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Clauses & Their Uses in CUET Grammar Questions: 100 MCQs

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Clauses & Their Uses in CUET Grammar Questions

Basic Theoretical Concepts

What is a Clause?

A clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate (verb) that conveys a statement, question, or idea. Clauses are the building blocks of sentences and are tested extensively in CUET English for grammatical accuracy, coherence, and function.

Types of Clauses

  1. Independent (Main) Clause:
    • Stands alone as a complete sentence.
    • Contains a subject and predicate expressing a complete thought.
    • Example: “She studies hard.”
    • Use: Forms the core of a sentence or joins with other clauses.
  2. Dependent (Subordinate) Clause:
    • Cannot stand alone; depends on an independent clause for meaning.
    • Begins with subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, although, if) or relative pronouns (e.g., who, which, that).
    • Example: “Because she studies hard.”
    • Use: Adds detail, condition, reason, or description.

Subtypes of Dependent Clauses

  1. Noun Clause:
    • Acts as a noun (subject, object, complement).
    • Introduced by “that,” “what,” “who,” “whether,” etc.
    • Example: “What she said surprised me.” (Object)
    • Use: Replaces a noun in the sentence.
  2. Adjective (Relative) Clause:
    • Modifies a noun, providing additional information.
    • Introduced by relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that).
    • Example: “The book that I borrowed is excellent.”
    • Use: Describes or identifies a noun.
  3. Adverb Clause:
    • Modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, answering “how,” “when,” “where,” “why,” or “to what extent.”
    • Introduced by subordinating conjunctions (e.g., because, since, if, when).
    • Example: “She left early because she was tired.”
    • Use: Shows cause, time, condition, etc.

Key Rules for Clauses in CUET

  • Correct Conjunctions: Use appropriate subordinating conjunctions or relative pronouns to connect clauses logically.
  • Tense Agreement: Ensure verb tenses align between main and subordinate clauses (e.g., “If I study, I will pass” – present, future).
  • Punctuation: Use commas for non-essential clauses (e.g., “My brother, who lives in Delhi, is a doctor”) but not for essential ones (e.g., “The man who called me is here”).
  • Parallelism: Maintain consistent structure in clauses within a sentence.

CUET Relevance

CUET tests clauses through:

  • Error Spotting: Identifying misuse of conjunctions, tense shifts, or clause structure errors.
  • Sentence Improvement: Correcting or rephrasing clauses for clarity and grammatical accuracy.

100 MCQs on Clauses & Their Uses

Error Spotting MCQs (1–50)

Instructions: A sentence is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C), and (D). Identify the part with a clause-related error. If none, choose (E) “No Error.”

