Top-100 English Grammar Question Answers Quiz Part-01 for All Competitive Exams

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Top-100 English Grammar Question Answers Quiz Part-01 for All Competitive Exams

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1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

If I was taller, I would reach the top shelf. If I were taller, I would reach the top shelf. If I am taller, I would reach the top shelf. If I will be taller, I would reach the top shelf.

2. Identify the correct sentence with proper parallelism.

She likes to swim, to hike, and dancing. She likes swimming, hiking, and to dance. She likes to swim, to hike, and to dance. She likes swimming, to hike, and dancing.

               

               

3. Choose the sentence where the comma is used correctly in a complex sentence.

Although it was raining, we went for a walk. We went for a walk, although it was raining. It was raining, although we went for a walk. Although it was raining we went for a walk.

4. Which sentence uses a gerund correctly as the subject of the sentence?

To swim is my favorite activity. Swimming is my favorite activity. I like to swim. My favorite activity to swim.

               

               

5. What is the correct past participle form of the verb 'lie' (to recline)?

lied lain lay lying

6. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'fewer' or 'less'.

There is less people at the party tonight. There are fewer people at the party tonight. She has fewer money than I do. He has less books than she does.

               

               

7. Identify the sentence that contains a dangling modifier.

Running quickly, the bus was missed. Having finished the work, he went home. After eating dinner, I watched TV. To pass the exam, you must study hard.

8. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

I like apples, and oranges; but not bananas. The weather was terrible; therefore, we stayed inside. She went to the store; bought milk, bread, and eggs. He is a good student; he studies hard.

               

               

9. What is the passive voice equivalent of "The dog chased the cat"?

The cat was chased by the dog. The cat chased the dog. The dog was being chased by the cat. The cat is chased by the dog.

10. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'affect' or 'effect'?

The new policy will positively effect the economy. The new policy will positively affect the economy. The effect of the medicine was immediate. Both B and C

               

               

11. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

The team is practicing hard for the game. The team are practicing hard for the game. The team were practicing hard for the game. The team have practiced hard for the game.

12. Choose the sentence that uses a colon correctly.

I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs. There is one thing you must remember: always be kind. The ingredients are; flour, sugar, and butter. He said: "Hello!"

               

               

13. Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

He is a well known author. He is a well-known author. The twenty-five year old man. She has a part time job.

14. Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

He saw a dog with one eye. With one eye, he saw a dog. He saw a dog that had one eye. He saw a dog running quickly.

               

               

15. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the possessive?

The dog's bowl is empty. The dogs' bowl is empty. The dogs bowl is empty. The doges bowl is empty.

16. Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Between you and I, this is a secret. Between you and me, this is a secret. Between I and you, this is a secret. Between me and you, this is a secret.

               

               

17. Identify the type of sentence: "Go to your room!"

Declarative Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory

18. Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction?

Although it was late, we continued working. He is intelligent, and he is hardworking. She ran quickly because she was late. I know where he lives.

               

               

19. Select the sentence with the correct use of "who" or "whom."

Who did you give the book to? To whom did you give the book? Whom do you think will win? A and B are both correct.

20. Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis?

She said, "I don't know... what to do." The quick brown fox... jumps over the lazy dog. "To be or not to be, that is the question..." (Hamlet) He paused for a moment... then continued.

               

               

21. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the definite article 'the'?

I saw a elephant at the zoo. The sun rises in the east. She likes to play a piano. He is an honest man.

22. Identify the sentence that contains a subordinate clause.

She smiled and waved. The cat sat on the mat. Because it was raining, we stayed indoors. He reads books.

               

               

23. Choose the sentence that uses the correct verb tense to describe a habitual action in the past.

She would often visit her grandmother. She will often visit her grandmother. She is often visiting her grandmother. She visited her grandmother.

24. Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Everyone should bring their own lunch. Everyone should bring his or her own lunch. Each of the students has their own book. Neither of the boys remembered their keys.

