Exercise 1 20.

His tradition-bound attitude (1)/ had to be a

1. The leopard entered (a)/the village when(2)/ the constant source of dissatisfaction (2)/ among the
villagers slept(3)/ No Error(4) younger members of the family. (3)/ No error .
2. Just around two decades ago, (1)/ few imagine (4)
that the robust data, (2)/ messaging, voice and 21. Two hours have passed (1)/ since (2)/ he had
video connections (3)/ could be established with fallen asleep. (3)/ No error (4).
such ease. (4) 22. I have (1)/ seen her only once (2)/ but I’m liking
(IBPS PO, 19) her a lot. (3)/No error (4).
3. The candy man would come to my 23. I told him (1)/that we enjoyed very much (2)/at
doorstep(1)/everyday and sing a melodious the party . (3)/No error(4).
song(2)/ to attract my attention(3)/ No Error(4) 24. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since yesterday (3)/ No
4. We worked on a hectic schedule(a)/ for seven error (4).
years(2)/ and achieved tremendous results(3)/ 25. I now (1)/am knowing (2)/all the facts about him.
No Error(4) (3)/No error (4).
5. We got everything ready (1)/for all of them long 26. I have passed (1)/ the examination (2)/ two years
(2)/ before(3)/ they arrived4)/. ago (3)/. No error (4).
(SBI PO, 19) 27. Banks were developed to keep people’s money
6. IPL was(1)/ launched twelve (2)/years safe (1)/ and to make it available (2)/ when they
before(3)/No Error(4) need it. (3)/ No error (4)
7. When IPL was launched twelve years(1)/ ago, 28. He has read four plays (1)/written by Shakespear
Kapil dev had played(2)/ for India fifteen years (2)/by the end of his vacation. (3)/ No error(4)
ago(3)/ No Error(4) 29. In our life, We have never(1)/ had such a
8. Since the movie has been released, (1)/it has (2)/horrible experience(3)/ No Error (4)
broken (2)/several records(3)/ No Error(4) 30. He escaped the (1)/fire when people(2)/ helped
9. Since the movie has been released(1)/, the him(3)/ No Error (4)
producers can (2)/take a sigh of relief(3)/ No 31. By the time (1)/ we got our tickets and entered
Error(4) the cinema theatre, (2)/ the show was already
10. We shall leave for(1)/ the city when(2)/ the sun begun (3)/ No error. (4)
will rise (3)/ No Error(4) 32. The sea looks (1)/ as if it has been (3)/ agitated
11. We shall leave for /the city if the sun /rises/ No by a storm. (3)/ No error (4)
Error(4) 33. Ramesh smiled when he was remembering (1)/
12. The secretary slept(1)/ when the(2)/ telephone his hard early years (2)/ and his ling road to
rang(3)/ No Error(4) success (3)/ No error (4)
13. You should take this(1)/ vaccination if you get(2)/ 34. It is time you (1)/ decide on your next (2)/ course
chicken pox(3)/ No Error(4) of action . (3)/ No error (4)
