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1.She went to ___ store to buy some groceries.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: c) the
Explanation: “The” is used because it refers to a specific store.
2.He is ___ engineer.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: b) an
Explanation: “An” is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
3.___ cat is sleeping on the sofa.
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Explanation: “The” is used to refer to a specific cat that is known to the speaker.
4.I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: b) an
Explanation: “An” is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
5___ sun rises in the east.
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Explanation: “The” is used because it refers to the one and only sun.
6.Can you pass me ___ salt, please?
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: c) the
Explanation: “The” is used because it refers to a specific salt that is known to the speaker and listener.
7___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: b) An
Explanation: “An” is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
8.He bought ___ car yesterday.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: a) a
Explanation: “A” is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
9.She is ___ best student in the class.
a) a
b) an
c) the
d) no article
Answer: c) the
Explanation: “The” is used to refer to someone who is the only one in a particular context, here the best student.
10.___ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) No article
Answer: c) The
Explanation: “The” is used because it refers to a unique landmark.
Prepositions
11.She is sitting ___ the chair.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” is used to indicate the surface of something.
12.They live ___ the city center.
a) in
b) at
c) on
d) by
Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate location within a larger area or place.
13.The cat jumped ___ the table.
a) in
b) on
c) onto
d) at
Answer: c) onto
Explanation: “Onto” is used to indicate movement to a surface.
14.He will arrive ___ 5 PM.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: c) at
Explanation: “At” is used to indicate a specific time.
15.She walked ___ the park.
a) across
b) through
c) by
d) in
Answer: b) through
Explanation: “Through” is used to indicate movement from one side of an enclosed space to the other.
16.He is standing ___ the bus stop.
a) in
b) at
c) on
d) by
Answer: b) at
Explanation: “At” is used to indicate a specific point or location.
17.The book is ___ the shelf.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” is used to indicate the surface of something.
18.They will meet ___ Monday.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: b) on
Explanation: “On” is used to indicate days of the week.
19.The keys are ___ the drawer.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate location within something.
20.He was born ___ 1990.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) by
Answer: a) in
Explanation: “In” is used to indicate years.
Spotting errors in sentences with answers and explanations:
1.She don’t like to play basketball.
a) She
b) don’t
c) like to
d) play basketball
Answer: b) don’t
Explanation: The correct form is “doesn’t” because “she” is a singular subject.
2.He did not knew the answer.
a) He
b) did
c) not
d) knew
Answer: d) knew
Explanation: The correct form is “know” because “did” is already in the past tense.
3.They goes to the gym every day.
a) They
b) goes
c) to the
d) gym every day
Answer: b) goes
Explanation: The correct form is “go” because “they” is a plural subject.
4.She is more smarter than her brother.
a) She
b) is
c) more smarter
d) than her brother
Answer: c) more smarter
Explanation: The correct form is “smarter” because “more” is redundant.
5.Each of the students have a textbook.
a) Each
b) of the
c) students
d) have
Answer: d) have
Explanation: The correct form is “has” because “each” is a singular subject.
6.Neither of the answers were correct.
a) Neither
b) of the
c) answers
d) were
Answer: d) were
Explanation: The correct form is “was” because “neither” is a singular subject.
7.She didn’t went to the party.
a) She
b) didn’t
c) went
d) to the party
Answer: c) went
Explanation: The correct form is “go” because “didn’t” already implies past tense.
8.I am looking forward to see you.
a) I
b) am
c) looking forward
d) to see
Answer: d) to see
Explanation: The correct form is “seeing” because “look forward to” is followed by a gerund.
9.Everyone have their own opinion.
a) Everyone
b) have
c) their
d) own opinion
Answer: b) have
Explanation: The correct form is “has” because “everyone” is a singular subject.
10.He can plays the guitar very well.
a) He
b) can
c) plays
d) the guitar very well
Answer: c) plays
Explanation: The correct form is “play” because “can” is a modal verb and is followed by the base form of the verb.
11.They was going to the market.
a) They
b) was
c) going
d) to the market
Answer: b) was
Explanation: The correct form is “were” because “they” is a plural subject.
12.The team are playing well this season.
a) The team
b) are
c) playing
d) well this season
Answer: b) are
Explanation: The correct form is “is” because “team” is a collective noun and takes a singular verb in American English.
13.She is the most tallest girl in the class.
a) She
b) is
c) the most tallest
d) girl in the class
Answer: c) the most tallest
Explanation: The correct form is “the tallest” because “most” is redundant.
14.Between you and I, he is wrong.
a) Between
b) you
c) and I
d) he is wrong
Answer: c) and I
Explanation: The correct form is “and me” because “between” is a preposition and takes the objective case.
15.She is good in mathematics.
a) She
b) is
c) good in
d) mathematics
Answer: c) good in
Explanation: The correct form is “good at” because the correct preposition is “at.”
16.One of my friend is coming over.
a) One of
b) my
c) friend
d) is coming over
Answer: c) friend
Explanation: The correct form is “friends” because “one of” refers to one out of many.
17.She is married with a doctor.
a) She
b) is
c) married with
d) a doctor
Answer: c) married with
Explanation: The correct form is “married to” because the correct preposition is “to.”
18.He gave me an advice.
a) He
b) gave
c) me
d) an advice
Answer: d) an advice
Explanation: The correct form is “some advice” or “a piece of advice” because “advice” is uncountable.
19.She has been waiting since two hours.
a) She
b) has been
c) waiting since
d) two hours
Answer: c) waiting since
Explanation: The correct form is “waiting for” because “for” is used for durations of time.
20.He is one of the best player in the team.
a) He is
b) one of
c) the best player
d) in the team
Answer: c) the best player
Explanation: The correct form is “the best players” because “one of” refers to one out of many.
Error identification the part of the sentence with answers and explanations:
1.He don’t like to play basketball.
a) He
b) don’t
c) like to
d) play basketball
Answer: b) don’t
Explanation: The correct form is “doesn’t” because “he” is a singular subject.
2.She has finished her work, isn’t it?
a) She has
b) finished her work
c) isn’t it
d) no error
Answer: c) isn’t it
Explanation: The correct form is “hasn’t she” because the tag question must match the auxiliary verb in the main clause.
3.Everyone have their own opinion.
a) Everyone
b) have
c) their own
d) opinion
Answer: b) have
Explanation: The correct form is “has” because “everyone” is a singular subject.
4.The team are playing well this season.
a) The team
b) are
c) playing well
d) this season
Answer: b) are
Explanation: The correct form is “is” because “team” is a collective noun and takes a singular verb in American English.
5.She is more smarter than her brother.
a) She is
b) more smarter
c) than her
d) brother
Answer: b) more smarter
Explanation: The correct form is “smarter” because “more” is redundant.
6.He did not knew the answer.
a) He
b) did not
c) knew
d) the answer
Answer: c) knew
Explanation: The correct form is “know” because “did” is already in the past tense.
7.Neither of the answers were correct.
a) Neither
b) of the
c) answers
d) were
Answer: d) were
Explanation: The correct form is “was” because “neither” is a singular subject.
8.The book which you gave me is very interesting.
a) The book
b) which
c) you gave me
d) is very interesting
Answer: b) which
Explanation: The correct relative pronoun is “that” when it defines the subject.
9.She is the best of the two sisters.
a) She is
b) the best
c) of the
d) two sisters
Answer: b) the best
Explanation: The correct form is “better” because “best” is used when comparing more than two.
10.Between you and I, he is wrong.
a) Between
b) you
c) and I
d) he is wrong
Answer: c) and I
Explanation: The correct form is “and me” because “between” is a preposition and takes the objective case.
11.She is good in mathematics.
a) She is
b) good
c) in
d) mathematics
Answer: c) in
Explanation: The correct preposition is “at.”
12.One of my friend is coming over.
a) One of
b) my
c) friend
d) is coming over
Answer: c) friend
Explanation: The correct form is “friends” because “one of” refers to one out of many.
13.She is married with a doctor.
a) She is
b) married
c) with
d) a doctor
Answer: c) with
Explanation: The correct preposition is “to.”
14.He gave me an advice.
a) He gave
b) me
c) an advice
d) no error
Answer: c) an advice
Explanation: The correct form is “some advice” or “a piece of advice” because “advice” is uncountable.
15.She has been waiting since two hours.
a) She has been
b) waiting
c) since
d) two hours
Answer: c) since
Explanation: The correct preposition is “for” when indicating duration.
16.He is one of the best player in the team.
a) He is
b) one of
c) the best player
d) in the team
Answer: c) the best player
Explanation: The correct form is “the best players” because “one of” refers to one out of many.
17.She didn’t went to the party.
a) She
b) didn’t
c) went
d) to the party
Answer: c) went
Explanation: The correct form is “go” because “didn’t” already implies past tense.
18.The information were accurate.
a) The
b) information
c) were
d) accurate
Answer: c) were
Explanation: The correct form is “was” because “information” is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
19.She has less friends than I do.
a) She has
b) less friends
c) than
d) I do
Answer: b) less friends
Explanation: The correct form is “fewer friends” because “friends” is countable.
