Grammar Usage Quiz: Relative Pronouns and Negation

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Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of 'neither…nor' as described in RULE02?

Both the cat or the dog is ready for a walk.

Both the cat and the dog is ready for a walk.

Neither the cat nor the dog are ready for a walk. (correct)

Neither the cat or the dog is ready for a walk.

What is the correct usage of the relative pronoun 'whom'?

The people that I met at the conference were very interesting.

The dog, whom I adopted from the shelter, is very playful. (correct)

The car, whom I bought last week, is very expensive.

The witnesses which I interviewed gave conflicting evidence.

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the rule regarding the usage of 'who' when referring to pets?

The goldfish, that I have had since childhood, is still alive.

The parrot, who I bought last week, can talk.

The cat, which my friend owns, is very fluffy.

The dog, who is always happy to see me, is very friendly. (correct)

In the context of the provided information, which relative pronoun can be used for both people and animals, but not for non-living things?

who (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence illustrates the correct application of the relative pronoun 'which' in relation to non-living things?

The book, which I bought online, arrived yesterday. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'both' and 'not' together, according to the provided rule?

Both my brother and sister are not going to the party tonight. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of 'neither…nor' to make a negative statement about two things?

Neither the store nor the restaurant was open after midnight. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the provided rule regarding 'both' and 'not', which sentence is grammatically correct?

Neither the dog nor the cat is playful. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for using the phrase "one of the" in a sentence?

"One of the" + PLURAL NOUN + THAT/WHO + SINGULAR/PLURAL VERB (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence "That is one of the birds that fly over my house at night," which word acts as the subject of the verb "fly"?

that (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly applies the rule for using "one of the"?

One of the dogs is barking loudly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence "Rina is the only one of the girls who has ever been to India," why is the verb "has" singular?

Because "who" refers to "Rina" and is singular. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly applies the rule for using the phrase "one of the" with a relative pronoun?

This is one of the projects that were completed on time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for word forms when a sentence uses the combination "Number + Unit + Noun" or "Number + Unit + Adjective"?

The unit should always be singular. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided content, which of these combinations demonstrates this rule correctly?

The table was three feet long. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses the phrase "one of the" according to the provided content?

He is one of the students who plays the guitar. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences follows the rule of using singular and plural units?

He ate three spoonfuls of ice cream. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what are arbitrary units?

Units like handfuls, glassfuls and fistfuls. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence illustrates the correct application of the rule regarding units in a sentence with more than one unit?

The train traveled hundreds of thousands of kilometers in a day. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When are plural verbs used with expressions of time, money, speed, weight, height and distance?

When they represent a combination of different units. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What singular unit is used when referring to a specific amount of coins?

Handful (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences correctly uses a singular unit?

The book is worth a handful of dollars. (E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct plural form of the word "spoonful"?

Spoonfuls (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information about units, which of these sentences demonstrates the proper use of a unit?

He ran five kilometers to school. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the word "know" correctly, according to RULE54?

Do you know when the meeting starts? (A), I know what to do next. (B), I know how to cook a delicious meal. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the word "else" differ from "other" and "rather" in its usage, according to RULE55?

It is always followed by "but," whereas the others are always followed by "than." (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses a singular verb after a "sort, type, kind" word, as explained in RULE56?

This kind of weather is perfect for a picnic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to RULE57, which preposition indicates movement from outside to inside?

inside (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the preposition "in" according to RULE57?

The cat is in the box. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of "inside out" when used in the context of "I know my husband inside out."?

Knowing someone extremely well, completely. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on RULE57, which preposition implies movement toward something?

into (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct application of RULE55, using the adverb "rather"?

I would rather go to the movies than stay home tonight. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates a correct use of the present perfect tense, according to the provided text?

He has gone just now. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses a collective noun correctly in a singular form?

The jury is taking a decision. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words is always used in the perfect tense?

Always (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to express the following statement in the present perfect tense:"The train departed already."?

The train has already left. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a collective noun refers to a group working on separate tasks, what kind of verb should be used?

Plural verb (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a collective noun in a plural form?

The audience are taking the seats. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word from the provided content is identified as a "plural noun" rather than a "collective noun"?

Police (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences is "having" used correctly in the present perfect tense?

They have had a lot of success. (B), He has been having a lot of fun. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words are never followed by a reflexive pronoun?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The former IPS officer acquitted himself effectively', what is the function of the reflexive pronoun 'himself'?

Direct Object (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences uses a reflexive pronoun correctly?

He hid himself in the cave and thus saved his life. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical rule governing the agreement of the verb with the subject when phrases like 'as well as' and 'along with' are used?

The verb always agrees with the first noun connected by the conjunction. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a reflexive pronoun?

The cat washed itself in the sink. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct agreement of the verb with the compound subject?

The teacher, along with the students, is going on a field trip. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'He hid in the room', why is a reflexive pronoun not needed?

The action of hiding is performed by the subject on something else. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences illustrates the correct use of a reflexive pronoun and verb agreement?

