7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 100 McqOptions

4951.	He arrived here after _____ walk.
A.	five minutes
B.	five-minutes
C.	a five - minutes
D.	five minute
Answer» B. five-minutes

Discussion

4952.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Every day I go to school in a bus but today I went by foot because the bus operators are on strike.
A.	to school in a bus
B.	I went by foot
C.	Every day
D.	bus operators are on strike
Answer» C. Every day

Discussion

4953.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.If children are treating with respect, they will behave accordingly.
A.	behave accordingly
B.	treating with respect
C.	If children are
D.	they will
Answer» C. If children are

Discussion

4954.	Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.Each article was sold ______ over a pound.
A.	in
B.	for
C.	with
D.	at
Answer» C. with

Discussion

4955.	Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The decision to wind up business was ______
A.	took early
B.	taken prematurely
C.	taken right
D.	take now
Answer» C. taken right

Discussion

4956.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The man ______ book you are reading is my father.
A.	who
B.	whose
C.	whom
D.	that
Answer» C. whom

Discussion

4957.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.We are doing this in the interest of the poors.
A.	In the interests of the poors
B.	In the interests of the poor
C.	For the interests of the poor
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4958.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.He wanted my permission to taking part in sports.
A.	To take part in
B.	For to take part in
C.	For to taking part in
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. For to take part in

Discussion

4959.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.He reached his destination at night.
A.	Destination
B.	At his destination
C.	On his destination
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4960.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.He was too conscientious in the discharge of his duties that he could not serve that exploiter for long.
A.	That he would not serve
B.	For serving
C.	To serve
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4961.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.We can go out whenever we choose to, isn’t it ?
A.	Can’t we
B.	Are we not
C.	Don’t we
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Are we not

Discussion

4962.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.Raman wants to dispose off his house.
A.	To dispose of
B.	The disposal off
C.	The disposal off of
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. The disposal off

Discussion

4963.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.Decide one way or the other; you can’t be sitting on the fence forever.
A.	Be seated on the fence
B.	Be sitting and fencing
C.	Be dancing on the fence
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4964.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.Heavy work has been thrusted on me.
A.	Has been thrust
B.	Has thrusted
C.	Has thrust down
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Has thrusted

Discussion

4965.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.My father has given his ascent for my long tour.
A.	Accent
B.	Approof
C.	Assent
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4966.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.There is many a slip between the cup and lip.
A.	Cup and lip
B.	Cups and lips
C.	The cup and the lip
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4967.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.No sooner had he completed his first novel than he fell seriously ill.
A.	He had completed
B.	Could he completed
C.	He completed
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4968.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.The teacher, as well as his wife, were invited.
A.	Was invited
B.	Were also invited
C.	Were being invited
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Were also invited

Discussion

4969.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.This scooter is not as efficient as it used to be; instead it is still a very useful machine.
A.	Similarly
B.	Furthermore
C.	Nevertheless
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4970.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.My brother is looking forward to meet his employer tomorrow.
A.	To meeting
B.	For meeting
C.	That he may meet
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. For meeting

Discussion

4971.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.I wish I can help you.
A.	I wish I can help you.
B.	Could have helped
C.	Could help
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4972.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.Unless you are not very careful, you will run into debt.
A.	Are very
B.	Will be very
C.	May be
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Will be very

Discussion

4973.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.One is often pleased with himself.
A.	With one’s self
B.	With themselves
C.	With oneself
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4974.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.Ramesh is working in this factory for the past three months.
A.	Has been working
B.	Has been worked
C.	Had worked
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Has been worked

Discussion

4975.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.I regret for using objectionable words against a man so mighty.
A.	Repent for
B.	Sorry for
C.	Regret
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4976.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.I am living in Bombay for the last ten years
A.	Had lived
B.	Have been living
C.	Lived
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Lived

Discussion

4977.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.This book is the more interesting of the three.
A.	The interesting
B.	The most interesting
C.	Most interesting
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Most interesting

Discussion

4978.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.I am waiting for three-quarters of an hour.
A.	I am waiting since
B.	I have waited since
C.	I have been waiting for
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4979.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.I told the tailor/(A) to made a new/(B) dress for me. /(C) No error.(D)
A.	dress for me
B.	I told the tailor
C.	No error
D.	to made a new
Answer» E.

