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

Although some officials noted that using machines for farming in China costs more than traditional hand cultivation, the mechanization of farming in the village of Long Bow doubled the corn yield while the previous year's costs were cut in half.

  1. mechanization of farming in the village of Long Bow doubled the corn yield while the previous year's costs were cut in half

  2. mechanization of farming in the village of Long Bow doubled the corn yield while cutting costs to half those of the previous year

  3. mechanization of farming in the village of Long Bow doubled the corn yield as cost were cut to half of the previous year's

  4. farming mechanization in the village of Long Bow doubled the corn yield as it cut in half the previous year's costs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option B is the most concise and grammatically sound. It correctly uses 'while cutting costs' to describe the action of the mechanization.

Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the following sentences has the same meaning as that of the sentence given below?

It is time to ring the bell.

  1. It is time the bell rings.

  2. It is being time to ring the bell.

  3. It is time for the bell to ring.

  4. It is time for the bell to be rung.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The original sentence is in the active voice. Converting it to passive voice while maintaining the meaning results in 'It is time for the bell to be rung'.