. 1. Find out the error part of the following sentences :

1.       Both shyam (1)/ as well as Ghanshyam (2)/ are interested to (3)/ prepare the examination. (4)/ No error (5)

2.       Scarcely had I bought (1)/ the ticket than (2)/ the postmaster showed (3)/ the green flag. (4)/ No error (5)

3.       I asked him (1)/ that why he was (2)/ not preparing for the (3)/ UPSC examination. (4)/ No error (5)

4.       Fifteen years (1)/ have passed (2)/ that he came back (3)/ from Darbhanga. (4)/ No error (5)

5.       In bihar leaders are (1)/ taking bad advantage of casteism (2)/ I think it is (3)/ nothing than bad things. (4)/ No error (5)

6.       The criminal had (1)/ hardly put the precious things (2)/ in his bag than (3)/ the landlord got up. (4)/ No error (5)

7.       Either you (1)/ and he (2)/ went there (3)/ to see the helpless. (4)/ No error (5)

8.       While I opened (1)/ the gate of my house, (2)/ I found (3)/ a dead cat. (4)/ No error (5)

9.       No sooner did the jeep arrive (1)/ at the station (2)/then a young police officer (3)/ jumped out of it. (4)/ No error (5)

10.   His book has been (1)/ missing from (2)/ his room (3)/ since yesterday. (4)/ No error (5)

11.   I have never (1)/ visited (2)/ nor intend to visit (3)/ foreign countries. (4)/ No error (5)

12.   His manners indicate (1)/ that he has no other intention (2)/ than (3)/ to steal his money. (4)/ No error (5)

13.   The headmaster advised the student (1)/ who had failed in the examination twice (2)/ that not to attempt it again (3)/ until he had time to prepare for it properly. (4)/ No error (5)

14.   Nishant could not (1)/ go to the picnic (2)/ for his mother (3)/ was not well. (4)/ No error (5)

15.   He says he (1)/ is going to (2)/ cut down (3)/ his smoking. (4)/ No error (5)

16.   When learning to swim (1)/ one of the most important things (2)/ is to relax (3)/ No error (4)

17.   He not only comes here (1)/ for swimming but also for coaching (3)/ new swimmers. (4)/ No error (5)

18.   A more irrational world (1)/ to this one in which (2)/ we presently live (3)/ could hardly be conceived. (4)/ No error (5)

19.   Hardly had (1)/ I left the house (2)/ than it began (3)/ to rain. (4)/ No error (5)

20.   You should take (1)/ a book with you (2)/ unless (3)/ you have to wait. (4)/ No error (5)

Q. 2. Find out the error part of the following sentences :

1.       There is (1)/ a beautiful and old church (2)/ in the centre (3)/ of the town. (4)/ No error (5)

2.       I was treated (1)/ if (2)/ I were (3)/ an old friend. (4)/ No error (5)

3.       I’ll go (1)/ with you (2)/ as soon as (3)/ I don’t have to sing. (4)/ No error (5)

4.       He’ll pay (1)/ you as long as (2)/ he receives (3)/ the parcel. (4)/ No error (5)

5.       Remember to go (1)/ there early, (2)/ as long as (3)/ you may not get a seat. (4)/ No error (5)

6.       At night we used to go out (1)/ with our friends (2)/ nor stay at home (3)/ listening to music. (4)/ No error (5)

7.       She has lived (1)/ in Newyork for many years (2)/ but regards Newyork (3)/ as her home. (4)/ No error (5)

8.       Since it’s his birthday (1)/ on Monday (2)/ so he’s (3)/ having a party. (4)/ No error (5)

9.       If you are a naughty boy, (1)/ so the big crocodile (2)/ will come (3)/ and eat you. (4)/ No error (5)

10.   His English (1)/ is so poor (2)/ so his beloved (3)/ has to translate everything. (4)/ No error (5)

11.   He hadn’t taken (1)/ any warm clothes (2)/ with him (3)/ so that he felt cold. (4)/ No error (5)

12.   We took (1)/ our umbrellas (2)/ so we (3)/ wouldn’t get wet. (4)/ No error (5)

13.   I shall either go home (1)/ to Muzaffarpur or my family (2)/ will come to patna. (3)/ No error (4)

14.   Inside the examination room (1)/ we could (2)/ neither smoke (3)/ or talk. (4)/ No error (5)

15.   Two of the biggest firms (1)/ are APPLE and IBM (2)/ which both are (3)/ in the computer business. (4)/ No error (5)

16.   No sooner had (1)/ we arrived (2)/ when (3)/ it began to rain. (4)/ No error (5)

17.   The magazine (1)/ covers everything from politics (2)/ until what’s (3)/ happening in Hollywood. (4)/ No error (5)

18.   When I was (1)/ driving to the airport, (2)/ my car (3)/ broke down. (4)/ No error (5)

19.   The weather here (1)/ is always warm and (2)/ this is the reason because (3)/ there are so many public swimming pools. (4)/ No error (5)

20.   Neither the salary (1)/ or the work (2)/ atmosphere was (3)/ good in that office. (4)/ No error (5)

Q. 3. Find out the error part of the following sentences :

1.       He (1)/ encouraged me (2)/ so I might not (3)/ lose heart. (4)/ No error (5)

2.       I (1)/ do not doubt (2)/ if (3)/ he was there(4)/ No error (5)

3.       He (1)/ is known (2)/ not only for his riches (3)/ but also for his wisdom(4)/ No error (5)

4.       I want her (1)/ to study science,(2)/ because she will have (3)/ a better chance(4)/ No error (5)

5.       He asked (1)/ that how long (2)/ you would be (3)/ absent(4)/ No error (5)

6.       I asked her (1)/ that whether (2)/ her mother (3)/ was at home(4)/ No error (5)

7.       He had scarcely (1)/ read the letter (2)/ than (3)/ a telegram arrived(4)/ No error (5)

8.       You will (1)/ do nothing (2)/ till (3)/ you are lazy(4)/ No error (5)

9.       He (1)/ has (2)/ no brother (3)/ nor sister(4)/ No error (5)

10.   It is extremely (1)/ doubtful (2)/ that he will (3)/ succeed in this work(4)/ No error (5)

11.   Unless she (1)/ goes by air, (2)/ she will (3)/ reach soon(4)/ No error (5)

12.   I (1)/ shall not go (2)/ except (3)/ you permit me(4)/ No error (5)

13.   Immediately the principal (1)/ finished his speech, (2)/ I started (3)/ reciting my poem(4)/ No error (5)

14.   The accident (1)/ took place (2)/ as the train (3)/ was crossing a bridge(4)/ No error (5)

15.   As soon as (1)/ the bell rang, (2)/ than (3)/ the students rushed out of their classes(4)/ No error (5)

16.   Unless you do not pay (1)/ attention to what (2)/ I say, (3)/ you will not succeed(4)/ No error (5)

17.   No sooner did (1)/ the chairman begin speaking, (2)/ some participants (3)/ started shouting slogans(4)/ No error (5)

18.   Not only it is our duty (1)/ to support our parents (2)/ but also to respect them. (3)/ No error (4)

19.   When the police approached him, (1)/ he held up his both hands, (2)/ to show that (3)/ he was surrendering(4)/ No error (5)

20.   Scarcely we had finished observing this (1)/ when we were surprised by about a dozen of the old birds (2)/ jumping in the most unsafe and funny manner towards the sea (3)/ No error (4).