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Q.1. Everybody knows (1)/ that Bhutan is the most peaceful (2)/ of all other countries of the

world. (3)/ No Error (4). [ 5

AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation – any other/ all other should not be used with the superlative degree as they are

the part of comparative degree.

Structure: – The + superlative degree + singular noun

Or, The + superlative degree + of all+ plural noun. The correct uses should be of all countries

in part (3)

Q. 2. The two men were (1)/ quarrelling with one another (2)/ claiming the same watch as

their own. (3)/ No Error (4)

. [ 5 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation – For two – each other

And for more than two – one another

Here in this sentence the subject is “The two men” reciprocal pronoun one another should be

replaced by each other

Q. 3 .These kind of clothes (1)/ are rather expensive (2)/ for me to buy. (3)/ No Error (4).

[SSC CGL 5 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer:1

Explanation- This / that kind of sth – for singular ; these / those kinds of sth – for plural

Ex – I have given up those kinds of ideas. (plural) or I have given up that kind of idea.

(singular)

The correct subject should be These kinds of clothes

Q .4. The climb upside (1)/ the mountains (2)/ was not easy. (3)/No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 6 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4



Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- climb (noun) – the act or process of moving upward

Ex – He made a rapid climb to the zenith of success.

Replace upside by to.

Q. 5.Chilika is the (1)/ largest brackish water (2)/ lagoon in Asia. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 6 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation – no error

Q . 6. Not too long then, the (1)/ lodge was the only (2)/ place to stay here. (3)/No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation: – sentence is based on the structure – If not……then means अगर नह ीं तो Part (1) should be If not too long then

Q.7. No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market (1)/ when it started raining

heavily (2)/ which drenched me completely. (3)/ No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 8

AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation – If the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express that idea

using the structure no sooner … than. / hardly or scarcely…when./ As soon as , Here in part

(2) when should be replaced by than

Example:–

No sooner had I entered the room than he called.

Hardly had I reached the station when the train came.

Scarcely had I reached the station when the train steamed.

As soon as I arrived at the bus stop, she came.

Q. 8.Unless you don‟t obey (1)/ your elders you (2)/ will not succeed in your life. (3)/ No

Error (4).



[ 8

AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation –Unless means if this condition is not met (Unless you work hard , you won‟t

pass. ), whereas until means before or up to the time (I lived with my parents until I was 18.)

Do not use other negative word in the clause starting with conjunctions until and unless.

The correct uses should be unless you obey in part (1).

Q.9. Hardly had I reached the (1)/ exhibition where I learnt (2)/ about the major robbery. (3)/

No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 8 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- If the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express that idea

using the structure – hardly or scarcely…when.

replace where by when.

Ex- Hardly had he left when his father came.

Q.10. No sooner did the sun rise (1)/ when we resumed the journey (2)/ after having a hasty

breakfast. (3)/ No Error

(4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation – :- If the second event occurs immediately after the first, we can express that

idea using the structure – no sooner………than.

Ex – No sooner did the thief se

Q.11. My elder son deals with (1)/ spare parts and manages (2)/ his bread and butter. (3)/ No

Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 8 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- Deal with sb/sth means to handle sb / sth



Example –Nobody knows how to deal with him.

Whereas deal in sth means to do business specially buying and selling.

Example – He deals in second-hand cars.

In part (1) replace preposition with by in

Q. 12. Sneha was accused for murder of her husband (1)/ but the court found her (2)/ not

guilty and acquitted her. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 8 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- Accuse (of) means charge (someone) with an offence or crime.

Ex – He was accused of murder and sent for trail.

In part (1 replace) preposition for by preposition of

Q. 13. If you had (1)/ told me earlier (2)/ I will help you. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 9

AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation – Type 3 conditional structure :- If + past perfect (If this thing had happened)

perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional ( that thing would have happened).

Example -If you had worked harder, you would have passed your test.

Replace “will help you” by “ would have helped you” in part (3)

Q 14.Her mother is (1)/ angry and (2)/ indifferent to me. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 9 AUG

2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:- Every verb used in a sentence should be followed by separate prepositions.

Word angry is followed by preposition with – Angry with somebody,

Example – She is angry with me for a long time.

Q. 15. She has not been (1)/ to the restaurant (2)/ much late. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 9

AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3



4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Of late refers to an event or state of affairs that happened or began to exist a

short time ago / recently /हाल ह में Example – We haven‟t spoken to each other of late.