20.The furniture in his house are quite expensive.
a) The furniture
b) in his house
c) are
d) quite expensive
Answer: c) are
Explanation: The correct form is “is” because “furniture” is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
Subject-verb agreement with answers and explanations:
1.The quality of the apples ___ not good.
a) are
b) is
c) were
d) have been
Answer: b) is
Explanation: “Quality” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
2.Each of the players ___ doing their best.
a) are
b) is
c) were
d) have been
Answer: b) is
Explanation: “Each” is a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
3.Neither of the students ___ finished the assignment.
a) has
b) have
c) is
d) are
Answer: a) has
Explanation: “Neither” is a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb “has.”
4.The committee ___ reached a decision.
a) has
b) have
c) are
d) were
Answer: a) has
Explanation: “Committee” is a collective noun and is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb “has.”
5.There ___ many challenges to overcome.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) has been
Answer: b) are
Explanation: “Challenges” is a plural subject, so it takes the plural verb “are.”
6.The news ___ quite shocking.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “News” is treated as a singular noun, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
7.Mathematics ___ my favorite subject.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Mathematics” is a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
8.The team ___ practicing for the match.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Team” is a collective noun and is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
9.Each of the books ___ interesting.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Each” is a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
10.The list of items ___ on the table.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “List” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
11.Either the teacher or the students ___ to clean the classroom.
a) has
b) have
c) is
d) was
Answer: b) have
Explanation: When two subjects are joined by “or,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. “Students” is plural, so the verb is “have.”
12.A bouquet of flowers ___ on the table.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Bouquet” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
13.The children ___ playing in the park.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) has been
Answer: b) are
Explanation: “Children” is a plural subject, so it takes the plural verb “are.”
14.Neither the manager nor the employees ___ satisfied with the new policy.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) has been
Answer: b) are
Explanation: When two subjects are joined by “nor,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. “Employees” is plural, so the verb is “are.”
15.The scissors ___ on the table.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) has been
Answer: b) are
Explanation: “Scissors” is treated as a plural noun, so it takes the plural verb “are.”
16.One of the students ___ won the prize.
a) have
b) has
c) were
d) are
Answer: b) has
Explanation: “One” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “has.”
17.The pair of shoes ___ in the closet.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Pair” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
18.Economics ___ a difficult subject for many students.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Economics” is treated as a singular subject, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
19.The number of participants ___ increasing every year.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: “Number” is the subject and is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
20.A variety of options ___ available.
a) is
b) are
c) was
d) has been
Answer: b) are
Explanation: When “a variety of” is used, the verb agrees with the noun that follows it. “Options” is plural, so the verb is “are.”
Sentence correction with answers and explanations:
1.I could not help but laugh when I saw him.
a) I could not help but laugh when I saw him.
b) I could not help but laughing when I saw him.
c) I could not help laughing when I saw him.
d) I could not help to laugh when I saw him.
Answer: c) I could not help laughing when I saw him.
Explanation: The correct form is “could not help laughing,” where “laughing” is a gerund.
2.He is one of those who loves to travel.
a) He is one of those who loves to travel.
b) He is one of those who love to travel.
c) He is one of them who loves to travel.
d) He is one who loves to travel.
Answer: b) He is one of those who love to travel.
Explanation: The verb “love” should agree with “those,” which is plural.
3.Neither of the boys have finished their homework.
a) Neither of the boys have finished their homework.
b) Neither of the boys has finished their homework.
c) Neither of the boys are finished with their homework.
d) Neither of the boys were finished with their homework.
Answer: b) Neither of the boys has finished their homework.
Explanation: “Neither” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “has.”
4.The teacher and the students is in the classroom.
a) The teacher and the students is in the classroom.
b) The teacher and the students are in the classroom.
c) The teacher with the students is in the classroom.
d) The teacher and students is in the classroom.
Answer: b) The teacher and the students are in the classroom.
Explanation: When the subject is compound (teacher and students), it takes the plural verb “are.”
5.She sings very well, isn’t it?
a) She sings very well, isn’t it?
b) She sings very well, doesn’t she?
c) She sings very well, is it?
d) She sings very well, don’t she?
Answer: b) She sings very well, doesn’t she?
Explanation: The correct tag question for “she sings” is “doesn’t she.”
6.He didn’t go to the party, isn’t it?
a) He didn’t go to the party, isn’t it?
b) He didn’t go to the party, did he?
c) He didn’t go to the party, doesn’t he?
d) He didn’t go to the party, don’t he?
Answer: b) He didn’t go to the party, did he?
Explanation: The correct tag question for “he didn’t go” is “did he.”
7.Either my brother or my parents is coming to the meeting.
a) Either my brother or my parents is coming to the meeting.
b) Either my brother or my parents are coming to the meeting.
c) Either my brother and my parents is coming to the meeting.
d) Either my brother and my parents are coming to the meeting.
Answer: b) Either my brother or my parents are coming to the meeting.
Explanation: When subjects are joined by “or,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. “Parents” is plural, so the verb is “are.”
8.There is many challenges in this project.
a) There is many challenges in this project.
b) There are many challenges in this project.
c) There was many challenges in this project.
d) There have many challenges in this project.
Answer: b) There are many challenges in this project.
Explanation: “Challenges” is plural, so the verb should be “are.”
9.He, along with his friends, are going to the concert.
a) He, along with his friends, are going to the concert.
b) He, along with his friends, is going to the concert.
c) He along with his friends are going to the concert.
d) He along with his friends is going to the concert.
Answer: b) He, along with his friends, is going to the concert.
Explanation: The subject “he” is singular, so the verb should be “is.” The phrase “along with his friends” is a parenthetical element and does not affect the number of the verb.
10.Every student and teacher were informed about the event.
a) Every student and teacher were informed about the event.
b) Every student and teacher are informed about the event.
c) Every student and teacher was informed about the event.
d) Every student and teacher have been informed about the event.
Answer: c) Every student and teacher was informed about the event.
Explanation: “Every” makes the subject singular, so the verb should be “was.”
11.The information provided by the researchers are accurate.
a) The information provided by the researchers are accurate.
b) The information provided by the researchers is accurate.
c) The informations provided by the researchers is accurate.
d) The information provided by the researchers were accurate.
Answer: b) The information provided by the researchers is accurate.
Explanation: “Information” is uncountable and takes a singular verb, so it should be “is accurate.”
12.Neither of the girls are going to the party.
a) Neither of the girls are going to the party.
b) Neither of the girls were going to the party.
c) Neither of the girls is going to the party.
d) Neither of the girls have been going to the party.
Answer: c) Neither of the girls is going to the party.
Explanation: “Neither” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
13.The data suggests that the experiment was successful.
a) The data suggests that the experiment was successful.
b) The data suggest that the experiment was successful.
c) The datas suggest that the experiment was successful.
d) The data suggesting that the experiment was successful.
Answer: b) The data suggest that the experiment was successful.
Explanation: “Data” is plural, so it takes the plural verb “suggest.”
14.Each of the team members have a unique skill.
a) Each of the team members have a unique skill.
b) Each of the team members has a unique skill.
c) Each of the team member have a unique skill.
d) Each of the team member has a unique skill.
Answer: b) Each of the team members has a unique skill.
Explanation: “Each” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “has.”
15.The group of students are meeting in the library.
a) The group of students are meeting in the library.
b) The group of students is meeting in the library.
c) The groups of students are meeting in the library.
d) The group of students have been meeting in the library.
Answer: b) The group of students is meeting in the library.
Explanation: “Group” is a collective noun and is treated as singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
16.The number of participants are increasing every year.
a) The number of participants are increasing every year.
b) The number of participants is increasing every year.
c) The numbers of participants is increasing every year.
d) The numbers of participants are increasing every year.
Answer: b) The number of participants is increasing every year.
Explanation: “The number” is singular, so it takes the singular verb “is.”
17.The scissors is on the table.
a) The scissors is on the table.
b) The scissors are on the table.
c) The scissor is on the table.
d) The scissor are on the table.
Answer: b) The scissors are on the table.
Explanation: “Scissors” is treated as a plural noun, so it takes the plural verb “are.”
18.He don’t know the answer to the question.
a) He don’t know the answer to the question.
b) He doesn’t know the answer to the question.
c) He do not know the answer to the question.
d) He does not knows the answer to the question.
Answer: b) He doesn’t know the answer to the question.
Explanation: The correct form is “doesn’t” because “he” is a singular subject.
19.A number of students is absent today.
a) A number of students is absent today.
b) A number of students are absent today.
c) The number of students is absent today.
d) The number of students are absent today.
Answer: b) A number of students are absent today.
Explanation: “A number of” is used with plural nouns and takes a plural verb, so it should be “are absent.”
20.Every man, woman, and child were given a gift.
a) Every man, woman, and child were given a gift.
b) Every man, woman, and child was given a gift.
c) Every man, woman, and child are given a gift.
d) Every man, woman, and child have been given a gift.
Answer: b) Every man, woman, and child was given a gift.
