Sentence error question For competitive exam

             SENTENCE ERROR QUESTION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAM 

Question 1:

The teacher (A) along with her students (B) were present at (C) the auditorium. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. teacher

B. along with

C. were

D. auditorium

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "along with" does not make the subject plural. The subject "the teacher" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The teacher along with her students was present at the auditorium.

Question 2:

The manager (A) along with his team members (B) have decided to (C) cancel the meeting. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. manager

B. along with

C. have

D. cancel

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "along with" does not change the subject to plural. The subject "the manager" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The manager along with his team members has decided to cancel the meeting.

Question 3:

Every one of the books (A) on the shelf (B) are very interesting (C) to read. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. books

B. on the shelf

C. are

D. to read

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "Every one" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Every one of the books on the shelf is very interesting to read.

Question 4:

Neither of the candidates (A) are qualified (B) for the position (C) according to the manager. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. candidates

B. are

C. for the position

D. according to the manager

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Neither" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the candidates is qualified for the position according to the manager.

Question 5:

The number of participants (A) in this event (B) have increased (C) significantly this year. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. participants

B. in this event

C. have increased

D. significantly this year

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "The number" is singular, so the verb should be "has increased" instead of "have increased."

Corrected sentence:

The number of participants in this event has increased significantly this year.

Question 6:

The president (A) together with his advisors (B) are planning (C) a press conference tomorrow. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. president

B. together with

C. are

D. a press conference tomorrow

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "together with" does not affect the singular subject "the president." The correct verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

The president together with his advisors is planning a press conference tomorrow.

Question 7:

The captain (A) as well as the players (B) were congratulated (C) for their victory. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. captain

B. as well as

C. were

D. for their victory

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "as well as" does not change the subject from singular to plural. The subject "The captain" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The captain as well as the players was congratulated for their victory.

Question 8:

Each of the students (A) are responsible (B) for completing the project (C) on time. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. students

B. are

C. for completing

D. on time

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the students is responsible for completing the project on time.

Question 9:

Neither of the teams (A) have performed (B) up to expectations (C) this season. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. teams

B. have

C. up to expectations

D. this season

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Neither" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the teams has performed up to expectations this season.

Question 10:

The list of participants (A) were posted (B) on the notice board (C) earlier today. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. participants

B. were

C. on the notice board

D. earlier today

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "The list" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The list of participants was posted on the notice board earlier today.

Question 11:

One of the issues (A) that was discussed (B) at the meeting were (C) the budget cuts. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. issues

B. that was discussed

C. were

D. the budget cuts

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject of the clause "One of the issues" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

One of the issues that was discussed at the meeting was the budget cuts.

Question 12:

The teacher (A) along with the students (B) have gone (C) to the science exhibition. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. teacher

B. along with

C. have

D. to the science exhibition

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "along with" does not change the subject from singular to plural. The subject "The teacher" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The teacher along with the students has gone to the science exhibition.

Question 13:

The team (A) are going to present (B) their findings (C) at the conference tomorrow. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. team

B. are going

C. their findings

D. at the conference

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "The team" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

The team is going to present their findings at the conference tomorrow.

Question 14:

There (A) is many reasons (B) for the success of (C) the new product. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. There

B. is many reasons

C. for the success

D. the new product

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Reasons" is plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."

Corrected sentence:

There are many reasons for the success of the new product.

Question 15:

The professor (A) and his assistant (B) was (C) honored at the ceremony. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. professor

B. and his assistant

C. was

D. honored

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "The professor and his assistant" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was."

Corrected sentence:

The professor and his assistant were honored at the ceremony.

Question 16:

One of the girls (A) are planning (B) to organize a charity event (C) next month. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. girls

B. are

C. to organize

D. next month

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "One" is the subject, which is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

One of the girls is planning to organize a charity event next month.

Question 17:

The committee (A) have made (B) their decision (C) about the new policy. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. committee

B. have

C. their decision

D. about the new policy

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "The committee" is considered singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The committee has made its decision about the new policy.

Question 18:

Each of the employees (A) are expected (B) to attend the meeting (C) tomorrow. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. employees

B. are

C. to attend

D. tomorrow

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the employees is expected to attend the meeting tomorrow.

