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Choose the correct option

Q1. This dress suits her style. She __________ definitely like it!
A. can B. could C. will D. may

Q2. When Juan was two, he __________ already speak very well.
A. might B. could C. can D. should

Q3. She __________ visit her grandparents’ house during holidays.

A. dare to B. ought to C. can D. might

Q4. __________ I talk to the manager?

A. Might B. May C. Could D. Shall

Q5. During peak hours, it _________ take more than two hours.
A. can B. should C. shall D. will

Q6. How __________ she do that to us!

A. would B. must C. could D. shall

Q7. If I get the required assistance, I __________ pass the exam in the first attempt.
A. shall B. can not C. might D. could
Q8. The audience __________ settle before the doors are closed.
A. can B. shall C. might D. must

Q9. We __________ always respect our elders.

A. can B. will C. should D. could

Q10. ___________ we save money for the party?

A. would B. need C. should D. dare

Q11. All students __________ obey the school regulations.

A. could B. must C. are able to D. will

Q12. You __________ visit them, just make a phone call.

A. can not B. will C. need not D. shall not

Q13. All members ___________ attend the meeting as per the notice.
A. can B. would C. might D. should

Q14. There ________ be a famous shop here.

A. used to B. should C. ought to D. would

Q15. There has been a landslide. You __________ be careful while driving there.
A. can B. must C. could D. would

Q16. I ___________ have won the tournament.

A. need to B. will C. could D. dare to

Q17. You __________ speak in the library.

A. must not B. dare not C. need not D. could not

Q18. “We _________ definitely look into the matter”, the officer affirmed.
A. need to B. would C. will D. dare to
Q19. It’s time we _________ leave.
A. might B. should C. might have D. could have

Q20. We are __________ wait in the lobby until the receptionist calls again.
A. supposed to B. used to C. obliged to D. able to

Q21. Oh! I __________ have loved to go with you all.

A. could B. should C. might D. would

Q22. __________ you pass me the salt and pepper?

A. Might B. Can C. Shall D. Ought

Q23. I __________ make sure that he performs better.

A. would have B. should have C. will D. might

Q24. __________ you be a little polite?

A. Should B. Will have C. Need D. Could

Q25. He is the chief guest. He __________ be there.

A. ought to B. could C. might D. supposed to

Q26. __________ I borrow some money from your father?

A. Ought B. May C. Might D. Would

Q27. He seems dangerous. We __________ talk to him.

A. would not B. might not C. should not D. could not

Q28. We __________ reach by 7 PM before the ceremony starts.

A. must B. might C. could D. dare

Q29. That restaurant serves the best sushi. You __________ definitely try!
A. would B. might C. may D. should

Q30. It has started raining. I __________have carried my umbrella.

A. might B. should C. would D. could

Q31. The road seems uneven, you __________ slow down.

A. would
B. can
C. need to
D. dare to

Q32. He __________ be shy during his college days.

A. used to
B. need to
C. ought to
D. could

Q33. __________ you like to accompany us on the tour?

A. Should
B. Would
C. Will
D. Shall
Q34. We __________have given an identity card to them.
A. would
B. will
C. should
D. might

Q35. I am unable to find my phone. I __________have lost it on the way back.

A. should
B. could
C. might
D. ought to

Q36. You __________ always inform your parents of your whereabouts.

A. should
B. would
C. could
D. may

Q37. Don’t you ___________ lie to me!

A. need to
B. dare
C. ought to
D. have

Q38. You __________ visit the doctor before the condition worsens.
A. can
B. could
C. must
D. might

Q39. You __________ be informed about the results soon.

A. might
B. will
C. ought to
D. can

Q40. __________ I make an announcement?

A. Shall
B. Should
C. Could
D. Will

Q41. You __________ pay for the damage done!

A. could
B. would
C. dare
D. must

Q42. I __________ do this before the deadline.

A. dare to
B. may have
C. ought to
D. would have

Q43. Had our flights been on time, we __________ reached by now.

A. could have
B. would have
C. might have
D. need to

Q44. I __________ go to the supermarket in the evening.

A. could
B. can
C. will
D. dare

Q45. Drivers __________ wear the seat belt while driving.

A. will
B. ought to
C. dare to
D. might

Q46. I __________ go and check the arrangements downstairs.

A. should
B. would
C. might
D. can

Q47. Rajeev had an accident. He __________ attend the meeting.

A. might not
B. can not
C. dare not
D. ought not

Q48. __________ we inform them about our arrival?

A. May
B. Could
C. Should
D. Would

Q49. I __________ performed better had I practiced more.

A. should have
B. could have
C. will
D. used to

Q50. We __________ celebrate often when we lived together.

A. ought to
B. need to
C. used to
D. can

Q51. If you are nervous, __________ I speak to her?

A. should
B. would
C. can
D. could

Q52. The class is dismissed. You __________ leave now.

A. should
B. can
C. need to
D. ought to

Q53. You __________ follow the court orders.

A. could
B. might
C. can
D. must

Q54. __________ you please bring me a chair?

A. Might
B. Would have
C. Would
D. Can

Q55. He is our colleague. We __________ invite him.

A. can
B. must
C. dare to
D. will

Q56. You __________ borrow my books for your research.

A. need to
B. can
C. have to
D. ought to

Q57. It was a grand party. They __________have spent a lot.

A. might
B. need to
C. could
D. must

Q58. Had he wanted, he __________have completed the project by now.

A. should
B. might
C. could
D. must

Q59. We __________ either host lunch or dinner.

A. may
B. could
C. ought to
D. shall

Q60. I __________ wake up early to catch the flight tomorrow.

A. must
B. can
C. could
D. would have

Q61. ___________ we hire a tour guide?

A. Could
B. Should
C. Would
D. Might

Q62. I __________ believe my eyes!

A. might not
B. must not
C. couldn’t
D. shouldn’t

Q63. We __________ finish our meals before we leave.

A. dare to
B. ought to
C. could
D. would

Q64. I missed my last appointment. I __________ visit the doctor this weekend.
A. must
B. used to
C. can
D. could

Q65. You ___________ ask your mom before submitting the application.
A. would
B. could
C. can
D. should

Q66. I __________ appreciate your presence there.

A. can
B. should
C. will have
D. would

Q67. You __________have read the terms and conditions before you signed the document.
A. could
B. should
C. would
D. might

Q68. During the college days, I __________ beat them all in the race!
A. could
B. should
C. can
D. might

Q69. People __________ be interested to learn about his struggle.

A. could
B. might
C. would
D. should

Q70. Do you __________ fight with those goons?

A. ought to
B. might
C. dare to
D. must

Q71. You __________ babysit your sister as her elder brother.

A. will
B. can
C. could
D. ought to

Q72. It is big news! We ___________ definitely celebrate.

A. should
B. could
C. would
D. might

Q73. She __________ make any mistake. She’s an expert in her field.
A. couldn’t
B. wouldn’t
C. shouldn’t
D. might not

Q74. How __________ we assist you?

A. would
B. can
C. should
D. will

Q75. Rohan __________ be here anytime soon.

A. can
B. would
C. will
D. may

Q76. You __________ go to the picnic but on some condition.

A. should
B. could have
C. would have
D. can

Q77. I __________have been there if I had the address.

A. would have
B. could have
C. should have
D. might have

Q78. I have decided that I __________ go to Bali this year definitely.

A. should
B. will
C. can
D. could

Q79. We are the organisers. We __________ welcome the guests.

A. could
B. might
C. ought to
D. would
Q80. You _________ bring more food. We have enough supplies already.
A. shall not
B. need not
C. could not
D. would not

Q81. It was a long day. You __________ be hungry.

A. must
B. might
C. need to
D. should

Q82. I am busy right now. I __________ call you later.

A. could
B. ought to
C. dare to
D. shall

Q83. __________ you be able to convince him?

A. Could
B. Will
C. Should
D. May

Q84. The train is running late. We _________ reach on time.

A. should not
B. might not
C. could not
D. need not

Q85. We ___________ disturb the committee for such a trivial matter.

A. dare not
B. can not
C. should not
D. will not

Q86. It’s not a hectic job. You __________ stress.

A. can not
B. need not
C. dare not
D. will not

Q87. The soup is hot. You __________ be careful.

A. should
B. could
C. would
D. might

Q88. It’s high time. I __________ take this anymore.

A. should not
B. will not
C. can not
D. may not
Q89. We ___________ apologised if we had been at fault.
A. could have
B. should have
C. ought to have
D. would have

Q90. We __________ tease each other during childhood.

A. used to
B. need to
C. should
D. Will

Q91. I __________ talk to your guardian if you don’t behave nicely.

A. could have
B. ought to have
C. shall
D. should

Q92. She __________ deposit the cheque on time to get it cleared.

A. dare to
B. must
C. might
D. could

Q93. ___________ I invite her for a meal?

A. Would
B. Must
C. Can
D. Need

Q94. They __________ decided by now.

A. should have
B. could have
C. will have
D. ought to have

Q95. We _________ afford a new car this year.

A. should
B. might
C. may
D. can

Q96. We __________ take a detour before we reach the destination.

A. would
B. should
C. might
D. will

Q97. You __________ pay attention in the class.

A. can
B. should
C. may
D. might

Q98. ____________ I call the witness?

A. Could B. Can C. Should D. May

Q99. There’s not much time left. I __________ start packing for the tour.
A. need to B. might C. can D. Could

Q100. We __________ touch the antique pieces.

A. should not B. dare not C. need not D. can not

Conjunction
1. I was ill .......................... I didn't go to work.

So because as
2. You should get your license renewed at once ................... pay a fine.

