7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 111 McqOptions

5501.	Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.We rowed the boat ______ the lake to reach the other side.
A.	Across
B.	Between
C.	Among
D.	Over
Answer» B. Between

Discussion

5502.	Identify the correct Indirect speech-I said to him, “When will you do it”?
A.	I asked him when she would do it.
B.	I asked him when he would do it.
C.	I asked when he would do it.
D.	I asked him when would he do it.
Answer» C. I asked when he would do it.

Discussion

5503.	Fill in the blank with the correct word given in options._______ gave you that knife?
A.	Which
B.	What
C.	Who
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

5504.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I know of many tourists who come to Kerala ____________ for the houseboats.
A.	primary
B.	primarily
C.	primaries
D.	prime
Answer» C. primaries

Discussion

5505.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Mr. Gupta, his wife (1)/ and his younger brother (2)/ was present at the station. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

5506.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Tension prevail late on Friday after (1)/ angry protesters pelted stones at the police, (2)/ torched vehicles and vandalized public property (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5507.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.If you want to go on a holiday in summer, you _____ the bookings done at least two months in advance.
A.	had better get
B.	have to better get
C.	better get
D.	had better got
Answer» B. have to better get

Discussion

5508.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Last month (he makes news with his) "go whistle" comment to the leaders over outstanding dues.
A.	he will make news with him
B.	he made news with his
C.	he makes news with him
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. he makes news with him

Discussion

5509.	Find the passive voice form of the following sentence from the alternatives given below:Bob won’t repair my car until tomorrow.
A.	My car won’t repair Bob until tomorrow.
B.	My car would not be repaired by Bob until tomorrow.
C.	My car will not be repaired by Bob until tomorrow.
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

5510.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We had quite interesting talk on trekking at our college yesterday.
A.	quite interesting talk
B.	on trekking
C.	We had
D.	at our college
Answer» B. on trekking

Discussion

5511.	Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.My neighbour enquired how my father was.
A.	My neighbour asked, “What about your father’s welfare?”
B.	My neighbour enquired, “How is your father?”
C.	My neighbour asked, “ How my father was?”
D.	My neighbour enquired, “How is my father?”
Answer» C. My neighbour asked, “ How my father was?”

Discussion

5512.	In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.We have issued (P)/ a order seeking immediate (Q)/ printing of revised price tag. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

5513.	Direction: Choose the correct option and fill in the blank:John as well as Tom __________ waiting for you.
A.	is
B.	were
C.	have been
D.	are
Answer» B. were

Discussion

5514.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option.Let’s all work (1)/together as like a homogeneous (2)/group so that (3)/success would be obvious. (4)/No error (5).
A.	Let’s all work
B.	together as like homogeneous
C.	group so that
D.	success would be obvious.
E.	No error
Answer» C. group so that

Discussion

5515.	Below each of the following sentences, three possible substitutes are given for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutes improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer-sheet.From morning till night he worked and sang.
A.	At morning and night
B.	Morning through to night
C.	Since morning to night
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

5516.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Kunal has done nothing (from) yesterday.
A.	since
B.	through
C.	after
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. through

Discussion

5517.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.As Ministers, their mandate (was be to) single- mindedly focus on results without having to worry about reporting to a career politician.
A.	will be to
B.	willing be to
C.	must to
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. willing be to

Discussion

5518.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It is not possible to discuss anything with her because of her angry.
A.	because of her angry
B.	possible to discuss
C.	It is not
D.	anything with her
Answer» B. possible to discuss

Discussion

5519.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".Environmental care (had slowly regressing) to the back of our daily requirements.
A.	Is slowly regressing
B.	Were slowly regressing
C.	Are slowly regress
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Were slowly regressing

Discussion

5520.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.He has been working in the Department of Foreign Affairs since 2002.
A.	Preposition
B.	Adjective
C.	Intensifier
D.	Noun
Answer» B. Adjective

Discussion

5521.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.People with full-time sedentary jobs who commuting long distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise.
A.	due to lack of exercise
B.	may have sleep problems
C.	People with full time sedentary jobs
D.	who commuting long distances
Answer» E.

