General English Grammar Questions and Answers

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Q21
Fill in the blank.Neither of the boys ______ present.
  • A are
  • B were
  • C is
  • D be
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Neither takes a singular verb.
Q22
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
  • A He asked, Where is the station?
  • B He asked Where is the station?
  • C He asked, Where is the station?
  • D He asked Where is the station?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Comma before quotes and question mark inside quotes.
Q23
Replace the underlined word.He is senior than me.
  • A senior to
  • B senior from
  • C senior over
  • D senior with
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Correct idiom: senior to.
Q24
Identify the error.Each of the players have received a medal.
  • A Each
  • B of the players
  • C have
  • D received
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Each takes singular verb: has.
Q25
Choose the correct passive form.They built the bridge in 2015.
  • A The bridge is built in 2015.
  • B The bridge was built in 2015.
  • C The bridge has been built in 2015.
  • D The bridge had built in 2015.
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Simple past -> was/were + V3.
Q26
Fill in the blank.I prefer tea ______ coffee.
  • A than
  • B to
  • C over
  • D for
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Correct phrase: prefer X to Y.
Q27
Select the correct article.He is ______ honest man.
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D no article
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Words beginning with vowel sound take an.
Q28
Choose the correct conjunction.He will not go ______ you force him.
  • A unless
  • B until
  • C though
  • D once
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Unless expresses negative condition.
Q29
Identify the correct spelling.
  • A Accomodation
  • B Accommodation
  • C Acommodation
  • D Accomadation
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Correct spelling has double c and double m.
Q30
Fill in the blank.She has been working here ______ 2010.
  • A for
  • B at
  • C since
  • D from
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Since is used for a point of time.
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