Grammar MCQ & Objective Questions

Grammar is a fundamental aspect of language that plays a crucial role in exams. A strong grasp of grammar not only enhances your writing skills but also boosts your performance in objective questions. Practicing Grammar MCQs helps you identify important questions and reinforces your understanding, making it an essential part of your exam preparation.

What You Will Practise Here

  • Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs
  • Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
  • Tenses: Present, Past, Future and their usages
  • Subject-Verb Agreement: Rules and exceptions
  • Punctuation: Commas, Semicolons, Colons, and Quotation Marks
  • Active and Passive Voice: Understanding transformations
  • Direct and Indirect Speech: Rules and conversions

Exam Relevance

Grammar is a significant component in various examinations, including CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. In these exams, you will often encounter MCQs that test your understanding of grammatical rules and concepts. Common question patterns include identifying errors in sentences, correcting sentences, and transforming sentences from active to passive voice. Mastering these areas will greatly enhance your chances of scoring well.

Common Mistakes Students Make

  • Confusing similar-sounding words, such as "there," "their," and "they're."
  • Overlooking subject-verb agreement, especially with collective nouns.
  • Misplacing punctuation marks, leading to sentence misinterpretation.
  • Struggling with tense consistency throughout a passage.
  • Failing to recognize when to use direct versus indirect speech.

FAQs

Question: What are some effective ways to improve my grammar skills?
Answer: Regular practice with MCQs, reading extensively, and reviewing grammar rules can significantly enhance your skills.

Question: How can I prepare for grammar questions in competitive exams?
Answer: Focus on solving past papers, taking mock tests, and revising key grammar concepts frequently.

Now is the time to sharpen your grammar skills! Dive into our practice MCQs and test your understanding. Remember, consistent practice is the key to mastering grammar and excelling in your exams!

Q. What is the correct indirect speech for: 'They said, "We are leaving now."'
  • A. They said that they are leaving now.
  • B. They said that they were leaving now.
  • C. They said they leave now.
  • D. They said they will leave now.
Q. What is the correct indirect speech for: 'They said, We are happy.'?
  • A. They said that they are happy.
  • B. They said that they were happy.
  • C. They said that they happy.
  • D. They said that they were hapy.
Q. What is the correct indirect speech for: 'Where are you going?' he asked.
  • A. He asked where I was going.
  • B. He asked where I am going.
  • C. He asked where I will go.
  • D. He asked where I go.
Q. What is the correct punctuation for direct speech?
  • A. He said, I am happy.
  • B. He said, 'I am happy.'
  • C. He said 'I am happy.'
  • D. He said: 'I am happy.'
Q. What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'He said, 'I will be there soon.'?
  • A. He said, 'I will be there soon.'
  • B. He said 'I will be there soon.'
  • C. He said, 'I will be there soon
  • D. He said, 'I will be there soon'.
Q. What is the function of 'very' in the sentence: 'She is very talented.'?
  • A. Noun
  • B. Adverb
  • C. Adjective
  • D. Pronoun
Q. What is the function of the word 'and' in the sentence: 'I like apples and oranges.'?
  • A. Noun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Conjunction
  • D. Adverb
Q. What is the indirect speech version of: 'They said, "We are going to the party."'
  • A. They said that they are going to the party.
  • B. They said that they were going to the party.
  • C. They said they are going to the party.
  • D. They said they were going to party.
Q. What is the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?
  • A. The
  • B. dog
  • C. barked
  • D. loudly
Q. What part of speech is 'quickly' in the sentence: 'He finished the race quickly.'?
  • A. Noun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Adjective
  • D. Adverb
Q. What part of speech is 'quickly' in the sentence: 'He ran quickly.'?
  • A. Noun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Adverb
  • D. Adjective
Q. What part of speech is the word 'quickly' in the sentence: 'He ran quickly.'?
  • A. Noun
  • B. Verb
  • C. Adverb
  • D. Adjective
Q. Which of the following is a common error in converting direct to indirect speech?
  • A. Changing the tense correctly.
  • B. Omitting the reporting verb.
  • C. Using quotation marks.
  • D. Maintaining the original meaning.
Q. Which of the following is a correct transformation to indirect speech?
  • A. 'I can swim,' she said.
  • B. She said that she can swim.
  • C. She said that she could swim.
  • D. She said she can swim.
Q. Which of the following is a preposition?
  • A. under
  • B. happy
  • C. swim
  • D. quick
Q. Which of the following is an error in direct speech?
  • A. 'Where are you going?' she asked.
  • B. 'I don't know,' he said.
  • C. 'He said he would come,' she said.
  • D. 'I will go to the store.' she said.
Q. Which of the following is an error in the sentence: 'He said he will help us.'?
  • A. No error.
  • B. Should be 'would' instead of 'will'.
  • C. Should be 'helped' instead of 'help'.
  • D. Should be 'he said that he will help us.'
Q. Which of the following is an error in the sentence: 'He said that he is happy.'?
  • A. No error.
  • B. Change 'is' to 'was'.
  • C. Change 'said' to 'says'.
  • D. Change 'that' to 'if'.
Q. Which of the following is an error in the sentence: 'He told me that he is going to the party.'?
  • A. No error.
  • B. Change 'is' to 'was'.
  • C. Change 'told' to 'says'.
  • D. Change 'going' to 'goes'.
Q. Which of the following is an error in the sentence: 'She said that she can help you.'
  • A. No error.
  • B. Change 'can' to 'could'.
  • C. Change 'help' to 'helped'.
  • D. Change 'that' to 'if'.
Q. Which of the following is an error in the sentence: 'She said that she can swim.'
  • A. No error.
  • B. Change 'can' to 'could'.
  • C. Change 'said' to 'says'.
  • D. Change 'that' to 'if'.
Q. Which of the following is an error in the use of direct speech?
  • A. 'I love reading,' she said.
  • B. She said, 'I love reading.'
  • C. She said 'I love reading.'
  • D. 'I love reading.' she said.
Q. Which of the following is an example of a conjunction?
  • A. but
  • B. quickly
  • C. happy
  • D. under
Q. Which of the following is an example of an interjection?
  • A. Wow!
  • B. quickly
  • C. happy
  • D. under
Q. Which of the following is an example of reported speech?
  • A. 'I love chocolate,' she said.
  • B. She said she loves chocolate.
  • C. She said, 'I love chocolate.'
  • D. 'I will love chocolate,' she said.
Q. Which of the following is an interjection?
  • A. Wow
  • B. quickly
  • C. and
  • D. but
Q. Which of the following is grammatically correct?
  • A. The committee have made their decision.
  • B. The committee has made its decision.
  • C. The committee were making their decision.
  • D. The committee are making its decision.
Q. Which of the following is the correct direct speech for: 'She said that she would help us.'?
  • A. She said, I will help you.
  • B. She said, I would help you.
  • C. She said, I help you.
  • D. She said, I am helping you.
Q. Which of the following is the correct direct speech for: She told me that she was tired?
  • A. She said, I am tired.
  • B. She said, I was tired.
  • C. She said, I will be tired.
  • D. She said, I tired.
Q. Which of the following is the correct indirect speech for: 'He said, I am learning Spanish.'?
  • A. He said that he is learning Spanish.
  • B. He said that he was learning Spanish.
  • C. He said that he learns Spanish.
  • D. He said that he learned Spanish.
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