7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 79 McqOptions

3901.	Pick out the error part of the sentence:The call of the seas (A) / have always found (B) / an echo (C) / in him. (D)
A.	(A)
B.	(B)
C.	(C)
D.	(D)
Answer» C. (C)

Discussion

3902.	Direction: Mark the correct English translation from the choices given below for the sentence given in Hindi:जब मैं वहाँ गया, तो वह सो रही थी।
A.	When I went there, she kept on sleeping.
B.	She slept while I went to her.
C.	When I went there, she was sleeping.
D.	She slept all the while, when I went there.
Answer» D. She slept all the while, when I went there.

Discussion

3903.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.The greed of human beings leads to over utilization of natural resources.
A.	leads for
B.	No substitution required
C.	lead to
D.	leading to
Answer» C. lead to

Discussion

3904.	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”.My mother is worried about my brother's grades and also I.
A.	I am also
B.	also me
C.	so am I
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

3905.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I visited my friend to whom I had made an appointment.
A.	I visited my friend
B.	to whom
C.	I had made
D.	an appointment
Answer» C. I had made

Discussion

3906.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A Earth moves round the Sun.
A.	moves
B.	the sun
C.	a earth
D.	round
Answer» D. round

Discussion

3907.	He must _________ his bad habits in order to improve.
A.	give in
B.	give away
C.	give off
D.	give up
Answer» E.

Discussion

3908.	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 boss said to the secretary, "Bring the file that I had given to you yesterday."
A.	The boss told the secretary to bring the file that I had given to her the day before.
B.	The boss told his secretary to bring the file that he gave her yesterday.
C.	The boss told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her the day before.
D.	The boss had told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her yesterday.
Answer» D. The boss had told the secretary to bring the file that he had given to her yesterday.

Discussion

3909.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. The residents celebrated Diwali.
A.	Celebration of Diwali was done by the residents.
B.	Diwali has been celebrated by the residents.
C.	Diwali was celebrated by the residents.
D.	Diwali is celebrated by the residents.
Answer» D. Diwali is celebrated by the residents.

Discussion

3910.	Direction: Choose the correct preposition:Would you care _____ a cup of coffee?
A.	of
B.	in
C.	about
D.	for
Answer» E.

Discussion

3911.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The both children go to the same school.
A.	same school
B.	to the
C.	The both
D.	children go
Answer» D. children go

Discussion

3912.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Why did you give up your job?"
A.	He asked her why she had given up her job.
B.	He asked her why you gave up the job.
C.	He demand to know why she gave up job.
D.	He requested her why she gave up the job.
Answer» B. He asked her why you gave up the job.

Discussion

3913.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:She hid her disappointment ______ a smile
A.	without
B.	with
C.	in
D.	through
Answer» C. in

Discussion

3914.	In the following question, two columns are given containing three phrases each. In the first column, phrases are A, B, and C and in the second column, the phrases are D, E and F. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If, none of the options given forms a correct sentence after combination, select 'None of these' as your answer.Column (1)Column (2)(A) An important point that the Survey makes is that of the Indian economy(D) based on naturally occurring biological processes.(B) Tree Plantation drives combat many environmental issues like deforestation, erosion of soil, desertification in semi-arid areas, global warming and hence(E)recovering during the second half of this year.(C) Organic farming methods combine scientific knowledge of ecology and some modern technology with traditional farming practices(F) enhancing the balance of the environment.
A.	A-D, B-E, C-F
B.	A-E, B-D, C-F
C.	A-E, C-D, B-F
D.	A-F, B-D, C-E
E.	None of these
Answer» D. A-F, B-D, C-E

Discussion

3915.	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, all of us, (are compromise) the moment we’re living in.
A.	compromise
B.	compromising
C.	is compromised
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. compromising

Discussion

3916.	Choose the most suitable set of prepositions to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.In accordance ______ the Director's advice, I dismissed the assistant, and as I had acted according ____ his advice, nobody blamed me.
A.	with, to
B.	to, to
C.	of, to
D.	by, to
Answer» B. to, to

Discussion

3917.	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'.Most of us have a (1)/ desire to create wealth in the (2)/ shortest period in time. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3918.	Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.If you live in a corrupt society you cannot rise _____ the prevailing corruption.
A.	above
B.	upon
C.	beyond
D.	over
Answer» B. upon

Discussion

3919.	Mark the most appropriate substitute to fill the blanks in the given description:You have to leave your shoes ______________the door when you enter the house.
A.	In
B.	Over
C.	To
D.	By
Answer» E.

Discussion

3920.	Directions: Identify the grammatically incorrect part of the following sentence and mark the corresponding alphabet as an answer.The boy /(A) who met you /(B) yesterday /(C) is my cousin brother. /(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

3921.	A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said to me, “I have often told you not to play in the dark.”
A.	He said to him that he shouldn’t play in the dark.
B.	He reminded me that he had often told me not to play in the dark.
C.	He asked him to not play in the dark.
D.	He asked me that he had told me to not play in the dark.
Answer» C. He asked him to not play in the dark.

