Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.He asked me to sing a song.

I had been asked to sing a song.

I was being asked to sing a song.

I had been asked to sing a song.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains the grammatical error.One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.

One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist

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 against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response.Mahatma Gandhi is called as the Father of the Nation.

Called the Father of the Nation

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 boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."

The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said today.

The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.

The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said today.

The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said that day.

The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said today.

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.The carpenter is making furniture.

The furniture was made by the carpenter.

The furniture is being made by the carpenter.

The furniture was made by the carpenter.

The furniture was being made by the carpenter.

The furniture will be made by the carpenter.

Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.The professor said to Piyush, “Will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow?”

The professor asked Piyush will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow.

The professor ordered Piyush that he should clean the data and get back to him the next day.

The professor asked Piyush if he would clean the data and get back to him the next day.

The professor asked Piyush will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow.

The professor told Piyush clean the data and get back to him the next day.

Choose the appropriate option that rewrites the given sentence in the active voice.The old woman’s umbrella was stolen by the thief.

The umbrella belonging to the old woman was stolen by the thief.

The old woman had her umbrella stolen by the thief.

The thief stole the old woman’s umbrella.

The umbrella belonging to the old woman was stolen by the thief.

The thief was stolen the umbrella of the old woman

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.He says, "I go to the gym every morning".

He said that he used to go to the gym every morning.

He says that he goes to the gym every morning.

He said that he used to go to the gym every morning.

He said that he goes to the gym every morning.

He says that he went to the gym every morning.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave now.”

He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.

He told his brother that pack your bags and leave now.

He suggested his brother that he should pack his bags and leave then.

He instructed his brother to pack his bags and leave then.

He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.

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 national anthem is being sung by Jason.

Jason sings the national anthem.

Jason was singing the national anthem.

Jason is singing the national anthem.

Jason sings the national anthem.

Jason has sung the national anthem.

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 committee invited Mr. Salve to be the chief guest.

Mr. Salve was invite to be the chief guest by the committee

Mr. Salve was invited by the chief guest to be on the committee.

Mr. Salve is invited to the chief guest by the committee.

Mr. Salve was invited to be the chief guest by the committee.

Mr. Salve was invite to be the chief guest by the committee

7085 + Mcqs in Grammar in BITSAT Page 9 McqOptions

401.	Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.He asked me to sing a song.
A.	I was being asked to sing a song.
B.	I was asked to sing a song.
C.	I had been asked to sing a song.
D.	I am asked to sing a song.
Answer» C. I had been asked to sing a song.

Discussion

402.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Her aunt didn't (1)/ give me (2)/ a minute of peace. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

403.	In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The village, with all its houses, were flooded by the river.
A.	by the river
B.	were flooded
C.	its houses
D.	with all
Answer» C. its houses

Discussion

404.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.She / doesn't / have any / dressing sense.
A.	doesn't
B.	have any
C.	She
D.	dressing sense
Answer» E.

Discussion

405.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Not only we saw (1)/ the President but also (2)/ the Chief Minister of Delhi. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

406.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his parents in Mumbai.
A.	are staying
B.	in Mumbai
C.	with his parents
D.	Neither Amit nor Raju
Answer» B. in Mumbai

Discussion

407.	Identify the part of the sentence that contains the grammatical error.One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.
A.	One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist
B.	development of the nation
C.	are utilized to the overall
D.	No Error
Answer» D. No Error

Discussion

408.	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) Opening his letters(b) reading them carefully and sending for his clerk(c) he dictated answers with them(d) No error
A.	(a)
B.	(b)
C.	(c)
D.	(d)
Answer» D. (d)

Discussion

409.	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'.He persuaded me to accompany him on a trip he was planning a month ago.
A.	is planning
B.	had planned
C.	planned
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. planned

Discussion

410.	In the following sentence, four words have been printed in bold. One of these words might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (5) i.e. ‘all correct’ as your answer.The state has sought to boost this component of the prime minister’s scheme by launching a separate public-private partnership modal of affordable housing in January.
A.	Sought
B.	Launching
C.	Modal
D.	Affordable
E.	All correct
Answer» D. Affordable

Discussion

411.	Directions: There are sentences that are divided and numbered into three parts, and one of the parts may contain an error. Identify the error by (1), (2) or (3) given under the parts of the sentence. If there are no errors, mark (4) No error.I do not understand (1) / why he is (2) / so angry at me.(3) / No error (4)
A.	(1)
B.	(2)
C.	(3)
D.	(4)
Answer» D. (4)

Discussion

412.	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 was sworn _____ as the Prime Minister of our country.
A.	in
B.	off
C.	about
D.	out
Answer» B. off

Discussion

413.	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.Sheela is as tall as Reema.
A.	as tall as much
B.	as taller as
C.	same tall
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

414.	Directions: Select the phrase/clause that best completes the sentence.Please vote for the member _________ has done the most for our village.
A.	Who’s you believe
B.	Which you believe
C.	Who you believe
D.	Whom you believe
Answer» D. Whom you believe

Discussion

415.	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 against the corresponding letter. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response.Mahatma Gandhi is called as the Father of the Nation.
A.	Called Father of the Nation
B.	Called the Father of the Nation
C.	Father of the Nation
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Father of the Nation

Discussion

416.	Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Our terms and conditions are printed ______ our invoices.
A.	across
B.	in
C.	on
D.	over
Answer» D. over

Discussion

417.	In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.______ of the land was cultivated.
A.	Two there
B.	Two three’s
C.	Two’s three
D.	Two thirds
Answer» E.

