Question 1

Spelling – Identify the one misspelled word among options A–D, or choose “All correct” if every option is correctly spelled. A) Intellectual B) Opportunity C) Efficiency D) Responsibility

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Introduction / Context: Some questions contain no error; recognizing correctly spelled high-frequency academic words is just as important as spotting mistakes. If all options are correct, “All correct” is the right choice. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: Intellectual, Opportunity, Efficiency, Responsibility. All are common in formal writing and are often misspelled due to doubled consonants or vowel clusters. Concept / Approach: Check hallmark features: “opportunity” has double “p”, not opurtunity; “efficiency” has double “f” and “cie” sequence; “responsibility” keeps “-sibil-”; “intellectual” doubles “l” in the middle. Each presented form matches the standard dictionary spelling. Step-by-Step Solution: Step 1: Validate “Intellectual”: intel-lect-ual; correct double “l”.Step 2: Validate “Opportunity”: op-por-tu-ni-ty; double “p” retained; correct.Step 3: Validate “Efficiency”: ef-fi-cien-cy with “cie”; correct.Step 4: Validate “Responsibility”: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty; correct. Verification / Alternative check: Common misspellings would be opurtunity, efficency, responsiblity, intlectual. None appear here. Dictionary check confirms all four as standard. Why Other Options Are Wrong: There is no wrong spelling here; hence the correct choice is “All correct”. Common Pitfalls: Second-guessing yourself and inventing an error where none exists. Trust morphological chunks and known doubles. Final Answer: All correct

Question 2

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Narrator B) Overseer C) Pretence D) Licence E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: In competitive exams, spelling questions often mix correct British spellings with common look-alike errors. Your task is to spot the one incorrect form or, if every option is acceptable in standard usage, choose “All correct.” Here, all four listed words are correctly spelled in standard British English, which many Indian exams follow. Given Data / Assumptions: Dialect: British English conventions are acceptable (also widely used in Indian English). Options: Narrator, Overseer, Pretence, Licence, plus “All correct.” We must verify each candidate’s standard dictionary form. Concept / Approach: Check each option against accepted spellings. Be aware of British vs. American variants (e.g., “licence” vs. “license,” “pretence” vs. “pretense”). The question explicitly allows picking “All correct” when none are wrong, so do not force an error where there is none. Step-by-Step Solution: A) Narrator — correct: the teller of a story.B) Overseer — correct: a supervisor.C) Pretence — British standard (American: pretense).D) Licence — noun form in British English (verb is “license”).E) Therefore, select “All correct.” Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with a British dictionary: Collins/Oxford list “pretence” (n.) and “licence” (n.). American forms differ (“pretense,” “license”), but the British/Indian exam norm accepts C and D as correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: No option is wrong; A–D are all legitimate forms under British English. Common Pitfalls: Confusing British/US variants and assuming only one is correct; forgetting that “licence” is the noun in British usage but “license” is the verb, which often triggers false error spotting. Final Answer: All correct

Question 3

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Burglar B) Designation C) Controversy D) Ratificasion E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: This item checks your ability to notice subtle vowel/consonant substitutions in common academic/official words. Three choices are everyday correct spellings; one is a deliberate misspelling that mimics pronunciation but breaks standard orthography. Given Data / Assumptions: Burglar — correct. Designation — correct. Controversy — correct. Ratificasion — suspect; should relate to “ratify/ratification.” Concept / Approach: Identify the base word (“ratify”) and its noun (“ratification”). The suffix for forming the noun is “-fication,” not “-fasion” or “-fas(i)on.” Misspellers often replace “ti” with “si” to mirror sound /ʃ/; exams expect the standard “-tion/-cation.” Step-by-Step Solution: Confirm the base verb: ratify (to formally approve).Form the noun: ratification (rati + fication).Compare with option D: “Ratificasion” — incorrect substitution of “si” for “ti.”Choose D as the misspelled word. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionary check shows “ratification” only; no recognized variant “ratificasion.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: Burglar — standard spelling. Designation — standard suffix “-tion.” Controversy — correct vowels/consonants. Common Pitfalls: Letting pronunciation guide spelling; many English /ʃən/ sounds are spelled “-tion” or “-sion” according to etymology (e.g., “permission,” “conversion,” “education”). Final Answer: Ratificasion

