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. “I have not seen him for years,” said his mother.

She has not seen him for years said his mother.

His mother had not seen him for years.

His mother told him she had not saw him for years.

His mother said that she had not seen him for years.

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 child said, "What a beautiful sight!"

The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.

The child said that it was to be a beautiful sight.

The child exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.

The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.

The child exclaimed that it has to be a beautiful sight.

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.I would have kept your bicycle here if you had left it with me.

Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.

Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me.

Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.

If you had left it with me I would have kept your bicycle there.

Your bicycle would be kept there if you have left it with me.

Directions: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.Our Principal says, “Rules are to be followed at any cost.”

Our Principal told that rules are to be followed at any cost

Our Principal said that rules had to be followed at any cost.

Our Principal says that rules are to be followed at any cost

Our Principal told that rules are to be followed at any cost

Our Principal advised that rules need to be followed at any cost

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.My friends persuaded me that I should forgive him

I will have been persuaded by my friends to forgive him.

I am being persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.

I will be persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.

I was persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.

I will have been persuaded by my friends to forgive him.

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.Does he respect his elders?

He respects his elders, doesn't he?

Is respecting of elders done by him?

His elders are being respected by him, aren't they?

Are his elders respected by him?

He respects his elders, doesn't he?

Change the following sentence into complex sentence'Without your help he can do nothing.'

He can do nothing without your help.

Without your help what can he do.

Unless you help him he can do nothing.

He can do nothing without your help.

He can do anything unless you help him.

Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence:In spite of age, he is my senior.

Despite of his age, he is my senior

In respect of age, he is my senior.

Despite of his age, he is my senior

He is my senior, in keeping his age

He is my senior, because of age

Choose the best option that indicates the change of voice.The project report should be submitted for review by the end of the week.

The project report must be submitted for review by the end of the week.

The project report is submitted for review by the end of the week.

You should submit the project report for review by the end of the week.

The project report must be submitted for review by the end of the week.

You are asked to submit the project report for review by the end of the 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.They said, "This is the stadium where we had won the match."

They said that that was the stadium where they won that match.

They said that that was the stadium where they had won the match.

They said that that was the stadium where they won that match.

They said that that is the stadium where they had won the match.

They said that that is the stadium where they had won that match.

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151.	Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence many have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option.We look forward to an (1)/successful working relationship (2)/in the future. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

152.	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. “I have not seen him for years,” said his mother.
A.	She has not seen him for years said his mother.
B.	His mother had not seen him for years.
C.	His mother told him she had not saw him for years.
D.	His mother said that she had not seen him for years.
Answer» E.

Discussion

153.	He looks upset, I think he took the criticism______ heart
A.	to
B.	about
C.	in
D.	of
Answer» B. about

Discussion

154.	Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Rohan was upset and so (picked up) his food while his cousins ate heartily.
A.	Picked out
B.	Picked on
C.	Picked at
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

155.	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 child said, "What a beautiful sight!"
A.	The child said that it was to be a beautiful sight.
B.	The child exclaimed that it was a beautiful sight.
C.	The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.
D.	The child exclaimed that it has to be a beautiful sight.
Answer» C. The child said that it had been a beautiful sight.

Discussion

156.	Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Love your neighbour as thyself.
A.	Noun
B.	Pronoun
C.	Preposition
D.	Adjective
Answer» C. Preposition

Discussion

157.	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.I would have kept your bicycle here if you had left it with me.
A.	Your bicycle would have been kept here if you had left it with me.
B.	Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.
C.	If you had left it with me I would have kept your bicycle there.
D.	Your bicycle would be kept there if you have left it with me.
Answer» B. Keeping of your bicycle would have been done by me if you had left it.

Discussion

158.	Directions: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.Our Principal says, “Rules are to be followed at any cost.”
A.	Our Principal said that rules had to be followed at any cost.
B.	Our Principal says that rules are to be followed at any cost
C.	Our Principal told that rules are to be followed at any cost
D.	Our Principal advised that rules need to be followed at any cost
Answer» C. Our Principal told that rules are to be followed at any cost

Discussion

159.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate article.Writing is an art, and ______art comes through practice.
A.	the
B.	a
C.	an
D.	some
Answer» B. a

Discussion

160.	In the following questions, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the approximate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.Having conquering this (1)/ space, it now plans to foray (2)/ into new one. (3) No Error (4)/
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

161.	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".Students (are making) to work in the garden.
A.	Is made
B.	Was made
C.	Are made
D.	No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement

Discussion

162.	Direction: The sentence is divided into four parts. Find out which part has an error and mark it as your answer. If there is no error, mark 'No error' as your answer.The World Health Organization (WHO) declared (A) / India officially polio-free in 2014 after some 2.3 million medical staffs (B) / and 155,000 supervisors treated 172 million children. (C) / No error (D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» C. C

Discussion

163.	Fill in the blank in the given sentence choosing the correct option:The rule is applicable ______ everyone.
A.	From
B.	to
C.	about
D.	In spite
Answer» C. about

Discussion

164.	Direction: Below each of the following sentences three possible substitutes are given for the underlined part. If one of them 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 substitutes improves the sentence, indicate D) as your response on the Answer-Sheet.Didn't Aarav come to school yet?
A.	Hadn't
B.	Has
C.	Isn't
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Isn't

Discussion

165.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The priest request all the wealthy men to donate money for building a new temple.
A.	The priest request
B.	to donate money
C.	for building a new temple
D.	all the wealthy men
Answer» B. to donate money

Discussion

166.	Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.Two flyovers have been propose in the new plan to decongest M.G. Road.
A.	to decongest
B.	in the new plan
C.	Two flyovers
D.	have been propose
Answer» E.

