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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times gone by
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times to come
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times gone will come
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times gone long ago
A
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Explanation
'Auld Lang Syne' is Scots Gaelic for 'old long since' or 'times gone by/past.' The phrase reflects on nostalgic memories of long-standing friendships and is traditionally sung at New Year's celebrations worldwide.
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Je suis à Paris
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Je suis dans Paris
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Je suis sans paris
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Je suis son paris.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Je suis à Paris (option A) is correct for being located in a city - French uses à for cities and dans for countries or regions. Paris is a city, so à Paris is correct. Sans means "without" and son means "his/her" - both are contextually incorrect.
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I'm going to super market
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I'am on my way.
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I'm fine
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I'm working
C
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Explanation
Comment vas-tu? means "How are you?" (informal). The correct response is "I'm fine" (option C). Options A, B, and D are specific situations that don't answer a general greeting question. This is a greeting-response pattern.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is 'False' - IMPROVE can be used as a verb (I improve my skills) but you must use IMPROVEMENT as the noun (noun form). The -ing form 'improving' can be a noun or verb form, but 'improve' itself is only a verb.
A
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The verb "find" is an irregular verb. Its past tense and past participle form is "found".
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The German sentence 'Ich bin ein par Kollegen gelernt' contains multiple grammatical errors. First, 'par' is not German - the correct word is 'von' (from). Second, the preposition should govern the dative case 'von Kollegen' not 'von Kollegen' (though this happens to be correct). Third, the word order and construction are incorrect - it should be 'Ich habe von Kollegen gelernt' or 'Ich bin von Kollegen lernend' depending on intended meaning. The sentence as written is grammatically incorrect.
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past tense
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future tense
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present tense
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present perfect
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The modal verb 'will' is primarily used to express future tense and future intentions.
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first:second
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present:past
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contemporary:historic
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successor:predecessor
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The relationship is one of temporal antonyms. 'After' and 'Before' are opposites in time. Similarly, a 'successor' comes after and a 'predecessor' comes before. 'Present:past' are also opposites but do not capture the sequential relationship as precisely as successor/predecessor.
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situetion
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situaton
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setuation
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situation
D
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Explanation
Situation is spelled with 'u' after 'sit' (sit-u-a-tion). The 'u' is necessary for the correct 'choo' sound in the middle syllable.
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Shifted
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Moved
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Changed Place
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Came to
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Moved' is the most natural and common way to say someone shifted to a new place. 'Shifted' can mean moved but is less commonly used in this context in American English. 'Changed place' is awkward phrasing, and 'came to' doesn't capture the full meaning.
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more haste, less speed
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what goes around comes around
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just what the doctor ordered
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a first time for everything
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Just what the doctor ordered' is an idiomatic expression meaning something exactly what was needed or beneficial in a situation. The long holiday provided exactly what the man needed to feel refreshed, making this the perfect idiom for the context.
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See you tomorrow
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Good morning
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See you next time
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Bye
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'À la prochaine' literally means 'until the next (time)' and is used as 'see you next time' or 'until next time'. Option C is correct. Options A (tomorrow) and D (bye) are too specific or incorrect.
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Where are you going?
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How are you? (formal)
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How are you? (informal)
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What's new?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Comment allez-vous uses the formal 'vous' form, meaning 'How are you?' in a polite or formal context. Comment vas-tu would be the informal 'tu' form. Option A is 'Ou allez-vous?' (Where are you going?), and Option D would be 'Quoi de neuf?' for What's new?