7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 41 McqOptions

2001.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He is a young man about twenty-five years but very learned.
A.	He is
B.	a young man
C.	but very learned.
D.	about twenty-five years
Answer» E.

Discussion

2002.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.Miserly people find it difficult to part ________ any of their money for charitable purposes.
A.	with
B.	from
C.	about
D.	for
Answer» B. from

Discussion

2003.	Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Making pies and cakes ____ Mrs Kumar's speciality.
A.	Have
B.	Is
C.	Has
D.	Are being
Answer» C. Has

Discussion

2004.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.I said to him, "In winter I am going to visit Cambodia with my family."
A.	I told him that in winter I was going to visit Cambodia with my family.
B.	I told him that in winter I am going to visit Cambodia with my family.
C.	I told him that in winter he was going to visit Cambodia with my family.
D.	I told him that in winter I would be going to visit Cambodia with my family.
Answer» B. I told him that in winter I am going to visit Cambodia with my family.

Discussion

2005.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It is one thing for adultery to get you a divorce and (quite some other) for it to lead you to incarceration.
A.	Quite another
B.	Quite anyother
C.	Quite everyother
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Quite anyother

Discussion

2006.	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’. Unlike liquid, a solid object (1)/ do not flow to take on (2)/ the shape of its container(3)./ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2007.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.To escape floods, a tigress took refuge at a vegetable garden
A.	a tigress
B.	at a vegetable garden
C.	took refuge
D.	To escape floods,
Answer» C. took refuge

Discussion

2008.	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.Everyone looked up to Shivani.
A.	Shavani was looked up by everyone.
B.	Shavani was looked up to by everyone.
C.	Shavani is looked up by everyone.
D.	Shavani looks up by everyone.
Answer» C. Shavani is looked up by everyone.

Discussion

2009.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:In ____ market, I found _____ beggar in tattered clothes, lying on _____ roadside.
A.	the, an, the
B.	the, a, the
C.	an, the, the
D.	an, the, a
Answer» C. an, the, the

Discussion

2010.	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'.The art of movement (has been), in complicated ways, culture-driven.
A.	have been
B.	is been
C.	was been
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2011.	Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'Either of the two supervisors were supposed to be present at the site.
A.	No error
B.	were supposed to be
C.	the two supervisors
D.	present at the site
Answer» C. the two supervisors

Discussion

2012.	Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Newsmen along with (1)/ the politician is (2)/ coming today. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	Newsmen along with
B.	coming today.
C.	No error
D.	the politician is
Answer» E.

Discussion

2013.	Complete the following sentence choosing the most appropriate option.The President has called upon the children to work hard _____,
A.	to make India a super power
B.	making and lifting the nation
C.	Studying and passing in exams
D.	for achieve its goal
Answer» B. making and lifting the nation

Discussion

2014.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Ashina (hesitated to listen to) what her elder sister was saying.
A.	Hesitating to listen to
B.	Hesitates in listening to
C.	Hesitate listened to
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2015.	Direction: Below each of the following sentences three possible substitutes are given for the underlined part. If one of them 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 substitutes improves the sentence, indicate D) as your response on the Answer-Sheet.Let us go to the mall today, shall we?
A.	don't we
B.	do we
C.	do they
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2016.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:___ dog barked _____ whole night and disturbed my sleep.
A.	The, an
B.	A, an
C.	A, the
D.	An, the
Answer» D. An, the

Discussion

2017.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We often went for boating when we live in Nainital.
A.	for boating
B.	we often
C.	when we
D.	live in Nainital
Answer» E.

Discussion

2018.	In the following question, some parts 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'.She told (A)/ her mother that (B)/ she was busy. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

2019.	Directions: 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 has said so out of affection, do not take (it to heart).
A.	In heart
B.	By the heart
C.	It in the heart
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2020.	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).If I were you (A)/ I would not go for (B)/ a change of job. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

2021.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The sky is ______ us.
A.	over
B.	upon
C.	on
D.	above
Answer» B. upon

Discussion

2022.	Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Viruses are the computer programs that __________ by devious programmers to infect computers.
A.	is written
B.	was written
C.	wrote
D.	are written
Answer» E.

