CUET English Verbal Ability > Grammar PYQs

Choose the most appropriate verb form to fill in the blank in the following sentence: When the Principal entered the class, a student ______ on the blackboard.

Choose the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank in the following sentence: This custom has been in vogue ________________________________ time immemorial.

Choose the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank in the following sentence: He worked __________ for ten years on his research study.

Match the sentences in List-I with the correct adverbial phrases given in List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Adverbial Phrases) | | --- | --- | | (A)He spoke to me | (I) in an impressive way so that he agrees to our suggestions. | | (B) I will go and talk to the Manager | (II) without any care. | | (C) Rohit continues to commit mistakes as he works | (III) with great speed. | | (D) Shobha won the race because she ran | (IV) in a rude manner, but I still forgave him. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Either Savita or her daughter ______ made this delicious pudding.

Choose the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank in the following sentence: ____ utensils she had, were taken away by the thief.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate models given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Modals) | | (A) __ I borrow two books from the library? | (I) ought to | | (B)Are you sure that you __ run the business by yourself? | (II) may | | (C) You __ follow the traffic rules to avoid accidents. | (III) would | | (D) I thought he __ be at home to help me with my problem. | (IV) can | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Match the sentences in List-I with the appropriate models given in List-II:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | (A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement. | (I) efficiently | | (B) He _____admitted that he had forgotten the appointment. | (II) confidently | | (C) They finished the project _____, avoiding any last minute stress. | (III) eagerly | | (D) The professor spoke ____, capturing everyone's attention. | (IV) sheepishly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: We cruised_________ the canal for a few miles.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verb forms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verb forms) | | (A) He promised______ me a post in his department. | (I) have given | | (B) I ______ my best years to the service of the nation. | (II) gave | | (C) His services were terminated as he _____trouble to the authorities. | (III) to give | | (D) Atul always _____ his hundred percent to the task at hand. | (IV) had been giving | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the Prepositional Phrases from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositional Phrases) | | (A) _________ he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well paid. | (I) in spite of | | (B) I drew a map for Sarah __________ she couldn't find the house. | (II) although | | (C) She accepted the job__________ the salary, which was rather low. | (III) because of | | (D) I couldn't go to sleep _________ the noise. | (IV) in case | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate verb forms to fill in the blanks in the given sentence: If I ________ to renew the books, I ___________ to pay a fine.

Complete the sentence given in List-I with suitable prepositions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) He gives a lot of attention____small details and rules. | (I) in | | (B) If the members of the club persist ________ their demand for better facilities, management will have to give in. | (II) of | | (C) The brave soldiers stuck to their positions and kept fighting, heedless__________ consequences. | (III) on | | (D) Lata prides herself_____ the beautiful plants that she grows in her garden. | (IV) to | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct preposition from the given options: Saaya's Institute is situated ___ the junction near the city hall.

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Figures of speech) | (Definitions) | | (A) Metaphor | (I) Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas. | | (B) Personification | (II) A phrase that combines contradictory or opposite words. | | (C) Hyperbole | (III) An imaginative comparison between two unrelated things without using "like" or "as." | | (D) Oxymoron | (IV) An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence: _________ they are poor, they are honest.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the verbs given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Verbs) | |---|---| | (A) Without the _____aid, my grandmother couldn't understand a word spoken to her. | (I) dredging | | (B) Swarn enjoys _____ to classical music in her free time. | (II) building | | (C) The approval for _____the banks of the river before the monsoon has come. | (III) hearing | | (D) The children are _____ a sandcastle on the beach with great enthusiasm. | (IV) listening | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** If I _____ enough time tomorrow, I will finish the assignment.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the prepositions given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Prepositions) | |---|---| | (A) The skilled artisans worked tirelessly, ensuring their craftsmanship was _____ expectations. | (I) with | | (B) The cultural preservation efforts have been moving _____ a clear strategy to protect traditional art forms. | (II) before | | (C) The young apprentice was _____ his mentor, carefully observing every technique. | (III) along | | (D) The artisans placed tradition _____ profit, valuing cultural heritage above monetary gain. | (IV) beyond | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct phrase from the given options to complete the given sentence:** By the time we reached the theatre, the movie _____.

