Chapter 1 Grammar English 12th Class Punjab MCQ Tests
12th Class English Chapter 1 MCQ Tests
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Time: 100 Mins
Total Questions: 111
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Time: 100 Mins
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Question # 1
Find the sentence that uses the given gerund or gerund phrase correctly. (use the clue given in the bracket)
Climbing as a gerund (as a subject of the sentence)
A gerund will often appear in a gerund phrase. e.g.Picking rotten apples from the floor is a great way to get stung by a wasp. The underlined part is a gerund phrase and the word, "picking" is used as
Question # 2
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to prove type) to complete the given sentence.
We did not get a good crop ___________ we had very little rain this year.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to prove something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to prove" e.g. because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously
Question # 3
Find adjective(s) of material in the given sentence.
They have metal tables in the canteen.
Adjectives of material tell what kind of thing something is made from.
Question # 4
Find if the underlined part of the given statement is an independent clause or not.
If the dress is on sale, it would be easy to buy it.
An independent clause is like a smaller sentence within a bigger sentence as it has a subject and a predicate (subject-verb combination) in it. If the independent clause is taken out of the sentence i
Question # 5
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
_____________ you haven't figured it out, let me explain once more.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 6
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
These Scissors _______ sharp.
When words like, "someone", "anyone", "anybody", "either", "neither", "each one" etc. are used as subjects, they are to be followed by a "singular verb" or "is" or "was".
Question # 7
Find the correct noun clause to complete the given statement. (The phrase in bracket tells about the function of the noun clause in the given sentence.)
Please explain __________________________. (Direct Object)
A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in that sentence.
Question # 8
Read the given sentence and find which type of a conditional sentence is it: Type zero, 1, 2 or 3.
If they had looked carefully, they would have found the lost book.
"zero conditional" tells about general truths and has both if clause and main clause in simple present tense form e.g. "If it rains the grass gets wet."
Question # 9
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the comparative degree of comparison of adjective.
Mount Everest is taller than K-2.
When an adjective tells about the quality or defect of a person, place or a thing by comparing it to something or someone, it is called comparative degree of adjective.
Question # 10
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
________________ he had a great meal, he slept well.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 11
Find direct object(s) in the given sentence.
The policeman chased the thief.
A direct object is a word or group of words representing the preson or thing upon which the action of a verb is performed or towards which the action is directed.
Question # 12
Find indefinite article(s) in the given sentence.
I saw a dog running after a cat.
The indefinite article is used before a noun to show that it is something non-specific (not particular). This means it is used before a noun which is a common object or it is being mentioned for the f
Question # 13
Choose if the given sentence has been punctuated correctly and completely or not.
The judge ordered: "Please remain seated and wait for the judgment."
The first word of a complete or full-sentence quotation (direct speech) that follows a colon should be capitalized. If the information following the colon requires two or more complete sentences
Question # 14
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
The setting of fire on its back has awakened ____ beast. Just then you are tossed off into the water.
The definite article is the word, "the". It is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before.
Question # 15
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable preposition (common type) to complete the given sentence.
Please bring us some fruit ________ the market.
Common prepositions (simple prepositions) show relationship between words in a sentence. They link the nouns, pronouns, verbs and phrases together in a sentence. (e.g. up, over, down, under, to and fr
Question # 16
Find indefinite pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
Does anybody have an extra pen?
An indefinite pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It does not refer to any person, amount or thing in particular but it talks about something in general. (e.g. anything, something
Question # 17
Find if the underlined part of the given sentence is a phrase or a clause.
As he had to attend a meeting, he left early.
A phrase consists of two or more words that do not contain a subject-verb pair. It makes only some sense but does not make complete sense. (e.g. a teacher of ability, beside the lake, slowly and caref
Question # 18
Find what is the type of the given sentence (by purpose).
My life was never the same before I met you!
Exclamatory sentences show strong feelings. They have the use of exclamation mark, " ! " within or at the end of the sentence.
Question # 19
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect continuous tense.
Arshad __________ have __________ __________ the car for two years by the end of the next month.
Future perfect continuous tense is used to project ourselves forward in time and to look back. It refers to events or actions in a time between now and some future time that are unfinished or will be
Question # 20
Read the given sentence and find if it is in present/past/future simple, present/past/future continuous, present/past/future perfect or present/past/future perfect continuous tense.
I will have been studying for five hours by the time you return home.
Simple future tense example: I will invite you for lunch next week.
Question # 21
Find if the word in bold in the given sentence is a common(simple) preposition or a compound (complex) preposition
My sister came all the way from Karachi for my convocation.
Compound prepositions (also known as complex prepositions) are made up of two or more words and show relationship between words in a sentence. (e.g. in front of, along side, along the way etc.).
Question # 22
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect tense.
Will she __________ __________ well to __________ in the entry test?
Future perfect tense indicates that an action will have been completed at some point in the future.
Question # 23
Read the given set of adverbs and from the answer choices choose the sentence that has the adverbs in correct order in it.
carefully, at night, on the highway
In a single sentence if two or more adverbs are present, their order should be: 1) adverb of manner ; 2) adverb of place; 3) adverb of time. If there is only adverb of manner and time in the sentence,
Question # 24
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a relative pronoun or an antecedent.
I am looking for someone who can watch my house till I come back.
A relative pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It points to the subject of a sentence which usually comes before it in a sentence. The subject is called the antecedent of the rela
Question # 25
The given sentence needs to be punctuated. From the answer choices choose the sentence that has been punctuated correctly along with the capitalisation of letters where needed.
will you please drop this parcel at mr. bashir office for me asked the teacher
Speech marks ("....") are used to enclose direct speech and the sentence begins with a capital letter. Commas (,) is used to introduce direct speech i.e. after the reference if the reference comes bef
Question # 26
Find noun(s) in the given sentence.
The children washed their hands.
A noun is a word used for a person, place, or thing. Nouns are often described as naming words. (e.g. book, father, house, Sana, park)
Question # 27
Find if the given sentence is a direct narration or not.