Question 19:

Neither the manager (A) nor his assistants (B) is available (C) at the moment. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. manager

B. nor his assistants

C. is

D. at the moment

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. In this case, "assistants" is plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the manager nor his assistants are available at the moment.

Question 20:

A variety of options (A) is available (B) for customers (C) at the store. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. variety

B. is available

C. for customers

D. at the store

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "A variety of options" is treated as plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."

Corrected sentence:

A variety of options are available for customers at the store.

Question 21:

The government (A) have announced (B) new measures (C) to control inflation. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. government

B. have

C. new measures

D. to control inflation

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "The government" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The government has announced new measures to control inflation.

Question 22:

One of the players (A) are injured (B) and will not (C) participate in the match. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. players

B. are

C. will not

D. participate in the match

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "One" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

One of the players is injured and will not participate in the match.

Question 23:

The number of students (A) in the class (B) have increased (C) significantly this semester. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. students

B. in the class

C. have

D. significantly this semester

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The number of students" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The number of students in the class has increased significantly this semester.

Question 24:

The doctor (A) along with the nurses (B) were attending (C) to the patients. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. doctor

B. along with

C. were

D. to the patients

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "along with" does not change the singular subject "The doctor," so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The doctor along with the nurses was attending to the patients.

Question 25:

Each of the team members (A) are required (B) to submit their reports (C) by Friday. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. team members

B. are

C. their reports

D. by Friday

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the team members is required to submit their reports by Friday.

Question 26:

The board of directors (A) have decided (B) to approve the new proposal (C) during the meeting. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. board of directors

B. have

C. to approve

D. during the meeting

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "The board of directors" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The board of directors has decided to approve the new proposal during the meeting.

Question 27:

The jury (A) were divided (B) in their opinion about (C) the case. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. jury

B. were

C. in their opinion

D. about the case

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Jury" is considered singular when acting as a collective body, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The jury was divided in its opinion about the case.

Question 28:

Neither of the proposals (A) are suitable (B) for the company (C) at this time. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. proposals

B. are

C. for the company

D. at this time

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Neither" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the proposals is suitable for the company at this time.

Question 29:

The mayor, along with (A) the council members, (B) are attending (C) the meeting tonight. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. along with

B. the council members

C. are attending

D. the meeting tonight

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The mayor" is the subject, and it is singular, so the verb should be "is attending" instead of "are attending."

Corrected sentence:

The mayor, along with the council members, is attending the meeting tonight.

Question 30:

There is (A) several reasons (B) why the project (C) was delayed. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. There is

B. several reasons

C. why the project

D. was delayed

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. "Several reasons" is plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."

Corrected sentence:

There are several reasons why the project was delayed.

Question 31:

The team (A) have finished (B) their work (C) and left the office. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. team

B. have

C. their work

D. and left the office

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Team" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The team has finished their work and left the office.

Question 32:

Every one of the books (A) on the shelf (B) are available (C) for sale. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. books

B. on the shelf

C. are available

D. for sale

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Every one" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Every one of the books on the shelf is available for sale.

Question 33:

The board (A) of trustees (B) have agreed (C) to the new policy. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. board

B. of trustees

C. have agreed

D. to the new policy

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The board" is singular, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The board of trustees has agreed to the new policy.

Question 34:

The data (A) shows (B) that the number of accidents (C) has decreased. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. data

B. shows

C. has decreased

D. the number of accidents

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Data" is plural, so the verb should be "show" instead of "shows."

Corrected sentence:

The data show that the number of accidents has decreased.

Question 35:

Each of the children (A) were given (B) a gift for their participation (C) in the event. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. children

B. were

C. a gift

D. in the event

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the children was given a gift for their participation in the event.

Question 36:

The majority of the workers (A) was unhappy (B) with the new policy (C) implemented by the management. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. workers

B. was unhappy

C. with the new policy

D. implemented by the management

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "The majority of the workers" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was."

Corrected sentence:

The majority of the workers were unhappy with the new policy implemented by the management.

Question 37:

Neither of the teachers (A) are available (B) to take the class today. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. teachers

B. are

C. to take the class today

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Neither" is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the teachers is available to take the class today.

