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1851.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.The ﬁsherman caught a large ﬁsh.
A.	A large ﬁsh should be caught by the ﬁsherman.
B.	A large ﬁsh was catching the ﬁsherman.
C.	A large ﬁsh was caught by the ﬁsherman.
D.	A large ﬁsh had been catched by the ﬁsherman.
Answer» D. A large ﬁsh had been catched by the ﬁsherman.

Discussion

1852.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Choose the correct option which best expresses the sentence in Passive/Active voice.Where were they playing the cricket match?
A.	Where was the cricket match played?
B.	Where has the cricket match been played?
C.	Where will the cricket match be played?
D.	Where was the cricket match being played?
Answer» E.

Discussion

1853.	Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.He thought the movie ended abruptly.
A.	Noun
B.	Adverb
C.	Verb
D.	Adjective
Answer» C. Verb

Discussion

1854.	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’.He turned a deaf ear on the advices of his parents.
A.	at the advices
B.	No improvement
C.	to the advice
D.	on the advice
Answer» D. on the advice

Discussion

1855.	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.It is a right way ______ the railway station.
A.	on
B.	of
C.	for
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

1856.	In the following question, select the most appropriate option that should replace the underlined word/phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, mark the option ‘No change required’ as your answer.The jury have appended an extra verdict to the earlier one because of the new evidence.
A.	The jury has been appended
B.	The juries are appended
C.	The jury has appended
D.	No change required
Answer» D. No change required

Discussion

1857.	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.Neha said, "Need I write a letter?"
A.	Neha asked if she have to write a letter.
B.	Neha asked if she had been writing a letter.
C.	Neha asked of writing a letter.
D.	Neha asked if she had to write a letter.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1858.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.He advised me to go abroad for higher studies the following year.
A.	He said to me, "I go abroad for higher studies next year."
B.	He said to me, "You should go abroad for higher studies next year."
C.	He said to me, "Please go abroad for higher studies next year."
D.	He told to me, "You should go abroad for higher studies the following year."
Answer» C. He said to me, "Please go abroad for higher studies next year."

Discussion

1859.	________ the love of a girl, the friends broke up.
A.	with
B.	in
C.	by
D.	for
Answer» E.

Discussion

1860.	Directions: Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:______ players were fined for swearing at the umpire.
A.	Another
B.	Both
C.	Either
D.	Neither
Answer» C. Either

Discussion

1861.	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."My train will reach by noon," he explained.
A.	He explained that his train will reach by noon.
B.	He explained that his train would reach by noon.
C.	He explained that his train will have reached by noon.
D.	He explained that his train would have had reached by noon.
Answer» C. He explained that his train will have reached by noon.

Discussion

1862.	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’.It was (1)/difficult decided (2)/about break up. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1863.	Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.The food was eaten ____ haste.
A.	With
B.	in
C.	on
D.	out of
Answer» C. on

Discussion

1864.	n the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'. “Our focus is to develop and nurture a democratic (1)/ and accommodative space/platform wherever we go, (2)/ so that all kind of arts can ﬂourish. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1865.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (has decreed) that all MF schemes must adopt the Total Return variants of their chosen benchmarks to measure and disclose their performance.
A.	is decree
B.	have decreed
C.	has decreeing
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1866.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.You and she have finished (our) work.
A.	Ours
B.	Your
C.	Yours
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Yours

Discussion

1867.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.The monsoons spur the trees to sprout new leaves.
A.	Trees are spurred by the monsoons to sprout new leaves.
B.	Trees were spurred to sprout new leaves by the monsoons.
C.	The monsoons are spurring the trees to sprout new leaves.
D.	The monsoons will have spurred the trees to sprout new leaves.
Answer» B. Trees were spurred to sprout new leaves by the monsoons.

Discussion

1868.	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 can control them (1)/ by setting a maximum limit (2)/ for each one bill. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1869.	Fill in the blank._________are still tortured in remote villages.
A.	Daughter-in-laws
B.	Daughters-in-laws
C.	Daughters-in-law
D.	Daughter-in-law
Answer» D. Daughter-in-law

Discussion

1870.	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".Each student has five plants (will allot) to him/her.
A.	allot
B.	allotting
C.	allotted
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1871.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The environment protection policy need to become stricter if we wish to combat climate change.
A.	if we wish to
B.	The environment protection policy
C.	need to become stricter
D.	combat climate change
Answer» D. combat climate change

Discussion

1872.	Fill in the blanks with the correct verb:The book, in parts, ________ boring.
A.	Is
B.	Are
C.	Were
D.	Had
Answer» B. Are

Discussion

1873.	Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.It was a windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees.
A.	It was a
B.	leaves were fallen
C.	windy autumn day
D.	rapidly from the trees
Answer» C. windy autumn day

Discussion

1874.	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 principal said, "Be quiet, girls."
A.	The principal called the girls and ordered them to be quiet.
B.	The principal commanded the girls that they be quiet.
C.	The principal urged the girls to be quiet
D.	The principal said that the girls should be quiet.
Answer» D. The principal said that the girls should be quiet.

