7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 36 McqOptions

1751.	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 itby selecting the appropriate option.If you had _________ you would have certainly got the scholarship.
A.	Worked hard
B.	Been worked hard
C.	Work hard
D.	Have worked hard
Answer» B. Been worked hard

Discussion

1752.	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.The proposal was full of 'if' and 'but' that I seriously doubted whether the stadium would ever be built.
A.	'ifs' and 'but'
B.	'ifs' and 'butts'
C.	'ifs' and 'buts'
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1753.	Choose the appropriate usage to fill in the blank:When our original plan failed, we had to think of something to do ______.
A.	in place
B.	or else
C.	instead
D.	otherwise
Answer» D. otherwise

Discussion

1754.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The function / was attended by their / three son-in-laws.
A.	The function
B.	was attended
C.	three son-in-laws
D.	by their
Answer» D. by their

Discussion

1755.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.He started life as a teacher before turn to journalism.
A.	as a teacher
B.	He started life
C.	before turn
D.	to journalism
Answer» D. to journalism

Discussion

1756.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the given options and mark your response accordingly.My grandmother enjoyed boating _______ the lovely lake.
A.	in
B.	on
C.	beside
D.	within
Answer» B. on

Discussion

1757.	Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to her, "May you succeed!"
A.	He prayed to God that she may succeed.
B.	He said to her that she might succeed.
C.	He told her that she might succeed.
D.	He wished her success.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1758.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:_____ energy generated by ______ windmill drives all the drainage pumps.
A.	An, No Article
B.	The, a
C.	No Article, an
D.	A, No Article
Answer» C. No Article, an

Discussion

1759.	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". Learning (include) discovery, insight, understanding as well as accumulation of information.
A.	Includes
B.	Had includes
C.	Has include
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Had includes

Discussion

1760.	Change the following sentence into passive sentenceThey studied Mathematics last year.
A.	Mathematics was studied by them last year.
B.	Mathematics were studied by them last year.
C.	Mathematics has been studied by them last year.
D.	Mathematics studied them last year.
Answer» B. Mathematics were studied by them last year.

Discussion

1761.	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'.Mr. Gaurav Sharma (A)/ is coming (B)/ for dinner. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

1762.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Probably one of the most ironic and poignant of these stories come from R. B Sreekumar, the police oﬃcer who took a courageous stand against the regime.
A.	Probably one of the most ironic
B.	and poignant of these stories
C.	come from R. B Sreekumar, the police oﬃcer who
D.	took a courageous stand against the regime.
Answer» D. took a courageous stand against the regime.

Discussion

1763.	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.To pass, the candidate has to answer at least three questions correctly.
A.	If the candidate answers three questions correctly then he will pass.
B.	At least three questions will be answered correctly by the candidate to pass.
C.	At least three questions have to be answered correctly by the candidate to pass.
D.	Answering of three questions correctly by the candidate has to be done to pass.
Answer» D. Answering of three questions correctly by the candidate has to be done to pass.

Discussion

1764.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.She loved herself so more that she thought of no one else. /No error
A.	thought of no one else
B.	so more that she
C.	No error
D.	She loved herself
Answer» C. No error

Discussion

1765.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.The disciple asked the Guru if he __________ him to identify the poor.
A.	would be helped
B.	would help
C.	helping
D.	help
Answer» C. helping

Discussion

1766.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.He is willing to make a concession __________ the demands of his employees.
A.	to
B.	with
C.	in
D.	for
Answer» B. with

Discussion

1767.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.You discover that either your medi-claim doesn't cover (their) expenses or that you won't get reimbursed because there was no hospitalization.
A.	Your
B.	Our
C.	Mine
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Our

Discussion

1768.	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 against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response.But for one witness the accused ought to have been sent to jail.
A.	Would have
B.	Had
C.	Should have
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Had

Discussion

1769.	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 proposed (meets) me at the temple.
A.	for meeting
B.	to meet
C.	meeting with
D.	no improvement
Answer» C. meeting with

Discussion

1770.	Direction: Read it to find out whether there is an error and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).The celebrated grammarian Patanjali (a) / was (b) / a contemporary to Pushyamitra Sunga. (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

1771.	A sentence has been broken into four parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error.My car has a habit/of spluttering occasionally/but it/seldom or ever stalls
A.	seldom or ever stalls.
B.	My car has a habit
C.	but it
D.	of spluttering occasionally
Answer» B. My car has a habit