Discussion

5522.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:He ______ in love with her over a year ago.
A.	fell
B.	falls
C.	has fallen
D.	fallen
Answer» B. falls

Discussion

5523.	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'.A woodpecker hammering away at a tree experiences (1)/ forces in to 1,400 times that of (2)/Earth's gravity, or 1,400 G's. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5524.	Direction: Choose the suitable preposition for the blank given:The children ran _______ the room.
A.	into
B.	onto
C.	besides
D.	at
Answer» B. onto

Discussion

5525.	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'. According to the Copernican principle, the Earth does not (1)/ occupy a unique position in the Universe while (2)/ implies life on other planets can be a possibility. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5526.	Direction: Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.I have (A) / no doubts (B) / for his ability. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

5527.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.My friend told me that she don’t like the movie that I had asked her to watch.
A.	No substitution
B.	hadn’t like
C.	didn’t like
D.	can’t like
Answer» D. can’t like

Discussion

5528.	Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Densely occupied rooms and tightly (1)/ sealed buildings are the main cause for (2)/ high levels of carbon dioxide. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	Densely occupied rooms and tightly
B.	sealed buildings are the main cause for
C.	high levels of carbon dioxide
D.	No error
Answer» C. high levels of carbon dioxide

Discussion

5529.	For one week he stayed as __________ guest.
A.	we
B.	us
C.	our
D.	ours
Answer» D. ours

Discussion

5530.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".After examining the parrot, the vet cleaned the wound, stitched and (will bandage) it.
A.	Bandage
B.	Bandaged
C.	Bandaging
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Bandaging

Discussion

5531.	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'.The two children, (1)/ brother and sister, were onto (2)/ their way to school. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5532.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We have been staying at the hotel since the last ten days.
A.	last ten days
B.	staying at the hotel
C.	We have been
D.	since the
Answer» E.

Discussion

5533.	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'. She has not been (1)/ to the restaurant (2)/ much late. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

5534.	Direction: Select the correct option:Babies _______when they are hungry.
A.	cries
B.	cried
C.	are crying
D.	cry
Answer» E.

Discussion

5535.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Mridula seems almost impervious 'to' the criticism from all sides.
A.	Off
B.	In
C.	Till
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

5536.	Fill in the blank with the most suitable preposition from the given options.The secret should remain _______ me and you.
A.	among
B.	about
C.	into
D.	between
Answer» E.

Discussion

5537.	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.Part of what a man learns will measurable (1)/ as specific knowledge and skills, while (2)/ another part involves changes. (3)/ No error(4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5538.	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’.We can make donations to NGOs (1)/that are engaged in planting trees, (2)/or in anyway work towards saving the environment. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

5539.	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’.My friend Sahib (1)/ is one of the best football player (2)/ in the country. (3)/ No error (4).
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

5540.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The teacher commanded the students to keep quiet.
A.	The teacher said, “Can you keep quiet, students?”
B.	The teacher said to the students, “You should be quiet.”
C.	The teacher said, “Students, please keep quiet.”
D.	The teacher said to the students, “Keep quiet.”
Answer» E.

Discussion

5541.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances to women’s education and family planning.
A.	No Error
B.	women’s education and family planning.
C.	due to rising affluence and advances to
D.	Population growth is leveling off in most areas
Answer» D. Population growth is leveling off in most areas

Discussion

5542.	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 to his partner, "You have to share the responsibilities if you want to share the profits."
A.	He told his partner that he had to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
B.	He told his partner that he has to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
C.	He tells his partner that he had to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
D.	He told his partner that he has to share the responsibilities if he wants to share the profits.
Answer» B. He told his partner that he has to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.

