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Spotting Errors in English

Nobody was
in the garden
amusing
themselves.
no error

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Use 'Himself' in place of ' themselves'.

1. Spotting errors in English

Being a destitute
I admitted him
to an old
people's home.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Correct : He being a destitute I admitted him to an old people's home.

Add "He" at the beginning in option A.

Destitute meaning needy or Without the basic necessities of life.

2. Spotting Errors in English

To lead a well-balanced professional life
to need
to have
other interests besides working.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

'To live' in place of 'to lead'.

3. Spotting Errors in English

Had he follow
the directions carefully
she would have felt
better.
no error

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Use 'Had he followed' in place of 'had he follow'.

4. Spotting errors in English

She was taller
than either of
her two brothers.
No Error

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Correct : She was taller than any one of her two brothers.

Replace "either of" with "any one of" in option B

5. Spotting Errors in English

Since company do not accept cheques
you will have to buy
a draft so that to pay
for your services.
no error

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Use 'To pay' in place of 'so that to pay'.