1.1 - Introduction to English Grammer.


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1.1.1 - present tense.


1: Which sentence is in the present indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: C) They play football every Sunday
2: What is the correct form of the verb for third person singular in present indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: B) Add "es" if the verb ends in ss, o, z, x, ch, or sh
3: How is the negative sentence formed in present indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb
4: Which of the following uses the present indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: C) The sun rises in the east
5: Which sentence is incorrect in present indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: B) She do not like ice cream
6: Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
Correct Answer: B) She is eating lunch
7: How is the present continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + am/is/are + base form of the verb + ing
8: When is the present continuous tense used?
Correct Answer: B) For actions that are happening right now
9: How are negative sentences formed in the present continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + am/is/are + not + base form of the verb + ing
10: Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) They are walking to the park
11: Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?
Correct Answer: C) I have finished my homework
12: How is the present perfect tense formed?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + has/have + base form of the verb
13: Which sentence is correct in present perfect tense?
Correct Answer: A) They have gone to the store
14: When is the present perfect tense used?
Correct Answer: B) For actions that started in the past and continue in the present
15: Which of the following time expressions is used with the present perfect tense?
Correct Answer: C) Since
16: Which sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: C) He has been studying for three hours
17: How is the present perfect continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + has/have + been + base form of the verb + ing
18: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) She has been reading a book since morning
19: For how long can the present perfect continuous tense be used?
Correct Answer: C) For actions that have been ongoing from the past up to the present
20: Which of the following is not a correct use of the present perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: C) He has read the book

1.1.2 - Past Tense.


21: Which sentence is in the past indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: A) Sita wrote a letter to Ram
22: How is the negative sentence formed in the past indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + did not + base form of the verb
23: Which sentence correctly uses the past indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: D) We met last week
24: When is the past indefinite tense used?
Correct Answer: C) For actions that happened and were completed in the past
25: Which of the following sentences indicates a past habit?
Correct Answer: A) He used to go jogging every morning
26: Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) They were going to the park
27: How is the past continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + was/were + base form of the verb + ing
28: When is the past continuous tense used?
Correct Answer: A) For actions that were ongoing in the past
29: How are negative sentences formed in the past continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + was/were + not + base form of the verb + ing
30: Which sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) While she was studying, I watched TV
31: Which sentence is in the past perfect tense?
Correct Answer: A) I had finished my homework before dinner
32: How is the past perfect tense formed?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + had + past participle
33: Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?
Correct Answer: A) They had arrived before the meeting started
34: When is the past perfect tense used?
Correct Answer: B) For actions completed before another past action
35: Which sentence is incorrect in past perfect tense?
Correct Answer: C) They had seen that movie yesterday
36: Which sentence is in the past perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) He had been waiting for an hour
37: How is the past perfect continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + had + been + base form of the verb + ing
38: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) They had been playing for two hours when it started to rain
39: For how long can the past perfect continuous tense be used?
Correct Answer: B) For actions that were ongoing before another past action
40: Which of the following is not a correct use of the past perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: C) They had tried to contact us

1.3.3 - Future Tense.


41: Which sentence is in the future indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: A) He will go to London
42: How is the negative sentence formed in the future indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + will + not + base form of the verb
43: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future indefinite tense?
Correct Answer: C) He will play soccer
44: When is the future indefinite tense used?
Correct Answer: C) For actions that will take place in the future
45: Which of the following sentences indicates a future plan?
Correct Answer: A) They will visit the museum next week
46: Which sentence is in the future continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) They will be playing for two hours
47: How is the future continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: B) Subject + will + be + base form of the verb + ing
48: When is the future continuous tense used?
Correct Answer: A) For actions that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future
49: How are negative sentences formed in the future continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + will + be + not + base form of the verb + ing
50: Which sentence correctly uses the future continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) I will be studying when you arrive
51: Which sentence is in the future perfect tense?
Correct Answer: A) I shall have graduated by next year
52: How is the future perfect tense formed?
Correct Answer: D) Subject + will + have + past participle
53: Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect tense?
Correct Answer: A) They will have finished their work by 5 PM
54: When is the future perfect tense used?
Correct Answer: A) For actions completed before a specific time in the future
55: Which sentence is incorrect in future perfect tense?
Correct Answer: B) They will have been completing the project by next week
56: Which sentence is in the future perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) They will have been playing for two hours by 7 o’clock
57: How is the future perfect continuous tense formed?
Correct Answer: A) Subject + will + have been + base form of the verb + ing
58: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the future perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: A) By next year, I will have been working here for ten years
59: For how long can the future perfect continuous tense be used?
Correct Answer: A) For actions that will be ongoing up to a specific point in the future
60: Which of the following is not a correct use of the future perfect continuous tense?
Correct Answer: C) He will have been tried to fix the car

1.1.4 - Subject-verb Agreement: Part 1.