Discussion

5543.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Children like to play all day long.
A.	Liking is done by children of playing all day long.
B.	Playing all day long is liked by children.
C.	All day long children do like to play.
D.	Children play all day long and like it.
Answer» C. All day long children do like to play.

Discussion

5544.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.The jury are from different parts of the country.
A.	different parts
B.	The jury
C.	of the country
D.	are from
Answer» E.

Discussion

5545.	In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said to me, “Will you help me in my work just now?”
A.	He told me whether I will help him in his work just then.
B.	He asked me if I would help him in his work just then.
C.	He asked me that will I help him in his work just then.
D.	He questioned to me that will you help me in my work just then.
Answer» C. He asked me that will I help him in his work just then.

Discussion

5546.	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’.Trend-analysts experts specializes (1)/ in predicting what will (2)/ be in and what will be out. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

5547.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are wasteful of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it (to perceiving) the truth.
A.	From perceiving
B.	Upon perceiving
C.	To perceive
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Upon perceiving

Discussion

5548.	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'.Rasayanas are the blends of tonic herbs, metals, fruits, (1)/gums and have specific methods of production (2)/which included the time of gathering. (3)/Noerror (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

5549.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. There isn't many rice left in the house so we must replenish our stock soon.
A.	so we must replenish
B.	left in the house
C.	our stock soon
D.	There isn't many rice
Answer» E.

Discussion

5550.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.She _____ your help.
A.	do need
B.	need
C.	don’t need
D.	needs
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.We rowed the boat ______ the lake to reach the other side.

Identify the correct Indirect speech-I said to him, “When will you do it”?

Fill in the blank with the correct word given in options._______ gave you that knife?

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.I know of many tourists who come to Kerala ____________ for the houseboats.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.If you want to go on a holiday in summer, you _____ the bookings done at least two months in advance.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Last month (he makes news with his) "go whistle" comment to the leaders over outstanding dues.

Find the passive voice form of the following sentence from the alternatives given below:Bob won’t repair my car until tomorrow.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We had quite interesting talk on trekking at our college yesterday.

Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.My neighbour enquired how my father was.

Direction: Choose the correct option and fill in the blank:John as well as Tom __________ waiting for you.

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.Kunal has done nothing (from) yesterday.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It is not possible to discuss anything with her because of her angry.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".Environmental care (had slowly regressing) to the back of our daily requirements.

Direction: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.He has been working in the Department of Foreign Affairs since 2002.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.People with full-time sedentary jobs who commuting long distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise.

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:He ______ in love with her over a year ago.

Direction: Choose the suitable preposition for the blank given:The children ran _______ the room.

Direction: Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.I have (A) / no doubts (B) / for his ability. (C) / No error (D)

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.My friend told me that she don’t like the movie that I had asked her to watch.

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Densely occupied rooms and tightly (1)/ sealed buildings are the main cause for (2)/ high levels of carbon dioxide. (3)/ No error (4)

For one week he stayed as __________ guest.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".After examining the parrot, the vet cleaned the wound, stitched and (will bandage) it.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We have been staying at the hotel since the last ten days.

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'. She has not been (1)/ to the restaurant (2)/ much late. (3)/ No Error (4)

Direction: Select the correct option:Babies _______when they are hungry.

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Mridula seems almost impervious 'to' the criticism from all sides.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable preposition from the given options.The secret should remain _______ me and you.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The teacher commanded the students to keep quiet.

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances to women’s education and family planning.

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 to his partner, "You have to share the responsibilities if you want to share the profits."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Children like to play all day long.​

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.The jury are from different parts of the country.

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said to me, “Will you help me in my work just now?”

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It is dangerous and harmful to be guided in our life’s course by hatreds and aversions, for they are wasteful of energy and limit and twist the mind, and prevent it (to perceiving) the truth.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. There isn't many rice left in the house so we must replenish our stock soon.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.She _____ your help.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.Children like to play all day long.