Grammar Quiz-PE(RCSC-Bhutan) /37 100 PE Grammar Quiz For preparing for the PE(BCSE) exam but not limited to this, anyone with an interest to access their english grammar can participate. 1 / 37 The earth _ round the sun moving moved moves move 2 / 37 Identify the correct sentence: He oughtn't to have said that. He ought to have not said that. He ought to have not saying that. He didn't ought to have said that. Explanation: The correct negative form is "oughtn't to have." Explanation: The correct negative form is "oughtn't to have." 3 / 37 Select the correct sentence: The teacher, as well the students, was excited The teacher, as well as the students, were excited. The teacher, as well the students, were excited. The teacher, as well as the students, was excited Explanation: The phrase "as well as the students" is parenthetical, so the verb agrees with the singular subject "teacher." Explanation: The phrase "as well as the students" is parenthetical, so the verb agrees with the singular subject "teacher." 4 / 37 Identify the correct preposition to complete the sentence: "She is indifferent ___ the outcome of the game." about for to from 5 / 37 Which of the two sentences given below is grammatically correct?       I. Neither the boy nor his sisters were wearing seatbelts.       II. Neither Prince nor Malloy were wearing seatbelts , according to the accident report. II only Both are correct. Both are incorrect. I only Both are correct. Both are incorrect. Explanation: The correct sentence should be "Neither the boy nor his sisters were wearing seatbelts." In this case, the subject closest to the verb "were" is "sisters," which is plural. Therefore, "were" is correct. Sentence II incorrectly adds a comma after "seatbelts." Explanation: The correct sentence should be "Neither the boy nor his sisters were wearing seatbelts." In this case, the subject closest to the verb "were" is "sisters," which is plural. Therefore, "were" is correct. Sentence II incorrectly adds a comma after "seatbelts." 6 / 37 Which edited version of the following sentence is correct one? Two hundred dollars I think is sufficient Two hundred dollars, I think, is sufficient. Two hundred dollars, I think, is sufficient Two hundred, dollars, I think, is sufficient. . Two hundred dollars, I think is sufficient. Explanation: The correct punctuation adds commas around the phrase "I think," which is an interrupting phrase. Explanation: The correct punctuation adds commas around the phrase "I think," which is an interrupting phrase. 7 / 37 What type of sentence is this: "The earth revolves around the sun." Imperative Declarative Exclamatory Interrogative Declarative Explanation: A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period Declarative Explanation: A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period 8 / 37 Two …………………………………. are visiting the organisation today. Commander-ins-chief Commanders-in-chief Commander-in-chief Commander-in-chiefs 9 / 37 This chair is very light. Even a small boy…………… lift it. will could would can 10 / 37 If you ……. (study) hard, you will secure the first division. studied study are studying have studied 11 / 37 Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? I don't like to eat vegetables. She don't like to eat vegetables. He doesn't likes to eat vegetables. They doesn't like to eat vegetables Explanation: In English, third person singular subjects (he, she, it) take the auxiliary verb "does" (not "do") in negative sentences and questions. Therefore, option D is correct because it uses "don't" correctly with the first person subject "I". 12 / 37 He lost control of the car and crashed _______ a wall. on at into in 13 / 37 Choose the correct form of the verb: "Neither of the options _____ appealing." were are is be Explanation: "Neither" is singular and requires the singular verb "is." Explanation: "Neither" is singular and requires the singular verb "is." 14 / 37 Choose the correct sentence: Neither the actors nor the director are happy with the script. Neither the actors nor the director were happy with the script Neither the actors nor the director was happy with the script. Neither the actors nor the director is happy with the script Neither the actors nor the director was happy with the script. Explanation: The verb "was" agrees with the singular subject "director." Neither the actors nor the director was happy with the script. Explanation: The verb "was" agrees with the singular subject "director." 15 / 37 Choose the correct form of the verb: "It is high time you _____ to bed." gone go going went Explanation: The phrase "it is high time" is followed by a past tense verb to indicate something that should happen immediately. Explanation: The phrase "it is high time" is followed by a past tense verb to indicate something that should happen immediately. 16 / 37 When I …….. the premises, she will follow me. leaves leaving leave will leave 17 / 37 Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: "The quickly running boy tripped. Adverb Noun Verb Adjective Answer: B. Adverb (It modifies the verb "running".) Answer: B. Adverb (It modifies the verb "running".) 