Q. Select the correct verb form: The flock of birds ___ flying south.
A.
is
B.
are
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
'Is' is correct because 'flock' is a singular noun.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Select the correct verb form: The pair of shoes ___ on sale.
A.
are
B.
is
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
'Pair' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Select the correct verb: 'Either the teacher or the students ___ responsible for the project.'
A.
is
B.
are
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
When using 'either/or', the verb agrees with the nearest subject, which is 'students' (plural), so 'are' is correct.
Correct Answer:
B
— are
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Q. Select the correct verb: A pair of shoes ___ missing.
A.
are
B.
is
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
The subject 'pair' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Select the correct verb: A pair of shoes ___ on the floor.
A.
are
B.
is
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
The subject 'pair' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is'.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Select the correct verb: The committee ___ to make a decision.
A.
have
B.
has
C.
were
D.
are
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Solution
The subject 'committee' is treated as a singular noun, so 'has' is correct.
Correct Answer:
B
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Q. Select the correct verb: The flock of birds ___ flying south for the winter.
A.
is
B.
are
C.
were
D.
be
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Solution
The subject 'flock' is singular, so the correct verb form is 'is'.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Select the part of speech: He ran quickly. (2021)
A.
Noun
B.
Verb
C.
Adjective
D.
Adverb
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Solution
The word 'quickly' describes how he ran, making it an adverb.
Correct Answer:
D
— Adverb
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Q. Select the sentence that contains a conjunction error.
A.
I will go if you go.
B.
She likes both tea and coffee.
C.
He is not only smart but also hardworking.
D.
I want to go, but also I am tired.
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Solution
The conjunction 'but' should not be followed by 'also'; it creates redundancy.
Correct Answer:
D
— I want to go, but also I am tired.
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Q. Select the sentence that contains a prepositional phrase.
A.
The cat sat on the mat.
B.
She runs fast.
C.
He is a teacher.
D.
They are friends.
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Solution
'On the mat' is a prepositional phrase indicating location.
Correct Answer:
A
— The cat sat on the mat.
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Q. Select the sentence that correctly uses a preposition:
A.
The cat jumped off the table.
B.
She is good at math.
C.
He arrived to the party late.
D.
They walked through the park.
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Solution
'Off' is the correct preposition indicating separation from the table.
Correct Answer:
A
— The cat jumped off the table.
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Q. Select the sentence that is free of grammatical errors.
A.
He run fast.
B.
He runs fast.
C.
He running fast.
D.
He runned fast.
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Solution
The correct present tense form is 'runs'.
Correct Answer:
B
— He runs fast.
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Q. Select the sentence that uses a preposition incorrectly.
A.
The cat jumped off the table.
B.
She is good at playing piano.
C.
He walked through the park.
D.
They arrived in the morning.
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Solution
The correct phrase is 'good at playing the piano'; 'the' is needed before 'piano'.
Correct Answer:
B
— She is good at playing piano.
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Q. Select the sentence that uses the correct preposition.
A.
The cat jumped off the table.
B.
She is married with a doctor.
C.
He is afraid from spiders.
D.
They arrived to the party late.
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Solution
'Off' is the correct preposition to indicate separation from a surface.
Correct Answer:
A
— The cat jumped off the table.
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Q. Select the sentence that uses the correct tense.
A.
I seen him yesterday.
B.
I saw him yesterday.
C.
I see him yesterday.
D.
I seen him last week.
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Solution
The correct past tense of 'see' is 'saw'.
Correct Answer:
B
— I saw him yesterday.
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Q. Select the sentence with the correct conjunction usage.
A.
I want to go, but I am tired.
B.
She likes to swim and to run.
C.
He is not only a musician but also a painter.
D.
All of the above.
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Solution
All sentences correctly use conjunctions to connect ideas.
Correct Answer:
D
— All of the above.
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Q. The book was read by the students. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The students read the book.
B.
The book is read by the students.
C.
The students are reading the book.
D.
The students have read the book.
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Solution
To convert from passive to active voice, identify the subject performing the action. Here, 'the students' is the subject who reads 'the book'.
Correct Answer:
A
— The students read the book.
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Q. The cake was baked by my mother. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
My mother bakes the cake.
B.
My mother is baking the cake.
C.
My mother baked the cake.
D.
The cake is baked by my mother.
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Solution
In active voice, the subject 'my mother' performs the action of baking the cake, thus it becomes 'My mother baked the cake.'
Correct Answer:
C
— My mother baked the cake.
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Q. The committee have made their decision. (2023)
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
C.
Depends on context
D.
None of the above
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Solution
The correct form is 'The committee has made its decision.' 'Committee' is a collective noun and is treated as singular.
Correct Answer:
B
— Incorrect
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Q. The data is being analyzed by the researchers. (2023)
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
C.
Depends on context
D.
None of the above
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Solution
The sentence is correct. 'Data' can be treated as a singular mass noun in modern usage, hence 'is' is appropriate.
