Syntax | MCQs

Explanation

A preposition links nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words in a sentence.

It shows relationships like direction, place, time, or cause (e.g., in, on, at, by).

Explanation

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and includes its object (noun/pronoun) and modifiers.

Example: "In the park," "On the table," "Under the bridge."

Explanation

He was ill with a fever

وہ بخار سے بیمار تھا۔

The phrase "ill with fever" is the correct way to describe someone suffering from a fever.

The preposition "with" is used to indicate the illness or condition affecting the person.

The other options ("ill to fever" and "ill by fever") are grammatically incorrect.

Explanation

Singular: This            Plural: These

Singular: Woman      Plural: Women

Singular: Isn't             Plural: Aren't 

Correct plural: Those sweaters aren't for those women to wear

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Explanation

The correct form should be "was dependent" or "depended", not "was depend".

"Depend" is a verb; when used with "was," it needs the past participle or adjective form.

Explanation

The verb "be" is incorrect here; the correct form should be "is" – "Although the hospital is self-sufficient..."

"Be" is used in subjunctive or imperative moods, which is not suitable in this context.

Explanation

Sentence Correction

• If I am in Lahore, I will contact you.

Explanation

There are two errors in this sentence: one is related to the use of conditional sentences, and the second is related to prepositions.

Error 1: Incorrect Use of “Will” in the If-Clause

In conditional sentences, we do not write “will” in the if-clause (the part after “if”) when referring to a future event.

Instead, we use the present simple or indefinite tense in the if-clause and the future tense (will + verb) in the main clause.

Error 2: Incorrect Use of “Contact to You”

I taught you that the verb “contact” is not followed by the preposition “to” in English.

It is a transitive verb, meaning it takes a direct object.

So, replace “Will” from the first clause and “To” from the second clause to fix the errors.

Explanation

The incorrect sentence is: "To whom was she talking to?"

The sentence incorrectly uses "to" twice, making it grammatically incorrect.

Explanation

The sentence with the grammatical error is:

C) The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, were divided.

The subject of the sentence is "The committee," which is singular.

Therefore, the verb should be singular as well. The correct sentence would be:

The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, was divided.

Explanation

“Best” is the superlative degree of Adjective.

Article “the” is generally used before a superlative degree.

He is the best soldier.