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4551.	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.They said, “We have been waiting here since morning.”
A.	They said that we had been waiting there since morning.
B.	They said that they had been waiting there since morning.
C.	They said that they have been waiting there since morning.
D.	They said that we have been waiting there since morning.
Answer» C. They said that they have been waiting there since morning.

Discussion

4552.	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'.Some of my burden have being reduced.
A.	have been
B.	has being
C.	No substitution
D.	has been
Answer» E.

Discussion

4553.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Martin Luther 'translated' the Bible into German.
A.	Translate
B.	Translating
C.	Have Translated
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4554.	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".You might be (to incline) to put the blame on infrastructure and officials, which is understandable.
A.	inclined
B.	incline
C.	inclines
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. incline

Discussion

4555.	Directions: Read the sentence carefully and choose suitable preposition for the purpose.He entered ______ the gate without any difficulty
A.	through
B.	from
C.	in
D.	into
Answer» B. from

Discussion

4556.	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 bigger a group the less are the chances of an individual (get) the requisite attention when necessary.
A.	getting
B.	to get
C.	got
D.	no improvement
Answer» B. to get

Discussion

4557.	Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.A new student said to me, "Where is the Principal's office?"
A.	A new student asked me where the Principal's office is.
B.	A new student asked me where is the Principal's office.
C.	A new student asked me where the Principal's office was.
D.	A new student said to me where the Principal's office was.
Answer» D. A new student said to me where the Principal's office was.

Discussion

4558.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.She agreed to my proposal.
A.	My proposal is agreed to by her.
B.	My proposal was agreed to by her.
C.	My proposal is been agreed.
D.	My proposal has been agreed by her.
Answer» C. My proposal is been agreed.

Discussion

4559.	Choose the incorrect statement from the following sentences.
A.	They ought not be allowed to park their vehicle here.
B.	There ought to be more police petrol at nights in the city.
C.	Ought we to be more worried about the polllution.
D.	You ought not to have spoken to your father like that
Answer» B. There ought to be more police petrol at nights in the city.

Discussion

4560.	Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to interviewer, "Could you please repeat the question?"
A.	He requested the interviewer if he could please repeat the question.
B.	He requested the interviewer to please repeat the question.
C.	He requested the interviewer to repeat the question.
D.	He requested the interviewer if he could repeat the question.
Answer» D. He requested the interviewer if he could repeat the question.

Discussion

4561.	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.“Run away, children,” said their uncle.
A.	The uncle asked them to run away.
B.	The uncle wanted them to run away.
C.	Their uncle told the children to run away.
D.	Their uncle say run away, children.
Answer» D. Their uncle say run away, children.

Discussion

4562.	Fill in the blank with the correct determiner.Why are you looking at _____ sky?
A.	a
B.	an
C.	no article
D.	the
Answer» E.

Discussion

4563.	For underlined part of sentence choose the part of the sentence from given choices, to correct or improve it.During his long discourse, he did not touch that point.
A.	touch up
B.	touch on
C.	touch of
D.	no improvement
Answer» C. touch of

Discussion

4564.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Chandra's good gestures "will highly appreciated".
A.	Will be highly appreciate
B.	Will be high appreciative
C.	Will be highly appreciated
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

4565.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.But understanding what constitutes such (a miracle diet), and making sure that patients get it, isn’t as straightforward as it seems.
A.	A miraculous diet
B.	A miracling diet
C.	An miracling diet
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. A miracling diet

Discussion

4566.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.The chairman apprised the members ______ the company's current financial status.
A.	to
B.	of
C.	with
D.	off
Answer» C. with

Discussion

4567.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”You must do your assignment, (mustn’t) you?
A.	Shouldn’t
B.	Must
C.	Ought
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4568.	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.There is a cat ______ the table.
A.	Under
B.	Below
C.	In
D.	Between
Answer» B. Below

Discussion

4569.	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 driver of the huge truck pulled the (1)/ emergency brakes to avoid hitting the auto (2)/ rickshaw which suddenly come in front of the truck. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

4570.	Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:We could barely get any information at the airport. ______ people seemed to have ______ idea about the flights.
A.	Many / any
B.	a lot of / any
C.	Only a few / some
D.	Any / no
Answer» D. Any / no

Discussion

4571.	Choose the collective noun for ‘cobblers’.
A.	Group
B.	Drunkship
C.	Convocation
D.	Congregation
Answer» C. Convocation

Discussion

4572.	Change from Interrogative to Assertive:Who can be expected to submit to injustice?
A.	Anyone can be expected to submit to injustice
B.	No one can be expected to submit to injustice.
C.	No one should submit to injustice
D.	Nobody could submit to injustice.
Answer» C. No one should submit to injustice

Discussion

4573.	In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.In the ancient world, theories of the origin of Earth and the objects see in the sky were certainly much less constrained.
A.	of Earth and the objects see in the sky
B.	were certainly much less constrained.
C.	No error
D.	In the ancient world, theories of the origin
Answer» B. were certainly much less constrained.

