7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 26 McqOptions

1251.	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 teacher is writing a testimonial for the graduating student.
A.	A testimonial was being written by the teacher for the graduating student.
B.	A testimonial had been written by the teacher for the graduating student.
C.	A testimonial is being written by the teacher for the graduating student.
D.	A testimonial is written by the teacher for the graduating student.
Answer» D. A testimonial is written by the teacher for the graduating student.

Discussion

1252.	Directions: Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.The police brought a search warrant when they raided his house.
A.	A search warrant had been brought when the police raided his house.
B.	The police had raided his house and brought a search warrant.
C.	A search warrant was brought by the police when they raided his house.
D.	A search warrant was brought when they raided his house by the police.
Answer» D. A search warrant was brought when they raided his house by the police.

Discussion

1253.	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’.Mathematics has increasingly revealed truths itself (1)/that have utterly cofounded the (2)/expectations of philosophers. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1254.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. I worked in a multibillion-dollars company in the States.
A.	company
B.	in the States.
C.	I worked
D.	in a multibillion-dollars
Answer» E.

Discussion

1255.	In the following question, a sentence/ 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 required, choose the "No Improvement" option. My office is within a stone's throw from the university.
A.	in a stone's throw
B.	within a stone throw
C.	Of the stone's throw
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1256.	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. A policeman caught her.
A.	She was caught by a policeman.
B.	She is catch by a policeman.
C.	She caught by a policeman.
D.	She is caught by a policeman.
Answer» B. She is catch by a policeman.

Discussion

1257.	Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:He stood ______ the fence and chatted ______ his neighbor.
A.	near, with
B.	from, to
C.	for, from
D.	near, for
Answer» B. from, to

Discussion

1258.	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 thief saw her unlocking the door.
A.	She was seen unlocking the door by the thief.
B.	She was saw unlocking the door by the thief.
C.	She is saw unlocking the door by the thief.
D.	She was unlocking the door as seen by the thief.
Answer» B. She was saw unlocking the door by the thief.

Discussion

1259.	Choose the appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.The scandal was ______ and it really defamed the reputation of the institution
A.	raged
B.	Outrageous
C.	Tagging
D.	outraged
Answer» C. Tagging

Discussion

1260.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The communities of ants are sometimes very large, (numbered) even upto 500 individuals: and it is a lesson to us that no one has ever yet seen quarrel between any two ants belonging to the same community
A.	number
B.	numerous
C.	numbering
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1261.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.I use jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters.
A.	I have been using jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters
B.	Jaggery is being used by me to sweeten my tea in winters.
C.	Jaggery is used by me to sweeten my tea in winters.
D.	In winters jaggery was used by me to sweeten my tea.
Answer» D. In winters jaggery was used by me to sweeten my tea.

Discussion

1262.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread at everything.
A.	spread at everything
B.	and began to
C.	Darkness spilled
D.	like ink
Answer» B. and began to

Discussion

1263.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The mosquito which spreads chikungunya and dengue (breeds on) fresh water.
A.	breeds at
B.	breeds in
C.	breeds above
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. breeds above

Discussion

1264.	Directions: 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". Plants can be (identifies) by their smell or texture.
A.	identify
B.	identifying
C.	identified
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1265.	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 leader said to his gang members, "Now I will tell you my plan."
A.	The leader told the gang members that then he will tell them his plan.
B.	The leader told the gang members that then he would tell them his plan.
C.	The leader told the gang members that now he would tell them his plan.
D.	The leader told the gang members that now he will tell them his plan.
Answer» C. The leader told the gang members that now he would tell them his plan.

Discussion

1266.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.I was reading the newspaper when I heard the sound of bullets been fired.
A.	when I heard
B.	the sound of bullets
C.	been fired
D.	I was reading the newspaper
Answer» D. I was reading the newspaper

Discussion

1267.	Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct passive voice of the sentence given below.Roses smell sweet.
A.	Roses are smelling sweet.
B.	Roses are sweet smelling when someone smells.
C.	Roses are sweet when smelt.
D.	Roses are sweet when we smell.
Answer» D. Roses are sweet when we smell.

