Error Identification-Grammar Diagnostics

(131) He speaks fluently in three foreign languages, and he is also good at math.

• (a) in three foreign languages,
• (b) He speaks fluently
• (c) and he is also good at math.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) in three foreign languages,
The correct phrase is “speaks fluently in three foreign languages” to maintain proper structure.

(132) She has been working here since three years, but she still struggles with the language.

• (a) since three years,
• (b) She has been working here
• (c) with the language.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) since three years,
The correct phrase is “for three years,” not “since three years,” to indicate the duration of employment.

(133) John, as well as his siblings, are excited about the family reunion.

• (a) as well as his siblings, are excited
• (b) John, as well as his siblings,
• (c) about the family reunion.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) as well as his siblings, are excited
The subject “John, as well as his siblings” is plural, so the verb should be “are excited” to maintain subject-verb agreement.

(134) The book is on the top shelf, can you reachs it for me?

• (a) can you reachs it for me?
• (b) The book is on the top shelf,
• (c) for me?
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) can you reachs it for me?
The correct verb form is “can you reach it for me?” The verb “reach” should not have an “s” in this context.

(135) The students have been waiting since hours for the professor.

• (a) since hours for the professor.
• (b) The students have been waiting
• (c) for the professor.
• (d) No error.

Answer

Correct Answer: (a) since hours for the professor.
The correct phrase is “for hours,” not “since hours,” to indicate the duration of waiting.