Common Error Detection - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

The phrase "who we all can confide in" contains a grammatical error in the use of the relative pronoun.

Here, "who" is incorrectly used as the object of the verb "confide in." Since it functions as an object, the correct relative pronoun should be "whom".

So the correct sentence should be:
"Ramu is the elected leader and also a person whom we all can confide in."

"Whom" is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition, whereas "who" is used as a subject.

Hence, the error lies in Option C.

Substitute, their → his/her

EVERYONE is a singular subject and must, therefore, be followed by singular pronoun.

Correct Answer: Option E: No Error

Explanation:

The phrase "Little water" is appropriate in this context.

The word "Little" is used to indicate a very small amount. In this context, it suggests that there was a small quantity of water left, and this amount was insufficient. "Little" has a negative connotation, meaning "not much" or "almost none."

For example, if you say, "There is little water left," it implies that the water remaining is very minimal and likely not enough for what is needed.

The sentence is stating that the small amount of water left in the bottle was not sufficient to satisfy the thirst of two people. The phrase "Little water" correctly captures the idea that the remaining water was inadequate.

The structure and wording of the sentence are grammatically correct. Each part of the sentence logically follows the other, and the use of "Little" appropriately conveys the intended meaning.

Sometimes, people confuse "Little" with "A little."

"Little" means "not much" or "almost nothing" (negative).

"A little" means "some," though not a lot (positive).

In this sentence, "Little" is the correct choice because the sentence is emphasizing the insufficiency of the water, not just that there was some left.

Therefore, Option E: No Error is the correct answer.

Change, were into was

When two subjects are joined by as well as the verb agrees with the first subject. Above in the question the firs subject is The Father which is a singular so we need to use first firm of the verb which is 'was' instead of 'were'.

Change, habit → the habit
Since, habit here has been particularized, i.e, the habit of smoking.

Replace, amount → number.

Difference Between Number and Amount
The confusion between amount and number is common but can be easily overcome. They are not interchangable - their use relates to countable and uncountable nouns.

Use of Amount
Use amount is with uncountable nouns and abstract nouns:
amount of time
amount of snow
amount of noise
amount of love (abstract noun)
amount of pride (abstract noun)

Use of Number
Use number with countable nouns (things that can be counted):
number of cars
number of chairs
number of houses
number of topics

Change, upstairs, so we → upstairs, we.
When a sentence is started with 'as', then 'so' should not be used in the middle of the two clauses as a linker.

Replace, tourist by tourists.

Substitute, me → I

Objective form of pronoun should not be used for one functioning as subject.

Substitute, 'an' by 'the'.
The sentence lays emphasis on essay.