Mother told the children, Go and wash your hands first.
"Direct narration" also known as "direct speech" means, to write down what someone had said exactly in the same words spoken by that person. It is written within speech marks or inverted commas ("
."
Question # 28
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the comparative degree of comparison of adjective.
It's colder on the mountains than the plains.
Question # 29
Read the given sentence and find if it is in passive voice or not.
The fire alarm was pressed by a child mistakenly.
In a passive voice sentence the subject does not perform the action but it is acted upon by the verb.
Question # 30
Read the given sentence and find the correct verb-aspect forms to fill the blanks in the given sentence.
He __________ not __________ visiting us for the past three weeks.
Tense refers to the time of action e.g. past tense, present tense or future tense.
Question # 31
Find preposition(s) in the given sentence.
We are waiting for our friend.
Prepositions are placed before a noun to show that noun's relationship to something else in the sentence. (e.g. on, in, between, from, to)
Question # 32
Read the given sentence and find if it is in future simple, future continuous, future perfect or future perfect continuous tense.
Will you be looking forward to your result?
Simple future tense is formed with "will or won't" + base form of the verb e.g. It will/won't rain tomorrow.
Question # 33
Read the given sentence and find which type of a conditional sentence is it: Type zero, 1, 2 or 3.
I would have gone to the party with you if you had told me earlier.
"zero conditional" tells about general truths and has both if clause and main clause in simple present tense form e.g. "If it rains the grass gets wet."
Question # 34
Read the given set of adverbs and from the answer choices choose the sentence that has the adverbs in correct order in it.
in my lawn, every morning, with a lot of focus
In a single sentence if two or more adverbs are present, their order should be: 1) adverb of manner ; 2) adverb of place; 3) adverb of time. If there is only adverb of manner and time in the sentence.
Question # 35
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to give an example type) to complete the given sentence.
________ _______ ___________ _____ an owl. It hunts at night so it is called a nocturnal animal.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to give examples can be grouped as "transitional devices-to give examples" e.g. words like: for example, for instance
Question # 36
Find if the word in bold in the given sentence is a common(simple) preposition or a compound (complex) preposition
The road to freedom is winding, steep and high but when you walk along with a wind on your wings, the miles will fly by.
Compound prepositions (also known as complex prepositions) are made up of two or more words and show relationship between words in a sentence. (e.g. in front of, along side, along the way etc.).
Question # 37
Find if the given sentence is an indirect narration or not.
They said, "We will be shifting to our new office.
When the statement of another person is said not exactly in their words but in the words of another person or in our own words then in this case it is called: indirect speech.
Question # 38
Find which type of conjunction is the word in bold in the given sentence.
They tried hard, but they lost the match.
Coordinating conjunctions join like with like. This means, for example, they join an adjective with an adjective, a noun with a noun, or a part of a sentence with another part. (e.g. and, but, for)
Question # 39
Choose the right conjunction to fill the blank.
We must not waste water, ________ there is shortage of water.
A conjunction is a word used to connect words or parts of a sentence. (e.g. and, nor, yet, so)
Question # 40
Find reflexive pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
That building might fall by itself.
A reflexive pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It is used when the subject of the sentence is the same as the object of the verb of that sentence.
Question # 41
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect tense.
The movie __________ __________ been __________ before you __________ there.
Future perfect tense indicates that an action will have been completed at some point in the future.
Question # 42
Choose the correct verb form to complete the given sentence in simple present tense form and find for what purpose was the given sentence used.
________ some water and add some tea leaves, sugar and milk to make tea.
The simple present tense is one of the several forms of present tense in English. It is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths and fixed arrangements.
Question # 43
Find if the given statement is affirmative or negative.
I sent you an email this morning.
Statements are descriptions of facts. A statement is also called an assertive or declarative sentence as it makes an announcement or provides information.
Question # 44
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
When we were young and in school we played about happily in the playground that had swings, slides, monkey bars, and a beautiful fountain.
Question # 45
Find concrete noun(s) in the given sentence.
The ground looked like a pool.
A concrete noun is the name of something that can be seen, touched, tasted, heard, or smelt. (e.g. book, table, cake, rose).
Question # 46
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable preposition (common type) to complete the given sentence.
You will need a piece _____ cloth to clean the mess.
Common prepositions (simple prepositions) show relationship between words in a sentence. They link the nouns, pronouns, verbs and phrases together in a sentence. (e.g. up, over, down, under, to and fr
Question # 47
Find if the given statement is an interrogative sentence or not.
Do you want tea or cold drink?
Interrogative sentences are questions.
Question # 48
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
The weather______ _____________ pleasant.
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 49
Choose the correct "direct narration" for the given "indirect narration" and correct "indirect narration" for the given "direct narration".
My mother said that she would make my favourite food on the next Sunday.
Speech marks or inverted commas ("
.") are written before and after the direct speech e.g. She said, "Tomorrow's lesson will be about nouns."
Question # 50
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
Neither of the books ________ interesting.
When words like, "someone", "anyone", "anybody", "either", "neither", "each one" etc. are used as subjects, they are to be followed by a "singular verb" or "is" or "was".
Question # 51
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past simple tense.
Last year, they ___________ to Indonesia.
Question # 52
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
What_____ ________ _________ for the wedding?
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 53
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to prove type) to complete the given sentence.
It is __________ a good idea to take frequent breaks before you stress out yourself.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to prove something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to prove" e.g. because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously
Question # 54
Choose if the given sentence and the related list of words/phrases/sentences have been punctuated correctly or not.
After you finish the application make sure you: Dispose the leftovers. Wash hands. Clean the place.
When using colon while listing items one per line (in list form) after a colon, starting with a capital letter and ending with a full stop is optional (your own choice) in case of words and phrases.
Question # 55
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present perfect tense.
They _________ ________ _________ their mistake.
The present perfect tense (also called simple present tense) is used to express an action which happened or was completed in the past but usually at a short time before now (near past) i.e. not a very
Question # 56
Find the type of adverb or adverbial clause used in the given sentence. (the adverb or adverbial clause is given in bold)
Since she has realized her mistake, we will not remind her to apologise.
