7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 48 McqOptions

2351.	Fill in the blank with the correct option.While I was in the mall, I ______ a friend whom I hadn't met for five years.
A.	ran off
B.	run down
C.	ran up
D.	ran into
Answer» E.

Discussion

2352.	Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.All the accident victims have been admitted and received attention.
A.	No substitution
B.	and have received
C.	so had received
D.	but are receiving
Answer» C. so had received

Discussion

2353.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.I will be at home _____Friday morning.You can telephone me then.
A.	at
B.	on
C.	in
D.	by
Answer» C. in

Discussion

2354.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.The local football team is doing ______ better.
A.	little
B.	a little
C.	some
D.	the little
Answer» C. some

Discussion

2355.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.During hair transplantation, hair follicles is transplanted from one part of the head to another where the hair is thinning.
A.	hair follicles is transplanted
B.	During hair transplantation
C.	from one part of the head to another
D.	where the hair is thinning
Answer» B. During hair transplantation

Discussion

2356.	Directions: Determine the part(among a, b, c and d) that contains a grammatical error. Ignore errors of punctuation, if any. (a) He appears(b) to be(c) a honest man(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

2357.	Directions: 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 will be partaking in the next presidential elections.
A.	The next presidential elections would be being partaken in by me.
B.	The next presidential elections will have been partaken in by me.
C.	The next presidential elections will be being partaken in by me.
D.	The next presidential elections will be partaken in by me.
Answer» D. The next presidential elections will be partaken in by me.

Discussion

2358.	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.'What a sight to behold!' said the painter.
A.	The painter said it is a beauty to behold.
B.	The painter exclaimed that it was a sight to behold.
C.	The painter said it was a sight to behold.
D.	The painter exclaimed that what a sight to behold.
Answer» C. The painter said it was a sight to behold.

Discussion

2359.	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.Those who are travelling today by train may have delayed in reaching their destinations.
A.	travelling today in train may get delayed
B.	No improvement
C.	travel today by train may get delayed
D.	travelling today by train may get delayed
Answer» E.

Discussion

2360.	Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of options that follow.Jabir has ______ M.A. in Communication from ______ European university.
A.	an, a
B.	an, an
C.	a, an
D.	a, a
Answer» B. an, an

Discussion

2361.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.His mother has been ill (before) five days.
A.	for
B.	of
C.	from
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. of

Discussion

2362.	Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.The Indian Express says, "We shall issue an astrology section in our Thursday's paper".
A.	The Indian express says that it will issue an astrology section in their Thursday's paper.
B.	The Indian express says that they will issues a astrology section in their Thursday's paper.
C.	The Indian express said that it will issue an astrology section in its Thursday's paper.
D.	The Indian express says that it will issue an astrology section in its Thursday's paper.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2363.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.I was born 'in' 16 November in 1986.
A.	On
B.	At
C.	For
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. At

Discussion

2364.	Directions: 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'.I shall go (A)/ by the (B)/ 3 o' clock's train. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

2365.	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". They teased and (to joke) with the patient and didn't stop till they elicited a favourable response from her.
A.	joke
B.	joking
C.	joked
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

2366.	I can play _____ very well
A.	a violin
B.	an violin
C.	violin
D.	the violin
Answer» E.

Discussion

2367.	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.He commanded me (1)/ as if he was (2)/ my husband. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2368.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:One of the boys _________ gone home.
A.	are
B.	were
C.	has
D.	have
Answer» D. have

Discussion

2369.	A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.We ______ have time to catch the flight.
A.	without
B.	and
C.	still
D.	yet
Answer» D. yet

Discussion

2370.	Honesty is ____________ best policy.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	no article
Answer» D. no article

Discussion

2371.	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 Active/Passive Voice.Who taught you to ride?
A.	By whom is you taught to ride?
B.	By whom were you taught to ride?
C.	Riding by you was taught by who?
D.	Riding by you was taught by whom?
Answer» C. Riding by you was taught by who?

Discussion

2372.	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'. Of all the forts (1)/ that I’ve visit in India, (2)/ Daulatabad Fort is my favourite. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2373.	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."Please don’t leave me alone here", the kid told her mother.
A.	The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone there.
B.	The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.
C.	The kid begged her mother not to leave her alone here.
D.	The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone here.
Answer» B. The kid begs her mother not to leave her alone there.

Discussion

2374.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. He has (1) / help to (2) / popularise contemporary dance (3) / No error (4)
A.	4
B.	1
C.	3
D.	2
Answer» E.