               

               

25. What is the function of the word "only" in the sentence: "He only had five dollars."

Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition

26. Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

She sang and he danced. Although it was raining, we went for a walk. Because she was tired, she went to bed early, and she slept soundly. He studied hard, so he passed the exam.

               

               

27. Choose the sentence with the correct use of reported speech.

She asked me if I could help her. She asked me, "Can you help her?" She asked me if I can help her. She asked me, if I could help her.

28. Identify the correct usage of 'its' or 'it's'.

Its a beautiful day today. The dog wagged it's tail. It's raining cats and dogs. The company lost its' profits.

               

               

29. Which option correctly transforms the sentence "He is too weak to walk" into a sentence using "so... that"?

He is so weak that he cannot walk. He is so weak that he can walk. He is so weak to walk. He is too weak that he cannot walk.

30. Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase?

Running quickly, the finish line was crossed. The dog, wagging its tail, greeted its owner. She arrived, feeling tired. Having studied hard, the exam was easy.

               

               

31. Choose the sentence with the correct placement of the adverb 'almost'.

He almost finished the whole cake. He finished almost the whole cake. Almost he finished the whole cake. He finished the almost whole cake.

32. Which sentence correctly uses a possessive pronoun?

The book is her's. The car is their's. The responsibility is yours. The idea is our's.

               

               

33. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to set off a non-essential clause.

My brother who lives in London is visiting. My brother, who lives in London, is visiting. The car that is red, is mine. Students who study hard, pass.

34. Which sentence uses the correct conditional tense for an impossible past condition?

If I had studied, I would pass the exam. If I would have studied, I would have passed the exam. If I had studied, I would have passed the exam. If I studied, I would have passed the exam.

               

               

35. Which sentence uses the correct comparison for three or more items?

Of the three sisters, she is the taller. Of the three sisters, she is the tallest. She is taller than her sisters. She is more tall than her sisters.

36. Identify the sentence that demonstrates proper use of capitalization.

I am studying English and history. I am studying english and history. I am studying english and History. I am studying English and History.

               

               

37. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate items in a complex list?

We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany. We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Berlin, Germany. We visited Paris; France, Rome; Italy, and Berlin; Germany. We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin Germany.

38. What is the correct use of a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?

She wanted to go, but he didn't. She wanted to go, he didn't. She wanted to go but he didn't. She wanted to go; but he didn't.

               

               

39. Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?

He threw the ball. She sings beautifully. They built a house. He ate dinner.

40. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'whom' as an object of a preposition.

Who did you give the gift to? To whom did you give the gift? Whom is coming to the party? Whom do you trust?

               

               

41. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?

She had been studying for three hours before she took a break. She was studying for three hours before she took a break. She had studied for three hours before she took a break. She studies for three hours before she takes a break.

42. Identify the sentence with a dangling participle.

After eating, the dishes were washed. Having completed the assignment, I submitted it. Singing loudly, she walked down the street. The car, driven by a professional, won the race.

               

               

43. Which of the following sentences correctly uses an appositive phrase?

My friend, John is a doctor. My friend John, is a doctor. My friend John is a doctor. My friend, John, is a doctor.

44. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a split infinitive.

To boldly go where no one has gone before. To go boldly where no one has gone before. Boldly to go where no one has gone before. To go where no one has boldly gone before.

               

               

45. Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

The cat slept. Running quickly to catch the bus. She sings beautifully. He went to the store, and he bought milk.

46. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the past perfect tense.

I had eaten dinner before he arrived. I ate dinner before he arrived. I was eating dinner before he arrived. I have eaten dinner before he arrived.

               

               

47. Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure in a list?

He enjoys reading, writing, and to paint. He enjoys reading, writing, and painting. He enjoys to read, to write, and painting. He enjoys to read, writing, and paint.

48. Identify the sentence that uses a transitive verb.

The baby slept soundly. She cried. He read a book. The birds flew.

               

               

49. What is the correct way to form the plural of "analysis"?

analysises analyzes analyses analysis'

50. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'complement' or 'compliment'.

