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English Grammar Quiz Questions

English Grammar is one of the most important sections in competitive examinations conducted by various state and central government recruiting agencies across India. A strong command of English Grammar helps candidates improve their performance in subjects such as English Language, Communication Skills, Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary, and Writing Ability.

This English Grammar Quiz contains carefully selected multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering all major grammar topics including Parts of Speech, Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Tenses, Articles, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Subject-Verb Agreement, Error Detection, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, and Reading Comprehension.

These English Grammar MCQs are highly useful for candidates preparing for various state-level and national-level examinations. Regular practice of these questions helps improve accuracy, speed, grammatical understanding, and overall exam performance.

Important English Grammar Topics

  • Parts of Speech
  • Noun
  • Pronoun
  • Verb
  • Tenses
  • Articles
  • Adjectives
  • Adverbs
  • Prepositions
  • Conjunctions
  • Interjections
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • Direct and Indirect Speech
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Error Detection
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • One Word Substitution
  • Spellings
  • Cloze Test
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Fill in the Blanks

Haryana Exams Where English Grammar Questions Are Asked

  • HCS (Haryana Civil Services)
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  • Canal Patwari
  • Gram Sachiv
  • Clerk
  • Stenographer
  • Junior Engineer (JE)
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  • Excise Inspector
  • Haryana Judiciary
  • TGT Recruitment
  • PGT Recruitment
  • Primary Teacher Recruitment
  • Assistant Lineman (ALM)
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  • RAS
  • REET
  • Rajasthan Police Constable
  • Rajasthan Police SI
  • Patwari
  • Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO)
  • Junior Accountant
  • LDC
  • CET Graduation Level
  • CET Senior Secondary Level
  • School Lecturer
  • Senior Teacher
  • Junior Instructor
  • Forest Guard
  • Forester
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Punjab Exams

  • PPSC Civil Services
  • Punjab Police Constable
  • Punjab Police SI
  • PSTET
  • Punjab Clerk Recruitment
  • Excise Inspector
  • Cooperative Inspector
  • Jail Warder
  • School Lecturer
  • Master Cadre Teacher
  • Punjab Judiciary
  • Various PSSSB Examinations

Delhi Exams

  • DSSSB TGT
  • DSSSB PGT
  • DSSSB Assistant Teacher
  • DSSSB Junior Assistant
  • DSSSB Clerk
  • DSSSB Stenographer
  • Delhi Police Constable
  • Delhi Police Head Constable
  • Delhi Police MTS
  • Delhi Subordinate Services Examinations

Uttar Pradesh Exams

  • UPPCS
  • UPPSC Assistant Professor
  • UPPSC RO/ARO
  • UP Police Constable
  • UP Police SI
  • UPTET
  • UP Lekhpal
  • Junior Assistant
  • Stenographer
  • Review Officer
  • BEO
  • LT Grade Teacher
  • TGT
  • PGT
  • UP Judiciary
  • Various UPSSSC Examinations

Uttarakhand Exams

  • UKPSC PCS
  • UKPSC Lower PCS
  • UKPSC Lecturer
  • UKTET
  • Uttarakhand Police Constable
  • Uttarakhand Police SI
  • Patwari
  • Lekhpal
  • Junior Assistant
  • Forest Guard
  • Cooperative Inspector
  • Various UKSSSC Examinations

Bihar Exams

  • BPSC
  • BPSC Teacher Recruitment
  • Bihar Police SI
  • Bihar Police Constable
  • Bihar SSC
  • Bihar Clerk Recruitment
  • Revenue Employee
  • Panchayat Secretary
  • Bihar Judiciary
  • Assistant Professor Recruitment
  • Various BSSC Examinations

Jharkhand Exams

  • JPSC
  • JTET
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  • Jharkhand Police Constable
  • Jharkhand Excise Constable
  • Panchayat Secretary
  • Junior Assistant
  • Stenographer
  • Forest Guard
  • Various JSSC Examinations

