Error Detection MCQ (Part 1) – 50 Most Repeated PYQs
Instructions: In each question, identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D) No Error.
1.
He (A) do not (B) like coffee (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "He" is singular, so use does not.
2.
She (A) has completed (B) her work (C) yesterday (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use completed (Simple Past) with "yesterday."
3.
Each(sabhi) of the students (A) have submitted (B) the assignment (C) on time (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Each" is singular, so use has submitted.
4.
Neither Ram nor his friends (A) was (B) present (C) in the meeting (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearest subject (friends) → were.
5.
One of my friends (A) are (B) coming (C) today (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "One" is singular → is coming.
6.
The news (A) are (B) very interesting (C) today (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "News" is singular → is.
7.
I prefer (A) tea (B) than coffee (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use to after "prefer."
8.
He is (A) senior (B) than (C) me (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use senior to, not "than."
9.
She is (A) good (B) in Mathematics (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use good at Mathematics.
10.
The teacher (A) discussed (B) about the topic (C) yesterday (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: "Discuss" does not take about.
11.
He insisted (A) to go (B) there alone (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use insisted on going.
12.
She is married (A) with (B) a doctor (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use married to.
13.
He has been living (A) here (B) since (C) five years (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use for five years.
14.
I look (A) forward (B) to meet (C) you (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use to meeting.
15.
Scarcely (A) had I reached (B) when (C) it started raining (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use Scarcely... when? Actually correct pair is "Scarcely...when". No Error.
✅ Answer: D
16.
Hardly (A) had he arrived (B) than (C) the train left (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use Hardly...when.
17.
No sooner (A) did he reach (B) when (C) the bell rang (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use No sooner...than.
18.
He is (A) one of the (B) best player (C) in the team (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use best players.
19.
The Ganga (A) flow (B) into the Bay of Bengal (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use flows.
20.
Either you or he (A) are (B) responsible (C) for this (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Nearest subject is he → is.
21.
Everyone (A) have (B) done (C) his work (D).
✅ Answer: B
22.
She enjoys (A) to sing (B) devotional songs (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use enjoys singing.
23.
I have (A) less books (B) than you (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fewer books.
24.
He is (A) taller(Lamba) (B) than his brother(bhai) (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
25.
She is (A) intelligent (B) enough to solve (C) the problem (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
26.
The police (A) has (B) arrested the thief (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Police" takes a plural verb → have.
27.
My father (A) as well as my brothers (B) are (C) coming today (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use is.
28.
The jury (A) was divided (B) in their opinion (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: When members act individually, use were.
29.
He has (A) written (B) a letter yesterday (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
30.
She did not (A) knew (B) the answer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use know after "did not".
31.
I am used (A) to get up (B) early (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use to getting up.
32.
He succeeded (A) in solve (B) the problem (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use in solving.
33.
She prevented (A) me to go (B) there (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use prevented me from going.
34.
He is (A) capable to do (B) this work (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use capable of doing.
35.
He is (A) afraid from (B) dogs (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use afraid of.
36.
I prefer (A) walking (B) than running (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use walking to running.
37.
This book (A) is comprised (B) of ten chapters (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Preferred form: comprises ten chapters.
38.
He ordered (A) that the work (B) was completed (C) immediately (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use be completed.
39.
The principal (A) along with the teachers (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
40.
Neither of the boys (A) were (B) absent (C) yesterday (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use was.
41.
Much (A) people attended (B) the function (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: A
Explanation: Use Many people.
42.
He is (A) the richest (B) of the two brothers (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use richer (comparison between two).
43.
One should (A) keep (B) their promises (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Traditional grammar: his/her promise.
44.
She has (A) been waiting (B) for you (C) since morning (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
45.
The furniture (A) are (B) very costly (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Furniture" is singular → is.
46.
Mathematics (A) are (B) my favourite subject (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is.
47.
He asked (A) that where (B) I lived (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use where I lived.
48.
I wish (A) I was (B) a bird (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Formal grammar prefers were.
49.
