Sentence Correction and Error Correction CAT PYQs , 76 Questions with Solutions

Read the following sentences and choose the ones which are grammatically correct.

A. The book you want is out of print. B. He was wounded in the leg. C. I walk to the store and I bought milk. D. We enjoys horror movies.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Read the following sentence and, from the options given below, identify its correct passive form.

Your story does not interest me.

Read the following sentences and choose the ones belonging to the domain of complex sentences.

A. That Shankar is clever is certain. B. I do not know whether the principal is in the office. C. Rennie is not only kind but also devoted. D. Can you tell me the reason why Mukti never smiles?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which one of the following is a grammatically correct sentence?

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The following sentence is an example of a simple sentence: "Without saying a word, Ashraf ran away from home, in great haste." Reason (R): A simple sentence is a sentence which contains a main clause and one or more subordinate clauses, dependent on the main clause.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which one of the following is grammatically correct?

Pick the correct passive form of the following sentence :

"One sees this sort of advertisement everywhere."

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

"The details of the incident was not known."

Assertion (A) : The above sentence does not adhere to the requirement of subject-verb agreement and hence it is a grammatically incorrect sentence.

Reason (R) : In "Noun + Preposition + Noun" constructions, the verb agrees with the number and person of the noun preceeding the preposition.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In the questions below the sentences have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

She said, "I have completed my assignment on time."

Pick the correct option given below to replace the underlined words/phrase in the following sentence to make it grammatically correct: "Do you know that dressing properly for an interview can earns you those brownie points which will help you get that dream job"?

In the below passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate option in each case to replace the given numbers.

"This particular scepticism of the reach of reasoning (I) _____________ not yield, nor (as Appiah makes clear) is it intended to yield, any ground for not using reason to the extent one can, in (II) _____________ the idea of justice or any other notion of social relevance, such as identity. Nor does it undermine the case for our trying to persuade each other to scrutinize our respective conclusions. It is also important to note that what may appear to others as clear examples of 'unreason' may not always be exactly that. Reasoned discussion can accommodate conflicting positions that may appear to others to be 'unreasoned' prejudice, without this being quite the case. There is no compulsion, as is sometimes (III) _____________ to eliminate every reasoned alternative except exactly one."

Pick the appropriate replacement for (I)

In the below passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate option in each case to replace the given numbers.

"This particular scepticism of the reach of reasoning (I) _____________ not yield, nor (as Appiah makes clear) is it intended to yield, any ground for not using reason to the extent one can, in (II) _____________ the idea of justice or any other notion of social relevance, such as identity. Nor does it undermine the case for our trying to persuade each other to scrutinize our respective conclusions. It is also important to note that what may appear to others as clear examples of 'unreason' may not always be exactly that. Reasoned discussion can accommodate conflicting positions that may appear to others to be 'unreasoned' prejudice, without this being quite the case. There is no compulsion, as is sometimes (III) _____________ to eliminate every reasoned alternative except exactly one."

Pick the appropriate replacement for (III)

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). "I wish it were possible." Assertion (A): Despite the fact that the above sentence lacks subject-verb concord, as per the English Grammar, it is a syntactically correct sentence. Reason (R): It is a syntactically correct sentence because in subjunctive mood (of verb) even singular subject is followed by a plural verb. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: Statement I: "HARDLY" can be used to say that something is just true or possible. Statement II: "HARDLY" is a negative word and should not be used with not or other negatives. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Pick the correct passive form of the following sentence: "He urged the council to reduce the rates".

In the following question, the sentences have been given in Active / Passive Voice. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive / Active Voice as your answer.

You can play with these kittens quite safely.

Choose the correct question tag to complete each sentence.

I guess he is in a hurry, __________?

In the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. The letter corresponding to that part is your answer. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) "No error."

If I was you,(a)/ I would not allow them (b)/ such leverage in the business.(c)/ No error(d)

Identify the option that represents the given sentence in the active voice: The car was driven by John to the mechanic for repairs.

Choose the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error. Banished from their own house (1)/, they gathered there belongings (2)/ and walked down the street (3)/ with eyes full of shame (4).

Identify the correct direct speech form of the following sentence:

My teacher told me that I am not working hard.

Choose the correct alternative to replace the italicized phrase in the following sentence. In case no improvement is needed, option '4' is the answer.

I cannot force her to marrying.

___________ I consult my doctor about this persistent cough.

Select the option that represents the given sentence in reported speech: Priya said to Dilip, "I always had this plan in my mind".

In each sentence below four words have been printed in bold. One of these words may be misspelt or inappropriate. Find out the wrongly spelt or inappropriate word. (a) When we consider the native (b) genius of the Greeks, and their (c) marvellous achievements in philosophy, literature, and art, (d) we are surprised that they were so inferior to the Romans in juresprudence (e) No error

Pick the correct sentence:

Pick the correct option:

(I) It is nothing else than pride. (II) It is nothing else but pride.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English. Jessica Mitford wrote The American Way of Death, a best-selling book that led eventually to an official investigation of the funeral industry.