Replace much late by of late.

Q.16. My brother finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ at our grandparent‟s house.

(3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 9 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- pass away – cease, die (He passed away at the age of eighty-four.) ,

pass – spend, live. (We played chess to pass the time.)

The correct uses should be to pass the time in part (2)

Q. 17. No sooner had he finished (1)/ his morning walk (2)/ when it began to rain. (3)/ No


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Conjunction “no sooner……….than “ is used for saying that something

happens immediately after something else.

Example – No sooner had I got up from bed, than I took a bath.

In this sentence Replace when by than in part (3)

Q.18. On Sundays (1)/ I prefer reading (2)/ than going out visiting my friends. (3)/ No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 10 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- verb “prefer” is normally used with “to” instead of “than”.

Example –

I prefer part-time jobs to full-time jobs.

She prefers coffee to tea.

Replace than by to in part (3)



Q. 19. Rohit is two year (1)/ junior than Mukesh (2)/ in the office. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 10 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Adjectives – inferior, superior, junior, senior, anterior, posterior and prior are

followed by to, not than.

Example – My job is superior to yours.

She is junior to me.

Replace than by to in part (2)

Q.20. In spite of the doctor‟s stern warning (1)/ Latika continued taking (2)/ sugars in her

milk. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 10 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Uncountable nouns have no plurals, and cannot normally be used with a/an.

Sugar is an uncountable noun.

Replace sugars by sugar in part (3)

Q. 21. Ritika decided to get up early (1)/ to wear a nice dress (2)/ and visit her aunt. (3)/ No

Error (4) [SSC CGL 11 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation: – To visit somebody/something -to go to see a person or a place for a period of

time.

Subject Ritika decided to get up, to wear and to visit .

The correct uses should be and to visit her aunt in part (3)

Q. 22. The student asked me if (1)/ I knew that Kalidas was the greater (2)/ than any other

poet. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 11 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Than any other is used in comparative degree and generally definite article

„the‟ is not used with comparative degree.



Comparative: Priya is taller than any other girl in the class.(without definite article „the‟)

Superlative: Priya is the tallest girl in the class. (with definite article „the‟), Use „greater‟

instead of „the greater‟

Q. 23. If it would (1)/ rains, they will (2)/not come. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 12 AUG

2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:- conditional sentence type 1 structure – if clause in” simple present “+ main

clause “will-future or (Modal + infinitive)”

Example – If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

The correct sentence should be If it rains , they will not come .

Q. 24. Myself and Roshni (1)/ will take care of (2)/ the event on Sunday. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- The –self pronouns are called reflexive . Myself shouldn‟t be used unless

there‟s an I previously in the same sentence.

Example -I consider myself fortunate enough to get this opportunity.

The correct uses should be “ I ,myself and Rohini “ in part (1)

Q.25 . Little knowledge of playing volleyball (1)/ that she possessed proved to be (2)/helpful

at the time of inaugural match. (3)/ No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 10 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- little – Almost not (negative)

a little – the same as “a small amount of” (positive)

the little – not much and it is used with something definite.

Use definite article the with little in part (1)

Q.26 Grandfather led (1)/a peaceful life after his (2)/retirement from the army.(3)/No Error

(4) [SSC CGL 23 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3



4) 4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation :- no error.

Q.27.The reason for (1)/ his failure is because (2)/ he didn‟t study at all. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- sentence is based on the structure – the reason……..that.

The linking word for the reason is that not because.

Ex – The reason behind his success is that he could find a good mentor(गुरु).

Q. 28. I was shocked to hear (1)/ that her husband (2)/ died of an accident. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- when the word die is followed by accident the preposition used is “in”

Replace died of an accident by died in an accident in part (3)

Q.29. The lady was knocked down (1)/by a speeding car (2)/upon crossing the road.(3)/No


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- preposition upon means on something

Example -The jury has agreed upon a verdict.

Preposition “While” is used when speaking about 2 actions that are happing at the same time.

Example – While I was playing guitar, my sister was doing her homework.

Replace upon by while in part (3)

Q. 30.Are not your father (1)/ and your elder brother (2)/ out of town? (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 11 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4



Correct Answer: 4

Explanation :- no error.

Question sentences in simple present tense – Auxiliary verb( not ) + subject + main verb +

object.

