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Download error detection questions for sbi po<\/a><\/p>\n 105 SBI PO Mocks – Just Rs. 249<\/a><\/p>\n Question 1:\u00a0<\/b>In each of the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct.\u201d as the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n a)\u00a0Although the \u201cWealth of Nations\u201d had some faults, it can be considered as a great achievement for Adam Smith because it has been the basis of all subsequent discussion and advance in political economy.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0A connected and comprehensive grasp of principles was the great achievement of Adam Smith; for, although the \u201cWealth of Nations\u201d was naturally not without faults, it has been the basis of all subsequent discussion and advance in political economy.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Adam Smith has a great achievement in the form of the \u201cWealth of Nations\u201d which has been the basis of discussions and progress in political economy, although the book had some faults.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0The \u201cWealth of Nations\u201d is considered as one of the great achievements of Adam Smith because it has been the basis of all subsequent discussion and progress in political economy, though the book had some faults.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct<\/p>\n Question 2:\u00a0<\/b>In each of the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct.\u201d as the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n a)\u00a0Earlier the philosophers used to convey most of their instructions in the form of dialogue, but this practice is not followed anymore.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0One of the differences between the earlier philosophers and the modern ones is the way they convey their message, the former using dialogues for the same and the later refraining from it.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Modern philosophers have been critical of the way ancient philosophers used to convey their instructions as they deemed the old method to be ineffective.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0It has been remarked that though the ancient philosophers conveyed most of their instruction in the form of dialogue, this method of composition has been little practised in later ages.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct<\/p>\n Question 3:\u00a0<\/b>In each of the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct.\u201d as the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n a)\u00a0The lesson intended by an author is hardly ever the lesson the world chooses to learn from his book.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Readers are unable to comprehend the message conveyed by the author when they read any book.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0The lesson learned by the readers on reading a book and the lesson intended by the author are usually different.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0The lesson learned on reading a book by the readers is mostly different from that intended by the author.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct<\/p>\n Question 4:\u00a0<\/b>In the given questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct\u201d as the answer.<\/p>\n a)\u00a0Can intellectual progress improve mankind\u2019s condition?<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Will rapid intellectual progress tend ultimately to meliorate the condition of mankind?<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Is mankind\u2019s progress dependent on intellectualism?<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Can mankind\u2019s condition be boosted by intellectual progress?<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct.<\/p>\n Question 5:\u00a0<\/b>In the given questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct\u201d as the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n a)\u00a0Philosophy and the study of medicine are inseparable; this generous science is not to be attained in books only, but in the study of mankind.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Medicine and philosophy go hand in hand, to understand either one must study books and mankind.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0To understand medicine one must also understand philosophy. Both books and mankind have to be studied.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Studying medicine requires understanding philosophy. To understand the science, one must learn about people as well as study books.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct.<\/p>\n SBI PO Free Mock Test (Latest Pattern)<\/a><\/p>\n Download SBI PO Previous Papers PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Question 6:\u00a0<\/b>There are sets of four statements in question given below which when connected using the correct sentence structure forms a complete single sentence without altering the meaning of the sentences given in the question. There are four options given below the question, choose the sentence that forms the correct formation of single sentence which is both grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. If none follows, choose (e) as your answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Economic theory must possess the intrinsic abilities to self-organize, reorganize, give room to emerging order, accommodate new data comfortably, and avoid rigid reactions to attacks from within and from without.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Economic theory can attack from within and from without in order to possess intrinsic abilities like self-organization, reorganization, accommodation of new data and emerging order.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0Inherent abilities like self-organization, reorganisation, giving room to emerging order, accommodating new data etc are necessary to attack economic theory.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Economy theory should possess the intrinsic abilities to self-organize, reorganization, giving room to emerging order and be able to accommodate new data with ease to avoid rigid reactions to attacks.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0None of the above<\/p>\n Question 7:\u00a0<\/b>In the given questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct\u201d as the answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0Even in the reliable and conventional \u201cHandbook of Experimental Economics”, by John Hagel and Alvin Roth, it has been asserted that people do not behave as per the predictions of basic economic theories, such as the standard theory of utility and the theory of general equilibrium.