PET Error Identification & Correction 3

Question 1

Identify the error: 'Each of the players were given a medal after the match.'

Accepted Answer

were given

Answer

'Each' is singular and requires a singular verb: 'was given'.

Question 2

Which sentence has a tense error?

Accepted Answer

When I will arrive, I will call you.

Answer

In time clauses with 'when', use the present simple for future reference: 'When I arrive'.

Question 3

Find the error: 'The police has arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery.'

Accepted Answer

has arrested

Answer

'Police' is a collective noun treated as plural in standard usage: 'have arrested'.

Question 4

Identify the error: 'I wish I would have studied harder before the exam.'

Accepted Answer

I would have

Answer

After 'I wish' for past regret, use the past perfect: 'I wish I had studied harder'.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a preposition error?

Accepted Answer

They congratulated her for winning the prize.

Answer

The correct collocation is 'congratulate someone on doing something', not 'for'.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test