Question Detail

Spotting errors in English

The students were
awaiting for
the arrival
of the chief guest

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Correct : The students awaiting the arrival of the chief guest

Replace "awaiting for" for "awaiting" in option B

1. Spotting Errors in English

For expecting the company to pay
for the bill
of the personal mobile expense of the employee
was not fair.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Use 'To expect' in place of ' for expecting'.

2. Spotting Errors in English

On entering
the classroom
she was found hanging
from the ceiling.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use ' Found hanged' in place of ' found hanging'.

3. Spotting errors in English

Hardly the inspector had
arrived there to
investigate the crime
when the house was set ablaze.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Correct : Hardly had the inspector arrived there to investigate the crime when the house was set ablaze.

Replace "the inspector had" with "had the inspector"

4. Spotting Errors in English

I advised my brother
to engage two coolies instead of one
because the luggage was
too much heavy for a single coolie.
no error

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Use ' Too heavy 'in place of 'too much'.

5. Spotting Errors in English

I have worked
in this office for ten years
but I now work
in a different office due to professional reasons.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Use 'I have been working' in place of 'i have worked'.