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Even the authoritative and mainstream 1995 “Handbook of Experimental Economics”, by John Hagel and Alvin Roth admits that people do not behave in accordance with the predictions of basic economic theories, such as the standard theory of utility and the theory of general equilibrium.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0The behavior of people is not in sync with the predictions of basic economic theories, a fact even admitted by John Hagel and Alvin Roth in their \u201cHandbook of Experimental Economics\u201d.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0John Hagel and Alvin Roth in \u201cHandbook of Experimental Economics\u201d confess that people\u2019s behavior is not as per the expectations of the basic economic theories like the standard theory of utility and the theory of general equilibrium.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct<\/p>\n Question 8:\u00a0<\/b>In the given questions, a sentence is written in four different ways conveying the same meaning and following the correct grammar structure. Choose the sentence among the four options which is grammatically incorrect or carrying a grammatical\/idiomatic error in it as the answer. If there is no error in any of the sentences, choose (e), i.e. \u201cAll are correct\u201d as the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n a)\u00a0Systematic approaches to animals and their respective niches had long fertilized the intellectual landscape.<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Organized approaches in animals and their corresponding m\u00e9tier had for long been fertilized intellectually.<\/p>\n c)\u00a0for a long time, meticulous approaches to animals and their corresponding niches had helped make the intellectual arena more productive.<\/p>\n d)\u00a0Methodical approaches concerning animals and their respective niches had long made the intellectual landscape richer.<\/p>\n e)\u00a0All are correct<\/p>\n Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n The following question consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternatives to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d) i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e) i.e. No correction required as your answer.<\/p>\n SBI PO Important Questions (download PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n Question 9:\u00a0<\/b>Although the rebate announced by the finance minister by income tax (I) \/ for people earning under 5 lac per annum is receiving well (II) \/ with open arms, experts have deemed that it will increase the burden (III) \/ on people earning more than that tax bracket. a)\u00a0Both (I) and (II) are correct<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Only (II) is correct<\/p>\n c)\u00a0All (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 10:\u00a0<\/b>In a final effort to persuade the farmers (I) \/ before the upcoming General elections, the government (II) \/ announced annual income support of 6000 to farmers owning small pieces of land (III) \/with initial sum of 2000 to be given by the end of March. a)\u00a0Only (I) is correct<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Only (III) is correct<\/p>\n c)\u00a0All (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 11:\u00a0<\/b>The proper view of capital is that anything a person possesses (I) \/ constitutes his capital, provided he is able to employ it, notfor the purpose of enjoyment, (II) \/ but with the intention of employing those means productively. (III) a)\u00a0Only (II) is correct<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Both (II) and (III) are correct<\/p>\n c)\u00a0All (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 12:\u00a0<\/b>Although the new fiscal year has just starts (I) \/ and finance planning may seem unworthy of your time right now, (II) \/ especially if you are someone who ran to file the tax returns against the clock (III) \/ but one should never forget that in the case of money matters the early bird gets the worm. a)\u00a0Only (I) is correct<\/p>\n b)\u00a0Both (I) and (II) are correct<\/p>\n c)\u00a0All (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of the (I), (II) and (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 13:\u00a0<\/b>The following sentence consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternative to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d), i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e), i.e. no correction required as your answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0I and II only<\/p>\n b)\u00a0II and III only<\/p>\n c)\u00a0I only<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of (I), (II) or (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 14:\u00a0<\/b>The following sentence consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternative to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d), i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e), i.e. no correction required as your answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0I and II only<\/p>\n b)\u00a0II and III only<\/p>\n c)\u00a0I only<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of (I), (II) or (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 15:\u00a0<\/b>The following sentence consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternative to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d), i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e), i.e. no correction required as your answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0I and II only<\/p>\n b)\u00a0II and III only<\/p>\n c)\u00a0I only<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of (I), (II) or (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Question 16:\u00a0<\/b>The following sentence consists of a sentence which is divided into three parts which contain grammatical errors in one or more than one part of the sentence. If there is an error in any part of the sentence, find the correct alternative to replace those parts from the three options given below each question to make the sentence grammatically correct. If there is an error in any part of the sentence and none of the alternatives is correct to replace that part, then choose (d), i.e. None of the (I), (II) and (III) as your answer. If the given sentence is grammatically correct or does not require any correction, choose (e), i.e. no correction required as your answer.<\/strong> a)\u00a0I and II only<\/p>\n b)\u00a0II and III only<\/p>\n c)\u00a0I only<\/p>\n d)\u00a0None of (I), (II) or (III)<\/p>\n e)\u00a0No correction required<\/p>\n Download SBI PO Syllabus PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Free Banking Online Tests<\/a><\/p>\n Answers & Solutions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 1)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(E)<\/strong><\/p>\n All the sentences convey the same meaning that the book \u201cWealth of Nations\u201d by Adam Smith has been the basis of all the development and progress in political economy, although the book had some faults. 