61: Which sentence correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
Correct Answer: C) He plays tennis every weekend.
62: In which sentence does the verb agree with the subject?
Correct Answer: B) The clerk and counselor were present in the meeting.
63: How is the verb used when two singular nouns are joined by "or"?
Correct Answer: B) The verb is singular.
64: Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement when using "either... or"?
Correct Answer: B) Either Ramesh or his friends are coming.
65: Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb form with a collective noun?
Correct Answer: B) The team is winning the match.
66: How should the verb be used when two nouns express the same idea and are joined by "and"?
Correct Answer: B) The verb should be singular.
67: Which sentence correctly uses a singular verb with an uncountable noun?
Correct Answer: D) Half of the land was cultivated.
68: Which of the following uses subject-verb agreement correctly?
Correct Answer: C) The first innings was spoiled due to heavy rain.
69: How should the verb be used when the subject is a definite quantity or unit?
Correct Answer: B) The verb should be singular.
70: Which sentence uses the correct verb form when "not only... but also" is used?
Correct Answer: B) Not only the principal but also the teachers were playing the match.
71: Which sentence uses the correct verb form with "each" and "every"?
Correct Answer: B) Each student and teacher is excited.
72: In which sentence is the verb correctly used with a plural noun denoting a class or group?
Correct Answer: B) The rich are dealing with an important issue.
73: How should the verb be used when two singular nouns are joined by "and" to form a phrase with the same idea?
Correct Answer: A) The verb should be singular.
74: Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb with the modals "dare" and "need"?
Correct Answer: C) They need not worry.
75: Which sentence shows the correct use of a verb with a subject that expresses a wish or hypothetical scenario?
Correct Answer: C) I wish I were the President.

1.1.5 - Subject-verb Agreement: Part 2.


76: Which sentence uses the correct verb form with uncountable nouns?
Correct Answer: C) The equipment is new.
77: Which phrase is correctly used?
Correct Answer: B) The information is as follows.
78: How should the verb be used when "the following" is used with a singular subject?
Correct Answer: A) The following are the rules.
79: Which sentence uses the correct verb form when an infinitive is the subject?
Correct Answer: B) How to solve the problem is difficult.
80: When "more than one" is used with a noun, which verb form is correct?
Correct Answer: B) More than one worker was absent.
81: In which sentence does the verb correctly agree with a prepositional phrase?
Correct Answer: D) The taste of the food is great.
82: Which sentence uses the correct verb form with "a number of"?
Correct Answer: C) A number of people were waiting.
83: How should the verb be used with "none"?
Correct Answer: B) None were injured.
84: Which sentence correctly uses "nothing but" with a singular verb?
Correct Answer: B) Nothing but birds is visible.
85: Which sentence uses the correct verb form with "no" before singular nouns?
Correct Answer: D) No boy and no girl were present.
86: In which sentence is the verb correctly used with countable figures?
Correct Answer: B) Four and four are eight.
87: Which sentence uses the correct verb form with "everyone," "nobody," or similar pronouns?
Correct Answer: C) Someone was at the door.
88: Which sentence correctly uses "as" with certain verbs?
Correct Answer: A) She described the scene as beautiful.
89: Which sentence correctly avoids using "as" with certain verbs?
Correct Answer: A) She called him a fool and a rogue.
90: Which sentence correctly uses "more" in a context involving countable nouns?
Correct Answer: B) More books than one are missing.

1.1.6 - Punctuation: Part 1.


