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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 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?"
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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?
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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!
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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.

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
i purchased a t.v. last year

  1. I purchased a t.v. last year!

  2. I purchased a t.v. last year?

  3. I Purchased a T.V. Last year.

  4. I purchased a TV last year.
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. 
A declaratory sentence must always end using a period. However, abbreviations that consist of all uppercase letter mostly do not require periods in between, like TV.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Choose the correct punctuation marks:
did you plan a tour to karnal karna lake

  1. did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake.

  2. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake?

  3. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna lake?

  4. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake.
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. 
A direct question always takes a question mark in the end whereas, indirect sentences require a period.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the correctly punctuated version of the following sentence:
when will the bell ring

  1. When will the bell ring?

  2. When Will The Bell Ring?

  3. when will the bell Ring?

  4. When will the bell, ring?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While punctuating a sentence it is important to capitalize the first letter of the sentence. Thus ‘When’ would be the correct way of starting the sentence. Similarly, common nouns such as ‘bell’, articles such as ‘the’, and verbs such as ‘will’ and ‘ring’ should not be capitalized when they appear in the middle of a sentence. Therefore option A is correct, whereas options B and C are incorrect. A comma is used to indicate the separation of ideas or elements. In the given sentence if we add a comma before ‘rings’ it would make the sentence incomplete, as ‘ring’ is the verb that accompanies ‘bell’. Thus option D is incorrect.

 

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Select the correctly punctuated version of the following sentence:
how lovely the climate is 

  1. How lovely the climate is!

  2. How lovely, the climate is!

  3. How lovely the climate, is

  4. How lovely the climate is?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

While punctuating a sentence it is important to capitalize the first letter in a sentence. So 'How' is the right way to start the sentence. The given sentence is an exclamatory sentence, wherein the surprise is conveyed through the sentence. We use an exclamation mark to indicate an exclamatory clause or expression in writing. Thus option A is correct. Whereas a question mark is used to denote that what is said is a question. Since the given sentence is an exclamatory sentence and not a question option D is incorrect. A comma is used to indicate the separation of ideas or elements. The given sentence doesn’t contain multiple ideas or elements, therefore, a comma is not necessary. The sentence as the whole functions as an exclamation, therefore we shouldn’t place a comma in front of ‘the climate’ or the verb ‘is’, since it would be illogical. In addition to that, option C doesn’t have an exclamation mark which is unsuitable. Thus options B and C are incorrect. 

Multiple choice introduction to punctuation punctuation english

Punctuate the given sentence, where necessary:
"tell me, o muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he sacked the famous town of troy."

[The Odyssey]

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. "Tell me, o Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he sacked the famous town of Troy."

  3. "Tell me, O Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he sacked the famous town of Troy."

  4. "Tell me, o Muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after he sacked the famous town of troy."
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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, such as names of people and places.
As a rule, the pronoun 'I' and the interjection 'O' are always capitalized in a sentence.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.