Adverb of reason offers reason for the main idea. It starts with as, because, since etc. e.g. " I don't have a bank account because I don't know my mother's maiden name." The underlined part is the ad
Question # 57
Choose if the use of italic, underline or speech marks in the given sentence is done to indicate a main work (like the name of a book) or a smaller work (like the name of a chapter of a book).
She was singing "All Things Bright and Beautiful" in the classroom.
Title of a smaller work like a chapter of a book or title of a song is to be written within "speech marks" in roman font. Note: In roman font words are written straight or upright and not slant.
Question # 58
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or not.
The first free educational website has been started in Pakistan.
Active voice means a sentence in which the subject performs the action stated by the verb (action word).
Question # 59
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
I learned this if you work hard you'll meet success.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there
Question # 60
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the superlative degree of comparison of adverb.
Washing hands properly is most effective for good health.
When an adverb tells about the quality or defect of any verb (action word), adjective or another adverb, by comparing it to the act of all the people or things being considered, it is called superlati
Question # 61
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable reflexive pronoun to complete the given sentence.
The cook hurt ____________ while cutting the vegetables.
A reflexive pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It is used when the subject of the sentence is the same as the object of the verb of that sentence e.g. The cat cleaned itself. The
Question # 62
Read the given sentence and find if it tells about: a permanent state; a repeated or habitual action; a universal fact or a simple statement. Also find the correct aspect of the given sentence from th
We made a plan to meet them.
The simple aspect may be used to express: a simple action e.g. "I ate an apple."
Question # 63
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
You ______ __________ how to drive now so try to be more alert.
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 64
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
The police chased the thief, through the bushes, over the bridge, across the street and finally caught him.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. In
Question # 65
Find if the given statement is a verb phrase or not.
Is listening
A verb phrase is a group of two or more words that consists of a main verb and one or more auxiliary verbs (helping verbs). Also, there is no subject-verb combination in it and it makes some sense but
Question # 66
Find abstract noun(s) in the given sentence.
She fell in love with the painting.
An abstract noun is a word which names something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste. (e.g. fear, joy, hope).
Question # 67
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to repeat type) to complete the given sentence.
_____ _______ _________ __________ __________, in case of an emergency you must put on the oxygen masks.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to repeat something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to repeat" e.g. words like: in brief, as I have said, as I have
Question # 68
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
I went to the shop on Monday and she went to the shop on Sunday.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. In
Question # 69
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
All of ____ sudden the ground under your feet begins to shake.
The indefinite article is the word, "a" or "an". It is used before a noun to show that it is something non-specific (not particular). This means "a" or "an" is used before a noun which is a common obj
Question # 70
Find if the given statement is a compound sentence or not.
The sky is cloudy; the sun is hidden.
A compound sentence has two or more main ideas or independent clauses in it that are seperated by a comma or a semicolon. (independent clause = part of a sentence that has a subject and a verb and it
Question # 71
Find which type of transitional device is/are the word/phrase in bold in the given sentence.
As has been noted before, you are arriving late to office so you will have to give a written explanation for it now.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to repeat something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to repeat" e.g. words like: in brief, as I have said, as I have
Question # 72
Find indirect object in the given sentence.
He offered her a job.
Indirect object is a person, place or thing towards which an action of a verb is directed, but it is not directly involved in the action
Question # 73
If the given sentence is in "direct narration" find its "indirect narration", and if the given sentence is in "indirect narration" find its "direct narration".
The air hostess said, You have to tie your seat belts now.
The speech marks ( "
.") are not used for indirect speech e.g. She said that the next day's lesson would be about nouns.
Question # 74
Find if the underlined word in the given sentence is a regular verb or not.
I have thrown away my old books.
Question # 75
Find adverb(s) of time in the given sentence.
Grandmother stayed in bed all day.
Adverbs of time tell about the time at which some action is done or happens. They answer the question,
Question # 76
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or passive voice.
Her mother had stitched a new dress for her.
In an active voice sentence the subject performs the action stated by the verb. (e.g. "We are going to watch a movie tonight." Over here, "We" is the subject that performs the act of watching the movi
Question # 77
Find definite article(s) in the given sentence.
I have seen the tallest building.
The definite article is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before or it is a universal fact.
Question # 78
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
Then _____ same friend tells others to gather together around the fire to roast a bird you had caught.
The definite article is the word, "the". It is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before.
Question # 79
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type zero or not.
If you had worked harder, you could have passed.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 80
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
Faisal ____ always right.
In present tense sentences "are" should be used with "you", "we", "they" or anything plural e.g. "They are..." "We are...", "The books are...". However, in past tense "were" should be used with all su
Question # 81
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a countable or uncountable noun.
Smoke from factories is polluting air.
A countable noun is anything that can be counted and has a singular and a plural form. (e.g. pen/pens, cup/cups, book/books).
Question # 82
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a common preposition or a compound preposition.
As compared to other students, hes the cleverest.
Common prepositions show relationship between words in a sentence. ( e.g. up, over, down, under, to and from).
Question # 83
If the given sentence is in "active voice" then find its correct "passive voice", and if the given sentence is in "passive voice" then find its correct "active voice" from the given choices.
The boys play hockey every evening.
In an active voice sentence the subject performs the action stated by the verb. (e.g. "We are going to watch a movie tonight." Over here, "We" is the subject that performs the act of watching the movi
Question # 84
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
______ I have to do this myself ?
In present tense sentences, "do/do not" is used with words like, "I", "you", "we", "they" or anything plural e.g. "They do/do not ..." "We do/do not ...", "The boys do/do not ...". etc.
Question # 85
The given sentence may or may not need a comma(s). From the given answer choices, choose the sentence that has been punctuated correctly.
Many famous scientists in the past were forced to quit their work.
A comma must be used to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases.
Question # 86
Read the given sentence and find if it tells about present perfect tense, past perfect tense or future perfect tense.
She will not have reached home by then.
