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Spotting Errors in English

He hasitated to accept the post
as he did not think
that the salary package was enough
for a man with a family of ten.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Use- 'In accepting' in place of 'to accept'.

1. Spotting Errors in English

Upon arrival
at the place of posting in Punjab
I found it greatly different than
what I had imagined.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use 'From' in place of 'than'.

2. Spotting Errors in English

If you do not agree
to his request
then he shall be
forced to take drastic measures.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

use of 'then' is not required.

3. Spotting errors in English

Author of the other book
was asked to write
a forward to the book.
No Error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Correct : Author of the other book was asked to write a foreword to the book.

Replace "forward" with "foreword" in option C

foreword means A short introduction to a book, typically by a person other than the author.

4. Spotting Errors in English

Everyone of the survivors
of the ill-fated train
have told
the same story about mishappening.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use 'Has told' in place of 'have told'.

5. Spotting Errors in English

The woman
appears to
have seen
more happier days.
no error

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Use 'Happier' in place of 'more happier'.