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Mixed Grammar Test - 2 (English)

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Directions: In the following question, two sentences labelled I and II, have been given.

I. The box is to much heavy for me. II. The box is too much heavy for me.

Mark your answer as

  1. if only sentence I is correct

  2. if only sentence II is correct

  3. if both are correct

  4. if neither of the two is correct


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first sentence is incorrect. The correct structure of the second sentence is 'The box is much too heavy for me'. The 'much' in 'much too heavy' means by a large margin and it modifies the whole phrase 'too heavy' whereas 'too much' simply means overfull and can only quantify volumes.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blanks.

The procedure ________ transfer of debentures varies depending ________ their nature and type.

  1. of, in

  2. from, upon

  3. for, on

  4. in, onto


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Procedure for' means steps for something. 'Depend on/upon' both are correct.

Directions: Select the appropirate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

Be a politician ______ a saint.

  1. and

  2. or

  3. if

  4. but

  5. after


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence implies that one should try either to be a saint 'or' a politician.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction.

You will not be allowed to board the train ___________ you have reserved seats.

  1. till

  2. until

  3. less

  4. unless


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of subordinative conjunction. 'Unless' means 'if not, except when'. Hence, option 4 is correct.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction.

We eat ___________ we may live.

  1. that

  2. for

  3. so that

  4. why


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When the subordinate clause is introduced by the conjunction of purpose 'that', we use 'may' in the subordinate clause when the main clause is in the present tense. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

There is __________ coffee for all.

  1. quite

  2. very

  3. quietly

  4. enough


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Enough' means as much as is necessary or sufficient. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable adverb.

We found to our surprise that the answers of Minister of Education were __________ unreasonable.

  1. informal

  2. insane

  3. insanity

  4. insanely


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 'Insanely' is an adverb and 'insanity' becomes the noun. 'Insane' is an adjective. Here unreasonable is an adjective. So, an adverb is needed to modify it.

Directions: Use an appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.

My legs have started to pain; I cannot walk any ___________.

  1. further

  2. far

  3. farthest

  4. futhermost


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Further' shall be used because no comparison is made in the sentence. Here a sense of 'additional' is implied in a figurative sense. 

Directions: Use an appropriate adjective to fill in the blank.

This is the ___________ temple in the city.

  1. eldest

  2. older

  3. oldest

  4. elder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eldest can only be used for related persons, while oldest can be used for any person, place or thing in a group of related or unrelated elements. 'Oldest' is the best option because comparison of this temple is with all the other temples of the city. So superlative degree will be used.

Directions: Fill up the blank with the most appropriate option.

Who is the _________ boy in the queue?

  1. later

  2. latest

  3. latter

  4. last


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The correct answer is 'last' (refers to position).

Directions: Fill up the blank with the most appropriate option.

The _________ part of the book is dull.

  1. later

  2. latest

  3. latter

  4. last


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Later' is used for referring to time as in afterward. Use 'latter' when referring to the second of two persons or things mentioned previously. Here it refers to the second part of the book.

Directions: Mark the most suitable option to fill in the blanks.

The office will remain closed ______ the 8th ______ November ____ the 13th.

  1. on, of, till

  2. from, of, to

  3. for, in, for

  4. in, in, to


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Preposition 'from' show the commencement of an action in the future. 'Of November' is the correct expression. 'To' means 'till'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct interjection.

_____ Your droppings have spoilt my laundry.

  1. What!

  2. Shoo!

  3. Good Heavens!

  4. Ah!


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Your droppings' means an animal or bird is being addressed. Hence, 'shoo' that means 'go away'.

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct interjection.

_____ Don't let anybody into this secret.

  1. Shoo!

  2. Hush!

  3. Hold!

  4. Behold!


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Hush' is to call for silence or secrecy. 

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct interjection.

_____ That was a narrow escape.

  1. Hurrah!

  2. Ah!

  3. Whew!

  4. Pooh!


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Whew' is symbolically a long sigh as if in relief on some escape. 

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