Question 4

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Leisure B) Nuisance C) Opineon D) Mystery E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Spelling items often target tricky vowel patterns. “Opinion” is a high-frequency word, yet many learners insert an extra vowel or swap positions when unstressed vowels reduce in speech. Your job is to spot the exact orthographic form against near-phonetic impostors. Given Data / Assumptions: Leisure — correct (pronounced /ˈleʒə/ or /ˈliːʒər/ depending on dialect). Nuisance — correct. Opineon — suspicious; likely intended to be “Opinion.” Mystery — correct. Concept / Approach: Map each option to a known lemma. The noun from “opine” is “opinion,” spelled o-p-i-n-i-o-n. The sequence “-eon” in “Opineon” is wrong; English uses “-ion” for this family (nation, vision, opinion), with exceptions governed by etymology. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify target: “opinion.”Check letter order: o p i n i o n (not o p i n e o n).Compare with option C “Opineon”: extra “e” after n creates a non-word.Mark C as misspelled. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute into a sentence: “In my opinion …” The only accepted spelling is “opinion.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: A, B, D are standard spellings in major dictionaries. Common Pitfalls: Adding letters to represent weak vowel sounds (schwa). Trust established patterns: many nouns end with “-ion,” not “-eon,” unless etymology demands (e.g., “neon,” “freon” are different roots). Final Answer: Opineon

Question 5

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Differed B) Suffered C) Offered D) Reffered E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Double-consonant rules are a classic trap. English often doubles consonants before certain suffixes, but the pattern depends on the base word and stress. Here, three past tense forms are correct, while one adds an extra consonant improperly. Given Data / Assumptions: Differed — past of differ (correct: f is doubled in the base “differ,” not by the suffix). Suffered — past of suffer (correct). Offered — past of offer (correct). Reffered — intended as “referred” (past of refer). Concept / Approach: The verb “refer” doubles the final consonant when adding “-ed” due to stress on the final syllable: refer → referred. The correct sequence is r-e-f-e-r-r-e-d. Option D uses “ff” (“reffered”), which is wrong; we double “r,” not “f.” Step-by-Step Solution: Check base forms: differ/suffer/offer/refer.Apply past tense: differed/suffered/offered/referred.Spot anomaly: “Reffered” has “ff” instead of “rr.”Choose D as the misspelling. Verification / Alternative check: Consult a dictionary entry for “refer”: past “referred,” participle “referred,” noun “referral” retains double r. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–C match standard morphology. Common Pitfalls: Over-generalizing from “differed/suffered/offered” that “ff” should repeat in all forms; doubling depends on the actual base spelling and stress, not a blanket rule. Final Answer: Reffered

Question 6

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Permission B) Ambition C) Admision D) Submission E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Words ending in “-mission” share a Latin root and keep a double “s” in English. Examiners frequently remove one “s” to create a near-miss that looks plausible at a glance. Recognizing families of words helps you generalize correct patterns quickly. Given Data / Assumptions: Permission — correct. Ambition — correct (different root “-bition”). Admision — likely intended “Admission.” Submission — correct. Concept / Approach: The correct form is “admission” with double s: a d m i s s i o n. The single-s variant “admision” is nonstandard. Compare related words: “commission,” “transmission,” “permission,” “submission” — all with double “ss.” Step-by-Step Solution: Identify target family: -mission.Spell out: admission → ad + mission → ad + miss + ion.Spot the dropped consonant in C (“Admision”).Choose C as misspelled. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute in a sentence: “admission process,” “admission ticket” — always with double “ss.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: A, B, D follow standard forms. Common Pitfalls: Speed-reading endings and missing double consonants. Train your eye to scan morphemes (“-mission,” “-sion,” “-tion”). Final Answer: Admision

Question 7

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Collision B) Superstition C) Conversation D) Humilation E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Another classic pattern is dropping vowels in multi-syllabic nouns. “Humiliation” retains the vowel “i” after “l” (…l-i-a-t…), but exam writers often remove it to produce a trap that still sounds similar when read quickly. Given Data / Assumptions: Collision — correct. Superstition — correct. Conversation — correct. Humilation — suspicious; target is “humiliation.” Concept / Approach: The correct spelling: h u m i l i a t i o n. Option D omits the second “i” (after “l”), yielding “Humilation,” which is incorrect though it may resemble the pronunciation to some learners. Step-by-Step Solution: Write the target: humiliation.Check sequence: hum + il + i + ation → humiliation.Compare with D: missing the “i” before “ation.”Select D as misspelled. Verification / Alternative check: Use in context: “fear of humiliation,” “public humiliation” — always spelled with the full vowel sequence. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–C are standard dictionary spellings. Common Pitfalls: Assuming that unstressed vowels can be dropped in spelling. English orthography preserves historical vowel letters even when their sounds are reduced in speech. Final Answer: Humilation

