7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 49 McqOptions

2401.	Directions: Sorrow may be expressed by the following interjection:
A.	Hurrah!
B.	Bravo!
C.	Oh!
D.	Alas!
Answer» E.

Discussion

2402.	Choose the correct form of the verb from the following options in the given sentence:My mother ________from service three years ago.
A.	retiring
B.	retired
C.	retire
D.	retires
Answer» C. retire

Discussion

2403.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The meeting was presided _________ by the honourable Chairman.
A.	on
B.	upon
C.	up
D.	over
Answer» E.

Discussion

2404.	Choose the best option that indicates the change of voice.All the farmers unanimously selected Rahul as their Secretary to represent their grievances.
A.	All the framers was selected Rahul as their unanimous Secretary.
B.	All the framers selected Rahul as their unanimous Secretary.
C.	Rahul was being selected as the unanimous secretary by the farmers
D.	Rahul was unanimously selected as their Secretary by the farmers to represent their grievances
Answer» E.

Discussion

2405.	Given sentence is divided and numbered into three parts, and, one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error by (A), (B) or (C) given beside the parts of the sentence. If there are no errors, mark (D) No error.The rajah, being the father of his people, /(A) did his better for them /(B) during the famine. /(C) No error /(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» C. C

Discussion

2406.	Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.All the boys (a)/ returned back home (b)/ well in time for lunch. (c)/ No error. (d)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» C. C

Discussion

2407.	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 behaviour of resident spiders (P) / towards pirate spiders and their own prey (Q) / are quite different. (R) / No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» D. S

Discussion

2408.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:I am removing my name ______ the membership.
A.	off
B.	by
C.	from
D.	of
Answer» D. of

Discussion

2409.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. When the wind blows, the cradle (was rock).
A.	Was rocked
B.	Will rack
C.	Will rock
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

2410.	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'.It is most essential for us (a) / to reach the station before noon (b) / lest we should miss the train. (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

2411.	A sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Indian feminism grew out of the women’s movements (a) / of the late nineteenth century, (b) / reached full maturity in the early twentieth century. (c) / No error. (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

2412.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option: Don’t worry if I ______ a bit late.
A.	have come
B.	come
C.	am coming
D.	comes
Answer» C. am coming

Discussion

2413.	Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.There has been (a) / several complaints (b) / about her (c) / behaviour in class / (d)
A.	A
B.	C
C.	B
D.	D
Answer» B. C

Discussion

2414.	Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The child is very happy __________ he got the paints and brushes for his birthday.
A.	Because
B.	Although
C.	In case
D.	So that
Answer» B. Although

Discussion

2415.	Complete the sentence choosing the most appropriate option.The speaker instructed the members not to cut in _____.
A.	Where the minister was speaking
B.	Where in the minister was working
C.	When the minister was speaking
D.	Why the minister was working
Answer» D. Why the minister was working

Discussion

2416.	Choose the appropriate article given in the options:Neil Armstong was ______ first man to walk on the moon.
A.	a
B.	the
C.	an
D.	zero article
Answer» C. an

Discussion

2417.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Avoid taking the flyover.
A.	The flyover can be avoid take.
B.	The flyover should be avoided.
C.	The flyover should avoid taking.
D.	The flyover should be avoid.
Answer» C. The flyover should avoid taking.

Discussion

2418.	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.Atul informed his friend that he could make use of his bike while he was away.
A.	Atul said to his friend, “You will make use of my bike while I was away”.
B.	Atul said to his friend, “Use my bike while I go away”.
C.	Atul said to his friend, “You can make use of my bike while I am away”.
D.	Atul asked his friend, “Will you make use of my bike while I am away”.
Answer» D. Atul asked his friend, “Will you make use of my bike while I am away”.

Discussion

2419.	Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She went to ______ jeweller's shop and bought ______ pair of earrings for her daughter.
A.	the, a
B.	a, a
C.	the, the
D.	a, an
Answer» B. a, a

Discussion

2420.	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 said that he thought off politics right when (1)/ he was studying Intermediate and that (2)/ he had no fear of politics. (3)/ No error. (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

2421.	Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options.In India, most people wears both their traditional clothes and western dresses.
A.	In India
B.	their
C.	western
D.	wears
Answer» E.

Discussion

2422.	Choose the sentence that has incorrect form of words:
A.	When will you bring you're pictures to work?
B.	It is your responsibility to go into details.
C.	If you're planning to attend, do let me know.
D.	None of above
Answer» B. It is your responsibility to go into details.

