WREN & MARTI"s English grammar-Quiz: Error Correction, Voice & Idioms - Set 2

 

English Grammar Quiz: Error Correction, Voice & Idioms - Set 2

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

Q1. Error Correction: "One of my friend live in Delhi."

a) lives

b) are living

c) were living

d) have lived

Q2. Voice Change: "She is writing a letter."

a) A letter was written by her.

b) A letter is written by her.

c) A letter is being written by her.

d) A letter has been written by her.

Q3. Idiom: What is the meaning of "Beat around the bush"?

a) To search for something

b) To avoid talking about the main topic

c) To exercise in a forest

d) To be very honest

Q4. Error Correction: "He is more superior than me."

a) most superior

b) superior to

c) more superior to

d) superior than

Q5. Voice Change: "The gardener watered the plants."

a) The plants were watered by the gardener.

b) The plants are watered by the gardener.

c) The plants are being watered by the gardener.

d) The plants have been watered by the gardener.

Q6. Idiom: What does "Call it a day" mean?

a) To start a new project

b) To stop working on something

c) To wake up early

d) To call a friend

Q7. Error Correction: "Neither of the two roads are safe."

a) were

b) is

c) am

d) have been

Q8. Voice Change: "They have completed the project."

a) The project was completed by them.

b) The project is completed by them.

c) The project has been completed by them.

d) The project had been completed by them.

Q9. Idiom: What is the meaning of "Let the cat out of the bag"?

a) To buy a pet

b) To reveal a secret

c) To hide something carefully

d) To be very angry

Q10. Error Correction: "I don't know where is he."

a) where he is

b) where he was

c) where was he

d) where he been

Answer Key

Q.NoAnswerNote
1a) lives'One of' takes a singular verb.
2c) A letter is being written...Present continuous passive.
3b) To avoid talking...Used for being indirect.
4b) superior toSuperior takes 'to', not 'than'.
5a) The plants were watered...Simple past passive.
6b) To stop working...Standard idiom for finishing work.
7b) is'Neither' takes a singular verb.
8c) The project has been...Present perfect passive.
9b) To reveal a secretTo give away information.
10a) where he isCorrect order for an indirect question.

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