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Pinnacle Spot the error SPOT THE ERROR Q.10. The supervisor / wanted to known / the pros and cons / of the issue. CGL 16/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) the pros and cons (b) wanted to known CGL 2021 Tier I (c) of the issue (d) The supervisor Instruction: The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the Q.11.Raman putted the vegetables / in the frying pan / and after error from the given options. adding some water, / closed the lid. CGL 16/8/2021 (Evening) (a) and after adding some water Q.1. You must avoid riding in a crowded bus / or travelling in a (b) closed the lid metro / during rush hour / as both are quiet unpleasant (c) in the frying pan experiences. CGL 13/8/2021 (Morning) (d) Raman putted the vegetables (a) You must avoid riding in a crowded bus (b) during rush hour Q.12.The recruiters / were pleased / to John’s / domain (c) as both are quiet unpleasant experiences knowledge and personality. CGL 16/8/2021 (Evening) (d) or travelling in a metro (a) The recruiters (b) to John’s (c) domain knowledge and personality (d) were pleased Q.2 Had you / not reached in time, / we will have / lost our lives. CGL 13/8/2021 (Morning) Q.13. Won’t you / please come / to help me / along this heavy (a) lost our lives (b) not reached in time box? CGL 17/8/2021 (Morning) (c) Had you (d) we will have (a) Won’t you (b) to help me (c) along this heavy box (d) please come Q.3 The woodcutter felled / some trees / with hardly / many effort at all. CGL 13/8/2021 (Afternoon) Q.14.The sea has become / an cheap dumping ground / for all (a) some trees (b) with hardly kinds / of waste products. CGL 17/8/2021 (Morning) (c) many effort at all (d) The woodcutter felled (a) of waste products (b) an cheap dumping ground (c) for all kinds (d) The sea has become Q.4. The river appears to have / got its name / from the town nearby. CGL 13/8/2021 (Afternoon) Q.15.The construction of the new business school is led to a (a) The river appears to have (b) No error sudden rise of population in our area. (c) got its name (d) from the town nearby CGL 17/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) a sudden rise of population in our area Q.5. Lack of required / vitamins and minerals / lead against / (b) The construction of several complications / in the human body. (c) the new business school CGL 13/8/2021 (Evening) (d) is led to (a) in the human body (b) Lack of required (c) lead against (d) several complications Q.16. They have lived / in this apartment / since ten years. CGL 17/8/2021 (Afternoon) Q.6 The Dussehra celebrations / in Mysore / this year / are (a) They have lived (b) No error grandest than / in any other part / of the state. (c) in this apartment (d) since ten years CGL 13/8/2021 (Evening) (a) in Mysore (b) The Dussehra celebrations Q.17. He win / several accolades / for his / music compositions. (c) are grandest than (d) any other part CGL 17/8/2021 (Evening) (a) He win (b) music compositions Q.7.It have been only / through writing / that men have been (c) for his (d) several accolades able / to spread their ideas to mankind. CGL 16/8/2021 (Morning) Q.18. When she went for a walk / Maya couldn't take off her (a) It have been only (b) to spread their ideas to mankind scarf / because it was / too much windy. (c) through writing (d) that men have been able CGL 17/8/2021 (Evening) (a) too much windy (b) Maya couldn't take off her scarf Q.8. The Principal requested / the teacher’s / to monitor / and (c) because it was (d) When she went for a walk take care of the small children. CGL 16/8/2021 (Morning) (a) The Principal requested (b) the teacher’s Q.19.We don't really / want a large house; / we are looking for (c) to monitor (d) and take care of the small children some comfort / and some convenience on a moderate price. CGL 18/8/2021 (Morning) Q.9. “Would you liked / to have / some fries / along with your (a) and some convenience on a moderate price coffee, / sir?” / asked the waiter. CGL 16/8/2021 (Afternoon) (b) want a large house (a) asked the waiter (b) along with your coffee (c) We don't really (c) Would you liked (d) some fries (d) we are looking for some comfort website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Q.20.Lalitha will go / to sister’s house / in Mumbai / this summer. CGL 18/8/2021 (Morning) Q31The army / marched fearless / towards / the enemy (a) to sister’s house (b) in Mumbai cantonment. (c) Lalitha will go (d) this summer CGL 23/8/2021 (Morning) (a) marched fearless (b) the enemy cantonment Q.21.Four of earliest civilisations / of the world / were located / (c) The army (d) towards on the banks of or near large rivers. CGL 18/8/2021 (Afternoon) Q32. Several prominent film stars / have appeared on television (a) were located on the banks of (b) of the world / on behalf of awareness / about hand hygiene. (c) Four of earliest civilisations (d) or near large rivers CGL 23/8/2021 (Morning) (a) have appeared on television (b) about hand hygiene Q22. No sooner did Priya / get her report card / when she (c) Several prominent film stars (d) on behalf of awareness started jumping / with joy. CGL 18/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) No sooner did Priya (b) with joy Q33. Mr. Rao asked the newcomer / to his office / if he will (c) get her report card (d) when she started jumping minded / working late that day. CGL 23/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) Mr. Rao asked the newcomer (b) working late that day Q.23. The weather / is much / more warmer / than it was a few (c) to his office (d) if he will minded days before. CGL 18/8/2021 (Evening) (a) more warmer (b) than it was a few days before. Q34. The concept became / too much clear to me / after my (c) The weather (d) is much tutor / showed me the diagram. CGL 23/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) too much clear to me (b) showed me the diagram Q.24. The visitors complained / at the poor accommodation / (c) The concept became (d) after my tutor they were provided / during the tour. CGL 18/8/2021 (Evening) Q35. It is misleading / to imagine that / computers can think / (a) they were provided (b) at the poor accommodation same like human beings. CGL 23/8/2021 (Evening) (c) The visitors complained (d) during the tour (a) computers can think (b) same like human beings (c) It is misleading (d) to imagine that Q.25.Modern science have / broken many myths / about our food and diet. CGL 20/8/2021 (Morning) Q36. The balloon flew up / as soon as / the man cutting the (a). Modern science have (b) about our food and diet string. (c). broken many myths (d). No error CGL 23/8/2021 (Evening) (a) The balloon flew up (b) the man cutting the string Q.26. Ranbir could not went / to the award ceremony / as he (c) No error (d) as soon as was busy / shooting / for a film / in Maldives. CGL 20/8/2021 (Morning) Q37. The Committee agreed / that small businesses / has been (a)for a film (b) Ranbir could not went adversely affected / by COVID 19. (c) to the award ceremony (d)as he was busy CGL 24/8/2021 (Morning) (a) has been adversely affected (b) by COVID-19 Q.27. At the last meeting / which took place in November, / half (c) that small businesses (d) The Committee agreed the members submitted / their resignations on protest. CGL 20/8/2021 (Afternoon) Q38. The food / in the new eatery / is much best than / the one (a) At the last meeting in RK Puram. CGL 24/8/2021 (Morning) (b) their resignations on protest (a) in the new eatery (b) is much best than (c) half the members submitted (c) the one in RK Puram (d) The food (d) which took place in November Q39. After entering the town, / go straight and then / take a Q.28.My brother / who live in Pune / is arriving tomorrow. sharpest turn / towards your left / to reach the mall. CGL 20/8/2021 (Afternoon) CGL 24/8/2021 (Afternoon) (a) My brother (b) is arriving tomorrow (a) take a sharpest turn (b) towards your left (c) who live in Pune (d) No error (c) After entering the town (d) to reach the mall Q.29. I never miss / a cricket match / as I am fond of cricket / Q40. All those students / who are participating / in the play / from childhood. CGL 20/8/2021 (Evening) have been notify / to stay back for rehearsal / after 3:00 p.m. (a) a cricket match (b) as I am fond of cricket CGL 24/8/2021 (Afternoon) (c) from childhood (d) I never miss (a) to stay back for rehearsal (b) after 3:00 p.m. (c) have been notify (d) who are participating Q.30.One of / the biggest enterprise / in India / is declaring a lockout. CGL 20/8/2021 (Evening) Q.41. Raman went / with his wife / to the village / to sold their (a) in India (b) One of land. CGL 24/8/2021 (Evening) (c) is declaring a lockout (d) the biggest enterprise (a) to the village (b) Raman went website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error (c) to sold their land (d) with his wife replaced by ‘like’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. Q.42.Mithila art tradition is passed on / from one generation through a next / by children watching and helping / their Sol:10.