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

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as

(I) They found me lying senselessly. (II) They found me lying senseless.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct

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

 (2) senseless is an adjective which cannot describe the verb ''lying''. Senselessly correctly modifies the verb ''lying''

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as (I) My brother is at present in London. (II) My brother is presently in London.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct

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

Both sentences are grammatically correct. 'At present' and 'presently' can both mean 'at the current time' or 'right now'. While 'presently' can also mean 'soon' in American English, it is commonly used to mean 'currently' in British English. Both sentences correctly convey that the brother is currently in London.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question two sentences, labeled I and II, have been given. Mark your answer as (I) I shall tell you about it by and by. (II) I shall tell you about it little by little.

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct

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

'By and by' means 'in a short while; before long' and little by little means 'a little bit, gradually.' You can discuss something or be told about something after a while but not little by little.....i.e in bits.

Multiple choice

In a consistent language, which of the following is correct?

  1. Similar situations are handled in a different way.

  2. Similar situations are handled in a similar way.

  3. Different situations are handled in a similar way.

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A consistent language follows the principle that similar situations should be handled in the same way - this reduces confusion and makes the language predictable. This is a fundamental design principle in programming language design and software engineering. Options A and C contradict consistency, while D is incorrect since B is valid.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which is grammatically correct and the best version of the underlined part. Neither Jenny nor her friends is invited to pledge the local sorority.

  1. is invited to pledge the local sorority

  2. are invited to pledge the local sorority

  3. are invited to pledge for the local sorority

  4. is invited to take pledge for the local sorority

  5. are invited to show strength for the local sorority
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the verb is correct in plural form according to the no. of the preceding noun, 'friends'.