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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

Alex posted the video on Facebook.

  1. Present simple passive

  2. Present simple active

  3. Past simple active

  4. Past simple active
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Posted' is the past tense of 'post' in active voice. 'Alex' is the subject who performed the posting action. This is past simple active, not passive. The sentence tells us what Alex did. Passive would be 'The video was posted by Alex.' Options C and D are identical, which is a design flaw.

Multiple choice

That piece is really enjoyed by the choir.

  1. Present simple passive

  2. Present simple active

  3. Present perfect passive

  4. Future active
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'is enjoyed' is present simple passive (is + past participle).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an incorrect use of active voice?

  1. Prof. Longoria scolded the class for writing a crappy essay.

  2. The Texans performed poorly the past few seasons.

  3. The quarterback was tackled by the defensive end.

  4. Tony dropped the weights on the floor.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for an incorrect use of active voice, but option C is a passive voice sentence. The others are active.

Multiple choice

He was informed of the news.

  1. Active

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

The subject 'He' is receiving the action 'was informed'. This is passive voice.

Multiple choice

The bills were paid on time.

  1. Active

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

The subject 'The bills' is receiving the action 'were paid'. This is the definition of passive voice.

Multiple choice

Elvis Presley/good/singer in the world

  1. Elvis Presley is the best singer in the world

  2. Elvis Presley is the better singer in the world

  3. Elvis Presley is the most good singer in the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The adjective 'good' has an irregular superlative form, which is 'best'.

Multiple choice

New York is (large) _____ than Seattle.

  1. larged

  2. larges

  3. larger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The comparative form of 'large' is 'larger', created by adding '-er' to the base adjective. This is used to compare two cities.