MCQ on General English Grammar with Answers for Competitive Examinations

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If I was you, I would not treat him like this.

was I you
If I have been you
If I were you
No error

Correct Option: C [ If I were you ]

Explanation: "If I were" is used when the subject of the sentence is referring to a hypothetical or imaginary situation.

"Cart off" means:

discard
disregard
dejected
None of these.

Correct Option: A [ discard ]

Explanation: "cart off" means to take someone or something away, often forcefully or abruptly.

Not only my parents but also I _______ regretting the change of school.

are
is
am
No option is appropriate

Correct Option: C [ am ]

Explanation: in case "Not only...but also" the verb should agree with the subject closest to the verb.

__________ hundred rupee note you found on the road belongs to me.

the
a
an
No article is needed.

Correct Option: A [ the ]

Explanation: "The" is used to indicate specific note mentioned here.

I prevented him _________ going.

from
on
to
none of these

Correct Option: A [ from ]

Explanation:

One of the boys ________ been given a book.

have
are
has
were

Correct Option: C [ has ]

Explanation: "One of" is followed by "plural noun/pronoun" and "singular helping verb"

The Moon _______ around the Earth

move
moving
moved
moves

Correct Option: D [ moves ]

Explanation: Subject is "Moon" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.
When universal truths are mentioned, the verb used should be the simple present tense.

This magazine _________ twice weekly.

is appearing
appearing
appears
appeared

Correct Option: C [ appears ]

Explanation: Subject is "Magazine" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.

Mother ________ to talk to you.

want
wants
wanted
wanting

Correct Option: B [ wants ]

Explanation: Subject is "Mother" a Singular noun, go with singular verb.

The student, as well as his teacher ________ going on the excursion.

have
has
were
was