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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His father likes tea more than coffee.
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His father likes tea best than coffee.
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His father likes tea much than coffee.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
For making comparison between two things, use of ‘more’ is correct here.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The past perfect tense is used to refer to the event ( the house had been)that occured before the second event( When I got there).
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have played
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had played
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have been playing
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had been playing
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The present perfect tense is used to refer to the event that started in the present and has not yet finished.
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was living
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has been living
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is living
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had been living
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The present perfect continuous tense is used here.
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did you park
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did you parked
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parked you
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will park
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In past tense questions, we use the auxiliary 'did' followed by the base form of the main verb. 'Did you park' is correct because 'did' already indicates past tense, so 'park' remains in its base form. 'Did you parked' is incorrect because it doubles the past tense marker.
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wait
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was waiting
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waiting
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were waiting
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The past continuous tense 'were waiting' is correct here because it describes an action in progress at a specific moment in the past. 'At ten o'clock yesterday morning' specifies a particular past time when the waiting was happening. 'Was waiting' would be singular, but 'we' requires plural.
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I finish
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I finished
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I have finished
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Finish
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'I have finished' (present perfect) is correct because it shows an action completed recently with relevance to the present moment. The present perfect connects the past action with the current situation - the report is now ready. 'I finish' is present simple for habitual actions, 'I finished' is simple past with no present connection.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Just' is the correct adverb to use with present perfect for actions completed very recently. 'I have just made' indicates the action happened moments ago. 'Ever' is for questions/experiences, 'yet' is for things not done by now, and 'did' would require the simple past form 'made' without 'have'.
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is sleeping
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was sleeping
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sleeping
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has slept
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The past continuous 'was sleeping' correctly describes an action in progress when another past event occurred. 'When I looked' sets a specific past moment, and at that moment, the sleeping was ongoing. 'Is sleeping' is present tense, 'has slept' is present perfect showing completion, and 'sleeping' lacks a verb.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Went' is the simple past tense of 'go', correct for completed actions at specific past times. 'Last year' is a definite past time marker requiring simple past. 'Goes' is present habitual, 'go' is present simple or base form, and 'have gone' is present perfect (indefinite past or present relevance).
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Has been' (present perfect) is correct because it shows a state continuing from the past to the present. Jobin became ill three weeks ago and is still ill now. The phrase 'He is still in hospital' confirms the continuing nature of the state. 'Had been' would be past perfect (before another past time), 'is/are' are simple present.
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had repaired
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has repair
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was repairing
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none
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence uses past perfect tense (had + past participle) to show an action completed before another past action. 'Had repaired' indicates the car repair was finished before Hari took it for a drive. 'Has repair' is grammatically incorrect, 'was repairing' shows ongoing action (not completed), and 'none' is unnecessary when a correct option exists.
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have been swim
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have been swimming
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Swam
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Swimmed
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The present perfect continuous tense (have/has + been + verb-ing) shows an action starting in the past and continuing to the present. 'Have been swimming' is correct because the swimming caused current aching. 'Have been swim' is grammatically wrong, 'swam' is simple past (doesn't show duration), and 'swimmed' is not a valid word.
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I have driven
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I am driving
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I drive
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None
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) connects past action to the present. 'I have driven' shows the action completed today with relevance to current tiredness. 'I am driving' is present continuous (happening now, not completed), 'I drive' is habitual present, and 'none' ignores the correct option.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The conjunction 'before' correctly establishes the temporal relationship - saying prayers occurs prior to sleeping. 'While' suggests simultaneous action, 'after' suggests the opposite sequence, and 'when' is less specific about the timing.