14. Though the manager was keen on getting the 35. The teacher (1)/ has took (2)/ the responsibility.
task (1)/ done through Ramesh yesterday, (2)/ he (3)/ No error (4)
tries to avoid it (3)/ No error (4) 36. Did he tell you (1)/ why he hasn’t (2)/ come
15. I returned home(a)/ when it (2)/rained yesterday ? (3)/ No error (4)
heavily(3)/ No Error(4) 37. We have discussing (1)/ all the known
16. The statue broke into(1)/ pieces when he(2)/ had mechanisms (2)/ of physical growth , (3)/ No
dropped it(3)/ No Error (4) error (4)
17. The scientists have invented (1)/ cure to 38. The vaccine (1)/ when hit the Indian market (2)/
tuberculosis (2)/few years ago(3)/No Error is dogged by controversy. (3)/ No error (4)
18. Based on the media reports,(1)/ we can conclude 39. When I went there (1)/ Charles is playing (2)/ a
that (2)/ many accidents caused by reckless game of chess . (3)/ No error (4)
driving.(3)/ No error.(4) 40. I can swim very fast when I was only five (Tense)
19. Gowri told me (1)/his name after (2)/he left. (3)/ (SSC CGL, 19)
No error.(4) 1) Very fast
 2) I can swim 2) Heard
3) When I was 3) No improvement
4) Only five 4) Has heard
41. When I reached the cinema hall the movie had 48. One evening when father was coming home
already began from work, I played in the front garden
(SSC CGL, 19) (SSC CGL, 19)
1) The movie had 1) Am playing
2) When I reached 2) Play
3) Already began 3) Was playing
4) The cinema hall 4) No improvement
42. Lucy has already cut the cake when we reached 49. Long after those five horses finish drinking water
the party hall from the trough, an old horse appeared over the
(SSC CGL, 19) brow of the hill
1) The party hall (SSC CGL, 19)
2) Lucy has already 1) Have finished
3) Cut the cake 2) Had been finishing
4) When we reached 3) Had finished
43. I wish if I was the principal of my school 4) No improvement
(SSC CGL, 19) 50. You must go the book fair if you are liking it or
1) If I had been not
2) If I were (SSC CGL, 19)
3) No improvement 1) Whether you have liked
4) That I am 2) Whether you like it
44. If they will get married , they will probably settle 3) Although you are liking it
in Mumbai 4) If you like it
(SSC CGL, 19) Exercise 1- Answers
1) If they get married 1. Use “ when the villagers were sleeping”
2) No improvement 2. Use “few imagined”
3) If they had got married 3. Use “every day instead of everyday”
4) If they will be getting married 4. No Error
45. If he doesn’t score forty percent in all the 5. Use “they had arrived”
subjects, he would not be promoted to the next 6. Use “ago”
class 7. Use “fifteen years before”
(SSC CGL, 19) 8. Use “Since the movie was released”
1) No improvement 9. No Error
2) Was not being 10. Use “when the sun rises”
3) Is not being 11. Use “when in place of if”
4) Will not be 12. Use “ the secretary was sleeping”
46. Mother was watching a movie when the lights 13. Use incase in place of if
were going off 14. Use “ he tried to avoid it”
(SSC CGL, 19) 15. Use “when it was raining”
1) Went off 16. Use “when he dropped it”
2) Have gone off 17. Use “ the scientists invented”
3) Going off 18. Use “ many accidents are caused”
4) No improvement 19. Use “ after he had left”
47. I was sitting at home doing nothing when I had 20. Use “His tradition bound attitude was”
heard that song again 21. Use “since “he fell asleep”
(SSC CGL, 19) 22. Use “but I like her a lot”
1) Hears 23. Use “I told him that he we had enjoyed”
24. Use “he has eaten” 10. Every man in this world (1)/ wishes to live long
25. Use “know all the facts” (2)/ but nobody wanted to grow old.(3)/ No error
26. Use “ I passed the examination:” (4)
27. Use “when they needed it” 11. This custom (1)/ has come down (2)/ since times
28. Use “he will have read” immemorial. (3)/ No error (4)
29. Use “such a horrible experience before” 12. This letter will reach him (1)/ before he left (2)/
30. No Error for Delhi. (3) No error (4)
31. Use “ the show had already begun” 13. It is time (1)/ we should have done (2)/
32. Use “ it had been” something useful. (3)/ No error (4)
33. Use “when he remembered” 14. He will tell you (1)/ about it when (2)/ he will
34. Use “you decided” come back. (3)/ No error (4)
35. Use “The teacher has taken” 15. He served as the President (1)/ of the Lions Club
36. Use “why he didn’t come” (2)/ since fifteen years. (3)/ No error (4)
37. Use “we have discussed” 16. When at last (1)/ we got to the theatre, (2)/ the
38. Use “ was dogged” much publicized programme by the Bollywood
39. Use “ Charles was playing” stars was begun. (3)/ No error (4)
40. I could swim 17. He is (1)/ having many (2)/ friends here. (3)/ No
41. Already begun error (4)
42. Lucy had already 18. Ask her to call me (1)/ when she (2)/ will come
43. If I were back. (3)/ No error (4)
44. If they get married 19. I declined the invitation (1)/ not because I did
45. Will not be not want to go, (2)/ but because I have no time.
46. Went off (3)/No error (4)
47. Heard 20. Nalini says (1)/ she is living in Chennai (2)/ since
48. Was playing 1991. (3)/ No error (4)
49. Had finished 21. We shall (1)/ go out (2)/ if it does not rains. (3)/
50. If you like it No error (4)
Exercise 2 22. It is high time (1)/ that we leave (2)/ this place.