Question 38:

A large number of students (A) has enrolled (B) in the new course this semester. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. students

B. has

C. in the new course

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "A large number of students" is plural, so the verb should be "have" instead of "has."

Corrected sentence:

A large number of students have enrolled in the new course this semester.

Question 39:

The director (A) and the manager (B) was in agreement (C) about the new plan. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. director

B. and the manager

C. was

D. about the new plan

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The director and the manager" is plural, so the verb should be "were" instead of "was."

Corrected sentence:

The director and the manager were in agreement about the new plan.

Question 40:

One of the reasons (A) for the failure of the project (B) were the lack of funding. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. reasons

B. for the failure

C. were

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "One" is singular, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

One of the reasons for the failure of the project was the lack of funding.

Question 41:

The furniture in the house (A) were old (B) and needed (C) to be replaced. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. furniture

B. were

C. to be replaced

D. and needed

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Furniture" is a singular collective noun, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The furniture in the house was old and needed to be replaced.

Question 42:

The committee (A) have failed to reach (B) a consensus on the new policy, which (C) means the decision is delayed. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. committee

B. have

C. which means

D. the decision is delayed

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Committee" is treated as a singular collective noun, so the verb should be "has" instead of "have."

Corrected sentence:

The committee has failed to reach a consensus on the new policy, which means the decision is delayed.

Question 43:

The number of applicants (A) for the position have increased (B) significantly since last year, (C) making the selection process more competitive. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. number of applicants

B. have increased

C. since last year

D. making the selection process more competitive

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "The number of applicants" is a singular noun phrase, so the verb should be "has increased" instead of "have increased."

Corrected sentence:

The number of applicants for the position has increased significantly since last year, making the selection process more competitive.

Question 44:

It is imperative (A) that every employee (B) report to their (C) respective department heads by noon. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. imperative

B. every employee

C. their

D. respective department heads

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Every employee" is singular, so "their" should be replaced by "his or her" to agree with the singular noun.

Corrected sentence:

It is imperative that every employee report to his or her respective department heads by noon.

Question 45:

Neither the CEO (A) nor the managers (B) has expressed (C) interest in the proposal. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. CEO

B. nor the managers

C. has expressed

D. interest in the proposal

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearest subject, which in this case is "managers," a plural noun. The verb should be "have expressed" instead of "has expressed."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the CEO nor the managers have expressed interest in the proposal.

Question 46:

If either of the candidates (A) are qualified (B) for the job, they will be called (C) for an interview. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. either of the candidates

B. are qualified

C. they will be called

D. for an interview

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Either" is singular, so the verb should be "is qualified" instead of "are qualified."

Corrected sentence:

If either of the candidates is qualified for the job, they will be called for an interview.

Question 47:

The coach, as well as the players, (A) have been preparing (B) for the championship (C) for months. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. as well as the players

B. have been preparing

C. for the championship

D. for months

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The phrase "as well as the players" does not make the subject plural. The subject "The coach" is singular, so the verb should be "has been preparing" instead of "have been preparing."

Corrected sentence:

The coach, as well as the players, has been preparing for the championship for months.

Question 48:

Not only the principal (A) but also the teachers (B) was responsible (C) for organizing the event. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. principal

B. but also the teachers

C. was responsible

D. for organizing the event

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "Not only...but also" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. "Teachers" is plural, so the verb should be "were responsible" instead of "was responsible."

Corrected sentence:

Not only the principal but also the teachers were responsible for organizing the event.

Question 49:

Hardly had they (A) arrived at the station (B) when the train (C) has already left. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. had they

B. arrived at the station

C. has already left

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The past perfect "had" is used in the main clause, so the verb in the subordinate clause should be "had" as well. It should be "had already left," not "has already left."

Corrected sentence:

Hardly had they arrived at the station when the train had already left.

Question 50:

No sooner had the meeting (A) begun when the fire alarm (B) went off, causing panic (C) among the participants. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. had the meeting

B. when the fire alarm

C. causing panic

D. among the participants

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "No sooner" should be followed by "than," not "when." The correct phrase is "No sooner...than."

Corrected sentence:

No sooner had the meeting begun than the fire alarm went off, causing panic among the participants.

