CUET English: Error Spotting 100 MCQs
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
1.
(A) The committee has decided
(B) to postpone the meeting
(C) until all members
(D) is present tomorrow.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “is present.” “Members” is plural, requiring the plural verb “are.” The correct form is “until all members are present tomorrow.”
2.
(A) Neither the teacher nor the students
(B) was aware of
(C) the changes in
(D) the schedule.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “was aware.” In “neither…nor” constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closer to it—here, “students” (plural). It should be “were aware.”
3.
(A) She enjoys singing
(B) and to dance
(C) during her
(D) free time.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “and to dance.” Parallel structure requires consistency: “singing” (gerund) should pair with “dancing,” not “to dance.” Correct: “She enjoys singing and dancing.”
4.
(A) The number of applicants
(B) have increased
(C) significantly this
(D) year.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “have increased.” “The number” is singular, requiring “has increased.” Contrast with “A number of applicants have increased” (plural).
5.
(A) He told me that
(B) he will meet me
(C) at the station
(D) yesterday.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “he will meet me.” The sentence uses past tense (“told”), and “yesterday” confirms past time. It should be “he would meet me.”
6.
(A) Each of the paintings
(B) in the gallery
(C) were sold
(D) at a high price.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “were sold.” “Each” is singular, requiring “was sold.”
7.
(A) The dog chased
(B) the cat who
(C) was hiding
(D) under the sofa.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “who.” “Who” is for humans; for animals, “which” or “that” is correct. It should be “the cat which was hiding.”
8.
(A) Hardly had he
(B) finished his speech
(C) than the audience
(D) began clapping.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “than.” “Hardly…when” is the correct pair, not “hardly…than.” Correct: “Hardly had he finished his speech when the audience began clapping.”
9.
(A) My friend insisted
(B) on me joining
(C) him for
(D) the trip.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “on me joining.” “Insist on” requires a gerund, but the correct form is “on my joining” (possessive adjective + gerund).
10.
(A) The teacher along with
(B) the students were
(C) preparing for
(D) the annual function.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “were.” In “along with” constructions, the verb agrees with the first subject (“The teacher,” singular). It should be “was.”
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
11.
He is knowing the answer to every question.
(A) knows
(B) has known
(C) was knowing
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Know” is a stative verb, not used in progressive form (“is knowing”). The correct form is “He knows the answer.”
12.
The movie was so boring to watch it till the end.
(A) too boring
(B) so boring that I couldn’t
(C) very boring
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “So boring” needs a result clause with “that.” The improved sentence is “The movie was so boring that I couldn’t watch it till the end.”
13.
She suggested to me to apply for the job.
(A) suggested that I apply
(B) suggested me to apply
(C) suggested to apply
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Suggest” doesn’t take “to” with an infinitive or a direct object like “me.” Correct: “She suggested that I apply for the job.”
14.
The teacher explained the students the lesson clearly.
(A) explained to the students
(B) explained the students about
(C) explained the lesson to
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Explain” requires “to” before the indirect object. Correct: “The teacher explained to the students the lesson clearly.”
15.
I am not used to get up early in the morning.
(A) am not used to getting up
(B) am not used to get
(C) am used to get up
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Used to” (meaning accustomed) takes a gerund. Correct: “I am not used to getting up early in the morning.”
16.
He completed the work in time despite the difficulties.
(A) completed the work on time
(B) completed the work timely
(C) completed the work by time
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “In time” means before a deadline, but “on time” (punctually) fits better here. Correct: “He completed the work on time despite the difficulties.”
17.
The child cried loud when he lost his toy.
(A) cried loudly
(B) cried louder
(C) cried out loud
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Loud” is an adjective; the adverb “loudly” modifies “cried.” Correct: “The child cried loudly when he lost his toy.”
18.
They have been waiting since two hours for the bus.
(A) have been waiting for
(B) have waited since
(C) had been waiting since
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Since” is for a point in time (e.g., “since 2 PM”), not duration (“two hours”). Use “for” with duration. Correct: “They have been waiting for two hours for the bus.”
19.
She is more smarter than her brother.
(A) smarter than
(B) much smarter than
(C) more smart than
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Smarter” is already comparative; “more” is redundant. Correct: “She is smarter than her brother.”
20.
The team played good in the match yesterday.
(A) played well
(B) played better
(C) played nicely
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Good” is an adjective; the adverb “well” modifies “played.” Correct: “The team played well in the match yesterday.”