1–25: Basic Clause Errors

  1. (A) She said, (B) that she will come, (C) if she was free, (D) tomorrow.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “If she was free” (past) clashes with “will come” (future). It should be “if she is free” (present) for a conditional future: “She said that she will come if she is free tomorrow.”
  2. (A) The man, (B) who lives next door, (C) call me, (D) every day.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Call me” should be “calls me” (singular subject “The man” requires third-person singular verb). Correct: “The man who lives next door calls me every day.”
  3. (A) Although he studied, (B) hard for the exam, (C) he fails, (D) because he was nervous.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “He fails” (present) mismatches “studied” (past). It should be “he failed.” Correct: “Although he studied hard for the exam, he failed because he was nervous.”
  4. (A) The book, (B) which I borrowed, (C) is on the table, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (D)
    • Explanation: “Yesterday” implies past tense, but “is” is present. It should be “was.” Correct: “The book which I borrowed was on the table yesterday.”
  5. (A) If it rains, (B) we will stay, (C) inside the house, (D) all day.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “If it rains” (present) and “we will stay” (future) are correct for a conditional sentence. No error.
  6. (A) What he said, (B) surprised me, (C) because it was, (D) unexpected.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “What he said” (noun clause) and “because it was unexpected” (adverb clause) are grammatically correct. No error.
  7. (A) The girl, (B) whom I met, (C) were very kind, (D) to me.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The girl” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The girl whom I met was very kind to me.”
  8. (A) Because she was tired, (B) she rests, (C) after the game, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Rests” (present) mismatches “was tired” (past). It should be “rested.” Correct: “Because she was tired, she rested after the game yesterday.”
  9. (A) The house, (B) that he built, (C) stands tall, (D) on the hill.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “That he built” (adjective clause) correctly modifies “The house,” and tenses align. No error.
  10. (A) If I will study, (B) I pass, (C) the exam, (D) tomorrow.
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If I will study” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses for future conditions. It should be “If I study.” Correct: “If I study, I will pass the exam tomorrow.”
  11. (A) The reason, (B) why he left, (C) were unclear, (D) to us.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The reason” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The reason why he left was unclear to us.”
  12. (A) Since it was raining, (B) we stay, (C) indoors, (D) all day.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Stay” (present) mismatches “was raining” (past). It should be “stayed.” Correct: “Since it was raining, we stayed indoors all day.”
  13. (A) The boy, (B) who plays football, (C) are my friend, (D) this year.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Are” (plural) mismatches “The boy” (singular). It should be “is.” Correct: “The boy who plays football is my friend this year.”
  14. (A) What she cooks, (B) tastes delicious, (C) whenever she tries, (D) new recipes.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “What she cooks” (noun clause) and “whenever she tries” (adverb clause) are correct. No error.
  15. (A) Although he was late, (B) he finishes, (C) the work, (D) on time.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Finishes” (present) mismatches “was late” (past). It should be “finished.” Correct: “Although he was late, he finished the work on time.”
  16. (A) The car, (B) which I bought, (C) were very expensive, (D) last month.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The car” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The car which I bought was very expensive last month.”
  17. (A) If she calls, (B) I will answer, (C) her immediately, (D) tonight.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “If she calls” (present) and “I will answer” (future) are correct for a conditional. No error.
  18. (A) Because he was sick, (B) he misses, (C) the class, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Misses” (present) mismatches “was sick” (past). It should be “missed.” Correct: “Because he was sick, he missed the class yesterday.”
  19. (A) The student, (B) who studies hard, (C) win prizes, (D) every year.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Win” (plural/base) mismatches “The student” (singular). It should be “wins.” Correct: “The student who studies hard wins prizes every year.”
  20. (A) What he does, (B) amazes me, (C) because it is, (D) so creative.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “What he does” (noun clause) and “because it is so creative” (adverb clause) are correct. No error.
  21. (A) Although it rained, (B) we play, (C) outside, (D) all afternoon.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Play” (present) mismatches “rained” (past). It should be “played.” Correct: “Although it rained, we played outside all afternoon.”
  22. (A) The teacher, (B) who explains well, (C) are respected, (D) by all.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Are” (plural) mismatches “The teacher” (singular). It should be “is.” Correct: “The teacher who explains well is respected by all.”
  23. (A) If I will go, (B) I see, (C) the movie, (D) tonight.
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If I will go” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If I go.” Correct: “If I go, I will see the movie tonight.”
  24. (A) The dress, (B) that she wore, (C) looks beautiful, (D) at the party.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Looks” (present) mismatches “wore” (past). It should be “looked.” Correct: “The dress that she wore looked beautiful at the party.”
  25. (A) Since he arrived, (B) we have fun, (C) every day, (D) this week.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Have fun” (present) should be “have had fun” (present perfect) to match “since he arrived.” Correct: “Since he arrived, we have had fun every day this week.”

