BCA Entrance Grammar Questions with Answers

Broadly speaking letters may be said to ………… into two categories.

Answer: fall

Shyam has no control ………… his temper.

Answer: over

She could not dissociate herself ………… what she said earlier.

Answer: from

We travelled ………… a boat to reach Dhaka.

Answer: by

I am used ………… such hardships.

Answer: to

I was disappointed ………… not finding the doctor in his seat.

Answer: at

Ram is confident ………… his success.

Answer: of

The reward was not commensurate ………… the work done by us.

Answer: with

The citizens must not murmur ………… new taxes.

Answer: against

What do you infer ………… this boy's hesitating behavior?

Answer: from

Beggar begged money ………… me.

Answer: from

He said, "Would you like tea?"

Answer: Both A and B

Johnson died ………… cancer.

Answer: of

I hope you will agree ………… me on this issue.

Answer: with

I am angry ………… your rude manner but not angry ………… you for not helping me.

Answer: at, with

I know you are looking ………… a job.

Answer: for

This magazine is not useful ………… me as I have no taste in music debates.

Answer: to

She was fined ………… parking her car in a no parking area.

Answer: for

I'm interested in cricket but I'm not very good ………… it.

Answer: at

We must be early ………… we won't get a seat.

Answer: otherwise

The danger of volcanoes ………. not to be taken lightly.

Answer: has

Ramesh ……… here for the last seven years.

Answer: Has worked

Supply the correct tag: Let us go, …………..

Answer: Shall we?

Two ladies had ------- hand bags stolen at the Kathmandu Mall.

Answer: their

They are as lucky as …………

Answer: we

Sincere people abide ------- their promise.

Answer: by

There is someone in the room ------- I certainly heard a great noise.

Answer: for

Neither of them ------- a problem.

Answer: anticipates

Choose the correct passive voice: We celebrate Democracy Day on Falgun seven.

Answer: Democracy Day is celebrated on Falgun seven by us.

She is ………… obedient student.

Answer: an

I don't think I ……………… be able to go.

Answer: will

Which of the following words is an abstract noun?

Answer: fear

Which of the following sentences is incorrect in terms of subject verb agreement?

Answer: Here is a hammer and two wrenches.

Which of the following sentences has the correct use of comma (,)?

Answer: June 27, 2018, is a day I will never forget.

Choose the past participle of the verb quit.

Answer: quit

Which of the following words needs capitalization?

Answer: jewish

He is accused ------- cheating.

Answer: of

He is coming here ------- six o'clock.

Answer: at

I am ………….. tired to go any further.

Answer: too

Hari says, "I am very happy". Which is the correct indirect speech?

Answer: Hari says he is very happy.

Select the interrogative sentence from the given options below.

Answer: Shall I see you tomorrow?

I ………….. told you earlier if I had known.

Answer: would have

If everybody does ………….. part, the game should go smoothly.

Answer: his or her

Which of the following word is an adverb?

Answer: well

Passage: Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It is not yet an exact science. Since they are not in a position to predict when to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. Still, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors. Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines. But on this issue, geneticists cannot be squarely blamed, though this charge has often been leveled at them. It is mainly detecting disorders, but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced in rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan. It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen who will be able to obliterate disease from the world. Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?

Answer: Economically and scientifically advanced countries can provide infrastructure for such research.

Passage: Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It is not yet an exact science. Since they are not in a position to predict when to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. Still, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors. Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines. But on this issue, geneticists cannot be squarely blamed, though this charge has often been leveled at them. It is mainly detecting disorders, but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced in rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan. It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen who will be able to obliterate disease from the world. According to the passage the question of abortion is,

Answer: hotly debated

Passage: Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It is not yet an exact science. Since they are not in a position to predict when to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. Still, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors. Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines. But on this issue, geneticists cannot be squarely blamed, though this charge has often been leveled at them. It is mainly detecting disorders, but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced in rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan. It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen who will be able to obliterate disease from the world. Which of the following is not true about the genetic engineering?

Answer: Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells.

Passage: Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It is not yet an exact science. Since they are not in a position to predict when to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. Still, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors. Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines. But on this issue, geneticists cannot be squarely blamed, though this charge has often been leveled at them. It is mainly detecting disorders, but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced in rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan. It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen who will be able to obliterate disease from the world. According to the author of the passage, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made geneticists.

Answer: optimistic

She is very good ----- swimming.

Answer: at

Ravi will have arrived home ----- 8 pm tomorrow.

Answer: by

Rita is ----- honest and diligent student.

Answer: an

The passive version of "Who did it?" is:

Answer: Who was it done by?

We had to stop ---- the entrance for the security check.

Answer: at

The plural form of "ox" is:

Answer: oxen

The feminine form of deer is:

Answer: doe

If I had known about your arrival, I -------- to receive you at the airport.

Answer: would have come

The question tag of "They have already arrived," is

Answer: Haven't they?

------- he was very popular among common people, he could not win the election.

Answer: Although

The indirect speech of "Are you sure? She said to me", is:

Answer: She asked me if I was sure.

In the night bus yesterday, I had my purse ______.

Answer: stolen

I am looking forward to ………………. You very soon again.

Answer: seeing

This bed is not ………… for two people to sleep in.

Answer: wide enough

The fault in the engine is ……………… this time than it was the last time.

Answer: More serious

The tag question of "I am an engineer." is :

Answer: Aren't I?

She can play tennis, but she is …………. at it than her friend.

