150 Advanced Grammar MCQs – Conditionals, Reported Speech, Modal Verbs, Error Detection
Published on: July 01 | Last Updated: July 01
Welcome to Part 5!
Take your grammar skills to the next level with 150 Advanced Grammar MCQs on Conditionals, Reported Speech Refinements, Modal Verbs, and Error Detection, tailored for exams like UPSC, SSC CGL, CTET, and more. This post from Objective English includes detailed answers and explanations. Let’s get started!
Advanced Grammar Focus Areas
- Conditionals: If-clauses and hypothetical situations.
- Reported Speech Refinements: Advanced indirect speech rules.
- Modal Verbs: Usage of can, could, might, etc.
- Error Detection: Spotting grammatical mistakes.
Advanced Grammar MCQs (1–150)
- Identify the type: “If it rains, I will stay home.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: B) First Conditional
Explanation: Real possibility, tested in UGC NET. - Correct form: “If I ___ you, I would apologize.”
A) Am B) Was C) Were D) Be
Answer: C) Were
Explanation: Subjunctive mood, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the type: “If she had studied, she would have passed.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in TGT. - Correct form: “If we leave now, we ___ on time.”
A) Arrive B) Will arrive C) Would arrive D) Would have arrived
Answer: B) Will arrive
Explanation: First conditional, tested in CTET. - Identify the type: “If you heat ice, it melts.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: General truth, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct form: “If I ___ rich, I would travel.”
A) Am B) Was C) Were D) Be
Answer: C) Were
Explanation: Unreal present, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the type: “If he were here, he would help.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: C) Second Conditional
Explanation: Unreal present, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct form: “If she ___ earlier, she wouldn’t have missed the bus.”
A) Leaves B) Had left C) Left D) Would leave
Answer: B) Had left
Explanation: Third conditional, tested in PGT. - Identify the type: “If I were a bird, I would fly.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: C) Second Conditional
Explanation: Hypothetical, tested in LT Grade. - Correct form: “If it ___ tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.”
A) Rains B) Rained C) Had rained D) Would rain
Answer: A) Rains
Explanation: First conditional, tested in CTET. - Identify the type: “If you had called, I would have helped.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct form: “If we ___ harder, we might win.”
A) Try B) Tried C) Had tried D) Would try
Answer: B) Tried
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the type: “If the sun rises, the day begins.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: General fact, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct form: “If I ___ the lottery, I would buy a house.”
A) Win B) Won C) Had won D) Would win
Answer: B) Won
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in TGT. - Identify the type: “If she had known, she would have come.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past regret, tested in CTET. - Correct form: “If it ___ cold, we stay indoors.”
A) Is B) Was C) Had been D) Would be
Answer: A) Is
Explanation: Zero conditional, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the type: “If I were taller, I would play basketball.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: C) Second Conditional
Explanation: Unreal situation, tested in UGC NET. - Correct form: “If he ___ the job, he will celebrate.”
A) Gets B) Got C) Had got D) Would get
Answer: A) Gets
Explanation: First conditional, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the type: “If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t have been late.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in PGT. - Correct form: “If I ___ you, I would study more.”
A) Am B) Was C) Were D) Be
Answer: C) Were
Explanation: Subjunctive, tested in LT Grade. - Identify the type: “If it snows, the roads will be closed.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: B) First Conditional
Explanation: Real future, tested in CTET. - Correct form: “If she ___ the exam, she would have been happy.”
A) Passes B) Passed C) Had passed D) Would pass
Answer: C) Had passed
Explanation: Third conditional, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the type: “If you mix red and blue, you get purple.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: Scientific fact, tested in UGC NET. - Correct form: “If he ___ now, he will catch the train.”
A) Leaves B) Left C) Had left D) Would leave
Answer: A) Leaves
Explanation: First conditional, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the type: “If I had money, I would help.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: C) Second Conditional
Explanation: Unreal present, tested in TGT. - Correct form: “If we ___ the plan, we would succeed.”
A) Follow B) Followed C) Had followed D) Would follow
Answer: B) Followed
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in CTET. - Identify the type: “If she had called, I would have answered.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct form: “If it ___ tomorrow, we will stay home.”
A) Rains B) Rained C) Had rained D) Would rain
Answer: A) Rains
Explanation: First conditional, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the type: “If you heat water, it boils.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: General rule, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct form: “If I ___ the chance, I would travel.”
