
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The President declined to deliver the speech himself, __________ a sore throat.

Important Questions on Basics of Grammar

In the following sentence, a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentence carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word belongs to.
Try to knock that vase over.


Direction: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option given below.
She was beaten _____ a bat.

Given below is a sentence with an underlined word. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response which is the most appropriate expression.
The children were walking through the forest.

In the questions below, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
The treasure was hidden _____ a big shore.

I came the day _____ yesterday.

The following sentence has a bold word or phrase. Read the sentence carefully and find which part of speech the bold word is.
All the pilgrims rested for a while under the banyan tree.

The following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentence carefully and find which part of the speech the underlined word is and indicate your response.
The preacher said, "No one is above the all powerful"

Given below is a sentence with an underlined word. Identify the part of speech of the underlined words. Choose the response which is the most appropriate expression.
I will meet you in the third week of August.

Fill in the blanks.
An old feud existed _____ the two families.


Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the given options to make the sentence meaningful.
The government has agreed to pay compensation _____ damaged crops, land and cattle.


Directions: In the question given below, a sentence with a blank is given. Choose the alternative that completes the sentence grammatically and contextually.
I was warned _____ investing in cryptocurrency by my mother.



Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Alternatives to the underlined part are given in the options, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement' as your answer.
I prevented her to attending the party.

Directions: In the question given below, a sentence with a blank is given. Choose the alternative that completes the sentence grammatically and contextually.
The train slowed _____ and finally stopped.

The teacher sat (a)/ down besides the frightened (b)/ child and tried to reassure him (c)/ that the monster was merely imaginary.(d)/ No error (e).

