Q.1 She don't like to eat vegetables.
She don't like to eat vegetables.
She doesn't likes to eat vegetables.
She doesn't like to eat vegetables.
She don't likes to eat vegetables.
Explanation - The correct auxiliary for third person singular is 'does not', and the verb should be in base form: 'doesn't like'.
Correct answer is: She doesn't like to eat vegetables.
Q.2 Neither the manager nor his assistants was able to solve the problem.
Neither the manager nor his assistants was able to solve the problem.
Neither the manager nor his assistants were able to solve the problem.
Neither the manager nor his assistants is able to solve the problem.
Neither the manager nor his assistants has been able to solve the problem.
Explanation - When 'neither...nor' connects a singular and plural noun, the verb agrees with the nearer subject ('assistants'), so 'were' is correct.
Correct answer is: Neither the manager nor his assistants were able to solve the problem.
Q.3 Each of the students have submitted their assignments.
Each of the students have submitted their assignments.
Each of the students has submitted his/her assignment.
Each of the students have submitted his/her assignment.
Each of the students has submitted their assignments.
Explanation - 'Each' is singular, so the verb must be 'has' and pronoun should be singular 'his/her'.
Correct answer is: Each of the students has submitted his/her assignment.
Q.4 The company, along with its subsidiaries, are launching a new product.
The company, along with its subsidiaries, are launching a new product.
The company, along with its subsidiaries, is launching a new product.
The company, along with its subsidiaries, have launched a new product.
The company, along with its subsidiaries, were launching a new product.
Explanation - The main subject is 'company' (singular). 'Along with its subsidiaries' does not change the singular verb.
Correct answer is: The company, along with its subsidiaries, is launching a new product.
Q.5 He suggested to go to the market.
He suggested to go to the market.
He suggested going to the market.
He suggested go to the market.
He suggested that go to the market.
Explanation - 'Suggest' is followed by a gerund (verb+ing), not an infinitive.
Correct answer is: He suggested going to the market.
Q.6 I look forward to meet you tomorrow.
I look forward to meet you tomorrow.
I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.
I look forward to meets you tomorrow.
I look forward to met you tomorrow.
Explanation - 'Look forward to' is always followed by a gerund, so 'meeting' is correct.
Correct answer is: I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.
Q.7 The committee have made their decision.
The committee have made their decision.
The committee has made its decision.
The committee had made their decision.
The committee have made its decision.
Explanation - 'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in American English; use 'has' and 'its'.
Correct answer is: The committee has made its decision.
Q.8 Hardly he had reached home when it started raining.
Hardly he had reached home when it started raining.
Hardly had he reached home when it started raining.
Hardly he reached home when it started raining.
Hardly had he reached home, it started raining.
Explanation - In sentences starting with 'hardly', inversion of subject and auxiliary is required.
Correct answer is: Hardly had he reached home when it started raining.
Q.9 If I would have known, I would have informed you.
If I would have known, I would have informed you.
If I had known, I would have informed you.
If I knew, I would have informed you.
If I have known, I would have informed you.
Explanation - In third conditional sentences, 'if' clause uses past perfect: 'had known'.
Correct answer is: If I had known, I would have informed you.
Q.10 He is one of those men who is always punctual.
He is one of those men who is always punctual.
He is one of those men who are always punctual.
He is one of those men who be always punctual.
He is one of those men who were always punctual.
Explanation - The relative clause 'who are always punctual' refers to 'those men', which is plural.
Correct answer is: He is one of those men who are always punctual.
Q.11 The book, that I bought yesterday, is very interesting.
The book, that I bought yesterday, is very interesting.
The book which I bought yesterday is very interesting.
The book, which I bought yesterday, is very interesting.
The book, which I bought yesterday is very interesting.
Explanation - Non-restrictive clauses should be set off by commas and use 'which'.
Correct answer is: The book, which I bought yesterday, is very interesting.
Q.12 He runs faster than any one in his class.
He runs faster than any one in his class.
He runs faster than anyone in his class.
He runs faster than anyone else in his class.
He runs faster than any of one in his class.