A) Have B) Had C) Had had D) Would have
Answer: B) Had
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in PGT. - Identify the type: “If he had run, he would have won.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in LT Grade. - Correct form: “If she ___ the truth, she would be upset.”
A) Knows B) Knew C) Had known D) Would know
Answer: B) Knew
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in CTET. - Identify the type: “If it rains, I stay home.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: Habitual action, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct form: “If we ___ the meeting, we would finish early.”
A) Attend B) Attended C) Had attended D) Would attend
Answer: B) Attended
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the type: “If I had seen him, I would have told him.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct form: “If it ___ now, we will leave.”
A) Stops B) Stopped C) Had stopped D) Would stop
Answer: A) Stops
Explanation: First conditional, tested in TGT. - Identify the type: “If she were president, she would change laws.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: C) Second Conditional
Explanation: Unreal situation, tested in CTET. - Correct form: “If he ___ the money, he would buy a car.”
A) Has B) Had C) Had had D) Would have
Answer: B) Had
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the type: “If the team practices, they will win.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: B) First Conditional
Explanation: Real future, tested in UGC NET. - Correct form: “If I ___ the opportunity, I would learn.”
A) Get B) Got C) Had got D) Would get
Answer: B) Got
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the type: “If it had snowed, we would have stayed.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal, tested in PGT. - Correct form: “If they ___ the rules, they won’t succeed.”
A) Ignore B) Ignored C) Had ignored D) Would ignore
Answer: A) Ignore
Explanation: First conditional, tested in LT Grade. - Identify the type: “If water freezes, it turns to ice.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: A) Zero Conditional
Explanation: General fact, tested in CTET. - Correct form: “If she ___ the project, she would be promoted.”
A) Completes B) Completed C) Had completed D) Would complete
Answer: B) Completed
Explanation: Second conditional, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I may go.’”
A) She said that she might go B) She said that she may go C) She said that I might go D) She said that I may go
Answer: A) She said that she might go
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in UGC NET. - Change to direct: “He asked if she could help.”
A) He said, “Can you help?” B) He said to her, “Can she help?” C) He said to her, “Can you help?” D) He said, “Could she help?”
Answer: C) He said to her, “Can you help?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We must leave.’”
A) They said that they must leave B) They said that they had to leave C) They said that we must leave D) They said that we had to leave
Answer: B) They said that they had to leave
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in TGT. - Change to direct: “She told me that he might come.”
A) She said, “He may come.” B) She said to me, “He might come.” C) She said to me, “He may come.” D) She said, “I might come.”
Answer: C) She said to me, “He may come.”
Explanation: Present modal, tested in CTET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I should try harder.’”
A) He said that he should try harder B) He said that he ought to try harder C) He said that I should try harder D) He said that I ought to try harder
Answer: B) He said that he ought to try harder
Explanation: Modal refinement, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to direct: “She asked if he would stay.”
A) She said, “Will you stay?” B) She said to him, “Will he stay?” C) She said to him, “Will you stay?” D) She said, “Would he stay?”
Answer: C) She said to him, “Will you stay?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We might visit tomorrow.’”
A) They said that they might visit tomorrow B) They said that they might visit the next day C) They said that we might visit tomorrow D) They said that we might visit the next day
Answer: B) They said that they might visit the next day
Explanation: Time shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “He told me that she must leave.”
A) He said, “She must leave.” B) He said to me, “She had to leave.” C) He said to me, “She must leave.” D) He said, “I must leave.”
Answer: C) He said to me, “She must leave.”
Explanation: Direct statement, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I can swim.’”
A) She said that she could swim B) She said that she can swim C) She said that I could swim D) She said that I can swim
Answer: A) She said that she could swim
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in LT Grade. - Change to direct: “They asked if I would join.”
A) They said, “Will you join?” B) They said to me, “Will I join?” C) They said to me, “Will you join?” D) They said, “Would I join?”
Answer: C) They said to me, “Will you join?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in CTET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I ought to apologize.’”
A) He said that he ought to apologize B) He said that he should apologize C) He said that I ought to apologize D) He said that I should apologize
Answer: B) He said that he should apologize
Explanation: Modal equivalent, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to direct: “She told him that she might be late.”
