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English Grammar Quiz and Answers

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Q :  

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Bhanu finished to read such a thick book in just two days.

(A) Bhanu finished

(B) in just two day

(C) such a thick book

(D) to read

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct form is "in just two days" instead of "in just two day."


Q :  

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

My grandmother is quite concerned to my progress at school.

(A) My grandmother

(B) to my progress

(C) is quite concerned

(D) at school

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct form is "My grandmother is quite concerned about my progress at school" instead of "to my progress."


Q :  

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

No sooner had Kavya started her online class that the web connection was lost.

(A) was lost

(B) that the web connection

(C) No sooner had Kavya

(D) started her online class

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

He was not able to give many time to his research.

(A) He was not able

(B) many time

(C) to give

(D) to his research

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct form is "much time" instead of "many time."


Q :  

Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Craze for a thing that are not easily available in our country is a common phenomenon.

(A) Craze for a

(B) thing that are not easily

(C) is a common phenomenon

(D) available in our country

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct form is "Craze for things that are not easily" to match the plural subject "things."


Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If you want to save your money, start living an ______ life.

(A) improper

(B) economical

(C) extravagant

(D) indulgent

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
(B) economical - Living an "economical" life aligns with the idea of saving money.



Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

This cruise ship ______ in November and December.

(A) sails

(B) sells

(C) sales

(D) seals

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

(A) sails - The cruise ship "sails" in November and December.


Q :  

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He is the patient ______ called you in the morning.

(A) which

(B) whom

(C) who

(D) that

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

Hercules lock of hair was his Achilles heel

(A) Weakness that could result in failure

(B) A desirable quality

(C) A hated quality

(D) A wonderful characteristic

(E) The strongest ability

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

An Achilles' heel (or Achilles heel) is a weakness in spite of overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common.


Q :  

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A ruler with complete power over a country

(A) traitor

(B) democrat

(C) aristocrat

(D) dictator

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.



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