Q1. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following.
(a) I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old-more than 100 years old!
(b) I live in the house in the street countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old – more than 100 years old!
(c) I live in a house in the street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old – more than 100 years old!
(d) I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and a house is old – more than 100 years old!
(e) All are correct
Q2. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following.
(a) The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
(b) The teachers will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
(c) The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
(d) The teachers will be able to visit our school and compare their teaching method with their own.
(e) None of the above
Q3. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following.
(a) Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent?
(b) Could you give me the amount what you filled out in the check you sent?
(c) Could you give me the amount for which you filled out in the check you sent?
(d) Could you give me the amount wherein you filled out in the check you sent?
(e) None of the above
Q4. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following.
(a) I have completed the work yesterday.
(b) I did completed the work yesterday.
(c) I have had completed the work yesterday.
(d) I completed the work yesterday.
(e) All are correct
Q5. Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following.
(a) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed with the truck.
(b) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed into the truck.
(c) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed against the truck.
(d) The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed before the truck.
(e) Both (a) & (c)
Directions (6-10): In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is then divided into five parts out of which one part is incorrect. You must choose the grammatically incorrect part as your answer.
Q6. The smartphone will enable the “line sardars”(A)/ to establish contact with concern authorities to(B)/ address any emergency situation and they should also(C)/ be apprised about different welfare schemes(D)/ of the government as well(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) E
(e) No error
Q7. He also directed the department to(A)/ develop the new schools as model(B)/ institutions and engage modern construction(C)/ technology for early completion(D)/ of constructing work(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) E
(e) No error
Q8. The Chief Minister also emphasised(A)/ on generating awareness amongst(B)/ the tea garden workers(C)/ about health and(D)/ other government programmes(E).
(a) E
(b) A
(c) C
(d) B
(e) No error
Q9. We need to sank(A)/ our differences and(B)/ come on a common(C)/ platform otherwise others(D)/ will rule over us(E).
(a) C
(b) A
(c) B
(d) D
(e) No error
Q10. Troubled by the rising frequency of(A)/ such incendiary social media posts(B)/, the Assam police has been(C)/ experimenting with a slew(D)/ of ‘soft policing’ tactics(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) No error
Directions (11-15): In each of the questions given below a sentence is given which is then divided into five parts out of which one part is incorrect. You must choose the grammatically incorrect part as your answer.
Q11. To study how the protein(A)/ helps in the implantation process(B)/, the researchers silences the(C)/ expression of the protein(D)/ in the endometrium cell lines(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q12. Designated protected areas such as(A)/ wildlife parks and sanctuaries are(B)/ effective at preventing(C)/ forest loss — except when there are roads or(D)/ most populous areas nearby, find scientists(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q13. Neema’s response to supposed rough(A)/ treatment from opposition defenders(B)/ has been met with ridiculous(C)/ in certain quarters, and sympathy(D)/ may be in short supply(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q14. Chartered accountancy was not(A)/ Sonali Thakker’s cup and tea(B)/. As she waited for(C)/ her results, she found a creative(D)/ outlet in stand-up comedy(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q15. Pillai feels that influencers have a(A)/ greater responsibility in an age(B)/ where people tend(C)/ to believe what a(D)/ trusted source share(E).
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Solutions
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called “Bear Street” and the house is old-more than 100 years old! is the grammatically correct alternative.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own is the grammatically correct alternative.
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent? is the grammatically correct alternative.
S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. I completed the work yesterday is the grammatically correct alternative.
S5. Ans.(b)
Sol. The train couldn’t stop in time and crashed into the truck is the grammatically correct alternative.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Replace ‘concern’ with ‘concerned’ as ‘concerned’ is used as an adjective here which shouldn’t be misunderstood as a verb.
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. Replace ‘constructing’ with ‘construction’ as the given context of the sentence will take noun in it.
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. No error
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Replace ‘sank’ with ‘sink’ as ‘to’ will always be followed by the first form of the verb.
S10. Ans.(c)
Sol. Replace ‘has’ with ‘have’ as ‘police’ is a collective noun so it will take plural verb.
S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. Replace ‘silences’ with ‘silenced’
S12. Ans.(e)
Sol. Replace ‘most’ with ‘more’
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. Replace ‘ridicule’ with ‘ridiculous’
S14. Ans.(b)
Sol. Use ‘cup of tea’ in place of ‘cup and tea’ because it’s an idiom which should be used in its original form
S15. Ans.(e)
Sol. Replace ‘share’ with ‘shares’