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
41.
(A) The manager as well as
(B) the employees were
(C) invited to
(D) the annual party.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “were.” In “as well as” constructions, the verb agrees with the first subject (“The manager,” singular). It should be “was.”
42.
(A) Had I known
(B) about the delay,
(C) I would not have
(D) arrive so early.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “arrive.” In a past unreal conditional (“Had I known”), the verb should be “arrived” (past participle). Correct: “I would not have arrived so early.”
43.
(A) Neither of them
(B) are willing to
(C) compromise on
(D) this issue.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “are willing.” “Neither of them” is singular, requiring “is willing.”
44.
(A) The teacher told
(B) the students that
(C) the exam will begin
(D) at 9 AM tomorrow.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “will begin.” In reported speech after “told” (past), future tense shifts to “would begin.” Correct: “The exam would begin at 9 AM tomorrow.”
45.
(A) Despite of his efforts,
(B) he could not
(C) complete the task
(D) on time.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “Despite of his efforts.” “Despite” doesn’t take “of”; it should be “Despite his efforts” or “In spite of his efforts.”
46.
(A) The boy which
(B) won the race
(C) is my
(D) cousin.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “The boy which.” For people, “who” is correct, not “which.” It should be “The boy who won the race.”
47.
(A) She has been
(B) absent from school
(C) since three days
(D) due to illness.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “since three days.” “Since” is for a point in time (e.g., “since Monday”); for duration, use “for.” Correct: “for three days.”
48.
(A) Running across the road,
(B) a car
(C) nearly hit
(D) the child.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “a car.” This is a dangling modifier; “Running across the road” should modify “the child,” not “a car.” Correct: “Running across the road, the child was nearly hit by a car.”
49.
(A) He is confident
(B) to win
(C) the competition
(D) this time.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “to win.” “Confident” takes “of winning” (gerund), not an infinitive. Correct: “He is confident of winning.”
50.
(A) The professor explained
(B) the concept so clear
(C) that everyone
(D) understood it.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “so clear.” “Clear” is an adjective; the adverb “clearly” modifies “explained.” Correct: “so clearly.”
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
51.
They have been living here since five years.
(A) have lived here since
(B) have been living here for
(C) had been living here since
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Since” is for a point in time; “for” is for duration. Correct: “They have been living here for five years.”
52.
He is afraid to fail in the exam.
(A) is afraid of failing
(B) is afraid that he fail
(C) is afraid to failing
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Afraid” takes “of” + gerund, not an infinitive. Correct: “He is afraid of failing in the exam.”
53.
The teacher asked to the students to be quiet.
(A) asked the students
(B) asked to students
(C) asked students
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Asked” doesn’t need “to” before the object. Correct: “The teacher asked the students to be quiet.”
54.
She is looking forward to meet her friends.
(A) is looking forward to meeting
(B) looks forward to meet
(C) is looking forward for meeting
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Look forward to” takes a gerund. Correct: “She is looking forward to meeting her friends.”
55.
The movie was so funny to make us laugh.
(A) was so funny that it made
(B) was too funny to
(C) was very funny to
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “So…that” shows result; “to make” is incomplete. Correct: “The movie was so funny that it made us laugh.”
56.
He insisted to pay for the meal.
(A) insisted on paying
(B) insisted paying
(C) insisted that he pay
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Insist on” takes a gerund. Correct: “He insisted on paying for the meal.”
57.
The room needs to clean before the guests arrive.
(A) needs cleaning
(B) needs to be cleaned
(C) needs cleaned
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Passive voice is needed: “to be cleaned.” Correct: “The room needs to be cleaned before the guests arrive.”
58.
She is capable to solve complex problems.
(A) is capable of solving
(B) is capable for solving
(C) has capability to solve
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Capable” takes “of” + gerund. Correct: “She is capable of solving complex problems.”
59.
He avoided to meet me after the argument.
(A) avoided meeting
(B) avoided to meeting
(C) avoid meeting
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Avoid” takes a gerund, not an infinitive. Correct: “He avoided meeting me after the argument.”
60.
The team played bad in the final match.
(A) played badly
(B) played worse
(C) played poorly
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Bad” is an adjective; “badly” (adverb) modifies “played.” Correct: “The team played badly in the final match.”
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
61.
(A) An university
(B) in the city
(C) offers courses
(D) in artificial intelligence.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “An university.” “University” starts with a consonant sound (/juː/), so it should be “A university.”
62.