Explanation: “Every” makes the subject singular, so it should take the singular verb “was.”
21.The furniture in the room need to be cleaned.
a) The furniture in the room need to be cleaned.
b) The furnitures in the room need to be cleaned.
c) The furniture in the room needs to be cleaned.
d) The furniture in the room are needing to be cleaned.
Answer: c) The furniture in the room needs to be cleaned.
Explanation: “Furniture” is uncountable and takes a singular verb, so it should be “needs to be cleaned.”
22.There was a lot of people at the concert.
a) There was a lot of people at the concert.
b) There were a lot of people at the concert.
c) There is a lot of people at the concert.
d) There has been a lot of people at the concert.
Answer: b) There were a lot of people at the concert.
Explanation: “People” is plural, so it should take the plural verb “were.”
23.Each of the books on the shelf have a different color.
a) Each of the books on the shelf have a different color.
b) Each of the books on the shelf has a different color.
c) Each of the book on the shelf have a different color.
d) Each of the book on the shelf has a different color.
Answer: b) Each of the books on the shelf has a different color.
Explanation: “Each” is singular and takes a singular verb, so it should be “has a different color.”
24.The staff is working hard to meet the deadline.
a) The staff is working hard to meet the deadline.
b) The staff are working hard to meet the deadline.
c) The staffs is working hard to meet the deadline.
d) The staff was working hard to meet the deadline.
Answer: b) The staff are working hard to meet the deadline.
Explanation: In British English, “staff” is often treated as plural, so it should be “are working hard.”
25.The results of the experiment shows that the hypothesis was correct.
a) The results of the experiment shows that the hypothesis was correct.
b) The results of the experiment show that the hypothesis was correct.
c) The result of the experiment shows that the hypothesis was correct.
d) The results of the experiment showing that the hypothesis was correct.
Answer: b) The results of the experiment show that the hypothesis was correct.
Explanation: “Results” is plural, so it should take the plural verb “show.”
26.The cost of the repairs were more than we expected.
a) The cost of the repairs were more than we expected.
b) The cost of the repairs was more than we expected.
c) The costs of the repairs were more than we expected.
d) The cost of the repairs are more than we expected.
Answer: b) The cost of the repairs was more than we expected.
Explanation: “Cost” is the subject and is singular, so it should take the singular verb “was.”
27.Ten dollars are not enough to buy the book.
a) Ten dollars are not enough to buy the book.
b) Ten dollars is not enough to buy the book.
c) Ten dollar are not enough to buy the book.
d) Ten dollar is not enough to buy the book.
Answer: b) Ten dollars is not enough to buy the book.
Explanation: Amounts of money are usually treated as singular, so it should be “is not enough.”
28.The pair of shoes were left outside the door.
a) The pair of shoes were left outside the door.
b) The pair of shoes was left outside the door.
c) The pairs of shoes were left outside the door.
d) The pair of shoes have been left outside the door.
Answer: b) The pair of shoes was left outside the door.
Explanation: “Pair” is singular and takes a singular verb, so it should be “was left.”
29.Neither the manager nor the employees is happy with the new policy.
a) Neither the manager nor the employees is happy with the new policy.
b) Neither the manager nor the employees are happy with the new policy.
c) Neither the manager nor the employees was happy with the new policy.
d) Neither the manager nor the employees has been happy with the new policy.
Answer: b) Neither the manager nor the employees are happy with the new policy.
Explanation: When subjects are joined by “nor,” the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. “Employees” is plural, so the verb is “are.”
30.The committee has finished their work.
a) The committee has finished their work.
b) The committee have finished their work.
c) The committee has finished its work.
d) The committee have finished its work.
Answer: c) The committee has finished its work.
Explanation: “Committee” is a collective noun and is treated as singular, so it takes “has” and “its.”
Spotting errors in indirect (reported) speech, with answers and explanations:
1.He said, “I will go to the market.”
a) He said that he will go to the market.
b) He said that he would go to the market.
c) He said he will go to the market.
d) He said he would go to the market.
Answer: b) He said that he would go to the market.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would” in reported speech.
2.She asked, “Are you coming to the party?”
a) She asked that if you are coming to the party.
b) She asked if you are coming to the party.
c) She asked if I was coming to the party.
d) She asked if was I coming to the party.
Answer: c) She asked if I was coming to the party.
Explanation: In indirect speech, the question format changes, and “are” changes to “was.”
3.”Where do you live?” she asked me.
a) She asked me where do I live.
b) She asked me where I live.
c) She asked me where I lived.
d) She asked me where did I live.
Answer: c) She asked me where I lived.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “do you live” changes to “I lived.”
4.He said, “I am reading a book.”
a) He said that he is reading a book.
b) He said that he was reading a book.
c) He said he is reading a book.
d) He said he reads a book.
Answer: b) He said that he was reading a book.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “am” changes to “was.”
5.She said, “I have finished my homework.”
a) She said that she has finished her homework.
b) She said she has finished her homework.
c) She said that she had finished her homework.
d) She said she had finished her homework.
Answer: c) She said that she had finished her homework.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have” changes to “had.”
6.”Will you help me?” he asked.
a) He asked will you help him.
b) He asked would you help him.
c) He asked if I would help him.
d) He asked if I will help him.
Answer: c) He asked if I would help him.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and the sentence is rephrased as a statement.
7.”Do you like ice cream?” she asked.
a) She asked do you like ice cream.
b) She asked if I like ice cream.
c) She asked if I liked ice cream.
d) She asked do I like ice cream.
Answer: c) She asked if I liked ice cream.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “do you like” changes to “I liked.”
8.He said, “I was sleeping.”
a) He said that he was sleeping.
b) He said that he had been sleeping.
c) He said he was sleeping.
d) He said he had been sleeping.
Answer: b) He said that he had been sleeping.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “was” changes to “had been.”
9.”Can you speak French?” he asked me.
a) He asked me can I speak French.
b) He asked me if I can speak French.
c) He asked me if I could speak French.
d) He asked me if could I speak French.
Answer: c) He asked me if I could speak French.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “can” changes to “could.”
10.She said, “I will be going to the market tomorrow.”
a) She said that she will be going to the market tomorrow.
b) She said that she would be going to the market tomorrow.
c) She said that she would be going to the market the next day.
d) She said she would be going to the market tomorrow.
Answer: c) She said that she would be going to the market the next day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and “tomorrow” changes to “the next day.”
11.He said, “I bought a new car.”
a) He said that he bought a new car.
b) He said he bought a new car.
c) He said that he had bought a new car.
d) He said he had bought a new car.
Answer: c) He said that he had bought a new car.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “bought” changes to “had bought.”
12.She said, “I cannot find my keys.”
a) She said that she cannot find her keys.
b) She said she cannot find her keys.
c) She said that she could not find her keys.
d) She said she could not find her keys.
Answer: c) She said that she could not find her keys.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “cannot” changes to “could not.”
13.”Have you seen this movie?” he asked.
a) He asked have you seen this movie.
b) He asked if you have seen this movie.
c) He asked if I had seen this movie.
d) He asked if had I seen this movie.
Answer: c) He asked if I had seen this movie.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have you seen” changes to “I had seen.”
14.”Please help me,” she said.
a) She said please help her.
b) She asked me to help her.
c) She asked to help her.
d) She said to help her.
Answer: b) She asked me to help her.
Explanation: In indirect speech, requests are usually conveyed with “asked” and the infinitive form of the verb.
15.He said, “I must finish this work.”
a) He said that he must finish this work.
b) He said he must finish this work.
c) He said that he had to finish that work.
d) He said he had to finish that work.
Answer: c) He said that he had to finish that work.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “must” changes to “had to,” and “this” changes to “that.”
16.She said, “I was going to the market.”
a) She said that she was going to the market.
b) She said she was going to the market.
c) She said that she had been going to the market.
d) She said she had been going to the market.
Answer: c) She said that she had been going to the market.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “was going” changes to “had been going.”
17.”Do not touch the exhibits,” the guide said.
a) The guide said do not touch the exhibits.
b) The guide said not to touch the exhibits.
c) The guide told us not to touch the exhibits.
d) The guide said us not to touch the exhibits.
Answer: c) The guide told us not to touch the exhibits.
Explanation: In indirect speech, commands are usually conveyed with “told” and the infinitive form of the verb.
18.”I am feeling very tired,” he said.
a) He said that he is feeling very tired.
b) He said he is feeling very tired.
c) He said that he was feeling very tired.
d) He said he was feeling very tired.
Answer: c) He said that he was feeling very tired.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “am” changes to “was.”
19.She asked, “When will you arrive?”
a) She asked when will you arrive.
b) She asked when you will arrive.
c) She asked when I would arrive.
d) She asked when would I arrive.
Answer: c) She asked when I would arrive.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and the sentence is rephrased as a statement.
20.He said, “I had finished the work before you came.”
a) He said that he had finished the work before you came.
b) He said he had finished the work before you came.
c) He said that he finished the work before you came.
d) He said he finished the work before you came.
Answer: a) He said that he had finished the work before you came.
