7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 47 McqOptions

2301.	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.Both taciturn and ______, Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money.
A.	wary
B.	cheap
C.	discreet
D.	miserly
Answer» E.

Discussion

2302.	Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The birds had ______ away from the branch.
A.	Flew
B.	Flown
C.	Fly
D.	Flight
Answer» C. Fly

Discussion

2303.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct tense of the verb given in the brackets. Choose the correct form from the options below : They ______ (buy) vegetables last week.
A.	bought
B.	buys
C.	have bought
D.	buy
Answer» B. buys

Discussion

2304.	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 such a (1)/ wonderful person (2)/ into so many ways. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

2305.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(They have hold), it is in the fitness of things that the legislature should be taken into confidence on Brexit.
A.	They have holding
B.	They have held
C.	They has held
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. They has held

Discussion

2306.	Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.______ many people at the party.
A.	There were
B.	There was
C.	That was
D.	Here were
Answer» B. There was

Discussion

2307.	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.Tell her to get out of our office.
A.	She is told to get out of our office.
B.	Let her be told to get out of our office.
C.	She might be told to get out of our office.
D.	She should be told that she may get out of our office.
Answer» C. She might be told to get out of our office.

Discussion

2308.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The reduction in the cost of education due to an increase in subsidies offer by the government is also seen as a reason to get more educated.
A.	The reduction in the cost of education
B.	due to an increase in subsidies
C.	is also seen as a reason
D.	offer by the government
Answer» E.

Discussion

2309.	Choose the correct option for the blanks given:I was going to Rishikesh when on_____ way I met______ European.
A.	a, the
B.	the, a
C.	the, the
D.	a, a
Answer» C. the, the

Discussion

2310.	Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Jack said, “I bought this pearl for my mother.”
A.	Jack said that he bought this pearl for his mother.
B.	Jack said that he bought that pearl for his mother.
C.	Jack said that he has bought that pearl for his mother.
D.	Jack said that he had bought that pearl for his mother.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2311.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The fan was directly ______ my head.
A.	below
B.	at
C.	on
D.	over
Answer» E.

Discussion

2312.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence.Every Saturday the class ______ on the tenth floor.
A.	meets
B.	will meets
C.	meet
D.	met
Answer» B. will meets

Discussion

2313.	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". Either the teacher or the students (has) gone to eat lunch.
A.	Have
B.	Is
C.	Might has
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Is

Discussion

2314.	Insert correct adverb phrase in the blank space:Do this in a short time, in a ______ manner.
A.	Former
B.	Swift
C.	Brave
D.	Unwise
Answer» C. Brave

Discussion

2315.	Fill in the blank with the correct word:You had better ______ permission.
A.	Wanted
B.	Ask
C.	Called
D.	Order
Answer» C. Called

Discussion

2316.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Smita said that the car mechanic had come two days before.
A.	Smita said, “The car mechanic was coming two days ago.”
B.	Smita said, “The car mechanic had came two days before.”
C.	Smita said, “The car mechanic have come two days before.”
D.	Smita said, “The car mechanic came two days ago.”
Answer» E.

Discussion

2317.	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 captain said to the soldiers, " Don't fire until I give you the signal".
A.	The captain told the soldiers not to fire until he gave them the signal
B.	The captain ordered the soldiers not to fire until he gave them the signal
C.	The captain asked the soldiers not to fire until he gave them the signal
D.	The captain said to fire only after he gives them the signal
Answer» C. The captain asked the soldiers not to fire until he gave them the signal

Discussion

2318.	Fill in the blank with the plural form of the word given in the bracket:Ramesh eats two ______ every day.(banana)
A.	banana
B.	bananas
C.	bananaya
D.	bananaies
Answer» C. bananaya

Discussion

2319.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.After the fraud was discovered, the manager along with the clerks ______ arrested.
A.	Were
B.	Was
C.	Will be
D.	Would be
Answer» C. Will be

Discussion

2320.	If it did not rain, you may reach there in time.
A.	might have reached
B.	may have reached
C.	might reach
D.	might reached
Answer» D. might reached

Discussion

2321.	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.Meenu will return the book.
A.	Returning of the book will be done by Meenu.
B.	The book will be returned by Meenu.
C.	The book would have been returned by Meenu.
D.	The book Meenu will be returning.
Answer» C. The book would have been returned by Meenu.

