In 2016, after some unseemly back
(4) They went and forth to the Commons and Lords,
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 it was decided that Acts of Parliament
7 Feb., 2019 Evening
should no longer be printed on
200. To my point of view he should not
calfskin.
have behaved in such a manner.
(1) to the Commons and Lords
(1) should not have
(2) should no longer be printed on
(2) behaved
calfskin
(3) To my point of view
(3) after some unseemly back and
(4) in such a manner
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 forth
12 March, 2019 Morning (4) it was decided
201. This test comprises of grammar, SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
16 March, 2019 Morning
vocabulary and reading 206. Haemophilia, a blood clotting
comprehension. disorder, can be passed about the
(1) grammar, vocabulary maternal line within families; men
(2) This test
are more likely to develop it, while
(3) and reading comprehension
(4) comprises of women are usually carriers.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (1) the maternal line
13 March, 2019 Morning (2) a blood clotting disorder
202. Where have you been from such a (3) can be passed about
long time? (4) likely to develop it
(1) Where SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
16 March, 2019 Evening
(2) from
207. Rahul was ready for accept any job,
(3) such a long time?
(4) have you been even a part-time one.
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018 (1) Rahul was ready
14 March, 2019 Morning (2) even a part-time one
203. For the long-term strength of the (3) any job
economy the limit of corporate stock (4) for accept
buybacks is a potential solution. SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
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208. Each student will have to carry his 215. Although there are(1)/more than a
own lunch on the picnic. hundred known elements(2)/they
(1) Each student rarely occur at a pure state.(3)/No
(2) his own lunc error(4).
(3) on the picnic SSC PRE - 2018
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(4) will have to carry
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216. I expect to return from Singapore
27 September, 2019 during about a week's time.
209. The actor smiled to me when I entered (1) I expect to return
the room as if she knew me. (2) during about
(1) The actor smiled to me (3) a week's time
(2) knew me (4) from Singapore
(3) as if she CHSL-2018
3 July, 2019, Evening
(4) when I entered the room 217. On Saturday Rahul visited his
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27 September, 2019 professor to whom he had an
210. We reserved tickets for a journey on appointment.
train for the next morning for my (1) to whom he had
sisters and me. (2) Rahul visited his professor
(1) for a journey on train (3) an appointment
(2) for my sisters and me (4) On Saturday
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(3) for the next morning 4 July, 2019, Morning
(4) We reserved tickets 218. Lack of formal education did not
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27 September, 2019 prevent Lincoln to become a great
211. The Principal was extremely angry on leader.
the boys who threw the pieces of (1) did not prevent
chalk at the teacher. (2) a great leader
(1) at the teacher (3) to become
(2) extremely angry on the boys (4) Lack of
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(3) who threw the pieces of chalk 8 July, 2019, Morning
(4) The Principal was 219. I will stop to refreshments at the next
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restaurant of the highwat
212. The Japanese artist Yoh Nagao(1)/ (1) on the highway
was busy splashing (2)/the wall from (2) I will stop
colours.(3)/No error (4). (3) at the next restaurant
SSC PRE - 2018 (4) to refreshments
7th June, 2019 Afternoon CHSL-2018
213. My father dissuaded me(1)/to try for 11 July, 2019, Evening
a job as he wanted me(2)/to pursue 220. She was unable to produce sufficient
higher studies.(3)/No error(4). evidences for support her
SSC PRE - 2018 accusations.
11th June, 2019 Afternoon (1) to produce
214. Not complying by(1)/any of the laws (2) She was unable
can land(2)/you into serious (3) sufficient evidences for
trouble.(3)/No error(4) (4) support her accusations
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221. Inspite Smitha had taken part in (3) crashed to the
many television serials earlier, this (4) World Trade Centre in New York
CHSL-2018
was the first time she was going to 2 July, 2019, Afternoon
host a live show 227. India's largest car maker is
(1) in many television serials earlier evaluating the launch to a small
(2) she was going to host electric car next year.
(3) this was the first time (1) next year
(4) Inspite Smith had taken part (2) is evaluating the launch
CHSL-2018
10 July, 2019, Morning (3) India's largest car maker
222. When we went to Ramgarh we see (4) to a small electric car
CHSL-2018
the snow-capped mountains in the 3 July, 2019, Afternoon
distance. 228. The launch of the small electric car
(1) in the distance will depend to the willingness of
(2) to Ramgarh we see buyers of pay more for it.
(3) the snow-capped mountains (1) depend to the willingness
(4) when we went (2) of buyers to pay more for it
CHSL-2018
9 July, 2019, Afternoon (3) The launch of the
223. He asked from me it was interested (4) small electric car will
CHSL-2018
in a career in modelling. 3 July, 2019, Morning
(1) from me if 229. This summer, I’ve met down a lot of
(2) I was interested interesting people.
(3) He asked (1) interesting people
(4) in a career (2) I’ve met down
CHSL-2018
8 July, 2019, Afternoon (3) a lot of
224. Tilak rowed through the river and tied (4) This summer
CGL MAINS 2018
his boat on the other side. 11 September, 2019
(1) and tied his boat 230. I won’t be here next week as I’m going
(2) on the other side to Mumbai to a conference.
(3) Tilak rowed (1) I won’t
(4) through the river (2) be here
CHSL-2018
1 July, 2019, Evening (3) to a conference
225. The Principal requested to the Chief (4) as I’m going
CGL MAINS 2018
Guest to inaugurate the sports meet. 11 September, 2019
(1) The Principal requested 231. Instead of studying in home I went
(2) the sports meet to my friend’s house.
(3) to the Chief Guest (1) in home
(4) to inaugurate (2) I went
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4 July, 2019, Evening (3) Instead of studying
226. On September 11, 2001, two hijacked (4) to my friend’s house.
CGL MAINS 2018
aircrafts crashed to the World Trade 11 September, 2019
Centre in New York. 232. High level security arrangements
(1) two hijacked aircrafts were made for the forthcoming visit
(2) On September 11, 2001 to a Japanese Prime Minister.
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(2) were made (2) The Social Media Department
(3) for the forthcoming (3) to the post.
(4) visit to a (4) and many are vying
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233. It takes me one hour to get to work 237. Each film will be checked by a
in the morning in week day. government-appointed censor board
(1) in week day along public exhibition.
(2) in the morning (1) along public exhibition.
(3) takes me (2) each film
(4) to get to work (3) by a government-appointed
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11 September, 2019
234. We have sufficient food and clothing (4) will be checked
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about the flood victims in Kerala. 13 September, 2019
(1) We have sufficient 238. Instead of helping her mother at the
(2) in Kerala kitchen, Rekha was on her mobile
(3) about the flood victims talking to her friend.
(4) food and clothing (1) talking to her friend
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12 September, 2019 (2) of helping
235. I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi (3) at the kitchen
tomorrow. (4) on her mobile
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(1) tomorrow 13 September, 2019
(2) to Panchmarhi 239. Please don’t disturbs to me as I am
(3) to a holiday reading a book.
(4) I am going (1) Please don’t
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236. The Social Media Department is (3) as I am
headless at the moment and many (4) disturbs to me
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 1. (1) Replace ‘with his point of view’ 15. (2) Replace ‘upon’ with ‘at’ because
with ‘from his point of view’. ‘shout’ is followed by Preposition
2. (3) Replace ‘in search some job’ with ‘at’.
‘in search of some job’. 16. (2) Remove ‘of’.
3. (3) Replace ‘arrive to’ with ‘arrive at’. ‘Comprise’ is not followed by any
We generally say: preposition in active Voice.
1) arrive in a country/ city. ‘Comprise’ means ‘consist of’.
2) arrive at a place. 17. (2) Replace ‘till’ with ‘upto’.
4. (2) Replace ‘angry on’ with ‘angry 18. (2) Change ‘on’ into ‘with’.
with’. ‘Angry’ takes preposition ‘with’ it.
 Angry with someone. 19. (2) Replace ‘capable to do’ with
 Angry at something he does. ‘capable of doing’.
5. (3) Change ‘with’ into ‘by’ ‘Capable’ takes preposition ‘of’
 accompany by someone. with it.
6. (2) Replace ‘hear’ with ‘hearing’. All 20. (1) Replace ‘into’ with ‘to’.
Prepositions (including ‘to’) is 21. (3) Replace ‘of’ with ‘for’. ‘Thirst’ takes
followed by a Gerund. preposition ‘for’.
7. (3) Replace ‘by’ with ‘at’. 22. (2) Replace ‘cope up with’ with ‘cope
 Shocked at something. with’.
8. (3) ‘Prevent’ takes Preposition ‘from’ 23. (2) Replace ‘to win’ with ‘of winning’.
with it and after ‘from’ (a 24. (2) Replace ‘cope up with’ with ‘cope
preposition) Ving is used. with’.
9. (2) Replace ‘to find’ with ‘in finding’. 25. (2) Change ‘to welcome’ into ‘in
10. (2) Verb ‘discuss’ is not followed by welcoming’. You take pleasure in
any Preposition. Hence remove doing something.
‘about’. 26. (2) Replace ‘by’ with ‘from’.
11. (1) Replace ‘beside’ with ‘besides’. 27. (1) Replace ‘opposite him’ with
‘Beside’ means ‘at the side of’. ‘opposite to him’. ‘Opposite to’
‘Besides’ means ‘in addition to’. means ‘facing each other’.
12. (1) ‘Suffering’ takes Preposition ‘from’ 28. (2) Replace ‘aimed to bring’ with
with it. ‘aimed at bringing’.
13. (4) Between is used when only two 29. (3) Replace ‘on’ with ‘with’.
persons are involved whereas 30. (3) Replace ‘owed to’ with ‘owing to’.
‘among’ is used for more than two 31. (3) Replace ‘despite of’ with ‘beside
persons but here we have the oneself’ means ‘in an extreme
exact number of girls so ‘between’ state of some emotion’.
is correct. 32. (2) Replace ‘describes about’ with
14. (3) Change ‘with’ into ‘to’. ‘describes’.
‘Married’ is followed by preposition ‘Describe’ does not take any
‘to’ in Passive Voice. preposition with it.
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33. (2) Remove ‘of’. ‘Comprises’ does not reflexive pronoun and preposition
take preposition ‘of’ with it’ ‘of’.
comprise — consist of 50. (3) Replace ‘about’ with ‘of’.
34. (3) Replace ‘in the beach’ with ‘at the 51. (2) Replace ‘looking forward for’ with
beach’. ‘looking forward to’. ‘Look forward
35. (1) Replace ‘on’ before ‘last Sunday’. to’ means ‘waiting in anticipation’.
36. (3) Remove ‘to’ from 3 rd part of 52. (1) Replace ‘cope up with’ with ‘cope
sentence. ‘Attend to’ means ‘to with’. ‘Cope with’ means to handle
serve’. ‘Attend’ means ‘to be or tackle.
present’.
53. (1) Replace ‘asked’ with asked for’.
37. (1) Replace ‘At his return’ with ‘on his ‘Ask for’ means ‘to demand’.
returning’.
54. (2) ‘Superior’ is followed by
38. (2) Replace ‘entered into’ with
Preposition ‘to’ with it. Any
‘entered’.
adjectives ending in ‘ior’ are
‘enter’ is not followed by any followed by preposition ‘to’.
preposition.
55. (3) Replace ‘appear to’ with ‘appear
39. (3) Replace ‘angry on’ with ‘angry
before’. Also change ‘investigation
with’.
committee’ into investigating
Angry with someone. committee.
Angry at something. 56. (1) Change ‘heavy work into ‘work
40. (1) Replace ‘beside’ with besides’. load’.
‘besides’ means ‘in addition to’. 57. (1) ‘Request’ is directly followed by
‘beside’ means ‘at the side of’. object.
41. (3) Replace ‘by foot’ with ‘on foot’. Hence replace ‘request to you’
42. (2) Replace ‘good in Mathematics’ with ‘request you’.
with ‘good at Mathematics’.
58. (1) Replace ‘The minister for
43. (3) Replace ‘over’ with ‘to’. ‘Prefer’ education’ with ‘The education
takes preposition ‘to’. minister’.
‘Prefer’ is followed by Preposition
59. (3) Replace ‘pass away the time’ with
‘to’.
‘pass the time’.
44. (2) Replace ‘sensitive of’ with
‘Pass away’ means ‘to die’.
‘sensitive to’.
45. (2) Replace ‘than’ with ‘to’. ‘Pass the time’ means ‘to spend
time’.
46. (4) No error
Adjectives ending in ‘ior’ takes 60. (2) Replace ‘a test in Mathematics’
preposition ‘to’. with ‘a test on Mathematics’.
47. (2) ‘told’ is directly followed by an 61. (2) Replace ‘around’ with ‘about’.
object. Remove ‘to’. ‘Bring about’ means ‘to make
something happen’.
48. (3) Replace ‘sick with life’ with ‘sick
of life’. ‘Sick of’ means ‘tired of’. 62. (3) Replace ‘on’ with ‘to’.
49. (2) Replace ‘availed’ with ‘availed ‘Attention’ is followed by
myself of’. ‘Avail’ is followed by a preposition ‘to’.

