Question Bank for 9th Class English Grammar Grammar (All Topics)

1)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

To create a new game means expending lot of sweat, and calls for all the members of the development team to play its role with aplomb throughout the long-drawn-out procedure before the game sees the light of the day.

A)

for all the members of the development team to play its role with aplomb throughout

B)

for all the members in the development team to play their role with aplomb throughout

C)

for all the members of the development team to play their roles with aplomb throughout

D)

all the members of the development team to play their roles with aplomb throughout

E)

None of these

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2)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

The state has at least twenty colleges of whom only six are officially recognised.

A)

of whom only six are officially recognised.

B)

of whom only six have been officially recognised.

C)

of which only six have official recognition.

D)

of which only six are officially recognised.

E)

None of these

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3)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

As the author outlines in the prologue, there have been study that focused on the pre-liberalization years, as also the initial years of the satellite television age.

A)

there have been studies that focused on the pre-liberalisation years

B)

it have been studied that focused on the pre-liberalisation years

C)

there has been studies that focused on the pre-liberalisation years

D)

it has been studied that focused on the pre-liberalisation years

E)

None of these

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4)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness.

A)

If used wisely

B)

Having used it wisely

C)

Because of usefulness

D)

Because if is used wisely

E)

None of these

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5)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer permanent damage from the unregulated use of pesticides.

A)

Unless present policies are reversed

B)

Unless present policies will be reversed

C)

If it will not reverse present policies

D)

If present policies will not be reversed

E)

None of these

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6)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

Eaten in Portugal only, the Indians viewed the potato with suspicion for they assumed it had poisonous properties since only the white-skinned people consumed it.

A)

Indians viewed the potato with suspicion for they

B)

Indians were suspicious of the potato and they

C)

Potato was viewed with suspicion by Indians who

D)

Potato was suspicious to Indians and it was

E)

None of these

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7)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

Though he was more faster than his opponent on the field, his chances of winning the race were low as he lacked the killer instinct.

A)

Though he was more faster than his opponent on the field

B)

As he was more faster than his opponent on the field

C)

Though he was more fast from his opponent on the field

D)

Though he was faster than his opponent on the field

E)

None of these

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8)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

The local library has recommended that the books put up for the used book sale and should be in good condition and should have no writing in them or be underlined.

A)

and should have no writing in them or be underlined.

B)

and should not have writing in them or not be underlined.

C)

and contain no writing or underlining.

D)

without containing writing or underlining.

E)

None of these

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9)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

Their intelligence, which has made them the masters of the world, often cause them to act like imbeciles.

A)

often cause them to act like imbeciles.

B)

often causes them to act like imbeciles.

C)

frequently cause them to act like imbeciles.

D)

seldom cause them to act like imbeciles.

E)

None of these

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10)

Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.

The Vice President of the local bank spoke for a half an hour and told his colleague that he, his colleague, must consider finding a new job, or accept a reduction in salary.

A)

for a half hour and told his colleague that he must consider to find a new job

B)

for half an hour and told his colleague that the colleague must get employed by a new bank

C)

for half an hour and told his colleague to consider finding a new job

D)

for half hour and told his colleague to consider to finding a new job

E)

None of these

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11)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: I could not put up

B: in a hotel

C: as the charges

D: were exorbitant.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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12)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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13)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: The students

B: were awaiting

C: for the arrival of

D: the chief guest.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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14)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: They have been

B: very close friends

C: until

D: they quarreled.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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15)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: When the dentist came in

B: my tooth was stopped aching

C: out of fear that

D: I might lose my tooth.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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16)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: No sooner did I open the door

B: when the rain, heavy and stormy

C: rushed in

D: making us shiver from head to foot.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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17)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: I shall certainly

B: inform you

C: when I

D: shall reach New Delhi.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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18)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: He will certainly

B: help you

C: if you will ask him

D: in a pleasant manner.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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19)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A: Will you please buy

B: some jaggery for me

C: if you go

D: to the market?

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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20)

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.

A)

A

B)

B

C)

C

D)

D

E)

None of these

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21)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

A very miserly

B)

farmer live

C)

with his 'wife

D)

in the Jamaican islands.