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase from the options given below: Desert flowers can be invisible for years, ________ appear suddenly after heavy rain.

Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase from the options given below: I asked Megha earlier if she thought it would rain and she said, 'I_______.'

Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb from the options given below: These grapes _____ sour in comparison to what I had yesterday.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) He received immense appreciation in literary circles for his accurate translation of the new novel _______ French to English. | (I) to | | (B) I apologised _____ Nina for the misunderstanding caused because of me. | (II) of | | (C) Many of Europe's great cathedrals were made______ the Medieval period. | (III) from | | (D) Antarctica is the realm ________ penguins, killer whales, seals and many shipwrecks. | (IV) during | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) ____________ attacks among fan associations in Karnataka, many of the stars have joined politics. | (I) In addition to | | (B) ____________ her actual birthday celebration, Queen Elizabeth also had an official birthday celebration. | (II) Among the many | | (C) ____________ reasons that make Sharbani a favourite student is that she also shows genuine respect to her seniors. | (III) As long as | | (D) ____________the company continues to make profit, the management will not resort to layoffs. | (IV) Despite the intensity of | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Yesterday he ______ to drop his uncle off at the railway station.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) We were faced _________ a difficult choice. | (I) near | | (B) The rest house is _________ the river. | (II) of | | (C) I saw Rohit sitting _________ the new student in the class. | (III) with | | (D) The report was full _________ mistakes. | (IV) beside | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: Flights kept _________ because of bad weather.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: I promise that I will prepare tea for you ______ we reach our place.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the suitable connectors given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Connectors) | | --- | --- | | (A) He can drive a car, ______ he can fix it if there is a problem. | (I) therefore | | (B) Rohit went to the mall for shopping, ______ he did not buy anything. | (II) furthermore | | (C) I had to sit down alongside Rita to boost her morale, ______ she sang. | (III) however | | (D) Vinod enjoys tinkling with computers, ______ he is called a tech wizard. | (IV) henceforth | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence: I warned him not to meddle _______ my papers lest I lose important documents.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct verb forms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Verb Forms) | | --- | --- | | (A) As a ritual, Mona ______ every day for two hours to perfect her skill. | (I) singing | | (B) I don't want to miss the concert as Mona will be ______ my favourite songs. | (II) had sung | | (C) Mona ______ since she was five years old. | (III) sings | | (D) Mona ______ the old numbers so many times that she knew the songs by heart. | (IV) has been singing | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct verb form from the options given below: As the world is ______ from the evil clutches of climate change, the role of society is to preserve the environment for future generations.

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition from the options given below: India experienced a 46 percent year-on-year increase in cyberattacks __________ the second quarter of 2024.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate adverbs in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) She danced ______ during the competition. | (I) stealthily | | (B) The thief moved ______ through the house trying not to make noise. | (II) promptly | | (C) He completed the assignment ______ and submitted it on time. | (III) casually | | (D) They walked ______ through the crowded streets. | (IV) beautifully | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) The book is lying___ the table. | (I) at | | (B) The team arrived ___ the airport where they received a warm welcome. | (II) behind | | (C) The boy hid___ the tree during a hide-and-seek game. | (III) along | | (D) Ankush walked ___ the hallway, humming a tune. | (IV) on | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | --- | --- | | (A) The guard pleaded ______ the Principal for mercy. | (I) over | | (B) You must not quarrel ______ the issue of parental property. | (II) to | | (C) He lives entirely ______ carbohydrates. | (III) with | | (D) She was indebted ______ her friends for their timely help. | (IV) on | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Verb Forms) | | --- | --- | | (A) We are planning an event which ______ soon. | (I) closes | | (B) I must get to the post office before it _______. | (II) would have gone | | (C) It is probably too late to call Ravi, he ______ to bed, surely. | (III) are going | | (D) Forthcoming books are those that we think, ______ to be available soon. | (IV) will happen | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | --- | --- | | (A) He usually ______ 6 a.m. every day. | (I) had already left | | (B) By this time tomorrow______ jogging in the park. | (II) wakes up at | | (C) They ______ before we arrived at the party. | (III) was reading a book | | (D) She ______ when the phone suddenly rang. | (IV) Akura will be | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | (A) Maria has the skill for learning languages ___________ fast. | (I) reasonably | | (B) I am ___________ sorry. I didn't mean to push you. | (II) incredibly | | (C) It's a ___________ cheap restaurant. | (III) surprisingly | | (D) ___________ boys are more likely to be left-handed than girls. | (IV) terribly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct pair of prepositions to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: I didn't want to buy anything ______ the yellow lampshade, but I didn't have enough cash and the store manager wouldn't let me pay for it. ______ a cheque.

