English Language

English Grammar and Usage

2,711 Questions

English grammar and usage questions test fundamental sentence structure, correct verb forms, and accurate syntax. Topics include identifying grammatical errors, filling blanks with appropriate verbs, and changing narration. These are essential for the English language sections of competitive exams.

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English Grammar and Usage Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to improve the sentence.

They spend lesser than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when they went to market.

  1. They spend lesser than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when

  2. They spend less than fifty dollar in purchasing the things for household chores when

  3. They spend lesser than fifty dollar in purchasing the things for household chores when

  4. They spend less than fifty dollars in purchasing things for household chores when

  5. They spend less than fifty dollars in purchasing the things for household chores when
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

 'Less' rectifies the error of 'lesser'. 'Lesser' means 'less important' and this meaning does not fit in framework of the meaning of the original sentence. 'Less' is used for uncountable nouns to show small quantity. Here, 'less' refers the small amount of dollars.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to improve the sentence.

What is the last news about the football match that is being played between Germany and France.

  1. What is the last news about the football match that

  2. What is the lastest news about the football matches that

  3. What is the lastest news about the football match which

  4. What is the lastest news about football match that

  5. What is the lastest news about the football match that
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

'Latest' rectifies the error of using 'last'. The adjective 'last' is used to show position or order. The adjective 'latest' is used to show 'time' The original sentence shows the condition of time.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to improve the sentence.

The doctor advised her to come to her every two week but she did not do so.

  1. every two week but she did not do so.

  2. each two weeks but she did not do so.

  3. every two weeks but she did not do so.

  4. two weeks each but he did not do so.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Plural 'weeks' rectifies the error of using singular 'week'. If 'every' is followed by plural adjective of number, plural noun will be used after that adjective. Here, the plural noun 'weeks' is used after the adjective of number 'two'.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option to improve the sentence.

I have a very big family in which my grand father is the oldest member.

  1. in which my grand father is the oldest member.

  2. in which my grand father is the eldest member.

  3. in that my grand father is the oldest member.

  4. in which my grand father is eldest member.

  5. in that my grand father is the eldest member.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Eldest' rectifies the error of 'oldest'. The adjective 'oldest' is used to compare the age of the person or things in general. But to compare the age of the members of the same family, the adjective 'eldest' is used. Here, 'eldest' is used before 'grand father', the member of my family.

Multiple choice

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My friend Martin, who won the tennis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.

  1. who won the tenis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.

  2. that won the tenis match against James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  3. who won the tenis match against James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  4. who won the tenis match with James last week, is more strong than intelligent.

  5. that won the tenis match against James last week, is stronger than intelligent.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'More strong' rectifies the error of 'stronger'. When two qualities of the same person are compared, the adjective of comparative degree ending with 'er' should not be used. But 'more' should be used before the adjective of positive degree. Here, 'more' is used before the adjective of positive degree 'strong'.

Multiple choice

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It being late Allen, who is senior than me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  1. senior than me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  2. senior to me, have decided not to come to office on feet today.

  3. senior to me, have decided not to come to office today on foot.

  4. senior to me, have decided not to come to office on foot today.

  5. senior than me, have decided not to come to office on feet today.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'To' rectifies the error of 'than'. The adjective 'senior' is always followed by 'to' not by 'than'.

Multiple choice

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When I came back from market after purchasing some packets of bread I found that both of my sons were not at home.

  1. after purchasing some packets of bread I had found that both of my sons were not at home.

  2. after purchasing some packets of bread I found that my both sons were not at home.

  3. after purchasing some packets of bread I found that neither of my sons was at home.

  4. after purchasing some packets of breads I found that both of my sons were not at home.

  5. after purchasing some packets of breads I found that both of my sons was not at home.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Neither' rectifies the error of 'both.....not'. In negative sentences 'neithrer' is used instread of 'both.... and'. 'Neither' is followed' by singular verb.