26–50: Advanced Clause Errors

  1. (A) The reason, (B) that he failed, (C) were his laziness, (D) last term.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The reason” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The reason that he failed was his laziness last term.”
  2. (A) Unless she studies, (B) she will fail, (C) because she don’t try, (D) hard enough.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Don’t try” should be “doesn’t try” (third-person singular “she”). Correct: “Unless she studies, she will fail because she doesn’t try hard enough.”
  3. (A) The man, (B) whose car broke down, (C) walk home, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Walk” (present) mismatches “broke down” (past). It should be “walked.” Correct: “The man whose car broke down walked home yesterday.”
  4. (A) What I need, (B) is a break, (C) after I finish, (D) this task.
    • Answer: (E)
    • Explanation: “What I need” (noun clause) and “after I finish” (adverb clause) are correct. No error.
  5. (A) Although he tried, (B) he lose, (C) the game, (D) last night.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Lose” (present) mismatches “tried” (past). It should be “lost.” Correct: “Although he tried, he lost the game last night.”
  6. (A) The book, (B) which is on the shelf, (C) belong to me, (D) since last year.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Belong” (plural/base) mismatches “The book” (singular). It should be “belongs.” Correct: “The book which is on the shelf belongs to me since last year.”
  7. (A) If it snows, (B) we stayed, (C) inside, (D) tomorrow.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Stayed” (past) mismatches “snows” (present conditional). It should be “will stay.” Correct: “If it snows, we will stay inside tomorrow.”
  8. (A) The girl, (B) who sings well, (C) are famous, (D) in school.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Are” (plural) mismatches “The girl” (singular). It should be “is.” Correct: “The girl who sings well is famous in school.”
  9. (A) Because she was late, (B) she run, (C) to catch, (D) the bus.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Run” (present) mismatches “was late” (past). It should be “ran.” Correct: “Because she was late, she ran to catch the bus.”
  10. (A) What he wrote, (B) was brilliant, (C) although it takes, (D) time to read.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Takes” (present) mismatches “wrote” (past). It should be “took.” Correct: “What he wrote was brilliant, although it took time to read.”
  11. (A) The teacher, (B) whose lessons are clear, (C) help students, (D) every day.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Help” (plural/base) mismatches “The teacher” (singular). It should be “helps.” Correct: “The teacher whose lessons are clear helps students every day.”
  12. (A) If I knew, (B) I will tell, (C) you the truth, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Will tell” (future) is incorrect in a past conditional; it should be “would tell.” Correct: “If I knew, I would tell you the truth yesterday.”
  13. (A) The movie, (B) that we watched, (C) were exciting, (D) last night.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The movie” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The movie that we watched was exciting last night.”
  14. (A) Since he left, (B) I miss, (C) him every day, (D) this month.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Miss” (present) should be “have missed” (present perfect) with “since.” Correct: “Since he left, I have missed him every day this month.”
  15. (A) Although she tried, (B) she fail, (C) because she was, (D) unprepared.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (present) mismatches “tried” (past). It should be “failed.” Correct: “Although she tried, she failed because she was unprepared.”
  16. (A) The boy, (B) who runs fast, (C) win races, (D) every time.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Win” (plural/base) mismatches “The boy” (singular). It should be “wins.” Correct: “The boy who runs fast wins races every time.”
  17. (A) What they said, (B) confused me, (C) because it were, (D) unclear.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “it” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “What they said confused me because it was unclear.”
  18. (A) If he will call, (B) I answer, (C) the phone, (D) tonight.
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If he will call” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If he calls.” Correct: “If he calls, I will answer the phone tonight.”
  19. (A) The house, (B) that he owns, (C) are big, (D) in the city.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Are” (plural) mismatches “The house” (singular). It should be “is.” Correct: “The house that he owns is big in the city.”
  20. (A) Because it was cold, (B) we stays, (C) inside, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Stays” (present) mismatches “was cold” (past). It should be “stayed.” Correct: “Because it was cold, we stayed inside yesterday.”
  21. (A) What she sings, (B) sounds great, (C) whenever she perform, (D) on stage.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Perform” (base) should be “performs” (third-person singular “she”). Correct: “What she sings sounds great whenever she performs on stage.”
  22. (A) The student, (B) whose grades improved, (C) were happy, (D) this term.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The student” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The student whose grades improved was happy this term.”
  23. (A) Although he works hard, (B) he fail, (C) because he lacks, (D) focus.
    • Answer: (B)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (present) mismatches “works” (present habitual); context implies “fails.” Correct: “Although he works hard, he fails because he lacks focus.”
  24. (A) The car, (B) which broke down, (C) were towed, (D) yesterday.
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “The car” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “The car which broke down was towed yesterday.”
  25. (A) If she will arrive, (B) we start, (C) the party, (D) tonight.
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If she will arrive” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If she arrives.” Correct: “If she arrives, we will start the party tonight.”