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: ______ they had been waiting in line all night,I was sure they'd get the tickets for the show.

Select the correct expression to complete the sentence : It___since morning.

Match the sentences given in List-I with the correct figures of speech given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Figures of speech) | | (A) The wind whispered through the trees. | (I) Alliteration | | (B) A plumber's house always has a leaking tap. | (II) Oxymoron | | (C)She opened her eyes to the deafening silence | (III) Irony | | (D) The buzzing bees drew attention. | (IV) Personification | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct expression to complete the sentence : What is the time ______?

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Ravi, as well his sisters, always _____ his mother's permission before going out.

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the most appropriate pair of prepositions from List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Prepositions) | |---|---| | (A) When you go via a particular place, you go_______ that place on your way _______another place. | (I) out of-from | | (B) When you are going up or down a road, you're going _____ it _______ one end of it. | (II) through-to | | (C) When you are asked to wait outside a room, you have to be _______ the room, but you mustn't move too far _______ it. | (III) from-to | | (D) We flew straight _______ London _______ San Francisco. | (IV) along-towards | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the the blanks in sentences in List-I with the correct verb-forms from List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Verb-forms) | |---|---| | (A) I finally _____ the movie with my friends yesterday | (I) will be seeing | | (B) We _______ the result online. | (II) saw | | (C) They _______ all the important sites during their earlier visit. | (III) will see | | (D) I _________ my grandmother after nearly two years. | (IV) had seen | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate pair of phrases from the options to fill in the blanks in the given sentence: If I ____your advice, I ____today. 1. was following, had not regretted 2. had followed, would not have regretted 3. have followed, will not regret 4. will have follow, will not have regretting

Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the appropriate option: That book contains _______ anecdotes than its companion volume. 1. few 2. less 3. fewer 4. least

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: I managed to put the fire out____a fire extinguisher.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: The train is expected to arrive __ time, so make sure to be ready.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: Ashwini insisted that the committee must ____ the matter thoroughly before making any decision.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: After analysing data of last few decades, data scientists ___ to the conclusion that climate change is accelerating.

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: Though Abha ____ the manuscript several times before submitting it to the publisher, yet a major error came to light.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct options given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Options) | | (A) We wanted to rent a flat near the university.___,they were all too expensive. | (I) meanwhile | | (B) I enjoyed reading the story. _____ it was very sad. | (II) but | | (C) These plants usually flower in spring. ___ won't, if there is frost. | (III) however | | (D) We were working outside all day.___, he was sitting inside watching television. | (IV) although | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: The meeting was cancelled ___ unforeseen circumstances.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) Many accidents are_________ by dangerous driving. | (I) included | | (B) Movie theater is a place where movies are_________. | (II) caused | | (C) You don't have to leave a tip. Service is _________ in the bill. | (III) damaged | | (D) The roof of the building was _____ in the storm a few days ago. | (IV) shown | Choose the correct answer from the options given below-