18 / 37 What type of sentence is this: "I will attend the meeting tomorrow." Declarative Imperative Exclamatory Interrogative Declarative Explanation: A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period Declarative Explanation: A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period 19 / 37 Select the correct sentence: By the time he arrives, we will have finished dinner. By the time he will arrive, we will have finished dinner. By the time he arrives, we will finish dinner By the time he will arrive, we will finish dinner. correct answer is : By the time he arrives, we will have finished dinner. Explanation: The future perfect tense "will have finished" is used to indicate an action that will be completed before a future event. Explanation: The future perfect tense "will have finished" is used to indicate an action that will be completed before a future event. 20 / 37 Choose the correct sentence: Either John or his friends is coming to the party Either John or his friends has come to the party Either John or his friends are coming to the party Either John or his friends have come to the party Either John or his friends are coming to the party. Explanation: When "either...or" is used, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. In this case, "friends" is plural. Either John or his friends are coming to the party. Explanation: When "either...or" is used, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. In this case, "friends" is plural. 21 / 37 Hardly did we begin our journey ……. it started to rain. then where than when 22 / 37 Neither money nor power _______ needed to get selected for the Olympics. were was are is 23 / 37 No sooner did the bell ring …….. the students dispersed. Fill in the blank then when than where 24 / 37 Choose the correct sentence: Either the cat or the dogs making the noise Either the cat or the dogs is making the noise. Either the cat or the dogs has making the noise Either the cat or the dogs are making the noise Either the cat or the dogs are making the noise. Explanation: The verb "are" agrees with the plural subject "dogs." Either the cat or the dogs are making the noise. Explanation: The verb "are" agrees with the plural subject "dogs." 25 / 37 What type of sentence is this: "Please be quiet during the movie." Imperative Exclamatory Declarative Interrogative Imperative Explanation: An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. Imperative Explanation: An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. 26 / 37 Which sentence is grammatically correct? He is one of the tallest boys in the class. He is one of the tallest boy in the class. He is one the tallest boys in the class. He is one of tallest boy in the class Answer: B. He is one of the tallest boys in the class. Explanation: The noun "boys" should be plural to match "one of the." Answer: B. He is one of the tallest boys in the class. Explanation: The noun "boys" should be plural to match "one of the." 27 / 37 Select the correct sentence: Either the teacher or the students needs to adjusting. Either the teacher or the students need to adjusting Either the teacher or the students need to adjust. Either the teacher or the students needs to adjust 28 / 37 Although he is poor ……. he is honest. and but hence yet 29 / 37 Each building …….. to be built taking into account an effective disaster management plan. needs have had need 30 / 37 Choose the correct pronoun: Between you and me, it's a secret Between you and myself, it's a secret Between you and mine, it's a secret Between you and I, it's a secret Answer: B. Between you and me, it's a secret. Explanation: "Me" is the correct object pronoun in this case Answer: B. Between you and me, it's a secret. Explanation: "Me" is the correct object pronoun in this case 31 / 37 Nandita as well as her sister ……. going to be present at the function. is have were are 32 / 37 Choose the correct option and fill in blank: John as well as Tom _____  waiting for you. was are were is 33 / 37 Which sentence is correct? Lesser people attended the meeting Fewest people attended the meeting Fewer people attended the meeting Less people attended the meeting Answer: B. Fewer people attended the meeting. Explanation: "Fewer" is used with countable nouns like "people". Answer: B. Fewer people attended the meeting. Explanation: "Fewer" is used with countable nouns like "people". 34 / 37 Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: "He is desirous ___ going abroad." to for of in 35 / 37 Identify the correct sentence: Despite of the rain, we went for a walk. In spite the rain, we went for a walk In spite of the rain, we went for a walk Despite the rain, we went for a walk Despite the rain, we went for a walk. Explanation: "Despite" is correctly followed directly by a noun phrase without "of." Explanation: "Despite" is correctly followed directly by a noun phrase without "of." 36 / 37 The Chairman is ill and we will have to _______ the meeting for a few days. put of put on put off put away 37 / 37 Choose the correct conjunction: "I like to read _____ I like to watch movies." and or but so Answer: B. and (To connect two independent clauses with similar ideas, "and" is used.) Answer: B. and (To connect two independent clauses with similar ideas, "and" is used.) Your score is%%user_name%% %%quiz_name%% %%score%% %%user_nickname%% 0% Restart quiz