Spotting Errors
Identify the part of a sentence containing a grammatical or usage error — high-frequency CDS topic.
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- Previous papers: 8 official question papers from Union Public Service Commission — 2026, 2025.
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CDS 1 2020 English Spotting Errors Solved - CDS Exam English Answer Keys
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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: (A) The committee have / (B) decided to postpone / (C) the meeting until / (D) next Monday.
Q2 · Spotting Errors · HARD
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: (A) Scarcely had the function begun / (B) than the lights went out / (C) leaving everyone / (D) in complete darkness.
Q3 · Spotting Errors · EASY
Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: (A) The news / (B) that I heard yesterday / (C) were shocking / (D) to everyone present.
Q4 · Spotting Errors · EASY
Each sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b), and (c). Identify the part that contains an error. The committee members (a) / has unanimously decided (b) / to postpone the meeting. (c) / No error (d)
Q5 · Spotting Errors · HARD
Each sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b), and (c). Identify the part that contains an error. Either the principal (a) / or the vice-principal are (b) / attending the conference tomorrow. (c) / No error (d)