English Grammar Part 1
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BY RAVINDAR VELLAN
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Mary can’t wear this skirt because _____ is too tight.
- A.
It
- B.
She
Correct Answer
A. ItExplanation
Mary can't wear this skirt because it is too tight. The pronoun "it" refers to the skirt in question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
These pyjamas are very dirty. Please wash __________
- A.
it
- B.
Them
Correct Answer
B. ThemExplanation
The correct answer is "them" because the word "pyjamas" is plural, referring to more than one item. Therefore, the pronoun used to replace it should also be plural, which is "them".Rate this question:
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- 3.
__________ were you talking to?
- A.
Who
- B.
Whom
Correct Answer
A. WhoExplanation
The correct answer is "Who" because in this question, "who" is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the person performing the action of talking. "Whom" is used as an object pronoun, and since it is not the object of the verb "talking" in this sentence, it is not the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Nelly and I are glad because _______ aced the quiz.
- A.
They
- B.
We
Correct Answer
B. WeExplanation
The correct answer is "we" because the subject "Nelly and I" refers to the speaker and another person, indicating that both individuals are glad about acing the quiz. Therefore, "we" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mohammad and Andrew can play some musical instruments. _______can sing well, too.
- A.
They
- B.
He
Correct Answer
A. TheyExplanation
The correct answer is "They". The sentence states that Mohammad and Andrew can play musical instruments, and the word "they" is used to refer to both of them. Therefore, "they" can also be assumed to refer to both of them being able to sing well.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The receptionist asked ___________to write down her name
- A.
Him
- B.
Her
Correct Answer
B. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because the receptionist is asking someone, most likely a female, to write down their own name.Rate this question:
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- 7.
__________ are you doing here?
- A.
What
- B.
Why
Correct Answer
A. WhatExplanation
The correct answer is "What" because it is the appropriate question word to use in this context. The phrase "What are you doing here?" is a common way to inquire about someone's reason or purpose for being in a particular place.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The sparrow is flying back to _______ nest.
- A.
Its
- B.
Their
Correct Answer
A. ItsExplanation
The correct answer is "its" because the possessive pronoun "its" is used to show that the nest belongs to the sparrow. "Their" is a plural pronoun and would be used if the sentence referred to multiple sparrows sharing a nest.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete took __________ children to the museum.
- A.
Theirs
- B.
Their
Correct Answer
B. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "their". In this sentence, "Mr. and Mrs. Pete" is the subject and "children" is the object. Since the children belong to Mr. and Mrs. Pete, the possessive pronoun "their" is used to show ownership. "Theirs" is not correct in this context as it is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership of something that has already been mentioned or is understood in the context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
______ is the little boy crying?
- A.
Why
- B.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhyExplanation
The correct answer is "Why". In this question, "Why" is used to ask for the reason or cause of the little boy crying. It seeks an explanation or justification for the boy's tears. "Whose" would not be appropriate in this context as it is used to inquire about possession or ownership.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The groom has lost ______ watch. Can you help him?
- A.
Her
- B.
His
Correct Answer
B. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "his" because the sentence states that the groom has lost his watch, indicating that the watch belongs to the groom.Rate this question:
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- 12.
I am helping ___________ mother to mop the floor.
- A.
Mine
- B.
My
Correct Answer
B. MyExplanation
The correct answer is "my" because the sentence is referring to the speaker's mother. Since "my" indicates possession by the speaker, it is the appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 13.
_______ school is clean and beautiful.
- A.
Our
- B.
Ours
Correct Answer
A. OurExplanation
The correct answer is "Our." This is because the word "Our" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it implies that the school belongs to a group of people, possibly the speaker and their classmates or colleagues. The word "Ours" is also a possessive pronoun, but it is used when referring to multiple things that belong to "us." However, since the sentence only mentions one school, the correct choice is "Our."Rate this question:
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- 14.
________ are going out to the nearest bus stop.
- A.
I
- B.
We
Correct Answer
B. WeExplanation
The correct answer is "We" because the pronoun "we" is used to refer to a group of people including the speaker. In this context, it implies that the speaker and others are going out to the nearest bus stop.Rate this question:
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- 15.