(A) Although he was tired,
(B) but he continued
(C) to work on
(D) the project.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “but.” “Although” and “but” are both conjunctions; using them together is redundant. Correct: “Although he was tired, he continued…”
63.
(A) Reading books
(B) and to watch movies
(C) are her
(D) favorite hobbies.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “to watch movies.” Parallel structure requires “watching movies” to match “Reading books.” Correct: “Reading books and watching movies are her favorite hobbies.”
64.
(A) The dog barked
(B) at the stranger
(C) entering the house
(D) without permission.
(E) No Error
Answer: (E)
Explanation: No error. “Entering” correctly modifies “the stranger,” and the sentence is grammatically sound.
65.
(A) Neither the books
(B) nor the pen
(C) were available
(D) in the store.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “were available.” In “neither…nor,” the verb agrees with the closer subject (“the pen,” singular). It should be “was available.”
66.
(A) A honest man
(B) like him
(C) deserves
(D) this award.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “A honest man.” “Honest” starts with a vowel sound (/ɒ/), requiring “An honest man.”
67.
(A) Having finished the work,
(B) the room
(C) was cleaned
(D) by the staff.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “the room.” Dangling modifier: “Having finished the work” should modify “the staff,” not “the room.” Correct: “Having finished the work, the staff cleaned the room.”
68.
(A) She not only sings
(B) but also
(C) dance very
(D) well on stage.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “dance very.” Parallelism with “sings” requires “dances.” Correct: “She not only sings but also dances very well.”
69.
(A) The reason for
(B) his absence was
(C) because he
(D) was unwell.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “because he.” “The reason…was because” is redundant; use “that” instead. Correct: “The reason for his absence was that he was unwell.”
70.
(A) Every student
(B) in the class
(C) have to submit
(D) their project by Friday.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “have to submit.” “Every student” is singular, requiring “has to submit.”
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
71.
He turned down the job offer due to the low salary.
(A) turned off
(B) turned up
(C) turned out
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (D)
Explanation: “Turned down” (rejected) is correct. No improvement needed.
72.
She made up her mind to start studying seriously.
(A) took up her mind
(B) put up her mind
(C) decided
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (C)
Explanation: “Made up her mind” is idiomatic but wordy; “decided” is concise and direct. Correct: “She decided to start studying seriously.”
73.
The teacher called off the meeting because of rain.
(A) called up
(B) called on
(C) cancelled
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (D)
Explanation: “Called off” (cancelled) is correct in this context. No improvement needed.
74.
He is getting on well with his new classmates.
(A) is getting along
(B) is getting up
(C) is getting over
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Getting on” is acceptable, but “getting along” is the more precise idiom for good relations. Correct: “He is getting along well with his new classmates.”
75.
The boss gave him a piece of his mind for being late.
(A) scolded him
(B) gave him advice
(C) praised him
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Gave him a piece of his mind” means scolded, but “scolded him” is simpler and clearer. Correct: “The boss scolded him for being late.”
76.
She put off the decision until next week.
(A) postponed
(B) put up
(C) put out
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Put off” (postponed) is correct, but “postponed” is more formal and concise. Correct: “She postponed the decision until next week.”
77.
He looked after the lost child until the parents arrived.
(A) took care of
(B) looked up
(C) looked out
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Looked after” is correct, but “took care of” is a clearer alternative. Correct: “He took care of the lost child until the parents arrived.”
78.
The team worked out a plan to win the match.
(A) devised
(B) worked up
(C) worked on
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Worked out” (planned) is fine, but “devised” is more precise and formal. Correct: “The team devised a plan to win the match.”
79.
She broke down when she heard the news.
(A) cried
(B) broke up
(C) broke off
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Broke down” (cried) is idiomatic, but “cried” is simpler and direct. Correct: “She cried when she heard the news.”
80.
He picked up the phone and dialed the number.
(A) took up
(B) lifted
(C) picked out
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Picked up” is correct, but “lifted” is a concise alternative. Correct: “He lifted the phone and dialed the number.”
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
81.
(A) The teacher asked
(B) him and I
(C) to finish
(D) the assignment.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “him and I.” After “asked,” the object form is needed: “him and me.” Correct: “The teacher asked him and me to finish the assignment.”
82.
(A) If he works hard,
(B) he would
(C) pass the exam
(D) with good marks.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “would.” In a real conditional (first conditional), use “will” for future possibility: “If he works hard, he will pass…”
83.
