7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 40 McqOptions

1951.	Out of the four sentences given below, choose the one which is grammatically correct.
A.	The cold weather has really affected her health.
B.	The cold weather have really affected her health.
C.	The cold weather has really affect her health.
D.	The cold weather have really effected on her health
Answer» B. The cold weather have really affected her health.

Discussion

1952.	Choose the correct part of speech/word class of the word “interesting” in the following sentence.This book is interesting.
A.	Auxiliary verb
B.	Adverb
C.	Adjective
D.	Noun
Answer» D. Noun

Discussion

1953.	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. “Do you write with a left hand?” she asked.
A.	She asked whether I wrote with a left hand.
B.	She asked that did I wrote with a left hand.
C.	She asked about my writing.
D.	She ask if I write with my left hand.
Answer» B. She asked that did I wrote with a left hand.

Discussion

1954.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".I gave up (drinks) many years ago.
A.	to drink
B.	drink
C.	drinking
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

1955.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Today, there is more emphasis ______ domain expertise and global exposure.
A.	and
B.	for
C.	most
D.	on
Answer» E.

Discussion

1956.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:In spite of the heat, they marched ______.
A.	quickly
B.	with speed
C.	humbly
D.	fastly
Answer» B. with speed

Discussion

1957.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Later in the day, my father tell us about his promotion.
A.	tell us
B.	Later in the day
C.	about his promotion
D.	my father
Answer» B. Later in the day

Discussion

1958.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.While there are (much) in the party, including ministers, who still sympathize with her.
A.	many
B.	most
C.	less
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. most

Discussion

1959.	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.One night they have sunk through the shiny water, and for the first time since he has known them, began to quickly swim.
A.	he knew them, began to swim quickly.
B.	he have known them, begin to quickly swim
C.	he knows them, began to swim quickly
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. he have known them, begin to quickly swim

Discussion

1960.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Let him be told to be quiet.
A.	Request him for being quiet.
B.	Will you tell him to be quiet?
C.	Order him that be quiet.
D.	Tell him to be quiet.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1961.	In the following question, 2 columns are given containing three phrases/ sentence each. In the first column sentences A, B, C and in the second column D, E, F are given. A sentence from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/ phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequences of the sentences. If none of the above is the answer, then mark option (e) as the answer.Column 1 Column 2 A. The coming wave of space tourism D. is teamed up with the designers B. NASA is set to launch a satellite equipped with E. the most advanced laser instrument of its kind C. The target audience is not astronauts F. for an essential purpose
A.	A-E
B.	B-E
C.	C-D
D.	B-F
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. C-D

Discussion

1962.	Each item in this section has a direct statement followed by its reported form in indirect speech. Select the correct statement in indirect speech and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.Romila said to Rahim, "Where were your ideas when we faced the troubles last week ?"
A.	Romila asked Rahim where his ideas had been when they had faced the troubles the week before
B.	Romila asked Rahim where his ideas had been when they faced the trouble the last week
C.	Romila requested Rahim where his ideas had been when they faced the trouble the week before
D.	Romila told Rahim where his ideas were when they faced the trouble the week before
Answer» B. Romila asked Rahim where his ideas had been when they faced the trouble the last week

Discussion

1963.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: She cannot use her ______ hand.
A.	deformed
B.	useless
C.	sick
D.	hopeless
Answer» B. useless

Discussion

1964.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:You can trust my driver. He is hardworking and ______.
A.	considerate
B.	gentle
C.	reliable
D.	kind
Answer» D. kind

Discussion

1965.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental right of every citizen.
A.	is one of
B.	Freedom of speech
C.	of every citizen.
D.	the fundamental right
Answer» E.

Discussion

1966.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Noticing the change in the behaviour of the officer, the cadets returned to their position.
A.	Participle
B.	Present continuous
C.	Noun phrase
D.	Noun
Answer» B. Present continuous

Discussion

1967.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She broke down at his words uttered with blatant disregard for a (personal’s) feelings.
A.	Personnel’s
B.	Person’s
C.	Person
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Person

Discussion

1968.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If I want to gave you some advice, would you be interested?
A.	gave you some advice,
B.	be interested?
C.	If I want to
D.	would you
Answer» B. be interested?

Discussion

1969.	Choose the correct indirect speech of the following sentence from the options given below:Hari said, "The doctor is coming."
A.	Hari said that the doctor was coming.
B.	Hari said that the doctor is coming.
C.	Hari said that the doctor has been coming.
D.	Hari says that the doctor was coming.
Answer» B. Hari said that the doctor is coming.