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63. (2) Replace ‘to’ with ‘by’. 82. (4) No error.
‘Abide by rules’ means ‘to obey/ ‘Insist’ takes preposition ‘on’.
accept the rules’. 83. (2) ‘with a view to’ is followed by ‘–
64. (3) Replace ‘to’ with ‘for’ because ing’ form.
‘start for some place’ means ‘to Replace ‘survey’ with ‘surveying’.
begin to move towards a If after preposition any verb comes
particular destination’. it is used in Gerund form.
65. (2) Add ‘the’ after ‘all’. 84. (2) Replace ‘on’ with ‘at’.
66. (2) Replace ‘going with’ with ‘going on • Laugh at someone.
with’. ‘Go on’ means ‘to continue 85. (2) Replace 'awaiting' with 'waiting'.
or persevere’. ‘Await’ doesn’t take ‘for’
67. (1) Replace ‘knocked the door’ with 86. (1) Replace ‘live on’ with ‘live in’.
‘knocked at the door. 87. (3) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’. ‘Invite’ is
68. (3) Replace ‘of’ with ‘from’. followed by preposition ‘to’.
69. (3) ‘addicted’ takes preposition ‘to’ 88. (4) No error
with ‘it’. 89. (3) Replace ‘by walk’ with ‘on foot’.
70. (2) Remove ‘for’. 90. (2) Replace ‘goes to morning walk’
‘Order’ does not take any with ‘goes for morning walk’.
preposition with it. 91. (3) Replace ‘in’ with ‘to’.
71. (2) Replace ‘in’ with ‘into’. ‘inattentive’ is followed by
72. (1) Replace ‘angry on’ with ‘angry Preposition ‘to’. Also change
with’. ‘study’ into studies’.
• ‘angry with someone’ 92. (1) Replace ‘aimed’ with aimed at’.
‘angry at something he does.’ ‘aimed’ is followed by preposition
73. (3) Change ‘with’ into ‘to’. ‘at’.
In Passive Voice ‘married’ is 93. (2) Replace ‘for’ with ‘with’.
followed by Preposition ‘to’. ‘Overwhelmed’ is followed by
74. (3) Replace ‘in the altar’ with ‘on the preposition ‘with’.
altar’. 94. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘to’. ‘Inferior’
is followed by preposition ‘to’. Any
75. (3) Replace ‘on 10 O' clock’ with ‘at
adjective ending with ‘-ior’ is
10 O' clock’. followed by preposition ‘to’.
76. (3) Replace ‘fell down’ with ‘fell short’. 95. (1) Replace ‘told’ with ‘told us’.
77. (2) ‘Essential’ takes preposition ‘to’. ‘Told’ is followed by an ‘object’.
78. (4) Change ‘in’ into ‘on’. 96. (1) Replace ‘trust on’ with ‘trust in’.
79. (3) Replace ‘among’ with ‘between’. 97. (3) Replace ‘for’ with ‘to’. ‘Injurious’
‘Between’ is used for two whereas is followed by preposition ‘to’.
‘among’ is used for more than two. 98. (3) Replace ‘by’ with ‘with’.
80. (3) Replace ‘cope up with’ with ‘cope For an instrument preposition
with’. ‘with’ is used.
81. (1) Remove ‘to’. 99. (2) Replace ‘for’ with ‘of’.
‘Advise’ is directly followed by an ‘Guilty’ is followed by preposition
object. ‘of’.
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100. (3) Replace ‘died with’ with ‘died of’. 119. (2) Replace ‘in’ with ‘into’.
‘Die of disease’ 120. (2) ‘Cure for the evils’ is correct
101. (3) Replace ‘with’ with ‘within’. Also usage.
change ‘in cheque’ into ‘by 121. (1) ‘in spite’ is followed by preposition
cheque’. ‘of’.
102. (3) ‘Prefer’ is followed by preposition 122. (1) Replace ‘write him of’ with ‘write
‘to’. him off’.
103. (4) No error ‘Write something off’ means ‘to
104. (2) Replace ‘besides’ with ‘beside’. decide that somebody or thing will
not be useful or important’.
‘Besides’ means ‘in addition to’.
123. (3) Replace ‘of the receipt of this
‘Beside’ means ‘at the side of’. letter’ with ‘from the receipt of this
105. (1) Replace ‘on’ with ‘in’. letter’.
‘Senegal' is the name of country. 124. (3) Replace ‘the speed in which’ with
106. (1) ‘discuss’ is not followed by any ‘the speed at which’.
preposition. 125. (1) Replace ‘peace in mind’ with
Hence remove ‘about’. ‘peace of mind’.
107. (3) ‘Restored’ is followed by 126. (3) Change ‘be’ into ‘was’.
preposition ‘to’. 127. (3) Remove ‘of’. ‘Assure’ is followed
108. (2) Remove 'from'. by ‘of’ not ‘ensure’.
109. (2) ‘Congratulation’ is followed by 128. (1) Replace ‘vie to’ with ‘vie with’. ‘Vie’
preposition ‘on’. means ‘compete eagerly with
someone in order to do or achieve
110. (2) Replace ‘next from mine’ with
‘next to mine’. something’. (gksM+ djuk)
111. (3) Here ‘excuse me for interrupting Vie with somebody
you’ should be used. Vie for something.
112. (3) Replace ‘for’. with ‘to’. 129. (4) Replace ‘look upon’ with ‘look at’.
130. (4) ‘Marries’ is not followed by any
113. (4) No error
preposition in Active Voice.
114. (2) ‘Comprise’ is not followed by
Hence remove ‘with’.
preposition ‘of’.
131. (4) Replace ‘than’ with ‘from’.
‘Comprise’ means ‘consist of’.
132. (1) Replace ‘on’ with ‘by’.
115. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘to’. Abide by something means ‘act
‘Prefer’ is followed by Preposition according to rule’.
‘to’ in most cases. When prefer is 133. (2) ‘Put off’ means ‘to postpone
followed by ‘to + infinitive’ ‘rather something’.
than’ is used. Hence replace ‘of’ with ‘off’.
Ex: I prefer to leave rather than 134. (3) Replace ‘than’ with ‘to’.
stay. ‘Prefers’ is mostly followed by
116. (3) Change ‘in’ into ‘at’. preposition ‘to’.
117. (2) Replace ‘on’ with ‘at’ ‘leapt at an 135. (2) Replace ‘clinging with her’ with
opportunity’. ‘clinging to her’.
118. (3) Replace ‘going for a party’ with ‘Clinging ’ takes Preposition ‘to’
‘going to a party’. with ‘it’.
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136. (4) No error 147. (1) Phrasal verb 'sit up' means 'to sit
137. (2) 'Superior', 'inferior' and all with a straight back'. Here the
adjectives that end in 'ior' are correct phrase would be 'sat down
followed by 'to'. upon'.
138. (1) 'Averse' is followed by 'to'. 148. (3) Change 'till for' into 'even before'
to give a proper meaning to the
139. (4) Here 'Besides' means – 'in addition
sentence.
to'.
140. (1) Change 'on' into 'in'. 149. (1) Change 'on' into 'up'.
'Put on' means 'to cover 'Wake up' means 'to arise' (tkx tkuk)
something' or 'to wear'. 150. (3) The correct preposition is 'in front
'Put in' means 'to make an official of'.
request'. 151. (3) 'Preferable' already means 'more
141. (2) In passive voice ‘married’ is desirable'. It is redundant to write
followed by preposition ‘to’. more and most preferable.
142. (3) Change ‘from’ into ‘on’. Days take Preferable is followed by
‘on’ with them. preposition 'to'. Hence replace
143. (1) ‘To’ should not be used with told 'More preferable than' with
as said to = told. So 'to' after told 'preferable to'
is superfluous. 152. (4) No error
144. (1) 'In spite of', 'despite' and 153. (2) Correct phrase is 'look down
'although' all are used to show a upon'. It means ‘to consider
someone or something inferior’.
contrast but there are difference
in the structures used with them. 154. (2) We take rest 'in the shade of tree'
After 'in spite of' and 'despite' we not 'below the shade of tree'.
use 'a noun' or 'a pronoun' and 155. (3) 'Inquire about' is a phrasal verb
after 'although' we use 'a subject' which means 'to seek
information'. Hence replace 'in'
and 'a verb'. Here 'rains' is a noun
with 'about'.
hence In spite of/despite will
come. 156. (2) ‘Substitution of cream for milk’ is
the correct formation.
145. (2) 'Dry up' means '(of something
perceived as a continuous flow or 157. (4) No error.
source) decrease and stop'. 158. (3) Correct phrase is 'in spite of'.
'Dry down' means '(in perfumery) 159. (2) Phrasal verb 'take off' means 'to
to most persistent or lingering leave the surface'. Replace
element of a fragrance, remaining preposition 'of ' with 'off '.
after the perfume has dried on the 160. (1) Remove 'in'.
skin'. Thus replace 'dry down' with 161. (3) Correct phrase is ‘in front of’.
'dry up'. 162. (3) Replace 'from' with 'with' or 'for'
146. (2) 'Between' is used in reference to 163. (3) Replace 'for' with 'in'.
two. 'Among' is used for more than 164 (3) Replace 'from' with 'to'.
two. Hence replace ‘among’ with Succumbed (fail to resist – gkj tkuk)
‘between’. takes preposition 'to'.
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165. (1) Replace 'for' with 'to'. 'Look because 'leap at' something
forward to' means to feel happy means to accept a chance or an
and excited about something that opportunity quickly.
is going to happen. 179. (2) Change ‘on’ into ‘in’ because
166. (3) Replace 'for' with 'to'. ‘invest’ takes preposition ‘in’ with
(i) Provide something to it.
someone 180. (2) Change ‘on’ into ‘at’ where ‘at that
Eg:-Provide milk to the dog. time’ means ‘a moment of time’.
(ii) Provide someone with 181. (3) Remove 'of'. We do not use 'of' with
something despite.
Eg:-Provide the dog with milk. Despite - In spite of (ds ckotwn)
167. (3) Replace 'at' with 'for'. 'Bargain' 182. (2) Replace 'into' with 'in'.
takes preposition 'for'. Bargain for' 183. (3) Provide + direct object + to indirect
means 'to expect (mEehn djuk) object. Here we need 'to'.
168. (4) 184. (3) Change 'at' into 'it'.
169. (1) Change 'in' into 'to' because 185. (4) No Error.
committed takes 'to' which means 186. (3) Use 'of' after 'discovery'.
dedicated or pledged or bound to 187. (2) Replace 'on' with 'in'.
a certain course of policy. 188. (1) Use 'in' in place of 'on'.
170. (3) Change 'in' into 'of' because 189. (1) Use 'of' in place of 'from'. 'Made
'period of time' is the correct from' comes when 'form' changes.
structure.
190. (1) Replace 'on' with 'over' or 'across'.
171. (3) Change 'go to picnic' into 'go on a
191. (3) Replace 'in' with 'over' or 'across'.
picnic'. 'Go on a picnic' means to
192. (*) Except Option (3), all options are
'have a picnic'. Here we mean the
wrong. In (1) Replace 'in' with 'by'.
purpose not the place venue or
event. (2) Replace 'by' with 'on'- on foot
172. (1) Remove 'to'. 'On my, way back (iSny) (4) Replace 'are' with 'were'.
home is needed here. 193. (2) Change 'who' with 'which'. For
173. (1) Change 'than' into 'to' because images 'which' will come.
'superior' takes preposition 'to'. 194. (4) Change 'about' into 'for'.
174. (2) Change ‘at’ into ‘on’ because ‘on 195. (4) Remove 'to'. offer does not take
the one hand is used to present any preposition.
first of the two contrasting points. 196. (4) Remove 'out'. Cope with means to
175. (3) Add ‘of’ after ability. tolerate
176. (3) Change ‘on ’ into ‘into’ because 197. (1) Use A lot of people or many people.
'infuse' takes preposition 'into'. It 198. (1) Add 'of' after 'dispose'. Dispose
means to instill a specific quality takes preposition 'of'.
etc.' 199. (2) Change 'went for' into 'went to'.
177. (2) Remove 'of'. 'Comprises' does not 200. (3) Replace 'to' with 'from'.'From my
take 'of' in active voice. point of view' means 'In my
178. (1) Change 'leapt on' into 'leapt at' opinion'.

