Sentence Improvement - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

1

None of the guests were introduced to the bride.

A) introduced B) was introduced C) have been introduced D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

None of the guests was introduced to the bride.

2

She cut a sad figure in her first performance on the stage.

A) made a sorry figure B) cut a sorry face C) cut a sorry figure D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

She cut a sorry figure in her first performance on the stage.

3

I shall finish up the work by the end of this present month.

A) this month B) this very month C) this same month D) this current month E) No correction required

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

I shall finish up the work by the end of this month.

4

It is easier walking that run.

A) easier walking to running B) easier to walk than to run C) easier walking than running D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

It is easier to walk than to run.

5

We heard of them having discovered another stream.

A) them discovering B) their discovering C) their having discovered D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

We heard of their having discovered another stream.

6

I hope, you vividly remember the premiere of the film when I, my wife and you were present in the hall.

A) you, I and my wife B) my wife, I and you C) my wife, you and I D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

I hope, you vividly remember the premiere of the film when my wife, you and I were present in the hall.

7

Older people often stay at home and watch TV because it is cold and dark in winter.

A) seldom B) frequently C) sometimes D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Older people often stay at home and watch TV because it is cold and dark in winter.

8

Your brother has a great passion to study.

A) for study B) for studying C) to studying D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Your brother has a great passion for studying.

9

Mr. Kulkarni is planning to settle in Kanpur as soon as he will retire in June next year.

A) retires B) is retired C) would retire D) No improvement

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Mr. Kulkarni is planning to settle in Kanpur as soon as he retires in June next year.

10

He has been absent for the past few months.

A) since the last B) for last C) since the past D) No correction required

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

He has been absent for the past few months.