Q. Correct the errors in the following sentences.
Errors in the Use of Nouns:
(For Errors on Pronouns, Click Here)
1. It's a nice poetry.
Ans: It's a nice poem.
2. The sceneries of Shillong are beautiful.
Ans: The scenery of Shillong is beautiful.
3. I have learnt the alphabets.
Ans: I have learnt the alphabet.
4. All the furnitures have been sold.
Ans: All the furniture has been sold.
5. The cattles are grazing in the field.
Ans: The cattle are grazing in the field.
6. The police has arrested him.
Ans: The police have arrested him.
7. Peoples here are good.
Ans: People here are good.
8. He loves the music.
Ans: He loves music.
9. The knowledge is power.
Ans: Knowledge is power.
10. The news are true.
Ans: The news is true.
11. He is my cousin sister.
Ans: He is my cousin.
12. He is a coward person.
Ans: He is a coward.
13. His son-in-laws are rich men.
Ans: His sons-in-law are rich men.
14. I have two daugher-in-laws.
Ans: I have two daughters-in-law.
15. Give me a ten rupees note.
Ans: Give me a ten rupee note.
16. He is a two years old boy.
Ans: He is a two year old boy.
17. It's a three years degree course.
Ans: It's a three year degree course.
18. It's a two days long program.
Ans: It's a two day long program.
19. It's a three members committee.
Ans: It's a three member committe.
20. I need two dozens pencils.
Ans: I need two dozen pencils.
21. One of the boy has done the work.
Ans: One of the boys has done the work.
22. Each of the student has got a prize.
Ans: Each of the students has got a prize.
23. Six miles are a long distance.
Ans: Six miles is a long distance.
24. Six days are a long period.
Ans: Six days is a long period.
25. I purchased some fruits.
Ans: I purchased some fruit.
26. He has gone to buy vegetable.
Ans: He has gone to buy vegetables.
27. His hairs are grey.
Ans: His hair is grey.
28. He has pains all over his body.
Ans: He has pain all over his body.
29. He gave us all the informations.
Ans: He gave us all the information.
30. Bring a bread from the market.
Ans: Bring a piece of bread from the market.
31. Two thirds of the work are done.
Ans: Two thirds of the work is done.
32. Two thirds of the men was present.
Ans: Two thirds of the men were present.
33. I have kept my words.
Ans: I have kept my word.
34. This house is built of bricks.
Ans: This house is built of brick.
35. The teacher gave us many advices.
Ans: The teacher gave us many pieces of advice.
36. The judge passed order for his release.
Ans: The judge passed orders for his release.
37. The Himalaya is the highest mountain.
Ans: The Himalayas are the highest mountains.
38. Please put your sign here.
Ans: Please put your signature here.
39. The old is always respected.
Ans: The old are always respected.
40. The rich is happy.
Ans: The rich are happy.
41. The fisherman has caught many fishes.
Ans: The fisherman has caught many fish.
42. There are many sheeps and deers here.
Ans: There are many sheep and deer here.
43. Convey my respect to your parents.
Ans: Convey my respects to your parents.
44. His circumstance is bad.
Ans: His circumstances are bad.
45. My spectacle is expensive.
Ans: My spectacles are expensive.
46. His trouser is loose.
Ans: His trousers are loose.
47. His whereabouts are not known.
Ans: His whereabouts is not known.
48. He put on full pants.
Ans: He put on trousers.
49. He put on half pants.
Ans: He put on shorts.
50. Let us sit in the shadow of the tree.
Ans: Let us sit in the shade of the tree.