TANCET MBA 2026 – Verbal Ability Section: Error Spotting Question Type

TANCET MBA 2026

If you’re preparing for TANCET MBA, let me ask you something honestly:
Do grammar questions make you a little nervous? Or do you feel, “I know English, but exams somehow trick me”?

If yes, you’re not alone.

In TANCET MBA, the Verbal Ability section often includes around 10 error spotting questions. That’s a big chunk. Ignoring it means leaving marks on the table.

Error spotting is one of the easiest areas to improve, if you prepare smartly.

Let’s break this down calmly and practically.

What are Error Spotting Questions in TANCET?

In error spotting questions, you’re given a sentence with one grammatical mistake (sometimes none). Your task is to identify the part of the sentence that contains the error.

These questions test:

• Your understanding of basic grammar
• Your ability to notice small mistakes
• Your reading alertness

Good thing is,

No vocabulary memorization.
No complex comprehension.
Just clear grammar basics.

Sounds manageable, right?

Why Error Spotting is Important for TANCET

• Usually direct grammar-based
• Questions are not lengthy
• Less confusing than RC or para jumbles
• High accuracy possible with practice
• Less time consuming

If you’re math is hard, then to improve your overall TANCET score, this is your zone.

Grammar Basics You MUST Know for Error Spotting

You don’t need advanced English. You need clarity in fundamentals. Let’s go through the most tested areas.

(1) Subject–Verb Agreement

This is the most common error type.

The verb must agree with the subject in number (singular/plural).

Incorrect: She have completed her application.

Correct: She has completed her application.

Tip: Ignore words in between. Focus only on the subject.

(2) Tenses (Consistency Matters)

TANCET loves checking if you mix tenses unnecessarily.

Incorrect: He was preparing for CAT and cracks TANCET last year.

Correct: He was preparing for CAT and cracked TANCET last year.

Ask yourself: Is the sentence talking about past, present, or future?

(3) Articles – a, an, the

Small words, big impact.

Incorrect: She is an MBA aspirant preparing for CAT.

Correct: She is an MBA aspirant… (✔ correct actually)

Incorrect: He joined a MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad.

Correct: He joined the MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad.

“The” is used when something is specific or unique.

(4) Prepositions (Very TANCET-friendly)

In, on, at, by, for — confusing, right? But patterns repeat.

Incorrect: She is good in quantitative aptitude.

Correct: She is good at quantitative aptitude.

You don’t need to memorize everything.
Just practice previous year questions — patterns repeat.

(5) Pronouns (Reference Errors)

Pronouns should clearly refer to the correct noun.

Incorrect: When Ramesh met Suresh, he was nervous.

(Who was nervous?)

Correct: When Ramesh met Suresh, Ramesh was nervous.

Ambiguity = error.

(6) Modifiers (Placement Matters)

This is slightly tricky but very scoring.

Incorrect: Running fast, the TANCET exam was completed by the student.

Correct: Running fast, the student completed the TANCET exam.

The modifier should describe the right subject.

How to Approach Error Spotting Questions in the Exam

Let’s talk exam strategy.

When you see an error spotting question:

1. Read the sentence once fully
2. Check subject–verb agreement first
3. Look at tense consistency
4. Scan articles and prepositions
5. Read it again slowly in your head

Ask yourself:
Does this sound right if I say it aloud?

Many times, your ear catches the error faster than rules.

Common Mistake Students Make

Many students:

• Overthink
• Look for “complicated” errors
• Change correct sentences in their head

Remember:
TANCET errors are usually basic, not fancy.

How to Prepare for Error Spotting (Smart Way)

You don’t need to study grammar for hours.

Here’s a simple plan:

• Revise basic grammar rules
• Practice previous year TANCET questions
• Analyze why an option is wrong, not just why one is right
• Practice 10 questions daily

Consistency > intensity.

Final Thought

If Verbal Ability feels unpredictable to you, start with error spotting.
It gives you confidence, accuracy, and marks.

And trust me — with the right practice, this section can become your strength.

 

FAQs

(1) How many error spotting questions come in TANCET MBA?

Usually around 10 questions appear in the Verbal Ability section, though the exact number may vary. Sometimes, it can be error correction question.

(2) Is grammar very difficult in TANCET?

No. TANCET focuses on basic grammar, not advanced English or literature-level concepts.

(3) Which grammar topic is most important for TANCET error spotting?

Subject–verb agreement, tense consistency, and Prepositions are the most frequently tested areas.

(4) Can I score well in TANCET Verbal even if my English is average?

Absolutely. With practice and clarity in basics, average English students score very well in TANCET.

(5) Should I study grammar rules or just practice questions?

Do both — but practice matters more. Learn rules briefly, then apply them through questions. Practice TANCET previous year papers.