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
C
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Explanation
The past tense of the irregular verb 'give' is 'gave'. 'Gived' is not a valid English word.
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I look forward to hearing from you
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Please do not hesitate to contact me
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I look forward to meeting you
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I look forward to hear from you soon
D
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Explanation
The phrase 'I look forward to' must be followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + -ing). Therefore, 'I look forward to hearing' is correct, while 'I look forward to hear' is grammatically incorrect.
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The spaceship took off.
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The spaceship gave off.
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The spaceship took on.
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What is a spaceship?
A
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Explanation
To 'take off' is the correct phrasal verb used to describe a vehicle, such as a spaceship or airplane, leaving the ground.
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Alex likes her.
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Alex likes she.
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Alex like her.
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Alex don't like nobody.
A
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Explanation
After a verb, we use the object pronoun 'her' rather than the subject pronoun 'she'.
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No, I have.
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No, I haven't.
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Yes, I haven't.
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Yes, I have.
D
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Explanation
When answering a negative question in English, 'Yes' confirms the positive fact (that you have done it), regardless of the negative phrasing of the question.
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Wei speaks well, isn't it?
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Wei speaks well, does he?
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Wei speaks well, doesn't he?
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Wei speaks well, ay?
C
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Explanation
A tag question must match the tense and auxiliary verb of the main clause. Since 'speaks' is present tense, 'doesn't he' is the correct tag.
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The story was written by Keiko.
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The story wrote Keiko.
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Keiko thought of writing a story.
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Ivan wrote a story about Keiko.
A
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Explanation
The passive voice shifts the object of the active sentence to the subject position. The verb 'wrote' (past tense) becomes 'was written' to maintain tense and voice.
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Natasha calculated very quickly.
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Natasha was calculating very quickly.
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Natasha could calculate very quickly.
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Natasha can't count.
C
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Explanation
The modal verb 'can' changes to its past tense form 'could' to indicate the past ability of the subject.
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speaked
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spoke
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spake
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speakt
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The verb 'speak' is an irregular verb, and its past tense form is 'spoke'.
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Sunju did 50 push-ups.
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Sunju did 50 push-ups perfectly.
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Sunju had done 50 push-ups.
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Sunju can only do 1 push-up.
C
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Explanation
The past perfect tense is formed using 'had' + the past participle of the verb. 'Had done' correctly follows this structure.
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John is studying.
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John was studying.
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John will be studying.
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John never studies.
B
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Explanation
The past continuous tense is formed using 'was' or 'were' + the present participle (verb + -ing).
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The teacher spelled very well.
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The teacher is spelling the words for the students.
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The teacher will spell the words later.
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The teacher spells very well.
D
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Explanation
The simple present tense for a third-person singular subject (the teacher) requires adding -s or -es to the verb.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The word 'nowheres' is non-standard. The correct form is 'nowhere'.
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Future progressive
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Past Perfect
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Conditional Present
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Past Progressive
D
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Explanation
The structure was + subject + verb-ing indicates the past progressive tense.
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Future progressive
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Past Perfect
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Conditional Present
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Past Progressive
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The structure had + subject + past participle indicates the past perfect tense.