7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 64 McqOptions

3151.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Organizing World Cup matches in England imply that rain can be a constant threat.
A.	Organizing World Cup matches
B.	that rain can be
C.	be a constant threat.
D.	in England imply
Answer» E.

Discussion

3152.	I hate sitting ________ him as he keeps on talking.
A.	along
B.	at
C.	beside
D.	besides
Answer» D. besides

Discussion

3153.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:Renu, with her mother and sister ___________ spending a month in London.
A.	is
B.	are
C.	were
D.	have been
Answer» B. are

Discussion

3154.	Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In India, the various practices and norms from bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.
A.	are laid down
B.	norms from bank’s transactions
C.	the various practices
D.	by the RBI only
Answer» C. the various practices

Discussion

3155.	Ram said to Gopal, "I visited that place three months ago"The above sentence can be reported as
A.	Ram told Gopal that he visited that place three months before
B.	Ram told Gopal that he visited that place three months ago
C.	Ram told to Gopal that he had visited that place three months before
D.	Ram told Gopal that he had visited that place three months before
Answer» E.

Discussion

3156.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.My visiting to my family are few and far between.
A.	few and far between
B.	No error
C.	my family are
D.	My visiting to
Answer» E.

Discussion

3157.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Kaira has upset with me since the accident.
A.	me since
B.	Kaira has upset
C.	the accident
D.	with
Answer» C. the accident

Discussion

3158.	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.Open the window.
A.	The window must be opened.
B.	The window will be opened.
C.	The window is opened.
D.	Let the window be opened.
Answer» E.

Discussion

3159.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains a grammatical error.If I join a software company I am getting a good deal of experience.
A.	If I join
B.	a software company
C.	I am getting
D.	a good deal of experience
Answer» D. a good deal of experience

Discussion

3160.	Directions: Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.This newly arisen (evidence could have proved) to be the final nail in the coffin for the accused.
A.	evidence could have been proved
B.	evidence has proof
C.	No correction required
D.	evidence could prove
Answer» B. evidence has proof

Discussion

3161.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.All hands on deck
A.	Everyone available to help with a problem
B.	Jumping to the conclusions
C.	Playing card with both hands
D.	To make publicly known
Answer» B. Jumping to the conclusions

Discussion

3162.	Direction: Choose the correct option for Negative to Assertive transformation for the sentence given :No one can deny that she was pretty.
A.	Everybody did not deny, that she was not pretty.
B.	Everybody admits that she was pretty.
C.	We found here pretty.
D.	She was considered pretty by everybody.
Answer» C. We found here pretty.

Discussion

3163.	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.So much as you behave like this, the decision of the management against you cannot be revoked.
A.	No improvement
B.	As long to
C.	As much to
D.	As long as
Answer» E.

Discussion

3164.	Direction: Choose the correct option :"Don't go there," He said.(Change into Indirect)
A.	He said don't go there.
B.	He told them not to go there.
C.	He told them not go there.
D.	He said them not to go there.
Answer» C. He told them not go there.

Discussion

3165.	Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct active voice of the sentence given below.Where can this box be hidden by you?
A.	Where would you hide this box?
B.	Where can you hide this box?
C.	Where might you hide this box?
D.	Where shall you hide this box?
Answer» C. Where might you hide this box?

Discussion

3166.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’. Most optical phenomena (1)/ can be accounting for using (2)/ the classical electromagnetic description of light. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

3167.	Identify the segment of the sentence, which contains the grammatical error, If there is no error mark "No Error".No sooner did the (A)/ comedian begin his act (B)/ when the audience roared with laughter. (C)/ No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

3168.	Directions: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. Choose the option which is CORRECT (without any errors in it). If all sentences are incorrect, mark option 5 as your answer.A. She imagined him in his desk, his head in his hands.B. I cannot even afford to paid the rent on this flat.C. After Ned died, everyone imagines that Mabel would move away.
A.	Only A
B.	Only B
C.	Only C
D.	Both A and B
E.	All are incorrect.
Answer» F.

