7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 81 McqOptions

4001.	Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.There ____ many objections to the new bill.
A.	has
B.	are
C.	was
D.	is
Answer» C. was

Discussion

4002.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Preeti is absent from the meeting due to she is out of station.
A.	due to she is
B.	Preeti is absent
C.	out of station
D.	from the meeting
Answer» B. Preeti is absent

Discussion

4003.	Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly.Mrs. Ramsay did not know whether Miss Jane knew_________.
A.	Swimming
B.	To swim
C.	How to swim
D.	How to swimming
Answer» D. How to swimming

Discussion

4004.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Below are given the alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. If the sentence needs no improvement, choose ‘No Improvement’ as your answer. The painting which they were looking at was done by my sister.
A.	What
B.	That
C.	Whom
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Whom

Discussion

4005.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Meeting my school friend at my cousin’s house was a ______ coincidence.
A.	remote
B.	reasonable
C.	remarkable
D.	fresh
Answer» D. fresh

Discussion

4006.	Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.Bhanu finished to read such a thick book in just two days.
A.	to read
B.	in just two days
C.	Bhanu finished
D.	such a thick book
Answer» B. in just two days

Discussion

4007.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The author's wife was a good editor, ______ being a great writer herself.
A.	besides
B.	by
C.	into
D.	on
Answer» B. by

Discussion

4008.	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'.Roshni always want (1)/ to get the best of facilities (2)/ whether she deserves it or not. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4009.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Whatever said and done, (not less vital) is the future of the border separating Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic.
A.	Any less vital
B.	More less vital
C.	No less vital
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4010.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Note down my phone number in case you needs to ring me up.
A.	to ring me up
B.	my phone number
C.	in case you needs
D.	Note down
Answer» D. Note down

Discussion

4011.	Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options the following sentence:There is a label _______ the bottle.
A.	on
B.	in
C.	at
D.	into
Answer» B. in

Discussion

4012.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Shyam saw Abhishek starting the car.
A.	Abhishek has seen Shyam starting the car.
B.	Abhishek can be seen starting the car by Shyam.
C.	Abhishek was seen starting the car by Shyam.
D.	Abhishek was saw by Shyam starting the car.
Answer» D. Abhishek was saw by Shyam starting the car.

Discussion

4013.	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.My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"
A.	My grandfather enquired the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
B.	My grandfather enquires the visitor who he was and where he came from.
C.	My grandfather enquired of the visitor who he was and where he came from.
D.	My grandfather enquires the visitor who are you, where do you come from.
Answer» D. My grandfather enquires the visitor who are you, where do you come from.

Discussion

4014.	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.'It was an epic final at badminton’s biggest stage, but it stand out as the finest advertisement for the women's game.
A.	and it stood out
B.	so it stand out
C.	then it stood out
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. so it stand out

Discussion

4015.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The teacher has said, “It is important to maintain personal hygiene.”
A.	The teacher has said that it is important to maintain personal hygiene.
B.	The teacher said that it is important to maintain personal hygiene.
C.	The teacher said that it was important to maintain personal hygiene.
D.	The teacher is saying said that it was important to maintain personal hygiene.
Answer» B. The teacher said that it is important to maintain personal hygiene.

Discussion

4016.	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’.I have been waiting for ____ long time.
A.	the
B.	a
C.	an
D.	no article
Answer» C. an

Discussion

4017.	Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank.I have come to know that the two brothers have _______.
A.	Fallen through
B.	Fallen out
C.	Fallen for
D.	Fallen short
Answer» C. Fallen for

Discussion

4018.	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.Mrs. Sharma invited us to her house party.
A.	We were invited by Mrs. Sharma to her house party.
B.	We are invited by Mrs. Sharma for house party.
C.	We will be invited by Mrs. Sharma for house party.
D.	We are invited for the house party by Mrs. Sharma.
Answer» B. We are invited by Mrs. Sharma for house party.

Discussion

4019.	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". As feared, (differences into) the families posed a hurdle.
A.	Difference into
B.	Difference as in
C.	Difference amongst
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4020.	Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.The water level is divided (1) / in several zones depending (2) / on its availability. (3) / No error (4)
A.	The water level is divided
B.	on its availability
C.	No error
D.	in several zones depending
Answer» E.

Discussion

4021.	Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Mother said to the children, “I have often told you not to play with fire.”
A.	Mother told the children that she has often told them not to play with fire.
B.	Mother told the children that she had often been telling them not to play with fire.
C.	Mother told the children that she had often told them not to play with fire.
D.	Mother told the children that she have often told them not to play with fire.
Answer» D. Mother told the children that she have often told them not to play with fire.

