Exercise 1
His tradition-bound attitude (1)/ had to be a
1. The leopard entered (a)/the village when(2)/ the
villagers slept(3)/ No Error(4)
2. Just around two decades ago, (1)/ few imagine
that the robust data, (2)/ messaging, voice and
video connections (3)/ could be established with
such ease. (4)
(IBPS PO, 19)
3. The candy man would come to my
doorstep(1)/everyday and sing a melodious
song(2)/ to attract my attention(3)/ No Error(4)
4. We worked on a hectic schedule(a)/ for seven
years(2)/ and achieved tremendous results(3)/
No Error(4)
5. We got everything ready (1)/for all of them long
(2)/ before(3)/ they arrived4)/.
(SBI PO, 19)
6. IPL was(1)/ launched twelve (2)/years
before(3)/No Error(4)
7. When IPL was launched twelve years(1)/ ago,
Kapil dev had played(2)/ for India fifteen years
ago(3)/ No Error(4)
8. Since the movie has been released, (1)/it has
broken (2)/several records(3)/ No Error(4)
9. Since the movie has been released(1)/, the
producers can (2)/take a sigh of relief(3)/ No
Error(4)
10. We shall leave for(1)/ the city when(2)/ the sun
will rise (3)/ No Error(4)
11. We shall leave for /the city if the sun /rises/ No
Error(4)
12. The secretary slept(1)/ when the(2)/ telephone
rang(3)/ No Error(4)
13. You should take this(1)/ vaccination if you get(2)/
chicken pox(3)/ No Error(4)
14. Though the manager was keen on getting the
task (1)/ done through Ramesh yesterday, (2)/ he
tries to avoid it (3)/ No error (4)
15. I returned home(a)/ when it (2)/rained
heavily(3)/ No Error(4)
16. The statue broke into(1)/ pieces when he(2)/ had
dropped it(3)/ No Error (4)
17. The scientists have invented (1)/ cure to
tuberculosis (2)/few years ago(3)/No Error
18. Based on the media reports,(1)/ we can conclude
that (2)/ many accidents caused by reckless
driving.(3)/ No error.(4)
19. Gowri told me (1)/his name after (2)/he left. (3)/
No error.(4)
20.
constant source of dissatisfaction (2)/ among the
younger members of the family. (3)/ No error .
(4)
21. Two hours have passed (1)/ since (2)/ he had
fallen asleep. (3)/ No error (4).
22. I have (1)/ seen her only once (2)/ but I’m liking
her a lot. (3)/No error (4).
23. I told him (1)/that we enjoyed very much (2)/at
the party . (3)/No error(4).
24. He ate (1)/ nothing (2)/ since yesterday (3)/ No
error (4).
25. I now (1)/am knowing (2)/all the facts about him.
(3)/No error (4).
26. I have passed (1)/ the examination (2)/ two years
ago (3)/. No error (4).
27. Banks were developed to keep people’s money
safe (1)/ and to make it available (2)/ when they
need it. (3)/ No error (4)
28. He has read four plays (1)/written by Shakespear
(2)/by the end of his vacation. (3)/ No error(4)
29. In our life, We have never(1)/ had such a
(2)/horrible experience(3)/ No Error (4)
30. He escaped the (1)/fire when people(2)/ helped
him(3)/ No Error (4)
31. By the time (1)/ we got our tickets and entered
the cinema theatre, (2)/ the show was already
begun (3)/ No error. (4)
32. The sea looks (1)/ as if it has been (3)/ agitated
by a storm. (3)/ No error (4)
33. Ramesh smiled when he was remembering (1)/
his hard early years (2)/ and his ling road to
success (3)/ No error (4)
34. It is time you (1)/ decide on your next (2)/ course
of action . (3)/ No error (4)