Discussion

4574.	Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.An amendment was made _____ the act.
A.	through
B.	for
C.	since
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

4575.	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.They have made her a queen.
A.	A queen has been made by her.
B.	She was made a queen by them.
C.	They have been made queens by her.
D.	She has been made a queen by them.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4576.	Choose the correct verb:We _____ to the park on Sunday
A.	goes
B.	is going
C.	go
D.	gone
Answer» D. gone

Discussion

4577.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.The secretary dispensed _______ the services of the dishonest assistant.
A.	with
B.	of
C.	away
D.	by
Answer» B. of

Discussion

4578.	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'.For candidates with work-experience, interviewer (1)/ questions about their company, test the depth of their knowledge (2)/ and understandings of the immediate environment. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

4579.	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 teacher said to his students, " Health is wealth, whatever you may say."
A.	The teacher told his students that health was wealth, whatever they might say.
B.	The teacher exclaimed to his students that health is wealth whatever they might tell.
C.	The teacher assured his students that health was weath whetever they might say.
D.	The teacher told his students that health is wealth whatever they might say.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4580.	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'. Money bills could only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, (1)/ and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha, (2)/ where it can be deliberated upon for upto 14 days. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

4581.	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'.What a comfort to see that you (1)/ have organizing and planning (2)/ everything for us. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

4582.	Fill in the blank with a suitable article______ darkest cloud has a silver lining.
A.	An
B.	A
C.	The
D.	From
Answer» D. From

Discussion

4583.	Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.By whom has this mischief been done?
A.	Who has been doing this mischief?
B.	Who is doing this mischief?
C.	Who did this mischief?
D.	Who has done this mischief?
Answer» E.

Discussion

4584.	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”.There has been a substantial drop in the number of people opted for a new telephone connection from the public sector telephone company in recent months.
A.	optioning
B.	opting
C.	opt
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. opt

Discussion

4585.	Direction: Choose the correct option for Interrogative to Assertive transformation of the sentence given :Can any man, by taking thought, add a cubit to his stature?
A.	Any man can add a cubit to his stature.
B.	That is how one can add a cubit to his stature, by taking thought.
C.	No man can, by taking a thought, add a cubit to his stature.
D.	Everyone can add a cubit, by taking a thought, to his stature.
Answer» D. Everyone can add a cubit, by taking a thought, to his stature.

Discussion

4586.	Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.Teenagers generally ____ fast food restaurants
A.	hang around
B.	hang on
C.	hang up
D.	hang in
Answer» B. hang on

Discussion

4587.	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.Was I in England now, I would be frozen.
A.	Were I in
B.	If I was in
C.	Have I been
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. If I was in

Discussion

4588.	Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:To be healthy, reduce junk food in ______ house and concentrate on healthy meals for ______ entire family.
A.	a, the
B.	the, a
C.	a, a
D.	the, the
Answer» B. the, a

Discussion

4589.	Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.You have not yet responded to several of my complaints.
A.	Several of my complaints you have not been responded to yet.
B.	My complaints are not been responding yet by you.
C.	Several of my complaints are not being responded yet.
D.	Several of my complaints have not been responded to yet.
Answer» E.

Discussion

4590.	He was the only son of the old woman who fell ______ the river.
A.	of
B.	into
C.	from
D.	with
Answer» C. from

Discussion

4591.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Eastern North American tribes historically (smoked) tobacco both socially and ceremonially, to seal a peace treaty or trade agreement.
A.	smokes
B.	has smoked
C.	was smoking
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4592.	Hardly had he reached home when the telephone rang.
A.	he had reached
B.	did he reach
C.	he reached
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

4593.	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. Once upon a time there _________ a dragon named Erasmus.
A.	Live
B.	Lived
C.	Liven
D.	Living
Answer» C. Liven

Discussion

4594.	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'.In personification, inanimate objects (1)/ and abstract notions are spoken of (2)/ as life and intelligent. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

4595.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In case no substitution is needed, select 'No substitution required'.There always have been a sizeable influx of immigrants from Mexico into America.
A.	has always been
B.	is always being
C.	were always been
D.	No substitution required
Answer» B. is always being

