Error Correction Class 10 MCQ

Q: What are the most common English grammar errors?

Common errors include subject-verb agreement, pronoun inconsistencies, incorrect tense usage, and punctuation mistakes.

Question 1

Question 1: The government, despite facing numerous challenges, _______ committed to implementing the new policy.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

A. is. “Government” is a singular collective noun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 2

Question 2: The majority of the students _______ in favor of extending the library hours.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

B. are. “Majority” when referring to a countable noun, takes a plural verb. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 3

Question 3: The team, along with their coach, _______ traveling to the national championship.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

A. is. The phrase “along with their coach” does not change the fact that “team” is singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 4

Question 4: Neither the faculty nor the administration _______ fully prepared for the sudden increase in enrollment.

A. was B. wereC. isD. are

Answer

B. were. With “neither…nor,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is “administration” (plural). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 5

Question 5: A number of issues _______ raised during the conference.

A. was B. wereC. isD. are

Answer

B. were. “A number of” takes a plural verb, while “the number of” would take a singular verb. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 6

Question 6: Each of the participants _______ required to sign a consent form before the experiment.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

A. is. “Each” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 7

Question 7: Neither of the candidates _______ able to articulate a clear vision for the future.

A. was B. wereC. isD. are

Answer

A. was. “Neither” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 8

Question 8: Everyone on the team _______ their best to win the championship.

A. didB. doneC. doD. does

Answer

A. did. “Everyone” is a singular indefinite pronoun, and “did” is the past tense of “do.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 9

Question 9: Something about his story _______ not seem quite right.

A. doB. doesC. didD. done

Answer

B. does. “Something” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 10

Question 10: All of the furniture _______ damaged in the fire.

A. was B. wereC. isD. are

Answer

A. was. “Furniture” is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 11

Question 11: The director and the producer _______ disagreeing about the ending of the film.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

B. are. Two singular subjects joined by “and” make a plural subject. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 12

Question 12: Not only the students but also the teacher _______ surprised by the unexpected quiz.

A. was B. wereC. isD. are

Answer

A. was. With “not only…but also,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is “teacher” (singular). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 13

Question 13: Either the printer or the cartridges _______ faulty.

A. is B. areC. wasD. were

Answer

B. are. With “either…or,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is “cartridges” (plural). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 14

Question 14: On the shelf _______ several antique books.

A. sitB. sitsC. satD. sitting

Answer

A. sit. The subject “books” is plural. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 15

Question 15: Never before _______ the company faced such a significant financial crisis.

A. hasB. haveC. hadD. having

Answer

A. has. The subject “company” is singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 16

Question 16: By the time we reach the station, the train _______.

A. will have leftB. would have leftC. has leftD. had left

Answer

A. will have left. Future perfect tense is used to describe an action that will be completed before a specific time or event in the future. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 17

Question 17: I _______ for you at the cafe when you called.

A. waitedB. was waitingC. have waitedD. had waited

Answer

B. was waiting. Past continuous tense indicates an ongoing action in the past when another action occurred. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 18

Question 18: She _______ a novel every month.

A. readsB. is readingC. has readD. will read

Answer

A. reads. Simple present tense is used for habitual actions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 19

Question 19: The sun _______ in the east.

A. riseB. risesC. is risingD. has risen

Answer

B. rises. Simple present tense is used for universal truths. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 20

Question 20: They _______ in Mumbai for five years before moving to Delhi.

A. livedB. have livedC. had livedD. were living

Answer

C. had lived. Past perfect tense shows an action completed before another past action. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 21

Question 21: He promised that he _______ me tomorrow.

A. will callB. would callC. has calledD. had called

Answer

B. would call. Reported speech requires shifting tenses back in time. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 22

Question 22: She knew that water _______ at 100 degrees Celsius.

A. boilB. boilsC. is boilingD. was boiling

Answer

B. boils. A general truth remains in the present tense even in a past context. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 23

Question 23: I realized that I _______ my keys at home.

