English Language
English Grammar and Usage
2,780 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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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'.
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I often go into town with Sammy doing the school holidays.
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I go to the town with Sammy doing the school holidays.
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I often go into town with Sammy doing the holidays.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Option A correctly maintains the meaning and structure of the original sentence. Options B and C are grammatically awkward or change the intended meaning.
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Saturday,sammy asked, ¨do you wan to go skateboarding?¨
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Last Saturday,Sammy asked,¨Do you want to go skateboarding?¨
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Last Saturday,Sammy asked, ¨Do you wan to go skateboarding?¨
B
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Explanation
Option B uses correct capitalization and spelling. Option A and C contain spelling errors ('wan' instead of 'want') and inconsistent capitalization.
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Tom said, ¨I thought I was going to be late.¨
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Tom said, ¨I thought I were going to be late.¨
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Tom said, ¨I´ll be late.¨
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Tom said, ¨I think I´ll going to be late.¨
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Option A correctly uses the past tense to match the reporting verb 'said'.
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Tom: ¨Why don´t we met outside the cinema?¨
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¨Why we don´t met outside the cinema?¨ Tom said.
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Tom said, ¨Why don´t we met outside the cinema?¨
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Tom said, ¨Why don´t we meet outside the cinema?¨
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Option D uses the correct base form of the verb 'meet' after 'don't'.