A) She said, “I may be late.” B) She said to him, “I might be late.” C) She said to him, “I may be late.” D) She said, “You might be late.”
Answer: C) She said to him, “I may be late.”
Explanation: Direct form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We can finish today.’”
A) They said that they could finish today B) They said that they could finish that day C) They said that we can finish today D) They said that we could finish that day
Answer: B) They said that they could finish that day
Explanation: Time shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “He asked if she should go.”
A) He said, “Should you go?” B) He said to her, “Should she go?” C) He said to her, “Should you go?” D) He said, “Should I go?”
Answer: C) He said to her, “Should you go?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in TGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I will try.’”
A) She said that she would try B) She said that she will try C) She said that I would try D) She said that I will try
Answer: A) She said that she would try
Explanation: Future shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “They told me that he must work.”
A) They said, “He must work.” B) They said to me, “He had to work.” C) They said to me, “He must work.” D) They said, “I must work.”
Answer: C) They said to me, “He must work.”
Explanation: Direct statement, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I might be wrong.’”
A) He said that he might be wrong B) He said that he may be wrong C) He said that I might be wrong D) He said that I may be wrong
Answer: A) He said that he might be wrong
Explanation: Modal retention, tested in UGC NET. - Change to direct: “She asked if I could stay.”
A) She said, “Can you stay?” B) She said to me, “Can I stay?” C) She said to me, “Can you stay?” D) She said, “Could I stay?”
Answer: C) She said to me, “Can you stay?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We should wait.’”
A) They said that they should wait B) They said that they ought to wait C) They said that we should wait D) They said that we ought to wait
Answer: B) They said that they ought to wait
Explanation: Modal refinement, tested in PGT. - Change to direct: “He told her that she would succeed.”
A) He said, “You will succeed.” B) He said to her, “You would succeed.” C) He said to her, “You will succeed.” D) He said, “I will succeed.”
Answer: C) He said to her, “You will succeed.”
Explanation: Direct future, tested in LT Grade. - Correct use: “You ___ do this if you don’t want to.”
A) Must B) Can C) Should D) Needn’t
Answer: D) Needn’t
Explanation: No obligation, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “She ___ be here by now.”
A) Must B) Might C) Should D) Can
Answer: C) Should
Explanation: Expectation, tested in TGT. - Correct use: “He ___ have finished the work.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: B) Must
Explanation: Certainty, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “You ___ ask permission first.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Obligation, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “They ___ be late due to traffic.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “I ___ help you if you need.”
A) Must B) Can C) Should D) Might
Answer: B) Can
Explanation: Ability, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “She ___ have forgotten the meeting.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in PGT. - Correct use: “You ___ wear a helmet while riding.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Necessity, tested in LT Grade. - Correct use: “He ___ be joking.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Uncertainty, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “We ___ leave now to catch the bus.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Urgency, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “She ___ have left already.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: B) Must
Explanation: Logical conclusion, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “You ___ smoke in the hospital.”
A) Mustn’t B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Mustn’t
Explanation: Prohibition, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “I ___ speak three languages.”
A) Must B) Can C) Should D) Might
Answer: B) Can
Explanation: Ability, tested in TGT. - Correct use: “They ___ be tired after the journey.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: C) Should
Explanation: Expectation, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “He ___ have known the answer.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “You ___ call her if you need help.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: B) May
Explanation: Permission, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “She ___ have missed the train.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “We ___ finish this by tomorrow.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Obligation, tested in PGT. - Correct use: “He ___ be at the office now.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: B) Must
Explanation: Certainty, tested in LT Grade. - Correct use: “You ___ worry about it.”
A) Mustn’t B) May C) Might D) Needn’t
Answer: D) Needn’t
Explanation: No necessity, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “She ___ have called you.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: C) Should
Explanation: Advice, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “They ___ be here any minute.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: C) Should
Explanation: Expectation, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “I ___ help you with this.”
A) Must B) Can C) Should D) Might
Answer: B) Can
Explanation: Ability, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “You ___ drive carefully.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Necessity, tested in TGT. - Correct use: “He ___ have lost his way.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “We ___ attend the meeting.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Obligation, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “She ___ be sleeping now.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “You ___ leave your bag here.”
