7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 15 McqOptions

701.	A difficult syllabus-(a), is supposed to hurt-(b), juvenile mind-(c), No error-(d)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

702.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The problem of world hunger arises because of the economic inequality that distort food distribution.
A.	The problem of
B.	that distort food distribution.
C.	world hunger arises
D.	because of the economic inequality
Answer» C. world hunger arises

Discussion

703.	It is raining heavily all through this week.
A.	has rained
B.	rains
C.	rained
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

704.	Choose the most suitable conjunction to complete the following sentence.______ his intelligence and hard work. he failed in the interview.
A.	Despite
B.	In spite
C.	Though
D.	With respect to
Answer» B. In spite

Discussion

705.	Directions. Select the correct way (among the given options) to connect the sentences given below in the question. If all are incorrect, choose 'None of these' as your answer.The book is layered with many philosophical teachings. It cannot be read and understood at one go.
A.	The book is layered with many philosophical teachings while it cannot be read and understood at one go.
B.	The book is layered with so many philosophical teachings that it cannot be read and understood at one go.
C.	The book is layered with many philosophical teachings therefore it cannot be read and understood at one go.
D.	The book is layered with many philosophical teachings yet it cannot be read and understood at one go.
E.	None of these
Answer» C. The book is layered with many philosophical teachings therefore it cannot be read and understood at one go.

Discussion

706.	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 people considered him an outcast.
A.	He was an outcast for the people
B.	He is considered by the people as an outcast
C.	He was considered an outcast by the people
D.	He was considered as an outcast by the people
Answer» D. He was considered as an outcast by the people

Discussion

707.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.With its overall popularity sliding, (the party will have been working hard) to bring in the next generation of leaders.
A.	The party will have to work hard
B.	The party will have to hardly work
C.	The party will have to work hardly
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. The party will have to hardly work

Discussion

708.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The little girl fell (from) the roof.
A.	down
B.	off
C.	below
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. below

Discussion

709.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.You are not expect to do the work alone.
A.	not expect
B.	to do
C.	work alone
D.	You are
Answer» B. to do

Discussion

710.	Direction: Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.Shayan leaves (A) / the office (B) / quite early yesterday. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

711.	Directions: Find the grammatically incorrect word or line from the following sentenceShe is not leaving I)/ Dehradun tomorrow as II)/ the order for her transfer III)/ have been cancelled IV)
A.	I
B.	II
C.	III
D.	IV
Answer» E.

Discussion

712.	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 were not any excuse for not participating in the competition.
A.	No improvement
B.	no excuse
C.	no excuses
D.	no any excuse
Answer» D. no any excuse

Discussion

713.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Neeta said, "Let me see how Pragya performs in her preboard examinations."
A.	Neeta wants to see Pragya's performance in her preboard examinations.
B.	Neeta said that she wanted to see how Pragya performed in her preboard examinations.
C.	Neeta wanted to see how Pragya would perform in her preboard examinations.
D.	Neeta said I would see how Pragya performed in her preboard examinations.
Answer» C. Neeta wanted to see how Pragya would perform in her preboard examinations.

Discussion

714.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Agriculture is main occupation of the people living in the plains.
A.	living in
B.	is main occupation
C.	the plains
D.	of the people
Answer» C. the plains

Discussion

715.	Direction: Choose the correct optionWhen you go to sleep, I'm going to watch the game.The underlined clause is an example of-
A.	an adjective clause
B.	a verb clause
C.	an adverb clause
D.	a noun clause
Answer» D. a noun clause

Discussion

716.	Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.Mohan will never pass his SSC Examination _______ he works hard.
A.	if
B.	unless
C.	since
D.	because
Answer» C. since

Discussion

717.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some mammals, where (it began) the chemical process of digestion.
A.	It begins
B.	It beginning
C.	It begin
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. It beginning

Discussion

718.	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.Turn the AC ________ before you leave the office.
A.	Out
B.	Off
C.	Down
D.	In
Answer» C. Down

Discussion

719.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option. You ______ look after your old and sick parents.
A.	ought to
B.	can
C.	might
D.	may
Answer» B. can

Discussion

720.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.She travelled ______ the night.
A.	before
B.	during
C.	on
D.	with
Answer» C. on

Discussion

721.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Our prices are subject ______ a heavy discount.
A.	at
B.	with
C.	to
D.	for
Answer» D. for

Discussion

722.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate modal:He is working hard so that he _______ win a scholarship
A.	may
B.	would
C.	should
D.	ought
Answer» B. would

Discussion

723.	His comment ______ the speech was very apt.
A.	in
B.	on
C.	of
D.	by
Answer» C. of

Discussion

724.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Switch off the television.
A.	Can you switch off the television?
B.	May I switch off the television?
C.	Let the television be switched off.
D.	Let the television being switch off
Answer» D. Let the television being switch off

Discussion

725.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.The monsoon have, in the past five days, retreated from most parts of the country.
A.	The monsoon have
B.	in the past five days
C.	No error
D.	retreated from most parts
Answer» B. in the past five days

Discussion

726.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:There are ______ doctors who are interested in working in remote villages.
A.	little
B.	more
C.	any
D.	few
Answer» E.

