English Grammar Quiz Questions and Answers
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
In India, processed foods becomes popular in the 20th century.
(A) became popular in
(B) become popularity in
(C) No improvement required
(D) become popular at
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Clandestine
(A) Blatant
(B) Ornate
(C) Open
(D) Undercover
Correct Answer : D
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.
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.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Back on one’s feet
(A) To support the losing side
(B) Relive previous moments
(C) Well or successful again
(D) Forced to begin something again
Correct Answer : C
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
If you plant a seed, / you will be noticed / that it takes some / time to grow.
(A) that it takes some
(B) If you plant a seed
(C) you will be noticed
(D) time to grow
Correct Answer : C
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Impure
(A) Contaminated
(B) Segregated
(C) Sterile
(D) Concentrated
Correct Answer : C
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Many people like playing cricket, but _____________ my opinion, it is too chaotic.
(A) in
(B) from
(C) for
(D) with
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
(C) for - The correct phrase is "but for my opinion."
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently as genuine
(A) Counterfeit
(B) Staunch
(C) Authentic
(D) Deliberate
Correct Answer : A
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.
They finally did what / we advice them to do / before the final match.
(A) we advice them to do
(B) before the final match
(C) They finally did what
(D) No error
Correct Answer : A