English Grammar Test with Answers
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Beat around the bush
(A) Avoid praising someone and demean
(B) Avoid the main point by talking in a roundabout way
(C) Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is not funny
(D) Avoid using foul words to make someone uncomfortable
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Beat around the bush" means to avoid addressing the main issue or topic and instead talk in a vague or indirect manner.
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.
There are
P. reports that toy shops and other
Q. to prepare for the Christmas rush
R. non-food retailers are struggling to
S. get enough stock into their warehouses
(A) RPSQ
(B) PRSQ
(C) SQRP
(D) QRPS
Correct Answer : B
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who has the ability to do many different things
(A) Versatile
(B) Adaptable
(C) Expert
(D) Specialist
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Versatile describes someone who is capable of adapting and performing various tasks or roles.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
All his friends laughed at him.
(A) He became laughable to his friends.
(B) He was laughed at by all his friends.
(C) His friends were being laughed at by him.
(D) All his friends were laughing at him.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The given sentence is in Active Voice. As per the given question we have to change it into Passive Voice.
The structure of the given sentence as follows:
Subject + V2+ Object. (Active Voice)
Subject (objective case)+ was/were + V3 + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice)
Example:
Their cousin showed them some rare photographs. (Active Voice)
They were shown some rare photographs by their cousin. (Passive Voice).
The subject of the given sentence is 'All his friends'.
The object of the given sentence is 'him'.
The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
And 'laughed' will be changed into 'was laughed'. Lastly, the 'by' preposition will be added.
Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2.
Choose the incorrectly spelt word.
(A) Clemency
(B) Avariciuos
(C) Hegemony
(D) Nostalgic
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct spelling is "Avaricious." The incorrect spelling "Avariciuos" has an extra 'u'.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Magnify
(A) Expand
(B) Magnanimous
(C) Miniature
(D) Underemphasise
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "magnify" is "expand." "Magnify" means to make something appear larger or more important, and "expand" aligns with the idea of increasing in size or significance. The other options, such as "magnanimous" (generous), "miniature" (smaller version), and "underemphasize" (reduce importance), have different meanings and do not capture the meaning of enlarging or making something appear larger.
Select the c orrect indirect form of the given sentence.
She said, “She must leave all the bad habits.”
(A) She said she has to leave all the bad habits
(B) She said that she must have leave all the bad habits
(C) She said that she had to leave all the bad habits.
(D) She said that she could leave all the bad habits
Correct Answer : C
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Deliberate
(A) Casual
(B) Hasty
(C) Planned
(D) Rushed
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "deliberate" is "planned." "Deliberate" refers to something done consciously and intentionally, and "planned" reflects the idea of careful forethought and intentionality. The other options, such as "casual" (informal), "hasty" (done quickly without much thought), and "rushed" (done in a hurry), have different meanings and do not convey the sense of careful consideration associated with "deliberate."
Select the correct active form of the given sentence.
Was the message given by him?
(A) Was he given the message?
(B) Does he give the message?
(C) Did he gave the message?
(D) Did he give the message?
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The given sentence is in the passive form and we need to change it into the active state.
The given sentence is written in the past interrogative tense and in the passive form.
The past interrogative sentence in the passive voice has the following
structure: Was/were+object+v3+by+subject+?
The past interrogative sentence in the active voice has the following structure: Did+subject+v1+object+?
Rules of Conversion from Passive to Active Voice:
Identify the subject, the verb, and the object.
Change the object into the subject.
Change the verb into the past participle form of the verb.
Change the subject into an object.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Visiting a book fair always fills my heart with a great satisfaction.
(A) refreshment
(B) pride
(C) contentment
(D) bliss
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "satisfaction" in the given sentence is "contentment." "Contentment" refers to a state of being satisfied and at ease. The other options, such as "refreshment," "pride," and "bliss," have different nuances and do not precisely capture the sense of fulfillment conveyed by "satisfaction" in this context.
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