7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 14 McqOptions

651.	Directions: The given sentence has been broken up into four different parts. The error, if any, will be in one or more parts of the sentence. Select the option which contains the part of the sentence which is free from an error. If all are incorrect choose Option 5 as your answer.Granting the exemption, the government order said that the consolidated (A) mark sheets for these students will have marks for Class 12 alone. (B) It also added that the exemption did not (C) apply itself to students appearing for Class 12 examinations as private candidates. (D)
A.	A and B
B.	A, B and, C
C.	B, C and D
D.	A and C
E.	All incorrect
Answer» C. B, C and D

Discussion

652.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The lady listened carefully to my complaint but I doubt she will do anything about it.
A.	The lady listened carefully
B.	to my complaint
C.	but I doubt she
D.	will do anything about it
Answer» D. will do anything about it

Discussion

653.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:She sat here _______ 8 O'clock.
A.	in
B.	beside
C.	till
D.	besides
Answer» D. besides

Discussion

654.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.For most citizens today, liberty meant the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs.
A.	or political beliefs.
B.	For most citizens today
C.	practise their religious
D.	liberty meant the freedom to
Answer» E.

Discussion

655.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.The child put a ladder on the wall and climbed up.
A.	No improvement
B.	against the wall
C.	above the wall
D.	over a wall
Answer» C. above the wall

Discussion

656.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:We all want a ______ just government.
A.	thoroughly
B.	simply
C.	perfectly
D.	fully
Answer» D. fully

Discussion

657.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.If they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.
A.	she could sense
B.	If they said nothing
C.	their disapproval of
D.	her suggestion.
Answer» C. their disapproval of

Discussion

658.	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) Not one of the hundreds b)/ of striking workers c)/ were allowed to go near the factory. d)/ No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

659.	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'.If you have a creative streak which you have never (1)/pursued or interested in a new field, (2)/gather your energy and move towards it. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

660.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.How much do you pay as insurance premium?
A.	How much has been paid by you as insurance premium?
B.	How much is been paid by you as insurance premium?
C.	How much is being paid by you as insurance premium?
D.	How much is paid by you as insurance premium?
Answer» E.

Discussion

661.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.
A.	He loses
B.	his tempers on
C.	the slightest
D.	provocation
Answer» C. the slightest

Discussion

662.	Fill in the blank with the correct option:I tried to help him _____ the best of my ability.
A.	at
B.	to
C.	from
D.	of
Answer» C. from

Discussion

663.	Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.When I was a child I do not like going out to play in the park.
A.	no improvement
B.	did not like
C.	did not liked
D.	don’t likes
Answer» C. did not liked

Discussion

664.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Scientists have discovered a new tree frog species, with an extraordinary, enlarged claw-like structure located at the base of the thumb, that live on a remote tabletop mountain in the Andes.
A.	located at
B.	have discovered
C.	with an extraordinary
D.	live on a remote tabletop mountain
Answer» E.

Discussion

665.	Choose the correct tense of the verb from the given options.She looked as if she ________ for years.
A.	has not washed
B.	had not washed
C.	did not wash
D.	was not washed
Answer» C. did not wash

Discussion

666.	Directions: The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C, and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part.Insulin secretes (A)/ in response to (B)/ rising levels of glucose (C)/ in the blood. (D)
A.	in the blood
B.	in response to
C.	Insulin secretes
D.	rising levels of glucose
Answer» D. rising levels of glucose

Discussion

667.	In the following question, each 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.He is (P)/ a mason who (Q)/ built my house. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

668.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.To write a poem I need a pen, a diary and also the quiet place.
A.	a diary
B.	To write
C.	I need
D.	and also the
Answer» E.

Discussion

669.	A sentence/a part of the sentence is bracketed. Four alternatives are given to the bracketed part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".The children (are making) to mix clay with their feet.
A.	is made
B.	was made
C.	are made
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

670.	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 chose (1)/ to stayed (2)/ there for a while. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

671.	Choose the correct option for Negative Assertive transformation for the sentence given.None but a Hercules could do this.
A.	Everyone cannot do this, only Hercules.
B.	A Hercules can do this.
C.	Everybody isn't Hercules
D.	Only a Hercules could do this.
Answer» E.

Discussion

672.	Change the following sentence into passive voice:They greet me cheerfully every morning.
A.	I am greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
B.	I am being greeted cheerfully by them every morning.
C.	Cheerful greeting is done by them every morning to me.
D.	Every morning I was greeted cheerfully.
Answer» B. I am being greeted cheerfully by them every morning.