She behaves (A) as if (B) she is (C) the principal (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use were in hypothetical situations.
50.
Neither Ram nor Shyam (A) has (B) completed their work (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Singular subject → his work (or rewrite as their work in modern usage with plural-friendly restructuring).
Error Detection MCQ (Part 2) – Questions 51 to 100
51.
The teacher (A) asked me (B) where did I live (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use where I lived (statement word order).
52.
He (A) is one of the (B) most intelligent student (C) in the class (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use students.
53.
Neither of the answers (A) are (B) correct (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Neither" is singular → is.
54.
She (A) has been working (B) here (C) since five years (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use for five years.
55.
The committee (A) have taken (B) its decision (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: As a single unit, use has taken.
56.
I (A) have visited (B) Delhi last year (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use visited (Simple Past).
57.
He is (A) good in (B) English (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use good at.
58.
The scenery (A) are (B) beautiful (C) here (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Scenery" is singular → is.
59.
She prevented (A) him from (B) going there (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
60.
One of my cousins (A) have (B) bought a new car (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has.
61.
Hardly had (A) I reached the station (B) than the train started (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use when.
62.
No sooner (A) had he arrived (B) than it started raining (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
63.
Each student (A) and each teacher (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
64.
He insisted (A) on (B) to pay the bill (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use paying.
65.
She is (A) married with (B) an engineer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use married to.
66.
He as well as (A) his brothers (B) are coming (C) today (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use is coming.
67.
The police (A) has arrested (B) two criminals (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use have arrested.
68.
She is (A) senior than (B) me (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use senior to.
69.
The principal (A) together with the teachers (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
70.
I prefer (A) coffee than (B) tea (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use coffee to tea.
71.
She does not (A) knows (B) the answer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use know.
72.
He has (A) enough money (B) for buy (C) a bike (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use to buy.
73.
The boys (A) are playing (B) in the ground (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Preferred usage: on the ground.
74.
He succeeded (A) in solving (B) the problem (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
75.
She is (A) capable to (B) finish the work (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use capable of finishing.
76.
I am looking (A) forward to (B) meet you (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use meeting.
77.
He has been (A) ill since (B) three days (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use for three days.
78.
The audience (A) were clapping (B) their hands (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
79.
Neither Ram (A) nor his brothers (B) was ready (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Nearest subject is plural → were.
80.
He requested me (A) to help (B) him (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
81.
She enjoys (A) reading novels (B) in the evening (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
82.
The cattle (A) is grazing (B) in the field (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Cattle" takes a plural verb → are grazing.
83.
He is (A) one of the greatest (B) poet (C) of India (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use poets.
84.
The Ganges (A) rise (B) in the Himalayas (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use rises.
85.
She denied (A) to tell (B) the truth (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use denied telling.
86.
He is (A) addicted with (B) mobile games (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use addicted to.
87.
Everyone (A) was present (B) except he (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use except him.
88.
She is (A) more intelligent (B) than any student (C) in the class (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use than any other student.
89.
He accused me (A) for stealing (B) his book (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use accused me of stealing.
90.
The child (A) resembles to (B) his father (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Resemble" does not take to.
91.
He ordered (A) me that (B) I should leave (C) immediately (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use ordered me to leave.
92.
The furniture (A) have been (B) shifted outside (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has been.
93.
My trousers (A) is (B) very expensive (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use are.
94.
Either of the two boys (A) are (B) capable (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is.
95.
I wish (A) I were (B) a millionaire (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
96.
He is (A) blind of (B) one eye (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use blind in one eye.
97.
She was (A) absent in (B) the meeting (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use absent from.
98.
The teacher (A) made the students (B) to write (C) the answers (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use made the students write.
99.
He is (A) fond for (B) music (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fond of.
100.
None of the books (A) was missing (B) from the library (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Error Detection MCQ (Part 3) – Questions 101 to 150
101.
He (A) has been (B) working here (C) for 2018 (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use since 2018, not for 2018.
102.
Neither of the girls (A) have (B) completed the project (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Neither" is singular → has.
