English Error Spotting and Sentence Improvement — Punjab Police previous year questions
39 questions from the Punjab Police SI and Constable papers, 2021–2024, with answers in English and ਪੰਜਾਬੀ. No ASI paper has been held yet, so these are the closest real practice for ASI 2026.
1.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. As the neighbours disturbed us/ with loud noise from their sound system,/ we lodged a complaint opposite to them.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. As the neighbours disturbed us/ with loud noise from their sound system,/ we lodged a complaint opposite to them.#
SI · 1 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1We lodged a complaint opposite to them.We lodged a complaint opposite to them.
2As the neighbours disturbed usAs the neighbours disturbed us
3No errorNo error
4With loud noise from their sound system,With loud noise from their sound system,
2.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. There is no / difference beyond the / drawing made by / Adam and Niel.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. There is no / difference beyond the / drawing made by / Adam and Niel.#
SI · 2 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1There is noThere is no
2Difference beyond theDifference beyond the
3Drawing made byDrawing made by
4Adam and NielAdam and Niel
3.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It is easy to / get bore when / you are alone, / with nothing to do.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It is easy to / get bore when / you are alone, / with nothing to do.#
SI · 2 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1with nothing to do.with nothing to do.
2get bore whenget bore when
3you are aloneyou are alone
4It is easy toIt is easy to
4.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. I can agree to / you only when / you sign the deal with / all the terms and conditions.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. I can agree to / you only when / you sign the deal with / all the terms and conditions.#
SI · 3 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1all the terms and conditions.all the terms and conditions.
2you sign the deal withyou sign the deal with
3you only whenyou only when
4I can agree toI can agree to
5.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. This famous / quotation has been / taken on / Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. This famous / quotation has been / taken on / Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.#
SI · 3 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1This famousThis famous
2quotation has beenquotation has been
3taken ontaken on
4Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
6.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When I want / to take up two professions, / I do not give equally importance / to those two professions.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When I want / to take up two professions, / I do not give equally importance / to those two professions.#
SI · 9 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1to take up two professionsto take up two professions
2When I wantWhen I want
3I do not give equally importanceI do not give equally importance
4to those two professionsto those two professions
7.The following sentence has been divided into three segments. One of them may contain an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. None but cowards / is scared / of darkness.The following sentence has been divided into three segments. One of them may contain an error. Select the segment that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. None but cowards / is scared / of darkness.#
SI · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1None but cowardsNone but cowards
2of darknessof darkness
3is scaredis scared
4No errorNo error
8.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The grandfather bought/ a dozen bananas/ and distributed them/ between his six grandchildren.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The grandfather bought/ a dozen bananas/ and distributed them/ between his six grandchildren.#
SI · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1and distributed themand distributed them
2a dozen bananasa dozen bananas
3between his six grandchildrenbetween his six grandchildren
4the grandfather boughtthe grandfather bought
9.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mahatma Gandhi, who is revered / as the father of Indian nation, / was a strongly supporter / of non-violence.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mahatma Gandhi, who is revered / as the father of Indian nation, / was a strongly supporter / of non-violence.#
SI · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1Mahatma Gandhi, who is reveredMahatma Gandhi, who is revered
2as the father of Indian nation,as the father of Indian nation,
3of non-violenceof non-violence
4was a strongly supporterwas a strongly supporter
10.Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence. There is a film in noon that we could see together.Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence. There is a film in noon that we could see together.#
SI · 15 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
1inin
2thatthat
3togethertogether
4couldcould
11.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. When the hunter aimed for the beautiful bird,/ his wife requested him/ not to shoot.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. When the hunter aimed for the beautiful bird,/ his wife requested him/ not to shoot.#
SI · 15 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
1His wife requested himHis wife requested him
2When the hunter aimed for the beautiful birdWhen the hunter aimed for the beautiful bird
3No errorNo error
4Not to shootNot to shoot
12.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When my niece / was three, / she can already / read very well.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. When my niece / was three, / she can already / read very well.#
SI · 15 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
1was threewas three
2she can alreadyshe can already
3read very wellread very well
4When my nieceWhen my niece
13.In the given sentence, four words have been underlined and the underlined words are given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Upon hearing the lightning, Ramappa ran into take shelter under a tree, not knowing he was better off out in the open.In the given sentence, four words have been underlined and the underlined words are given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Upon hearing the lightning, Ramappa ran into take shelter under a tree, not knowing he was better off out in the open.#
SI · 15 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1underunder
2outout
3UponUpon
4intointo
14.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. My father’s letter, / which he posts / last month, / reached me late.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. My father’s letter, / which he posts / last month, / reached me late.#
SI · 15 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1which he postswhich he posts
2reached me late.reached me late.
3last month,last month,
4my father’s letter,my father’s letter,
15.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. The headmaster, / as well as his staff, / were there for / the inaugural session.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. The headmaster, / as well as his staff, / were there for / the inaugural session.#
SI · 20 Jun 2023 · Shift 3
1the headmaster,the headmaster,
2as well as his staff,as well as his staff,
3were there forwere there for
4the inaugural session.the inaugural session.