Question 8

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Gentalman B) Criticise C) Valuable D) Continuous E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Vowel swaps in common nouns are frequent distractors. Meanwhile, British vs. American variants (criticise/criticize) are both accepted depending on dialect. Your job is to locate the genuinely wrong form, not a dialectal variant. Given Data / Assumptions: Gentalman — suspect; should be “Gentleman.” Criticise — British standard (American: criticize). Valuable — correct. Continuous — correct. Concept / Approach: “Gentleman” spells the first syllable “gen-tle-,” not “gen-ta-.” The erroneous “Gentalman” replaces “le” with “al.” Evaluate the others for dialect: “criticise” with s is fine in British/Indian English. Step-by-Step Solution: Confirm target noun: gentleman.Check syllables: gen / tle / man → “le,” not “al.”Accept “criticise” as a valid British form.Mark A as the misspelling. Verification / Alternative check: Dictionary entries show “gentleman” only; no recognized spelling “gentalman.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: B: Acceptable in British English; not an error. C, D: Standard spellings. Common Pitfalls: Flagging correct British forms as wrong due to U.S. exposure. Exams in India commonly accept “criticise,” “realise,” etc. Final Answer: Gentalman

Question 9

English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Punctuation B) Fashion C) Pention D) Ration E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: Words ending in “-sion/-tion” are ripe for confusion because similar pronunciations map to different spellings based on root forms. Here, three common nouns are spelled correctly; one substitutes the wrong consonant, producing a nonstandard form. Given Data / Assumptions: Punctuation — correct. Fashion — correct. Pention — suspect; likely intended “Pension.” Ration — correct. Concept / Approach: “Pension” derives from a root that takes “-sion,” not “-tion.” Writing “Pention” (with “t”) is incorrect. By contrast, “punctuation” and “ration” indeed take “-tion” due to their Latin roots, and “fashion” is with “-shion.” Step-by-Step Solution: Map each option to its standard form: punctuation, fashion, pension, ration.Compare sounds vs. spellings: /ˈpɛnʃən/ → “pension,” not “pention.”Select C as the misspelling. Verification / Alternative check: Usage examples: “pension scheme,” “pensioner.” No dictionary lists “pention.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: A, B, D are correct standard spellings. Common Pitfalls: Writing by ear; the /ʃ/ sound comes from different letter groups: “-tion” (nation), “-sion” (pension), “-shion” (fashion). Choose based on the root family. Final Answer: Pention

Question 10

English Error Spotting — Identify the incorrect part (spelling/usage; choose the segment containing the error). Sentence parts: A) They were quiet B) amazed at the C) turn of D) events. E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: This question blends spelling and usage. The words “quiet” and “quite” are commonly confused. “Quiet” is an adjective meaning “silent” or “not noisy,” whereas “quite” is an adverb meaning “rather,” “fairly,” or “completely,” depending on context. The sentence clearly needs the adverb modifying “amazed.” Given Data / Assumptions: Target collocation: quite amazed = very/fairly amazed. Current text: “They were quiet amazed …” We must pick the erroneous segment A if it contains the misuse. Concept / Approach: Check part of speech: after “were,” an adjective can function as subject complement (“were quiet”), but that would require a separate meaning, not directly modifying “amazed.” Here, “amazed” is the predicate adjective; it should be modified by an adverb of degree (“quite”). Therefore, “quiet” is a spelling/word-choice error for “quite.” Step-by-Step Solution: Parse structure: Subject “They” + linking verb “were” + complement “amazed.”Determine needed modifier: adverb of degree before “amazed.”Identify homophone confusion: quiet (adj) vs. quite (adv).Correct segment A to “They were quite …” Verification / Alternative check: Read both versions: “They were quite amazed …” is idiomatic; “They were quiet amazed …” is ungrammatical in standard usage because “quiet” cannot adverbially modify “amazed.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: B–D: These parts are fine; “amazed at the turn of events” is a standard expression. E: Not applicable since A contains an error. Common Pitfalls: Homophone slips (quiet/quite, accept/except, loose/lose) are frequent in fast writing. Always check the part of speech the sentence requires before the adjective. Final Answer: They were quiet