The continuous (progressive) aspect is used to talk about continuous actions i.e. actions that are, were or will be continued or carried on. (e.g. "She is teaching English." or "She was teaching Eng
Question # 87
Find if the given sentence is a direct narration or not.
I told them not to disturb me.
"Direct narration" also known as "direct speech" means, to write down what someone had said exactly in the same words spoken by that person. It is written within speech marks or inverted commas ("
."
Question # 88
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
It began to rain ___________________ we stepped outside.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 89
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable relative pronoun to complete the given sentence.
The family _______________ lives next door has invited us for lunch tomorrow.
A relative pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It points to the subject of a sentence which usually comes before it in a sentence e.g. The book that you gave me was interesting. I
Question # 90
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
The pair of old trousers ______ in the trunk.
Question # 91
Read the given sentence and find if it is in past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past perfect continuous tense.
He didn't like lectures on history before but he changed his mind after he heard the new teacher.
The simple past tense of regular verbs is made by adding the ending -d, -ed, -t or -ied to the base form of the verb (e.g. worked, emptied etc.). The irregular verbs take on a completely different for
Question # 92
Choose the correct description about the position of comma for the given situation with respect to the clauses in the sentence.
When a sentence is a complex sentence that begins with a dependent clause.
If a sentence begins with a dependent clause and an independent clause comes after it then a comma must be placed after the dependent clause.
Question # 93
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type 1 or not.
If I don't like something, I tell right away.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 94
Read the given sentence and find if it is in present/past/future simple, present/past/future continuous, present/past/future perfect or present/past/future perfect continuous tense.
It had been raining for two hours before the sun came out.
Simple future tense example: I will invite you for lunch next week.
Question # 95
Find the tense for the given sentence i.e. if it tells about an action performed in: present tense, past tense or future tense.
We shifted to a new house yesterday.
In English Grammar there are three main tenses: 1. Past, 2. Present and 3. Future. Past tense is used for actions that started and finished in the past e.g. "They laughed." or "He ran."
Question # 96
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or not.
Wind at great speed can destroy houses and fields.
Active voice means a sentence in which the subject performs the action stated by the verb (action word).
Question # 97
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past perfect tense.
I __________ ____________ __________ such a beautiful place before I ________ to Swat.
Past perfect tense indicates that an action was completed (finished) at some point in the past before something else happened.
Question # 98
Find which type of noun is the word in bold in the given sentence.
Sara has a white cat.
A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place or thing. A proper noun is always written with a capital letter. ( e.g. Aslam, Sabaq Foundation, Jurassic Park)
Question # 99
Read the given sentence and find the correct mood of the given sentence.
Stay back!
The mood refers to the tone or attitude of a sentence (or the mood of the person who spoke that sentence). The three main types of moods are: 1. Indicative Mood, 2. Subjunctive Mood and 3. Imperative
Question # 100
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
When we think about it carefully, and we should be careful to think about it, trees are like the lungs of the earth and breathe life into our environment so they must not be cut.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had a lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. I
Question # 101
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past continuous tense.
I ________ ____________ when the light _________ out.
The past continuous tense (also known as past progressive) describes actions or events in a time before now, which began in the past and are still going on at the time of speaking. In other words
Question # 102
Find preposition(s) in the given sentence.
I can see beyond the field.
Prepositions are placed before a noun to show that noun's relationship to something else in the sentence. (e.g. on, in, between, from, to)
Question # 103
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
We couldnt understand a word of the instructor, although he tried with all his might to explain how the machine worked, so it all went over our heads except for some things that we got by his gestures, the sign language, because he was speaking a different language.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had a lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there.
Question # 104
Find if the underlined word in the given sentence is a transitive verb or not.
They have left.
A transitive verb is a type of verb which needs an object with it to complete a sentence. Without adding the object the sentence will not make sense.
Question # 105
Find adjective(s) of material in the given sentence.
She bought a woollen coat.
Question # 106
Choose which part(s) of the sentence makes a predicate.
On weekend my mother does gardening.
Predicate of a sentence is the information that is given in that sentence about its subject or main topic. Predicate will always have a verb or action word in it.
Question # 107
Find correlative conjunction(s) in the given sentence.
As you are fluent so you must read.
Question # 108
Choose the correct word (conjunction) to complete the adverbial clause in the given sentence. (The part of the sentence in bold is the adverbial clause.)
________________ I came late for the meeting, I got the last seat from where I couldn't see the screen properly.
An adjective clause is a group of words within a sentence that has a subject and a verb and it begins with a conjunction. It functions as an adjective i.e. it tells something about a person, place or
Question # 109
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type 2 or not.
If I lived on a beach, I would be building sand castles.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 110
Find abstract noun(s) in the given sentence.
He reads to increase his knowledge.
An abstract noun is a word which names something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste. (e.g. fear, joy, hope).
Question # 111
Find pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
We have a football match.
A pronoun is a word that can be used to replace a noun. (e.g. he, she, mine, them, herself)
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Question # 1
Find the sentence that uses the given gerund or gerund phrase correctly. (use the clue given in the bracket)
Climbing as a gerund (as a subject of the sentence)
A gerund will often appear in a gerund phrase. e.g.Picking rotten apples from the floor is a great way to get stung by a wasp. The underlined part is a gerund phrase and the word, "picking" is used as
Question # 2
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to prove type) to complete the given sentence.
We did not get a good crop ___________ we had very little rain this year.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to prove something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to prove" e.g. because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously
Question # 3
Find adjective(s) of material in the given sentence.
They have metal tables in the canteen.
Adjectives of material tell what kind of thing something is made from.
Question # 4
Find if the underlined part of the given statement is an independent clause or not.
If the dress is on sale, it would be easy to buy it.
An independent clause is like a smaller sentence within a bigger sentence as it has a subject and a predicate (subject-verb combination) in it. If the independent clause is taken out of the sentence i
Question # 5
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
_____________ you haven't figured it out, let me explain once more.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 6
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
These Scissors _______ sharp.