Discussion

2375.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Pride leads to the destruction of the growth of an individual and creates a vacuum devoiding of genuine relationships.
A.	Pride leads to the destruction of the growth
B.	devoiding of genuine relationships
C.	and creates a vacuum
D.	of an individual
Answer» C. and creates a vacuum

Discussion

2376.	Mr. Patnaik ______ his novel last month.
A.	completed
B.	has completed
C.	had completed
D.	completes
Answer» B. has completed

Discussion

2377.	Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Any portion of the underground rhizome when broken of (1)/ is capable of producing a new plant; hence the (2)/ difficulty of eradicating them when once established. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	Any portion of the underground rhizome when broken of
B.	No Error
C.	difficulty of eradicating them when once established.
D.	is capable of producing a new plant; hence the
Answer» B. No Error

Discussion

2378.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The opening of the cave was secure by a huge rock.
A.	The opening
B.	of the cave
C.	a huge rock
D.	was secure by
Answer» E.

Discussion

2379.	Directions: In the following sentences improve the underlined part with the help of given options:I shall have much pleasure in accepting your kind invitation.
A.	Can’t have much pleasure
B.	I am having much pleasure
C.	I may have much pleasure
D.	I have much pleasure
Answer» E.

Discussion

2380.	In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. He said, “I bathe regularly”
A.	He said that he had taken bath regularly.
B.	He said that he bathed regularly.
C.	He said that he has taken a bath regularly.
D.	He said that he took a bath regularly.
Answer» C. He said that he has taken a bath regularly.

Discussion

2381.	Choose the correct assertive form of the following sentence from the given options:Tomorrow is not a holiday.
A.	Tomorrow will be a working day.
B.	Tomorrow shall be a working day.
C.	Tomorrow can be a working day.
D.	Tomorrow is a working day.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2382.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The research efforts by the Danish Carlsberg scientists (great accelerated) the increase in knowledge about yeast and brewing.
A.	Great acceleration
B.	Greatly accelerate
C.	Greatly accelerated
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

2383.	Directions: Choose the correct option for the blank given:He found her blue ford escort in the car park. ______ vehicle was locked and the lights were off.
A.	A
B.	An
C.	The
D.	Zero article
Answer» D. Zero article

Discussion

2384.	Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{His\;grandfather}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{had\;told\;him\;to\;smoke}}}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{was\;a\;bad\;habit}}.{\rm{\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

2385.	Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).(a) My brother goes(b) to the office(c) five day week(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

2386.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. All residents are ______ that the entrance gate will be closed at 11 PM.
A.	hereby to be inform
B.	inform hereby
C.	hereby informed
D.	being hereby inform
Answer» D. being hereby inform

Discussion

2387.	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 constable said, "I saw a bullet mark here."
A.	The constable said that he sees a bullet mark there.
B.	The constable said that he had seen a bullet mark there.
C.	The constable says that he saw a bullet mark here.
D.	The constable said that he sees a bullet mark here.
Answer» C. The constable says that he saw a bullet mark here.

Discussion

2388.	Directions: Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, select that part as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.In fact, if it hadn't been for his invaluable advice on so many occasions, I wouldn't have achieved anything in life.
A.	remarkable advice
B.	valuable advices
C.	priceless suggestion
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

2389.	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.Yesterday eleven coaches of a train headed for Delhi was derailed at Vaishali district of Bihar.
A.	was derailed in
B.	were derailed in
C.	No improvement
D.	were derail at
Answer» C. No improvement

Discussion

2390.	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.The dog runs ______ the street.
A.	of
B.	with
C.	to
D.	across
Answer» E.

Discussion

2391.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I ______ for forty minutes to see the doctor before my name was announced.
A.	were waiting
B.	had been waiting
C.	have been waiting
D.	am waiting
Answer» C. have been waiting

Discussion

2392.	Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence,Yeuk Yee has her house painted white yesterday.
A.	She painted her house white yesterday.
B.	Her house was not blue last week.
C.	They painted her house white for her yesterday.
D.	She painted her house yesterday.
Answer» D. She painted her house yesterday.