16.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Tourism have been / considered as the most / important factor in the economic / development of the state.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Tourism have been / considered as the most / important factor in the economic / development of the state.#
SI · 20 Jun 2023 · Shift 3
1development of the statedevelopment of the state
2Tourism have beenTourism have been
3considered as the mostconsidered as the most
4important factor in the economicimportant factor in the economic
17.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Parents who embraces / a travel-filled lifestyle / believe their children / have much to gain.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Parents who embraces / a travel-filled lifestyle / believe their children / have much to gain.#
18.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Since you are my close friend,/ I am answerable with your father/ for your mistakes.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer. Since you are my close friend,/ I am answerable with your father/ for your mistakes.#
SI · 21 Jun 2023 · Shift 2
1Since you are my close friendSince you are my close friend
2I am answerable with your fatherI am answerable with your father
3For your mistakesFor your mistakes
4No errorNo error
19.In the following sentence has some error. Identify the error and select the correct sentence from the options. The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stand there and not allowed entry to the college.In the following sentence has some error. Identify the error and select the correct sentence from the options. The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stand there and not allowed entry to the college.#
SI · 29 Jun 2023 · Shift 3
1The protestors had blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.The protestors had blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.
2The college’s gate has been blocked by the protestors as they stand there and are not allowing entry to the college.The college’s gate has been blocked by the protestors as they stand there and are not allowing entry to the college.
3The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.
4The protestors have blocked the college’s gate as they stand there and were not allowing entry to the college.The protestors have blocked the college’s gate as they stand there and were not allowing entry to the college.
20.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Autocratic leadership annoy/ people and they never want/ to work under the supervision/ of these leaders.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Autocratic leadership annoy/ people and they never want/ to work under the supervision/ of these leaders.#
SI · 29 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1people and they never wantpeople and they never want
2to work under the supervisionto work under the supervision
21.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. At the sight/ of a big snake,/ the children trembled/ of fear.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. At the sight/ of a big snake,/ the children trembled/ of fear.#
SI · 29 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
1of a big snakeof a big snake
2of fearof fear
3At the sightAt the sight
4the children trembledthe children trembled
22.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. To make life beautiful and happy,/ a good husband should be /very loyal with his wife.The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. To make life beautiful and happy,/ a good husband should be /very loyal with his wife.#
SI · 31 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
1Very loyal with his wifeVery loyal with his wife
2No errorNo error
3To make life beautiful and happyTo make life beautiful and happy
4A good husband should beA good husband should be
23.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. We wish we had/ seen and experience/ more before making/ critical life choices.The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with the grammatical error. We wish we had/ seen and experience/ more before making/ critical life choices.#
SI · 31 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
1seen and experienceseen and experience
2critical life choicescritical life choices
3We wish we hadWe wish we had
4more before makingmore before making
24.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sixty minutes / are / enough time / to finish this task.The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Sixty minutes / are / enough time / to finish this task.#
SI · 16 Oct 2022
1Sixty minutesSixty minutes
2areare
3enough timeenough time
4to finish this taskto finish this task
25.Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The United States have a huge and mighty army, which has helped the country secure its powerful position in the world.Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. The United States have a huge and mighty army, which has helped the country secure its powerful position in the world.#
SI · 16 Oct 2022
1havehave
2which has helpedwhich has helped
3itsits
4the worldthe world
26.In the sentence given, identify the part that contains an error. The examiner/ has assessed/ the answers/ very nice.In the sentence given, identify the part that contains an error. The examiner/ has assessed/ the answers/ very nice.#
SI · 18 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1has assessedhas assessed
2very nicevery nice
3the answersthe answers
4The examinerThe examiner
27.The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that has a grammatical error in it. The boy / ran / along / the corridor.The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that has a grammatical error in it. The boy / ran / along / the corridor.#
SI · 18 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1ranran
2the corridorthe corridor
3alongalong
4The boyThe boy
28.The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that has a grammatical error in it. The injured / were / taken / to a hospital.The following sentence has been split into four parts. Identify the part that has a grammatical error in it. The injured / were / taken / to a hospital.#
SI · 19 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1to a hospitalto a hospital
2The injuredThe injured
3werewere
4takentaken
29.In the sentence given below, Some parts have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains error. Leonardo da Vinci, an idol between his contemporaries, has been the inspiration for many modern day painters.In the sentence given below, Some parts have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains error. Leonardo da Vinci, an idol between his contemporaries, has been the inspiration for many modern day painters.#
SI · 20 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1has beenhas been
2forfor
3between his contemporariesbetween his contemporaries
4modern daymodern day
30.The following sentence is divided into four parts. Identify the part that has an error in it. Joanna, my dear friend and benefactor, / have finally fulfilled / her dream of becoming / a children’s nurse.The following sentence is divided into four parts. Identify the part that has an error in it. Joanna, my dear friend and benefactor, / have finally fulfilled / her dream of becoming / a children’s nurse.#
SI · 20 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1Joanna, my dear friend and benefactorJoanna, my dear friend and benefactor
2her dream of becomingher dream of becoming
3a children’s nursea children’s nurse
4have finally fulfilledhave finally fulfilled
31.The following sentence is divided into four parts. Identify the part which has an error in it. Those who do not perform their duties / they should not protest / for their rights / either.The following sentence is divided into four parts. Identify the part which has an error in it. Those who do not perform their duties / they should not protest / for their rights / either.#
SI · 20 Aug 2021 · Shift 3
1Those who do not perform their dutiesThose who do not perform their duties
2for their rightsfor their rights
3they should not protestthey should not protest
4eithereither
32.Select the part that contains an error: The India is a country / where we find / unity in diversity.Select the part that contains an error: The India is a country / where we find / unity in diversity.#
Constable · 8 Aug 2024 · Shift 1
1The India is a countryThe India is a country
2No errorNo error
3where we findwhere we find
4unity in diversity.unity in diversity.
