Error detection questions are a crucial component of the English language section in bank exams, testing candidates’ proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. These questions assess the ability to identify and correct errors in sentences, which is essential for effective communication in the banking sector. Mastering error detection not only enhances linguistic skills but also boosts overall exam scores. This column compiles the most important error detection questions, providing insights and strategies to tackle them efficiently and improve your performance in bank exams.
Important Error Detection Questions for Bank Exams
Q1. Instructions Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Antihistamines are common (A)/ drugs that can be purchased (B)/ without a prescription and are used (C)/ to treat short-lived allergic reactions. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q2. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
The Prime Minister has great power of (A)/implementing some useful (B)/schemes but the ministers (C)/have even greatest ability to foil them. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q3. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
The blunder mistake (A)/was the apparent failure of detectives (B)/to inform the Parole Board that the murderer (C)/had threatened to return to kill her. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q4. Instructions Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Protein is essential (A)/ for building muscle and (B)/ repairing tissues, making it (C)/ a crucially component of a healthy diet. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q5. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Fats are a vital (A)/ source of energy for the (B)/ body and play a key role (C)/ in absorbing vitamins and protecting organs. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q6. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “No error” as your answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
Rekha was trying for admission (A)/ in the Engineering College (B)/ even though her parents wanted (C)/ her to take up medicine. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q7. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “No error” as your answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The rich tapestry of world (A)/ cultures is reflect in the (B)/ diverse expressions of (C)/ art, music, literature, and cuisine. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q8. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “No error” as your answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
He grow up the way (A)/ many young children grow up-(B)/ pampered, adored (C)/ and inwardly tortured. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q9. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “No error” as your answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
He pulled his lips together, (A)/ close his eyes (B)/ and I watched the first teardrop (C)/ fall down the side of his cheek. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q10. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is grammatically and contextually correct, then choose option “No error” as your answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
Education is the cornerstone (A)/ of personal growth and societal (B)/ progress, empowering individuals (C)/ to unlock their full potential. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q11. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
In our opinion (A)/ the venue is too small (B)/ to accommodate such the large (C)/ number of candidates. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q12. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
He deserves a reward (A)/ because he managed (B)/ to complete the assignment (C)/ in spite many difficulties. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q13. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
The Director has refused (A)/ to gave them an appointment (B)/ on Wednesday because (C)/ he has another meeting scheduled. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q14. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
He has the necessary (A)/ qualifications for (B)/ the post so (C)/ he has accept it. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q15. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
The clerk whom spoke (A)/ rudely to the (B)/ customer yesterday (C)/ has been suspended. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q16. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
The Indian stock market is (A)/ one of the worse (B)/ performing stock markets (C)/ in the recent times. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q17. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
With inflation at 11 % (A)/ companies need to come up (B)/ with innovative ways to (C)/ get customers to buy its goods. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q18. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Although the brilliant writer, (A)/ an lying (B)/ pessimism prevails in (C)/ all her novels. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q19. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Cultivating strong social (A)/ connections and a sense of (B)/ community are essential for (C)/ nurturing a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q20. Instructions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free then, choose “No error” as the answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any.)
Many athletes have (A)/ taken on yoga (B)/ to develop their concentration (C)/ and reduce stress. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
| Solutions | |||||||||
| 01. e | 02. d | 03. a | 04. d | 05. e | 06. e | 07. b | 08. a | 09. b | 10. e |
| 11. c | 12. d | 13. b | 14. d | 15. a | 16. b | 17. d | 18. b | 19. c | 20. e |
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