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4351.	In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said,"Sita, when is the next train?"
A.	He said to Sita when the next train was.
B.	He asked Sita when the next train was.
C.	He asked Sita about the next train.
D.	He asked when the next train is.
Answer» C. He asked Sita about the next train.

Discussion

4352.	Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word.We went on a holiday with two of _______ friends.
A.	theirs
B.	our
C.	mine
D.	ours
Answer» C. mine

Discussion

4353.	In the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.Such an act of cruelty (P)/ had never be (Q)/ committed before. (R)/ No error (S)
A.	P
B.	Q
C.	R
D.	S
Answer» C. R

Discussion

4354.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The process of decolonisation (who started from) our own independence era remains unfinished even after completion of seven decades.
A.	Whom started from
B.	That started from
C.	That starts from
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. That starts from

Discussion

4355.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.She is always finding fault with the food I cook.
A.	I cook
B.	fault with
C.	the food
D.	is always finding
Answer» E.

Discussion

4356.	Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Laxmi's sons are the most _________ thing in her life.
A.	Importancy
B.	Importance
C.	Importantly
D.	Important
Answer» E.

Discussion

4357.	Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have an error. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from errors, select ‘No error’ as your answer. The queen was also notorious /(A) for her annoying stare, /(B) bullying bursts of temper and /(C) on occasion, her sudden refuse to speak at all./(D) No Error. /(E)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	E
Answer» E. E

Discussion

4358.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Sakshi is as smarter as any other child in the class.
A.	Sakshi is
B.	in the class
C.	any other child
D.	as smarter as
Answer» E.

Discussion

4359.	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 enemies have destroyed the 'Ajooba' town.
A.	The 'Ajooba' town was destroyed by the enemies.
B.	The 'Ajooba' town had been destroyed by the enemies.
C.	The 'Ajooba' town have been destroyed by the enemies.
D.	The Ajooba town has been destroyed by the enemies.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4360.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:Their teacher speaks very ______.
A.	quickly
B.	urgently
C.	hurried
D.	alarmingly
Answer» B. urgently

Discussion

4361.	Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: This bus goes ______ fast.
A.	immensely
B.	incredibly
C.	greatly
D.	definitely
Answer» C. greatly

Discussion

4362.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.Brussels _______ enjoys the status of the cultural capital of Europe.
A.	little more
B.	anymore
C.	any longer
D.	no longer
Answer» E.

Discussion

4363.	Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:All the TV channels are providing extensive ______ of the sporting events.
A.	coverage
B.	network
C.	broadcast
D.	telecast
Answer» B. network

Discussion

4364.	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'.You can buy a plastic cover to put into your computer if you’re worried about dust.
A.	put over
B.	No substitution required
C.	put onto
D.	put above
Answer» B. No substitution required

Discussion

4365.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Sumathi was 'a industrious' and willing worker.
A.	An industrious
B.	A industrious
C.	An industriously
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. A industrious

Discussion

4366.	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'.Little knowledge of playing volleyball (1)/ that she possessed proved to be (2)/helpful at the time of an inaugural match. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4367.	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’.What would you like for _____ breakfast?
A.	the
B.	an
C.	a
D.	no article
Answer» E.

Discussion

4368.	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.One of the pens ______ no ink.
A.	has
B.	have
C.	is
D.	are
Answer» B. have

Discussion

4369.	In the given sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. There are 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).I disliked him not so much for his meanness but for his dishonesty.
A.	as for
B.	but because
C.	but due to
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. but because

Discussion

4370.	Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.The man said that he had been walking down the road with his guide dog.
A.	The man said, “I walked down the road with his guide dog.”
B.	The man said, “He were walking down the road with his guide dog.”
C.	The man said, “I am walking down the road with my guide dog.”
D.	The man said, “I was walking down the road with my guide dog."
Answer» E.

Discussion

4371.	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).He asked (a)/ whether either of the brothers (b)/ were at home. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

4372.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A clear and defined perception enabled her to dismissed the suggestion given by some people around her.
A.	suggestion given by
B.	clear and defined
C.	some people around her.
D.	enabled her to dismissed
Answer» E.