33.Select the part that contains an error: All the students are working / to brought about the / changes in their results.Select the part that contains an error: All the students are working / to brought about the / changes in their results.#
Constable · 8 Aug 2024 · Shift 1
1to brought about theto brought about the
2All the students are workingAll the students are working
3changes in their resultschanges in their results
4No errorNo error
34.Identify the segment that contains an error in phrasal verb: Kevin must help / his sister brush off / her French before / she leaves for Paris.Identify the segment that contains an error in phrasal verb: Kevin must help / his sister brush off / her French before / she leaves for Paris.#
Constable · 30 Jul 2024
1she leaves for Parisshe leaves for Paris
2Kevin must helpKevin must help
3her French beforeher French before
4his sister brush offhis sister brush off
35.Select the option that contains a grammatical error: People who have overcome personal challenges can inspire others to do same.Select the option that contains a grammatical error: People who have overcome personal challenges can inspire others to do same.#
Constable · 30 Jul 2024
1to do same.to do same.
2overcome personal challengesovercome personal challenges
3can inspire otherscan inspire others
4People who havePeople who have
36.Read the following sentence and identify the part that has an error. A lot of people / in my country / prefers / tea to coffee.Read the following sentence and identify the part that has an error. A lot of people / in my country / prefers / tea to coffee.#
Constable · 25 Sep 2021 · Shift 1
1A lot of peopleA lot of people
2in my countryin my country
3prefersprefers
4tea to coffeetea to coffee
37.Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I do not / agree to / you in / this matter.Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. I do not / agree to / you in / this matter.#
Constable · 25 Sep 2021 · Shift 2
1I do notI do not
2agree toagree to
3you inyou in
4this matter.this matter.
38.Read the following sentence and identify the part that has an error: It is healthy / to eat / a bowl of fresh, green salad / than a packet of chips.Read the following sentence and identify the part that has an error: It is healthy / to eat / a bowl of fresh, green salad / than a packet of chips.#
Constable · 26 Sep 2021 · Shift 2
1It is healthyIt is healthy
2to eatto eat
3a bowl of fresh, green salada bowl of fresh, green salad
4than a packet of chipsthan a packet of chips
39.Select the grammatically correct sentence from the following options.Select the grammatically correct sentence from the following options.#
Constable · 26 Sep 2021 · Shift 2
1I met a man who knows your uncle.I met a man who knows your uncle.
2Who knows your uncle I met a man.Who knows your uncle I met a man.
3Your uncle knows who I met a man.Your uncle knows who I met a man.
4I have met a man knows your uncle who.I have met a man knows your uncle who.
Answers
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1.(1) We lodged a complaint opposite to them.We lodged a complaint opposite to them.
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A complaint is lodged against a person, never 'opposite to' them — 'opposite' means facing or across from, a word of position, not of opposition in a legal or official sense. The third part should read 'we lodged a complaint against them', so that is the faulty segment. The first part, 'As the neighbours disturbed us', is a correct subordinate clause of reason, and the second, 'with loud noise from their sound system', is a correct prepositional phrase of means, so neither option 2 nor option 4 is the error, and 'No error' cannot stand. Answer: option 1.
18.(2) I am answerable with your fatherI am answerable with your father
19.(3) The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.The protestors blocked the college’s gate as they stood there and did not allow entry to the college.
39.(1) I met a man who knows your uncle.I met a man who knows your uncle.
Common questions
Has the Punjab Police ASI exam asked English Error Spotting and Sentence Improvement questions before?
There is no previous Punjab Police ASI paper. These 39 questions are from the Punjab Police Sub-Inspector and Constable papers (2021–2024) — the same force and largely the same syllabus — which makes them the closest real practice for ASI 2026.
How many English Error Spotting and Sentence Improvement questions come in Punjab Police papers?
39 across 21 papers between 2021–2024: 31 from SI and 8 from Constable.
Are the answers free?
Yes. Every question and its answer is free to read, in English and Punjabi, and the first 10 are free to attempt. Worked explanations, unlimited attempts, full mocks and the Punjab Police notes come with the ASI pack.
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