Directions: In the following questions, some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the appropriate letter (1), (2) and (3). If there is no error, mark (4).
7. I would request to you (1) / to consider my application (2) / for the role of junior engineer. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: a. 1
Explanation: 'Would' will not be used.
8. We are (1) / looking forward (2) / to see you personally. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: c. 3
Explanation: Replace "personally" with "in person".
9. Companies who are (1) / into manufacturing, particularly in the (2) / gems and stones business, would benefit the most from the new scheme. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: a. 1
Explanation: Use 'that' in the place of 'who'. 'Who' is a relative pronoun and used for persons.
10. Science (1) / is my (2) / favouritest subject. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: c. 3
Explanation: Just say 'favourite'. It means, you like it the most.
11. The bill that I have (1) / says the payment can be made (2) / until April 30, 2018. (3) / / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: c. 3
Explanation: Use 'till' instead of 'until'.
12. I am (1) / looking forward for (2) / my long awaited vacation.(3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b. 2
Explanation: 'Looking forward to' will be used instead of 'looking forward for'.