Discussion

3922.	Directions: Complete the sentence using the correct option:George has travelled a lot. He ______ speak four languages.
A.	may
B.	can
C.	need
D.	must not
Answer» C. need

Discussion

3923.	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.She said to you, "I did not know that you bought these things for me yesterday."
A.	She told you that I had not known that you had bought those things for me the previous day.
B.	She told you that she had not known that you had bought those things for her the previous day.
C.	She told you that you did not know that you bought those things for her yesterday.
D.	She told you that she did not know that I had bought these things for her yesterday.
Answer» C. She told you that you did not know that you bought those things for her yesterday.

Discussion

3924.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.
A.	Expressing
B.	Express
C.	Expressed
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Express

Discussion

3925.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Reena said, “What a lovely scene! I wish I could stay here forever!”
A.	Reena says this is a lovely scene. I wish I could stay there forever.
B.	Reena said with happiness that was a lovely scene. She wishes to stay there forever.
C.	Reena said what a lovely scene! She wished she could stay here forever.
D.	Reena exclaimed that it was a lovely scene. She further wished that she could stay there forever.
Answer» E.

Discussion

3926.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The response to that challenge is to make the gains of globalization more visible and its transient downsides, (politically less paining).
A.	Politically less pained
B.	Politically less painful
C.	Politically less pain
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Politically less pain

Discussion

3927.	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'.Her elegance (1)/ makes her (2)/ an attracting lady. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3928.	I hoped that the train (a) / will arrive on time, (b)/ but it did not (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

3929.	Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.She wanted telling you whom you could approach for your problem.
A.	for your problem
B.	who you could approach
C.	She wanted telling you
D.	No error
Answer» D. No error

Discussion

3930.	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".She glanced back to make sure she (wasn't to be) observed.
A.	wasn't be
B.	weren't being
C.	wasn't being
D.	no improvement
Answer» D. no improvement

Discussion

3931.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. You must make a choice immediately because there is few time left.
A.	a choice immediately
B.	because there is
C.	few time left
D.	You must make
Answer» D. You must make

Discussion

3932.	Direction: Choose the correct form of the verb from the given options in the given sentence:Please do not disturb me while I _______my homework.
A.	done
B.	am doing
C.	am did
D.	doing
Answer» C. am did

Discussion

3933.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.He is bent to harm my reputation by false accusations.
A.	bent to harming
B.	No improvement
C.	bent on harming
D.	bend to harm
Answer» D. bend to harm

Discussion

3934.	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 murmured a word quietly and with great venom following upon (1)/ with other strong nouns and epithets that expressed his (2)/ feeling towards the President, his Government and the Action Service. (3)/ No error (4).
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3935.	Fill in the blank with the correct option.______rays of sunlight pierced the smoke.
A.	A few
B.	Few
C.	Little
D.	The few
Answer» B. Few

Discussion

3936.	He was accused ______ theft.
A.	with
B.	of
C.	for
D.	at
Answer» C. for

Discussion

3937.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:____ police needed ___ explanation from him about why he was carrying a weapon.
A.	A, the
B.	A, an
C.	The, an
D.	The, a
Answer» D. The, a

Discussion

3938.	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.Credit when used responsibly, can achieve a great number (1)/ of positive things in our lives, such as (2)/ financing and paying of our dream hybrid or college tuition fees. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3939.	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".My daughter (comes running) as fast as her little feet can take her while her eyes sparkle vivaciously.
A.	comes run
B.	come running
C.	came run
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

3940.	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.That was my first glimpse of the __________ Flamingo.
A.	magnify
B.	magnificence
C.	magnification
D.	magnificent
Answer» E.

Discussion

3941.	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’.Nita is not only (1)/my friend but (2)/business partner too. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

3942.	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.I went to congratulate my cousin ________ his success in GMAT.
A.	For
B.	At
C.	In
D.	Over
Answer» B. At

Discussion

3943.	Consider the following sentences:i) After his surgery, Raja hardly could walk.ii) After his surgery, Raja could barely walk.iii) After his surgery, Raja barely could walk.iv) After his surgery, Raja could hardly walk.Which of the above sentences are grammatically CORRECT?
A.	iii and iv
B.	i and iii
C.	ii and iv
D.	i and ii
Answer» D. i and ii

Discussion

3944.	In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. It is I who ______ to blame for this sad situation.
A.	Are
B.	Have
C.	Is
D.	Am
Answer» E.