Or nor but
3. .......................... there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.

Since As Either could be used here

4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; .......................... does he want to fly in one.

Neither nor Either could be used here

5. I am very tired ................................ I have been working all day.

So because therefore
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner ......................... drove us back home.

But but also also

7. Cold ............................. it was, we went out.

though

although

even though
8. I am not angry. ............................. anything I feel a little surprised.

If

Unless

Whether
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site ....................... hosts two-thirds of the one-horned rhinoceros in
the world.

and

that

Either could be used here

10. August 31st is a national holiday ............................ everybody dances in the streets.

when

where

that
11. Strange ............................ it may sound, I don't like watching cricket.

as
though

Either could be used here

12. We will get there ................................... you do.

sooner

as soon as

as soon than

Answer key for ‘Modals’ MCQs

Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans
No . No. . No . No . No. .
. . .

1 C 21 D 41 D 61 B 81 A

2 B 22 B 42 C 62 C 82 D

3 D 23 C 43 B 63 B 83 B

4 B 24 D 44 C 64 A 84 B

5 A 25 A 45 B 65 D 85 C

6 C 26 B 46 A 66 D 86 B

7 C 27 C 47 B 67 B 87 A

8 D 28 A 48 C 68 A 88 C

9 C 29 D 49 B 69 B 89 D

10 C 30 B 50 C 70 C 90 A

11 B 31 C 51 A 71 D 91 C

12 C 32 A 52 B 72 A 92 B

13 D 33 B 53 D 73 B 93 C

14 A 34 C 54 C 74 B 94 A

15 B 35 C 55 B 75 C 95 D

16 C 36 A 56 B 76 D 96 C
 17 A 37 B 57 D 77 A 97 B

18 C 38 C 58 C 78 B 98 D

19 B 39 B 59 A 79 C 99 A

20 A 40 A 60 A 80 B 100 B

Answers
1. I was ill so I didn’t go to work.
2. You should get your license renewed at once or pay a fine.
3. As / Since there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.
4. My grandfather has never flown in an airplane; neither / nor does he want to fly in one.
5. I am very tired because I have been working all day.
6. She not only gave us a fine dinner but also drove us back home.
7. Cold though it was, we went out.
8. I am not angry. If anything I feel a little surprised.
9. The Kaziranga National Park is a World Heritage Site and / that hosts two-thirds of the
one-horned rhinoceros in the world.
10. August 31st is a national holiday when everybody dances in the streets.
11. Strange as / though it may sound, I don’t like watching cricket.
12. We will get there as soon as you do.

Q1. Nancy said, “I may leave tomorrow.”

A. Nancy said that she might leave the next day.
B. Nancy said that she might leave tomorrow.
C. Nancy asked if she should leave the next day.
D. Nancy informed me to leave tomorrow.

Q2. Keshav said, “Rita is busy right now.”

A. Keshav said Rita was busy.
B. Keshav informed that Rita was busy then.
C. Keshav said Rita had been busy.
D. Keshav informed that Rita is busy.

Q3. The teacher said, “You are suspended!.”

A. The teacher exclaimed that I am suspended.
B. The teacher exclaimed to me to suspend.
C. The teacher informed me that I was suspended.
D. The teacher exclaimed that I was suspended.

Q4. He said, “I have been a great mentor.”

A. He said that he had been a great mentor.
B. He said that he was a great mentor.
C. He exclaimed that he was a great mentor.
D. He said that he has been a great mentor.

Q5. Vidushi said, “We went for a summer trip.”

A. Vidushi said that they went for a summer trip.
B. Vidushi said that they were on a summer trip.
C. Vidushi said that they had gone for a summer trip.
D. Vidushi said they went for a summer trip.
Q6. Rahul said, “I will manage hereafter.”
A. Rahul said that he would manage hereafter.
B. Rahul said that he will manage thereafter.
C. Rahul said that he would manage thereafter.
D. Rahul said that he will manage hereafter.

Q7. “I am going out tonight.” Manisha said.

A. Manisha said that she was going out tonight.
B. Manisha said that she was going out that night.
C. Manisha said she was going out that night.
D. Manisha said that she will be going out that night.

Q8. The guard asked, “Who are you?”

A. The guard asked who he was.
B. The guard asked me who he was.
C. The guard asks me who he was.
D. The guard asked who I was.

Q9. Ravi said, “The concert ended yesterday.”

A. Ravi said that the concert had ended yesterday.
B. Ravi said that the concert ended the day before.
C. Ravi said that the concert had ended the previous day.
D. Ravi said that the concert ended already.

Q10. She said, “Bring a glass of water, please.”

A. She commands me to bring a glass of water.
B. She requested me to bring a glass of water.
C. She asked me to brought a glass of water.
D. She ordered me to bring her a glass of water.

Q11. He said, “Let us have dinner here.”

A. He proposed that we had dinner there.
B. He asked if we wished to have dinner there.
C. He said that we should have dinner there.
D. He said that we had dinner there.

Q12. The salesman said, “Are you interested in the scheme?”

A. The salesman said that if I was interested in the scheme.
B. The salesman said that if I were interested in the scheme.
C. The salesman asks if I am interested in the scheme.
D. The salesman asked me if I was interested in the scheme.

Q13. She said, “Shut the door!”

A. She asked me whether I would shut the door.
B. She ordered me to shut the door.
C. She said that I should shut the door.
D. She shouted and said to shut the door.
Correct Ans. B
Q14. She said, “They will be leaving soon.”
A. She said that they would leave soon.
B. She said that they are leaving.
C. She said that they would be leaving soon.
D. She said that they will leave soon.

Q15. “Alas! It can’t be this bad.” He said.

A. He exclaimed with sorrow that that couldn’t be that bad.
B. He grieved that it couldn’t be that bad.
C. He said that it was really that bad.
D. He said with sorrow that that was bad.

Q16. The teacher said, “The wind is a renewable energy source.”

A. The teacher said that the wind was a renewable energy source.
B. The teacher said that the wind is a renewable energy source.
C. The teacher told that the wind is a renewable energy source.
D. The teacher tells that the wind was a renewable energy source.

Q17. The secretary said, “Is Mr. Fisher in his office?”

A. The secretary said that if Mr. Fisher was in his office.
B. The secretary enquired if Mr. Fisher was in his office.
C. The secretary enquired that if Mr. Fisher was in his office.
D. The secretary asked if Mr. Fisher had been in his office.

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Q18. The policeman said, “Don’t cross the speed limit.”

A. The policeman said not to cross the speed limit.
B. The policeman asked if I would cross the speed limit.
C. The policeman forbade me to cross the speed limit.
D. The policeman asks if I had crossed the speed limit.

Q19. Richard said, “I must attend the meeting.”

A. Richard said that he had to attend the meeting.
B. Richard said that it was must that he attend the meeting.
C. Richard said if he must attend the meeting.
D. Richard said that he would attend the meeting.

Q20. She said, “What a beautiful view!”

A. She said that the view was beautiful.
B. She exclaimed that the view is beautiful.
C. She exclaimed with joy and said that the view was beautiful.
D. She exclaimed that the view was beautiful.

Q21. David said, “Can we go tomorrow?”

A. David said if we can go tomorrow.
B. David asked if we could go the following day.
C. David asked if we could go tomorrow.
D. David said whether we could go tomorrow.

Q22. The student said, “Ma’am, please extend the deadline.”

A. The student asked the teacher to extend the deadline.
B. The student said if the teacher would extend the deadline.
C. The student requested ma’am to extend the deadline.
D. The student said that ma’am should extend the deadline.

Q23. He said, “Ah! You are here.”

A. He exclaimed with delight that I was there.
B. He said that he was delighted that I was there.
C. He exclaimed with joy to see me there.
D. He said it was a joy to see me there.

Q24. The maid said, “I gave them the address.”

A. The maid asked whether she should have given the address to them.
B. The maid informed me that she had given the address to them.
C. The maid said that she would give them the address.
D. The maid said to give the address to them.

Q25. The driver said, “Do you want to halt for a while?”
A. The driver said if we wanted a halt for a while.
B. The driver asked if we want to halt for a while.
C. The driver asks if we wanted to halt for a while.
D. The driver asked if we wanted to halt for a while.

Q26. The suspect said, “I am not guilty!”

A. The suspect exclaimed that he was innocent.
B. The suspect shouted that he was not guilty.
C. The suspect exclaimed that he was not guilty.
D. The suspect said that he has been found not guilty.

Q27. “Don’t make noise in the library.” the librarian said.

A. The librarian said not to make noise in the library.
B. The librarian ordered me not to make noise in the library.
C. The librarian said to be quiet while in the library.
D. The librarian asks me to not make any noise.

Q28. Ms. Nita said, “Reschedule the meeting to next Monday.”

A. Ms. Nita asked to reschedule the meeting to the following Monday.
B. Ms. Nita asked for the meeting to be rescheduled to the next Monday.
C. Ms. Nita said to reschedule the meeting for Monday.
D. Ms. Nita asked for the rescheduling of the meeting for the following Monday.

Q29. Philip said, “I was playing football.”

A. Philip said that he was playing football.
B. Philip said that he would be playing football.
C. Philip said that he had been playing football.
D. Philip said that he plays football.

Q30. Jen said, “I like drawing sketches.”

A. Jen said that she liked drawing sketches.
B. Jen said that she has liked drawing sketches.
C. Jen said that she liked to draw sketches.
D. Jen said that she likes drawing sketches.

Q31. Jacob said, “Have you read this book?”

A. Jacob asked me if I have read this book.
B. Jacob asked me if I had read that book.
C. Jacob asked me if I would read this book.
D. Jacob asked me if I had been reading this book.

