The trial made a mockery of justice.
Correct answer(s):
- Made the system look ridiculous
Subject
English Grammar
English grammar is the structure of expressions in the English language. This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses and sentences. There are certain differences in grammar between the standard forms of British English, American English and Australian English, although these are inconspicuous compared with the lexical and pronunciation differences.
Quizzes in English Grammar
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Karim “got down to business”.
Correct answer(s):
- Began to work seriously
A close shave
Correct answer(s):
- A narrow escape from danger
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- To have the same opinion
He spoke well though it was his maiden speech. ( Choose the alternative, which best expresses the meaning )
Correct answer(s):
- First speech
What is the synonym of ‘Competent’?
Correct answer(s):
- Capable
Ice is cold ____ the fire is hot. What is the correct conjunction?
Correct answer(s):
- but
A ____ is a word which is used to join words or sentences together.
Correct answer(s):
- Conjunction
Now-a-days many villages are lit ____ electricity.
Correct answer(s):
- by
What is the analogy of VACCINE : PREVENT?
Correct answer(s):
- antidote : counteract
I am entitled ____ a share of profit. The correct preposition is?
Correct answer(s):
- to
Which is the correct sentence?
- Each boy and each girl have a pen
- Each boy and each girl are having a pen
- Each boy and girl has a pen
- Each boy and each girl were having a pen
Correct answer(s):
- Each boy and each girl have a pen
The Antonym of “Honorary ” is —
Correct answer(s):
- Salaried
A person who treats mental illness is called —
Correct answer(s):
- psychiatrist
No article is used before —
Correct answer(s):
- a pronoun
A person whose ‘head’ is in the ‘clouds’ is –
Correct answer(s):
- a day dreamer
If I had known you were coming, …?
Correct answer(s):
- I would have gone to the station
Which is the correct sentence?
- I shall avail the opportunity
- I shall avail for the opportunity
- I shall avail myself of the opportunity
Correct answer(s):
- I shall avail myself of the opportunity
Jerry was deprived of motherly affection. Here the word ‘motherly’ is –
Correct answer(s):
- an adjective
The singular form of ‘criteria’ is —
Correct answer(s):
- criterion