Discussion

418.	Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The hall was spacious ______ to accommodate all the guests
A.	also
B.	enough
C.	fairly
D.	rather
Answer» C. fairly

Discussion

419.	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".The parrot (taking) home.
A.	was taken
B.	are taken
C.	were taken
D.	No improvement
Answer» B. are taken

Discussion

420.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The place where Buddha was cremated has been discovered ______.
A.	recently
B.	calmly
C.	frantically
D.	grimly
Answer» B. calmly

Discussion

421.	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 'NoError'.My ﬁrst (1)/ task has (2)/ to go for shopping. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

422.	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.By whom is the kid being fed?
A.	Who has fed the kid?
B.	Who has been feeding the kid?
C.	Who was feeding the kid?
D.	Who is feeding the kid?
Answer» E.

Discussion

423.	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 as they are here, Hari won’t attend the training.
A.	So far as
B.	So long so
C.	As long that
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

424.	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 boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."
A.	The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.
B.	The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said today.
C.	The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said that day.
D.	The boss requested him to tell him what the old man said today.
Answer» B. The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said today.

Discussion

425.	A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.The carpenter is making furniture.
A.	The furniture is being made by the carpenter.
B.	The furniture was made by the carpenter.
C.	The furniture was being made by the carpenter.
D.	The furniture will be made by the carpenter.
Answer» B. The furniture was made by the carpenter.

Discussion

426.	Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: When students register ______ for classes, they must pay an additional fee.
A.	quickly
B.	lately
C.	slowly
D.	late
Answer» E.

Discussion

427.	Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.The professor said to Piyush, “Will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow?”
A.	The professor ordered Piyush that he should clean the data and get back to him the next day.
B.	The professor asked Piyush if he would clean the data and get back to him the next day.
C.	The professor asked Piyush will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow.
D.	The professor told Piyush clean the data and get back to him the next day.
Answer» C. The professor asked Piyush will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow.

Discussion

428.	Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option in the OMR sheet.I passed my MA ______ the age of 20.
A.	in
B.	from
C.	with
D.	at
Answer» E.

Discussion

429.	Choose the appropriate option that rewrites the given sentence in the active voice.The old woman’s umbrella was stolen by the thief.
A.	The old woman had her umbrella stolen by the thief.
B.	The thief stole the old woman’s umbrella.
C.	The umbrella belonging to the old woman was stolen by the thief.
D.	The thief was stolen the umbrella of the old woman
Answer» C. The umbrella belonging to the old woman was stolen by the thief.

Discussion

430.	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'. Evolutionary processes give rise to biodiversity in every (1)/ level of biological organisation, including the level of (2)/ species, individual organisms, and molecules. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

431.	Directions: Find the grammatically incorrect word or line from the following sentenceBook I)/ I read II)/ last week was III)/ an interesting one IV)
A.	I
B.	II
C.	III
D.	IV
Answer» B. II

Discussion

432.	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'.Unless Geeta apologises (1)/ she should not be (2)/ allowed to go to picnic. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

Discussion

433.	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. At the party, none of the people could ______.
A.	ate
B.	eaten
C.	is eating
D.	eat
Answer» E.

Discussion

434.	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'. If the sun and moon were balanced, which means (1)/if heat and cold are in equilibrium, the (2)/person is healthy. (3)/No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

435.	Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.Einstein was an unusual child with no indication at his potential greatness.
A.	with no indication
B.	No error
C.	at his potential greatness
D.	Einstein was an unusual child
Answer» D. Einstein was an unusual child

Discussion

436.	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.He says, "I go to the gym every morning".
A.	He says that he goes to the gym every morning.
B.	He said that he used to go to the gym every morning.
C.	He said that he goes to the gym every morning.
D.	He says that he went to the gym every morning.
Answer» B. He said that he used to go to the gym every morning.

Discussion

437.	Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave now.”
A.	He told his brother that pack your bags and leave now.
B.	He suggested his brother that he should pack his bags and leave then.
C.	He instructed his brother to pack his bags and leave then.
D.	He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.
Answer» D. He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.

