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Spot the Error — Syllabus
CMAT · Language Comprehension
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Topics in Spot the Error
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Subject-Verb Agreement Rules
- Subjects and verbs must agree in number - this is the cornerstone rule
- Words between subject and verb do not affect agreement
- Prepositional phrases between subject and verb usually don't affect agreement
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Verb Tense and Form Rules
- Use separate auxiliaries for subjects with different numbers
- One auxiliary must correctly associate with both principal verbs
- Past tense in main clause should be followed by past tense in subordinate clause
3
Adjective and Comparison Rules
- Use 'some' in affirmative, 'any' in negative/interrogative sentences
- For two things, use comparative; for more than two, use superlative
- When comparing two qualities of same person/thing, use 'more' not '-er'
Key Concepts
The fundamental principle that subjectsRules governing the correct useProper formation and usage of comparativeCorrect use of pronouns in possessive
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What topics are covered in Spot the Error for CMAT?
Spot the Error is an important chapter in CMAT Language Comprehension. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Subject-Verb Agreement Rules, Verb Tense and Form Rules, Adjective and Comparison Rules.
How important is Spot the Error for CMAT?
Spot the Error is a frequently tested chapter in CMAT Language Comprehension. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 41 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Spot the Error for CMAT?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.
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