Discussion

727.	Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in 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).(a) We often hear people say(b) that most human beings have not evolved(c) or grow up enough to stick to the truth or non-violence.(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

728.	Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech. “It is an excellent essay”, the teacher said.
A.	The teacher remarked that it had been an excellent essay.
B.	The teacher remarked that it is an excellent essay.
C.	The teacher remarked that it has been an excellent essay.
D.	The teacher remarked that it was an excellent essay.
Answer» E.

Discussion

729.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.Jane requested Mary to bring ______ notebooks for her from the stationery.
A.	few
B.	a few
C.	the few
D.	a little
Answer» C. the few

Discussion

730.	Direction: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:After playing ______ the beach, the dog _______ its muddy paws came ______ the clean kitchen.
A.	on, with, into
B.	by, for, with
C.	at, on, into
D.	at, on, in
Answer» B. by, for, with

Discussion

731.	Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.Three-fourth of the business ___ left to the youngest son.
A.	are
B.	were
C.	will
D.	is
Answer» E.

Discussion

732.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.“Please bring me a cup of coffee,” Shakila said to the waiter.
A.	Shakila told the waiter to bring her a cup of coffee.
B.	Shakila said to the waiter he should bring her a cup of coffee.
C.	Shakila told to the waiter that he should brought her a cup of coffee.
D.	Shakila said to the waiter you bring me a cup of coffee.
Answer» B. Shakila said to the waiter he should bring her a cup of coffee.

Discussion

733.	Direction: Rewrite the sentence in Passive voice. The farmer produces wheat.
A.	Wheat was produced by the farmer
B.	Wheat has been produced by the farmer
C.	Wheat had produced by the farmer
D.	Wheat is produced by the farmer
Answer» E.

Discussion

734.	Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).\(\frac{{{\rm{I\;tried\;to\;meet\;the\;person\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{whom\;you\;said}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{was\;looking\;for\;me}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

735.	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’. Most people of my age group enjoys reading a good book on a Sunday afternoon.
A.	enjoying
B.	was enjoy
C.	No substitution
D.	Enjoy
Answer» E.

Discussion

736.	Change the voice of the sentence.'They asked me my name.'
A.	I was asked my name.
B.	I was being asked by name by them.
C.	I was been asked my name.
D.	I am asked my name.
Answer» B. I was being asked by name by them.

Discussion

737.	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 father said, "We have been living here since the day this house was built."
A.	My father said that they had been living here since the day that house was built.
B.	My father said that they had been living there since the day that house had been built.
C.	My father said that they have been living there since the day that house were built.
D.	My father said that they have been living here since the day this house were being built.
Answer» C. My father said that they have been living there since the day that house were built.

Discussion

738.	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. Due to the security reasons we were _____ from entering into the cockpit of the plane.
A.	denied
B.	rejected
C.	stopped
D.	warned
Answer» D. warned

Discussion

739.	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 to my mother, "When can I have dinner? I hardly have had anything to eat since noon today."
A.	My sister asked my mother when she could have her dinner and said that she hardly has had anything to eat since noon that day.
B.	My sister asked my mother when she can have her dinner and said that she hardly had had anything to eat since noon that day.
C.	My sister asked my mother when she can have her dinner and said that she hardly has had anything to eat since noon that day.
D.	My sister asked my mother when she could have her dinner and said that she hardly had had anything to eat since noon that day.
Answer» E.

Discussion

740.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Roshan said to me, "Sandeep made a new year greeting card for his teacher".
A.	Sandeep made a new year greeting card for his teacher said Roshan.
B.	Roshan told me that Sandeep had made a new year greeting card for his teacher.
C.	Roshan said Sandeep had made a new year greeting card for his teacher.
D.	Roshan was saying that Sandeep made a new year greeting card for his teacher.
Answer» C. Roshan said Sandeep had made a new year greeting card for his teacher.

Discussion

741.	Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.The guests were treated _____ honor and hospitality.
A.	with
B.	into
C.	between
D.	by
Answer» B. into

Discussion

742.	Choose the correct active voice of the following sentence from the options given below: The teacher was chased.
A.	Someone chased the teacher.
B.	Someone had chased the teacher.
C.	Somebody has chased the teacher.
D.	Someone is chasing the teacher.
Answer» B. Someone had chased the teacher.

Discussion

743.	Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.Moving ______ boundaries will help one to progress.
A.	them
B.	beyond
C.	for
D.	Between
Answer» C. for

Discussion

744.	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 guide suggested, "Let's rest here for a while."
A.	The guide suggested that we should rest there for a while.
B.	The guide suggested that we rest there.
C.	The guide suggested we should rest for a while.
D.	The guide suggested resting for a while there.
Answer» B. The guide suggested that we rest there.

