Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
61. That is mostly for his work on evolution Charles Darwin is remembered. Answer
62. Kader Siddiqui, who wrote a 860-page book on liberation war, was barred from entering the country until the fall of President Ershad. Answer
63. Because it was faster, Kalam insisted in my taking the bus to Chittagong instead of the train. Answer
64. No one but he knew which questions were going to be asked on this test. Answer
65. Although I am playing tennis for more than five years, I could not win any national trophy. Answer
66. After Kamal had broken his leg, the coach had wanted us to visit him in the hospital. Answer
67. These shirts are all too expensive for us to buy at this time but we think we will return later. Answer
68. If Samir would have studied Economics in college he would not have found the business terminologies so difficult to understand. Answer
69. As a result of the bad weather, Rana is the only one of my colleagues who plan to attend the conference. Answer
70. After his heart attack, he was ordered to lay in bed and rest for one month. Answer
Showing posts with label Exercises for English Grammar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercises for English Grammar. Show all posts
Thursday, 10 September 2009
Sunday, 30 August 2009
English Grammar Exercise 5(Advance Grammar)
Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
51. They said that the man jumped off of the building and smashed on to the hard ground. Answer
52. Carbon-di-oxide, together with other CFC gases, are causing many problems in our environment. Answer
53. Kalam asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell him. Answer
54. Rony hardly never misses an opportunity to sing in television. Answer
55. Salam is one of the most intelligent boys of the science class. Answer
56. The president emphasized the need for justice and equality between his countrymen. Answer
57. Albert Einstein has become one of the greatest scientist that the world has ever known. Answer
58. The chairman of the company refuses to accept either of the four new proposals made by the board of directors. Answer
59. The machinery in the factory was badly in need of to be repaired. Answer
60. Each of the students in the geography department has to type their own excursion report. Answer
51. They said that the man jumped off of the building and smashed on to the hard ground. Answer
52. Carbon-di-oxide, together with other CFC gases, are causing many problems in our environment. Answer
53. Kalam asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell him. Answer
54. Rony hardly never misses an opportunity to sing in television. Answer
55. Salam is one of the most intelligent boys of the science class. Answer
56. The president emphasized the need for justice and equality between his countrymen. Answer
57. Albert Einstein has become one of the greatest scientist that the world has ever known. Answer
58. The chairman of the company refuses to accept either of the four new proposals made by the board of directors. Answer
59. The machinery in the factory was badly in need of to be repaired. Answer
60. Each of the students in the geography department has to type their own excursion report. Answer
Sunday, 23 August 2009
English Grammar Exercise 4(Advance Grammar)
Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
41. The doctor, accompanied by his wife and children, are staying in the hospital until after the seminar. Answer
42. Kamal was very late getting home last night, and unfortunately for him the dog barking woke everyone up. Answer
43. After walking for two miles, he suddenly realized that he has been walking in the wrong direction. Answer
44. The girl whom my brother married was used to be an actress in the ‘group theatre’. Answer
45. The Royal Bengal Tiger has long been a symbol of strength, power and it is very cruel. Answer
46. Because the workers had worked so deligent to construct the bridge, the contractor arranged a party. Answer
47. Hardly he had entered the classroom, when he realized that he had forgotten his homework. Answer
48. I do not understand where could he have gone so early in the morning. Answer
49. Lack of sanitation in households are a major cause of diarrhoea in different parts of our country. Answer
50. Kamal is looking forward to go to the USA after he finishes his studies at the college. Answer
41. The doctor, accompanied by his wife and children, are staying in the hospital until after the seminar. Answer
42. Kamal was very late getting home last night, and unfortunately for him the dog barking woke everyone up. Answer
43. After walking for two miles, he suddenly realized that he has been walking in the wrong direction. Answer
44. The girl whom my brother married was used to be an actress in the ‘group theatre’. Answer
45. The Royal Bengal Tiger has long been a symbol of strength, power and it is very cruel. Answer
46. Because the workers had worked so deligent to construct the bridge, the contractor arranged a party. Answer
47. Hardly he had entered the classroom, when he realized that he had forgotten his homework. Answer
48. I do not understand where could he have gone so early in the morning. Answer
49. Lack of sanitation in households are a major cause of diarrhoea in different parts of our country. Answer
50. Kamal is looking forward to go to the USA after he finishes his studies at the college. Answer
Thursday, 20 August 2009
English Grammar Exercise 3(Advance Grammar)
Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
31. We thought that our shirts were the same, but his is different than the one I bought. Answer
32. Although the danger that he might be injured, Kamal bravely entered the burning house in order to save the oldman. Answer
33. The doctor told Mr. Karim that because of his severe injury he should lay in bed for a few days. Answer
34. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were talking to each other. Answer
35. Having finished his assignment before the deadline, is was delivered to the teacher before the class. Answer
36. After he had dressed and ate breakfast, Kamal rushed off to his office for a meeting with his clients. Answer
37. After learning all the details about the project, the contractor told us them at the planning meeting. Answer
38. Nepal has been well known about its natural beauty, famous saints and tradings for over four hundred years. Answer
39. Rashed being chosen as the most outstanding student on the campus made his parents very happy. Answer
40. Rina said that she would borrow me her new dress if I wanted to use it in the party. Answer
31. We thought that our shirts were the same, but his is different than the one I bought. Answer
32. Although the danger that he might be injured, Kamal bravely entered the burning house in order to save the oldman. Answer
33. The doctor told Mr. Karim that because of his severe injury he should lay in bed for a few days. Answer
34. Some of the people were standing in the street watched the parade, while others were talking to each other. Answer
35. Having finished his assignment before the deadline, is was delivered to the teacher before the class. Answer
36. After he had dressed and ate breakfast, Kamal rushed off to his office for a meeting with his clients. Answer
