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English Grammar and Usage
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English grammar and usage form a critical component of language sections in competitive exams. This hub provides practice with fill in the blanks, prepositions, and appropriate word selection. Strong grammar skills are necessary to score well in verbal ability tests.
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English Grammar and Usage Questions
What is the difference between active voice and passive voice?
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In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action.
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In active voice, the verb is in the present tense, while in passive voice, the verb is in the past tense.
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In active voice, the subject is placed before the verb, while in passive voice, the subject is placed after the verb.
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In active voice, the subject performs the action of the verb. In passive voice, the subject receives the action of the verb.
Choose the word most similar in meaning to: Meticulous
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Careless
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Thorough
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Hasty
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Indifferent
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Meticulous' describes someone who pays very close and careful attention to detail; 'thorough' is its closest synonym among the options.
Which sentence correctly uses a noun that appears singular but requires a plural verb?
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The cattle is being driven toward the barn.
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The police has sealed all the exits.
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Poultry is raised on farms across the region.
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The infantry were ordered to advance at dawn.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Infantry', like 'cattle' and 'police', represents a plural group and takes a plural verb. Option (D) correctly pairs 'infantry' with the plural verb 'were'. Options (A) and (B) incorrectly use singular verbs with 'cattle' and 'police'; option (C) treats 'poultry' as singular when it functions as a plural noun.