Error Spotting - Tense & Preposition — Set 15
Questions 141–150 of 160
Before the accident have occurred, the driver have maintained a perfect safety record.
Correct Answer: A. have occurred
The sentence contains multiple tense errors. Should be 'had occurred' for past perfect sequence. This shows the accident happened before the maintenance of safety record.
Neither the vendor nor the customers were satisfied with the product quality.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
The correct answer is 'No Error'. With 'neither...nor', when the nearest subject is plural ('customers'), use plural verb 'were'. The sentence is grammatically correct.
She is very ambitious in her goals and strives to achieve excellence in everything.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
The correct answer is 'No Error'. All prepositions are correctly placed. 'Ambitious in her goals', 'achieve excellence', and 'in everything' are all grammatically sound. The sentence is correct.
Either the player or the coach have decided to withdraw from the tournament.
Correct Answer: C. have decided
With 'either...or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Coach' is singular, so the correct form is 'has decided', not 'have decided'.
Not only the professor but also the students is expected to contribute ideas.
Correct Answer: C. is expected
With 'not only...but also', verb agrees with nearest subject. 'Students' is plural, so the correct form is 'are expected', not 'is expected'.
The data have been analyzed and presented in the comprehensive report format.
Correct Answer: A. data have
The noun 'data' is plural (plural of datum), but is often treated as singular in modern usage. In formal usage, 'data' should take plural verb 'have'. However, 'data is' is increasingly accepted.
She is determined to succeed and is willing to face any challenges ahead.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
The correct answer is 'No Error'. All verb forms and prepositions are correct. 'Determined to succeed' and 'willing to face' are proper structures. The sentence is grammatically sound.
After the team had prepared thoroughly, they have finally achieved their championship goal.
Correct Answer: B. they have
Maintain consistent tenses. After using past perfect 'had prepared', continue with simple past 'achieved', not 'have achieved'. Should be 'they achieved their goal'.
Both the government and the opposition has raised serious concerns about the policy.
Correct Answer: C. has raised
When 'both...and' connects subjects, use plural verb. Should be 'have raised', not 'has raised'. Multiple subjects connected by 'and' require plural verbs.
He is very skilled in management and has expertise on handling crisis situations.
Correct Answer: B. has expertise on
The correct expression is 'expertise in', not 'expertise on'. The correct form is 'has expertise in handling'. 'In' is the proper preposition with expertise.