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201. (4) Remove 'of'. Comprise does not 225. (3) Remove ‘to’.
take 'of' in Active voice. Comprise 226. (3) replace ‘to’ by ‘into’.
= Consist of 227. (4) Use ‘of’ in place of ‘to’.
202. (2) Replace 'from' with 'for'. Duration 228. (1) Use ‘on’ in place of ‘to’.
takes 'for'.
Depend on - fuHkZj gksuk
203. (3) Replace 'of' with 'on'.
229. (2) Remove 'down'.
204. (4) Replace 'to' with 'at'. 'Look at' –
230. (3) Replace 'to' with 'for'.
ns[kuk
231. (1) Replace 'in' with 'at'.
205. (1) Replace 'to' with 'of'
232. (4) Replace 'to' with 'of'. Also change
206. (3) Replace 'about' with 'through'. 'a' into 'the'. Visit of the Japanese
'Pass through' means to be the PM is talked about here'.
medium of.
233. (1) Replace 'in' with 'on'. On week
207. (4) Replace 'for' with 'to'. days.
208. (3) Replace 'on' with 'to'. 234. (3) Replace 'about' with 'for'.
209. (1) Replace 'to' with 'at'. Smile at a 235. (3) Replace 'to' with 'on'.
person. (ns[k dj eqLdqjkuk) 236. (3) Replace 'to' with 'for'. You vie for
210. (1) Replace 'on' with 'by'. 'Journey by something and vie with someone.
train'. Vie– to compete (izfrLièkkZ djuk)
211. (2) Replace 'on' with 'with'. Angry 237. (1) Replace 'along' with 'before'.
with a person.
238. (3) Replace 'at' with 'in'.
212. (3) Use 'with'. You use 'by' with does
239. (4) Replace 'disturbs to' with 'disturb'.
(in Passive Voice) and 'with' with
instrument/ weapon etc.
213. (2) Use from 'trying' in place of 'to try'.
Dissuade takes preposition 'from'.
214. (1) Comply takes with after it.
215. (3) Use 'in' in place of 'at'.
216. (2) Change 'during' into 'in'.
217. (1) Change 'to' into 'with'.
218. (3) Use 'from becoming' in place of 'to'
become. Prevent takes preposition
'from'.
219. (4) use ‘for’ in place of ‘to’.
220. (3) use ‘to’ in place of ‘for’. Evidence
cannot take plural form as it is
an uncountable noun. Remove 's'.
221. (4) Use ‘though’ in place of ‘inspite’.
222. (2) Change 'see' into 'saw'. The
sentence is of past.
223. (1) Remove ‘from’.
224. (4) use ‘across’ in place of ‘through’.

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11 Adverb
1. John is working very hardly (1)/as 9. He works hardly (1)/ to make (2)/
the examinations (2)/are fast both ends meet. (3)/ No error (4)
approaching. (3)/No error (4). (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(SSC Statistical Investigators
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) (IInd Sitting (North Zone)

2. The old man felled (1)/some of the 10. Old habits (1)/ die (2)/ hardly. (3)/
trees in the garden (2)/with hardly No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
no effort at all.(3)/ No error.(4)
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012
(SSC SAS Exam. 26.06.2010 (Paper-I) (2nd Sitting)
3. His son(1)/ is working (2)/ very 11. Padmini had not rarely missed (1)/ a
hardly. (3)/ No error.(4) dance performance or festival since
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I (2)/ she was eight years old. (3)/ No
Exam. 26.06.2011 (First Sitting) error (4)
4. Thank you, (1)/I am fine (2)/ (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012,
completely. (3)/ No error (4) Ist Sitting)
(FCI Assistant Grade-II
12. No sooner the minister had heard (1)/
Exam. 22.01.2012 Paper-I)
about the accident (2)/ than he
5. In the garden (1)/ were the more
rushed to the spot. (3)/ No Error (4)
beautiful flowers (2)/ and silver bells (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(3)/. No error (4) Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)
FCI Assistant Grade-III 13. We need to surround ourselves with
Exam. 25.02.2012 (Paper-I)
North Zone (Ist Sitting) (1)/ caring people particular loved
6. He thinks (1)/ himself (2)/ as a great ones who (2)/ bring hope and support
scholar. (3)/ No error (4) to our hearts and minds and with
(SSC Higher Secondary Level whom we can communicate. (3)/ No
Data Entry Operator & LDC error (4)/
Exam. 27.11.2010) (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
7. This is our second reminder (1)/ Exam. 24.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
and we are much surprised (2)/ 14. The scientists (1)/could not hardly
at receiving no answer from you. (3)/ (2)/ complete all the experiments.
No error (4) (3)/ No error (4).
(SSC Stenographer (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(Grade 'C' & 'D' Exam. 09.01.2011) Exam. 21.04.2013)

8. It was in 2006 (1)/ that we first flew 15. The hockey match (1)/ between India
(2)/ to the United States. (3)/ No and Pakistan (2)/ was much exciting.
error. (4) (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
Staff Exam. 20.02.2011) Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)

