7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 39 McqOptions

1901.	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.Mother said to me, "Will you come here and help me?"
A.	Mother asks me to come there and help her.
B.	Mother asked me if I would go there and help her.
C.	Mother asked me to go here and help her.
D.	Mother is asking me to come here and help her.
Answer» C. Mother asked me to go here and help her.

Discussion

1902.	Direction: Choose the correct preposition for the given sentence.Professor Ram is an old brown-haired man________a beard.
A.	on
B.	with
C.	to
D.	in
Answer» C. to

Discussion

1903.	Improve the bold part of the sentence:(The bundle of coins were the only source) of information for them.
A.	The bundles of coins were the only source.
B.	The bundles of coins were the only sources.
C.	The bundle of coins was the only source.
D.	No Improvement
Answer» D. No Improvement

Discussion

1904.	Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:The boys ran round the tree.
A.	Adjective
B.	Adverb
C.	Noun
D.	Preposition
Answer» E.

Discussion

1905.	Directions: Rewrite the sentence after correcting the error:She was one of the average student of the class.
A.	She was one of the average students of the class
B.	She is one of the average student of the class
C.	She was one among the average student of the class
D.	She is an average students of the class
Answer» B. She is one of the average student of the class

Discussion

1906.	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".We lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.
A.	is read
B.	was read
C.	were reading
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1907.	Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:
A.	New houses have being built for the homeless.
B.	New houses have been built for the homeless.
C.	New house have being built for the homeless.
D.	New houses has being build for the homeless.
Answer» C. New house have being built for the homeless.

Discussion

1908.	A sentence is given in the Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the Indirect/Direct form:"Please open my bag and check if my Physics notebook is there" Rakesh said to Rajesh.
A.	Rakesh requested Rajesh to open his bag and check if his Physics notebook was there.
B.	Rakesh requested Rajesh to open his bag and see if his Physics notebook is there.
C.	Rakesh asked Rajesh to open his bag and check if his Physics notebook is there.
D.	Rakesh ordered Rajesh to open his bag and see if his Physics notebook was there.
Answer» B. Rakesh requested Rajesh to open his bag and see if his Physics notebook is there.

Discussion

1909.	In the following question, select the most appropriate option which 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.Each of the novels of Charles Dickens were great and choosing the best one among them were a very difficult task.
A.	No change required
B.	was great and choosing the best among among theme were
C.	are great and choosing the best one among them was
D.	was great and choosing the best one among them was
Answer» E.

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1910.	Change the following sentence to Direct Speech.The master ordered the dog to sit down.
A.	"Sit down!" said the master to his dog.
B.	"Don't move" the master ordered his dog.
C.	"I ordered you to sit down" said the master to the dog.
D.	"Keep sitting," said the master to his dog.
Answer» B. "Don't move" the master ordered his dog.

Discussion

1911.	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'.Together with empowerment, there has (1)/ to be a culture of personally accountability (2)/ so that everyone realizes the necessity of valuing commitment. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1912.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’. A telescope’s light-gathering power and ability (1)/ to resolve small details (2)/ are directly related to the diameter of their objective. (3) No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1913.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.This is ______ unique system of governance where everyone is the government.
A.	an
B.	the
C.	a
D.	some
Answer» D. some

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1914.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.I hope you are 100 percent fit by now.
A.	It was being hoped by me that you are 100 percent fit by then.
B.	It is hoped that you are 100 percent fit by now.
C.	It is hoping you are 100 percent fit by now.
D.	It will be hoped that you are 100 percent fit by then.
Answer» C. It is hoping you are 100 percent fit by now.

Discussion

1915.	Direction: Change the following sentence into Direct Speech :She said that she was happy.
A.	She said, "I am happy".
B.	"I have been happy", she said.
C.	"I am happy", is what she said.
D.	This is what she said, "I am happy."
Answer» B. "I have been happy", she said.

Discussion

1916.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In case no substitution is needed, select 'No substitution required'.It is ironical that the students had to be punished because of a report submitted by a teacher who himself was not above suspicion.
A.	ironicism
B.	irony
C.	No substitution required
D.	ironically
Answer» D. ironically

Discussion

1917.	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 his partner, “I will not be responsible if the project fails.”
A.	He has told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails.
B.	He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.
C.	He tell his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails.
D.	He told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails
Answer» C. He tell his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails.

Discussion

1918.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.What medicine have you given me?
A.	What medicine is being given to me?
B.	What medicine I have being given?
C.	What medicine have I been given?
D.	What medicine was been given to me?
Answer» D. What medicine was been given to me?