Q32. She said to him, “It is good to see you!”

A. She exclaimed that it was good to see him.
B. She exclaimed that she was happy to see him.
C. She exclaimed that it is good to see him.
D. She exclaimed that it was good to see me.

Q33. He said, “How much is left to do?”

A. He asked how much had been left to do.
B. He asked how much had been left to be done.
C. He asked how much was left to be done.
D. He asked how much was still left.
Q34. Maria said, “Please lend me a pen.”
A. Maria ordered me to lend a pen.
B. Maria begged me to lend her a pen.
C. Maria asked if I could lend her pen.
D. Maria requested me to lend her a pen.

Q35. The landlord said, “You should leave if you can not pay the rent.”
A. The landlord asks me to leave if I didn’t pay the rent.
B. The landlord warned me to leave if I couldn’t pay the rent.
C. The landlord asked me to leave if I would not be paying the rent.
D. The landlord asked me to leave or pay the rent.

Q36. Daniel said, “Where have you been?”

A. Daniel asked me where I had been.
B. Daniel told me where I should have been.
C. Daniel told me where I was.
D. Daniel said that I had not been there.

Q37. The lawyer said, “The law always believes in the evidence.”
A. The lawyer said that the law always believed in the evidence.
B. The lawyer said that the law should always believe in the evidence.
C. The lawyer said that the law always believes in the evidence.
D. The lawyer said that the law has always believed in the evidence.

Q38. Ranjan said, “You can not park here!”

A. Rajan said that I may not park here.
B. Ranjan said to me that I was unable to park there.
C. Ranajn exclaimed that I couldn’t park there.
D. Ranjan forbade me to park there.

Q39. Julia said, “I can not attend your wedding.”

A. Julia said that she might not attend our wedding.
B. Julia said that she could not attend our wedding.
C. Julia said that she can not attend our wedding.
D. Julia said that she wished she could attend our wedding.

Q40. Harish said, “Will you accompany me there?”

A. Harish asked me if I would accompany him there.
B. Harish asked if I could accompany him there.
C. Harish enquired whether I will accompany him there.
D. Harish said to me that I accompany him there.

Q41. The boss said, “Call him right now.”

A. The boss shouted and said to call him right then.
B. The boss ordered me to call him quickly.
C. The boss told me to call him now.
D. The boss ordered me to call him right then.

Q42. “Wow! This is so beautiful.” Jacob said.

A. Jacob was surprised to see how beautiful it was.
B. Jacob said how beautiful it was.
C. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that that was so beautiful.
D. Jacob exclaimed with amazement that it was so beautiful.

Q43. Omar said, “I had always wanted to be a teacher.”

A. Omar said that he had always wanted to be a teacher.
B. Omar said that he had had always wanted to be a teacher.
C. Omar said that he have always wanted to be teacher.
D. Omar said that he wanted to be a teacher ever since.

Q44. Tina said, “I may postpone the trip to the next year.”
A. Tine said that she may have to postpone the trip to the next year.
B. Tina said that she might have to postpone the trip to the next year.
C. Tina said that she might postpone the trip to the following year.
D. Tina said that she may postpone the trip to the following year.
Q45. Grandpa said, “What’s the time by your watch?”
A. Grandpa asked me what time it was by my watch.
B. Grandpa asked me what was the time by my watch.
C. Grandpa asked me what the time was by my watch.
D. Grandpa asks me what time it was by my watch.

Q46. She said, “You have been late. Everybody’s here already.”
A. She said that I had been late and everybody was there already.
B. She said that I was late and that everyone was there already.
C. She said I got late so that everybody was there already.
D. She said that I am late and everybody got there already.

Q47. He said, “Guard the door.”

A. He pleaded with me to guard the door.
B. He asked if I could guard the door.
C. He enquired whether I may guard the door.
D. He commanded me to guard the door.

Q48. Joseph said, “Alas! These are difficult times.”

A. Joseph said that those were difficult times.
B. Joseph said it would have been difficult times.
C. Joseph sighed with sorrow that those were difficult times.
D. Joseph exclaimed that those were difficult times.

Q49. Meera said, “It’s time. I must go now.”

A. Meera said that it is time and she should leave.
B. Meera said that it was time and she had to go then.
C. Meera said that it was time to go then.
D. Meera said it is time and she may go.

Q50. Tim said, “I may teach you if you will show sincerity.”
A. Tim said that he might teach me if I would show sincerity.
B. Tim said that he may teach me at a condition.
C. Tim said that he could teach me had I shown sincerity.
D. Tim said that he will teach me if I was to show sincerity.

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Instructions for question 51 to question 100:

Select the most appropriate option to change the sentences from Reported Speech to Direct
Speech.
Q51. Peter said that he would definitely come.
A. Peter asked, “Should I come?”
B. Peter said, “I will definitely come.”
C. Peter said, “I would definitely go.”
D. Peter said, “I shall go.”

Q52. He asked me if I was free that afternoon.

A. He said, “Are you free this afternoon?”
B. He said, “Will you be free this after?”
C. He said, “If I am free this afternoon?”
D. He said, “Be free this afternoon.”

Q53. She said that she exercises daily.

A. She said, “I exercise daily.”
B. She said, “I would exercise daily.”
C. She said, “I exercises daily.”
D. She said, “I exercised daily.”

Q54. He said that he would deposit the cheque the following day.
A. He said, “I will deposit the cheque the next day.”
B. He said, “I would deposit the cheque soon.”
C. He said, “I will deposit the cheque tomorrow.”
D. He said, “I would deposit the cheque the following day.”

Q55. John said that Sarah had completed the course.

A. John said, “Sarah was completing the course.”
B. John said, “Sarah has completed the course.”
C. John said, “Sarah completed the course.”
D. John said, “Sarah is completing the course.”

Q56. George exclaimed with joy that he was happy with his result.
A. George said, “I am happy with my result.”
B. George said, “Alas! I am happy with the result.”
C. George said, “Hurrah! I am happy with my result.”
D. George said, “Happy with the result!”

Q57. He said that Chris had been busy.

A. He said, “Chris is busy.”
B. He said, “Chris was busy.”
C. He said, “Chris had been busy.”
D. He said, “Chris have been busy.”

Q58. He told the peon to inform the manager.

A. He said to the peon, "Inform the manager."
B. He said, "The peon must inform the manager."
C. He said to the peon, "Manager should be informed."
D. He said to me, "The peon shall inform the manager."

Q59. He said that he had been looking for the file.

A. He said, "I am looking for the file."
B. He said, "I was looking for the file."
C. He said, "I have looked for the file."
D. He said, "I have been looking for the file."

Q60. The shopkeeper said that those clothes were really expensive.
A. The shopkeeper said, "Those clothes are really expensive."
B. The shopkeeper said, "These clothes are really expensive."
C. The shopkeeper said, "The clothes here are really expensive."
D. The shopkeeper said, "These clothes were really expensive."

Q61. Ravi said that he had taught till eighth grade.

A. Ravi said, "I teach till eight grade."
B. Ravi said, "I would have taught till eight grade."
C. Ravi said, "I have taught till eighth grade."
D. Ravi said, "I had taught till eighth grade."

Q62. The warden said that she was in charge.

A. The warden said, "I am in charge."
B. The warden said,"I shall be in charge."
C. The warden said, "I have been in charge."
D. The warden said, "I would be in charge."
Correct Ans. A
Q63. He enquired if I had filled the form.
A. He said, "Had you filled the form?"
B. He said, "Would you fill the form?"
C. He said, "Have you filled the form?"
D. He said, "You should fill the form."

Q64. He prayed that God might fulfill her wish.

A. He said, "May God fulfill her wish."
B. He said, "May God fulfill your wish."
C. He said, "Might God fulfilled her wish."
D. He said, "Might God fulfills her wish."

Q65. He said that he would not go with us.

A. He said, "I will not go with you all."
B. He said, "I will not go with them."
C. He said, "I would not go with them."
D. He said, "I will not be going with them."

Q66. The chairman said that it was his pleasure to be there that evening.
A. The chairman said, "It is my pleasure to be here that evening."
B. The chairman said, "It is my pleasure to be here this evening."
C. The chairman said, "It was my pleasure to be there this evening."
D. The chairman said, "It had been my pleasure to be here this evening."
Q67. The teacher quoted that slow and steady wins the race.
A. The teacher said, "Slow and steady should win the race."
B. The teacher said, "Slow and steady have won the race."
C. The teacher said, "Slow and steady have been winning the race."
D. The teacher said, "Slow and steady wins the race."

Q68. She asked whether Jessica would arrive the following week.
A. She said, "Would Jessica be arriving next week?"
B. She said, "Would Jessica arrive the next week?"
C. She said, "Will Jessica be arriving the next week?"
D. She said, "Will Jessica arrive the next week?"
Correct Ans. D
Q69. She said he had had some work to complete.
A. She said, "He has some work to complete."
B. She said, "He had been having some work to complete."
C. She said, "He had some work to complete."
D. She said, "He has been having some work to complete."

Q70. He said that I had to reach early.

A. He said, "You shall reach early."
B. He said, "You should reach early."
C. He said to me, "Reach early."
D. He said, "You must reach early."

Q71. Mr. Gupta said that he was busy that weekend.

A. Mr Gupta said, “I am busy that weekend.”
B. Mr. Gupta said, “I am busy this weekend.”
C. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy this weekend.”
D. Mr. Gupta said, “I would be busy that weekend.”

Q72. The technician said that he would repair the laptop.

