Error Recognition Quiz 24 (30 MCQs)

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1. Pamela knew that Keith was capable of manage the Smith family's wedding, so she left him in charge of catering the event.
2. There is major universities-a key factor in the spread of new ideas and in training workers.
3. He must (A) saving up (B) his money so as to (C) buy (D) a new house next year.
4. In 1066, a bright comet ..... in the sky attracted much attention.
5. Many communities are dependent on groundwater ..... from wells for their water supply.
6. At 60 years old, Margaret decided to postpone her retirement to try a little more new life experiences.
7. We ought to not (A) play football as (B) it's raining (C) outside (D).
8. Since motorcycles are danger, many parents refuse to allow their children to purchase them, and thereby possibly reduce the number of road accidents.
9. I hate having to go to the doctor because they always ask very invasive questions that make me uncomfortable.
10. His tutor encouraged (A) him reading (B) widely (C) in (D) philosophy.
11. The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.
12. Identify the error in the sentence: "She don't like to play soccer on rainy days."
13. Identify the error in the sentence: "She has went to the store to buy groceries."
14. It is (A) his dishonesty what (B) I dislike (C) the most (D).
15. Gothic Revival architecture has (A) basic characteristics (B) that distinguish(C) it from other nineteen-century (D) architectural styles.
16. It has taken (A) me so much (B) time to learn (C) that lesson three months ago (D).
17. As a secretary of transportation from 1975 to 1977, William Coleman worked to help the bankrupt railroads in the northeastern United States solved their financial problems.
18. Which word is a synonym for 'quick'?
19. He jumped down after shouted a warning to those standing below.
20. We have interviewed many people who is interested in the job we have been advertising in the trade newsletter that is distributed so widely.
21. The intersection of two sets A and B cover any elements that are either members of A or members of B.
22. Correct the error:The boy's ate all the cookie's.
23. This type of plant (A) require very little water and (B) grows best in sandy (C) soil. (D) No error
24. Why the condition of the patient deteriorated so quickly it was not explained.
25. The girl (A) which won the competition was (B) given a prize and (C) a certificate. (D) No error
26. It is much more easier to obtain a college education these days than it was years ago
27. Select the word that is incorrectly spelt.
28. He drinks (A) quite a lot, what (B) is why (C) he is so (D) ill.
29. Let's not get caught up in all th is problems; we should solve them and move forward.
30. There are (A) a lot of tickets left (B), so you mustn't (C) pay for the tickets in advance (D).