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51SSC2025English 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.
That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges (1)/ in the treacherous mountain terrain (2)/ were evident from their delayed return (3)/ and exhausted appearance. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) - were evident from their delayed return The subject of the sentence is the noun clause "That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges in the treacherous mountain terrain". As there is only one noun clause, the subject is singular. Therefore, the verb should be singular 'was', not plural 'were'. Hence, ‘was evident from their delayed return’ is the most appropriate answer.
52SSC2025English 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.
The sudden influx of tourists, (1)/ attracted by the newly opened resort, (2)/ have caused significant strain (3)/ on the local infrastructure. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) - have caused significant strain In the given sentence, ‘The sudden influx’ is a singular subject that will take a singular verb. Therefore, ‘have’ must be replaced with ‘has’. Hence, ‘has caused significant strain’ is the most appropriate answer.
53SSC2025English 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.
The new decorative pillows (1)/ perfectly compliment the colors (2)/ of the sofa and the curtains, (3)/ tying the whole room together. (4)/
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) In the given sentence, the word compliment is incorrectly used. The word compliment means to praise or express admiration, whereas complement means to complete or go well with something. Hence, “perfectly complement the colors” is the most appropriate answer.
54SSC2025English 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.
The research team concluded that (1)/ each participant must submit (2)/ their reports before (3)/ the deadline on Monday. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) ‘Each participant’ is a singular pronoun and we generally use ‘his’ for singular indefinite pronouns. Therefore, ‘their’ must be replaced with ‘his’. Hence, ‘his report before’ is the most appropriate answer.
55SSC2025English 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.
The players in the national team (1)/ works tirelessly (2)/ to improve their performance (3)/ before every major tournament. (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) works tirelessly In the given sentence, ‘players’ is a plural subject that will take a plural verb. Therefore, ‘works’ must be replaced with ‘work’. Hence, ‘work tirelessly’ is the most appropriate answer.
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56SSC2025English 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.
The CEO, along with his senior advisors, (1)/ are traveling to the international conference (2)/ to announce the company's (3)/ latest technological breakthrough. (4)/
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) If paired phrases like “along with,” “together with,” or “as well as” are used, the verb agrees with the subject to which they are attached. In the given sentence, the subject “The CEO” is singular and is followed by “along with his senior advisors,” so the correct verb is “is traveling.” Hence, “is traveling” is the most appropriate answer.
57SSC2025English 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.
The strict rules of the library don't let students (1)/ to take more than two books (2)/ out at a time, which is often (3)/ inconvenient for researchers. (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) - to take more than two books The verb 'let' is followed by an object and then the bare infinitive(V1). Therefore, ‘to’ must be removed. Hence, ‘take more than two books’ is the most appropriate answer.
58SSC2025English 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.
My neighbor constantly complains for the noise coming from the children playing in the park.
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Correct option: D — complains for
complains for The verb 'complain' is typically followed by the preposition 'about' or 'of' when stating the reason for the complaint, not 'for'. Hence, ‘complains about the noise’ is the most appropriate answer.
59SSC2025English 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.
The manager appreciated (1)/ not only her dedication (2)/ but also for her innovative ideas. (3)/ Everyone was motivated by her example. (4)/
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) When using "not only ... but also", the structure should be parallel. In the given sentence, "her dedication" is a noun phrase, so "her innovative ideas" should also be a noun phrase. Therefore, "her innovative ideas" is the most appropriate correction.
60SSC2025English 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.
He seldom if never agrees to attend public events without thorough preparation.
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Correct option: B — never
never The correct phrase is “seldom if ever”, which means rarely. Hence, ‘seldom if ever’ is the most appropriate answer.

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English Language MCQ practice free online · page 6

That the expedition faced unforeseen challenges (1)/ in the treacherous mountain terrain (2)/ were evident from their delayed return (3)/ and exhausted appearance. (4)

The sudden influx of tourists, (1)/ attracted by the newly opened resort, (2)/ have caused significant strain (3)/ on the local infrastructure. (4)

The new decorative pillows (1)/ perfectly compliment the colors (2)/ of the sofa and the curtains, (3)/ tying the whole room together. (4)/

The research team concluded that (1)/ each participant must submit (2)/ their reports before (3)/ the deadline on Monday. (4)

The players in the national team (1)/ works tirelessly (2)/ to improve their performance (3)/ before every major tournament. (4)

The CEO, along with his senior advisors, (1)/ are traveling to the international conference (2)/ to announce the company's (3)/ latest technological breakthrough. (4)/

The strict rules of the library don't let students (1)/ to take more than two books (2)/ out at a time, which is often (3)/ inconvenient for researchers. (4)

My neighbor constantly complains for the noise coming from the children playing in the park.

The manager appreciated (1)/ not only her dedication (2)/ but also for her innovative ideas. (3)/ Everyone was motivated by her example. (4)/

He seldom if never agrees to attend public events without thorough preparation.

English Language practice — common questions