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct verb forms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verb forms) | | (A) There is somebody behind us. I think we __________ followed. | (I) being | | (B) The Church Tower __________ restored. | (II) were being | | (C) After ______ arrested, the thief was taken to the police station. | (III) are being | | (D) The hotel rooms ____________ cleaned when we arrived. | (IV) is being | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the suitable Prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) This weekend we are planning to make _______ the seaside. | (I) up | | (B) Since it is not cold any longer, we can do _______ the fireplace. | (II) for | | (C) Last weekend we decided to start doing _______ our bedroom. | (III) to | | (D) What was she trying _______ prove ? | (IV) without | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct connector. He chose not to study medicine because of his parents' wishes, _____ they wanted him to become an engineer.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the prepositions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) The city has undergone massive demographic changes _____ the last twenty years. | (I) upon | | (B) The erstwhile prosperous farmers have, of late, fallen _____ evil days. | (II) over | | (C) The wounded animal flung itself _____ its tormentor. | (III) at | | (D) The child endured days of fear _____ the thought of being sent to a hostel. | (IV) on | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the correct prepositions given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) We must arm ourselves ______ the danger of chemical weapons. | (I) of | | (B) He was accused ______ murder. | (II) with | | (C) She blushed ______ the praise heaped upon her. | (III) against | | (D) He is really annoyed ______ me. | (IV) at | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He is a miser _______ he spent lakhs on his daughter's marriage.

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The hikers walked ______ the open field and then made their way ______ the dense forest.

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | --- | --- | | (A) People who are averse ____ hard work, generally do not succeed in life. | (I) for | | (B) Many drivers would show a total disregard ____ the speed limit if they are not checked. | (II) on | | (C) Ravi should try to get the job on his merit rather than depend ____ his brother's contacts. | (III) over | | (D) She put a blanket ____ the sleeping child. | (IV) to | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Players can not leave the area without permission_______ the game is being played.

Complete the sentences in List-I with the prepositional phrases in List-II: | List-I<br>(Sentences) | List-II<br>(Prepositional Phrases) | | --- | --- | | (A) He's a representative_________ | (I) on a new venture. | | (B) The times are subject_________ | (II) of the group. | | (C) They plan to embark_________ | (III) with each other. | | (D) Both of them are not compatible_________ | (IV) to change. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The researcher __________ her findings before the conference __________.

Match the prepositional phrases in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Prepositional Phrases) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) By dint of | (I) In accordance with | | (B) Agreeable to | (II) For the benefit of | | (C) Along with | (III) By means of or as a result of | | (D) For the sake of | (IV) Together with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Everything is going well. We __________ any problems so far.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence. There ______ to be serious flaws in the design.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank. Some of the people __________ to the party can't come.

Select the most appropriate preposition from the given options to fill in the blank. The fact that Kim was offered a job has no connection _____ the fact that her cousin is the Managing Director.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate preposition in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) Akhila sat quietly ____ her best friend during the entire lecture. | (I) besides | | (B) ____ being an excellent student, Atul is also a talented musician. | (II) amongst | | (C) The debate continued ____ the members of the council late into the night. | (III) between | | (D) The lone traveler stood ____ the towering mountains and the river lost in thought. | (IV) beside | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Sentences | Adverbs | | --- | --- | | (A) I ______ drive after sunset. | (I) shortly | | (B) She has been ______ absenting herself from the office. | (II) seldom | | (C) The train will arrive ______. | (III) much | | (D) I am ______ satisfied with her conduct. | (IV) frequently | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | (A) He made use of _____ opportunities he had to prove his talent. | (I) the few | | (B) I have _____ friends who can help me with this task. | (II) the little | | (C) She drank ____ water to quench her thirst. | (III) a few | | (D) I will share ____ knowledge I have with you on this subject. | (IV) a little | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks in the given sentence: By the time we arrived, the concert__________ and the crowd__________ in the parking lot.

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate prepositions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) The bridge was built ______the river. | (I) against | | (B) He is waiting for me ______the road. | (II) over | | (C) He is distributing sweets ______his friends. | (III) across | | (D) Do not lean______the wall. | (IV) among | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the sentences in List-I with the figures of speech in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Figures of speech) | | (A) The stars danced in the sky | (I) Hyperbole | | (B) She sells seashells | (II) Personification | | (C) I could eat a horse | (III) Metaphor | | (D) Life is a roller coaster | (IV) Alliteration | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate pair of verbs to complete the sentence: I did not see you at the party. If I_______you, I surely________ to you.

