Editing Exercises Practice Worksheet with 30 Solved PYQs | GPN

Instructions: Each passage contains errors. Identify and correct them. Focus on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice. Click "Show Answer" to see corrected version.

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Section A: Spotting Errors (10 Questions)

1. Passage: The childrens were playing in the park. They was having fun. Suddenly, a dog run towards them.

Answer: The children were playing in the park. They were having fun. Suddenly, a dog ran towards them.
Corrections: children (no 's'), were (plural subject), ran (past tense)

2. Passage: She don't like coffee. She prefer tea. Everyday she drinks two cups of tea.

Answer: She doesn't like coffee. She prefers tea. Every day she drinks two cups of tea.
Corrections: doesn't (3rd person singular), prefers (3rd person 's'), Every day (two words)

3. Passage: I have visited the Taj Mahal last year. It was a amazing experience. The architecture is very beautifully.

Answer: I visited the Taj Mahal last year. It was an amazing experience. The architecture is very beautiful.
Corrections: visited (simple past for completed action), an (before vowel sound), beautiful (adjective form)

4. Passage: There is many reasons for pollution. Factories emits harmful gases. Vehicles also contributes to air pollution.

Answer: There are many reasons for pollution. Factories emit harmful gases. Vehicles also contribute to air pollution.
Corrections: are (plural), emit (plural subject), contribute (plural subject)

5. Passage: He is more better at math than his sister. He practise everyday. His sister, however, is good in English.

Answer: He is better at math than his sister. He practises every day. His sister, however, is good at English.
Corrections: better (no 'more'), practises (3rd person 's'), every day (two words), at (preposition with 'good')

6. Passage: The committee have made their decision. They has decided to cancel the event. This news are disappointing.

Answer: The committee has made its decision. They have decided to cancel the event. This news is disappointing.
Corrections: has (singular collective noun), have (plural 'they'), is (singular 'news')

7. Passage: Neither of the boys are coming to the party. Each of them have other plans. Their friends is disappointed.

Answer: Neither of the boys is coming to the party. Each of them has other plans. Their friends are disappointed.
Corrections: is (neither + singular), has (each + singular), are (plural friends)

8. Passage: She asked me where am I going. I told her that I am going to library. She said she will come with me.

Answer: She asked me where I was going. I told her that I was going to the library. She said she would come with me.
Corrections: I was (reported speech), was (past tense), the (article needed), would (reported speech)

9. Passage: The amount of students in the class are thirty. A number of them is from other cities. They stays in hostel.

Answer: The number of students in the class is thirty. A number of them are from other cities. They stay in a hostel.
Corrections: number (not amount), is (singular), are (plural), stay (plural), a (article)

10. Passage: He is used to wake up early. He has this habbit since childhood. His brother, on the other hand, like to sleep late.

Answer: He is used to waking up early. He has this habit since childhood. His brother, on the other hand, likes to sleep late.
Corrections: waking (gerund after 'used to'), habit (spelling), likes (3rd person 's')

Section B: Comprehensive Editing (10 Questions)

11. Passage: Pollution are a major problem in many citys. The air quality have deteriorated. Government must takes strict measures.

Answer: Pollution is a major problem in many cities. The air quality has deteriorated. The government must take strict measures.
Corrections: is (singular), cities (plural spelling), has (singular), The (article), take (base form after 'must')

12. Passage: My friend and me went to market. We bought some fruits and vegetable. The shopkeeper gave us a good discount.

Answer: My friend and I went to the market. We bought some fruits and vegetables. The shopkeeper gave us a good discount.
Corrections: I (subject pronoun), the (article), vegetables (plural)

13. Passage: She is one of the best student in her class. She work very hard. Her teachers are very proud for her.

Answer: She is one of the best students in her class. She works very hard. Her teachers are very proud of her.
Corrections: students (plural after 'one of'), works (3rd person 's'), of (correct preposition)

14. Passage: The data shows that global temperatures is rising. This lead to climate change. We needs to act now.

Answer: The data show that global temperatures are rising. This leads to climate change. We need to act now.
Corrections: show (data as plural), are (plural temperatures), leads (singular 'this'), need (plural 'we')

15. Passage: He could of passed the exam if he studied harder. But he wasted his time. Now he regret his decision.

Answer: He could have passed the exam if he had studied harder. But he wasted his time. Now he regrets his decision.
Corrections: have (not 'of'), had studied (past perfect), regrets (3rd person 's')

16. Passage: Between the three options, this one is best. It's more cheaper than the others. I think I will chose this.

Answer: Among the three options, this one is the best. It's cheaper than the others. I think I will choose this.
Corrections: Among (for more than two), the best (superlative), cheaper (no 'more'), choose (present tense)

17. Passage: The teacher along with her students are going on a field trip. They will visit a museum. It will be a educational experience.