Discussion

3945.	Directions: Each of the following items in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in the given parts and indicate your response corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).a) My friend's b) daughter-in-lawsc) have comed) No error
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

3946.	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’.From Germany to Venezuela to South Africa, equity markets (1)/ in both mature and emerging markets has (2)/ moved up sharply this year and show little sign of slowing. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

3947.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Some tigers are smuggled about the country as exotic pets.
A.	are smuggled
B.	Some tigers
C.	as exotic pets.
D.	about the country
Answer» E.

Discussion

3948.	Four parts of the following sentence have been underlined. Select the part that is INCORRECT.According to scientists, the earth was first a globe of highly heated gas, then it became liquid and with further cooling a crust formed in the liquid interior.
A.	In the liquid interior
B.	According to scientists
C.	Then it became
D.	With further cooling
Answer» B. According to scientists

Discussion

3949.	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’.One of the hazard of swimming (1)/ in the ocean is an unexpected (2)/ encounter with a jellyfish. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

3950.	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).\({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{\rm{He\;told\;the\;boys\;that\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{a}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{if\;they\;worked\;hard}},}}{{\left( {\rm{b}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{they\;will\;surely\;pass}}.{\rm{\;}}}}{{\left( {\rm{c}} \right)}}\;\frac{{{\rm{No\;error}}.}}{{\left( {\rm{d}} \right)}}\)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» D. d

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Pick out the error part of the sentence:The call of the seas (A) / have always found (B) / an echo (C) / in him. (D)

Direction: Mark the correct English translation from the choices given below for the sentence given in Hindi:जब मैं वहाँ गया, तो वह सो रही थी।

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.The greed of human beings leads to over utilization of natural resources.

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”.My mother is worried about my brother's grades and also I.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. I visited my friend to whom I had made an appointment.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A Earth moves round the Sun.

He must _________ his bad habits in order to improve.

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 boss said to the secretary, "Bring the file that I had given to you yesterday."

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. The residents celebrated Diwali.

Direction: Choose the correct preposition:Would you care _____ a cup of coffee?

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The both children go to the same school.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Why did you give up your job?"

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:She hid her disappointment ______ a smile

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, all of us, (are compromise) the moment we’re living in.

Choose the most suitable set of prepositions to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.In accordance ______ the Director's advice, I dismissed the assistant, and as I had acted according ____ his advice, nobody blamed me.

Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option.If you live in a corrupt society you cannot rise _____ the prevailing corruption.

Mark the most appropriate substitute to fill the blanks in the given description:You have to leave your shoes ______________the door when you enter the house.

Directions: Identify the grammatically incorrect part of the following sentence and mark the corresponding alphabet as an answer.The boy /(A) who met you /(B) yesterday /(C) is my cousin brother. /(D)

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.He said to me, “I have often told you not to play in the dark.”

Directions: Complete the sentence using the correct option:George has travelled a lot. He ______ speak four 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.She said to you, "I did not know that you bought these things for me yesterday."

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Reena said, “What a lovely scene! I wish I could stay here forever!”

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The response to that challenge is to make the gains of globalization more visible and its transient downsides, (politically less paining).

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'.Her elegance (1)/ makes her (2)/ an attracting lady. (3)/ No error (4)

I hoped that the train (a) / will arrive on time, (b)/ but it did not (c)/ No error (d)

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.She wanted telling you whom you could approach for your problem.

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".She glanced back to make sure she (wasn't to be) observed.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. You must make a choice immediately because there is few time left.

Direction: Choose the correct form of the verb from the given options in the given sentence:Please do not disturb me while I _______my homework.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.He is bent to harm my reputation by false accusations.

Fill in the blank with the correct option.______rays of sunlight pierced the smoke.

He was accused ______ theft.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:____ police needed ___ explanation from him about why he was carrying a weapon.

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".My daughter (comes running) as fast as her little feet can take her while her eyes sparkle vivaciously.

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.That was my first glimpse of the __________ Flamingo.

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’.Nita is not only (1)/my friend but (2)/business partner too. (3)/No Error (4)

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.I went to congratulate my cousin ________ his success in GMAT.

Consider the following sentences:i) After his surgery, Raja hardly could walk.ii) After his surgery, Raja could barely walk.iii) After his surgery, Raja barely could walk.iv) After his surgery, Raja could hardly walk.Which of the above sentences are grammatically CORRECT?

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. It is I who ______ to blame for this sad situation.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Some tigers are smuggled about the country as exotic pets.

Four parts of the following sentence have been underlined. Select the part that is INCORRECT.According to scientists, the earth was first a globe of highly heated gas, then it became liquid and with further cooling a crust formed in the liquid interior.

Choose the most suitable set of prepositions to fill in the blanks in the given sentence.In accordance __ the Director's advice, I dismissed the assistant, and as I had acted according his advice, nobody blamed me.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:__ police needed _ explanation from him about why he was carrying a weapon.