Spotting Errors In English Quiz
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Try out our 'Spotting Errors in English Quiz' to improve your English grammar skills by precisely identifying mistakes in an engaging way. Enhancing your English grammar proficiency is crucial for effective communication. In this error detection quiz, you'll have the opportunity to sharpen your ability to spot grammatical errors accurately.
By participating in this quiz, you'll not only refine your grammar knowledge but also develop a keen eye for detecting errors in both written and spoken English.
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A 1971 policy put in place by the American government not only put warnings on cigarette packets but also banning television advertisements of cigarettes.
- A.
Government
- B.
Packs
- C.
Banning
- D.
Advertisements
Correct Answer
C. BanningExplanation
The correct answer is "banning." The question is asking for an explanation of a specific government policy from1971. According to the information given, these policies not only included putting warnings on cigarette packets but also involved banning television advertisements of cigarettes. This means that the government took action to prohibit the promotion of cigarettes through television commercials. “Banning” is currently in the present tense, but should be in the past tense and will become “banned”.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The California Yard, which was California’s original campus, is still a huge attraction for students and visiting.
- A.
Which
- B.
Original
- C.
Major
- D.
Visiting
Correct Answer
D. VisitingExplanation
The word "visiting" is the correct answer because it is the only word that does not fit grammatically in the sentence. The sentence states that the California Yard is a huge attraction for students and visiting. The word "visiting" is an adjective that describes the type of people who are attracted to the California Yard, but is used as if it is a noun. The other words, "which," "original," and "major," do not make sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Either the minister or becomes hid secretary can help us with that problem
- A.
Either
- B.
Becomes
- C.
Her secretary
- D.
Help
Correct Answer
B. BecomesExplanation
The correct answer is "becomes" because it is the correct verb form to use after the subject "minister" in this sentence. The sentence is expressing a possibility or choice between two options: either the minister becomes her secretary or the minister helps with the problem.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He not only cleared the exam but he also receiving the highest marks in the class
- A.
He
- B.
But also
- C.
Receiving
- D.
The highest marks
Correct Answer
C. ReceivingExplanation
The correct answer is "receiving" because it completes the parallel structure in the sentence. The sentence is using the structure "not only...but also" to show that two things happened. The first part of the structure is "not only cleared the exam" and the second part is "receiving the highest marks in the class." The word "receiving" is the correct form of the verb to complete the second part of the structure.Rate this question:
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- 5.
She married him neither for his cooking ability nor to clean the house.
- A.
Married
- B.
Neither
- C.
Nor
- D.
To clean the house
Correct Answer
D. To clean the houseExplanation
The correct answer is "to clean the house". In the given sentence, the word "neither" is used to indicate that the reason for her marriage is not related to the ability to make good food. The word "nor" is used to introduce the second reason, which is "to clean the house". This implies that her decision to marry him was not influenced by his ability to clean the house either.Rate this question:
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- 6.
She withdrew every penny not only from her account but from the saving accounts
- A.
Withdrew
- B.
Not only
- C.
From the account
- D.
But
Correct Answer
D. ButExplanation
The word "but" is used in this sentence to show a contrast between two actions. The first action is withdrawing every penny from her account, and the second action is withdrawing from the saving accounts. The word "but" indicates that these two actions are different or opposite in some way.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Raven is an adventurous person who loves not only scuba diving but also goes paragliding.
- A.
Adventurous person
- B.
Who loves
- C.
But also
- D.
Goes paragliding
Correct Answer
D. Goes paraglidingExplanation
The answer "goes paragliding" is correct because it is not parallel with the format on the other side of the conjunction, “but”. The sentence should say, “not only scuba diving, but also paragliding”.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The play that you saw last week was not only beautiful but also quite meaning
- A.
The play
- B.
Was
- C.
Delightful
- D.
Quite meaning
Correct Answer
D. Quite meaningExplanation
The given answer "quite meaning" is the correct answer because it accurately completes the sentence and maintains the parallel structure with the previous adjective "beautiful". The phrase "quite meaning" adds to the description of the play, suggesting that it not only had aesthetic appeal but also had depth or significance.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She regularly studies both in the day or in the night
- A.
Regularly
- B.
Studies
- C.
In the day
- D.
Or
Correct Answer
D. OrExplanation
The word "or" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that studying can be done either in the day or in the night. It shows that there is a choice between the two options and both are considered as regular study times.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Neither the teachers or the students are willing to attend the class.
- A.
Or
- B.
The students
- C.
Are
- D.
To attend
Correct Answer
A. OrExplanation
The correct answer is "or" because it is used to present a choice or alternative between two options. In this sentence, "or" is used to connect the two clauses "Neither the teachers" and "the students are willing to attend the class." This conjunction indicates that either the teachers or the students are not willing to attend the class, suggesting that there is a lack of interest or motivation among both groups. “Neither” always needs to be paired with “nor” in sentences.Rate this question:
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