Question 11

English Error Spotting — Identify the incorrect part (spelling/usage; choose the segment containing the error). Sentence parts: A) He was invited B) to attend the C) inaugural of the all party D) meat E) All correct

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Introduction / Context: This item checks for a spelling error that creates a different, irrelevant word. “Meat” (edible flesh) is a real word but does not fit the context of public events. The sentence intends the noun “meet,” a gathering/meeting, commonly used in phrases like “sports meet” or “all-party meet.” Given Data / Assumptions: Context: invitation to a formal public event. Segment D reads “meat,” which clashes semantically. Standard collocation: all-party meet/inaugural meet. Concept / Approach: Differentiate homophones: “meet” (noun/verb) vs. “meat” (noun, food). Only “meet” fits institutional contexts (“athletics meet,” “press meet,” “all-party meet”). Therefore, segment D contains the error. Step-by-Step Solution: Check event nouns: inaugural ceremony/meet.Scan for homophone misuse: meat ↔ meet.Select D as the incorrect part.Correct form: “meet.” Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase: “He was invited to attend the inaugural of the all-party meet.” Though some editors prefer “inauguration of the all-party meet,” the key tested error is the homophone in D. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–C: Grammatically acceptable in exam style; the primary intended error lies in D. Common Pitfalls: Overlooking real-word homophones because spellcheck does not flag them. Always check semantic fit, not just dictionary validity. Final Answer: meat

Question 12

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Verb Choice) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or word-choice error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: The religious leaders attained all the ceremonies of other creeds.

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Introduction / Context: Error-spotting items test precise verb choice and collocations. In formal English, specific verbs pair naturally with certain objects. Here the sentence speaks about participation in religious events, so we must select the verb that correctly collocates with “ceremonies.” Given Data / Assumptions: The sentence is: “The religious leaders attained all the ceremonies of other creeds.” Exactly one fragment (A–D) is erroneous; E means the sentence has no error. Register: standard written English. Concept / Approach: “Attain” means reach, achieve, or accomplish (e.g., attain a goal/height). When referring to being present at or participating in events, English uses “attend” (e.g., attend a meeting/ceremony/festival). Thus the required collocation is “attend ceremonies,” not “attain ceremonies.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the head noun governed by the verb: “ceremonies.”2) Recall the standard verb: attend + event.3) Compare with the used verb “attained,” which misexpresses achievement rather than presence.4) Conclude that part B is incorrect; the sentence should read “attended all the ceremonies …”. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute the correct verb: “The religious leaders attended all the ceremonies of other creeds.” This is idiomatic and semantically accurate. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A: Subject phrase is fine.C: Prepositional phrase “ceremonies of other …” is acceptable.D: Noun “creeds” is correct in context. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “attain” and “attend” due to similar spelling. Remember: attain = achieve; attend = be present at. Final Answer: attained all the

Question 13

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Adjective + Preposition) Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: Religious people are afraid of sinful actions.

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Introduction / Context: This question checks the standard prepositional pattern with adjectives that express emotions or mental states. The phrase “afraid of” is a fixed and correct combination in English, and the noun phrase that follows should fit semantically. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “Religious people are afraid of sinful actions.” We must decide if any fragment A–D contains an error. Neutral, general-English register. Concept / Approach: The collocation “afraid of + noun/gerund” is correct (e.g., afraid of snakes; afraid of making mistakes). The adjective “sinful” properly modifies “actions,” forming a natural noun phrase “sinful actions.” No grammatical, lexical, or collocational violation occurs in any of the fragments A–D. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check subject–linking verb–complement structure: “people are afraid …” is correct.2) Verify preposition: “afraid of” is the standard pattern.3) Confirm noun modification: “sinful actions” is idiomatic.4) No corrections are needed; select “All correct.” Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase: “Religious people fear sinful actions.” The meaning is preserved, reinforcing that the original is fine. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Not applicable—A–D are all acceptable; E correctly indicates no error. Common Pitfalls: Overcorrecting fixed adjective–preposition combinations. Keep a mental list of common patterns: afraid of, interested in, proud of, good at, etc. Final Answer: All correct

