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All English Grammar Questions(1–58 of 58)

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Q1mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The allegation was dismissed by the minister.
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
Q3mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘Politeness costs little but yields much’
Q4mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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Supply the missing word in the sentence by choosing the right one from the following options.
There is a book shop close ________.
Q5mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘The early bird catches the worm.’
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.
The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The thief asked if he remembered the place where they had hidden their jewellery.
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the correct superlative degree of comparison for the given sentence.
I told him my inner feelings.
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. And hacking is a common method of breaching the defences of protected computer systems by attackers.
B. Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviour that occurs on or via the means of computers, the internet or other technologies.
C. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employing a variety of programmes and software in cyberspace.
D. The attackers deploy malware to take advantage of flaws in the hardware and software architecture.
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The killing of a whole race
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Fredrick had submitted all the pending assignments by Wednesday.
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
His _________ violation of the moral code of conduct was too _________ to be forgiven.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Clear the air
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Anne asked whether I knew a good lawyer.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
Q21mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The orator gave his best winsome smile.
Q22mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Rumour mongering is one of the bad habit.
Q23mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC CGL2026
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
They will not sanction to copy without permission
Q24mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with the correct article.
Raghu is ______ one-eyed man.
Q25mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the plural word.
Q26mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Add the right suffix that pluralizes the word 'Dictionary':
Q27mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Direction: What is the plural of Maximum?
Q28mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the grammatically correct sentence.
Q29mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate word:
Priya is not _______ for this kind of a job.
Q30mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Which of the following nouns is a material noun?
Q31mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Which of the following is a grammatically acceptable sentence?
Q32mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Identify the subject of the verb in the following sentence:
Every boy along with his parents is waiting in the next room.
Q33mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Which of the following sentence has an adjective clause?
Q34mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct preposition:
Napolean had genius _______ military tactics, without doubt he was genius _________ Mathematics.
Q35mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Which suffix should be used to pluralize the following word?
taxi
Q36mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Directions: Which of the following sentences has a 'modal verb'?
Q37mediummcqEnglish - IIUPTET Paper 2 (Social Science)2026
Direction: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the pronoun in the following sentence:
Rama and __________ were present.
Q38mediummcqVerbal AbilityIndian Competitive Exam Prep2026
"I have done my duty." Which tense is this?
Q39mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with the suitable conjunction.
Strike the iron ______ it is hot.
Q40mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with a suitable article in the following sentence.
______ Ganga is _____ sacred river.
Q41mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with suitable article in the following sentence:
Yesterday ______ European called at my hotel.
Q42mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Direction: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition:
The man carried a suitcase ______ his head.
Q43mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition in the following sentence:
I must congratulate you _____ your recent success.
Q44mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with correct preposition / conjunction word:
Neither he is sorry _______ his brother.
Q45mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the tense of the given sentence.
Johnny will be leaving for England tomorrow
Q46mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Find out the subject of the sentence.
The beautiful rainbow soon faded away.
Q47mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the noun gender of the word ‘czarina'
Q48mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the Complex Sentence.
Q49mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blank with correct conjunction:
Walk quickly ________ you will not catch him.
Q50mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Which prefix can be used before all the following words: Proper, polite, mortal, movable
Q51mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the plural noun.
Q52mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Which of the following word is in plural form?
Q53mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Choose the word which is an Abstract Noun.
Q54mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Fill in the blanks with the correct article:
_______ Rajdhani express is considered as one of _______ fastest train in India.
Q55mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the correct Passive voice for the sentence given below:
'Please sit down’
Q56mediummcqEnglishUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Identify the sentence in Passive Voice.
Q57mediummcqEnglish — IIUPTET Paper 2 Social Science2016
Choose the correct answer from the given options to complete the conditional sentence:
"______ he stood first, he would have gone to America."
Q58mediummcqGeneral AptitudeGeneral Aptitude
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Ravi had ______ younger brother who taught at ______ university. He was widely regarded as ______ honorable man.Select the option with the correct sequence of articles to fill in the blanks.

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