A. The technician said, “I will repair the laptop.”
B. The technician said, “I would repair the laptop.”
C. The technician said, “I should repair the laptop.”
D. The technician said, “I can repair the laptop.”

Q73. Samuel exclaimed with joy that they had won.

A. Samuel said, “Alas! We have won.”
B. Samuel said, “We have won.”
C. Samuel said, “Hurrah! We have won.”
D. Samuel said, “We did win.”

Q74. Natasha pleaded to her mother to let her buy a black dress.
A. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let me buy a black dress.”
B. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “Let us buy a black dress.”
C. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “I need to buy a black dress.”
D. Natasha pleaded to her mother, “We should a balck dress.”

Q75. He said he had left two days before.

A. He said, “I left two days before.”
B. He said, “I left the day before yesterday.”
C. He said, “I leave two days before.”
D. He said, “I leave the day before yesterday.”

Q76. Vinay said that the maid had taken a day off.
A. Vinay said, “The maid is on a leave.”
B. Vinay said, “The maid had taken a day off.”
C. Vinay said, “The maid has taken a day off.”
D. Vinay said, “The maid takes a day off today.”

Q77. She informed me that he had met with a road accident.

A. She said to me, “He met with a road accident.”
B. She said to me, “Alas! He meets with a road accident.”
C. She said to me, “Has he met with a road accident?”
D. She said to me, “He did meet with a road accident.”

Q78. The reporter confirmed that that news was fake.

A. The reporter said, “This news has been fake.”
B. The reporter said, “This news is fake.”
C. The reporter said, “The news was fake.”
D. The reporter said, “That news is fake.”

Q79. Henry exclaimed with regret that he had missed his flight.
A. Henry said, “Alas! I miss my flight.”
B. Henry said, “I missed my flight.”
C. Henry said, “Oh! I missed my flight.”
D. Henry said, “I would miss my flight!”

Q80. Gunjan said that he might not come that night.

A. Gunjan said, “He might not come tonight.”
B. Gunjan said, “He shall not come tonight.”
C. Gunjan said, “He may not come tonight.”
D. Gunjan said, “I doubt that he would come tonight.”

Q81. Vikas ordered that I had to complete the presentation soon.

A. Vikas said, “You must complete the presentation soon.”
B. Vikas said, “You shall complete the presentation soon.”
C. Vikas said, “You complete the presentation!”
D. Vikas said, “Will you complete the presentation soon?”

Q82. The doctor asked whether he had shown any recovery.

A. The doctor said, “Is he showing any recovery?”
B. The doctor said, “Has he shown any recovery?”
B. The doctor said, “He has shown recovery.”
D. The doctor said, “Is he recovered?”
Q83. He asked me not to worry.
A. He said, “He should not worry.”
B. He said, “Oh! Don’t worry.”
C. He said, “You do not worry.”
D. He said, “You should not worry.”

Q84. He asked where his belongings were.

A. He said, “Where were my belongings?”
B. He said, “Where my belongings had been?”
C. He said, “Where are my belongings?”
D. He said, “Where would my belongings be?”

Q85. Keshav said that he had been watching a movie.

A. Keshav said, “I have watched this movie.”
B. Keshav said. “I would be watching a movie.”
C. Keshav said, “I should watch a movie.”
D. Keshav said, “I have been watching a movie.”

Q86. Lisa said that she would be travelling the following day.
A. Lisa said. “I would travel tomorrow.”
B. Lisa said, “I will be travelling tomorrow.”
C. Lisa said, “I shall be travelling the next day.”
D. Lisa said, “I may travel tomorrow.”

Q87. He advised me to book an appointment beforehand.

A. He said, “You should book an appointment beforehand.”
B. He said, “You can book an appointment before.”
C. He said, “You must book an appointment beforehand.”
D. He said, “You may book an appointment before.”

Q88. Rishabh exclaimed with grief that his friend had died.
A. Rishabh said, “Alas! He dies.”
B. Rishabh said, “Alas! My friend died.”
C. Rishabh said, “Oh! My friend died.”
D. Rishabh said, “Oh! Ah! My friend died.”
Q89. He requested the audience to maintain silence.
A. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence!”
B. He said, “The audience must maintain silence.”
C. He said, “Will the audience maintain silence?”
D. He said to the audience, “Please maintain silence.”

Q90. The coach asked us if we had any doubts.

A. The coach said, “Has anyone have doubts?”
B. The coach said to us, “Any doubts?”
C. The coach said to us, “Do you have any doubts?”
D. The coach said, “Would you have doubts?”

Q91. He said that the grandmother would be visiting.

A. He said, “The grandmother will visit.”
B. He said, “The grandmother shall visit.”
C. He said, “The grandmother must be visiting.”
D. He said, “The grandmother may be visiting.”

Q92. Mr. Steven said that that explanation was easier.

A. Mr. Steven said, “That explanation is easier!”
B. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation was easier.”
C. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation could be easier.”
D. Mr. Steven said, “This explanation is easier.”
Correct Ans. D
Q93. He said to his wife that they should buy a new car.
A. He said to his wife, “We shall buy a new car.”
B. He said, “Wife, let us buy a new car.”
C. He said to his wife, “We can buy a new car.”
D. He tells his wife, “We may buy a new car.”

Q94. The King ordered that they should celebrate their victory.
A. The King said, “One should celebrate their victory.”
B. The King said, “We should celebrate our victory.”
C. The King said, “I order everyone to celebrate.”
D. The King said, “We may celebrate.”

Q95. The head said to the staff that they had thought of a solution.
A. The head said, “We have a solution.”
B. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution!”
C. The head said to the staff, “We have thought of a solution.”
D. The head said, “We have been thinking of a solution.”

Q96. He asked who had been responsible for that.

A. He said, “Who was responsible for this?”
B. He said, “Who has been responsible for this?”
C. He said, “Who is responsible for this?”
D. He said, “Who shall be responsible for this.”

Q97. She exclaimed with joy that that was her birthday party.
A. She said, “It is my birthday party.”
B. She said, “On! It is my birthday party.”
C. She said, “I have been waiting for my birthday party.”
D. She said, “Yay! It is my birthday party.”

Q98. Anthony said that I should definitely visit there.

A. Anthony said, “You shall definitely visit here.”
B. Anthony said, “You should definitely visit there.”
C. Anthony said, “You may visit there once.”
D. Anthony said, “Everyone should definitely visit there.”

Q99. He asked me whether you were ready or he should wait.

A. He said to me, “Is she ready or shall I wait?”
B. He said, “Are you ready or should I wait?”
C. He said to me, “Are you ready or shall I wait?”
D. He said, “Are you ready or not?”

Q100. Kiara said that she had been planning for that for a while.
A. Kiara said, “I had a plan for this for a while.”
B. Kiara said, “I have planned for this for a while.”
C. Kiara said, “I have been planning for this for a while.”
D. Kiara said, “I planned this for a while.”
Answer key for Reported Speech MCQs
2.
Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans. Q. Ans.

1 A 21 B 41 D 61 C 81 A

2 B 22 C 42 C 62 A 82 B

3 D 23 A 43 A 63 C 83 C

4 A 24 B 44 C 64 A 84 C
 5 C 25 D 45 B 65 A 85 D

6 C 26 C 46 A 66 B 86 B

7 B 27 B 47 D 67 D 87 A

8 D 28 A 48 C 68 D 88 B

9 C 29 C 49 B 69 C 89 D

10 B 30 D 50 A 70 D 90 C

11 A 31 B 51 B 71 B 91 A

12 D 32 A 52 A 72 A 92 D

13 B 33 C 53 A 73 C 93 A

14 C 34 D 54 C 74 A 94 B

15 A 35 B 55 B 75 B 95 C

16 B 36 A 56 C 76 C 96 A

17 B 37 C 57 B 77 A 97 D

18 C 38 C 58 A 78 B 98 B

19 A 39 B 59 D 79 C 99 A

20 D 40 A 60 B 80 C 100 C

Q1. __________ of the two sisters is married.

A. Both
B. Every
C. Each
D. Any

Q2. _________ of you should attend the conference.

A. Both
B. Each
C. Every
D. Many

Q3. We should inform __________ of them.

A. many
B. every
C. few
D. all

Q4. They have spent __________ for their son’s wedding.

A. many
B. enough
C. all
D the little

Q5. __________ of the candidates pass this exam.

A. Enough
B. Fewer
C. Either
D. Most

Q6. __________ of the deadlines is met.

A. Neither
B. No
C. None
D. Much

Q7. Can I borrow __________ sugar?

A. much
B. some
C. a little
D. a few

Q8. With this, you have lost __________ chance that you had.
A. a little
B. little
C. the little
D. slight

Q9. __________ participants left the meeting in between.

A. Several
B. Much
C. The few
D. Little

Q10. It seems that they would need _________ workers for the construction.
A. little
B. either
C. more
D. some

Q11. _________ man that we saw turned out to be a thief.

A. A
B. The
C. That
D. This

Q12. Can ___________ help me?

A. many
B. nobody
C. everybody
D. somebody

Q13. He should work _________ and take a break.

A. less
B. little
C. a little
D. more

Q14. He told me that __________ blue was her favorite color.

A. a
B. the
C. this
D. None of the above
Q15. You can pick ___________ of two.
A. many
B. more
C. either
D. some

Q16. __________ those students were punished.

A. All
B. Much
C. Enough
D. Some

Q17. There isn’t ___________ cash left with us.

A. some
B. many
C. more
D. much

Q18. Despite looking for her ___________, I couldn’t find her.

A. somewhere
B. anywhere
C. everywhere
D. nowhere

Q19. ____________ one of them has been invited.

