SSC CHSL 2016 COMMON ERROR WITH EXPLANATION-04

In this Post We are sharing you SSC CHSL 2016 COMMON ERROR WITH EXPLANATION. which is very important for Upcoming All SSC 2017-18 Exams.

Part-04

SSC CHSL 2016 COMMON ERROR WITH EXPLANATION

Q76. Had anybody (A)/ever told you (B)/that you’re beautiful? (C)No error (D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: AExplanation: – The past perfect indicates an action that was completed in the past whereas present perfect indicates an action began in the past but continues into the present, or the effect of the action continues into the present.
So the correct uses should be “has anybody” in the part (A)

Q77. Go up the beach and watch for tourists (A)/so you could warn anyone (B)/before they get to the water.(C)No error(D)
Options:1) A
2) B
3) C4) D
Correct Answer: B

25-Jan-2017Q78. Sorry to have (A)/troubled you; since (B)/it couldn’t be helped.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: BExplanation: – “It can’t be helped” used to say that an unpleasant or painful situation cannot be avoided and must be accepted
Ex – I really do not want to leave you but, it can’t be helpedReplace ‘since’ by ‘but’

Q79. Could you (A)/like to read (B)/his speech?(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: AExplanation: – Use “would you like” to make polite offers.
Ex – Would you like to join us for dinner?
Replace ‘could’ by ‘would’

Q80. Maya was not promoted to (A)/the post of a manager (B)/till for a few months of her resignation.(C)/No error(D)
Options:1) A
2) B
3) C4) D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: – The use of “for” in the part (C) is superfluous.

Q81. One who perpetually hesitates(A)/which of the two things he will do first(B)/will ultimately do neither.(C)/No error(D)
Options:1) A
2) B
3) C4) D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: – no error.

Q84. Being in awe of them,(A)/ the young man followed(B)/their direction to a tee(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: DExplanation: – no error.In awe of someone or something – Having a great amount of respect or admiration for someone, sometimes to the point of feeling nervous or fearful around them.
Awe – रोब, fear; To a tee – Perfectly or completely

Q88. No students is (A)/as intelligent (B)/as Priya.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: AExplanation: – The correct uses should be “ No other student is”
Ex- No other man in India was so great as Mahatma Gandhi.

Q92. There was already a sizable (A)/ gap between her car and (B)/the one front of her.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: CExplanation: – In front of (preposition) – के सामने

Q93. For kindergarten children, /(A)drawing by crayons is always(B)/even more preferable then sketch pens.(C)/No error(D)
Options:1) A
2) B
3) C4) D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: – preferable means more desirable. Preferable is already comparative in meaning and followed by preposition “to”Ex – Peace will always be preferable to all nations.
The correct uses should be “preferable to sketch pens”

Q95. Not only we seen (A)/the Tali temple but(B)/also the Thirunelli temple.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: AExplanation: – When the sentence is based on the structure – “not only……but also” , both the part should be followed by the same part of speech
Ex – I like not only mangoes but also bananas. (Nouns)
He not only brought me to the city but also found a good job for me. (Verbs)
And for simple past tense, use the second form of verb “see’ – “saw”
The correct uses should be “we saw not only”

Q99. The population of Mumbai (A)/is greater than (B)/in any city in USA.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: CExplanation: – The comparison is between “the population of Mumbai” and “the population of USA”Ex – The population of Mumbai is greater than that of any city in India.
replace “in” by “that of”

Q100. For a full week (A)/she enjoyed the benefits (B)/ of being a big sister.(C)/No error(D)Options:
1) A
2) B3) C
4) D
Correct Answer: DExplanation: – no error.