7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 24 McqOptions

1151.	Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.I prefer (a)/ this book (b)/ than that one. (c)/ No error. (d)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

1152.	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.Sushmita divorced her husband.
A.	Her husband is divorced by Sushmita.
B.	By Sushmita her husband is divorced.
C.	Divorcing of her husband was done by Sushmita.
D.	Sushmita's husband was divorced by her.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1153.	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.This time we woke up to virus-related diseases.
A.	Demonstrative
B.	Article
C.	Adverb
D.	Noun phrase
Answer» B. Article

Discussion

1154.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The meeting was postponed by a week.
A.	They postponed the meeting by a week.
B.	They are postponing the meeting by a week.
C.	They have postponed the meeting by a week.
D.	They will postpone the meeting by a week.
Answer» B. They are postponing the meeting by a week.

Discussion

1155.	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'.They even tried to smuggle bits of jazz into (1)/ serious music as that the composer could (2)/ somehow survive. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1156.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may error. 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’. Hoplite soldier utilised the phalanx formation (1)/ of order to be effective in war (2)/ with fewer soldiers. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1157.	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'.Every effect we see, hear or speak in our outside (1)/ or physical world has a specific cause that (2)/ have its origin in the inner or mental world. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1158.	Choose the appropriate conjunctions for the given sentence:She was taken to the doctor at once; ____ her condition worsened ____ she was hospitalized.
A.	whether, if
B.	but, though
C.	then, if
D.	however, and
Answer» E.

Discussion

1159.	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".(Her companion was) her daughter and son-in-law.
A.	Her companions was
B.	Her companion is
C.	Her companions were
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1160.	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'.Needlessly to say, (1)/ we need more (2)/ environmentalists on this planet. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1161.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.The team manager is examining the documents of all the players.
A.	The team manager has been examining the documents of all the players.
B.	The documents of all the players are being examined by the team manager.
C.	The documents of all the players the team manager is examining.
D.	Examination of the documents of all the players was done by the team manager.
Answer» C. The documents of all the players the team manager is examining.

Discussion

1162.	Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.He ____ jogging in the park every morning.
A.	went
B.	be going
C.	go
D.	goes
Answer» E.

Discussion

1163.	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.She doesn't know ______ to accept or refuse the proposal.
A.	if
B.	that
C.	whether
D.	which
Answer» D. which

Discussion

1164.	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’.Good role models in classrooms and in communities are the most important (1)/ part of getting educate as the actions and decisions (2)/ of role models impact the behaviour of others. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1165.	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'.Her rooms window was left open.
A.	The window of her room
B.	Her rooms’ window
C.	Her window in room
D.	No substitution needed
Answer» B. Her rooms’ window

Discussion

1166.	Direction: Choose the appropriate determiner given in the options : _______of the animals that live in the desert are nocturnal.
A.	Much
B.	Some
C.	Each
D.	Every
Answer» C. Each

Discussion

1167.	Choose the incorrect option:Connectors join together ______
A.	sentences
B.	words
C.	phrases
D.	prepositions
Answer» E.

Discussion

1168.	I _______ rather have my people laugh at my economies than weep for my extravagance.
A.	Will
B.	Would
C.	Must
D.	Can
Answer» C. Must

Discussion

1169.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I am a soul, a free bird which has the power to (freely fly); I am not bound by the physical laws.
A.	Fly freely
B.	Free fly
C.	Fly free
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Free fly

Discussion

1170.	Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option.Shakespeare is recognised not only as a great dramatist ________.
A.	as well as a poet with extraordinary sensibility
B.	as a poet with extraordinary sensibility
C.	as if a poet with extraordinary sensibility
D.	but also as a poet with extraordinary sensibility
Answer» E.

Discussion

1171.	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 lock had been opened using a hairpin and the lights were switched on.
A.	A hairpin had been used to opened the lock and the lights were switched on
B.	Someone had opened the lock using a hairpin and switched on the lights.
C.	A hairpin was opened to use the lock and switched on the lights.
D.	Someone was opening the lock using a hairpin and the lights were switched on.
Answer» C. A hairpin was opened to use the lock and switched on the lights.

