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

Directions: Choose the correct sentence out of the four statements given. The statement should be correct according to the grammar rules of the English language.

  1. A loud shout was given by the boys, which had been heard across the river.

  2. A loud shout was given by the boys which had been heard above the river.

  3. The boys gave a loud shout, which was heard across the river.

  4. A loud shout was heard over the river, given by the boys.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct word order is there only in option (3). In all the other options the phrasing is done in an awkward manner.         

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct sentence out of the four statements given. The statement should be correct according to the grammar rules of the English language.

  1. A loud shout was given by the boys, which had been heard across the river.

  2. A loud shout was given by the boys which had been heard above the river.

  3. The boys gave a loud shout, which was heard across the river.

  4. A loud shout was heard over the river, given by the boys.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(3) Correct word order is there only in option 3.

In options 1 and 2, tenses are not correct. 
In option 4, phrasing is done in an awkward manner.

Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the blank space with the correct pronoun from the given options. An executive of a large soap company ________ we understand did not wish to be quoted/announced a 50 persent rise in soap prices after the demise of the o.p.a.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. we

  4. us
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The clause is '[the executive] did not wish to be quoted'. The pronoun is the subject of 'did wish', requiring the subject form 'who'. The phrase 'we understand' is parenthetical and doesn't change the case.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct words to complete the sentence.

It is a long time ______ I saw my brother who is studying ______ a boarding school ______ Shimla.

  1. when, at, of

  2. since, for, of

  3. since, at, in

  4. since, in, in
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Preposition 'since' will be used as we are referring period of time since when. Preposition 'at' indicates a smaller location within a larger area. 'In' is used to refer to big sized places or regions.