English Language

English Grammar and Usage

1,563 Questions

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

Multiple choice

Directions:  Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

ACCENT

  1. Give me an accent to work you are doing.

  2. We accent the word 'bullock' on the first syllable.

  3. Bright colors accentuate the pattern of this material.

  4. Her red belt provided a bright accent on the plain white dress.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(2) uses the term accent in very general form as used commonly. The word 'accentuate' in (3) refers to emphasis or stress generally. (4) is also correct as word has been used to mean strongly contrasting detail. (1) doesn't make much sense, thereby is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions:  Find the statement where the given word hasn't been used correctly.

AVENUE

  1. They stroll down the shady avenue.

  2. Their avenue is hard work.

  3. We must explore every avenue open to us in an effort to solve the problem.

  4. Hard work is the avenue to success.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(1) refers to a road or path with trees on either side. Usage of 'avenue' in (3) and (4) is to depict a way of doing or getting something done. (2) is incorrect usage as the word has been used to mean strength or positive trait, which does not mean avenue.