VERBAL ABILITY –KIRAN BEDRE

Directions: Spot the part of the sentence containing an error in noun usage. If
there’s no error, select (E).

1. The sceneries (A) of Switzerland are (B) admired by tourists (C) all over
the world. (D) No error. (E)
2. Her advices (A) have always helped (B) me in difficult times. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
3. The datas (A) collected was (B) not consistent (C) across departments.
(D) No error. (E)
4. These furnitures (A) need to be (B) rearranged before (C) the guests
arrive. (D) No error. (E)
5. Mathematics (A) are a subject (B) that requires logic (C) and
concentration. (D) No error. (E)
6. I bought a pair of (A) trouser (B) from the new showroom. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
7. The alumni (A) was invited to (B) the reunion celebration. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
8. Many peoples (A) were waiting (B) for the celebrity (C) at the airport.
(D) No error. (E)
9. The cattle (A) is grazing (B) near the river. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] informations (A) provided in the report (B) are authentic. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] owns several (A) costly furnitures (B) in his (C) living room. (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] has many works (A) to complete before (B) the deadline tomorrow.
(C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] poetries (A) were written (B) by a Nobel Laureate. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] children’s (A) were playing (B) in the garden. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] luggages (A) have not arrived (B) at the hotel yet. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] is no scissor (A) on the table (B) where it usually is. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] police (A) is still looking (B) for the suspect. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] knowledge (A) about this topic (B) is limited. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] criterias (A) for selection (B) have been revised (C) this year. (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] team (A) are not happy (B) with the decision. (C) (D) No error. (E)
21.A herd of cattles (A) were seen crossing (B) the highway. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
22.I bought a dozen of (A) eggs from (B) the local vendor. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
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[Link] offspring’s (A) of the tiger (B) were taken to the zoo. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] were many (A) specieses (B) of birds in the sanctuary. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] spectacles (A) was found (B) under the sofa. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] economics (A) of the situation (B) are complicated. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] scissors (A) is not sharp (B) enough to cut cloth. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] fishes (A) in the aquarium (B) are very colorful. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] hairs (A) were messed up (B) after the long ride. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] fruits (A) in the basket (B) is fresh and juicy. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] advice (A) have always been (B) valuable to me. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] evidence (A) presented in court (B) were very convincing. (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] news (A) are very disturbing (B) to hear. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] belongings (A) is being packed (B) for the move. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] equipments (A) were damaged (B) during the transport. (C) (D)
No error. (E)

Answer Key (Nouns):

Section 2: Articles (35 Questions)

Directions: Spot the part of the sentence that contains an error in the use of
articles. If there’s no error, select (E).

1. She adopted (A) dog from (B) an animal shelter. (C) (D) No error. (E)
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2. He is (A) honest man (B) with great integrity. (C) (D) No error. (E)
3. The Mount Everest (A) is (B) the tallest mountain (C) in the world. (D) No
error. (E)
4. I saw (A) eagle flying (B) over the forest. (C) (D) No error. (E)
5. It is (A) unique idea (B) that could work. (C) (D) No error. (E)
6. We need (A) umbrella because (B) it's going to rain. (C) (D) No error. (E)
7. The earth (A) revolves around (B) sun once (C) every year. (D) No error.
(E)
8. He has (A) MBA degree (B) from a reputed college. (C) (D) No error. (E)
9. An university (A) is being opened (B) in the town soon. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] is (A) artist and (B) a poet as well. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] Taj Mahal (A) is a (B) beautiful monument. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] is (A) European by birth, (B) but settled in Canada. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] are watching (A) an one-hour documentary (B) about history. (C)
(D) No error. (E)
[Link] spoke (A) for hour (B) without pause. (C) (D) No error. (E)
15.I read (A) interesting article (B) in the newspaper. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] man was holding (A) axe in one hand (B) and a torch in the other. (C)
(D) No error. (E)
[Link] is looking for (A) job since he (B) completed his studies. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
18.I have never seen (A) such a honest person (B) in my life. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] is (A) heir to (B) a large fortune. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] are staying near (A) the airport (B) the hotel name (C) Taj (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] artist painted (A) elephant and (B) a tiger in the forest. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
22.I need (A) inkpot and (B) a pen. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] is (A) best batsman (B) in the team. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] has (A) unusual hobby (B) of collecting stamps. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] was (A) honor to receive (B) such an award. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] visited (A) historical monument (B) last weekend. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
27. MLA (A) was caught (B) in the bribery case. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] Nile (A) is longest river (B) in Africa. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] works for (A) NGO that helps (B) street children. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] sun (A) was setting (B) behind an mountains. (C) (D) No error. (E)
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[Link] is (A) honest employee of (B) the company. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] adopted (A) owl that was (B) injured in the storm. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] hour (A) is enough (B) to complete the task. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] is (A) unusual way (B) to solve a problem. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] moon (A) is (B) natural satellite of Earth. (C) (D) No error. (E)