Discussion

4373.	Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Making pies and cakes ______ Mrs. Kumar's speciality.
A.	Have
B.	Is
C.	Has
D.	Are being
Answer» C. Has

Discussion

4374.	Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence.He is a ______ member of the team. He is willing to give his time and energy to anything he undertakes to do.
A.	compassionate
B.	callous
C.	committed
D.	insincere
Answer» D. insincere

Discussion

4375.	Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.We should be cautious while placing our trust in others, especially in matters involving money.
A.	No error
B.	specially in matters involving money
C.	We should be cautious
D.	while placing our trust in others
Answer» B. specially in matters involving money

Discussion

4376.	Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.Fire ________ during the night.
A.	Broke out
B.	Broke up
C.	Broke off
D.	Broke into
Answer» B. Broke up

Discussion

4377.	Each item 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 on the Answer Sheet against corresponding letter i.e., (a), (b), (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).(a) I did not want to listen to him(b) but he was adamant and(c) discussed about the matter(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

4378.	Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.I had a hard time paying the driver as I had only hundreds rupee note.
A.	as I had
B.	I had a hard time
C.	only hundreds rupee note
D.	paying the driver
Answer» D. paying the driver

Discussion

4379.	Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.A large amount of money he invested were wasted.
A.	were wasted
B.	of money
C.	A large amount
D.	he invested
Answer» B. of money

Discussion

4380.	Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence: Although he ______ hard for over five years, he hasn't got a degree yet.
A.	has been studying
B.	will study
C.	studies
D.	is studying
Answer» B. will study

Discussion

4381.	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 may only be here in the blink of an eye, (1)/ but the way we live our lives will stay (2)/ with the universe forever. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4382.	Direction: Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The tired traveller ______ on in the hope of finding some resting place.
A.	strolled
B.	scurried
C.	paraded
D.	plodded
Answer» E.

Discussion

4383.	Complete the sentence with an appropriate preposition:He went _____ the school.
A.	at
B.	to
C.	in
D.	on
Answer» C. in

Discussion

4384.	Choose the appropriate conjunction for the given sentence:The villagers were unable to decide the case; _____ they went to the Panchayat to take a decision.
A.	then
B.	so that
C.	but
D.	so
Answer» E.

Discussion

4385.	Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose suitable prepositions for the purpose.This usually tends ______ crumble in the face of the smallest challenge.
A.	for
B.	to
C.	upto
D.	at
Answer» C. upto

Discussion

4386.	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.She did not trust anybody.
A.	Nobody was trusted by her.
B.	Any body had been trusted by her.
C.	Nobody would be trusted by her.
D.	Nobody has been trusted by her.
Answer» B. Any body had been trusted by her.

Discussion

4387.	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.Has somebody broken the gate?
A.	Have the gate been broken?
B.	Had the gate been broken by somebody?
C.	Has the gate been broken by somebody?
D.	Has been the gate broken?
Answer» D. Has been the gate broken?

Discussion

4388.	Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.I have a terrible cold during several days now.
A.	have had a terrible cold for
B.	am having a terrible cold during
C.	had a terrible cold since
D.	No substitution
Answer» B. am having a terrible cold during

Discussion

4389.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:She is ____ the ticket counter ____ the park.
A.	on, in
B.	in, on
C.	at, in
D.	in, at
Answer» D. in, at

Discussion

4390.	Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). 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).Work hard (a)/ lest you do not (b)/ fail. (c)/ No error (d)
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» C. c

Discussion

4391.	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".There's nothing wrong with (having to) a different opinion.
A.	Has to
B.	Have to
C.	Having
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4392.	Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct active voice of the sentence given below. The fields are being ploughed by the farmers.
A.	The fields have been ploughed by the farmers.
B.	The farmers have been ploughing the fields.
C.	The farmers are ploughing the fields.
D.	The farmers have ploughed the fields.
Answer» D. The farmers have ploughed the fields.

Discussion

4393.	In the following question, the 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.Keith has _____ with a failure in English examination thrice.
A.	caught
B.	gone
C.	got
D.	met
Answer» E.

