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
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am reading/ haven't finished
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have been reading/don't finish
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have been reading/haven't finished
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am reading/don't finish
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The first part uses present perfect continuous for an ongoing activity, and the second part uses present perfect for a state not yet achieved.
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gets/gets
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gets/is getting
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is getting/is getting
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get/is getting
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The first clause describes a habitual action (present simple), while the second clause describes a temporary situation (present continuous).
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could'ave
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could've
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could'have
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could of
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The contraction for could have is could've. The apostrophe replaces the letters h and a.
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didn't
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did'nt
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did'not
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din't
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The contraction for did not is didn't. The apostrophe is placed between the n and the t to represent the omitted o.
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looking
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tomorrow
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make
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plans
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. In this sentence, beyond is the preposition, and tomorrow is the noun acting as its object.
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radar
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Santa
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Buffalo
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flies
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is to, and the noun that follows it is Buffalo. Therefore, Buffalo is the object of the preposition.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is into, and the noun that follows it is box. Thus, box is the object of the preposition.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is behind, and the noun that follows it is cow. The word the is an article modifying cow, but cow is the object.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is in, and the noun that follows it is class. Therefore, class is the object of the preposition.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is around, and the noun that follows it is corner. Therefore, corner is the object of the preposition.
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running
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will not
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halls
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allowed
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is through, and the noun that follows it is halls. Therefore, halls is the object of the preposition.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The preposition is beside, and the noun that follows it is pool. Therefore, pool is the object of the preposition.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Defining relative clauses are essential to the meaning of the sentence because they identify the specific noun being discussed. Without them, the sentence would be incomplete or ambiguous.
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Past
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Present
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Future
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None of the answers
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The phrase 'will be surfing' uses the future continuous tense. It indicates an action that will be happening at a later time.
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Lisa is older that Mia.
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Lauren is intelligenter than Sam.
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Football is better than rugby.
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Winter is more cold than summer.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Option C is grammatically correct. Option A should use 'than', B should use 'more intelligent', and D should use 'colder'.