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Spotting Errors in English

In spite of the late hour
and the bad weather
we decided to go
to office due to some work.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Use- 'Despite' in place of 'in spite of '.

1. Spotting errors in English

The reason for the bus being late
was because the bus
was involved
in an accident.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Correct: The reason for the bus being late was that the bus was involved in an accident.

Replace "because" with "that" in option B

2. Spotting Errors in English

Atal was
a great statesman
and a great politician.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use 'And great politician'.

3. Spotting Errors in English

Rahul behaviour indicate
that he has no other intention
than
to steal his money.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

use 'but' in the place of 'than'.

4. Spotting errors in English

In our village
ponds just dry down
in the scorching heat of the summer.
No Error

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Correct : In our village ponds just dry up in the scorching heat of the summer.

Replace "down" with "up" in option B

scorching means very hot, burning, torrid

5. Spotting Errors in English

My sister-in-law with her husband
now in USA
were present at the occasion.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use 'Was' in place of 'were'.