Answer: worse

Sulav sold his plot of land in the village so that he ……….. buy a new house in the city.

Answer: could

If you teased the dog. It ……….. bite you.

Answer: would

Sarita plays chess …………….than her sister.

Answer: better

I am looking forward to ……………….you soon.

Answer: seeing

Above Board

Answer: honest and straightforward

Call a spade a spade

Answer: to speak plainly

Roots and branch

Answer: entirely

Bandy words

Answer: to argue

Ever and Anon

Answer: sometimes

The synonym of "Spurious" is:

Answer: false

Which one is the appropriate synonym of "annex"?

Answer: add

Which one is the appropriate synonym of "concert"?

Answer: agreement

The word "Snub" gives the meaning as:

Answer: all of above

The enemy paid a large sum as ………

Answer: compensation

………… is a person who dabbles in arts and letters.

Answer: dilettante

We lost confidence in him because he never ………… the grandiose promise he made.

Answer: delivered on

His ………… in his family's position is great but he does not boast about it.

Answer: pride

Even when Murunga's reputation was in ………… almost everyone was willing to admit that he had genius.

Answer: eclipse

The word 'profuse' is meant for:

Answer: great abundance

Give a wide berth

Answer: to avoid

Benevolent is meant to:

Answer: all of the above

Pyrrhic victory

Answer: victory at a high cost

Set people by ears.

Answer: to incite people

Jenny always ………… when you least expected her.

Answer: showed up

It is a 14 hour flight, so it will give me a chance ………… my reading.

Answer: catch up on

Mrs. MacDonald is having the old cottage …………

Answer: do over

The new commercial ………… very well.

Answer: gets across

I'm still trying to ………… common cold.

Answer: shake off

Take up a brisk walk to ………… a good appetite.

Answer: work up

The synonym of "ameliorate" is:

Answer: improve

Which one is the appropriate synonym of "squalor"?

Answer: shabby

Give an exact synonym of "hallowed".

Answer: sacred

Give the antonym of "corpulent".

Answer: skinny

Killing of one's sister is called …………

Answer: sororicide

Badminton is played on a court whereas boxing in a ………

Answer: ring

A nun lives in a ………… whereas a hermit in a …………

Answer: convent, hermitage

The bell ………… but bracelets jingle.

Answer: tolls

What is the opposite of "pompous"?

Answer: humble

One who abandons his religious faith is a/an …………

Answer: apostate

Repetition or writing word for word is putting it …………

Answer: verbatim

What is the meaning of the phrase "ad interim"?

Answer: for the time being

A government controlled by the rich is:

Answer: plutocracy

Work like a Trojan.

Answer: works

Fit like a glove.

Answer: fits very well

A night in the town is full of …………

Answer: fun and entertainment

Dressed up to the nines means:

Answer: dressed in one's best clothes

The new manager will ------- his position on August 30.

Answer: take over

He got a Lion's share of the profits. (Choose the correct alternative for the underlined phrase.)

Answer: Greater share of a things

Choose the correct single word for: That which cannot be divided.

Answer: indivisible

Which of the following words does not have a suffix?

Answer: courage

The opposite meaning of 'accepted' is,

Answer: rejected

Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'emulate'.

Answer: Imitate

Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word: Raman is a versatile boy.

Answer: gifted

Select the correct antonym for 'segregation'.

Answer: integration

We spent a ------- evening together.

Answer: quiet

Select the correct meaning of the idiom: In the good book of

Answer: enjoying a favour of someone.

Passage: Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It is not yet an exact science. Since they are not in a position to predict when to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. Still, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferiors. Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines. But on this issue, geneticists cannot be squarely blamed, though this charge has often been leveled at them. It is mainly detecting disorders, but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced in rich countries like the USA, UK and Japan. It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen who will be able to obliterate disease from the world. Which of the following is the same in meaning as in the word 'obliterate' used in the passage?

Answer: Wipe out

Using a -------- cleaner is the best way for avoiding the dust pollution.

Answer: vacuum

At midnight, all the goats were --------.

Answer: bleating

Please ------ the cigarette. It irritates me.

Answer: put out

As Gretel's father could not do anything, he gave------.

Answer: in

I have eaten nothing for hours. I am ----- hungry.

Answer: quite

The synonym of recurring is:

Answer: occurring repeatedly

The antonym of "on" is:

Answer: off

I bought this pen form the ………….. store.

Answer: stationery

Hurry up and use the fire ………….. the house is on fire.

Answer: extinguisher

She undergoes a strange experience of seeing something not present in front of her. In other words, she is suffering from ……………

Answer: hallucination

She is so ………. that she easily catches cold.

Answer: sensitive

The synonym of purgatory is:

Answer: hell

The synonym of creek is:

Answer: rivulet

Because of the heavy rain they decided to call …………. The cricket match.

Answer: off

Cholera broke ………… in Jajarkot ten years ago.

Answer: out

[Passage about Sultan Nasiruddin, who lives simply and earns his living by copying the Koran while the treasury belongs to the people.] The queen got annoyed because …………

Answer: she was not happy with the Sultan's statement about his own income

Why did Sultan Nasiruddin not use the money in the treasury for himself?

Answer: He was convinced that the money belonged to the people.

The demand of the queen was that the …………

Answer: Sultan should employ a maid-servant.

Why was Sultan Nasiruddin popular among his people?

Answer: He was fair to all and was full of wisdom.

What forced the queen to do all the household chores?

Answer: The simple life style of the Sultan.