(b) The preposition ‘to’ always takes the first form of the mothers and grandmothers. CGL 24/8/2021 (Evening) verb(V1) with it. However, ‘know’ is the base/first form of (a) from one generation through a next known(verb). Hence, ‘known’ will be replaced by ‘know’ to (b) Mithila art tradition is passed on make the given sentence grammatically correct. (c) their mothers and grandmothers (d) by children watching and helping Sol:11.(d) The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must be used in its past form. However, the past form of Solutions:- ‘put’ is ‘put’. Hence, ‘putted’ will be replaced by ‘put’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. Sol:1.(c)Quiet is an adjective that means with very little or no noise & ‘Quite’ is an adverb that is used for emphasizing Sol:12.(b) The phrase ‘someone is pleased with something. However, the given sentence does not talk about any something(Object)’ is grammatically correct structure, for sound or noise. Hence, ‘both are quite unpleasant experiences’ example, I am pleased with his kind behavior. Similarly in the is the most appropriate answer. given sentence, the recruiters were pleased with John’s domain knowledge and personality. Hence, ‘with John’s’ is the most Sol:2.(d)“Had + V3 _________ would have + V3” is grammatically appropriate answer. the correct structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘we would have’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:13.(c) The phrase “Would/Will/Can you help me with this______” is grammatically the correct structure that we use Sol:3.(c) The phrase ‘hardly any’ means almost none. Similarly, when we ask someone for help in doing something. Similarly, in the given sentence states that the woodcutter felled some trees the given sentence, the narrator is asking someone to help with almost no effort at all. However, ‘many’ will never come him/her lift a heavy bag. Hence, ‘with this heavy box’ is the with words like hardly, scarcely, barely because these words are most appropriate answer. of opposite sense. Hence, ‘any effort at all’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:14.(b) We use the article ‘a’ with words starting with a consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected Sol:4.(b) No error. The sentence is grammatically correct. department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used with words starting with a vowel(A,E,I,O,U) for example, an educated Sol:5.(c)‘Lead’ will take the preposition ‘to’ with it & the person, an imminent danger, etc. Hence, ‘a cheap(consonant) subject ‘lack of’ is singular so it will take a singular form of dumping ground’ is the most appropriate answer. lead which is ‘leads’. Hence, ‘leads to’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:15.(d) The given sentence is in the present perfect tense so the verb must be used in its present perfect form(has) and not in Sol:6.(c) We always use ‘than’ after a comparative degree when the present/base form(is). Hence, ‘has led to’ is the most we do a comparison between two things. Similarly in the given appropriate answer. sentence, the Dussehra celebrations in Mysore are compared with the other parts of Kerala. However, ‘grander’ is the Sol:16.(d) ‘For’ refers to a specific period of time or numerical comparative degree of ‘grand’. Hence, ‘are grander than’ is the value of time for example for 2 years, 4 weeks, 3 days, etc. most appropriate answer. However, in the given question, the period of time is 10 years. Hence, ‘for ten years’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:7.(a) ‘It’ is a singular pronoun that always takes a singular verb. However, have is a plural & has is a singular verb. Hence, Sol:17.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a ‘have’ will be replaced by ‘has’ to make the given sentence singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural grammatically correct. subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘he’ is a singular subject that will take ‘wins’ as a singular verb. Sol:8.(b) We use apostrophes(‘s) when we want to show Hence, ‘he wins’ is the most appropriate answer. possession for example that is Dheeraj’s book. But according to the given sentence, the Principal requested the teachers to Sol:18.(a) We use "too much" before uncountable nouns like too monitor and take care of the small children. So, there is no case much money(uncountable), too much milk, etc. However, "too of possession. Hence, ‘the teachers’ is the most appropriate many" is used before countable nouns like too many answer. shoes(countable), too many books, etc. But, in the given sentence, ‘windy’ is not a noun it is an adjective. So, we will Sol:9.(c) The interrogative statement in the given sentence is in remove ‘much’ before ‘windy’. Hence, either ‘too windy’ or the present tense so the verb must be used in its present/base ‘too much wind(noun)’ is the most appropriate answer. form(like) and not in the past form(liked). Hence, ‘liked’ will be Sol:19.(a) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘at’ because we website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error generally buy something at a low/high price, not on a low/high price. Hence, ‘some convenience at a moderate price’ is the Sol:30.(d) “One of the + Superlative degree of the most appropriate answer. adjective(best, worst, etc) + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the best men, one of Sol:20.(a)There is a pronoun error in the given sentence. The the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc. Similarly, ‘one possessive pronoun ‘her’ that is generally used for a female of the biggest enterprises’ is the most appropriate answer. subject(Lalitha in the given sentence) is missing. Hence, ‘to her sister’s house’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:31.(a) An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb for example he sings loudly, he acted cowardly, etc. However, Sol:21.(c) Article ‘the’ will be used before the Superlative we can make an adverb by adding ‘-ly’ to an adjective like loud degree (earliest) so we will put the article ‘the’ before it. Hence, is an adjective but loudly is an adverb. Similarly, in the given ‘four of the earliest civilisations’ is the most appropriate answer. sentence, the verb ‘marched’ will be modified by an adverb ‘fearlessly’. Hence, ‘marched fearlessly’ is the most appropriate Sol:22.(d) “No sooner…..than” is a fixed conjunction pair. answer. Hence, ‘’when’ will be replaced by ‘than’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. Sol:32.(d)The phrase ‘on behalf of the’ means as a representative of someone or something. However, in the given Sol:23.(a) When we do a comparison between two things, we sentence, article ‘the’ is missing from the phrase. Hence, ‘on don’t use ‘more’ with a comparative degree (warmer) because it behalf of the awareness’ is the most appropriate answer. becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘warmer’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:33.(d) The given sentence is in the past tense(asked) so the verb must be used in its simple past form(would) and not in the Sol:24.(b) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. future tense(will). Hence, ‘if he would mind’ is the most The preposition ‘at’ after ‘complained’ should be replaced with appropriate answer. ‘about’. However, the phrase ‘complain about’ means to express one’s dissatisfaction with something. Similarly, in the given Sol:34.(a)The use of the phrase ‘too much’ is not necessary for sentence, the visitors are showing their dissatisfaction with the the sentence because it is used before uncountable nouns like poor accommodation provided to them. Hence, ‘complained too much money and ‘clear’ is not a noun. Hence, ‘became about the poor accommodation’ is the most appropriate answer. clearer to me’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:25.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a Sol:35.(b) We generally use ‘like’ when we compare two things, singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural for example Tarun looks like Vijay. But, in the given sentence, subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, we are not comparing anything, instead we are showing a ‘Modern Science’ will be considered as a singular subject that similarity between computers & human beings so we will use will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Modern science has’ the conjunction ‘as’ in place of ‘like’. Hence, ‘same as human is the most appropriate answer. beings’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:26.(b) Modal verbs like can, will, could, shall, etc. generally Sol:36.(b) The given sentence is in the past tense(flew) so the take the base form of a verb with them. However, ‘go’ is the verb must be used in its simple past form(cut) and not in the base form of ‘went’. Hence, ‘Ranbir could not go’ is the most present continuous form(cutting). Hence, ‘the man cut the string appropriate answer. ’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:27.(b) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Sol:37.