Error Spotting - Tense & Preposition — Set 16
Questions 151–160 of 160
Before the guests have arrived, the host have finished preparing all the refreshments.
Correct Answer: A. have arrived
To show that one action happened before another in the past, use past perfect for the first action. Should be 'had arrived', not 'have arrived'. This shows the proper sequence.
She is very particular about maintaining cleanliness and follows strict hygiene protocols.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
All elements are correct. 'Particular about' is the proper expression, and the entire sentence structure is grammatically sound.
Neither the parents nor the child has attended the mandatory school assembly meeting.
Correct Answer: C. has attended
With 'neither...nor', verb agrees with nearest subject. 'Child' is singular, so 'has attended' is correct. The sentence is grammatically sound.
By the time the film have started, everyone have already taken their assigned seats.
Correct Answer: A. have started
For past sequences, use past perfect. Should be 'had started', not 'have started'. This properly shows that one action preceded another in the past.
She is very compassionate and is sympathetic with people facing difficult situations.
Correct Answer: B. sympathetic with
The correct preposition is 'to', not 'with'. The expression is 'sympathetic to', not 'sympathetic with'. The correct form is 'sympathetic to people'.
After they have completed the training program, they will have gained valuable experience.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
This is a valid future perfect construction. 'Will have gained' correctly expresses an action that will be completed in the future before another future event. The sentence is correct.
Either the designer or the engineers has the responsibility to finalize the project.
Correct Answer: C. has the responsibility
With 'either...or', verb agrees with nearest subject. 'Engineers' is plural, so the correct form is 'have the responsibility', not 'has the responsibility'.
Not only the students but also the principal am attending the special event tomorrow.
Correct Answer: B. principal am
With 'not only...but also', verb agrees with nearest subject. 'Principal' is singular, so the correct form is 'is attending', not 'am attending'. First person uses 'am', but third person uses 'is'.
Before the presentation have begun, the speaker have made final adjustments to the slides.
Correct Answer: A. have begun
For showing sequence in past events, use past perfect for the first action. Should be 'had begun', not 'have begun'. This correctly indicates which action occurred first.
She is very meticulous with her work and maintains the highest standards of quality.
Correct Answer: A. meticulous with
The correct expression is 'meticulous about', not 'meticulous with'. The correct form is 'meticulous about her work'. This is the proper preposition collocation for this adjective.