Discussion

2423.	Direction: 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.The teacher told me that I was neglecting my duties
A.	The teacher said to me, ‘You are neglecting your duties’
B.	The teacher said to me, ‘You were neglecting your duties’
C.	The teacher said to me, ‘You have neglecting your duties’
D.	The teacher said to me, ‘You neglect you duties’
Answer» B. The teacher said to me, ‘You were neglecting your duties’

Discussion

2424.	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 must (has change) clothes during the night.
A.	Have changed
B.	Has changed
C.	Have changes
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Has changed

Discussion

2425.	Direction: 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).Turbidity current is a fast-moving current (a)/ that sweeps down submarine canyons, (b)/ carrying sand and mud into the deep sea. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

2426.	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”.His friends claimed that he (been depressed) for a few months.
A.	had being depressed
B.	had been depressed
C.	had been depress
D.	no improvement
Answer» C. had been depress

Discussion

2427.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Economic growth is sustainable only if all countries has food security.
A.	Economic growth is
B.	sustainable only if
C.	all countries
D.	has food security.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2428.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".We (has finished) our lunch half an hour ago.
A.	finished
B.	will have finished
C.	had finished
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. will have finished

Discussion

2429.	Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.I want to show (1)/ people there is as much (2)/ more we can offer. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2430.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Much of the progress in India, especially in higher education and scientific research, (have been credited) to various public institutions.
A.	have credited
B.	has credited
C.	has been credited
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

2431.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Anybody who does not stop at the red light will fined.
A.	will fined
B.	Anybody who
C.	does not stop
D.	at the red light
Answer» B. Anybody who

Discussion

2432.	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'. The Tata group owns (1)/ many industries, that are spread (2)/ across the globe. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

2433.	In the question given below, fill in the blank with a, an or the and if none of these is required, write your answer as ‘no article’.He drives at a speed of 90 miles ____ hour.
A.	a
B.	the
C.	an
D.	no article
Answer» D. no article

Discussion

2434.	Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a 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.His works are a ____________ of his beliefs.
A.	reflection
B.	reflect
C.	reflects
D.	reflective
Answer» B. reflect

Discussion

2435.	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.Don’t touch this bag.
A.	This bag does not be touched.
B.	This bag must not be touched.
C.	This bag don’t be touched.
D.	This bag need not be touched.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2436.	Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Neither my sister (1) / and my brother is (2) / interested in this project. (3) / No error (4)
A.	and my brother is
B.	Neither my sister
C.	interested in this project
D.	No error
Answer» B. Neither my sister

Discussion

2437.	Directions: Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank:The vessel that makes noise is the one ___________ is without water.
A.	in which
B.	which
C.	who
D.	what
Answer» C. who

Discussion

2438.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Rama said to me, "I need your help for my new assignment."
A.	Rama says to me that she needs my help for her new assignment.
B.	Rama said to me that she is needing my help for her new assignment.
C.	Rama said to me she needs your help for the new assignment.
D.	Rama told me that she needed my help for her new assignment.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2439.	Direction: Select the correct transformation from active to passive voice :How do people learn languages?
A.	How are languages learnt ?
B.	How will be languages learnt ?
C.	How should languages be learnt ?
D.	How is language learnt ?
Answer» B. How will be languages learnt ?

Discussion

2440.	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. Anil said, "Ali deserved the prize."
A.	Anil says that Ali deserves the prize.
B.	Anil said that Ali deserves the pirze.
C.	Anil said that Ali has deserved the prize.
D.	Anil said that Ali had deserved the prize.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2441.	Choose the correct form of modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:The car broke down and we ______ to get a taxi.
A.	have
B.	had
C.	are having
D.	has
Answer» C. are having

Discussion

2442.	Choose the correct sentence from the following.
A.	I am living here since 1995
B.	I have been living here since 1995
C.	I were living here from 1995
D.	I was living here since 1995
Answer» C. I were living here from 1995

Discussion

2443.	Direction: Read it to find out whether there is any error in any part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).This hardly won liberty (a) / was not to be (b) / lightly abandoned. (c) / No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» B. (b)

Discussion

2444.	Direction: Choose the correct option for Negative to Interrogative transformation of the sentence given :I am not the man to submit.
A.	Is there a man to submit ?
B.	Am I not the man to submit ?
C.	Is that a way to submit ?
D.	Should a man not submit ?
Answer» C. Is that a way to submit ?

