General English Grammar Questions and Answers

General English Grammar Questions and Answers
Q :  

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
Do not buy medicines without the doctor's prescription.

(A) Medicines should not be bought without the doctor's prescription.

(B) Medicines need not be bought without the doctor's prescription

(C) Medicines might not be bought without the doctor's prescription

(D) Medicines could not be bought without the doctor's prescription


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
His company has the ______ of producing the best cricket balls in the country.

(A) brand

(B) position

(C) reputation

(D) opinion


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.
When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying  a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.
The writer favours a car with a wide glass areas, so that the driver can

(A) Enjoy the scene outside while driving

(B) have a good view of the rear

(C) roll down the glass panes to get enough fresh air

(D) display his beautiful upholstery with pride


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.
When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying  a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.
It is very expensive to maintain a large because it

(A) is heavy

(B) requires more space for parking

(C) needs changing its tyres more frequently

(D) needs more durable upholstery


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.
When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying  a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.
The size of the car should be in accordance with

(A) the money one can afford to pay

(B) the size of the garage the buyer has

(C) the width of the road where the buyer lives.

(D) the volume of traffic on road


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Choose from the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.

(A) conscience

(B) continuity

(C) councillor

(D) conceit


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given words.

Ineptitude

(A) incompetence

(B) courage

(C) gossip

(D) radical thinking


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Something which is easily breakable

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.



(A) docile

(B) fragile

(C) fertile

(D) futile


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

the following questions, four alternatives are given for idioms/phrases in now. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Throw a spanner

(A) reverie

(B) disinterested

(C) sabotage

(D) boasting


Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The guest said to them, ‘please give me a cup of coffee’

(A) The guest said to them please give me a cup of coffee.

(B) The guest requested them to give him a cup of coffee.

(C) The guest asked them to give him a cup of coffee.

(D) The guest requested them please give me a cup of coffee.


Correct Answer : B

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