Her new shoes compliment her outfit. Her new shoes complement her outfit. He paid her a nice complement. I received many compliments for my hard work.

               

               

51. Identify the correct sentence using "either...or."

Either John or Mary are coming. Either John or Mary is coming. Either John are coming or Mary. Either John, or Mary, is coming.

52. Which sentence correctly uses an independent clause and a dependent clause?

He ran fast and won the race. Because it was raining, we stayed indoors. She smiled. I like coffee, but he prefers tea.

               

               

53. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the past perfect simple tense.

By the time I arrived, she left. By the time I arrived, she had left. By the time I arrived, she was leaving. By the time I arrived, she has left.

54. Which sentence uses the superlative adjective correctly?

She is the most intelligent of the two sisters. She is the more intelligent of the two sisters. She is the most intelligent in her class. She is more intelligent than anyone.

               

               

55. What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quotation?

She said "I am tired." She said, "I am tired." She said, I am tired. "She said I am tired."

56. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement for indefinite pronouns.

Everyone are happy. Neither of them know the answer. Each of the students has a book. Some of the water were spilled.

               

               

57. Which sentence correctly uses the word 'principal' or 'principle'?

The principal of the school is strict. He believes in the principle of justice. The principal reason for his success was hard work. All of the above.

58. What is the correct way to form the plural of "child"?

childs childrens children child's

               

               

59. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'then' or 'than'.

She is taller then him. First, we eat, then we go home. He is stronger then me. I would rather die then surrender.

60. Identify the sentence that is in the present perfect continuous tense.

I have been waiting for an hour. I am waiting for an hour. I waited for an hour. I will be waiting for an hour.

               

               

61. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'good' or 'well'?

She sings good. She sings well. I feel good about the decision. Both B and C are correct.

62. Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation for a parenthetical expression.

The meeting, however was productive. The meeting however, was productive. The meeting, however, was productive. The meeting however was productive.

               

               

63. Identify the sentence with a correct usage of 'affect' as a noun.

The affect of the new law was positive. Her emotional affect was flat. It will affect the outcome. The affect of the drug was strong.

64. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dangling infinitive?

To get good grades, one must study hard. To open the door, the key is needed. To learn a new language, practice is essential. To succeed, great effort is required.

               

               

65. Which sentence uses the correct form of the adjective 'bad' or 'badly'?

I feel badly about the situation. He sings bad. She plays the piano badly. The food tastes badly.

66. Choose the sentence with the correct use of reported speech when the reporting verb is in the past tense.

He said that he is tired. He said that he was tired. He said, "I am tired." He said that he will be tired.

               

               

67. What is the grammatical error in the sentence: "Each of the dogs have their own bowl."?

Subject-verb agreement Pronoun-antecedent agreement Dangling modifier Misplaced modifier

68. Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes for contractions?

They're going to the park. Their coming to the park. There going to the park. Theyre going to the park.

               

               

69. Choose the sentence with the correct sequence of tenses.

She hopes that he will come. She hoped that he will come. She hopes that he came. She hoped that he comes.

70. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.

He studied hard and he passed the exam. He studied hard, and he passed the exam. He studied hard but he failed the exam. He studied hard, but failed the exam.

               

               

71. Which sentence contains a nominal clause?

I know the man who lives next door. What he said surprised everyone. He worked hard so that he could succeed. She left because she was tired.

72. Choose the sentence with the correct use of "lay" or "lie."

Please lay down on the bed. I need to lay down for a bit. The book is laying on the table. He likes to lie in the sun.

               

               

73. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?

I bought: apples, bananas, and oranges. The ingredients for the cake are; flour, sugar, and eggs. She needs three things: courage, determination, and strength. He has visited many countries, for example: France, Germany, and Italy.

74. Identify the sentence that demonstrates proper agreement with "neither...nor."

Neither the students nor the teacher are ready. Neither the students nor the teacher is ready. Neither the teacher nor the students is ready. Neither the teacher nor the students are ready.

