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6401.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.
A.	a best and wisest
B.	a best and a wisest
C.	the best and a wisest
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

6402.	Directions: Which of the following sentences has a 'modal verb'?
A.	Seeing is believing.
B.	Her sister known to me.
C.	She comes here to study.
D.	You must improve your spelling.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6403.	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'. These kind of clothes (1)/are rather expensive (2)/for me to buy. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

6404.	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."It's high time you found a job," said Granny to Uncle Ken one day.
A.	Uncle Ken was seriously advised by Granny to look for a job one day.
B.	Granny told Uncle Ken one day that it was high time that he found a job.
C.	One day Granny says to Uncle Ken it is high time you found a job.
D.	Granny scolded Uncle Ken one day for not looking for a job seriously.
Answer» C. One day Granny says to Uncle Ken it is high time you found a job.

Discussion

6405.	Directions: Each question has four sentences out of which three are incorrect due to grammatical error or due to wrong usage of words and one sentence is correct. Select the correct sentence from the given options & mark the answer.
A.	It was a breathe of fresh air to meet someone so honest.
B.	It was a breath of fresh air to meet someone so honest.
C.	It was a breadth of fresh air to met someone so honest.
D.	It was a breath of fresh air to meeting someone so honest.
Answer» C. It was a breadth of fresh air to met someone so honest.

Discussion

6406.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.
A.	The length of
B.	a female swallow
C.	his attractiveness for
D.	a male swallow's tail reveal
Answer» E.

Discussion

6407.	Have you heard the ______ news?
A.	late
B.	later
C.	latest
D.	latter
Answer» D. latter

Discussion

6408.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Rohit (committed much mischief).
A.	did many mischiefs
B.	made many a mischiefs
C.	made much mischiefs
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

6409.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.With such prestigious institutions (in) the list every engineering aspirant must be pondering over one thought.
A.	at
B.	inside
C.	on
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

6410.	Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:To eradicate any link ______ Egypt's pagan past, the scripts were banned from use.
A.	Into
B.	Beyond
C.	With
D.	Of
Answer» D. Of

Discussion

6411.	Put in a correct participate in the blank space. The sea _______, we went for sail.
A.	being rough
B.	disturbed
C.	being kind
D.	being smooth
Answer» E.

Discussion

6412.	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.My sister said, "I am not going to college as now I have a study break."
A.	My sister said that she was not going to college now as she had a study break.
B.	My sister said that she is not going to college then as she had a study break.
C.	My sister said that she is not going to college now as she had a study break.
D.	My sister said that she was not going to college then as she had a study break.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6413.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:This book ______ to her.
A.	has belonged
B.	belongs
C.	is belonging
D.	belong
Answer» C. is belonging

Discussion

6414.	In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.A. There is no comprehensive data available on the incidence of sexual harassment in Indian universities.B. For age, we have given primacy to the legal principle of innocent until proven guilty.C. There has been an absence of consistent in the arguments against social media as vigilantism.D. The secrecy attached to the list has given vent to the anger of women who has suffered harassment.
A.	D
B.	B
C.	A
D.	C
Answer» D. C

Discussion

6415.	Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal auxiliary, keeping in view the meaning given in brackets:I ______ see you again (Complete certainty)
A.	might
B.	could
C.	may
D.	will
Answer» E.

Discussion

6416.	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.Mr. Clarke (had staying) here since 2005 and has made India his home.
A.	was to stay
B.	is staying
C.	has been staying
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

6417.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.He is virtuous and ________.
A.	honest
B.	the honest
C.	honesty
D.	a honest
Answer» B. the honest

Discussion

6418.	DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a part of the sentence has an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error: if there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error’.
A.	If we will catch a flight instead of a train,
B.	we will surely
C.	arrive on time.
D.	No error
Answer» B. we will surely

Discussion

6419.	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.My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."
A.	My brother told me that he was upset, but now he was fine.
B.	My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he will be fine.
C.	My brother told me that he had been upset, but then he was fine.
D.	My brother told me that he has been upset, but then he is fine.
Answer» D. My brother told me that he has been upset, but then he is fine.

Discussion

6420.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The bus was so late then I thought I would miss the show.
A.	I thought I would
B.	so late then
C.	miss the show
D.	The bus was
Answer» C. miss the show

Discussion

6421.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.Vandana said, “I’m being dropped to office today’’.
A.	Vandana said that she should be dropped to office today.
B.	Vandana said that I am being dropped to office on that day.
C.	Vandana said that she was being dropped to office that day.
D.	Vandana said she was dropped to office today.
Answer» D. Vandana said she was dropped to office today.