Discussion

167.	Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:The employees were having ______ essential debate on corporate governance in ______ auditorium.
A.	a, a
B.	the, the
C.	an, the
D.	a, an
Answer» D. a, an

Discussion

168.	Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.My friends persuaded me that I should forgive him
A.	I am being persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.
B.	I will be persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.
C.	I was persuaded by my friends that he should be forgiven.
D.	I will have been persuaded by my friends to forgive him.
Answer» D. I will have been persuaded by my friends to forgive him.

Discussion

169.	From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.I would rather to go home than go to a restaurant for dinner.
A.	than go to
B.	I would
C.	for dinner.
D.	rather to go
Answer» E.

Discussion

170.	In the following question, a sentence / 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 required, choose "No Improvement" option. Teachers are exemplary to the virtues of middle class.
A.	exemplify
B.	are examples to
C.	exemplificate
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. are examples to

Discussion

171.	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.You ______ listen _____ carry out orders.
A.	either, or
B.	neither, or
C.	neither, nor
D.	either, nor
Answer» D. either, nor

Discussion

172.	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 boy who (1)/ sat close him (2)/ was his son. (3)/No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

173.	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’.His assistance (1)/wasn’t happy (2)/with his job. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

174.	Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.The pilot had been warned by the Air Traffic Control before he _________ .
A.	took up
B.	took off
C.	took away
D.	took over
Answer» C. took away

Discussion

175.	Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Vinod walks so fast that I can hardly keep ______ him.
A.	up with
B.	next to
C.	aside of
D.	along with
Answer» B. next to

Discussion

176.	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’.Sele, is a near extinct language, spoken for just five villages in Nepal, which lie close to Tibet.
A.	spoken in
B.	No improvement
C.	spoken out
D.	spoken of
Answer» B. No improvement

Discussion

177.	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.Deepak agreed _________ all my views but his parents did not.
A.	Of
B.	With
C.	On
D.	To
Answer» E.

Discussion

178.	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.Does he respect his elders?
A.	Is respecting of elders done by him?
B.	His elders are being respected by him, aren't they?
C.	Are his elders respected by him?
D.	He respects his elders, doesn't he?
Answer» D. He respects his elders, doesn't he?

Discussion

179.	Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The watchdogs __________ asleep when the bulls ran riot.
A.	were
B.	was
C.	is
D.	are
Answer» B. was

Discussion

180.	Many diseases were formerly attributed _________ witchcraft.
A.	from
B.	to
C.	by
D.	in
Answer» C. by

Discussion

181.	Change the following sentence into complex sentence'Without your help he can do nothing.'
A.	Without your help what can he do.
B.	Unless you help him he can do nothing.
C.	He can do nothing without your help.
D.	He can do anything unless you help him.
Answer» C. He can do nothing without your help.

Discussion

182.	Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence:In spite of age, he is my senior.
A.	In respect of age, he is my senior.
B.	Despite of his age, he is my senior
C.	He is my senior, in keeping his age
D.	He is my senior, because of age
Answer» B. Despite of his age, he is my senior

Discussion

183.	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 in needed , select “no improvement”.If all of us (had been) philosophical thinkers, we would not have been deceived by scheming politicians all these years.
A.	has been
B.	have been
C.	had being
D.	no improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

184.	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.This is the same dog ______ was running on the road.
A.	whom
B.	who
C.	which
D.	that
Answer» E.

Discussion

185.	Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The police wrongly charged an innocent man of murder.
A.	wrongly charged
B.	an innocent man
C.	of murder
D.	The police
Answer» D. The police

Discussion

186.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly."What is the latest news?" asked the Captain.
A.	Relative pronoun
B.	Adjective
C.	Adverb
D.	Adjectival clause
Answer» C. Adverb

Discussion

187.	In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.He leans (1)/ forward to (2)/ shut the door. (3) / no error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» E.

Discussion

188.	Direction: Find out the type of underlined subordinate clause.This is the school where I taught for six years.
A.	Adverb subordinate clause
B.	Adjective subordinate clause
C.	Noun subordinate clause
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Noun subordinate clause

Discussion

189.	Choose the best option that indicates the change of voice.The project report should be submitted for review by the end of the week.
A.	The project report is submitted for review by the end of the week.
B.	You should submit the project report for review by the end of the week.
C.	The project report must be submitted for review by the end of the week.
D.	You are asked to submit the project report for review by the end of the week.
Answer» C. The project report must be submitted for review by the end of the week.