103.
The manager (A) along with his staff (B) were attending (C) the meeting (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was attending.
104.
I prefer (A) to read (B) rather than (C) watch television (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Correct form: prefer reading to watching / prefer to read rather than watch.
105.
She is (A) one of the (B) brightest student (C) in the class (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use students.
106.
The committee (A) has submitted (B) their report (C) today (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use its report.
107.
He denied (A) having (B) stolen the money (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
108.
No sooner (A) had I reached (B) when the train left (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use than.
109.
Scarcely (A) had she entered (B) than the phone rang (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use when.
110.
He is (A) accustomed to (B) wake up early (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use waking up.
111.
The poet (A) and philosopher (B) were honoured (C) yesterday (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: If one person is both poet and philosopher, use was honoured.
112.
Each of the players (A) have received (B) a medal (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has received.
113.
He succeeded (A) to solve (B) the puzzle (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use succeeded in solving.
114.
She insisted (A) that I (B) should stay (C) there (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
115.
The jury (A) were divided (B) in its opinion (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use their opinion.
116.
He is (A) more wiser (B) than his brother (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use wiser.
117.
She has (A) less friends (B) than her sister (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fewer friends.
118.
The police (A) have caught (B) the thief (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
119.
He as well as (A) his brother (B) are invited (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use is invited.
120.
The furniture (A) was shifted (B) yesterday (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
121.
She prevented me (A) from (B) to enter (C) the room (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use from entering.
122.
He is (A) capable of (B) do this work (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use doing.
123.
The principal (A) with all the teachers (B) were welcomed (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was welcomed.
124.
She does not (A) likes (B) spicy food (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use like.
125.
I have been waiting (A) for you (B) since two hours (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use for two hours.
126.
He is (A) married to (B) a doctor (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
127.
The audience (A) were enjoying (B) the performance (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
128.
One of the boys (A) were absent (B) yesterday (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use was absent.
129.
He is (A) superior than (B) me in English (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use superior to.
130.
She ordered (A) that the door (B) should be closed (C) immediately (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
131.
Mathematics (A) are (B) an interesting subject (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is.
132.
The cattle (A) is grazing (B) in the field (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use are grazing.
133.
I wish (A) I have (B) more money (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use had.
134.
He asked me (A) where was (B) my house (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use where my house was.
135.
She is (A) afraid from (B) snakes (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use afraid of.
136.
The teacher (A) made us (B) to revise (C) the lesson (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use made us revise.
137.
He resembles (A) to his (B) father (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Resemble" does not take to.
138.
Everyone (A) except I (B) was present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use except me.
139.
Neither Ram nor (A) his brothers (B) is ready (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Nearest subject is plural → are ready.
140.
She is (A) fond for (B) painting (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fond of.
141.
The child (A) has lain (B) on the bed (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
142.
The train (A) arrived (B) at the station in time (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Preferred expression: on time.
143.
She is (A) better than (B) any student (C) in her class (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use any other student.
144.
He accused (A) me for (B) cheating (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use accused me of cheating.
145.
My scissors (A) is (B) very sharp (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use are.
146.
He has (A) no sooner (B) reached than (C) it rained (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Correct pattern: No sooner had he reached than...
147.
Either of the books (A) are useful (B). No Error (C)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is useful.
148.
She is looking (A) forward to (B) seeing you (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
149.
He is (A) addicted to (B) smoking (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
150.
The teacher (A) as well as the students (B) was happy (C) after the result (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Error Detection MCQ (Part 4) – Questions 151 to 200
151.
He (A) has been living (B) in Delhi (C) since ten years (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use for ten years, not since ten years.
152.
Each of the books (A) have (B) a unique cover (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Each" is singular → has.
153.
Neither the manager nor the employees (A) was (B) ready for the inspection (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The nearest subject (employees) is plural → were.
154.
She prefers (A) tea (B) than coffee (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use prefers tea to coffee.
155.
One of the girls (A) were (B) selected for the competition (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use was selected.
156.
