{"id":223789,"date":"2026-04-30T17:14:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=223789"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:44:07","slug":"error-spotting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/error-spotting\/","title":{"rendered":"Error Spotting in English Types, Short Tricks, and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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Whether you&#8217;re preparing for SSC, Banking, or Railway exams, questions from this topic are a regular feature. In this blog, we have provided all the details about the <strong>Error Spotting<\/strong> with clear short notes, fast-solving tricks, solved questions from the 2026 exams, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-spotting-questions-download-free-ebook-here\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Spotting_Questions_Download_Free_Ebook_Here\"><\/span><strong>Error Spotting Questions, Download Free Ebook Here<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the link below to get the complete free PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/error-spotting-questions-pdf\/?ref=contmk-blog-esqc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-error-spotting-questions-live\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Error_Spotting_Questions_Live\"><\/span>Practice <strong>Error Spotting Questions Live<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose &#8220;No error&#8221;. Practicing as many error spotting questions as possible is crucial to improve speed and accuracy, which can significantly boost your overall score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> Error Spotting Questions <\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. Ram wishes (a)\/ he will be (b)\/ richer. (c)\/ No error (d)<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A. Ram wishes<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B. he will be<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C. richer.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D. No error<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. The customer service associate gave us (a)\/ much informations (b)\/ which we needed. (c)\/ No error (d)<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A. The customer service associate gave us<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B. much informations<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C. which we needed.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D. No error<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market (a)\/ when it started raining heavily (b)\/ which drenched me completely. (c)\/ No Error (d).<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A. No sooner did I come out of my home to go to market<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B. when it started raining heavily<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C. which drenched me completely.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D. No Error<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>4. Acceptance is not about allowing everything to occur or to go on, (1)\/ it is neither related to passivity and weakness, (2)\/ nor is it about confirmation or mediocrity. (3)\/ No error (4)<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1. Acceptance is not about allowing everything to occur or to go on,<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2. it is neither related to passivity and weakness<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">3. nor is it about confirmation or mediocrity.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">4. No error<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. 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Your task is to identify the segment that contains the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions test your knowledge of <strong>basic grammar rules<\/strong> including <strong>subject-verb agreement, tense usage, articles, prepositions, modifiers, and sentence structure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills Required<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong grammar foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical elimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick reading and comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pattern recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-esqc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-error-spotting-important-in-competitive-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Error_Spotting_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Why is Error Spotting Important in Competitive Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Error Spotting questions check your attention to detail and grammar proficiency. They are often considered easy to moderate in difficulty and are highly scoring if you know the rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-spotting-english-short-notes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Spotting_English_Short_Notes\"><\/span>Error Spotting English Short Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most tested grammar concepts in Error Spotting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Grammar Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject-Verb Agreement<\/td><td>Verb must agree with subject in number\/person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tense Consistency<\/td><td>Tenses must be used correctly and consistently<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article Usage<\/td><td>Use of \u2018a\u2019, \u2018an\u2019, \u2018the\u2019 before proper\/common nouns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prepositions<\/td><td>Appropriate use of \u201cin\u201d, \u201con\u201d, \u201cat\u201d, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modifier Placement<\/td><td>Modifiers should be close to the word they modify<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pronoun Reference<\/td><td>Correct usage of he, she, it, they, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parallelism<\/td><td>Similar structure for items in a list or comparison<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-spotting-quick-revision-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Spotting_Quick_Revision_Tips\"><\/span>Error Spotting Quick Revision Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the revision tips to solve error spotting questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concept<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject-Verb Agreement<\/td><td>Singular subject = singular verb; plural subject = plural verb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tense Error<\/td><td>Maintain tense consistency throughout the sentence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Article Error<\/td><td>Know when to use \u201ca\u201d, \u201can\u201d and \u201cthe\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Redundancy<\/td><td>Avoid repeating the same meaning with multiple words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preposition Error<\/td><td>Use the correct preposition based on context<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong Modifier Placement<\/td><td>Keep descriptive words next to what they describe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-error-spotting-questions-in-english\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Error_Spotting_Questions_in_English\"><\/span>What Are the Types of Error Spotting Questions in English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may come across the following formats in exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single error in one part of the sentence (A\/B\/C\/D)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple errors in the sentence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No error option included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error in subject-verb agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error in modifiers or comparisons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar-based logical traps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-esqc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SBI PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-spotting-question-patterns-in-english\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Spotting_Question_Patterns_in_English\"><\/span>Error Spotting Question Patterns in English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most questions follow a consistent pattern that helps you solve them faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sentence is divided into <strong>four\/five parts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One part contains a <strong>grammatical error<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must <strong>identify<\/strong> the incorrect part (A\/B\/C\/D or 1\/2\/3\/4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One option is <strong>\u201cNo error\u201d<\/strong> to test your overall judgment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental Models\/Shortcuts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>subject-verb<\/strong> agreement first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>tense shifts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate options that are <strong>grammatically sound<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the sentence <strong>in your mind<\/strong> as if reading aloud \u2013 errors stand out more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-error-spotting-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Spotting_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Error Spotting Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the important tricks to solve error spotting questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with Subject-Verb Agreement<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s the most common error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the Sentence Fully First<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t jump to conclusions mid-way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spot Tense Inconsistencies<\/strong> \u2013 Especially in longer sentences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eliminate Correct Parts Quickly<\/strong> \u2013 Narrow down the suspect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch Out for Modifiers<\/strong> \u2013 Especially misplaced or dangling modifiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Article and Preposition Use<\/strong> \u2013 Small words, big errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Options If Available<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes they give away the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-blog-esqc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-to-avoid-while-solving-error-spotting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Error_Spotting\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Error Spotting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While solving Error Spotting English questions, candidates must keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overreading the Sentence<\/strong>: Don\u2019t overcomplicate it \u2013 grammar is usually straightforward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring Subject-Verb Agreement<\/strong>: Most errors come from this area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skipping Articles and Prepositions<\/strong>: They may seem minor but are often the error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusting the Sentence Sound Alone<\/strong>: Sentences may sound correct but still be grammatically wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not Reading the Full Sentence<\/strong>: Context is important \u2013 don\u2019t spot too early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754492543284\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the best trick to solve Error Spotting questions quickly?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754492544126\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How do I identify article and preposition errors fast?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Re-read the sentence <strong>mentally aloud<\/strong> and observe phrases like \u201cin morning,\u201d \u201cat evening,\u201d \u201ca honest man.\u201d These often contain wrong article\/preposition use.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754492544988\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Should I always read the full sentence before spotting the error?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Never judge part by part alone context and sentence flow matter for identifying certain grammar mistakes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754492546091\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Are voice and narration errors asked in Error Spotting?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, especially in SSC and Police exams. Errors in reported speech or active\/passive construction do appear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754492546854\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Are \u201cidioms and phrases\u201d errors part of spotting questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Sometimes idiomatic usage is incorrect and is the error. 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