A) Mustn’t B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Mustn’t
Explanation: Prohibition, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “I ___ finish this today.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Obligation, tested in PGT. - Correct use: “He ___ have forgotten.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in LT Grade. - Correct use: “You ___ ask for help if needed.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: B) May
Explanation: Permission, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “They ___ be at the party.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct use: “We ___ complete the project.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Obligation, tested in UGC NET. - Correct use: “She ___ have arrived by now.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: C) Should
Explanation: Expectation, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “You ___ take this medicine.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Can
Answer: A) Must
Explanation: Necessity, tested in TGT. - Correct use: “He ___ have misunderstood.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in CTET. - Correct use: “They ___ be working late.”
A) Might B) Must C) Should D) Can
Answer: A) Might
Explanation: Possibility, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “She don’t like to dance.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “He go to school every day.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Adverb D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “goes,” tested in TGT. - Identify the error: “The books is on the table.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “are,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “Me and him are friends.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “He and I,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “She sing very good.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Adverb
Explanation: Needs “well,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “The team play well yesterday.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Adverb D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “played,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “Him and me went to the park.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “He and I,” tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “The child cry loudly every night.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Verb
Explanation: Needs “cries,” tested in LT Grade. - Identify the error: “She have a beautiful dress.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “has,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “The dogs barks at strangers.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “bark,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “Him gave me a gift.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “He,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “She don’t know the answer.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “The man with his dog are here.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in TGT. - Identify the error: “Me and my brother is playing.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “My brother and I” and “are,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “She run fast than him.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Preposition D) No error
Answer: C) Preposition
Explanation: Needs “faster than,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “The teacher along with students are present.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “Him and I was late.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and I” and “were,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “She don’t have no money.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Double negative D) No error
Answer: C) Double negative
Explanation: Incorrect double negative, tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “The boy with the books are running.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in LT Grade. - Identify the error: “Me and her is good friends.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “She and I” and “are,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “He don’t plays football.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t play,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “The dog and the cat is sleeping.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “are,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “She sing good in the choir.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Adverb
Explanation: Needs “well,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “Him and me was invited.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and I” and “were,” tested in TGT. - Identify the error: “The team have won the match.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “has,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “She don’t likes to read.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t like,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “The child with his toys are playing.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “Me and him is going.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and I” and “are,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “She run quick than her brother.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Preposition D) No error
Answer: B) Adverb & C) Preposition
Explanation: Needs “runs” and “faster than,” tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “The house with the garden are for sale.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in LT Grade. - Identify the error: “Him and she was at the event.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and she” and “were,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “The boy don’t play outside.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “Me and my sister is singing.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “My sister and I” and “are,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “She write letters good.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Adverb
Explanation: Needs “well,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “The cars in the lot is new.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “are,” tested in TGT. - Identify the error: “Him and I has finished.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and I” and “have,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “The dog run after the cat.”
A) Verb B) Object C) Adverb D) No error
Answer: A) Verb
Explanation: Needs “runs,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “She don’t need no help.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Double negative D) No error
Answer: C) Double negative
Explanation: Incorrect double negative, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “The book with the pages are torn.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “Me and him was talking.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and I” and “were,” tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “She sing better than he.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Comparative D) No error
Answer: C) Comparative
Explanation: Needs “he does,” tested in LT Grade. - Identify the error: “The group of singers are performing.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “Him and her is studying.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject & B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “He and she” and “are,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “The child don’t eat vegetables.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “She and I am ready.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “are,” tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the type: “If they had trained more, they could have won.”
A) Zero Conditional B) First Conditional C) Second Conditional D) Third Conditional
Answer: D) Third Conditional
Explanation: Past unreal situation, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I shall return soon.’”
A) He said that he would return soon B) He said that he shall return soon C) He said that I would return soon D) He said that I shall return soon
Answer: A) He said that he would return soon
Explanation: Future shift in reported speech, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct use: “You ___ consult a doctor if the pain continues.”
A) Must B) May C) Might D) Should
Answer: D) Should
Explanation: Advice or recommendation, tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “The committee have decided to postpone.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “has” as committee is singular, tested in SSC CGL.
Additional Advanced Grammar MCQs (147–150)
Conclusion
Sharpen your advanced grammar skills with these 150 MCQs from Objective English, covering conditionals, reported speech, modal verbs, and error detection. Explore Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 for more, with Part 6 coming soon!