� Answer Key (Articles)

1. B
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. E
12. B
13. B
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. B
19. E
20. D
21. B
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. A
26. B
27. A
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. B
32. A
33. E
34. B
35. B &C
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Section 3: Pronouns (35 Questions)

Directions: Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error in pronoun
usage. If there’s no error, select (E).

1. Each of the students (A) must bring their (B) own notebooks tomorrow.
(C) (D) No error. (E)
2. Neither of the boys (A) have done (B) his homework. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
3. Everyone in the class (A) must complete their (B) assignment by tonight.
(C) (D) No error. (E)
4. She is the one (A) who they believe (B) deserves the prize. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
5. It is I (A) who is responsible (B) for this mess. (C) (D) No error. (E)
6. This book is (A) your than (B) mine. (C) (D) No error. (E)
7. You and me (A) should go (B) to the concert tonight. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
8. The team members (A) congratulated each other (B) after they won. (C)
(D) No error. (E)
9. Between you and I (A), this plan will fail. (B) (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] girl (A) who dress was torn (B) ran away crying. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] should take (A) his work seriously if (B) one wants to succeed. (C)
(D) No error. (E)
[Link] was him (A) who completed (B) the task in time. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] of the children (A) must submit their (B) passport copies. (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] he nor I (A) were invited (B) to the party. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] blamed (A) me and you (B) for the confusion. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] friend and myself (A) went to the seminar (B) to learn more. (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] was they (A) who helped us (B) during the crisis. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] is better (A) than me (B) in solving puzzles. (C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] do you think (A) will be appointed (B) as the new manager? (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] boy (A) whom I think (B) is intelligent (C) topped the class. (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] should do (A) their part to make (B) the event successful. (C)
(D) No error. (E)
[Link] baby (A) was crying because (B) it wanted its toy. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] and Reena (A) have completed (B) the project together. (C) (D)
No error. (E)
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[Link] two sisters (A) quarreled among themselves (B) over a toy. (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] do you think (A) she was referring to (B) in the meeting? (C) (D)
No error. (E)
[Link] teacher gave (A) he and I (B) a chance to explain. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] should help (A) each others (B) during difficult times. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] I were her (A), I would not (B) make that mistake. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] of them (A) enjoyed themselves (B) at the celebration. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] of the players (A) have submitted (B) their passport. (C) (D) No
error. (E)
[Link] her and I (A), the confusion was created (B) by the third person.
(C) (D) No error. (E)
[Link] do you think (A) is the culprit in (B) this case? (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] soldier (A) should carry their (B) own rations. (C) (D) No error. (E)
34.I and Rahul (A) visited the temple (B) during the trip. (C) (D) No error.
(E)
[Link] and I (A) were late (B) to the class today. (C) (D) No error. (E)

� Answer Key:

1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. E
6. B
7. A
8. E
9. A
10.B
11.B
12.A
13.B
14.B
15.B
16.A
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17.E
18.B
19.E
20.A
21.B
22.E
23.A
24.B
25.E
26.B
27.B
28.E
29.E
30.C
31.A
32.A
33.B
34.A
35.A