Common Error SSC GD Last 5 years

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I saw some / children playing happily / below the shade / of a tree

below the shade or under the shade is wrong

Correct one

I saw some / children playing happily / in the shade / of a tree

The phrase is not grammatically correct. The correct preposition to use in this situation is “in”. “Shade” in this phrase is synonymous with the words “shelter” or “shadow”. Thus, it is a place that you sit “in” rather than “under or below”

2) Using a word processor for writing have a number of advantages.

Using a word processor for writing has a number of advantages.

Explanation

A word processor is a singular noun so the auxiliary verb should be singular i.e. has

3) The man turned to him with a look of disapprove

Correct one
The man turned to him with a look of disapproval.
the Look of Disapproval is an emoticon usually used to express disapproval, disinterest, distaste or disbelief. It is usually used as a reaction to something offensive or inappropriate.

4) My teacher said me that I would be famous one day

Correct Sentence
My teacher told me that I would be famous one day

COMMON MISTAKES!

Amysaid methat she loved horses.

Amytold methat she loved horses.

Ericsaid Jackabout his holiday.

Erictold Jackabout his holiday.

My dadtold to methat he was going to visit next week.

My dadsaid to methat he was going to visit next week.

5) Pray to the Almighty God with utmost devotion and help the needy and poored people

Correct one
Pray to the Almighty God with utmost devotion and help the needy and poor people.

poored is an incorrect adjective.