A. have leftB. had leftC. will leaveD. would leave

Answer

B. had left. Past perfect reflects the past perspective within another past action. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 24

Question 24: They informed us that the flight _______ delayed.

A. isB. wasC. will beD. would be

Answer

B. was. Past tense is used to maintain consistency with the verb “informed.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 25

Question 25: He believed that he _______ the exam.

A. will passB. would passC. has passedD. had passed

Answer

B. would pass. Past tense “believed” requires a conditional “would” in the subordinate clause. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 26

Question 26: The child _______ the glass of milk.

A. spilledB. spilledC. spillD. spills

Answer

B. spilled. Past tense of “spill” is “spilled.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 27

Question 27: Have you _______ the movie yet?

A. sawB. seenC. seeD. seeing

Answer

B. seen. Past participle of “see” is “seen.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 28

Question 28: She _______ her ankle while playing badminton.

A. breakedB. brokeC. brokenD. break

Answer

B. broke. Past tense of “break” is “broke.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 29

Question 29: The thief _______ the jewelry and escaped.

A. stealedB. stoleC. stolenD. steal

Answer

B. stole. Past tense of “steal” is “stole.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 30

Question 30: He has _______ the ball over the fence.

A. threwB. thrownC. throwD. throwing

Answer

B. thrown. Past participle of “throw” is “thrown.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 31

Question 31: Between you and _______, I think he is lying.

A. IB. meC. myselfD. mine

Answer

B. me. The objective case “me” is used after prepositions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32

Question 32: It was _______ who baked the cake.

A. IB. meC. myselfD. mine

Answer

A. I. The subjective case “I” is used when the pronoun is the subject of the verb “was.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 33

Question 33: The dog wagged _______ tail excitedly.

A. it’sB. itsC. itD. itself

Answer

B. its. “Its” is the possessive form of “it.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 34

Question 34: Please give the book to _______.

A. heB. himC. himselfD. his

Answer

B. him. The objective case “him” is used as the object of the preposition “to.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 35

Question 35: _______ is my best friend.

A. SheB. HerC. HersD. Herself

Answer

A. She. The subjective case “She” is used as the subject of the verb “is.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 36

Question 36: Rajesh and Amit were close friends, but he decided to move to Delhi.

A. Correct as isB. Rajesh decided to move to Delhi.C. Amit decided to move to Delhi.D. They decided to move to Delhi.

Answer

B or C. The pronoun “he” has an unclear reference. The sentence needs to clarify who moved. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 37

Question 37: The team lost the match, which was a major setback for them.

A. Correct as isB. The team lost the match; this was a major setback for them.C. Losing the match was a major setback for the team. D. The team’s loss of the match was a major setback.

Answer

A. The pronoun “which” clearly refers to the team losing the match. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 38

Question 38: In the book, it says that the protagonist is a complex character.

A. Correct as isB. The book says that the protagonist is a complex character.C. The author states that the protagonist is a complex character.D. It is mentioned in the book that the protagonist is a complex character.

Answer

B or C. Avoid using “it” without a clear antecedent. Specifying “the book” or “the author” is better. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 39

Question 39: Although the car was old, it ran well.

A. Correct as isB. Despite the car’s age, it ran well.C. The car, despite being old, ran well.D. Even though it was old, the car ran well.

Answer

A. The pronoun “it” clearly refers to the car. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 40

Question 40: They say that exercise is good for your health.

A. Correct as isB. Doctors say that exercise is good for your health.C. Experts say that exercise is good for your health. D. People say that exercise is good for your health.

Answer

B, C, or D. The pronoun “they” is vague. Be specific about who is saying this. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 41

Question 41: Each student must bring _______ own lunch.

A. theirB. his or herC. hisD. her

Answer

B. “Each” is singular, so a singular pronoun is needed. “His or her” is the most inclusive option. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 42

Question 42: Neither of the girls finished _______ homework.

