Question
This question consists of a sentence which is divided into
four parts numbered (1) to (4). Only one part of the sentence is not acceptable in standard written English. Identify that part which contains an error.Solution
"Since" is used for a specific point in time, while "for" is used for a period. The correct phrase is "for five years."
More Spotting Errors Questions
- What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the given expression?
40% of (320 ÷ 4) + 2² X 25 = ? + 42 1240 ÷ ? = 242 + 123 – 514 × 4
1428 ÷ 17 = ? % of 120
18(1/3) + 9(2/3) – 10(1/3) = 1(2/3) + ?
√ 225 x 24 - √ 144 x 18 = ?
Find the value of 40 ÷ 5 of 6 × [3 ÷ 6 × (12 – 6)] – (15 ÷ 3 of 30):
44% of 1900 + 25% of ? = 9000
- What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the given expression?
(24²–45% of 600 + 176 – 32 × 11) = ? 65% of 102 + 14 = ? – 20
(64/25)? × (125/512)?-1 = 5/8