In light of her extraordinary creative budgeting proposal, a recent poll put Susan ahead of George in the race for governor and found her to be the best candidate of the two.

Choose the appropriate option for the underlined phrase Rama told his wife, he would not mind standing and eat the dinner.

Choose the preferred idiom for the blanks: I don't know ____ I am ready to take the test now and ____ I will ever be ready in the future.

Find the alternative statement which meets the requirements of standard written English. The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

Select the option that corrects the underlined part. Sabotage came from the French saboter, which means "to clatter with wooden shoes (sabots)".

'Raghav read the novel in one day' means the same as

Pick out the correct sentence:

Fill in the blank The cat is wagging ____ tail

The British government _______ terrified of offending _______ ally in Washington

Pick out the correct sentence:

Fill in the blank Either my uncle or my aunt _____________ coming to the party

For the following sentences, choose the correct option: I. The team quickly took their positions on the field. II. The team quickly took its position on the field.

Choose the erroneous underlying segment or option D if no error: The corpse (a) had been dead (b) for five days (c).

Choose the erroneous underlying segment or option D if no error: He carried his clothes (a) in a black heavy (b) steel trunk (c).

She ordered the taxi driver, "Drive faster, ________?"

A part of the sentence that requires improvement is underlined and labelled. Choose the best option to replace the labelled part. Choose "No improvement" if no improvement is needed:

Unfortunately, the mob were more (A)/organized than they expected (B)/as freshly reloaded guns (C)/began to fire at them (D)

A part of the sentence that requires improvement is underlined and labelled. Choose the best option to replace the labelled part. Choose "No improvement" if no improvement is needed:

A butcher, who was annoyed by (A)/vegans 'naming their plant-based (B)/food after meat' has (C)/created a 'carrots' out of pork (D)

In the following question, four sentences are given which may contain grammatical or contextual errors. Choose the one which contains an error. If there is no error in any of the four sentences, mark (e) i.e. "All are correct":

A) If we show an awareness of our own political leanings, it makes us more trustworthy B) Journalism must retain its ability on scrutinize the state rather than becoming a cheerleader C) The government has been relying almost entirely on providing fiscal relief in the form of tax cuts. D) To incorporate the unorganized sector, data from alternative sources need to be used.

Two sentences are given below. These are to be combined into a single sentence without changing their meaning. Three probable starters of the combined sentence are given, denoted (i), (ii) and (iii). Any one, more than one, or none of them may be correct. Find the correct starter(s):

(I) RBI placed the financially troubled Yes Bank under a moratorium. (II) It announced a draft 'Scheme of Reconstruction' that entails the SBI investing capital to acquire 49% stake in the restructured private lender.

(i) After RBI placed…….. (ii) Post placing the…….. (iii) Since RBI announced……..

Two sentences are given below. These are to be combined into a single sentence without changing their meaning. Three probable starters of the combined sentence are given, denoted (i), (ii) and (iii). Any one, more than one, or none of them may be correct. Find the correct starter(s):

(I) The play features outdated perspectives on race and religion. (II) Its portrayal of female characters was far ahead of its time.

(i) Though the play …….. (ii) Supposing that the………… (iii) Despite featuring outdated……..

Two sentences are given below. These are to be combined into a single sentence without changing their meaning. Three probable starters of the combined sentence are given, denoted (i), (ii) and (iii). Any one, more than one, or none of them may be correct. Find the correct starter(s):

(I) It may be necessary to get rid of colonial-era conventions to make administration more efficient. (II) However, It is equally important to think through the reforms and work out a viable sequence.

(i) Getting rid of colonial-era… (ii) To make administration… (iii) As it is equally important…

Two statements are given below which can be combined into a single statement in a number of different ways without changing their meaning. Three probable starters (i), (ii) and (iii) are given. One, two, three, or none of them may be correct:

(I) A diversified diet that meets all nutritional requirements is difficult to provide. (II) Fortification of food is relied upon by many countries to prevent malnutrition.

(i) Provided a diversified diet… (ii) Since a diversified diet… (iii) As it is difficult to provide…

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the underlined part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No improvement required":

Predicting how an industry will fare further down the line has never been more difficult because of the swift changes brought on by technology, and with such swift changes comes uncertainty. (underlined: "has never been more difficult")

A connector is given along with four statements below. Identify the statements that can be combined together in a single statement using the given connector.

EVEN THOUGH

(A) The Naga rebels have climbed down from their demand for full independence. (B) Chief Minister has announced in the house that school students will be mandatorily taught about the constitution. (C) The public transportation and travel restriction could be affecting upward of 35 million people in China. (D) Naga Rebels have persisted with the demand for Nagalim, a territorial entity much larger than the present state of Nagaland.

A connector is given along with four statements below. Identify the statements that can be combined together in a single statement using the given connector.

