English Language
English Grammar and Usage
21 Questions
English grammar and usage form a critical component of language sections in competitive exams. This hub provides practice with fill in the blanks, prepositions, and appropriate word selection. Strong grammar skills are necessary to score well in verbal ability tests.
Fill in the blanksPrepositions usageConjunctions selectionSentence correction
English Grammar and Usage Questions
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selector
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attribute
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property
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decleration
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In HTML syntax, 'attribute' is the correct term for the name='value' pairs inside element tags. The blank in '
' represents where the attribute name goes, followed by = and its value in quotes. A 'selector' is a CSS concept for targeting elements. A 'property' is CSS terminology. 'Declaration' is also CSS terminology referring to property-value pairs within style rules.
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Date
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Option
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Checkbox
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Layer
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In the context of client-side JavaScript (Netscape era), 'external objects' referred to browser-specific interfaces for form elements. Checkbox was an external object representing HTML checkbox elements in the forms collection. Date is a built-in object, while Option and Layer represent other browser/DOM interfaces.
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CTRL + D
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CTRL + E
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CTRL + Y
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CTRL + A
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In Excel, Ctrl + D is the shortcut for "Fill Down," which copies the content and format of the topmost cell of a selected range into the cells below it. Ctrl + A selects the entire sheet, Ctrl + Y redoes an action, and Ctrl + E triggers Flash Fill.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Oracle Work in Process (WIP) does not automatically include substitute items in the component pick list; only the primary components from the BOM are listed. Substitutes must be manually selected or issued during the transactions, making the statement false.
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leave
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will have
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will have been
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left
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The given blank requires Simple Past Tense.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Rules could be applicable to persons, but they are applicable ‘in’ cases.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
(to). With the word exception we use preposition ''to''.
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had
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could have
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would have
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had had
C
Correct answer
Explanation
(would have). Past indefinite tense is being used.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The clue word here is 'suffice' which implicitly conveys the idea that either of the two should be opted. In such cases, we use 'or'.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Preposition 'off' is used to show the separation/departure.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Case of verbal phrase. Verb 'quarrel' takes preostion 'with'.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Verb 'prefer' takes preposition 'to', not 'than'.
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low, high
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florid, torrid
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lucid, objective
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absolute, perfect
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formal, concise
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This option contains words 'lucid' and 'objective', which are appropriate to be used in context of letter to the editor. This is a perfect match for describing characteristics of letter to editor.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The phrase 'no end to' is a common idiomatic expression meaning something is continuous or persistent. 'Of', 'in', and 'off' do not form a standard collocation with 'no end' in this context.