Mixed Grammar Test (Prepositions and Error Identific...

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

If you imagine that I am one of those
who is cowed down by such threats
you are totally mistaken; I shall
stick to my views and fight to the least

Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

the fact that you have failed now
should not make you lose your heart
you must remember the old adage that
failures are but stepping stones to success

Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Half the students in the class
are taking part in the excursion
to Madras where they will visit the museum
the light house, and see the snake - park

Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

The three had been great friends
for many years but when it came to
sharing the money they won in raffles
they quarreled with each other and ceased talking

Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I expected only Sita to come
and was surprised that, beside her
Lata, Lakshmi and Charu also came
and took active part in the function

Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Neither the Principal nor the Professors
likes him, and so when he sought their help
on being arrested for misbehaviour in a bus
he found himself cold-shouldered

Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

We are hoping for a day of good sunshine
but if, by chance, it is raining
we shall have to abandon the match
since the visiting team has to leave for home tomorrow

Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Neither of the two alternatives
proposed by the management team during negotiations
were acceptable to the labour leaders
who, in disgust, staged a walk-out

Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

It is necessary under the rules
that the applicant will sign
each of the twenty five copies
and not just the top one

Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

The chocolates brought by father
were distributed among Lakshmi and Lata
by mother, who advised them to eat them
not all at once, but over two or three days

Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Physics as well as Chemistry
were the subjects which I liked most
when I was in the twelfth standard
and so I chose the science group in college

Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

George apologised for his remarks
which he said he had made
only in fun and had not intended
to hurt anyone's feelings

Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

The child said she had seen someone in the garden, but when we made a search we did not find ______.

someone
no one
any one
her

Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I had scarcely recovered from fever
than I caught a severe cold
and was advised to take leave for two more days
and be in bed

Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

The teacher was strict who insisted
on every student doing the homework
and submitting it to him
every Monday morning without fail

Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

In spite of overwhelming evidence against him
the accused refused that he had stolen
the wrist-watch left by his friend
on the table the previous day

Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I am not able to contact him
because the paper on which I had noted down his address
is misplaced
and cannot be traced easily

Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Next Friday the First Test between
India and Australia will begin, the tickets for which
have been sold out as early as
last Sunday

Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Having ______ only in salt water before, I found it a little difficult to swim in fresh water.

swam
swum
had swam
swimming

Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Ravi was born ______ Nagpur ______ 2^nd Jan, 67 ______ 4 in the morning

at --- on --- at
in --- on --- at
in ---- in ---- about
at --- at --- at

Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Few airports in India today
is as modern as convenient
as the Indira Gandhi international Airport
recently built in Delhi

Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Though the population of the nation is large
it is ultimately the intelligentsia
who has to lead the economic revolution
and improve the living standards of all

Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

Peter ______ Robert are expected to attend the party tonight.

as well as
together with
and
accompanied

Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

______ more I think ______ your suggestion, the less I like it.

Even --- on
The --- about
If --- about
Some --- on

Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

The solution suggested by father
will no longer be effective
because times have completely changed
and much water has flown under the bridge

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