Discussion

1268.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Nikhil is more braver than Sushant who is afraid of the dark.
A.	more braver than
B.	Nikhil is
C.	who is afraid
D.	of the dark
Answer» B. Nikhil is

Discussion

1269.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.______ you mind lending me your book for a day?
A.	May
B.	Would
C.	Need
D.	Could
Answer» C. Need

Discussion

1270.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Many prince and nobleman wished to marry the beautiful princess.
A.	wished
B.	the beautiful princess.
C.	Many prince and nobleman
D.	to marry
Answer» D. to marry

Discussion

1271.	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 girl caught the kite.
A.	The kite was caught by the girl.
B.	The kite is caught by the girl
C.	The kite was catch by the girl.
D.	The kite is catch by the girl.
Answer» B. The kite is caught by the girl

Discussion

1272.	Choose the option that is the active form of the sentence.It was decided by the members that the report would be placed before the Chairman for his comments.
A.	The members decided to place the report before the Chairman for his comments.
B.	The Chairman decided to place the report before the members.
C.	Did the members decide to place the report before the Chairman?
D.	The Chairman's comments were to be placed on the report of the members.
Answer» B. The Chairman decided to place the report before the members.

Discussion

1273.	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.How much money ______ since the death of your father?
A.	you have wasted
B.	did you waste
C.	you wasted
D.	have you wasted
Answer» E.

Discussion

1274.	In the following question, the sentence is 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. I will scold him when _____.
A.	he will come
B.	he comes
C.	he would come
D.	he had come.
Answer» C. he would come

Discussion

1275.	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’. It was during the reign of Elizabeth I (1)/ that “Britannia” came to be view (2) as a personification of Britain. (3) No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1276.	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'.You don’t have to invest (1)/ on an fancy camera if you’re (2)/ not a photography buff. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1277.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.As soon as he ___________ home, he sits and talks to his children asking them about their day.
A.	is coming
B.	came
C.	comes
D.	has come
Answer» D. has come

Discussion

1278.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.He is more smarter than his brother though he does not earn much money.
A.	though he does not earn
B.	He is more smarter
C.	much money
D.	than his brother
Answer» C. much money

Discussion

1279.	Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The boy is well-mannered, _____ he?
A.	weren't
B.	isn't
C.	don't
D.	shouldn't
Answer» C. don't

Discussion

1280.	Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:I am carrying a heavy package and need help to deliver it. _____ you open the door for me, please?
A.	Shall
B.	Could
C.	Should
D.	Might
Answer» C. Should

Discussion

1281.	Directions: In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I declined the lunch offered by Suresh, not because I do not want to go, but because I had no time.
A.	by Suresh, not because
B.	but because I had no time
C.	I do not want to go
D.	I declined the lunch offered
Answer» D. I declined the lunch offered

Discussion

1282.	Direction: In this section, direct speech sentences are given and you are required to find the correct indirect speech sentence of the same. Choose the correct response 1), 2), 3) or 4) and choose the option accordingly.He said to his friend, "Could you please close the door?"
A.	He requested his friend to close the door.
B.	He requested his friend to please close the door.
C.	He ordered his friend to close the door.
D.	He wanted his friend to close the door for him.
Answer» B. He requested his friend to please close the door.

Discussion

1283.	Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:He ______ very little when there are strangers present.
A.	had always spoken
B.	was always speaking
C.	is always speaking
D.	always speaks
Answer» E.

Discussion

1284.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:The police are looking for ______ evidence to prosecute him.
A.	little
B.	more
C.	no
D.	much
Answer» C. no

Discussion

1285.	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. From all accounts she is the best and honest student of the class.
A.	she is the best and most honest student of the class.
B.	the best and honest student of the class is she.
C.	she is honest and best student of the class.
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. the best and honest student of the class is she.

Discussion

1286.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction for the given sentence.Mother ________ I generally go to the market in the evening to buy vegetables.
A.	also
B.	but
C.	so
D.	and
Answer» E.

Discussion

1287.	In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.
A.	opened
B.	was opened
C.	were opened
D.	was Opening
Answer» C. were opened

Discussion

1288.	Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.The manufacturer conformed with the speciﬁcations given from the client.
A.	with the speciﬁcations given of
B.	by the speciﬁcations given for
C.	to the speciﬁcations given by
D.	No substitution
Answer» D. No substitution

Discussion

1289.	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".I cook almost every day, but even the thought of producing that quantum of food (daunt) for me.
A.	is daunting
B.	was daunted
C.	has daunting
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. was daunted

Discussion

1290.	Directions: In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.After two months, the phone signals were back at the valley.
A.	the phone signals
B.	were back
C.	After two months
D.	at the valley
Answer» E.

