CTET - Choosing the correct sentence 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

1. Except for you and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl.
A. Except for him and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl
B. With the exception of you and I, everyone brought a present for the little birthday girl
C. Except for you and I, everyone had brought a present for the little birthday girl
D. Except for you and me, everyone brought present for the little birthday girl
Answer : D

2. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. The quick-witted hostess pitched a tent over the garden party, a way to protect the guests from the imminent rain.
B. Similar in so many ways, the parents were still able to distinguish between the twins.
C. Based on the recent decline in enrollment, the admissions office decided to reevaluate its recruitment strategies.
D. Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, Jamess grades dropped.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

3. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. In contrast to the trapeze artists who fumbled their routine, the antics of the circus clowns kept the audience entertained for hours.
B. The clothes hanging on the racks inside the store looked more appealing than in the store window.
C. There are about the equivalent number of gymnasium members in the boxing class as in the aerobics class.
D. Brett decided to use his own money, but not his parents credit card, to pay for the stereo.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

4. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The Union Budget is aiming to provide access to masses and encourage private participation to set up or expand existing facilities.
B. The Union Budget is aiming at providing access to masses and encouraging private participation for setting or expanding existing facilities.
C. The Union Budget aims to provide access to masses and encourage private participation to setting up or expanding existing facilities.
D. The Union Budget aims at provision of access to masses and encourage private participation to set up or expand existing facilities.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : B

5. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
A. When one travels by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
B. When you travel by Air Sitara one often finds that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
C. As you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
D. If you travel by Air Sitara you often find that the prices are high and that the journey experience is extremely poor.
Answer : D

6. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Are these gloves belonging to you? she asked.
B. Does this gloves belong to you? she asked.
C. Do these gloves belongs to you? she asked.
D. Do these gloves belong to you? she aksed.
Answer : D

7. Then they told me to take the name a corporate personality who is engaged in many charities and I said Narayan Murthy, but they said, Your answer is wide off the mark.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

8. 0.In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create difference of prices at which goods are traded on the world market and their price within a local market.
B. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference of prices at which goods are traded with the world market and their prices in the local market.
C. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference between prices at which goods are traded on the world market and their prices within a local market.
D. The distinctive feature of tariffs and export subsidies is that they create a difference across prices at which goods are traded with the world market and their prices within a local market.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

9. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. The average male investor expects to see all his investment stocks moving up, and they are often disappointed.
B. The people in my country are smaller than in other countries
C. The number of failures of product in final quality inspection are increasing every year.
D. Before restructuring a firm, the CEO must consider the employees.
Answer : D

10. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will not only become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor hierarchical society.
B. Business is changing so rapidly that not only those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create millions of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
C. Business is changing so rapidly that those who can foresee not only the changing needs of the market will become rich but also create million of jobs and transform our poor, hierarchical society.
D. Not only is business changing rapidly that those who can foresee the changing needs of the market will became rich but also create millions of jobs and transorm our poor, hierarchical society.
Answer : A

11. If he was to decide to go to college, one would ommend that he plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
A. If he was to decide to go to college, one would 1 recommend that he plan to go to: × 42, Ahmedabad.
B. If he were to decide to go to college, opej would recommend that he plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
C. Had he decided to go to college, one would recommend that plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
D. In the event that he decides to go to college one would recommend that plan to go to × 42, Ahmedabad.
Answer : B

12. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
A. Had he realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
B. If he would have realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
C. Had he had realised how close he was to failing, he would not have gone to the party.
D. When he realized how close he was to failing, he did not go to the party.
Answer : A

13. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old-more than 100 years old!
B. I live in the house in the street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old-more than 100 years old!
C. I live in a house in the street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and the house is old - more than 100 years old!
D. I live in a house in a street in the countryside. The street is called Bear Street and a house is old - more than 100 years old!
Answer : A

14. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
A. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to sun bathe on the shore.
B. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed splashing in the pool, to have a bath in the ocean, and, particularly to sun bathe on the shore.
C. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly sun bathing on the shore.
D. The entire cast and crew of the film, enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, sun bathing on the shore.
Answer : D

15. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
He is sure to receive his pay. It is due to him. Why then does he worry?
A. Why does he worry, till he is sure to receive his pay due to him?
B. Why should he worry as the pay due to him is sure to be received?
C. Why does he worry as he should be sure to receive the pay due to him?
D. None of the above sentences is correct.
Answer : D

16. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.
A. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.
B. The soldiers were told to take an arduous hike, pitch their camps, have dinner, and that they should be in bed by 10 p.m.
C. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitch camp, have dinner, and be in bed by 10 p.m.
D. The soldiers were told to take a long arduous hike, pitching their camps, have dinner, and be in bed by 10 p.m.
Answer : C

17. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The moral of the entire story is how money doesnt make you happy.
A. The moral of the entire story is how money doesnt make you happy.
B. The moral of the entire story is that money doesnt make you happy.
C. In this novel, its moral of the story is how money doesnt make you happy.
D. That money does not make you happy, is the entire moral of the story.
Answer : B

18. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
B. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked on with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
C. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up to with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating value by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
D. For the first time in our history, the new millionaires are looked up with pride and even reverence for they are a new meritocracy who are creating values by innovating in the global knowledge economy.
Answer : C

19. Sherry, a little girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
A. Sherry, a little girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
B. Sherry, is a little girl who has little talent for cooking but she enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
C. Sherry, a little girl who has little cooking talent, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
D. Sherry, a girl with little talent for cooking, enjoys preparing Fried Rice.
Answer : A

20. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
B. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income acounting.
C. She was one of the first authors to point at the importance of womens subsistence activities, particularly in rural areas in predominantly agricultural countries, and such underestimation of activities in the conventional method of national income accounting.
D. She was one of the first authors to point out the importance of womens subsistence activities in predominantly agricultural countries, and the underestimation of such activities in the conventional methods of national income accounting.
Answer : D

21. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
B. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and costs are artificially escalated with a large number of devices and black money is generated through underhand deals.
C. A symbiotic relationship develops among contractors, bureaucracy and the politicians, and by a large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated on underhand deals.
D. A symbiotic relationship develops among the contractors, bureaucracy and politicians, and by large number of devices costs are artificially escalated and black money is generated by underhand deals.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : A

22. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
A. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
B. The Indian cricket team having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup, excited the fans of the team.
C. The Indian cricket teams having won its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
D. The Indian cricket teams winning its first game of the 2007 World Cup excited the fans of the team.
Answer : D

23. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. From the sixteenth century onwards, people started feeling disdainful and self-conscious about their body and its products that led to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations.
B. The heightened focus on controlling the body and emotions comes from disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products, found in the sixteenth century.
C. From the sixteenth century onwards, a growing disdain for and self-consciousness about the body and its products took hold, leading to a heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulation.
D. The heightened focus on emotional and bodily regulations started from the sixteenth century onwards, when people felt disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products.
A. D
B. C
C. B
D. A
Answer : A

24. GT material goes under continuous upgradation every year.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

25. Each question consists of four sentences. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates these grammatically incorrect and inappropriate sentence(s).
A. I remember seeing a full page advertisement with a bright background colour.
B. The only other item on the page was a very small line of type in a lighter shade of the same colour.
C. Since I can still recall the ad, it must made an impression.
D. Using colour to impact your design works best when it involves the unexpected or extreme.
A. C only
B. B only
C. D only
D. No error
Answer : A

26. We were preparing for SSC last year from the GT as GT is one of the best institute for SSC Entrance preparation.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

27. I wanted to know who was in the interview panel but the interview coordinator told me that you can not know their names beforehand.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

28. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Where the problems arises is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
B. Where the problems arise is when we have decided we already know what it takes to do a job.
C. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we already know what it takes to do a job.
D. Where the problems arise is when we decide that we have already known what it takes to do a job.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C

29. In each question, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. It was thought that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the word through an orderly process, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
B. It was gradually thought that throughout the world, freedom and prosperity would spread through an orderly process, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
C. Through an orderly process, it was thought that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the world, and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
D. It was thought, through an orderly process that freedom and prosperity would spread gradually throughout the world and it was hoped that tyranny and injustice would continually diminish.
Answer : A

30. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
A. The principal seldom ever wants to try and face the facts.
B. The principal seldom if ever wants to try and face the facts.
C. The principal seldom ever wants to try to face the facts.
D. The principal seldom wants to th to face the facts.
Answer : D

31. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. Could you give me the amount that you filled out in the check which was sent?
B. Could you give me the amount what you filled out in the check you sent?
C. Could you give me the amount for which you filled out in the check you sent?
D. Could you give me the amount wherein you filled out in the check you sent?
Answer : A

32. In the following questions, only one statement is grammatically correct. Identify the correct one.
A. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods to their own.
B. The teacher will be able to pay a visit to our schools and compare teaching methods for their own.
C. The teachers will be able to visit our schools and compare our teaching methods with their own.
D. The teachers will be able to visit our and compare their teaching method with their own.
Answer : C

33. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
A. Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
B. If used wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
C. Having used it wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
D. If it is used wisely, leisure promotes health, long life, efficiency, and happiness.
Answer : B

34. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
A. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all ready evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
B. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
C. The trend toward decrease in the working hours is already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisation.
D. The trend toward a decrease in the working hours is all in already evident in the longer weekend given to employees in many multinational organisations.
Answer : B

35. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Should you need a duplicate licence you must submit an application along with a copy of your ration card.
A. Unless you submit an application along with a copy of your ration card you will not get a duplicate licence.
B. You should require a duplicate license if you submit an application along with a copy of your ration card.
C. If you submit your application along with your ration card you do not need duplicate license.
D. If you submit an application along with your ration card you will get only a license.
Answer : A