Discussion

6422.	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 more obvious feature (1)/ of the modern world is the enormous (2)/ development of Science and Technology. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

6423.	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'.Ritesh could succeed (1)/ in catching the Frisbee before (2)/ it reaches the boundary line. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6424.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.One of the advantages of weekly markets is that much things are available at one place.
A.	weekly markets
B.	much things
C.	one place
D.	One of the
Answer» C. one place

Discussion

6425.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The receptionist asked me if I wanted to meet the accountant.
A.	The receptionist said to me, “Did you want to meet the accountant?”
B.	The receptionist said to me, “Do I want to meet the accountant?”
C.	The receptionist said to me, “Have you met the accountant?”
D.	The receptionist said to me, “Do you want to meet the accountant?”
Answer» E.

Discussion

6426.	Direction: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.I have(A)/ never cheat(B)/ and will never cheat you(C)/ no error(D)
A.	I have
B.	never cheat
C.	and will never cheat you
D.	no error
Answer» C. and will never cheat you

Discussion

6427.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. She has designed some beautiful dresses.
A.	Some beautiful dresses are being designed by her.
B.	Some beautiful dresses have been designed by her.
C.	Some beautiful dresses has been designed by her.
D.	Some beautiful dresses were designed by her.
Answer» C. Some beautiful dresses has been designed by her.

Discussion

6428.	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.I said, "Let us not jump to a conclusion but wait till we get confirmation of this rumour."
A.	I suggested that let me not jump to a conclusion but wait till I get confirmation of that rumour.
B.	I said that we shall not jump to a conclusion but wait till we got confirmation of this rumour.
C.	I suggested that we should not jump to a conclusion but wait till we got confirmation of that rumour.
D.	I said that we should not jump to a conclusion but wait till we get confirmation of this rumour.
Answer» D. I said that we should not jump to a conclusion but wait till we get confirmation of this rumour.

Discussion

6429.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option:Honest men speak ______truth.
A.	an
B.	the
C.	a
D.	None of these
Answer» C. a

Discussion

6430.	Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:I'm sorry about this noise you hear. She ______ for a concert.
A.	practices
B.	is practicing
C.	has practiced
D.	would practice
Answer» C. has practiced

Discussion

6431.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence.____the people are untrustworthy.
A.	Some of
B.	Some
C.	Any of
D.	Many
Answer» B. Some

Discussion

6432.	In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Relatively new in the scene, the band is already making a big ____________.
A.	impress
B.	impressively
C.	impressionable
D.	impression
Answer» E.

Discussion

6433.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.
A.	designing ways to invest it
B.	in more sense pleasures
C.	modern man is busy
D.	acquiring more and more wealth
Answer» C. modern man is busy

Discussion

6434.	Directions: Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:The building is in a dilapidated ______.
A.	situation
B.	status
C.	condition
D.	position
Answer» D. position

Discussion

6435.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Captain Ranjith 'safety navigated' his ship without accident for 100 voyages.
A.	Safely navigate
B.	Safety navigates
C.	Safely navigated
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

6436.	Choose the option that best transforms the given sentence using a question tag:They will meet us there,
A.	they isn't?
B.	will they?
C.	won't they?
D.	isn't?
Answer» D. isn't?

Discussion

6437.	Direction: In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labeled a), b), c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts a), b) or c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, letter ‘d)’ will signify a ‘No error’ response.a) Unless you stop to make noise at once, b)/ I will have no option but to c)/ bring the matter to the attention of the police. d) No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. b

Discussion

6438.	In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Scientist have recently announced that a more effective antidote for snakebite venom has been made.
A.	recently announced
B.	that a more effective antidote
C.	Scientist have
D.	for snakebite venom has been made
Answer» D. for snakebite venom has been made

Discussion

6439.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate article._______wedding dinner was delicious.
A.	No article
B.	The
C.	A
D.	An
Answer» C. A

Discussion

6440.	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.Arun says that Ajay loves football.
A.	Arun said, “Ajay is loving football”.
B.	Arun said, “Ajay loved football”.
C.	Arun says “Ajay loved football”.
D.	Arun says, “Ajay loves football”.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6441.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The guest stood quietly for (few) moments.
A.	a few
B.	the few
C.	few time
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. the few

Discussion

6442.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.By the time the plane arrived, I nearly had despaired ________ being able to board it.
A.	For
B.	Of
C.	On
D.	Off
Answer» C. On