When words like, "someone", "anyone", "anybody", "either", "neither", "each one" etc. are used as subjects, they are to be followed by a "singular verb" or "is" or "was".
Question # 7
Find the correct noun clause to complete the given statement. (The phrase in bracket tells about the function of the noun clause in the given sentence.)
Please explain __________________________. (Direct Object)
A noun clause is a dependent clause that acts as a noun in that sentence.
Question # 8
Read the given sentence and find which type of a conditional sentence is it: Type zero, 1, 2 or 3.
If they had looked carefully, they would have found the lost book.
"zero conditional" tells about general truths and has both if clause and main clause in simple present tense form e.g. "If it rains the grass gets wet."
Question # 9
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the comparative degree of comparison of adjective.
Mount Everest is taller than K-2.
When an adjective tells about the quality or defect of a person, place or a thing by comparing it to something or someone, it is called comparative degree of adjective.
Question # 10
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
________________ he had a great meal, he slept well.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 11
Find direct object(s) in the given sentence.
The policeman chased the thief.
A direct object is a word or group of words representing the preson or thing upon which the action of a verb is performed or towards which the action is directed.
Question # 12
Find indefinite article(s) in the given sentence.
I saw a dog running after a cat.
The indefinite article is used before a noun to show that it is something non-specific (not particular). This means it is used before a noun which is a common object or it is being mentioned for the f
Question # 13
Choose if the given sentence has been punctuated correctly and completely or not.
The judge ordered: "Please remain seated and wait for the judgment."
The first word of a complete or full-sentence quotation (direct speech) that follows a colon should be capitalized. If the information following the colon requires two or more complete sentences
Question # 14
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
The setting of fire on its back has awakened ____ beast. Just then you are tossed off into the water.
The definite article is the word, "the". It is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before.
Question # 15
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable preposition (common type) to complete the given sentence.
Please bring us some fruit ________ the market.
Common prepositions (simple prepositions) show relationship between words in a sentence. They link the nouns, pronouns, verbs and phrases together in a sentence. (e.g. up, over, down, under, to and fr
Question # 16
Find indefinite pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
Does anybody have an extra pen?
An indefinite pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It does not refer to any person, amount or thing in particular but it talks about something in general. (e.g. anything, something
Question # 17
Find if the underlined part of the given sentence is a phrase or a clause.
As he had to attend a meeting, he left early.
A phrase consists of two or more words that do not contain a subject-verb pair. It makes only some sense but does not make complete sense. (e.g. a teacher of ability, beside the lake, slowly and caref
Question # 18
Find what is the type of the given sentence (by purpose).
My life was never the same before I met you!
Exclamatory sentences show strong feelings. They have the use of exclamation mark, " ! " within or at the end of the sentence.
Question # 19
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect continuous tense.
Arshad __________ have __________ __________ the car for two years by the end of the next month.
Future perfect continuous tense is used to project ourselves forward in time and to look back. It refers to events or actions in a time between now and some future time that are unfinished or will be
Question # 20
Read the given sentence and find if it is in present/past/future simple, present/past/future continuous, present/past/future perfect or present/past/future perfect continuous tense.
I will have been studying for five hours by the time you return home.
Simple future tense example: I will invite you for lunch next week.
Question # 21
Find if the word in bold in the given sentence is a common(simple) preposition or a compound (complex) preposition
My sister came all the way from Karachi for my convocation.
Compound prepositions (also known as complex prepositions) are made up of two or more words and show relationship between words in a sentence. (e.g. in front of, along side, along the way etc.).
Question # 22
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect tense.
Will she __________ __________ well to __________ in the entry test?
Future perfect tense indicates that an action will have been completed at some point in the future.
Question # 23
Read the given set of adverbs and from the answer choices choose the sentence that has the adverbs in correct order in it.
carefully, at night, on the highway
In a single sentence if two or more adverbs are present, their order should be: 1) adverb of manner ; 2) adverb of place; 3) adverb of time. If there is only adverb of manner and time in the sentence,
Question # 24
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a relative pronoun or an antecedent.
I am looking for someone who can watch my house till I come back.
A relative pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It points to the subject of a sentence which usually comes before it in a sentence. The subject is called the antecedent of the rela
Question # 25
The given sentence needs to be punctuated. From the answer choices choose the sentence that has been punctuated correctly along with the capitalisation of letters where needed.
will you please drop this parcel at mr. bashir office for me asked the teacher
Speech marks ("....") are used to enclose direct speech and the sentence begins with a capital letter. Commas (,) is used to introduce direct speech i.e. after the reference if the reference comes bef
Question # 26
Find noun(s) in the given sentence.
The children washed their hands.
A noun is a word used for a person, place, or thing. Nouns are often described as naming words. (e.g. book, father, house, Sana, park)
Question # 27
Find if the given sentence is a direct narration or not.
Mother told the children, Go and wash your hands first.
"Direct narration" also known as "direct speech" means, to write down what someone had said exactly in the same words spoken by that person. It is written within speech marks or inverted commas ("
."
Question # 28
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the comparative degree of comparison of adjective.
It's colder on the mountains than the plains.
Question # 29
Read the given sentence and find if it is in passive voice or not.
The fire alarm was pressed by a child mistakenly.
In a passive voice sentence the subject does not perform the action but it is acted upon by the verb.
Question # 30
Read the given sentence and find the correct verb-aspect forms to fill the blanks in the given sentence.
He __________ not __________ visiting us for the past three weeks.
Tense refers to the time of action e.g. past tense, present tense or future tense.
Question # 31
Find preposition(s) in the given sentence.
We are waiting for our friend.
Prepositions are placed before a noun to show that noun's relationship to something else in the sentence. (e.g. on, in, between, from, to)
Question # 32
Read the given sentence and find if it is in future simple, future continuous, future perfect or future perfect continuous tense.
Will you be looking forward to your result?
Simple future tense is formed with "will or won't" + base form of the verb e.g. It will/won't rain tomorrow.
Question # 33
Read the given sentence and find which type of a conditional sentence is it: Type zero, 1, 2 or 3.
