7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 130 McqOptions

6451.	Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Tagore ___________ Nobel prize for Gitanjali
A.	awarded
B.	were awarded
C.	are awarded
D.	was awarded
Answer» E.

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6452.	I am unanswerable ______________ my officer.
A.	with
B.	into
C.	of
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

6453.	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’.Imagine the kind of influence it (1)/will steadily and perpetually infuse (2)/on the viewer’s mindset. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

6454.	Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.He gained _____ his relatives by this crafty scheming.
A.	on
B.	at
C.	ahead of
D.	upon
Answer» E.

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6455.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.I was not able to solve the questions as I was not knowing the answers.
A.	the answers
B.	I was not
C.	able to solve
D.	was not knowing
Answer» E.

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6456.	////Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Why she was angry with her son?
A.	Why
B.	angry with
C.	her son
D.	she was
Answer» E.

Discussion

6457.	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. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.He has been living in the jungle for long and he knows all the animals here.
A.	Subordinating conjunction
B.	Coordinating conjunction
C.	Preposition
D.	Personal pronoun
Answer» C. Preposition

Discussion

6458.	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) The students were b)/ awaiting for c)/ the arrival of the chief guest. d)/ No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

6459.	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.He ate pizza ravenously.
A.	Pizza is eaten by him.
B.	Pizza was eaten ravenously by him.
C.	Pizza was ate ravenously by him.
D.	Pizza ate ravenously by him.
Answer» C. Pizza was ate ravenously by him.

Discussion

6460.	A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.You ______ not show disrespect to your elders.
A.	may
B.	might
C.	must
D.	shall
Answer» D. shall

Discussion

6461.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.An attendant will come, if you ________ the bell.
A.	Will ring
B.	Ring
C.	Rung
D.	May ring
Answer» C. Rung

Discussion

6462.	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, “Netaji was born in Kolkata”.
A.	He said that Netaji has born in Kolkata.
B.	He said that Netaji had born in Kolkata.
C.	He said that Netaji was born in Kolkata.
D.	He said that Netaji has been born in Kolkata.
Answer» D. He said that Netaji has been born in Kolkata.

Discussion

6463.	Direction: Choose the correct form of Active Transformation of the sentence given :The skyscraper was engulfed in the fire.
A.	The fire engulfed the skyscraper
B.	The fire had engulfed the skyscraper
C.	The fire has engulfed in the skyscraper
D.	The fire has been engulfed in the skyscraper
Answer» B. The fire had engulfed the skyscraper

Discussion

6464.	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 only thing that endures and can sustain (1)/an infant till the stage it receives immunity (2)/comes from the consumption of mothers milk. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6465.	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.None of them has done ____ duty.
A.	Its
B.	Their
C.	His
D.	Them
Answer» D. Them

Discussion

6466.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The sale will last ______ 7 days only.
A.	in
B.	for
C.	on
D.	during
E.	None of the above prepositions is suitable
Answer» C. on

Discussion

6467.	Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Mother said, “Oh! It’s a snake. Don’t go near it, children.”
A.	Mother exclaimed with disgust that it is a snake and told the children not to go near it.
B.	Mother exclaimed with disgust that it were a snake and told the children not to go near it.
C.	Mother exclaimed with disgust that it was a snake and told the children not to go near it.
D.	Mother exclaimed with disgust that it was being a snake and told the children not to go near it.
Answer» D. Mother exclaimed with disgust that it was being a snake and told the children not to go near it.

Discussion

6468.	In the following question, the 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. The meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman.
A.	over
B.	upon
C.	of
D.	in
Answer» B. upon

Discussion

6469.	Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Each of the Girl Scouts______ a community project.
A.	does
B.	do
C.	participates
D.	participate
Answer» B. do

Discussion

6470.	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’.That is, poets began to reflect (1)/ the complexities of modern culture (2)/ it’s fierce disjunctions. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6471.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.A campus fire in California caused the death of at least twenty-three persons.
A.	The death of at least twenty three persons caused a campus fire in California.
B.	The death of at least twenty three persons will be caused in a campus fire in California.
C.	At least twenty-three person's death was caused in a campus fire in California.
D.	The death of at least twenty three persons was caused by a campus fire in California.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6472.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did we receive your message when we heaved a sigh of relief.
A.	did we receive
B.	a sigh of relief
C.	when we heaved
D.	your message
Answer» D. your message

Discussion

6473.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.Rita said to her friend, “My sister is performing on stage today for the first time.”
A.	Rita told to her friend that her sister is performing on stage that day for the first time.
B.	Rita told her friend that my sister was performing on stage today for the first time.
C.	Rita said to her friend that my sister is performing on stage today for the first time.
D.	Rita told her friend that her sister was performing on stage that day for the first time.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6474.	Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A.	the speaker was saying I am happy to – when the bomb exploded.
B.	The speaker was saying, “ I am happy to? When the bomb exploded!
C.	The speaker was saying, “I am happy to -” when the bomb exploded,
D.	The speaker was saying, “I am happy to –” when the bomb exploded.
Answer» E.

