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.
Verb FormsSentence CorrectionTense IdentificationNarration ChangeRelative PronounsSyntactic Productivity
English Grammar and Usage Questions
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Jumped, Chasing
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and
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Jumped
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Chasing
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Noun, Noun, Noun
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Noun, Noun, Verb
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Noun, Verb, Noun
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Jack and Jill are nouns.Went up the hill is a verb.Pale of water is a noun.
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Present Tense
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Past Tense
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Future Tense
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Past Perfect
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ans 2. The sentence is in the past tense.
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I wanted to have coffee should Karan.
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I wanted coffee with Karan
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I want to have coffee to Karan
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I want to have coffee with Karan
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went
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goes
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go
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none of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Since the sentence is talking about yesterday, the correct form of the word "go" would be went.
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knows
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knew
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have known
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known
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kneel
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knelt
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kneeled
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all are incorrect
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Marathon
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Long activity
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Long time
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Long run
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A marathon is specifically a long-distance running race of 26 miles and 385 yards (approximately 42.195 kilometers). The other options are generic descriptions that don't name the specific athletic event.
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Am I?
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Aren't I?
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Amn't I?
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Amn't me?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Arn't I? is the correct answer. Hence the sentence is positive, tag should be negative. am+n't is aren't( not amn't)
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Shall he?
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Shalln't he?
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Should he?
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Shan't he?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Quite' is an adverb that modifies adjectives or other adverbs (e.g., 'quite good' or 'quite quickly'). 'Car' is a noun, 'Drink' is a verb, and 'Across' is a preposition indicating position or movement.
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I was late
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I am late
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I would late
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I have late
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'That is why' introduces an explanation or reason for a past event or situation. Therefore, it must be followed by a past tense construction. 'I was late' uses the past tense correctly, while 'I am late' is present tense, 'I would late' is grammatically incorrect, and 'I have late' misuses the present perfect tense.
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To study science
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Study science
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For study science
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Studying science
B
Correct answer
Explanation
After the verb 'make' when it means to compel or cause someone to do something, we use the bare infinitive (without 'to'). So 'made me study' is correct. 'To study' would be used after 'allow' or 'want,' and 'studying' after 'enjoy' or 'finish.'
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Carthages was expected to be conquered by the Romans.
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The Roman were expected to conquer Carthages.
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It was expected by the Romans that they would conquer Carthages.
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The Romans expected to have conquered Carthages.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
None other than option 3 is grammatically correct.
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Tea grows in Darjeeling
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Tea is grown in Darjeeling
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Let the tea be grown in Darjeeling
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Tea is being grown in Darjeeling
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In passive voice subject of active voice becomes the object & vice-versa, and they interchange their places. Present indefinite case. We use third form of the verb with auxilary 'is/are'. Thus, option 2.