SSC MTS Error Spotting Questions
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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 1
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The high pre-launch (1)/ sales give everyone an impression (2)/ that the book will be a success. (3)/ No error (4)
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: B
Explanation:
In the second phrase, the word ‘give’ is used incorrectly as it is not in the correct tense. Therefore the second part is incorrect.
Question 2
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
To be able to witness (1)/ the meteor shower with (2)/ the naked eye was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. (3)/ No error (4)
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
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D (4)
Answer: D
Explanation:
Since there is no logical and grammatical mistake, the given sentence is correct.
Question 3
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The eerie silence on the park (1)/ always reminded the children (2)/ of their trip to the wilderness. (3)/ No error (4)
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: A
Explanation:
In the sentence, the phrase should be ‘silence in the park’ or ‘silence around the park’. Therefore the first part is incorrect.
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Question 4
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
An increase in the number (1) /of applicants raised the roof (2)/ for the students to get selected. (3)/ No error (4)
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A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: B
Explanation:
In the sentence, in the second phase, the words used should have been ‘raised the bar’. Therefore the 2nd part is incorrect.
Question 5
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He left an Ministry, his face (1)/thoughtful as he climbed into (2)/ his waiting Room. (3)/No Error (4)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Answer: A
Explanation:
“An” is incorrect. A or the can be used. Hence Option A is the correct answer.
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Question 6
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
He'd have to wind up (1)/various affairs here on Moscow, (2)/ personal as well as business. (3)/No Error (4)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
“on” is incorrect, “in” would be most appropriate. Hence Option B is the correct answer.
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Question 7
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The Chairman and managing director(CMD) of the company(1)/ showed their appreciation (2)/for the new policy.(3)/ No error (4)
A 1
B 2
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C 3
D 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
The chairman and the managing director are the same person. The abbreviation CMD shows that. So, part 2 is wrong. It should be his/her instead of
their. Hence, option B.
Question 8
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
There was no money (1)/ in Rahul’s and Roshan’s(2)/ joint account.(3)/ No error(4)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Since it is a joint account, so using two possessives is wrong. It should be used only with the latter noun. So, “Rahul and Roshan’s” is the correction.
Hence, B.
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Question 9
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The army have been(1)/ called to aid(2)/ in the relief operation.(3)/ No error(4)
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
Answer: A
Explanation:
Part 1 is incorrect. Army here is a collective noun and therefore should take the verb ‘has’ instead of ‘have’.
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Question 10
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The children should pay heed(1)/ to the advices(2)/ of their parents.(3)/ No error(4)
A 1
B 2
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C 3
D 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
Here, advice means counsel and should not be in plural. ‘to the advice’ is correct. Advices means different information. Hence, part (2) is incorrect.
Question 11
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Nitrogen is very importance to (1)/ ensure the growth of vine without which (2)/ a good crop may not be expected. (3) No Error (4)
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: A
Explanation:
'Importance' is incorrect in the first part. It should be 'important'.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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Question 12
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The first permanent settlement in America by the English at (1)/ Jamestown was a visibly manifestation of the determination of (2)/ the nation to
establish itself in the New World. (3)/ No Error (4)
A (1)
B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: B
Explanation:
'Visibly' is incorrect in the second part. It should be 'visible'.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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Question 13
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
The author has written (1)/ a number of books that (2)/ has had a wide circulation. (3)/ No Error (4)
A (1)
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B (2)
C (3)
D (4)
Answer: C
Explanation:
'Has' is incorrectly used with 'books' in the third part. It should be 'have'.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Question 14
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error’.
Although concepts are fundamentally different from ideas (A)/ of perception, they stand in a necessary relation to (B)/ them, without which it would
be nothing. (C)/ No error (D)
A A
B B
C C
D D
Answer: C
Explanation:
‘It’ is incorrectly used in the third part. It should be ‘they’.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
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Question 15
In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate
option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error’.
The systems starting from the object (A)/ had always the whole world of perception (B)/ and its constitution as their problem. (C)/ No error (D)
A A
B B
C C
D D
Answer: D
Explanation:
There is no error in the given sentence.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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