Discussion

1970.	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".Many novelists from the sub-continent (has provided) scathing accounts of this period.
A.	have provided
B.	have provide
C.	have provides
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. have provide

Discussion

1971.	Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined 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).Each one (a) / of these chairs (b) / are broken. (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

1972.	Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Three shots _________ in the dark shadows followed by a shocked cry.
A.	heard
B.	were heard
C.	were being heard
D.	have been heard
Answer» C. were being heard

Discussion

1973.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The minister flew __________ the flooded areas in a helicopter.
A.	about
B.	in
C.	along
D.	over
Answer» E.

Discussion

1974.	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 on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (d).It was the mother of the girl of whose voice I had recognized.
A.	whose voice
B.	the voice of who
C.	voice whose
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. the voice of who

Discussion

1975.	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 might (have doing) something to help you.
A.	having to do
B.	has done
C.	have done
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

1976.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.The Dean said, "You can have neither jam nor butter, but not both."
A.	either jam or butter
B.	no jam or butter
C.	No improvement.
D.	jam and butter
Answer» B. no jam or butter

Discussion

1977.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The door opened and a nurse came ______the room.
A.	into
B.	in
C.	off
D.	beyond
Answer» B. in

Discussion

1978.	Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.A philanthropist ______ his property to the poor.
A.	makes for
B.	makes over
C.	makes out
D.	makes up
Answer» C. makes out

Discussion

1979.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.When I asked for directions, he gave me many wrong informations.
A.	When I asked
B.	for directions
C.	wrong informations
D.	gave me many
Answer» D. gave me many

Discussion

1980.	Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to her, "Are you coming to the party?"
A.	He told her if she was coming to the party.
B.	He asked her if she was coming to the party.
C.	He told her if she will be coming to the party.
D.	He told her if whether she was be coming to the party.
Answer» C. He told her if she will be coming to the party.

Discussion

1981.	Choose the correct form of verb for the given sentence.I ______ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country.
A.	counseled
B.	suggested
C.	persuaded
D.	proposed
Answer» D. proposed

Discussion

1982.	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.“Hurry up, get in the bus” the conductor said to us.
A.	The conductor told us to hurry up and get in the bus.
B.	The conductor tells us to hurry up and get in the bus.
C.	The conductor told us to hurry up and got in the bus.
D.	The conductor tells us to hurry up and got in the bus.
Answer» B. The conductor tells us to hurry up and get in the bus.

Discussion

1983.	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'.Radium is so expensive that you (1)/ could be a millionaire if you own (2)/ only half a pound of it! (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

1984.	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 said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?”
A.	I told Ajay to lend me some money.
B.	I said to Ajay if he would give me some money.
C.	I asked Ajay if he would lend me some money.
D.	I asked Ajay if he would give me some money or not.
Answer» D. I asked Ajay if he would give me some money or not.

Discussion

1985.	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’. Terminals are locations where passengers (1)/ and freight can be transferred (2)/ from one or mode to others. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

1986.	______ at very high speed is extremely dangerous.
A.	Cars driven
B.	Drive cars
C.	Cars driving
D.	Driving cars
Answer» E.

Discussion

1987.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate question tag.She lives in Chennai now, ________.
A.	lives she?
B.	doesn't she?
C.	does she?
D.	she does?
Answer» C. does she?

Discussion

1988.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The good thing about exercise is that it burns ____ calories.
A.	off
B.	into
C.	to
D.	from
Answer» B. into

Discussion

1989.	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.I asked her for some money, but she ______.
A.	Has not
B.	Had not
C.	Had none
D.	Has none
Answer» D. Has none

Discussion

1990.	In the following question, 2 columns are given containing three phrases/ sentence each. In the first column sentences A, B, C and in the second column D, E, F are given. A sentence from the first column may or may not connect with another sentence/ phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. Each question has five options, four of which display the sequences of the sentences. If none of the above is the answer, then mark option (e) as the answer.Column 1 Column 2 A. The President of the U.S believes in D. the administration is ruining the city of Ujjain B. The Paris Climate Change Agreement has been cancelled E. a protectionist policy for the country C. Recently the U.S and China have been engaged in F. exports from Germany declined in this year
A.	A-D
B.	B-D
C.	A-E
D.	C-F
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. C-F

Discussion

1991.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.They are planning for settling in Mumbai with their son.
A.	They are planning
B.	in Mumbai
C.	for settling
D.	with their son
Answer» D. with their son

Discussion

1992.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".I worry that social media (is killing) creativity.
A.	Is killed
B.	Are killed
C.	Was kills
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

1993.	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 management appreciates your efforts.
A.	Appreciating of your efforts is being done by the management.
B.	Efforts which are made by you will be appreciated by the management.
C.	Appreciation of your efforts is done by the management.
D.	Your efforts are appreciated by the management.
Answer» E.