1. They were having (1)/ a birthday party at home (3)/ No error (4)
(2)/ next week. (3)/ No error (4) 23. I (1)/ am having (2)/ three children. (3)/ No error
2. The inaugural function (1)/ is temporarily (4)
interrupted (2)/ as the lights suddenly went out. 24. I (1)/ have been studying (2)/ since four hours.
(3)/ No error (4) (3)/ No error (4)
3. The first task is provided (1)/ sufficient arable 25. if he had walked (1)/ fast enough (2)/ he will get
land (2)/ to the dispossessed farmers. (3)/ No the bus. (3)/ No error (4)
error (4) 26. He told his friend (1)/ that he could not do that
4. Madhuri Dixit is having (1)/ a large (2)/ fan work (2)/ because it is not to his taste. (3)/ No
following. (3)/ No error (4) error (4)
5. When Anand reached the village (1)/ he found 27. It is said (1)/ that this room is not being opened
that (2)/ reports about him preceded him. (3)/ (2)/ for the last fifty years. (3)/ No error (4)
No error (4) 28. He said (1)/ that he will meet me (2)/ at the
6. By noon (1)/ the fog cleared (2)/ completely. (3)/ restaurant. (3)/ No error (4)\
No error (4) 29. I have (1)/ known him (2)/ since two years. (3)/
7. Ahmed has been watching (1)/ the Oscar No error (4)
nominated film (2)/ three times. (3)/ No error (4) 30. Krupa and Kavya studied (1)/ in Delhi Public
8. Very soon (1)/ I realized (2)/ that he is at fault. School (2)/ and so does Kamya. (3)/ No error (4)
(3)/ No error (4) 31. The social activist (1)/ was murder (2)/ in cold
9. Had you (1)/ worked hard (2)/ you will have blood. (3)/ No error (4)
passed. (3) / No error (4)
32. The train will not start (1)/ until the guard (2)/ 8. Use “he was at”
will blow the whistle. (3)/ No error (4) 9. Use “you would have”
33. We shall wait (1)/ till you (2)/ will finish your 10. Use “but nobody wants to”
lunch. (3)/ No error (4) 11. Use “for times immemorial”
34. He asked me (1)/ what I am doing (2)/ out in the 12. Use “before he leaves”
street at that hour (3)/ No error (4) 13. Use “we did something”
35. Unless aid arrives (1)/ within the next few weeks 14. Use “ when he comes back”
(2)/ thousands are starving. (3)/ No error (4) 15. Use “for fifteen years”
36. I have been (1)/ working in this organization (2)/ 16. Use “has begun”
since three years. (3)/ No error (4) 17. Use “ he has many”
37. I have come (1)/ as soon as (2)/ the customers 18. Use “when she comes”
leave your shop. (3)/ No error (4) 19. Use I had no time”
38. During the last few years (1)/ the company works 20. Use “ she has been living”
hard (2)/ to modernise its image. (3)/ No error 21. Use “if it does not rain”
(4) 22. Use “ we left”
39. Greatly to our surprise (1)/ we find the 23. Use “I have”
ringleader (2)/ was lame. (3)/ No error (4) 24. Use “for four hours”
40. The US (1)/ don’t want (2)/ India in the Security 25. Use he would have
Council. (3)/ No error (4) 26. Use “it was not to his taste”
41. I whistled thrice (1)/ with full might and raise my 27. Use “has not been opened”
arms (2)/ towards the sky. (3)/ No error (4) 28. Use “he would meet me”
42. I called (1)/ at his house yesterday (2)/ and have 29. Use “for two years”
given him money. (3)/ No error (4) 30. Use “so did Kamya”
43. You are a very lovable person (1)/ but I (2)/ am 31. Use “was murdered”
not loving you. (3)/ No error (40 32. Use “guard blows the whistle”
44. The new dish (1)/ that I ordered (2)/ is tasting 33. Use “till you finish your lunch”
good. (3)/ No error (4) 34. Use “what I was doing”
45. I have got your letter yesterday (1)/ and felt 35. Use “thousands will starve”
happy to learn (2)/ or your recovery. (3)/ No 36. Use “for three years”
error (4) 37. Use “I will come”
46. We have been knowing (1)/ each other (2)/ since 38. Use “the company had worked”
we were children. (3)/ No error (4) 39. Do not use “was”
47. It had laid (1)/ in the closet (2) for a week before 40. Use “does not”
we found it. (3)/ No error (4) 41. Use “and raised”
