7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 28 McqOptions

1351.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.For the long-term strength of the economy the limit of corporate stock buybacks is a potential solution.
A.	is a potential solution
B.	strength of the economy
C.	limit of corporate stock buybacks
D.	For the long term
Answer» D. For the long term

Discussion

1352.	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 has said that the soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment.
A.	He has said, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment."
B.	He said, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment."
C.	He says, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment."
D.	He said, "The soldier sticks to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment."
Answer» B. He said, "The soldier stuck to his post till further orders from the Captain of the regiment."

Discussion

1353.	Directions: Choose the suitable word for the blank to make it a meaningful statement.What you say is _______ my comprehension.
A.	Before
B.	beside
C.	behind
D.	beyond
Answer» E.

Discussion

1354.	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 wondered what one would have thought some 40 years ago if you (had said) you could heat liquid using a plastic container.
A.	Having said
B.	Had say
C.	Have saying
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1355.	How _________ you _________ there?
A.	do, got
B.	are, get
C.	does, get
D.	did, get
Answer» E.

Discussion

1356.	Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.The Inspector stopped the boy and asked where he went.
A.	he was going
B.	No improvement
C.	he has gone
D.	he had going
Answer» B. No improvement

Discussion

1357.	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.She will never tell you the truth.
A.	You will never be told the truth by her.
B.	She shall never be telling you the truth.
C.	You were never be told the truth by her.
D.	Telling of the truth to you be her will never be done.
Answer» B. She shall never be telling you the truth.

Discussion

1358.	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 "No Improvement" option. Herself saw the thief.
A.	Herself she saw the thief.
B.	She herself saw the thief.
C.	Herself she see the thief.
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Herself she see the thief.

Discussion

1359.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Is there anything else you want to knew?
A.	anything else
B.	to knew?
C.	you want
D.	Is there
Answer» C. you want

Discussion

1360.	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.We were living (1)/ in Canada for (2)/ around eight years. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

1361.	Directions: Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.A republic is a form of government (where country is considered a) "public matter", not the private concern or property of the rulers.
A.	where the country is to be considered an
B.	in which country is considering a
C.	No Correction Required
D.	in which the country is considered a
Answer» E.

Discussion

1362.	Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.Abdul said that he had seen that film the day before.
A.	Abdul said, “I had seen this film the day before.”
B.	Abdul said, “I saw this film yesterday.”
C.	Abdul said, “I saw that film yesterday.”
D.	Abdul said, “I see this film on the previous day.”
Answer» C. Abdul said, “I saw that film yesterday.”

Discussion

1363.	Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Climate change are a greatest threat facing our planet which needs our immediate attention.
A.	which needs
B.	our immediate attention
C.	facing our planet
D.	are a greatest
Answer» E.

Discussion

1364.	Directions: Select the correct option from the following that correctly transforms the following sentence from Direct speech to Indirect speech:He said, 'Congratulations!'
A.	He congratulated me.
B.	He said to me congratulations.
C.	He exclaimed congratulations.
D.	He is saying congratulations.
Answer» B. He said to me congratulations.

Discussion

1365.	Directions: Name the letter that is sent along with the CV (Curriculum Vitae).
A.	Formal letter
B.	Covering letter
C.	Introductory letter
D.	Business letter
Answer» C. Introductory letter

Discussion

1366.	In the following question, one part of the sentence has an error. Read the sentence to find the error and mark the corresponding option. If the sentence has no error choose option 5 ‘No error’ as your answer.Promoting entrepreneurship and (1)/ innovation is a key (2)/ priority not just in Dubai (3)/ but the Arabian Gulf as whole.(4)/ No error(5)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» E. 5

Discussion

1367.	Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the given options.Fifty miles ________ a long way.
A.	are
B.	were
C.	is
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

1368.	Directions: Following question contains an error in any part of sentence : (a), (b), (c), if no error, mark (d).When the dentist came in (a) / my tooth was stopped aching (b) / out of fear that I might lose my tooth (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

1369.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.This is only the decent dress that I have.
A.	This is
B.	decent dress
C.	that I have
D.	only the
Answer» E.

Discussion

1370.	Directions: Which of the options given below is the correct indirect form of the given sentence?He said, 'I have passed the examination'.
A.	He said that he had passed the examination.
B.	He told I have passed.
C.	He said he must have passed the examination.
D.	He informed us of his passing.
Answer» B. He told I have passed.