ALTHOUGH

(A) The government is separately considering imposing quality standard on import as less than 10% of tariff lines regulated for safety. (B) The budget should make sure that such delays do not occur. (C) The growth performance of India, Bangladesh and Vietnam was most impressive during the past quarter century. (D) India and Bangladesh did not match the rest of Asia in slow social progress.

A connector is given along with four statements below. Identify the statements that can be combined together in a single statement using the given connector.

WHILE

(A) The predecessors of National Register of Citizens were counting "residents" rather than "citizens". (B) The objective of this latest initiative is to count citizens: specifically to sift and sort citizens from noncitizens. (C) The accounting for the number of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes not exchanged or deposited in the banks is an issue up for debate. (D) Modi's ruling party has also asked the government to increase duties on essential on non-essential items to boost local manufacturing.

A connector is given along with four statements below. Identify the statements that can be combined together in a single statement using the given connector.

MOREOVER

(A) Obviously, no revolution can sustain on 70-year-old slogans. (B) With appropriate corrective mechanisms, natural selection can favour cooperation. (C) This struggle has also seen violent splits, ugly divisive tribalism, fratricidal feuds and untold sufferings. (D) There is no apparent reason a higher intelligence will treat us any better than we treat animals bred for meat, fur and milk.

A part of the sentence that requires improvement is underlined and labelled. Choose the best option to replace the labelled part. Choose "No improvement" if no improvement is needed:

The two PG operators, who were (A)/operating the ill-fated PG in (B)/Sector 32, were charged close to Rs 3 lakh (C)/from the students staying in the PG (D)

In the following question, four sentences are given which may contain grammatical or contextual errors. Choose the one which contains an error. If there is no error in any of the four sentences, mark (e) i.e. "All are correct":

A) The implicit assumption is that the organized sector can be a proxy for the unorganized sector. B) While RTI filings have increased exponentially, RTI-activism has become part and parcel of civil society. C) Higher judiciary must do its duty as guardians of the citizens' constitutional rights'. D) Only certain specific projects or initiatives are undertaken in 'mission mode'.

In the following question, four sentences are given which may contain grammatical or contextual errors. Choose the one which contains an error. If there is no error in any of the four sentences, mark (e) i.e. "All are correct":

A) The train has provided a trouble-free performance in the last six months. B) The unraveling had commenced even before Train 18's inaugural run as Vande Bharat Express. C) It is futile to expect the techno-bureaucracy of the Indian Railways to reform itself. D) The Centre made amendment in proviso to Article 370(3) as a part off a well-conceived strategy.

A part of the sentence that requires improvement is underlined and labelled. Choose the best option to replace the labelled part. Choose "No improvement" if no improvement is needed:

The place is always (A)/thronged by researchers (B)/and those making (C)/animal documentaries (D)

A part of the sentence that requires improvement is underlined and labelled. Choose the best option to replace the labelled part. Choose "No improvement" if no improvement is needed:

Upon arrival, Deputies observed (A)/a residence engulfed by fire (B)/with local fire fighters engaged (C)/in fire suppression efforts.(D)

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the underlined part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No improvement required":

The banking industry had begun already incorporating blockchain. (underlined: "had begun already")

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the underlined part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No improvement required":

As we settle into another long summer, I am finding for first time I am ready for the holidays. (underlined: "I am finding for first time")

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the underlined part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No improvement required":

The hospital restrict the number of visitor who can enter the intensive care unit. (underlined: "restrict the number of visitor")

In the following question, four sentences are given which may contain grammatical or contextual errors. Choose the one which contains an error. If there is no error in any of the four sentences, mark (e) i.e. "All are correct":

A) The response rate to RTI requests have also slowed down. B) The JSP, therefore, can advance the objective of transparency. C) The RTI Act had dealt with the citizen's right to know about public information. D) There is no need for anyone to take recourse to the RTI Act and await a response.

A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given as substitutions for the underlined part, one of which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No improvement required":

Thoughts are helpful in the field of science, rather thinking cannot be given the touch of experience of the supreme truth, the inner core. (underlined: "rather thinking cannot")

Change the voice of the given sentence. I didn't realise that somebody was watching me.

Read each of the components of the given sentence and mark the component with grammatical error. I. My cousin brother, who lives II. in Goa, is eager to visit us III. in Mumbai and aspires to have IV. a glimpse of the city

Choose the correct option of the following incorrect sentence. No matter what that I do, I can't make her happy.

…………… you mind if I borrowed your car?

Change the voice of the given sentence. Windowpanes are washed by cleaners.

What will be the plural of Blitz.

Choose the correct sentence in Indirect speech of the sentence in Direct speech. He said, "Be quiet and listen to my words."

Improve the sentence by using appropriate grammatical structure. Unless efforts are made and the population growth had stabilised, environmentalists predict a world wide starvation by 2020 AD.

Choose the correct word(s) for the underlined word(s). If I was you, I would do it at once.

From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive voice. Who ate the last piece?

From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Active voice. Sugarcane is raised by some people in the Hinterland.