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16. The Beatles (1)/ will ever be my (1) of the survey were
favourite (2)/ pop group. (3)/ No error (2) The results
(4) (3) fairly disappointing.
(SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
(4) No error
Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
(SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
17. After toiling very hardly (1)/ over a 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
long period of time (2)/he found that
24. The doctor asked his patient to
he had met no profit at all. (3)/ No
regularly take his medicine.
error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. (1) asked his patient
02.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting) (2) to regularly take his medicine.
18. One must learn (1)/ to distinguish (3) No error
(2)/ good from bad. (3)/ No error (4) (4) The doctor
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
16.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting) 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
19. Seldom if ever (1)/ nature does 25. Seldom we have been (1)/ treated in
operate (2)/ in closed and separate such (2)/ a rude manner. (3)/ No
compartments. (3)/ No error. (4) error (4)
(SSC GL Tier-II Exam. 21.09.2014) SSC CHSL-2016
19th Jan, Evening
20. He flew (1)/ over extensively (2)/ the
Pacific last winter. (3)/ No error (4) 26. The professor informed that (1)/ they
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam. had all done (2)/ very badly. (3)/ No
19.10.2014 TF No. 022 MH 3) error (4)
21. I really do regret not to learn to play SSC CHSL-2016
the violin when I had so many 22nd Jan, Afternoon

opportunties to learn and practise in 27. I am coming directly (1)/ to my office

school. (2)/ from the station. (3)/ No error
(1) No error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016
(2) I really do regret not to learn to (1st February, Morning)
play the violin 28. Mother does not hardly (1)/ know
(3) When I had so many what happened (2)/ in school
opportunities yesterday. (3)/ No error (4)
(4) To learn and practise in school. SSC CHSL-2016
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015 (2nd February, Evening)
(Ist Sitting) TF No. 1443088) 29. He only plays a subsidiary (1)/ role
22. So hoarse he was that he could not in the management (2)/of this
make the speech. organization. (3)/No error (4)
(1) So hoarse he was SSC CHSL-2016
(2) that he could not make (8th February, Morning)

(3) the speech 30. For several years now (1)/ my

(4) No error newspaper agent has been spelling
(SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam, 30.08.2015)
(2)/ my name incorrectly. (3)/ No
Error (4)
23. The results of the survey were fairly
SSC CGL-2016
disappointing. (28th August, Morning)

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31. Look at what (1)/ I am doing (2)/ and SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2017
do like I do (3)/ No Error (4) 41. The captain of the team was very
SSC CGL-2016 criticized for the quality of his
(30th August, Afternoon) leadership.
32. What man can die (1)/ better than (1) his
(2)/ serving his country? (3)/ No (2) the
Error (4) (3) for
SSC CGL-2016 (4) very
(3rd September, Afternoon)
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
33. My friend’s actual job (1)/ involves a 6 Feb., 2019 Morning
lot (2)/ of administration. (3)/ No 42. Although the toys are altogether in
Error (4) the cupboard they are not properly
SSC CGL-2016 arranged.
(7th September, Evening)
(1) in the cupboard
34. Sheldon is an intelligent boy, he
(2) are altogether
thinks quick.
(3) are not properly arranged
(1) thinks (2) quick
(4) Although the toys
(3) is (4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
13 March, 2019 Evening
35. This machine looks good but is very
43. No matter he tries hard he cannot
badly designed and doesn't work play the guitar.
good.
(1) No matter
(1) and doesn't work good.
(2) he tries hard
(2) but is very badly designed
(3) he cannot
(3) No error
(4) This machine looks good (4) play the guitar
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016 SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
27 September, 2019
36. Her aunt didn't (1)/ give me (2)/ a
44. Please go out and check if it is yet
minute of peace. (3)/ No Error (4)
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
raining.
3 July, 2018 Morning (1) and check
37. The teacher (1)/ explained everything (2) if it is
(2)/ very clearly. (3)/ No Error (4) (3) yet raining
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (4) Please go out
6 July, 2018 Morning
CGL MAINS 2018
38. Vegetables as well as fruits (1)/ have 13 September, 2019
fallen considerably (2)/ in prices in 45. Found in many parts of India, the
recent days. (3)/ No Error (4) frangipani tree is a small, low –
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 branching tree which is especial used
7 July, 2018 Morning
39. Although Rahul ran very (1)/ fastly for several medicinal purposes.
he could not (2)/ catch the moving (1) a small, low –branching tree
bus. (3)/ No Error (4) (2) Found in many parts
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 (3) The frangipani tree is
7 July, 2018 Evening (4) which is especial used
40. Bharatanatyam will also (1)/ feature CGL MAINS 2018
in the two-week (2)/ World Music 13 September, 2019

Festival. (3)/ No error (4)

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 1. (1) Replace ‘hardly’ with ‘hard’. 12. (1) When a sentence begin with ‘no
hardly (adv.) means ‘almost not’. sooner’ it takes inversion form.
hard (adv.) means ‘with a great So ‘had’ will come before ‘the
deal or effort’. minister’
2. (3) Replace hardly no effort with 13. (2) Replace ‘particular’ with
hardly any effort. ‘particularly’. An adverb is needed
Hardly, is negative word so it to qualify an adjective (loved)
should not be used with not or 14. (2) ‘Hardly’ itself is a negative word
other negative words. so it does not take another
3. (3) Replace ‘hardly’ with hard. negative words with it.
4. (3) Adverb is used to qualify an Hence remove ‘not’ from the
adjective and it is generally second part of the sentence.
placed before an adjective that it
15. (3) Replace ‘much’ with ‘very’.
qualifies.
Generally ‘very’ is used before
Hence place completely (adv.)
Present Participle.
before fine (adjective).
5. (2) When a sentence begins with ‘in 16. (2) Replace ‘ever’ with ‘always’.
the garden’ it takes inversion 17. (1) Replace ‘hardly’ with ‘hard’.
form hence the structure is right. 18. (2) After ‘learn’ ‘wh-family’ is used.
But since there is no sense of Hence the sentence should read
comparison in a sentence so use as ... One must learn how to
of ‘more’ in a sentence is distinguish.
redundant. Remove ‘the more’. 19. (2) When a sentence begins with
However ‘the most’ can be used. ‘seldom if ever’ it takes inversion
6. (3) Remove ‘as’. Think, consider, call, form.
appoint, make, name and choose
Hence the sentence should read
do not take ‘as’.
as ... Seldom if ever does nature
7. (4) No error.
operate...
8. (2) Replace ‘that’ with ‘when’. Here
20. (2) Place ‘extensively’ before ‘over’.
‘2006’ denotes time.
9. (1) ‘Hardly’ (adverb) means ‘almost 21. (2) Here, I really (do) regret not
not’. learning how to play the violin
‘Hard’ (adverb) means ‘putting a ...... should be used. When you
lot of energy into an activity’. regret your past action, regret
takes ‘ing’ form’. For official
Hence replace ‘hardly’ with ‘hard’.
announcements ‘regret’ takes (to
10. (3) Replace ‘hardly’ with ‘hard’.
+ V1).
11. (1) ‘Rarely’ itself is a negative word
so it does not take any other Eg: I regret to inform you that
negative words with it. your flight is late.
Hence remove ‘not’ from the first 22. (1) When a sentence begins with ‘so’
part of the sentence. it takes inversion form.

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 Hence the sentence should read 32. (1) Replace 'what man can die with
as. 'How can man die' to give an
So hoarse was he that ... appropriate meaning to the
23. (3) ‘Fairly’ is generally used with sentence.
pleasant adject ive. Here 33. (1) Change 'actual job' into 'job
‘disappointing’ is unpleasant actually'. Here 'actually' should
adjective. Hence ‘rather’ should qualify 'involves'.
come in the place of ‘fairly’. 34. (2) Replace 'quick' with 'quickly'.
24. (2) Adverb ‘regularly’ should be used 35. (1) Replace 'good(Adj)' with 'well(Adv)'.
at the end of the sentence. Hence work (a normal verb) is followed
the last part of the sentence by an Adverb (well). Look (a verb
should read as t o take his of sensation) takes Adjective
medicine regularly. (good).
25. (1) When a sentence begins with a 36. (3) Add 'even' before a minute of
negative adverb like never, barely, peace.
seldom, etc the auxiliary verb
37. (4) No Error.
comes before the subject. Hence
place ‘have’ before ‘we’. 38. (4) No error.
26. (4) No error 39. (2) Use ‘fast’ in place of ‘fastly’. There
27. (1) Change ‘directly’ to ‘direct’. Here is no word like 'fastly'.
‘direct’ means ‘straight’ without 40. (1) Place 'also' after 'Bharatanatyam'.
stopping any where. Both don't 41. (4) Replace 'very' with 'very much or
take ‘ly’. much'.
28. (1) Hardly, scarcely, rarely etc are 42. (2) Relace 'altogether' with 'all
negative adverbs. They have together'. Altogether means
negative meaning so we use them completely and fully. All together
without another negative word. means all in one place or group.
The correct sentence will be 43. (2) Replace 'he tries hard' with 'how
‘Mother hardly knows...’. So hard he tries'.
remove ‘not’ from part ‘A’. 44. (3) Replace 'yet' with 'still'.
29. (1) Only will come before ‘a 45. (4) Replace 'especial' with 'especially'.
subsidiary role’ as it qualifies it. Is + Adverb + V3. Verb 'used' is
30. (4) No error qualified by an Adverb.
31. (3) Replace 'like' with 'as'.
'As' is an adverb that qualifies an
action
Eg:Nobody loved her as I do.
The same idea can be expressed
using 'like' but differently.
Eg:Nobody loves her like me.
[here 'like' is followed by the
object pronoun 'me'. 'Like' is an
adjective that qualifies a noun or
a pronoun]
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12 Conditional Sentences
1. John would have told (1)/you the (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
truth (2)/ if you had asked him. (3)/
(IInd Sitting (North Zone)
No Error. (4)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
10. Supposing if (1)/ it rains (2)/ what
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) shall we do? (3)/ No error. (4)
2. I wish I am (1)/ the richest person (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(2)/ in the whole wide world. (3)/ No Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011
(Ist Sitting (East Zone)
error (4).
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 11. I would (1)/ accept the offer (2)/ if I
Exam. 10.12.2006) were you. (3)/ No error. (4)
3. After you will return (1)/ from 12. This letter will reach him (1)/before
Chennai (2)/ I will come and see you. he left (2)/ for Delhi. (3)/ No error.(4)
(3)/ No error (4) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
November 2008) (Ist Sitting (Delhi Zone)
4. If you had told me(1)/ I would have 13. It is time (1)/ we should have done /
helped you (2)/ solve the problem. (2) something useful. (3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No error (4) (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
Exam. 26.06.2011 (Second Sitting) (IInd Sitting (East Zone)
5. If he is a millionaire (1)/ he would 14. He will tell you (1)/ about it when
help (2)/ the millennium project. (3)/ (2)/ he will come back. (3)/ No error
No error. (4) (4)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Officer Exam. 28.08.2011 (Paper-I) Operator & LDC Exam. 11.12.2011
6. Unless (1)/ you will study hard (2)/ (IInd Sitting (East Zone)
you cannot pass. (3)/ No error (4). 15. Ask her to call me (1)/ when she (2)/
(SSC Higher Secondary Level will come back. (3)/ No error. (4)
Data Entry Operator & LDC (SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
Exam. 27.11.2010) Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011))
7. After you will return (1)/ from New
Delhi (2)/ I will meet you (3)/ No error 16. We shall (1)/go out (2)/if it does not
(4) rains. (3)/ No Error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Staff Exam. 27.02.2011) Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
8. He walks (1)/ as if the earth (2)/ (2nd Sitting)
belonged to him. (3)/ No error (4) 17. If he had walked (1)/ fast enough (2)/
(SSC CISF Constable (GD) he will get the bus. (3)/ No error (4)
Exam. 05.06.2011)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
9. Had you (1)/ worked hard (2)/ you Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012
will have passed. (3)/ No error (4) (2nd Sitting)