I would have gone to the party with you if you had told me earlier.
"zero conditional" tells about general truths and has both if clause and main clause in simple present tense form e.g. "If it rains the grass gets wet."
Question # 34
Read the given set of adverbs and from the answer choices choose the sentence that has the adverbs in correct order in it.
in my lawn, every morning, with a lot of focus
In a single sentence if two or more adverbs are present, their order should be: 1) adverb of manner ; 2) adverb of place; 3) adverb of time. If there is only adverb of manner and time in the sentence.
Question # 35
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to give an example type) to complete the given sentence.
________ _______ ___________ _____ an owl. It hunts at night so it is called a nocturnal animal.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to give examples can be grouped as "transitional devices-to give examples" e.g. words like: for example, for instance
Question # 36
Find if the word in bold in the given sentence is a common(simple) preposition or a compound (complex) preposition
The road to freedom is winding, steep and high but when you walk along with a wind on your wings, the miles will fly by.
Compound prepositions (also known as complex prepositions) are made up of two or more words and show relationship between words in a sentence. (e.g. in front of, along side, along the way etc.).
Question # 37
Find if the given sentence is an indirect narration or not.
They said, "We will be shifting to our new office.
When the statement of another person is said not exactly in their words but in the words of another person or in our own words then in this case it is called: indirect speech.
Question # 38
Find which type of conjunction is the word in bold in the given sentence.
They tried hard, but they lost the match.
Coordinating conjunctions join like with like. This means, for example, they join an adjective with an adjective, a noun with a noun, or a part of a sentence with another part. (e.g. and, but, for)
Question # 39
Choose the right conjunction to fill the blank.
We must not waste water, ________ there is shortage of water.
A conjunction is a word used to connect words or parts of a sentence. (e.g. and, nor, yet, so)
Question # 40
Find reflexive pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
That building might fall by itself.
A reflexive pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It is used when the subject of the sentence is the same as the object of the verb of that sentence.
Question # 41
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in future perfect tense.
The movie __________ __________ been __________ before you __________ there.
Future perfect tense indicates that an action will have been completed at some point in the future.
Question # 42
Choose the correct verb form to complete the given sentence in simple present tense form and find for what purpose was the given sentence used.
________ some water and add some tea leaves, sugar and milk to make tea.
The simple present tense is one of the several forms of present tense in English. It is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths and fixed arrangements.
Question # 43
Find if the given statement is affirmative or negative.
I sent you an email this morning.
Statements are descriptions of facts. A statement is also called an assertive or declarative sentence as it makes an announcement or provides information.
Question # 44
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
When we were young and in school we played about happily in the playground that had swings, slides, monkey bars, and a beautiful fountain.
Question # 45
Find concrete noun(s) in the given sentence.
The ground looked like a pool.
A concrete noun is the name of something that can be seen, touched, tasted, heard, or smelt. (e.g. book, table, cake, rose).
Question # 46
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable preposition (common type) to complete the given sentence.
You will need a piece _____ cloth to clean the mess.
Common prepositions (simple prepositions) show relationship between words in a sentence. They link the nouns, pronouns, verbs and phrases together in a sentence. (e.g. up, over, down, under, to and fr
Question # 47
Find if the given statement is an interrogative sentence or not.
Do you want tea or cold drink?
Interrogative sentences are questions.
Question # 48
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
The weather______ _____________ pleasant.
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 49
Choose the correct "direct narration" for the given "indirect narration" and correct "indirect narration" for the given "direct narration".
My mother said that she would make my favourite food on the next Sunday.
Speech marks or inverted commas ("
.") are written before and after the direct speech e.g. She said, "Tomorrow's lesson will be about nouns."
Question # 50
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
Neither of the books ________ interesting.
When words like, "someone", "anyone", "anybody", "either", "neither", "each one" etc. are used as subjects, they are to be followed by a "singular verb" or "is" or "was".
Question # 51
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past simple tense.
Last year, they ___________ to Indonesia.
Question # 52
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
What_____ ________ _________ for the wedding?
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 53
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to prove type) to complete the given sentence.
It is __________ a good idea to take frequent breaks before you stress out yourself.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to prove something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to prove" e.g. because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously
Question # 54
Choose if the given sentence and the related list of words/phrases/sentences have been punctuated correctly or not.
After you finish the application make sure you: Dispose the leftovers. Wash hands. Clean the place.
When using colon while listing items one per line (in list form) after a colon, starting with a capital letter and ending with a full stop is optional (your own choice) in case of words and phrases.
Question # 55
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present perfect tense.
They _________ ________ _________ their mistake.
The present perfect tense (also called simple present tense) is used to express an action which happened or was completed in the past but usually at a short time before now (near past) i.e. not a very
Question # 56
Find the type of adverb or adverbial clause used in the given sentence. (the adverb or adverbial clause is given in bold)
Since she has realized her mistake, we will not remind her to apologise.
Adverb of reason offers reason for the main idea. It starts with as, because, since etc. e.g. " I don't have a bank account because I don't know my mother's maiden name." The underlined part is the ad
Question # 57
Choose if the use of italic, underline or speech marks in the given sentence is done to indicate a main work (like the name of a book) or a smaller work (like the name of a chapter of a book).
She was singing "All Things Bright and Beautiful" in the classroom.
Title of a smaller work like a chapter of a book or title of a song is to be written within "speech marks" in roman font. Note: In roman font words are written straight or upright and not slant.
Question # 58
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or not.
The first free educational website has been started in Pakistan.
Active voice means a sentence in which the subject performs the action stated by the verb (action word).
Question # 59
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
I learned this if you work hard you'll meet success.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there
Question # 60
Find which word(s) in the given sentence is the superlative degree of comparison of adverb.
Washing hands properly is most effective for good health.
When an adverb tells about the quality or defect of any verb (action word), adjective or another adverb, by comparing it to the act of all the people or things being considered, it is called superlati
Question # 61
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable reflexive pronoun to complete the given sentence.
