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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The singer said that hurrah I have won the prize.
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The singer exclaimed with joy that I have won the prize.
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The singer exclaimed with joy that he had won the prize.
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The singer exclaimed with joy that he has won the prize.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Firstly, this is an exclamation case. Secondly, indirect form of present perfect is past perfect. Hence, option 3 is correct.
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will have, will have
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would have, had
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had, will have
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would have, will have
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In a Type 3 conditional sentence, the tense in the if clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional or the perfect continuous conditional.
If this thing had happened (If + past perfect) that thing would have happened (perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional).
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paints, would start
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painted, would start
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painted, will start
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was painting, would be shining
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. In type 2 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the simple past (painted), and the main clause uses the present conditional (would start).
If this thing happened (If + simple past) that thing would happen or
that thing would be happening (present conditional or present continuous conditional).
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had, would have
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has, would have
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will have, had
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would have, had
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In a Type 3 conditional sentence, the tense in the if clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional or the perfect continuous conditional.
If this thing had happened (If + past perfect) that thing would have happened (perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional).
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would have, has
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had, would have
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would have, had
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will have, will have
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In a Type 3 conditional sentence, the tense in the if clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional or the perfect continuous conditional.
If this thing had happened (If + past perfect) that thing would have happened (perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional).
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washed, would arrange
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washed, will arrange
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washes, would arrange
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is washing, would he arranging
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. In type 2 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the simple past (washed), and the main clause uses the present conditional (would arrange).
If this thing happened (If + simple past) that thing would happen or
that thing would be happening (present conditional or present continuous conditional).
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By whom was he told that?
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With whom was he told that?
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By whom was he told?
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From whom was he told?
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Active voice : told
Passive voice : was told
Option (1) is correct.
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Who was she taught such things by?
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She was taught such things by who?
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By whom she was taught such things?
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By who was she taught such things?
D
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'was/were' with the third form of the verb.
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Next door to our school a house is being built by them.
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Next door to our school is being built a house by them.
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A house next door to our school is being built by them.
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A house is being built by them next door to our school.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'is/are' with the third form of the verb.
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They have his pocket picked.
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Picking has been done to his pocket.
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Picked has been his pocket.
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Someone has picked his pocket.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'has/have' with the third form of the verb.
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He was seen conducting the rehearsal.
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I saw the rehearsal to be conducted by him.
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He was seen by me to conduct the rehearsal.
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I saw the rehearsal being conducted by him.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
With verbs of perception like 'see', 'hear', 'watch', the object in active voice becomes the subject in passive, and the following verb takes being + V3 form. 'I saw him conducting' (active) becomes 'He was seen conducting...' OR the clause can be made passive: 'I saw the rehearsal being conducted by him.' Option D correctly applies passive transformation to the clause 'him conducting the rehearsal'.
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My birthday has been presented me a watch by him.
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I have been presented a watch by him on my birthday.
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A watch was being presented me on my birthday.
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I have presented by him a watch on my birthday.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'has/have' with the third form of the verb.
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Have you been seen in the cinema hall this movie?
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Have this movie been seen in the cinema hall by you?
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Has this movie been seen by you in the cinema hall?
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Has the cinema hall been seen this movie by you?
C
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'has/have' with the third form of the verb.
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I was surprised at his behavior.
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I was surprised by his behavior.
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I am surprised at his behavior.
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I have been surprised at his behavior.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'was/were' with the third form of the verb.
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Land was being purchased by them.
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Land was purchased by them.
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Land has been purchased by them.
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Land has purchased by them.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
While changing the voice, we interchange the respective places of the subject and the object. In passive voice, we always use the third form of the verb with the helping verb. Case of past simple tense. In such cases, we use 'was/were' with the third form of the verb.