Discussion

1772.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said to the bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."
A.	He told the bankers that these diamonds are more valuable then a billion dollars.
B.	He has told the bankers this that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.
C.	He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars.
D.	He told the bankers that those diamonds were more valuable than a billion dollars.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1773.	Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.I intend to work ______ late afternoon.
A.	Till
B.	Since
C.	For
D.	About
Answer» B. Since

Discussion

1774.	Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) ad (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).A species is considered /(a) endangered when it is /(b) in a very high risk of extinction in the world. /(c) No error. (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

1775.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.“You speak such good English!” said Mary.
A.	Mary told me I was speaking much good English.
B.	Mary exclaimed that I speak so much good English.
C.	Mary exclaimed that I spoke very good English.
D.	Mary exclaimed that I was speaking very good English.
Answer» D. Mary exclaimed that I was speaking very good English.

Discussion

1776.	Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer sheet accordingly.Years ______ since I saw her last.
A.	have passed
B.	had passed
C.	had been passing
D.	have been passing
Answer» B. had passed

Discussion

1777.	People were clapping and cheering _______ the teams were being introduced.
A.	if
B.	so that
C.	in case
D.	when
Answer» E.

Discussion

1778.	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.“I’m taking my kid to the zoo tomorrow,” he said, “to see the baby tiger.”
A.	He said that he will take the kid to the zoo to see the baby tiger tomorrow.
B.	He said that he would take the kid to the zoo the next day to see the baby tiger.
C.	He said that he was taking his kid to the zoo the next day to see baby tiger.
D.	He said that he was taking the kid to the zoo that day to see the baby tiger.
Answer» D. He said that he was taking the kid to the zoo that day to see the baby tiger.

Discussion

1779.	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.Chirag said, “I shall be 24 tomorrow.”
A.	Chirag said that he would be 24 tomorrow.
B.	Chirag said that he would be 24 the following day.
C.	Chirag said that he should be 24 the following day.
D.	Chirag said that I shall be 24 tomorrow.
Answer» C. Chirag said that he should be 24 the following day.

Discussion

1780.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word:He was accused ______ theft.
A.	on
B.	about
C.	in
D.	of
Answer» E.

Discussion

1781.	Fill in the blanks using the correct Article.He always speaks _____ truth.
A.	an
B.	No article
C.	a
D.	the
Answer» E.

Discussion

1782.	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'.In the post-liberalisation era, urbanisation (has being taking) place at a rapid pace.
A.	has taken
B.	has been took
C.	had been took
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. has been took

Discussion

1783.	Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The workers have called _____ the strike.
A.	Over
B.	Off
C.	Of
D.	Up
Answer» C. Of

Discussion

1784.	Fill in the blanks with correct option:____________ she want to go with us?
A.	Don't
B.	Doesn't
C.	Weren't
D.	Aren't
Answer» C. Weren't

Discussion

1785.	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. I said to you, "He should not be trusted."
A.	I said to you do not trust him.
B.	I told you that he cannot be trusted.
C.	I told you he shall not be trusted.
D.	I told you that he should not be trusted.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1786.	Directions: 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.Career ________ the kind of lifestyle one will lead and his/her position in the society.
A.	determined
B.	determines
C.	deter
D.	has been determined
Answer» C. deter

Discussion

1787.	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 asked me, “How is your sister”?
A.	She asked me how was my sister.
B.	She asked him how my sister is.
C.	She asked how sister was.
D.	She asked me how my sister was.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1788.	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.They denied her the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.
A.	The Bonafide Certificate was denied as they had failed in two courses.
B.	She was denied the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.
C.	She was denied the Bonafide Certificate as she has failed in two courses.
D.	She is denied the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.
Answer» C. She was denied the Bonafide Certificate as she has failed in two courses.

Discussion

1789.	In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Mr. Puri said to me, "Why are you taking down this fence?"
A.	Mr. Puri asked me why was I taking down this fence.
B.	Mr. Puri asked me why I was taking down that fence.
C.	Mr. Puri said to me that why are you taking down this fence.
D.	Mr. Puri said to me why you were taking down that fence.
Answer» C. Mr. Puri said to me that why are you taking down this fence.

Discussion

1790.	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 is endowed ______ many great qualities.
A.	from
B.	to
C.	with
D.	in
Answer» D. in

Discussion

1791.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.I wouldn’t dream to raise the price.
A.	to raising
B.	No improvement
C.	to rise
D.	of raising
Answer» E.