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18. The train will not start (1)/ until the (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
guard (2)/ will blow the whistle. (3)/ SI Exam, 21.06.2015 IInd Sitting)

No Error (4) 27. It began to rain as soon as we stepped

(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. out of the house.
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna) (1) out of the house
19. We shall wait (1)/ till you (2)/ will (2) as soon as we stepped
finish your lunch. (3)/ No error. (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(3) No error
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting) (4) It began to rain
20. Unless aid arrives (1)/ within the next (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
few weeks/ (2) thousands are
starving. (3)/ No error (4) 28. If I will play my best I can win any
(SSC FCI Assistant Grade-III Main day against anybody.
Exam. 07.04.2013) (1) against anybody
21. If I was he,(1)/ I wouldn’t accept (2)/ (2) I can win any day
this project. (3)/ No error.(4) (3) No error
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
(4) If I will play my best
Exam. 19.05.2013)
(SSC Constable (GD)
22. Unless he apologizes (1)/ he should Exam, 04.10.2015, Ist Sitting)
not be (2)/ allowed to stay with us. 29. You will not (1)/ succeed unless you
(3)/ No error (4) (2)/ don’t work hard. (3)/ No error
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
& LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, IInd Sitting) (4)
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
23. Had the plane not been delayed, (1)/
Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
I will reach here (2)/ in time for the
30. If I had remembered (1)/ this it will
function. (3)/ No error (4)
have (2)/ prevented some mistakes.
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam.
(3)/ No error (4)
16.11.2014, Patna Region : Ist Sitting)
SSC CHSL-2016
24. If I would have realised (1)/ what a 21th Jan, Evening
bad shape our library is in (2)/ I 31. "If I can see you (1)/ I am sure you
would have done something. (3)/ No would (2)/ be looking
error (4) beautiful,"Naina said. (3)/ No error
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam. (4)
19.10.2014 TF No. 022 MH 3)
SSC CHSL-2016
25. If she had seen (1)/ the car coming, 23rd Jan, Morning
she (2)/ may not crossed the road. 32. I wish you (1)/ can hear (2)/ yourself
(3)/ No error.(4) talking. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. SSC CHSL-2016
16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6) 23rd Jan, Afternoon
26. My friend will not come to attend this 33. She has had the best medical
marriage unless he is not invited. facilities available (1) / but she will
(1) No error not be cured (2) / unless she does
not have a strong desire to live (3) /
(2) My friend will not come
No error (4)
(3) to attend this marriage SSC CGL-2016
(4) unless he is not invited. (28th August, Evening)

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34. If the farmer got a washing machine SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
2 July, 2018 Evening
(1)/ his wife can (2)/ do the laundry 42. As soon as I will reach (1)/ Delhi I
quickly (3)/ No error (4)
will send you (2)/ the books you have
SSC CGL-2016
(1st September, Afternoon) asked for. (3)/ No Error (4)
35. Had I been (1) / in my brother’s SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
4 July, 2018 Morning
position (2) / I would have refused
43. If I was he, (1)/ I wouldn't (2)/ accept
the offer. (3) / No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
this gift. (3)/ No Error (4)
(8th September, Afternoon) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
6 July, 2018 Evening
36. I have come (1)/ as soon as (2)/ the
44. If the car hadn't broken down we will
customers leave your shop (3)/ No
be at the office now.
Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
(1) If the car
(8th September, Evening) (2) we will be
37. Please note that you will be eligible (3) hadn't broken down
for (1)/ the voucher only if you (2)/ (4) at the office
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
had received this email. (3)/ No Error 12 March, 2019 Evening
(4) 45. If I join a software company I am
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening getting a good deal of experience.
38. If you would still accepting posts, (1) If I join
please (1)/ let me know so that I can (2) a software company
put together (2)/ a draft for your (3) I am getting
approval. (3)/ No Error (4) (4) a good deal of experience
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Evening SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
27 September, 2019
39. If I was he (1)/ I wouldn’t (2)/ accept
46. We will rest(1)/for sometime when
the offer. (3)/ No error (4)
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning
(2)/we will reach the top(3)/No
40. He commanded me (1)/ as if he was error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
(2)/ my husband. (3)/ No Error (4) 6th June, 2019 Evening
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017
2 July, 2018 Evening 47. If so many catches(1)/had not being
41. If you will finish your homework I (1)/ dropped,(2)/we would have won the
will give you (2)/ an ice-cream. (3)/ match.(3)/No error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
No Error (4) 7th June, 2019 Evening

1. (4) No error If + Simple Present Tense, Simple

The rule applicable here is Future Tense.
4. (4) No error
If + subject + had, subject + would
5. (1) For imaginary sentence ‘were’ is
+ have + V3.
used with all subjects.
2. (1) Replace 'I am' with 'I were'. Hence Replace ‘is’ with ‘were’.
3. (1) Replace ‘after you will return’ with 6. (2) Replace ‘will’. The 1st action of
‘after you return’. conditional sentence is is Simple
The rule applicable here is Present Tense.
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 7. (1) Remove ‘will’ from the 1st part. If+ Simple Present ,Simple Future
 
Rule: If two actions take place one sub-ordinate clause Principal clause
after the other in future and if the
second action depends on the first 16. (3) After ‘do/ does’ first form of verb
action, the first action is in Simple (V1) comes.
Present Tense and 2nd in Simple Hence replace ‘rains’ with ‘rain’.
Future Tense. 17. (3) Replace ‘will get’ with ‘would have
If + Simple Present, Simple got’.
Future. The formula applicable here is:
8. (4) No error. Rule: If + subject + had, Subject
If ‘as if’ is followed by total + would + have + V3.
unrealistic action, it is in ‘S + V2’ 18. (3) Replace ‘will blow’ with ‘blows’. the
form. 1st action of a future conditional
9. (3) Change ‘will have’ into ‘would sentence is in Simple Present
have’. The sentence fits in the Tense.
formula given below. 19. (3) Replace ‘will finish’ with ‘finish’.
If + subject + had, subject + would 20. (3) Replace ‘are starving’ with ‘will
+ have + V3. starve’.
10. (1) ‘Supposing’ and ‘if’ do not come If Subordinate clause is in Simple
together in a sentence so either Present Tense, the main clause
keep ‘supposing’ or ‘if’. will be in Simple Future Tense.
11. (4) No error. 21. (1) Replace ‘was’ with ‘were’.
12. (2) Replace ‘left’ with ‘leaves’. For imaginary sentence the
The formula applicable here is: formula fit here is
If + Simple Present, Simple Rule: If + subject + were, subject
Future. + would + V1
13. (2) Replace ‘should have done’ with 22. (2) Replace ‘should’ with ‘shall’. ‘He
‘did’. It’s time is followed by Past shall not be allowed’ shows
Tense. determination. In sentences of
14. (3) Replace ‘will come’ with ‘comes’. determination ‘shall’ comes with
3rd person.
The given sentence is a
conditional sentence and the 23. (2) Replace ‘will reach’ with ‘would
formula applicable here is have reached’.
If + Simple Present, Simple Rule:If + Subject + had,
Future. Subject + would + have + V3
15. (3) Replace ‘will come’ with ‘comes’ 24. (1) Replace ‘would have’ with ‘had’.
because ‘will’ is not used in sub- 25. (3) Replace ‘may not crossed’ with
ordinate clause of a conditional ‘may/ would not have crossed’.
sentence. The formula applicable 26. (4) ‘not’ does not come with ‘unless’.
here is 27. (3) No error.
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28. (4) Replace ‘will’. Hence replace 'have come' with
29. (3) ‘Unless’ is not followed by any ‘will come’.
negative word. 37. (3) Change 'had received' into 'receive'
Remove ‘don’t’ from 3rd part of the because the sentence is in future
sentence. conditional sentence where the
30. (2) The correct formula is- structure of the subordinate
clause is in simple present tense.
If + had + V3, Sub + would + have
+ V3 38. (4) 'If you still accept is the correct
structure here because in a
Hence replace 'will' with 'would'.
conditional sentence, the
31. (1) For Present Imagination, the structure of 'if clause' is in simple
formula is- present tense.
If + simple past, subject + would 39. (1) Change 'was' into 'were' because
+ V1. Hence replace ‘present form the sentence is related to
(can)’ with ‘past form’ (could). imaginary state. For imaginary
32. (2) We use past forms to talk about state, we use 'were' with all
wishes for the present. Thus 'I subjects.
wish you could' will be used. 40. (1) In conditional sentence – we use
33. (3) If a word has negative meaning, 'were' instead of 'was'.
we do not use 'not' with that word. 41. (1) Correct formation–
Words that do not take not with If + sub + V1 + obj + S2 + will/
them are: unless, until, deny, shall + V1 + obj.
prohibit, lest, hardly, barely,
Remove 'will'.
rarely and scarcely. Hence replace
'does not have' with 'has'. 42. (1) Remove 'will'. 'Will/ shall' cannot
come in sub-ordinate clause.
34. (2) Rule: If 'if clause' is in simple past
tense, the general formula we use 43. (1) Use 'were' in place of 'was'.
is: 44. (2) Replace 'will be' with 'would have
If + simple past, subject + would been'. Structure: If + subject + had
/ could + V1 + v3 , subject + would have + v3.
Thus replace 'can' with 'could'. 45. (3) Replace 'am getting' with 'will/
shall get'.
35. (4) "Had +subject + V3", Subject +
would + have + V3 is the formula 46. (3) 1st action will be in Simple
if we remove ‘if’ from a conditional Present Tense. 'When' will be
sentence. followed by Simple Present Tense.
36. (1) Rules for conditional sentence. 47. (2) Change 'being' into 'been'.
If + Present Indefinite, Simple 'Had + been + V 3 ' is used in
Future. Passive Voice.
'If clause' can also take unless, so
long as, as soon as, etc.