Explanation - 'Anyone else' is correct to compare with others in the class.
Correct answer is: He runs faster than anyone else in his class.
Q.13 She is more smarter than her sister.
She is more smarter than her sister.
She is smartest than her sister.
She is smarter than her sister.
She is more smart than her sister.
Explanation - 'Smarter' is the correct comparative form; 'more smarter' is redundant.
Correct answer is: She is smarter than her sister.
Q.14 Between you and I, this is a secret.
Between you and I, this is a secret.
Between you and me, this is a secret.
Between you and myself, this is a secret.
Between you and myselfs, this is a secret.
Explanation - After a preposition, use object pronouns: 'me', not 'I'.
Correct answer is: Between you and me, this is a secret.
Q.15 He insisted me to stay at home.
He insisted me to stay at home.
He insisted on me staying at home.
He insisted that I stay at home.
Both B and C
Explanation - 'Insist' is followed by 'on' + gerund or 'that' + subjunctive.
Correct answer is: Both B and C
Q.16 There is less people in the room today.
There is less people in the room today.
There are fewer people in the room today.
There is fewer people in the room today.
There are less people in the room today.
Explanation - 'People' is countable, so 'fewer' and 'are' are correct.
Correct answer is: There are fewer people in the room today.
Q.17 He is used to wake up early in the morning.
He is used to wake up early in the morning.
He is used to waking up early in the morning.
He used to waking up early in the morning.
He is use to waking up early in the morning.
Explanation - 'Be used to' is followed by a gerund (waking), not an infinitive (wake).
Correct answer is: He is used to waking up early in the morning.
Q.18 This is the first time I saw a lion.
This is the first time I saw a lion.
This is the first time I have seen a lion.
This is the first time I had seen a lion.
This is the first time I see a lion.
Explanation - With 'the first time', present perfect is used: 'have seen'.
Correct answer is: This is the first time I have seen a lion.
Q.19 I enjoy to play football on weekends.
I enjoy to play football on weekends.
I enjoy playing football on weekends.
I enjoy plays football on weekends.
I enjoy played football on weekends.
Explanation - 'Enjoy' is followed by a gerund, so 'playing' is correct.
Correct answer is: I enjoy playing football on weekends.
Q.20 He did not tell me nothing about the plan.
He did not tell me nothing about the plan.
He did not tell me anything about the plan.
He told me nothing about the plan.
Both B and C
Explanation - Double negative 'did not...nothing' is incorrect. Use 'anything' or 'told me nothing'.
Correct answer is: Both B and C
Q.21 I wish I was taller.
I wish I was taller.
I wish I am taller.
I wish I were taller.
I wish I will be taller.
Explanation - In hypothetical situations, use subjunctive 'were', not 'was'.
Correct answer is: I wish I were taller.
Q.22 He ran so fast that he could won the race.
He ran so fast that he could won the race.
He ran so fast that he could win the race.
He ran so fast that he could have won the race.
Both B and C
Explanation - 'Could' is followed by base verb 'win'. 'Could have won' is also correct for past speculation.
Correct answer is: Both B and C
Q.23 This is the house which I was telling you about.
This is the house which I was telling you about.
This is the house I was telling you about.
This is the house about which I was telling you.
All of the above
Explanation - All three forms are grammatically correct.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.24 He is taller than me.
He is taller than me.
He is taller than I.
He is taller than I am.
Both A and C
Explanation - 'Than me' (informal) or 'than I am' (formal) are correct.
Correct answer is: Both A and C
Q.25 The reason is because he failed the exam.
The reason is because he failed the exam.
The reason is that he failed the exam.
He failed the exam, which is the reason.
Both B and C
Explanation - 'Reason is because' is redundant; correct forms are 'reason is that' or 'which is the reason'.
Correct answer is: Both B and C
Q.26 Despite being ill, she ____ to attend the meeting.
manages
managed
manage
managing
Explanation - The sentence refers to a past event; hence 'managed' is correct.