Discussion

438.	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".Elections, rights, governance and leadership (is becoming) empty words.
A.	Are become
B.	Are becoming
C.	Is become
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Is become

Discussion

439.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option:He considers such jobs ________ him.
A.	under
B.	over
C.	beneath
D.	down
Answer» D. down

Discussion

440.	Choose the appropriate verb to fill in the blank.The supervisor shouted at him and said that he _____ his services any more.
A.	did not need
B.	has not needed
C.	is not needed
D.	does not need
Answer» B. has not needed

Discussion

441.	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'.My brother finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ at our grandparent's house. (3)/ No Error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

442.	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 national anthem is being sung by Jason.
A.	Jason was singing the national anthem.
B.	Jason is singing the national anthem.
C.	Jason sings the national anthem.
D.	Jason has sung the national anthem.
Answer» C. Jason sings the national anthem.

Discussion

443.	In the following question, a sentence / a part of 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. Old habit die hardly.
A.	Old habits die hardly.
B.	Old habits die hard.
C.	Older habits die too hard.
D.	No improvement
Answer» C. Older habits die too hard.

Discussion

444.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:Peter is playing tennis ___________ Sunday.
A.	in
B.	upon
C.	on
D.	for
Answer» D. for

Discussion

445.	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.The building is very ancient.
A.	Transitive verb
B.	Intransitive verb
C.	Phrasal verb
D.	Auxiliary verb
Answer» C. Phrasal verb

Discussion

446.	Applications of those who are graduates will be considered.
A.	whom are graduates
B.	whose are graduates
C.	whom are only graduates
D.	No improvement
Answer» E.

Discussion

447.	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 committee invited Mr. Salve to be the chief guest.
A.	Mr. Salve was invited by the chief guest to be on the committee.
B.	Mr. Salve is invited to the chief guest by the committee.
C.	Mr. Salve was invited to be the chief guest by the committee.
D.	Mr. Salve was invite to be the chief guest by the committee
Answer» D. Mr. Salve was invite to be the chief guest by the committee

Discussion

448.	Fill in the blanks with the correct option The workers _________ worried about their jobs.
A.	is
B.	are
C.	was
D.	have
Answer» C. was

Discussion

449.	Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The essay is divided into ﬁve paragraphs and every of these has seven sentences.
A.	and every of these
B.	The essay is divided
C.	into ﬁve paragraphs
D.	has seven sentences
Answer» B. The essay is divided

Discussion

450.	In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.I think Virat Kohli will remain the captain of the Indian team in a year 2020.
A.	will remain
B.	of the Indian team
C.	in a year 2020
D.	the captain
Answer» D. the captain

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in BITSAT.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.He asked me to sing a song.

In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Her aunt didn't (1)/ give me (2)/ a minute of peace. (3)/ No Error (4)

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.The village, with all its houses, were flooded by the river.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.She / doesn't / have any / dressing sense.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error.Neither Amit nor Raju are staying with his parents in Mumbai.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains the grammatical error.One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.

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) Opening his letters(b) reading them carefully and sending for his clerk(c) he dictated answers with them(d) No error

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 was sworn _____ as the Prime Minister of our country.

Directions: Select the phrase/clause that best completes the sentence.Please vote for the member _________ has done the most for our village.

Choose the appropriate preposition for the given sentence:Our terms and conditions are printed ______ our invoices.

In the following question, the sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.______ of the land was cultivated.

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The hall was spacious ______ to accommodate all the guests

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence:The place where Buddha was cremated has been discovered ______.

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 'NoError'.My ﬁrst (1)/ task has (2)/ to go for shopping. (3)/ No error (4)

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.By whom is the kid being fed?

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 as they are here, Hari won’t attend the training.

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 boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.The carpenter is making furniture.

Directions: Choose the correct form of adverb for the given sentence: When students register ______ for classes, they must pay an additional fee.

Direction: Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.The professor said to Piyush, “Will you clean the data and get back to me tomorrow?”

Directions: Choose the correct preposition from the given options and mark the appropriate option in the OMR sheet.I passed my MA ______ the age of 20.

Choose the appropriate option that rewrites the given sentence in the active voice.The old woman’s umbrella was stolen by the thief.

Directions: Find the grammatically incorrect word or line from the following sentenceBook I)/ I read II)/ last week was III)/ an interesting one IV)

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. At the party, none of the people could ______.

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.Einstein was an unusual child with no indication at his potential greatness.

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.He says, "I go to the gym every morning".

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.He said to his brother, “Pack your bags and leave now.”

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".Elections, rights, governance and leadership (is becoming) empty words.

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:He considers such jobs ________ him.

Choose the appropriate verb to fill in the blank.The supervisor shouted at him and said that he _____ his services any more.

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 national anthem is being sung by Jason.

In the following question, a sentence / a part of 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. Old habit die hardly.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option:Peter is playing tennis ___________ Sunday.

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.The building is very ancient.

Applications of those who are graduates will be considered.

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 committee invited Mr. Salve to be the chief guest.

Fill in the blanks with the correct option The workers _________ worried about their jobs.

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.The essay is divided into ﬁve paragraphs and every of these has seven sentences.

In the given sentence, identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.I think Virat Kohli will remain the captain of the Indian team in a year 2020.