91: What does the full stop indicate in writing?
Correct Answer: A) The end of a declarative or imperative sentence
92: When should a comma be used?
Correct Answer: B) To separate a series of words or phrases
93: In which scenario is a semicolon most appropriately used?
Correct Answer: B) To separate two independent clauses with internal commas
94: Which of the following is a correct use of a colon?
Correct Answer: B) To introduce a quotation or enumeration
95: How is a colon different from a semicolon?
Correct Answer: A) A colon introduces lists and quotations, while a semicolon separates closely related clauses
96: Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a direct question?
Correct Answer: D) Question mark
97: When should an exclamation mark be used?
Correct Answer: A) After a sentence expressing surprise or strong emotion
98: Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series?
Correct Answer: C) Comma
99: When is a comma used before and after a participial phrase?
Correct Answer: B) When the phrase could be expanded into a sentence
100: Which punctuation mark is used to indicate the omission of a word or words, especially a verb?
Correct Answer: C) Comma
101: Which punctuation mark should be used to separate short co-ordinate clauses in a compound sentence?
Correct Answer: A) Comma
102: When is a comma used in a sentence with an adverbial clause?
Correct Answer: A) Before the adverbial clause
103: What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?
Correct Answer: B) To convey meaning and clarity
104: Which punctuation mark is used to separate a noun clause preceding the verb?
Correct Answer: A) Comma
105: What is the role of the semicolon in separating a series of loosely related clauses?
Correct Answer: C) To separate closely related clauses within a sentence
106: What should be used instead of a full stop in a direct question?
Correct Answer: D) Question mark
107: When is the exclamation mark used in writing?
Correct Answer: C) After interjections and sentences expressing strong emotions

1.1.7 - Panctuation: Part 2.


108. What is the primary use of inverted commas?
Correct Answer: B) To enclose the exact words of a speaker or a quotation
109. How is a dash used to indicate an abrupt stop or change of thought?
Correct Answer: D) By indicating a sudden shift in the topic or thought
110. Which punctuation mark is used to connect the parts of compound words?
Correct Answer: C) Hyphen
111. When is a dash used to resume a scattered subject?
Correct Answer: C) To list items or categories
112. Which of the following is NOT a use of parentheses or double dashes?
Correct Answer: B) To enclose the exact words of a speaker
113. The apostrophe is used in the genitive case of nouns. Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe for this purpose?
Correct Answer: B) The letter was addressed to James's house.
114. How is the apostrophe used to form the plural of letters and figures?
Correct Answer: A) By adding an apostrophe before the 's'
115. What punctuation mark is used to separate parts of a sentence or clause that do not grammatically belong?
Correct Answer: C) Parentheses
116. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a hyphen?
Correct Answer: B) The man-of-war sailed across the sea.
117. In which situation would you use inverted commas?
Correct Answer: B) To enclose the exact words of a speaker

1.1.8 - Sentence Structure.


118. What is the primary purpose of a sentence?
Correct Answer: B) To convey a clear meaning
119. Which type of sentence makes a statement or assertion?
Correct Answer: C) Declarative Sentence
120. Which of the following is an example of an interrogative sentence?
Correct Answer: C) “How are you doing?”
121. Imperative sentences are used to express which of the following?
Correct Answer: C) Commands or requests
122. Which of the following is an exclamatory sentence?
Correct Answer: D) “What a wonderful surprise!”
123. What type of sentence contains a single independent clause?
Correct Answer: C) Simple Sentence
124. Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?
Correct Answer: A) “She likes apples, and he likes oranges.”
125. What type of sentence includes both independent and dependent clauses?
Correct Answer: C) Complex Sentence
126. Which sentence is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
Correct Answer: B) “She plays the piano, and her brother plays the guitar, although he is still learning.”
127. Which of the following should be avoided for clear and effective writing?
Correct Answer: C) Run-on sentences and sentence fragments
128. Which type of sentence is this: "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk"?
Correct Answer: C) Complex Sentence
129. Which type of sentence is used to express a strong emotion?
Correct Answer: D) Exclamatory Sentence
130. What is the function of a coordinating conjunction in a sentence?
Correct Answer: A) To join independent clauses
131. Which of the following is true about simple sentences?
Correct Answer: B) They contain only one independent clause
132. Which of these sentences is an imperative sentence?
Correct Answer: B) “Close the door quietly.”

1.1.9 - Common Errors in English.


