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171SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Which among the following sentences uses the article (if required) before the word 'honour' correctly ?
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Correct option: B — It is an honour to be here.
It is an honour to be here. The word “honour” begins with a vowel sound, so it requires the article “an.” Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate answer.
172SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She congratulated him for his success.
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Correct option: B — him for
him for “On” is the fixed preposition used with the verb “congratulate” to indicate the achievement someone is being congratulated for. Therefore, “him on” is the correct form.
173SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error: No sooner he had arrived than the meeting started.
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Correct option: A — he had arrived
he had arrived After “No sooner,” the sentence must use inversion, meaning the auxiliary verb comes before the subject. Therefore, “had he arrived” is the correct form.
174SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Find the incorrect part of the sentence: The officer has issued an order to arrest him immediately.
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Correct option: B — No error
No error The sentence is grammatically correct.
175SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Identify the error in the sentence. He made a quick shower before heading to the office.
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Correct option: D — made
made The correct verb to use with ‘shower’ is “have/take”. For example:- take a shower / have a shower. Past form ‘took’ will be used here. Hence, ‘took a quick shower’ is the most appropriate answer.
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176SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Identify the error in the sentence. Mount Everest is more highest peak in the world.
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Correct option: B — more
more In the given sentence, the word “highest” is already a superlative, so using “more” is redundant. Therefore, the correct sentence is “Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.”
177SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error: The teacher advised to listen attentively.
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Correct option: A — to listen attentively
to listen attentively The verb 'advise' is usually followed by an object before the infinitive (to + verb). The correct structure is: advised + object + to + verb. Therefore, the correct sentence should be 'The teacher advised the students to listen attentively.'
178SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Identify the error in the sentence. She danced graceful on stage during the annual show.
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Correct option: A — graceful
graceful In the given sentence, the word “graceful” is used as an adjective, but to describe the verb “danced,” we need an adverb. Therefore, the correct word should be “gracefully.”
179SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She is one of the best singer in the city.
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Correct option: A — singer in the city
singer in the city “One of the + Superlative degree adjective + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. For example :- one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc. Hence, ‘She is one of the best singers in the city’ is the most appropriate answer.
180SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She delivered a speech in the prize distribution function.
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Correct option: B — in the prize distribution function
in the prize distribution function. The correct preposition here is ‘at’, which is used to refer to a specific event or occasion. In the given sentence, the prize distribution function is an event. Hence, ‘at the prize distribution function.’ is the most appropriate answer.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 18

Which among the following sentences uses the article (if required) before the word 'honour' correctly ?

Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She congratulated him for his success.

Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error: No sooner he had arrived than the meeting started.

Find the incorrect part of the sentence: The officer has issued an order to arrest him immediately.

Identify the error in the sentence. He made a quick shower before heading to the office.

Identify the error in the sentence. Mount Everest is more highest peak in the world.

Identify the part containing a grammatical or structural error: The teacher advised to listen attentively.

Identify the error in the sentence. She danced graceful on stage during the annual show.

Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She is one of the best singer in the city.

Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She delivered a speech in the prize distribution function.

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