Discussion

2322.	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.The match was so very ordinary after all the hype generated by the fans.
A.	very ordinary
B.	nothing to write home about
C.	so ordinary
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. so ordinary

Discussion

2323.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The population of Sri Lanka are less than that of India.
A.	Than that
B.	Sri Lanka are
C.	Of India
D.	The population
Answer» C. Of India

Discussion

2324.	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".Nothing (have prepared) him for a continent that was a country, and a land of terrific complexity.
A.	Had prepare
B.	Had prepared
C.	Had preparing
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Had preparing

Discussion

2325.	Fill the blanks with the correct options:______ children enjoyed the stories of gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.
A.	An
B.	A
C.	The
D.	No Article
Answer» D. No Article

Discussion

2326.	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”.The player was so exhausted to continuing playing the match.
A.	so exhausted to continue to play
B.	No improvement
C.	so exhausted to continuously played
D.	too exhausted to continue playing
Answer» E.

Discussion

2327.	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".Father (would have been appreciated) your efforts if you had informed him.
A.	would be appreciated
B.	would have appreciated
C.	should have been appreciated
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. should have been appreciated

Discussion

2328.	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.Preeti said to her friend, "I am like my mother."
A.	Preeti told her friend that she was like her mother.
B.	Preeti told her friend that I was like her mother.
C.	Preeti tells her friend that she is like her mother.
D.	Preeti tells her friend that that she was like her mother.
Answer» B. Preeti told her friend that I was like her mother.

Discussion

2329.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the quoted part of the given sentence.I always 'count on him' in times of difficulty.
A.	Makes count on him
B.	Does count on him
C.	Was count on him
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2330.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the world's most famous people.
A.	the world's
B.	most famous people
C.	The Cannes Film Festival
D.	attract some of
Answer» E.

Discussion

2331.	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.He was a hopeless doctor if ever I saw one.
A.	if I ever saw
B.	if I saw
C.	if I see
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2332.	Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.The politician tried hard to ______ his bad image.
A.	get rid off
B.	get rid of
C.	get out of
D.	get out off
Answer» C. get out of

Discussion

2333.	In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.The Kepler Space Telescope, (P) / launched on 2009, was designed (Q) /to find planets around other stars. (R) / No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

2334.	Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Polio is a disease caused ________ a virus that invades the nervous system ________ droplet infection and can cause paralysis ________ two hours.
A.	on, about, from
B.	on, with, near
C.	at, near, about
D.	by, through, in
Answer» E.

Discussion

2335.	Direction: 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 secretary talks over the phone right now.
A.	was talking
B.	No substitution required
C.	is talking
D.	talked
Answer» D. talked

Discussion

2336.	Directions: Complete the sentence using the given optionsHe went on ______ foolishly
A.	spoke
B.	to speaking
C.	speaking
D.	speaks
Answer» D. speaks

Discussion

2337.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the option which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed to select "No improvement"They (will became) so attached to their plants that some of them talk with them.
A.	Will become
B.	Have became
C.	Have become
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

2338.	Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The ambulance have arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital.
A.	have arrived on time
B.	the accident victim
C.	was taken to the hospital
D.	The ambulance
Answer» B. the accident victim

Discussion

2339.	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". There is something in a train journey that (was fascinated) a lot of people and I am one of them.
A.	Has fascinated
B.	Have fascinated
C.	Has fascinate
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Have fascinated

Discussion

2340.	Directions: Choose the most suitable preposition.Do you know the reason _________ his absence.
A.	on
B.	of
C.	for
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

2341.	Fill in the blank with a suitable option.Having multiple candidates ancestral species at the right time and place makes it more challenging to determine which gave rise _________ Homo.
A.	Among
B.	To
C.	In
D.	For
Answer» C. In

Discussion

2342.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Time have destroyed (1)/ all his works (2)/ as well as his statue (3)/ No error (4)
A.	Time have destroyed
B.	all his works
C.	as well as his statue
D.	No error
Answer» B. all his works

Discussion

2343.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternatives which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.You are enjoying the thrill (of the mid-week holiday) but I’m here to change that.
A.	Of the mid-week holidays
B.	Of the holidays
C.	Of a mid-week holiday
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

2344.	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’.Childhood is the (1)/ world of miracles (2)/ and magic (3)/ no error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

2345.	Directions: A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.We used a ______ valid and reliable tool to measure calorie expenditure.
A.	highest
B.	height
C.	high
D.	highly
Answer» E.