__________ are the girls going?
- A.
Which
- B.
Where
Correct Answer
B. WhereExplanation
The correct answer is "Where". This is because the word "where" is used to inquire about the location or place someone or something is going to. In this question, the speaker is asking about the destination of the girls, hence "where" is the appropriate word to use.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Lisa’s brother is sick. ____________ has a terrible headache
- A.
She
- B.
He
Correct Answer
B. HeExplanation
The correct answer is "He" because the sentence states that Lisa's brother is sick and "He" is used to refer to a male subject.Rate this question:
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- 17.
A snake is a reptile. __________slithers on the ground
- A.
They
- B.
It
Correct Answer
B. ItExplanation
The correct answer is "It." In this sentence, "It" is used as a pronoun to refer back to the subject "snake." The pronoun "It" is commonly used to refer to animals or objects. Therefore, the sentence should read: "A snake is a reptile. It slithers on the ground."Rate this question:
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- 18.
“__________are obedient children,” said Lee and his friends.
- A.
I
- B.
We
Correct Answer
B. WeExplanation
The correct answer is "We". In the given sentence, Lee and his friends are referring to themselves, so the pronoun "We" is used to show that they are obedient children.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Are these your books? Yes, _________ are.
- A.
It
- B.
They
Correct Answer
B. TheyExplanation
The correct answer is "they" because the question is asking about multiple books, so the pronoun used to refer to them should also be plural. "It" is used for singular objects, while "they" is used for plural objects.Rate this question:
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- 20.
__________ are the school holidays starting?
- A.
How
- B.
When
Correct Answer
B. WhenExplanation
The word "When" is the correct answer because it is asking for the specific time or date when the school holidays will start. "How" is not the correct answer because it is asking for the method or way in which the school holidays will start.Rate this question:
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- 21.
You can’t take these papers. They are ...............
- A.
Our
- B.
Ours
- C.
Us
- D.
We
Correct Answer
B. OursExplanation
The correct answer is "ours" because it is the possessive form of "we". In the given sentence, the papers belong to "us" or "we", so the correct possessive pronoun to use is "ours".Rate this question:
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- 22.
The small boy can’t take care of ……………….
- A.
Himself
- B.
Herself
- C.
Yourself
- D.
Themselves
Correct Answer
A. HimselfExplanation
The correct answer is "himself" because the sentence refers to a small boy, indicating that the subject is male. Therefore, the pronoun used to indicate that the boy cannot take care of himself would be "himself."Rate this question:
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- 23.
Please return the ruler to Mohan. It is ……………….
- A.
His
- B.
Hers
- C.
Her
- D.
Him
Correct Answer
A. HisExplanation
The correct answer is "his" because the pronoun "his" is used to refer to something belonging to or associated with a male person. In this case, the ruler belongs to Mohan, who is most likely a male, so the correct pronoun to use is "his."Rate this question:
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- 24.
………………. are they walking so fast?
- A.
Why
- B.
Who
- C.
When
- D.
What
Correct Answer
A. WhyExplanation
The question is asking for the reason why "they" are walking so fast. This implies that the speed of their walking is unusual or unexpected. The word "why" is used to inquire about the cause or reason behind a certain action or behavior. Therefore, "Why" is the correct answer as it directly addresses the question being asked.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The bride dressed ………………. in white for the wedding
- A.
Herself
- B.
Yourself
- C.
Himself
- D.
Myself
Correct Answer
A. HerselfExplanation
The correct answer is "herself" because the sentence is referring to the bride, who is the subject of the sentence. "Herself" is the reflexive pronoun that matches with the subject "bride" and indicates that she dressed in white for her own wedding.Rate this question:
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- 26.
The car broke down so ………………. was towed away.
- A.
It
- B.
She
- C.
They
- D.
He
Correct Answer
A. ItExplanation
The pronoun "it" is the correct answer because it refers back to the noun "car." In this sentence, "it" is used to indicate that the car was towed away.Rate this question:
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- 27.
She wrote the letter ………………. during the weekend.
- A.
Herself
- B.
Itself
- C.
Yourself
- D.
