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

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.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.        

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option.

“has, have + 3rd form” represents

  1. Simple Present Tense

  2. Present Perfect Tense

  3. Present Perfect Continuous Tense

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

The Present Perfect Tense is formed using 'has/have + past participle (3rd form of the verb).' This structure connects past actions to the present, indicating completed actions with relevance to now. Simple Present uses base form, Present Perfect Continuous uses 'has/have + been + verb-ing,' and Present Perfect does exist, so 'None of these' is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option for the following sentence to be changed into Present Perfect Tense.

He does not open the gate.

  1. He did not open the gate.

  2. He has not opened the gate.

  3. He is not opening the gate.

  4. He have not opened the gate.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To change 'He does not open the gate' (Simple Present) to Present Perfect, use 'has/have + past participle.' The correct transformation is 'He has not opened the gate.' Option A uses Past Simple 'did not.' Option C uses Present Continuous 'is not opening.' Option D incorrectly uses 'have' with 'he' (should be 'has').