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

Indicate the type of sentence for the underlined part.

“Get out of the class”, (9) said the teacher to the student. “Why are you late again?” (10) “Sir, I am sorry”, (11)replied the student. “What do you mean by saying sorry?” said the teacher. “Sir, my father was ill”, said the student. “What an extraordinary excuse! (12)You are always finding out some excuse or the other”, said the teacher.

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Imperative

  3. Assertive

  4. Interrogative
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The given sentence expresses a command. Answer: (2)

Multiple choice

Indicate the type of sentence for the underlined part.

“Get out of the class”, (9) said the teacher to the student. “Why are you late again?” (10) “Sir, I am sorry”, (11)replied the student. “What do you mean by saying sorry?” said the teacher. “Sir, my father was ill”, said the student. “What an extraordinary excuse! (12)You are always finding out some excuse or the other”, said the teacher.

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Interrogative

  3. Imperative

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The given sentence ends with exclamation mark.Answer: (1)

Multiple choice

Indicate the type of sentence for the underlined part.

“Get out of the class”, (9) said the teacher to the student. “Why are you late again?” (10) “Sir, I am sorry”, (11)replied the student. “What do you mean by saying sorry?” said the teacher. “Sir, my father was ill”, said the student. “What an extraordinary excuse! (12)You are always finding out some excuse or the other”, said the teacher.

  1. Assertive affirmative

  2. Assertive negative

  3. Exclamatory

  4. Imperative
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The given sentence does state something but in the positive sense. Answer: (1)

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to tick the correct answer to the following incorrect sentence.

She behaves as if she is very rich.

  1. She behaves as if she was very rich.

  2. She behaves as if she has been very rich.

  3. She behaves as if she were very rich.

  4. She behaves as if she are very rich.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the subordinate clause refers to the adverb clause of manner, then the subordinate clause will have the use of ‘were’ if the main clause is in the simple present tense.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill up the blank in the following sentence based on Present Indefinite Tense.

Rain drops ___________ from the clouds.

  1. fall

  2. are falling

  3. have fallen

  4. were falling

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Present Indefinite Tense (also called Simple Present) uses the base form of the verb. In the sentence 'Rain drops ___________ from the clouds', we're describing a general, habitual truth about nature. The base form 'fall' is correct. Option B 'are falling' is Present Continuous tense. Option C 'have fallen' is Present Perfect tense. Option D 'were falling' is Past Continuous tense. The Present Indefinite is appropriate for describing natural phenomena that occur regularly.

Multiple choice

Select the correct option that corrects the following incorrect sentence.

The train had left the station before we reach the station.

  1. The train had left the station before we have reached the station.

  2. The train had left the station before we reached the station.

  3. The train had left the station before we shall have reached the station.

  4. The train had left the station before we had reached the station.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As per the system of sequence of tenses, if the main clause is in the Past Perfect Tense, then the subordinate clause has to be in the Past Indefinite Tense . Answer: (2)

Multiple choice

Select the correct option that corrects the following incorrect sentence.

If the servant comes, the food would have been cooked.

  1. If the servant came, the food would have been cooked.

  2. If the servant had come, the food would have been cooked.

  3. If the servant will come, the food would have been cooked.

  4. If the servant come, the food will be cooked.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In a conditional sentence, if the main clause is in the present perfect tense, then the conditional clause is in the past perfect tense.