Discussion

3169.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The tribunal noted that the driver of the (offend) truck did not lead to any evidence in rebuttal of the claims.
A.	Offencing
B.	Offending
C.	Offence
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Offence

Discussion

3170.	Choose the most appropriate modal for the blank._________ you like a cup of coffee?
A.	Can
B.	Would
C.	Must
D.	Will not
Answer» C. Must

Discussion

3171.	Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.Who is she ____ you?
A.	at
B.	by
C.	for
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

3172.	In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement.'Didn't mother tell you in repeated terms to do your homework first?
A.	continuously
B.	always
C.	repeatedly
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3173.	Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:The brightly flaring Lamp boasted that it gave more light ________ the sun.
A.	then
B.	over
C.	than
D.	to
Answer» D. to

Discussion

3174.	Choose the right tag:Every student has to register before the end of the first week of class, ______.
A.	hasn't he
B.	isn't he
C.	didn't he
D.	doesn't he
Answer» B. isn't he

Discussion

3175.	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.Government has reportedly made its displeasure known, (1)/ particularly regarding speed and stealth with which (2)/ the negotiations were completed. (3)/ No error.(4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

3176.	Fill in the blank.When I visited her, she ________ working for six months.
A.	had been
B.	was
C.	has been
D.	were now
Answer» B. was

Discussion

3177.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:The soldiers ______ bravely in the Civil War.
A.	was fighting
B.	fight
C.	fights
D.	fought
Answer» E.

Discussion

3178.	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 kept aside our clothes, (clean) our hiking boots and made sure we had our thick woollen socks.
A.	Cleaned
B.	Cleans
C.	To clean
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Cleans

Discussion

3179.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:__________ is expensive.
A.	The petrol
B.	A petrol
C.	Petrol
D.	An petrol
Answer» D. An petrol

Discussion

3180.	Choose the correct form of the verb for the given sentence:When I was learning to drive, my Dad let me ______ his car.
A.	to use
B.	use
C.	used
D.	using
Answer» C. used

Discussion

3181.	Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:Exactly ________ causes these high-energy surges of long waves remains the subject of intense debate.
A.	this
B.	which
C.	that
D.	what
Answer» E.

Discussion

3182.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". From the early 1990s, salaries shot up and stock options (were introduced).
A.	Are introduced
B.	Is introduced
C.	Was introduced
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

3183.	Directions: In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, Option 'D' is the answer.Any able-bodied man is eligible for the job.
A.	any able-bodied men are
B.	each able-bodied man is
C.	any able-bodied men have been
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

3184.	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 doctor said, "well, what can I do for you?"
A.	The doctor wanted to know what he could do for her.
B.	The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.
C.	The doctor asked what he couldn't do for her.
D.	The doctor wondered what he could do for her.
Answer» B. The doctor said that he couldn't do anything for her.

Discussion

3185.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Prema is the girl in my class who write beautiful poems.
A.	Prema is the girl
B.	who write
C.	beautiful poems
D.	in my class
Answer» C. beautiful poems

Discussion

3186.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.Father asked the mechanic how much he had to pay for the repairs.
A.	Father said to the mechanic, “How much I have to pay for the repairs.”
B.	Father said to the mechanic, “How much to pay for the repairs?”
C.	Father said to the mechanic, “How much he has to pay for the repairs?”
D.	Father said to the mechanic, “How much have I to pay for the repairs?”
Answer» E.

Discussion

3187.	Direction: Pick out the sentence that has a demonstrative adjective in it.
A.	It is a twenty-kilometre walk.
B.	This kind of question is often asked in examinations.
C.	Each of them received ten rupees.
D.	His written statement differs from his oral one.
Answer» C. Each of them received ten rupees.

Discussion

3188.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the given options and mark your response accordingly.People who are averse _____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life.
A.	to
B.	about
C.	at
D.	on
Answer» B. about

Discussion

3189.	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.Two engines are pulling the train up the hill.
A.	The train will be pulled up the hill by two engines.
B.	Up the hill pulling of the trains is being done by the two engines.
C.	The train is being pulled up the hill by two engines.
D.	Two engines are needed for pulling the train up the hill.
Answer» D. Two engines are needed for pulling the train up the hill.

Discussion

3190.	Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:The dead mouse, stinking from the length of time it had _______ about the fields, was the shabbiest the Kite could bring.
A.	lay
B.	lain
C.	lied
D.	laid
Answer» C. lied

Discussion

3191.	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.My sister asked me ______ willing to go abroad for my studies.
A.	If I were
B.	If I could be
C.	whether I should be
D.	whether I will
Answer» B. If I could be

Discussion

3192.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The blue lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers that grows in her garden.
A.	is one of the most beautiful flowers
B.	The blue lotus
C.	that grows
D.	in her garden
Answer» D. in her garden

Discussion

3193.	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.They treated us not only to cocktails but also ______ dinner.
A.	on
B.	for
C.	in
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

3194.	Fill in the blank with the correct alternative.I am getting very nervous; my brother ________ his work by now.
A.	should have been finished
B.	should have finished
C.	should be finishing
D.	should be finished
Answer» C. should be finishing

Discussion

3195.	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.Mr. Batra took a card from ______ pocket.
A.	their
B.	her
C.	his
D.	its
Answer» D. its

Discussion

3196.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The Egyptians ___________ built stone by stone to raise a pyramid.
A.	brilliantly
B.	magnificently
C.	laboriously
D.	diligently
Answer» E.

