7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 25 McqOptions

1201.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, select that part as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.He was asking my opinion for the film.
A.	opinion on
B.	opinion about
C.	opinion with
D.	No correction
Answer» B. opinion about

Discussion

1202.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.When I lived in Kanpur I (was going) for movie once a week.
A.	used to go
B.	had gone
C.	went
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. had gone

Discussion

1203.	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’.Our school’s faculty and administration should not (1)/ sacrifice high standards and regulations in order (2)/ to make students temporarily happy. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1204.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Rashmi and me are / planning to go on / a road trip to Manali / next summer.
A.	Rashmi and me are
B.	next summer
C.	planning to go on
D.	a road trip to Manali
Answer» B. next summer

Discussion

1205.	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.Nature is ___ best medicine.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	No option is correct
Answer» D. No option is correct

Discussion

1206.	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.She said, “Let us wait for the seat”
A.	She proposed that they should wait for the seat.
B.	She proposed that they could wait for the seat.
C.	She proposed to wait for the seat.
D.	She proposed let us wait for seat.
Answer» B. She proposed that they could wait for the seat.

Discussion

1207.	Identify the segment of the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Shall her flight get cancelled, your mother says she will send you a message.
A.	she will send you a message.
B.	your mother says
C.	Shall her flight
D.	get cancelled,
Answer» D. get cancelled,

Discussion

1208.	In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement.'It being a sunny day we have decided not to go to the zoo but to go to a mall.
A.	We will decided
B.	We decided
C.	We decide
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. We decide

Discussion

1209.	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 lady said, "I am waiting for someone to come here and pick me up."
A.	The lady said that she was waiting for someone to go here and pick her up.
B.	The lady said that she was waiting for someone to go there and pick her up.
C.	The lady said that she is waiting for someone to go there and pick her up.
D.	The lady said that she is waiting for someone to go here and pick her up.
Answer» C. The lady said that she is waiting for someone to go there and pick her up.

Discussion

1210.	Fill in the blank with suitable conjunction:You will fall ill _______ you don't cover yourself properly in this terrible weather.
A.	and
B.	if
C.	that
D.	after
Answer» C. that

Discussion

1211.	Convert the given sentence into Indirect Speech.David said to Anna, "Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow."
A.	David told Anna that Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow.
B.	David told Anna that Mona left for her native place the next day.
C.	David told Anna that Mona would be leaving for her native place tomorrow.
D.	David told Anna that Mona would leave for her native place the next day.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1212.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Scientists care little about taking risks when face with the sheer joy of scientific inquiry.
A.	Scientists care little about
B.	with the sheer
C.	taking risks when face
D.	joy of scientific inquiry.
Answer» D. joy of scientific inquiry.

Discussion

1213.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It was him who was responsible for the mishap that took place yesterday.
A.	for this mishap
B.	It was him
C.	that took place
D.	who was responsible
Answer» C. that took place

Discussion

1214.	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).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{I\;shall\;write}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{to\;you}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{when\;I\;shall\;reach\;Chennai}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

1215.	Pick out the grammatically acceptable sentence:
A.	Alas, the poor man is dead.
B.	Alas the poor man is dead !
C.	Alas ! The poor man is dead.
D.	Alas, The poor man is dead.
Answer» D. Alas, The poor man is dead.

Discussion

1216.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Sumathi was 'a industriously' and willing worker.
A.	An industrious
B.	A industrious
C.	An industriously
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. A industrious

Discussion

1217.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The traveler inquired, "Will there be a shelter for strangers?”
A.	The traveler inquired if would there be a shelter for strangers.
B.	The traveler inquired if there will be a shelter for strangers.
C.	The traveler inquired if there would be a shelter for strangers.
D.	The traveler inquired whether will there be a shelter for strangers.
Answer» D. The traveler inquired whether will there be a shelter for strangers.

Discussion

1218.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.She is considered ______ nightingale of the college for her melodious voice.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	some
D.	the
Answer» E.

Discussion

1219.	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.Had I reached earlier, I ________ have caught the bus.
A.	Will
B.	Can
C.	Ought
D.	Would
Answer» E.

