English Grammar MCQs for JSSC

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English Grammar • Sentence Rearrangement

Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility. Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.

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A. 2, 1, 3, 4 2, 1, 3, 4 B. 1, 2, 4, 3 1, 2, 4, 3 C. 4, 3, 2, 1 4, 3, 2, 1 D. 3, 4, 1, 2 3, 4, 1, 2

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

Sentence 2 introduces research. Sentence 1 explains its meaning, sentence 3 describes its types, and sentence 4 explains what happens to the results. Therefore, the correct order is 2, 1, 3, 4.

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English Grammar • Direct and Indirect Speech

Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal.

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A. “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I will attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. B. “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I would attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. C. “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I shall attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. D. “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said. “I can attend the meeting after the meal,” he said.

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

When converted back into direct speech, “he” changes to “I” and “would” changes back to “will.” Therefore, option A is correct.

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English Grammar • Error Detection

Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4) Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4)

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A. (1) (1) B. (2) (2) C. (3) (3) D. (4) (4)

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

The noun clause beginning with “That the report overlooked...” is a singular subject. Therefore, “were surprising” should be replaced with “was surprising.”

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English Grammar • Sentence Improvement

Choose the most suitable option to replace the incorrect part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly. Choose the most suitable option to replace the incorrect part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly.

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A. stopping junk food and doing regular workouts stopping junk food and doing regular workouts B. to stop junk food and to workouts regularly to stop junk food and to workouts regularly C. to stop consuming junk food and to work out regularly to stop consuming junk food and to work out regularly D. to not consume junk food and do workouts to not consume junk food and do workouts

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

The two actions require parallel infinitive constructions: “to stop consuming” and “to work out.” Therefore, option C is correct.

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English Grammar • Fill in the Blanks

Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions. Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions.

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A. towards towards B. amidst amidst C. between between D. under under

सही उत्तर: D Correct Answer: D

The correct expression is “under prolonged drought conditions.” The preposition “under” describes the circumstances in which something occurs.

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English Grammar • Fill in the Blanks

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Select the correct option: Even though the plan looked workable on paper, executing it turned out to be ________ complicated than expected.

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A. less less B. more more C. much much D. rather rather

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The word “than” requires a comparative form. “More complicated than expected” is the correct comparative construction.

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English Grammar • Sentence Improvement

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the most suitable option to replace the incorrect part of the sentence: She has the reputation to be an honest leader.

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A. to have honesty to have honesty B. of being an honest leader of being an honest leader C. of being the honest leader of being the honest leader D. to be honesty to be honesty

सही उत्तर: B Correct Answer: B

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The noun “reputation” is normally followed by the preposition “of” and a gerund. Therefore, the correct expression is “the reputation of being an honest leader.”

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English Grammar • Direct and Indirect Speech

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into indirect speech: He asked me, “Did you submit your homework?”

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A. He asked me if I had submitted my homework. He asked me if I had submitted my homework. B. He asked me did I submit my homework. He asked me did I submit my homework. C. He asked me whether I have submitted my homework. He asked me whether I have submitted my homework. D. He asked me whether had I submitted my homework. He asked me whether had I submitted my homework.

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

English explanation is provided in the English version.

In indirect speech, a yes-or-no question is introduced by “if” or “whether.” The simple past changes to the past perfect, and statement word order is used.

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English Grammar • Sentence Improvement

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the most suitable replacement for the incorrect part: No sooner had I arrived at the platform when the train left.

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A. than the train left than the train left B. then the train left then the train left C. when the train had left when the train had left D. than did the train leave than did the train leave

सही उत्तर: A Correct Answer: A

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The correlative construction is “no sooner...than,” not “no sooner...when.” The correct sentence is: “No sooner had I arrived at the platform than the train left.”

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English Grammar • Direct and Indirect Speech

English-only question. Refer to the English version. Choose the option that most accurately converts the following sentence into direct speech: The librarian of the public library said that silence must be maintained in the reading hall.

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A. “Silence should be maintained in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “Silence should be maintained in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. B. “You will maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “You will maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. C. “Maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. “Maintain silence in the reading hall,” said the librarian of the public library. D. “Must you maintain silence in the reading hall?” asked the librarian of the public library. “Must you maintain silence in the reading hall?” asked the librarian of the public library.

सही उत्तर: C Correct Answer: C

English explanation is provided in the English version.

The reported statement expresses a command or instruction. In direct speech, an imperative sentence beginning with “Maintain” accurately conveys that instruction.

English Grammar MCQs for JSSC

English Grammar MCQs for JSSC

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