Explanation: The sentence is already in the past perfect tense and correctly conveys the action’s completion before another past action.
21.She said, “I can swim very well.”
a) She said that she can swim very well.
b) She said she can swim very well.
c) She said that she could swim very well.
d) She said she could swim very well.
Answer: c) She said that she could swim very well.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “can” changes to “could.”
22.”Why did you come late?” he asked me.
a) He asked me why did I come late.
b) He asked me why I did come late.
c) He asked me why had I come late.
d) He asked me why I had come late.
Answer: d) He asked me why I had come late.
Explanation: In indirect speech, questions are turned into statements, and “did come” changes to “had come.”
23.She said, “I may go to the party.”
a) She said that she may go to the party.
b) She said she may go to the party.
c) She said that she might go to the party.
d) She said she might go to the party.
Answer: c) She said that she might go to the party.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “may” changes to “might.”
24.He said, “You should see a doctor.”
a) He said that you should see a doctor.
b) He said you should see a doctor.
c) He said that I should see a doctor.
d) He said I should see a doctor.
Answer: c) He said that I should see a doctor.
Explanation: “You” changes to “I” based on the context provided in indirect speech.
25.She said, “I must go now.”
a) She said that she must go now.
b) She said that she had to go now.
c) She said that she had to go then.
d) She said she had to go now.
Answer: c) She said that she had to go then.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “must” changes to “had to,” and “now” changes to “then.”
26.”Have you ever been to Paris?” he asked.
a) He asked have you ever been to Paris.
b) He asked if I have ever been to Paris.
c) He asked if I had ever been to Paris.
d) He asked if had I ever been to Paris.
Answer: c) He asked if I had ever been to Paris.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have” changes to “had.”
27.She said, “I need a new dress.”
a) She said that she needs a new dress.
b) She said she needs a new dress.
c) She said that she needed a new dress.
d) She said she needed a new dress.
Answer: c) She said that she needed a new dress.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “need” changes to “needed.”
28.He asked, “Why are you crying?”
a) He asked why are you crying.
b) He asked why you are crying.
c) He asked why was I crying.
d) He asked why I was crying.
Answer: d) He asked why I was crying.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “are you crying” changes to “I was crying.”
29.She said, “I will have finished my work by tomorrow.”
a) She said that she will have finished her work by tomorrow.
b) She said that she would have finished her work by tomorrow.
c) She said that she would have finished her work by the next day.
d) She said that she will have finished her work by the next day.
Answer: c) She said that she would have finished her work by the next day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and “tomorrow” changes to “the next day.”
30.”Do you like this dress?” she asked me.
a) She asked me do you like this dress.
b) She asked me if you like this dress.
c) She asked me if I like this dress.
d) She asked me if I liked that dress.
Answer: d) She asked me if I liked that dress.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “do you like” changes to “I liked,” and “this” changes to “that.”
31.He said, “I hope you are well.”
a) He said that he hopes I am well.
b) He said he hopes I am well.
c) He said that he hoped I was well.
d) He said he hoped I was well.
Answer: c) He said that he hoped I was well.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “hope” changes to “hoped,” and “are” changes to “was.”
32.She said, “I have been waiting for an hour.”
a) She said that she has been waiting for an hour.
b) She said she has been waiting for an hour.
c) She said that she had been waiting for an hour.
d) She said she had been waiting for an hour.
Answer: c) She said that she had been waiting for an hour.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have been” changes to “had been.”
33.He asked, “What time does the train leave?”
a) He asked what time does the train leave.
b) He asked what time did the train leave.
c) He asked what time the train leaves.
d) He asked what time the train left.
Answer: c) He asked what time the train leaves.
Explanation: In indirect speech, the question format changes, and the present tense is used if it is a general fact.
34.She said, “I didn’t see him.”
a) She said that she didn’t see him.
b) She said she didn’t see him.
c) She said that she hadn’t seen him.
d) She said she hadn’t seen him.
Answer: c) She said that she hadn’t seen him.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “didn’t see” changes to “hadn’t seen.”
35.He said, “I used to play football.”
a) He said that he used to play football.
b) He said he used to play football.
c) He said that he had used to play football.
d) He said he had used to play football.
Answer: a) He said that he used to play football.
Explanation: “Used to” remains the same in indirect speech.
36.”Don’t talk during the lesson,” the teacher said.
a) The teacher said don’t talk during the lesson.
b) The teacher said not to talk during the lesson.
c) The teacher told us not to talk during the lesson.
d) The teacher said to not talk during the lesson.
Answer: c) The teacher told us not to talk during the lesson.
Explanation: In indirect speech, commands are usually conveyed with “told” and the infinitive form of the verb.
37.She said, “I saw him yesterday.”
a) She said that she saw him yesterday.
b) She said that she had seen him yesterday.
c) She said that she had seen him the previous day.
d) She said she saw him the previous day.
Answer: c) She said that she had seen him the previous day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “saw” changes to “had seen,” and “yesterday” changes to “the previous day.”
38.He asked, “Who broke the window?”
a) He asked who broke the window.
b) He asked who had broken the window.
c) He asked who breaks the window.
d) He asked who has broken the window.
Answer: b) He asked who had broken the window.
Explanation: In indirect speech, the past simple “broke” changes to the past perfect “had broken.”
39.She said, “You must complete this assignment.”
a) She said that you must complete this assignment.
b) She said you must complete this assignment.
c) She said that I must complete this assignment.
d) She said that I had to complete that assignment.
Answer: d) She said that I had to complete that assignment.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “must” changes to “had to,” and “this” changes to “that.”
40.He said, “I am meeting her tomorrow.”
a) He said that he is meeting her tomorrow.
b) He said he is meeting her tomorrow.
c) He said that he was meeting her tomorrow.
d) He said that he was meeting her the next day.
Answer: d) He said that he was meeting her the next day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “am” changes to “was,” and “tomorrow” changes to “the next day.”
41.She said, “I will call you when I get home.”
a) She said that she will call you when she gets home.
b) She said that she would call me when she gets home.
c) She said that she would call me when she got home.
d) She said that she will call me when she got home.
Answer: c) She said that she would call me when she got home.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and “gets” changes to “got.”
42.He asked, “Did you enjoy the movie?”
a) He asked did you enjoy the movie.
b) He asked if you enjoyed the movie.
c) He asked if I enjoyed the movie.
d) He asked if I had enjoyed the movie.
Answer: d) He asked if I had enjoyed the movie.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “did you enjoy” changes to “I had enjoyed.”
43.She said, “I have never been to London.”
a) She said that she has never been to London.
b) She said she has never been to London.
c) She said that she had never been to London.
d) She said she had never been to London.
Answer: c) She said that she had never been to London.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have” changes to “had.”
44.He said, “We will discuss this later.”
a) He said that we will discuss this later.
b) He said we will discuss this later.
c) He said that we would discuss this later.
d) He said we would discuss this later.
Answer: c) He said that we would discuss this later.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would.”
45.”How are you?” she asked.
a) She asked how are you.
b) She asked how you are.
c) She asked how was I.
d) She asked how I was.
Answer: d) She asked how I was.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “are you” changes to “I was.”
46.He said, “I will be traveling next week.”
a) He said that he will be traveling next week.
b) He said he will be traveling next week.
c) He said that he would be traveling next week.
d) He said that he would be traveling the following week.
Answer: d) He said that he would be traveling the following week.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “will” changes to “would,” and “next week” changes to “the following week.”
47.She said, “I am happy to be here.”
a) She said that she is happy to be here.
b) She said she is happy to be here.
c) She said that she was happy to be here.
d) She said that she was happy to be there.
Answer: d) She said that she was happy to be there.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “am” changes to “was,” and “here” changes to “there.”
48.He said, “I did my homework yesterday.”
a) He said that he did his homework yesterday.
b) He said that he had done his homework yesterday.
c) He said that he had done his homework the previous day.
d) He said he did his homework the previous day.
Answer: c) He said that he had done his homework the previous day.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “did” changes to “had done,” and “yesterday” changes to “the previous day.”
49.She said, “I have lost my keys.”
a) She said that she has lost her keys.
b) She said she has lost her keys.
c) She said that she had lost her keys.
d) She said she had lost her keys.
Answer: c) She said that she had lost her keys.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “have” changes to “had.”
50.He asked, “Do you know the answer?”
a) He asked do you know the answer.
b) He asked if you know the answer.
c) He asked if I know the answer.
d) He asked if I knew the answer.
Answer: d) He asked if I knew the answer.
