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SSC- English (Comman Errors)

SSC
Directions
(1-5): In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and
some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of
that part is the answer. If there is no error, then your answer is (4) i.e. No
error
1. She had an (1) / miserable existence
(2) / living with him. (3) / No error (4)
2. A weak-minded person is frighten away
(1) / by the initial difficulties ans (2) / gives up the attempt in despair.
(3) / No error (4)
3. The Beatles (1) / will ever be my favorite
(2) / pop group. (3) / No error (4)
4. She was shocked when (1)/ she heard
the news (2) / that he has died. (3)/ No error (4)
5. The behavior of young (1) / boys are
the subject of (2) / comment the world over. (3)/ No error (4)
Answer
Key:
1-1 2-1 3-2 4-3 5-2