English Language Topics
Undergraduate level — English Language
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Spotting Errors
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms-Antonyms
Reading Passage
quiz Questions
Q31
Spotting Errors — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Optimist
Anthropologist
Misanthrope
Philanthropist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q32
Spotting Errors — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Worms are valuable
Sleep late to succeed
Birds eat worms
Prompt action brings advantage
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q33
Spotting Errors — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Paragraph length
Font style
Word count
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q34
Spotting Errors — Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Random sentence
Footnotes only
Title alone
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.
Q35
Spotting Errors (Set 35) — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
gone
goes
go
going
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q36
Spotting Errors (Set 36) — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
Replace "boys" with "boy"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
No error
Replace "are" with "is"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q37
Spotting Errors (Set 37) — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
from
for
by
since
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q38
Spotting Errors (Set 38) — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
no article
an
the
a
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.
Q39
Spotting Errors (Set 39) — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
The bridge has built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
The bridge was built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q40
Spotting Errors (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
in
for
at
on
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.