Select the most appropriate preposition to complete the following sentence: I'm afraid you may be ______ for a bit of shock.

Choose the appropriate word from the following options to fill in the blank in the sentence: All the staff members attended the meeting today _______ Mr. Roger who was unwell.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) They were very grateful _____ your kindness. | (i) among | | (B) If you live in a corrupt society, it is difficult to rise ___ the prevailing corruption. | (II) for | | (C) Divide the sweets ____ the children. | (III) above | | (D) It is very difficult to enter ____ partnership with this notorious firm. | (IV) into | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the correct verb forms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verb forms) | | (A) It _________ since early morning. | (i) rains | | (B) Last week it ____ cats and dogs. | (II) has been raining | | (C) In north India it usually ___ during the months of July and August. | (III) had been raining | | (D) It __________ for two hours when suddenly the rainbow was spotted. | (IV) rained | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option: I asked many people the way to the station but ____ of them had any clue about it.

Select the verb form that most appropriately completes the following sentence: My sister ___________ me once or twice since the time she moved to Athens.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) The case was put ______ the judge. | (I) across | | (B) She is suffering ______ fever. | (II) before | | (C) A jeep hit him while he was going ______ the main road. | (III) among | | (D) He is not popular ______ the students. | (IV) from | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The manager asked if they ______ complete the report by the end of the week.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verb forms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Verb Forms) | | (A) Ravi ______ the whole syllabus and is prepared for the exam. | (I) has been studying | | (B) Ravi ______ since morning. | (II) will be studying | | (C) Ravi ______ with my son in London from next year. | (III) study | | (D) Ravi has no choice but to ______ in a school close to his house. | (IV) has studied | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate prepositional phrases in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Preposition phrases) | | (A) I drive to work, but I'd never do it ______ if I could avoid it. | (I) at once | | (B) You should take the dessert out of the freezer and serve it ______. | (II) by choice | | (C) I thought I understood the equation but ______ I realized it was complicated. | (III) at the very least | | (D) The store should give me my money back or ______ offer to exchange the shoes. | (IV) on reflection | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the following sentence: Once you ______ into the routine, you will find the work is quite easy.

Select the word or phrase that best completes the following sentence: Desert flowers can be invisible for years_______ appear suddenly after heavy rain.

Choose the most appropriate adverb to complete the sentence: Although she had initial doubts about the success of the project, it eventually turned out to be ______successful.

Select the most appropriate pair of prepositions to fill in the blanks and complete the following sentence: We weren't aware______ any problems until we started getting complaints from people who clearly weren't satisfied ______ the way their computers were working.

Select the verb to fill in the blank in the following sentence: It wasn't the first time they had been _________ how it worked.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate Prepositions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) If you are worried about the problem you should do something______it. | (I) from | | (B) The mother parted____her married daughter in sorrow. | (II) about | | (C) Tables are usually made ______ wood. | (III) at | | (D) All of them are surprised______ her rudeness. | (IV) of | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the correct prepositions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) Did you hear ___what happened at the party on Saturday? | (I) of | | (B) Mega was complaining ___pain in her knee, so she went to see a doctor. | (II) from | | (C) Are you going to apologize___ what you did? | (III) about | | (D) Kamla is often not well.She suffers ___severe headache. | (IV) for | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the figures of speech in List-I with the appropriate statements from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Figures of Speech) | (Statements) | | (A) Simile | (I) The loud silence of the forest seemed to envelop the world in a cloak of quiet. | | (B) Oxymoron | (II) When well-appareled April on the heel of limping winter treads | | (C) Metaphor | (III) Then, as the sun went down, it seemed to drag the whole sky with it like shreds of a burning curtain. | | (D) Personification | (IV) The carpet of snow relieved the drabness of the depressing building. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the following sentence: Do you have ________ a vacation right now?