Discussion

2023.	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'.What happen (1)/ at your (2)/ college today? (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

2024.	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. There was a roll of drums ?
A.	role
B.	droll
C.	troll
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2025.	In the following question, a sentence / 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 required, choose the "No Improvement" option.We insist on you leaving the meeting immediately.
A.	you to leave
B.	your leaving
C.	you leave
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. you leave

Discussion

2026.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Prior to this assignment, he work as an officer in the accounts department.
A.	he work
B.	as an officer
C.	Prior to this assignment
D.	in the accounts department
Answer» B. as an officer

Discussion

2027.	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 doctor shall have examined ten patients by 10 O'clock.
A.	Ten patients will have being examined by 10 O'clock by the doctor.
B.	Examination of ten patients was being done by doctor by 10 O'clock
C.	Ten patients will have been examined by 10 O'clock by the doctor.
D.	Examination of ten patients shall have been done by the doctor by 10 O'clock
Answer» D. Examination of ten patients shall have been done by the doctor by 10 O'clock

Discussion

2028.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.You must not only speak out ______ act against corruption.
A.	but take
B.	and also
C.	but also
D.	but
Answer» D. but

Discussion

2029.	I usually sleep wellThe word 'sleep' in this sentence belongs to the class of words called-
A.	verb
B.	adverb
C.	adjective
D.	noun
Answer» B. adverb

Discussion

2030.	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”.Tourists visiting Leh take home photos and memories but leave back a mountain of waste.
A.	leave away
B.	left back
C.	No improvement
D.	leave behind
Answer» E.

Discussion

2031.	In the given sentence the underlined part can be improved by replacing it with one among the four options given. Choose the correct option. Many a man have died of swine flu.
A.	have died from swine flu
B.	has died of swine flu
C.	have been dying of swine flu
D.	have died of swine flu
Answer» C. have been dying of swine flu

Discussion

2032.	Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option.The new books are adapted and designed _______.
A.	suiting for young readers
B.	to suit young readers
C.	for suitable young readers
D.	for suiting young readers
Answer» C. for suitable young readers

Discussion

2033.	Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer._____ his success be complete!
A.	will
B.	may
C.	should
D.	might
Answer» C. should

Discussion

2034.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:________super moon occurs when __________moon’s orbit is at its closest to Earth and at _________same time it is full.
A.	A, the, the
B.	A, the, a
C.	The, a, the
D.	The, an, the
Answer» B. A, the, a

Discussion

2035.	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’.If we objectively ponder on the mystery behind (1)/ miseries, we find that as long as we restrict (2)/ ourselves to the means of happiness, we are left in the lurch. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

2036.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.The reviewer said, "She writes exceptionally good short stories."
A.	The reviewer said she write exceptionally good short stories.
B.	The reviewer remarked that she is writing exceptionally good short stories.
C.	The reviewer remarked that she will be writing exceptionally good short stories
D.	The reviewer said that she wrote exceptionally good short stories.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2037.	Direction: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part among the sentences has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click option 4 i.e. 'No error'.Each year the squirrels hoard seeds and nuts (A)/ in various places, using their excellent (B)/ sense in smell to locate the food. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

2038.	Direction: Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following word from the options given below:Notification
A.	सूचना
B.	कार्यविधि
C.	कार्य-असूची
D.	अधिसूचना
Answer» E.

Discussion

2039.	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.You need to water the plants daily.
A.	You need to daily be watering the plants.
B.	The plants need to be watered daily by you.
C.	You water the plants, as it is their daily need.
D.	Daily watering of the plants is need by you.
Answer» C. You water the plants, as it is their daily need.

Discussion

2040.	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'.To who (1)/did you (2)/speak last night? (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

2041.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'In about two weeks our holidays will start.
A.	our holidays
B.	In about two weeks
C.	will start
D.	No error
Answer» E.

Discussion

2042.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.My brother, who live in Delhi, has written me a letter.
A.	has written
B.	who live in Delhi
C.	me a letter
D.	My brother
Answer» C. me a letter

Discussion

2043.	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 known this place since I was a kid.
A.	This place has been known to me since I was a kid.
B.	Knowing this place since I was a kid is being done by me.
C.	Since I was a kid that is a known place to me.
D.	I have been knowing this place since the time I was a kid.
Answer» B. Knowing this place since I was a kid is being done by me.

Discussion

2044.	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 student said, "I must study hard."
A.	The student said that he had to study hard.
B.	The student says that he had to study hard.
C.	The student says that he must study hard.
D.	The student say that he had to study hard.
Answer» B. The student says that he had to study hard.

