English Language

English Grammar and Usage

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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

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable tense.

I …………………………. many musical instruments, but my favourite is the piano.

  1. studied

  2. had studied

  3. study

  4. have studied

  5. am studying
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To suggest the completion of an activity in the unspecified or unknown past, we use the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is not used with a past time of reference. In that case, we have to use the past simple.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable tense.

If I had had any money, I ………………………… you a drink.

  1. will buy

  2. would buy

  3. would have bought

  4. would be buying

  5. might buy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

‘Had had’ is the past perfect tense form of ‘have’. If the verb in the if-clause is in the past perfect tense, we have to use ‘would have + past participle’ in the main clause. This sentence can be written in three ways. (Type 1 conditional) If I have enough money, I will buy you a drink. (Type 2 conditional) If I had enough money, I would buy you a drink. (Type 3 conditional) If I had had enough money, I would have bought you a drink. 

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs from the given options.

The guest faculty ______________ a lecture today evening.

  1. delivers

  2. will be delivering

  3. is delivering

  4. has been delivering
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The tense of the sentence is Future Continuous Tense as it denotes an action going on in future. The tense of the sentence is third person singular. Here 'will be' plus-ing form is to be used. Hence 'will be delivering' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable forms of verbs from the given options

Marathi _____________ in Maharashtra.

  1. is being spoken

  2. is spoken

  3. will have been spoken

  4. was spoken
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The tense of the sentence is Simple Present as it refers to a universal fact. The voice of the sentence is Passive. The subject of the sentence is third person singular. Here 'is'  with third form of verb is to be used. Hence 'is spoken' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable forms of verbs given in the options:

She ..................... a sophicated beauty parlour soon.

  1. is opening

  2. will open

  3. has opened

  4. opens
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The tense of the sentence is Simple Indefinite. It refers to an action that will take place in the future. The subject of the verb is third person singular. Here 'will'  with first form of the verb is used. Hence, 'will open' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable forms of verbs given in the options:

He ................... for his result for the last many days.

  1. is waiting

  2. has been waiting

  3. was waiting

  4. waited
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The tense of the sentence is Present Perfect tense as it refers to an action that began in the past and is still continuing at the time of speaking. The subject of the sentence is third person singular. Here 'has been' plus -ing form of the verb is to be used. Hence, 'has been waiting' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the suitable forms of verbs given in the options:

She usually .................. a spotless white uniform to her work.

  1. wears

  2. is wearing

  3. wear

  4. has been wearing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The tense of the sentence is Simple Present as it refers to a habitual fact. The subject of the sentence is third person singular. Here first form of verb with 's' is to be used. Hence 'wears' is the correct option.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the best revision for the underlined part in the given sentence.

For the old it is only a few benches or steps of old building to sit and brood over days gone by.

  1. to sit and brood over days gone by

  2. to sit and brood on the days gone off

  3. to sit and brood over the days gone by

  4. to sit and brood for the days gone by

  5. to sit and brood at the days gone off
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The option bears error of article. The sentence talks about particular days gone by, necessitating use of a definite article 'the'.