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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 introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
oh dear did I really hurt you.

  1. Oh$!$ dear, did I really hurt you.
  2. Oh dear$!$ Did I really hurt you?
  3. Oh dear did I really hurt you$!$
  4. Oh, dear$!$ did I really hurt you$!$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option A - As 'Oh dear!' is an expression, we can't separate 'oh' and 'dear'. Also, a new sentence after the exclamation mark begins with a capital letter and an interrogative sentence should always end with a question mark. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option C - As the given sentence is an interrogative sentence, we can't use an exclamation mark. 'Oh dear!' is an exclamatory sentence as it is used to declare. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Oh dear!' is an expression and the words 'oh' and 'dear' are not separated by a comma. 'Did I really hurt you!' is not an exclamatory sentence, it is an interrogative sentence. Hence, option D is incorrect.
Option B - The given sentence has an exclamatory sentence 'Oh dear!' which is punctuated properly with an exclamation mark. 'Did I really hurt you?' is a question and thus it ends with a question mark. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
'Oh dear! Did I really hurt you?'

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks.
I found mitas lost bag.

  1. I found Mita's lost bag.

  2. I Found Mita's Lost Bag.

  3. I found Mitas lost bag!

  4. I found Mita's lost bag?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option B - All the words in the given sentence are not proper nouns and hence only 'Mita's' should have a capital 'M'. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Mitas' is incorrect, as to show someone's possession we use an apostrophe and an 'S'. For example, 'Rahul's office is neat and clean.' Also, the sentence is a simple sentence and not an exclamatory sentence. Hence, option C is incorrect.
Option D - The given sentence is not a question and hence we can't use a question mark here. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option A - 'Mita's' is used appropriately to show the ownership of her 'lost bag'. Also, the sentence ends with a full stop. Hence, option A is the correct answer,
'I found Mita's lost bag.'

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
My sister kamini studies in merry hearts public school.

  1. My sister, Kamini, studies in Merry hearts public school.

  2. my sister, kamini, studies in Merry Hearts Public School.

  3. My sister, Kamini, studies in Merry Hearts Public School.

  4. My Sister, Kamini, Studies in Merry hearts public School.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is the correct answer because it has all the necessary punctuations. The sentence starts with a capitalized word, 'My' and the proper noun 'Kamini' is also capitalized; there is a pair of commas before and after 'Kamini' to express the fact that the name of the sister is not exactly necessary to complete the meaning of the sentence; and the name of the school is also capitalized because it is the name of an institution.

Option A is incorrect as the name of the school is not correctly capitalized.
Option B is incorrect because the first word and the proper noun in the sentence are not capitalized.
Option D is incorrect because the words 'sister' and 'studies' are incorrectly capitalized even when they are not proper nouns and the name of the school is not correctly capitalized despite the fact that it is a proper noun.




Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
Hari my brother is about to reach mumbai.

  1. hari my brother, is about to reach Mumbai!

  2. Hari, my brother, is about to reach Mumbai.

  3. Hari, my brother is about to reach mumbai.

  4. Hari, my Brother is about to reach Mumbai:
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

We use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence to set off words that are not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Use one comma before to indicate the beginning of the pause and one at the end to indicate the end of the pause. In the given sentence, the fact that Hari is the narrator's brother is not really essential to complete the meaning of the sentence. That is the reason why 'my brother' has been separated by a pair of commas. The sentence also promptly ends with a full stop and the proper nouns are correctly capitalized. Hence option B is the sentence with the correct punctuations.

Option A is incorrect because of the incorrect usage of the exclamation mark as we usually use it to indicate an exclamative clause or expression in informal writing. Also the proper noun 'Hari' is not capitalized correctly and the sentence is lacking a comma after the proper noun.
Option C is incorrect because 'Mumbai' is not capitalized and there should be a comma after 'my brother' to indicate a short pause.
Option D is incorrect as the word 'brother' is unnecessarily capitalized, the sentence is lacking a comma after 'my brother' and the sentence is ending with a colon which is generally used between two main clauses in cases where the second clause explains or follows from the first.




Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
Mother said honesty is the best policy

  1. Mother said honesty is the best policy

  2. Mother said : Honesty is the best policy

  3. Mother said, "Honey is the best policy."

  4. Mother said "honesty is the best policy"
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is the correct answer as the inverted commas are used correctly, the first letter in the quotation is capitalised and the sentence ends with a full stop.

Option A is incorrect because inverted commas are not used to quote what mother said and it doesn't have a full stop.
Option B is incorrect because neither does it have inverted commas nor a full stop. The colon is used out of place as they are generally used between two main clauses in cases where the second clause explains or follows from the first.

Option D is incorrect because the first letter in the quote is not capitalised, there should be a comma after 'said' to separate the direct speech within the inverted commas and the sentence doesn't have a full stop.

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
The trekker said oh we are lost in the forest.