The information (A) are (B) not correct (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Information" is uncountable → is.
157.
She insisted (A) on (B) going there (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
158.
No sooner (A) had the match started (B) than it began to rain (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
159.
Hardly (A) had I entered (B) when the lights went off (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
160.
He is (A) capable to (B) solve difficult problems (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use capable of solving.
161.
The jury (A) have given (B) its verdict (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: If treated as one unit → has given.
162.
She does not (A) likes (B) horror movies (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use like.
163.
He is (A) senior than (B) all his colleagues (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use senior to.
164.
The police (A) has (B) arrested the suspects (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Police" takes a plural verb → have.
165.
The teacher (A) made the students (B) to learn the poem (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use made the students learn.
166.
He prevented (A) me from (B) entering the room (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
167.
The furniture (A) have (B) been shifted (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has been.
168.
She is (A) fond for (B) classical music (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fond of.
169.
The child (A) resembles to (B) his mother (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Resemble" does not take to.
170.
He accused me (A) of stealing (B) his watch (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
171.
The principal (A) along with the teachers (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
172.
She has (A) fewer money (B) than her sister (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use less money.
173.
Neither of the two plans (A) are (B) acceptable (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is acceptable.
174.
He has been waiting (A) here (B) since three hours (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use for three hours.
175.
She enjoys (A) reading novels (B) every evening (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
176.
The audience (A) were cheering (B) loudly (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
177.
He ordered (A) me that (B) I should leave (C) immediately (D).
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use ordered me to leave.
178.
She is (A) one of the best (B) singer (C) in the city (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use singers.
179.
I wish (A) I have (B) more time (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use had.
180.
Everyone (A) except him (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
181.
Mathematics (A) is (B) my favourite subject (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
182.
The cattle (A) are grazing (B) in the field (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
183.
She is (A) married to (B) an engineer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
184.
He succeeded (A) in solving (B) all the questions (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
185.
The train (A) arrived (B) on time (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
186.
She denied (A) to help (B) me (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use denied helping.
187.
The committee (A) has submitted (B) its report (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
188.
He is (A) addicted to (B) playing online games (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
189.
She asked me (A) where did I live (B). No Error (C)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use where I lived.
190.
The boys (A) are playing (B) on the ground (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
191.
My trousers (A) are (B) too tight (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
192.
The teacher (A) asked me (B) to complete the work (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
193.
Either Ram or his friends (A) have (B) finished the task (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Explanation: Nearest subject (friends) is plural.
194.
Neither the players nor the captain (A) were (B) available (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Nearest subject (captain) is singular → was.
195.
He is (A) good at (B) Mathematics (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
196.
She looks (A) forward to (B) meeting you (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
197.
The news (A) is (B) very surprising (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
198.
One of the students (A) has won (B) the scholarship (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
199.
The Ganga (A) flows (B) into the Bay of Bengal (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
200.
He is (A) the most intelligent (B) boy in the class (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Error Detection MCQ (Part 5) – Questions 201 to 250
201.
He (A) has not (B) yet completed (C) his homework yesterday (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: "Yesterday" requires Simple Past.
202.
Each boy and each girl (A) were (B) given a certificate (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use was.
203.
Neither of the statements (A) are (B) true (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Neither" is singular → is.
204.
The teacher (A) as well as the students (B) have arrived (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use has arrived.
205.
He is (A) interested for (B) learning French (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use interested in.
206.
She insisted (A) to accompany (B) us (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use insisted on accompanying.
207.
I look (A) forward to (B) hear from you (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use hearing.
208.
He accused (A) me for (B) breaking the window (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use accused me of.
209.
She is (A) capable to (B) manage the project (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use capable of managing.
210.
The scenery (A) is (B) very beautiful (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
211.
No sooner (A) did he arrive (B) than the meeting started (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
212.
Hardly had (A) the train left (B) than it started raining (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use when.
213.
The committee (A) have submitted (B) its report (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has submitted.
214.
One of my cousins (A) are (B) working in Mumbai (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is.
215.