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) He got used to _____on the right side when he was in London. | (I) drives | | (B) His desire is strongly ______ by his ambition to win the competition. | (II) driving | | (C) Radha ____ to work everyday though her office is only half a mile away. | (III) drove | | (D) My boss _______me home last night. | (IV) driven | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct preposition to complete the given sentence Mr. John was finally acquitted ____the criminal charge.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate prepositions given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Prepositions) | | (A) He is waiting for me______the road | (I) through | | (B) The message was conveyed to me ______my friend | (II) across | | (C) He is going to get married______the month of September | (III) on | | (D) I shall meet him _______the day of the examination | (IV) in |

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate adverbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | (A) She_______knows anything about me. | (I) poorly | | (B)______the figures mentioned in the report are incorrect. | (II) clearly | | (C) You are missed________by all of us. | (III) hardly | | (D) He fared_______in his exams. | (IV) evidently | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate preposition: We can make no progress if we continue working ____these conditions.

Select the correct pair of prepositions to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Although universities often advise them __________ having a job, many students now work __________ term-time due to financial pressures.

Match the examples in List-I with the appropriate figures of speech in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Examples) | (Figures of Speech) | | (A) "He moaned to himself like some baffled, prowling beast." | (I) Metaphor | | (B) I had to wait in the station for ten days—an eternity. | (II) Personification | | (C) The smell of baking muffins welcomed us inside. | (III) Simile | | (D) "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." | (IV) Hyperbole | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adverbs) | | (A) Since he got that haircut, I can _____ recognize him. | (I) slowly | | (B) On the day of the performance, Sam played the piano more _____ than Thomas. | (II) heavily | | (C) How will we reach home on time? The bus is going rather ____. | (III) barely | | (D) It was raining so ____ that many drains started overflowing. | (IV) skillfully | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate pair of determiners to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: Have you had______ news from your family in Mumbai? I heard that _____ areas were badly flooded.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: ______ the rain stops, the concert will have to be postponed.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: By the end of next April, you _________ out of school.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Please do not call me between 1 to 4 pm today. I __________ a workshop during that time.

Select the phrase that best completes the following sentence: They recommended that the windows__________ opened.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Aman has been spending a lot of money on buying expensive, branded clothes. If he continues with his shopping spree, he __________ all his money by the end of the month.

Select the appropriate option to complete the following sentence with the correct pair of preposition and pronoun: Erica York was a self-taught mathematician who liked to spend hours ____________ in the library.

Choose the most appropriate pair to fill in the blank. Though Neetika is known to crack some _____jokes but Nisha is ____ than Neekita.

Fill the blanks in List-I with appropriate verbs from List II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Verbs | | (A) It ______since yesterday. | (I) rains | | (B) If it______today, we would not go for a picnic. | (II) has been raining | | (C) It was ________in the morning. | (III) rain | | (D) It will______in the evening. | (IV) raining | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option. I ______ on Thursday. But on Thursday I had a terrible cold, so I decided to wait till Saturday.

Fill in the blank with the correct option. One evening of each week was set apart by him for the reception of ____ chose to visit him.

Match the figures of speech in List-I with the correct examples from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Figure of Speech | Examples | | (A) Simile | (I) The school bus had thousands of students. | | (B) Hyperbole | (II) She is like a beautiful yellow sunflower. | | (C) Metaphor | (III) The books danced in the breeze. | | (D) Personification | (IV) She is the tiger of her tribe. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) I read the mystery novels ____ they captivate my imagination. | (I) Unless | | (B) This is the place ____ he was born. | (II) because | | (C) Many things have happened ____ we met last time. | (III) Where | | (D) ____ you tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go. | (IV) Since | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: She is standing____her husband in this crisis.

Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence: I didn't know Rahul was in the hospital. If I ________, I would ________ him.'