Myself
Correct Answer
A. HerselfExplanation
The correct answer is "herself" because the pronoun "herself" is used to refer back to the subject of the sentence, which is "she." This indicates that she wrote the letter without any external help or assistance.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Take this beach ball to those girls. It is ………………. .
- A.
Theirs
- B.
They
- C.
Hers
- D.
His
Correct Answer
A. TheirsExplanation
The correct answer is "theirs". This is because the sentence is referring to the beach ball belonging to the girls. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by a group of people.Rate this question:
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- 29.
The children helped ………………. to the food at the party.
- A.
Themselves
- B.
Ourselves
- C.
Herself
- D.
Yourselves
Correct Answer
A. ThemselvesExplanation
The correct answer is "themselves" because the sentence is referring to multiple children who helped with the food at the party. "Themselves" is the reflexive pronoun used to indicate that the action of helping was done by the children for themselves.Rate this question:
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- 30.
We have taken our breakfast. Have you taken ……………….?
- A.
Yours
- B.
Ours
- C.
Our
- D.
You
Correct Answer
A. YoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours" because the question is asking if the person being addressed has taken their breakfast. "Yours" is used to refer to something that belongs to the person being addressed, in this case, their breakfast.Rate this question:
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- 31.
“This pen is ……………….,” said Samantha.
- A.
Mine
- B.
Me
- C.
I
- D.
My
Correct Answer
A. MineExplanation
Samantha said "This pen is mine."Rate this question:
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- 32.
Ryan mumbles to ………………. when he is unhappy about something.
- A.
Himself
- B.
Myself
- C.
Yourself
- D.
Itself
Correct Answer
A. HimselfExplanation
The correct answer is "himself" because the sentence states that Ryan mumbles to himself when he is unhappy about something. This indicates that Ryan is talking quietly or incoherently to his own self as a way of expressing his discontent.Rate this question:
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- 33.
He forgot to bring my eraser. Can you lend me ……………….?
- A.
Yours
- B.
Your
- C.
You
- D.
His
Correct Answer
A. YoursExplanation
The correct answer is "yours". In the given sentence, the speaker is asking for a loan of an eraser. The possessive pronoun "yours" is used to indicate that the speaker wants to borrow the eraser that belongs to the person they are speaking to.Rate this question:
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- 34.
You can’t take the shirt. It is ………………. .
- A.
Mine
- B.
I
- C.
Myself
- D.
Me
Correct Answer
A. MineExplanation
The correct answer is "mine" because it indicates possession. In this context, the speaker is stating that the shirt belongs to them.Rate this question:
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- 35.
I sold my bicycle to Mary. It is now ………………. .
- A.
Hers
- B.
Me
- C.
Her
- D.
She
Correct Answer
A. HersExplanation
The correct answer is "hers" because the possessive pronoun "hers" is used to show that something belongs to Mary. In this case, the bicycle now belongs to Mary, so it is "hers."Rate this question:
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- 36.
The lion escaped by ………………. and ran off into the jungle.
- A.
Itself
- B.
Yourselves
- C.
Myself
- D.
Himself
Correct Answer
A. ItselfExplanation
The correct answer is "itself" because the subject of the sentence, "the lion," is a singular noun. Therefore, the reflexive pronoun "itself" is used to refer back to the lion, indicating that the lion escaped on its own without any external help.Rate this question:
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- 37.
………………. bicycles are under the big shady tree.
- A.
Their
- B.
They
- C.
Theirs
- D.
We
Correct Answer
A. TheirExplanation
The correct answer is "Their." This is because "Their" is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership. In this sentence, it is indicating that the bicycles belong to a group of people.Rate this question:
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- 38.
The cat saw the birds on the ground and it chased after ………………. .
- A.
Them
- B.
Themselves
- C.
They
- D.
Us
Correct Answer
A. ThemExplanation
The correct answer is "them" because the pronoun "them" is used to refer to the birds that the cat saw on the ground.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Sharvin washes his bicycle by ………………. .
- A.
Himself
- B.
Yourselves
- C.
Myself
- D.
