English Sentence Errors Correction : Model Questions [Based on Memory]

Andhra Bank Clerk Exam : 15.05.2011

Directions (1 – 5) : Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, If any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (5) i.e. ‘No error’.(Ignore the error of punctuation, if any)

1. At first, (1)/ I would like to (2)/ thank you all (3)/ for inviting me here today. (4)/ No error (5)

2. My colleague informed (1)/ to her boss that (2)/ she needed more time (3)/ to complete the assignment. (4)/ No error (5)

3. The patient lodged (1)/ a complaint against (2)/ the doctor for (3)/ its negligence. (4)/ No error (5)

4. There is appearing (1)/ to be a shortage (2)/ of skilled staff (3)/ in the organisation. (4)/ No error (5)

5. I live very (1)/ close by to the train station, (2)/ so travelling to work (3)/ is very convenient for me. (4)/ No error (5)

6. You cannot expect the students (1)/ to blame on the teacher (2)/ for getting low marks (3)/ in the examination. (4)/ No error (5)

7. The nurses want (1)/ not only a pay increased (2)/ but also reduce (3)/ in working hours as well. (4)/ No error (5)

8. Since it was (1)/ a very cold and windy day (2)/ I asked my friend (3)/ to off the fan. (4)/ No error (5)

9. The researcher could not (1)/ understand the local language (2)/ of the state and so, (3)/ found it difficult to study in the people. (4)/ No error (5)

10. I cannot able to teach you (1)/ how to learn the guitar (2)/ if you do not (3)/ show any interest in music. (4)/ No error (5)

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