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a The preposition ‘on’ before ‘protest’ must be replaced with ‘in’ singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural because ‘in’ is used to show the condition of subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, somebody/something. Hence, ‘their resignations in protest’ is ‘businesses’ is a plural subject that will take ‘have’ as a plural the most appropriate answer. verb. Hence, ‘have been adversely affected ’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol:28.(c) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural Sol:38.(b)We always use a comparative degree of the adjective subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, like better, worse, greater, etc. when we do a comparison ‘Brother’ is a singular subject that will take ‘lives’ as a singular between two things. Similarly, in the given sentence, the food of verb. Hence, ‘who lives in Pune’ is the most appropriate answer. two different places is being compared. However, best, worst, greatest, etc. are some superlative degree adjectives. Hence, ‘is Sol:29.(c) ‘Since’ is used to describe an action or situation that much better than’ is the most appropriate answer. began in the past and continues in the present. For example, they have been married since 1990. Similarly, in the given Sol:39.(a) Sharpest is the superlative degree of an adjective but sentence, the narrator was fond of cricket in the past and he we need a positive degree(sharp) in the given sentence. Hence, continues this fondness in the present so he never misses a ‘take a sharp turn’ is the most appropriate answer. match. Hence, ‘since childhood’ is the most appropriate answer. website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Sol:40.(c) “Has/Have been + V3” is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘have been Q.51. Participating in the Republic Day Parade are considered notified(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer. an honour by many people. CHSL 13/4/2021 (Afternoon) (a) Participating in (b) the Republic Day Parade Sol:41.(c)The preposition ‘to’ always takes the first form of the (c) by many people (d) are considered an honour verb(V1) with it. Hence, ‘to sell(V1) their land’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.52. I think someone has been picked my pocket while I was travelling in the metro. CHSL 13/4/2021 (Afternoon) Sol:42.(a)There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. (a) I think The preposition ‘through’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, (b) in the metro ‘from one generation to the next’ is the most appropriate (c) while I was travelling answer. (d) someone has been picked my pocket CHSL 2021 Tier 1 Q.53. Thousands of people / in Telangana are employed on / the granite companies. CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening) Q.43. Why didn’t you submitted your project on time? (a) Thousands of people (b) in Telangana are employed on CHSL 12/4/2021 (Morning) (c) No error (d) the granite companies (a) you submitted (b) your project (c) Why didn’t (d) on time Q.54. The guards in the colony always keep an eye in things going on around. CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening) Q.44. Electric heaters were providing to all the officers at the (a) The guards in the colony (b) going on around guest house. CHSL 12/4/2021 (Morning) (c) always keep (d) an eye in things (a) at the guest house (b) were providing (c) to all the officers (d) Electric heaters Q.55. He wonder for a moment if he had mistaken the direction. CHSL 15/4/2021 (Morning) Q.45.Einstein’s school teachers thought he would never success (a) for a moment (b) He wonder in life. CHSL 12/4/2021 (Afternoon) (c) if he had mistaken (d) the direction (a) thought he would (b) never success (c) in life (d) Einstein’s school teachers Q.56 People has been warning in advance about the coming economic crisis. CHSL 15/4/2021 (Morning) Q.46. Airlines have increased fares because according to the (a) People (b) economic crisis new rules only limiting passengers are allowed. (c) in advance (d) has been warning CHSL 12/4/2021 (Afternoon) (a) passengers are allowed Q.57. Economists have declared that 2020 graduates will face (b) Airlines have increased fares the worse job depression since the Great Depression because of (c) because according to the COVID-19 pandemic. CHSL 15/4/2021 (afternoon) (d) the new rules only limiting (a) Economists have declared that 2020 graduates (b) will face the worse job depression Q.47. We will definitely win the match / this time because our (c) because of the COVID-19 pandemic team / has prepare well. CHSL 12/4/2021 (Evening) (d) since the Great Depression (a) We will definitely win the match (b) this time because our team Q.58. I have made it a point to call my teachers on September 5 (c) No error as a token of mine gratitude. CHSL 15/4/2021 (afternoon) (d) has prepare well (a) on September 5 as a token (b) of mine gratitude (c) I have made (d) it a point to call my teachers Q.48. The project is / tough and I / can't be able to / complete it by Monday. CHSL 12/4/2021 (Evening) Q.59. Please give me / a kilo of potatoes, / two kilos of (a) complete it by Monday (b) tough and I tomatoes and / a bunch coriander leaves. (c) The project is (d) can't be able to CHSL 15/4/2021 (Evening) (a) a bunch coriander leaves (b) a kilo of potatoes Q.49. That man would have attacked you, if you went that way. (c) Please give me (d) two kilos of tomatoes and CHSL 13/4/2021 (Morning) (a) That man would have (b) attacked you Q.60 All our teachers teaches us very well but the mathematics (c) that way (d) if you went teacher is the best. CHSL 15/4/2021 (Evening) (a) the mathematics teacher (b) teaches us Q.50. Employees were given incentives based at their (c) is the best (d) All our teachers performance. CHSL 13/4/2021 (Morning) (a) given incentives (b) based at Q.61. Until I was / still a little weak, / I decided to walk home / (c) Employees were (d) their performance from the metro station. CHSL 16/4/2021 (Morning) (a) from the metro station (b) I decided to walk home website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error (c) still a little weak (d) Until I was Q.73. My mother generally read the local newspaper to keep Q.62. The government has announced a gradual reboot of air abreast of the local news. CHSL 4/8/2021 (Morning) travel who was halted two months ago due to lockdown. (a) the local newspaper (b) ofthe local news CHSL 16/4/2021 (Morning) (c) My mother generally read (d) to keep abreast (a) reboot of air travel (b) due to lockdown (c) The government has announced (d) who was halted Q.74.Deepu’s mother / has repeated asked him / to lower the volume / of his mobile. CHSL 4/8/2021 (Morning) Q.63. Keep looking, and / you are sure to find the meaning / of (a) has repeated asked him (b) to lower the volume the word on that page. CHSL 16/4/2021 (afternoon) (c) of his mobile (d) Deepu’s mother (a) of the word on that page (b) you are sure to find the meaning Q.75. All our / furnitures were / spoiled in the recent / rains and (c) No error floods. CHSL 4/8/2021 (afternoon) (d) Keep looking and (a) furnitures were (b) rains and floods (c) spoiled in the recent (d) All our Q.64. Most hotels / offer for their guests / complimentary breakfast / during their stay there. Q.76. As soon as the bus driver was seeing the child crossing CHSL 16/4/2021 (afternoon) the road, he applied the brakes. (a) complimentary breakfast (b) during their stay there CHSL 4/8/2021 (afternoon) (c) offer for their guests (d) Most hotels (a) As soon as the bus driver (b) was seeing the child (c) crossing the road (d) he applied the brakes Q.65 Where did you kept the sack of wheat that I bought from the market? CHSL 16/4/2021 (Evening) Q.77. I would have died if he did not dress my wound that day. (a) that I bought (b) the sack of wheat CHSL 4/8/2021 (Evening) (c) Where did you kept (d) from the market (a) if he did not dress (b) that day (c) I would have died (d) my wound Q.66. Pavan returned back home / when he completed / his assignment abroad. CHSL 16/4/2021 (Evening) Q.78.At the workshop, / they were taught how to nail / the (a). Pavan returned back home (b). when he completed pieces of wood together to create toys. (c). his assignment abroad (d). No error CHSL 4/8/2021 (Evening) (a) No error Q.67. Public speaking / is one of / the most feared form / of (b). they were taught how to nail communication. CHSL 19/4/2021 (Morning) (c). the pieces of wood together to create toys (a) the most feared form (b) is one of (d). At the workshop (c) Public speaking (d) of communication Q.79. A probe has been ordered / by the incident / that occurred Q.68. After a long gap, / we went shopping / last Sunday and at the celebrations. CHSL 5/8/2021 (Morning) bought / that we wanted. CHSL 19/4/2021 (Morning) (a) A probe has been ordered (a) we went shopping (b) After a long gap (b) that occurred at the celebrations (c) that we wanted (d) last Sunday and bought (c) by the incident (d) No error Q.69.He part the