Discussion

3197.	Directions: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement.'Female candidates are exempted to paying the application fee.
A.	Exempted for
B.	Exempted from
C.	Exempted in
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Exempted in

Discussion

3198.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Savita will deliver a speech on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.
A.	On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a speech is being delivered by Savita.
B.	On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a speech was delivered by Savita.
C.	On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a speech will be delivered by Savita.
D.	On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a speech is to be delivered by Savita.
Answer» D. On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti a speech is to be delivered by Savita.

Discussion

3199.	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'. It is not (A)/ such a pretty place (B)/ that I had expected. (C)/ No Error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

3200.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Scientists have found that life was creeping and crawling about the Earth 1.5 billion years early than previously thought.
A.	previously thought
B.	1.5 billion years early than
C.	Scientists have found
D.	about the Earth
Answer» C. Scientists have found

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Organizing World Cup matches in England imply that rain can be a constant threat.

I hate sitting ________ him as he keeps on talking.

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:Renu, with her mother and sister ___________ spending a month in London.

Directions: From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.In India, the various practices and norms from bank’s transactions are laid down by the RBI only.

Ram said to Gopal, "I visited that place three months ago"The above sentence can be reported as

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.My visiting to my family are few and far between.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Kaira has upset with me since the accident.

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.Open the window.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains a grammatical error.If I join a software company I am getting a good deal of experience.

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.All hands on deck

Direction: Choose the correct option for Negative to Assertive transformation for the sentence given :No one can deny that she was pretty.

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.So much as you behave like this, the decision of the management against you cannot be revoked.

Direction: Choose the correct option :"Don't go there," He said.(Change into Indirect)

Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct active voice of the sentence given below.Where can this box be hidden by you?

Identify the segment of the sentence, which contains the grammatical error, If there is no error mark "No Error".No sooner did the (A)/ comedian begin his act (B)/ when the audience roared with laughter. (C)/ No error (D)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The tribunal noted that the driver of the (offend) truck did not lead to any evidence in rebuttal of the claims.

Choose the most appropriate modal for the blank._________ you like a cup of coffee?

Choose the best preposition to fill in the blank.Who is she ____ you?

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:The brightly flaring Lamp boasted that it gave more light ________ the sun.

Choose the right tag:Every student has to register before the end of the first week of class, ______.

Fill in the blank.When I visited her, she ________ working for six months.

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:The soldiers ______ bravely in the Civil War.

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 kept aside our clothes, (clean) our hiking boots and made sure we had our thick woollen socks.

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:__________ is expensive.

Choose the correct form of the verb for the given sentence:When I was learning to drive, my Dad let me ______ his car.

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:Exactly ________ causes these high-energy surges of long waves remains the subject of intense debate.

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". From the early 1990s, salaries shot up and stock options (were introduced).

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 doctor said, "well, what can I do for you?"

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Prema is the girl in my class who write beautiful poems.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.Father asked the mechanic how much he had to pay for the repairs.

Direction: Pick out the sentence that has a demonstrative adjective in it.

Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with a missing preposition. Select the correct preposition from the given options and mark your response accordingly.People who are averse _____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life.

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.Two engines are pulling the train up the hill.

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:The dead mouse, stinking from the length of time it had _______ about the fields, was the shabbiest the Kite could bring.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The blue lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers that grows in her garden.

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.They treated us not only to cocktails but also ______ dinner.

Fill in the blank with the correct alternative.I am getting very nervous; my brother ________ his work by now.

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.Mr. Batra took a card from ______ pocket.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The Egyptians ___________ built stone by stone to raise a pyramid.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Savita will deliver a speech on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.

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'. It is not (A)/ such a pretty place (B)/ that I had expected. (C)/ No Error (D)

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.Scientists have found that life was creeping and crawling about the Earth 1.5 billion years early than previously thought.