The cook hurt ____________ while cutting the vegetables.
A reflexive pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It is used when the subject of the sentence is the same as the object of the verb of that sentence e.g. The cat cleaned itself. The
Question # 62
Read the given sentence and find if it tells about: a permanent state; a repeated or habitual action; a universal fact or a simple statement. Also find the correct aspect of the given sentence from th
We made a plan to meet them.
The simple aspect may be used to express: a simple action e.g. "I ate an apple."
Question # 63
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in present continuous tense.
You ______ __________ how to drive now so try to be more alert.
Such actions which are happening at the time of speaking are expressed by present continuous tense. Present Continuous tense is also called Present progressive tense.
Question # 64
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
The police chased the thief, through the bushes, over the bridge, across the street and finally caught him.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. In
Question # 65
Find if the given statement is a verb phrase or not.
Is listening
A verb phrase is a group of two or more words that consists of a main verb and one or more auxiliary verbs (helping verbs). Also, there is no subject-verb combination in it and it makes some sense but
Question # 66
Find abstract noun(s) in the given sentence.
She fell in love with the painting.
An abstract noun is a word which names something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste. (e.g. fear, joy, hope).
Question # 67
Choose the correct transitional device(s) (to repeat type) to complete the given sentence.
_____ _______ _________ __________ __________, in case of an emergency you must put on the oxygen masks.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to repeat something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to repeat" e.g. words like: in brief, as I have said, as I have
Question # 68
Find where should ellipsis be used in the given sentence.
I went to the shop on Monday and she went to the shop on Sunday.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. In
Question # 69
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
All of ____ sudden the ground under your feet begins to shake.
The indefinite article is the word, "a" or "an". It is used before a noun to show that it is something non-specific (not particular). This means "a" or "an" is used before a noun which is a common obj
Question # 70
Find if the given statement is a compound sentence or not.
The sky is cloudy; the sun is hidden.
A compound sentence has two or more main ideas or independent clauses in it that are seperated by a comma or a semicolon. (independent clause = part of a sentence that has a subject and a verb and it
Question # 71
Find which type of transitional device is/are the word/phrase in bold in the given sentence.
As has been noted before, you are arriving late to office so you will have to give a written explanation for it now.
Various words that can be used when writing about something where you have to repeat something can be grouped as "transitional devices-to repeat" e.g. words like: in brief, as I have said, as I have
Question # 72
Find indirect object in the given sentence.
He offered her a job.
Indirect object is a person, place or thing towards which an action of a verb is directed, but it is not directly involved in the action
Question # 73
If the given sentence is in "direct narration" find its "indirect narration", and if the given sentence is in "indirect narration" find its "direct narration".
The air hostess said, You have to tie your seat belts now.
The speech marks ( "
.") are not used for indirect speech e.g. She said that the next day's lesson would be about nouns.
Question # 74
Find if the underlined word in the given sentence is a regular verb or not.
I have thrown away my old books.
Question # 75
Find adverb(s) of time in the given sentence.
Grandmother stayed in bed all day.
Adverbs of time tell about the time at which some action is done or happens. They answer the question,
Question # 76
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or passive voice.
Her mother had stitched a new dress for her.
In an active voice sentence the subject performs the action stated by the verb. (e.g. "We are going to watch a movie tonight." Over here, "We" is the subject that performs the act of watching the movi
Question # 77
Find definite article(s) in the given sentence.
I have seen the tallest building.
The definite article is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before or it is a universal fact.
Question # 78
Choose a suitable article(s) to complete the given sentence.
Then _____ same friend tells others to gather together around the fire to roast a bird you had caught.
The definite article is the word, "the". It is used before a noun to show that the noun has been talked about or mentioned before.
Question # 79
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type zero or not.
If you had worked harder, you could have passed.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 80
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
Faisal ____ always right.
In present tense sentences "are" should be used with "you", "we", "they" or anything plural e.g. "They are..." "We are...", "The books are...". However, in past tense "were" should be used with all su
Question # 81
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a countable or uncountable noun.
Smoke from factories is polluting air.
A countable noun is anything that can be counted and has a singular and a plural form. (e.g. pen/pens, cup/cups, book/books).
Question # 82
Identify the word in bold in the given sentence as a common preposition or a compound preposition.
As compared to other students, hes the cleverest.
Common prepositions show relationship between words in a sentence. ( e.g. up, over, down, under, to and from).
Question # 83
If the given sentence is in "active voice" then find its correct "passive voice", and if the given sentence is in "passive voice" then find its correct "active voice" from the given choices.
The boys play hockey every evening.
In an active voice sentence the subject performs the action stated by the verb. (e.g. "We are going to watch a movie tonight." Over here, "We" is the subject that performs the act of watching the movi
Question # 84
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
______ I have to do this myself ?
In present tense sentences, "do/do not" is used with words like, "I", "you", "we", "they" or anything plural e.g. "They do/do not ..." "We do/do not ...", "The boys do/do not ...". etc.
Question # 85
The given sentence may or may not need a comma(s). From the given answer choices, choose the sentence that has been punctuated correctly.
Many famous scientists in the past were forced to quit their work.
A comma must be used to set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases.
Question # 86
Read the given sentence and find if it tells about present perfect tense, past perfect tense or future perfect tense.
She will not have reached home by then.
The continuous (progressive) aspect is used to talk about continuous actions i.e. actions that are, were or will be continued or carried on. (e.g. "She is teaching English." or "She was teaching Eng
Question # 87
Find if the given sentence is a direct narration or not.
I told them not to disturb me.
"Direct narration" also known as "direct speech" means, to write down what someone had said exactly in the same words spoken by that person. It is written within speech marks or inverted commas ("
."
Question # 88
Choose the correct subordinating conjunction to complete the given sentence.
It began to rain ___________________ we stepped outside.
A subordinating conjunction is used to link a subordinate clause (also known as a dependent clause i.e. part of a sentence that does not make complete sense on its own) to the main clause (also known
Question # 89
Fill in the blank(s) with a suitable relative pronoun to complete the given sentence.