grass at the place where he had seen the deer. CHSL 19/4/2021 (afternoon) Q.80. The sports day events / will be conducted / from 3:30 (a) He part the grass (b) where he had seen p.m. and 5:30 p.m. / on Saturday. CHSL 5/8/2021 (Morning) (c) at the place (d) the deer (a) The sports day events (b) from 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (c) on Saturday (d) will be conducted Q.70. Bags and purses were thoroughly checking at the entrance to the theatre. CHSL 19/4/2021 (afternoon) Q.81. The energy required / for perform various functions of the (a) were thoroughly checking (b) at the entrance body / is obtained from food. CHSL 5/8/2021 (afternoon) (c) to the theatre (d) Bags and purses (a) for perform various functions of the body (b) is obtained from food Q.71. I'm sorry, sir. / How many is / the fine for / returning the (c) The energy required books late? CHSL 19/4/2021 (Evening) (d) No error (a) I’m sorry, sir (b) returning the books late (c) How many is (d) the fine for Q.82. The monkeys swinged / on the branches and / jumped over the compound wall. CHSL 5/8/2021 (afternoon) Q.72. The children were warning not to try to climb the cliffs as (a) The monkeys swinged they were very steep. CHSL 19/4/2021 (Evening) (b) No error (a) were warning (b) to climb (c) on the branches and (c) as they were (d) not to try (d) jumped over the compound wall website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Q.93. She managed the company / so well that it is made / a Q.83 Despite of being a close friend he did not help me in any huge profit that year. CHSL 9/8/2021 (afternoon) way. CHSL 5/8/2021 (Evening) (a) a huge profit that year (b) so well that it is made (a) a close friend (b) in any way (c) She managed the company (d) No error (c) he did not help me (d) Despite of being Q.94. He will be leaving / home at 8 a.m. / to beating / the Q.84.The police arrested / two young men, but / neither of them office rush hour. CHSL 9/8/2021 (afternoon) were / responsible for the robbery. (a) home at 8 a.m. (b) the office rush hour CHSL 5/8/2021 (Evening) (c) to beating (d) He will be leaving (a) for the robbery (b) two young men, but (c) The police arrested (d) neither of them were Q.95. We've decided to spend our time play online games as we will not go out on a vacation this year. Q.85 If you rent a house near your office, it will save you time CHSL 9/8/2021 (Evening) as well as also money. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Morning) (a) not go out (b) play online games (a) If you rent a house (b) as well as also money (c) to spend our time (c) we've decided (c) near your office (d) it will save you time Q.96. Amphan, the more severe cyclone in the Bay of Bengal Q.86.Notwithstanding we were / all busy that weekend / we had since the super cyclone of 1999, made landfall in the afternoon to / cancel the outing. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Morning) on Wednesday. CHSL 9/8/2021 (Evening) (a) cancel the outing (b) we had to (a) since the super cyclone (b) the more severe cyclone (c) Notwithstanding we were (d) all busy that weekend (c) in the afternoon (c) made landfall Q.87. When I was at school I found my class teacher to be the Q.97. The Prime Minister chair a high-level meeting / with best mentor as she always have time to listen and guide. senior officials / to review the Covid situation. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Afternoon) CHSL 10/8/2021 (Morning) (a) to be the best mentor (a) with senior officials (b) as she always have time to listen and guide (b) The Prime Minister chair a high-level meeting (c) When I was at school (c) to review the Covid situation (d) I found my class teacher (d) No error Q.88. The teacher and her student was engaged in a discussion Q.98 We are yet living in the same house. on the current political crisis. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Afternoon) CHSL 10/8/2021 (Morning) (a) was engaged (b) on the current (a) We are (b) same house (c) political crisis (d) in a discussion (c) in the (d) yet living Q.89. My brother lost / his job during the lockdown, / but he Q.99. I am going / to home / soon after the / programme gets had got / a new job now. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Evening) over. CHSL 10/8/2021 (afternoon) (a) his job during the lockdown (b) but he had got (a) soon after the (b) to home (c) a new job now (d) My brother lost (c) I am going (d) programme gets over Q.90. Every participant gave so outstanding performance that it Q.100. Due to the lockdown, most schools teaches students became difficult to choose the winner. through online classes. CHSL 6/8/2021 (Evening) CHSL 10/8/2021 (afternoon) (a) Every participant gave (b) so outstanding performance (a) most schools (b) teaches students (c) to choose the winner (d) that it became difficult (c) Due to the lockdown (d) through online classes Q.91. Doctors say that home isolation is far more effective than Q.101. Vidya put on her mask, / sanitise her hands / and walked hospitalise in cases of mild infection. into the shop. CHSL 10/8/2021 (Evening) CHSL 9/8/2021 (Morning) (a) and walked into the shop (b) No error (a) far more effective (b) than hospitalise (c) Vidya put on her mask (d) sanitise her hands (c) isolation is (d) Doctors say that Q.102. Your advices were timely / and guided me / to take the Q.92. The need today is for both sides / to introspect and right decisions. CHSL 10/8/2021 (Evening) re-examine the issue carefully / and resolve it amicably. (a) to take the right decisions (b) No error CHSL 9/8/2021 (Morning) (c) and guided me (d) Your advices were timely (a) to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully (b) and resolve it amicably Q.103. There is constant friction / between the executive (c) No error members / of the Association. CHSL 11/8/2021 (Morning) (d) The need today is for both sides (a) There is constant friction (b) No error (c) between the executive members (d) of the Association website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error (c) roared into West Bengal (d) across a large area Q.104. Each players must play according to his full potential and not think only about winning. CHSL 11/8/2021 (Morning) Solutions:- (a) only about winning (b) according to (c) must play (d) Each players Sol.43.(a)‘Did’ always take the first/base form of the verb(V1) with it. However, ‘submit’ is the first form of ‘submitted’. Q.105. My tailor is made some very stylish dresses for me as Hence, ‘why didn’t you submit’ is the most appropriate answer. well as for my daughter. CHSL 11/8/2021 (Evening) (a) for my daughter (b) is made Sol.44.(b)The given sentence is in the passive voice so the verb (c) very stylish dresses (d) for me as well as must be used in its past form(provided) and not in the continuous form(providing). Hence, ‘were provided’ is the most Q.106. The manager said that Rahul does not wants to go to appropriate answer. Mumbai for the new project. CHSL 11/8/2021 (Evening) (a) does not wants (b) for the new project Sol.45.(b) Succeed is a verb that means to manage to achieve (c) said that (d) to go to what you want. But, success is a noun. However, the given sentence needs a verb. Hence, ‘never succeed’ is the most Q.107. Although we had / very good batsmen, / we couldn’t be appropriate answer. able to / score high. CHSL 11/8/2021 (afternoon) (a) score high (b) Although we had Sol.46.(d) The later part of the given sentence is in the past (c) we couldn’t be able to (d) very good batsmen tense(allowed) so the verb must be used in its past form(limited) and not in the continuous form(limiting). Hence. ‘the new rules Q.108. Only five minutes / are allowed / for each speaker / only limited’ is the most appropriate answer. during the function. CHSL 11/8/2021 (afternoon) (a) for each speaker (b) Only five minutes Sol.47.(d)“Has/Have + V3(third form of the verb)” is (c) are allowed (d) during the function grammatically the correct structure for the later part of the sentence which is in present perfect tense. Hence, ‘has Q.109. Please refrain to going out without a face mask. prepared( V3) well‘ is the most appropriate answer. CHSL 12/8/2021 (Morning) (a) without a (b) going out Sol.48.(d) We cannot use ‘able’ and ‘can’ together in a sentence (c) Please refrain to (d) face mask because it will become a case of superfluousness(not necessary). However, in the given sentence, the narrator is Q.110. Vincent Jonson, a musician, are going to lead an 80-man talking about a day(Monday) in the future & we use ‘will’ in naval band in the Republic Day Parade this year. future tense. Hence, ‘will not be able to’ is the most appropriate CHSL 12/8/2021 (Morning) answer. (a) are going to lead (b) an 80-man naval band Sol.49.(d) “IF+sub+Had + V3 _…….would have + V3” is (c) Vincent Jonson, a musician grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence. (d) in the Republic Day Parade this year Hence, ‘If you had gone’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.111. Despite warnings the driver continued to speed and have Sol.50.