Discussion

4596.	Direction: Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following word from the given options.Gazetted holiday
A.	सरकारी छुट्टी
B.	गैर सरकारी छुट्टी
C.	राजपत्रित छुट्टी
D.	प्रशासनिक छुट्टी
Answer» D. प्रशासनिक छुट्टी

Discussion

4597.	Directions: Choose the correct article from the given options and mark the appropriate option.Los Angeles has ______ ideal climate.
A.	a
B.	an
C.	the
D.	No article
Answer» C. the

Discussion

4598.	Direction: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.David thinks(A)/ himself(B)/ as a great scholar(C)/ No error(D)
A.	David thinks
B.	himself
C.	as a great scholar
D.	No error
Answer» D. No error

Discussion

4599.	Choose the correct English translation of the following sentence from the options given below:वह दौड़ रही है I
A.	She is running.
B.	She has run.
C.	She may be running.
D.	She was running.
Answer» B. She has run.

Discussion

4600.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Outside the cinema hall, there was queue of people waiting to watch the movie.
A.	Outside the cinema hall
B.	people waiting
C.	to watch the movie
D.	there was queue of
Answer» E.

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 expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.They said, “We have been waiting here since morning.”

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'.Some of my burden have being reduced.

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Martin Luther 'translated' the Bible into German.

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".You might be (to incline) to put the blame on infrastructure and officials, which is understandable.

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and choose suitable preposition for the purpose.He entered ______ the gate without any difficulty

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 bigger a group the less are the chances of an individual (get) the requisite attention when necessary.

Choose the option that is the indirect form of the sentence.A new student said to me, "Where is the Principal's office?"

Choose the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.She agreed to my proposal.

Choose the incorrect statement from the following sentences.

Choose the correct indirect narration from the given options and indicate your choice.He said to interviewer, "Could you please repeat the question?"

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.“Run away, children,” said their uncle.

Fill in the blank with the correct determiner.Why are you looking at _____ sky?

For underlined part of sentence choose the part of the sentence from given choices, to correct or improve it.During his long discourse, he did not touch that point.

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.Chandra's good gestures "will highly appreciated".

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.But understanding what constitutes such (a miracle diet), and making sure that patients get it, isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.The chairman apprised the members ______ the company's current financial status.

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select “No improvement”You must do your assignment, (mustn’t) you?

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.There is a cat ______ the table.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:We could barely get any information at the airport. ______ people seemed to have ______ idea about the flights.

Choose the collective noun for ‘cobblers’.

Change from Interrogative to Assertive:Who can be expected to submit to injustice?

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.In the ancient world, theories of the origin of Earth and the objects see in the sky were certainly much less constrained.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.An amendment was made _____ the act.

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.They have made her a queen.

Choose the correct verb:We _____ to the park on Sunday

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.The secretary dispensed _______ the services of the dishonest assistant.

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 teacher said to his students, " Health is wealth, whatever you may say."

Fill in the blank with a suitable article______ darkest cloud has a silver lining.

Directions: Select the correct active form of the given sentence.By whom has this mischief been done?

Direction: Choose the correct option for Interrogative to Assertive transformation of the sentence given :Can any man, by taking thought, add a cubit to his stature?

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb.Teenagers generally ____ fast food restaurants

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:To be healthy, reduce junk food in ______ house and concentrate on healthy meals for ______ entire family.

Choose the option that is the passive form of the sentence.You have not yet responded to several of my complaints.

He was the only son of the old woman who fell ______ the river.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Eastern North American tribes historically (smoked) tobacco both socially and ceremonially, to seal a peace treaty or trade agreement.​

Hardly had he reached home when the telephone rang.

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. Once upon a time there _________ a dragon named Erasmus.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. In case no substitution is needed, select 'No substitution required'.There always have been a sizeable influx of immigrants from Mexico into America.

Direction: Choose the correct Hindi translation of the following word from the given options.Gazetted holiday

Directions: Choose the correct article from the given options and mark the appropriate option.Los Angeles has ______ ideal climate.

Direction​: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.David thinks(A)/ himself(B)/ as a great scholar(C)/ No error(D)

Choose the correct English translation of the following sentence from the options given below:वह दौड़ रही है I

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.Outside the cinema hall, there was queue of people waiting to watch the movie.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:We could barely get any information at the airport. people seemed to have idea about the flights.

Choose the appropriate articles for the given sentence:To be healthy, reduce junk food in house and concentrate on healthy meals for entire family.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Eastern North American tribes historically (smoked) tobacco both socially and ceremonially, to seal a peace treaty or trade agreement.

Direction: Select the segment of the sentence that contains the grammatical error. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.David thinks(A)/ himself(B)/ as a great scholar(C)/ No error(D)