Explanation: In indirect speech, “do you know” changes to “I
Error identification about indirect imperative, exclamatory, and optative sentences:
1.Direct: “Open the door,” he said to her. Indirect: He told her __.
a) to open the door
b) that she open the door
c) she opens the door
d) to opened the door
Answer: a) to open the door
2.Direct: “Please sit down,” the teacher said to the student. Indirect: The teacher asked the student __.
a) to please sit down
b) to sit down
c) please to sit down
d) to sitting down
Answer: b) to sit down
3.Direct: “Don’t talk during the exam,” the invigilator said. Indirect: The invigilator instructed __ during the exam.
a) to not talk
b) that not to talk
c) not to talk
d) not talking
Answer: c) not to talk
4.Direct: “Do your homework,” the mother said to the child. Indirect: The mother told the child __.
a) to do your homework
b) to do his homework
c) do his homework
d) that he do his homework
Answer: b) to do his homework
5.Direct: “Please be quiet,” the librarian said to us. Indirect: The librarian requested us __.
a) that we be quiet
b) to being quiet
c) to be quiet
d) to quiet
Answer: c) to be quiet
6.Direct: “Let’s go for a walk,” she said. Indirect: She suggested __.
a) let us go for a walk
b) that we go for a walk
c) to go for a walk
d) that we should go for a walk
Answer: d) that we should go for a walk
7.Direct: “Don’t touch the stove,” the mother warned the child. Indirect: The mother warned the child __.
a) not to touch the stove
b) to not touch the stove
c) do not touch the stove
d) not touching the stove
Answer: a) not to touch the stove
8.Direct: “What a beautiful flower!” she exclaimed. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) what a beautiful flower it was
b) that it was a beautiful flower
c) how beautiful flower it was
d) that what a beautiful flower it was
Answer: b) that it was a beautiful flower
9.Direct: “How wonderful the show was!” he said. Indirect: He said __.
a) how wonderful the show was
b) that the show was wonderful
c) how wonderful was the show
d) that the show was wonderfully
Answer: b) that the show was wonderful
10.Direct: “What a pity he failed the exam,” she said. Indirect: She said __.
a) what a pity it was that he failed the exam
b) that it was a pity he failed the exam
c) how pity he failed the exam
d) that what a pity he failed the exam
Answer: b) that it was a pity he failed the exam
11.Direct: “May you live long!” he said to his friend. Indirect: He wished his friend __.
a) may live long
b) that he may live long
c) to live long
d) that he might live long
Answer: d) that he might live long
12.Direct: “God bless you,” she said to him. Indirect: She prayed that __.
a) God blesses him
b) God bless him
c) God blessed him
d) God might bless him
Answer: b) God bless him
13.Direct: “Congratulations on your success!” she said. Indirect: She congratulated him __.
a) for his success
b) about his success
c) on his success
d) with his success
Answer: c) on his success
14.Direct: “Thank you,” he said to her. Indirect: He thanked her __.
a) to her
b) for her
c) about her
d) to
Answer: b) for her
15.Direct: “Please, help me,” he requested. Indirect: He requested __.
a) to please help him
b) to help him
c) that he please help him
d) him to help
Answer: b) to help him
16.Direct: “What a terrible accident!” he exclaimed. Indirect: He exclaimed __.
a) what a terrible accident it was
b) that it was a terrible accident
c) how terrible accident it was
d) that what a terrible accident it was
Answer: b) that it was a terrible accident
17.Direct: “Alas! He is no more,” she said. Indirect: She exclaimed with sorrow __.
a) that he was no more
b) that he is no more
c) how he was no more
d) that he will be no more
Answer: a) that he was no more
18.Direct: “How delicious this cake is!” he said. Indirect: He said __.
a) how delicious this cake is
b) that this cake was delicious
c) how delicious was the cake
d) that the cake was delicious
Answer: d) that the cake was delicious
19.Direct: “Pray for your success,” he said to them. Indirect: He advised them __.
a) to pray for your success
b) to pray for their success
c) to pray for his success
d) that they pray for success
Answer: b) to pray for their success
20.Direct: “How clever you are!” she said. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) how clever he was
b) that he was clever
c) how clever was he
d) that he was very clever
Answer: d) that he was very clever
21.Direct: “May you have a bright future,” he said. Indirect: He wished __.
a) that he may have a bright future
b) that they may have a bright future
c) that they might have a bright future
d) that he might have a bright future
Answer: c) that they might have a bright future
22.Direct: “Bravo! You did it,” she said. Indirect: She applauded him saying __.
a) bravo you did it
b) that bravo he did it
c) that he had done it
d) how he did it
Answer: c) that he had done it
23.Direct: “Beware of the dog,” he said. Indirect: He warned __.
a) beware of the dog
b) that they beware of the dog
c) them to beware of the dog
d) them beware of the dog
Answer: c) them to beware of the dog
24.Direct: “Be kind to others,” she advised. Indirect: She advised __.
a) to be kind to others
b) that they be kind to others
c) them to be kind to others
d) being kind to others
Answer: a) to be kind to others
25.Direct: “May God save us all,” he prayed. Indirect: He prayed __.
a) that God save us all
b) that God might save us all
c) to God save us all
d) God saving us all
Answer: a) that God save us all
26.Direct: “How hot it is today!” she exclaimed. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) how hot it was today
b) that it was very hot today
c) that it was very hot that day
d) how hot was it today
Answer: c) that it was very hot that day
27.Direct: “Don’t leave the door open,” he said. Indirect: He told __.
a) do not leave the door open
b) to not leave the door open
c) not to leave the door open
d) that they do not leave the door open
Answer: c) not to leave the door open
28.Direct: “What a tragedy it was!” she exclaimed. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) that it was a tragedy
b) how it was a tragedy
c) that it was such a tragedy
d) what a tragedy it was
Answer: a) that it was a tragedy
29.Direct: “Please pass the salt,” he said. Indirect: He requested __.
a) to pass the salt
b) that we pass the salt
c) us to pass the salt
d) us to passing the salt
Answer: c) us to pass the salt
30.Direct: “How strange the incident is!” he said. Indirect: He said __.
a) how strange the incident is
b) that the incident was strange
c) how strange was the incident
d) that the incident is strange
Answer: d) that the incident is strange
31.Direct: “Don’t forget to call me,” she said. Indirect: She reminded __.
a) that not to forget to call her
b) not to forget to call her
c) to not forget to call her
d) don’t forget to call her
Answer: b) not to forget to call her
32.Direct: “How lucky you are!” he exclaimed. Indirect: He exclaimed __.
a) how lucky he was
b) that he was lucky
c) how lucky was he
d) that he was very lucky
Answer: d) that he was very lucky
33.Direct: “Please close the window,” she said to him. Indirect: She requested him __.
a) to please close the window
b) that he close the window
c) to close the window
d) please to close the window
Answer: c) to close the window
34.Direct: “May you succeed in your efforts,” she wished. Indirect: She wished __.
a) that you may succeed in your efforts
b) that you might succeed in your efforts
c) that he might succeed in his efforts
d) that you succeeded in your efforts
Answer: b) that you might succeed in your efforts
35.Direct: “Be careful with the glass,” he warned. Indirect: He warned __.
a) be careful with the glass
b) that they be careful with the glass
c) to be careful with the glass
d) them to be careful with the glass
Answer: c) to be careful with the glass
36.Direct: “Thank you for your help,” she said. Indirect: She thanked __.
a) for your help
b) that you for your help
c) him for his help
d) for helping
Answer: c) him for his help
37.Direct: “Let him come in,” he said. Indirect: He allowed __.
a) to let him come in
b) him to come in
c) that he comes in
d) let him to come in
Answer: b) him to come in
38.Direct: “Pray to God for peace,” he advised. Indirect: He advised __.
a) to pray to God for peace
b) that they pray to God for peace
c) them to pray to God for peace
d) pray to God for peace
Answer: a) to pray to God for peace
39.Direct: “How amazing the performance was!” she exclaimed. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) that the performance was amazing
b) how amazing the performance was
c) that it was an amazing performance
d) how amazing was the performance
Answer: a) that the performance was amazing
40.Direct: “Take care of your health,” he advised. Indirect: He advised __.
a) to take care of your health
b) to take care of his health
c) to take care of their health
d) that they take care of their health
Answer: c) to take care of their health
41.Direct: “What a lovely dress!” she said. Indirect: She exclaimed __.
a) that the dress was lovely
b) what a lovely dress it was
c) how lovely the dress was
d) that it was a lovely dress
Answer: a) that the dress was lovely
42.Direct: “Don’t be late,” he told them. Indirect: He told them __.
a) do not be late
b) not to be late
c) that they do not be late
d) to not be late
Answer: b) not to be late
43.Direct: “How sad the news is!” he exclaimed. Indirect: He exclaimed __.
a) that the news was sad
b) how sad the news was
c) that it was sad news
d) how sad was the news
Answer: a) that the news was sad
44.Direct: “Please wait here,” she requested. Indirect: She requested __.
a) please to wait here
b) to please wait here
c) to wait here
d) to wait
Answer: c) to wait here
45.Direct: “What a horrible sight!” he exclaimed. Indirect: He exclaimed __.
a) what a horrible sight it was
b) that it was a horrible sight
c) how horrible the sight was
d) that what a horrible sight it was
Answer: b) that it was a horrible sight
46.Direct: “Don’t eat too much,” she advised. Indirect: She advised __.
a) to not eat too much
b) not eating too much
c) that they not eat too much
d) not to eat too much
Answer: d) not to eat too much
47.Direct: “May you have a safe journey,” he said. Indirect: He wished __.
a) that you have a safe journey
b) that you might have a safe journey
c) that they might have a safe journey
d) that you had a safe journey
Answer: b) that you might have a safe journey
48.Direct: “Don’t forget your keys,” she reminded. Indirect: She reminded __.
a) not forgetting your keys
b) not to forget your keys
c) that you do not forget your keys
d) to not forget your keys
Answer: b) not to forget your keys
49.Direct: “What a wonderful experience!” he exclaimed. Indirect: He exclaimed __.
a) how wonderful the experience was
b) that the experience was wonderful
c) what a wonderful experience it was
d) that what a wonderful experience it was
Answer: b) that the experience was wonderful
50.Direct: “Please, take a seat,” she said. Indirect: She requested __.
a) to please take a seat
b) to take a seat
c) that they take a seat
d) them to take a seat
Answer: b) to take a seat
Change Active to passive voice.