(A) She is taller
(B) than me
(C) in the class
(D) by two inches.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “than me.” In formal English, comparisons after “than” use the subject form: “than I” (implied “than I am”). Correct: “She is taller than I in the class…”
84.
(A) Each of us
(B) were responsible
(C) for completing
(D) our own tasks.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “were responsible.” “Each” is singular, requiring “was responsible.”
85.
(A) Had he been
(B) here yesterday,
(C) he would have
(D) saw the match.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “saw.” In a past unreal conditional, use the past participle “seen” with “have”: “he would have seen the match.”
86.
(A) The girl whom
(B) I met yesterday
(C) is smarter
(D) than him.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “than him.” Formal English requires “than he” (implied “than he is”). Correct: “is smarter than he.”
87.
(A) Neither she
(B) nor her friends
(C) was able to
(D) solve the puzzle.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “was able.” In “neither…nor,” the verb agrees with the closer subject (“friends,” plural), so it should be “were able.”
88.
(A) Me and my brother
(B) plans to visit
(C) the museum
(D) this weekend.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “Me and my brother.” The subject requires “My brother and I.” Also, “plans” should be “plan” (plural subject), but the primary error is in (A).
89.
(A) If I was rich,
(B) I would travel
(C) around the world
(D) every year.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “If I was rich.” Unreal conditionals (second conditional) use “were”: “If I were rich.”
90.
(A) This book is
(B) more interesting
(C) than any book
(D) I have read.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “than any book.” In comparisons, “any other book” avoids including the subject itself. Correct: “than any other book I have read.”
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
91.
He suggested me to study harder for the test.
(A) suggested that I study
(B) advised me to study
(C) suggested to study
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Suggested” doesn’t take a direct object + infinitive; “advised me to study” is precise. Correct: “He advised me to study harder for the test.”
92.
It is high time we started working.
(A) is time
(B) was high time
(C) is the right time
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (D)
Explanation: “It is high time” is a subjunctive idiom, correctly followed by past tense “started.” No improvement needed.
93.
She is very tired after the long journey.
(A) is exhausted
(B) is much tired
(C) is too tired
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Very tired” is correct but weak; “exhausted” is more precise and vivid. Correct: “She is exhausted after the long journey.”
94.
The committee were unanimous in their decision.
(A) was unanimous
(B) were united
(C) was agreeing
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Committee” is singular (standard Indian English), requiring “was unanimous.” Correct: “The committee was unanimous in their decision.”
95.
He repeated again the instructions for clarity.
(A) repeated
(B) reiterated
(C) repeated once more
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Repeated again” is redundant; “reiterated” (repeated for emphasis) is concise and apt. Correct: “He reiterated the instructions for clarity.”
96.
I wish I was taller than I am now.
(A) wish I were
(B) wished I was
(C) wish I would be
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Wish” for unreal situations uses subjunctive “were.” Correct: “I wish I were taller than I am now.”
97.
The teacher explained the lesson very good.
(A) explained the lesson well
(B) explained the lesson very well
(C) explained well the lesson
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Good” is an adjective; “very well” (adverb) modifies “explained.” Correct: “The teacher explained the lesson very well.”
98.
He has a good knowledge of history.
(A) has good knowledge
(B) knows history well
(C) has a sound knowledge
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (C)
Explanation: “A good knowledge” is awkward; “a sound knowledge” is idiomatic and precise. Correct: “He has a sound knowledge of history.”
99.
She demanded that he leaves immediately.
(A) demanded that he leave
(B) demanded him to leave
(C) demanded that he left
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Demanded” in subjunctive mood takes base form “leave,” not “leaves.” Correct: “She demanded that he leave immediately.”
100.
The movie did not attract much people.
(A) did not attract many people
(B) attracted not much people
(C) did not attract much crowd
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Much” is for uncountable nouns; “many people” is correct for countable. Correct: “The movie did not attract many people.”
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
101.
(A) The reason why
(B) he failed was
(C) because he
(D) didn’t prepare well.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “because he.” “The reason why…was because” is redundant; “that” is sufficient. Correct: “The reason why he failed was that he didn’t prepare well.”
102.
(A) Either the manager
(B) or his assistants
(C) is responsible
(D) for this delay.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “is responsible.” In “either…or,” the verb agrees with the closer subject (“assistants,” plural), so it should be “are responsible.”
103.
(A) Being a hot day,
(B) we decided
(C) to stay indoors
(D) and read books.