Discussion

4980.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response. Suppose if you are selected, will you give us a treat?
A.	Supposing if
B.	If suppose
C.	If
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4981.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.He decided to take the help of a guide lest he may miss the way.
A.	He should miss
B.	He will miss
C.	He might fail to see
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. He will miss

Discussion

4982.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response. I would rather have a noble enemy than a mean friend.
A.	Would more have
B.	Would have
C.	Will have
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4983.	Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.The librarian said to me, “Which book are you taking?”
A.	The librarian asked me which book was I taking.
B.	The librarian asked me which book I had taken.
C.	The librarian asked me which book I am taking.
D.	The librarian asked me which book I was taking.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4984.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Nitin assured Ankit that he (would look at) his work while he was on leave.
A.	Would over look
B.	Would look after
C.	Will look
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Will look

Discussion

4985.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Pallavi was relaxing in the beach at this time yesterday.
A.	time yesterday
B.	relaxing in the
C.	beach at this
D.	Pallavi was
Answer» C. beach at this

Discussion

4986.	Choose the appropriate word in the blank from the given alternatives.India is planning _______ many atomic plants to generate power.
A.	builds
B.	to build
C.	building
D.	be builds
Answer» C. building

Discussion

4987.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.My grandmother has been lives in Shimla since her childhood days.
A.	My grandmother
B.	has been lives
C.	her childhood days
D.	in Shimla since
Answer» C. her childhood days

Discussion

4988.	Directions: From the given four options choose the correct sentence.
A.	It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sunshine on a river bank as long as ninety feet.
B.	It is a pleasure to see an alligator as long as ninety feet basking in the sunshine on a riverbank.
C.	It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sun shine as long as ninety feet on a riverbank.
D.	It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking as long as ninety feet basking in the sunshine on a riverbank.
Answer» C. It is a pleasure to see an alligator basking in the sun shine as long as ninety feet on a riverbank.

Discussion

4989.	Directions: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.I was surprised (A)/ when the hostess smiled (B)/ as if she saw me before.(C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

4990.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:There are ____ basic types of robots: those that are fixed, and those that are mobile.
A.	two
B.	enough
C.	many
D.	few
Answer» B. enough

Discussion

4991.	In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. Woe betide the youngster who is less than respectful.
A.	Woes beside
B.	Woe beside
C.	Woes betide
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4992.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct determiner:_________ boy and girl should go to college.
A.	All
B.	Enough
C.	Every
D.	Several
Answer» D. Several

Discussion

4993.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:Are you sorry _____ what you have done?
A.	with
B.	for
C.	by
D.	over
Answer» C. by

Discussion

4994.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.She has been reduced ........... a skeleton due to her illness.
A.	for
B.	with
C.	to
D.	in
Answer» D. in

Discussion

4995.	Direction: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given choices.Sports and games ________ one healthy while reading books makes one wise.
A.	made
B.	make
C.	makes
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. makes

Discussion

4996.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He was surprised at me refusing his offer.
A.	He was
B.	at me refusing
C.	surprised
D.	his offer.
Answer» C. surprised

Discussion

4997.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "I started the job today."
A.	He said that he has started the job today.
B.	He said that he had started the job that day.
C.	He said that he had had started the job that day.
D.	He said that he has had started the job that day.
Answer» C. He said that he had had started the job that day.

Discussion

4998.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said, "Vineet, Why are you sounding so depressed today"?
A.	He asked Vineet why did he sound so depressed that day.
B.	He asked Vineet why he was sounding so depressed that day.
C.	He told Vineet why he sounded so depressed today.
D.	He asked Vineet that why was he sounding so depressed that day.
Answer» C. He told Vineet why he sounded so depressed today.

Discussion

4999.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.One digger in illegal bore wells freely admitted to me that he had paid a bribe to get a permit for a deep well-after he had already dug it.
A.	One digger in illegal bore wells
B.	freely admitted to me that
C.	for a deep well
D.	he had paid a bribe to get a permit
Answer» B. freely admitted to me that

Discussion

5000.	Directions: Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.I shall buy this book if you like it or not.
A.	if you like it
B.	I shall buy
C.	or not
D.	this book
Answer» B. I shall buy

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

He arrived here after _____ walk.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Every day I go to school in a bus but today I went by foot because the bus operators are on strike.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.If children are treating with respect, they will behave accordingly.

Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions.Each article was sold ______ over a pound.

Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The decision to wind up business was ______

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The man ______ book you are reading is my father.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.I told the tailor/(A) to made a new/(B) dress for me. /(C) No error.(D)

Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.The librarian said to me, “Which book are you taking?”

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Nitin assured Ankit that he (would look at) his work while he was on leave.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Pallavi was relaxing in the beach at this time yesterday.

Choose the appropriate word in the blank from the given alternatives.India is planning _______ many atomic plants to generate power.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.My grandmother has been lives in Shimla since her childhood days.

Directions: From the given four options choose the correct sentence.

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:There are ____ basic types of robots: those that are fixed, and those that are mobile.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct determiner:_________ boy and girl should go to college.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:Are you sorry _____ what you have done?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.She has been reduced ........... a skeleton due to her illness.

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given choices.Sports and games ________ one healthy while reading books makes one wise.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He was surprised at me refusing his offer.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said, "I started the job today."

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said, "Vineet, Why are you sounding so depressed today"?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.One digger in illegal bore wells freely admitted to me that he had paid a bribe to get a permit for a deep well-after he had already dug it.

Directions: Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.I shall buy this book if you like it or not.