The family _______________ lives next door has invited us for lunch tomorrow.
A relative pronoun is a word used in place of a noun in a sentence. It points to the subject of a sentence which usually comes before it in a sentence e.g. The book that you gave me was interesting. I
Question # 90
Find the correct verb form (for the given blank space ) so that it should be in agreement with the subject of the sentence.
The pair of old trousers ______ in the trunk.
Question # 91
Read the given sentence and find if it is in past simple, past continuous, past perfect or past perfect continuous tense.
He didn't like lectures on history before but he changed his mind after he heard the new teacher.
The simple past tense of regular verbs is made by adding the ending -d, -ed, -t or -ied to the base form of the verb (e.g. worked, emptied etc.). The irregular verbs take on a completely different for
Question # 92
Choose the correct description about the position of comma for the given situation with respect to the clauses in the sentence.
When a sentence is a complex sentence that begins with a dependent clause.
If a sentence begins with a dependent clause and an independent clause comes after it then a comma must be placed after the dependent clause.
Question # 93
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type 1 or not.
If I don't like something, I tell right away.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 94
Read the given sentence and find if it is in present/past/future simple, present/past/future continuous, present/past/future perfect or present/past/future perfect continuous tense.
It had been raining for two hours before the sun came out.
Simple future tense example: I will invite you for lunch next week.
Question # 95
Find the tense for the given sentence i.e. if it tells about an action performed in: present tense, past tense or future tense.
We shifted to a new house yesterday.
In English Grammar there are three main tenses: 1. Past, 2. Present and 3. Future. Past tense is used for actions that started and finished in the past e.g. "They laughed." or "He ran."
Question # 96
Read the given sentence and find if it is in active voice or not.
Wind at great speed can destroy houses and fields.
Active voice means a sentence in which the subject performs the action stated by the verb (action word).
Question # 97
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past perfect tense.
I __________ ____________ __________ such a beautiful place before I ________ to Swat.
Past perfect tense indicates that an action was completed (finished) at some point in the past before something else happened.
Question # 98
Find which type of noun is the word in bold in the given sentence.
Sara has a white cat.
A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place or thing. A proper noun is always written with a capital letter. ( e.g. Aslam, Sabaq Foundation, Jurassic Park)
Question # 99
Read the given sentence and find the correct mood of the given sentence.
Stay back!
The mood refers to the tone or attitude of a sentence (or the mood of the person who spoke that sentence). The three main types of moods are: 1. Indicative Mood, 2. Subjunctive Mood and 3. Imperative
Question # 100
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
When we think about it carefully, and we should be careful to think about it, trees are like the lungs of the earth and breathe life into our environment so they must not be cut.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had a lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there. I
Question # 101
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence in past continuous tense.
I ________ ____________ when the light _________ out.
The past continuous tense (also known as past progressive) describes actions or events in a time before now, which began in the past and are still going on at the time of speaking. In other words
Question # 102
Find preposition(s) in the given sentence.
I can see beyond the field.
Prepositions are placed before a noun to show that noun's relationship to something else in the sentence. (e.g. on, in, between, from, to)
Question # 103
Read the given sentence and from the answer choices choose the sentence with ellipsis in correct position.
We couldnt understand a word of the instructor, although he tried with all his might to explain how the machine worked, so it all went over our heads except for some things that we got by his gestures, the sign language, because he was speaking a different language.
Look at these two sentences: 1. We went to a park, which had: green bushes, tall trees and different kinds of swings, and had a lot of fun there. 2. We went to a park ... and had a lot of fun there.
Question # 104
Find if the underlined word in the given sentence is a transitive verb or not.
They have left.
A transitive verb is a type of verb which needs an object with it to complete a sentence. Without adding the object the sentence will not make sense.
Question # 105
Find adjective(s) of material in the given sentence.
She bought a woollen coat.
Question # 106
Choose which part(s) of the sentence makes a predicate.
On weekend my mother does gardening.
Predicate of a sentence is the information that is given in that sentence about its subject or main topic. Predicate will always have a verb or action word in it.
Question # 107
Find correlative conjunction(s) in the given sentence.
As you are fluent so you must read.
Question # 108
Choose the correct word (conjunction) to complete the adverbial clause in the given sentence. (The part of the sentence in bold is the adverbial clause.)
________________ I came late for the meeting, I got the last seat from where I couldn't see the screen properly.
An adjective clause is a group of words within a sentence that has a subject and a verb and it begins with a conjunction. It functions as an adjective i.e. it tells something about a person, place or
Question # 109
Read the given sentence and find if it is conditional: type 2 or not.
If I lived on a beach, I would be building sand castles.
Each conditional sentence has an independent clause (i.e. main clause) and a dependent/subordinate clause (i.e. if clause) in it.
Question # 110
Find abstract noun(s) in the given sentence.
He reads to increase his knowledge.
An abstract noun is a word which names something that you cannot see, hear, touch, smell, or taste. (e.g. fear, joy, hope).
Question # 111
Find pronoun(s) in the given sentence.
We have a football match.
A pronoun is a word that can be used to replace a noun. (e.g. he, she, mine, them, herself)
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English MCQ Test by Topics
- +1.1 Parts of Speech (Introduction)
- +1.2 Types of Nouns
- +1.3 Types of Pronouns
- +1.4 Types of Prepositions
- +1.5 Conjunctions
- +1.6 Articles
- +1.7 Ellipses
- +1.8 Kinds of Adjectives
- +1.9 Kinds and Positions of Adverbs in a Senetence
- +1.10 Types of Sentences
- +1.11 Phrases and Clauses
- +1.12 Kinds of Verbs and their Forms
- +1.13 Tense, Aspect and Mood
- +1.14 Present Tense
- +1.15 Past Tense
- +1.16 Future Tense
- +1.17 Conditionals Type- I, II and III
- +1.18 Active and Passive Voice
- +1.19 Subject-Verb Agreement
- +1.20 Transitional Devices
- +1.21 Direct/Indirect Narration
- +1.22 Punctuation
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