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

Multiple choice

Alex posted the video on Facebook.

  1. Present simple passive

  2. Present simple active

  3. Past simple active

  4. Past simple active
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Posted' is the past tense of 'post' in active voice. 'Alex' is the subject who performed the posting action. This is past simple active, not passive. The sentence tells us what Alex did. Passive would be 'The video was posted by Alex.' Options C and D are identical, which is a design flaw.

Multiple choice

Who taught you to ski?

  1. Past simple passive

  2. Past simple active

  3. Past perfect passive

  4. Past perfect active
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'taught' is past simple, and the subject 'Who' is the doer of the action. This is active voice.

Multiple choice

That piece is really enjoyed by the choir.

  1. Present simple passive

  2. Present simple active

  3. Present perfect passive

  4. Future active
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'is enjoyed' is present simple passive (is + past participle).

Multiple choice

Who taught you to ski?

  1. Active

  2. Passive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The subject (Who) is performing the action (taught). This is active voice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an incorrect use of active voice?

  1. Prof. Longoria scolded the class for writing a crappy essay.

  2. The Texans performed poorly the past few seasons.

  3. The quarterback was tackled by the defensive end.

  4. Tony dropped the weights on the floor.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for an incorrect use of active voice, but option C is a passive voice sentence. The others are active.

Multiple choice

He was informed of the news.

  1. Active

  2. Passive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'He' is receiving the action 'was informed'. This is passive voice.