Basic Grammar (Tense, Articles, Prepositions) MCQs for CET 12th Level
Practice 20 free basic grammar (tense, articles, prepositions) multiple choice questions for CET 12th Level exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.
Master Basic Grammar (Tense, Articles, Prepositions) under Grammar basics for CET 12th Level with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.
CET 12th Level — Grammar basics — Basic Grammar (Tense, Articles, Prepositions)
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Question 1 of 20
A common mistake in syntax involves confusing past compulsion with the past perfect auxiliary. Which phrase correctly translates 'मुझे अस्पताल जाना पड़ा' (past compulsion)?
Question 2 of 20
What are the common Hindi identification markers for a sentence in the Present Perfect Continuous Tense?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Fixed Prepositions: I. They can be deduced purely through logical reasoning and physics. II. They rely heavily on direct translation from a candidate's native language. III. They establish permanent, inflexible bonds between certain words and prepositions (e.g., afraid of). Which statement(s) is/are strictly TRUE?
Question 4 of 20
What specifically happens to a sentence originally in the Past Simple tense during a Direct to Indirect Speech conversion?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following completely encapsulates the primary functional role of the Future Simple Tense?
Question 6 of 20
Identify the multi-step grammatical pathway required to successfully translate a Hindi sentence ending with 'चुका है' into English.
Question 7 of 20
Choose the grammatically correct sentence based on the rules of temporal prepositions.
Question 8 of 20
Read the following statements and identify the correct ones: Statement 1: 'Since' is utilized to answer 'How long?' indicating duration. Statement 2: 'For' establishes an exact starting point answering 'From what exact moment?' Statement 3: Both 'since' and 'for' are tied directly to Perfect Continuous Tenses.
Question 9 of 20
Why is 'The Hudson Bay' considered grammatically incorrect based on specific geographical exclusions?
Question 10 of 20
Match List-I (Grammar Concept) with List-II (Structural Rule/Marker): List-I a. Future Continuous Tense b. Future Perfect Tense c. Voice Transformation d. Sequence of Tenses (Exception) List-II I. Maintains Universal Truths in Present Simple II. Subject + will be + V1+ing III. Introduces appropriate form of auxiliary 'be' + V3 IV. Subject + will have + V3
Question 11 of 20
Match the items in List I with the correct rules in List II: List I (Noun Category) a. Academic subjects b. Groups of islands c. Superlative degrees d. Single lakes List II (Article Usage Rule) I. Takes Zero Article (Omission) II. Takes Definite Article 'The' III. Takes Indefinite Article 'A' IV. Takes Indefinite Article 'An' Choose the correct pairing:
Question 12 of 20
Identify the exact reason why 'a lot of work' uses the article 'a' despite 'work' being an uncountable noun.
Question 13 of 20
Which specific grammatical operation necessitates adding the appropriate form of the auxiliary 'be' combined with the Past Participle (V3), while strictly forbidding any alteration to the underlying tense?
Question 14 of 20
How does the indefinite article function in phrases indicating quantity, such as 'a lot of work' or 'a little drink'?
Question 15 of 20
Which of the following transformations demonstrates a correct Direct to Indirect speech tense shift according to Narration rules?
Question 16 of 20
Choose the most appropriate prepositions to fill the blanks: The frightened boy was hiding _____ the cave when a bear suddenly ran _____ it.
Question 17 of 20
Match List-I with List-II strictly based on temporal preposition rules: List-I (Time Expression) a. ____ the 7th of November b. ____ 2024 c. ____ noon d. ____ summer List-II (Preposition) I. In II. On III. At
Question 18 of 20
Which aspect is definitively proven true by the structural equation: 'Subject + had + not + V3 + Object'?
Question 19 of 20
Spot the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'It is truly / a honour / to serve the country / in such difficult times.'
Question 20 of 20