Syntax | MCQs

Explanation

"In a few days" starts with a preposition (in) and includes its object (a few days), forming a prepositional phrase.

It tells when an action will happen.

Prepositional phrase: about, after, at, before, behind, by, during, for, from, in, of, over, past, to, under, up, with etc.

Explanation

The words like on, over, at, under, by etc. are called Prepositions.

"Under" is a preposition showing the relationship between the cat and the table.

Prepositions indicate position, direction, or time in a sentence.

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.