Discussion

1291.	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 commotion terrified her.
A.	She was terrified.
B.	She is terrified of commotion.
C.	She terrified by the commotion.
D.	She was terrified by the commotion.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1292.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Our neighbour switch on his TV early in the morning at full volume.
A.	his TV
B.	early in the morning
C.	switch on
D.	at full volume
Answer» D. at full volume

Discussion

1293.	Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part among the sentences has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click option 4 i.e. 'No error'.(a)/As I prefer coffee than tea (b)/my friends always take the trouble (c)/to get me a cup of coffee whenever I visit them. (d)/No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» B. (b)

Discussion

1294.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The school is organizing a cultural event.
A.	A cultural event is organized by the school.
B.	A cultural event is being organized by the school.
C.	A cultural event was organized by the school.
D.	A cultural event has been organized by the school.
Answer» C. A cultural event was organized by the school.

Discussion

1295.	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 button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.I want to provide them for (1)/ enough skills so that they (2)/ can stand on their own feet. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1296.	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.My house is adjacent _____ Central park.
A.	To
B.	With
C.	Of
D.	From
Answer» B. With

Discussion

1297.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of the given sentence.By how many people were you helped in your time of difficulty?
A.	How many people helped you in your time of difficulty?
B.	In your time of difficulty how many people were you helped by?
C.	How many people were you helping in time of difficulty?
D.	How many people are you helped by in your time of difficulty?
Answer» B. In your time of difficulty how many people were you helped by?

Discussion

1298.	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.Aayushi has come (1)/ here to do a master (2)/ degree in Social Work. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1299.	Choose the correct passive form of the verb in bracket in the given sentence:I suddenly realized I (watch)
A.	am being watched
B.	was being watched
C.	am watched
D.	have been watched
Answer» C. am watched

Discussion

1300.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence.With sneakers on, the nurse could move more ______ among the patients.
A.	quickly
B.	carefully
C.	slowly
D.	correctly
Answer» B. carefully

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

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 teacher is writing a testimonial for the graduating student.

Directions: Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.The police brought a search warrant when they raided his house.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. I worked in a multibillion-dollars company in the States.

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. A policeman caught her.

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:He stood ______ the fence and chatted ______ his neighbor.

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 thief saw her unlocking the door.

Choose the appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.The scandal was ______ and it really defamed the reputation of the institution

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The communities of ants are sometimes very large, (numbered) even upto 500 individuals: and it is a lesson to us that no one has ever yet seen quarrel between any two ants belonging to the same community

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.I use jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Darkness spilled like ink and began to spread at everything.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The mosquito which spreads chikungunya and dengue (breeds on) fresh water.

Directions: 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". Plants can be (identifies) by their smell or texture.

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 leader said to his gang members, "Now I will tell you my plan."

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.I was reading the newspaper when I heard the sound of bullets been fired.

Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct passive voice of the sentence given below.Roses smell sweet.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Nikhil is more braver than Sushant who is afraid of the dark.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.______ you mind lending me your book for a day?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. Many prince and nobleman wished to marry the beautiful princess.

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 girl caught the kite.

Choose the option that is the active form of the sentence.It was decided by the members that the report would be placed before the Chairman for his comments.

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.How much money ______ since the death of your father?

In the following question, the sentence is 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. I will scold him when _____.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.As soon as he ___________ home, he sits and talks to his children asking them about their day.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.He is more smarter than his brother though he does not earn much money.

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The boy is well-mannered, _____ he?

Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:I am carrying a heavy package and need help to deliver it. _____ you open the door for me, please?

Directions: In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I declined the lunch offered by Suresh, not because I do not want to go, but because I had no time.

Direction: In this section, direct speech sentences are given and you are required to find the correct indirect speech sentence of the same. Choose the correct response 1), 2), 3) or 4) and choose the option accordingly.He said to his friend, "Could you please close the door?"

Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:He ______ very little when there are strangers present.

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:The police are looking for ______ evidence to prosecute him.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction for the given sentence.Mother ________ I generally go to the market in the evening to buy vegetables.

In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The gate _______ by the watchman on duty.

Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.The manufacturer conformed with the speciﬁcations given from the client.

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".I cook almost every day, but even the thought of producing that quantum of food (daunt) for me.

Directions: In the sentence, identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.After two months, the phone signals were back at the valley.

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 commotion terrified her.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Our neighbour switch on his TV early in the morning at full volume.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The school is organizing a cultural event.

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.My house is adjacent _____ Central park.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active/passive) form of the given sentence.By how many people were you helped in your time of difficulty?

Choose the correct passive form of the verb in bracket in the given sentence:I suddenly realized I (watch)

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence.With sneakers on, the nurse could move more ______ among the patients.

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:He stood the fence and chatted his neighbor.