Discussion

673.	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. Most graduates go on to accept full-time offers from their co-employers.B. The company has also introduced a platform for farmers’ children to farther their education.C. 15 students were awarded scholarships across beginner, intermediate and advance categories.D. The conclave also saw participation from senior industry leaders from Marico, Deloitte, Google, ICICI and more
A.	D
B.	B
C.	A
D.	C
Answer» D. C

Discussion

674.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.
A.	at
B.	on
C.	of
D.	with
Answer» E.

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675.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Unless you prepare well, you will not get the first class.
A.	No error
B.	the first class
C.	Unless you prepare well
D.	you will not get
Answer» B. the first class

Discussion

676.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.My daughter writes very humorous poems.
A.	Very humorous poems are written by my daughter.
B.	My daughter is writing very humorous poems.
C.	Very humorous poems were written by my daughter.
D.	Very humorous poems are being written by my daughter.
Answer» B. My daughter is writing very humorous poems.

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677.	Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Government Stock offers (A)/ safety, liquidity and attractive returned (B)/ for a long duration. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	Government Stock offers
B.	safety, liquidity and attractive returned
C.	for long duration
D.	No error
Answer» C. for long duration

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678.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The teacher said to Rakesh that she was happy that he was getting good grades.
A.	The teacher said to Rakesh, “I was happy you were getting good grades.”
B.	The teacher said to Rakesh, “I am happy you got good grades.”
C.	The teacher said to Rakesh, “I was happy you are getting good grades.”
D.	The teacher said to Rakesh, “I am happy you are getting good grades.”
Answer» E.

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679.	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. Suraj is negligent ______ attending his classes.
A.	To
B.	Towards
C.	In
D.	About
Answer» D. About

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680.	Direction: Select the most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank.I don't agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food _________.
A.	for thinking
B.	for consider
C.	for thought
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

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681.	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 said to Ashima, “I’ll return the book after I have read it”.
A.	Ashish told Ashima that he will return the book after he has read it.
B.	Ashish told Ashima that he would return the book after he has read it.
C.	Ashish told Ashima that he will return the book after he read it.
D.	Ashish told Ashima that he would return the book after he had read it.
Answer» E.

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682.	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.The coach said to me, "You have to get up early."
A.	The coach tells me that I have to get up early.
B.	The coach told me that I have had to get up early.
C.	The coach tells me that I have had to get up early.
D.	The coach told me that I had to get up early.
Answer» E.

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683.	Directions: Select the correct transformation from active to passive.The architect is building the apartment.
A.	The apartment was built by the architect.
B.	The apartment was being built by the architect.
C.	The apartment should be built by the architect.
D.	The apartment is being built by the architect.
Answer» E.

Discussion

684.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are 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 against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response.This telephone number is not existing.
A.	Does not exist
B.	Has not been existing
C.	Has had no existence
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Has not been existing

Discussion

685.	Directions: Improve the underlined phrase in the following sentence with the help of given options:Applications for this position should be filed by next Saturday latest.
A.	latest next Saturday
B.	latest by Saturday next
C.	next Saturday at the latest
D.	next Saturday latest
Answer» D. next Saturday latest

Discussion

686.	Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.She is looking ______ to visiting Paris.
A.	forward
B.	after
C.	over
D.	ahead
Answer» B. after

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687.	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.Have you got confirmation of the receipt of the donation?
A.	Did you got confirmation
B.	Has you got confirmations
C.	Have you get confirmation
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

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688.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The old man climbed seven floors with hardly no effort at all.
A.	climbed
B.	The old man
C.	at all
D.	hardly no effort
Answer» E.

Discussion

689.	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 mother (1)/ told me (2)/ don’t eat the junk food. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

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690.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.This writing task are quite easy and interesting.
A.	quite easy
B.	This writing
C.	task are
D.	and interesting
Answer» D. and interesting

Discussion

691.	In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.If so many catches had not being dropped, we would have won the match.
A.	won the match
B.	If so many catches
C.	we would have
D.	had not being dropped
Answer» E.

Discussion

692.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.My uncle said, “Just my luck! I’ve missed the bus again.”
A.	My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed the bus again.
B.	My uncle says that he is unlucky as he has missed the bus again.
C.	My uncle said he was lucky as he had missed the bus again.
D.	My uncle exclaimed that he is once again lucky to miss the bus.
Answer» B. My uncle says that he is unlucky as he has missed the bus again.