Discussion

4394.	______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
A.	Although
B.	But
C.	Despite
D.	In spite of
Answer» B. But

Discussion

4395.	Directions: Change into Indirect Speech:Preethi asked Smitha, "Why do you always talk to him like this?"
A.	Preethi asked Smitha why she had always talked to him like that
B.	Preethi asked Smitha why had she always talked to him like that
C.	Preethi asked Smitha that why did she always talk to him like that
D.	Preethi asked Smitha why she always talked to him like that.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4396.	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.Tina said to him, “Please wait here till I return.”
A.	Tina asked him to stay there.
B.	Tina requested him to wait there till she returned.
C.	Tina request him to wait until she comes.
D.	Tina says he should wait there till her returned.
Answer» C. Tina request him to wait until she comes.

Discussion

4397.	Directions: 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'.Elderly people can have a normal (1)/ body temperature below 98.6 so (2)/ the younger population can have a little higher temperature. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

4398.	Choose the correct form of linker for the given sentence :______ strong you might be, you cannot lift this table.
A.	Moreover
B.	Though
C.	However
D.	As
Answer» D. As

Discussion

4399.	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". The world we (is living) in is straight out of a dystopian novel.
A.	Was living
B.	Are live
C.	Are living
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4400.	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.Sapna ______ with all of the chocolates.
A.	have ran
B.	has been running
C.	has run off
D.	was run off
Answer» D. was run off

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said,"Sita, when is the next train?"

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word.We went on a holiday with two of _______ friends.

In the following question, each sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and mark as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error (S)' as your answer.Such an act of cruelty (P)/ had never be (Q)/ committed before. (R)/ No error (S)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.The process of decolonisation (who started from) our own independence era remains unfinished even after completion of seven decades.

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.She is always finding fault with the food I cook.

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Laxmi's sons are the most _________ thing in her life.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Sakshi is as smarter as any other child in the class.

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 enemies have destroyed the 'Ajooba' town.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:Their teacher speaks very ______.

Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: This bus goes ______ fast.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option given below.Brussels _______ enjoys the status of the cultural capital of Europe.

Choose the correct form of expression to complete the sentence:All the TV channels are providing extensive ______ of the sporting events.

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'.You can buy a plastic cover to put into your computer if you’re worried about dust.

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Sumathi was 'a industrious' and willing worker.

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’.What would you like for _____ breakfast?

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.One of the pens ______ no ink.

Directions: Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.The man said that he had been walking down the road with his guide dog.

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).He asked (a)/ whether either of the brothers (b)/ were at home. (c)/ No error (d)

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.A clear and defined perception enabled her to dismissed the suggestion given by some people around her.

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.Making pies and cakes ______ Mrs. Kumar's speciality.

Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence.He is a ______ member of the team. He is willing to give his time and energy to anything he undertakes to do.

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.We should be cautious while placing our trust in others, especially in matters involving money.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.Fire ________ during the night.

Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains the grammatical error.I had a hard time paying the driver as I had only hundreds rupee note.

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.A large amount of money he invested were wasted.

Directions: Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence: Although he ______ hard for over five years, he hasn't got a degree yet.

Complete the sentence with an appropriate preposition:He went _____ the school.

Choose the appropriate conjunction for the given sentence:The villagers were unable to decide the case; _____ they went to the Panchayat to take a decision.

Directions: Read the sentences carefully and choose suitable prepositions for the purpose.This usually tends ______ crumble in the face of the smallest challenge.

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.She did not trust anybody.

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.Has somebody broken the gate?

Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select No substitution.I have a terrible cold during several days now.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:She is ____ the ticket counter ____ the park.

Each item in this section has a sentence with three parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). 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).Work hard (a)/ lest you do not (b)/ fail. (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".There's nothing wrong with (having to) a different opinion.

Out of the given options, choose the one which is the correct active voice of the sentence given below. The fields are being ploughed by the farmers.

In the following question, the 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.Keith has _____ with a failure in English examination thrice.

______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

Directions: Change into Indirect Speech:Preethi asked Smitha, "Why do you always talk to him like this?"

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.Tina said to him, “Please wait here till I return.”

Choose the correct form of linker for the given sentence :______ strong you might be, you cannot lift this table.

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". The world we (is living) in is straight out of a dystopian novel.

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.Sapna ______ with all of the chocolates.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition:She is the ticket counter the park.