48. When I fail (1)/ to solve the problem myself (2)/ I 42. Use “gave him money”
unhesitatingly called for his help.(3)/ No error (4) 43. Use “I do not love you”
49. Another baffling change (1)/ that I noticed in him 44. Use “tastes good”
now-a-days (2)/ is that he avoids speaking to 45. Use “I got your letter yesterday
me.(3)/ No error (4) 46. Use “we have known”
50. I had asked him (1)/ how he could go out (2)/ if it 47. No Error
started raining. (3)/ No error (4) 48. Use “ call for his help”
Exercise 2 Answers 49. Use “notice in him”
1. Use “They will have” 50. Use “ I asked him”
2. Use “as the lights have suddenly gone off” Exercise 3
3. Use “ The first task has provided” 1. Unless he apologizes (1)/ he should not be (2)/
4. Use “Madhuri Dixit has a” allowed to stay with us. (3)/ No error (4)
5. Use when “Anand reached the village” 2. Although we reached his house in time (1)/ he
6. Use “had cleared or will have cleared” was left (2)/ for the airport. (3)/ No error (4)
7. Use “ Ahmed has watched”
3. I have seen (1)/ that film last year (2)/ but I do 24. The old curtains were torn and (1)/they flapped
not remember its story. (3)/ No error (4) in (2)/the light breeze.(3)/No Error(4)
4. I did not receive (1)/ any letter from my parents 25. An idea was worth (1)/nothing if it has(2)/ no
(2)/ for the last two months. (3)/ No error (4) champion(3)/No Error (4)
5. They can promise you (1)/ an experience (2)/ you 26. I have been waiting (1)/for you since(2)/ two
won’t never forget. (3)/ No error (4) hours(3)/ No Error(4)
6. She was ill for five days (1)/ when the doctor (2)/ 27. I was convinced that the only thing(1)/ I wanted
was sent for. (3)/ No error (4) to do ever,(2)/ is to write novels(3)/ No Error(4)
7. It is high time (1)/ we renovate (2)/ our old 28. I meant to repair the(1)/ radio but hadn’t
house. (3)/ No error (4) time(2)/ to do it today(3)/ No Error (4)
8. Due to inflation (1)/ the cost of living (2)/ 29. I am not familiar with (1)/ all the important
escalated in the last one year. (3)/ No error (4) places in this town (2)/ although I had been living
9. You need not tell a lie (1)/ when the judge asked here for two years. (3)/ No error (4)
you where you were (2)/ when the crime was 30. They came here in (1)/ the evening and begin
committed. (3)/ No error (4) making (2)/ further arrangements. (3)/ No error
10. We really wanted to go to(1)/ the park but we (4)
were told(2)/ not to go out if it rain(3)/No Error 31. She has been (1)/ complaining about headache
11. If man makes proper use of his time and (2)/ from morning. (3)/ No error (4)
(1)/opportunities and follow his aim in life with 32. Everyday we hear about (1)/ senior citizens being
patience and(2)/ perseverance. He is sure to robbed (2)/ and even kill in cold blood. (3)/ No
succeed(3) No Error(4)/ error (4)
12. It is now (1)/ five years since (2)/ I visit the Delhi. 33. He said that it was the first time (1)/ that such a
(3)/ No error (4) trick (2)/ is discovered. (3)/ No error (4)/
13. I have visited Mumbai two years ago (1)/ and I 34. I was shocked (1)/ to see how much my
am planning to visit again (2)/ in the near future. grandmother had aged (2)/ since the last time
(3)/ No error (4) we visited her. (3)/ No error (4)
14. The poor man saves the money (1)/but then he 35. He assured me that he (1)/will return in (2)/an
began to worry (2)/ that thieves might take it hour(3)/ No Error (4)
away. (3)/ No error (4) 36. Three years have elapsed (1)/since I had gone to
15. The museum’s revolving doors (1)/ stopped the visit (2)/my aunt in the city(3)/ No Error(d)
crooks (2)/ as they jam half way round. (3)/ No 37. I reached two (1)/hours before(2)/ he had
error (4) came(3)/ No Error(4)
16. By May next year I have (1)/been working in 38. He went to the doctor because(a)/ he had not
this(2)/ college for twenty years.(3)/ No Error (4) been feeling (2)/well since several weeks(3)/No