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Q. 31. Our office building comprises (1)/ seven floors and a restaurant at the top in an (2)/

area of about eight hundred sq. metres. (3)/ No Error (4) [SSC CGL 11 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :-At the top of something means at the highest or most important position of

something .

Example – He climbed at the top of stair .

Replace at the top in by at the top of in part (2)

Q. 32. The reason Priya was late (1)/ to the meeting is because her (2)/ flight was delayed.

(3)/ No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 12 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Structure – The reason is + that (not because)

words “reason” and “because” as creating a redundancy, saying in effect “the reason is the

reason.“

Replace because by that in part (2)

Q. 33. Not only did they offer him (1)/ good salary but provided (2)/ him with a beautiful

bungalow. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 12 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:- Not only is always followed by but also . the same parts of speech should be

used with them, if a verb follows not only, then a verb should also follow but also. , Example

– He is not only intelligent but also funny. (adjective)

The band not only played instruments, but also danced. (verb)

Replace but provided by but also provided

Q. 34. I was taken with surprise (1)/ when I saw (2)/ the beautiful Taj Mahal. (3)/ No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 12 AUG 2017]



Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation:- If something takes you by surprise, it happens when you are not expecting it or

when you are not prepared for it.

In other words to happen unexpectedly.

Example -The melody of his singing took us all by surprise.

The correct uses should be I was taken by surprise in part (1)

Q. 35.I finished my household chores (1)/ before he reached (2)/ to my place after so long.

(3)/ No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 12 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- When there are two past actions in a sentence, the first action should be in past

perfect tense an the second action should be in simple past tense.

Example – He had reached the auditorium before the guest arrived .

replace I finished by I had finished.

Q. 36. I am vexed at him (1)/ for what all he has (2)/ done for him till date. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- Vexed with somebody means difficult to deal with and causing a lot of

disagreement with somebody.

Example – He was vexed with continual music.

Replace at him by with him

Q. 37. The Manager warned his team members (1)/ that if they persist in their (2)/

obstructionist attitude they would be punished. (3)/ No Error (4). [SSC CGL 16 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- when if/ whether is used ,do not use „that‟

with them.



Example – I was asked (that) if I could solve this puzzle.

Remove that in part (2)

Q.38. The CEO only discussed (1)/ the new venture (2)/ with his manager. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- As an adjective, we use only before noun

Example – He was the only one who could read in the town.

Replace only discussed by discussed only + the new venture (noun)

Q. 39. He did not go (1)/ to the temple on foot (2)/ he went there by the car. (3)/ No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Use by car not by the car in part (3)

Do not use definite article the between following words ;-

By cycle, by train, by scooter, by airplane, by helicopter, by boat, by plane, by ship, by taxi,

by car, by ship etc.

Example – She goes to college by train.

They went there by motorcycle.

Q. 40. The view of the downstream (1)/ and directly down the (2)/ bridge was awesome.

(3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL 17 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Word down in this sentence has been used as noun and to modify the noun we

use adjective, use adjective form direct instead of directly in part (2)


Q. 41.His name was hardly (1)/ known out (2)/ his own country. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL

17 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3



4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- out of means -से बाहर . Ex – Now-a-days he is out of town.

Correct uses should be known out of in pat (2)

Q.42 Water was dripping (1)/ of the trees, and (2)/the grass was wet(3)/no error (4). [SSC

CGL 17 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Drip (down/from) – fall in small drops.

Example- Water was dripping from the tap.

Water dripped down the wall.

In part (2) replace preposition of by from.

Q 43.Pravin sat up on the (1)/ sofa, with his legs(2)/ tucked down him (3)/ no error (4). [SSC

CGL 17 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- tucked under – Draw (something, especially part of one‟s body) together into a

small space.

Example – He tucked his legs under him.

Replace down by under in part (3)

Q .44. She was so (1)/ near to (2)/ achieving her goal. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL 17 AUG

2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Near – close to ( to is not required for near)

Near and close to may be used as preposition.

Example- We are close to the railway station.

We are near the railway station.

Remove to in part (2)

Q. 45.He watched as fights (1)/ broke out (2)/ along the city. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL 17

AUG 2017]



Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Along – by the side of; Across -from one side to the other of (a place, area,

city etc.).

The correct uses should be across the city in part (3)

Q.46. Several great battles (1)/ took place among (2)/ the British and the Americans. (3)/No

Error (4). [SSC CGL Spotting Error 18 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Among – in the middle of or surrounded by other things ; Between – in the

middle of or surrounded by two things.

example – I was sitting between two passengers.

