Q1. [3]
The following paragraph has an error in each line. Identify the error and write its correction against the correct blank number. The first one has been done as an example. (1 × 3 = 3)
Air pollution is emerging like a (eg) Incorrect: like / Correct: as
global problem among the world. (a)
Much of our cities have (b)
industries which is responsible for 20% of the (c)
pollutants.
- (a) global problem among the world. — Identify the error and write its correction. [1]
- (b) Much of our cities have — Identify the error and write its correction. [1]
- (c) industries which is responsible for 20% of the pollutants. — Identify the error and write its correction. [1]
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2022 2/4/1 Q4
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Model Answer
| Line | Incorrect | Correct |
|------|-----------|---------|
| (a) global problem among the world. | among | in |
| (b) Much of our cities have | Much | Many |
| (c) industries which is responsible for 20% of the pollutants. | is | are |
Explanation
- (a) "Among" is used for things within a group. The correct preposition with "world" is in (global problem in the world).
- (b) "Much" is used for uncountable nouns. "Cities" is countable and plural, so many is correct.
- (c) The subject "industries" is plural, so the verb must agree: are (not "is"). This tests subject-verb agreement.
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