Sentence Improvement MCQs (51–100)

Instructions: A sentence has an underlined part. Choose the option that best improves the clause-related issue. If no improvement is needed, select (D) “No Improvement.”

51–75: Basic Clause Fixes

  1. She said that she will come if she was free.
    • (A) that she would come
    • (B) that she comes
    • (C) that she will come if she is free
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (C)
    • Explanation: “Will come” (future) and “was free” (past) mismatch; it should be “is free” (present) for a future conditional. Correct: “She said that she will come if she is free.”
  2. The man who live next door calls me daily.
    • (A) who lives next door
    • (B) which lives next door
    • (C) whose live next door
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Who live” should be “who lives” (singular “man”). Correct: “The man who lives next door calls me daily.”
  3. Although he studied hard, he fail because he was nervous.
    • (A) he failed
    • (B) he fails
    • (C) he will fail
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (present) mismatches “studied” (past). It should be “failed.” Correct: “Although he studied hard, he failed because he was nervous.”
  4. The book which I borrow is on the table.
    • (A) which I borrowed
    • (B) that I borrow
    • (C) who I borrowed
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Borrow” (present) should be “borrowed” (past) to match “is” contextually. Correct: “The book which I borrowed is on the table.”
  5. If it will rain, we will stay inside.
    • (A) If it rains
    • (B) If it rained
    • (C) If it will rains
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If it will rain” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If it rains.” Correct: “If it rains, we will stay inside.”
  6. What he said surprise me because it was unexpected.
    • (A) surprised me
    • (B) surprises me
    • (C) will surprise me
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Surprise” (base) should be “surprised” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “What he said surprised me because it was unexpected.”
  7. The girl whom I meet was very kind.
    • (A) whom I met
    • (B) who I meet
    • (C) which I met
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Meet” (present) should be “met” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The girl whom I met was very kind.”
  8. Because she was tired, she rest after the game.
    • (A) she rested
    • (B) she rests
    • (C) she will rest
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Rest” (present) mismatches “was tired” (past). It should be “rested.” Correct: “Because she was tired, she rested after the game.”
  9. The house that he build stands tall.
    • (A) that he built
    • (B) which he builds
    • (C) who he built
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Build” (present) should be “built” (past) to match context. Correct: “The house that he built stands tall.”
  10. If I will study, I pass the exam.
    • (A) If I study
    • (B) If I studied
    • (C) If I will studies
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If I will study” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If I study.” Correct: “If I study, I will pass the exam.”
  11. The reason why he leave was unclear.
    • (A) why he left
    • (B) that he leaves
    • (C) which he left
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Leave” (present) should be “left” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The reason why he left was unclear.”
  12. Since it was raining, we stays indoors.
    • (A) we stayed
    • (B) we stay
    • (C) we will stay
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Stays” (present) mismatches “was raining” (past). It should be “stayed.” Correct: “Since it was raining, we stayed indoors.”
  13. The boy who play football is my friend.
    • (A) who plays football
    • (B) which plays football
    • (C) whose play football
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Play” (plural/base) should be “plays” (singular “boy”). Correct: “The boy who plays football is my friend.”
  14. What she cooks taste delicious whenever she tries.
    • (A) tastes delicious
    • (B) tasted delicious
    • (C) will taste delicious
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Taste” (base) should be “tastes” (singular “What she cooks”). Correct: “What she cooks tastes delicious whenever she tries.”
  15. Although he was late, he finish the work on time.
    • (A) he finished
    • (B) he finishes
    • (C) he will finish
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Finish” (present) mismatches “was late” (past). It should be “finished.” Correct: “Although he was late, he finished the work on time.”
  16. The car which I buy was very expensive.
    • (A) which I bought
    • (B) that I buy
    • (C) who I bought
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Buy” (present) should be “bought” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The car which I bought was very expensive.”
  17. If she will call, I will answer her.
    • (A) If she calls
    • (B) If she called
    • (C) If she will calls
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If she will call” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If she calls.” Correct: “If she calls, I will answer her.”
  18. Because he was sick, he miss the class.
    • (A) he missed
    • (B) he misses
    • (C) he will miss
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Miss” (present) mismatches “was sick” (past). It should be “missed.” Correct: “Because he was sick, he missed the class.”
  19. The student who study hard wins prizes.
    • (A) who studies hard
    • (B) which studies hard
    • (C) whose study hard
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Study” (plural/base) should be “studies” (singular “student”). Correct: “The student who studies hard wins prizes.”
  20. What he does amaze me because it is creative.
    • (A) amazes me
    • (B) amazed me
    • (C) will amaze me
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Amaze” (base) should be “amazes” (singular “What he does”). Correct: “What he does amazes me because it is creative.”
  21. Although it rained, we plays outside.
    • (A) we played
    • (B) we play
    • (C) we will play
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Plays” (present) mismatches “rained” (past). It should be “played.” Correct: “Although it rained, we played outside.”
  22. The teacher who explain well is respected.
    • (A) who explains well
    • (B) which explains well
    • (C) whose explain well
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Explain” (base) should be “explains” (singular “teacher”). Correct: “The teacher who explains well is respected.”
  23. If I will go, I see the movie.
    • (A) If I go
    • (B) If I went
    • (C) If I will goes
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If I will go” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If I go.” Correct: “If I go, I will see the movie.”
  24. The dress that she wear looked beautiful.
    • (A) that she wore
    • (B) which she wears
    • (C) who she wore
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Wear” (present) should be “wore” (past) to match “looked.” Correct: “The dress that she wore looked beautiful.”
  25. Since he arrived, we has fun every day.
    • (A) we have had fun
    • (B) we had fun
    • (C) we will have fun
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Has fun” should be “have had fun” (present perfect) with “since.” Correct: “Since he arrived, we have had fun every day.”