Discussion

1875.	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 children were digging a hole in the ground.
A.	A hole had been dug in the ground by the children.
B.	In the ground, the children dug a hole.
C.	A hole in the ground has been dug by the children.
D.	A hole was being dug by the children in the ground.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1876.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.Samurai Jack drawn his sword to exact revenge on his superiors.
A.	on his superiors
B.	to exact revenge
C.	his sword to
D.	Samurai Jack drawn
Answer» E.

Discussion

1877.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/words from the given alternatives.His mom cooks the ______ food of all.
A.	tasty
B.	tastier
C.	tastiest
D.	more tastier
Answer» D. more tastier

Discussion

1878.	Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following sentence from the options given below :They were in class.
A.	वे कक्षों में थे I
B.	वे कक्षाओं में थे I
C.	वह कक्ष में थे I
D.	वे कक्षा में थे I
Answer» E.

Discussion

1879.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The postman _____ argued that the address was wrong.
A.	repeated
B.	unbelievably
C.	strongly
D.	slow
Answer» D. slow

Discussion

1880.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Entering the hall, the show had started.
A.	the show
B.	had started
C.	Entering
D.	the hall
Answer» D. the hall

Discussion

1881.	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 watch man opened the gate.
A.	The gate opened the watch man.
B.	The gate is being opened by the watchman.
C.	The gate was opened by the watchman.
D.	The gate is opened by the watchman.
Answer» D. The gate is opened by the watchman.

Discussion

1882.	Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer from below:She asked me if I ______ her notebook _____.
A.	Had seen, anywhere
B.	Had seen, somewhere
C.	Saw, somewhere
D.	Have seen, nowhere
Answer» B. Had seen, somewhere

Discussion

1883.	Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The director said to the actor, "Please memorise your lines properly."
A.	The director request the actor to memorise his lines properly.
B.	The director requested the actor to memorise his lines properly.
C.	The director requested the actor to memorise your lines properly.
D.	The director requested the actor memorised his lines properly.
Answer» C. The director requested the actor to memorise your lines properly.

Discussion

1884.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Choose the correct option which best expresses the sentence in Passive/Active voice.Should you ever tell a lie?
A.	Should a lie be ever told by one?
B.	Should a lie be ever told by everyone?
C.	Should a lie be ever told?
D.	Should a lie ever be told?
Answer» E.

Discussion

1885.	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”Meeting my teacher after ten years was an unforgotten moment
A.	a unforgettable moment
B.	an unforgettable moment
C.	a unforgotten moment
D.	No Improvement
Answer» C. a unforgotten moment

Discussion

1886.	Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech.They said, "We shall be delighted to come".
A.	They told that they shall be delighted to come.
B.	They told that they would be delighted to come.
C.	They told that they are delighted to come.
D.	They told that we should be delighted to come.
Answer» C. They told that they are delighted to come.

Discussion

1887.	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.Swapnil’s father asked him, "Have you passed the examination"?
A.	Swapnil’s father asked him whether he had passed the examination.
B.	Swapnil was asked by his father about passing the examination.
C.	His father asked Swapnil had he passed the examination.
D.	Swapnil’s father asked did he pass the examination.
Answer» B. Swapnil was asked by his father about passing the examination.

Discussion

1888.	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.Moving to the city was eye-__________ for the straitlaced country girl.
A.	clearing
B.	freeing
C.	saving
D.	opening
Answer» E.

Discussion

1889.	Choose the appropriate preposition.We have been planting trees _____ the river side ____ a decade.
A.	in, since
B.	on, from
C.	by, for
D.	at, of
Answer» D. at, of

Discussion

1890.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in the given parts and indicate your response corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).a) Dispose offb) the garbagec) from the shelvesd) No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. b

Discussion

1891.	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.The higher you climb, the more difficult it _____ to breathe.
A.	Became
B.	Becomes
C.	Has become
D.	Is becoming
Answer» C. Has become

Discussion

1892.	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).It is still true /(a) that the Indian economy /(b) is dependent on monsoon. /(c) No error. /(d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

1893.	Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.The secretary himself visited the affected families.
A.	Verb
B.	Noun
C.	Adverb
D.	Pronoun
Answer» E.

