The SBI Clerk 2025 Prelims Exam is one of the most competitive banking exams in India, which is scheduled for 20, 21 & 27 September 2025, attracting lakhs of aspirants each year. Among the English Language section, Error Detection Questions play a vital role in testing a candidate’s grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction skills. These questions not only check the knowledge of rules but also measure accuracy and speed. Practicing error detection regularly can significantly boost your score in the English section.
Error Detection in SBI Clerk Exam
Error detection is a high-scoring part of the English section, where even a small amount of practice can help you secure easy marks. Most candidates lose marks in SBI Clerk Exam due to minor grammatical mistakes such as subject-verb agreement, tense errors, or misplaced modifiers. By understanding common patterns and rules, you can quickly identify errors and save valuable exam time. Since the English section is often considered tricky, mastering error detection gives you a strong edge over other candidates.
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Top 50+ Error Detection Questions for SBI Clerk 2025 Exam
Directions (1-5): Each sentence is divided into four parts in which one may have an error. Choose the part that most likely has the error as your answer.
Q1. He was dressed in waterproof clothing (A)/ which covered him (B)/ from head to foot, (C)/ suggesting he may have swam in from a boat. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q2. His duelist’s skills were most unmatched, (A)/ with no one being able to (B)/ beat him in a sword fight (C)/ in the last twenty years. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q3. Advertising may be described (A)/ as the science of arresting (B)/ the human intelligence longest enough (C)/ to get money from it. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q4. I am equally doubtful that (A)/ these approaches (B)/ can be combined (C)/ with company’s policies. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q5. Hardly I had arrived there(A)/ when I was called back (B)/ to the head office (C)/100 miles away. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Directions (6-10): Each question is divided into four parts where one of the parts may or may not have an error. Choose the part that has the error as your answer. If all the parts are correct choose (e) i.e., No Error.
Q6. Though snoring is often (A)/considered a minor condition, (B)/ a snorer can sometimes experiences (C)/ severe impairment of lifestyle (D). / No error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q7. I will give you (A)/a keyring which I (B)/ have got from Dubai (C)/when you will visit me (D)/ No Error (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q8. The number of (A)/candidates who apply (B)/ for job vacancies are (C)/increasing year by year (D)/ No Error. (E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q9. You and me (A)/together will definitely (B)/ complete this task (C)/ before tomorrow evening. (D)/ No error
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q10. During the late medieval (A)/period, cotton became known as (B)/an imported fiber, without (C)/ any knowledge of how it was derived (D)/No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (11-15): Each of the questions is divided into four parts where one part may or may not have errors. Choose the part that has the error as your answer. If all the parts are correct choose (e) i.e., No Error.
Q11. A bunch of flowers (A)/ that I took from (B)/ the garden have (C)/ a very nice fragrance (D)/ No Error (E).
(a) D
(b) A
(c) C
(d) B
(e) No Error
Q12. He (A)/ has left for New York yesterday (B)/ to join (C)/ his new job (D)/ No Error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q13. Please let I (A)/ decide on the (B)/ venue for (C)/ our New Year party (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q14. Delays in wage payments (A)/should addressed (B)/ first to restore the faith (C)/ of workers in the program (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q15. I decided not to go (A)/to another city after (B)/ my father submitted (C)/ my college fees. (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (16-19): Each of the questions, is divided into four parts in which one part may or may not contain an error. Choose the part that has the error as your answer. If all the parts are correct, choose ‘No Error’ as your answer choice.
Q16. The actress plays the role of(A)/ a diligent spy who secretly gets (B)/information whereas carrying (C)/out her duties at the plant (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q17. Some still views (A)/money and race as (B) /criteria for supremacy in (C)/ this modern culture (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q18. Before the painting is placed (A)/in the museum, an art expert (B)/will evaluate it to make sure (C)/ it is not a counterfeited (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q19. The geography teacher wanted (A)/to show the immensity of Asia by having(B)/ his students draw the continent (C)/ in comparison to the other continents (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (20-24): Each of the following questions is divided into four parts in which one part may or may not have error. Choose the part that has the error as answer. If all the parts are correct choose (e) i.e., No Error.
