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
  1. The councilor has not and will not file his nomination for re-election.

  2. The councilor has not filed, nor will he file his nomination for re-election.

  3. The councilor has not filed, neither will he file his nomination for re-election.

  4. The councilor has not filed and will not file his nomination for re-election.

  5. The councilor has not and shall not file his nomination for re-election.

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

It is a dangling sentence as 'has not' is not complete. The correct sentence should be 'has not filed and....'.

Multiple choice
  1. The tree was laden with juicy mangoes.

  2. The tree was laden of juicy mangoes.

  3. The tree was laden in juicy mangoes.

  4. The tree was laden for juicy mangoes.

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

The phrase 'laden with' is the standard idiomatic expression used to describe something that is heavily loaded or filled with something else.

Multiple choice
  1. Miki is not in good terms with him.

  2. Miki is not into good terms with him.

  3. Miki is not on good terms with him.

  4. Miki is not to good terms with him.

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

The correct idiomatic expression is to be on good terms with someone. The other prepositions like in, into, or to are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Multiple choice
  1. This T-shirt does not fit in me.

  2. This T-shirt does not fit on me.

  3. This T-shirt does not fit me.

  4. This T-shirt does not fit to me.

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

In English, the verb 'fit' when referring to the size of clothing does not require a preposition like 'in', 'on', or 'to' when the object is the person wearing it.