Q1
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q1. Pick the best correction of: 'He is senior than me.'
Correct sentence is: He is senior to me.
Home / Verbal & Reasoning / Sentence correction
Verbal & Reasoning
Sentence correction
Improve grammar confidence with tense, agreement, and sentence correction practice.
About Sentence correction
Sentence correction questions test your command of English grammar, syntax, and usage — a critical component of verbal ability sections in placement tests, MBA entrance exams, and competitive assessments. These questions present a sentence with a grammatical error (or a part that may need correction), and you must identify the error and choose the correct version. Common error types include: subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, pronoun agreement, modifier placement, parallel structure, article usage, preposition errors, and comparative forms. The key skill is identifying what 'sounds wrong' and applying formal grammar rules to confirm. Below are sentence correction practice questions with detailed grammar explanations.
Key Takeaways
- Subject-verb agreement: singular subject = singular verb. 'Each of the players has...' not 'have'.
- Check pronoun-antecedent agreement: 'Everyone should bring their book' is correct in modern usage.
- Parallel structure: items in a list must match in form (all -ing verbs, or all nouns).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common grammar errors tested?
Subject-verb agreement (singular/plural mismatch), tense consistency (past, present, future don't mix), pronoun reference (unclear what 'it' or 'they' refers to), modifier placement (describing wrong word), parallelism (inconsistent structure in lists), and article errors (a/an/the).
How to spot errors in sentence correction?
Read the sentence slowly. Check: 1. Does the verb match the subject? 2. Are all tenses consistent? 3. Is every pronoun clearly linked to a noun? 4. Do comparisons use parallel structure? 5. Are modifiers close to what they describe? Most errors fall into one of these buckets.
Ready to practice?
You will get a fresh set each session. Select an option to instantly see correctness and explanation.
20 questions
~6 minutes
Randomized each time
Explanations included
Answered
0%
Session
0%
Q2
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q2. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: They ____ the project before the deadline.
'completed' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q3
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q3. Select the grammatically correct version: 'By next year, I complete this course.'
Correct sentence is: By next year, I will complete this course.
Q4
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q4. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: Neither the players nor the coach ____ ready.
'is' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q5
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q5. Pick the best correction of: 'The news are very surprising.'
Correct sentence is: The news is very surprising.
Q6
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q6. Select the grammatically correct version: 'Neither of the plans work well.'
Correct sentence is: Neither of the plans works well.
Q7
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q7. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: She ____ to the library every day.
'goes' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q8
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q8. Select the grammatically correct version: 'He is senior than me.'
Correct sentence is: He is senior to me.
Q9
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q9. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: Riya and Meera ____ preparing for the test.
'are' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q10
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q10. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: If he ____ harder, he would improve.
'worked' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q11
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q11. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) Each of the players / B) have submitted / C) their forms / D) before noon
Part B is incorrect; it should be 'has submitted'.
Q12
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q12. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) The committee / B) have reached / C) its decision / D) after discussion
Part B is incorrect; it should be 'has reached'.
Q13
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q13. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: The train ____ before we reached the station.
'had left' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q14
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q14. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: He ____ his homework when I called.
'was doing' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q15
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q15. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) If I was you / B) I would revise / C) this chapter again / D) before exam
Part A is incorrect; it should be 'If I were you'.
Q16
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q16. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) One of my cousins / B) are visiting / C) us this evening / D) after dinner
Part B is incorrect; it should be 'is visiting'.
Q17
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q17. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) Neither of the answers / B) were accepted / C) by the examiner / D) in the meeting
Part B is incorrect; it should be 'was accepted'.
Q18
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q18. Identify the part containing the grammatical error: A) She did not / B) went to the office / C) because of rain / D) in the morning
Part B is incorrect; it should be 'go to the office'.
Q19
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q19. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: By this time tomorrow, we ____ the report.
'will finish' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Q20
Not Answered
NATIVE
Q20. Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: Riya and Meera ____ preparing for the test.
'are' is the grammatically correct choice in this context.
Quiz Summary
Score: 0 / 20
Accuracy: 0%
Attempted: 0 | Skipped: 20
Time: 00:00
Sentence correction Tips & preparation guide
Build sentence correction skills through daily reading and vocabulary expansion. Focus on understanding word usage in context for synonyms, antonyms, and fill-blank topics. Regular practice improves comprehension and retention.
Sentence correction Questions for Verbal and Reasoning Practice
Improve comprehension, logic, and decision-making with timed sentence correction quizzes. Check instant results and use detailed explanations to build exam-ready skills.
How to prepare effectively for this topic?
Practice short timed sets daily, review every explanation, and track recurring mistakes for weekly revision.
Are these questions useful for placements and competitive exams?
Yes. The format mirrors common screening rounds with option-based answers and explanation-driven learning.