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).
19. Don't accuse him (1) / to the grave crime (2) / he has not committed. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b. 2
Explanation: Replace "to" with "of"
20. Many people who are otherwise (1) / law-abide citizens (2) / break traffic rules knowingly. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b. 2
Explanation: Write 'law-abiding' as we need to describe the word 'citizens' here.
21. Phonetics (1) / are (2) / my favorite subject. (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b. 2
Explanation: 'Are' will be replaced by 'is'.
22. Air pollution has been studied for years (1) / but has the harmful effects (2) / of noise pollution become known? (3) / No error (4)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: a. 1
Explanation: Use 'have' instead of 'has'.
23. Terrorists have (1) / no affection (2) / with anyone. (3) / No error (4)