Discussion

1792.	Flood has _______ 10 lives.
A.	taken
B.	demanded
C.	claimed
D.	asked
Answer» D. asked

Discussion

1793.	Choose the correct form of the phrasal verb for the given sentence:When do the exam results ______?
A.	turn up
B.	come out
C.	fall in
D.	get out
Answer» C. fall in

Discussion

1794.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.I expect to return from Singapore during about a week's time.
A.	from Singapore
B.	I expect to return
C.	during about
D.	a week's time
Answer» D. a week's time

Discussion

1795.	Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the answer sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).In the nineteenth century, (a)/ most traditional scholars (b)/ tried to stay clear from the imperial Government. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

1796.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.There was an argument about if we shall move to another city.
A.	about if we should move
B.	on if we shall be moving
C.	about whether we should move
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1797.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.She asked me where had I gone for dinner with my fiance.
A.	She asked me
B.	with my fiance
C.	where had I
D.	gone for dinner
Answer» D. gone for dinner

Discussion

1798.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:Advertising is both ___art and ___science; some of ___ advertisements are so artistically designed that they are the source of great aesthetic pleasure.
A.	an, the, the
B.	an, a, the
C.	a, the, an
D.	the, the, the
Answer» C. a, the, an

Discussion

1799.	Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Every one (a)/ of the boys (b)/ love to ride. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

1800.	Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Our lives have been completely changed ____ the invention ____ the telephone.
A.	for, with
B.	with, of
C.	to, without
D.	from, of
Answer» C. to, without

Discussion

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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 itby selecting the appropriate option.If you had _________ you would have certainly got the scholarship.

Choose the appropriate usage to fill in the blank:When our original plan failed, we had to think of something to do ______.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The function / was attended by their / three son-in-laws.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.He started life as a teacher before turn to journalism.

Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the given options and mark your response accordingly.My grandmother enjoyed boating _______ the lovely lake.

Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to her, "May you succeed!"

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:_____ energy generated by ______ windmill drives all the drainage pumps.

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". Learning (include) discovery, insight, understanding as well as accumulation of information.

Change the following sentence into passive sentenceThey studied Mathematics last year.

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'.Mr. Gaurav Sharma (A)/ is coming (B)/ for dinner. (C) / No error (D)

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Probably one of the most ironic and poignant of these stories come from R. B Sreekumar, the police oﬃcer who took a courageous stand against the regime.

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.To pass, the candidate has to answer at least three questions correctly.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.She loved herself so more that she thought of no one else. /No error

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.The disciple asked the Guru if he __________ him to identify the poor.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.He is willing to make a concession __________ the demands of his employees.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.You discover that either your medi-claim doesn't cover (their) expenses or that you won't get reimbursed because there was no hospitalization.

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 proposed (meets) me at the temple.

Direction: Read it to find out whether there is an error and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).The celebrated grammarian Patanjali (a) / was (b) / a contemporary to Pushyamitra Sunga. (c) / No error (d)

A sentence has been broken into four parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error.My car has a habit/of spluttering occasionally/but it/seldom or ever stalls

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.He said to the bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."

Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.I intend to work ______ late afternoon.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.“You speak such good English!” said Mary.

People were clapping and cheering _______ the teams were being introduced.

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.“I’m taking my kid to the zoo tomorrow,” he said, “to see the baby tiger.”

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.Chirag said, “I shall be 24 tomorrow.”

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word:He was accused ______ theft.

Fill in the blanks using the correct Article.He always speaks _____ truth.

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'.In the post-liberalisation era, urbanisation (has being taking) place at a rapid pace.

Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The workers have called _____ the strike.

Fill in the blanks with correct option:____________ she want to go with us?

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. I said to you, "He should not be trusted."

Directions: 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.Career ________ the kind of lifestyle one will lead and his/her position in the society.

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 asked me, “How is your sister”?

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.They denied her the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.

In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.Mr. Puri said to me, "Why are you taking down this fence?"

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 is endowed ______ many great qualities.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.I wouldn’t dream to raise the price.

Flood has _______ 10 lives.

Choose the correct form of the phrasal verb for the given sentence:When do the exam results ______?

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.I expect to return from Singapore during about a week's time.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.There was an argument about if we shall move to another city.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.She asked me where had I gone for dinner with my fiance.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:Advertising is both ___art and ___science; some of ___ advertisements are so artistically designed that they are the source of great aesthetic pleasure.

Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Every one (a)/ of the boys (b)/ love to ride. (c)/ No error (d)

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Our lives have been completely changed ____ the invention ____ the telephone.

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:_ energy generated by __ windmill drives all the drainage pumps.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:Advertising is both _art and _science; some of ___ advertisements are so artistically designed that they are the source of great aesthetic pleasure.

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Our lives have been completely changed the invention the telephone.