COMMON ERRORS
439. (2) going on with will replace going with I ordered a burger and a coke for myself.
(1) go-on (Phr.V.) : to continue with something Hence, he ordered will replace he ordered for
(2) go with (Phr.V.) : to accompany 449. (3) isn’t it is an incorrect question tag. The subject
Hence, going on with will replace go with in the sentence is he (pron.) So, in the question tag
440. (2) has not been opened will replace is not being he will replace it.
opened Hence, isn’t he ? is the right usage
The sentence structure is as follows : 450. (3) for will replace since because –
Subject + have/has + been + Verb – ing for (Prep.) is used for duration of time ® for 20 minutes
̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ since (Prep.) is used for precise moment in time ®
since morning.
He has been running
Look at the examples given below :
We have been talking
I’m staying with Babu for a few days.
[Present Perfect Continuous Tense]
Exam results have improved since 1999.
Hence, that this room has not been opened is the
right usage. Hence, for two years is the right usage
441. (4) No error. 451. (2) into will replace in because –
442. (1) knocked at the door will replace knocked the into (Prep.) is used for saying where someone/some-
thing goes, or where something is put
door
in (Prep.) is used for saying where someone/some-
knocked (Verb) agrees with at (Prep.)
thing is, or where something happens.
Hence, When she knocked at the door is the right
Look at the examples given below :
usage.
I wanted to play in the park.
443. (2) would will replace will because –
I went into the yard.
in Indirect Speech (Future Simple Tense) will chang-
es into would Hence, came running into the house is the right
usage
Look at the examples given below :
452. (2) going will replace to go because –
She said, “I will buy a computer.” (D.S.)
Verbs followed by a Prep. are followed by a Gerund.
She said that she would buy a computer. (I.S.)
Look at the examples given below :
Hence, that he would meet me is the right usage
I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon.
444. (3) as many as will replace as much as because –
̄ ̄ ̄
much is used with Uncountable Nouns and
Phr. V. Prep. Gerund
many is used with Countable Nouns
Can you give up smoking ?
Hence, and as many as fifty cars is the right usage.
̄ ̄ ̄
445. (3) from the Roman God will replace of the Roman
Verb Prep. Gerund
God as – from (Prep.) is used for showing the origin
Hence, her going to the party is the right usage
of somebody/something
453. (2) Use of the (Def. Art.) is superfluous.
Look at the examples given below :
the (Def. Art.) is used before Superlatives, Ordinal
I’m from Bangalore.
Numbers and with Adjectives, for referring to a whole
These quotations are from Shakespeare. group of people
446. (1) Being/Having been will replace Having Look at the examples given below :
Being (Verb) is used for giving reason for something This is the highest building in Rohini.
Look at the examples given below : This is the last chapter to be read.
Having lived in London, I know its climate very well. The French enjoy cheese.
This sentence means that I have lived in London, So Hence, famous Bhishm will replace the famous Bh-
I know its climate very well. ishm
Hence, Being/Having been/deprived of their hous- 454. (2) the will be used before first because –
es is the right usage the (Def. Art.) is used before Ordinal numbers.
447. (3) to smoking will replace with smoking because – Look at the examples given below :
addicted (Verb) agrees with to (Prep.) This is the first time I’ve ridden a horse.
Look at the examples given below : Their team won the second prize for the Quiz Com-
My uncle is addicted to cocaine. petition.
He is a video – game addict. (Noun) Hence, was the first is the right usage
448. (2) use of for (Prep.) is superfluous. 455. (1) had rarely/has rarely will replace had not rarely
order (Verb) : to ask for something to eat or drink in because –
a restaurant, bar, etc. the sense of the sentence is Affirmative. So, not will
Look at the examples given below : not be used.
He sat down and ordered a meal. rarely (Adv.) : not often
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