Question 51:

The teacher insisted (A) that each of the students (B) submit their assignments (C) on time. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. insisted

B. each of the students

C. submit their assignments

D. on time

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Each of the students" is singular, so "their" should be replaced with "his or her" or simply "his/her."

Corrected sentence:

The teacher insisted that each of the students submit his or her assignments on time.

Question 52:

Had I known (A) that he will come (B) to the party, I would have (C) made other arrangements. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Had I known

B. that he will come

C. I would have

D. made other arrangements

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. In a conditional sentence referring to the past, the correct verb tense is "would come," not "will come."

Corrected sentence:

Had I known that he would come to the party, I would have made other arrangements.

Question 53:

By the time the guests (A) arrive, the food (B) would have been (C) cold for hours. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. the guests

B. arrive

C. would have been

D. cold for hours

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The phrase "by the time" indicates future perfect tense, so the correct verb form should be "will have been" instead of "would have been."

Corrected sentence:

By the time the guests arrive, the food will have been cold for hours.

Question 54:

Scarcely had the plane (A) taken off (B) when it encountered (C) a severe turbulence. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Scarcely had the plane

B. taken off

C. when it encountered

D. a severe turbulence

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part D. "Turbulence" is an uncountable noun, so "a" should be omitted.

Corrected sentence:

Scarcely had the plane taken off when it encountered severe turbulence.

Question 55:

The professor, together with (A) his assistants, (B) are preparing (C) the lecture material for the upcoming conference. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. together with

B. his assistants

C. are preparing

D. the lecture material

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "The professor" is singular, and the phrase "together with" does not make the subject plural. The correct verb should be "is preparing."

Corrected sentence:

The professor, together with his assistants, is preparing the lecture material for the upcoming conference.

Question 56:

If I was (A) you, I would have (B) accepted the job (C) without hesitation. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. If I was

B. I would have

C. accepted the job

D. without hesitation

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. In hypothetical or conditional situations, the correct form is "If I were," not "If I was."

Corrected sentence:

If I were you, I would have accepted the job without hesitation.

Question 57:

Neither the quality (A) nor the prices (B) of the products (C) has improved over the years. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither the quality

B. nor the prices

C. has improved

D. over the years

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "neither...nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. In this case, "prices" is plural, so the verb should be "have improved," not "has improved."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the quality nor the prices of the products have improved over the years.

Question 58:

No one but the students (A) and the principal (B) know (C) the reason for the sudden cancellation. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. No one but the students

B. and the principal

C. know

D. the reason for the sudden cancellation

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The true subject of the sentence is "No one," which is singular, so the verb should be "knows" instead of "know."

Corrected sentence:

No one but the students and the principal knows the reason for the sudden cancellation.

Question 59:

The manager, as well as the employees, (A) have expressed concerns (B) about the company's future plans. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. as well as the employees

B. have expressed concerns

C. about the company's future plans

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "The manager" is singular, and the phrase "as well as the employees" does not affect the number of the subject. The correct verb should be "has expressed."

Corrected sentence:

The manager, as well as the employees, has expressed concerns about the company's future plans.

Question 60:

The news that were (A) broadcast last night (B) shocked many viewers. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. The news that were

B. broadcast last night

C. shocked many viewers

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. "News" is an uncountable singular noun, so the verb should be "was" instead of "were."

Corrected sentence:

The news that was broadcast last night shocked many viewers.

Question 61:

The jury (A) have been debating (B) the verdict for (C) several hours now. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The jury

B. have been debating

C. the verdict for

D. several hours now

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Jury" is a collective noun and is treated as singular in American English, so the verb should be "has been debating."

Corrected sentence:

The jury has been debating the verdict for several hours now.

Question 62:

The teacher demanded (A) that the student (B) submits (C) the assignment before the deadline. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The teacher demanded

B. that the student

C. submits

D. the assignment before the deadline

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In subjunctive mood (used with verbs like "demand"), the base form of the verb is used. The correct form is "submit" instead of "submits.

Corrected sentence:

The teacher demanded that the student submit the assignment before the deadline.

Question 63:

The results of the study (A) shows that the new method (B) is more effective (C) than the previous one. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The results of the study

B. shows that

C. is more effective

D. than the previous one

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Results" is plural, so the verb should be "show" instead of "shows."

