7085 + Mcqs in Grammar Page 87 McqOptions

4301.	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.He has not submitted his assignment ______.
A.	now
B.	yet
C.	then
D.	until then
Answer» C. then

Discussion

4302.	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. Sunita has written a story which fascinates everyone.
A.	A story which has been written by Sunita fascinates every one.
B.	Everyone is fascinated by the story which has been written by Sunita.
C.	Every one fascinates the story which is written by Sunita.
D.	Story written by Sunita fascinates everyone.
Answer» B. Everyone is fascinated by the story which has been written by Sunita.

Discussion

4303.	Choose the correct option changing the following sentence into assertive:What a delicious food!
A.	It was very delicious food.
B.	It was delicious food.
C.	Was it a very delicious food?
D.	It was not a very delicious food.
Answer» B. It was delicious food.

Discussion

4304.	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 Prime Minister said at a meeting, "There is no need of a working President for the party now."
A.	The Prime Minister told a meeting that there was no need of a working President for the party now.
B.	The Prime Minister said at a meeting that there was no need of a working president for the party then.
C.	The Prime Minister told a meeting that there was no need of a working President then
D.	The Prime Minister addressed a meeting that there was no need of a working President for the party then.
Answer» C. The Prime Minister told a meeting that there was no need of a working President then

Discussion

4305.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.“I will be twenty five tomorrow”, said Vidushi.
A.	Vidushi will say that she would be twenty five tomorrow.
B.	Vidushi said that she would be twenty five the next day.
C.	Vidushi had told that me she would be twenty five the next day.
D.	Vidushi is saying that she will be twenty five by tomorrow.
Answer» C. Vidushi had told that me she would be twenty five the next day.

Discussion

4306.	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”.A better example is a person who (has been assigned) the duty of planting trees and watering them along an expressway.
A.	have been assigned
B.	have been assign
C.	has been assign
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4307.	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.'A fool and his money are soon parted.
A.	Departed
B.	Aparted
C.	Retarted
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4308.	Look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a “No improvement” response will be signified by the letter (d).She has grown too old to do little work.
A.	some
B.	any
C.	a little
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. a little

Discussion

4309.	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).(a) He was my school friend,(b) but becoming a great man(c) he has grown proud enough to forget his old friends.(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» C. (c)

Discussion

4310.	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.She said to me, “I like your smartphone .”
A.	She told me that she liked my smartphone.
B.	She liked my smartphone.
C.	She said that she like my smartphone.
D.	My smartphone was liked by her.
Answer» B. She liked my smartphone.

Discussion

4311.	Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.A confluence is a place when two or more rivers meet.
A.	is a place
B.	A confluence
C.	rivers meet
D.	when two or more
Answer» E.

Discussion

4312.	Choose the correct preposition.He preferred classical music ______ popular numbers.
A.	from
B.	than
C.	more
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

4313.	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. Why do you waste money?
A.	Why is money been wasted by you?
B.	Why has money been wasted by you?
C.	Why is money wasted by you?
D.	Why is money being wasted by you?
Answer» D. Why is money being wasted by you?

Discussion

4314.	Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.You (will have to) return my Mac book whenever I ask for it.
A.	should
B.	will have
C.	would have to
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4315.	It is murder (1)/ trying to reach (2)/ one's office in such (3)/ an inclement weather(4).
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4316.	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.Shaan sings a melodious song.
A.	Song was sung melodiously by Shaan.
B.	Shaan was singinig melodious song.
C.	A melodious song is sung by Shaan.
D.	Melodious song sung by Shaan.
Answer» D. Melodious song sung by Shaan.

Discussion

4317.	In the given sentence, Identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The country has to struggled with the problems of child labour.
A.	the problems of
B.	the country has
C.	child labour
D.	to struggled with
Answer» E.

Discussion

4318.	Choose the most suitable prepositions to fill in the blanks:The famous bullet train which runs ____ Tokyo and Osaka is faster than any other train ____ the world.
A.	from, of
B.	to, of
C.	by, around
D.	between, in
Answer» E.

Discussion

4319.	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”.If I would have realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.
A.	Had I
B.	If I have had
C.	In case I would have
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. If I have had

Discussion

4320.	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 officer has given (A)/ orders to his(B)/ soldiers yesterday. (C)/ No error(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» B. B

Discussion

4321.	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’. No other bird is more taller than a ostrich.
A.	most tall than an
B.	as tall as an
C.	No substitution
D.	taller than a
Answer» C. No substitution

Discussion

4322.	Directions: Supply an appropriate preposition:They saw an aeroplane flying _____ their cottage
A.	above
B.	with
C.	on
D.	at
Answer» B. with

Discussion

4323.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option:The film ________ in New York next week.
A.	open
B.	opened
C.	opens
D.	opening
Answer» D. opening

Discussion

4324.	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. "Who are you? Where have you come from?" said the little boy to him.
A.	The little boy exclaimed who he was and asked where he had come from.
B.	The little boy asked him who he was and that where he had come from.
C.	The little boy enquired of him who he was and where he come from.
D.	The little boy enquired of him who he was and where he had come from.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4325.	Direction: Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into its other voice:The Smiths celebrated Christmas this year.
A.	This year, Christmas was celebrated by the Smiths.
B.	This year, the Smiths celebrated Christmas.
C.	This year was celebrated Christmas by Smiths
D.	Christmas by the Smiths was celebrated
Answer» B. This year, the Smiths celebrated Christmas.