A. theirB. herC. hisD. them

Answer

B. “Neither” is singular, requiring a singular pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 43

Question 43: The company announced that _______ would be expanding its operations.

A. itB. theyC. heD. she

Answer

A. “Company” is singular, so the pronoun must be singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 44

Question 44: If anyone needs a pen, _______ can borrow mine.

A. theyB. he or sheC. youD. one

Answer

B or D. “Anyone” is singular. “He or she” is traditionally correct, while “one” is a more formal option. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 45

Question 45: The jury reached _______ verdict.

A. itsB. theirC. hisD. her

Answer

A. “Jury” is a collective noun treated as singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 46

Question 46: I saw a dog chasing a squirrel with a bushy tail.

A. Correct as isB. I saw a dog with a bushy tail chasing a squirrel.C. Chasing a squirrel, I saw a dog with a bushy tail.D. With a bushy tail, I saw a dog chasing a squirrel.

Answer

B. The phrase “with a bushy tail” should be placed next to “dog” to avoid ambiguity. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 47

Question 47: Driving down the road, the tree suddenly fell.

A. Correct as isB. As I was driving down the road, the tree suddenly fell.C. The tree suddenly fell while driving down the road.D. Driving down the road, I saw the tree suddenly fall.

Answer

B or D. The sentence needs a subject for “driving.” It can’t be the tree. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 48

Question 48: We ate a delicious meal on the patio that was cooked by the chef.

A. Correct as isB. On the patio, we ate a delicious meal that was cooked by the chef.C. We ate a delicious meal that was cooked by the chef on the patio.D. Cooked by the chef, we ate a delicious meal on the patio.

Answer

C. “On the patio” should be placed closer to the verb “ate” to show where the meal was eaten. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 49

Question 49: Only the students who studied hard passed the exam.

A. Correct as isB. The students who only studied hard passed the exam.C. The students who studied hard only passed the exam.D. The only students who studied hard passed the exam.

Answer

A. “Only” correctly modifies “the students who studied hard.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 50

Question 50: She almost waited an hour for the bus.

A. Correct as isB. She waited almost an hour for the bus.C. For the bus, she almost waited an hour.D. An hour almost, she waited for the bus.

Answer

B. “Almost” should modify “an hour.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 51

Question 51: Walking down the street, the old mansion came into view.

A. Correct as isB. While I was walking down the street, the old mansion came into view.C. Walking down the street, I saw the old mansion come into view.D. The old mansion came into view while walking down the street.

Answer

B or C. The sentence needs a subject for “walking.” It can’t be the mansion. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 52

Question 52: To solve the problem, the equation must be simplified.

A. Correct as isB. To solve the problem, you must simplify the equation.C. The equation must be simplified to solve the problem.D. To solve the problem, simplification of the equation is necessary.

Answer

B, C, or D. The sentence needs to clarify who is doing the solving. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 53

Question 53: Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.

A. Correct as isB. Having finished the assignment, she turned on the TV.C. After finishing the assignment, the TV was turned on.D. The TV was turned on after the assignment was finished.

Answer

B. The sentence needs a subject for “having finished.” It can’t be the TV. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 54

Question 54: The students who were preparing diligently for the exam almost all passed.

A. Correct as isB. Almost all the students who were preparing diligently for the exam passed.C. The students who were diligently preparing for the exam almost all passed.D. The students who were preparing diligently for the exam all almost passed.

Answer

B. “Almost” should modify “all the students.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 55

Question 55: The children playing in the park frequently laughed.

A. Correct as isB. The children frequently playing in the park laughed.C. The children playing in the park laughed frequently.D. Frequently the children playing in the park laughed.

Answer

A or C. The sentence is acceptable as it is, or “frequently” can be moved to the end. The meaning is clear either way. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 56

Question 56: My hobbies include reading, writing, and to paint.

A. Correct as isB. My hobbies include reading, writing, and painting.C. My hobbies are reading, writing, and to paint.D. I enjoy reading, writing, and to paint as my hobbies.