A. Each
B. Every
C. Many
D. Much

Q20. ___________ sun is about to set.

A. A
B. An
C. The
D. A little

Q21. ___________ of the people who came have left.

A. Most
B. Many
C. Every
D. Each

Q22. We need to do ___________ of work before the event starts.

A. much
B. a lot
C. more
D. some

Q23. There are ___________ messages for you.

A. none
B. no
C. much
D. little

Q24. ___________ people who migrated here died in the floods.

A. A few
B. Few
C. The few
D. Many

Q25. Not ___________ is known about these legends.

A. little
B. all
C. many
D. much

Q26. There is not __________ space for others here.

A. some
B. enough
C. many
D. little

Q27. Is there __________ at the door?

A. nobody
B. somebody
C. someone
D. everybody

Q28. __________ Shatabdi express will arrive at eight o’clock.

A. A
B. Any
C. Some
D. The

Q29. It is __________ heirloom of the family.

A. a
B. an
C. some
D. none

Q30. He will be there in __________ hour.

A. the
B. an
C. a
D. two

Q31. He teaches us _________ Biology.

A. the
B. a
C. an
D. None of the above

Q32. ___________ left a letter for you at the gate.

A. Somebody
B. None
C. Everybody
D. Anybody

Q33. She is __________ most intelligent in the class.

A. a
B. the
C. much
D. None of the above

Q34. He does not have ___________ friends.

A. much
B. more
C. many
D. all

Q35. ___________ of the helpers is available.

A. No
B. Any
C. Some
D. None

Q36. She has eaten ___________ the chocolates in the box.

A. each
B. every
C. all
D. none

Q37. ___________ of the teachers are absent today.

A. Every
B. Some
C. Both
D. Little

Q38. I would like ___________ cup of coffee.

A. a
B. the
C. some
D. little

Q39. I saw ___________ old woman near the door.

A. a
B. any
C. an
D. all

Q40. Do you have __________ rice left?

A. little
B. few
C. a few
D. any

Q41. It seems that ___________ the rooms are occupied.

A. every
B. all
C. each
D. enough

Q42. ___________ principal is looking for you.

A. The
B. A
C. An
D. Some

Q43. __________ man is immortal.

A. None
B. All
C. Some
D. No
Q44. Charles Babbage is known as ___________ father of computers.
A. a
B. the
C. any
D. some

Q45. I have never read ___________ monthly magazine of TOI.

A. the
B. a
C. any
D. every

Q46. __________ of the two documents were updated.

A. No
B. None
C. Neither
D. Some

Q47. I have ____________ relatives.

A. much
B. more
C. all
D. many

Q48. He has __________ experience than his brother.

A. many
B. more
C. much
D. some

Q49. Can I borrow ___________ fruits?

A. many
B. some
C. much
D. few

Q50. ____________ of us knew about the mishappening.

A. None
B. Somebody
C. Anybody
D. No

Q51. Who spilled ___________ tea on the floor?

A. much
B. a
C. few
D. the

Q52. I have bought __________ new books to read.

A. much
B. every
C. some
D. all

Q53. __________ driver is waiting for us.

A. An
B. The
C. Some
D. Any

Q54. __________ people were injured that night.

A. Several
B. Much
C. Little
D. Enough

Q55. He does not know how to use ___________ smartphone.

A. the
B. an
C. some
D. a

Q56. She is __________ more clever than we know.

A. some
B. many
C. a lot
D. none

Q57. There is hardly ____________ work left for you.

A. much
B. any
C. all
D. enough

Q58. __________the eggs are in the basket.

A. Much
B. None
C. All
D. Many

Q59. He is __________ university student.

A. an
B. the
C. any
D. a

Q60. That was __________ awful situation to be in.

A. an
B. the
C. a
D. much

Q61. Mathematics is __________ difficult subject to study.

A. an
B. a
C. the
D. little

Q62. Is there ___________ that you would like to share?

A. everything
B. anything
C. enough
D. much

Q63. Though Chinese is a difficult language, __________ students opted for it.
A. much
B. more
C. many
D. few

Q64. ___________ of them were chosen to be captain.

A. Some
B. Much
C. Little
D. None

Q65. ___________ black car is parked in front of your gate.

A. The
B. A
C. An
D. Any

Q66. ___________ English is widely spoken around the world.

A. The
B. An
C. A
D. None of the above

Q67. ___________ wealthy should be generous.

A. A
B. An
C. The
D. Some

Q68. It looks like I have seen you ___________.

A. somewhere
B. anywhere
C. nowhere
D. everywhere

Q69. Can I have __________ bowl of soup?

A. more
B. another
C. enough
D. little

Q70. The exam is compulsory for __________ students.

A. several
B. many
C. much
D. all

Q71. I don’t like __________ of them.

A. neither
B. both
C. either
D. much

Q72. Is ___________ left?

A. few
B. many
C. several
D. anyone
Q73. __________ has been looking for you.
A. Everyone
B. Anyone
C. Several
D. A few

Q74. There are not ____________ students in the class.

A. much
B. some
C. many
D. most

Q75. ___________ of my colleagues are going on the trip.

A. No
B. None
C. Neither
D. Either

Q76. ___________ experience of yours is of no use!

A. Some
B. The few
C. The little
D. A little

Q77. Only __________ toys have been sold since morning.

A. few
B. a few
C. little
D. the few
Q78. ____________ of their customers complain.
A. Many
B. Much
C. Enough
D. Most

Q79. I don’t have ___________ to say.

A. much
B. most
C. some
D. all

Q80. The poor beggar had __________ to go.

A. anywhere
B. somewhere
C. nowhere
D. everywhere

Q81. One of ___________ books that I borrowed is missing.

A. a
B. the
C. several
D. many

Q82. Fortunately, ___________ of the children were hurt.

A. few
B. some
C. none
D. no

Q83. We can take ____________ of the routes.

A. several
B. no
C. any
D. either

Q84. Due to his tours, he got to meet __________ of people.

A. a lot
B. much
C. little
D. several
Q85. ____________ of the money we had, has been used.
A. Many
B. All
C. Enough
D. Every

Q86. ___________ of the two halves is equal.

A. Every
B. All
C. Each
D. None of the above

Q87. ____________ is waiting in the lobby.

A. Anyone
B. All
C. Several
D. Everyone

Q88. ___________ exam copies are still unchecked.

A. A few
B. Few
C. Little
D. Much

Q89. __________ but one was against the proposal.

A. Everyone
B. All
C. None
D. No

Q90. She has done ____________ mistake.

A. none
B. any
C. much
D. no

Q91. He is ___________ early bird.

A. the
B. a
C. an
D. some

Q92. ____________ Indus has five main tributaries.

A. The
B. A
C. An
D. All

Q93. ____________ Taj Hotel is famous world-wide.

A. A
B. Many
C. The
D. All

Q94. ___________ businessmen want to be rich.

A. Many
B. Many a
C. Most
D. Enough

Q95. ___________ event is scheduled according to the plan.

A. Each
B. Several
C. All
D. Every

Q96. He has ____________ evidence to prove his innocence.

A. many
B. all
C. either
D. enough

Q97. ___________ orchestra band that you called has arrived.

A. An
B. A
C. The
D. Some

Q98. He is ___________ head of the family.

A. the
B. a
C. either
D. all

Q99. ___________ is known about her achievements.

A. Few
B. Little
C. A little
D. None

Q100. They have always helped __________.

A. another
B. several
C. all
D. each other

Answer Key for Determiners MCQs

Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans
. . . . .
 1 C 21 A 41 B 61 B 81 B

2 A 22 B 42 A 62 B 82 C

3 D 23 B 43 D 63 C 83 D

4 B 24 A 44 B 64 D 84 A

5 D 25 D 45 A 65 B 85 B

6 A 26 B 46 C 66 D 86 C

7 B 27 C 47 D 67 C 87 D

8 C 28 D 48 B 68 A 88 A

9 A 29 B 49 B 69 B 89 B

10 C 30 B 50 A 70 D 90 D

11 B 31 D 51 D 71 C 91 C

12 D 32 A 52 C 72 D 92 A

13 A 33 B 53 B 73 A 93 C

14 D 34 C 54 A 74 C 94 B

15 C 35 D 55 D 75 B 95 D

16 A 36 C 56 C 76 C 96 D

17 D 37 B 57 B 77 B 97 C

18 C 38 A 58 C 78 D 98 A

19 A 39 C 59 D 79 A 99 B

20 C 40 D 60 A 80 C 100 D

TENSES

Choose the correct option-

Q1. I __________ working all afternoon and have just finished the assignment.
A have been
B had been
C shall be
D am

Q2. Rohan __________ the movie before he read the review.

A watches
B have watched
C had watched
D was watching

Q3. He __________ in the States but he still does not have a command over the English
language.
A have been living
B has been living
C have lived
D living

Q4. By the next month, we shall __________ the project.

A has completed
B completing
C completed
D have completed

Q5. Every boy and girl __________ in the class today.

A are present
B is present
C have present
D had present

Q6. He __________ daily for a year now.

A exercises
B was exercising
C has been exercising
D have been exercising

Q7. I __________ this book since morning.

A had been reading
B has been reading
C have had read
D shall be reading

Q8. Which tense is used to express general truths and facts?

A Present continuous tense
B Present perfect tense
C Past perfect tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q9. According to the prevailing rate, two dozen __________ rupees one hundred.
A costs
B cost
C costing
D costed

Q10. The Council __________ made its decision.

A have
B have had
C has
D having

Q11. What do tenses as the form of a verb help to determine?