Discussion

4022.	Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs.We _______ (read) since 2 O' clock.
A.	was reading
B.	have been reading
C.	has been reading
D.	reads
Answer» C. has been reading

Discussion

4023.	Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-I had no idea at first how difficult it was being track the identity of every tree in Delhi.
A.	No improvement.
B.	were to tracked
C.	have been tracking
D.	was to track
Answer» E.

Discussion

4024.	Direction: Select the correct transformation from active to passive voice :They made him prince.
A.	They will make him prince.
B.	He was made a prince.
C.	He will be made prince.
D.	They will elect him prince
Answer» C. He will be made prince.

Discussion

4025.	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 does not agree, and ______ does Anita.
A.	also
B.	even
C.	neither
D.	so
Answer» D. so

Discussion

4026.	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'.We have to always be on our (1)/guard to ensure the highest level (2)/of safety inside train operations. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

4027.	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.Due to heavy rains, the number of trucks crossing the hill last week is very small.
A.	was
B.	were
C.	are
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. were

Discussion

4028.	Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'The day before yesterday he left for Europe by the air.
A.	The day before yesterday
B.	No error
C.	by the air
D.	he left for Europe
Answer» D. he left for Europe

Discussion

4029.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.In 2016, after some unseemly back-and-forth to the Commons and Lords, it was decided that Acts of Parliament should no longer be printed on calfskin.
A.	to the Commons and Lords
B.	should no longer be printed on calfskin
C.	after some unseemly back-and-forth
D.	it was decided
Answer» B. should no longer be printed on calfskin

Discussion

4030.	Choose the option that best transforms the given sentences into one.All of us started quite early. We missed the first local train.
A.	Although we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
B.	Though we started quite early but we missed the first local train.
C.	As we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
D.	Whenever we started quite early, we missed the first local train.
Answer» B. Though we started quite early but we missed the first local train.

Discussion

4031.	Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.They cannot (a) / leave the office (b) / without (c) / a special permission / (d)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

4032.	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 brings to you, a basket of opportunities (1)/ that will take you to the positions of high (2)/ responsibilities at top corporates. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

4033.	Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:He has ______ nerve to publish ______ article that could cause friction among the different sections of society.
A.	a, a
B.	the, the
C.	an, a
D.	the, an
Answer» E.

Discussion

4034.	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.The scorpion stung the farmer.
A.	The farmer was stung by the scorpion.
B.	The farmer had been stung by the scorpion.
C.	The farmer is stung by the scorpion.
D.	The farmer has been stung by the scorpion.
Answer» B. The farmer had been stung by the scorpion.

Discussion

4035.	Choose the correct negative form of the following sentence from the given options:He loves apples.
A.	Neither he loves apples.
B.	He doesn't love apples.
C.	He may not love apples.
D.	He not loves apples.
Answer» C. He may not love apples.

Discussion

4036.	In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.With a blood test, a physician was able to ___________ the woman's pregnancy.
A.	term
B.	confirm
C.	firm
D.	confer
Answer» C. firm

Discussion

4037.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.An ever-changing policy landscape is (hard) conducive for attracting investment.
A.	Harding
B.	Hardly
C.	Hard-on
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Hard-on

Discussion

4038.	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’.Lack of discipline (1)/ is ailing the (2)/ present day education system (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

4039.	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. The chef did not cook a dish.
A.	A dish was not cooked by the chef.
B.	A dish wasn’t cook by the chef.
C.	A dish isn’t cooked by the chef.
D.	A dish didn’t prepare by the chef.
Answer» B. A dish wasn’t cook by the chef.

Discussion

4040.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things (accumulate in) one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.
A.	accumulate of
B.	accumulating
C.	accumulated in
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4041.	Each item in this section has a sentence in active voice followed by four sentences one of which is the correct passive voice statement of the same. Select the correct one and mark it in the Answer Sheet accordingly.The members of the parliament elect their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote.
A.	The group leader is elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
B.	The group leader was elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
C.	The group leader· has been elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote
D.	The members of the parliament are elected by their group leader either by consensus or by voice vote
Answer» B. The group leader was elected by the members of the parliament either by consensus or by voice vote

Discussion

4042.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The early computers were ______ for basic tasks only.
A.	designed
B.	performed
C.	arranged
D.	achieved
Answer» B. performed

Discussion

4043.	Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.When will she hand ______ the keys to the apartment?
A.	Over
B.	Down
C.	Back
D.	Into
Answer» B. Down

Discussion

4044.	Choose the correct form of the verb.Murali ____ his work yet.
A.	hasn't completed
B.	has completed
C.	hadn't completed
D.	had completed
Answer» B. has completed

Discussion

4045.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.The small cafe at the end of the road is her.
A.	of the road
B.	is her
C.	at the end
D.	The small cafe
Answer» C. at the end

Discussion

4046.	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.For how long will you keep neglecting your duties?
A.	For how long would your duties be neglected by you?
B.	For how long do your duties need to be neglected by yourself?
C.	For how long will your duties be kept neglected by you?
D.	Neglecting of the duties by you have been going on since how long?
Answer» D. Neglecting of the duties by you have been going on since how long?