36. Whenever there is a new Mathematics question, usually I am knowing the answer but I am simply forgetting it.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

37. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is that it is not always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
B. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
C. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not that it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
D. The main problem with the notion of price discrimination is not it is always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolist who has the power to decide who is charged what price.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer : C

38. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
The Manager would like you to help him locate the default.
A. If you help him locate the default, the Manager would like you.
B. The Manager desires that you should provide him the necessary assistance to locate the default.
C. The Manager feels that if you do not help him the fault will not be located.
D. The Manager expects that the default should be located only with your help.
Answer : B

39. In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. It is sometimes told that democratic.
B. government originated in the city-states.
C. of ancient Greece. Democratic ideals have been handed to us from that time.
D. In truth, however, this is an unhelpful assertion.
E. The Greeks gave us the word, hence did not provide us with a model.
A. A, B & D
B. B, C & D
C. B & D
D. B only
Answer : C

40. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Mary returned the dress to the store, which was torn at one of the seams.
B. We enjoy meeting people having different interests.
C. Obstinate and surly, the managers attitude alienated his employees.
D. As with other children in her neighborhood who were home-schooled, Joan sometimes missed being in a classroom with her peers.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

41. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
A. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
B. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not and possibly will never be able o pick up the bat again.
C. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been and possible never would be able to pick up the bat again.
D. Because of his tennis elbow injury, Pete Sampras has not been able to and possibly never will be able to pick up the bat again.
Answer : D

42. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
They watched. They wondered. They were unable to find the reason.
A. They watched and wondered till they were unable to find the reason.
B. They watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
C. They had watched and wondered but were unable to find the reason.
D. They watched and wondered despite being unable to find the reason.
Answer : B

43. Once I met a brilliant student in GT and I asked, What is your good name?, and he replied, Myself Udayan Sarkar. I thought when can I get so many marks as him.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

44. In the following questions, a sentence is written in four different ways. Choose the option which gives the most effective and grammatically correct sentence. Pay attention to grammar, word choice and sentence construction.
A. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognise, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere only so much as one puts back into them, as did the ancient in India centuries ago.
B. As did the ancient in India centuries ago, he must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as they put into them.
C. He must again learn to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, that one can take from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
D. He must again learn, as did the ancient in India centuries ago, to invoke the energy of growing things and to recognize, that one can be taking from the earth and the atmosphere, only so much as one puts back into them.
Answer : C

45. In the following questions, four different ways of writing a sentence are indicated. Choose the best way of writing the sentence.
A. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable for itself but also as a service to the nation.
B. Creativity in any field is not regarded only as valuable on its own, but also as a service to the nation.
C. Creativity, in any field, is not only regarded as valuable, but also as a service to the nation.
D. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable in itself but also as a service to the nation.
A. D
B. C
C. A
D. B
Answer : A

46. Each question consists of four sentences. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates these grammatically incorrect and inappropriate sentence(s).
A. Harish told Raj to pled guilty.
B. Raj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop.
C. The court found Raj guilty of all the crimes he was charged with.
D. He was sentenced for three years in jail.
A. A and B
B. B and D
C. A, C and D
D. B, C and D
Answer : B

47. GT is very strict about its schedule. It will never postpone or prepone any class.
A. the sentence has one error.
B. the sentence has two errors.
C. the sentence has three errors.
D. the sentence has four or more errors.
Answer : D

48. Identify the correct sentence or sentences. Check grammar, usage, semantics, mechanics, redundancy, punctuation, spelling and style elements.
A. Like a woman I once met on the bus, the hostess attire was somewhat flamboyant.
B. The tycoon contributed more to the candidates campaign than anyone else in the industry.
C. Unaccustomed to being spontaneous, Jill couldnt decide whether she should be spending her bonus on a new computer.
D. The new mother spent most of the day worrying over her sons safety.
A. B
B. C
C. A and D
D. None of these
Answer : D

49. For each statement there are four different sentences given below it. Pick out the one that most appropriately conveys the meaning of the statement.
Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
A. Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
B. Unless present policies are reversed immediately, the world may suffer irreversible damage from the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
C. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage by the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
D. Unless present policies are reversed, the world may suffer irreversible damage through the unregulated use of Bio weapons.
Answer : B

50. In each of the following questions, one or more of the sentences is/are incorrect. Identify the incorrect sentence(s).
A. The only problem is that the wickets that are on offer for domestic cricket are hardly conducive for batsman.
B. It is here that BCCI needs to show the same will, as they have shown in making players play domestic cricket.
C. For years now, pitches have been prepared to suit the home teams strengths and that is fine so long as the pitch is not a lottery.
D. If one goes by the scores in some of the matches, especially Delhis games, then it is quite obvious that the pitches prepared are sub-standard and not conducive to a fair contest between bat and ball.
A. A only
B. B only
C. D only
D. C only
Answer : B