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: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

We have been ruined; we have been living _________for weeks.

  1. on the breadline

  2. on bread and butter

  3. on bread

  4. on bread and water

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Living on the breadline' means living in extreme poverty, barely able to afford basic necessities like food. The brothers have been ruined financially and can only afford the most minimal expenses. 'Bread and butter' refers to income source, not poverty level.

Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

The two friends have _______with one another.

  1. a fine line

  2. a fair weather line

  3. a good line

  4. a feather line
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

"A fine line" refers to a very narrow distinction or difference between two things. This idiom emphasizes how two seemingly different concepts or situations can be very close to each other. In the context of friendship, it might suggest subtle differences or boundaries in their relationship.

Multiple choice

Directions: Change the voice of the following sentence.

They were having dinner when the power supply went off.

  1. Dinner was being had by them when the power supply went off.

  2. Dinner was been had by them when the power supply went off.

  3. Dinner was being had by they when the power supply went off.

  4. The power supply went off when dinner was being had by they.

  5. Dinner is being had by them when the power supply went off.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer.