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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

Multiple choice

Iron is ___ useful metal

  1. (A) A

  2. (B) AN

  3. (c) THE

  4. (D)NO ARTICLE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

correct pronunciation of the same will be of consonants article A is used starts from y

Multiple choice

Silver is inferior ___ gold

  1. (A) to

  2. (B) than

  3. (C) into

  4. (D) in
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

correct to is used for comparson senior/junior/superior/higher

Multiple choice

What kind of car do you have?

  1. I had a Honda. It's pretty old but still looks good.

  2. I have a Honda. It's pretty old but still looks good.

  3. I have a Honda. It's pretty old but still look good.

  4. I will have a Honda. It's pretty old but still looks good.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The answer has to be in present tense, so 'have' is correct.

Multiple choice

You must see this movie, it's riveting.

  1. Yes. I have heard a lot about it. I will surely try for watch it this weekend.

  2. Yes. I have heard a lot about it. I will surely try to watch it this weekend.

  3. Yes. I'll watch it. What were the show timings?

  4. Yes. I'll watch it. What was the show timings?
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Were' and 'was' are in past tense.

Multiple choice

Sir, would you like to have anything else?

  1. Nothing more please. Just bring me the cheque.

  2. Bring me the cheque, will you?

  3. No. Brought me the cheque.

  4. It is a no. Brought me the cheque.

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

Option (2) is a rude reply. 'Brought' cannot be used here as it is in the past tense.

Multiple choice

Which of the following fits gap (iii)?

Directions: Complete the passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap.

Black holes are the (i)______ objects in the Universe. A black hole (ii)_______ have a surface, like a planet or star. Instead, it is a region of space (iii)____ matter has fallen down on itself. This great fall results in a large amount of material packing up (iv)___ a really small area. The pulling force of this region is so great that nothing can escape – not even light.

  1. which

  2. that

  3. where

  4. who
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (3).

Multiple choice

Which of the following fits gap (i)?

Directions: Complete the passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap.

Black holes are the (i)______ objects in the Universe. A black hole (ii)_______ have a surface, like a planet or star. Instead, it is a region of space (iii)____ matter has fallen down on itself. This great fall results in a large amount of material packing up (iv)___ a really small area. The pulling force of this region is so great that nothing can escape – not even light.

  1. strangest

  2. strange

  3. stranger

  4. more strange
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (1).

Multiple choice

Which of the following fits gap (ii)?

Directions: Complete the passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap.

Black holes are the (i)______ objects in the Universe. A black hole (ii)_______ have a surface, like a planet or star. Instead, it is a region of space (iii)____ matter has fallen down on itself. This great fall results in a large amount of material packing up (iv)___ a really small area. The pulling force of this region is so great that nothing can escape – not even light.

  1. do not

  2. does not

  3. did not

  4. done not
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (2).

Multiple choice

Which of the following fits gap (iv)?

Directions: Complete the passage by selecting the most suitable word/phrase from each list to fit the corresponding gap.

Black holes are the (i)______ objects in the Universe. A black hole (ii)_______ have a surface, like a planet or star. Instead, it is a region of space (iii)____ matter has fallen down on itself. This great fall results in a large amount of material packing up (iv)___ a really small area. The pulling force of this region is so great that nothing can escape – not even light.

  1. on

  2. in

  3. at

  4. to
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (2).

Multiple choice

Directions: From the group of sentences given below, select a sentence that does not belong to the group.

(1) It was a serious matter to profane the temple when some miscreants burnt the holy book. (2) The site of the tomb was a place of sanctity for the ancient Egyptian . (3) He burnt the whole of his inherited wealth by leading a debauched lifestyle. (4) The land was defiled by the previous owner.

  1. 3

  2. 2

  3. 4

  4. 1

  5. None
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; all the sentences except 2, convey the idea of  'profanity', etc. This sentence, however, conveys the idea of  'sanctity'.