Q20. No sooner did the (A)/train arrive at the station (B)/ then the passengers rushed (C)/ to board the train (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q21. If I was a (A)/ banker, I would (B)/ get a loan from the (C)/ bank at a simple interest rate (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q22. Although he found the (A)/ historical fort rather (B)/ interesting in books, Ram hasn’t (C)/ visited the fort so far (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q23. After four years, (A)/the lost luggages of a (B)/woman was returned (C)/ with all the items safe (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q24. The number of villages (A)/ in the country that (B)/ have tremendous growth (C)/ are increasing (D)/ No error (E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (25-29): Each of the following questions is divided into four parts in which may or may not contain an error. Choose the incorrect part as the answer choice. If all the parts are correct, choose “No Error” as the answer choice.
Q25. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic,(A)/ the dedicated healthcare professionals, and countless (B)/volunteers have continued to tireless provide critical (C)/services and support to their communities (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q26. After years of intensive research and development, (A)/the cutting-edge technology company successfully launched their innovative (B)/and new product, positioning itself as a leading player in the (C)/ highly competitive and rapidly evolving tech industry (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q27. As the world grapples with complex social, economic, (A)/ and environmental challenges, it is increasingly important (B)/for individuals and organizations to adopt a holistic (C)/and collaborative approach of problem-solving (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q28. Despite of the widespread availability (A)/ of information and resources on mental health,(B)/ many people still struggle to access quality (C)/care and support due to a variety of factors (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q29. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed millions of life,(A)/ and disrupted economies, governments, organizations (B)/ and individuals must work together to address (C)/the multifaceted challenges posed by the crisis(D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (30-34): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is ‘e’. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q30. Many countries have been (A)/experiencing poverty after (B)/ the major famine (C)/ occur in the last decade worldwide (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q31. Due to unforeseen (A)/ circumstances, they may had (B)/ to reschedule the important (C)/ meeting to next week (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q32. A specially focus on promoting (A)/ trilateral cooperation and deepening (B)/ science and technology (C)/ cooperation could pay rich dividends (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q33. This is one (A)/ of the oldest street (B)/ of the city and is (C)/ lined with shops (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q34. On the ongoing negotiations (A)/ on a code of conduct, the (B)/ source said that it involved a lot (C)/ of details and many countries (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Directions (35-39): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is ‘No error’, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).
Q35. India would also had to offer (A)/ something as part of the (B)/ mutually agreed solution (MAS) to resolve the (C)/ dispute at the Geneva-based multi-lateral body (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q36. She chose to take (A)/ the scenic route (B)/ instead the highway (C)/ to enjoy the beautiful countryside. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q37. The research paper investigates (A)/ how climate change, destructive fishing practices, (B)/ and overexploitation (C)/ have created a vicious circle in the ecosystem. (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q38. The government has (A)/ decided to give financial assistance (B)/ of ₹10,000 per month to all the (C)/ poor people overgoing organ transplant (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q39. The book, (A)/ who was recommended (B)/ by my teacher, (C)/ turned out to be a fascinating read. (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Directions (40-44): Read each of the sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error then, the answer is (e). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
Q40. Its only fair to expect that (A)/ as a country’s GDP grows, (B)/ its expenditure on welfare programmes (C)/ should grow proportionately (D)/ No error(E)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q41. The grievance redressal system (A)/ proposes in the initial (B)/ iteration was also significantly (C)/ overhauled in the amended Bill (D)/ No error(E).
(a) C
(b) D
(c) B
(d) A
(e) No Error
Q42. The two companies are currently (A)/ seeking ways to cooperated (B)/ in the development of (C)/ IT-related technologies vehicles (D)/ No error(E).