Corrected sentence:

The results of the study show that the new method is more effective than the previous one.

Question 64:

Neither the board of directors (A) nor the CEO (B) are willing to make (C) a final decision at this point. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither the board of directors

B. nor the CEO

C. are willing to make

D. a final decision at this point

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject closer to the verb is "CEO," which is singular, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the board of directors nor the CEO is willing to make a final decision at this point.

Question 65:

No one except my parents (A) and my sister (B) know about (C) my decision to move abroad. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. except my parents

B. and my sister

C. know about

D. my decision to move abroad

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "No one" is singular, so the verb should be "knows" instead of "know."

Corrected sentence:

No one except my parents and my sister knows about my decision to move abroad.

Question 66:

Had the teacher (A) not warned him, (B) he would not have (C) made such a careless mistake. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Had the teacher

B. not warned him

C. he would not have

D. made such a careless mistake

E. No error

Answer:

No error.

This sentence correctly uses an inverted conditional structure with the past perfect ("Had the teacher not warned") and the appropriate form of "would have" for hypothetical past scenarios.

Question 67:

The data that was collected (A) from the survey (B) provide valuable insights (C) for future research. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The data that was collected

B. from the survey

C. provide valuable insights

D. for future research

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. "Data" is technically a plural noun (though often treated as singular in informal contexts), so it should be "The data that were collected" to be grammatically correct in formal writing.

Corrected sentence:

The data that were collected from the survey provide valuable insights for future research.

Question 68:

Every one of the students (A) are expected (B) to submit their reports (C) by the end of the week. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Every one of the students

B. are expected

C. to submit their reports

D. by the end of the week

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Every one" is treated as singular, so the verb should be "is expected" instead of "are expected."

Corrected sentence:

Every one of the students is expected to submit their reports by the end of the week.

Question 69:

None of the equipment (A) were functioning (B) properly during the trial, (C) causing significant delays. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. None of the equipment

B. were functioning

C. properly during the trial

D. causing significant delays

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "None" with uncountable nouns like "equipment" is treated as singular, so the correct verb should be "was functioning."

Corrected sentence:

None of the equipment was functioning properly during the trial, causing significant delays.

Question 70:

The team of researchers (A) have found (B) a significant correlation (C) between the variables. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The team of researchers

B. have found

C. a significant correlation

D. between the variables

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Team" is a collective noun and is considered singular in American English, so the verb should be "has found" instead of "have found."

Corrected sentence:

The team of researchers has found a significant correlation between the variables.

Question 71:

Each of the candidates (A) have been asked (B) to provide their (C) identification documents. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Each of the candidates

B. have been asked

C. their

D. identification documents

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "has been asked," not "have been asked."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the candidates has been asked to provide their identification documents.

Question 72:

The committee (A) have expressed their concern (B) over the lack of (C) funding for the project. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The committee

B. have expressed their concern

C. over the lack of

D. funding for the project

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Committee" is a collective noun and treated as singular in American English, so the correct form should be "has expressed."

Corrected sentence:

The committee has expressed its concern over the lack of funding for the project.

Question 73:

Either the manager (A) or his assistants (B) is going to (C) handle the client meeting tomorrow. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Either the manager

B. or his assistants

C. is going to

D. handle the client meeting tomorrow

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "either...or" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. In this case, "assistants" is plural, so the verb should be "are" instead of "is."

Corrected sentence:

Either the manager or his assistants are going to handle the client meeting tomorrow.

Question74:

The number of people (A) attending the conference (B) have increased (C) significantly this year. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The number of people

B. attending the conference

C. have increased

D. significantly this year

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The number of" is treated as singular, so the verb should be "has increased," not "have increased."

Corrected sentence:

The number of people attending the conference has increased significantly this year.

Question75:

The athlete, together with (A) his coach and teammates, (B) were awarded (C) a medal for their performance. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. together with

B. his coach and teammates

C. were awarded

D. a medal for their performance

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The athlete" is the singular subject, and the phrase "together with his coach and teammates" does not change this. The verb should be "was awarded," not "were awarded."

Corrected sentence:

The athlete, together with his coach and teammates, was awarded a medal for their performance.