Discussion

6475.	Directions: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:This report contains an overview ______ the current economic situation prevailing ______ the country.
A.	for, in
B.	by, on
C.	of, in
D.	of, at
Answer» D. of, at

Discussion

6476.	Fill in with suitable conjunction: He advanced ________ he could.
A.	until
B.	while
C.	as far as
D.	as
Answer» D. as

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6477.	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 improvement.There is a lot of confusion among students due to recent changes in the examination pattern.
A.	allot of
B.	a lots of
C.	No improvement
D.	the lots of
Answer» D. the lots of

Discussion

6478.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The cat jumped ______ the room ______ the window and drank the milk.
A.	at, by
B.	into, through
C.	from, across
D.	in, to
Answer» C. from, across

Discussion

6479.	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.A small income is preferable ______ no income at all.
A.	to
B.	this
C.	of
D.	from
Answer» B. this

Discussion

6480.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option. I ______ swim quite well when I was younger.
A.	could
B.	can
C.	must
D.	should
Answer» B. can

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6481.	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’.No sooner did she start running than she tripped and fell.
A.	when she trips and falls
B.	No substitution
C.	and she was tripped and fallen
D.	than she trip and fell
Answer» C. and she was tripped and fallen

Discussion

6482.	Each item in this section has a direct statement followed by its reported form in indirect speech. Select the correct statement in indirect speech and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.The actor said to his co-star, Sarita, "Will you go with me for a cup of tea in the evening today ?"
A.	The actor said to his co-star if she would go for a cup of tea with him in evening today
B.	The actor told his co-star, Sarita if she would go with him for a cup of tea in evening that day
C.	The actor requests his co-star, Sarita if she would go with him for a cup of tea in that evening that day
D.	The actor asked his co-star Sarita if she would go with him for a cup of tea in the evening that day
Answer» E.

Discussion

6483.	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'.Live internet streaming requires an form of source media, an encoder (1)/ to digitize the content, a media publisher, and a content delivery (2)/ network to distribute and deliver the content. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

6484.	Direction: Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence is given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them, a), b) or c), 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 substitutions improve the sentence, indicate d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a ‘No improvement’ response will be signified by the letter d).You are warned against committing the same mistake again.
A.	to commit
B.	for committing
C.	against to commit
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

6485.	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". It is nothing less than magic which (transformed) tiny teeny seeds into fruits of life.
A.	Transform
B.	Transforms
C.	Transforming
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Transforming

Discussion

6486.	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 friend said, "I can lift 50 kilos easily."
A.	My friend told us that he could lift 50 kilos easily.
B.	My friend told us that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
C.	My friend told us this he could lift 50 kilos easily.
D.	My friend told us this that he can lift 50 kilos easily.
Answer» B. My friend told us that he can lift 50 kilos easily.

Discussion

6487.	‘A storm in a teacup’ means
A.	unexpected event
B.	a danger signal
C.	much excitement over something trivial
D.	a great noise
Answer» D. a great noise

Discussion

6488.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.I owe a big debt of gratitude to my mentor, Ms. Pallavi Dutta
A.	A big debt of gratitude was owing by me to my mentor, Ms. Pallavi Dutta.
B.	A big debt of gratitude is owed by me to my mentor, Ms Pallavi Dutta.
C.	A big debt of gratitude will be owed by to my mentor, Ms. Pallavi Dutta.
D.	A big debt of gratitude had been owed by me to my mentor,Ms. Pallavi Dutta.
Answer» C. A big debt of gratitude will be owed by to my mentor, Ms. Pallavi Dutta.

Discussion

6489.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:It is difficult for me to part _____ my belongings.
A.	with
B.	from
C.	away
D.	off
Answer» B. from

Discussion

6490.	People all over the world are starving
A.	greater in number
B.	in a more numbers
C.	more numerously
D.	in greater numbers
Answer» E.

