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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The boy standing there is a M.B.A. student from the Oxford.
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The boy standing there is an M.B.A. student from the Oxford.
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The boy standing there is an M.B.A. student from an Oxford.
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The boy standing there is the M.B.A. student from the Oxford.
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The boy standing there is a M.B.A. student from an Oxford.
B
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Explanation
It gives you an em sound , instead of a ma sound
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Lakshadweep is a island.
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Lakshadweep is an island.
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The Lakshadweep is island.
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Lakshadweep is island.
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A Lakshadweep is an island.
B
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Explanation
‘An’ is used when the starting letter of the word has a vowel or the phonic sound of the word produces a vowel sound.
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I had a ice-cream at noon.
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I had an ice-cream at noon.
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I had ice-cream at noon.
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I had an ice-cream at the noon.
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I had ice-cream at a noon.
B
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Explanation
‘An’ is used when the starting letter of the word has a vowel or the phonic sound of the word produces a vowel sound.
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if only sentence I is correct
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if only sentence II is correct
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if both are correct
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if neither of the two is correct
B
Correct answer
Explanation
(B). Where a verb is antecedent to words like both, all, whole, entire etc., we put article 'the' after such words.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Acute' means 'severe and sharp, as pain'. Hence, it is the best choice to fill in the gap.
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plenty
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huge
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plentiful
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great
C
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Explanation
To fill the blank given, we need an adjective. Option 3 provides the best choice. Plentiful means sufficient or more than enough.
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if only sentence I is correct
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if only sentence II is correct
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if both are correct
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if neither of the two is correct
B
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Explanation
(B). Where a verb is antecedent to words like both, all, whole, entire etc., we put article 'the' after such words.
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One of the students must bring his camera for the function tomorrow.
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One of the students must bring their camera for the function tomorrow.
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One of the students must bring one's camera for the function tomorrow.
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One of the students must bring hers camera for the function tomorrow.
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One of the students must bring theirs camera for the function tomorrow.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
His / her is used to refer a single person - (one of the students)
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Every student in the class was hoping that we project would get the first place.
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Every student in the class was hoping that their project would get the first place.
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Every student in the class was hoping that his project would get the first place.
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Every student in the class was hoping that theirs project would get the first place.
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Every student in the class was hoping that one's project would get the first place.
C
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Explanation
Sentence 3 is the correct choice. Every refers to a single person and so his or her is used.
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If anyone doesn't want to play Basketball with us, they can go somewhere else.
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If anyone doesn't want to play Basketball with we , he can go somewhere else.
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If anyone doesn't want to play Basketball with us, one can go somewhere else.
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If anyone doesn't want to play Basketball with us, his can go somewhere else.
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If anyone doesn't want to play Basketball with us, he or she can go somewhere else.
E
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Explanation
Anyone refers to every single person and so he / she is used
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Either of the parents may come and collect their child's progress report from the class teacher.
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Either of the parents may come and collect one's child's progress report from the class teacher.
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Either of the parents may come and collect your child's progress report from the class teacher.
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Either of the parents may come and collect his child's progress report from the class teacher.
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Either of the parent may come and collect his child's progress report from the class teacher.
D
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Explanation
his / her is used to refer a single person - (either of the parents)
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Everyone should perform their duties as a responsible citizen of the nation.
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Everyone should perform his duties as a responsible citizen of the nation.
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Everyone should perform our duties as a responsible citizen of the nation.
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Everyone should perform one's duties as a responsible citizen of the nation.
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Everyone should perform yours duties as a responsible citizen of the nation.
B
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Explanation
his / her is used to refer a single person - (everyone)
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One of my friends will bring her music system to the party.
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One of my friends will bring their music system to the party.
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One of my friend will bring her music system to the party.
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One's of my friends will bring her music system to the party.
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One of my friends will bring hers music system to the party.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Her shows possession and is rightly used in the sentence.
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The boys had to wear his raincoats and gumboots before leaving for school because it was raining outside.
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The boys had to wear their raincoats and gumboots before leaving for school because it was raining outside.
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The boys had to wear their raincoat and gumboot before leaving for school because it was raining outside.
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The boy had to wear their raincoats and gumboots before leaving for school because it was raining outside.
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The boys had to wear theirs raincoats and gumboots before leaving for school because it was raining outside.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Their is used to refer a plural and shows possession , and so it is rightly used.
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Sarah and Jenny had to walk back home because they missed their bus.
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Sarah and Jenny had to walk back home because she missed their bus.
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Sarah and Jenny had to walk back home because they missed her bus.
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Sarah and Jenny had to walk back home because they missed theirs bus.
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Sarah and Jenny had to walk back home because we missed their bus.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Both the pronouns - they and their are plural and are used correctly in the sentence.