Discussion

1220.	Direction: A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given four alternatives which may improve the word. Choose the correct alternative.He was rich by sheer accident of birth.
A.	Incidence
B.	Chance
C.	Coincidence
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1221.	Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.You are (a) / the most unique person (b) / I have (c) / ever met / (d)
A.	C
B.	A
C.	D
D.	B
Answer» E.

Discussion

1222.	Direction: This question has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the options and mark your answer accordingly.The letter was written _______ a pen.
A.	By
B.	With
C.	From
D.	To
Answer» C. From

Discussion

1223.	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". The doctor removed the eye patch and asked him how he (were feeling).
A.	Was felt
B.	Has feeling
C.	Was feeling
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1224.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Although this is a narrowest street, many large trucks can enter it.
A.	many large trucks
B.	Although this is
C.	can enter it
D.	a narrowest street
Answer» E.

Discussion

1225.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in the given parts and indicate your response corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).a) I preferb) seafoodc) than Mediterranean foodd) No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

1226.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did he see the tiger when he ran as fast as he could.
A.	when he ran
B.	as fast as he could
C.	no sooner did
D.	he see the tiger
Answer» B. as fast as he could

Discussion

1227.	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.No one answered my call for help.
A.	Answering my call for help was not done by anyone.
B.	I myself have not got any answer for my help call.
C.	Calling for help has been done by me but no one answered.
D.	My call for help was not answered by anyone.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1228.	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. James coughed loudly so attract her attention.B. The position of the adverb is important when there is more than one verb in a sentence. C. He asked me to leave the house queitly.
A.	Only A
B.	Only B
C.	Only C
D.	Both A and B
E.	All are incorrect
Answer» C. Only C

Discussion

1229.	Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.How can someone ________ of his promise in such a manner?
A.	back out
B.	back up
C.	back in
D.	back down
Answer» B. back up

Discussion

1230.	Each sentence is divided into four parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error.Mr. Anand is planning / to settle in Delhi / as soon as / he will retire in August next year.
A.	to settle in Delhi
B.	as soon as
C.	he will retire in August next year
D.	Mr. Anand is planning
Answer» D. Mr. Anand is planning

Discussion

1231.	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 truth is that when people seeing you zoned into your work and (1)/ in harmony with yourself, (2)/ they come to distract you. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1232.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.He has been working (off and on) for several years on this theory.
A.	regularly
B.	on or off
C.	on and of
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1233.	Fill in the blank with the correct article.Twelve inches make _______ foot.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. an

Discussion

1234.	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.You think really hard, _______.
A.	Doesn’t you
B.	Do you
C.	Didn’t you
D.	Don’t you
Answer» E.

Discussion

1235.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:______ speaking, the curriculum includes all experiences the student may have within the environment of the schools.
A.	Contentedly
B.	Broadly
C.	Superstitiously
D.	Narrowly
Answer» C. Superstitiously

Discussion

1236.	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'.A debit card is similar to a credit card, but unlike a (1)/ credit card, the money came directly from the (2)/ user's bank account when performing a transaction.(3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1237.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Different-coloured natural foods not only put a smile on children's faces and also beneﬁt their overall growth.
A.	put a smile on children's faces
B.	and also beneﬁt
C.	beneﬁt their overall growth
D.	Different-coloured natural foods
Answer» C. beneﬁt their overall growth

Discussion

1238.	Direction: Answer the following question by selecting the correct option.The phone rang while I ______ dinner.Here the appropriate verb from would be
A.	was having
B.	had
C.	have
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. had

Discussion

1239.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The students have performed a new version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.
A.	Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' has been performed by the new version of the students.
B.	A new version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' have been performed by the students.
C.	A new version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' has been performed by the students.
D.	Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' have been performed by the new version of the students.
Answer» D. Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' have been performed by the new version of the students.