A The time of the action
B The state of the action
C Both (A) and (B)
D The number of action

Q12. Which tense is used to show the completion of an action by a certain time in the
future?
A Future perfect tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Future perfect continuous tense
D Both (A) and (C)

Q13. Identify the tense used in the following sentence. “When I reached the bookstore, all
the copies had already been sold.”
A Past perfect tense
B Past indefinite tense
C Present perfect tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q14. The wise leader and politician __________ assassinated.

A are
B has been
C have been
D have had been

Q15. Neither of the paintings __________ sold.

A have been
B were
C are
D was
Correct Ans. D

Q16. Sita or her brothers __________ to be blamed.

A is
B has
C are
D was

Q17. The Chief guest, with his wife, __________.

A has left
B are leaving
C have left
D left

Q18. The quality of products __________ over time.

A are degrading
B have been degrading
C have degrading
D were degraded
Correct Ans. B

Q19. The news __________ not updated timely.

A were
B have
C is
D are

Q20. They __________ into their cars and drove away.

A has got
B have got
C gets
D got

Q21. Choose the sentence with the future perfect tense.

A They shall have arrived by then.
B They shall be arriving by then.
C They shall arrive by then.
D They shall have been arriving by then.
Q22. Identify the tense used in the following sentence. “We are going to reach the
destination as scheduled.”
A Present continuous tense
B Future perfect continuous tense
C Future continuous tense
D Present perfect continuous tense

Q23. Which tense is used to express an action going at some point in the past?
A Past indefinite tense
B Past perfect continuous tense
C Past continuous tense
D Past perfect continuous tense

Q24. Each of the four army soldiers __________ for the mission.
A were ready
B are ready
C was ready
D have been ready

Q25. The thief and the eye-witness __________.

A has escaped
B has been escaping
C was escaping
D have escaped

Q26. Back in my native place, I __________ a smartphone.

A did not have
B do not have
C did not had
D do not had

Q27. Choose the correct sentence.

A When I woke up, he has already eaten breakfast.
B When I woke up, he had already eaten breakfast.
C When I had woken up, he had already ate breakfast.
D When I had woken up, he has already ate breakfast.

Q28. I __________ the medicine as prescribed by the doctor for a week now.
A takes
B have been taking
C would have taken
D have had been taking

Q29. You and I __________ the obligations.

A am fulfilled
B has been fulfilling
C have fulfilled
D has fulfilled

Q30. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Her brother will walk her down the aisle.”
A Future indefinite tense
B Future perfect tense
C Present indefinite tense
D Present perfect tense

Q31. Choose the past perfect continuous tense form of the sentence. “The children played
in the park throughout the evening.”
A The children played in the park throughout the evening.
B The children have been playing in the park throughout the evening.
C The children had played in the park throughout the evening.
D The children had been playing in the park throughout the evening.

Q32. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Here comes the soon-to-be bride!”
A Present continuous tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Future indefinite tense
D Present perfect tense

Q33. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “The weatherman forecasted that
it’s going to rain.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Future indefinite tense
C Future perfect continuous tense
D Present continuous tense

Q34. Two-thirds of the food supply __________ for the month.

A has been used
B were used
C have been using
D has been using

Q35. The technique of paraphrasing __________.

A are practised
B has to be practised
C have to be practised
D is practising

Q36. “Shyam and his brothers” __________ a famous sweet shop in our neighbourhood.
A are
B have been
C is
D have

Q37. Which tense is used to express that an action started in the past and is continuing
till now?
A Present perfect tense
B Past perfect continuous tense
C Past continuous tense
D Present perfect continuous tense

Q38. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “While he was in the military, he still
regularly wrote to me.”
A Past indefinite tense
B Past perfect tense
C Present indefinite
D Past perfect continuous tense

Q39. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “He is always found reading the
newspaper.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Present perfect continuous tense
C Present continuous tense
D Present perfect tense
Q40. Fill in the blank with the present perfect tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“James ___________ to visit her grandmother.” (go)
A have been going
B had gone
C has gone
D has been going

Q41. Fill in the blank with the future perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in
the bracket. “We __________ for an hour now.” (wait)
A shall have been waiting
B have been waiting
C shall be waiting
D had been waiting

Q42. Choose the present indefinite tense form of the sentence. “He had been sleeping.”
A He has been sleeping.
B He had slept.
C He has slept.
D He sleeps.

Q43. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “He joined the cooking school late
but only in a few months had mastered the recipes.”
A Past indefinite tense
B Past perfect tense
C Present perfect tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q44. By the time she was fifteen, she __________ a beautiful singer.
A shall become
B become
C had become
D has becoming

Q45. Fill in the blank with the present perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in
the bracket. “Adam __________ a health regime everyday.” (follow)
A follows
B have been following
C has been following
D has followed

Q46. Neither she nor I __________ at home.

A were
B was
C has been
D be

Q47. My friends and I __________ stuck there.

A had been
B was
C has been
D have had been

Q48. Choose the correct sentence.

A Sam have gone to buy some groceries.
B Sam had going to buy some groceries.
C Sam be going to buy some groceries.
D Sam is going to buy some groceries.
Q49. Which tense is used to express an action taking place in the future?
A Future perfect tense
B Future perfect continuous tense
C Future indefinite tense
D Future continuous tense

Q50. Chris __________ to attend the programme.

A did not wanted
B did not want
C do not wanted
D does not wanted

Q51. Meera __________ for the charitable cause.

A came to contribute
B come to contributed
C came to contributed
D comes to contributed

Q52. Fill in the blank with the past continuous tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“Monica __________ since last week.” (plan)
A did plan
B has been planning
C had been planning
D was planning

Q53. The crowd that __________ due to the quarrel has dispersed now.
A have gathered
B has been gathered
C had gathered
D has been gathering

Q54. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “Nick has purchased a new laptop.”
A Present perfect tense
B Past indefinite tense
C Past perfect tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q55. The stars __________ bright at night.

A shines
B shine
C has shine
D shining

Q56. Identify the tense used in the sentence. “When shall our application be approved?”
A Future perfect tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Past perfect tense
D Future indefinite tense

Q57. Which tense is used to express an action completed in the immediate past?
A Past indefinite tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Present perfect tense
D Past perfect tense

Q58. Choose the past perfect continuous tense form of the sentence. “George travels
around the world.”
A George has been travelling around the world.
B George had been travelling around the world.
C George shall have been travelling around the world.
D George was travelling around the world.

Q59. You should not __________ back with your teacher.

A talk
B talks
C had talked
D talked

Q60. Pentagon __________ five sides.

A have had
B had
C has
D have

Q61. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “My father’s shop has been sold out.”
A Past perfect tense
B Present perfect tense
C Past indefinite tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q62. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “I am visiting her now.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Future perfect continuous tense
C Future perfect tense
D Present continuous tense

Q63. Fill in the blank with the future perfect tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“Peter __________ had it been possible.” (adjust)
A would adjust
B would have adjusted
C has adjusted
D had adjusted

Q64. Choose the future perfect tense form of the given sentence. “He has a lot of
experience.”
A He had a lot of experience.
B He will have a lot of experience.
C He will have had a lot of experience.
D He will be having a lot of experience.

Q65. I probably __________ left.

A should have
B will
C has
D having

Q66. Fill in the blank with the present perfect tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“I __________ here for a month now.” (be)
A had been
B would have been
C have been
D have had been

Q67. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “By the time I was informed,
the registrations had been closed.”
A Past perfect tense
B Present perfect tense
C Past indefinite tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q68. Choose the correct sentence.

A Harry inviting me to his farmhouse once.
B Harry shall invited me to his farmhouse once.
C Harry had invited me to his farmhouse once.
D Harry has been inviting me to his farmhouse once.

Q69. Has the itinerary __________ yet?

A been deciding
B been decided
C decided
D be decided

Q70. It is a tradition that __________ ever since.

A have been celebrated
B had been celebrated
C has been celebrated
D has been celebrating
Correct Ans. C

Q71. Jackson and Kate __________ all this time.

A have been collaborating
B have to collaborate
C collaborate
D collaborates

Q72. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Welcome to the ceremony.”
A Present perfect tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Past indefinite tense
D Past perfect tense

Q73. Fill in the blank with the past perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in the
bracket. “The area __________ from an earthquake.” (recover)
A is recovering
B has been recovering
C had been recovering
D has recovered

Q74. Choose the present perfect tense form of the given sentence. “The manager shall be
on leave.”
A The manager is on a leave.
B The manager had been on leave.
C The manager was on leave.
D The manager has been on leave.

Q75. Mathematics __________ difficult by many students.

A is found
B has found
C has been founding
D are found

Q76. I __________ you my last year’s books.

A have had lend
B shall lend
C lends
D lending

Q77. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “As soon as I was ready to leave, it
started to pour.”
A Present perfect tense
B Past perfect tense
C Past indefinite tense
D Present indefinite tense

Q78. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Someone picked my pocket.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Past indefinite tense
C Past perfect tense
D Present perfect tense

Q79. Choose the future perfect tense form of the given sentence. “Charlie is the headboy
of our school.”
A Charlie will be the headboy of our school.
B Charlie has been the headboy of our school.
C Charlie have had been the headboy of our school.
D Charlie would have been the headboy of our school.

Q80. Which tense is used to express a person’s habitual or regular activities?

A Present perfect tense
B Present perfect continuous tense
C Present indefinite tense
D Present continuous tense

Q81. Joey __________ from the vacation just now.

A has returned
B had returned
C had been returning
D returns

Q82. You should not __________ the worst.