133. Which of the following is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) First come, First Served
134. What is the correct version of the phrase "I could mind less"?
Correct Answer: B) I couldn’t care less
135. Which word is correct: “I regardless” or “I irregardless”?
Correct Answer: A) I regardless
136. Choose the correct sentence:
Correct Answer: B) Karlee talked to Brandon and me
137. Which is the correct term?
Correct Answer: B) Shoo-in
138. How should “emigrated to” be correctly used?
Correct Answer: B) Emigrated from
139. What is the correct term for “prostrate disease”?
Correct Answer: C) Prostate disease
140. Which is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Honed in
141. Identify the correct phrase:
Correct Answer: B) Bated breath
142. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Peace of mind
143. What is the correct version of “Wet your appetite”?
Correct Answer: B) Whet your appetite
144. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Make do
145. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Due diligence
146. Choose the correct phrase:
Correct Answer: B) Aroused my curiosity
147. Which is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: D) Must have
148. What is the correct term?
Correct Answer: C) Per se
149. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: B) All of a sudden
150. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: B) The first anniversary
151. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Worse comes to worst
152. Which term is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Thaw
153. Choose the correct term:
Correct Answer: B) Hot water tank
154. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Bald-faced lie
155. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Chalk it up
156. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Through the wringer
157. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: C) Given free rein
158. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Nip it in the bud
159. Choose the correct phrase:
Correct Answer: B) Tide me over
160. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: A) Toe the line
161. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Chock-full
162. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Throes of passion
163. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) A moot point
164. Which word is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: B) Espresso
165. What is the correct phrase?
Correct Answer: B) Jibe with the facts
166. Which pronunciation is correct for a strong point?
Correct Answer: C) Forte
167. Choose the correct pronunciation of "et cetera":
Correct Answer: D) Et cetera
168. What is the correct term?
Correct Answer: B) Deep-seated
169. Which phrase is correct?
Correct Answer: B) Exact revenge

1.1.10 - Foreign Words: Part 1.


170. What does the French term "déjà vu" mean?
Correct Answer: B) The feeling of having experienced something before
171. How is "fiancé" pronounced?
Correct Answer: A) fiˈɑːnseɪ
172. Which of the following is a French word for a small, stylish shop?
Correct Answer: C) Boutique
173. What does the French word "cliché" refer to?
Correct Answer: C) An overused phrase or idea
174. How is the French word "rendezvous" pronounced?
Correct Answer: C) ˈrɒn.deɪˌvuː
175. What is the meaning of the French word "baguette"?
Correct Answer: D) A long, thin loaf of French bread
176. Which German word means "a look-alike or double of a person"?
Correct Answer: C) Doppelgänger
177. What does the German term "Zeitgeist" refer to?
Correct Answer: C) The spirit or mood of a particular period in history
178. How is "Wanderlust" pronounced?
Correct Answer: C) vɑːn.də.lʌst
179. What is the meaning of the German word "Kaputt"?
Correct Answer: C) Broken or non-functioning
180. How is the German word "pretzel" pronounced?
Correct Answer: C) prɛt.səl

1.1.11 - Foreign Words: Part 2.


181. What does the Yiddish word "glitch" refer to?
Correct Answer: B) A small problem that doesn’t hinder completing a task
182. Which of the following words describes a clumsy or awkward individual in Yiddish?
Correct Answer: B) Klutz
183. What does the Yiddish word "spiel" mean in English?
Correct Answer: A) A quick, rehearsed speech or story
184. What is the meaning of "schmooze" in Yiddish?
Correct Answer: B) To chat with someone, often to gain an advantage
185. Which Spanish word describes an informal group fighting against the government?
Correct Answer: A) Guerrilla
186. What does the Spanish word "macho" refer to?
Correct Answer: B) An overly self-confident person
187. Which word refers to an outdoor area outside a house in English?
Correct Answer: C) Patio
188. What does the Spanish word "piñata" describe?
Correct Answer: C) A toy filled with treats for parties
189. What is the meaning of "karaoke" in Japanese?
Correct Answer: C) A popular activity where people sing along to songs
190. Which word refers to the art of folding paper into intricate shapes?
Correct Answer: C) Origami
191. What does the Japanese word "tsunami" mean?
Correct Answer: B) A large sea wave
192. Which Native American word is used in English to refer to a sweet treat made from cacao beans?
Correct Answer: B) Chocolate
193. What does the Chinese word "dim sum" refer to?
Correct Answer: C) A style of meal with various small dishes
194. Which word refers to a large oceanic storm in Chinese?
Correct Answer: C) Typhoon
195. Which type of sentence is used to make a statement?
Correct Answer: C) Declarative
196. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Correct Answer: C) Comma
197. What is the term for a sentence that asks a question?
Correct Answer: C) Interrogative
198. Which of the following is not a type of sentence?
Correct Answer: D) Conditional
199. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or explanation?
Correct Answer: C) Colon
200. In which type of sentence is the verb typically used to give a command?
Correct Answer: B) Imperative