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13 Narration
1. I told him (1)/that we enjoyed very 5. My friends said (1)/ me that he was
much (2)/at the party. (3)/No error (2)/ unable to come. (3)/ No error (4).
(4). (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(SSC Statistical Investigators SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005) 6. The other day my sister told me (1)/
2. He asked (1)/ that how long (2)/ I that she will be moving (2)/ to her
would be absent. (3)/ No error (4). new apartment very soon.(3)/ No
(SSC Higher Secondary Level error (4)
Data Entry Operator & LDC
Exam. 28.11.2010 (IInd Sitting) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
3. My sister asked me/(1) that how
7. Susan said that she shall (1)/ try to
long (2)/ I would stay there. (3)/ No
attempt the task (2)/ to the best of
Error. (4)
her ability.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 21.04.2013) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam.12.04.2015
Kolkata Region, TF No. 315 RI 3)
4. Henry asked his wife (1)/ what had
she prepared (2)/ for dinner that 8. Our social science teacher told (1)/
night. (3)/ No error. (4) to study the map of the world (2)/ for
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
a test. (3)/ No error (4).
Exam. 29.09.2013) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 13 Sept., Morning

1. (2) Replace ‘enjoyed’ with ‘had object. Either use ‘said to’ or told.
enjoyed’. 6. (2) Replace ‘will’ with ‘would’. The
2. (2) Remove ‘that’. reporting verb is in Past Tense
When questions of ‘Wh-family’ is hence Reported Speech should
changed into indirect speech, also in Past Tense.
Conjunction ‘that’ is not used. 7. (1) Replace ‘shall’ with ‘should’. If
3. (2) Remove ‘that’. See explanation of reporting verb is in Past Tense,
Q. No. 2. the Reported Speech should also
4. (2) Replace ‘had she’ with ‘she had’. be in Past Tense.
In an indirect speech, the subject 8. (1) Add 'us' after told. Told takes an
comes before the verb. object.
5. (1) Replace ‘said’ with ‘said to’. ‘Said’
is not directly followed by an

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14 Voice
1. Based on the newspaper reports, (1)/ error (4).
we can conclude that (2)/ many (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
accidents caused by reckless driving. Exam. 21.04.2013, IInd Sitting)

(3)/ No error. (4) 10. The cruel lady made (1)/her step
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) daughter to do (2)/ all the household
Exam. 09.09.2001) chores. (3)/ No Error. (4)
2. If motorists do not observe the traffic (SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
regulations (1)/they will be stopped, Exam. 21.04.2013)

ticketed (2)/and have to pay a fine. 11. A weak-minded person is frighten

(3)/ No Error. (4) away (1)/ by the initial difficulties and
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (2)/ gives up the attempt in despair.
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004) (3)/ No error (4)
3. He who has suffered the most (1)/ (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi
for the cause, (2)/ let him speak. (3)/ Police SI Exam. 22.06.2014)
No error (4) 12. The government granted relief
(SSC Combined Graduate Level Tier-I payments of Rs. 5,000 each to those
Exam.16.05.2010 (First Sitting) who injured in the fire accident.
4. The same procedure (1)/ also should (1) No error
used (2)/ for the final assessment. (2) The government granted
(3)/ No error (4) (3) Relief payments of Rs. 5,000 each
(FCI Assistant Grade-II
Exam. 22.01.2012 Paper-I)
(4) To those who injured in the fire
5. Paper should be (1)/ recycle (2)/ if accident.
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 09.08.2015
possible. (3)/No error (4) (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1443088)
(SSC Stenographer (Grade'C' &'D')
Exam. 26.09.2010)
13. The heavy-weight fighter was
6. The capital of Yemen (1)/ is situating knocking out in one punch.
(2)/ 2190 metres above the sea level. (1) The heavy-weight fighter
(3)/ No error. (4) (2) in one punch.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry (3) was knocking out
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.12.2011 (4) No error
(Ist Sitting (East Zone) (SSC CGL Tier-II Exam,
7. It is said (1)/ that this room is not 25.10.2015, TF No. 2148789)
being opened (2)/ for the last fifty 14. Iodine deficiency is an easy and
years. (3)/ No Error (4) inexpensive nutrient disorder to
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-I
Exam. 11.11.2012 (1st Sitting)
prevent.
8. The social activist (1)/ was murder (1) Iodine deficiency
(2)/ in cold blood.(3)/ No Error (4) (2) is an easy and inexpensive
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam. (3) nutrient disorder to prevent
10.03.2013, Ist Sitting : Patna) (4) No error
9. The teacher made the boys (1)/ to do (SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA
the sum (2)/ all over again. (3)/ No Exam, 01.11.2015, IInd Sitting)

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15. The promise was broken by him. 24. The author's new novel, which is
(1) was broken (2) by him about social change, will launched
(3) The promise (4) No Error soon.
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, (1) The author's new novel
06.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1375232)
(2) will launched soon
16. The door should be keep closed. (3) which is
(1) keep closed (2) No Error (4) about social change
(3) should be (4) The door SSC (CPO) MAINS- 2018
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA Exam, 27 September, 2019
06.12.2015 (Ist Sitting) TF No. 1375232) 25. She is always finding fault with the
17. The last Mughal emperor was (1)/ food I cook.
send into exile (2)/by the British. (3)/ (1) I cook
No error (4) (2) fault with
SSC CHSL-2016 (3) the food
21st Jan, Afternoon (4) is always finding
18. No one knows (1)/how he escaped SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(2)/being dashed to pieces. (3)/No 13 March, 2019 Morning
error (4) 26. Regardless of class, income or race,
SSC CHSL-2016 parents believe that children who are
24th Jan, Morning bored after school should enrolled in
19. I could scarcely think (1)/ what I was extracurricular activities.
saying, (2)/ or what was being said (1) Regardless of class, income or
to me. (3)/ No error (4) race,
SSC CHSL-2016
(2) in extracurricular activities
24th Jan, Afternoon
(3) children how are bored after
20. Several visitors are (1)/ expected to
school
visit the (2)/ trade fair this weekend. (4) should enrolled
(3)/ No Error (4) SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2017 15 March, 2019 Evening
1 July, 2018 Morning 27. A newly released study has found
21. We were woke up in the middle of that more people were injuring riding
the night by the sound of bursting electric scooters than by riding
crackers. bicycles.
(1) by (2) in the middle (1) that more people
(3) woke up (4) were (2) A newly released study has found
STENOGRAPHER - 2018 (3) injuring riding electric scooters
6 Feb., 2019 Morning
(4) than by riding bicycles
22. Our kitten was bite by a dog. SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
(1) bite by (2) our kitten 15 March, 2019 Evening
(3) was (4) a dog 28. It seems that authors' creativity is not
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 restrict to their work and happily
7 Feb., 2019 Morning overflows into their names too.
23. The bridge repaired yesterday so the (1) happily overflows
traffic was delayed. (2) authors' creativity
(1) The bridge (2) was delayed (3) into their names too
(3) repaired (4) so the traffic (4) restrict to their work
STENOGRAPHER- 2018 SSC (CPO) PRE- 2018
7 Feb., 2019 Evening 16 March, 2019 Morning

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29. Due to the Cyclone Ldai(1)/vast areas 31. Three more elevated roads have been
of land have been flooded,(2)/roads propose in the new plan to unclog the
destroyed and communications(3)/ traffic in Delhi.
disrupting in Zimbabwe and Mosam- (1) in the new plan
bique.(4) (2) Three more elevated roads
SSC PRE - 2018 (3) to unclog the traffic in Delhi
4th June, 2019 Afternoon (4) have been propose
30. The reduction in the cost of CHSL-2018
education(1)/due to an increase in 1 July, 2019, Evening
32. Wealth creators are essential for
subsidies(2)/offer by the government
money to distributed in the economy.
is also seen as a reason to get more
(1) for money to distributed
educated.(3)/No error(4).
SSC PRE - 2018
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12th June, 2019 Afternoon (3) in the economy
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 1. (3) Replace ‘caused’ with ‘are caused’. 14. (3) Replace ‘to prevent’ with ‘that can
The given sentence is in Passive be prevented’.
Voice. In Passive Voice after helping verb
2. (3) Replace ‘have to pay a fine’ with V3 is used.
‘fined’.
15. (4) No Error
The complete sentence should be
in same voice. 16. (1) Replace ‘should be keep’ with
‘should be kept’.
3. (3) Change ‘let him speak’ into
‘should be allowed’ because ‘let’ In Passive Voice ‘V3’ is used.
does not have any passive form. 17. (2) In passive sentence past participle
4. (2) Replace ‘also should used’ with (V3) form of verb is used.
‘should also be used’. ‘Should’ Hence replace ‘send’ with ‘sent’.
change into ‘should be’ is Passive 18. (4) No error
Voice.
19. (4) No error
5. (2) Replace ‘recycle’ with ‘recycled’.
20. (4) No error.
In Passive Voice ‘V3’ is used. 21. (3) Replace 'woke (V2)' with 'woken
6. (2) Replace ‘situating’ with ‘situated’ (V3)'.
because verb ‘situate’ is used in 22. (1) Replace 'bite' with 'bitten'.
Passive Voice. In passive voice, subject +
7. (2) Replace ‘being opened’ with ‘has auxilliary verb + V3
been opened’ since the action is 23. (3) Replace 'repaired (active)' with
in continuation for fifty years. 'was being repaired (passive)'.
8. (2) Replace ‘murder’ with ‘murdered’ 24. (2) Use 'be' before 'launched'. The
because. In Passive Voice after sentence is in Passive Voice
‘was/ were’ V3 is used. 25. (4) Replace 'is finding' with 'finds'.
9. (2) Replace ‘to do’ with ‘do’. Routine action takes Simple
After causative verb ‘make’ V1 is Present Tense.
used. 26. (4) Use 'be' before 'enrolled'.
27. (3) Replace 'injuring' with 'injured'.
Make + object + Bare infinitive

     Injure – ?kk;y djukA
Made the boys do
Were Infured – ?kk;y gksus ds vFkZ esaA
10. (2) Replace ‘to do’ with ‘do’. 28. (4) Replace 'restrict' with 'restricted'.
11. (1) Replace ‘frighten’ with ‘fright- 29. (4) Replace 'disruping' with
ened’. 'disrupted'.
In Passive Voice after helping verb 30. (2) The sentence is in Passive Voice
V3 is used. Replace 'offer' by 'offered'.
31. (4) use ‘proposed’ in place of
12. (4) Replace ‘injured’ with ‘got injured’.
‘propose’. The sentence is in
13. (3) Replace ‘was knocking out’ with Passive voice.
‘was knocked out’. 32. (1) Replace 'to distributed' with 'to be
In Passive Voice after helping verb distributed (Passive Infinitive)'.
V3 is used.