Himachal Pradesh Exams

  • HP Administrative Services (HAS)
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  • HP Police Constable
  • HP Police SI
  • Junior Office Assistant
  • Clerk
  • Patwari
  • Tehsildar Allied Services
  • Lecturer Recruitment
  • TGT Recruitment
  • HPSSC Examinations
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  • WBCS
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  • WB Police Constable
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  • Primary Teacher Recruitment
  • Upper Primary Teacher Recruitment
  • School Service Commission (SSC) Exams
  • Group C Recruitment
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  • Various WBPSC and WBSSC Examinations

Central Government Exams

  • SSC CGL
  • SSC CHSL
  • SSC MTS
  • SSC CPO
  • SSC GD
  • SSC Selection Post
  • RRB NTPC
  • RRB Group D
  • RRB ALP
  • RRB JE
  • IBPS PO
  • IBPS Clerk
  • SBI PO
  • SBI Clerk
  • LIC AAO
  • LIC Assistant
  • EPFO
  • FCI
  • AFCAT
  • CDS
  • NDA
  • CAPF
  • Various Banking and Insurance Examinations

Practice these English Grammar Quiz Questions regularly to strengthen your grammar concepts, improve your vocabulary, and achieve higher scores in competitive examinations.

Q241. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The regulator's decision to postpone the implementation (1) / was attributed partly to industry pressure (2) / and partly due to legal ambiguity (3) / surrounding the recent amendments. (4)

Right Answer: (3)

This sentence uses a correlative structure 'partly...partly...' to present two parallel reasons, and both parts following each 'partly' must be grammatically parallel. Part (2) correctly follows with 'partly to industry pressure', using the preposition 'to'. However, part (3) incorrectly uses 'partly due to legal ambiguity', inserting the phrase 'due to' which breaks the parallel structure since the first reason used only 'to' after 'partly'. The correct parallel form should be 'partly because of legal ambiguity' or simply 'partly to legal ambiguity' to match the first clause. Therefore, the error lies in part (3), making option 3 the correct answer.
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Q242. Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

That there exists no recourse for citizens (1) / if environmental violations are condoned at the ministerial level (2) / underline a systemic erosion of (3) / constitutional accountability. (4)

Right Answer: (3)

The subject of this sentence is the entire noun clause 'That there exists no recourse for citizens if environmental violations are condoned at the ministerial level', which functions as a single singular subject. Since the subject is singular (a 'that' clause acting as one unit), the verb that follows must also be singular in agreement, i.e., 'underlines' rather than 'underline'. Part (3) incorrectly uses the plural verb form 'underline' instead of the correct singular form 'underlines', violating the rule of subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the error is found in part (3), making option 3 the correct answer.
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Q243. Change the following from active to passive: We shall have dispatched the invitations before Friday evening.

Right Answer: The invitations shall have been dispatched before Friday evening.

The given sentence 'We shall have dispatched the invitations before Friday evening' is in the future perfect tense (subject + shall/will + have + past participle). To convert a future perfect active sentence into passive voice, the correct structure is: object + shall/will + have + been + past participle + by/before + time. Here, the object 'the invitations' becomes the new subject, and the auxiliary structure becomes 'shall have been dispatched'. Option 1 omits 'been', option 2 wrongly inserts 'had', and option 3 uses the incorrect base form 'be' instead of the past participle structure. Only option 4, 'The invitations shall have been dispatched before Friday evening', follows the correct passive construction. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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Q244. Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The medieval oriel window projected elegantly from the chapel wall.

Right Answer: The technician adjusted the frequency on the oriel.

The highlighted word 'oriel' in the original sentence refers to a type of projecting bay window commonly found in medieval architecture. Options 1, 2, and 4 all use 'oriel' in this same architectural sense, referring to the window itself, so they do not contain a homonym but simply repeat the same word and meaning. A homonym is a word that sounds the same (or is spelt the same) but carries a completely different meaning. In option 3, 'oriel' is used in the context of 'adjusting the frequency', which is the domain of an 'aerial' (a device for receiving radio or television signals), representing a distinctly different meaning in that sentence's technical context. Therefore, the sentence containing the homonym usage is option 3.
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Q245. Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The photos will be printed by the studio within an hour.