Discussion

1994.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.The Ghats in Benaras were very crowded but we were able to watch the Ganga aarti clearly.
A.	No substitution required
B.	but we was
C.	so we were
D.	but we are
Answer» B. but we was

Discussion

1995.	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 rain creates small puddles along the path.
A.	Small puddles are created by the rain along the path.
B.	Creating of small puddles along the path was done by the rains.
C.	Creation of small puddles by the rains has been done along the path.
D.	Small puddling has been done by the rain along the path.
Answer» B. Creating of small puddles along the path was done by the rains.

Discussion

1996.	Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'I ordered his dismissal when he flouted the company rules.
A.	I ordered his dismissal
B.	No error
C.	when he flouted
D.	the company rules
Answer» C. when he flouted

Discussion

1997.	Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.I ______ something burning now.
A.	smell
B.	have smelt
C.	smelt
D.	have been smelling
Answer» B. have smelt

Discussion

1998.	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.He is as firm ______ rock.
A.	to
B.	as
C.	of
D.	like
Answer» C. of

Discussion

1999.	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."Sania, where have you been all these days?" asked the Principal.
A.	The Principal asked Sania where she had been all those days.
B.	The Principal asked Sania where she has been all those days.
C.	The Principal asked Sania where had she been all those days.
D.	The Principal asked Sania to where was she all those days.
Answer» B. The Principal asked Sania where she has been all those days.

Discussion

2000.	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 occasionally stop to admire the intellectual (1)/ scenery, or you sometimes retrace your steps (2)/ to make sure you had seen everything. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Out of the four sentences given below, choose the one which is grammatically correct.

Choose the correct part of speech/word class of the word “interesting” in the following sentence.This book is interesting.

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. “Do you write with a left hand?” she asked.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".I gave up (drinks) many years ago.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Today, there is more emphasis ______ domain expertise and global exposure.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:In spite of the heat, they marched ______.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Later in the day, my father tell us about his promotion.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.While there are (much) in the party, including ministers, who still sympathize with her.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Let him be told to be quiet.

Each item in this section has a direct statement followed by its reported form in indirect speech. Select the correct statement in indirect speech and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.Romila said to Rahim, "Where were your ideas when we faced the troubles last week ?"

Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: She cannot use her ______ hand.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:You can trust my driver. He is hardworking and ______.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Freedom of speech is one of the fundamental right of every citizen.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.She broke down at his words uttered with blatant disregard for a (personal’s) feelings.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.If I want to gave you some advice, would you be interested?

Choose the correct indirect speech of the following sentence from the options given below:Hari said, "The doctor is coming."

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".Many novelists from the sub-continent (has provided) scathing accounts of this period.

Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Three shots _________ in the dark shadows followed by a shocked cry.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The minister flew __________ the flooded areas in a helicopter.

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 might (have doing) something to help you.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.The Dean said, "You can have neither jam nor butter, but not both."

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The door opened and a nurse came ______the room.

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.A philanthropist ______ his property to the poor.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.When I asked for directions, he gave me many wrong informations.

Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to her, "Are you coming to the party?"

Choose the correct form of verb for the given sentence.I ______ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country.

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.“Hurry up, get in the bus” the conductor said to us.

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 said to Ajay, “Will you lend me some money?”

______ at very high speed is extremely dangerous.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate question tag.She lives in Chennai now, ________.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The good thing about exercise is that it burns ____ calories.

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.I asked her for some money, but she ______.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.They are planning for settling in Mumbai with their 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".I worry that social media (is killing) creativity.

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 management appreciates your efforts.​

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.The Ghats in Benaras were very crowded but we were able to watch the Ganga aarti clearly.

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 rain creates small puddles along the path.

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'I ordered his dismissal when he flouted the company rules.

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.I ______ something burning now.

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.He is as firm ______ rock.

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."Sania, where have you been all these days?" asked the Principal.

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 management appreciates your efforts.