Discussion

1919.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.He was deprived from the benefits of college education owing to the death of his father.
A.	college education
B.	He was deprived from
C.	the benefits of
D.	owing to
Answer» C. the benefits of

Discussion

1920.	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.'Pay careful attention to what I am telling.
A.	to what I am saying
B.	for what I tell
C.	to what I tell
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. for what I tell

Discussion

1921.	Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb for the given sentence:We hope that the sunny weather ______ over the weekend.
A.	lasts
B.	should last
C.	will lasting
D.	lasted
Answer» B. should last

Discussion

1922.	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.'Seven years ago today, I was survived through the streets of Mumbai.
A.	I surviving
B.	I survived
C.	I have been survived
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. I have been survived

Discussion

1923.	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 have a feeling that you are keeping a secret
A.	I have a feeling that keeping of a secret is being done by you.
B.	I have a feeling that a secret is being kept by you.
C.	Feeling has been had by me that a secret was kept by you.
D.	I myself had a feeling that a secret had been kept by you.
Answer» C. Feeling has been had by me that a secret was kept by you.

Discussion

1924.	Direction: Choose the correct option for the underlined part of the sentence:We have had his speech yesterday.
A.	were having
B.	had
C.	had have
D.	will have had
Answer» C. had have

Discussion

1925.	Choose the correct option given below:Ranveer asked what her name was. (Change into Direct)
A.	Ranveer said, "What was her name?"
B.	Ranveer said, "What is her name?"
C.	Ranveer asks, "What her name was?"
D.	Ranveer asked, "What is her name."
Answer» C. Ranveer asks, "What her name was?"

Discussion

1926.	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'.He was able to put (1)/ pen of paper only (2)/ much later. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

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1927.	In the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the incorrect word or phrase form the given option.So quickly he ran that he reached the bus stop just in time for the bus.
A.	that
B.	So quickly
C.	in time
D.	he ran
Answer» E.

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1928.	Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition on for the given sentence: We can offer a discount ______ special items.
A.	for
B.	from
C.	in
D.	on
Answer» E.

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1929.	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".My daughter (is as tall as) or may be taller than my son.
A.	is as taller as
B.	is as tall
C.	is almost equal tall
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

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1930.	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".As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).
A.	to sightsee
B.	sightsee
C.	sightseeing
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

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1931.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. She is too glad to receive the offer letter of this company.
A.	to receive
B.	the offer letter
C.	She is too glad
D.	of this company.
Answer» E.

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1932.	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 the teacher, "How many students are there in the school?"
A.	I told the teacher that how many students were there in the school.
B.	I asked the teacher how many students were there in the school.
C.	I told the teacher that how many teachers were there in the school.
D.	I asked the teacher how many more students were there in the school.
Answer» C. I told the teacher that how many teachers were there in the school.

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1933.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A cold ﬁsh
A.	Someone who seems unfriendly and who does not share his feelings.
B.	Something valuable preserved for a long time.
C.	A lost business opportunity.
D.	A ﬁsh which can survive in freezing water.
Answer» B. Something valuable preserved for a long time.

Discussion

1934.	Directions: Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank:_________ unicorn is a rare legendary animal which has special powers.
A.	An
B.	Some
C.	The
D.	A
Answer» D. A

Discussion

1935.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence.They visit their parents quite ______.
A.	frequency
B.	innocently
C.	regularly
D.	sincerely
Answer» D. sincerely

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1936.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.Rohit taught you such tricks as these, ________?
A.	Didn’t he
B.	Hasn’t he
C.	Has he
D.	Did he
Answer» B. Hasn’t he

Discussion

1937.	Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:We've finished our work for today. ______ we leave now?
A.	Must
B.	May
C.	Needn't
D.	Should
Answer» C. Needn't

Discussion

1938.	Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option in the OMR sheet.He has no house to live _______.
A.	in
B.	at
C.	with
D.	for
Answer» B. at

Discussion

1939.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.If we had taken a coach, it ________ better.
A.	Would be
B.	Might be
C.	Will have been
D.	Would have been
Answer» E.

