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English Proficiency - 1 (Grammar)

Description: Mixed Grammar Practice Test - 1
Number of Questions: 30
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Tags: Mixed Grammar Practice Test - 1 Grammar Verbal Ability Spotting of Errors Sentence Completion Error in Sentence Structure
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Directions: Identify the part having an error.

  1. None of them

  2. have reported

  3. the matter

  4. so far

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

‘Has’ should come in place of ‘have’ as the subject 'none' is singular.

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. He

  2. rarely never

  3. goes to see

  4. his parents

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option (2) contains an error. Both 'rarely' and 'never' are negatives. The sentence has an error of double negatives. So, either one of them should be deleted.

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)

  1. The two brothers

  2. were quarrelling

  3. with

  4. one another

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Replace 'one another' with 'each other' because the reference is to two persons only. When referring to two persons generally 'each other' is used and when referring to more than two people 'one another' is used.

Directions: In the following sentence, identify the part having an error.

  1. He gave

  2. me

  3. a gun

  4. to shoot

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After 'shoot' we need 'with'. We are not shooting the gun, but we are shooting with the gun.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

  1. She has

  2. no affection

  3. even with

  4. her own children


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘For’ in place of ‘with’. For is used for saying who or what is intended to receive something or get the benefit of it. With is used for saying accompanied by.  

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

  1. Neither the manager

  2. nor

  3. his staff were present

  4. in the dinner party


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘Was’ in place of ‘were’. Staff is a singular collective noun.

Directions: Choose the correct word to complete the given sentence.

She was waiting for you ____ the table this morning.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. for

  4. with


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

She can't be sitting on the surface of the table or 'with' the table.

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. Where

  2. does

  3. this road

  4. lead?

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Add ‘to’ after ‘lead’. The question is asking towards where the road leads. 'To' is used for expressing motion or direction toward a point. Hence, option (4) is correct.  

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

His income is not adequate _________ his wants.

  1. to

  2. with

  3. in

  4. for


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Please see the usage below

adequate for: The house is perfectly adequate for just the two of us. adequate to do something: The existing law is adequate to deal with the problem. 

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

You must dispense ____ his services.

  1. of

  2. off

  3. at

  4. with


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Dispensed with' is to get rid of.

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

  1. She takes good

  2. care of the children

  3. in the child care centre

  4. like a mother does

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The word 'does' is redundant here. When we compare similarities between two nouns generally 'like' is used and with 'like' we do not use a verb at the end. If we add a verb at the end then 'as' is used for comparison.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

  1. He

  2. considers

  3. me as

  4. his sister


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘He considers me like his sister’. The word ‘like’ is followed by a noun and ‘as’ is followed by a clause. 

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

____ the last fortnight, I have noticed that you have been keeping away ____ the English class.

  1. During, from

  2. Within, in

  3. In, during

  4. Over, from


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Over' shows continuation that cannot be derived from the given sentence.

Directions: Select the correct word/phrase to complete the given sentence.

There was no agreement ____ the great powers ____ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.

  1. in, about

  2. among, on

  3. between, about

  4. in, over


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The number is indeterminate. So, 'among' is the best option.

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

He made ____ the thief.

  1. at

  2. up

  3. off

  4. after


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Made after' is to follow.

Directions: Identify the part having an error.

  1. You

  2. look

  3. much handsome

  4. now


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The word 'now' is indicative that there is a comparison between earlier appearance and the present appearance. So, the comparative word 'more' needs to be added. Hence, the correct phrase is 'much more handsome now' or we can do away with 'much' and replace it with 'more'.

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

____ the house tops the kite flew until it got lost ____ the clouds.

  1. Above, in

  2. From, in

  3. On, among

  4. Over, among


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Over' means no touch.

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

Since about half of the body was against the decision about the new transport policy, the committee, in the last meeting, ______ not unanimous on the issue.

  1. was

  2. were

  3. is

  4. are


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Although the committee is a singular collective noun, there is no unity. The divergence of action or behaviour attracts plural verb.

Directions: In the following question, part of the given sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined word/group of words. Option (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four options are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select option (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

A recent survey shows that the number of female infants being killed every year are the highest in Punjab.

  1. are the highest in Punjab

  2. were the highest in Punjab

  3. is the highest in Punjab

  4. are highest in Punjab


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

‘The number’ is singular and thus we must use the singular form of the verb 'is'.

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence are four ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

The United States, the super power of the world, for the first time are being headed by a black as their president.

  1. are being headed by a black as their president

  2. is headed by a black as its president

  3. is being headed by a black as its president

  4. is being headed by a black as their president


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'The United States' is a singular entity.

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence are four ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Balanced dietary habits along with regular exercise keeps a person physically fit.

  1. keeps a person physically fit

  2. keep a person physically fit

  3. would keep a person physically fit

  4. will keep a person physically fit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are two activities involved.

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence are four ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Neither the board members nor the chairman of the company was quite sure of how to tackle the financial setback that the company was facing.

  1. was quite sure of how to tackle the financial setback that the company was facing

  2. were quite sure of how to tackle the financial setback that the company was facing

  3. was quite sure of how to tackle the financial setback the company was facing

  4. were quite sure of how to tackle the financial setback that the company is facing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sentence is correct as given.

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

Pandit Ravi Shankar excels ____ playing the sitar.

  1. at

  2. in

  3. with

  4. on


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

One excels at an activity.

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

Everyone related ____ the incident, expressed their doubts ____ his role.

  1. for; with

  2. with; in

  3. with; about

  4. about; in


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

"With" is the correct preposition for the first blank as it is used to indicate a close association with the 'incident'. 'About' is correct for the second blank as it indicates the subject or the reference. 

Directions: Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath each sentence are four ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

The members found that the court's verdict on obviousness was plainly affected by their earlier observations.

  1. was plainly affected by their earlier observations

  2. was plainly affected by its earlier observations

  3. is plainly affected by its earlier observations

  4. were plainly affected by their earlier observations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Verdict is singular; 'their' refers to the observations of the judges.

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

Either the president or his advisers ________ to find a workable solution to the current crisis gripping the US economy.

  1. is expected

  2. are expected

  3. was expected

  4. were expected


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In case of ‘either … or’, the verb connects with the second subject. The crisis is in the present. Thus, we must use the plural form of the verb (are) because the second subject is plural (advisors).

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

A considerable percentage of the US population _______ great hopes from the new president and his sincere approach.

  1. has

  2. are having

  3. have

  4. always have


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Percentage is a singular entity.

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

His father, not his brothers, _______ there to attend the wedding.

  1. has been

  2. have been

  3. is

  4. are


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Verb does not connect with non-action. Only his father is there. This is because the subject of the sentence is the father, which is singular, thus, 'is' (the singular) form of the verb is to be used.

Directions: Select the best filler from the given options such that the sentence below makes coherent sense.

The Indian cricket team, with its talented batsman and bowlers, ________ a formidable opponent to any team in the world today.

  1. became

  2. becomes

  3. have become

  4. has become


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cricket team is a singular collective noun.

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

Send the letter ____ post ____ my Ludhiana address.

  1. in, at

  2. by, at

  3. through, on

  4. in, for


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

"By post" is correct in the first blank. "At (this address)" is correct in the second.

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