The teacher, along with the students, is going on a field trip. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rule 01: Difference between "Each" and "Every"

"Each" and "every" are always followed by a singular verb.
Example: Each student is very talented. Each of my students is very talented.
Note the difference "Each" refers to individuals within a group (individualistic approach). "Every" refers to a group as a whole (general approach).

Rule 02: "Both" and "Not"

"Both" and "not" cannot be used together.
When "both... not" is needed, use "neither... nor" instead.
Example: Neither Ram nor Shyam will visit this place.

Usage of Relative Pronouns

"Who", "whom", "which" and "that" are relative pronouns.
"Who" and "whom" are primarily used for people.
"Which" is used for animals or things.
"That" can be used for people, animals or things.
"Who/that" - used as subject of the verb (singular verb).
"Who/that" - not used (the noun -plural noun) (plural verb for the verb).

The General Rule for the Phrase "One of the"

”One of the + plural noun + relative pronoun(who/that/which) + singular/plural verb".
Example: There are many birds on the tree. One of the birds is red.

Conditional Sentences

There are three types of conditional sentences:
Type I: A possible condition.
Type II: A hypothetical or theoretical condition.
Type III: An impossible or hypothetical condition.

Usage of possessive adjectives

Possessive adjectives (My, your, his, her, etc.) are used before gerunds.
Example: I hope you don't mind my borrowing your car.

Law of Inversion

Inversion means placing the verb before the subject.
Examples of Inversion:
"Never have I seen such a beautiful place."
"Rarely did he go there."
"Seldom have I seen such a beautiful view."

Rules of Comparisons

In comparisons, use "than" rather than "than all"
Example: Gold is more precious than any other metal.

Prepositions of Time - "Since" and "For"

"For" implies duration; "Since" marks a specific starting point.
Use simple past with "since."

Use of "one of the/those":

"One of the..." takes plural noun, and a singular verb.
"Each of... " takes plural noun, and a plural verb.
"Many a ..." takes singular noun.

Possessive Case

Use of “apostrophe (‘s)” to form the possessive form.
"It's" is a contraction for "it is".

Certain words that require "to" after them.

Words such as "superior", "inferior", "junior," etc. are always followed by the preposition "to".

Conjunctive Adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs like "consequently, however, nevertheless, therefore, thus, then, furthermore, unlike, except, rather" are placed in the correct order in a sentence.

Incorrect Usage of Words and Phrases:

Avoid using "as well as" with "both" in a phrase. Instead use "and".
Avoid using "X is also Y" when "X is Y" provides the same idea without repetition.
Avoid redundant adverbs; for example, "return back" should be replaced by "return".

Different Forms of Verbs:

Some verbs change in different tenses and use different forms in different situations.
V1, V2, V3 (present, past, past participle forms)

Question Tags

Question tags are small questions added to the end of statements; they are negative for positive statements, and positive for negative ones.
Adverbs like "never, rarely, hardly, seldom, etc." often define a negative meaning, so these should be followed by a positive question tag.

Rule 105: Adverb Order

Adverbs of manner, place, and time should be placed in a specific order in a sentence.

Rule 106: Use of "very" and "much"

"Very" is used with adjectives, "much" is used after comparative forms or past participles.

Rule 107: Use of "Between"

"Between" is always followed by "and", not "to".

Rule 108: Pluralisation of Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns are not made plural, unless they change meaning

Rule 109: Incorrect Use of Noun Modifiers

Nouns should not be used as modifiers of phrases such as "English teacher" or "mathematics teacher".

Rule 110: Possessive Adjectives

Possessive adjectives are used before nouns.

Rule 111: Use of "fewer" and "less"

"Fewer" is used with count nouns, and "less" is used with noncount nouns

Rule 112: Difference between "elder" and "older".

"Elder" is used for family members; "older" is used for anyone not a family member

Rule 113: Comparisons - Appropriate Terms

In comparisons, use the correct comparative terms that fit the situation, and ensure fair comparisons between appropriate terms

Rule 114: Use of "one of the/those"

Use the correct form for possessive adjectives.

Rule 115: Pronouns after Prepositions

When using prepositions such as "but," "except," or "between", the objective case of a pronoun must follow the preposition.

Rule 116: Pseudo Subjects

For sentences that do not have a clear subject, use a pseudo subject.

Rule 117: Use of "such"

When appropriate, use "as" as a connector after the word "such"

Rule 118: Apostrophe Usage in Plural Nouns

Use apostrophes correctly with plural nouns (in certain cases) to avoid hissing sounds, such as in "girls' school".

Rule 119: Apostrophes with Pronouns

Do not use apostrophe (') with possessive pronouns, such as your, her, our, theirs, his, hers.

Rule 120: Words not followed by nouns

Avoid using a noun after words such as "afraid, asleep, due, ready, unable, alike, aware, glad, sorry, well, alone, ill, sure, worth".

Rule 121 Conditional Sentences (A Different Approach)

Establish three types of conditional sentences.

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Test your understanding of grammatical rules related to relative pronouns and negation. This quiz focuses on the correct usage of terms like 'neither...nor,' 'who,' 'whom,' and 'both and not.' Challenge yourself to identify the proper applications in various sentences.