Sentence Correction questions and answers

10 questions in 1 online test, each with its answer and a worked solution.

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Sentence Correction: key points

Sentence correction (error spotting) asks which part of a sentence contains a grammatical error.

  • Check subject and verb agreement first: "each", "one of" and "the news" take singular verbs.
  • Match the tense to the time words: "yesterday" needs the simple past; "since" needs a point of time and "for" a period.
  • Watch double comparatives ("more taller") and words that should not be used together ("although ... but").
  • Some sentences are correct; do not hesitate to choose "No error".

How to practise Sentence Correction

Start with the key points, then take one Sentence Correction test without rushing. Review every explanation, note the steps you missed and repeat the topic against the clock. APTITUDE TESTER has 10 questions in 1 test for this topic.

  • Read the method before attempting a timed test.
  • Record mistakes by type: concept, calculation or time management.
  • Return to the hardest questions after a day and try them again.

Continue with another Verbal topic when your accuracy is steady.

Sentence Correction online tests

Sample Sentence Correction questions

  1. 1. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error".
    He don't / know the answer / to this / question.
    1. He don't
    2. know the answer
    3. to this
    4. question.
    5. No error

    Reference: q-25c3f49b-151 · Report this question

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    Answer: A. He don't

    With "he" the verb is "doesn't": He doesn't know the answer.
  2. 2. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error".
    Each of the students / have submitted / the assignment / on time.
    1. Each of the students
    2. have submitted
    3. the assignment
    4. on time.
    5. No error

    Reference: q-90cf7f15-168 · Report this question

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    Answer: B. have submitted

    "Each" takes a singular verb: has submitted.
  3. 3. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. If there is no error, choose "No error".
    She is / more taller / than her / elder sister.
    1. She is
    2. more taller
    3. than her
    4. elder sister.
    5. No error

    Reference: q-9bd08760-150 · Report this question

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    Answer: B. more taller

    "Taller" is already comparative, so "more" is not needed.

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Sentence Correction: questions people ask

How many Sentence Correction questions are there?

There are 10 Sentence Correction questions in 1 test. Each test has its own page that lists the questions with their answers and solutions.

How long does a Sentence Correction test take?

A test of 10 questions has a time limit of 15 minutes, which is 90 seconds a question.

Is there negative marking?

Rules vary by set. The rules screen shows the time limit, marks, any wrong-answer penalty and calculator permission before you begin. Feedback mode has no time limit or negative marking.

Can I practise Sentence Correction without a time limit?

Yes. Choose practice mode: there is no clock, and the answer and solution appear as soon as you select an option.