He made his position among the elite.

Here in this sentence there are two things the British and the Americans , replace among by

between in part (2)

Q.47. The stream gurgled (1)/ contentedly as it (2)/ slowed to rounding the bend. (3)/No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 18 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :-

Uses of Infinitive “To” = to + base verb – when it is used with the meaning of “in order to”,

to express purpose, finality.

E.g., He is studying hard to (in order to) pass the exam.

The correct form of part (3) is – slowed to (in order to) round the bend

Stream – tide , drain; gurgle – rumble

Q.48. They did nothing (1)/ that was down the (2)/ dignity of princes. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 18 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Idiom “beneath one‟s dignity” means too rude or coarse for a polite person to

do.



Example – This kind of work is beneath my dignity.

Replace down by beneath in part (2)

Q.49. What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL Spotting Error 18

AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Here (adverb) -in, at, or to this place , no need to use preposition by with here

Example: –

I have lived here for about five years .

I am surprised to see you here.

Remove by in part (3)

Q.50. As Benjamin ran (1)/ next the street, he wondered (2)/ what he should buy. (3)/No

Error (4). [SSC CGL 18 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Along – from one part of a road, river, etc. to another.

Example: – We were driving along a narrow road.

Replace next by along in part (2)

Q.51.It had a bright blue (1)/ cover, which he was (2)/ careful not do soil. (3)/No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- To soil means to make dirty

Example :–Do not soil your clothes when you play football.

Replace do soil by to soil in part (3)

Q.52. The boy who (1)/ sat close him (2)/ was his son. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL Spotting

Error 19 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

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Explanation :- The word “close” may be used as noun/ adverb/ adjective/ verb but not as

preposition.

“close to” is a preposition ,example- My house is close to the big temple . Here in this

sentence we need preposition ,the correct uses should be sat close to him in part (2)

Q.53. He was going to (1)/ like the clothes she (2)/ bought of the trip. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 19 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Correct uses should be bought for the trip in part (3)

Example – He bought a dress for her wedding.

Q.54. “You didn‟t answer my (1)/ question,” he said, (2)/ stepping to her. (3)/No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- correct uses should be “ stepping towards her” In part (3).

Q.55. He was such a (1)/ wonderful person (2)/ into so many ways. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 19 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- The correct uses are – in ways/ some ways/ so many ways/ proper ways/

many ways/ enough ways

Example – He pleasured her in so many ways she never experienced before.

In the part (3) replace into by in .

Q .56. The magician placed the ball (1)/ underneath of his hat and (2)/ made a mystic sign

above it. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL Spotting Error 19 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Preposition underneath means situated directly below (something else), the



underside.

Example -The ball rolled underneath the c

Q .56. The magician placed the ball (1)/ underneath of his hat and (2)/ made a mystic sign

above it. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL Spotting Error 19 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Preposition underneath means situated directly below (something else), the

underside.

Example -The ball rolled underneath the car.

Both Underneath and of are prepositions, here in this sentence the use of preposition of is

superfluous.

Q.57. The phone that (1)/my father bought is different (2)/than your.(3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 20 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Your is a possessive adjective whereas Yours is the second person possessive

pronoun – Yours replaces “your” + noun.

Here in this sentence yours will give the sense of „your + phone‟ as the comparison is

between phones.

Use than yours in part (3)

Q.58. As soon as (1)/I reach my office (2)/I will mail you the files.(3)/No Error (4). [SSC

CGL 20 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation :- In this sentence both the actions are future actions ; but to express future time,

after some conjunctions: after, when, before, as soon as, until we may use simple present

tense.

Example – He‟ll give it to you when you come next Saturday.

Sentence is correct.

Q.59. My sister had a tough time (1)/removing the chewing gum that (2)/stuck with her

hair.(3)/No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 20 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1



2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Stuck (in)- unable to move, or set in a particular position, place, or way of

thinking ; Example -I got stuck in a traffic jam for half two hour.

stuck in hair means it is intertwined with the hair, in part (3) replace preposition with by in.

Q.60 The Captain along with (1)/his team has been (2)/invited to the function.(3)/No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 20 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation :- When the subject is separated from the verb by expressions starting with

words such as along with, as well as ,with , coupled with, besides ,together with etc., ignore

these expressions when determining whether to use a singular or plural verb.