17. I shall look forward to being(1)/ with you Error(4).
sometime(2)/next month.(3)/ No Error(4) 39. It is not (1)/ such a pretty place (2)/ that I had
18. A bird in the (1)/tree is worth two(2)/ in the expected. (3)/ No error (4)
bush(3)No Error(4)/. 40. I shake his hand when (1)/he arrived and(2)/
19. We have finished our work three hours ago(1)/ when he left(3)/ No Error(4)
and have been waiting for(2)/ you since then.(3)/ 41. A recent survey indicates (1)/ that the number of
20. Orwell is one of those authors(1)/ who do his drug addicts (2)/ grew day by day. (3)/ No error
best to (2)/irritate the reader(3)/No Error(4) (4)
21. The full moon appearing in the(1)/ sky and its 42. Good heavens! (1)/ How was she (2)/ grown! (3)/
silvery(2)/ light spread across.(3)/ No Error (4) No error (4)
22. It began to rain as soon(1)/ as we stepped 43. Although I have never seen the girl (1)/ I
out(2)/ of the house(3)/No Error(4) recognized her at once (2)/ from her photograph.
23. She stopped singing as soon(1)/ as the telephone (3)/ No error (4)
rings(2)/ from across the hall(3)/No Error(4) 44. Now that I am back at work, (1)/ I have beginning
(2)/ to feel much better. (3)/ No error (4)
45. The artist , plainly a better critic (1)/ than 36. Use “since I went”
painter, destroyed what (2)/ he made over for 37. Use “had come”
ten years.(3)/ No error (4) 38. Use “for several weeks”
46. I have reached (1)/ the office before (2)/ the rain 39. Use “that I have expected
started. (3)/ No error (4) 40. Use “ I shook his hand”
47. The manager is having his problems (1)/ but we 41. Use “are growing day by day”
have (2)/ ours as well. (3)/ No error (4) 42. Use “How has she grown”
48. I was surprised (1)/ when the hostess smiled (2)/ 43. Use “before” after”girl”
as if she saw me before. (3)/ No error (4) 44. Use “ I am beginning to”
49. As they climb (1)/ higher, the air (2)/ became 45. Use “what he had made”
cooler. (3)/ No error (4) 46. Use “ I had reached”
50. The officer has (1)/ given orders to his (2)/ 47. Use “ the manager has”
soldiers yesterday. (3)/ No error (4) 48. Use “as if she has seen”
Exercise 3 Answers 49. Use “climbed”
1. Use “shall” 50. Use “ The officer gave”
2. Use “he had left” Exercise 4
3. Use “I saw” 1. If Ram had been careful (a)/ enough, he would
4. Use “I have not received” (b)/ not be cheated. (c)/ No error (d)
5. Use “you wont forget” 2. Unless you don't work (a)/ hard you can (b)/ not
6. Use “she had been ill” succeed. (c)/ No error (d)
7. Use “ we renovated” 3. If he had informed me earlier (a)/ I would have
8. Use “has escalated” send (b)/ him some money. (c)/ No error (d)
9. Use “need not have told” 4. He will always be obliged to (a)/ you if you
10. Use “if it rains” helped (b)/ him this time. (c)/ No error (d)
11. Use “and follows his aims” 5. Abhyav will play (a)/tennis if he (b)/finished the
12. Use” since I visited Delhi” work on time(c)/ No error (d)
13. Use “ I visited” 6. If we didn't walk fast (a)/ we would (b)/ missed
14. Use “then he begins to” the train. (c)/ No error (d)
15. Use “ as they jammed” 7. If you are late (a)/ again, I don't let (b)/ you enter
16. Use “ I will have been working” the class. (c)/ No error (d)
17. No Error 8. If I had money (a)/ and time, I shall (b)/ surely
18. No Error visit Chicago. (c)/ No error (d)
19. Use “we finished” 9. He wouldn't have (a)/ been sad, if (b)/ you have
20. Use “who did his best” remembered his birthday. (c)/ No error (d)
21. Use “moon appears” 10. I wouldn't hit (a)/ the dog if (b)/ I was you. (c)/
22. No Error No error (d)
23. Use “as the telephone rang” 11. Had the weather been (a)/ better, the holidays
24. No Error (b)/ would be great. (c)/ No error (d)
25. Use “an idea is” 12. I'd have (a)/ baked cake, if I knew (b)/ about your
26. Use “for two hours” arrival. (c)/ No error (d)
27. Use “was to write novels 13. If politicians were (a)/ less vain, the world (b)/ is
28. Use “did not get the time” a better place. (c)/ No error (d)
29. Use “ I have been living” 14. We can do it (a)/ better, if we took (b)/ more
30. Use “began” time over it. (c)/ No error (d)
31. Use “since” 15. If Abhyav wouldn't have (a)/ come, you (b)/
32. Use “killed” would've drowned. (c)/ No error (d)
33. Use “was discovered” 16. Were I (a)/ a king, I lived (b)/ in a palace. (c)/ No
34. No Error error (d)
35. Use “he would”
17. If the temperature (a)/ drops to 0" C, water (b)/ 38. I will try to be on time (1)/ but don’t worry when
will turn into ice. (c)/ No error (d) (2)/ I am late. (3)/ No error (4)
18. If you had not wasted your money(a)/ foolishly, 39. It was being hard to believe (1)/ that my brother
you wouldn’t have(b)/ had to live miserably could be (2)/ involved with anything so sinister.
