How to Spot the Error?
Arsod Sir
Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence - 01 Mark
Points to Remember
1] We have to find out a single mistake (error) from the sentence. Which may be grammatical or any other.
2] Write that error and explain it
3] Rewrite the correct sentence.
4] The are some common words where we find errors
A) Singular and plural words as follows
1] The phenomena has been observed by us.
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of helping verb ‘has’. The word phenomena is plural word so there should not be “has” but have. The correct sentence is:
The phenomena have been observed by us.
2] Bacteria is using up most of the oxygen
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of helping verb ‘is’. The word Bacteria is plural word so there should not be “is” but are. The correct sentence is:
Bacteria are using up most of the oxygen.
B) Stative Verb
Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. These verbs are not usually used with – ing in continuous tenses. We use the simple tenses for them.
Example: I am liking to see movies at the theatre.
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of ‘am liking’. The verb ‘like’ is a stative verb so it is not used in present continuous tense. The correct sentence is:
I like to see movies at the theatre.
Example : I think the teacher was satisfying with my speech.
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of “was satisfying”. The verb ‘satisfy’ is a stative verb so it is not used in present continuous tense. The correct sentence is:
I think the teacher was satisfied with my speech.
(They usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being and measurements.)
C) Use of “to and than”
Generally, comparative degree ends with ‘ior’ takes ‘To’ after them, instead of ‘than’.
Some examples of comparative degree that takes ‘To’ are: inferior, superior, junior, elder, senior, anterior, posterior prior, prefer and interior,
E.g. 1] I prefer tea to coffee.
2] He is senior to me.
3] Mr. John viewed as superior to the black members.
But comparative degree ends with ‘er’ or having more with them takes ‘Than’ after them, instead of ‘to’.
Some examples of comparative degree that takes ‘Than’ are: better, greater, more beautiful etc.
E.g. 1] English is more difficult than Hindi.
2] Prevention is better than cure.
3] Sachin is taller than Mohan
D) Use of “Uncountable nouns”
There are some uncountable nouns (followed by singular verbs) don’t take the articles a/an, many, few and plural form: like furniture, scenery, luggage, temper, hair, knowledge, equipment, pottery, music, jewelry etc.
E.g. 1] The sceneries at the shivaji garden attracted me.
Ans: The scenery at the shivaji garden attracted me.
3] Mr. John viewed as superior to the black members.
But comparative degree ends with ‘er’ or having more with them takes ‘Than’ after them, instead of ‘to’.
Some examples of comparative degree that takes ‘Than’ are: better, greater, more beautiful etc.
E.g. 1] English is more difficult than Hindi.
2] Prevention is better than cure.
3] Sachin is taller than Mohan
D) Use all the rules of voice, preposition, degree, tense etc. to find out the errors.
Spot the error and rewrite the sentence.
1] I know a man which is very tall.
Check your Answer
“I know a man who is very tall.”
2] Susan gave me a real nice bouquet of flowers
Check your Answer
“Susan gave me a really nice bouquet of flowers.”
3] India is the more strongest country in the world.
Check your Answer
India is the strongest country in the world.
4] Summers in Delhi are extreme hot.
Check your Answer
“Summers in Delhi are extremely hot.”
5] India pays tribute to Gandhiji for his birth anniversary .
Check your Answer
“India pays tribute to Gandhiji on his birth anniversary.”
6] The teacher entered into the classroom on the right time.”
Check your Answer
The teacher entered the classroom on the right time.
7] We worked collectively together to finish the project.”
Check your Answer
“We worked collectively to finish the project.”
8] “Mr. Patil is superior than Mr. Thakur.”
Check your Answer
“Mr. Patil is superior to Mr. Thakur.”
9] The teacher is between the students.
Check your Answer
The teacher is among the students.
10] There must be some criteria that is needed for development
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There must be some criteria that are needed for development.
11] I will be there in a hour.
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12] This is a 9-meters scale.
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This is a 9-meter scale.
13] Unless you do not pay the fine, you will not be excused.
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Unless you pay the fine, you will not be excused.
14] Many peoples gathered to attend the marriage ceremony of my brother.
Check your Answer
Many people gathered to attend the marriage ceremony of my brother.
15] The farmer took the cattles to the home.
Check your Answer
The farmer took the cattle to the home.
16] Mr. Singh will not understands what the teacher says.
Check your Answer
Mr. Singh will not understand what the teacher says.
17] Do you know the importance for your voting?
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Do you know the importance for your voting?
18] Laugh is the best medicine.
Check your Answer
Laughter is the best medicine.
19] The children was playing in the Shivaji Maharaj garden.
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The children were playing in the Shivaji Maharaj garden.
20] Man have totally depended on nature.
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Man have totally depended on nature.
21] Mr.Raghunath is a honest teacher.
Check your Answer
Mr.Raghunath is an honest teacher.
22] The Prime Minister called us on 8 o’clock.
Check your Answer
The Prime Minister called us at 8 o’clock.
23] The books were distributed between all the students.
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The books were distributed among all the students.
24] The group of musicians were rehearsing in the studio.
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The group of musicians was rehearsing in the studio.
25] Nitin did not went to college yesterday.
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Nitin did not go to college yesterday.
26] Milind used to wrote novels in his college days.
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Milind used to write novels in his college days.
27] The Prime Minister told the people that all the prices will decrease in the weak.
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The Prime Minister told the people that all the prices would decrease in the weak.
28] She is the very intelligent student of the class.
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She is the more intelligent student of the class.
29] The police officer believed in punishing the people until they did not confessed their crime.
Check your Answer
Do you know the importance for your voting?
30] As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, Rohan approached him and report the matter to him.
Check your Answer
As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, Rohan approached him and reported the matter to him.
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#1. . He win several accolades for his music compositions.
#2. People generally don’t have lunch, but he always make sure to eat a good breakfast..
#3. We are waiting for the trains in Platform 2.
#4. Rich can pay more taxes in developing the nation.
#5. The both students achieved success in the final exam of their college.
#6. I have decided to open my new center in north part of the city.
#7. In an interview, Rahul revealed that he is taller of his brother.
#8. The teacher noticed that Manish was first to reach the class on Monday.
#9. They made the seat of the chair using camel hairs to make it comfortable.
#10. The government has came up with a cash voucher scheme to encourage people.
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B) Stative Verb
Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. These verbs are not usually used with – ing in continuous tenses. We use the simple tenses for them.
Example: I am liking to see movies at the theatre.
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of ‘am liking’. The verb ‘like’ is a stative verb so it is not used in present continuous tense. The correct sentence is:
I like to see movies at the theatre.
Example : I think the teacher was satisfying with my speech.
Ans: The error in the sentence is the use of “was satisfying”. The verb ‘satisfy’ is a stative verb so it is not used in present continuous tense. The correct sentence is:
I think the teacher was satisfied with my speech.
(They usually relate to thoughts, emotions, relationships, senses, states of being and measurements.)
