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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has went
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is gone
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has gone
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was gone
C
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Explanation
Case of present perfect tense. The key words is: 'is'. In such cases, we use 'has/have + the third form of the verb'.
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My father is going for a walk every morning.
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My father goes for a walk every morning.
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My father goes to a walk every morning.
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My father go for a walk every morning.
B
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Explanation
Case of present indefinite tense (habit of present). We go 'for a walk', and not 'to a walk'. Moreover, 'father' being a singualar subject needs a singular auxiliary. Hence, option 2.
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By whom has been the cat killed?
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By whom has the cat been killed?
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By who was the cat been killed?
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By who had the cat been killed?
B
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Explanation
When the active sentence begins with ‘who’, the passive sentence will begin with ‘by whom’.
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am I not
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am not I
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are I not
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am I
A
Correct answer
Explanation
We would use ‘am I not’ and not ‘aren’t I’, which is grammatically incorrect.
C
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Explanation
'The sun' requires the definite article 'the' because 'sun' is a unique entity in our solar system - there is only one. When referring to singular, one-of-a-kind natural objects (the sun, the moon, the sky), we always use 'the.' 'A' or 'an' would imply there are multiple suns to choose from.
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built
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builder
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builded
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builted
A
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Explanation
The past tense of 'build' is 'built,' which is an irregular verb. It does not follow the regular pattern of adding '-ed'. Instead, it changes form completely. 'Builded' and 'builted' are incorrect spellings - this verb cannot be regularized. 'Builder' is a noun referring to a person who builds, not a verb form. This irregular pattern is similar to other verbs like 'send/sent' or 'spend/spent'.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Angle for means to try to get something indirectly.
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rising
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rose
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will rise
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rises
D
Correct answer
Explanation
General truths and habitual actions use the simple present tense. The sun rising in the east is a universal fact, so "rises" is correct.
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is doing
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has been doing
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will do
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did
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Present continuous tense is used to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment.
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will wash
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washed
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had washed
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washes
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Without specific time markers, the simple present "washes" indicates a habitual action - something he does regularly. This is the most neutral choice.
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has just finished
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has been finished
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will finish
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had finished
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Has just finished uses present perfect tense with "just" to show an action completed very recently with connection to the present. This fits the context perfectly.
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had spoken
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will speak
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is speaking
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has been speaking
D
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Explanation
Case of present perfect contnuous tense. 'For the last two hours' suggests part completion and part continuation.
D
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Explanation
For repeated actions in the past that have relevance to the present, we use present perfect tense with 'has been'. 'He' is third-person singular, so 'has' is correct, not 'is', 'am', or 'will be'. The phrase 'many times' indicates repeated action, making present perfect the appropriate tense.
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is leaving
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has been leaving
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had left
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has left
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The sequence of events requires past perfect tense for the earlier action. 'Had left' shows the train's departure occurred before 'I reached' (simple past). This is a classic case of past perfect for the earlier of two past actions. 'Is leaving' is present continuous, 'has been leaving' is present perfect continuous, and 'has left' is present perfect - all incorrect for this sequence.
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left
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leaving
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had left
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has left
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The time marker 'last September' indicates a specific completed past action, requiring simple past tense 'left'. 'Leaving' is not a complete verb form, 'had left' is past perfect (used for earlier of two past actions), and 'has left' is present perfect (for past actions with present relevance). Simple past is correct here.