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693.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The RWA members said, “We want to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.”
A.	The RWA members said that we want to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.
B.	The RWA members said that they wanted to see the audited accounts before they made more payments.
C.	The RWA members are saying that they want to see the audited accounts before they make more payments.
D.	The RWA members said we wanted to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.
Answer» C. The RWA members are saying that they want to see the audited accounts before they make more payments.

Discussion

694.	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'. Romanticism was an artistic, literary, musical, cultural, (1)/ and intellectual movement that originated in (2)/ Europe to the end of the 18th century. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

695.	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.The teacher said to me, "Draw the chart on the board."
A.	The teacher says me to draw the chart on the board.
B.	The teacher is asking me to draw the chart on the board.
C.	The teacher says me to be drawing the chart on the board.
D.	The teacher told me to draw the chart on the board.
Answer» E.

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696.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.My father did never have an opportunity to go to a university.
A.	an opportunity
B.	a University
C.	to go to
D.	did never have
Answer» E.

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697.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains grammatical error from the given options.The Qutub Minar in Delhi, the world heritage site, is more than 1600 years old.
A.	the world heritage site
B.	The Qutub Minar
C.	is more than
D.	1600 years old
Answer» B. The Qutub Minar

Discussion

698.	Directions: Which of the following is a correct expression?
A.	As cheerful as a lark
B.	As busy as a bat
C.	As cunning as a dog
D.	As happy as a donkey
Answer» B. As busy as a bat

Discussion

699.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are 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 improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (d).The police accused him for theft,
A.	with
B.	in
C.	of
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

700.	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”Could you lends your pen for some time.
A.	you lends
B.	I lend
C.	you borrow
D.	I borrow
Answer» E.

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Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The lady listened carefully to my complaint but I doubt she will do anything about it.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:She sat here _______ 8 O'clock.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.For most citizens today, liberty meant the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.The child put a ladder on the wall and climbed up.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:We all want a ______ just government.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.If they said nothing, she could sense their disapproval of her suggestion.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.How much do you pay as insurance premium?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.

Fill in the blank with the correct option:I tried to help him _____ the best of my ability.

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.When I was a child I do not like going out to play in the park.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Scientists have discovered a new tree frog species, with an extraordinary, enlarged claw-like structure located at the base of the thumb, that live on a remote tabletop mountain in the Andes.

Choose the correct tense of the verb from the given options.She looked as if she ________ for years.

Directions: The sentence below has four parts (A, B, C, and D). One part has a grammatical error. Identify the part.Insulin secretes (A)/ in response to (B)/ rising levels of glucose (C)/ in the blood. (D)

In the following question, each 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.He is (P)/ a mason who (Q)/ built my house. (R)/ No error (S)

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.To write a poem I need a pen, a diary and also the quiet place.

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 chose (1)/ to stayed (2)/ there for a while. (3)/ No error (4)

Choose the correct option for Negative Assertive transformation for the sentence given.None but a Hercules could do this.

Change the following sentence into passive voice:They greet me cheerfully every morning.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Unless you prepare well, you will not get the first class.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.My daughter writes very humorous poems.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The teacher said to Rakesh that she was happy that he was getting good grades.

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. Suraj is negligent ______ attending his classes.

Direction: Select the most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank.I don't agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food _________.

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 said to Ashima, “I’ll return the book after I have read it”.

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.The coach said to me, "You have to get up early."

Directions: Select the correct transformation from active to passive.The architect is building the apartment.

Directions: Improve the underlined phrase in the following sentence with the help of given options:Applications for this position should be filed by next Saturday latest.

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.She is looking ______ to visiting Paris.

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.Have you got confirmation of the receipt of the donation?

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The old man climbed seven floors with hardly no effort at all.

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 mother (1)/ told me (2)/ don’t eat the junk food. (3)/ No error (4)

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.This writing task are quite easy and interesting.

In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.If so many catches had not being dropped, we would have won the match.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.My uncle said, “Just my luck! I’ve missed the bus again.”

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The RWA members said, “We want to see the audited accounts before we make more payments.”

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.The teacher said to me, "Draw the chart on the board."

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.My father did never have an opportunity to go to a university.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains grammatical error from the given options.The Qutub Minar in Delhi, the world heritage site, is more than 1600 years old.

Directions: Which of the following is a correct expression?

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”Could you lends your pen for some time.