Grammar Questions

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence:
Before I met your brother I (have had) a poor opinion of him.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
Has anyone from our team answered your question?

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence:
The good fortune of (my being) your disciple in my youth has greatly benefited me in my career.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
This town has an ancient temple(A)/and beautiful waterfall(B)/so many tourists come here.(C)/No error(D)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
She has not been well (for the past) few months.

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.
The storm destroyed several huts in the village.

Cloze Passage:
______ it became difficult to empirically prove that children ______ better in private schools, the attack ______ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the first blank.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
Sarah's father, died (A) / of heart attack at (B) / a very young age. (C) / No error (D)

In the following question, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Expectant mothers are more _________ to lung damage due to smoking.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
This too, is a classic
P-"stock versus flow" problem, where
Q-focusing only on the latter
R-completely distorts the picture

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
The Finance Minister, under
P-whose supervision this
Q-has not made any definite statement
R-has taken place,

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Veer said, "I was playing football".

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
You want to stay(A)/with him, in spite(B)/off what he did?(C)/No error(D)

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I wish I (knew what was) wrong with my daughter.

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.
At the party (A) / Rohit introduced me to his friend (B) / who is radio jockey. (C) / No error (D)

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The chef asked his assistant where he had stored the spices.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A diamond necklace was to be bought by my wife.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ for an hour made me lose my breath.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Anant said that he was feeling sleepy.

Directions: Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
The school is organizing a cultural event.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Ravi _______ to my house yesterday.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
After that long afternoon, / when I quietly entered her room / to hand over the packet to her, / she asked me to sit reluctant

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
She laughed ______ at my joke.

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The early computers were ______ for basic tasks only.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wished me a bright and successful career ahead.

Directions: Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
The passenger said to the bus conductor, “How much is the fare to Kalyan Vihar?”

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
He has been given a notice to vacate the house.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
A lenient view of her case was taken by the judge.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
He is bent to harm me as much as he can.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
I asked my mother where she kept the grocery.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The police officer said to him, "Why were you out till late last night?"

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He renounced both, his family ______ his friends.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your answer.
By the time she retires, / she has been teaching / at the university for 30 years.

Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee.
B. I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee.
C. I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of coffee.
D. I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cup of coffee.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 4.

Select the sentence that does NOT have a spelling error.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
No ______ than fifty trees were uprooted in the storm.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Nelson left his home / and went / to the sea / at an early age.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 3.

Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank.
Your shirt is ______ same colour as mine.

Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence.
He said to me, “My phone is switched off.”

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
That night the dinner was special, and the _________ himself came out to read out the menu list.

The following sentence has been split into segments as options. One of them may contain an error. Select the option that contains the error.
Since his son has not yet completed the age of eighteen, he was reluctant to fulfil his son’s demand of getting a motorbike.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Kids learn / a lot by / their / school activities and homework.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
________ being an officer, he lives in a very tiny apartment.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Why was such a letter written by your brother?

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Shakespeare is great than any other English poet.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.

Use suitable auxiliary verb to fill in the blank space:
Mother says you ______ to go to the market at once.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that has a grammatical or contextual error.
"When he resigned, / the company offered him / a huge sum of money but / he refused to agree to it."

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
It may not be a simple
P-someone does stand to gain
Q-by keeping farmers divided
R-case of "divide and rule", but

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
The tin-roofed house gave up during the terrible storm.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The ticket collector asked the passengers where their tickets were.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China. This was a system of hand (1). From AD 594 onwards, (2)_ in China were printed by (3)______ paper, against the inked surface (4)______ woodblocks. As both sides of (5)______ thin, porous sheet could not be printed, the traditional Chinese ‘accordion book’ was folded and stitched at the side.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 1.

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’.
Ria sits right besides Shimona in the craft class.

Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
"Youth is the time when the seeds of character is sown."

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
King Solomon of Israel is said to be one of a wisest man who ruled the earth.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
I have been yet to go to the flower exhibition at Delhi University.