Answer

B. All items in the list should be in the same form (gerunds). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 57

Question 57: She is intelligent, compassionate, and a hard worker.

A. Correct as isB. She is intelligent, compassionate, and hard-working.C. She is an intelligent, compassionate, and hard-working person.D. She has intelligence, compassion, and works hard.

Answer

B or C. Maintain parallel structure with adjectives or nouns. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 58

Question 58: The instructions were to assemble the furniture, to connect the wires, and then testing the device.

A. Correct as isB. The instructions were to assemble the furniture, connect the wires, and then test the device.C. The instructions were assembling the furniture, connecting the wires, and then testing the device.D. Assemble the furniture, connect the wires, and then test the device, were the instructions.

Answer

B. All items in the list should be in the infinitive form (“to” + verb). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 59

Question 59: He enjoys swimming, hiking, and to play the guitar.

A. Correct as isB. He enjoys swimming, hiking, and playing the guitar.C. He enjoys to swim, to hike, and to play the guitar.D. Swimming, hiking, and playing the guitar are what he enjoys.

Answer

B. All items in the list should be gerunds. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 60

Question 60: The project involved researching the topic, writing a report, and to present the findings.

A. Correct as isB. The project involved researching the topic, writing a report, and presenting the findings.C. The project involved to research the topic, to write a report, and to present the findings.D. Researching the topic, writing a report, and presenting the findings were involved in the project.

Answer

B. All items in the list should be gerunds. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 61

Question 61: Climbing Mount Everest is more challenging than to climb any other mountain.

A. Correct as isB. Climbing Mount Everest is more challenging than climbing any other mountain.C. To climb Mount Everest is more challenging than to climb any other mountain.D. Climbing Mount Everest is more challenging than the climb of any other mountain.

Answer

B. Use consistent gerund phrases on both sides of the comparison. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 62

Question 62: She prefers reading books to watch movies.

A. Correct as isB. She prefers reading books to watching movies.C. She prefers to read books rather than to watch movies.D. Reading books is preferred by her to watching movies.

Answer

B. Use consistent gerund phrases on both sides of the comparison. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 63

Question 63: He is not only a talented musician but also excels as a painter.

A. Correct as isB. He is not only a talented musician but also a talented painter.C. He not only is a talented musician but also excels as a painter.D. Not only is he a talented musician but also excels as a painter.

Answer

B. Maintain parallel structure with noun phrases. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 64

Question 64: Both the design and the functionality of the product are important.

A. Correct as isB. Not only the design but also the functionality of the product is important.C. The product is important both in design as well as functionality.D. The product is both designed well and functions effectively.

Answer

A. “Both…and” connect two noun phrases. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B or C. “Either…or” should connect two prepositional phrases. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “A” is correct since it’s the first mention of the bird. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “An” is used before words beginning with a vowel sound. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “The” is used before specific rivers. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “The” is used before specific musical instruments. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “A” is used before singular, countable nouns when mentioning them for the first time. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Chocolates” is a plural, countable noun used in a general sense, so no article is needed. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Gold” is an uncountable noun used in a general sense, so no article is needed. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “University” is used in a general sense here (the purpose of going), so no article is needed. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “The” is used with superlative adjectives like “best.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Breakfast” in this general sense does not need an article. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Interested” is followed by the preposition “in.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Different” is followed by the preposition “from.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B or C. “Angry” can be followed by “with” or “at” when referring to a person. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Married” is followed by the preposition “to.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Comprised” is followed by the preposition “of.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. The idiomatic expression is “good at” something. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. The idiomatic expression is “afraid of” something. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Looking forward to” is followed by a gerund (-ing form). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Insist” is followed by the preposition “on.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “Capable” is followed by the preposition “of.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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B. “But” shows contrast. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. “Yet” shows contrast despite expectation. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. “Nor” is used in negative expressions to add another negative item. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. “Or” presents a choice. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “So” indicates a result or consequence. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Although” shows contrast. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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C. “Because” indicates a reason. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “If” introduces a condition. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Until” indicates a point in time. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Since” can indicate a reason (similar to “because”). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Both…and” connect two items inclusively. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Either…or” present two options. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. “Not only…but also” emphasizes the second item. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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A. “Neither…nor” connect two negative items. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

