7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 13 McqOptions

601.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She dithered every time she (make) a decision.
A.	Makes
B.	Had to make
C.	Will make
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Will make

Discussion

602.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable tense of the verb:The child was advised __________ some time in the mountains to cure its illness.
A.	spend
B.	should not spend
C.	to spend
D.	spending
Answer» D. spending

Discussion

603.	Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options.She invited everyone ________ Tom.
A.	expect
B.	accepted
C.	accept
D.	except
Answer» E.

Discussion

604.	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?It interests me.
A.	I will be interested in it.
B.	I have been interested in it.
C.	I am interested in it.
D.	I was interested in it.
Answer» D. I was interested in it.

Discussion

605.	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.Ashish requested his sister to pass the salt.
A.	Ashish said, "sister, give the salt."
B.	Ashish said, "sister, please pass the salt."
C.	Ashish said, "sister, let’s pass the salt."
D.	Ashish said, "sister, let the salt pass."
Answer» C. Ashish said, "sister, let’s pass the salt."

Discussion

606.	Directions: In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, Option 'D' is the answer.Stop doing wrong things lest you are caught.
A.	would be caught
B.	should get caught
C.	will be caught
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. will be caught

Discussion

607.	Directions: In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.The lights had created a __________ atmosphere.
A.	fantastic
B.	fantastically
C.	fantastication
D.	fantasticate
Answer» B. fantastically

Discussion

608.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Three hours will have passed when the bell will ring.
A.	will have passed
B.	when the bell
C.	Three hours
D.	will ring
Answer» E.

Discussion

609.	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.Jyoti said to her sister, “This dress is so pretty.”
A.	Jyoti said to her sister this that dress was so pretty.
B.	Jyoti said to her sister that that dress was so pretty.
C.	Jyoti said to her sister that that dress is so pretty.
D.	Jyoti said to her sister this that dress is so pretty.
Answer» C. Jyoti said to her sister that that dress is so pretty.

Discussion

610.	Directions: Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence: He persisted in disobeying the ______.
A.	requests
B.	orders
C.	rules
D.	doctrines
Answer» C. rules

Discussion

611.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.The fans invited the cricketer.
A.	The cricketer was invited by the fans.
B.	The cricketer received an invitation by the fans.
C.	The cricketer is invited by the fans.
D.	The cricketer was invite by the fans.
Answer» B. The cricketer received an invitation by the fans.

Discussion

612.	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'.As soon as (1)/I reach my office, (2)/I will mail you the files.(3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

613.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.The king jumped ______ his horse and rode ______
A.	on, of
B.	upon, of
C.	upon, off
D.	to, of
Answer» D. to, of

Discussion

614.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi tomorrow.
A.	tomorrow
B.	to a holiday
C.	to Panchmarhi
D.	I am going
Answer» C. to Panchmarhi

Discussion

615.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentences. Select the words or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Ten years ______ for me to live in a foreign country.
A.	are a long time
B.	is a long time
C.	has a long time
D.	of time
Answer» C. has a long time

Discussion

616.	Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.Aryan told Sriram, “Don’t worry I can be able to climb that tree to reach the fruit.”
A.	I can be able to
B.	Aryan told Sriram, "Don’t worry
C.	to reach the fruit."
D.	climb that tree
Answer» B. Aryan told Sriram, "Don’t worry

Discussion

617.	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 most effective measure to keep (1)/ our roads safe is enforcement of rules (2)/ with zero tolerance to any violate rule. (3)/ No error. (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

618.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable tense of the verb:The chief officer told that the schedule ________ well thought out and a good arrangement.
A.	been
B.	was
C.	has been
D.	are
Answer» C. has been

Discussion

619.	Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.He listened to both but agreed with _____ of them.
A.	or
B.	either
C.	neither
D.	nor
Answer» D. nor

Discussion

620.	Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The T.V. and the computer has been blamed for reduced reading habits amongst children.
A.	The T.V. and the computer
B.	has been blamed
C.	for reduced
D.	amongst children
Answer» C. for reduced

Discussion

621.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It is a fact that you are known by me.
A.	by me.
B.	you are known
C.	a fact
D.	It is
Answer» B. you are known

Discussion

622.	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'.Thereby, necessitate a fresh (1)/ test in the basis of (2)/ the original strength. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

623.	Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.When the boys were playing the match, it suddenly starts raining.
A.	When the boys
B.	it suddenly
C.	starts raining
D.	were playing the match
Answer» D. were playing the match