37. After learning all the details about the project, the contractor told us them at the planning meeting. Answer
38. Nepal has been well known about its natural beauty, famous saints and tradings for over four hundred years. Answer
39. Rashed being chosen as the most outstanding student on the campus made his parents very happy. Answer
40. Rina said that she would borrow me her new dress if I wanted to use it in the party. Answer
Saturday, 15 August 2009
English Grammar Exercise 2(Advance Grammar)
Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
21. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for the job to the factory were eligible. Answer
22. This chair has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one. Answer
23. Because of the approaching cyclone, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening. Answer
24. The flag is risen in the morning and taken down at night by the guards. Answer
25. To the men who worked so hard on the construction of the bridge, the news was profound disappointing. Answer
26. If the oxygen supply in the atmosphere was not replaced by plants, it would soon be exhausted. Answer
27. In ancient times, many people believed that the earth is motionless. Answer
28. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. Answer
29. Kamal used to living in England, but his company had transferred him to a better position in France. Answer
30. Mr. Manik usually arrives at the office at ten o’clock, but because the traffic jam, he was one hour late. Answer
21. Neither of the two candidates who had applied for the job to the factory were eligible. Answer
22. This chair has the same design, but it is different shaped from that one. Answer
23. Because of the approaching cyclone, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening. Answer
24. The flag is risen in the morning and taken down at night by the guards. Answer
25. To the men who worked so hard on the construction of the bridge, the news was profound disappointing. Answer
26. If the oxygen supply in the atmosphere was not replaced by plants, it would soon be exhausted. Answer
27. In ancient times, many people believed that the earth is motionless. Answer
28. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure. Answer
29. Kamal used to living in England, but his company had transferred him to a better position in France. Answer
30. Mr. Manik usually arrives at the office at ten o’clock, but because the traffic jam, he was one hour late. Answer
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
English Grammar Exercise 1(Advance Grammar)
Each of the following sentences may contain an error in grammar, idiom or usage. If there is an error, it will appear in one of the underlined portions. Answers are given at the answer part. First try to answer by yourself, and then check it against the given answer. Answer explanation for each sentence is also given. If you go through this exercise, we can assure you that you will have a vast idea in English.
1. Rina was upset last night because she had to do too many homeworks. Answer
2. After Rana had returned to his house, he was reading a book. Answer
3. Kamal is thinking to go to the seminar on child-care next month. Answer
4. It has been a long time since we have talked to Rashed, isn’t it? Answer
5. The only students who were required to attend the workshop on ‘mass communication’ were Rana, Rina, Laila, and me. Answer
6. There’s a new supermarket in Elephant Road, isn’t it? Answer
7. The teacher tired to make the classes more enjoyable to the students so they would take a greater interest in the subject. Answer
8. Two of the students from the school has been chosen to participate in the national chess competition. Answer
9. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non technical language and writing correctly. Answer
10. If cancer is suspected, the diagnosis need to be confirmed by blood tests. Answer
11. It has been known for the last two centuries that lightning was a form of electricity. Answer
12. Proper lighting is a necessary for good eyesight even though human night vision can be temporarily impared by extreme flashes of light. Answer
13. Intense clearing of jungles over decades in Chittagong Hill Tracts has destroyed the elephant’s habitat and threatened their survival. Answer
14. Enormous energy is required for the exchange of heat and moist between the atmosphere and the earth’s surface. Answer
15. Clouds hold water that evaporates from the land or the sea; later the water in clouds return to the land as rain. Answer
16. Medical experts are now suggesting that every healthy adult should receive counselling about exercise, diet and drug using. Answer
17. When the distance to any object is known, so the configuration of that object can be determined. Answer
18. Because fireworks are danger, many countries have introduced laws to prevent their sale. Answer
19. Throughout history, the mosquito is not only a nuisance but a killer carrying some of the most dangerous diseases known. Answer
20. Never before has so many people in Bangladesh been interested in cricket. Answer
1. Rina was upset last night because she had to do too many homeworks. Answer
2. After Rana had returned to his house, he was reading a book. Answer
3. Kamal is thinking to go to the seminar on child-care next month. Answer
4. It has been a long time since we have talked to Rashed, isn’t it? Answer
5. The only students who were required to attend the workshop on ‘mass communication’ were Rana, Rina, Laila, and me. Answer
6. There’s a new supermarket in Elephant Road, isn’t it? Answer
7. The teacher tired to make the classes more enjoyable to the students so they would take a greater interest in the subject. Answer
8. Two of the students from the school has been chosen to participate in the national chess competition. Answer
9. The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non technical language and writing correctly. Answer
10. If cancer is suspected, the diagnosis need to be confirmed by blood tests. Answer
11. It has been known for the last two centuries that lightning was a form of electricity. Answer
12. Proper lighting is a necessary for good eyesight even though human night vision can be temporarily impared by extreme flashes of light. Answer
13. Intense clearing of jungles over decades in Chittagong Hill Tracts has destroyed the elephant’s habitat and threatened their survival. Answer
14. Enormous energy is required for the exchange of heat and moist between the atmosphere and the earth’s surface. Answer
15. Clouds hold water that evaporates from the land or the sea; later the water in clouds return to the land as rain. Answer
16. Medical experts are now suggesting that every healthy adult should receive counselling about exercise, diet and drug using. Answer
17. When the distance to any object is known, so the configuration of that object can be determined. Answer
18. Because fireworks are danger, many countries have introduced laws to prevent their sale. Answer
19. Throughout history, the mosquito is not only a nuisance but a killer carrying some of the most dangerous diseases known. Answer
20. Never before has so many people in Bangladesh been interested in cricket. Answer
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