today(c)/ No Error (d) (3)/ No Error (4)
19. Were I (a)/ a king, I lived (b)/ in a palace. (c)/ No 40. We had to return because (1)/ when we reached
error (d) the railway (2)/ station the train left. (3)/ No
20. If I knew his phone(a)/ number, I would have(b) / error (4)
rung him(c)/ No Error (d) 41. Sairat is one of the latest (1)/ in the list of
21. Unless he (a)/ doesn't hurry up, he will (b)/ get contemporary Marathi movies (2)/ which
late. (c)/ No error (d) appeared in recent times. (3)/ No error (4)
22. You can use my (a)/ laptop as long as you 42. Had anybody (1)/ ever told you (2)/ that you’re
(b)/promised to be careful. (c)/No error (d) beautiful? (3)/ No error (4)
23. If I were (a)/ the Prime Minister, I (b)/ would've 43. Tom Sawyer is one (1)/ of the best kid stories (2)/
made holidays longer. (c)/ No error (d) that was ever written. (3)/ No error (4)
24. If one doesn't (a)/ follow traffic rules, one (b)/ 44. I am thinking I will go to the market later this
might be fined. (c)/ No error (d) afternoon.
25. Will you take me (a)/ with you if you will (b)/ go 45. As soon as I will reach (1)/ Delhi I will send you
to the beach? (c)/ No error (d) (2)/ the books you have asked for. (3)/ No error
26. If I would live (a)/ in Agra, I would (b)/ visit the (4)
Taj Mahal daily. (c)/ No error (d) 46. I finished my assignment before we (1)/ reached
27. Unless they don't (a)/ invite him, he (b)/ his wedding with great (2)/ difficulty because of
wouldn't go there. (c)/ No error (d) Heavy traffic. (3)/ No error (4)
28. Unless one will be honest, (a)/ one can't be (b)/ 47. We were living (1)/ in Canada for (2)/ around
liked by others. (c)/ No error (d) eight years. (3)/ No error (4)
29. If she hadn't (a)/ been so ill tempered, (b)/ I 48. Low interest rates are tempting (1)/ many
would marry her. (c)/ No error (d) customers to take (2)/ on too much debt. (3)/ No
30. If he had looked (a)/at the map(b)/ we wouldn’t error (4)
be lost(c)/ No Error (d) 49. I finished my household chores (1)/ before he
31. I did not see (1)/ Meenu (2)/ since Monday. (3)/ reached (2)/ to my place after so long. (3)/ No
No error (4) error (4)
32. Florence Nightingale (1)/ was called (2)/ Lady 50. It is high time (a)/ that we send the answer (b)/
with the lamp. (3)/ No error (4) to the head office. (c)/ No error. (d)
33. (P) Foolishly Rama threw (Q) some water on the Exercise 4 Answers
electric heater (R) when it catches fire he got a 1. Use “not have been”
shock . (S) No error 2. Drop don’t
34. (P) Jayesh loved his Guru immensely (Q) and 3. Replace “send” with” sent”
gave him fullest loyalty,(R) yet he have his own 4. Use “help”
independent way of thinking. (S) No error 5. Use “if he finishes the work”
35. (P) While Mahendra was away (Q) on a long 6. Use “miss”
official tour (R) his office receive an important 7. Use “wont”
letter which was marked ‘Urgent’. (S) No error 8. Replace “shall” with “would”
36. (P) The old man (Q) told his sons (R) that there 9. Use “had remembered”
was no such thing like luck. (S) No error 10. Use “were”
37. The officer asked the recruit (1)/ which district 11. Use “have been great”
(2)/ he came from. (3)/ No error (4) 147 Vipul has 12. Use” had kown”
been (1)/ suffering from fever (2)/ since seven 13. Use “would be”
days. (3)/ No error (4) 14. Use” take”
