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

Directions: One of the four sentences given below is grammatically correct. Identify it.

  1. We had repaired the roof when the snowfall started.

  2. Neither John nor Anil are being invited to the party by me.

  3. He have been teaching students for a while when he started his own Academy.

  4. He will be playing carom when the call came on his mobile.

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Here, the correct past perfect form of the tense (had repaired) has been used.

Multiple choice

One of the four sentences given below is grammatically correct. Identify it.

  1. Rahul, accompanied by his parents, were at the movie.

  2. He will be working in his office when a call came from his mother.

  3. He have been examining patients at his home when he started his own hospital.

  4. She will have gone when you arrive tomorrow.

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. In this sentence, the correct future perfect tense (will have gone) has been used for an action that will happen in the future.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct sentence from the given options.

  1. This car is certainly better, but it’s much more expensive.

  2. This car is certainly better, but its many more expensive.

  3. This car is certainly better, but it’s much more expensive!

  4. This car is certainly better, but it’s many more expensive!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This car is certainly better, but it’s much more expensive.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that best suits the given sentence/phrase.

A film which develops the stay of an earlier film by telling you what happened, before the events in the second film.

  1. prerequisite

  2. prescribe

  3. prequel

  4. sequel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A prequel is a film that depicts events which occurred before those in a previously released film, serving as its narrative predecessor. Unlike a sequel which continues the story forward, a prequel goes back in time to show the backstory. The definition contains a minor typo (should be 'story' not 'stay'), but the intended meaning is clear.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sentences is correct?

  1. Either the girls or the boy have gone to the market.

  2. Several shops stocks this product.

  3. Neither Riya or Anu is serious.

  4. The chocolate cake tastes delicious.

  5. .
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This sentence is grammatically correct. The adjective modifier ‘tastes’ agrees with the noun ‘chocolate cake’. This is the correct answer choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the nature of the given sentence.

At what time does the train arrive from Jaipur?

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Declarative

  3. Interrogative

  4. Imperative

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

 Since the sentence is a question, it must be interrogative. Exclamatory is incorrect because the sentence is not exclaiming any emotion nor is it declarative because it is not making any declaration. Also, it is not imperative as it is not giving any advice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the nature of the given sentence.

Please help me put the groceries away.

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Declarative

  3. Interrogative

  4. Imperative

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

The sentence 'Please help me put the groceries away' is a polite request that functions as an imperative sentence. The use of 'please' with an action verb ('help') indicates a command or request. The verb 'help' is in its base form, which is characteristic of imperative constructions that instruct someone to perform an action.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the nature of the given sentence.

Can we go home now?

  1. Exclamatory

  2. Declarative

  3. Interrogative

  4. Imperative
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Interrogative sentences ask questions and end with question marks. 'Can we go home now?' is a direct question seeking permission or information, making it an interrogative sentence. Exclamatory sentences express strong emotion, declarative sentences make statements, and imperative sentences give commands.