Error Spotting - Tense & Preposition — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 160
A girl is standing at the door and waiting for her friend.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
The indefinite article 'a' is correct before 'girl', and all other elements are grammatically correct. The sentence uses proper articles and prepositions.
An old man was walking on the street when he fell down.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
The indefinite article 'An' is correct before 'old' (vowel sound), and the sentence is grammatically sound throughout with proper article usage.
The teacher explained the concept clearly so the students understood it.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
All definite articles are correctly used. 'The' is appropriate for specific people and objects previously mentioned or understood. The sentence is grammatically correct.
She went to a hospital to visit a patient who was admitted yesterday.
Correct Answer: A. to a hospital
When visiting a hospital as a visitor (not for treatment), use 'the hospital'. The correct form is 'went to the hospital'. The indefinite article 'a' here is inappropriate for this context.
A honest man always speaks the truth and avoids the lies.
Correct Answer: A. A honest man
Before 'honest' which starts with a vowel sound, use 'An', not 'A'. The correct form is 'An honest man'. The choice of article depends on the sound that follows, not the letter.
She is an engineer and he is the doctor who works in the same hospital.
Correct Answer: B. the doctor
For professions, use the indefinite article 'a/an'. The correct form is 'he is a doctor', not 'the doctor'. Use 'the' only when referring to a specific known doctor.
The information provided was helpful and the advice given was useful.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
All articles are correctly used. 'The' is appropriate for both specific pieces of information and advice previously mentioned. The sentence is grammatically sound.
An university is a place where students pursue a higher education.
Correct Answer: A. An university
Before 'university' which starts with a consonant sound (/ju/), use 'A', not 'An'. The correct form is 'A university'. The article choice depends on pronunciation, not spelling.
The book which is on the table belongs to the library and must be returned.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
All articles are correctly applied. 'The' is properly used for specific, known items. The sentence demonstrates correct article usage throughout.
She wants to become a teacher but her brother wants to be the engineer.
Correct Answer: B. the engineer
For professions in this context, use the indefinite article. The correct form is 'wants to be an engineer', not 'the engineer'. Use indefinite articles for unspecified professional roles.