76–100: Advanced Clause Fixes

  1. The reason that he fail was his laziness.
    • (A) that he failed
    • (B) why he fails
    • (C) which he failed
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (present) should be “failed” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The reason that he failed was his laziness.”
  2. Unless she studies, she fail because she doesn’t try.
    • (A) she will fail
    • (B) she failed
    • (C) she fails
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (present) should be “will fail” (future) for a conditional. Correct: “Unless she studies, she will fail because she doesn’t try.”
  3. The man whose car break down walked home.
    • (A) whose car broke down
    • (B) which car breaks down
    • (C) who car broke down
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Break down” should be “broke down” (past) to match “walked.” Correct: “The man whose car broke down walked home.”
  4. What I need is a break after I finish this task.
    • (A) is a break
    • (B) are a break
    • (C) was a break
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (D)
    • Explanation: “Is a break” is correct as a noun clause complement. No improvement needed.
  5. Although he tried, he lose the game last night.
    • (A) he lost
    • (B) he loses
    • (C) he will lose
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Lose” (present) should be “lost” (past) to match “tried.” Correct: “Although he tried, he lost the game last night.”
  6. The book which is on the shelf belong to me.
    • (A) which is on the shelf belongs to me
    • (B) that belong to me
    • (C) who is on the shelf
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Belong” should be “belongs” (singular “book”); full clause needed. Correct: “The book which is on the shelf belongs to me.”
  7. If it snow, we will stay inside tomorrow.
    • (A) If it snows
    • (B) If it snowed
    • (C) If it will snow
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Snow” should be “snows” (third-person singular “it”). Correct: “If it snows, we will stay inside tomorrow.”
  8. The girl who sing well is famous in school.
    • (A) who sings well
    • (B) which sings well
    • (C) whose sing well
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Sing” (base) should be “sings” (singular “girl”). Correct: “The girl who sings well is famous in school.”
  9. Because she was late, she run to catch the bus.
    • (A) she ran
    • (B) she runs
    • (C) she will run
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Run” (present) should be “ran” (past) to match “was late.” Correct: “Because she was late, she ran to catch the bus.”
  10. What he wrote were brilliant although it took time.
    • (A) was brilliant
    • (B) is brilliant
    • (C) will be brilliant
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Were” (plural) mismatches “What he wrote” (singular). It should be “was.” Correct: “What he wrote was brilliant although it took time.”
  11. The teacher whose lessons is clear helps students.
    • (A) whose lessons are clear
    • (B) which lessons are clear
    • (C) who lessons are clear
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Is” (singular) should be “are” (plural “lessons”). Correct: “The teacher whose lessons are clear helps students.”
  12. If I know, I would tell you yesterday.
    • (A) If I knew
    • (B) If I knows
    • (C) If I will know
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Know” should be “knew” (past) for a past conditional. Correct: “If I knew, I would tell you yesterday.”
  13. The movie that we watch was exciting last night.
    • (A) that we watched
    • (B) which we watch
    • (C) who we watched
