Error Spotting - Tense & Preposition — Set 7
Questions 61–70 of 160
She have worked for this company for five years and have contributed greatly.
Correct Answer: A. have worked
The singular subject 'She' requires 'has', not 'have'. This is a tense-preposition compound error. The correct form is 'She has worked and has contributed'.
He is interested in depend on his family for everything he needs.
Correct Answer: B. depend on
The structure is incorrect. After 'interested in', use gerund form. The correct form is 'interested in depending on' (depending = gerund). The preposition with 'depend' is correct but the form is wrong.
Before the storm had arrive, all the residents have taken shelter safely.
Correct Answer: A. had arrive
Past perfect requires 'had + past participle'. The correct form is 'had arrived', not 'had arrive'. Arrive becomes 'arrived' in past participle form.
She is very fond on computer science and excels in programming languages.
Correct Answer: A. fond on
The correct preposition is 'of', not 'on'. The expression is 'fond of computer science'. This is a common preposition error with adjectives describing preferences or tastes.
They have went to the market and have purchased fresh vegetables for dinner.
Correct Answer: A. have went
The past participle of 'go' is 'gone', not 'went'. The correct form is 'have gone'. Present perfect tense requires 'have/has + past participle', not simple past.
An old building in the downtown area require careful restoration and preservation work.
Correct Answer: C. require careful
The singular subject 'building' requires 'requires', not 'require'. The correct form is 'building requires'. A singular subject needs a singular verb in present tense.
She is worried with the upcoming presentation and wants to practice more.
Correct Answer: A. worried with
The correct preposition is 'about', not 'with'. The expression is 'worried about', not 'worried with'. The correct form is 'worried about the presentation'.
By the time we had finished eating, the guests had already left the party.
Correct Answer: D. No Error
Both 'had finished' and 'had already left' are correctly formed in past perfect tense. The sentence properly shows the sequence of two past events. No error is present.
A enthusiastic student is always eager to learn new things and concepts.
Correct Answer: A. A enthusiastic
Before 'enthusiastic' which starts with a vowel sound, use 'An', not 'A'. The correct form is 'An enthusiastic student'. Article choice depends on pronunciation, not spelling.
The manager is skilled on handling difficult clients and resolving conflicts professionally.
Correct Answer: A. skilled on
The correct preposition is 'in', not 'on'. The expression is 'skilled in handling', not 'skilled on handling'. This is a fundamental preposition-adjective collocation error.