15. Use” had not”
16. Use “would live” 5. After the ‘Pooja’ in the temple (1)/ got over,
17. Use turns in place of will turn people start (2)/ coming out to get their slippers.
18. Use “you wouldn’t have to live” (3)/ No error (4)
19. Use “would live” 6. I worked (1)/ as a verbal trainer (2)/ for eight
20. Use If I had known months. (3)/ No error (4)
21. Remove doesn’t 7. Babita is feeling little uncomfortable today (1)/
22. Use” promise” because she is ill, so she cannot perform (2)/ for
23. No Error a while (3)/ No error (4)
24. Use “may” 8. If you will finish your homework I (1)/I will give
25. Drop “will” you (2)/ an ice-cream. (3)/ No error (4)
26. Use If I lived 9. Scientists intended (P)/ his carelessness is the
27. Remove “don’t” reason (Q)/ that the game was lost. (R)/No error
28. Use” unless one is honest” (S)
29. Use I would have 10. Many firms fail because when they begin (1)/
30. Use “we wouldn’t have been” exporting, they have not research the (2)/ target
31. Use “I have not seen” markets or have not planned enough. (3)/ No
32. Use “is called” error (4)
33. Use “caught fire” 11. As with people , some monkeys are lazy, (1)/ like
34. Use “yet he has” those who sleep all day in the zoo, (2)/ and some
35. Use “his office received” were industrious. (3)/ No error (4)
36. No Error 12. Government has reportedly made its displeasure
37. No Error know, (1)/ particularly on the speed and stealth
38. Use “if” with which (2)/ the negotiations are completed.
39. Use “ It was hard to believe” (3)/ No error (4)
40. Use “the train had left” 13. This will explains the decision taken (1)/ to
41. Use “which has appeared” impose a blockade on the country in (2)/ the
42. Use “Has anybody ever told” midst of a crisis. (3)/ No error (4)
43. Use” that has ever been written” 14. Rasayana’s are the blends of tonic herbs, metals,
44. Use “I thnk” fruits, (1)/ gums and have specific methods of
45. Use :” as soon as I reach” production (2)/ which included the time of
46. Use “I had finished my assignment” gathering. (3)/ No error (4)
47. Use “we have been living” 15. The Delhi Police organize a mega (1)/ function at
48. Use “ tempt” the Thayagaraj Stadium (2)/ to promote ‘self
49. Use “ I had finished” defense training’ for women and girls. (3)/ No
50. Use “sent” error (4)
Exercise 5 16. I went to (1)/ the bank and (2)/ withdrew some
1. Father was upset (1)/ when he found that (2)/ money . (3)/ No error (4) 17. I wish I am (1)/ the
you are not there. (3)/ No error (4) richest person (2)/ in the whole wide world. (3)/
2. What a comfort to see that you planning (2)/ No error (4)
everything for us. (3)/ No error (4) 18. We shall (a)/stay here but(b) / they will
3. Please note that you will be eligible for (1)/ the accompany you
voucher only if you (2)/ had received this email 19. You should take(a)/this medicine (b) /if you
(3)/ No error (4) (c)/get headache
4. I have went through the write-ups guideline (1)/ 20. When it become (a)/useless, we shall (b)/ surely
too but still want to clear on mail (2)/ sell it. (c)/ No error (d)
communication for topic confirmation. (3)/ No 21. A rolling stone (a)/ will gather (b)/no moss. (c)/
error (4) No error(d)
22. This is the first (a)/ time that we (b)/ see such an
interesting movie. (c)/ No error (d)
