MAH-CET 2026 — English PYQ

Correct Answer: (b) made

Detailed Explanation

This question tests your understanding of collocations (words that naturally fit together or are traditionally paired by native speakers) and the Present Perfect Tense.

1. The Collocation Rule: In English grammar, the noun "mistake" does not pair with the verb "do". We do not say do a mistake. Instead, it sets a fixed phrase pattern with the verb "make":

   $$\text{To commit an error}⟹\text{make}+\text{a mistake}$$

2. The Tense Rule: The sentence uses the auxiliary helping verb "has", indicating a Present Perfect structural format:

   $$\text{Subject}+\text{has/have}+{\text{V}}_3\text{ (Past Participle form)}+\text{Object}$$

• The three principal forms of the verb 'make' are:

  • Base Form ($V_1$): make

  • Past Simple ($V_2$): made

  • Past Participle ($V_3$): made

Applying both rules together, we must choose the $V_3$ form of "make", which is made.

Therefore, the complete grammatically correct sentence is: "He has made mistakes in the report."