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D. “If…then” introduces a condition and its consequence. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Table of Contents

Subject-Verb Agreement

Collective Nouns

Indefinite Pronouns

Question 7: Neither of the candidates _______ able to articulate a clear vision for the future.A. was B. wereC. isD. areShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. was. “Neither” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 9: Something about his story _______ not seem quite right.A. doB. doesC. didD. doneShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. does. “Something” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 10: All of the furniture _______ damaged in the fire.A. was B. wereC. isD. areShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. was. “Furniture” is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Compound Subjects

Question 13: Either the printer or the cartridges _______ faulty.A. is B. areC. wasD. wereShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. are. With “either…or,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is “cartridges” (plural). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Inverted Sentence Structures

Question 14: On the shelf _______ several antique books.A. sitB. sitsC. satD. sittingShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. sit. The subject “books” is plural. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 15: Never before _______ the company faced such a significant financial crisis.A. hasB. haveC. hadD. havingShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. has. The subject “company” is singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Verb Tenses

Proper Tense Usage

Question 17: I _______ for you at the cafe when you called.A. waitedB. was waitingC. have waitedD. had waitedShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. was waiting. Past continuous tense indicates an ongoing action in the past when another action occurred. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 18: She _______ a novel every month.A. readsB. is readingC. has readD. will readShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. reads. Simple present tense is used for habitual actions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 19: The sun _______ in the east.A. riseB. risesC. is risingD. has risenShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. rises. Simple present tense is used for universal truths. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Sequence of Tenses

Question 22: She knew that water _______ at 100 degrees Celsius.A. boilB. boilsC. is boilingD. was boilingShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. boils. A general truth remains in the present tense even in a past context. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 24: They informed us that the flight _______ delayed.A. isB. wasC. will beD. would beShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. was. Past tense is used to maintain consistency with the verb “informed.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Irregular Verb Forms

Question 26: The child _______ the glass of milk.A. spilledB. spilledC. spillD. spillsShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. spilled. Past tense of “spill” is “spilled.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 27: Have you _______ the movie yet?A. sawB. seenC. seeD. seeingShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. seen. Past participle of “see” is “seen.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 28: She _______ her ankle while playing badminton.A. breakedB. brokeC. brokenD. breakShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. broke. Past tense of “break” is “broke.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 29: The thief _______ the jewelry and escaped.A. stealedB. stoleC. stolenD. stealShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. stole. Past tense of “steal” is “stole.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 30: He has _______ the ball over the fence.A. threwB. thrownC. throwD. throwingShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. thrown. Past participle of “throw” is “thrown.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Pronoun Usage

Pronoun Case (Subjective, Objective, Possessive)

Question 31: Between you and _______, I think he is lying.A. IB. meC. myselfD. mineShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. me. The objective case “me” is used after prepositions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32: It was _______ who baked the cake.A. IB. meC. myselfD. mineShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. I. The subjective case “I” is used when the pronoun is the subject of the verb “was.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 33: The dog wagged _______ tail excitedly.A. it’sB. itsC. itD. itselfShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. its. “Its” is the possessive form of “it.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Question 34: Please give the book to _______.A. heB. himC. himselfD. hisShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. him. The objective case “him” is used as the object of the preposition “to.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 35: _______ is my best friend.A. SheB. HerC. HersD. HerselfShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. She. The subjective case “She” is used as the subject of the verb “is.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com) (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({})

