Common errors
Spotting and correcting errors of usage, agreement and word choice in Santhali sentences.
What this topic covers
Error-spotting questions give a sentence (sometimes in parts) and ask where the mistake is, or ask for the correct version. The errors are usually in agreement, tense, word choice, word order or unnecessary words.
A checklist for every sentence
- Does the verb agree with the subject?
- Is the tense consistent?
- Is each word the right one for the meaning (not a similar-looking word)?
- Is the word order natural for Santhali?
- Is any word repeated unnecessarily?
Exam tip
If every part looks right, consider the option “no error” only after checking each item on the checklist.