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15 Question Tag
1. She pretends as if she has (1)/ never 9. You will come (1)/ to my party
in her life, (2)/told a lie. Isn’t it ? (3)/ tomorrow (2)/ isn’t it. (3)/ No error.
No error.(4) (4)
(SSC Statistical Investigators Grade-IV (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.)
Exam. 13.08.2006) Staff Exam. 16.02.2014)
2. The earth moves (1)/ round the Sun. 10. We should make green vegetables (1)/
(2)/ Isn’t it ? (3)/. No error. (4) an essential part of our daily diet,(2)/
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) shouldn't we ? (3)/ No error (4)
Exam. 10.12.2006) (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Tech.) Staff
3. He is not the fastest bowler (1)/ in Exam. 23.02.2014, IInd Sitting)
the Indian team, (2)/ isn’t he ? (3)/ 11. She has not completed (1)/ her
No error (4). course, (2)/ Isn’t it ? (3)/ No error
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & (4).
Central Excise) Exam. 25.11.2007) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
4. Everybody in the office (1)/ has left Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
early, (2)/ haven’t they ? (3)/ No 12. The collector (1)/ visits the office
error. (4) regularly (2)/ Isn’t it ? (3)/ No error
(SSC Data Entry Operator (4).
Exam. 02.08.2009) (SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC
5. You will come (1)/ to my sister’s Exam. 02.11.2014, IInd Sitting)
wedding tomorrow, (2)/ isn’t it? (3)/ 13. You have prepared well (1) / for the
No error (4) examination (2) / isn't it ? (3) / No
(SSC CISF Constable (GD) error (4)
Exam. 05.06.2011) SSC CGL-2016
6. I don’t suppose (1)/ anyone will (30th August, Morning)
volunteer, (2)/ will they ? (3)/ No 14. You could find our house easily,
error (4) didn't you?
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II (1) didn't you
Exam. 16.09.2012) (2) easily
7. He is (1)/ your brother (2)/ isn’t it ? (3) our house
(3)/ No error (4) (4) You could find
(SSC Delhi Police Sub-Inspector STENOGRAPHER- 2018
(SI) Exam. 19.08.2012) 7 Feb., 2019 Evening
8. You haven’t responded (1)/ to my
invitation (2)/ didn’t you ? (3)/No
Error (4)
(SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
Exam. 17.03.2013, IInd Sitting)

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1. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘doesn’t she’. because the sentence and
because the sentence and Question Tag must be in the same
Question Tag must be in the same tense. The sentence is -ve, hence
tense. the question tag will be +ve.
2. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘doesn’t it’. 9. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘won’t you’.
3. (3) Replace ‘isn’t he’ with ‘is he’. The sentence and Question Tag
If a sentence is positive, the must be in the same tense.
Question Tag must be negative.
10. (4) No error
4. (4) No error.
Every one is singular but in 11. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘has she’.
question tag it takes plural The sentence and the Question
pronoun and plural verb. Tag mus be in the same tense.
5. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with won’t you’. 12. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘doesn’t he/
‘Question Tag’ must agree with she’?
the Tense of a sentence. 13. (3) Since the sentence is in present
6. (4) No error. The sentence has the perfect tense, Question Tag
main part ‘anyone will volunteer’ should also be in Present Perfect
and not ‘I don’t suppose’. Tense. Replace 'isn't it ?' with
7. (3) Replace ‘isn’t it’ with ‘isn’t he’. 'haven't you?'.
Hecause here the subject is ‘he’. 14. (1) Replace 'didn't you' with 'couldn't
8. (3) Replace ‘didn’t you’ with ‘have you’ you'.

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16 Superfluous Expression
1. The short story (1)/should not exceed (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(2)/more than two hundred words
(2nd Sitting))
(3)./No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit)
10. We (1)/ have to return back (2)/
Exam. 14.12.2003)
immediately. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
2. He asked (1)/supposing if he fails (2)/ Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
what he would do. (3)/ No Error. (4) (1st Sitting)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004)
11. I (1)/ will return back (2)/ in five
3. The power to (1)/distinguish between minutes. (3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
differences (2)/is the basis of science Operator & LDC Exam. 28.10.2012
and art. (3)/No error (4). (1st Sitting)
(SSC Statistical Investigators
12. The newspapers they admit that (1)/
Grade-IV Exam. 31.7.2005)
advertising sometimes (2)/ influences
4. This happened (1)/ just exactly (2)/
their editorial policy.(3)/No error.(4)
five years ago. (3)/ No error (4). (SSC Multi-Tasking Staff
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Exam. 17.03.2013, Ist Sitting)
Central Excise) Exam. 29.03.2009)
13. The library members were asked (1)/
5. (1) When Darun heard the news that
to return back the books (2)/ to the
his father had been hospitalised
library. (3)/ No error. (4)
(2) he cancelled his trip (SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
(3) and returned back to his village Exam. 29.09.2013)
(4) No error 14. The teacher as well as his students,
(SSC Data Entry Operator (1)/ all left (2)/ for the trip. (3)/ No
Exam. 31.08.2008) error.(4)
6. Looking forward (1)/ to meeting you (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(2)/ in person. (3)/ No error. (4) Operator & LDC Exam. 20.10.2013)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence 15. She regards (1)/ negotiating prices
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
with customers (2)/ as her special
7. In the back side (1)/of our house (2)/
expertise. (3)/ No error (4)
we have a rock garden. (3)/ No error. (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
(4) & LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, IInd Sitting)
(SSC CPO (SI, ASI & Intelligence
16. They can promise you (1)/ an
Officer Exam. Paper-II 28.08.2011)
experience (2)/ you won’t never
8. I (1)/ came to school (2)/ at the same
forget. (3)/ No error (4)
usual time. (3)/No error (4) (SSC CGL Tier-I Re-Exam.
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
(2013) 20.07.2014, IInd Sitting)
Operator & LDC Exam. 21.10.2012
(Ist Sitting)) 17. I enjoy jogging (1)/ and I enjoy (2)/
9. My father (1)/ has returned back (2)/ playing the piano. (3)/ No error (4).
to Chennai yesterday. (3)/ No error (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
(4) SI Exam. 28.09.2014 (TF No. 482 RN 5)

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18. A study is going underway to (1) any other animal
determine the exact concentration of (2) more faster
lead in the water supply. (3) than
(1) to determine the exact (4) can run
concentration STENOGRAPHER - 2018
(2) No error 5 Feb., 2019 Evening
23. What shall we do on ourselves this
(3) of lead in the water supply
evening?
(4) A study is going underway
(1) this evening (2) on ourselves
(SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(IInd Sitting) TF No. 2176783) (3) What shall (4) we do
19. He was (1)/ very kind enough (2) / to CGL MAINS 2018
11 September, 2019
invite me (3)/ No Error (4).
SSC CGL-2016
24. In order for he to attend the meeting,
(1st September, Evening) he needs to prepare exhaustive notes.
20. The travellers were pacified when to (1) to attend the meeting
hear that the plane had landed on (2) he needs to prepare
the runway much before the official (3) exhaustive notes
announcement. (4) In order for he
(1) landed on the runway CGL MAINS 2018
(2) much before the 12 September, 2019

(3) were pacified when 25. It is be said that in 2019 the Indian
Stock Market will fall drastically and
(4) No error
SSC (CPO) PRE- 2016
we can expect that fall very soon.
21. My mother has (1)/ returned back to (1) we can expect
(2)/ Delhi day before yesterday. (3)/ (2) It is be said
No error (4) (3) that in 2019
SSC (Steno.) 2017, 12 Sept., Morning (4) the Indian Stock Market will fall
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 1. (3) Remove ‘more than’ from ‘3rd part 12. (1) Remove ‘they’ from 1st part of the
of the sentence. sentence.
‘Exceed’ and ‘more than’ mean the Use of ‘they’ is superfluous.
same. 13. (2) Remove ‘back’ from the second
2. (2) ‘Supposing’ and ‘if’ cannot be used part of the sentence.
together. Both means the same 14. (2) Here ‘all’ is superfluous.
hence either use ‘supposing’ or ‘If’
should be used at a time. 15. (3) Here use of ‘special’ is
superfluous.
3. (2) Here ‘between differences’ is
superfluous. 16. (3) Here ‘won’t’ and ‘never’ can’t come
together. Hence replace ‘won’t
‘distinguish’ means ‘to recognise
never forget’ with ‘will never forget’
the difference between things’.
or ‘won’t ever forget’.
4. (2) Here ‘just end exactly’ both means
17. (2) Here again using ‘I enjoy’ in 2nd
the same thing.
part of the sentence is
Hence either use ‘just’ or ‘exactly’. superfluous. Hence remove ‘I
5. (3) ‘Back’ is not used with ‘return’. enjoy’ from the 2nd part of the
Return itself means ‘to come or sentence.
go back’. 18. (4) Here ‘going’ is superfluous’ with
Hence using ‘back’ with ‘return’ ‘underway’. ‘Underway’ means
makes it superfluous’. ‘going on now’. The sentence
6. (3) ‘In person’ means ‘meeting should read as ‘A study is
someone rather than talking or underway’...
phone etc. So ‘meeting and ‘in 19. (2) Remove 'very' from the second
person’ together become part of the sentence. 'Very' and
superfluous’ 'enough' together make the
7. (1) Use of ‘side’ is superfluous. ‘Back’ sentence superfluous.
means the ‘rear side’. 20. (3) Remove 'when' or Change 'when
8. (3) The correct phrase is ‘at the same to hear' into 'when he heard'.
time’. 21. (3) Remove 'back'. Here 'back' is
Remove ‘usual’ from the 3rd part superfluous.
of the sentence. 'Same' with usual 22. (2) Remove 'more'. Two comparative
makes the sentence superfluous. degrees cannot come together.
9. (2) ‘Back’ will be not ‘used with 23. (2) Remove 'on ourselves'.
return’. 24. (4) Remove 'for he'. 'In order to' will
take base form of verb.
Hence ‘back’ is superfluous’.
25. (2) Remove 'be'.
10. (2) Remove ‘back’. It is said – ^dgk tkrk gS*
11. (2) Remove ‘back’.