Discussion

190.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.A friend of mine is working as a photographer of the local newspaper.
A.	photographer of
B.	is working as a
C.	A friend of mine
D.	the local newspaper
Answer» B. is working as a

Discussion

191.	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".Long after (you have done talking), maintain good eye contact.
A.	I was talking
B.	You are done talking
C.	You am talking
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. You am talking

Discussion

192.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or groups of words given after the sentences. Select the words or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly._______ sincere he would have got the prize.
A.	Had he been
B.	Has he been
C.	Would he have been
D.	He is
Answer» B. Has he been

Discussion

193.	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.Many firms fail because when they begin (1)/ exporting, they have not research the (2)/ target markets or have not planned enough. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

194.	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'. Were I the President(A)/ I would award(B)/ you a title.(C)/ No error(D)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» E.

Discussion

195.	Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.The gas 'is being seeping' out of the rocks.
A.	Is seeping
B.	Is seep
C.	Was being seeping
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. Is seep

Discussion

196.	Directions: Each of the following sentence 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.He looks as if he ______ weary
A.	is
B.	was
C.	would be
D.	were
Answer» E.

Discussion

197.	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, "This is the stadium where we had won the match."
A.	They said that that was the stadium where they had won the match.
B.	They said that that was the stadium where they won that match.
C.	They said that that is the stadium where they had won the match.
D.	They said that that is the stadium where they had won that match.
Answer» B. They said that that was the stadium where they won that match.

Discussion

198.	Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb given in options.My sister has offered to ______my pet dog while we are away on a holiday.
A.	look into
B.	look through
C.	look after
D.	look at
Answer» D. look at

Discussion

199.	Choose the correct optionIt did not seem possible that he could be mistaken.The underlined clause is an example of -
A.	an adverb clause
B.	a noun clause
C.	a verb clause
D.	an adjective clause
Answer» C. a verb clause

Discussion

200.	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).The care, as well as the love of a father, were missing in her life.
A.	The care, as well as the love
B.	of a father,
C.	were missing in her life
D.	No error
Answer» D. No error

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence many have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option.We look forward to an (1)/successful working relationship (2)/in the future. (3)/No Error (4)

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. “I have not seen him for years,” said his mother.

He looks upset, I think he took the criticism______ heart

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.Rohan was upset and so (picked up) his food while his cousins ate heartily.

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 child said, "What a beautiful sight!"

Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Love your neighbour as thyself.

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.I would have kept your bicycle here if you had left it with me.

Directions: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.Our Principal says, “Rules are to be followed at any cost.”

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate article.Writing is an art, and ______art comes through practice.

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".Students (are making) to work in the garden.

Fill in the blank in the given sentence choosing the correct option:The rule is applicable ______ everyone.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The priest request all the wealthy men to donate money for building a new temple.

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.Two flyovers have been propose in the new plan to decongest M.G. Road.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:The employees were having ______ essential debate on corporate governance in ______ auditorium.

Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence.My friends persuaded me that I should forgive him

From the given options, identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.I would rather to go home than go to a restaurant for dinner.

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.You ______ listen _____ carry out orders.

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 boy who (1)/ sat close him (2)/ was his son. (3)/No Error (4)

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’.His assistance (1)/wasn’t happy (2)/with his job. (3)/No error (4)

Directions: A sentence is given with a blank. Select the correct form of the phrasal verb for the blank given in the sentence and mark the correct answer.The pilot had been warned by the Air Traffic Control before he _________ .

Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Vinod walks so fast that I can hardly keep ______ him.

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’.Sele, is a near extinct language, spoken for just five villages in Nepal, which lie close to Tibet.

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.Deepak agreed _________ all my views but his parents did not.

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.Does he respect his elders?

Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The watchdogs __________ asleep when the bulls ran riot.

Many diseases were formerly attributed _________ witchcraft.

Change the following sentence into complex sentence'Without your help he can do nothing.'

Direction: In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence:In spite of age, he is my senior.

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.This is the same dog ______ was running on the road.

Directions: Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.The police wrongly charged an innocent man of murder.

Direction: Each of the following sentences has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly."What is the latest news?" asked the Captain.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.He leans (1)/ forward to (2)/ shut the door. (3) / no error (4)

Direction: Find out the type of underlined subordinate clause.This is the school where I taught for six years.

Choose the best option that indicates the change of voice.The project report should be submitted for review by the end of the week.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.A friend of mine is working as a photographer of the local newspaper.

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".Long after (you have done talking), maintain good eye contact.

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'. Were I the President(A)/ I would award(B)/ you a title.(C)/ No error(D)

Choose the correct alternative which will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.The gas 'is being seeping' out of the rocks.

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, "This is the stadium where we had won the match."

Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb given in options.My sister has offered to ______my pet dog while we are away on a holiday.

Choose the correct optionIt did not seem possible that he could be mistaken.The underlined clause is an example of -

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).The care, as well as the love of a father, were missing in her life.

Choose appropriate articles for the given sentence:The employees were having essential debate on corporate governance in auditorium.

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.You __ listen _ carry out orders.