Error Recognition Test Flashcards

Which underlined part is incorrect? "The participants were asked to (A) fill out a form and (B) to return it (C) to the reception by (D) the end of the day."

Answer: (B) to return it

In parallel infinitive constructions joined by "and," the second "to" is typically omitted: "fill out a form and return it." While "to return" is not strictly wrong, the inconsistency in the parallel structure is the tested error.

Find the error: "Each of the (A) new employees are (B) expected to (C) complete mandatory (D) orientation training."

Answer: (B) are expected

"Each of" takes a singular verb. The subject is "each" (singular), so the correct form is "is expected," not "are expected."

Identify the error: "The marketing team (A) is work on (B) a new campaign (C) that will (D) launch next quarter."

Answer: (A) is work on

The present progressive requires "is working on," not "is work on." The present participle (-ing form) is required after "is."

Which part has a grammatical error? "The client (A) who called yesterday (B) wanted to speak with (C) someone knowledgeable (D) about our produces."

Answer: (D) about our produces

"Produces" is a verb form. The correct noun for items manufactured or sold is "products." Using the wrong word class is the error.

Find the error: "The CEO, (A) along with the board members, (B) were present (C) at the annual (D) shareholder meeting."

Answer: (B) were present

The subject is "The CEO" (singular). Phrases introduced by "along with" do not change the number of the subject. The correct verb is "was present."

Identify the error: "The training session will be held on (A) the 3rd of August and (B) is open for (C) all staff (D) regardless their department."

Answer: (D) regardless their department

"Regardless" must be followed by "of" before a noun phrase: "regardless of their department." Omitting "of" is a preposition error.