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
Netaji, a hero of Modern India, is remembered for his contribution in the establishment of Indian Army.

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
जिम्मेदार नागरिक होने के नाते मालिक को नौकर के बच्चे के पढ़ाना चाहिए।

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
समाचार पत्र समाचार का भंडार तो हैं ही, इसके साथ इसके एक उपयोग और भी है।

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड को प्रतिस्थापित करने के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
रोगी के आस-पास हमें भीड़ नहीं लगाना चाहिए।

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
सभ्यता के विकास के साथ ही चिंताजनक अवस्था उत्पन्न होता जा रही है।

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The gardener said, "These roses will bloom early."

रिक्त स्थान को भरने के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द का चयन करें।
वह कक्षा की ______ जा रहा है।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (4) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड को प्रतिस्थापित करने के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
अपनी गलतियों को समझते हुए भी वह उसे सुधारते का प्रयास नहीं करता।

दिए गए वाक्य में रेखांकित खंड को प्रतिस्थापित करने के लिए उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
एकता और संगठन का भावना जागृत करने के लिए उन्होंने अनेक प्रयास किए।

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1) ________ brings down the stress chemical and it enhances (2) ________ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3) ________ in hospital corridors have helped us (4) ________ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and (5) ________ are the need of the hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (1) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

गद्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (5) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (3) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

निम्नलिखित ग‌द्यांश के रिक्त स्थानों की पूर्ति गद्यांश के नीचे दिए गए प्रश्नों के अनुसार कीजिए -
प्रसन्न रहना ईश्वर की सर्वोपरि भक्ति है। प्रसन्नता मानव को ईश्वर का दिया हुआ अनुपम उपहार है। आज के व्यक्ति को प्रसन्नता व मानसिक शांति की इसलिए ______(1) है क्योंकि अधिकांश मनुष्य अपने जीवन से ______(2) है। खुश रहना सरल नहीं है। व्यर्थ ही भविष्य की ________(3) बनाते रहना और अतीत की अप्रिय घटनाओं में खोए रहना प्रसन्नता प्राप्ति में _________(4) है। प्रसन्न रहकर हम _______(5) के कृपा पात्र बन सकते हैं।

ग‌द्यांश में संकेतित रिक्त स्थान (2) के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द होगा।

Use the appropriate punctuation mark for the sentence: 'तुम कब आओगे' (Tum kab aaoge).

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1) ________ brings down the stress chemical and it enhances (2) ________ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3) ________ in hospital corridors have helped us (4) ________ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and (5) ________ are the need of the hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Select the most suitable option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.मुझे पनीर का मिठाई बहुत पसंद है।

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.बाहर ______ आया है?

Find the part of the given sentence that contains an error."अपना संतान किसे अच्छी नहीं लगती, फिर भी दूसरों के प्रति उदार रहना हमारा धर्म है।"

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.घोड़े पर सवार वह ______ पड़ा।

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Let the children be given enough time to read.

Find the part of the given sentence that contains an error.समय की गति बड़ी अद्भुत है, समय किसी की भी प्रतीक्षा नहीं करती।

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.घर के ______ अस्पताल है।

Find the part of the given sentence that contains an error.जंगल में जाने पर उसके सामने भील आ गई।

Select the most suitable option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.दिवाली के त्योहार पर बाजार में दुकानों भी सजी है।

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
I don't have enough money to ____ photography as a serious hobby.

Select the most suitable option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.इस समय हमारे देश से भावनात्मक एकता की आवश्यकता है।

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.महात्मा गांधी ______ हैं।

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
जब धन की आवश्यकता होती है तब किसी से उधार माँगने का नौबत आ जाती है।

दिए गए वाक्य का वह भाग ज्ञात करें जिसमें कोई त्रुटि है।
आज मैं आपके दर्शन करके धन्यता हो गया।

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
The stranger asked where he could spend the night.