7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 42 McqOptions

2051.	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".A bed sheet hung on the doorway sufficed till the doors (is finally installed).
A.	Was finally installed
B.	Were finally installed
C.	Were finally install
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Were finally install

Discussion

2052.	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 always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls." said the matron.
A.	The matron said that she always keeps a tin of biscuits in her room.
B.	The matron told the girls that she always kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
C.	The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room.
D.	The matron told the girls that she had kept a tin of biscuits in her room.
Answer» C. The matron told the girls that she would always keep a tin of biscuits in her room.

Discussion

2053.	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 objective of the game is to be the first one to race from (start and end).
A.	Start to end
B.	Start an end
C.	Start over end
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Start an end

Discussion

2054.	Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the given options.Tom is one of the boys who ______ always on time.
A.	is
B.	are
C.	was
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. was

Discussion

2055.	Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into passive voice:The boy kicked the football.
A.	The football was kicked by the boy
B.	The football kicked the boy
C.	The boy was kicked by the football.
D.	Football was being kicked by boy.
Answer» B. The football kicked the boy

Discussion

2056.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Residents came out to (1)/ protest against the police which turned into a (2)/ full-fledged clash amongst (3)/the cops and the protesters. (4)/ No Error (5)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

2057.	Choose an incorrect/incomplete sentence:
A.	The children in the park, including all those on the swings.
B.	Sarita is an excellent school teacher
C.	She couldn't believe the premise of the story
D.	I saw Dr. Ghosh because Dr. Khan was on leave
Answer» B. Sarita is an excellent school teacher

Discussion

2058.	Direction: Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.No sooner had she arrived that (A) / her friends (B) / surprised her with a party. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

2059.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.They considered it an impressive building.
A.	It was considered to be an impressive building
B.	It can be consider to be an impressive building.
C.	It was considering to being an impressive building.
D.	It is considered to be an impressive building.
Answer» B. It can be consider to be an impressive building.

Discussion

2060.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The rearing of silkworms for obtained silk is called sericulture.
A.	for obtained
B.	silk is
C.	called sericulture
D.	The rearing
Answer» B. silk is

Discussion

2061.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.A very heavy load was being carried on its back by the poor camel.
A.	The poor camel was carrying a very heavy load on its back.
B.	The poor camel was being carried on its back by the poor camel.
C.	The poor camel is carrying a very heavy load on its back.
D.	By the poor camel a very heavy load is carried on its back.
Answer» B. The poor camel was being carried on its back by the poor camel.

Discussion

2062.	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, "Anita wants to take up a job while her brother wants her to look after the family".
A.	He said that Anita wanted to take up a job while her brother wanted her to look after the family.
B.	He said that Anita wants to take up a job while her brother wanted her to look after the family.
C.	He told that Anita wanted to take up a job while her brother wants her to look after the family.
D.	He said to Anita that though she wanted to take up a job while her brother wanted her to look after the family.
Answer» B. He said that Anita wants to take up a job while her brother wanted her to look after the family.

Discussion

2063.	Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence by choosing the correct option given out of four. The student who (chosen) to represent the school was the epitome of dedication and excellence.
A.	Chose
B.	Is choosing
C.	Have chose
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Is choosing

Discussion

2064.	Fill in the blanks with suitable articles wherever necessary.Ram gave me ______ one rupee note.
A.	the
B.	an
C.	a
D.	Not needed
Answer» D. Not needed

Discussion

2065.	In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Out of the four options, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase.We could not help admire his inventive genius.
A.	could not help to
B.	no improvement
C.	could not help but
D.	could not but
Answer» D. could not but

Discussion

2066.	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.If Shruti had worked hard she ______ got the job.
A.	Will had
B.	Would have
C.	Can have
D.	Shall have
Answer» C. Can have

Discussion

2067.	Choose the option that best punctuates the given sentence:Could I have a five-kilo pack of rice said the customer
A.	“Could I have a five kilo, pack of rice ?”said the customer
B.	“Could I have a five kilo pack of rice, said the customer.”
C.	“Could I have a five kilo pack of rice said the customer.”
D.	“Could I have a five kilo pack of rice?” said the customer.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2068.	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’. Although he (1)/ studied regularly (2)/his marks didn’t improving. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

2069.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. You will be asked some questions by the police now.
A.	The police asked you some questions now.
B.	The police ask you some questions now.
C.	The police will be asking you some questions now.
D.	The police will ask you some questions now.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2070.	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.Mohita was weaving the basket.
A.	The basket was woven by Mohita
B.	The basket is woven by Mohita
C.	The basket is being woven by Mohita
D.	The basket was being woven by Mohita
Answer» E.

