Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors

Exercise : Spotting Errors - Section 2
Directions to Solve

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'E'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


196.

(solve as per the direction given above)

I was standing
at the bus stop
waiting for him
since eight o'clock.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
I had been standing

197.

(solve as per the direction given above)

The chairman welcomed
all the guests and
gave an outline of the
activities performing by the Company.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
activities performed by the company

198.

(solve as per the direction given above)

Reasonable ambition, if supported
at persistent efforts,
is likely to yield
the desired results.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
by persistent efforts

199.

(solve as per the direction given above)

Their only demand
for additional wages were
considered sympathetically
by the progressive management.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
for additional wages was

200.

(solve as per the direction given above)

They have been
struggling with the management
from the past five years
but their demands are not considered.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
for the past five years