(b) The phrase ‘based at’ is used to refer to the main been caught by the traffic police. place where you live or work & the phrase ‘based on’ means to CHSL 12/8/2021 (afternoon) use particular ideas or facts to make a decision. However, the (a) Despite warnings (b) and have been caught given sentence states that employees were given incentives (c) the driver continued to speed (d) by the traffic police based on their performance. Hence, ‘based on’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.112.All the ladies of the colony assemble in the temple and prays together on Sunday evenings. Sol.51.(d) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a CHSL 12/8/2021 (afternoon) singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural (a) assemble in the temple (b) and prays together subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, (c) All the ladies of the colony (d) on Sunday evenings ‘participating’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘is considered an honour’ is the most Q.113. It would be / more better if / she sang / with an appropriate answer. orchestra. CHSL 12/8/2021 (Evening) (a) more better if (b) she sang Sol.52.(d) Either the correct structure should be (Has/have + V3) (c) with an orchestra (d) It would be or (Has/Have been + V-ing). Hence, ‘someone has been picked my pocket’ will be replaced by ‘someone has picked(V3) my Q.114.Cyclone Amphan roared into West Bengal on Wednesday pocket’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the State. CHSL 12/8/2021 (Evening) Sol.53.(b) (a) leave behind (b) a trail of devastation website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Employees take the preposition “in” when used as doing Sol.62.(d) Replace “who” with “which”. In the given sentence, something.‘Be employed in doing something’ is grammatically the halting of air travel due to lockdown was exact. Hence, the correct structure. Similarly, the given sentence states that ‘which was halted’ is the most appropriate answer. thousands of people in Telangana are employed in granite companies. Hence, ‘in Telangana are employed in’ is the most Sol.63.(c) The sentence is grammatically correct. appropriate answer. Sol.64.(c) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Sol.54.(d) The correct grammatical phrase is ‘to keep an eye on The use of ‘for’ after ‘offer’ is irrelevant so it should be something’ which means to watch something/someone removed. Hence, ‘most hotels offer their guests complimentary carefully. Hence, ‘an eye on things’ is the most appropriate breakfast’ is the most appropriate answer. answer. Sol.65.(c) ‘Did’ always takes the first/base form of the verb(V1) Sol.55.(b) The given sentence is in the past tense(had mistaken) with it. The base form of ‘kept’ is ‘keep’. Hence, ‘keep’ is the so the verb must be used in its simple past form(wondered) and most appropriate answer. not in the base/present form(wonder). Hence, ‘wonder’ will be replaced by ‘wondered’ to make the given sentence Sol.66.(a) We cannot write ‘return’ and ‘back’ together because grammatically correct. it becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘Pavan returned home’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.56.(d) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural Sol.67.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘One of/ Each of/ Most of/ Either of + Plural Subject + Singular ‘People’ is a plural subject that will take ‘have’ as a plural verb. verb’ is grammatically the correct structure. In the given Hence, ‘people have been warning’ is the most appropriate sentence, we will use a singular verb(forms). Hence, ‘ the most answer. feared forms’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.57.(b) Worse is used as a comparative degree like your Sol.68.(c) ‘What’ is used to refer to the thing or things that have project is worse than Rahul’s project. But, ‘worst’ is used as a been mentioned or said like shopping mentioned in the given superlative degree which is used to show the highest degree of sentence. Hence, ‘what is the most appropriate answer. anything like most beautiful, best, fastest, etc. However, the given sentence states that 2020 graduates will face job Sol.69.(a) The latter part of the given sentence is in the past depression of the highest degree since the Great Depression. perfect tense(had seen) so the former part must have a verb in Hence, ‘will face the worst job depression’ is the most its simple past form(parted) and not in the base form(part). appropriate answer. Hence, ‘He part the grass’ will be replaced by ‘He parted the grass’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. Sol.58.(b) ‘My’ is a possessive adjective and pronoun, while ‘mine’ can only be used as a possessive pronoun. However, Sol.70.(a) The given sentence is in the past tense(were) so the ‘my’ comes before a noun and ‘mine’ comes after the noun. In verb must be used in its simple past form(checked) and not in the given sentence, ‘my’ should come before ‘gratitude’ which the past continuous form(checking). Hence, ‘were thoroughly is a noun. Hence, ‘of my gratitude’ is the most appropriate checking’ will be replaced by ‘were thoroughly checked’ to answer. make the sentence grammatically correct. Sol.59.(a) Bunch means a number of things, usually of the same Sol.71.(c) ‘Many’ is used for countable nouns, for example how type, fastened or growing together. However, we generally write many apples. However, ‘much’ is used for uncountable nouns a bunch of things. Hence, a bunch of coriander leaves is the for example how much money, how much rice, etc. Similarly in most appropriate answer. the given sentence, fine is uncountable. Hence, ‘how much is the fine for?’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.60.(b) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural Sol.72.(a) The given sentence is in the past tense(they were subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, steep) so the verb must be used in its simple past form(warned) ‘teachers’ is a Plural subject that will take ‘teach’ as a plural and not in the present perfect continuous form(warning). Hence, verb. Hence, ‘teach us’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘were warning’ will be replaced by ‘were warned’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. Sol.61.(d) Until is used to describe an effect that will take place & Still is used to denote the continuity of the action. In the Sol.73(c) ‘reads’ should be used in place of ‘read’. given sentence, the narrator described the continuity of the According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement rule”, a singular action of walking. So, we will remove the word ‘until’. Hence, subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a plural ‘I was still a little weak’ is the most appropriate answer verb. In the given question, ‘my mother’ is a singular subject that will take ‘reads’’ as a singular verb. So, the correct sentence will be: My mother generally reads the local newspaper to keep abreast of the local news. website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Hence, The monkeys swung on the branches and jumped over Sol.74.(a) A verb is qualified by an adverb so repeatedly should the compound wall will be answer, be used in place of ‘repeated’.Thus, the correct sentence will be: Deepu’s mother has repeatedly asked him to lower the volume Sol.83.(d) Despite of being of his mobile. Either we use “In spite of” or “Despite”. To make the given sentence grammatically correct replace Sol.75.(a) Replace “furnitures were” with “furniture was”. “despite of being” with “despite being or inspite of being”. RULE: Certain nouns are uncountable nouns: Poetry, Furniture, Hair, Business, Scenery, Breakage, Equipment, Bakery, Sol.84.(d) neither of them were Behaviour, Luggage, Confectionary, Music, Electricity, Traffic, “Neither….nor/ Either…..or” is a conjunction pair that is used Dust, Fuel, Cost, Jewellery, Evidence, Postage, Knowledge, only for two subjects, and the verb is supplied according to the Intelligence, Baggage, Crockery, Mischief, Dirt. subject close to the verb. This is called the rule of proximity. They take singular verbs with them. Neither’ means ‘none of the two’ and ‘Either’ ‘means one of So, the correct sentence will be: All our furniture was spoiled in the two’. However, in the given sentence, neither’ is used which the recent rains and floods. brings a negative sense in the sentence and for it, we will use ‘Neither’. Hence, ‘ neither of them was’ will be the answer. Sol.76.(b) was seeing the child. The police arrested two young men, but neither of them was When two actions take place in the past we use the past perfect responsible for the robbery. tense(had + Verb in the 3rd form ) for the action which took place first and the simple past tense(Verb in the 2nd form) for Sol.85.