1.Active: She writes a letter.
a) A letter was written by her.
b) A letter is written by her.
c) A letter will be written by her.
d) A letter has been written by her.
Answer: b) A letter is written by her.
2.Active: The chef cooks the meal.
a) The meal was cooked by the chef.
b) The meal is cooked by the chef.
c) The meal has been cooked by the chef.
d) The meal will be cooked by the chef.
Answer: b) The meal is cooked by the chef.
3.Active: They play football.
a) Football was played by them.
b) Football is played by them.
c) Football has been played by them.
d) Football will be played by them.
Answer: b) Football is played by them.
4.Active: The teacher explains the lesson.
a) The lesson is explained by the teacher.
b) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
c) The lesson has been explained by the teacher.
d) The lesson will be explained by the teacher.
Answer: a) The lesson is explained by the teacher.
5.Active: The cat chased the mouse.
a) The mouse was chased by the cat.
b) The mouse is chased by the cat.
c) The mouse has been chased by the cat.
d) The mouse will be chased by the cat.
Answer: a) The mouse was chased by the cat.
6.Active: She will finish the report.
a) The report will be finished by her.
b) The report is finished by her.
c) The report has been finished by her.
d) The report was finished by her.
Answer: a) The report will be finished by her.
7.Active: The manager signed the documents.
a) The documents are signed by the manager.
b) The documents were signed by the manager.
c) The documents have been signed by the manager.
d) The documents will be signed by the manager.
Answer: b) The documents were signed by the manager.
8.Active: She is baking a cake.
a) A cake is baked by her.
b) A cake was baked by her.
c) A cake is being baked by her.
d) A cake has been baked by her.
Answer: c) A cake is being baked by her.
9.Active: He is writing a book.
a) A book is written by him.
b) A book was written by him.
c) A book is being written by him.
d) A book has been written by him.
Answer: c) A book is being written by him.
10.Active: They have completed the project.
a) The project is completed by them.
b) The project was completed by them.
c) The project has been completed by them.
d) The project will be completed by them.
Answer: c) The project has been completed by them.
11.Active: The gardener waters the plants.
a) The plants are watered by the gardener.
b) The plants were watered by the gardener.
c) The plants have been watered by the gardener.
d) The plants will be watered by the gardener.
Answer: a) The plants are watered by the gardener.
12.Active: The police arrested the thief.
a) The thief is arrested by the police.
b) The thief was arrested by the police.
c) The thief has been arrested by the police.
d) The thief will be arrested by the police.
Answer: b) The thief was arrested by the police.
13.Active: She cleans the house.
a) The house is cleaned by her.
b) The house was cleaned by her.
c) The house has been cleaned by her.
d) The house will be cleaned by her.
Answer: a) The house is cleaned by her.
14.Active: They are building a new school.
a) A new school is built by them.
b) A new school was built by them.
c) A new school is being built by them.
d) A new school has been built by them.
Answer: c) A new school is being built by them.
15.Active: The company will launch a new product.
a) A new product will be launched by the company.
b) A new product is launched by the company.
c) A new product was launched by the company.
d) A new product has been launched by the company.
Answer: a) A new product will be launched by the company.
16.Active: The children are playing games.
a) Games are played by the children.
b) Games were played by the children.
c) Games are being played by the children.
d) Games have been played by the children.
Answer: c) Games are being played by the children.
17.Active: She has won the prize.
a) The prize is won by her.
b) The prize was won by her.
c) The prize has been won by her.
d) The prize will be won by her.
Answer: c) The prize has been won by her.
18.Active: He opened the door.
a) The door is opened by him.
b) The door was opened by him.
c) The door has been opened by him.
d) The door will be opened by him.
Answer: b) The door was opened by him.
19.Active: They will complete the work.
a) The work will be completed by them.
b) The work is completed by them.
c) The work was completed by them.
d) The work has been completed by them.
Answer: a) The work will be completed by them.
20.Active: The students are reading the books.
a) The books are read by the students.
b) The books were read by the students.
c) The books are being read by the students.
d) The books have been read by the students.
Answer: c) The books are being read by the students.
21.Active: The dog chased the cat.
a) The cat is chased by the dog.
b) The cat was chased by the dog.
c) The cat has been chased by the dog.
d) The cat will be chased by the dog.
Answer: b) The cat was chased by the dog.
22.Active: She has cleaned the room.
a) The room is cleaned by her.
b) The room was cleaned by her.
c) The room has been cleaned by her.
d) The room will be cleaned by her.
Answer: c) The room has been cleaned by her.
23.Active: He is drawing a picture.
a) A picture is drawn by him.
b) A picture was drawn by him.
c) A picture is being drawn by him.
d) A picture has been drawn by him.
Answer: c) A picture is being drawn by him.
24.Active: They will solve the problem.
a) The problem will be solved by them.
b) The problem is solved by them.
c) The problem was solved by them.
d) The problem has been solved by them.
Answer: a) The problem will be solved by them.
25.Active: The chef is preparing the meal.
a) The meal is prepared by the chef.
b) The meal was prepared by the chef.
c) The meal is being prepared by the chef.
d) The meal has been prepared by the chef.
Answer: c) The meal is being prepared by the chef.
26.Active: She has sent the email.
a) The email is sent by her.
b) The email was sent by her.
c) The email has been sent by her.
d) The email will be sent by her.
Answer: c) The email has been sent by her.
27.Active: He is repairing the car.
a) The car is repaired by him.
b) The car was repaired by him.
c) The car is being repaired by him.
d) The car has been repaired by him.
Answer: c) The car is being repaired by him.
28.Active: They will paint the house.
a) The house will be painted by them.
b) The house is painted by them.
c) The house was painted by them.
d) The house has been painted by them.
Answer: a) The house will be painted by them.
29.Active: She was singing a song.
a) A song is sung by her.
b) A song was sung by her.
c) A song was being sung by her.
d) A song has been sung by her.
Answer: c) A song was being sung by her.
30.Active: The workers are constructing the building.
a) The building is constructed by the workers.
b) The building was constructed by the workers.
c) The building is being constructed by the workers.
d) The building has been constructed by the workers.
Answer: c) The building is being constructed by the workers.
31.Active: The teacher has taught the students.
a) The students are taught by the teacher.
b) The students were taught by the teacher.
c) The students have been taught by the teacher.
d) The students will be taught by the teacher.
Answer: c) The students have been taught by the teacher.
32.Active: The driver drives the car.
a) The car is driven by the driver.
b) The car was driven by the driver.
c) The car has been driven by the driver.
d) The car will be driven by the driver.
Answer: a) The car is driven by the driver.
33.Active: She will announce the results.
a) The results will be announced by her.
b) The results are announced by her.
c) The results were announced by her.
d) The results have been announced by her.
Answer: a) The results will be announced by her.
34.Active: The scientist discovered a new element.
a) A new element is discovered by the scientist.
b) A new element was discovered by the scientist.
c) A new element has been discovered by the scientist.
d) A new element will be discovered by the scientist.
Answer: b) A new element was discovered by the scientist.
35.Active: The children will enjoy the party.
a) The party is enjoyed by the children.
b) The party was enjoyed by the children.
c) The party has been enjoyed by the children.
d) The party will be enjoyed by the children.
Answer: d) The party will be enjoyed by the children.
36.Active: He painted the fence.
a) The fence is painted by him.
b) The fence was painted by him.
c) The fence has been painted by him.
d) The fence will be painted by him.
Answer: b) The fence was painted by him.
37.Active: The mechanic fixed the car.
a) The car is fixed by the mechanic.
b) The car was fixed by the mechanic.
c) The car has been fixed by the mechanic.
d) The car will be fixed by the mechanic.
Answer: b) The car was fixed by the mechanic.
38.Active: She is making a cake.
a) A cake is made by her.
b) A cake was made by her.
c) A cake is being made by her.
d) A cake has been made by her.
Answer: c) A cake is being made by her.
39.Active: The company will launch a new product.
a) A new product will be launched by the company.
b) A new product is launched by the company.
c) A new product was launched by the company.
d) A new product has been launched by the company.
Answer: a) A new product will be launched by the company.