(E) No Error
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The error is in (A) “Being a hot day.” This dangling modifier implies “we” are the day. Correct: “It being a hot day, we decided…”
104.
(A) The team of players
(B) have been practicing
(C) hard for
(D) the upcoming match.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “have been practicing.” “Team” is singular (collective noun), requiring “has been practicing” unless individuals are emphasized.
105.
(A) No sooner did
(B) he arrive than
(C) the meeting
(D) has started.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “has started.” After “No sooner did…than,” use simple past: “started.” Correct: “No sooner did he arrive than the meeting started.”
106.
(A) She is one
(B) of the few girls
(C) who has qualified
(D) for the finals.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “has qualified.” In “one of the few who…,” the verb agrees with “girls” (plural): “who have qualified.”
107.
(A) The professor’s lecture
(B) on climate change
(C) was more informative
(D) than the assistant.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “than the assistant.” Illogical comparison; it should compare lectures, not a lecture to a person. Correct: “than that of the assistant.”
108.
(A) Despite working hard,
(B) his performance
(C) did not improve
(D) than last year.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “than last year.” “Improve” doesn’t take “than” here; omit it or use “over last year.” Correct: “did not improve over last year.”
109.
(A) The children enjoyed
(B) playing in the park
(C) more than
(D) to swim in the pool.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “to swim in the pool.” Parallelism requires “swimming in the pool” to match “playing.” Correct: “more than swimming in the pool.”
110.
(A) The company’s policy
(B) and its implementation
(C) needs to be
(D) reviewed soon.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “needs to be.” Compound subject “policy and its implementation” is plural, requiring “need to be.”
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
111.
He was very surprised at the news.
(A) was astonished
(B) was much surprised
(C) was greatly surprised
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Very surprised” is weak; “astonished” is stronger and more precise. Correct: “He was astonished at the news.”
112.
The boss recommended that she works harder.
(A) recommended that she work
(B) recommended her to work
(C) recommended that she worked
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Subjunctive mood after “recommended” requires base form “work.” Correct: “The boss recommended that she work harder.”
113.
She spoke in a loud voice during the meeting.
(A) spoke loudly
(B) shouted
(C) spoke in a high tone
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “In a loud voice” is wordy; “loudly” is concise and formal. Correct: “She spoke loudly during the meeting.”
114.
He is not capable to handle such responsibility.
(A) is not capable of handling
(B) cannot handle
(C) is incapable to handle
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Not capable to handle” is incorrect; “cannot handle” is direct and natural. Correct: “He cannot handle such responsibility.”
115.
The decision was taken after much debate.
(A) was made
(B) was arrived at
(C) was adopted
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Was taken” is vague; “was made” is precise for decisions. Correct: “The decision was made after much debate.”
116.
She is accustomed to work late hours.
(A) is accustomed to working
(B) is used to work
(C) has accustomed to work
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Accustomed to” takes a gerund: “working.” Correct: “She is accustomed to working late hours.”
117.
The lecture was boring and uninteresting.
(A) was dull
(B) was tedious
(C) lacked interest
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Boring and uninteresting” is redundant; “tedious” captures both succinctly. Correct: “The lecture was tedious.”
118.
He insisted to go despite the rain.
(A) insisted on going
(B) persisted to go
(C) insisted that he go
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Insisted to go” is wrong; “insisted on going” (gerund) is correct. Correct: “He insisted on going despite the rain.”
119.
The team achieved success in the tournament.
(A) succeeded
(B) won success
(C) attained success
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Achieved success” is formal but wordy; “succeeded” is concise. Correct: “The team succeeded in the tournament.”
120.
She requested him to kindly help her.
(A) requested his kind help
(B) asked him to help
(C) requested that he help
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Requested him to kindly help” is awkward; “asked him to help” is natural and polite. Correct: “She asked him to help her.”
Error Spotting MCQs
Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a grammatical error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”
121.
(A) Were she to
(B) accept the offer,
(C) she will join
(D) the company next month.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “she will join.” The subjunctive “Were she to accept” (unreal condition) requires “would join” in the result clause. Correct: “Were she to accept the offer, she would join…”
122.
(A) The quality of
(B) these products are
(C) superior to
(D) that of the competitors.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “are.” “Quality” is singular, requiring “is.” Correct: “The quality of these products is superior…”
123.
(A) Not only the students
(B) but also the teacher
(C) were confused
(D) by the new rules.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “were confused.” In “not only…but also,” the verb agrees with the closer subject (“teacher,” singular): “was confused.”
