This page covers Canara Bank PO Find the Error (underlined parts) with complete concept notes, 24 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
Find the Error (underlined parts)— Rules & Concept
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Core Concept
Read this first — the foundation of the topic
→Core Concept
You must analyze each underlined part for grammar violations including subject-verb disagreement, tense errors, preposition mistakes, article errors, and word usage problems. Only one part contains the error, or sometimes no error exists
→Subject-Verb Agreement
Singular subjects need singular verbs, plural subjects need plural verbs
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→Tense Consistency
Past, present, future must align logically
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⚠️Preposition Errors
Wrong preposition usage (in/on/at/by/with)
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⚠️Article Mistakes
Incorrect use of a/an/the
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⚠️Pronoun Errors
Wrong pronoun forms or unclear references
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⚠️Comparison Errors
Faulty comparative/superlative forms
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→Parallelism
Elements in series must have same grammatical form
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
⚡Shortcut Formula 1 - PASTA Method
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Check subject-verb agreement in part A
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'Committee' is collective noun, treated as singular
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'Have' is plural verb, should be 'has'
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Parts B, C, D are grammatically correct
Answer: A (Error in subject-verb agreement)
Shortcut Formula 2 - Time Signal Method:
Identify time signals (yesterday/tomorrow/since/for) to catch tense errors quickly. If you see 'since 2010' with simple past, it's wrong - needs present perfect
✏️Worked Example 2
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Spot time signal 'since five years' in part C
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'Since' indicates starting point, needs present perfect tense
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'Is working' should be 'has been working'
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Also 'since five years' should be 'for five years'
Answer: A (Tense error with time signal)
Shortcut Formula 3 - Elimination Strategy:
Read options A and B first. 70% errors occur in first two parts. If both seem correct, check C and D. This saves 30-40 seconds per question.
Common Trap - The #1 Mistake: Students often choose 'No Error' when they can't spot obvious mistakes. In SSC CGL, only 15-20% questions have no error. Always re-examine using PASTA method before selecting option E. Many students miss subtle preposition errors like 'different than' (wrong) vs 'different from' (correct).
Another major trap involves collective nouns. Words like team, family, committee, class can be singular or plural depending on context. When acting as unit = singular verb. When emphasizing individual members = plural verb
💡Practice tip
Read each underlined part separately, not as flowing sentence. This helps identify grammatical violations that sound correct in context but are technically wrong.
Test Find the Error (underlined parts) under exam conditions
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Neither the manager (A) nor the employees / (B) was / (C) present / (D) at the meeting. / No error
Practice 2easy
Neither the manager nor the employees (A) was (B) satisfied with the new policy (C) that the director had announced (D). No error (E)
Practice 3easy
The data (A) shows (B) that the number of students attending the workshop (C) have increased significantly (D). No error (E)
Practice 4easy
The principal, along with the teachers, (A) are planning (B) to organise a cultural programme (C) next month (D). No error (E)
Practice 5easy
The data (A) shows / (B) that the majority of students / (C) prefer / (D) online learning. / No error
Practice 6easy
Read the sentence carefully and identify the part containing an error:
"The committee (A) have decided / (B) to implement / (C) the new policy / (D) next month. / No error (E)"
Practice 7easy
She has been working (A) in this office / (B) since five years / (C) and she is / (D) very satisfied. / No error
Practice 8easy
She has been working in this organisation since five years and have gained considerable experience. No error
Practice 9easy
She has been working (A) in this organisation (B) for the last five years (C) and she is still working there (D). No error (E)
Practice 10easy
The research team have published their findings in a prestigious journal and it has received widespread acclaim. No error
Practice 11easy
She is one of the few employees (A) who has / (B) completed / (C) the training / (D) on time. / No error
Practice 12easy
Neither the principal nor the teachers was present at the assembly, so the event had to be postponed. No error
Practice 13easy
The manager requested that all employees submit their reports by Friday and to attend the meeting on Saturday. No error
Practice 14medium
The manager insisted (A) that the report / (B) should be submitted / (C) before the deadline / (D) yesterday. / No error
Practice 15medium
The government (A) has announced / (B) that it will provide / (C) financial assistance to / (D) those who are affected. / No error (E)
Practice 16medium
The principal has asked (A) the students / (B) to refrain / (C) from using / (D) mobile phones in the campus. / No error
Practice 17medium
Read the sentence carefully. Identify the part that contains a grammatical error.
The committee (A) have decided / (B) to implement / (C) the new policy / (D) across all departments. / No error (E)
Practice 18hard
The board of directors (A) have unanimously agreed that the new policy (B) should be implemented immediately, and each employee (C) are required to comply with the regulations that (D) has been established by the management. Find the error.
Practice 19hard
Neither the manager nor the supervisors (A) was aware that the project, which had been delayed (B) for three months, required (C) immediate attention from someone who have (D) prior experience in crisis management. Find the error.
Practice 20hard
The committee (A) have decided that the new policy, which affects (B) all employees who works (C) in the administrative department, will be implemented (D) next month. Find the error.
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