Discussion

1894.	Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested,select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or Active) voice.People claim to have seen the suspect in several cities.
A.	The suspect is being seen in several cities.
B.	The suspect has been seen by the people in several cities.
C.	The suspect is claimed to have been seen in several cities.
D.	The suspect was seen by people in several cities.
Answer» D. The suspect was seen by people in several cities.

Discussion

1895.	Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{Despite\;of\;the\;increase\;in\;air\;fares}},}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{most\;people\;still\;prefer\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{to\;travel\;by\;plane}}}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. b

Discussion

1896.	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.I will take the responsibility of failure.
A.	I have been taking the responsibility of failure.
B.	The responsibility of failure will be taken by me.
C.	The responsibility of failing would have been taken by me.
D.	Taking the responsibility of failure will be done by myself.
Answer» C. The responsibility of failing would have been taken by me.

Discussion

1897.	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.One must be attentive to ______ work.
A.	their
B.	your
C.	himself
D.	one’s
Answer» E.

Discussion

1898.	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.But the choices (is also an) indication of the small talent pool before Mr. Modi.
A.	might also an
B.	are also an
C.	can also an
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. can also an

Discussion

1899.	Direction: Correct passive form of the following sentence:'Orange tastes sour' is:
A.	Orange is tasted sour.
B.	Orange is sour after tasting.
C.	Orange is sour when tasted.
D.	Orange is tasted as sour.
Answer» D. Orange is tasted as sour.

Discussion

1900.	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.He said, "Where have you been lately?'
A.	He said where were he lately.
B.	He told him where was he lately.
C.	He asked him where he was lately.
D.	He asked him where he had been lately.
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.The ﬁsherman caught a large ﬁsh.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Choose the correct option which best expresses the sentence in Passive/Active voice.Where were they playing the cricket match?

Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.He thought the movie ended abruptly.

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’.He turned a deaf ear on the advices of his parents.

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.It is a right way ______ the railway station.

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.Neha said, "Need I write a letter?"

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct/indirect) of the given sentence.He advised me to go abroad for higher studies the following year.

________ the love of a girl, the friends broke up.

Directions: Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:______ players were fined for swearing at the umpire.

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."My train will reach by noon," he explained.

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’.It was (1)/difficult decided (2)/about break up. (3)/No error (4)

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.The food was eaten ____ haste.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) (has decreed) that all MF schemes must adopt the Total Return variants of their chosen benchmarks to measure and disclose their performance.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.You and she have finished (our) work.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.The monsoons spur the trees to sprout new leaves.

Fill in the blank._________are still tortured in remote villages.

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".Each student has five plants (will allot) to him/her.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The environment protection policy need to become stricter if we wish to combat climate change.

Fill in the blanks with the correct verb:The book, in parts, ________ boring.

Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.It was a windy autumn day and leaves were fallen rapidly from the trees.

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 principal said, "Be quiet, girls."

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 children were digging a hole in the ground.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.Samurai Jack drawn his sword to exact revenge on his superiors.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word/words from the given alternatives.His mom cooks the ______ food of all.

Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following sentence from the options given below :They were in class.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The postman _____ argued that the address was wrong.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Entering the hall, the show had started.

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 watch man opened the gate.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer from below:She asked me if I ______ her notebook _____.

Choose the option that is the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The director said to the actor, "Please memorise your lines properly."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Choose the correct option which best expresses the sentence in Passive/Active voice.Should you ever tell a lie?

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”Meeting my teacher after ten years was an unforgotten moment

Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech.They said, "We shall be delighted to come".

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.Swapnil’s father asked him, "Have you passed the examination"?

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.Moving to the city was eye-__________ for the straitlaced country girl.

Choose the appropriate preposition.We have been planting trees _____ the river side ____ a decade.

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.The higher you climb, the more difficult it _____ to breathe.

Directions: Given below are a few sentences. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.The secretary himself visited the affected families.

Direction: In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active (or Passive) voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested,select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive (or Active) voice.People claim to have seen the suspect in several cities.

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.I will take the responsibility of failure.

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.One must be attentive to ______ work.

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.But the choices (is also an) indication of the small talent pool before Mr. Modi.

Direction: Correct passive form of the following sentence:'Orange tastes sour' is:

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.He said, "Where have you been lately?'

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer from below:She asked me if I __ her notebook _.

Choose the appropriate preposition.We have been planting trees _ the river side a decade.