Fill in the blank with the correct option. 'Most of the guests arrived for the concert ________ bus.'

| List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Prepositions) | | --- | --- | | (A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable _____ her first version. | (I) with | | (B) I just don't feel any affinity _____ prose style. It's too caustic. | (II) to | | (C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar _____ mine. | (III) for | | (D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence _____ his arrogance or coldness. | (IV) from | Match the blanks in List-I with the prepositions in List-II:

Choose the most appropriate option to convert the following sentence in Active Voice into Passive Voice: The labourers were digging a canal.

Choose the most appropriate option to convert the following sentence in Passive Voice to Active Voice: Did anyone invite Rachna to the party?

Identify the correct conversion of the following sentence in Direct Speech into Indirect Speech: She said to me, "What are you doing?"

Identify the correct conversion of the following sentence in Indirect Speech into Direct Speech: He requested him to wait there till he returned.

Match the sentences in List I with their suitable Articles in List II: | LIST I | | LIST II | |---|---|---| | A. He is ______ best doctor in town. | I. | a | | B. It is ______ university in Delhi. | II. | an | | C. This is ______ bad. | III. | the | | D. I came here ______ hour ago. | IV. | No article | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks with appropriate Articles: It was ______ honour to meet ______ professor.

Change the following sentence from Assertive to Exclamatory: The chocolates are very bitter.

Change the following sentence from Assertive to Exclamatory: It has been a difficult year.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Preposition: The Soldiers are ______ war.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Preposition: I prefer buttermilk ______ lassi.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal: ______ I ask you a question?

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Modal: ______ you like a cup of tea?

Which of the following is not included in a formal letter?

Which of the following is not an appropriate subscription for a formal letter?

Select the incorrect sentences from the following options: A. The roof collapsed that very moment. B. This is more than flesh and blood can endure. C. He puts on an air of dignity. D. The tailor's bill has hurried up to a large amount. E. They were very grateful to him for kindness. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Select the incorrect sentences from the following options: A. We discussed about the matter yesterday. B. It is not likely that he will see his home again. C. I would rather you went through air. D. The negotiations were rattled off in secret. E. He urged them to be quiet and listen to his words. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Identify the Adverbs used in the given sentences in List I and match them with the type given in List II: | LIST I | | LIST II | |---|---|---| | A. Gautam Buddha left his family stealthily. | I. | adverb of degree | | B. I have pleaded enough and now I give up. | II. | interrogative adverbs | | C. How did you come here? | III. | adverb of manner | | D. He has not left the place. | IV. | adverb of affirmation/negation | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following sentences demonstrate an incorrect form of the adverb? A. The moon shine bright in the day. B. You are pretty mistaken about him. C. He never comes late. D. It would hardly rain today. E. The have ran more faster than the dog. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Question Tag: You think this is funny, ______?

The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: A great person use to lived in this house. Correct the sentence above by choosing the most appropriate option:

Out of the options given below, choose the sentence which contains an Adjective Clause:

Change the following sentences into active voice and choose the correct option: The shipment will be sent by Friday.

Identify the sentence written in passive voice:

Choose the correct form of reported verb when the following sentence is changed to indirect speech: She says, "I enjoy walking".

Choose the correct form of reported speech from the options given below: Rakesh said, "Shall I play the movie?"

Let us enter the world of _______ bold and _______ beautiful. Choose the appropriate option:

Fill in the blanks with suitable Articles. January is _______ first month of _______ year. Choose the appropriate option:

Change the sentence given below into an Exclamatory sentence. Man is a wonderful piece of work.

How beautiful is the night!

Choose the correct alternative from the options for the underlined words. In case your response is 'No Improvement' mark that as your answer. Children should be taught to write by a fountain pen.

Choose the appropriate alternative for the underlined word. You should at least congratulate your friend <u>for</u> his grand success in the elections.

Work hard lest you _______ fail.

Fill in the blank with suitable word from the given options: _______ I switch the air conditioner on?

From the given options, choose the correct way to end an informed letter.

answer. (A) This girl wrote the essay (B) So well (C) that her teacher was exceedingly (D) pleased with it. (E) No error Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

In case of no error, mark that option as your answer. (A) Magic realism is one (B) of the latest (C) addition to good literature (D) published to good recent tunes (E) No error Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

_______ did you continue it?

Identify the type of adverb used in the following sentence: I am much aliened to have it.