Discussion

624.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentences. Select the words or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The new student found it difficult to ______ with his classmates.
A.	get along
B.	get among
C.	get well
D.	get up
Answer» B. get among

Discussion

625.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Miss Marple is neither a good singer or a good stage artist.
A.	stage artist
B.	neither a good singer
C.	or a good
D.	Miss Marple is
Answer» D. Miss Marple is

Discussion

626.	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'.Despite of minimal use of technology (1)/ they are able to manage (2)/ everything in a simple manner (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

627.	Directions: In the question below, a part of the 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 needed, choose 'No improvement.'Reconciliation is closed to impossible now, although he has not been expelled from the group.
A.	Imposed
B.	Closing
C.	Close
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

628.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.Recently new rare fauna and flora ____________ by the researchers in Silent Valley Kerala.
A.	were found
B.	are found
C.	have been found
D.	will be found
Answer» D. will be found

Discussion

629.	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. Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.
A.	Small islands will sink is generally believed by scientists
B.	There is a general belief that small islands would sink.
C.	Small islands are believed to sink by scientists.
D.	It is generally believed by scientists that small islands would sink.
Answer» E.

Discussion

630.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate question tagYou shouldn't be here on a holiday, ______
A.	shouldn't you?
B.	should you not?
C.	wouldn't you?
D.	should you?
Answer» E.

Discussion

631.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.I would not have suspected Ram had you not informed me.
A.	had you now informed
B.	have you not informed me about him
C.	had not you told me about him
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

632.	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.Father says, "Kashmir is the heaven on earth".
A.	Father said that Kashmir has been the heaven on earth.
B.	Father is saying that Kashmir is the heaven on earth.
C.	Father says that Kashmir is the heaven on earth.
D.	Father says that Kashmir was the heaven on earth.
Answer» D. Father says that Kashmir was the heaven on earth.

Discussion

633.	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 needed'. From my opinion, her mother is smarter than her.
A.	On my
B.	No substitution needed
C.	In my
D.	By mine
Answer» D. By mine

Discussion

634.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A woman’s real character will always be more visible in his household than anywhere else.
A.	A woman’s real character
B.	Than any where else
C.	More visible in his household
D.	Will always be
Answer» D. Will always be

Discussion

635.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Mohit did not (1) went to school (2)yesterday as he (3) was unwell. (4)
A.	went to school
B.	was unwell
C.	Mohit did not
D.	yesterday as he
Answer» B. was unwell

Discussion

636.	In the following question, two columns are given, containing three phrases each. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a correct sentence. If none of the phrases make a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.Column (1) Column (2)(A) It should not hamper the free flow of(D) information and the blooming of diverse and contrarian ideas. (B) A good copy editor helps the text gain its(E) full glow without drawing any attention to the act of editing.(C) A news ombudsman performs(F) a similar task for journalistic ethics.
A.	C-F and B-D
B.	A-F
C.	C-D and B-F
D.	B-E
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

637.	Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:When it _____ public buses can be twice as dangerous because most of them ______ proper windscreen wiping system.
A.	is raining, doesn’t has
B.	rains, don’t have
C.	rain, hasn’t
D.	raining, isn’t having
Answer» C. rain, hasn’t

Discussion

638.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The manager said to me, “Do you want to go to Mumbai for your internship?”
A.	The manager asked me whether I wanted to go to Mumbai for my internship.
B.	The manager was asking me whether I want to go to Mumbai for my internship.
C.	The manager asks me whether I want to go to Mumbai for my internship.
D.	The manager asked me whether I had wanted to go to Mumbai for my internship.
Answer» B. The manager was asking me whether I want to go to Mumbai for my internship.

Discussion

639.	Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.He travelled around the world _____ eighty days.
A.	in
B.	from
C.	under
D.	for
Answer» B. from

Discussion

640.	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."Have you got a computer?"
A.	Where is your computer?
B.	Do you have a computer?
C.	He wanted to know about the computer
D.	He wanted to know whether you had a computer.
Answer» E.