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Watch” (present) should be “watched” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The movie that we watched was exciting last night.”
  14. Since he left, I misses him every day.
    • (A) I have missed
    • (B) I missed
    • (C) I will miss
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Misses” should be “have missed” (present perfect) with “since.” Correct: “Since he left, I have missed him every day.”
  15. Although she tried, she fails because she was unprepared.
    • (A) she failed
    • (B) she fail
    • (C) she will fail
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Fails” (present) should be “failed” (past) to match “tried.” Correct: “Although she tried, she failed because she was unprepared.”
  16. The boy who run fast wins races.
    • (A) who runs fast
    • (B) which runs fast
    • (C) whose run fast
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Run” (base) should be “runs” (singular “boy”). Correct: “The boy who runs fast wins races.”
  17. What they said confuse me because it was unclear.
    • (A) confused me
    • (B) confuses me
    • (C) will confuse me
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Confuse” (base) should be “confused” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “What they said confused me because it was unclear.”
  18. If he will call, I will answer the phone.
    • (A) If he calls
    • (B) If he called
    • (C) If he will calls
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “If he will call” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If he calls.” Correct: “If he calls, I will answer the phone.”
  19. The house that he own is big in the city.
    • (A) that he owns
    • (B) which he own
    • (C) who he owns
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Own” (base) should be “owns” (singular “he”). Correct: “The house that he owns is big in the city.”
  20. Because it was cold, we stays inside yesterday.
    • (A) we stayed
    • (B) we stay
    • (C) we will stay
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Stays” (present) mismatches “was cold” (past). It should be “stayed.” Correct: “Because it was cold, we stayed inside yesterday.”
  21. What she sings sound great whenever she performs.
    • (A) sounds great
    • (B) sounded great
    • (C) will sound great
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Sound” (base) should be “sounds” (singular “What she sings”). Correct: “What she sings sounds great whenever she performs.”
  22. The student whose grades improves was happy.
    • (A) whose grades improved
    • (B) which grades improved
    • (C) who grades improved
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Improves” (present) should be “improved” (past) to match “was.” Correct: “The student whose grades improved was happy.”
  23. Although he works hard, he fail because he lacks focus.
    • (A) he fails
    • (B) he failed
    • (C) he will fail
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Fail” (base) should be “fails” (present) to match “works” (habitual). Correct: “Although he works hard, he fails because he lacks focus.”
  24. The car which break down was towed yesterday.
    • (A) which broke down
    • (B) that break down
    • (C) who broke down
    • (D) No Improvement
    • Answer: (A)
    • Explanation: “Break down” should be “broke down” (past) to match “was towed.” Correct: “The car which broke down was towed yesterday.”
  25. If she will arrive, we will start the party.
  • (A) If she arrives
  • (B) If she arrived
  • (C) If she will arrives
  • (D) No Improvement
  • Answer: (A)
  • Explanation: “If she will arrive” is incorrect; “will” isn’t used in “if” clauses. It should be “If she arrives.” Correct: “If she arrives, we will start the party.”

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