Correct answer is: managed
Q.27 Neither the manager nor the employees ____ aware of the changes.
was
were
is
be
Explanation - 'Neither...nor' refers to plural subject here, so 'were' is correct.
Correct answer is: were
Q.28 She is one of those students who always ____ their homework on time.
do
does
did
doing
Explanation - 'Who always do' refers to 'students', which is plural; hence 'do' is correct.
Correct answer is: do
Q.29 If I ____ enough money, I would buy a new car.
have
had
will have
having
Explanation - This is a second conditional sentence; 'had' is correct for hypothetical situations.
Correct answer is: had
Q.30 He didn’t go to the party, ____ he?
did
does
is
has
Explanation - Negative past tense requires positive question tag 'did'.
Correct answer is: did
Q.31 The project, along with its reports, ____ submitted yesterday.
was
were
are
be
Explanation - The main subject 'project' is singular; 'was' is correct.
Correct answer is: was
Q.32 She speaks English better than I ____.
do
does
did
done
Explanation - Present tense comparison requires 'do'.
Correct answer is: do
Q.33 By the time we arrived, the movie ____ already started.
has
had
have
having
Explanation - Past perfect tense is required for an action completed before another past action.
Correct answer is: had
Q.34 Each of the students ____ to submit their assignment on time.
has
have
are
is
Explanation - 'Each' is singular, so 'has' is correct.
Correct answer is: has
Q.35 The teacher suggested that he ____ more attention in class.
pays
pay
paid
paying
Explanation - Subjunctive mood after 'suggested that' requires base form 'pay'.
Correct answer is: pay
Q.36 Hardly ____ the meeting started when the power went out.
had
have
has
having
Explanation - 'Hardly had' is correct for past perfect in such constructions.
Correct answer is: had
Q.37 I look forward to ____ you at the conference.
meet
meets
meeting
met
Explanation - After 'look forward to', a gerund (verb+ing) is required.
Correct answer is: meeting
Q.38 She prefers tea ____ coffee in the mornings.
than
over
to
from
Explanation - The correct expression is 'prefer X to Y'.
Correct answer is: to
Q.39 It is high time we ____ the project.
start
started
starts
starting
Explanation - 'It is high time' is followed by past tense to indicate present urgency.
Correct answer is: started
Q.40 I don’t know why she ____ so upset.
is
was
were
be
Explanation - Present tense is correct as the upset state is current.
Correct answer is: is
Q.41 The book on the shelf, as well as the magazines, ____ outdated.
is
are
were
be
Explanation - The main subject 'book' is singular; additional phrase does not change the verb.
Correct answer is: is
Q.42 He acts as if he ____ the boss.
is
was
were
be
Explanation - Subjunctive mood is used after 'as if' for unreal situations.
Correct answer is: were
Q.43 Few of the suggestions ____ useful.
is
are
was
be
Explanation - 'Few' is plural; hence 'are' is correct.
Correct answer is: are
Q.44 He is better ____ mathematics than his brother.
in
at
on
with
Explanation - The correct preposition with 'better' for skills is 'at'.
Correct answer is: at
Q.45 I wish I ____ earlier for the meeting.
arrived
had arrived
arrive
arriving
Explanation - Past perfect is used to express regret about the past.
Correct answer is: had arrived
Q.46 She is not only intelligent but also ____ hardworking.
very
so
much
too
Explanation - 'Very' is the correct intensifier here for positive meaning.
Correct answer is: very
Q.47 The committee has decided that the proposal ____ approved.
be
is
was
are
Explanation - Subjunctive mood is used after 'decided that' to express recommendation.
Correct answer is: be
Q.48 There is no one in the room who ____ the answer.
know
knows
knew
known
Explanation - Singular 'no one' requires singular verb 'knows'.
Correct answer is: knows
Q.49 He would have succeeded if he ____ harder.
works
worked
had worked
working
Explanation - Third conditional sentence requires past perfect for unreal past condition.
Correct answer is: had worked
Q.50 By next year, she ____ her degree.
completes
completed
will have completed
completing
Explanation - Future perfect tense is used for an action that will be completed by a future point.
Correct answer is: will have completed