Right Answer: The studio will print the photos within an hour.

The given sentence 'The photos will be printed by the studio within an hour' is in the simple future passive voice (object + will + be + past participle + by + subject). To convert this into active voice, the doer of the action ('the studio') becomes the subject, and the tense must remain simple future active (subject + will + base verb + object). Option 1 incorrectly uses the present tense 'prints' instead of future tense. Option 3 is grammatically incomplete and lacks the auxiliary verb. Option 4 wrongly uses the past perfect tense 'had printed', which changes the meaning and tense entirely. Only option 2, 'The studio will print the photos within an hour', correctly preserves the future tense in active voice. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.
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Q246. According to the passage, which quality is most crucial for entrepreneurs?

In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one's temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.

Right Answer: Resilience

The passage explicitly states that 'entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity' when describing the challenges entrepreneurs must navigate, such as volatile markets and the absence of assured income. 'Obedience' and 'Conformity' are qualities more associated with structured employment and hierarchy, not entrepreneurship, and are not mentioned in the passage. 'Delegation' is a management skill but is not highlighted as the defining quality of entrepreneurs in this passage. Since the passage directly names resilience as essential for facing entrepreneurial uncertainty, it is the most crucial quality according to the text. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.
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Q247. Why is employment often psychologically comforting, as per the passage?

In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one's temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.

Right Answer: It provides hierarchy and reduced risk

The passage states that employees 'operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels' and that 'for many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression'. This directly links psychological comfort to the presence of hierarchy and the reduction of personal risk, since employees are not burdened with existential risks like capital loss. The passage does not mention flexible innovation, elimination of competition, or rapid promotions as reasons for this comfort. Therefore, the correct reason given in the passage is that employment provides hierarchy and reduced risk, making option 3 the correct answer.
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Q248. How does the passage describe societal views toward entrepreneurship?

In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one's temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.

Right Answer: Skeptical until proven successful

The passage states that 'in many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed.' This precisely means that society views entrepreneurship with doubt or skepticism initially, but this perception changes to acceptance once the venture proves successful. The passage does not describe societal views as 'always supportive', 'unanimously dismissive', or 'overwhelmingly negative', as it acknowledges a shifting and conditional perception rather than a fixed extreme stance. The phrase 'until they succeed' captures this conditional skepticism perfectly. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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Q249. What is implied by "absence of assured income" in the context of entrepreneurship?

In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one's temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.

Right Answer: No fixed salary or stable cash flow

The passage lists 'the absence of assured income' as one of the challenges entrepreneurs must navigate alongside 'volatile markets' and 'regulatory complexities'. This phrase implies that, unlike employees who receive a regular fixed salary, entrepreneurs do not have a guaranteed or stable source of income, as their earnings depend entirely on the performance and success of their venture. This clearly does not mean entrepreneurs work voluntarily without any income at all, nor does it suggest profits are guaranteed, which would contradict the very phrase 'absence of assured income'. It also has no connection to government control of income. Therefore, the correct implication is the lack of a fixed salary or stable cash flow, making option 2 the correct answer.
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Q250. What does the word "dichotomy" in the passage most nearly mean?

In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one's temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.

Right Answer: A clear division between two contrasting things

In the passage, the word 'dichotomy' is used in the sentence 'Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy', referring to the sharp contrast being drawn throughout the passage between entrepreneurship and conventional employment as two distinctly different, often opposing, career paths. The word 'dichotomy' in general usage means a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different from one another. It does not mean shared understanding, mutual advantage, or a repeated pattern, all of which imply similarity or recurrence rather than division. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'dichotomy' here is a clear division between two contrasting things, making option 3 the correct answer.
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