E)

None of these

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22)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

Mrs. Singh was

B)

emphasising

C)

on the importance

D)

of coming for class.

E)

None of these

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23)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

The children

B)

in front

C)

has no

D)

shoes on.

E)

None of these

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24)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

They assured us

B)

that they would do

C)

their best to find out

D)

the cause for the delay.

E)

None of these

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25)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

The number of people

B)

who own personal computer

C)

are increasing

D)

d) every year.

E)

None of these

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26)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

Mahatma Gandhi

B)

and Sarqjini Naidu

C)

is contemporaries

D)

of each other.

E)

None of these

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27)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

My father

B)

often advise

C)

me how to

D)

run my life.

E)

None of these

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28)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

Tire' is one of those films

B)

which have caused

C)

the recent

D)

controversy

E)

None of these

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29)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

I

B)

enjoyed that

C)

movie

D)

very much.

E)

None of these

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30)

Direction: In each of these questions, one sentence is split and written in four portions. Each sentence is complete, but contains and error. Choose the portion of the sentence with the error.

A)

The girls

B)

which

C)

won were honoured

D)

by their friends.

E)

None of these

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31)

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns.

Our class consists of twenty pupils.

A)

Common

B)

Proper

C)

Collective

D)

Abstract

E)

None of these

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32)

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns.

The crowd was very big.

A)

Common

B)

Proper

C)

Collective

D)

Abstract

E)

None of these

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33)

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns.

The elephant has great strength.

A)

Common

B)

Proper

C)

Collective

D)

Abstract

E)

None of these

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34)

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns.

We all love honesty.

A)

Common

B)

Proper

C)

Collective

D)

Abstract

E)

None of these

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35)

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns.

Always speak the truth.

A)

Common

B)

Proper

C)

Collective

D)

Abstract

E)

None of these

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36)

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.

This is a matter between you and me.

A)

Noun

B)

Pronoun

C)

Verb

D)

Preposition

E)

None of these

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37)

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.

You and I are invited to tea this morning.

A)

Noun

B)

Pronoun

C)

Adverb

D)

Verb

E)

None of these

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38)

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.

Solomon was famous for his wisdom.

A)

Noun

B)

Pronoun

C)

Adverb

D)

Adjective

E)

None of these

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39)

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.

Never tell a lie.

A)

Noun

B)

Pronoun

C)

Adverb

D)

Adjective

E)

None of these

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40)

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.

The class is studying grammar.

A)

Noun

B)

Pronoun

C)

Verb

D)

Adverb

E)

None of these

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41)

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.

We often deceive ourselves.

A)

Reflexive

B)

Emphatic

C)

Relative

D)

Distributive

E)

None of these

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42)

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.

I myself heard the remark.

A)

Personal

B)

Demonstrative

C)

Reflexive

D)

Emphatic

E)

None of these

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43)

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.

You express yourself very imperfectly,

A)

Demonstrative

B)

Reflexive

C)

Personal

D)

distributive

E)

None of these

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44)

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.

Some people are always talking about themselves.

A)

Reflexive

B)

Indefinite

C)

Emphatic

D)

Distributive

E)

None of these

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45)

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.

Xerxes himself was the last to cross the Hellespont.

A)

Indefinite

B)

Reflexive

C)

Emphatic

D)

Demonstrative

E)

None of these

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46)

Direction: Fill in the blanks.

You really ________ be late again.

A)

must

B)

do not

C)

must not

D)

must not have to be

E)

None of these

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47)

Direction: Fill in the blanks.

If you do not start working harder, you ________ repeat the course next year.

A)

will be

B)

will have to

C)

have to be

D)

has to be

E)

None of these

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48)

Direction: Fill in the blanks.

He said I ________ use his telephone at any time

A)

must

B)

can

C)

would

D)

will

E)

None of these

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49)

Direction: Fill in the blanks.

There are plenty of potatoes in the fridge. You _______ buy any.

A)

must not

B)

cannot

C)

would not

D)

need not

E)

None of these

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50)

Direction: Fill in the blanks.

You _______ not leave small objects lying around.

A)

must

B)

can

C)

would

D)

shall

E)

None of these

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Grammar (All Topics) Total Questions - 50