Discussion

1371.	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 traffic police department has put up huge notice boards at all the (1)/ major junctions of the city warning drivers for refrain from using (2)/ cell phones while driving or else their licences will be impounded. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1372.	Direction: Choose the correct form of the clause for the given sentence:The students had dinner ________.
A.	when they played the whole evening
B.	after they had played the whole evening
C.	who were hungry
D.	that they had after classes
Answer» C. who were hungry

Discussion

1373.	I was expecting _____ year of happiness in 2020
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	No article
Answer» B. an

Discussion

1374.	Directions: In the following sentence improve the underlined part with the help of given options:No sooner did the police arrived than robbers made good their escape.
A.	No sooner when the police arrived
B.	No sooner did the police arrive
C.	No sooner the police arrived
D.	No sooner had the police arrived
Answer» C. No sooner the police arrived

Discussion

1375.	Each sentence is divided into 4 parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error.India needs a value education system / who will inculcate values / among the students and / enrich their personalities
A.	who will inculcate values
B.	among the students and
C.	India needs a value education system
D.	enrich their personalities
Answer» B. among the students and

Discussion

1376.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Mother said to him, “How did you get the tickets to the show?”
A.	Mother asked him how he had got the tickets to the show.
B.	Mother asked him that how had he got the tickets to the show.
C.	Mother asked him how he got the tickets to the show.
D.	Mother asked him that how he get the tickets to the show.
Answer» B. Mother asked him that how had he got the tickets to the show.

Discussion

1377.	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.Father called up Angela on her birthday.
A.	Angela called up her father on her birthday.
B.	On her birthday Angela was called up by her father.
C.	Angela received a call from her father on her birthday.
D.	Angela was called up by father on her birthday
Answer» E.

Discussion

1378.	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.The City Development Council resolved at a recent meeting to take steps to controlling pollution immediately.
A.	to take steps to control pollution immediately
B.	No improvement
C.	to take steps of control pollution immediately
D.	to take steps for control pollution immediately
Answer» B. No improvement

Discussion

1379.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.I know the cobbler which mends the shoes outside the gate of our colony.
A.	the shoes
B.	outside the gate
C.	I know the cobbler
D.	which mends
Answer» E.

Discussion

1380.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.The doctor asked her what medicine she had taken then.
A.	The doctor said to her, “What medicine have you taken now?”
B.	The doctor said to her, “What medicine you are taking now?”
C.	The doctor said to her, “What were medicine you have taken then?”
D.	The doctor said to her, “What medicine you have taken then?”
Answer» B. The doctor said to her, “What medicine you are taking now?”

Discussion

1381.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.Father asked her if there was anything else she wished for.
A.	Father said to her, “Was there anything else she wished for?”
B.	Father said to her, “Is there anything else you wish for?”
C.	Father said to her, “There was anything else you wished for?”
D.	Father said to her, “Is there anything else she had wished for?”
Answer» C. Father said to her, “There was anything else you wished for?”

Discussion

1382.	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.The dinner ______ prepared yet when our guests arrived.
A.	had not been
B.	have not been
C.	was not
D.	is not
Answer» B. have not been

Discussion

1383.	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'.What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1384.	Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.The horse jumped ______ the fence.
A.	under
B.	over
C.	down
D.	below
Answer» C. down

Discussion

1385.	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.Varun ate six rotis at dinner.
A.	At dinner, six rotis was ate by Varun.
B.	At dinner, six rotis were eaten by Varun.
C.	At dinner, Varun had eaten six rotis.
D.	At dinner, had Varun eaten six rotis.
Answer» C. At dinner, Varun had eaten six rotis.

Discussion

1386.	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.Tripti said to me, “I’m going shopping. Can I get you something”?
A.	Tripti said she was going shopping and said to me if I wanted something.
B.	Tripti said she was going shopping and asked if I wanted something.
C.	Tripti said she was going shopping and asked if she could get me something.
D.	Tripti said she is going shopping and asked if she could get me something.
Answer» D. Tripti said she is going shopping and asked if she could get me something.

Discussion

1387.	Directions: Identify the grammatically incorrect part of the following sentence and mark the corresponding alphabet as an answer.The number /(A) of absentees /(B) in the annual examination /(C) are increasing. /(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

1388.	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.“How often do you go to the temple?” grandmother said to me.
A.	Grandmother asked me how often I went to the temple.
B.	Grandmother asked me how often I came to the temple.
C.	Grandmother asked me how often I had went to the temple.
D.	Grandmother asked me how often I had gone to the temple.
Answer» B. Grandmother asked me how often I came to the temple.

Discussion

1389.	I ______ her speak on Friday night about the advantages of organic gardening.
A.	will have heard
B.	would hear
C.	would have heard
D.	will hear
Answer» E.

Discussion

1390.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.What was wrong with you? Why _____ go to hospital ?
A.	had you to
B.	did you have to
C.	must you
D.	should you
Answer» C. must you

Discussion

1391.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence that contains a grammatical error.She said that it was 4 o’clock on her watch when she entered.
A.	when she entered
B.	She said that
C.	it was 4 o’clock
D.	on her watch
Answer» E.