Discussion

2071.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.Were all formalities completed by you?
A.	Will you complete all formalities?
B.	Have you been completing all formalities?
C.	Did you complete all formalities?
D.	Have you completed all formalities?
Answer» D. Have you completed all formalities?

Discussion

2072.	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’.True positive thinking starts by embracing reality in its myriad (1)/ shapes and forms; it involves the ability to feel negative emotions when you have to, (2)/ and still maintain hope enough to keep on going. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

2073.	Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. If there is no improvement then select 'no improvement'. The book in your hand (address the suffering) of the people.
A.	addresses the suffering
B.	addressed the suffer
C.	addressing suffering
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. addressed the suffer

Discussion

2074.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.In India, only the largest and the most established ﬁrms tend to list themselves at the public markets.
A.	largest and the most established
B.	at the public markets.
C.	In India, only the
D.	ﬁrms tend to list themselves
Answer» C. In India, only the

Discussion

2075.	Direction: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Had you told me that you were in Mumbai I could have certainly contacted you instead of waiting here.
A.	you were
B.	Had you
C.	could have
D.	instead of
Answer» D. instead of

Discussion

2076.	Direction: In this Section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled a), b), c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find en error in any one of the underlined parts a), b) or c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case letter ‘d)’ will signify a ‘No error’ response.a) Since it was his first election campaign, the candidate was confused; b)/ none could clearly understand c)/ either the principles he stood for or the benefits he promised. d)/ No error.
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

2077.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.They sealed all unauthorized farms on the highway.
A.	They are sealing all unauthorized farms on the highway.
B.	All unauthorized farms on the highway were sealed.
C.	The authorities were sealing all unauthorized farms on the highway.
D.	All unauthorized farms on the highway have sealed the authorities.
Answer» C. The authorities were sealing all unauthorized farms on the highway.

Discussion

2078.	Choose the correct option:It is _____ (quiet/quite) clear that the _____ (principle/principal) was involved in the donation for admission scandal.
A.	quite, principle
B.	quite, principal
C.	quiet, principle
D.	quiet, principal
Answer» C. quiet, principle

Discussion

2079.	Gauri said that she can play the keyboard _____ her sister.
A.	as worse as
B.	as nicest as
C.	as well as
D.	as better as
Answer» D. as better as

Discussion

2080.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, select No error.What is the function of the kidney in the body?
A.	No error
B.	What is
C.	the function of the kidney
D.	in the body
Answer» B. What is

Discussion

2081.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The birth of a girl bring great joy to Neha’s family.
A.	bring great joy
B.	to Neha’s family
C.	The birth
D.	of a girl
Answer» B. to Neha’s family

Discussion

2082.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.When he returned to the dining-room the guests left and the servants were clearing the tables.
A.	to the dining-room
B.	When he
C.	the guests left
D.	were clearing
Answer» D. were clearing

Discussion

2083.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence..Did the boys take permission to go out today?
A.	Had the boys taken permission to go out today?
B.	Has permission to going out today been taking by the boys?
C.	Are the boys taking permission to go out today?
D.	Was permission to go out today taken by the boys?
Answer» E.

Discussion

2084.	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’.I cannot tell you now whether I will be able to come or not.
A.	unless
B.	in case
C.	No substitution required
D.	because
Answer» D. because

Discussion

2085.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Sheela reassured me,"I can come tonight."
A.	Sheela told me I could come that night.
B.	Sheela told me she could come that night.
C.	Sheela told me she could come tomorrow evening.
D.	Sheela told me she could will come that night.
Answer» C. Sheela told me she could come tomorrow evening.

Discussion

2086.	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'.Once you graduate, (1)/ get a job (2)/ would be easier (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2087.	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 me, "Do as you wish, but don't come and ask me for help if you get into difficulties."
A.	He told me to do as he wished or he wouldn't come and help me if I got into difficulties.
B.	He told me to do as I wished, but not to go and ask him for help if I got into difficulties.
C.	He ordered me to do as I wished, but not to go and ask him for help if I got into difficulties.
D.	He told me that unless I did as I wished he would not come and help me if I got into difficulties.
Answer» C. He ordered me to do as I wished, but not to go and ask him for help if I got into difficulties.

Discussion

2088.	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 cat caught a rat.
A.	A rat has been caught by the cat.
B.	A rat was caught by the cat.
C.	A rat is caught by the cat.
D.	A rat had been caught by the cat.
Answer» C. A rat is caught by the cat.

Discussion

2089.	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).She confessed that (a) / she feels like a woman with wings (b) / whenever she drove the car last summer.(c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

2090.	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”.Sheela has been playing for two hours when her parents came home.
A.	had been playing
B.	was playing
C.	has played
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. was playing

Discussion

2091.	Each _______ a torch.
A.	has
B.	were having
C.	are having
D.	have
Answer» B. were having

Discussion

2092.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The forest guard warned us that it was forbidden to light a fire in the forest.
A.	The forest guard said to us, “It was forbidden to light a fire in the forest.”
B.	The forest guard said to us, “It can be forbidden to light a fire in the forest.”
C.	The forest guard said to us, “It will be forbidden to light a fire in the forest.”
D.	The forest guard said to us, “It is forbidden to light a fire in the forest.”
Answer» E.

