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Interrogative Pronouns – Quiz 1
Interrogative Pronouns Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of interrogative pronouns, including their usage in forming yes/no questions in the past tense and identifying appropriate pronoun types. It also tests subject-verb agreement and the correct use of "whose" for possession.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Which type of pronoun is used in the sentence below:Someone is waiting for you at the door.
A) Personal.
B) Possessive.
C) Indefinite.
D) Interrogative.
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Explanations:
The pronoun "someone" in the sentence is an indefinite pronoun because it refers to an unspecified person. It does not ask a question, so it is not interrogative.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Personal pronouns refer to specific individuals and do not fit here.
Option B:
Possessive pronouns show ownership and are not used in this sentence.
Option C:
Correct. "Someone" is an indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified person.
Option D:
Interrogative pronouns (who, what, which) ask questions and do not apply here.
2.
..... do you sleep so much? Re:Because I'm tired
A) What.
B) How.
C) Where.
D) Why.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... do you sleep so much? Re:Because I'm tired" is a question asking for the reason why someone sleeps a lot. The interrogative pronoun used here is "Why," which introduces questions seeking explanation or cause.
Option D) Why is correct because it matches the function of the word in the given sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect, as "What" would be used to ask about objects or actions.
Option B:
How - Incorrect, as "How" would be used to inquire about methods or manners.
Option C:
Where - Incorrect, as "Where" would be used to find out locations.
Option D:
Why - Correct, as it is used to ask for reasons or causes.
3.
..... is the teacher's name?
A) What.
B) Who.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "..... is the teacher's name?" requires an interrogative pronoun to ask about a person’s identity. The correct interrogative pronoun in this context is "What," as it can refer to asking for a noun, such as a name.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "What" is used to inquire about the teacher's name.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Who" would be used if asking about a person’s identity directly, e.g., "Who is your teacher?"
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" is not applicable since only one option (A) is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is not applicable as Option A is correct.
4.
..... did the rich man give his son? A book
A) What.
B) Who.
C) Whom.
D) Which.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... did the rich man give his son?" is an interrogative sentence asking about the object of the action. The correct interrogative pronoun for asking about a direct object in this context is "What," as it refers to an unspecified thing or item.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "What" is used to ask about the object being given.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Who" is used for people, not things.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Whom" is used as an objective form of a person's name or pronoun, not to ask about objects.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Which" is used to choose between specific items, not for asking about the object in general terms.
5.
..... tall students are there in your school?There are 50 tall students.
A) How old.
B) How much.
C) How many.
D) How.
E) How high.
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Explanations:
The question "How many tall students are there in your school? There are 50 tall students." is asking for a numerical quantity, which is answered by the phrase "There are 50 tall students."
Option C) How many is correct because it is an interrogative pronoun used to ask about a countable number. The other options do not fit:
- A) How old: Asks about age.
- B) How much: Used for uncountable nouns or quantities of liquid.
- D) How: General question word, can be used in various contexts but not specific here.
- E) How high: Asks about height.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Asks about age.
Option B:
Incorrect. Used for uncountable nouns or liquids.
Option C:
Correct. Asks about a countable number.
Option D:
Incorrect. General question word, not specific here.
Option E:
Incorrect. Asks about height.
6.
..... is your favourite toy?My favourite toy is a robot.
A) Where.
B) What.
C) Who.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "..... is your favourite toy? My favourite toy is a robot." uses an interrogative pronoun to ask about the subject of preference, which in this case is "What". The correct answer is Option B) What because it introduces a question asking for identification or description.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Where - Incorrect as it refers to location, not identifying a toy.
Option B:
What - Correct as it identifies the type of toy preferred.
Option C:
Who - Incorrect as it is used for people, not objects like toys.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect since "What" is the correct choice.
7.
Which interrogative pronoun would best complete this sentence: ..... of these books do you prefer?
A) Who.
B) Which.
C) What.
D) Whose.
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Explanations:
"Which" is the correct interrogative pronoun to use in this sentence because it is used to ask about a choice between specific items, which in this case are books.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Who - Incorrect. "Who" refers to people and cannot be used for asking about objects like books.
Option B:
Which - Correct. As explained, it is appropriate for choosing from specific items.
Option C:
What - Incorrect. "What" is used for asking about things or information, not choices between specific items.
Option D:
Whose - Incorrect. "Whose" is used to ask about ownership and does not fit the context of choosing books.
8.
..... is the matter with him?
A) Whose.
B) Which.
C) Whom.
D) What.
E) Who.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... is the matter with him?" is asking about a situation or condition, not identifying a person. Therefore, we need to use an interrogative pronoun that asks about something rather than someone. The correct choice here is
What
, as it inquires about the nature of the problem.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Whose - Asks about ownership, incorrect.
Option B:
Which - Refers to a choice between options, incorrect.
Option C:
Whom - Used for the object of a verb or preposition, incorrect.