Use the correct Question for the given sentence: I am always on time, _______ ?

My uncle is enough rich to buy a car.

Identify the Adjective Clause in the following sentence: As the years went by, her prose became more interesting and soon, she was offered a book deal.

Choose the most appropriate option which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice Honey is made by bees.

Choose the most appropriate option which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice ? The news surprised us.

speech. She asked me if I was going to college.

Choose the most appropriate option which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Sita, when is the next train ?"

Fill in the blank with the correct option. It is _________ pity to trust a dishonest person.

John is __________ M.A. in English

Convert the following sentence from Assertive to Exclamatory : I wish I could meet my friend again.

Convert the following sentence from Assertive to Exclamatory : The evening is very beautiful.

She is married _______ him

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. He is afraid _______ doing this task.

Fill in the blank choosing the correct option. His condition is not good. He _______ see a doctor immediately.

_________ you pass with flying colours!

Which of the following elements comes last in a business letter ?

Which of the following is not an appropriate subscription for a business letter ?

If there is no error, mark that part as your answer. (A) If you do not (B) Know the meaning (C) of any word, (D) Please see in the dictionary (E) No error Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

If there is no error choose the appropriate option. I never remember having met a more interesting man in my life.

Identify the kind of adverbs in the following sentence : Things are no better at present.

Fill in the blank in the following sentence with an adverbs of manner : She sings _________.

Have some more rice, _______ ?

Choose the grammatically correct omitted part of the sentence from the following list :

Fill in the blanks with suitable Adjective clause. Choose the appropriate option. The doctor has given me medicines _________.

Given below is a sentence in the Active voice. Select the most appropriate option of Passive voice of the same:- He will finish the work in a fortnight:- A. The work will be finished by him in a fortnight. B. The work would be finished in a fortnight. C. In a fortnight, the work is going to finish. D. The work will be being finished by him in a fortnight. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Select the sentences which are correctly used in the Passive form:- A. A Cheque was handed over to him by Ram. B. He was took to the hospital by Friends. C. The town was destroyed by an earthquake. D. The teacher will pleased at my work. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate option of Indirect sentence for the sentence given below:- He said, "I shall be there with Sudha soon." A. He said that he will be there with Sudha soon. B. He informed that he would be ne there with Sudha soon. C. He said that Sudha would be there with him soon. D. He said that he had been with Sudha soon. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option of indirect speech for the sentence given:- Sanjeev said, "I bought a saree for my mother." A. Sanjeev said that he had bought a saree for his mother. B. Sanjeev said that he was buying a saree for his mother. C. Sanjeev said that he had been buying a saree for his mother. D. Sanjeev said that he will be buy a saree for his mother. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Select the sentence in which articles have been used appropriately:- A. There is a policeman at the door. B. Some children suffer from a fear of the dark. C. He has the good knowledge of English. D. Tea we got on the bus, was cold. E. He sent for a umbrella. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Fill the appropriate article/determiner in the given sentence choosing from the given options below:- Gaurav is ________ honorable lawyer who has ________ good reputation.

Choose the best option to convert the given sentence from Affirmative to Exclamatory:- 'These mangoes have a delicious flavour'.

Choose the best option to convert the given Exclamatory sentence into and Assertive sentence:- If only i had a good car!

Choose the most appropriate preposition to fill up the blanks:- The holy tree is associated ________ the happiness ________ people

Fill in the correct preposition in sentences of List I choosing from List II | LIST I | | LIST II | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A. | He started __ six ______ the morning. | I. | into, for | | B. | She rushed ______ my room gasping ____ breath | II. | In, at | | C. | ______ his work, Ravi aften he ___ missing part | III. | to, on | | D. | He goes _____ office ______ foot. | IV. | at, in | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which ones of the given words are not used as modals? A. ought B. must C. does D. should E. doesn't