7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 30 McqOptions

1451.	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 says, “She wants to buy this dress.”
A.	She said she want to buy this dress.
B.	She wanted to buy this dress, she said.
C.	She said that she wants to buy this dress.
D.	She says that she wants to buy this dress.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1452.	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 old is your grandmother?", Navneet asked her.
A.	Navneet asked her how old her grandmother is.
B.	Navneet asked her how old her grandmother has been.
C.	Navneet asked her how old her grandmother was.
D.	Navneet asked her how old is her grandmother.
Answer» D. Navneet asked her how old is her grandmother.

Discussion

1453.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.In order for he to attend the meeting, he needs to prepare exhaustive notes.
A.	exhaustive notes
B.	to attend the meeting
C.	In order for he
D.	he needs to prepare
Answer» D. he needs to prepare

Discussion

1454.	Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:Maria is not answering her phone though I have called her thrice. She ______ be asleep.
A.	ought
B.	should
C.	might
D.	need to
Answer» D. need to

Discussion

1455.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Can your presence at the site of the murder be denied?
A.	Can you be denying your presence at the site of the murder?
B.	Had you denied your presence at the site of the murder?
C.	Did you deny your presence at the site of the murder?
D.	Can you deny your presence at the site of the murder?
Answer» E.

Discussion

1456.	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.'Parents shall make strong efforts to curtail the extreme fad for fashion from their children’s minds.
A.	Should
B.	Are
C.	Were
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Are

Discussion

1457.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct preposition:Napolean had genius _______ military tactics, without doubt he was genius _________ Mathematics.
A.	in, for
B.	at, in
C.	in, at
D.	for, in
Answer» E.

Discussion

1458.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The two states frequently has differences over the use of the river water, especially during the summer months.
A.	The two states frequently
B.	over the use of the river water
C.	especially during the summer months
D.	has differences
Answer» E.

Discussion

1459.	Directions: Choose the correct article from the given options and mark the appropriate option.I need to work for._____hour before we go to dinner.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	No article
Answer» C. the

Discussion

1460.	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".He must not (to be left) like this.
A.	Being left
B.	Been left
C.	Be left
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1461.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.To be a king and wear a crown are more glamorous to see than to bear.
A.	To be a king and
B.	wear a crown are
C.	more glamorous to
D.	see than to bear
Answer» C. more glamorous to

Discussion

1462.	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 we saw her last time, she( ran) to catch a bus.
A.	was running
B.	has run
C.	had run
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. has run

Discussion

1463.	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. My daughter read the entire novel in one day.
A.	The entire novel is read by my daughter in one day
B.	In one day my daughter read the entire novel.
C.	The entire novel was read by my daughter in one day.
D.	In one day my daughter has read the entire novel.
Answer» D. In one day my daughter has read the entire novel.

Discussion

1464.	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'. Florence Nightingale(A)/ was called(B)/ Lady with the lamp.(C)/ No error(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

1465.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option:He played three matches ______ but was defeated in all three.
A.	back to back
B.	one and all
C.	all the same
D.	over and above
Answer» B. one and all

Discussion

1466.	Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:Resentment between the two warring parties ____ so great that they ____ ready to fight it out with sticks and stones.
A.	was, were
B.	has, was
C.	is, was
D.	are, were
Answer» B. has, was

Discussion

1467.	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 boxer lands an upper cut to the chin of his opponent.
A.	Landing of an upper cut was done by the boxer to the chin of his opponent.
B.	The chin of the opponent is where the upper cut of the boxer has landed.
C.	Upper cutting of the chin of his opponent has been done by the boxer.
D.	An upper cut is landed to the chin of his opponent by the boxer.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1468.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Tilak rowed through the river and tied his boat on the other side.
A.	through the river
B.	on the other side
C.	and tied his boat
D.	Tilak rowed
Answer» B. on the other side

Discussion

1469.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.They shifted the venue of the conference.
A.	They are shifting the venue of the conference.
B.	The venue of the conference was shifted.
C.	The venue of the conference has been shifted.
D.	They were shifting the venue of the conference.
Answer» C. The venue of the conference has been shifted.

Discussion

1470.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He wondered what was the reason for her refusal to accompany him
A.	He wondered what
B.	was the reason
C.	to accompany him
D.	for her refusal
Answer» C. to accompany him

Discussion

1471.	As _____ me, I will be happy to lend a hand.
A.	in
B.	for
C.	about
D.	of
Answer» C. about

Discussion

1472.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.The judge said to Jia, “Stand in the witness box.”
A.	The judge told Jia you are standing in the witness box.
B.	The judge told Jia to stand in the witness box.
C.	The judge told to Jia stand in the witness box.
D.	The judge told Jia you will stand in the witness box.
Answer» C. The judge told to Jia stand in the witness box.

