Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions for questions(1 to 10): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it.The error,if any, will be in one part of the sentence .The alphabet given against that part is the answer.

1. We forgave him(a)/because he(b)/confessed(c)/his crime.(d)

2. Before the English(a)/coming down to establish trade link(b)/with India,(c)/the Portuguese had Already colonized India(d)

3. I have been(a)/looking forward(b)/to see you(c)/ for a very long time.(d) 

       

4. I saw him(a)/talking with(b)/a stranger,(c)/this morning,(d) 

       

5. I would rather(a)/have the company of books(b)/from watching(c)/a movie.(d)

         

6. They had(a)/architect(b)/to remodel(c)/their horse.(d)

           

7. My sister(a)/helped me(b)/solving(c)/this difficult sums.(d)

8. Many foreign tourists(a)/are enamoured (b)/by the beauty(c)/of Taj mahal.(d)

       

9. I have been(a)/working here(b)/since(c)/three years(d).

      

10. One should(a)/not be hasty(b)/and impulsive(c)/in his decisions.(d)     

ANSWER KEY:
1 - (c)
2 - (b)
3 - (c)
4 - (b)
5 - (c)
6 - (b)
7 - (c)
8 - (d)
9 - (c)
10- (d)