Discussion

1240.	Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.We waited till 10 pm for our guests but they never turned up.
A.	have been waited
B.	are waiting
C.	was waiting
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1241.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The team began searching for reasons for their poor performance in the tournament.
A.	The team began
B.	for their poor performance
C.	in the tournament
D.	searching for reasons
Answer» C. in the tournament

Discussion

1242.	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.Kalpana has no paper to write ____.
A.	Upon
B.	Over
C.	At
D.	off
Answer» B. Over

Discussion

1243.	In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option. She insisted to go there, though her husband cautioned her on it.
A.	on going
B.	upon going
C.	going
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. upon going

Discussion

1244.	Direction: In the following sentence, one part of the sentence has an error. Find out that particular part and select the appropriate option. If there is no error in the sentence, choose option 4 i.e. ‘No error.’Despite of the difficulties, (A)/ Rehman pursued (B)/ his goal dillegently (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

1245.	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. Pooja said, “I write novels.”
A.	Pooja says she wrote novels.
B.	Pooja said that she wrote novels.
C.	Pooja wrote a novel.
D.	Novels were written by Pooja.
Answer» C. Pooja wrote a novel.

Discussion

1246.	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).Our country can progress when only people work hard.
A.	when people only work hard
B.	when people work hard only
C.	only when people work hard
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1247.	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".The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ₹18.
A.	is
B.	are
C.	were
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1248.	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'.Due to his negligence,(A)/ he failed (B)/ in the examination.(C)/ No Error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

1249.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Do you know that during the reign of Mohammad bin Tughlaq, the capital ______ from Delhi to Daulatabad?
A.	was shifted
B.	is being shifted
C.	was shifting
D.	has been shifting
Answer» B. is being shifted

Discussion

1250.	Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.After getting hit by the mob, the thief ______ and has to be shifted to the hospital.
A.	passed up
B.	passed after
C.	passed out
D.	passed in
Answer» D. passed in

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.When I lived in Kanpur I (was going) for movie once a week.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Rashmi and me are / planning to go on / a road trip to Manali / next summer.

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.Nature is ___ best medicine.

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.She said, “Let us wait for the seat”

Identify the segment of the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Shall her flight get cancelled, your mother says she will send you a message.

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 lady said, "I am waiting for someone to come here and pick me up."

Fill in the blank with suitable conjunction:You will fall ill _______ you don't cover yourself properly in this terrible weather.

Convert the given sentence into Indirect Speech.David said to Anna, "Mona will leave for her native place tomorrow."

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Scientists care little about taking risks when face with the sheer joy of scientific inquiry.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.It was him who was responsible for the mishap that took place yesterday.

Pick out the grammatically acceptable sentence:

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Sumathi was 'a industriously' and willing worker.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The traveler inquired, "Will there be a shelter for strangers?”

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.Had I reached earlier, I ________ have caught the bus.

Direction: A part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given four alternatives which may improve the word. Choose the correct alternative.He was rich by sheer accident of birth.

Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.You are (a) / the most unique person (b) / I have (c) / ever met / (d)

Direction: This question has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the options and mark your answer accordingly.The letter was written _______ a pen.

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". The doctor removed the eye patch and asked him how he (were feeling).

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Although this is a narrowest street, many large trucks can enter it.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No sooner did he see the tiger when he ran as fast as he could.

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.No one answered my call for help.

Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.How can someone ________ of his promise in such a manner?

Each sentence is divided into four parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error.Mr. Anand is planning / to settle in Delhi / as soon as / he will retire in August next year.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.He has been working (off and on) for several years on this theory.

Fill in the blank with the correct article.Twelve inches make _______ foot.

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.You think really hard, _______.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:______ speaking, the curriculum includes all experiences the student may have within the environment of the schools.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Different-coloured natural foods not only put a smile on children's faces and also beneﬁt their overall growth.

Direction: Answer the following question by selecting the correct option.The phone rang while I ______ dinner.Here the appropriate verb from would be

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The students have performed a new version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.We waited till 10 pm for our guests but they never turned up.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The team began searching for reasons for their poor performance in the tournament.

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.Kalpana has no paper to write ____.

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. Pooja said, “I write novels.”

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".The cost of a cylinder then (was) about ₹18.

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'.Due to his negligence,(A)/ he failed (B)/ in the examination.(C)/ No Error (D)

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Do you know that during the reign of Mohammad bin Tughlaq, the capital ______ from Delhi to Daulatabad?

Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.After getting hit by the mob, the thief ______ and has to be shifted to the hospital.