Discussion

1172.	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 priest class took upon itself the monopoly (1)/ of scriptural knowledge and interpretation (2)/ of the same to its own advantage. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1173.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.Japanese multinational Sony had unveiled (1) the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for (2) smartphones, which it claims has the (3) world's highest pixel count with 48 megapixels. (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	No error
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1174.	Directions: Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She painted ______ beautiful scenery in watercolors while sitting in ______ garden.
A.	a, the
B.	the, a
C.	the, the
D.	an, a
Answer» B. the, a

Discussion

1175.	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'.Power corrupts, (1)/ and absolute power (2)/ corrupts absolutely. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1176.	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'.When he was arrested by the police (A)/ in November 2014, his followers go on (B)/ the rampage for two weeks. (C)/ No Error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» C. C

Discussion

1177.	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.They said, “We will not bother the workers.”
A.	They said that they would not bother the workers.
B.	They said that they would not be bothering the workers.
C.	They said that they will not bother the workers.
D.	They said that they will not be bothering the workers.
Answer» B. They said that they would not be bothering the workers.

Discussion

1178.	Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.The man strived ____ bigger riches.
A.	about
B.	on
C.	for
D.	under
Answer» D. under

Discussion

1179.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, protects India from the cold winds blowing from central Asia.
A.	the cold
B.	blowing from central Asia.
C.	protects India
D.	highest mountain range
Answer» D. highest mountain range

Discussion

1180.	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 theatre was keeping a seat for you.
A.	A seat was being kept for you by the theatre.
B.	Keeping of a seat for you has been done by the theatre.
C.	The theatre has kept a seat for you.
D.	A seat would be kept for you by the theatre.
Answer» B. Keeping of a seat for you has been done by the theatre.

Discussion

1181.	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.He said to her, "I will meet you here tomorrow."
A.	He told her this that he will meet her there the following day.
B.	He told her that he would meet her there the following day.
C.	He told her that he would meet her here tomorrow.
D.	He told her that he will meet her there tomorrow.
Answer» C. He told her that he would meet her here tomorrow.

Discussion

1182.	Direction: Choose the most appropriate translation of the given sentence into English:अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता हमारा मौलिक अधिकार है।
A.	Freedom of speech is our original right.
B.	Independence of expression is our fundamental right.
C.	Freedom of expression is our fundamental right.
D.	Our fundamental right is freedom of speech.
Answer» D. Our fundamental right is freedom of speech.

Discussion

1183.	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.Who has destroyed Nagasaki?
A.	By whom Nagasaki have been destroyed?
B.	By whom has Nagasaki been destroyed?
C.	By whom Nagasaki had been destroyed?
D.	By whom Nagasaki has been destroyed?
Answer» C. By whom Nagasaki had been destroyed?

Discussion

1184.	Direction: In the following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response accordingly.I can hardly believe it.
A.	Adjective
B.	Preposition
C.	Adverb
D.	Verb
Answer» D. Verb

Discussion

1185.	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. The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital.B. After the bars closed, gangs of youths roam the city streets.C. She hitched her skirt in before wading across the stream.
A.	Only A
B.	Only B
C.	Only C
D.	Both A and B
E.	All are incorrect
Answer» B. Only B

Discussion

1186.	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’. While I was sitting in the waiting area, I had an opportunity to study people’s faces carefully.
A.	all people faces
B.	every person faces
C.	No substitution
D.	each person face
Answer» D. each person face

Discussion

1187.	Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.A university librarian reported (increasing) cases of theft of books from the library.
A.	increase
B.	increases
C.	increased
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1188.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Every boy and every girl in this class pursue at least one hobby.
A.	Every boy
B.	in this class pursue
C.	and every girl
D.	at least one hobby
Answer» C. and every girl

Discussion

1189.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence."Have you heard this story?" Neelu asked me.
A.	Neelu asked me if had I heard this story
B.	Neelu asked me if I had heard that story
C.	Neelu asked me that if I had heard this story
D.	Neelu asked me if I had hear that story
Answer» C. Neelu asked me that if I had heard this story

Discussion

1190.	Fill up the blanks with appropriate prepositions.Our flat is ______ the second floor of the building.
A.	in
B.	by
C.	at
D.	on
Answer» E.

Discussion

1191.	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'.He was smiling, (A)/ but his eyes retained (B)/ a look of solemness. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

1192.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option.Jane wanted ____ camera to take _____ pictures of her friends on Graduation Day, but now she doesn't need it.
A.	A, much
B.	An, many
C.	A, few
D.	A, some
Answer» E.

Discussion

1193.	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.India is the second most populous country ______ the seventh-largest country by area in the world.
A.	But
B.	However
C.	And
D.	while
Answer» D. while

Discussion

1194.	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.I could not find the book.
A.	I myself can not find the book.
B.	The book could not be found by me.
C.	By me the book can not be found.
D.	Finding of the book could not be done by me.
Answer» C. By me the book can not be found.