Discussion

1473.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.The orator had been left the auditorium before the audience stood up.
A.	no improvement
B.	was left
C.	has been left
D.	had left
Answer» E.

Discussion

1474.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:He was found fighting ___________ for his life.
A.	Fiercely
B.	Loudly
C.	Mightily
D.	Desperately
Answer» E.

Discussion

1475.	Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.He ______ to be a handsome boy after all.
A.	turned in
B.	turned out
C.	turned away
D.	turned on
Answer» C. turned away

Discussion

1476.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Had you told me that you were in Mumbai, I could have certainly contacted you instead of waiting here.
A.	you were
B.	Had you
C.	could have
D.	instead of
Answer» D. instead of

Discussion

1477.	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'.Several great battles (1)/ took place among (2)/ the British and the Americans. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1478.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.I follow a plan of never expecting much from anyone.
A.	Plan of not expecting
B.	Policy of ever expecting
C.	Policy of not expecting
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1479.	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.A man named Timothy Buchanan from California has (1) claimed that a real-life spider has got struck between his iMac's glass (2) display and the screen. He suspected that the spider must have (3) reached the monitor after crawling in through the vents on the back of the computer. (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	No error
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1480.	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.Ashok is among the few people in the world which did not blindly follow the path of others.
A.	Ashok is among the
B.	few people in the world
C.	which did not blindly follow
D.	the path of others
Answer» D. the path of others

Discussion

1481.	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.The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”
A.	The king said that their enemies were too strong.
B.	The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.
C.	The king was sad because the enemies were too strong.
D.	The enemies were too strong for the king.
Answer» C. The king was sad because the enemies were too strong.

Discussion

1482.	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.This master book concludes with pages (1)/ that contain lists of all (2)/ MBA colleges across India. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1483.	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.One must not praise ______ self.
A.	his
B.	her
C.	ours
D.	one
Answer» E.

Discussion

1484.	Choose the appropriate article given in the options:Copper is ________ useful metal.
A.	an
B.	a
C.	the
D.	zero article
Answer» C. the

Discussion

1485.	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".By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky.
A.	was sitting
B.	had sitting
C.	was sit
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. had sitting

Discussion

1486.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Where have those important documents been hidden by you?
A.	Where do you hide those important documents?
B.	Where did you hide those important documents?
C.	Where have you hidden those important documents?
D.	Where are you hiding those important documents?
Answer» D. Where are you hiding those important documents?

Discussion

1487.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The day he won the Grammy Award was red-letter day in the singer’s life.
A.	in the singer’s life
B.	he won
C.	The day
D.	was red letter day
Answer» E.

Discussion

1488.	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 organisers will give you a certificate.
A.	A certificate will be given to you by the organisers.
B.	The organisers had given you a certificate.
C.	You were given a certificate by the organisers.
D.	Giving of certificate to you was done by organisers.
Answer» B. The organisers had given you a certificate.

Discussion

1489.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No least than fifty participants were present for the singing competition.
A.	No least than
B.	the singing competition
C.	present for
D.	fifty participants were
Answer» B. the singing competition

Discussion

1490.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The little girl said, “This bicycle is mine.”
A.	The little girl said that that bicycle was hers.
B.	The little girl said that bicycle was her.
C.	The little girl said that this bicycle is mine.
D.	The little girl said that this bicycle is hers.
Answer» B. The little girl said that bicycle was her.

Discussion

1491.	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 plane (1)/ has (2)/ sunk the ship (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

1492.	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, “Brother, please cook me something nice today.”
A.	She told her brother to cook her something nice today.
B.	She ordered her Brother to cook her something nice that day.
C.	She requested her Brother to cook her something nice that day.
D.	She asked her Brother if she could cook her something nice that day.
Answer» D. She asked her Brother if she could cook her something nice that day.

Discussion

1493.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Oh, what a pretty dress! But you ______ such an expensive gift.
A.	needn't buy
B.	didn't need buying
C.	hadn't needed to buy
D.	needn't have bought
Answer» E.