Question 76:

None of the members (A) of the committee (B) has voiced (C) their disagreement publicly. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. None of the members

B. of the committee

C. has voiced

D. their disagreement publicly

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. While "none" can be singular or plural depending on context, here it refers to "members," which is plural. Therefore, the verb should be "have voiced."

Corrected sentence:

None of the members of the committee have voiced their disagreement publicly.

Question 77:

The list of recommended books (A) have been posted (B) on the website for students to access. (C) No error (D).

Options:

A. The list of recommended books

B. have been posted

C. on the website for students to access

D. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject is "The list," which is singular, so the correct verb is "has been posted."

Corrected sentence:

The list of recommended books has been posted on the website for students to access.

Question 78:

If it was (A) not for her determination, (B) she would have never (C) achieved this level of success. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. If it was

B. not for her determination

C. she would have never

D. achieved this level of success

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. In hypothetical situations, "were" is used instead of "was." The correct form is "If it were not for her determination."

Corrected sentence:

If it were not for her determination, she would have never achieved this level of success.

Question79:

Neither the manager (A) nor the employees (B) was aware of (C) the change in policy until it was announced. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither the manager

B. nor the employees

C. was aware of

D. the change in policy until it was announced

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "neither...nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "employees" is plural, the verb should be "were," not "was."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the manager nor the employees were aware of the change in policy until it was announced.

Question 80:

The professor said (A) that every student (B) must submit their assignment (C) by the end of the week. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The professor said

B. that every student

C. must submit their assignment

D. by the end of the week

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Every student" is singular, so "their" should be replaced with "his or her" to maintain agreement.

Corrected sentence:

The professor said that every student must submit his or her assignment by the end of the week.

Question 81:

The CEO, along with (A) the board of directors, (B) have decided to (C) postpone the annual meeting. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. along with

B. the board of directors

C. have decided

D. to postpone the annual meeting

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. The subject "The CEO" is singular, and "along with" does not affect this. The correct verb is "has decided."

Corrected sentence:

The CEO, along with the board of directors, has decided to postpone the annual meeting.

Question 82:

Not only the students (A) but also the teacher (B) were excited (C) about the field trip. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Not only the students

B. but also the teacher

C. were excited

D. about the field trip

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "not only...but also" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it, which is "the teacher" (singular). The correct verb is "was excited."

Corrected sentence:

Not only the students but also the teacher was excited about the field trip.

Question 83:

Each of the employees (A) are required to (B) attend the training session (C) next week. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Each of the employees

B. are required to

C. attend the training session

D. next week

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "is required" instead of "are required."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the employees is required to attend the training session next week.

Question84:

Neither the professor (A) nor the students (B) has completed (C) their final projects. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither the professor

B. nor the students

C. has completed

D. their final projects

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In "neither...nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it, which is "the students" (plural). The verb should be "have completed."

Corrected sentence:

Neither the professor nor the students have completed their final projects.

Question 85:

Every one of the books (A) on the shelf (B) have been read (C) by the librarian. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Every one of the books

B. on the shelf

C. have been read

D. by the librarian

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Every one" is singular, so the correct verb is "has been read."

Corrected sentence:

Every one of the books on the shelf has been read by the librarian.

Question 86:

Neither of the solutions (A) presented by the researchers (B) were considered (C) feasible by the committee. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither of the solutions

B. presented by the researchers

C. were considered

D. feasible by the committee

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Neither" is singular, so the correct verb should be "was considered."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the solutions presented by the researchers was considered feasible by the committee.

Question 87:

The amount of information (A) shared during the meeting (B) were overwhelming for (C) the participants. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The amount of information

B. shared during the meeting

C. were overwhelming

D. for the participants

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The amount" is singular, so the verb should be "was overwhelming."

Corrected sentence:

The amount of information shared during the meeting was overwhelming for the participants.

Question 88:

If he would have studied (A) harder, he might have (B) passed the exam with (C) flying colors. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. If he would have studied

B. harder

C. passed the exam with

D. flying colors

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. In conditional sentences, "If" clauses use the past perfect ("had studied"), not "would have."

Corrected sentence:

If he had studied harder, he might have passed the exam with flying colors.

