Haryana — English / Hindi Language: Error Detection | 20 Practice MCQs

Exam: Haryana | Subject: English / Hindi Language | Topic: Error Detection | Year: 2026 | Questions: 20

Practice these 20 carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions on Error Detection for Haryana preparation. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the concept and avoid common mistakes.

Practice Questions

Q1. Find the error: 'He go to school daily.'

  1. 'go' should be 'goes' (subject-verb agreement)
  2. No error
  3. 'He' should be 'His'
  4. 'daily' should be 'everyday'

Explanation: With singular subject 'He', the verb must agree: 'goes' not 'go'. Subject-verb agreement is the most common error type in SSC Error Spotting.

Q2. Find the error: 'Neither of the boys are good in mathematics.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'good' should be 'well'
  4. 'Neither' should be 'Both'

Explanation: 'Neither of the boys' is singular — it takes a singular verb 'is'. Similarly, 'either of' takes singular. Common grammar trap in SSC.

Q3. Find the error: 'I have been to Delhi yesterday.'

  1. 'have been' should be 'went'
  2. No error
  3. 'to' should be 'for'
  4. 'yesterday' should be 'recently'

Explanation: With specific past time reference ('yesterday'), use Simple Past: 'I went to Delhi yesterday.' Present Perfect is used without a specific past time marker.

Q4. Find the error: 'One of my friends are coming.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'One of' should be 'Some of'
  4. 'coming' should be 'come'

Explanation: 'One of my friends' — the subject is 'one' (singular), so 'is' is correct. The plural noun after 'one of' doesn't affect verb agreement.

Q5. Find the error: 'She insisted to go alone.'

  1. 'to go' should be 'on going'
  2. No error
  3. 'She' should be 'Her'
  4. 'alone' should be 'lonely'

Explanation: 'Insist' is followed by a preposition + gerund: 'insist on doing'. 'She insisted on going alone.' is correct. This is a preposition error type.

Q6. Find the error: 'He go to school daily.'

  1. 'go' should be 'goes' (subject-verb agreement)
  2. No error
  3. 'He' should be 'His'
  4. 'daily' should be 'everyday'

Explanation: With singular subject 'He', the verb must agree: 'goes' not 'go'. Subject-verb agreement is the most common error type in SSC Error Spotting.

Q7. Find the error: 'Neither of the boys are good in mathematics.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'good' should be 'well'
  4. 'Neither' should be 'Both'

Explanation: 'Neither of the boys' is singular — it takes a singular verb 'is'. Similarly, 'either of' takes singular. Common grammar trap in SSC.

Q8. Find the error: 'I have been to Delhi yesterday.'

  1. 'have been' should be 'went'
  2. No error
  3. 'to' should be 'for'
  4. 'yesterday' should be 'recently'

Explanation: With specific past time reference ('yesterday'), use Simple Past: 'I went to Delhi yesterday.' Present Perfect is used without a specific past time marker.

Q9. Find the error: 'One of my friends are coming.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'One of' should be 'Some of'
  4. 'coming' should be 'come'

Explanation: 'One of my friends' — the subject is 'one' (singular), so 'is' is correct. The plural noun after 'one of' doesn't affect verb agreement.

Q10. Find the error: 'She insisted to go alone.'

  1. 'to go' should be 'on going'
  2. No error
  3. 'She' should be 'Her'
  4. 'alone' should be 'lonely'

Explanation: 'Insist' is followed by a preposition + gerund: 'insist on doing'. 'She insisted on going alone.' is correct. This is a preposition error type.

Q11. Find the error: 'He go to school daily.'

  1. 'go' should be 'goes' (subject-verb agreement)
  2. No error
  3. 'He' should be 'His'
  4. 'daily' should be 'everyday'

Explanation: With singular subject 'He', the verb must agree: 'goes' not 'go'. Subject-verb agreement is the most common error type in SSC Error Spotting.

Q12. Find the error: 'Neither of the boys are good in mathematics.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'good' should be 'well'
  4. 'Neither' should be 'Both'

Explanation: 'Neither of the boys' is singular — it takes a singular verb 'is'. Similarly, 'either of' takes singular. Common grammar trap in SSC.

Q13. Find the error: 'I have been to Delhi yesterday.'

  1. 'have been' should be 'went'
  2. No error
  3. 'to' should be 'for'
  4. 'yesterday' should be 'recently'

Explanation: With specific past time reference ('yesterday'), use Simple Past: 'I went to Delhi yesterday.' Present Perfect is used without a specific past time marker.

Q14. Find the error: 'One of my friends are coming.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'One of' should be 'Some of'
  4. 'coming' should be 'come'

Explanation: 'One of my friends' — the subject is 'one' (singular), so 'is' is correct. The plural noun after 'one of' doesn't affect verb agreement.

Q15. Find the error: 'She insisted to go alone.'

  1. 'to go' should be 'on going'
  2. No error
  3. 'She' should be 'Her'
  4. 'alone' should be 'lonely'

Explanation: 'Insist' is followed by a preposition + gerund: 'insist on doing'. 'She insisted on going alone.' is correct. This is a preposition error type.

Q16. Find the error: 'He go to school daily.'

  1. 'go' should be 'goes' (subject-verb agreement)
  2. No error
  3. 'He' should be 'His'
  4. 'daily' should be 'everyday'

Explanation: With singular subject 'He', the verb must agree: 'goes' not 'go'. Subject-verb agreement is the most common error type in SSC Error Spotting.

Q17. Find the error: 'Neither of the boys are good in mathematics.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'good' should be 'well'
  4. 'Neither' should be 'Both'

Explanation: 'Neither of the boys' is singular — it takes a singular verb 'is'. Similarly, 'either of' takes singular. Common grammar trap in SSC.

Q18. Find the error: 'I have been to Delhi yesterday.'

  1. 'have been' should be 'went'
  2. No error
  3. 'to' should be 'for'
  4. 'yesterday' should be 'recently'

Explanation: With specific past time reference ('yesterday'), use Simple Past: 'I went to Delhi yesterday.' Present Perfect is used without a specific past time marker.

Q19. Find the error: 'One of my friends are coming.'

  1. 'are' should be 'is'
  2. No error
  3. 'One of' should be 'Some of'
  4. 'coming' should be 'come'

Explanation: 'One of my friends' — the subject is 'one' (singular), so 'is' is correct. The plural noun after 'one of' doesn't affect verb agreement.

Q20. Find the error: 'She insisted to go alone.'

  1. 'to go' should be 'on going'
  2. No error
  3. 'She' should be 'Her'
  4. 'alone' should be 'lonely'

Explanation: 'Insist' is followed by a preposition + gerund: 'insist on doing'. 'She insisted on going alone.' is correct. This is a preposition error type.

Performance Tips for Haryana

  • Time management: Aim to solve each question in under 60 seconds
  • Elimination strategy: Always eliminate at least 1-2 options before selecting your answer
  • Review errors: Spend extra time on questions you got wrong — understand the concept, not just the answer
  • Pattern recognition: Haryana exam frequently tests similar question types — recognize these patterns

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