Sentence Correction & Error Detection

Mastering Sentence Correction

Sentence correction and error detection questions appear in every PPSC, FPSC, and competitive exam paper. These questions test your understanding of grammar rules in context.

1. Most Common Error Types

Subject-Verb Agreement Errors

These are the most frequently tested errors:

• Wrong: "The team of players are ready." / Correct: "The team of players is ready."
• Wrong: "Neither of them have arrived." / Correct: "Neither of them has arrived."

Pronoun Reference Errors

• Wrong: "Each student must bring their book." / Correct: "Each student must bring his/her book."

Parallel Structure Errors

• Wrong: "She likes swimming, to run, and cycling." / Correct: "She likes swimming, running, and cycling."

Misplaced Modifiers

• Wrong: "Walking down the road, a car hit him." / Correct: "Walking down the road, he was hit by a car."

2. Preposition Errors - High Frequency in PPSC

Correct preposition usage is extensively tested:

• Agree with (a person), Agree to (a proposal)
• Consist of (not "consist in")
• Different from (not "different than")
• Prevent from (not "prevent to")
• Superior/Inferior to (never "than")

3. Practice Strategy

• Study one error type per day thoroughly
• Solve 20-30 MCQs focused on that error type
• Review incorrect answers and understand why
• Keep an error journal for patterns you miss
• Take weekly mixed-topic practice tests

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Key Points

• Subject-verb agreement is the most tested error type
• Master preposition usage - high-frequency in PPSC
• Learn parallel structure rules
• Watch for misplaced and dangling modifiers
• Practice pronoun reference accuracy

Preparation Tips

• Solve past paper sentence correction questions daily
• Focus on one error type per day for deeper understanding
• Create a personal "mistake patterns" journal