Discussion

745.	______ of his life was spent in jail as he was caught in a heinous crime.
A.	The remainder
B.	The leftover
C.	The last
D.	The remnants
Answer» B. The leftover

Discussion

746.	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 will pay ______ for his foolishness.
A.	Dearly
B.	Deer
C.	Dear
D.	Dearest
Answer» B. Deer

Discussion

747.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In spite Smita having taken part in many television serials earlier, this was the first time she was going to host a live show.
A.	this was the first time
B.	in many television serials earlier
C.	she was going to host
D.	In spite Smita having taken part
Answer» E.

Discussion

748.	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.The driverless car turned the corner just the way it should.
A.	Turning of the corner just the way it should has been done by the driverless car.
B.	The car which is driverless has turned the corner just the way it should.
C.	The corner was turned by the driverless car just the way it should.
D.	Just the way it should be doing it the driverless car has been turning the corner.
Answer» D. Just the way it should be doing it the driverless car has been turning the corner.

Discussion

749.	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".We could not afford (to paying) the entire sum.
A.	paid
B.	pays
C.	to pay
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

750.	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.Ankit said that Nitin loved cricket.
A.	Ankit said, "Nitin loves cricket."
B.	Ankit said, "Nitin loved cricket."
C.	Ankit says, "Nitin loved cricket."
D.	Ankit says, "Nitin loves cricket."
Answer» B. Ankit said, "Nitin loved cricket."

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

A difficult syllabus-(a), is supposed to hurt-(b), juvenile mind-(c), No error-(d)

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The problem of world hunger arises because of the economic inequality that distort food distribution.

It is raining heavily all through this week.

Choose the most suitable conjunction to complete the following sentence.______ his intelligence and hard work. he failed in the interview.

Directions. Select the correct way (among the given options) to connect the sentences given below in the question. If all are incorrect, choose 'None of these' as your answer.The book is layered with many philosophical teachings. It cannot be read and understood at one go.

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 people considered him an outcast.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.With its overall popularity sliding, (the party will have been working hard) to bring in the next generation of leaders.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The little girl fell (from) the roof.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.You are not expect to do the work alone.

Direction: Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.Shayan leaves (A) / the office (B) / quite early yesterday. (C) / No error (D)

Directions: Find the grammatically incorrect word or line from the following sentenceShe is not leaving I)/ Dehradun tomorrow as II)/ the order for her transfer III)/ have been cancelled IV)

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 were not any excuse for not participating in the competition.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Neeta said, "Let me see how Pragya performs in her preboard examinations."

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Agriculture is main occupation of the people living in the plains.

Direction: Choose the correct optionWhen you go to sleep, I'm going to watch the game.The underlined clause is an example of-

Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.Mohan will never pass his SSC Examination _______ he works hard.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Amylase is present in the saliva of humans and some mammals, where (it began) the chemical process of digestion.

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.Turn the AC ________ before you leave the office.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option. You ______ look after your old and sick parents.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.She travelled ______ the night.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Our prices are subject ______ a heavy discount.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate modal:He is working hard so that he _______ win a scholarship

His comment ______ the speech was very apt.

​Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Switch off the television.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.The monsoon have, in the past five days, retreated from most parts of the country.

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:There are ______ doctors who are interested in working in remote villages.

Choose the alternative that best expresses the given sentence in reported speech. “It is an excellent essay”, the teacher said.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.Jane requested Mary to bring ______ notebooks for her from the stationery.

Direction: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:After playing ______ the beach, the dog _______ its muddy paws came ______ the clean kitchen.

Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.Three-fourth of the business ___ left to the youngest son.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.“Please bring me a cup of coffee,” Shakila said to the waiter.

Direction: Rewrite the sentence in Passive voice. The farmer produces wheat.

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’. Most people of my age group enjoys reading a good book on a Sunday afternoon.

Change the voice of the sentence.'They asked me my name.'

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 father said, "We have been living here since the day this house was built."

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. Due to the security reasons we were _____ from entering into the cockpit of the plane.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Roshan said to me, "Sandeep made a new year greeting card for his teacher".

Choose the correct preposition in the given sentence.The guests were treated _____ honor and hospitality.

Choose the correct active voice of the following sentence from the options given below: The teacher was chased.

Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.Moving ______ boundaries will help one to progress.

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 guide suggested, "Let's rest here for a while."

______ of his life was spent in jail as he was caught in a heinous crime.

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 will pay ______ for his foolishness.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In spite Smita having taken part in many television serials earlier, this was the first time she was going to host a live show.

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.The driverless car turned the corner just the way it should.

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".We could not afford (to paying) the entire sum.

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.Ankit said that Nitin loved cricket.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Switch off the television.

Direction: Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:After playing __ the beach, the dog _ its muddy paws came ____ the clean kitchen.