(b) as well as also money the action which takes place next. In the given sentence, the ‘As well as’ is a conjunction that means in addition. It connects seeing of the child is the first action & applying the brakes is the two nouns, pronouns etc. to each other. So, use only ‘money’ in second action. However, ‘seen ’is the V (3rd form of the verb) place of ‘also money’.The conjunction 'as well as' is not form of ‘see’. Hence, ‘had seen ’ will be the answer. immediately followed by ' also'.Hence the correct sentence will be as : If you rent a house near your office, it will save you time Sol.77.(a) It is a conditional sentence in which a condition is as well as money. dependent on the other condition RULE: If the verb in the ‘If’ clause is in the past perfect tense Sol.86.(c) Notwithstanding we were ,the verb in the Main clause is perfect conditional.Sentence “Notwithstanding” means “despite or in spite of something”. It Structure: If + Past Perfect , Subject would + have + Verb (3rd is used to indicate an aspect of contrast. So, ‘Notwithstanding’ form). will be replaced by ‘because’ to make the sentence ‘If he had not dressed’ should be used. grammatically correct. Sol.78.(a) No error. The sentence is grammatically and Sol.87.(b) The given sentence is in the past tense so it will have contextually correct.At the workshop, they were taught how to a verb in its past perfect form(had) and not in the present perfect nail the pieces of wood together to create toys. tense(have). Hence, ‘she always had time to listen and guide’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.79.(c) ‘Probe into’ a correct phrase meaning(To begin inquiring into or investigating something) Sol.88.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement rule”, a The correct sentence will be as follows: A probe has been singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes ordered into the incident that occurred at the celebrations. a plural verb. Here, the subject(teacher and student) is plural which will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘were engaged’ Sol.80.(b) In the given sentence, ‘and’ should be replaced by is the most appropriate answer. ‘to’ to make it grammatically correct. From is normally used with to /till /until. Sol.89.(b)The later part of the given sentence must be in the So, the correct sentence will be: The sports day events will be present tense because of the word ‘now’ that refers to a conducted from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. condition of the present time. So, the verb must be used in its present perfect form (has) and not in the past perfect form(had). Sol.81.(a) In the given sentence, ‘for’ is a preposition and if a Hence, ‘but he had got’ will be replaced by ‘but he has got’ to preposition is followed by a verb, that verb must be in the make the given sentence grammatically correct. “-ing” form which is actually a gerund. In the given sentence instead of ‘ for perform ’ use for performing ’. Hence, the Sol.90.(b)Such is used for emphasizing the degree of correct sentence: The energy required for performing various something. The given sentence tells about a performance of functions of the body is obtained from food. outstanding degree. Hence, ‘so outstanding performance’ will be replaced by ‘such an outstanding performance’ to Sol.82.(a) The given sentence is in past tense so the verb should grammatically correct the given sentence. also be in the past simple form(swung). Swing(to make somebody/something move in this way): V2/V3= Sol.91.(b)Hospitalization means admission to the hospital for Swung treatment. The given sentence states that home isolation is far website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error more effective than going to the hospital for treatment. Hence, According to the subject-verb agreement rule, ‘Each + singular ‘than hospitalization’ is the most appropriate answer. noun + singular verb + object’ is a grammatically correct pattern. Here ‘player’ will be used instead of players. Sol.92.(c) No error. The sentence is grammatically correct. Sol.105.(b) Replace ‘is made’ with 'has made’ to make the sentence grammatically correct because the given sentence is in Sol.93.(b) The given sentence is in the past tense(managed) so it present perfect tense. must have a verb in past form and not in the present form(is). Hence, ‘so well that it made’ the most appropriate answer Sol.106.(a) Rule :- First or the base form of the verb is used with do/does/did. So, Replace ‘wants’ with ‘want’ to make the Sol.94.(c) The preposition ‘to’ always takes the present/base sentence grammatically correct. form of the verb(V1), not the continuous form(V-ing). Hence, ‘to beat‘ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.107.(c) The use of ‘able’ with ‘can or could’ is superfluous. Here remove ‘able to’ to make the sentence grammatically Sol.95.(b)The former part of the given sentence is in the perfect correct. perfect tense and playing should be used as a gerund (v+ing) not in the base form(play). Hence, ‘play’ will be replaced by Sol.108.(c) The compound nouns (numerical + noun) are not ‘playing’’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. used as the plural if a noun does the work as an adjective. Here replace ‘are’ with ‘is’ to make the sentence grammatically Sol.96.(b) `When we want to show the extreme or highest correct. degree of something, we use superlative adjectives like highest, best, worst, most, etc. Similarly, the given sentence states that Sol.109.(c) ‘Refrain from something’ means to stop yourself Amphan was the highest in severity or the most severe cyclone from doing something. Similarly, the given sentence states to since 1999. Hence, ‘the most severe cyclone’ is the most stop yourself from going out without a mask. Hence, ‘Please appropriate answer. refrain from’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.97.(b) The given sentence must be in the past tense so the Sol.110.(a) verb must be used in its past form(chaired). Hence, ‘the Prime According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular Minister chaired a high-level meeting’ is the most appropriate subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always answer. takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Vincent Jonson’ is a singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘is Sol.98.(d) Still means continuing until now or until the time you going to lead’ is the most appropriate answer. are talking about and not finishing. The given sentence states that they are still living in the same house. Hence, ‘still’ is the Sol.111.(b) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a most appropriate answer. singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, Sol.99.(b) Remove ‘to’ from the sentence to make it ‘Driver’ is a singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular grammatically correct. We do not use prepositions before home verb. Hence, ‘has been caught’ is the most appropriate answer. when home is used as an adverb.we don’t need the preposition (to/from/at/in, etc). We do not use prepositions before home Sol.112.(b) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a when home is used as an adverb. singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘All Sol.100.(b) Here the subject ‘Most schools’ is a plural noun. So, ladies’ is a plural subject that will take ‘pray’ as a plural verb. ‘teach’ will be used in place of ‘teaches’. Hence, ‘and pray together’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.101.(d) The given sentence is in the simple past tense. So, Sol.113.(a)When we do a comparison between two things, we The second form of the verb is used. So, Replace ‘sanitise’ with don’t use ‘more’ with a comparative degree(better) because it ‘sanitised’ to make the given sentence grammatically correct. becomes a case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘it would be better if’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.102.(d) ‘Advice’ does not have any plural form. Use ‘pieces of advice / Bits of advice’ in place of ‘advices’ to make the Sol.114.(a)The later part of the sentence must be written in the sentence grammatically correct. past tense. Hence, ‘left behind’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.103.(c) ‘Between’ is used to show a relation or separation CPO Tier 2 2021 for two people but ‘among’ is used to show a relation or separation for more than two people. Here the executive Q.115. Much of us / lack the / important virtue / of patience. members of the Association represent a group of more than two CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 people. So Among will be used instead of between. (a) of patience (b) lack the (c) Much of us (d) important virtue Sol.104.(d) website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Q.116. You need to sign / these important documents / by ink. Q.128. My neighbour is / an young businessman / who is very CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 friendly / with everyone. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) these important documents (b) to sign (a) who is very friendly (b) an young businessman (c) by ink (d) You need (c) My neighbour is (d) with everyone Q.117. The news / of his involvement / in illegal activities / Q.129. He is / too immature / for handle / the situation. have shocked everybody. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) have shocked everybody (b) in illegal activities (a) He is (b) too immature (c) of his involvement (d) The news (c) the situation (d) for handle Q.118. Once upon a time/ a beautiful princess/ has fallen in love Q.130.He wanted to know / the reason / why his low score / in /with a poor farmer. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 Mathematics. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) has fallen in love (b) with a poor farmer (a) why his low score (b) He wanted to know (c) Once upon a time (d) a beautiful princess (c) the reason (d) in Mathematics Q.119. He could not / get a job / despite of / his best efforts. Q.131. This is / only mistake / he has made / in the dictation. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) his best efforts (b) get a job (a) only mistake (b) in the dictation (c) despite of (d) He could not (c) he has made (d) This is Q.120. She speaks / very highly / of both her / daughter-in-laws. Q.132. Please switch off / all the lights / before you / are leaving CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 the room. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) She speaks (b) daughter-in-laws (a) Please switch off (b) before you (c) very highly (d) of both her (c) all the lights (d) are leaving the room Q.121. His loyalty / and honesty / are above / suspect. Q.133. I saw several / French colonial villas / within my visit / CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 to Puducherry. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) suspect (b) and honesty (a) French colonial villas (b) within my visit (c) His loyalty (d) are above (c) I saw several (d) to Puducherry Q.122. The farmers are using HYV seeds so then they can get a Q.134. I asked Dhruv / when he has plan / to settle / the dues. better yield. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) The farmers are using (b) so then they can get (a) to settle (b) I asked Dhruv (c) a better yield (d) HYV seeds (c) when he has plan (d) the dues Q.123. As soon he heard / the sound of thunder, / he hid / under Solutions: the bed. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) the sound of thunder (b) As soon he heard Sol.115.(c) We use ‘much’ with singular uncountable nouns for (c) he hid (d) under the bed example it was raining but there was not much wind(uncountable). However, ‘many’ is used with plural Q.124. Parul is / ten years / elder than / her sibling. countable nouns for example many of the dancers(plural) were CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 present in the function. Similarly, ‘us’ in the given sentence is a (a) elder than (b) Parul is plural pronoun so we will use ‘many’ before it. Hence, ‘many of (c) her sibling (d) ten years us’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.125.Her health has being / steadily improving / since she Sol.116.(c) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. started / practising yoga. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 The preposition ‘by’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because we (a) Her health has being (b) since she started generally write ‘in ink’ for example fill the form in blue ink, (c) practising yoga (d) steadily improving sign the cheque in ink, etc. Similarly, in the given sentence, the documents need to be signed in ink. Hence, ‘in ink’ is the most Q.126. No sooner / did the chairman arrived / than the / appropriate answer. proceedings commenced. CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 (a) proceedings commenced (b) did the chairman arrived Sol.117.(a) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a (c) than the (d) No sooner singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, Q.127. He is / afraid from / all insects / that crawl. ‘News’ is an uncountable noun that is considered a singular CPO Tier-II 26/07/2021 subject and will always take a singular verb. However, ‘has’ is a (a) He is (b) that crawl (c) all insects (d) afraid from website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error singular & ‘have’ is a plural verb. Hence, ‘has shocked young(Consonant ’y’) businessman’ is the most appropriate everybody’ is the most appropriate answer. answer. Sol.118.(a) The phrase ‘once upon a time’ implies an activity Sol.129.(d) ‘Too____ to____” is grammatically the correct that had happened in the past & we will use past perfect structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘too immature to tense(had + V3) for it not present perfect tense(has + V3). handle’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘had fallen(V3) in love’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.130.(a) If an Interrogative sentence(in which a question is Sol.119.(c) We can either use the phrase ‘in spite of’ or ‘despite’ asked) is written in the Indirect form(speech), then in a sentence to show that something happened although you “Wh-word(why, when, where) + Subject + Verb” is did not expect it. However, both the phrases are grammatically grammatically the correct structure for it. correct. Hence, ‘despite’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘why his(subject) score was(verb) low’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.120.(b) We can never write ‘-in-laws’ because adding ‘s’ in the suffix(in-law) is wrong. However, we write daughter-in-law Sol.131.(a) The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or for a single female and daughters-in-law for more than two particular nouns & articles ‘a/an’ are used to modify females. Similarly, the given sentence talks about two non-specific or non-particular nouns. For example, if someone daughters-in-law. Hence, ‘daughters-in-law’ is the most says, "Let's buy the book," it means a specific book but if appropriate answer. someone says, "Let's buy a book," it means any book rather than a specific book. Similarly, the given sentence talks about a Sol.121.(a) The phrase ‘above suspicion’ is used to describe specific mistake. Hence, ‘the only mistake’ is the most someone who would never be suspected of doing anything appropriate answer. wrong. Similarly, the given sentence states that his honesty and loyalty are above suspicion. Hence, ‘suspicion’ is the most Sol.132.(d) The given sentence is in the simple present tense so appropriate answer. the verb must be used in its present/base form(leave) and not in the present continuous form(are leaving). Hence, ‘leave the Sol.122.(b) room’ is the most appropriate answer. The phrase ‘so then’ must be replaced with ‘so that’. The phrase ‘so that’ is used to introduce a clause that describes the purpose Sol.133.(b) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. of what was described in the previously mentioned clause. The preposition ‘within’ must be replaced with ‘during’ which Similarly, in the given sentence, the purpose of using HYV means throughout the entire time of an event, period, seeds is to get a better yield. Hence, ‘so that’ is the most occurrence, etc. Similarly, the given sentence talks about the appropriate answer. narrator’s time of a trip. Hence, ‘during my visit’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.123.(b) Replace ‘as soon’ with ‘as soon as’. Sol.134.(c) The given sentence is in the past tense(asked) so the Sol.124.(a) verb must be used in its past form(had) and not in the present The comparative degree ‘elder’ will not be used with ‘than’ form(has). However, ‘had’ always takes the third form of the because it will become a case of superfluousness(not verb(V3). Hence, ‘when he had planned(V3)’ is the most necessary). Hence, ‘than’ will be replaced with ‘to’ and ‘elder appropriate answer to’ is the most appropriate answer. CPO 2020 TIER I Sol.125.(a) We generally use ‘been’ after has/have and not ‘being’. It means ‘has been’ is correct & ‘has being’ is Q135. When he goes on a business trip, he is usually taking his incorrect. Hence, ‘her health has been’ is the most appropriate wife. CPO 23/11/2020(Morning) answer. (a) When he goes (b) No error (c) on a business trip (d) he is usually taking his wife Sol.126.(b) Did always take the first form of the verb(V1) with it. However, ‘arrive’ is the first form of ‘arrived’. Hence, ‘did Q136. I am hearing a strange noise now. the chairman arrive’ is the most appropriate answer. CPO 23/11/2020(Morning) (a) noise now (b) a strange Sol.127.(d) Afraid generally takes the preposition ‘of’ and not (c) No error (d) I am hearing ‘from’. Hence, ‘afraid of’ is the most appropriate answer. Q137. All of us were a little nervous when we came into this Sol.128.