Discussion

1494.	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 tutor always answers the students' questions.
A.	The students' questions is always answered by the tutor
B.	Questions answered by the tutor are by the students
C.	The students' questions are always answered by the tutor
D.	Questions answered by the tutor is by the students
Answer» D. Questions answered by the tutor is by the students

Discussion

1495.	Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:You have been learning a new song ______ three days.
A.	for
B.	since
C.	by
D.	in
Answer» B. since

Discussion

1496.	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.We are witnessing not triumph but the breakdown of democracy.
A.	not the triumph but breakdown
B.	not the triumph but the breakdown
C.	note triumph but breakdown
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. note triumph but breakdown

Discussion

1497.	For the underlined part of the sentence choose part of the sentence from the given choices, to correct or improve itIt is time the six years old is learning how to read and write
A.	learnt
B.	has learnt
C.	was learning
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. has learnt

Discussion

1498.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The airport helper said, “Should I fetch you a trolley?”
A.	The helper had said he would be fetching me a trolley.
B.	The airport helper said he will go to fetch me a trolley.
C.	The airport helper asked me if he should fetch me a trolley.
D.	The airport helper is asking me that he will fetch a trolley.
Answer» D. The airport helper is asking me that he will fetch a trolley.

Discussion

1499.	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’. Implicit in the Satyagraha was Gandhi’s assumption that (1)/ all rulers are dependent on their position and power (2)/ upon the obedience and cooperation of the ruled (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1500.	Direction: Choose the correct Direct speech of the following sentence from the options given below :She said that honesty is the best policy.
A.	She said, "Honesty was the best policy."
B.	She said, "Honesty is the best policy."
C.	She said that "Honesty is the best policy."
D.	She says, "Honesty is the best policy."
Answer» C. She said that "Honesty is the best policy."

Discussion

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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 says, “She wants to buy this dress.”

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 old is your grandmother?", Navneet asked her.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.In order for he to attend the meeting, he needs to prepare exhaustive notes.

Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:Maria is not answering her phone though I have called her thrice. She ______ be asleep.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Can your presence at the site of the murder be denied?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct preposition:Napolean had genius _______ military tactics, without doubt he was genius _________ Mathematics.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The two states frequently has differences over the use of the river water, especially during the summer months.

Directions: Choose the correct article from the given options and mark the appropriate option.I need to work for._____hour before we go to dinner.

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".He must not (to be left) like this.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.To be a king and wear a crown are more glamorous to see than to bear.

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 we saw her last time, she( ran) to catch a bus.

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. My daughter read the entire novel in one day.

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'. Florence Nightingale(A)/ was called(B)/ Lady with the lamp.(C)/ No error(D)

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option:He played three matches ______ but was defeated in all three.

Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:Resentment between the two warring parties ____ so great that they ____ ready to fight it out with sticks and stones.

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 boxer lands an upper cut to the chin of his opponent.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Tilak rowed through the river and tied his boat on the other side.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.They shifted the venue of the conference.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.He wondered what was the reason for her refusal to accompany him

As _____ me, I will be happy to lend a hand.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.The judge said to Jia, “Stand in the witness box.”

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.The orator had been left the auditorium before the audience stood up.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:He was found fighting ___________ for his life.

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.He ______ to be a handsome boy after all.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Had you told me that you were in Mumbai, I could have certainly contacted you instead of waiting here.

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.I follow a plan of never expecting much from anyone.

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.Ashok is among the few people in the world which did not blindly follow the path of others.

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.The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong.”

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.One must not praise ______ self.

Choose the appropriate article given in the options:Copper is ________ useful metal.

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".By the time we set out, the sun (sit) pretty in the blue sky.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Where have those important documents been hidden by you?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The day he won the Grammy Award was red-letter day in the singer’s life.

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 organisers will give you a certificate.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.No least than fifty participants were present for the singing competition.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The little girl said, “This bicycle is mine.”

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 plane (1)/ has (2)/ sunk the ship (3)/ No error (4)

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, “Brother, please cook me something nice today.”

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Oh, what a pretty dress! But you ______ such an expensive gift.

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 tutor always answers the students' questions.

Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:You have been learning a new song ______ three days.

For the underlined part of the sentence choose part of the sentence from the given choices, to correct or improve itIt is time the six years old is learning how to read and write

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.The airport helper said, “Should I fetch you a trolley?”

Direction: Choose the correct Direct speech of the following sentence from the options given below :She said that honesty is the best policy.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct preposition:Napolean had genius _ military tactics, without doubt he was genius ___ Mathematics.

Choose the correct form of verb that is in agreement with the subject:Resentment between the two warring parties so great that they ready to fight it out with sticks and stones.