Gk Questions with AnswersVerbal - Spotting the Errors
Definition :
Spotting errors is a common test and forms a part of almost all important examinations that have Objective English test on their syllabi. It requires an awareness of the basic rules of grammar - parts of speech, genders, infinitives, participles, subject - verb accord, form of tenses, use of articles and certain exceptional usages.
Rules and Examples:
1. Some nouns always take a singular verb
Scenery , advice, information, machinery, stationary, furniture,
abuse, fuel, rice, gram, issue , bedding, repair, news, mischief, poetry,business, economics, physics, mathematics, classics, ethics, athletics, innings, gallows.
| a) | The Scenery of Kashmir are enchanting.(Incorrect) |
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| The Scenery of Kashmir is enchanting.(correct) | |
| b) | He has given advices. (Incorrect) |
| He has given advice.(correct) | |
| c) | The Indian team defeated the English by innings (Incorrect) |
| The Indian team defeated the English by an innings (correct) | |
| d) | Mathematics are a good subject ( Incorrect) |
| Mathematics is a good subject ( correct) |