Discussion

1392.	Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:These windows are made of ______
A.	glass
B.	panes
C.	panes of glass
D.	glasses
Answer» B. panes

Discussion

1393.	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".What would the cavalry (doing) out here?
A.	be doing
B.	be done
C.	done
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. be done

Discussion

1394.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.An eight years old girl has made this beautiful painting.
A.	girl has
B.	An eight years old
C.	made this
D.	beautiful painting
Answer» C. made this

Discussion

1395.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Rashmi says, “My startup is doing very well.”
A.	Rashmi says that her startup is doing very well.
B.	Rashmi says that my startup is doing very well.
C.	Rashmi said that her startup was doing very well.
D.	Rashmi said that her startup is doing very well.
Answer» B. Rashmi says that my startup is doing very well.

Discussion

1396.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. She is unfortunate enough to (1)/ lose few friends she made (2)/ during her stay in Chennai. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1397.	Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.______ the teacher was inside the class, the students were creating a riot.
A.	Although
B.	Since
C.	Because
D.	When
Answer» B. Since

Discussion

1398.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Sam took a little time to thought before he replied.
A.	a little time
B.	Sam took
C.	before he replied
D.	to thought
Answer» E.

Discussion

1399.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Economics is one of the subject which I have found very diﬃcult since school.
A.	Economics is
B.	which I have found
C.	very diﬃcult since school
D.	one of the subject
Answer» E.

Discussion

1400.	Choose the appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the given sentence.He succeeded ______ his perseverance and hard work.
A.	in virtues of
B.	with virtue of
C.	on virtue off
D.	by virtue of
Answer» E.

Discussion

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Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.For the long-term strength of the economy the limit of corporate stock buybacks is a potential solution.

Directions: Choose the suitable word for the blank to make it a meaningful statement.What you say is _______ my comprehension.

How _________ you _________ there?

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’.The Inspector stopped the boy and asked where he went.

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.She will never tell you the truth.

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 "No Improvement" option. Herself saw the thief.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Is there anything else you want to knew?

Choose the option that is the direct form of the sentence.Abdul said that he had seen that film the day before.

Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Climate change are a greatest threat facing our planet which needs our immediate attention.

Directions: Select the correct option from the following that correctly transforms the following sentence from Direct speech to Indirect speech:He said, 'Congratulations!'

Directions: Name the letter that is sent along with the CV (Curriculum Vitae).

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the given options.Fifty miles ________ a long way.

Directions: Following question contains an error in any part of sentence : (a), (b), (c), if no error, mark (d).When the dentist came in (a) / my tooth was stopped aching (b) / out of fear that I might lose my tooth (c) / No error (d)

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.This is only the decent dress that I have.

Directions: Which of the options given below is the correct indirect form of the given sentence?He said, 'I have passed the examination'.

Direction: Choose the correct form of the clause for the given sentence:The students had dinner ________.

I was expecting _____ year of happiness in 2020

Directions: In the following sentence improve the underlined part with the help of given options:No sooner did the police arrived than robbers made good their escape.

Each sentence is divided into 4 parts. One part of the sentence contains an error. Indicate the part which has the error.India needs a value education system / who will inculcate values / among the students and / enrich their personalities

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Mother said to him, “How did you get the tickets to the show?”

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.Father called up Angela on her birthday.

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.The City Development Council resolved at a recent meeting to take steps to controlling pollution immediately.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.I know the cobbler which mends the shoes outside the gate of our colony.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.The doctor asked her what medicine she had taken then.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.Father asked her if there was anything else she wished for.

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.The dinner ______ prepared yet when our guests arrived.

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'.What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4)

Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition.The horse jumped ______ the fence.

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.Varun ate six rotis at dinner.

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.Tripti said to me, “I’m going shopping. Can I get you something”?

Directions: Identify the grammatically incorrect part of the following sentence and mark the corresponding alphabet as an answer.The number /(A) of absentees /(B) in the annual examination /(C) are increasing. /(D)

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.“How often do you go to the temple?” grandmother said to me.

I ______ her speak on Friday night about the advantages of organic gardening.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.What was wrong with you? Why _____ go to hospital ?

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence that contains a grammatical error.She said that it was 4 o’clock on her watch when she entered.

Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:These windows are made of ______

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".What would the cavalry (doing) out here?

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.An eight years old girl has made this beautiful painting.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Rashmi says, “My startup is doing very well.”

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.______ the teacher was inside the class, the students were creating a riot.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Sam took a little time to thought before he replied.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Economics is one of the subject which I have found very diﬃcult since school.

Choose the appropriate prepositional phrase to complete the given sentence.He succeeded ______ his perseverance and hard work.

How _ you _ there?