Discussion

1195.	Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:These books are a _____ improvement on what has gone before.
A.	good
B.	beautiful
C.	rude
D.	great
Answer» E.

Discussion

1196.	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’.It is reported that everyday India witnessing the death of over 2000 babies aged less than one year.
A.	India will be witness the death
B.	India witnesses the death
C.	No improvement
D.	India witness the death
Answer» C. No improvement

Discussion

1197.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.The commander said to the soldiers, “Don’t think twice. Jump off the plane now.”
A.	The commander ordered the soldiers not to think twice and jump off the plane then.
B.	The commander ordered the soldiers don’t think twice and jump off the plane then.
C.	The commander ordered the soldiers that don’t think twice and jump off the plane now.
D.	The commander ordered the soldiers to not think twice and to jump off the plane now.
Answer» B. The commander ordered the soldiers don’t think twice and jump off the plane then.

Discussion

1198.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend ______ a flatterer.
A.	from
B.	among
C.	between
D.	and
Answer» B. among

Discussion

1199.	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. She said to me, "I really wish I had bought that new car."
A.	She told me she really wished she bought that new car.
B.	She told me she really had wished she had bought that new car.
C.	She told me she really wished she had bought that new car.
D.	She told me she would buy that new car.
Answer» D. She told me she would buy that new car.

Discussion

1200.	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.Was the story written by you?
A.	Are you writing the story?
B.	Were you writing the story?
C.	Did you write the story?
D.	Do you write the story?
Answer» D. Do you write the story?

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.I prefer (a)/ this book (b)/ than that one. (c)/ No error. (d)

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.Sushmita divorced her husband.

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.This time we woke up to virus-related diseases.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. The meeting was postponed by a week.

Choose the appropriate conjunctions for the given sentence:She was taken to the doctor at once; ____ her condition worsened ____ she was hospitalized.

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".(Her companion was) her daughter and son-in-law.

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'.Needlessly to say, (1)/ we need more (2)/ environmentalists on this planet. (3)/ No error (4)

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.The team manager is examining the documents of all the players.

Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.He ____ jogging in the park every morning.

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.She doesn't know ______ to accept or refuse the proposal.

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'.Her rooms window was left open.

Direction: Choose the appropriate determiner given in the options : _______of the animals that live in the desert are nocturnal.

Choose the incorrect option:Connectors join together ______

I _______ rather have my people laugh at my economies than weep for my extravagance.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I am a soul, a free bird which has the power to (freely fly); I am not bound by the physical laws.

Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option.Shakespeare is recognised not only as a great dramatist ________.

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 lock had been opened using a hairpin and the lights were switched on.

Directions: Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She painted ______ beautiful scenery in watercolors while sitting in ______ garden.

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'.Power corrupts, (1)/ and absolute power (2)/ corrupts absolutely. (3)/ No Error (4)

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said, “We will not bother the workers.”

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.The man strived ____ bigger riches.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world, protects India from the cold winds blowing from central Asia.

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 theatre was keeping a seat for you.

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.He said to her, "I will meet you here tomorrow."

Direction: Choose the most appropriate translation of the given sentence into English:अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता हमारा मौलिक अधिकार है।

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.Who has destroyed Nagasaki?

Direction: In the following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response accordingly.I can hardly believe it.

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’. While I was sitting in the waiting area, I had an opportunity to study people’s faces carefully.

Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.A university librarian reported (increasing) cases of theft of books from the library.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Every boy and every girl in this class pursue at least one hobby.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence."Have you heard this story?" Neelu asked me.

Fill up the blanks with appropriate prepositions.Our flat is ______ the second floor of the building.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option.Jane wanted ____ camera to take _____ pictures of her friends on Graduation Day, but now she doesn't need it.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.India is the second most populous country ______ the seventh-largest country by area in the world.

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.I could not find the book.

Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:These books are a _____ improvement on what has gone before.

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’.It is reported that everyday India witnessing the death of over 2000 babies aged less than one year.

Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.The commander said to the soldiers, “Don’t think twice. Jump off the plane now.”

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.It is not easy to distinguish a loyal friend ______ a flatterer.

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. She said to me, "I really wish I had bought that new car."

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.Was the story written by you?

Choose the appropriate conjunctions for the given sentence:She was taken to the doctor at once; her condition worsened she was hospitalized.

Directions: Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She painted beautiful scenery in watercolors while sitting in garden.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option.Jane wanted camera to take _ pictures of her friends on Graduation Day, but now she doesn't need it.