Correct Answer:
A
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Q. The flowers were watered by the gardener. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The gardener waters the flowers.
B.
The gardener is watering the flowers.
C.
The gardener watered the flowers.
D.
The flowers are watered by the gardener.
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Solution
To convert to active voice, we say 'The gardener watered the flowers.' highlighting the gardener's action.
Correct Answer:
C
— The gardener watered the flowers.
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Q. The game was won by the players. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The players win the game.
B.
The players are winning the game.
C.
The players won the game.
D.
The game is won by the players.
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Solution
In active voice, we state that 'The players won the game.' focusing on the players as the doers.
Correct Answer:
C
— The players won the game.
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Q. The homework was completed by the students. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The students complete the homework.
B.
The students are completing the homework.
C.
The students completed the homework.
D.
The homework is completed by the students.
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Solution
Changing to active voice, we focus on 'the students' who completed the homework, resulting in 'The students completed the homework.'
Correct Answer:
C
— The students completed the homework.
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Q. The information provided are accurate. (2023)
A.
Correct
B.
Incorrect
C.
Depends on context
D.
None of the above
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Solution
The correct form is 'The information provided is accurate.' 'Information' is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb.
Correct Answer:
B
— Incorrect
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Q. The letter was written by John. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
John writes the letter.
B.
John is writing the letter.
C.
John wrote the letter.
D.
The letter is written by John.
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Solution
In active voice, we highlight John as the doer, thus it becomes 'John wrote the letter.'
Correct Answer:
C
— John wrote the letter.
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Q. The movie was directed by the famous director. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The famous director directs the movie.
B.
The famous director is directing the movie.
C.
The famous director directed the movie.
D.
The movie is directed by the famous director.
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Solution
In active voice, we focus on the director's action, resulting in 'The famous director directed the movie.'
Correct Answer:
C
— The famous director directed the movie.
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Q. The project was completed by the team. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The team completes the project.
B.
The team is completing the project.
C.
The team completed the project.
D.
The project is completed by the team.
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Solution
The active voice emphasizes the team as the doer, leading to 'The team completed the project.'
Correct Answer:
C
— The team completed the project.
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Q. The report was submitted by the employee. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The employee submits the report.
B.
The employee is submitting the report.
C.
The employee submitted the report.
D.
The report is submitted by the employee.
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Solution
Changing to active voice, we say 'The employee submitted the report.' emphasizing the employee's action.
Correct Answer:
C
— The employee submitted the report.
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Q. The song was sung by the choir. What is the active voice of this sentence? (2023)
A.
The choir sings the song.
B.
The choir is singing the song.
C.
The choir sang the song.
D.
The song is sung by the choir.
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Solution
The active voice focuses on the doer of the action. Here, 'the choir' is the doer, so it becomes 'The choir sang the song.'
Correct Answer:
C
— The choir sang the song.
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Q. What is the correct conjunction to complete the sentence: 'I wanted to go swimming, ___ it was too cold.'
A.
and
B.
but
C.
or
D.
so
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Solution
'But' is used to contrast the desire to swim with the cold weather.
Correct Answer:
B
— but
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Grammar MCQ & Objective Questions
Grammar is a fundamental aspect of language that plays a crucial role in academic success. Mastering grammar not only enhances your writing skills but also boosts your performance in exams. Practicing MCQs and objective questions on grammar helps you identify important concepts and improves your ability to tackle various types of exam questions effectively.
What You Will Practise Here
Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Tenses: Understanding Past, Present, and Future Tenses
Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules and Applications
Punctuation: Correct Usage of Commas, Periods, and Other Marks
Active and Passive Voice: Converting Sentences
Direct and Indirect Speech: Rules and Conversions
Exam Relevance
Grammar is a significant component of the curriculum for CBSE, State Boards, and competitive exams like NEET and JEE. In these exams, you can expect questions that assess your understanding of grammar rules and their application in context. Common question patterns include fill-in-the-blanks, sentence correction, and identifying errors, making it essential to practice grammar MCQ questions regularly.
Common Mistakes Students Make
Confusing similar-sounding words, such as "their," "there," and "they're."
Neglecting subject-verb agreement, especially in complex sentences.
Misusing tenses, leading to inconsistencies in writing.
Overlooking punctuation rules, which can change the meaning of sentences.
Struggling with the conversion between active and passive voice.
FAQs
Question: What are some effective ways to improve my grammar skills?Answer: Regular practice with grammar MCQ questions, reading extensively, and writing essays can significantly enhance your grammar skills.
Question: How can I prepare for grammar questions in competitive exams?Answer: Focus on understanding the rules, practice objective questions, and review common mistakes to build your confidence.
Start your journey towards mastering grammar today! Solve practice MCQs and test your understanding to ensure you are well-prepared for your exams. Remember, consistent practice leads to improvement and success!
