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Sentence Correction MCQs for CET Graduate

Practice 20 free sentence correction multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Sentence Correction under Grammar basics for CET Graduate 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 Graduate — Grammar basics — Sentence Correction

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Question 1 of 20

Fill in the blank: 'Neither of the experimental results ___ consistent with our initial hypothesis.'

Question 2 of 20

Identify the sentence that correctly applies the verb form of the homophone meaning 'to influence'.

Question 3 of 20

Assertion (A): The sentence 'If I was the prime minister, I would eradicate poverty' contains a grammatical trap. Reason (R): In hypothetical Type 2 conditional sentences, the 'to be' verb transforms strictly to 'were' for all subjects, acting as a subjunctive mood.

Question 4 of 20

Fill in the blank to convey that the person possesses knowledge of an additional language: '______ English, he knows Hindi.'

Question 5 of 20

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The sentence 'My trousers is too tight' is grammatically incorrect. Reason (R): Trousers is a pair noun that is inherently plural and thus requires a plural verb. Choose the correct option:

Question 6 of 20

Assertion (A): "Neither the boy nor his parents was aware of the new rules." is a grammatically correct sentence. Reason (R): In "neither/nor" constructions, the verb always agrees strictly with the first subject mentioned.

Question 7 of 20

Match List-I (Grammatical Concepts) with List-II (Governing Rules): List-I a. Material Nouns used generally b. Ordinal Numbers in a sentence c. Transitive Verbs (e.g., reach) d. Pronouns following 'Let' List-II 1. Configured in the Objective Case 2. Preceded strictly by the definite article 'The' 3. Accept direct objects without prepositions 4. Omit articles entirely (Zero Article)

Question 8 of 20

Which of the following lists correctly demonstrates the law of grammatical parallelism?

Question 9 of 20

Assertion (A): The conditional construction 'If I had known about the meeting, I would attend it' is grammatically unbalanced and structurally flawed. Reason (R): It incorrectly mixes a Type 3 (Past Perfect) conditional clause with a Type 2 (Simple Past) result clause, thereby disrupting perfect conditional parallelism.

Question 10 of 20

Spot the error in the following sentence: No sooner did the train arrived at the platform than the passengers rushed towards the doors.

Question 11 of 20

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The sentence 'A pair of scissors are lying on the table' is grammatically accurate. Reason (R): Pair nouns like scissors are inherently plural and take a plural verb unless preceded by the phrase 'A pair of'. Choose the correct option:

Question 12 of 20

Match List I (Incorrect Phrases) with List II (Corrected Phrases) based on grammatical inversion rules. List I a. Hardly I had left b. No sooner she spoke c. Seldom they visit List II 1. Seldom do they visit 2. Hardly had I left 3. No sooner did she speak

Question 13 of 20

Identify the segment containing a grammatical error: 'Each of the athletes / participating in the global event / have to undergo / rigorous medical tests.'

Question 14 of 20

Select the grammatically sound sentence regarding subject-verb agreement for the 'More than one' paradigm:

Question 15 of 20

Assertion (A): The sentence 'The applicant who we interviewed yesterday was highly qualified' is grammatically sound. Reason (R): 'Who' operates as a subject pronoun, while 'Whom' serves as an object pronoun receiving the action.

Question 16 of 20

Match the incorrect sentences in List-I with the rule they violate from List-II: List-I 1. She enjoys cooking, to dance, and singing. 2. I like not only to read but also writing. 3. The climate of Jaipur is hotter than Delhi. List-II A. Correlative conjunctions must connect parallel forms. B. Elements in a sequence must maintain identical structures (Gerund mismatch). C. Comparisons must evaluate equivalent grammatical items (Attribute vs Place).

Question 17 of 20

Which verb correctly completes the following sentence? "Each of the apples in the basket ___ beautifully ripe and ready to eat."

Question 18 of 20

Assertion (A): The construction 'No sooner he arrived...' is structurally invalid. Reason (R): Sentences commencing with 'No sooner' trigger grammatical inversion (Helping Verb + Subject).

Question 19 of 20

Which specific conjunction pair necessitates the grammatical rule that the exact same structural form must follow each part of the pair?

Question 20 of 20

Improve the underlined part of the sentence: "Each of the candidates *have submitted* their respective resumes to the HR department."

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