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

Which one of the following options joins the two sentences given below correctly?

(a) He told me. (b) He would not go to college.

  1. He told me that he would not go to college.

  2. He told me if he would not go to college.

  3. He told me when he would not go to college.

  4. He told me because he would not go to college.

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is correct because ‘that’ is used to introduce a subordinate clause for expressing a statement.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following options joins the two sentences given below correctly?

(a) My mother is watching TV. (b) My sister is watching TV.

  1. My mother is watching TV because my sister is watching TV.

  2. My mother is watching TV but my sister is watching TV.

  3. My mother and my sister are watching TV.

  4. My mother or sister is watching TV.

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is the correct answer because ‘and’ is used to join two sentences/clauses presenting similar ideas. Therefore, option (3) is correct.