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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is having
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having
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had
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was having
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is past continuous tense as it denotes an action that was going on in the past. The subject is third person singular. Hence 'was having' is the correct option.
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shall have heard
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had heard
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will heard
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will have heard
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is future perfect. It denotes that the action will be completed at some point of time in the future. Hence, 'will have heard' is the correct option.
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congratulated
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congratulating
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congratulate
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congratulates
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is simple past. Here second form of the verb is to be used. Hence 'congratulated' is the correct option.
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end
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will end
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ends
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has ended
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is simple future. In any sentence 'will' is not used twice. The verb 'ends' is the correct option as it comes after the word 'month' which is third person singular.
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saw
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have seen
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had seen
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have been seeing
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is present perfect. It denotes an action completed at the time of speaking. The subject is first person singular. Hence 'have seen' is the correct option.
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come
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came
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had come
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coming
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of this sentence is the past perfect tense as it denotes an action before the another action was begun. Here third form of the verb is to be used, so 'came' is the correct option.
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wants
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want
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is wanting
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was wanting
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The tense of the sentence is simple present, the subject is first person singular, so the verb will take 's' after it. Hence 'wants' is the correct option.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Second person is also subject so correct answer.
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pleasantfully
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beautifully
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nicefully
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pleasant
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Pleasantfully' and 'nicefully' are incorrect words. The correct word that describes the manner in which the room was decorated is 'beautifully'.
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accident
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accidentally
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accidently
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accidentfully
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Accident' is the noun and 'accidentfully' is an incorrect formation.
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affection
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affectedly
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affectionately
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affectationally
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Affectionally' is a wrong formation. 'Affection' is the noun and 'affectedly' is an incorrect word.
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able
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ably
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with ability
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capable
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Capable' and 'able' act as adjectives. 'Ably' correctly modifies the verb 'performed'.
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annual
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annually
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year
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per annum
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Annually' best describes the number of times the fair is held.
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beautiful
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soulful
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beautifully
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nice
C
Correct answer
Explanation
' Nice','soulful' and 'beautiful' are adjectives. 'Beautifully' describes how she sings the songs.
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bitter
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bitterly
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bittering
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bitterful
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Bitterful' and 'bittering' are incorrect formation. 'Bitter' is an adjective. 'Bitterly cold' means very cold.