Discussion

6443.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.My grandmother died five years ______.
A.	ago
B.	since
C.	before
D.	from
Answer» B. since

Discussion

6444.	Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. They have been driving since early morning.
A.	Adjective
B.	Adverb
C.	Noun
D.	Comparison
Answer» C. Noun

Discussion

6445.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. If the sentence has no error, then select 'No error'.Whom did you give the packet to?
A.	did you give
B.	No error
C.	Whom
D.	the packet to
Answer» C. Whom

Discussion

6446.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did the rabbit come out of the bush when the hunter killed it.
A.	killed it
B.	come out of the bush
C.	when the hunter
D.	No sooner did the rabbit
Answer» D. No sooner did the rabbit

Discussion

6447.	Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The French Revolution ______ to the end of monarchy in France.
A.	is leading
B.	were leading
C.	led
D.	was led
Answer» D. was led

Discussion

6448.	Given sentence is divided and numbered into three parts, and, one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error by (A), (B) or (C) given beside the parts of the sentence. If there are no errors, mark (D) No error.Smoke, which is /(A) a certain indicator of fire /(B) ordered in the mine. /(C) No error /(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

6449.	Choose the most suitable conjunction to fill in the blank in the given sentence.Certain Asian countries like Japan offered only their native language as a medium of instruction in colleges ______ now they have realised the value of English and are trying to change.
A.	as a result
B.	because
C.	therefore
D.	but
Answer» E.

Discussion

6450.	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".Tom pretended not to (heard) a thing.
A.	Hear
B.	Hearing
C.	Be hearing
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Hearing

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.

Directions: Which of the following sentences has a 'modal verb'?

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'. These kind of clothes (1)/are rather expensive (2)/for me to buy. (3)/No Error (4)

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."It's high time you found a job," said Granny to Uncle Ken one day.

Directions: Each question has four sentences out of which three are incorrect due to grammatical error or due to wrong usage of words and one sentence is correct. Select the correct sentence from the given options & mark the answer.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.

Have you heard the ______ news?

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Rohit (committed much mischief).

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.With such prestigious institutions (in) the list every engineering aspirant must be pondering over one thought.

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:To eradicate any link ______ Egypt's pagan past, the scripts were banned from use.

Put in a correct participate in the blank space. The sea _______, we went for sail.

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.My sister said, "I am not going to college as now I have a study break."

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:This book ______ to her.

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate modal auxiliary, keeping in view the meaning given in brackets:I ______ see you again (Complete certainty)

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.Mr. Clarke (had staying) here since 2005 and has made India his home.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.He is virtuous and ________.

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, a part of the sentence has an error. Find out which part of a sentence has an error: if there is no error, mark your answer as ‘No error’.

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.My brother said to me, "I was upset, but now I am fine."

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The bus was so late then I thought I would miss the show.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.Vandana said, “I’m being dropped to office today’’.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.One of the advantages of weekly markets is that much things are available at one place.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The receptionist asked me if I wanted to meet the accountant.

Direction​: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.I have(A)/ never cheat(B)/ and will never cheat you(C)/ no error(D)

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. She has designed some beautiful dresses.

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.I said, "Let us not jump to a conclusion but wait till we get confirmation of this rumour."

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option:Honest men speak ______truth.

Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:I'm sorry about this noise you hear. She ______ for a concert.

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence.____the people are untrustworthy.

In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Relatively new in the scene, the band is already making a big ____________.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The modern man is busy acquiring more and more wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.

Directions: Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:The building is in a dilapidated ______.

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Captain Ranjith 'safety navigated' his ship without accident for 100 voyages.

Choose the option that best transforms the given sentence using a question tag:They will meet us there,

In the given sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Scientist have recently announced that a more effective antidote for snakebite venom has been made.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate article._______wedding dinner was delicious.

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.Arun says that Ajay loves football.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The guest stood quietly for (few) moments.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.By the time the plane arrived, I nearly had despaired ________ being able to board it.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.My grandmother died five years ______.

Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. They have been driving since early morning.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. If the sentence has no error, then select 'No error'.Whom did you give the packet to?

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did the rabbit come out of the bush when the hunter killed it.

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The French Revolution ______ to the end of monarchy in France.

Choose the most suitable conjunction to fill in the blank in the given sentence.Certain Asian countries like Japan offered only their native language as a medium of instruction in colleges ______ now they have realised the value of English and are trying to change.

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".Tom pretended not to (heard) a thing.​

Direction: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.I have(A)/ never cheat(B)/ and will never cheat you(C)/ no error(D)

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".Tom pretended not to (heard) a thing.