35. The teacher (1)/ has took (2)/ the responsibility.
(3)/ No error (4)
36. Did he tell you (1)/ why he hasn’t (2)/ come
yesterday ? (3)/ No error (4)
37. We have discussing (1)/ all the known
mechanisms (2)/ of physical growth , (3)/ No
error (4)
38. The vaccine (1)/ when hit the Indian market (2)/
is dogged by controversy. (3)/ No error (4)
39. When I went there (1)/ Charles is playing (2)/ a
game of chess . (3)/ No error (4)
40. I can swim very fast when I was only five (Tense)
(SSC CGL, 19)
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
not remember its story. (3)/ No error (4)
4. I did not receive (1)/ any letter from my parents
(2)/ for the last two months. (3)/ No error (4)
5. They can promise you (1)/ an experience (2)/ you
won’t never forget. (3)/ No error (4)
6. She was ill for five days (1)/ when the doctor (2)/
was sent for. (3)/ No error (4)
7. It is high time (1)/ we renovate (2)/ our old
house. (3)/ No error (4)
8. Due to inflation (1)/ the cost of living (2)/
escalated in the last one year. (3)/ No error (4)
9. You need not tell a lie (1)/ when the judge asked
you where you were (2)/ when the crime was
committed. (3)/ No error (4)
10. We really wanted to go to(1)/ the park but we
were told(2)/ not to go out if it rain(3)/No Error
11. If man makes proper use of his time and
(1)/opportunities and follow his aim in life with
patience and(2)/ perseverance. He is sure to
succeed(3) No Error(4)/
12. It is now (1)/ five years since (2)/ I visit the Delhi.
(3)/ No error (4)
13. I have visited Mumbai two years ago (1)/ and I
am planning to visit again (2)/ in the near future.
(3)/ No error (4)
14. The poor man saves the money (1)/but then he
began to worry (2)/ that thieves might take it
away. (3)/ No error (4)
15. The museum’s revolving doors (1)/ stopped the
crooks (2)/ as they jam half way round. (3)/ No
error (4)
16. By May next year I have (1)/been working in
this(2)/ college for twenty years.(3)/ No Error (4)
17. I shall look forward to being(1)/ with you
sometime(2)/next month.(3)/ No Error(4)
18. A bird in the (1)/tree is worth two(2)/ in the
bush(3)No Error(4)/.
19. We have finished our work three hours ago(1)/
and have been waiting for(2)/ you since then.(3)/
20. Orwell is one of those authors(1)/ who do his
best to (2)/irritate the reader(3)/No Error(4)
21. The full moon appearing in the(1)/ sky and its
silvery(2)/ light spread across.(3)/ No Error (4)
22. It began to rain as soon(1)/ as we stepped
out(2)/ of the house(3)/No Error(4)
23. She stopped singing as soon(1)/ as the telephone
rings(2)/ from across the hall(3)/No Error(4)
24. The old curtains were torn and (1)/they flapped
in (2)/the light breeze.(3)/No Error(4)
25. An idea was worth (1)/nothing if it has(2)/ no
champion(3)/No Error (4)
26. I have been waiting (1)/for you since(2)/ two
hours(3)/ No Error(4)
27. I was convinced that the only thing(1)/ I wanted
to do ever,(2)/ is to write novels(3)/ No Error(4)
28. I meant to repair the(1)/ radio but hadn’t
time(2)/ to do it today(3)/ No Error (4)
29. I am not familiar with (1)/ all the important
places in this town (2)/ although I had been living
here for two years. (3)/ No error (4)
30. They came here in (1)/ the evening and begin
making (2)/ further arrangements. (3)/ No error
(4)
31. She has been (1)/ complaining about headache
(2)/ from morning. (3)/ No error (4)
32. Everyday we hear about (1)/ senior citizens being
robbed (2)/ and even kill in cold blood. (3)/ No
error (4)
33. He said that it was the first time (1)/ that such a
trick (2)/ is discovered. (3)/ No error (4)/
34. I was shocked (1)/ to see how much my
grandmother had aged (2)/ since the last time
we visited her. (3)/ No error (4)
35. He assured me that he (1)/will return in (2)/an
hour(3)/ No Error (4)
36. Three years have elapsed (1)/since I had gone to
visit (2)/my aunt in the city(3)/ No Error(d)
37. I reached two (1)/hours before(2)/ he had
came(3)/ No Error(4)
38. He went to the doctor because(a)/ he had not
been feeling (2)/well since several weeks(3)/No
Error(4).
39. It is not (1)/ such a pretty place (2)/ that I had
expected. (3)/ No error (4)
40. I shake his hand when (1)/he arrived and(2)/
when he left(3)/ No Error(4)
41. A recent survey indicates (1)/ that the number of
drug addicts (2)/ grew day by day. (3)/ No error
(4)
42. Good heavens! (1)/ How was she (2)/ grown! (3)/
No error (4)
43. Although I have never seen the girl (1)/ I
recognized her at once (2)/ from her photograph.