A assumed
B assuming
C assume
D assumes

Q83. Choose the future indefinite tense form of the given sentence. “The parcel has been
delivered.”
A The parcel had been delivered.
B The parcel will be delivered.
C The parcel was delivered.
D The parcel would have been delivered.

Q84. Fill in the blank with the present perfect continuous tense form of the verb given in
the bracket. “Workers __________ day and night.” (work)
A had been working
B have been working
C has been working
D are working

Q85. Fill in the blank with the past perfect tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“Vikram __________ his job.” (do)
A did
B was doing
C had done
D had been doing

Q86. Choose the correct sentence.

A I did not accompanied them.
B I do not accompanied them.
C I does not accompany them.
D I do not accompany them.

Q87. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Sasha scolds and asks her to go
away.”
A Past indefinite tense
B Past perfect tense
C Present indefinite tense
D Present perfect tense
Correct Ans.C

Q88. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “John met the officer in the evening.”
A Past continuous tense
B Past perfect continuous tense
C Past perfect tense
D Past indefinite tense

Q89. The whole family __________ for the ceremony.

A has been invited
B have been invited
C invites
D invited

Q90. Fill in the blank with the past indefinite tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“After a long day at work, Rachel _________ tired.” (be)
A is
B are
C had been
D has been

Q91. Which tense is used to express an action that is taking place at the time of
speaking?
A Present perfect continuous tense
B Present indefinite tense
C Present continuous tense
D Present perfect tense

Q92. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “She has decided to distribute the
duties after everyone completes their work.”
A Past perfect tense
B Present perfect tense
C Present indefinite tense
D Past indefinite tense

Q93. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “Everyone shall be reaching by
tomorrow.”
A Future indefinite tense
B Present continuous tense
C Future perfect continuous tense
D Future continuous tense
Q94. Joseph __________ by everyone after he won the competition.
A was congratulated
B congratulate
C shall be congratulated
D have been congratulated

Q95. Choose the correct sentence.

A He visit the temple frequently.
B He visits the temple frequently.
C He had visiting the temple frequently.
D He have had visited the temple frequently.

Q96. Fill in the blank with the future perfect tense form of the verb given in the bracket.
“Mary __________ seats for us.” (save)
A ought to save
B should save
C would have saved
D would save

Q97. Identify the tense used in the underlined phrase. “She speaks less but has strong
opinions.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Present perfect tense
C Past perfect tense
D Past indefinite tense

Q98. Identify the tense used in the given sentence. “You are always working on your
laptop.”
A Present indefinite tense
B Present perfect tense
C Present continuous tense
D Present perfect continuous tense

Q99. Jack and John __________ helpful.

A be
B have been
C was
D had been

Q100. Which tense is used to express an action that began in the past before some point
and continued up to that point?
A Past indefinite tense
B Past perfect tense
C Past perfect continuous tense
D Past continuous tense

Answer key for English Grammar Topic – ‘Tenses MCQs

Q. Q. Q. Q.
Answe Answe Answe Answe
No No No No
r r r r
. . . .

1 B 26 A 51 A 76 B

2 C 27 B 52 D 77 C

3 B 28 B 53 C 78 B
 4 D 29 C 54 A 79 D

5 B 30 A 55 B 80 C

6 C 31 D 56 D 81 A

7 A 32 B 57 D 82 C

8 D 33 D 58 B 83 B

9 B 34 A 59 A 84 B

10 C 35 B 60 C 85 C

11 C 36 C 61 B 86 D

12 C 37 D 62 D 87 C

13 A 38 A 63 B 88 C

14 B 39 C 64 C 89 A

15 D 40 C 65 A 90 C

16 C 41 A 66 C 91 C

17 A 42 D 67 A 92 B

18 B 43 B 68 C 93 D

19 C 44 C 69 B 94 A

20 D 45 C 70 C 95 B

21 A 46 B 71 A 96 C

22 A 47 A 72 B 97 A

23 C 48 D 73 C 98 C

24 C 49 C 74 D 99 D

10
25 D 50 B 75 A C
0

SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT

Q1. The teacher ____________ completed this chapter.

A. have
B. has
C. is
D. are
Q2. Ram and Shyam __________ business partners.
A. have
B. has
C. are
D. had
Q3. She ___________ her office by 9 a.m. daily.
A. reach
B. reaches
C. reached
D. reaching
Q4. Rahul and his friends ___________ also invited to the party.
A. is
B. was
C. had
D. were
Q5. Neither you nor your sister should ___________ to them.
A. talk
B. talks
C. talked
D. talking
Q6. Twenty years _________ the minimum age to fill this form.
A. are
B. is
C. has
D. have
Q7. A bouquet of flowers ___________ required for the event.
A. are
B. have
C. has
D. is
Q8. A pair of socks ___________ been missing from my wardrobe.
A. have
B. has
C. were
D. is
Q9. Much ____________ been said in the news reports.
A. were
B. have
C. has
D. was
Q10. The information provided to you ___________ wrong.
A. were
B. was
C. are
D. have been
Q11. The company ____________ of its stakeholders.
A. think
B. thought
C. thinks
D. thinking
Q12. Either of the two dresses shall ____________ good.
A. looking
B. look
C. looks
D. looked
Q13. Each and every member __________ to vote.
A. has
B. have
C. having
D. are
Q14. A large number of soldiers ___________ died for the country.
A. has
B. is
C. are
D. have
Q15. Half of the class ___________ empty.
A. were
B. was
C. has
D. have
Q16. Physics ____________ difficult to understand.
A. were
B. are
C. is
D. have been
Q17. The quality of food here ___________ gone down.
A. have
B. has
C. is
D. are

Q18. My mother, along with others, ___________ worried.

A. were
B. are
C. have
D. was
Q19. She ___________ not take a lot of stress.
A. need
B. needs
C. needing
D. has need
Q20. None of the candidates ___________ responded.
A. were
B. have
C. has
D. is
Q21. He ____________ cooking in his leisure time.
A. enjoy
B. enjoying
C. enjoys
D. enjoyed
Q22. The book ‘Management Principles’ _____________ quite insightful.
A. are
B. is
C. have
D. has
Q23. Two dollars __________ a small amount.
A. are
B. has
C. have
D. is

Q24. A lot of startups ____________ started in the past few years.

A. is
B. are
C. have
D. has
Q25. Politics ___________ been one of the debatable topics.
A. is
B. are
C. have
D. has
Q26. Neither Rishi nor Rhea ___________ helpful.
A. were
B. was
C. are
D. have been
Q27. A series of seminars ___________ conducted.
A. was
B. were
C. are
D. have
Q28. All means of communication ____________ shut down.
A. was
B. has
C. have
D. is
Q29. My glasses ____________ nowhere to be found.
A. is
B. are
C. have
D. has
Q30. That woman ____________vegetables.
A. sell
B. selling
C. sells
D. have sold
Q31. It ____________ these papers that I have been looking for.
 A. are

 B. is

 C. were

 D. had

Q32. The United States of America ___________ going to conduct elections soon.
A. are
B. is
C. have
D. has
Q33. South Africa ____________ all out before we knew it!
A. was
B. has
C. have
D. were

Q34. There ___________ plenty of space for guests at the venue.

A. was
B. were
C. are
D. have been

Q35. Either you or I should ___________ the lead.

A. takes
B. take
C. taking
D. took
Q36. The jury ___________ been unable to decide yet.
A. were
B. are
C. is
D. has
Q37. A lot of students ___________ to clear this exam.
A. failing
B. fails
C. fail
D. has failed
Q38. My applications ____________ not been approved.
A. were
B. have
C. are
D. has
Q39. The crowd ____________ dispersed by the police.
A. was
B. were
C. are
D. have
Q40. The ruler and the minister ____________ killed.
A. was
B. have been
C. has been
D. is
Q41. The government will ___________ the order soon.
A. passed
B. passes
C. pass
C. has passed
Q42. The poor ___________ suffered a lot due to the pandemic.
A. have
B. are
C. is
D. has
Q43. The teacher and the students __________ arrived.
A. has
B. have
C. will
D. are
Q44. The event __________ earlier than it is schedule.
A. begin
B. begins
D. began
D. begun
Q45. Many people __________ registered for the course.
A. have
B. has
C. having
D. is
Q46. Two-thirds of the pantry __________ full.
A. are
B. were
C. have
D. is
Q47. The timing __________ inappropriate.
A. were
B. was
C. has
D. have been
Q48. The package __________ to be carried carefully.
A. is
B. are
C. have
D. were
Q49. Joshua, with his members, __________ really well.
A. sing
B. singing
C. have sung
D. sings
Q50. We should definitely __________ that lake.
A. visit
B. visits
C. visiting
D. visited
Q51. The team __________ made several requests.
A. have
B. has
C. is
D. are
Q52. I ___________ and he sings.
A. dances
B. dancing
C. dance
D. danced

Q53. Neither she nor I __________ involved.

A. am
B. are
C. is
D. were
Q54. The men ___________ against the popular opinion.
A. was
B. were
C. has
D. is
Q55. The lawyer and the assistant ___________ together.
A. enters
B. has enter
C. entered
D. had enter
Q56. Neither the principal nor the teachers ___________ convinced.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. have
Q57. Several attempts ___________ been made.
A. have
B. has
C. were
D. is
Q58. The army __________ going through its training.
A. are
B. have
C. is
D. were
Q59. James _________ invited as the chief guest.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have
Q60. Both the plans __________ wonderful.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. have

Q61. Everyone ____________ been informed about the incident.

