Verbal Ability | Spotting Errors 4

Spotting Errors

16) The committee will put on (1) a notice in this (2) regard for (3) your consideration. (4) No error (5)

Answer: A

Explanation:

Replace ‘on’ in the first part of the sentence with ‘up’, e.g., the committee will put up a notice.

17) Tom knows very well (1) what is expected from him (2) but he is unable (3) to perform. (4) No error (5)

Answer: B

Explanation:

Replace ‘from’ in the second part of the sentence with ‘of’, e.g., what is expected of him.

18) It is not possible (1) to return the goods (2) after the sale has (3) been completed. (4) No error (5).

Answer: E

Explanation:

No error in this sentence.

19) Peter was taken with (1) surprise when he saw (2) the famous (3) Red Fort. (4) No error (5)

Answer: A

Explanation:

Replace ‘with’ in the first part of the sentence with ‘by’, e.g., Peter was taken by surprise.

20) His dog (1) Tommy was (2) was blind within (3) one eye. (4) No error (5)

Answer: C

Explanation:

Replace ‘within’ in the third part of the sentence with ‘in’, e.g., was blind in one eye.