Discussion

2445.	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".Take out your binoculars and (will see) the Andromeda galaxy.
A.	see
B.	saw
C.	seeing
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. saw

Discussion

2446.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.Everyone _____save the natural resources of the earth.
A.	must
B.	dare
C.	might
D.	could
Answer» B. dare

Discussion

2447.	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 life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in (1)/ the form of bacteria buried deep in (2)/ the planet’s permafrost or lichens. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

2448.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The young girl was helping her father to look after his shop.
A.	her father
B.	was helping
C.	The young girl
D.	to look after his shop
Answer» E.

Discussion

2449.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.It helped her (1) / to got rid of (2) / her superstitious belief (3) / No error (4)
A.	It helped her
B.	her superstitious belief
C.	to got rid of
D.	No error
Answer» D. No error

Discussion

2450.	Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:Let's listen to ______ music on the radio.
A.	a few
B.	some
C.	little
D.	much
Answer» C. little

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Directions: Sorrow may be expressed by the following interjection:

Choose the correct form of the verb from the following options in the given sentence:My mother ________from service three years ago.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate preposition and mark the correct answer from the options given below.The meeting was presided _________ by the honourable Chairman.

Choose the best option that indicates the change of voice.All the farmers unanimously selected Rahul as their Secretary to represent their grievances.

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error.All the boys (a)/ returned back home (b)/ well in time for lunch. (c)/ No error. (d)

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:I am removing my name ______ the membership.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. When the wind blows, the cradle (was rock).

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option: Don’t worry if I ______ a bit late.

Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.There has been (a) / several complaints (b) / about her (c) / behaviour in class / (d)

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The child is very happy __________ he got the paints and brushes for his birthday.

Complete the sentence choosing the most appropriate option.The speaker instructed the members not to cut in _____.

Choose the appropriate article given in the options:Neil Armstong was ______ first man to walk on the moon.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Avoid taking the flyover.

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.Atul informed his friend that he could make use of his bike while he was away.

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She went to ______ jeweller's shop and bought ______ pair of earrings for her daughter.

Directions: In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. One of them is incorrect. Choose the INCORRECT word or phrase from the given options.In India, most people wears both their traditional clothes and western dresses.

Choose the sentence that has incorrect form of words:

Direction: 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.The teacher told me that I was neglecting my duties

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 must (has change) clothes during the night.

Direction: 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).Turbidity current is a fast-moving current (a)/ that sweeps down submarine canyons, (b)/ carrying sand and mud into the deep sea. (c)/ No error (d)

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”.His friends claimed that he (been depressed) for a few months.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Economic growth is sustainable only if all countries has food security.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".We (has finished) our lunch half an hour ago.

Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.I want to show (1)/ people there is as much (2)/ more we can offer. (3)/ No error (4)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Much of the progress in India, especially in higher education and scientific research, (have been credited) to various public institutions.​

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.Anybody who does not stop at the red light will fined.

In the question given below, fill in the blank with a, an or the and if none of these is required, write your answer as ‘no article’.He drives at a speed of 90 miles ____ hour.

Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a 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.His works are a ____________ of his beliefs.

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.Don’t touch this bag.

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Neither my sister (1) / and my brother is (2) / interested in this project. (3) / No error (4)

Directions: Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank:The vessel that makes noise is the one ___________ is without water.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.Rama said to me, "I need your help for my new assignment."

Direction: Select the correct transformation from active to passive voice :How do people learn languages?

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. Anil said, "Ali deserved the prize."

Choose the correct form of modal auxiliary verb for the given sentence:The car broke down and we ______ to get a taxi.

Choose the correct sentence from the following.

Direction: Read it to find out whether there is any error in any part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).This hardly won liberty (a) / was not to be (b) / lightly abandoned. (c) / No error (d)

Direction: Choose the correct option for Negative to Interrogative transformation of the sentence given :I am not the man to submit.

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".Take out your binoculars and (will see) the Andromeda galaxy.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.Everyone _____save the natural resources of the earth.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The young girl was helping her father to look after his shop.

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.It helped her (1) / to got rid of (2) / her superstitious belief (3) / No error (4)

Choose the most suitable determiner for the given sentence:Let's listen to ______ music on the radio.

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:She went to jeweller's shop and bought pair of earrings for her daughter.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Much of the progress in India, especially in higher education and scientific research, (have been credited) to various public institutions.