Answer: The teacher along with her students is going on a field trip. They will visit a museum. It will be an educational experience.
Corrections: is (subject is 'teacher'), an (before vowel sound)

18. Passage: I look forward to see you soon. It's been a long time since we met. I have many things to tell you.

Answer: I look forward to seeing you soon. It's been a long time since we last met. I have many things to tell you.
Corrections: seeing (gerund after 'to'), last (makes meaning clearer)

19. Passage: The sceneries in the mountains was breathtaking. We took many photographs. It was a unforgettable experience.

Answer: The scenery in the mountains was breathtaking. We took many photographs. It was an unforgettable experience.
Corrections: scenery (uncountable, no plural), was (singular), an (before vowel sound)

20. Passage: She don't know nothing about the incident. She wasn't there when it happened. Her friends too wasn't present.

Answer: She doesn't know anything about the incident. She wasn't there when it happened. Her friends weren't present either.
Corrections: doesn't (3rd person), anything (not double negative), weren't (plural), either (not 'too' with negative)

Section C: Advanced Editing (10 Questions)

21. Passage: The criteria for selection is very strict. One must have a minimum of 80% marks. Also, they should have good communication skills.

Answer: The criteria for selection are very strict. One must have a minimum of 80% marks. Also, he or she should have good communication skills.
Corrections: are (criteria is plural), he or she (consistent with 'one')

22. Passage: Not only she is intelligent but also hardworking. She always complete her work on time. Her dedication are admirable.

Answer: Not only is she intelligent but also hardworking. She always completes her work on time. Her dedication is admirable.
Corrections: is she (inversion after 'not only'), completes (3rd person 's'), is (singular)

23. Passage: The committee members has disagreement among themselves. Some wants to proceed, while other wants to wait. A decision have to be made soon.

Answer: The committee members have disagreements among themselves. Some want to proceed, while others want to wait. A decision has to be made soon.
Corrections: have (plural members), disagreements (plural), want (plural 'some'), others (plural), has (singular decision)

24. Passage: He speaks English fluent. He learned it by watching movies. Now he can communicate effective with foreigners.

Answer: He speaks English fluently. He learned it by watching movies. Now he can communicate effectively with foreigners.
Corrections: fluently (adverb), effectively (adverb)

25. Passage: The patient's health have improved significantly. The doctors are hopeful that he will recover soon. His family are waiting outside.

Answer: The patient's health has improved significantly. The doctors are hopeful that he will recover soon. His family is waiting outside.
Corrections: has (singular health), is (family as single unit)

26. Passage: Hardly had I reached the station than the train left. I missed it by few minutes. I had to wait for next train.

Answer: Hardly had I reached the station when the train left. I missed it by a few minutes. I had to wait for the next train.
Corrections: when (with 'hardly'), a few (with countable), the (definite article)

27. Passage: She is suffering with fever since Monday. The doctor advised her to take rest. She will resume work after she feel better.

Answer: She has been suffering from fever since Monday. The doctor advised her to take rest. She will resume work after she feels better.
Corrections: has been (present perfect continuous), from (correct preposition), feels (3rd person)

28. Passage: No sooner did the bell ring when the students rushed out. They was excited for the holidays. Their vacation start tomorrow.

Answer: No sooner did the bell ring than the students rushed out. They were excited for the holidays. Their vacation starts tomorrow.
Corrections: than (with 'no sooner'), were (plural), starts (3rd person)

29. Passage: The informations provided in the report is inaccurate. Some data are missing. We need to verify the facts before proceeding.

Answer: The information provided in the report is inaccurate. Some data is missing. We need to verify the facts before proceeding.
Corrections: information (uncountable), is (singular), is (data as singular here)

30. Last worksheet! Next topic is: Sentence Improvement & Rewriting.

Answer: Sentence Improvement & Rewriting (next topic in Error Correction series)
Explanation: Learn to enhance sentence structure and clarity.

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