124.
(A) The committee insists
(B) that all members
(C) submits their
(D) reports by Friday.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “submits.” Subjunctive mood after “insists that” (demand) requires the base form “submit” for “members” (plural). Correct: “that all members submit their reports…”
125.
(A) Studying late at night
(B) and to wake up early
(C) exhausts
(D) most students.
(E) No Error
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The error is in (B) “to wake up early.” Parallelism with “Studying” requires “waking up early.” Correct: “Studying late at night and waking up early exhausts…”
126.
(A) An understanding
(B) of the subject
(C) are essential
(D) for success.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “are essential.” Abstract noun “understanding” is singular, requiring “is essential.”
127.
(A) Had the team practiced
(B) more diligently,
(C) they might have
(D) win the championship.
(E) No Error
Answer: (D)
Explanation: The error is in (D) “win.” Past unreal conditional (“Had the team practiced”) requires “won” with “might have.” Correct: “they might have won…”
128.
(A) The professor, along
(B) with his students,
(C) were preparing
(D) for the seminar.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “were preparing.” “Along with” doesn’t affect subject (“professor,” singular), so it should be “was preparing.”
129.
(A) Neither of the solutions
(B) proposed by
(C) the team were
(D) practical enough.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “were.” “Neither of the solutions” is singular, requiring “was.” Correct: “Neither of the solutions…was practical enough.”
130.
(A) Writing essays
(B) and solving problems
(C) require different
(D) skills from students.
(E) No Error
Answer: (C)
Explanation: The error is in (C) “require.” Compound subject “Writing essays and solving problems” is plural, but treated as a unit here; still, “requires” aligns with gerunds as abstract activities. However, CUET may expect “require” for strict parallelism. Assuming plural intent: no error technically, but (C) could be debated as “requires” in some contexts. Answer: (E), with caveat.
Sentence Improvement MCQs
Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves it. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”
131.
The results were announced loudly by the principal.
(A) were proclaimed
(B) were announced clearly
(C) were declared
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (C)
Explanation: “Announced loudly” is conversational and imprecise; “declared” is formal and apt for official results. Correct: “The results were declared by the principal.”
132.
It is necessary that he attends the meeting.
(A) is essential that he attend
(B) is necessary for him to attend
(C) requires that he attends
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Subjunctive after “is essential” uses “attend” (base form), improving “is necessary that he attends.” Correct: “It is essential that he attend the meeting.”
133.
She talked about the problem with her friends.
(A) discussed the problem
(B) spoke of the problem
(C) conversed about the problem
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Talked about” is casual; “discussed” is precise and academic. Correct: “She discussed the problem with her friends.”
134.
The experiment was conducted successfully last week.
(A) was carried out successfully
(B) succeeded
(C) was performed with success
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (D)
Explanation: “Was conducted successfully” is formal and clear. No improvement needed.
135.
He is very anxious to meet the new teacher.
(A) is eager to meet
(B) is anxious about meeting
(C) anxiously awaits to meet
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “Anxious” implies nervousness; “eager” fits positive anticipation. Correct: “He is eager to meet the new teacher.”
136.
The book comprises of five chapters.
(A) comprises
(B) consists of
(C) is comprised of
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Comprises of” is incorrect; “consists of” is standard. Correct: “The book consists of five chapters.”
137.
She was reluctant to agree to the proposal.
(A) hesitated to agree
(B) was loath to agree
(C) reluctantly agreed
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (B)
Explanation: “Reluctant” is fine, but “loath” is more nuanced and formal. Correct: “She was loath to agree to the proposal.”
138.
The speaker referred about the issue briefly.
(A) referred to
(B) mentioned
(C) alluded to
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (C)
Explanation: “Referred about” is wrong; “alluded to” fits brief, indirect mention. Correct: “The speaker alluded to the issue briefly.”
139.
He worked hard with a view to succeed.
(A) worked hard to succeed
(B) strove to succeed
(C) worked diligently to succeed
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (A)
Explanation: “With a view to succeed” is archaic; “to succeed” is direct. Correct: “He worked hard to succeed.”
140.
The debate was very interesting to the audience.
(A) captivated the audience
(B) was engaging for the audience
(C) intrigued the audience
(D) No Improvement
Answer: (C)
Explanation: “Very interesting” is bland; “intrigued” elevates tone and precision. Correct: “The debate intrigued the audience.”