  1. The trekker said, Oh$!$ we are lost in the forest
  2. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ We are lost in the forest."
  3. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ we are lost in the forest"
  4. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ Weare lost in the forest:
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Inverted commas are used to express a speaker’s words written down exactly as they were spoken, which is why it has been used in this particular sentence (because the trekker said the statement). The second statement promptly starts with a capitalized word and ends with a full stop. Hence option B is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because inverted commas are not used to express the speaker's words in the direct speech, the second statement doesn't start with a capitalized word nor does it end with a full stop.
Option C is incorrect because the second statement neither starts with a capitalized word nor does it end with a full stop.
In option D the inverted comma is not closed after the quotation, there is no space between the words 'we are' and the statement is ending with a colon instead of a full stop. 

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
He said to her have you packed your school bag.

  1. He said to her, "Have you packed your School Bag?"

  2. He said to Her, "Have you packed your School bag!"

  3. He said to her, "have you packed your school bag?"

  4. He said to her, "Have you packed your school bag?"
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, a question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause in a sentence. Quotation marks are used in pairs to set off direct speech or, a quote. The punctuations in a quoted text should be put within the quotes.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct form of writing the sentence is option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
An exclamation mark is used to indicate expression of strong feelings or high volume.
Only the pronoun 'I' is capitalized in a sentence. So, capitalizing 'her' in the given sentence is incorrect.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Punctuate the following sentence:
Will you be kind to me said rohan.

  1. "Will you be kind to me?" said Rohan.

  2. "Will you be kind to me!", said Rohan.

  3. "Will you be kind to me?", said Rohan.

  4. Will you be kind to me said rohan.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, a question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause in a sentence. Quotation marks are used in pairs to set off direct speech or, a quote.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct form of writing the sentence is option A. The remaining options are incorrect.
An exclamation mark is used to indicate expression of strong feelings or high volume.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
where do you live in new york

  1. Where do you live in new York?

  2. Where do you live in New York?

  3. Where do you live in new york?

  4. Where do you live in, New York?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B: A sentence always begins with a capitalized first word. So, the 'w' in 'where' will be 'W'.
The sentence asks a question, hence it will end in a question mark '?'.
'New York' is a name of a place, hence the initials 'N' and 'Y' are capitalized.
These punctuation marks can be seen in option B, hence it is correct.
Option A is incorrect because 'n' has not been capitalized "new York".
Option C is incorrect because the place 'new york' has not been capitalized.
Option D is incorrect because the comma ',' is not required. (A comma usually does not follow a preposition.)

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
hurrah! I won the match.

  1. Hurrah! I won the match.

  2. Hurrah! i won the match!

  3. HurrahI won the match!

  4. Hurrah won the match!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. However, the use of exclamation mark multiple times in a sentence is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A. 
The remaining options are incorrect. 
The letter 'I' when referring to yourself is always capitalized.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
may god bless you

  1. may god bless you!

  2. May god bless you!

  3. May God bless you!

  4. May God Bless you!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect.
The first word of any sentence should begin with a capital letter and the words referring to religion or anything religious should be capitalized.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
ram is my best friend

  1. Ram is my best friend?

  2. ram is my best friend.

  3. Ram is my best friend.

  4. Ram is My best friend!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Also, as a rule, the first word of every sentence should begin with a capital letter. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect. 
 A question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause whereas, an exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume. 
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
anita lives at 10 bajrang bali colony

  1. Anita lives at 10 Bajrang bali colony.

  2. Anita lives at 10, bajrang bali colony.

  3. Anita lives at 10, Bajrang bali colony.

  4. Anita lives at 10, Bajrang Bali colony.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D 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. 
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Punctuate the following sentence:

why did you come late to the school

  1. Why did you come, late to the school?

  2. Why did you come late to the school?

  3. Why did you come late, to the school?

  4. Why did you come late, to the school.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option B. 
The remaining options are incorrect. 
A comma is used to generate a pause, which is not required in the given sentence.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the correctly punctuated version of the following sentence:
yay we are going on a picnic

  1. Yay! We are going on a picnic.

  2. Yay, we are going on a picnic!

  3. Yay! we are going on a picnic!

  4. Yay! we are going on a picnic?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

We use an exclamation mark to indicate an exclamatory clause or expression in writing. ‘Yay’ is a commonly used exclamation that indicates excitement. Therefore it should be followed by an exclamation mark. Whereas ‘We are going on a picnic.’ is the next sentence, therefore it should not be followed by an exclamation mark. Hence option A is correct while option B is incorrect. Since ‘We are going on a picnic.’ is a separate sentence, the first letter of the sentence needs to be capitalized. Hence ‘we’ is not the right form of starting a sentence. Thus option C is incorrect. In addition to this, it is a declarative sentence; hence we cannot use a question mark at of it. Therefore option D is incorrect.