English Grammar Error Detection

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Which of the following sentences uses the adverb 'too' correctly?

He is worthy too to be a leader.

He is very worthy to be a leader.

He is worthy to be a leader too.

He is too worthy to be a leader. (correct)

What is the correct position of 'too' in the sentence 'After a considerable amount of endeavour which was made to give the project a flying start, it came to too much ruinous a condition to revive'?

Before 'much' (correct)

Before 'ruinous'

Before 'flying'

Before 'endeavour'

What is the correct usage of the adverb 'very' in the sentence 'This world is very much cruel to one and all of us, however we love to live it at best'?

Replace 'very' with 'much'

Keep the sentence as it is

Remove 'very' from the sentence (correct)

Replace 'very' with 'too'

Which of the following sentences uses the adverb 'far' correctly?

Japan has gone far ahead in technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of the adverb 'almost' in the sentence 'He is almost quite competent for the post of Manager'?

Remove 'quite' from the sentence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the adverb 'careful' correctly?

India played carefully right from the beginning of the match. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of the adverb 'much' in the sentence 'Where else did you go besides the office?'

Keep the sentence as it is Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the adverb 'well' correctly?

Being content with the sincerity of the members of the staff. Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 44, which word is incorrectly used?

besides Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the adverb "surely"?

Sentence 42 Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly places the adverb "eventually"?

Sentence 43 Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the adverb "not" correctly?

Sentence 42 Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 49, which part of the sentence demonstrates an error in adverb placement?

we can help Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the adverb "else" correctly?

Sentence 50 Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the adverb "bad"?

Sentence 45 Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the adverb "enough"?

Sentence 45 Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 63, which word is used incorrectly as an adverb?

hardly Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 64, which word should be replaced with an adverb to improve the sentence's structure?

hardly-hit Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 65, which word is incorrectly used as an adverb?

sweetly Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of an adverb to modify a verb?

I know that eventually he will succumb to me and confess that he has committed a crime. Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 69, what adverb could replace "much too" to improve the sentence's clarity?

very Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 70, which word is incorrectly used as an adverb?

so Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses an adverb to modify an adjective?

The rather cruel intention of lady Macbeth shows the lopsidedness of a woman's character. Signup and view all the answers

In sentence 71, which word is incorrectly used as an adverb?

less Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Error Identification in Sentences

Sentences often contain grammatical errors, impacting clarity and correctness.
Attention to phrases such as "none too bad" can lead to ambiguity in meaning.
Specific examples illustrate common errors in subject-verb agreement, use of adverbs, and prepositions.

Specific Error Types

Misuse of comparative and superlative forms like "the more worst" instead of "the worst".
Incorrect usage of phrases, e.g., "too much small" vs. "too small".
Redundant constructions cause confusion, e.g., "besides besides".

Grammatical Structures

Distinguishing between "hardly" and "not" in negatives can alter sentence meaning significantly.
The placement of adverbs impacts meaning; for instance, "sweetly" should be replaced with "sweet".

Common Triggers for Errors

Phrases involving "not only...but also" require careful subject-verb agreement.
"Under no circumstances" should be followed by the correct modal verb: "can we" instead of "we can".
"Too" and "very" must be used correctly to avoid awkward phrasing such as "very much cruel".

Importance of Clarity and Consistency

Clear construction is vital for effective communication; ambiguities detract from intended meanings.
Consistency in tense and structure strengthens overall sentence integrity.

Testing Understanding of Errors

Practice identifying and correcting errors enhances language skills.
Exercises focused on specific types of errors build proficiency in grammar and sentence structure.
Regular review can help internalize common pitfalls in sentence formation.

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Identify the grammatical errors in the given sentences. Improve your English language skills by practicing error detection exercises.