Herself
Correct Answer
A. HimselfExplanation
The correct answer is "himself" because the subject of the sentence, Sharvin, is washing his own bicycle. The pronoun "himself" is used to refer to the subject when the subject is also the object of the action.Rate this question:
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- 40.
“Is this ……………….?” Tommy asked his friend.
- A.
Yours
- B.
I
- C.
Your
- D.
Yourself
Correct Answer
A. YoursExplanation
Tommy is asking his friend if something belongs to him. The correct answer in this context would be "yours", as it indicates possession. The other options ("I", "your", "yourself") do not make sense in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 41.
………………. are they looking for your brother?
- A.
Why
- B.
What
- C.
Who
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhyExplanation
The correct answer is "Why" because the question is asking for the reason or purpose behind someone looking for the person's brother. The other options ("What," "Who," "Whose") do not fit the context of the question and do not provide a suitable response.Rate this question:
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- 42.
These toys belong to Tommy and Joe. The toys are ……………….
- A.
Theirs
- B.
Them
- C.
Us
- D.
His
Correct Answer
A. TheirsExplanation
The correct answer is "theirs" because it is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership by multiple people. In this case, the toys belong to both Tommy and Joe.Rate this question:
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- 43.
Do you know ……………….? She is my neighbour.
- A.
Her
- B.
Him
- C.
Me
- D.
She
Correct Answer
A. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because the sentence is referring to someone who is the speaker's neighbor, and "her" is the possessive form of the pronoun "she" which is used to show possession or ownership.Rate this question:
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- 44.
………………. will the Scouts go camping during the holidays?
- A.
Where
- B.
What
- C.
Why
- D.
When
Correct Answer
A. WhereExplanation
The question is asking for the location or place where the Scouts will go camping during the holidays. The word "where" is used to inquire about a specific place or location, making it the most appropriate option for this question. The other options (what, why, when) do not pertain to the location and are therefore not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 45.
He will show her his book if she shows him ………………. .
- A.
Hers
- B.
Mine
- C.
Theirs
- D.
Yours
Correct Answer
A. HersExplanation
In this sentence, the pronoun "her" is used to refer to the possession of the book belonging to the woman. The phrase "if she shows him" indicates that the woman needs to show something to the man first. Therefore, the correct pronoun to complete the sentence is "hers," as it indicates that the man will show his book in return for the woman showing her own book.Rate this question:
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- 46.
………………. gave the children some food and drinks.
- A.
We
- B.
Our
- C.
Ours
- D.
Us
Correct Answer
A. WeExplanation
The correct answer is "We". This is because "We" is the subject pronoun that refers to the speaker(s) of the sentence. In this context, it implies that the speaker(s) provided food and drinks to the children.Rate this question:
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- 47.
My shoes are cheap. His shoes are cheaper than ………………. .
- A.
Mine
- B.
His
- C.
Theirs
- D.
Yours
Correct Answer
A. MineExplanation
The given sentence states that "My shoes are cheap." This implies that the speaker is comparing the price of their shoes to someone else's shoes. The word "cheaper" indicates that the other person's shoes are less expensive than the speaker's shoes. Therefore, the correct answer is "mine" because it refers to the speaker's shoes, indicating that the other person's shoes are cheaper than the speaker's own.Rate this question:
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- 48.
………………. pencil is that on the floor?
- A.
Whose
- B.
Whom
- C.
Which
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
The correct answer is "Whose". This is because "Whose" is used to ask about possession or ownership. In this case, the question is asking who the pencil on the floor belongs to.Rate this question:
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- 49.
The golden pencil …………………. was in the drawer, is gone now.
- A.
Which
- B.
Who
- C.
Whom
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
A. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to refer to the golden pencil. It is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and connects the main clause to the subordinate clause. The relative clause provides additional information about the golden pencil being in the drawer and being gone now.Rate this question:
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- 50.
Ricky, ………………. they rescued yesterday, is my best friend.
- A.
Whom
- B.
Which
- C.
Whose
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
A. WhomExplanation
The correct answer is "whom." In this sentence, "Ricky" is the object of the verb "rescued." Since "whom" is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition, it is the appropriate choice here. The sentence can be rewritten as "Ricky, whom they rescued yesterday, is my best friend."Rate this question:
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