Example:-

Sumit along with his parents wants (want ) to purchase the beach house.

Sentence is correct.


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Q.61. While an electron (1)/ carries a negative electrical (2) charge, a neutron is neutral.

(3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL 20 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 4

Explanation :- No error, as we express general fact in simple present tense

Q.62 . At this moment that (1)/ terrible door burst noisily open and (2)/ banged for the wall.

(3)/No Error (4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 20 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Bang means Strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily, followed

by against. Example – I banged my elbow against the wall.

Replace for by against in part (3)



Q.63 . A slow smile worked (1)/ its way cross his (2)/ face and into his eyes. (3)/No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- cross means pass over, marking, jump etc. whereas across means from one

side to the other .

Correct uses should be “across his face ” , replace cross by across in part (2)

Q.64. His expression gave no (1)/ clue of what was going (2)/ on among his head. (3)/ No

Error (4) . SSC CGL Spotting Error 21 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- The use of among in part (3) is superfluous

Q .65. Economically, we (1)/ understand the world (2)/ round us in terms of scarcity. (3)/No


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :-Round can be used to refer to a circular object, whereas Around was formed

from the noun round by adding the prefix “a”-,means in a circle

Example – They are planning a trip around the world.

Corr

Q.66. The two children, (1)/ brother and sister, were onto (2)/ their way to school. (3)/No

Error (4) [SSC CGL 21 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- On the way (to something or some place) means moving toward a place/

something.

Example – Reema is better now and on the way to recovery.

We may use possessive pronoun (their)with this phrasal verb

Example – They were on their way after completing the task.

Replae onto by on in part (2)



Q .67. I took the shortest (1)/ way through the (2)/ little park close the palace. (3)/No Error

(4). [SSC CGL 21 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- preposition close to means near

Example – The school is close to (near) the church.

Correct uses should be little park close to the palace in part (3)

Q.68. As it came to a stop (1)/ the conductor called (2)/ over in a loud voice. (3)/No Error (4).


Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation : – Call out means to shout , especially when you are trying to get someone‟s

attention.

Example – She tried to call out to him through the window.

Write “ out in a loud voice ” in part (3)

Q.69. He parked the (1)/ car front of the house and (2)/ headed down the street. (3)/No Error

(4). SSC CGL Spotting Error 22 AUG 2017

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- If someone or something is in front of a particular thing, they are close to the

front part of it. The correct uses are „in front of‟

Q.70. He turned and walked (1)/ away, his head nearly a (2)/ foot up the others. (3)/No Error

(4). [SSC CGL Spotting Error 22 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- This is prepositional mistake write “ foot above the others” in part (3)

Q.71. The sailors divided his (1)/ money around themselves and (2)/ the ship sailed on.

(3)/No Error (4). [22 AUG 2017]

Options:



1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Around means in all directions, throughout; example –We are going to plan a

trip around the world.

Among means surrounded by / in or through the midst of ; example – This book is very

popular among girls.

The correct uses should be money among themselves and in part (2)

Q.72. Thank you for (1)/ getting me (2)/ of the hook. (3)/No Error (4). [SSC CGL 22 AUG

2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- Idiom “get off the hook” means to allow someone to escape from a difficult

situation .

The correct uses should be off the hook in part (3)

Example – He agreed to go to the office in my place so that gets me off the hook.

Q.73.Freedom fighters laboured (1)/ to the good of (2)/the poor enslaved masses.(3)/No Error

(4). [ 22 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- For the good of someone or something means for the benefit, profit, or

advantage of someone or something.

Example – He tried to get a job for the good of his children.

Correct uses should be for the good of in part (2)

Q.74. Father was upset (1)/when he found that (2)/you are not there.(3)/No Error (4) .[SSC

CGL 22 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 3

Explanation :- As the sentence is in simple past tense the correct uses should be you were not

there in part (3)



Q.75. The after morning (1)/ she woke to the first ray of (2)/ light through the window.

(3)/No Error (4). [23 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 1

Explanation :- The early morning is the correct uses; to make this sentence meaningful

replace after by early in part (1).

Q.76. He put the birds softly, (1)/ one by one, interior their (2)/ warm little home. (3)/No

Error (4). [23 AUG 2017]

Options:

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation :- Interior(adjective) means situated on or relating to the inside of something

Example – The interior decoration of this hall is very good.

But in this sentence we

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