23. It is appearing to (a)/ me that you were (b)/ 44. By the end of this century, (a)/ we will use up.
never interested in it. (c)/ No error (d) most (b)/ of world's oil supplies. (c)/ No Error(d)
24. Everyone knew well (a)/ why he is absent (b)/ 45. This cheese (a)/ is smelling (b)/ awful. (c)/ No
from the class, (c)/ No error (d) error(d)
25. The man had started the (a)/ journey again after 46. While I was driving (a)/ to work this morning, (b)/
the (b)/ sun had risen. (c)/ No error I almost have an accident. (c)/ No error(d)
26. Nobody could tell (a)/ us how they have (b)/ 47. All my friends shall (a)/ reach there before it (b)/
solved the puzzle. (c)/ No error (d) will be 5 O'clock. (c)/ No error (d)
27. The teacher told the (a)/ students that a bat 48. If the earth will stop its rotation (a)/ and
unlike (b)/ other birds had teeth. (c)/ No error ( revolution, we shall not be (b)/ able to live
d) anymore. (c)/ No error (d)
28. By the next Monday, (a)/ Abhyav will complete 49. Here is your (a)/ radio, I (b)/ just repaired it. (c)/
(b)/ this book. (c)/ No error (d) No error(d)
29. By the time train (a)/ arrived at the station, (b)/ 50. Shyam is/ never disobeying his parents
we reached the station. (c)/ No error(d) Exercise 5 Answer
30. They have lodged (a)/ an FIR against the (b)/ 1. Use “you were not there”
cheat yesterday. (c)/ No error (d) We have(a)/ 2. Use “ you are planning”
little doubt (b) /whether he will return(c) / No 3. Use” if you receive”
Error (d) 4. Use “ I have gone”
31. They along with some other (a)/ boys are playing 5. Use “people started”
football here (b)/ every day from morning till 6. No Error
noon. (c)/ No error (d) 7. No Error
32. The priest said to all (a)/ that avarice was (b)/ the 8. Use “if you finish:
root of all evils. (c)/ No error (d) 9. Use “carelessness was the reason”
33. I am teaching (a)/ in this college (b)/ for 10 years. 10. Use “they have not researched
(c)/ No error (d) 11. Use “ some are industrious”
34. I do not listen (a) /to him as he is (b)/always 12. Use “its displeasure known”
complaining about his wife(c)/ No Error (d) 13. Use “this will explain”
35. Each Sunday the ice-cream (a)/ seller was 14. Use “which includes the time”
wearing (b)/ a neck-tie and a hat. (c)/ No error 15. Use “The Delhi Police organized
(d) 16. No Error
36. Did any of you lately (a)/come to know (b)/ 17. Use “I wish I were”
anything about Mr. Rao? (c)/ No error (d) 18. No Error
37. Ram is very excited to visit (a)/the circus next 19. Use “incase”
week as he has (b)/never visited a circus 20. Use “when it becomes”
before(c)/No Error (d) 21. Use “ A rolling stone gathers no moss”
38. The Sharmas have (a)/ been living in this city (b)/ 22. Use “we have seen”
since 15 years.(c)/ No error(d) 23. Use “It appears to me”
39. They have made (a)/so many mistakes(b)/ since 24. Use “why he was”
they have come here(c)/ No Error (d) 25. Use “The man started”
40. You are advised to wait (a)/ here until I (b)/ I 26. Use” how they had”
shall call you. (c)/ No error (d) 27. Use “have teeth”
41. Where (a)/ do you work (b)/ nowadays? (c)/ No 28. Use “Abhyav will have completed”
error (d) 29. Use “we had reached”
42. Unless they will take some (a)/ firm decision, 30. Use “They lodged”
nothing can (b)/ be done in this case. (c)/ No 31. “Use play football”
error(d) 32. Use “Avarice is the”
43. Mr. Sharma saw many (a)/ ups and downs since 33. Use “ I have been teaching”
he (b)/ started this business. (c)/ No error(d) 34. No Error
35. Use “ice cream seller wears a “
36. Use “Have any of you lately”
37. Drop “before”
38. Use “for fifteen years”
39. Use “since they came here”
40. Use “I call you”
41. Use “where are you working nowdays”
42. Use “unless they take some time
43. Use “Mr Sharma has seen
44. Use “ we will have used up”
45. Use “this cheese smells”
46. Use “ I almost had an accident”
47. Use “before it is”
48. Use “ if the earth stops”
49. Use “I have just repaired it”
50. Use “Shyam never disobeys”