Discussion

4326.	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.Someone will announce the president's arrival to the waiting journalists.
A.	The president will announce the arrival to the waiting journalists
B.	The president's arrival will announce to the waiting Journalists
C.	The president's arrival will be announced to the waiting Journalists
D.	The president's arrival should be announced to the waiting Journalists
Answer» D. The president's arrival should be announced to the waiting Journalists

Discussion

4327.	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.Navanitha said to her friends, "What a scintillating beauty it is!"
A.	Navanitha told to her friends that it was a scintillating beauty.
B.	Navanitha exclaimed to her friends what a scintillating beauty it was.
C.	Navanitha asked her friends whether it was a scintillating beauty.
D.	Navanitha exclaimed to her friends that it was a scintillating beauty.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4328.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The company hopes to eventually provide Singapore with the second-biggest electric car-sharing service in the world, (second to Paris only).
A.	Second only to Paris
B.	Second to only Paris
C.	Only second to Paris
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Second to only Paris

Discussion

4329.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.She is the eldest between the four sisters.
A.	between the
B.	She is
C.	four sisters
D.	the eldest
Answer» B. She is

Discussion

4330.	A sentence/a part of the sentence is bracketed. Four alternatives are given to the bracketed part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".He (struggle) to make ends meet.
A.	was struggle
B.	was struggling
C.	are struggling
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. are struggling

Discussion

4331.	Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c), and (d).No struggle can ever succeeded without women participating side by side with men.
A.	No struggle can ever succeeded
B.	without women participating
C.	side by side with men
D.	No error
Answer» B. without women participating

Discussion

4332.	A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.She dived ______ the swimming pool.
A.	into
B.	towards
C.	in
D.	under
Answer» B. towards

Discussion

4333.	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.We could see the young men of the village at the corner shop every Sunday night.
A.	The young men could see by us at the corner shop every Sunday night.
B.	The young men of the village at the corner shop could be seen every Sunday night.
C.	The young men could see the corner shop every Sunday night by us.
D.	The young men of the village could be seen at the corner shop every Sunday night.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4334.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Father hugged me and said, “What a beautiful painting!
A.	Father hugs me and says that my painting was very beautiful.
B.	Father hugged me and exclaimed that my painting was very beautiful.
C.	Father hugged me and exclaimed I had made a very beautiful painting.
D.	Father hugs me and exclaimed that my painting is very beautiful.
Answer» C. Father hugged me and exclaimed I had made a very beautiful painting.

Discussion

4335.	Correct the following sentence.Each of the sports women were given a certificate.
A.	Each of the sports women was given a certificate.
B.	Sports women each were given a certificate.
C.	Every sports women were given a certificate.
D.	Each of the sports women have been given a certificate.
Answer» B. Sports women each were given a certificate.

Discussion

4336.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Our advocate is arguing the case very effectively.
A.	The case is arguing very effectively by our advocate.
B.	The case has been argued very effectively by our advocate.
C.	The advocate is being argued very effectively by our case.
D.	The case is being argued very effectively by our advocate.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4337.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._________ I didn't speak French, I managed to make myself understood.
A.	Even though
B.	Whether
C.	In spite of
D.	In case
Answer» B. Whether

Discussion

4338.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A number of points of resemblance between the Australian and Dravidian languages is discovered, despite the fact that the homes of the two races are so far apart.
A.	despite the fact
B.	points of resemblance
C.	so far apart
D.	is discovered
Answer» E.

Discussion

4339.	Choose the correct adjective phrase for the given sentence:The Mother Teresa Foundation is raising money for children ________.
A.	deformed with birth defects
B.	deform with birth defected
C.	deform with birth defects
D.	deforming with birth defects
Answer» B. deform with birth defected

Discussion

4340.	Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c), and (d).There come a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book.
A.	There come a time
B.	when you have to choose
C.	between turning the page
D.	and closing the book
Answer» B. when you have to choose

Discussion

4341.	Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence: The professor has been absent ______ Monday.
A.	on
B.	since
C.	from
D.	last
Answer» C. from

Discussion

4342.	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).The politician lost face in his constituency (a)/ when he broke the pre-election promises (b)/ he had made to his people. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» E.