Question 14

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Confusing Words: quiet vs. quite) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or spelling error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: I ordered him to keep quite but he disobeyed and continu…

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Introduction / Context: English contains many near-homographs that differ by one letter but change meaning entirely. “Quiet” (silent) and “quite” (to a considerable degree) are among the most commonly confused. In commands referring to silence, the correct choice is “quiet.” Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “I ordered him to keep quite but he disobeyed and continued shouting.” We must identify the erroneous fragment. Pragmatic context: an order to be silent. Concept / Approach: “Keep quiet” is the idiomatic imperative meaning “remain silent.” The adverb “quite” means “fairly” or “completely” depending on context, and does not fit after “keep” to convey silence. Therefore, the spelling in part A is wrong for the intended meaning. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Determine intended meaning: command to stop making noise.2) Match the correct word: quiet (adjective/noun) vs quite (adverb).3) Identify the error location: fragment A contains “quite” where “quiet” is required.4) Remaining fragments form a grammatical continuation. Verification / Alternative check: Replace and reread: “I ordered him to keep quiet …” is idiomatic and unambiguous. Why Other Options Are Wrong: B–D: All grammatical; they progress the narrative correctly. Common Pitfalls: Spelling confusion due to similar pronunciation in rapid speech. Remember: quiet = silence; quite = degree/extent. Final Answer: I ordered him to keep quite

Question 15

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Verb Spelling + Preposition) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or spelling error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: When none of the advocates accepted his offer he appologised …

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Introduction / Context: This item combines spelling accuracy with correct prepositional usage after verbs. “Apologise” (UK) / “apologize” (US) requires the preposition “to” before the person receiving the apology. The base verb is also commonly misspelled with a double “p.” Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “When none of the advocates accepted his offer he appologised them.” Target: find the single erroneous fragment. Concept / Approach: Correct UK spelling: “apologised,” not “appologised.” Syntax: “apologise to someone for something.” Therefore, the fragment “he appologised them” has two issues—spelling and missing “to.” That makes D the incorrect part. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check verb spelling: appologised × → apologised ✓.2) Check verb pattern: apologise to + person.3) Identify the faulty fragment: D.4) A–C read naturally together. Verification / Alternative check: Corrected version: “When none of the advocates accepted his offer, he apologised to them.” Reads fluently and idiomatically. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–C: Grammatically fine in context. Common Pitfalls: Using a direct object after “apologise.” Treat the person as an indirect object introduced by “to.” Final Answer: he appologised them

Question 16

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Spelling of Technical/Policy Terms) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or spelling error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: Social security and poverty alleviation programmes are…

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Introduction / Context: Policy and governance vocabulary often contains words with Latin roots that attract spelling errors. Recognising correct forms is essential for clarity in formal writing. Here, the suspected error lies in the verb spelling within fragment C. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “Social security and poverty alleviation programmes are not implimented with required seriousness.” British English spellings like “programmes” are acceptable. Exactly one fragment is erroneous. Concept / Approach: The correct spelling is “implemented,” derived from “implement” + “-ed.” The misspelling “implimented” replaces “e” with “i.” All other fragments are standard and idiomatic in development-policy contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the verb: implemented.2) Compare with fragment C: “implimented” × → “implemented” ✓.3) Confirm the rest of the sentence is fine.4) Mark C as the error. Verification / Alternative check: Recast: “programmes are not implemented …” reads correctly and is widely used in official reports. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A, B, D: Lexically and grammatically acceptable. Common Pitfalls: Vowel swaps in multi-syllable verbs: maintain “implement/implementation” consistently. Final Answer: programmes are not implimented

Question 17

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Fixed Pattern: able to + verb) Identify the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: One should be able for differentiate between what is desirable and what…