(a) D
(b) C
(c) A
(d) B
(e) No Error
Q43. The product appears good (A)/ in specifications and reading (B)/ first-hand account of people (C)/ who could review it (D)/ No error(E).
(a) B
(b) C
(c) D
(d) A
(e) No Error
Q44. Many students go to coaching centres (A)/ to brush up on their domain knowledge (B)/ and appear for time-bound (C)/ mock tests as part of there examination (D)/ No error(E).
(a) B
(b) C
(c) A
(d) D
(e) No Error
Q45. In the question given below, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the part as your answer which contains an error. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, then choose “No Error” as answer choice.
Even after having (A)/ a hectic day, he (B)/ enjoyed himself at the party (C)/ the whole night (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q46. In the question given below, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the part as your answer which contains an error. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, then choose “No Error” as answer choice.
The policy implements (A)/ by the government is an (B)/ initiative to sustain the state (C) / as a migrant-friendly state (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q47. In the question given below, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the part as your answer which contains an error. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, then choose “No Error” as answer choice.
A major concern is the working (A)/conditions of the people at the plant, (B)/ most of who have refused to (C)/ sign new employment contracts (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q48. In the question given below, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the part as your answer which contains an error. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, then choose “No Error” as answer choice.
The government’s strictly (A)/ control over imports (B)/ has played a vital role (C) in their reduction (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Q49. In the question given below, a sentence is divided into four parts in which one part contains the error. Choose the part as your answer which contains an error. If the sentence doesn’t contain any error, then choose “No Error” as answer choice.
Scientists have discovered new evidence (A)/ that the subsurface ocean of (B)/Saturn’s moon contain a (C)/ key building block for life (D).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Directions (50-54): In the following questions, a sentence is divided into four parts. Choose the part of the sentence which may contain a grammatical error in it. If all the parts of the sentence are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful, choose option (e) i.e., “no error” as your answer choice.
Q50. On the upside (a) hospital care has been transformed (b) by major scientific and technological advances (c) in medicine. (d) / No error (e)
(a) On the upside
(b) care has been transformed
(c) by major scientific and technological advances
(d) in medicine
(e) No error
Q51. We are looking forward (a)/ to moving to/ (b) the new place, (c)/ have decided on the new apartment last week. (d) / No error (e)
(a) We are looking forward
(b) to moving to
(c) the new place
(d) have decided on the new apartment last week
(e) No error
Q52. It is not the (a)/ faculty members (b)/ but the headmaster (c)/ who decide this issue. (d)/ No error (e)
(a) It is not the Neither her
(b) faculty members
(c) but the headmaster
(d) who decide this issue
(e) No error
Q53. No sooner (a)/ the CEO admitted (b)/ to his crimes (c)/ than the employees resigned. (d)/ No error (e)
(a) No sooner
(b) the CEO admitted
(c) to his crimes
(d) than the employees resigned
(e) No error
Q54. I already (a)/ completed my task (b)/ by the time (c)/ she asked me for it. (d)/ No error. (e)
(a) I already
(b) completed my task
(c) by the time
(d) she asked me for it
(e) No error
| Answers | |||||||||
| 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 |
| d | a | c | a | a | c | d | c | a | e |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| c | b | a | b | c | c | a | d | e | c |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| a | b | b | d | c | b | e | a | a | d |
| 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| b | a | b | e | a | c | e | d | b | a |
| 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| c | d | e | d | e | a | c | a | c | e |
| 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | ||||||
| d | d | b | a | ||||||
How to Prepare for Error Detection Questions
To master this topic, candidates should focus on strengthening their grammar basics. Reading newspapers and editorials regularly can help you understand sentence patterns and word usage. Solving mock tests and previous year papers is equally important, as it familiarizes you with the exam pattern. Time management is another crucial factor, practice under timed conditions to improve both speed and accuracy.
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