               

               

75. Which sentence uses the correct comparison between two items?

She is the most beautiful of the two. She is the more beautiful of the two. She is more beautiful than him. She is beautifuler than him.

76. What is the correct plural form of 'criterion'?

criterions criteria criterias criterion's

               

               

77. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a hyphen for numbers and units of measure.

A two hundred-page book. A two-hundred-page book. A two hundred page book. A two-hundred page book.

78. Which sentence contains a gerund phrase acting as the object of a preposition?

She enjoys reading novels. He is good at solving problems. Swimming is a great exercise. They started walking.

               

               

79. What is the correct future perfect tense form of "I finish my homework"?

I will finish my homework. I will have finished my homework. I will be finishing my homework. I am going to finish my homework.

80. Choose the sentence with the correct use of "farther" or "further."

He walked farther down the road. He needs further information. Let's discuss this farther. Both A and B are correct.

               

               

81. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'amount' or 'number'?

A large amount of students attended the lecture. A large number of students attended the lecture. There is a huge number of water in the bottle. She has a small amount of friends.

82. Identify the sentence with correct capitalization for titles.

I read "The Old Man and the Sea". I read "The Old Man And The Sea". I read "the old man and the sea". I read "The Old Man and The Sea".

               

               

83. Which sentence uses the imperative mood correctly?

You should study for the exam. Please close the door. He closes the door. Did you close the door?

84. What is the correct adverbial form of 'quick'?

quick quicker quickly quickest

               

               

85. Which sentence uses a relative clause correctly to describe a person?

This is the dog which barked loudly. He is the man who won the lottery. I know the place where he lives. The book that I read was interesting.

86. Choose the sentence that correctly uses the verb 'set' (to place something) or 'sit' (to be seated).

Please set down. Please sit the book on the table. She set the baby in the crib. He is sitting the table for dinner.

               

               

87. Which sentence correctly uses the hyphen in a compound adjective before a noun?

She is a well-dressed woman. She is a well dressed woman. Her dress is well-designed. The decision was well-thought.

88. What is the grammatical function of the underlined phrase in "The man *with the red hat* is my father"?

Adverbial phrase Adjectival phrase Noun phrase Verb phrase

               

               

89. Choose the sentence with the correct use of the comma in a series with three or more items.

I bought apples, bananas and oranges. I bought apples, bananas, and oranges. I bought apples bananas and oranges. I bought apples; bananas; and oranges.

90. Identify the sentence that correctly uses "whose" or "who's."

Who's book is this? Whose coming to the party? He is a person whose opinion I respect. Who's responsible for this mess?

               

               

91. Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice?

The ball was hit by the boy. The boy hit the ball. The ball hit the boy. The boy was hitting the ball.

92. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'e.g.' or 'i.e.'.

I like many fruits, e.g., apples, bananas. He is a nocturnal animal, i.e., he is active at night. The meeting is scheduled for next Monday, e.g., June 20. Both A and B are correct.

               

               

93. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a non-restrictive relative clause.

The student who got the highest score, received an award. My car, which is red, needs a wash. The book that I am reading is interesting. People who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones.

94. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a linking verb.

She ran quickly. He feels happy. They walked home. The dog barked loudly.

               

               

95. What is the correct way to form the past tense of "broadcast"?

broadcasted broadcast broadcasted brodcasted

96. Which sentence contains a restrictive relative clause?

My brother, who lives in New York, is a doctor. The car that is parked outside is mine. His favorite hobby, which is painting, takes up most of his time. Sarah, who loves to read, joined the book club.

               

               

97. Choose the sentence with the correct use of 'bring' or 'take'.

Please take your book with you when you leave. Please bring your book with you when you leave. Can you take me the coffee? He will bring the package to the post office.

98. Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase.

After a long day I went home. After a long day, I went home. In the morning he eats breakfast. With great effort he finished the task.

               

               

99. What is the correct past participle form of the verb 'swim'?

swam swum swimming swims

100. Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization for proper nouns.

He lives in a big City. She visited Paris, France. They went to the beach in july. My favorite subject is maths.

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