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
  1. I borrow this book from the library tomorrow.

  2. I bought this pen yesterday.

  3. I went to her house yesterday.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option 1 is incorrect. ‘Tomorrow’ signifies future tense. So, we need to use future tense definer ‘will’.

I will borrow this book from the library tomorrow. 

Multiple choice
  1. I shall go there tomorrow.

  2. He go to school yesterday.

  3. I know him since childhood.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Option 2 is incorrect. Here, ‘yesterday’ means we are talking about the past. So, we need to use 'went' instead of 'go'.

Multiple choice
  1. they hope, though , that he will be found soon.

  2. it is hoped that he will be found soon.

  3. they hope they will soon find him.

  4. they hope to find him soon.

  5. they hope to find him as soon as possible.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is not clear what ‘they’ stands for. Therefore, we have to either change it into passive or write “police” or “parents” instead of “they”. Option (B) changes it in the passive voice.

Multiple choice
  1. Mohan is working on a plan.

  2. Mohan worked out a plan.

  3. Mohan was working out at a plan.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first two options are correct. Option 1 means ‘Mohan is pursuing a plan’, option 2 means ‘Mohan developed a plan’. Option 3 is wrong as preposition ‘at’ does not fit here.

Multiple choice
  1. I have been living in India since 1970.

  2. I was living in India since 1970.

  3. I had been living in India since 1970.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When we use perfect continuous tense, the format is has/have (for present)/had (for past) + been + present participle. Option 2 is not following this format and hence, it is incorrect.