Discussion

4047.	Choose the correct form of the verb.______ until midnight last night.
A.	I have read
B.	I have been reading
C.	I am reading
D.	I was reading
Answer» E.

Discussion

4048.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.She is always __________ by illness when she goes out to play.
A.	Affects
B.	Effects
C.	Effected
D.	Affected
Answer» E.

Discussion

4049.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.I said to the office boy, “Take these papers to the manager immediately.”
A.	I ordered the office boy to take those papers to the manager immediately.
B.	I said to the office boy to take these papers to the manager immediately.
C.	I requested the office boy to take these papers to the manager immediately.
D.	I told the office boy take those papers to the manager immediately.
Answer» B. I said to the office boy to take these papers to the manager immediately.

Discussion

4050.	In the question below, three statements are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. Identify the statement/statements that is/are incorrect.I. Young people in Britain eats more snacks than people of the same age in other European countries.II. He spends a good deal of money on eating out.III. Without waiting for the instructions from the Government, some cable operators in the city had block the news.
A.	Only I.
B.	Only II.
C.	Only III
D.	Only I and II
E.	Only I and III.
Answer» F.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Choose the appropriate form of the tense for the given sentence.There ____ many objections to the new bill.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Preeti is absent from the meeting due to she is out of station.

Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly.Mrs. Ramsay did not know whether Miss Jane knew_________.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Meeting my school friend at my cousin’s house was a ______ coincidence.

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.Bhanu finished to read such a thick book in just two days.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.The author's wife was a good editor, ______ being a great writer herself.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Whatever said and done, (not less vital) is the future of the border separating Northern Ireland from the Irish Republic.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Note down my phone number in case you needs to ring me up.

Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options the following sentence:There is a label _______ the bottle.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.Shyam saw Abhishek starting the car.

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.My grandfather said to the visitor, "Who are you? Where do you come from?"

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The teacher has said, “It is important to maintain personal hygiene.”

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’.I have been waiting for ____ long time.

Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank.I have come to know that the two brothers have _______.

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.Mrs. Sharma invited us to her house party.

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". As feared, (differences into) the families posed a hurdle.

Directions: Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.The water level is divided (1) / in several zones depending (2) / on its availability. (3) / No error (4)

Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct indirect speech of the sentence given below.Mother said to the children, “I have often told you not to play with fire.”

Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs.We _______ (read) since 2 O' clock.

Identify the best way to improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If there is no improvement required, select ‘no improvement’-I had no idea at first how difficult it was being track the identity of every tree in Delhi.

Direction: Select the correct transformation from active to passive voice :They made him prince.

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 does not agree, and ______ does Anita.

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'The day before yesterday he left for Europe by the air.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.In 2016, after some unseemly back-and-forth to the Commons and Lords, it was decided that Acts of Parliament should no longer be printed on calfskin.

Choose the option that best transforms the given sentences into one.All of us started quite early. We missed the first local train.

Identify the part of the sentence that has an error in it.They cannot (a) / leave the office (b) / without (c) / a special permission / (d)

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:He has ______ nerve to publish ______ article that could cause friction among the different sections of society.

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.The scorpion stung the farmer.

Choose the correct negative form of the following sentence from the given options:He loves apples.

In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be ﬁlled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.With a blood test, a physician was able to ___________ the woman's pregnancy.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.An ever-changing policy landscape is (hard) conducive for attracting investment.

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’.Lack of discipline (1)/ is ailing the (2)/ present day education system (3)/ No Error (4)

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. The chef did not cook a dish.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things (accumulate in) one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.​

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The early computers were ______ for basic tasks only.

Direction: Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.When will she hand ______ the keys to the apartment?

Choose the correct form of the verb.Murali ____ his work yet.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.The small cafe at the end of the road is her.

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.For how long will you keep neglecting your duties?

Choose the correct form of the verb.______ until midnight last night.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.She is always __________ by illness when she goes out to play.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.I said to the office boy, “Take these papers to the manager immediately.”

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:He has nerve to publish article that could cause friction among the different sections of society.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things (accumulate in) one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.