Discussion

2346.	Directions: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The football match has to be _______ because of the weather.
A.	called off
B.	continued
C.	put off
D.	turned off
Answer» B. continued

Discussion

2347.	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”.All over the world, it is a niche programme and not a mass programme, where each off can get into it.
A.	everybody
B.	each one
C.	all me
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. each one

Discussion

2348.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error' As a little child, she was afraid from darkness.
A.	No error
B.	As a little child
C.	she was afraid
D.	from darkness
Answer» E.

Discussion

2349.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.Somebody feeds the stray dog daily.
A.	Daily somebody has fed the stray dog.
B.	The stray dog is fed daily by somebody
C.	The stray dog will be fed daily.
D.	The stray dog was fed daily.
Answer» C. The stray dog will be fed daily.

Discussion

2350.	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 the Indirect/Direct speech.“Maybe you are here to meet me?” the manager said to the visitor.
A.	The manager told the visitor that maybe he was here to meet him.
B.	The manager told the visitor that maybe he was there to meet me.
C.	The manager told the visitor that maybe he was here to meet me.
D.	The manager told the visitor that maybe he was there to meet him.
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

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.Both taciturn and ______, Daniel seldom spoke and never spent money.

Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.The birds had ______ away from the branch.

Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct tense of the verb given in the brackets. Choose the correct form from the options below : They ______ (buy) vegetables last week.

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 such a (1)/ wonderful person (2)/ into so many ways. (3)/ No Error (4)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.(They have hold), it is in the fitness of things that the legislature should be taken into confidence on Brexit.

Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.______ many people at the party.

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.Tell her to get out of our office.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.The reduction in the cost of education due to an increase in subsidies offer by the government is also seen as a reason to get more educated.

Choose the correct option for the blanks given:I was going to Rishikesh when on_____ way I met______ European.

Directions: Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Jack said, “I bought this pearl for my mother.”

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The fan was directly ______ my head.

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence.Every Saturday the class ______ on the tenth floor.

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". Either the teacher or the students (has) gone to eat lunch.

Insert correct adverb phrase in the blank space:Do this in a short time, in a ______ manner.

Fill in the blank with the correct word:You had better ______ permission.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence. Smita said that the car mechanic had come two days before.

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 captain said to the soldiers, " Don't fire until I give you the signal".

Fill in the blank with the plural form of the word given in the bracket:Ramesh eats two ______ every day.(banana)

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.After the fraud was discovered, the manager along with the clerks ______ arrested.

If it did not rain, you may reach there in time.

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.Meenu will return the book.

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The population of Sri Lanka are less than that of India.

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".Nothing (have prepared) him for a continent that was a country, and a land of terrific complexity.

Fill the blanks with the correct options:______ children enjoyed the stories of gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.

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”.The player was so exhausted to continuing playing the match.

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".Father (would have been appreciated) your efforts if you had informed him.

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.Preeti said to her friend, "I am like my mother."

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the quoted part of the given sentence.I always 'count on him' in times of difficulty.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The Cannes Film Festival attract some of the world's most famous people.

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the alternatives given.The politician tried hard to ______ his bad image.

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Polio is a disease caused ________ a virus that invades the nervous system ________ droplet infection and can cause paralysis ________ two hours.

Direction: 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 secretary talks over the phone right now.

Directions: Complete the sentence using the given optionsHe went on ______ foolishly

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the option which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed to select "No improvement"They (will became) so attached to their plants that some of them talk with them.

Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The ambulance have arrived on time, the accident victim was taken to the hospital.

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". There is something in a train journey that (was fascinated) a lot of people and I am one of them.

Directions: Choose the most suitable preposition.Do you know the reason _________ his absence.

Fill in the blank with a suitable option.Having multiple candidates ancestral species at the right time and place makes it more challenging to determine which gave rise _________ Homo.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. Time have destroyed (1)/ all his works (2)/ as well as his statue (3)/ No error (4)

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternatives which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”.You are enjoying the thrill (of the mid-week holiday) but I’m here to change that.

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’.Childhood is the (1)/ world of miracles (2)/ and magic (3)/ no error (4)

Directions: A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.We used a ______ valid and reliable tool to measure calorie expenditure.

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”.All over the world, it is a niche programme and not a mass programme, where each off can get into it.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error' As a little child, she was afraid from darkness.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.Somebody feeds the stray dog daily.

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 the Indirect/Direct speech.“Maybe you are here to meet me?” the manager said to the visitor.

Choose the correct option for the blanks given:I was going to Rishikesh when on_ way I met__ European.

Choose the appropriate prepositions for the given sentence:Polio is a disease caused a virus that invades the nervous system droplet infection and can cause paralysis two hours.