Question 89:

The number of students (A) in the program (B) have increased significantly (C) over the past year. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The number of students

B. in the program

C. have increased significantly

D. over the past year

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The number" is singular, so the verb should be "has increased."

Corrected sentence:

The number of students in the program has increased significantly over the past year.

Question 90:

Everyone who attended (A) the event (B) were impressed (C) by the keynote speaker. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Everyone who attended

B. the event

C. were impressed

D. by the keynote speaker

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Everyone" is singular, so the verb should be "was impressed."

Corrected sentence:

Everyone who attended the event was impressed by the keynote speaker.

Question 91:

Each of the reports (A) handed in by the students (B) were thoroughly reviewed (C) by the professor before being graded. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Each of the reports

B. handed in by the students

C. were thoroughly reviewed

D. by the professor before being graded

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "Each" is singular, so the verb should be "was thoroughly reviewed."

Corrected sentence:

Each of the reports handed in by the students was thoroughly reviewed by the professor before being graded.

Question 92:

The collection of rare artifacts (A) in the museum (B) have been on display (C) for several months. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The collection of rare artifacts

B. in the museum

C. have been on display

D. for several months

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. "The collection" is a singular noun, so the correct verb is "has been on display."

Corrected sentence:

The collection of rare artifacts in the museum has been on display for several months.

Question 93:

If I was (A) in charge of the project, (B) I would ensure that all deadlines (C) were met. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. If I was

B. in charge of the project

C. I would ensure that all deadlines

D. were met

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part A. In hypothetical situations, "were" should be used instead of "was." The correct phrase is "If I were in charge."

Corrected sentence:

If I were in charge of the project, I would ensure that all deadlines were met.

Question 94:

Many a student (A) have expressed concerns (B) about the difficulty of the (C) upcoming exam. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Many a student

B. have expressed concerns

C. about the difficulty of the

D. upcoming exam

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Many a" is a singular construction, so the correct verb is "has expressed concerns."

Corrected sentence:

Many a student has expressed concerns about the difficulty of the upcoming exam.

Question 95:

Neither of the candidates (A) have been able to (B) secure enough votes (C) to win the election. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Neither of the candidates

B. have been able to

C. secure enough votes

D. to win the election

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. "Neither" is singular, so the correct verb is "has been able to."

Corrected sentence:

Neither of the candidates has been able to secure enough votes to win the election.

Question 96:

Hardly had the team (A) began working (B) on the project when (C) the deadline was extended. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Hardly had the team

B. began working

C. on the project when

D. the deadline was extended

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The correct past participle of "begin" is "begun," so it should be "begun working."

Corrected sentence:

Hardly had the team begun working on the project when the deadline was extended.

Question 97:

The data, as well as the charts (A) and graphs, (B) provide a clear understanding (C) of the company's growth. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The data, as well as the charts

B. and graphs

C. provide a clear understanding

D. of the company's growth

E. No error

Answer:

So the verb "provide" is correct. However, in this case, the phrase "as well as the charts and graphs" should not affect the verb agreement. The subject "data" remains plural, so there's no error.

Corrected sentence:

No error.

Question 98:

Scarcely had they (A) arrived to the airport (B) when the flight (C) was cancelled due to weather conditions. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. Scarcely had they

B. arrived to the airport

C. when the flight

D. was cancelled due to weather conditions

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The correct preposition is "at" instead of "to," so it should be "arrived at the airport."

Corrected sentence:

Scarcely had they arrived at the airport when the flight was cancelled due to weather conditions.

Question 99:

The professor, along with his research assistants, (A) were invited (B) to speak at the international conference (C) next month. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. The professor, along with his research assistants

B. were invited

C. to speak at the international conference

D. next month

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part B. The subject "The professor" is singular, and "along with his research assistants" does not change that. The correct verb is "was invited."

Corrected sentence:

The professor, along with his research assistants, was invited to speak at the international conference next month.

Question 100:

By the time the guests (A) had arrived (B) at the party, the host already left (C) for another engagement. (D) No error (E).

Options:

A. By the time the guests

B. had arrived

C. the host already left

D. for another engagement

E. No error

Answer:

The error is in part C. In this past perfect context, the correct verb should be "had already left."

Corrected sentence:

By the time the guests had arrived at the party, the host had already left for another engagement.