Discussion

1940.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’ ie. option 4It was also claim that the players (1)/ were confused due to the drastic changes (2)/ in the strategy of every match (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

1941.	(A) There is no merit (B)/ in crying on (C)/ split milk. (D)/ No error
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» C. C

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1942.	Directions: Choose the correct alternative for the sentence below:The earth is always revolving round the sun.
A.	The earth revolves around the sun
B.	The earth is revolving round the sun
C.	The earth revolving around the sun
D.	None of these
Answer» B. The earth is revolving round the sun

Discussion

1943.	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.He never forgets to get gifts for me.
A.	Forgetting of gifts for me has never been done by him.
B.	He will never ever forget to get gifts for me.
C.	Forget to get gifts for me is never done by him.
D.	Getting gifts for me is never forgotten by him.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1944.	Directions: Complete the sentence using the given optionsShe wants to become ______ engineer
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	no article
Answer» C. the

Discussion

1945.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear if it is present (for much than) six months.
A.	For much then
B.	From more than
C.	For more than
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1946.	Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Government should immediately send a team of health professionals to provide medical care to the (effective) people.
A.	Effected
B.	Affecting
C.	Affected
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

1947.	Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.The girl could not bear ____ the force of the current.
A.	against
B.	with
C.	up against
D.	None of these
Answer» B. with

Discussion

1948.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. If there is no mistake, choose 'no error'We are playing tennis every day.
A.	we are playing
B.	tennis
C.	every day
D.	no error
Answer» B. tennis

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1949.	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 drink a glass of milk for breakfast everyday.
A.	A glass of milk is drunk by me everyday for breakfast.
B.	Drinking of a glass of milk has been done by me everyday.
C.	Everyday for breakfast I have drunk a glass of milk.
D.	I have myself everyday drank milk for breakfast.
Answer» B. Drinking of a glass of milk has been done by me everyday.

Discussion

1950.	In the following question, two columns are given containing incomplete sentences. In the first column, the phrases are (A), (B), and (C), and in the second column the phrases are (D), (E), and (F). You have to match the phrases of column (1) with those of column (2) and make grammatically and contextually correct sentences. If none of the given options form a correct sentence after combination, select ‘None of these’ as your answer. Column (1)Column (2)A-My father used a dilatory strategy to keep me out of the houseD-evolution progressesB-As genes change over time,E-While my mother arranged my surprise birthday partyC-When I came into light after emerging from the dark depths of the caveF-I only wanted two things: soap and water.
A.	A-F
B.	B-E
C.	C-D
D.	A-E, B-D and C-F
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

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Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

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.Mother said to me, "Will you come here and help me?"

Direction: Choose the correct preposition for the given sentence.Professor Ram is an old brown-haired man________a beard.

Improve the bold part of the sentence:(The bundle of coins were the only source) of information for them.

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:The boys ran round the tree.

Directions: Rewrite the sentence after correcting the error:She was one of the average student of the class.

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".We lost our self-confidence and pride when the marks (were read) out in class.

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct:

A sentence is given in the Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the Indirect/Direct form:"Please open my bag and check if my Physics note­book is there" Rakesh said to Rajesh.

Change the following sentence to Direct Speech.The master ordered the dog to sit down.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.I hope you are 100 percent fit by now.

Direction: Change the following sentence into Direct Speech :She said that she was happy.

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 his partner, “I will not be responsible if the project fails.”

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.What medicine have you given me?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.He was deprived from the benefits of college education owing to the death of his father.

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.'Pay careful attention to what I am telling.

Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb for the given sentence:We hope that the sunny weather ______ over the weekend.

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 have a feeling that you are keeping a secret

Direction: Choose the correct option for the underlined part of the sentence:We have had his speech yesterday.

Choose the correct option given below:Ranveer asked what her name was. (Change into Direct)

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'.He was able to put (1)/ pen of paper only (2)/ much later. (3)/No Error (4)

In the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the incorrect word or phrase form the given option.So quickly he ran that he reached the bus stop just in time for the bus.

Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition on for the given sentence: We can offer a discount ______ special items.

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".My daughter (is as tall as) or may be taller than my son.

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".As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. She is too glad to receive the offer letter of this company.

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 the teacher, "How many students are there in the school?"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A cold ﬁsh

Directions: Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank:_________ unicorn is a rare legendary animal which has special powers.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence.They visit their parents quite ______.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.Rohit taught you such tricks as these, ________?

Choose the correct form of the modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:We've finished our work for today. ______ we leave now?

Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option in the OMR sheet.He has no house to live _______.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.If we had taken a coach, it ________ better.

(A) There is no merit (B)/ in crying on (C)/ split milk. (D)/ No error

Directions: Choose the correct alternative for the sentence below:The earth is always revolving round the sun.

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.He never forgets to get gifts for me.

Directions: Complete the sentence using the given optionsShe wants to become ______ engineer

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear if it is present (for much than) six months.​

Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Government should immediately send a team of health professionals to provide medical care to the (effective) people.

Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.The girl could not bear ____ the force of the current.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error. If there is no mistake, choose 'no error'We are playing tennis every day.

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 drink a glass of milk for breakfast everyday.

A sentence is given in the Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in the Indirect/Direct form:"Please open my bag and check if my Physics notebook is there" Rakesh said to Rajesh.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear if it is present (for much than) six months.