Discussion

2045.	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.Suhana said, "Did you see the hockey match on television last night?"
A.	Suhana asked me whether I saw the hockey match on television on earlier night.
B.	Suhana asked me whether I had seen the hockey match on television on earlier night.
C.	Suhana asked me whether I see the hockey match on television on last night.
D.	Suhana asked me whether I had seen the hockey match on television on last night.
Answer» C. Suhana asked me whether I see the hockey match on television on last night.

Discussion

2046.	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.There is a cat ______ the house.
A.	At
B.	For
C.	Of
D.	In
Answer» E.

Discussion

2047.	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’.After switching off the light, he went off to sleep.
A.	switching off a light
B.	he has switched off the light
C.	being switched off the light
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2048.	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 sent you an email last week.
A.	Sending of the email by me to you had been done last week itself.
B.	Emailing has been done my me to yourself last week.
C.	An email has been sent to you by me last week.
D.	Email is being sent by me to you last week itself.
Answer» D. Email is being sent by me to you last week itself.

Discussion

2049.	Choose the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.They grossly differed ____ one another on that point.
A.	from
B.	with
C.	on
D.	of
Answer» C. on

Discussion

2050.	In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. I said to my friend, “Don’t pluck the ﬂowers”.
A.	I ordered my friend not to plucked the ﬂowers.
B.	I told my friend don’t pluck the ﬂowers.
C.	I ordered my friend not to pluck the ﬂowers.
D.	I ordered my friend that do not pluck the ﬂowers.
Answer» D. I ordered my friend that do not pluck the ﬂowers.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.He is a young man about twenty-five years but very learned.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.Miserly people find it difficult to part ________ any of their money for charitable purposes.

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Making pies and cakes ____ Mrs Kumar's speciality.

Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.I said to him, "In winter I am going to visit Cambodia with my family."

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.It is one thing for adultery to get you a divorce and (quite some other) for it to lead you to incarceration.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.To escape floods, a tigress took refuge at a vegetable garden

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.Everyone looked up to Shivani.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:In ____ market, I found _____ beggar in tattered clothes, lying on _____ roadside.

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'.The art of movement (has been), in complicated ways, culture-driven.

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'Either of the two supervisors were supposed to be present at the site.

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Newsmen along with (1)/ the politician is (2)/ coming today. (3)/ No error (4)

Complete the following sentence choosing the most appropriate option.The President has called upon the children to work hard _____,

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Ashina (hesitated to listen to) what her elder sister was saying.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:___ dog barked _____ whole night and disturbed my sleep.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.We often went for boating when we live in Nainital.

In the following question, some parts 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'.She told (A)/ her mother that (B)/ she was busy. (C)/ No error (D)

Directions: 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 has said so out of affection, do not take (it to heart).

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The sky is ______ us.

Directions: Choose the most suitable voice and verb:Viruses are the computer programs that __________ by devious programmers to infect computers.

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'.What happen (1)/ at your (2)/ college today? (3)/ No error (4)

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. There was a roll of drums ?

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Prior to this assignment, he work as an officer in the accounts department.

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 doctor shall have examined ten patients by 10 O'clock.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.You must not only speak out ______ act against corruption.

I usually sleep wellThe word 'sleep' in this sentence belongs to the class of words called-

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”.Tourists visiting Leh take home photos and memories but leave back a mountain of waste.

In the given sentence the underlined part can be improved by replacing it with one among the four options given. Choose the correct option. Many a man have died of swine flu.

Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option.The new books are adapted and designed _______.

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer._____ his success be complete!

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:________super moon occurs when __________moon’s orbit is at its closest to Earth and at _________same time it is full.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.The reviewer said, "She writes exceptionally good short stories."

Direction: Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following word from the options given below:Notification

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.You need to water the plants daily.

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'.To who (1)/did you (2)/speak last night? (3)/No error (4)

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'In about two weeks our holidays will start.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.My brother, who live in Delhi, has written me a letter.

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 known this place since I was a kid.​

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 student said, "I must study hard."

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.Suhana said, "Did you see the hockey match on television last night?"

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.There is a cat ______ the house.

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’.After switching off the light, he went off to sleep.

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 sent you an email last week.

Choose the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank.They grossly differed ____ one another on that point.

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. I said to my friend, “Don’t pluck the ﬂowers”.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:In __ market, I found _ beggar in tattered clothes, lying on ___ roadside.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:_ dog barked ___ whole night and disturbed my sleep.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentences:super moon occurs when moon’s orbit is at its closest to Earth and at ___same time it is full.

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 known this place since I was a kid.