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17 Parallelism
1. It is better (1)/to keep one’s head in (2nd Sitting)
the face of danger than (2)/losing
one’s courage (3). /No error (4)
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) 4. His voice shook with emotion (1)/
Exam. 14.12.2003) and it was so funny to hear him (2)/
that all we longed to laugh and to cry.
2. To die with honour (1)/ is better than (3)/ No error (4)
(2)/ live with dishonour. (3)/ No (SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator
Error. (4) & LDC Exam. 10.11.2013, Ist Sitting)
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 05.12.2004)

5. I like reading (1)/ more than (2)/ to

3. Modern youth pay more attention(1)/ play. (3)/ No error (4)
to seeing films (2)/ than to read
(SSC GL Tier-I Exam. 19.10.2014)
books.(3)/ No error (4)
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry
Operator & LDC Exam. 04.11.2012

1. (3) Replace ‘losing’ with ‘to lose’. between two same grammatical
Comparison should always be items. Here ‘to die’ should be
between same grammatical compared with ‘to live’.
items.
3. (3) Replace ‘to read’ with ‘to reading’.
Here ‘to + infinitive’ should be Here ‘to seeing’ should be bal-
compared with ‘to + infinitive’ anced with ‘to reading’.
only.
4. (3) ‘All that we longed was to laugh
2. (4) Replace ‘live’ with ‘to live’. and cry’ is the correct form.
Comparison should always be
5. (3) Replace ‘to play’ with ‘playing’.

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18 Idioms & Phrases

1. A city dweller finds it difficult (1)/ to (3) No error
pass away the time (2)/ in a village. (4) is worth
(3)/ No error. (4) (SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, 16.08.2015
(SSC Section Officer (Audit) (Ist Sitting) TF No. 3196279)
Exam. 16.11.2003)
9. The children are driving me to
2. It is high time (1)/ he stood on his distraction today.
own (2)/ two legs (3)/. No error (4).
(1) No error
(SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &
Central Excise) Exam. 12.11.2006) (2) distraction today
3. A lot of form-filling is just red tape, (3) The children are
(1)/ and sometimes the forms are so (4) whose brother to
complicated (2)/ that people can’t (SSC CAPFs SI, CISF ASI & Delhi Police
make head or tail from them (3)./ No SI Exam, 30.08.2015 TF No. 4039770)
error (4). 10. He finds fault at everything I do.
(SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit)
(1) No error
Exam. 26.11.2006 (Second Sitting)
4. Citizens cannot afford (1)/ to take the (2) at everything
law (2)/ out of their hands. (3)/ No (3) I do
error (4). (4) He finds fault
(SSC Higher Secondary Level (SSC Constable (GD)
Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam, 04.10.2015, Ist Sitting)
Exam. 27.11.2010 (Ist Sitting)
11. When the workers threatened to go
5. Yesterday (1)/ it rained (2)/ like cats
on a strike, the mill owner declared
and dogs. (3)/ No error (4)
a lay off on his mill.
(SSC Graduate Level Tier-II
Exam. 16.09.2012) (1) declared a lay off on his mill.
6. There would have been (1)/ a disaster (2) When the workers threatened to
(2)/ and for your prompt action. (3)/ (3) go on a strike, the mill owner
No error. (4) (4) No error
(SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator &
(SSC CHSL (10+2) LDC, DEO & PA/SA
LDC Exam. 27.10.2013, IInd Sitting)
Exam, 01.11.2015, IInd Sitting)
7. On the arrival of the mail, (1)/ the 12. The children left (1)/ the playground
car finally (2)/ made the start. (3)/ (2)/ one after one. (3)/ No error (4)
No error. (4)
(SSC (10+2) Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’
(SSC CHSL (10+2) DEO & LDC Exam. Exam. 31.01.2016 TF No. 3513283)
16.11.2014, IInd Sitting TF No. 545 QP 6)
13. Today the cost of living(1)/is so high
8. A bird in the tree is worth two in the
that many people(2)/find it difficult
bush.
to make ends meet.(3)/No error(4)
(1) A bird in the tree
SSC CHSL-2016
(2) two in the bush. 17th Jan, Evening
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14. His condition has only deteriorated, (3) / No Error (4)
his life (hangs with threads). SSC CGL-2016
(1st September, Morning)
(1) is hanging on threads
(2) hangs by a thread 22. Still (1) / waters (2) / run deep. (3) /
(3) hangs on a thread No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
(4) no improvement (4th September, Evening)
SSC CHSL-2016
20th Jan, Morning
23. Several days passed before (1) / Jeff
15. What to speak of (1)/ shelter even worked over enough (2) / courage to
food (2)/ was not available (3)/ No return to the house. (3) / No Error
error (4) (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
(31st January, Afternoon) (8th September, Morning)
16. The prince and princess (1)/ made 24. He lost heart (1) / because he could
their way (2)/ through the cheering not cope up with (2) / the difficulties
crowd. (3)/ No error (4) in life. (3) / No Error (4)
SSC CHSL-2016 SSC CGL-2016
(3rd February, Morning) (8th September, Afternoon)
17. You must not (1)/ look down into (2)/ 25. I do not think that (1)/ I can cope up
parents' advice. (3)/ No error (4) (2)/ with this problem (3)/ No Error
SSC CHSL-2016
(8th February, Evening) (4)
18. It took her a long time (1)/ to get off SSC CGL-2016
(10th September, Morning)
(2)/ the death of her husband. (3)/
26. I will not (1)/ stay here another
No Error (4)
SSC CGL-2016
minute (2)/ if I can help it! (3)/ No
(29th August, Morning) Error (4)
19. He was for all (1) / selling the car SSC CGL-2016
(11th September, Morning)
(2)/ and buying a bicycle (3) /No
Error (4) 27. There is something (1)/ stored in for
SSC CGL-2016 (2)/ everyone. (3)/ No Error (4)
(30th August, Afternoon) SSC (Steno.) 2017, 11 Sept., Morning
20. He flowed into a rage (1)/ at the very 28. Even if our main players pull up, we
(2)/ sight of that man (3)/ No error will go ahead with the match as
(4) scheduled.
SSC CGL-2016
(31st August, Morning) (1) go ahead with (2) pull up
21. If you permit me to speak the truth (3) Even if (4) as
STENOGRAPHER - 2018
(1) / I shall state without hesitation 6 Feb., 2019 Morning
(2) / that you have done a mistake

1. (2) Replace ‘pass away’ with ‘pass’. provide all of the things you need
‘Pass away’ means ‘to die’. for living without help from any
2. (3) Replace ‘legs’ with ‘feet’. one else.
‘Stand on your own two feet’ is an 3. (3) The correct idiom is 'head or tail
idiom which means to be able to of'. Change 'from' into 'of'.
4. (3) Change 'out of' into 'in'.
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 5. (3) Remove ‘like’. experience)'. Thus replace 'get off'
‘Rain cats and dogs’ means ‘to rain with 'get over'.
very heavily’. (eqlyk /kj ckfj'k gksuk)19. (1) Phrasal verb
6. (3) Replace ‘and for’ with ‘but for’. • For all - means - in spite of
‘But for’ means ‘without’. • All for - means - strongly in favour
7. (3) The correct usage is ‘make a start’. of
Change 'the' into 'a'. According to the meaning of the
8. (1) The correct proverb is ... sentence 'all for' should be used.
A bird in the hand is worth two in 20. (1) 'Fly into a rage' is a phrase which
the bush. means 'to suddenly become very
angry'.
9. (1) No error. 'Drive someone to ...
means to force someone to a bad • Past form of 'fly' is 'flew'. (For detail
situation or state. refer to book Volume-1, Chapter-
1)
10. (2) ‘Find faults with something’
means ‘to look for mistakes 21. (3) Replace 'done a mistake' with
sometimes unfairly’. Change 'at' 'made a mistake'. See Rule 16 of
into 'with'. Verb (Advance) (Volume 1)
11. (3) The correct usage is ... on strike. 22. (4) 'Still waters run deep' is a proverb
which is said about a person who
Replace ‘On a strike’ with ‘On
says little, but who might in fact
strike’.
know a lot.
12. (3) Replace ‘One after one’ with ‘One
23. (2) Replace 'worked over' with
by one’ or 'one after the other'.
'worked up'. 'To work up the
'One by one' means 'one at a time'.
courage to do something' means
13. (4) No error
'to garner courage'. (fgEer tqVkuk)
'To make both ends meet' means
to live within means'. 24. (2) Correct phrase is 'cope with'.
'Cope with' means 'to handle'.
14. (2) 'Hangs by a thread' is a phrase. It
means 'be in a risky or unstable 25. (2) Replace 'cope up with' with 'cope
situation'. with'.
15. (4) 'What to speak of ' means ‘worthy 26. (3) 'I can't help it' means 'it is beyond
to mention’. my control'. Change ‘can’ into ‘can’t’.
27. (2) Change 'stored in' into 'in store'.
16. (4) 'To make way' means 'to pass'.
In store for someone means
17. (2) Replace 'into' with 'upon/on'. planned or likely to happen in
'Look down upon' means 'to future.
consider someone or something 28. (2) Replace 'up' with 'out'.
lesser or inferior'.
Pull up – to criticize (vkykspuk djuk)]
18. (2) 'Get off' means 'to escape a
punishment'. Pull out – to withdraw one's name
'Get over' means 'to recover from from some programme (fdlh
(an ailment or an upsetting programme ls viuk uke okil ys ysuk )

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