Al Noor Centre of Education

Directions: Each of the following sentences are divided into parts, which are
Marked A, B, C and D. One of these parts may contain an error or may not be
acceptable in standard written communication. Mark that part as your answer.

Spot the Error Test # 1 / Subject- Verb Agreement

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Four dozens costs rupees seventy. No error.

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Saira as well as her sisters were present in the party. No error.
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Neither of the two sons were handsome. No error.
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Either Niaz or Israr has taken my pen. No error.
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Every man and woman were shocked by the news of Jinnahs death. No error.
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Mathematics are his favourite subject. No error.
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What are need are not large fields but small plots. No error.
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The Professor and the orator is dead. No error.
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The Professor and orator is dead. No error
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Every man, woman and child are now aware of the terrible consequences of the habit of smoking. No error.
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I, who is your sister will help you. No error.
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Ten miles are a long journey. No error.
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Hundred rupees are a great sum. No error.
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Many illegal means are adopted to reach the United States of America. No error.
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The only means of getting success in life are labour. No error.
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I never have cut a tree and never will in my life. No error.
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He neither has nor will accept your proposals. No error.
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I called him as a fool but he didnt mind. No error.
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I regard him my elder brother but he always teases me. No error.
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We ought to love our respected parents because they fulfil our needs. No error.
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Prepared By Prof: Arif Hameed M.A (English ), Post Graduate Diploma in ELT

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We must respect our friends because they love us. No error.

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Hundred of men gathered to witness the stage performance. No error.
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Score of animals were grazing in the field. No error.
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I bought this computer for two thousands rupees No error.
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Few people reach the age of four scores. No error.
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There are many poor peoples in my beloved country Pakistan. No error.
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I gave the beggar a ten rupees note but he refused to get it. No error.
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These five children are his off-springs. No error.

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Saira bought five dozens note books and her sister none. No error.
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I never have and never will do an immoral act. No error.

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We went to Islamabad and enjoyed very much. No error.

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Every boy and girl were given sweets. No error.

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My father and mother is God- fearing. No error.
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Neither my brother nor my friends are willing to cooperate with you. No error
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All of us was equally responsible for that. No error.

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Muhammad Ghouri has founded a Muslim Empire in the Sub Continent. No error.
A

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I have finished my course yesterday and what about you. No error.

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I have borrowed this money on 12% interest which are the usual rate. No error.
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My friend and benefactor were then alive when I won the competition. No error.

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The mortal remains of the sage is preserved there. No error.
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Bread and butter are my favourite food. No error.

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The Arabian Nights are one of the most interesting books ever written in Arabic literature. No error.
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Prepared By Prof: Arif Hameed M.A (English ), Post Graduate Diploma in ELT