Discussion

6491.	Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below. The Prince said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening.”
A.	The Prince said that it gave him great pleasure to be here that evening.
B.	The Prince said that it gives him great pleasure to be here that evening.
C.	The Prince said that it gives him great pleasure to be there that evening.
D.	The Prince said that it gave him great pleasure to be there that evening.
Answer» E.

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6492.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.What would you like to do ______ swim in the river?
A.	beside
B.	with
C.	besides
D.	without
Answer» D. without

Discussion

6493.	Identify the type of error given in the following sentence and mark the correct option.He is equally as good as his wife.
A.	Redundant Structures
B.	Unidiomatic Expression
C.	None of these
D.	Faulty Comparison
Answer» B. Unidiomatic Expression

Discussion

6494.	Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. Choose the option which is CORRECT (without any errors in it). If all sentences are incorrect, mark option 5 as your answer.A. Clearly, there has been unacceptable delays.B. They were made insane amounts of money.C. John cut an aloof and somewhat austere figure.
A.	Only A
B.	Only B
C.	Only C
D.	Both A and B
E.	All are incorrect
Answer» D. Both A and B

Discussion

6495.	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 doctor warned the patient against any (1./ further consumption of alcohol if he desired (2./ to get cured from the ailment and live a longing life. (3./ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

6496.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He has shattered his neighbour’s window by purpose.
A.	by purpose
B.	He has
C.	neighbour’s window
D.	shattered his
Answer» B. He has

Discussion

6497.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/words from the given alternatives.Smriti is the ______ in her family.
A.	brave
B.	braver
C.	bravest
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

6498.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Please sure that silence is maintained in the library.
A.	Please sure
B.	that silence
C.	is maintained
D.	in the library
Answer» B. that silence

Discussion

6499.	Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option._______ that India will be self-reliant soon.
A.	It will be expected
B.	It was expected
C.	It has expected
D.	It is expected
Answer» E.

Discussion

6500.	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'. He puts the birds softly, (1)/ one by one, interior their (2)/little warm home./ (3) No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Tagore ___________ Nobel prize for Gitanjali

I am unanswerable ______________ my officer.

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.He gained _____ his relatives by this crafty scheming.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.I was not able to solve the questions as I was not knowing the answers.

/**//**/Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Why she was angry with her son?

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. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.He has been living in the jungle for long and he knows all the animals here.

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.He ate pizza ravenously.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.You ______ not show disrespect to your elders.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.An attendant will come, if you ________ the bell.

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, “Netaji was born in Kolkata”.

Direction: Choose the correct form of Active Transformation of the sentence given :The skyscraper was engulfed in the fire.

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.None of them has done ____ duty.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The sale will last ______ 7 days only.

Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Mother said, “Oh! It’s a snake. Don’t go near it, children.”

In the following question, the 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. The meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option:Each of the Girl Scouts______ a community project.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.A campus fire in California caused the death of at least twenty-three persons.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did we receive your message when we heaved a sigh of relief.

Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.Rita said to her friend, “My sister is performing on stage today for the first time.”

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

Directions: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:This report contains an overview ______ the current economic situation prevailing ______ the country.

Fill in with suitable conjunction: He advanced ________ he could.

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 improvement.There is a lot of confusion among students due to recent changes in the examination pattern.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The cat jumped ______ the room ______ the window and drank the milk.

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.A small income is preferable ______ no income at all.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option. I ______ swim quite well when I was younger.

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’.No sooner did she start running than she tripped and fell.

Each item in this section has a direct statement followed by its reported form in indirect speech. Select the correct statement in indirect speech and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.The actor said to his co-star, Sarita, "Will you go with me for a cup of tea in the evening today ?"

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". It is nothing less than magic which (transformed) tiny teeny seeds into fruits of life.

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 friend said, "I can lift 50 kilos easily."

‘A storm in a teacup’ means

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.I owe a big debt of gratitude to my mentor, Ms. Pallavi Dutta

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:It is difficult for me to part _____ my belongings.

People all over the world are starving

Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below. The Prince said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here this evening.”

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.What would you like to do ______ swim in the river?

Identify the type of error given in the following sentence and mark the correct option.He is equally as good as his wife.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He has shattered his neighbour’s window by purpose.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/words from the given alternatives.Smriti is the ______ in her family.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Please sure that silence is maintained in the library.

Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option._______ that India will be self-reliant soon.

////Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Why she was angry with her son?

Directions: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:This report contains an overview the current economic situation prevailing the country.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:The cat jumped the room the window and drank the milk.