Error Spotting - Tense & Preposition — Set 8
Questions 71–80 of 160
Neither the coach nor the players was confident about winning the championship match.
Correct Answer: C. was confident
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Players' is plural, so the correct form is 'were confident', not 'was confident'.
After he had went to the doctor, the doctor had prescribed him medicines.
Correct Answer: A. had went
Past perfect requires 'had + past participle'. The correct form is 'had gone', not 'had went'. The verb 'go' becomes 'gone' in past participle form.
She is capable on managing multiple projects simultaneously with great efficiency.
Correct Answer: A. capable on
The correct preposition is 'of', not 'on'. The expression is 'capable of managing', not 'capable on managing'. The correct form is 'capable of managing projects'.
The information which were provided was not accurate and needed verification.
Correct Answer: B. were provided
The subject 'information' is singular, requiring 'was', not 'were'. The correct form is 'information which was provided'. Singular nouns need singular verbs.
Both the architect and the engineer has designed the building with innovative features.
Correct Answer: C. has designed
When 'both...and' connects two subjects, the verb must be plural. The correct form is 'have designed', not 'has designed'. Two subjects always require plural verbs.
She depends with her parents for financial support and emotional guidance.
Correct Answer: A. depends with
The correct preposition is 'on', not 'with'. The expression is 'depends on', not 'depends with'. The correct form is 'depends on her parents'.
Before the guests had arrived, the host have prepared everything meticulously.
Correct Answer: B. have prepared
The singular subject 'host' requires 'has prepared', not 'have prepared'. The correct form is 'the host has prepared'. Singular subjects need singular verbs.
He is very good in solving mathematical problems and enjoys competitions.
Correct Answer: A. good in
The correct preposition is 'at', not 'in'. The expression is 'good at solving', not 'good in solving'. The correct form is 'good at solving problems'.
The committee have decided to postpone the meeting until the next month.
Correct Answer: B. have decided
In formal usage, collective nouns are singular. The correct form is 'The committee has decided', not 'have decided'. When a committee acts as one unit, use singular verb.
She is accustomed with waking up early every morning for her routine exercise.
Correct Answer: A. accustomed with
The correct preposition is 'to', not 'with'. The expression is 'accustomed to', not 'accustomed with'. The correct form is 'accustomed to waking up early'.