2)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n All the sentences except option C convey that old philosophers used the medium of dialogues to put forward their instructions while the new philosophers have given away with the method. 3)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n All the other options except B state that the lesson an author intends to convey through her writing is mostly different from what the readers infer from the book. 4)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n Option C does not speak of betterment, so it is the right answer.<\/p>\n 5)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Each sentence speaks about having to understand philosophy to grasp medicine, however Option B says to understand \u2018either\u2019, this changes the meaning of the sentence, so it is the correct answer.<\/p>\n 6)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n In option B, ‘economic theory can attack’ does not make a cogent argument. Option D has an error of parallelism. Only option A is a suitable construct.<\/p>\n 7)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(E)<\/strong><\/p>\n All the given sentences, barring structural changes, convey the same meaning and are grammatically correct. Hence, option E.<\/p>\n 8)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Options A, C and D speak about systematic approaches enriching the intellectual landscape. But, in B the causality has been inversed although grammatically the sentence is correct. Hence, option B.<\/p>\n 9)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n Statement (I) has corrected the grammatical error is the sentence. Statement (II) has also corrected the grammatical error in the sentence. Statement (III) is incorrect as \u2018deemed\u2019 cannot be replaced by \u2018doubt\u2019 in the given situation.<\/p>\n 10)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(E)<\/strong><\/p>\n The given sentence is correct logically and grammatically. Statement (I) is grammatically incorrect as the last word should be farmers. Statement (II) is incorrect as the sentence says \u2018upcoming\u2019 and \u2018ongoing\u2019 changes the meaning of the sentence. Statement (III) is grammatically incorrect as the first word should be announced.<\/p>\n 11)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(E)<\/strong><\/p>\n The sentence in the question is grammatically and logically correct. Statement (I) is grammatically incorrect as \u2018capital\u2019 cannot be plural in the given context. Statement (II) Is logically incorrect as it is opposite to what the sentence says. Statement (III) is grammatically flawed as the last word is not correct.<\/p>\n 12)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n Part (I) in the sentence is grammatically incorrect and the statement given is grammatically correct. Part (II) is also grammatically incorrect and statement given in grammatically correct. Part (III) of the sentence and the statement are not same logically. Thus, only (I) and (II) are correct.<\/p>\n 13)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Men\u2019 is incorrect in the second part. \u2018Each\u2019 is followed by a singular noun. 14)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018of\u2019 is incorrect in the first part. It should be \u2018in\u2019. 15)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(E)<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no error in the given sentence. 16)\u00a0Answer\u00a0(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n In the second part, \u2018has\u2019 is incorrectly used for \u2018times\u2019. It should be \u2018have\u2019.
\nTry to avoid rigid reactions; Economic theory need to possess different abilities; self-organization, reorganization, accommodation of new data and emerging order are considered as intrinsic abilities; attacks can be from within and from without\u2028.
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\n(I) Although the rebate announced by the finance minister in income tax
\n(II) for people earning under 5 lac per annum is received well
\n(III) with open arms, experts have doubts that it will increase the burden<\/p>\n
\n(I) In a final effort to persuade the farmer
\n(II) before the ongoing General elections, the government
\n(III) announces monthly income of 6000 to farmers owning small pieces of land<\/p>\n
\n(I) The proper view of capitals is anything owned
\n(II) constitutes his capital, provided he is able to employ it, just for the purpose of enjoyment,
\n(III) but with the intention of employing those means producingly<\/p>\n
\n(I) Although the new fiscal year has just begun
\n(II) and financial planning may not seem worthy of your time right now,
\n(III) especially if you are someone who filed the tax returns on time.<\/p>\n
\nIt is not one ideal for all men, but a (I)\/ separate ideal for each separate men, (II) that had to be realised if possible. (III)
\n(I) One ideal is not for men, but a
\n(II) separate ideal for each separate man,
\n(iii) that has to be realised if possible.<\/p>\n
\nThe best life is the one of which the (I)\/ creative impulses play the large part (II)\/ and the possessive impulses the smallest. (III)
\n(I) The best life is the one in which the
\n(II) creative impulses play the largest part
\n(iii) and the possessive impulses the smallest<\/p>\n
\nThe aim of politics should (I)\/ be to make the lives of (II)\/ individuals as good as possible. (III)
\n(I) The aims of politics should
\n(II) be to make the life of
\n(iii) individuals as best as possible<\/p>\n
\nThe times through which we are (I)\/ passing has afforded to many of (II)\/ us a confirmation in our faith. (III)
\n(I) The times thorough which we are
\n(II) passing have afforded to many of
\n(iii) us a confirmation of our faith<\/p>\n
\nHence, option A is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nOption C introduces an element of \u2018criticism\u2019 which is different from the other three sentences.
\nHence, option C is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nOption B states that people are unable to comprehend the message put forward by the author.
\nHence, option B is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\n\u2019Has\u2019 is incorrect in the third part. The sentence is in the present tense.
\nHence, option B is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\n\u2018Large\u2019 is incorrect in the second part. It should be the largest.
\nHence, option A is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nHence, option E is the correct answer.<\/p>\n
\nIn the third part, \u2018in\u2019 is incorrect. It should be \u2018of\u2019.
\nHence, option B is the correct answer.<\/p>\n