Discussion

2093.	Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.Everything happened so _______. We had to sell everything here and leave within a week.
A.	sharply
B.	surely
C.	gradually
D.	abruptly
Answer» E.

Discussion

2094.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I am definitely late, the bus (will have left) the bus stop by the time I reach there.
A.	Would have left
B.	Will be left
C.	Will leave
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2095.	Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the option given below.Smoking _________ health.
A.	kills
B.	effects
C.	rejects
D.	affects
Answer» E.

Discussion

2096.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: There is heavy fog at the Delhi airport. The plane, ___________, has been diverted.
A.	still
B.	therefore
C.	because
D.	although
Answer» C. because

Discussion

2097.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentences. Select the words or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Sandhya _____ me from the top of the house.
A.	shouted to
B.	shouted at
C.	shouted on
D.	shouted
Answer» C. shouted on

Discussion

2098.	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. They will help us with money.
A.	We will be helped by them with money.
B.	We should be helped by them with money.
C.	We must be helped by them with money.
D.	We could be helped by them with money.
Answer» B. We should be helped by them with money.

Discussion

2099.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.There are _______ passengers in the compartment today.
A.	less
B.	little
C.	least
D.	fewer
Answer» E.

Discussion

2100.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Saraswati college has maintained its reputation as one of the best college in the country.
A.	its reputation as
B.	one of the best college
C.	Saraswati college has maintained
D.	in the country
Answer» C. Saraswati college has maintained

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

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".A bed sheet hung on the doorway sufficed till the doors (is finally installed).

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 always keep a tin of biscuits in my room, girls." said the matron.

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 objective of the game is to be the first one to race from (start and end).

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the given options.Tom is one of the boys who ______ always on time.

Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into passive voice:The boy kicked the football.

Choose an incorrect/incomplete sentence:

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.They considered it an impressive building.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The rearing of silkworms for obtained silk is called sericulture.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.A very heavy load was being carried on its back by the poor camel.

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, "Anita wants to take up a job while her brother wants her to look after the family".

Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence by choosing the correct option given out of four. The student who (chosen) to represent the school was the epitome of dedication and excellence.

Fill in the blanks with suitable articles wherever necessary.Ram gave me ______ one rupee note.

In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Out of the four options, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase.We could not help admire his inventive genius.

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.If Shruti had worked hard she ______ got the job.

Choose the option that best punctuates the given sentence:Could I have a five-kilo pack of rice said the customer

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’. Although he (1)/ studied regularly (2)/his marks didn’t improving. (3)/No error (4)

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence. You will be asked some questions by the police now.

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.Mohita was weaving the basket.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.Were all formalities completed by you?

Directions: Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. If there is no improvement then select 'no improvement'. The book in your hand (address the suffering) of the people.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.In India, only the largest and the most established ﬁrms tend to list themselves at the public markets.

Direction: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Had you told me that you were in Mumbai I could have certainly contacted you instead of waiting here.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.They sealed all unauthorized farms on the highway.

Choose the correct option:It is _____ (quiet/quite) clear that the _____ (principle/principal) was involved in the donation for admission scandal.

Gauri said that she can play the keyboard _____ her sister.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options. If there is no error, select No error.What is the function of the kidney in the body?

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The birth of a girl bring great joy to Neha’s family.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.When he returned to the dining-room the guests left and the servants were clearing the tables.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence..Did the boys take permission to go out today?

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’.I cannot tell you now whether I will be able to come or not.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. Sheela reassured me,"I can come tonight."

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'.Once you graduate, (1)/ get a job (2)/ would be easier (3)/ No Error (4)

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 me, "Do as you wish, but don't come and ask me for help if you get into difficulties."

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 cat caught a rat.

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”.Sheela has been playing for two hours when her parents came home.

Each _______ a torch.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. The forest guard warned us that it was forbidden to light a fire in the forest.

Choose the best adverb to complete the sentence.Everything happened so _______. We had to sell everything here and leave within a week.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.I am definitely late, the bus (will have left) the bus stop by the time I reach there.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the option given below.Smoking _________ health.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: There is heavy fog at the Delhi airport. The plane, ___________, has been diverted.

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. They will help us with money.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.There are _______ passengers in the compartment today.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.Saraswati college has maintained its reputation as one of the best college in the country.

Choose the correct option:It is _ (quiet/quite) clear that the _ (principle/principal) was involved in the donation for admission scandal.