A. have
B. are
C. were
D. has
Q62. A number of cases __________ reported in the area.
A. is
B. have been
C. was
D. has
Q63. The committee ____________ varying solutions.
A. have
B. has
C. are
D. is
Q64. These set of questions __________ pretty easy.
A. are
B. is
C. was
D. have
Q65. She along with her friends __________ taking the exam.
A. are
B. were
C. have
D. is
Q66. The panel of judges ___________ sentenced him to death.
A. have
B. were
C. has
D. is
Q67. They __________ me on my birthday every year.
A. wished
B. wish
C. wishes
D. wishing
Q68. He _________ in the race to represent his college.
A. runs
B. run
C. running
D. have run
Q69. I have to __________ the conference.
A. attends
B. attending
C. attend
D. attendance
Q70. Lisa ___________ in charity every month.
A. contribute
B. contributing
C. contributes
D. have contributed
Q71. They __________ really supportive.
A. are
B. has been
C. is
D. was
Q72. The clouds __________ disappeared.
A. has
B. have
C. were
D. are
Q73. ___________ the plan been finalised?
A. Have
B. Has
C. Is
D. Are
Q74. These indigenous foods _________ great.
A. is
B. was
C. has
D. are
Q75. He and they ___________ not a part of the wedding.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. have
Q76. This part of the book ___________ boring.
A. is
B. are
C. has
D. have
Q77. Either of the two candidates __________ eligible.
A. is
B. have
C. are
D. has been
Q78. Most of the workers _____________ on the strike.
A. is
B. have
C. has
D. are
Q79. My neighbourhood ___________ very popular.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. has
Q80. Won’t you __________ there tomorrow?
A. goes
B. going
C. go
D. gone

Q81. The labourers ___________ in this factory.

A. work
B. works
C. has work
D. has worked
Q82. I ___________ to music often.
A. listens
B. listen
C. listening
D. listened
Q83. My goals’ list ____________ pretty long.
A. has
A. have
A. are
A. is
Q84. My family ____________ quite large.
A. are
B. is
C. has
D. have
Q85. According to the news, the shower __________ to take place.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. has

Q86. The library __________ closed.

A. are
B. is
C. were
D. have
Q87. The courier ___________ arrived.
A. have
B. are
C. were
D. has
Q88. These ___________ religious rituals.
A. are
B. is
C. have
D. has
Q89. Deepak with his friends ____________ signed the petition.
A. has
B. have
C. are
D. is
Q90. Do you __________ these events?
A. likes
B. like
C. liking
D. have like
Q91. The dog and the cat ___________ been fed.
A. has
B. are
C. were
D. have
Q92. His works __________ appreciable.
A. are
B. is
C. has
D. have
Correct Ans. A
Q93. Many a man ___________ suffered during partition.
A. have
B. has
C. were
D. is
Q94. The chief along with his family __________ involved.
 A. are

 B. has

 C. is

 D. have

Q95. She shall __________ soon.

A. come
B. comes
C. coming
D. came
Q96. Measles ___________ a common disease among children.
A. are
B. is
C. were
D. has
Q97. The board of directors ___________ anxious.
A. are
B. have been
C. has been
D. were
Q98. Few applicants __________ backed out.
A. have
B. has
C. were
D. are
Q99. Some of the rice ___________ still left.
A. is
B. are
C. has
D. have
Q100. Public speaking ___________ a skill.
A. are
B. have
C. has
D. is
Answer Key for Subject Verb Concord MCQs
Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans

1 B 21 C 41 C 61 D 81 A

2 C 22 B 42 A 62 B 82 B
 3 B 23 D 43 B 63 A 83 D

4 D 24 C 44 B 64 A 84 B

5 A 25 D 45 A 65 D 85 B

6 B 26 B 46 D 66 C 86 B

7 D 27 B 47 B 67 B 87 D

8 B 28 C 48 A 68 A 88 A

9 C 29 B 49 D 69 C 89 A

10 B 30 C 50 A 70 C 90 B

11 C 31 B 51 B 71 A 91 D

12 B 32 B 52 C 72 B 92 A

13 A 33 D 53 A 73 B 93 B

14 D 34 A 54 B 74 D 94 C

15 B 35 B 55 C 75 B 95 A

16 C 36 D 56 B 76 A 96 B

17 B 37 C 57 A 77 A 97 B

18 D 38 B 58 C 78 D 98 A

19 A 39 A 59 A 79 B 99 A

20 B 40 B 60 B 80 C 100 D

PREPOSITIONS

He lives _____ Hyderabad.

A)
At
B)
in
C)
From
D)
by

question_answer2)

It has been raining _____ morning.

A)
From
B)
for
C)
Till
D)
since

question_answer3)

She ordered two cups _____ coffee.

A)
Of
B)
in
C)
With
D)
for
question_answer4)

Ravana was killed _____ Rama.

A)
With
B)
by
C)
From
D)
for
question_answer5)

_____ the morning, the children go to school.

A)
In
B)
By
C)
For
D)
Till

question_answer6)

The king _______ Nepal was on a visit to India.

A)
In
B)
of
C)
At
D)
 none

question_answer7)

The lion sprang _____ the cow.

A)
In
B)
out
C)
At
D)
for

question_answer8)

I found him leaning _____ the chair.

A)
Against
B)
across
C)
For
D)
in

question_answer9)

It had a small kitchen garden _____ the back.

A)
On
B)
in
C)
By
D)
at

question_answer10)

I told him _____ his face that he could not pass.

A)
On
B)
at
C)
Against
D)

question_answer11)
I have learned this lesson word _____ ward.
A)
To
B)
by
C)
With
D)
at

question_answer12)

Kashmir is a bone of contention .______India and Pakistan.

A)
From
B)
with
C)
For
D)
between

question_answer13)

Please open your book_____ page twenty.

A)
In
B)
with
C)
At
D)
by

question_answer14)

I saw him sitting _____the minister.

A)
With
B)
for
C)
At
D)
by

question_answer15)

Our friends have not been here _____ long.

A)
From
B)
for
C)
Since
D)
with

question_answer16)

Cigarette smoking is injurious ____ health.

A)
For
B)
to
C)
In
D)
with

question_answer17)

Translate this passage from English _____ Hindi.

A)
To
B)
and
C)
By
D)
in

question_answer18)

Let's study the action _____ the heart.

A)
By
B)
of
C)
With
D)
from

question_answer19)

Sachin has six fingers _____ the left hand.

A)
To
B)
 for
C)
In
D)
by

question_answer20)

It has been raining cats and dogs _____ Monday.

A)
By
B)
for
C)
Till
D)
since

question_answer21)

We have to _____ what the court says.

A)
Abide by
B)
abide on
C)
Abide at
D)
abide for

question_answer22)

The medicine only _____ infected tissue.

A)
Acts out
B)
acts up
C)
Acts upon
D)
acts on

question_answer23)

I _____ the menu.

A)
Asked out
B)
asked at
C)
asked for
D)
asked over

question_answer24)

That food didn't _____ my stomach.

A)
Agree for
B)
agree on
C)
Agree at
D)
agree with

question_answer25)

You should always _____ important files.

A)
back up
B)
back out
C)
Back out of
D)
back for

question_answer26)

The concert had to be_____as the singer went down with flu.
A)
Called in
B)
called off
C)
Called on
D)
called at

question_answer27)

_____quietly with your work, until the substitute teacher arrives.

A)
Carry off
B)
Carry out
C)
Carry on
D)
Carry over
question_answer28)

I_____ my old school reports when I was clearing my desk.

A)
came up
B)
came in
C)
Came along
D)
came across

question_answer29)

The reporters eventually ____the truth about the affair.

A)
Dug out
B)
dug up
C)
Dug in
D)
dug over

question_answer30)

The movie _____ tears.

A)
Ends in
B)
ends up
C)
Ends with
D)
ends up with

question_answer31)

The ceiling _____ hurting a lot of people.

A)
was
B)
was above
C)
Always
D)
did not

question_answer32)
I need to_____ how to fit the piano and the bookshelf in this room.
A)
figure at
B)
figure in
C)
Figure out
D)
none

question_answer33)

We _____ from our vacation last week.

A)
Got back at
B)
got away
C)
Got around
D)
got back

question_answer34)

I'm_____ a red dress for the wedding.

A)
Looking at
B)
looking for
C)
Looking into
D)
looking after

question_answer35)

His uncle _____ last night after a long illness.

A)
Passed away
B)
passed out
C)
Passed up
D)
passed above

question_answer36)

We __ of shampoo, so I had to wash my hair with soap.

A)
Ran away
B)
ran through
C)
Ran over
D)
ran out

question_answer37)

_____ your socks and shoes and come in the lake.

A)
Take out
B)
Take off
C)
Take up
D)
Take in

question_answer38)

Our plan _____ fine.

A)
Worked
B)
worked out
C)
Worked in
D)
worked at

question_answer39)

My letter got_____ to me as I used the wrong stamp.

A)
Sent out
B)
sent off
C)
Sent back
D)
sent in

question_answer40)

I _____ these sweaters for you to try on.

A)
Pointed out
B)
pointed at
C)
 Put down
D)
picked out

question_answer41)

Renu_____ a story about why were late to school.

A)
Made up
B)
mixed up
C)
Looked up
D)
looked for

question_answer42)

He always _____ his toys when he's finished playing them.

A)
Puts in
B)
puts with
C)
Puts away
D)
puts out

question_answer43)
My father is in a meeting. Can you _____later?
A)
Call after
B)
call back
C)
Call at
D)
call in
question_answer44)

Why are you late? Did the bus _____?

A)
Break out
B)
break in
C) Break down
D) break at

All the passengers have been _____ now.

A)
Checked in
B)
checked at
C)
Checked after
D)
checked for