He is (A) superior than (B) his classmates (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use superior to.
216.
She has been (A) waiting here (B) since three hours (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use for three hours.
217.
Everybody (A) have (B) finished the test (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has.
218.
The police (A) has caught (B) the robbers (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use have caught.
219.
The child (A) resembles (B) his father (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
220.
She prevented (A) him from (B) entering the room (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
221.
He ordered (A) that everybody (B) should leave (C) immediately (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
222.
The furniture (A) have been (B) sold (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has been.
223.
She is (A) fond for (B) dancing (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fond of.
224.
He made me (A) to wait (B) outside (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use made me wait.
225.
The principal (A) together with the teachers (B) was present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
226.
Neither Ram nor his friends (A) were (B) absent (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
227.
He is (A) married with (B) a lawyer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use married to.
228.
She denied (A) telling (B) a lie (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
229.
The audience (A) were enjoying (B) the concert (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
230.
My trousers (A) is (B) dirty (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use are.
231.
He has (A) less friends (B) than his brother (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fewer friends.
232.
I wish (A) I was (B) taller (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Formal English uses were.
233.
He asked (A) me where (B) I was living (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
234.
She is (A) one of the best (B) doctors (C) in the city (D).
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
235.
The news (A) are (B) shocking (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is.
236.
He succeeded (A) in passing (B) the examination (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
237.
She is (A) good in (B) Physics (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use good at.
238.
The cattle (A) are grazing (B) peacefully (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
239.
He accused (A) his friend (B) of cheating (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
240.
She insisted (A) on helping (B) the poor (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
241.
One of the boys (A) have (B) won the prize (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has.
242.
The jury (A) was divided (B) in their opinion (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: When members differ, use were divided.
243.
He is (A) addicted with (B) social media (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use addicted to.
244.
She requested (A) me to (B) help her (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
245.
The Ganga (A) flows into (B) the Bay of Bengal (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
246.
He is (A) better than (B) any student (C) in his class (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use any other student.
247.
Either of these books (A) are (B) useful (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is useful.
248.
She has (A) completed the work (B) yesterday (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use completed (Simple Past).
249.
The teacher (A) advised me (B) to work hard (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
250.
Neither the teacher nor the students (A) were (B) interested in the discussion (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Error Detection MCQ (Part 6) – Questions 251 to 300
251.
He (A) has lived (B) here since (C) ten years (D).
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: Use for ten years, not since ten years.
252.
Neither of the candidates (A) have (B) qualified (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Neither" is singular → has qualified.
253.
The teacher (A) along with his students (B) were waiting (C) outside (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was waiting.
254.
She prefers (A) reading novels (B) than watching TV (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use reading novels to watching TV.
255.
One of the players (A) have scored (B) a century (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has scored.
256.
The news (A) are (B) encouraging (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "News" is singular → is.
257.
He insisted (A) on (B) paying the bill (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
258.
No sooner (A) had she entered (B) than the phone rang (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
259.
Hardly (A) had I reached (B) when the bus left (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
260.
He is (A) capable to (B) complete the task (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use capable of completing.
261.
The committee (A) have taken (B) its decision (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has taken.
262.
She does not (A) likes (B) coffee (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use like.
263.
He is (A) senior than (B) his brother (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use senior to.
264.
The police (A) has arrested (B) three thieves (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use have arrested.
265.
The teacher (A) made the students (B) to revise (C) the lesson (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use made the students revise.
266.
He prevented (A) me from (B) making a mistake (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
267.
The furniture (A) have (B) arrived (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use has arrived.
268.
She is (A) fond for (B) reading novels (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use fond of.
269.
The child (A) resembles to (B) his grandfather (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: "Resemble" does not take to.
270.
He accused (A) me of (B) cheating (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
271.
The principal (A) together with the teachers (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
272.
She has (A) fewer money (B) than her sister (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use less money.
273.
Either of the two answers (A) are (B) correct (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use is correct.
274.
He has been waiting (A) since (B) three hours (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use for three hours.
275.
She enjoys (A) dancing (B) every evening (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
276.
