Common English Grammar Questions for Competitive Exams
English Grammar Questions
Q : Complete the following collocation. I was running late so I only had time for a _______ shower.
(A) quick
(B) hasty
(C) fast
(D) short
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
"Quick" in this context implies a shower that is brief and efficient, suitable for someone who is in a hurry. The other options may not convey the same sense of urgency or efficiency in the given context.
Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.
Motorists committing this infraction are _______ fined.
(A) wholly
(B) hardly
(C) slowly
(D) heavily
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
"Heavily fined" means that the fines imposed on motorists for committing the infraction are substantial or significant. It fits the context of the sentence indicating a severe penalty for the infraction.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
We decided to ________ as we were missing him a lot.
(A) give a visit
(B) take a visit
(C) bring in a visit
(D) pay him a visit
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
- "Give a visit" is not a common expression in English.
- "Take a visit" doesn't convey the idea of visiting someone; it's more common to use "take a trip" or "take a vacation."
- "Bring in a visit" is not idiomatic in English; it's not commonly used to express the idea of visiting someone.
- "Pay him a visit" is the correct idiomatic expression in English to indicate visiting someone.
There is a huge generation __________ (void) between Arun and his grandparents.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank.
(A) traditions
(B) gap
(C) memory
(D) experience
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "void" in the context of the sentence provided is "gap."
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Seeing my messy room, my mother taught me to keep everything in order. Now my room is _________.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
(A) on demand
(B) of no avail
(C) spick and span
(D) high and dry
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
spick and span
Explanation: The phrase "spick and span" means neat, tidy, and well-organized, which aligns with the context of the sentence describing a clean and orderly room. This option best completes the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.
Our school had decided to take us to the Himalayas for excursion. I __ to convince my mother to give consent
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
(A) fought fire with fire
(B) brought home the bacon
(C) made waves
(D) left no stones unturned
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
In this context, the speaker is trying to convince their mother to give consent for the excursion to the Himalayas. "Left no stones unturned" means to make every possible effort or to try everything available to achieve a goal, which aligns with the speaker's attempt to persuade their mother. The other options don't quite fit the context as well.
Anita is an employee who has unconditional ________ for her company.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
(A) support
(B) dedication
(C) attachment
(D) love
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Unconditional dedication" implies unwavering commitment and loyalty to the company regardless of circumstances. While support, attachment, and love can also be relevant in the context of an employee's relationship with their company, "dedication" specifically captures the idea of steadfast loyalty and commitment. Therefore, option 2 is the best fit for the sentence.
He has experienced _____________ abuse.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
(A) palpable
(B) visible
(C) physical
(D) intangible
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Palpable means able to be touched or felt, but it doesn't directly relate to abuse.
Visible means able to be seen, which might not always be the case with abuse.
Intangible means unable to be touched or grasped, which is the opposite of what abuse typically entails.
"Physical" abuse is the correct choice as it directly describes the type of abuse experienced. It refers to any form of abuse that involves physical harm or injury inflicted upon a person.
Every person should know their _______, what their skill set is and how unique they are.
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
(A) calamities
(B) punctualities
(C) specialties
(D) fecundities
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Explanation: The sentence talks about understanding one's qualities, skills, and uniqueness. "Specialties" is the most appropriate word choice here as it refers to a person's particular areas of expertise or unique attributes.
"Calamities" refers to disasters or events causing distress, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
"Punctualities" refers to being on time, which is not relevant to the sentence's context.
"Fecundities" refers to fertility or the ability to produce offspring, which is unrelated to the message of the sentence.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The country’s rapid __________ has led to a rise in many people’s standard of living.
(A) idea
(B) life
(C) confidence
(D) growth
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Explanation:
The word "growth" fits contextually in the sentence, indicating that the country's rapid expansion or development has resulted in an improvement in the standard of living for many people. The other options—idea, life, and confidence—do not directly relate to the concept of a country's development leading to an increase in the standard of living.