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 appropriate option to complete the following sentence.

The pilgrims were very happy ……… the friendly and warm treatment given to them.

  1. of

  2. for

  3. by

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

When expressing happiness or satisfaction ABOUT something, the preposition "with" or "about" is typically used. However, here "by" introduces the agent (the source) of the treatment - they were happy because of (by) the treatment given. "Of" shows cause, "for" shows purpose, and "on" is grammatically incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence.

His excitement ………. in a day or two when he returned from the club.

  1. wear of

  2. wore off

  3. wore of

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

The phrasal verb "wear off" means to gradually diminish or disappear. Excitement "wears off" over time. "Wear of" and "wore of" are incorrect spellings/grammar. The past tense "wore" is correct because the excitement already diminished.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of gerund?

  1. He is flying kite in the sky.

  2. Frozen food is not good for health.

  3. Can you shoot the target without looking.

  4. Sasha is bathing in the river.

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

It contains a gerund ‘flowing’.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four phrasal verbs are given. You are to choose the correct one which best expresses the meaning given:

Pay a short unnoticed visit

  1. drop out

  2. drop in

  3. full back

  4. full In

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

"Drop in" (or "drop by") means to pay a brief, informal visit without an appointment or prior arrangement. The other options are incorrect: "drop out" means to withdraw or quit, "full back" appears to be a typo (likely for "fall back"), and "full In" contains a capitalization error.