(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)/
will turn into ice. (c)/ No error (d)
18. If you had not wasted your money(a)/ foolishly,
you wouldn’t have(b)/ had to live miserably
today(c)/ No Error (d)
19. Were I (a)/ a king, I lived (b)/ in a palace. (c)/ No
error (d)
20. If I knew his phone(a)/ number, I would have(b) /
rung him(c)/ No Error (d)
21. Unless he (a)/ doesn't hurry up, he will (b)/ get
late. (c)/ No error (d)
22. You can use my (a)/ laptop as long as you
(b)/promised to be careful. (c)/No error (d)
23. If I were (a)/ the Prime Minister, I (b)/ would've
made holidays longer. (c)/ No error (d)
24. If one doesn't (a)/ follow traffic rules, one (b)/
might be fined. (c)/ No error (d)
25. Will you take me (a)/ with you if you will (b)/ go
to the beach? (c)/ No error (d)
26. If I would live (a)/ in Agra, I would (b)/ visit the
Taj Mahal daily. (c)/ No error (d)
27. Unless they don't (a)/ invite him, he (b)/
wouldn't go there. (c)/ No error (d)
28. Unless one will be honest, (a)/ one can't be (b)/
liked by others. (c)/ No error (d)
29. If she hadn't (a)/ been so ill tempered, (b)/ I
would marry her. (c)/ No error (d)
30. If he had looked (a)/at the map(b)/ we wouldn’t
be lost(c)/ No Error (d)
31. I did not see (1)/ Meenu (2)/ since Monday. (3)/
No error (4)
32. Florence Nightingale (1)/ was called (2)/ Lady
with the lamp. (3)/ No error (4)
33. (P) Foolishly Rama threw (Q) some water on the
electric heater (R) when it catches fire he got a
shock . (S) No error
34. (P) Jayesh loved his Guru immensely (Q) and
gave him fullest loyalty,(R) yet he have his own
independent way of thinking. (S) No error
35. (P) While Mahendra was away (Q) on a long
official tour (R) his office receive an important
letter which was marked ‘Urgent’. (S) No error
36. (P) The old man (Q) told his sons (R) that there
was no such thing like luck. (S) No error
37. The officer asked the recruit (1)/ which district
(2)/ he came from. (3)/ No error (4) 147 Vipul has
been (1)/ suffering from fever (2)/ since seven
days. (3)/ No error (4)
38. I will try to be on time (1)/ but don’t worry when
(2)/ I am late. (3)/ No error (4)
39. It was being hard to believe (1)/ that my brother
could be (2)/ involved with anything so sinister.
(3)/ No Error (4)
40. We had to return because (1)/ when we reached
the railway (2)/ station the train left. (3)/ No
error (4)
41. Sairat is one of the latest (1)/ in the list of
contemporary Marathi movies (2)/ which
appeared in recent times. (3)/ No error (4)
42. Had anybody (1)/ ever told you (2)/ that you’re
beautiful? (3)/ No error (4)
43. Tom Sawyer is one (1)/ of the best kid stories (2)/
that was ever written. (3)/ No error (4)
44. I am thinking I will go to the market later this
afternoon.
45. As soon as I will reach (1)/ Delhi I will send you
(2)/ the books you have asked for. (3)/ No error
(4)
46. I finished my assignment before we (1)/ reached
his wedding with great (2)/ difficulty because of
Heavy traffic. (3)/ No error (4)
47. We were living (1)/ in Canada for (2)/ around
eight years. (3)/ No error (4)
48. Low interest rates are tempting (1)/ many
customers to take (2)/ on too much debt. (3)/ No
error (4)
49. I finished my household chores (1)/ before he
reached (2)/ to my place after so long. (3)/ No
error (4)
50. It is high time (a)/ that we send the answer (b)/
to the head office. (c)/ No error. (d)
Exercise 4 Answers
1. Use “not have been”
2. Drop don’t
3. Replace “send” with” sent”
4. Use “help”
5. Use “if he finishes the work”
6. Use “miss”
7. Use “wont”
8. Replace “shall” with “would”
9. Use “had remembered”
10. Use “were”
11. Use “have been great”
12. Use” had kown”
13. Use “would be”
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”