40.Active: The artist will paint a masterpiece.
a) A masterpiece will be painted by the artist.
b) A masterpiece is painted by the artist.
c) A masterpiece was painted by the artist.
d) A masterpiece has been painted by the artist.
Answer: a) A masterpiece will be painted by the artist.
41.Active: The kids are flying kites.
a) Kites are flown by the kids.
b) Kites were flown by the kids.
c) Kites are being flown by the kids.
d) Kites have been flown by the kids.
Answer: c) Kites are being flown by the kids.
42.Active: The gardener will water the plants.
a) The plants will be watered by the gardener.
b) The plants are watered by the gardener.
c) The plants were watered by the gardener.
d) The plants have been watered by the gardener.
Answer: a) The plants will be watered by the gardener.
43.Active: She has written a novel.
a) A novel is written by her.
b) A novel was written by her.
c) A novel has been written by her.
d) A novel will be written by her.
Answer: c) A novel has been written by her.
44.Active: The team will win the match.
a) The match will be won by the team.
b) The match is won by the team.
c) The match was won by the team.
d) The match has been won by the team.
Answer: a) The match will be won by the team.
45.Active: The students are solving the problems.
a) The problems are solved by the students.
b) The problems were solved by the students.
c) The problems are being solved by the students.
d) The problems have been solved by the students.
Answer: c) The problems are being solved by the students.
46.Active: The artist is drawing a picture.
a) A picture is drawn by the artist.
b) A picture was drawn by the artist.
c) A picture is being drawn by the artist.
d) A picture has been drawn by the artist.
Answer: c) A picture is being drawn by the artist.
47.Active: The chef will prepare the meal.
a) The meal will be prepared by the chef.
b) The meal is prepared by the chef.
c) The meal was prepared by the chef.
d) The meal has been prepared by the chef.
Answer: a) The meal will be prepared by the chef.
48.Active: The teacher is explaining the lesson.
a) The lesson is explained by the teacher.
b) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
c) The lesson is being explained by the teacher.
d) The lesson has been explained by the teacher.
Answer: c) The lesson is being explained by the teacher.
49.Active: The doctor will treat the patient.
a) The patient will be treated by the doctor.
b) The patient is treated by the doctor.
c) The patient was treated by the doctor.
d) The patient has been treated by the doctor.
Answer: a) The patient will be treated by the doctor.
50.Active: The children are making a noise.
a) A noise is made by the children.
b) A noise was made by the children.
c) A noise is being made by the children.
d) A noise has been made by the children.
Answer: c) A noise is being made by the children.
Transformation of sentence Assertive to Interrogative, Exclamatory to assertive, Simple to complex, complex to compound,
Assertive to Interrogative
1.Assertive: She is a good singer.
a) Is she a good singer?
b) Was she a good singer?
c) Has she been a good singer?
d) Will she be a good singer?
Answer: a) Is she a good singer?
2.Assertive: They will attend the meeting.
a) Will they attend the meeting?
b) Would they attend the meeting?
c) Have they attended the meeting?
d) Are they attending the meeting?
Answer: a) Will they attend the meeting?
3.Assertive: He can solve this problem.
a) Can he solve this problem?
b) Could he solve this problem?
c) Is he solving this problem?
d) Was he solving this problem?
Answer: a) Can he solve this problem?
4.Assertive: She has finished her homework.
a) Has she finished her homework?
b) Had she finished her homework?
c) Is she finished her homework?
d) Will she finish her homework?
Answer: a) Has she finished her homework?
5.Assertive: They are playing football.
a) Are they playing football?
b) Were they playing football?
c) Do they play football?
d) Have they played football?
Answer: a) Are they playing football?
Exclamatory to Assertive
6.Exclamatory: What a beautiful day it is!
a) It is a very beautiful day.
b) Is it a beautiful day?
c) It is not a beautiful day.
d) What is a beautiful day?
Answer: a) It is a very beautiful day.
7.Exclamatory: How fast he runs!
a) He runs very fast.
b) Does he run fast?
c) He does not run fast.
d) How does he run?
Answer: a) He runs very fast.
8.Exclamatory: What a wonderful performance!
a) It was a wonderful performance.
b) Was it a wonderful performance?
c) It was not a wonderful performance.
d) What was the performance?
Answer: a) It was a wonderful performance.
9.Exclamatory: How delicious the food is!
a) The food is very delicious.
b) Is the food delicious?
c) The food is not delicious.
d) How is the food?
Answer: a) The food is very delicious.
10.Exclamatory: What a tragedy!
a) It is a great tragedy.
b) Is it a tragedy?
c) It is not a tragedy.
d) What is a tragedy?
Answer: a) It is a great tragedy.
Simple to Complex
11.Simple: He worked hard to pass the exam.
a) He worked hard so that he might pass the exam.
b) He worked hard and passed the exam.
c) He worked hard because he passed the exam.
d) He worked hard, but he did not pass the exam.
Answer: a) He worked hard so that he might pass the exam.
12.Simple: She was too tired to speak.
a) She was so tired that she could not speak.
b) She was tired, so she did not speak.
c) She was very tired but she spoke.
d) She was tired, for she had to speak.
Answer: a) She was so tired that she could not speak.
13.Simple: He is rich enough to buy the car.
a) He is so rich that he can buy the car.
b) He is rich and he bought the car.
c) He is not rich, but he bought the car.
d) He is rich because he bought the car.
Answer: a) He is so rich that he can buy the car.
14.Simple: He was too weak to walk.
a) He was so weak that he could not walk.
b) He was weak, so he walked.
c) He was not weak, but he walked.
d) He was weak because he walked.
Answer: a) He was so weak that he could not walk.
15.Simple: She is clever enough to solve the problem.
a) She is so clever that she can solve the problem.
b) She is clever, so she solved the problem.
c) She is not clever, but she solved the problem.
d) She is clever because she solved the problem.
Answer: a) She is so clever that she can solve the problem.
Complex to Compound
16.Complex: Although he was ill, he attended the meeting.
a) He was ill, but he attended the meeting.
b) He was ill, and he attended the meeting.
c) He was ill, so he attended the meeting.
d) He was ill, therefore he attended the meeting.
Answer: a) He was ill, but he attended the meeting.
17.Complex: If you work hard, you will succeed.
a) Work hard and you will succeed.
b) Work hard but you will succeed.
c) Work hard for you will succeed.
d) Work hard nor you will succeed.
Answer: a) Work hard and you will succeed.
18.Complex: Because it was raining, the match was postponed.
a) It was raining, so the match was postponed.
b) It was raining, and the match was postponed.
c) It was raining, but the match was postponed.
d) It was raining, for the match was postponed.
Answer: a) It was raining, so the match was postponed.
19.Complex: Unless you study hard, you will not pass.
a) Study hard or you will not pass.
b) Study hard and you will not pass.
c) Study hard nor you will not pass.
d) Study hard but you will not pass.
Answer: a) Study hard or you will not pass.
20.Complex: If she arrives late, she will miss the bus.
a) She arrives late, so she will miss the bus.
b) She arrives late, and she will miss the bus.
c) She arrives late, but she will miss the bus.
d) She arrives late, for she will miss the bus.
Answer: a) She arrives late, so she will miss the bus.
More Assertive to Interrogative
21.Assertive: They have finished their work.
a) Have they finished their work?
b) Do they finish their work?
c) Are they finishing their work?
d) Will they finish their work?
Answer: a) Have they finished their work?
22.Assertive: She was reading a book.
a) Was she reading a book?
b) Is she reading a book?
c) Has she read a book?
d) Will she read a book?
Answer: a) Was she reading a book?
23.Assertive: He should practice more.
a) Should he practice more?
b) Does he practice more?
c) Is he practicing more?
d) Will he practice more?
Answer: a) Should he practice more?
24.Assertive: They must follow the rules.
a) Must they follow the rules?
b) Do they follow the rules?
c) Are they following the rules?
d) Will they follow the rules?
Answer: a) Must they follow the rules?
25.Assertive: She loves to paint.
a) Does she love to paint?
b) Did she love to paint?
c) Is she loving to paint?
d) Will she love to paint?
Answer: a) Does she love to paint?
More Exclamatory to Assertive
26.Exclamatory: How lovely the garden looks!
a) The garden looks very lovely.
b) Does the garden look lovely?
c) The garden does not look lovely.
d) How does the garden look?
Answer: a) The garden looks very lovely.
27.Exclamatory: What a surprise it was!
a) It was a great surprise.
b) Was it a surprise?
c) It was not a surprise.
d) What was a surprise?
Answer: a) It was a great surprise.
28.Exclamatory: How happy she is!
a) She is very happy.
b) Is she very happy?
c) She is not happy.
d) How is she happy?
Answer: a) She is very happy.
29.Exclamatory: What a thrilling movie it was!
a) It was a very thrilling movie.
b) Was it a thrilling movie?
c) It was not a thrilling movie.
d) What was a thrilling movie?
Answer: a) It was a very thrilling movie.
30.Exclamatory: How generous of him!
a) He is very generous.
b) Is he generous?
c) He is not generous.
d) How is he generous?
Answer: a) He is very generous.
