English Quiz

Directions(1- 5): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error the answer is (5). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

1. While undergoing a 1) / strenuous workout, 2) / he suffered a massive heart attack 3) / but luckily survival. 4) / No error 5)


2. He thinks that 1) / once he paid money 2)/ he_ is relieved of 3)/ all his responsibilities. 4) / No error 5)

3. Taking care of yourself 1)/ cannot be 2)/ and should not be considered 3)/ as a selfish thing. 4)/ No error 5)

4. People express their expectations 1) / that their leaders should not 2) / resorting to 3) / corrupt practices and nepotism. 4) / No error 5)

5. We as the editors of 1) / a popular magazine would like to 2)/ know what are other topics most 3)/ on people’s minds. 4) / No error 5)

Answers
1. (4) ; Replace 'survival' with 'survived'.
2. (2); Replace 'paid' with 'has paid'.
3. (2); Delete 'be'.
4. (3); Replace 'resorting' with 'resort'  because modals (should, would, could....) take first form of verb.
5. (3); 'are' should come after the subject 'topics'