Question 1

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. If you are really not feeling well, you ______ a doctor.

should better see
may see
had better see
would rather see

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 2

Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

It is not time for the cinema to begin ___, ___?

so far, is it
yet, isn't it
already, is it
before, isn't it

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 3

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

If only I ______ his address, I would most certainly have told you.

know
knew
had known
would have known

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 4

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. The match having ended in a draw, the first prize was shared ______.

between Usha and I
by Usha and I
by Usha and me
among me and Usha

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 5

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. She expects me to type the letter in five minutes ______ is impossible.

that
which
what
but

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 6

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

The marathon race is intended to test one's endurance more ______.

than his speed
than how fast one runs
than one's speed
rather than the speed

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 7

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. Remember to turn ______ the lights before you leave the room.

on
down
of
off

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 8

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. Because of the power cut, many workers were ______.

laid of
lay out
laid off
lain off

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 9

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. He is ______ handsome boy that he is very popular with girls.

such a
a such
such
so

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 10

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

He is ______ by the doctor not to smoke.

in strict orders
under strict orders
over strict orders
with strict orders

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 11

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

We hope to complete the job ______.

around a week or more
within a week or two
within a week or more
before a week or two

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 12

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. The police arrived ______ the scene half an hour after the accident.

on
to
into
in

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 13

Directions: Select the correct word or phrase to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

If only you had spoken clearly, you ______.

would not be misunderstood
would not have been misunderstood
would not have been misunderstanding
would not have misunderstood

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 14

Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence.

He agreed ______ my plan in general, but objected ______ some details.

onto - to
for --- for
with --- about
with --- to

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 15

Directions: Select the correct words or phrases to complete a grammatical and idiomatic sentence. Do not lean ______ the rail: the paint is ______ wet.

against --- still
on --- yet
at --- very
onto --- not

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 16

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I could have done better in the exam
if only I would have had fifteen days more
to prepare for it, after I had
been discharged from the hospital

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 17

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

My cousin has four daughters
all of whom are studying in school
and I consider the youngest among them
as the most handsome of all

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 18

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I wish I was in New York
on the day of rededication of the Statue of Liberty
which I have always admired
from a very young age

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 19

Directions: In the following question, a sentences has been divided into four parts and marked 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

While I confess his superiority to me
in studies so far, it is only because
his father has bought for him many foreign books
which my family cannot afford to buy for me

Answer

Correct Option: A

Question 20

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

I admire your new shirt
and would like to buy one like it;
can you tell me where you bought it
and what was its price

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 21

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

You do not have to do difficult exercises
to maintain a good figure;
a regular morning walk is
quite beneficent to one's health

Answer

Correct Option: D

Question 22

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

When you meet your father tomorrow
please convey my respect to him
and inform him that I am eagerly awaiting
his visit to Madras next month

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 23

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

The teacher told us that
to remember details, it is
important to take notes while
listening to his lecture

Answer

Correct Option: B

Question 24

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

While asking for an application form
please send a self-addressed envelope
that contained your name, door no
street and city

Answer

Correct Option: C

Question 25

Directions: In the following question, a sentence has been divided into four parts 1, 2, 3 and 4. One of these parts contains a mistake in grammar idiom or syntax. Identify that part and mark it as the answer.

Though we did not relish the observance
of the teacher that we had not exhibited
the sense of responsibility expected of us
we knew that what he said was true

Answer

Correct Option: A

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Number of Questions: 25
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