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
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driven
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drove
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draven
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drived
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The present perfect tense (I have never...) requires the past participle of the verb drive. Driven is the correct past participle.
C
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Explanation
The sentence describes a completed action in the past, requiring the simple past tense of the verb sing. Sang is the correct simple past form.
A
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Explanation
The sentence uses the present perfect (have already...), which requires the past participle of give. Given is the correct past participle.
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People watched television and spend their free time.
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People watched television and spent their free time.
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People watch television and spend their free time.
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People watch television and spended their free time.
C
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Explanation
The original sentence uses the present tense, so the compound version must maintain that tense. Option C correctly uses 'watch' and 'spend' to match the original structure.
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the most expensive
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expensiver
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expensivest
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more expensive
A
Correct answer
Explanation
When comparing one item to all others in a group, the superlative is used. The superlative of expensive is the most expensive.
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subject
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possessive
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direct object
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indirect object
B
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Possessive nouns or pronouns indicate ownership or belonging.
B
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The subject 'painting' is receiving the action 'was created'. This is a passive voice construction.
B
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The sentence uses the passive construction 'was invented by', where the subject 'Peanut butter' receives the action. The creator is mentioned in a prepositional phrase.
B
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The sentence requires a linking verb to express identity. 'Might be' is the correct phrase.
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getting
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get divorced
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get
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getting divorced
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To visit a sanctuarty
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To help out a friend
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to make something genuine or holy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To sanctify something is to set it apart as holy or to make it genuine. Visiting a sanctuary is related by root word but is not the definition of the verb.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The verb 'be' is used here to indicate the state of existing or arriving at a scheduled time. Trains do not 'drive' or 'go' on time in this idiomatic context.
D
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Explanation
The subject 'she' is singular, so it requires the singular past tense verb 'was'.
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watched
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watching
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to watch
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watches
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The expression 'can't stand' is followed by the gerund (-ing form). The correct construction is 'can't stand watching'.
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to dance
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dancing
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dances
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dance
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The verb 'enjoy' is followed by a gerund (-ing form). The correct construction is 'enjoyed dancing'.