Discussion

2393.	Directions: Choose the appropriate verb that can be formed from the noun.Beauty
A.	Beautification
B.	Beautify
C.	Beautified
D.	Beauties
Answer» C. Beautified

Discussion

2394.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have error/errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error/errors and select the most appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error/errors, select 'No Error'.Although, he get to (1)/ visit a lot of places and(2)/ meet interesting people(3)./ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

2395.	Direction: Fill up the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given below.Indigenous products are now comparable _________ improved goods in the country.
A.	against
B.	to
C.	than
D.	from
Answer» C. than

Discussion

2396.	Identify the sentence in active voice:
A.	Their friends will be caught redhanded.
B.	I know nothing about western philosophy.
C.	French is not taught in my college
D.	He was knocked down by a car.
Answer» C. French is not taught in my college

Discussion

2397.	Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.He drives carefully.
A.	Degree
B.	Manner
C.	Aﬃrmation
D.	Reason
Answer» C. Aﬃrmation

Discussion

2398.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Ravi asked, “Ritu, how many sets of class 12 practice papers have you finished?”
A.	Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers had she been finishing.
B.	Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers she had finished.
C.	Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers she has been finishing.
D.	Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers was she finishing.
Answer» C. Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers she has been finishing.

Discussion

2399.	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.She ______ recovering in the hospital.
A.	Were
B.	Were to
C.	Has
D.	Has been
Answer» E.

Discussion

2400.	In the sentence identify the segment that contains the grammatical error.Since because we cannot go out, we might as well do some spring cleaning.
A.	Since because
B.	we cannot go out
C.	we might as well do
D.	some spring cleaning
Answer» B. we cannot go out

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Fill in the blank with the correct option.While I was in the mall, I ______ a friend whom I hadn't met for five years.

Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.All the accident victims have been admitted and received attention.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition.I will be at home _____Friday morning.You can telephone me then.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.The local football team is doing ______ better.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.During hair transplantation, hair follicles is transplanted from one part of the head to another where the hair is thinning.

Directions: Determine the part(among a, b, c and d) that contains a grammatical error. Ignore errors of punctuation, if any. (a) He appears(b) to be(c) a honest man(d) No error

Directions: 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 will be partaking in the next presidential elections.

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.'What a sight to behold!' said the painter.

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.Those who are travelling today by train may have delayed in reaching their destinations.

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of options that follow.Jabir has ______ M.A. in Communication from ______ European university.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.His mother has been ill (before) five days.

Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.The Indian Express says, "We shall issue an astrology section in our Thursday's paper".

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.I was born 'in' 16 November in 1986.

Directions: 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'.I shall go (A)/ by the (B)/ 3 o' clock's train. (C) / No error (D)

I can play _____ very well

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.He commanded me (1)/ as if he was (2)/ my husband. (3)/ No Error (4)

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:One of the boys _________ gone home.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.We ______ have time to catch the flight.

Honesty is ____________ best policy.

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 Active/Passive Voice.Who taught you to ride?

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."Please don’t leave me alone here", the kid told her mother.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’. He has (1) / help to (2) / popularise contemporary dance (3) / No error (4)

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Pride leads to the destruction of the growth of an individual and creates a vacuum devoiding of genuine relationships.

Mr. Patnaik ______ his novel last month.

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Any portion of the underground rhizome when broken of (1)/ is capable of producing a new plant; hence the (2)/ difficulty of eradicating them when once established. (3)/ No Error (4)

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error. The opening of the cave was secure by a huge rock.

Directions: In the following sentences improve the underlined part with the help of given options:I shall have much pleasure in accepting your kind invitation.

In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. He said, “I bathe regularly”

Choose the correct assertive form of the following sentence from the given options:Tomorrow is not a holiday.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The research efforts by the Danish Carlsberg scientists (great accelerated) the increase in knowledge about yeast and brewing.​

Directions: Choose the correct option for the blank given:He found her blue ford escort in the car park. ______ vehicle was locked and the lights were off.

Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).(a) My brother goes(b) to the office(c) five day week(d) No error

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. All residents are ______ that the entrance gate will be closed at 11 PM.

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 constable said, "I saw a bullet mark here."

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.Yesterday eleven coaches of a train headed for Delhi was derailed at Vaishali district of Bihar.

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.The dog runs ______ the street.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I ______ for forty minutes to see the doctor before my name was announced.

Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence,Yeuk Yee has her house painted white yesterday.

Directions: Choose the appropriate verb that can be formed from the noun.Beauty

Direction: Fill up the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given below.Indigenous products are now comparable _________ improved goods in the country.

Identify the sentence in active voice:

Identify the type of Adverb given in bold and mark the correct option.He drives carefully.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence. Ravi asked, “Ritu, how many sets of class 12 practice papers have you finished?”

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.She ______ recovering in the hospital.

In the sentence identify the segment that contains the grammatical error.Since because we cannot go out, we might as well do some spring cleaning.

Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of options that follow.Jabir has M.A. in Communication from European university.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The research efforts by the Danish Carlsberg scientists (great accelerated) the increase in knowledge about yeast and brewing.