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Introduction / Context: This question focuses on the fixed infinitival pattern after “able.” In English, “able” is followed by “to + base verb.” Using a different preposition breaks the construction and is unidiomatic. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “One should be able for differentiate between what is desirable and what is not.” Exactly one fragment is wrong. Concept / Approach: The correct pattern is “be able to + verb” (e.g., able to swim, able to speak). “Able for” is used only in limited dialectal/older senses (e.g., “fit for”), not with verbs. Hence fragment A is erroneous; it should read “able to.” Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Locate the adjective complement pattern after “able.”2) Replace “for” with “to” to form the infinitive: “able to differentiate …”.3) Confirm remaining fragments are grammatical and idiomatic.4) Select A as the error. Verification / Alternative check: Recast: “One should be able to differentiate between what is desirable and what is not.” This is the textbook construction. Why Other Options Are Wrong: B–D: All parts read naturally once A is corrected. Common Pitfalls: Transferring prepositions from other languages (e.g., “capable of” → “able for”). Memorise: able to + V; capable of + V-ing. Final Answer: One should be able for

Question 18

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Meaning/Usage Check) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or usage error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: The notorious bandit poisoned the guard and made a miraculous escape.

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Introduction / Context: Not all items contain an error; part of the skill in error spotting is validating a fully correct sentence. Here, we verify collocations and syntax across noun phrases and verb phrases to confirm grammaticality. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “The notorious bandit poisoned the guard and made a miraculous escape.” We must check each fragment for grammar and idiom. Concept / Approach: The noun phrase “The notorious bandit” is standard. The coordinated predicate “poisoned … and made …” correctly links two past-tense actions. The collocation “make a miraculous escape” is idiomatic. No fragment introduces a grammatical or lexical error. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Check subject NP: article + adjective + noun = correct.2) Check verb phrase coordination: simple past + simple past.3) Check object/complement collocations: “poisoned the guard,” “made a miraculous escape” are both standard.4) Conclude there is no error; select E. Verification / Alternative check: Paraphrase retains correctness: “The infamous outlaw poisoned a guard and escaped miraculously.” Structure and meaning remain sound. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Not applicable—A–D are fine; E is correct. Common Pitfalls: Assuming every question must contain an error. Balanced tests include “no error” items to ensure careful reading. Final Answer: All correct

Question 19

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Word Choice: basis vs. basic) Identify the part that contains a grammatical or word-choice error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: The non-availability of unprocessed natural resources in …

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Introduction / Context: This item tests precise noun/adj choice in formal policy prose. “Basic” is an adjective; “basis” is the noun meaning “foundation” or “reason.” The sentence also shows article selection issues (“that possibility”) that make the fragment non-idiomatic. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “… should not be the basic for rejecting that possibility of export industry.” We must identify the erroneous fragment. Concept / Approach: The correct collocation is “the basis for …,” not “the basic for ….” Also, idiomatic English prefers “the possibility of an export industry” (definite article “the” instead of “that,” and an article before “export industry”). These combined issues are confined to fragment D, making it the error. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Replace adjective with noun: basic × → basis ✓.2) Adjust article/NP: “the possibility of an export industry.”3) Recognise that these corrections reside within D, so D is the erroneous fragment.4) A–C read correctly in formal register. Verification / Alternative check: Recast: “… should not be the basis for rejecting the possibility of an export industry.” This is standard policy English. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A–C: Grammatically and lexically acceptable. Common Pitfalls: Confusing adjective–noun pairs (basic/basis). In formal writing, prefer conventional collocations. Final Answer: basic for rejecting that possibility of export industry

Question 20

English Grammar — Error Spotting (Spelling) Identify the part that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose 'All correct'.  Full sentence: His decision was based on adequate and acurate information.

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Introduction / Context: Accurate spelling is a core element of edited English. Some words with double consonants or alternating vowels are commonly misspelled because pronunciation reduces certain syllables. “Accurate” often loses a “c” in error. Given Data / Assumptions: Sentence: “His decision was based on adequate and acurate information.” Goal: select the single fragment that is incorrect. Concept / Approach: The correct spelling is “accurate” with a double “c” (ac + cu + rate). All other fragments are fine: the prepositional phrase in A, the coordinating conjunction in B, and the head noun “information” in D. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify the suspect word in C.2) Compare with the dictionary form: accurate.3) Confirm A, B, and D present no grammatical or lexical issues.4) Mark C as the error. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute: “adequate and accurate information” is the fixed collocation in policy/technical writing. Why Other Options Are Wrong: A, B, D: Standard forms; no error. Common Pitfalls: Dropping consonants in trisyllabic words (e.g., “acurate,” “seperate”). Learn the correct patterns: accurate, separate. Final Answer: acurate

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