(b) We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with room today. CPO 23/11/2020(Morning) a Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a (a) a little nervous when neglected department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ is used (b) No error before words starting with a vowel(A,E,I,O,U) for example, an (c) when we came into this room today educated person, an imminent danger, etc. Hence, ‘a (d) All of us were website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error Q150. The two trains gave the illusion of been stationary. Q138. Sh! Someone listens to our conversation. (a) The two (b) the illusion (a) Sh! Someone (b) our conversation (c) of been stationary (d) trains gave (c) No error (d) listens to Q151. The jury are from different parts of the country. Q139. The sun rises at 6.35 yesterday morning. CPO 24/11/2020(Evening) CPO 23/11/2020(Morning) (a) different parts (b) are from (a) rises at 6.35 (b) yesterday morning (c) of the country (d) The jury (c) The sun (d) No error Q152. Two elderly ladies narrated an rather improbable story to Q140. Nobody has ever listened to me so attentive. the police. CPO 24/11/2020(Evening) CPO 23/11/2020(Evening) (a) improbable story (b) narrated an rather (a) so attentive (b) ever listened (c) Two elderly ladies (d) to the police (c) to me (d) Nobody has Q153. Sam took a little time to thought before he replied. Q141. Do you earn so much to make both ends meet? CPO 24/11/2020(Evening) CPO 23/11/2020(Evening) (a) before he replied (b) a little time (a) make both (b) so much to (c) Sam took (d) to thought (c) ends meet (d) Do you earn Q154. Miss Marple is neither a good singer or the good stage Q142. He wondered what was the reason for her refusal to artist. CPO 24/11/2020(Evening) accompany him. CPO 23/11/2020(Evening) (a) or the good (b) stage artist (a) to accompany him (b) for her refusal (c) neither a good singer (d) Miss Marple is (c) He wondered what (d) was the reason Q155. The bottle slipped with my hand and broke into a Q143. Our new secretary’s performance have been quite thousand pieces. CPO 25/11/2020(Morning) impressive. CPO 23/11/2020(Evening) (a) The bottle slipped (b) broke into (a) Our new (b) have been (c) with my hand (d) into a thousand pieces (c) quite impressive (d) secretary’s performance Q156. Rice of a best quality is available in the nearby Q144. I remember a friend to me buying several pairs of shoes supermarket at eighty rupee per kilo. at a sale. CPO 23/11/2020(Evening) CPO 25/11/2020(Morning) (a) buying several pairs (b) of shoes at a sale (a) in the nearly (b) at eighty rupees (c) a friend to me (d) I remember (c) a best quality (d) is available Q145. You cannot lead a healthy life although you stop Q157. There will probably be a lot of fish in their nets, will smoking. CPO 24/11/2020(Morning) there? CPO 25/11/2020(Morning) (a) stop smoking (b) although you (a) will there (b) in their nets (c) You cannot lead (d) a healthy life (c) a lot of dish (d) probably be Q146. She has been working tirelessly since hours. Q158. She picked up the books lie on the table and put them on CPO 24/11/2020(Morning) the shelf. CPO 25/11/2020(Morning) (a) tirelessly (b) been working (a) lie on the table (b) She picked up (c) She has (d) since hours (c) put them (d) on the shelf Q147. I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune. Q159. Anybody who does not stop at the red light will fined. CPO 24/11/2020(Morning) CPO 25/11/2020(Morning) (a) be hearing (b) of his misfortune (a) Anybody who (b) at the red light (c) I was (d) sorry to (c) does not stop (d) will fined Q148. I had to hold on to the wall to steady itself or I could Q160. He is over eighty and dare not read without glasses. have fallen. CPO 24/11/2020(Morning) CPO 25/11/2020(Evening) (a) to the wall (b) to steady itself (a) He is (b) without glasses (c) could have fallen (d) I had to hold on (c) over eighty and (d) dare not read Q149. One of the proposals received by us seem very Q161. I am suitably dressed for the occasion, am I? interesting. CPO 24/11/2020(Morning) (a) I am (b) for the occasion (a) the proposals (b) One of (c) am I (d) suitably dressed (c) received by us (d) seem very interesting Q162. Either Ramesh or Reema have the keys to the cupboard. website: www.ssccglpinnacle.com Download: pinnacle exam preparation app  Pinnacle Spot the error CPO 25/11/2020(Evening) Sol:143.(b) According to the Subject-Verb agreement, a singular (a) the keys (b) to the cupboard subject will take a singular verb. In this sentence, ‘ (c) or Reema have (d) Either Ramesh performance’ by the secretary has been considered as a singular subject which will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘has Q163. The information you are asking for is quite irrelevance. been’ will be answer. CPO 25/11/2020(Evening) (a) asking for (b) is quite irrelevance Sol:144.(c) This sentence will have Bare infinitive (without the (c) you are (d) The information preposition ‘to’). Hence, ‘A friend of mine buying’ will be answer. Q164. She will come to work though it doesn’t rain tomorrow. CPO 25/11/2020(Evening) Sol:145.(b) It is a conditional sentence which has two (a) She will come (b) though it doesn’t conditions and starts with a negative sense(cannot). It says one (c) rain tomorrow (d) to work cannot lead a healthy life, one does not quit smoking. Unless is a negative conditional conjunction which means ‘If___not’ and Solutions:- it is used to combine these two conditions. Hence, Unless will be answer. Sol.135.(d)‘He is usually taking his wife’ is incorrect because ‘taking’ is a present continuous action. But, the question has an Sol:146.(d) “Since” is used to denote a point of time and for habitual action which should be in the present tense, so we will depicting an activity that is happening from a long time like use ‘takes’. Hence, the correct sentence will be “when he goes since time immemorial/since ancient times. “For” is used for a on a business trip he usually takes his wife” fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3 months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happened in a recent time. Sol:136.(d)Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state of However, in the given question, we can count the working condition. They do not refer to a physical action. Sense and hours. Hence, for hours will be answer. emotions like hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types of stative verbs. However, these verbs can’t be used in (-ing Sol:147.(a) Stative verbs are those verbs which express a state form) for example, Hear, Smell(Correct) and Hearing, of condition. They do not refer to a physical action. Sense and Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘I hear a strange noise’ will be the emotions like hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types answer. of stative verbs. However, these verbs can’t be used in (-ing form) for example, Hear, Smell(Correct) and Hearing, Sol:137.(b) No error Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘sorry to hear’ will be answer. Sol:138.(d)‘Sh! Someone is listening to our conversation’ will Sol:148.(b) According to the context of the sentence, the be the answer. because it is a present continuous action which reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ will replace ‘itself’ because the takes the present participle verb Verb + ing (listening) form. subject(noun)/the narrator is a human being and for living things we use ‘myself’. Hence, ‘to steady myself’ will be Sol:139.(a)Yesterday morning means past tense and the past answer. form of rise is rose. Hence, the sun rose at 6:35 yesterday morning will be answer. Sol:149.(d) According to the “Subject-Agreement Rule”, Each of/One of/None of + Plural Subject + Singular verb is the Sol:140.(a) The adjective(attentive) will not be used for the correct structure of the sentence. Similarly in the given verb(listened) because Attentively is an adverb which question, ‘One of’ will take ‘seems’ as a singular verb. Hence, qualifies(to be right for) the verb ‘listened’. Hence, ‘so ‘seems very interesting’ will be answer. attentively’ is answer. Sol:150.(c) In the given sentence, ‘of’ is a preposition and if a Sol:141.(b) The phrase ‘so much’ is used to mention a definite preposition is followed by a verb, that verb must be in the unknown quantity and ‘much’ is used with uncountable nouns. “-ing” form which is actually a gerund. For example, of doing, However, when we ask about someone’s earning, we usually on going etc. Hence, ‘of being’ is answer. ask how much you earn and not how ‘so much’ you earn. Hence, ‘Do you earn much’ will be answer. Sol.151.(b) Jury/Team/Committee are considered as a singular subject and will take a singular verb, until they are divided in Sol:142.(d) “Wh-word + helping verb + subject” is the correct their opinion/views. For example, the Jury(Singular subject) has structure of an interrogative sentence(in which a question is given its decision(United) , the committee(Plural subject) are asked and which ends with a question mark) for example Who divided in their opinion(Divided). Similarly in the given are you?. But, “Wh-word + subject + helping verb” is the question, ‘the jury is(singular verb) from different parts of the correct structure, if an interrogative statement comes within a country’ is answer. sentence which ends with a full stop. For example, He asked me where I (subject) was(verb) going. Hence, ‘the reason was’ is Sol:152.(b) Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from a answer.