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
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rising
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falling
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rising-falling
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falling-rising
C
Correct answer
Explanation
However signals that contrasting or limiting information will follow. The rising-falling intonation pattern indicates hesitation and that the thought is incomplete, which fits the structure of introducing a contrast.
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He gave ten rupees to me and nothing more.
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He gave ten rupees to me and to nobody else.
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He merely gave ten rupees to me and did nothing else for me.
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He and nobody else gave me ten rupees.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
(2), (3) and (4) are incorrect because all of them convey a different meaning as compared to what is referred to in the given sentence which indicates that only “ten rupees and nothing more” were given to the subject.
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recent
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not in time
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lately
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none of the above
B
Correct answer
Explanation
(1) and (3) are incorrect because both are synonyms and as such have the same meaning whereas the given sentence refers to “not coming in time”.(4) is incorrect because (2) is correct.
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care
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carefree
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careless
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carelessly
D
Correct answer
Explanation
(1) is incorrect because 'care' is a noun whereas the requirement is that of an adverb.(2) and (3) are incorrect because both are adjectives whereas the need of the question is to find an adverb.
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present participle
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past participle (3rd form)
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present indefinite
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past (only)
B
Correct answer
Explanation
“ought to have” will take only the past participle (3rd form) of the verb
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Flies settled on his feet.
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Flies settled on his foot.
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Flies settled on their foot.
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The fly settles on their foots.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Fly' changes into 'flies'; 'his' changes into 'their'; and 'foot' changes into 'feet'.
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They did not tire themselves.
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They were not tired.
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They were enough tired.
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They was not tired.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct Answer: They were not tired.
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Do the children break the toys?
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Did the children broke the toys?
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Did the children break the toys?
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Had the children broken the toys?
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To form a question in the past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'Did' followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. 'Break' is the base form of 'broke'. Option A incorrectly uses present tense, and Option B incorrectly uses 'broke' instead of the base form.
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My father is a university professor.
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My father is universities professor.
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My father is a universities professor.
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My father is a universities professor’s.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
We have to use article "a" before university. Hence, (1) is correct option.
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She does not teach us English.
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She do not teach us English.
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She is not teaching us English.
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She not teach us English.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Opton 1 is the correct option.
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Are they happy today?
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Do they happy today?
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Did they feel happy today?
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Does they are happy today?
A
Correct answer
Explanation
(2), (3) and (4) are incorrect because only helping verb ‘are’ is required to be placed at the first position.
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Do the gardener water the plants?
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Does the gardener water the plants?
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Did the gardener water the plants?
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Is the gardener watering the plants?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct Answer: Does the gardener water the plants?
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Interrogative
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Exclamatory
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Imperative
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Assertive
B
Correct answer
Explanation
An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark. Hence, (2) is correct.
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Sandra couldn't hardly remember a time when she didn't want to be an interior designer.
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Sandra couldn't remember a time when she didn't want to be an interior designer.
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Sandra hardly remembered a time when she didn't want to be an interior designer.
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Sandra couldn't hardly remembered a time when she didn't want to be an interior designer.
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Sandra could hardly remember a time when she didn't want to be an interior designer.
E
Correct answer
Explanation
In option 5, there is only one negative word 'hardly' in the sentence which makes it meaningful and correct.
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Jerry's teacher as well as the director are going to take the decision.
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Jerry's teacher as well as the director is going to take the decision.
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Jerry's teacher and the director is going to take the decision.
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Jerry's teacher as well as the director will be taking the decision.
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Jerry's teacher and the director ought to take the decision.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct; the singular verb used is correct.