Pronoun Reference

Pronoun Agreement

Question 42: Neither of the girls finished _______ homework.A. theirB. herC. hisD. themShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: B. “Neither” is singular, requiring a singular pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 43: The company announced that _______ would be expanding its operations.A. itB. theyC. heD. sheShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. “Company” is singular, so the pronoun must be singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 45: The jury reached _______ verdict.A. itsB. theirC. hisD. herShow ExplanationCorrect Answer: A. “Jury” is a collective noun treated as singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers

Dangling Modifiers

Squinting Modifiers

Parallelism

Maintaining Parallel Structure in Lists

Maintaining Parallel Structure in Comparisons

Maintaining Parallel Structure in Correlative Conjunctions

Question 7: Neither of the candidates _______ able to articulate a clear vision for the future.
A. was B. wereC. isD. are
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. was. “Neither” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 9: Something about his story _______ not seem quite right.
A. doB. doesC. didD. done
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. does. “Something” is a singular indefinite pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 10: All of the furniture _______ damaged in the fire.
A. was B. wereC. isD. are
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. was. “Furniture” is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 13: Either the printer or the cartridges _______ faulty.
A. is B. areC. wasD. were
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. are. With “either…or,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it, which is “cartridges” (plural). (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 14: On the shelf _______ several antique books.
A. sitB. sitsC. satD. sitting
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. sit. The subject “books” is plural. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 15: Never before _______ the company faced such a significant financial crisis.
A. hasB. haveC. hadD. having
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. has. The subject “company” is singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 18: She _______ a novel every month.
A. readsB. is readingC. has readD. will read
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. reads. Simple present tense is used for habitual actions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 19: The sun _______ in the east.
A. riseB. risesC. is risingD. has risen
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. rises. Simple present tense is used for universal truths. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 22: She knew that water _______ at 100 degrees Celsius.
A. boilB. boilsC. is boilingD. was boiling
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. boils. A general truth remains in the present tense even in a past context. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 24: They informed us that the flight _______ delayed.
A. isB. wasC. will beD. would be
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. was. Past tense is used to maintain consistency with the verb “informed.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 26: The child _______ the glass of milk.
A. spilledB. spilledC. spillD. spills
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. spilled. Past tense of “spill” is “spilled.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 27: Have you _______ the movie yet?
A. sawB. seenC. seeD. seeing
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. seen. Past participle of “see” is “seen.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 28: She _______ her ankle while playing badminton.
A. breakedB. brokeC. brokenD. break
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. broke. Past tense of “break” is “broke.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 29: The thief _______ the jewelry and escaped.
A. stealedB. stoleC. stolenD. steal
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. stole. Past tense of “steal” is “stole.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 30: He has _______ the ball over the fence.
A. threwB. thrownC. throwD. throwing
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. thrown. Past participle of “throw” is “thrown.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 31: Between you and _______, I think he is lying.
A. IB. meC. myselfD. mine
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. me. The objective case “me” is used after prepositions. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 32: It was _______ who baked the cake.
A. IB. meC. myselfD. mine
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. I. The subjective case “I” is used when the pronoun is the subject of the verb “was.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 33: The dog wagged _______ tail excitedly.
A. it’sB. itsC. itD. itself
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. its. “Its” is the possessive form of “it.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 34: Please give the book to _______.
A. heB. himC. himselfD. his
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. him. The objective case “him” is used as the object of the preposition “to.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 35: _______ is my best friend.
A. SheB. HerC. HersD. Herself
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. She. The subjective case “She” is used as the subject of the verb “is.” (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 42: Neither of the girls finished _______ homework.
A. theirB. herC. hisD. them
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: B. “Neither” is singular, requiring a singular pronoun. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 43: The company announced that _______ would be expanding its operations.
A. itB. theyC. heD. she
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. “Company” is singular, so the pronoun must be singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)

Question 45: The jury reached _______ verdict.
A. itsB. theirC. hisD. her
Show Explanation
Correct Answer: A. “Jury” is a collective noun treated as singular. (Error Correction Class 10 MCQ by Top100MCQ.com)