Discussion

641.	Direction: Choose the correct preposition:Julia is studying chemistry _____ university.
A.	at
B.	on
C.	into
D.	by
Answer» B. on

Discussion

642.	Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option.Out of all my gifts, the book ______ was written by your favourite author in ______ the main character dies is the one I like the most.
A.	that, which
B.	which, what
C.	that, that
D.	which, which
Answer» B. which, what

Discussion

643.	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 needed'. He came down from his horse.
A.	climbed down
B.	stepped down
C.	got off
D.	No substitution needed
Answer» D. No substitution needed

Discussion

644.	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 best wishes (1)/are always (2)/with you. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

645.	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. Looking forward to meet you in Kochi.
A.	to be meeting you
B.	to meeting you
C.	meeting with you
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. meeting with you

Discussion

646.	Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.Hope you will stand ____ me when danger comes.
A.	by
B.	with
C.	for
D.	against
Answer» B. with

Discussion

647.	Identify the phrasal verb in the following sentence:"Thieves broke into the bank in the middle of the night."
A.	broke into
B.	into the bank
C.	Thieves broke
D.	middle of the night
Answer» B. into the bank

Discussion

648.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.“Do you attend the film festival at Goa every year?” he asked.
A.	He is asking me if I attended the film festival at Goa every year.
B.	He had asked me if I was attending the film festival at Goa every year.
C.	He asked me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.
D.	He asks me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.
Answer» D. He asks me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.

Discussion

649.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.He said, "What are you up to, Captain Wingate?"
A.	He asked Captain Wingate what he was up to.
B.	He told Captain Wingate he should be up to something.
C.	He asked Captain Wingate if he was up to something.
D.	He said to Captain Wingate whether he was up to something.
Answer» B. He told Captain Wingate he should be up to something.

Discussion

650.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Always on the lookout for opportunities, Arun never shirked away from new assignments.
A.	from new assignments.
B.	for opportunities,
C.	Arun never shirked away
D.	Always on the lookout
Answer» D. Always on the lookout

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She dithered every time she (make) a decision.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable tense of the verb:The child was advised __________ some time in the mountains to cure its illness.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options.She invited everyone ________ Tom.

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?It interests me.

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.Ashish requested his sister to pass the salt.

Directions: In the following question, the sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.The lights had created a __________ atmosphere.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Three hours will have passed when the bell will ring.

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.Jyoti said to her sister, “This dress is so pretty.”

Directions: Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence: He persisted in disobeying the ______.

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.The fans invited the cricketer.

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'.As soon as (1)/I reach my office, (2)/I will mail you the files.(3)/No Error (4)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.The king jumped ______ his horse and rode ______

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi tomorrow.

Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.Aryan told Sriram, “Don’t worry I can be able to climb that tree to reach the fruit.”

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable tense of the verb:The chief officer told that the schedule ________ well thought out and a good arrangement.

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction.He listened to both but agreed with _____ of them.

Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The T.V. and the computer has been blamed for reduced reading habits amongst children.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It is a fact that you are known by me.

Directions: In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.When the boys were playing the match, it suddenly starts raining.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Miss Marple is neither a good singer or a good stage artist.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.Recently new rare fauna and flora ____________ by the researchers in Silent Valley Kerala.

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. Scientists generally believe that small islands would sink.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate question tagYou shouldn't be here on a holiday, ______

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.I would not have suspected Ram had you not informed me.

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.Father says, "Kashmir is the heaven on earth".

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 needed'. From my opinion, her mother is smarter than her.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A woman’s real character will always be more visible in his household than anywhere else.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Mohit did not (1) went to school (2)yesterday as he (3) was unwell. (4)

Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:When it _____ public buses can be twice as dangerous because most of them ______ proper windscreen wiping system.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The manager said to me, “Do you want to go to Mumbai for your internship?”

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.He travelled around the world _____ eighty days.

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."Have you got a computer?"

Direction: Choose the correct preposition:Julia is studying chemistry _____ university.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option.Out of all my gifts, the book ______ was written by your favourite author in ______ the main character dies is the one I like the most.

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 needed'. He came down from his horse.

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 best wishes (1)/are always (2)/with you. (3)/No error (4)

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. Looking forward to meet you in Kochi.

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.Hope you will stand ____ me when danger comes.

Identify the phrasal verb in the following sentence:"Thieves broke into the bank in the middle of the night."

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.“Do you attend the film festival at Goa every year?” he asked.

Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.He said, "What are you up to, Captain Wingate?"

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Always on the lookout for opportunities, Arun never shirked away from new assignments.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition.The king jumped his horse and rode

Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:When it _ public buses can be twice as dangerous because most of them __ proper windscreen wiping system.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option.Out of all my gifts, the book was written by your favourite author in the main character dies is the one I like the most.