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.
Verb FormsSentence CorrectionTense IdentificationNarration ChangeRelative PronounsSyntactic Productivity
English Grammar and Usage Questions
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all
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tallest
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decided
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the
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captain
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The word ‘decided’ shows the action of Tom. So, it is the verb of the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The word ‘resides’ shows the action of devil. So, it is the verb in the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.
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was
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the
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sixteenth
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America
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of
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The word ‘was’ shows a state of being. Hence, it is the verb here. It is the past form of the verb ‘be’. It can be used either as a main verb or as a helping verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The word ‘was’ shows a state of being. Hence, it is the verb here. It is the past form of the verb ‘be’. It can be used either as a main verb or as a helping verb. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.
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among
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stands
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seventh
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of
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world
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The word stands shows the state of being of India and, therefore, it is the verb of the sentence. A verb is a word that shows an action, state or event.
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Jack said that he had never been to London.
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Jack said that he has never been to London.
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Jack said to me that he have never been to London.
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Jack told that he had never been to London.
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Dummy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 1.
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Lucy asked that she has had three cars.
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Lucy explained that she has three cars.
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Lucy said that she had had three cars.
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Lucy told that she have had three cars.
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Dummy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 3.
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Heena told that she has gone skiing.
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Heena said that she went skiing.
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Heena said that she had gone skiing.
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Heena asked that she went skiing.
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Dummy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the past, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past perfect. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 3.
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She asked me that what my age is.
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She asked me what my age was.
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She asked me what my age is.
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She asked me what your age was.
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Dummy
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This type of question is reported by using 'ask' (or another verb like 'ask') + question word + clause. The clause contains the question, in normal word order and with the necessary tense change.
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Mary said that my parents are clever teachers.
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Mary asked that her parents were clever teachers.
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Mary said that her parents are clever teachers.
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Mary said that her parents were clever teachers.
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Dummy
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Hence, option 4.
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She said that she had taught online the day before.
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She asked she had taught online the day before.
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She told that she had taught online yesterday.
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She said that I had taught online yesterday.
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Dummy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the past, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past perfect. Subject 'I' become 'She'. Hence, option 1.
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Rani said that my mother does the washing.
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Rani asked that her mother does the washing.
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Rani told that my mother did the washing.
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Rani said that her mother did the washing.
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Dummy
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present, the reported speech (while change of narration) converts into the past. Hence, option 4.
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Frank said that I had caught a cold.
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Frank told that he had caught a cold.
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Frank said that he had caught a cold.
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Frank said that he has caught a cold.
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Dummy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In assertive sentences like this, 'said' remains unchanged and is followed by 'that'. If the Reported verb is in the past tense and the Reported speech is in the present perfect, the reported speech (during change of narration) converts into the past perfect. Hence, option 3.