More Simple to Complex
31.Simple: She opened the door to let the cat in.
a) She opened the door so that she could let the cat in.
b) She opened the door and let the cat in.
c) She opened the door because she let the cat in.
d) She opened the door but did not let the cat in.
Answer: a) She opened the door so that she could let the cat in.
32.Simple: He saved money to buy a car.
a) He saved money so that he might buy a car.
b) He saved money because he bought a car.
c) He saved money and bought a car.
d) He saved money but did not buy a car.
Answer: a) He saved money so that he might buy a car.
33.Simple: To pass the exam, he studied hard.
a) He studied hard so that he could pass the exam.
b) He studied hard because he passed the exam.
c) He studied hard and passed the exam.
d) He studied hard but did not pass the exam.
Answer: a) He studied hard so that he could pass the exam.
34.Simple: He worked hard to achieve his goals.
a) He worked hard so that he could achieve his goals.
b) He worked hard because he achieved his goals.
c) He worked hard and achieved his goals.
d) He worked hard but did not achieve his goals.
Answer: a) He worked hard so that he could achieve his goals.
35.Simple: She went to the market to buy groceries.
a) She went to the market so that she could buy groceries.
b) She went to the market because she bought groceries.
c) She went to the market and bought groceries.
d) She went to the market but did not buy groceries.
Answer: a) She went to the market so that she could buy groceries.
More Complex to Compound
36.Complex: If you don’t hurry, you will miss the bus.
a) Hurry or you will miss the bus.
b) Hurry and you will miss the bus.
c) Hurry but you will miss the bus.
d) Hurry so you will miss the bus.
Answer: a) Hurry or you will miss the bus.
37.Complex: Since he was tired, he went to bed early.
a) He was tired, so he went to bed early.
b) He was tired, but he went to bed early.
c) He was tired, and he went to bed early.
d) He was tired, for he went to bed early.
Answer: a) He was tired, so he went to bed early.
38.Complex: Because she was late, she missed the train.
a) She was late, so she missed the train.
b) She was late, but she missed the train.
c) She was late, and she missed the train.
d) She was late, for she missed the train.
Answer: a) She was late, so she missed the train.
39.Complex: Although he is rich, he is not happy.
a) He is rich, but he is not happy.
b) He is rich, and he is not happy.
c) He is rich, for he is not happy.
d) He is rich, so he is not happy.
Answer: a) He is rich, but he is not happy.
40.Complex: As soon as the bell rang, the students left the classroom.
a) The bell rang, and the students left the classroom.
b) The bell rang, but the students left the classroom.
c) The bell rang, so the students left the classroom.
d) The bell rang, for the students left the classroom.
Answer: c) The bell rang, so the students left the classroom.
Even More Assertive to Interrogative
41.Assertive: You know the answer.
a) Do you know the answer?
b) Did you know the answer?
c) Will you know the answer?
d) Are you knowing the answer?
Answer: a) Do you know the answer?
42.Assertive: They are watching a movie.
a) Are they watching a movie?
b) Were they watching a movie?
c) Will they watch a movie?
d) Have they watched a movie?
Answer: a) Are they watching a movie?
43.Assertive: He has a new car.
a) Does he have a new car?
b) Did he have a new car?
c) Will he have a new car?
d) Is he having a new car?
Answer: a) Does he have a new car?
44.Assertive: She will visit the museum.
a) Will she visit the museum?
b) Does she visit the museum?
c) Has she visited the museum?
d) Is she visiting the museum?
Answer: a) Will she visit the museum?
45.Assertive: They have completed the project.
a) Have they completed the project?
b) Did they complete the project?
c) Will they complete the project?
d) Are they completing the project?
Answer: a) Have they completed the project?
Even More Exclamatory to Assertive
46.Exclamatory: What an amazing journey it was!
a) It was an amazing journey.
b) Was it an amazing journey?
c) It was not an amazing journey.
d) What was an amazing journey?
Answer: a) It was an amazing journey.
47.Exclamatory: How wonderful this place is!
a) This place is very wonderful.
b) Is this place wonderful?
c) This place is not wonderful.
d) How is this place wonderful?
Answer: a) This place is very wonderful.
48.Exclamatory: What a horrible experience!
a) It was a horrible experience.
b) Was it a horrible experience?
c) It was not a horrible experience.
d) What was a horrible experience?
Answer: a) It was a horrible experience.
49.Exclamatory: How kind of you!
a) You are very kind.
b) Are you kind?
c) You are not kind.
d) How are you kind?
Answer: a) You are very kind.
50.Exclamatory: What a beautiful painting!
a) It is a beautiful painting.
b) Is it a beautiful painting?
c) It is not a beautiful painting.
d) What is a beautiful painting?
Answer: a) It is a beautiful painting.
MCQs with answers about spotting errors in degrees of comparison (positive, comparative, and superlative):
1.She is more smarter than I thought.
a) more smarter
b) smarter
c) more smart
d) No error
Answer: a) more smarter
Explanation: “Smarter” is the correct comparative form of “smart”. Adding “more” before “smarter” is redundant.
2.This is the most unique piece of art I have ever seen.
a) most unique
b) unique
c) more unique
d) No error
Answer: a) most unique
Explanation: “Unique” means one of a kind, so using “most” with “unique” is redundant. It should be “This is a unique piece of art” or “This is the most unusual piece of art”.
3.She runs more faster than anyone on the team.
a) more faster
b) faster
c) fastest
d) No error
Answer: a) more faster
Explanation: “Faster” is the comparative form of “fast”. Adding “more” before “faster” is incorrect.
4.He is the tall boy in our class.
a) the tall
b) taller
c) tallest
d) No error
Answer: a) the tall
Explanation: “Tall” is the positive degree. The correct comparative form should be used here, which is “tallest”.
5.She is cleverer than her sister.
a) cleverer
b) more clever
c) clever
d) No error
Answer: b) more clever
Explanation: “Cleverer” is the correct comparative form of “clever”. “More clever” is redundant.
6.This building is more taller than the one next to it.
a) more taller
b) taller
c) more tall
d) No error
Answer: a) more taller
Explanation: “Taller” is already the comparative form of “tall”. Adding “more” before “taller” is incorrect.
7.She is the more intelligent of the two sisters.
a) more intelligent
b) intelligent
c) most intelligent
d) No error
Answer: c) most intelligent
Explanation: When comparing only two things, we use the superlative form “most intelligent”.
8.He is tallest than all the boys in his class.
a) tallest
b) taller
c) more tall
d) No error
Answer: a) tallest
Explanation: “Tallest” is the superlative form of “tall”. It should be used correctly in this context.
9.She is more better at mathematics than her friend.
a) more better
b) better
c) best
d) No error
Answer: a) more better
Explanation: “Better” is the comparative form of “good”. Adding “more” before “better” is redundant.
10.This is the best restaurant in town.
a) best
b) better
c) good
d) No error
Answer: c) good
Explanation: “Best” is the superlative form of “good”. The sentence is correct as it is.
11.She speaks more fluently than anyone else in the group.
a) more fluently
b) fluently
c) most fluently
d) No error
Answer: c) most fluently
Explanation: “Most fluently” is used to compare with others in a group.
12.He is more fast runner than I am.
a) more fast
b) fast
c) fastest
d) No error
Answer: a) more fast
Explanation: “Faster” is the correct comparative form of “fast”. Adding “more” before “fast” is incorrect.
13.This book is the most interesting than the one I read last week.
a) most interesting
b) more interesting
c) interesting
d) No error
Answer: a) most interesting
Explanation: “Most interesting” is the correct superlative form to compare between two items.
14.He is the most hardworking than any other student in his class.
a) most hardworking
b) more hardworking
c) hardest working
d) No error
Answer: b) more hardworking
Explanation: “Most hardworking” is the superlative form. “More hardworking” is the correct comparative form.
15.She is more elder to me by three years.
a) more elder
b) elder
c) older
d) No error
Answer: a) more elder
Explanation: “Elder” is comparative and does not take “more” before it.
16.She is most prettier than her sister.
a) most prettier
b) prettier
c) more pretty
d) No error
Answer: a) most prettier
Explanation: “Prettier” is already the comparative form of “pretty”. Adding “most” before “prettier” is incorrect.
17.This car is more faster than my old one.
a) more faster
b) faster
c) fastest
d) No error
Answer: a) more faster
Explanation: “Faster” is already the comparative form of “fast”. Adding “more” before “faster” is incorrect.
18.She is the more beautiful woman in the world.
a) most beautiful
b) more beautiful
c) beautiful
d) No error
Answer: b) more beautiful
Explanation: “Most beautiful” is the superlative form. The sentence is correct as it is.
19.He is the more famous singer in the country.
a) most famous
b) more famous
c) famous
d) No error
Answer: b) more famous
Explanation: “Most famous” is the superlative form. The sentence is correct as it is.
20.She is more stronger than her brother.
a) more stronger
b) stronger
c) strongest
d) No error
Answer: a) more stronger
Explanation: “Stronger” is the correct comparative form of “strong”. Adding “more” before “stronger” is incorrect.
