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English Grammar and Usage

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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 exclamation mark punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

"Look out," she yelled, as a car raced by.

  1. out."

  2. out!"

  3. out?"

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Exclamation marks are used after interjections, after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc., or after a command. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Look out' is a command. Hence, the correct option is B) out!
Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

What a beautiful new car you have!

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. have,

  3. have.

  4. have?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Exclamation mark is used to express surprise, excitement or any other strong emotion. Given sentence describes excitement and happiness. The given sentence is grammatically correct as it has exclamation mark thus no change is required in it. Thus, option A is correct. 

Multiple choice exclamation mark punctuation english

Choose the option with the correct punctuation marks:
what a beautiful painting it is 

  1. What a beautiful painting it is.

  2. What a beautiful painting it is?

  3. What a beautiful painting it is!

  4. What a beautiful painting, it is .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The given sentence is an exclamatory sentence, which is used to express strong emotions of love, anger, happiness, surprise, confusion, etc.  An exclamatory sentence should always end with an exclamation mark (!). 

The given sentence is an exclamation of joy at the beauty of the painting. 
Of the options given, options A and D end with full stops. Option D also has a comma at the end of the words, 'beautiful painting' which is not required. Option B ends with a question mark. Hence, all these three options are incorrect.
Option C is correct as it ends with an exclamation mark. 



Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

we have now replaced our regular windows with french windows.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. We have now replaced our regular windows with french windows.

  2. We have now replaced our regular windows with French windows.

  3. We have now replaced our regular windows with French Windows.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word French must be capitalized when it means the language, a French person or things from France.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

  2. will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

  3. Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. If the previous sentence ends with question mark or exclamation mark, capital letter is used as they indicate the end of sentence like full stop does. Thus, option C is correct according to the rule. 

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

few schools teach Latin and Greek these days.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Few schools teach latin and greek these days.

  3. few schools teach latin and greek these days.

  4. Few schools teach Latin and Greek these days.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'Latin' and 'Greek' are proper nouns, so must be capitalized. 'Few' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D).
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
i'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I'm doing A-levels in physics, chemistry and French.

  3. I'm doing A-levels in Physics, Chemistry and French.

  4. I'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word French must be capitalized when it means the language, a French person or things from France.
Similarly, physics and chemistry are not capitalized because they are not derived from proper nouns.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
basketball practice takes place on tuesdays and thursdays.

  1. Basketball practice takes place on tuesdays and thursdays.

  2. basketball practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  3. Basketball practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, we don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'Tuesdays' and 'Thursdays' are proper nouns, so must be capitalized. 'Basketball' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is C).

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
he was born on 3rd february 1987.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. He was born on 3rd february 1987.

  3. he was born on 3rd February 1987.

  4. He was born on 3rd February 1987.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'February' is a proper noun, so must be capitalized. 'he' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

professor james and doctor lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. Professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  2. Professor James and Doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  3. professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized, when the titles come immediately before a name, or when the title replaces the use of a name.

Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.



Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
the prime minister will speak to the house of lords today.

  1. The Prime Minister will speak to the house of lords today.

  2. The prime minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

  3. The Prime Minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized when the title replaces the use of a name.
Words, like house, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is in the name of an organization.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.



Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

The school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. the school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

  2. the school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

  3. The school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, as  they refer to particular names or events.

Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.


Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

the jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. The Jewish people in our town observe the Sabbath very strictly.

  2. The Jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

  3. The jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word Jewish must be capitalized.
Words that refer to particular events or things, also must be capitalized.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option A. The remaining options are incorrect.


Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next winter olympics.

  1. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next winter Olympics.

  2. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next Winter Olympics.

  3. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next Winter olympics.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence..
Words, like winter, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is used as a proper noun.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
these days, almost every other person owns an apple iphone.

  1. These days, almost every other person owns an Apple iPhone.

  2. These days, almost every other person owns an Apple Iphone.

  3. These days almost every other person owns an apple iphone.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Proper nouns are similarly used for items that have a commercial brand name. In this case, the object that is being referred to is not unique in itself, but the brand it belongs to is.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option A. The remaining options are incorrect.