The audience (A) were clapping (B) loudly (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
277.
He ordered (A) me that (B) I should stay (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use ordered me to stay.
278.
She is (A) one of the finest (B) singer (C) in the school (D).
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use singers.
279.
I wish (A) I was (B) rich (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Formal English uses were.
280.
Everyone (A) except him (B) were present (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Use was present.
281.
Mathematics (A) is (B) my favourite subject (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
282.
The cattle (A) are grazing (B) in the field (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
283.
She is (A) married to (B) an IPS officer (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
284.
He succeeded (A) in solving (B) every question (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
285.
The train (A) arrived (B) on time (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
286.
She denied (A) to speak (B) to the reporters (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Use denied speaking.
287.
The committee (A) has submitted (B) its final report (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
288.
He is (A) addicted to (B) playing mobile games (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
289.
She asked me (A) where I was (B) going (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
290.
The boys (A) are playing (B) on the playground (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
291.
My spectacles (A) are (B) missing (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
292.
The teacher (A) advised me (B) to revise daily (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
293.
Either Ravi or his brothers (A) have completed (B) the assignment (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
Explanation: Nearest subject (brothers) is plural.
294.
Neither the boys nor the captain (A) were ready (B) for the match (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Nearest subject (captain) is singular → was ready.
295.
He is (A) good at (B) English Grammar (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
296.
She looks (A) forward to (B) meeting her teacher (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
297.
The information (A) is (B) completely accurate (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
298.
One of the participants (A) has received (B) the award (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
299.
The Yamuna (A) flows into (B) the Ganga (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
300.
He is (A) the most hardworking (B) student in the class (C). No Error (D)
✅ Answer: D (No Error)
🎯 Complete Set Finished
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FAQs –
Q1. Error Detection क्या होता है?
उत्तर: Error Detection अंग्रेज़ी व्याकरण (English Grammar) का एक महत्वपूर्ण भाग है, जिसमें दिए गए वाक्य में व्याकरण संबंधी त्रुटि (Grammar Error) पहचाननी होती है।
Q2. SSC CGL, CHSL, GD और MTS में Error Detection से कितने प्रश्न पूछे जाते हैं?
उत्तर: सामान्यतः SSC परीक्षाओं में Error Detection से 2–5 प्रश्न पूछे जाते हैं। प्रश्नों की संख्या परीक्षा के अनुसार बदल सकती है।
Q3. Error Detection की तैयारी कैसे करें?
उत्तर: Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions, Modals, Conjunctions, Voice, Narration और Previous Year Questions (PYQs) का नियमित अभ्यास करें।
Q4. क्या इस पोस्ट के 300+ MCQs SSC के लिए उपयोगी हैं?
उत्तर: हाँ, इस पोस्ट में SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, Railway, UP Police और अन्य प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के स्तर के Most Repeated एवं Practice MCQs शामिल हैं।
Q5. Error Detection में सबसे अधिक कौन-से Topics पूछे जाते हैं?
उत्तर: Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Pronouns, Conjunctions, Modals, Voice, Narration, Comparison और Vocabulary आधारित Errors सबसे अधिक पूछे जाते हैं।
Q6. क्या केवल PYQs हल करने से SSC English की तैयारी हो सकती है?
उत्तर: PYQs आपकी तैयारी का मजबूत आधार हैं, लेकिन बेहतर स्कोर के लिए Grammar Rules, Mock Tests और नियमित Practice भी आवश्यक है।
Q7. Error Detection के लिए सबसे अच्छी Strategy क्या है?
उत्तर: पहले Grammar Rules सीखें, फिर रोज़ 20–30 Error Detection Questions हल करें और पिछले वर्षों के प्रश्नों का विश्लेषण करें।
Q8. यह MCQ Series किन परीक्षाओं के लिए उपयोगी है?
उत्तर: यह सीरीज़ SSC GD, SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC CPO, Railway (RRB), UP Police, Delhi Police, State Police तथा अन्य Competitive Exams के लिए उपयोगी है.