Discussion

4343.	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 hesitate to offer an interpretation of (1)/ such an oracular pronouncement as (2)/ the reader may have his own understanding of it. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4344.	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".(Why is) your work going on?
A.	How is
B.	What is
C.	When is
D.	No Improvement
Answer» B. What is

Discussion

4345.	In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.The leader said, "Farewell my friends."
A.	The leader said that farewell my friends.
B.	The leader bade his friends farewell.
C.	The leader said that farewell to his friends.
D.	The leader bade that farewell.
Answer» C. The leader said that farewell to his friends.

Discussion

4346.	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’.When a student works on a mathematical problem, (1)/ he comes to a stage beyond which he do not (2)/ know how to proceed, and where he is in doubt and perplexity. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

4347.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Somebody has already tipped the custom authorities about the drugs
A.	Custom authorities were already tipped about the drugs.
B.	Custom authorities have already tipped someone about the drugs.
C.	Custom authorities have already been tipped by the drugs.
D.	Custom authorities have already been tipped about the drugs.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4348.	Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:I shall not go swimming until the sun ______ out.
A.	will have come
B.	is coming
C.	will come
D.	comes
Answer» E.

Discussion

4349.	Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.All matter ______ destructible.
A.	shall
B.	being
C.	are
D.	is
Answer» E.

Discussion

4350.	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’.As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.
A.	No improvement
B.	As high as
C.	In as much as
D.	So long as
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

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.He has not submitted his assignment ______.

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. Sunita has written a story which fascinates everyone.

Choose the correct option changing the following sentence into assertive:What a delicious food!

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 Prime Minister said at a meeting, "There is no need of a working President for the party now."

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.“I will be twenty five tomorrow”, said Vidushi.

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.'A fool and his money are soon parted.

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).(a) He was my school friend,(b) but becoming a great man(c) he has grown proud enough to forget his old friends.(d) No error

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.She said to me, “I like your smartphone .”

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.A confluence is a place when two or more rivers meet.

Choose the correct preposition.He preferred classical music ______ popular numbers.

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. Why do you waste money?

Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.You (will have to) return my Mac book whenever I ask for it.

It is murder (1)/ trying to reach (2)/ one's office in such (3)/ an inclement weather(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.Shaan sings a melodious song.

In the given sentence, Identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.The country has to struggled with the problems of child labour.

Choose the most suitable prepositions to fill in the blanks:The famous bullet train which runs ____ Tokyo and Osaka is faster than any other train ____ the world.

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”.If I would have realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

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 officer has given (A)/ orders to his(B)/ soldiers yesterday. (C)/ No error(D)

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’. No other bird is more taller than a ostrich.

Directions: Supply an appropriate preposition:They saw an aeroplane flying _____ their cottage

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option:The film ________ in New York next week.

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. "Who are you? Where have you come from?" said the little boy to him.

Direction: Choose the option that best transforms the sentence into its other voice:The Smiths celebrated Christmas this year.

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.Someone will announce the president's arrival to the waiting journalists.

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.Navanitha said to her friends, "What a scintillating beauty it is!"

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The company hopes to eventually provide Singapore with the second-biggest electric car-sharing service in the world, (second to Paris only).

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.She is the eldest between the four sisters.

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c), and (d).No struggle can ever succeeded without women participating side by side with men.

A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.She dived ______ the swimming pool.

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.We could see the young men of the village at the corner shop every Sunday night.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration (direct / indirect) of the given sentence.Father hugged me and said, “What a beautiful painting!

Correct the following sentence.Each of the sports women were given a certificate.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Our advocate is arguing the case very effectively.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._________ I didn't speak French, I managed to make myself understood.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A number of points of resemblance between the Australian and Dravidian languages is discovered, despite the fact that the homes of the two races are so far apart.

Choose the correct adjective phrase for the given sentence:The Mother Teresa Foundation is raising money for children ________.

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence that has multiple parts. Find out the error/ no error and indicate your response from the options (a), (b), (c), and (d).There come a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book.

Directions: Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence: The professor has been absent ______ Monday.

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).The politician lost face in his constituency (a)/ when he broke the pre-election promises (b)/ he had made to his people. (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".(Why is) your work going on?

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.The leader said, "Farewell my friends."

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Somebody has already tipped the custom authorities about the drugs

Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence:I shall not go swimming until the sun ______ out.

Each of the following sentences is given with blank space(s) to be filled in with the appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each sentence. Choose the correct alternative.All matter ______ destructible.

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’.As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.

Choose the most suitable prepositions to fill in the blanks:The famous bullet train which runs Tokyo and Osaka is faster than any other train the world.