Option D:
What - Correctly asks about the nature of the matter, correct answer.
Option E:
Who - Asks about a person, incorrect.
9.
Which pronoun would you use to ask about a person's choice in a game?
A) Who.
B) When.
C) What.
D) Where.
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Explanations:
To ask about a person's choice in a game, you would use the pronoun "Who" because you are asking for identification of an individual who made the choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Who is used to identify a person.
Option B:
Incorrect. When refers to time, not people or choices.
Option C:
Incorrect. What typically asks about things or actions, not people making choices.
Option D:
Incorrect. Where is used for locations, not for identifying a person's choice.
10.
Which interrogative pronoun would you use to ask about a person's choice?
A) Which.
B) What.
C) When.
D) Where.
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Explanations:
"Which" is used to ask about a person's choice because it refers to selecting from a limited number of options. For example, "Which flavor would you like?" implies there are several flavors available and the person has to choose one.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Which" is appropriate for asking about choices.
Option B:
Incorrect. "What" is used for asking about objects, actions, or events, not specific choices.
Option C:
Incorrect. "When" is used for asking about time, not choices.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Where" is used for asking about locations, not choices.
11.
..... pet would you like to have? Dog or cat?
A) Whom.
B) Who.
C) Which.
D) Whose.
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Explanations:
The question "Which pet would you like to have? Dog or cat?" is asking about a choice between two options, and the correct interrogative pronoun for such a choice is "which." "Which" is used when there are multiple choices available.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Whom - Incorrect. "Whom" is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
Option B:
Who - Incorrect. "Who" is used for people as subjects, not choices between options.
Option C:
Which - Correct. "Which" is appropriate for choosing between two or more alternatives.
Option D:
Whose - Incorrect. "Whose" is used to indicate ownership.
12.
Elige la respuesta correcta ..... color is his hair?
A) What.
B) Which.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Elige la respuesta correcta ..... color is his hair?" is asking to choose the correct interrogative pronoun for a question about someone's hair color. The phrase "What color is his hair?" uses the correct interrogative pronoun "what" to ask about a specific attribute (color) of the subject (his hair). Therefore, Option A ("What") is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the appropriate interrogative pronoun "what" for asking about a characteristic.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Which" would be used if multiple options were being considered, not for asking about a specific attribute like color.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests all are correct, but only "what" fits the context properly.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one of the options (A) is correct.
13.
Explain why 'whose' is the correct choice: ..... phone is on the table?
A) Whose.
B) Which.
C) Who.
D) What.
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Explanations:
"Whose" is the correct choice because it is used to ask about ownership, which fits the context of asking whose phone is on the table.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Whose - Correct. It asks about ownership.
Option B:
Which - Incorrect. It's used for choices or specifying one from a group, not ownership.
Option C:
Who - Incorrect. It refers to a person, not possession.
Option D:
What - Incorrect. It refers to things or information, not ownership.
14.
..... does the lesson start?-It starts at 9 o'clock
A) What time.
B) Who.
C) Why.
D) How.
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Explanations:
The question "..... does the lesson start? - It starts at 9 o'clock" is asking for a time, which is answered by "What time." This fits the definition of an interrogative pronoun used to inquire about a specific piece of information. The other options do not fit: "Who," "Why," and "How" are not appropriate in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Interrogative pronouns like "What time" are used to ask about a specific piece of information, such as a time or place.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Who" is used for asking about people.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Why" is used for asking about reasons or causes.
Option D:
Incorrect. "How" is used for asking about methods or ways of doing something.
15.
Complete the sentence:Of the three flavors of ice cream, ..... one do you want?
A) Whose.
B) Which.
C) What.
D) Who.
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Explanations:
"Which" is the correct interrogative pronoun to use in this sentence because it introduces a question about selection from a limited number of options (three flavors of ice cream).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
"Whose" refers to possession and does not fit the context.
Option B:
"Which" is appropriate for choosing between options, making it correct here.
Option C:
"What" is used for asking about identity or content, which is not applicable in this case.
Option D:
"Who" refers to a person and does not fit the context of flavors.
16.
Complete the sentence: ..... is your favorite color?
A) Who.
B) How.
C) Whose.
D) What.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) What.
The sentence "..... is your favorite color?" requires an interrogative pronoun that can function as the subject of a question. In this context, "What" is appropriate because it introduces the inquiry about a specific object (color).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Who - Incorrect; used for people or animals.
Option B:
How - Incorrect; used to ask about methods or manners.
Option C:
Whose - Incorrect; used to inquire about ownership.
Option D:
What - Correct; used to inquire about objects, things, or colors.
17.
Q: ..... bicycle is that?A:It is Amirul's.
A) What.
B) Who.
C) Whose.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "Q: ..... bicycle is that? A: It is Amirul's." requires identifying the correct interrogative pronoun to ask about ownership. The answer "It is Amirul's" indicates a possessive form, which means the question should start with "Whose". Therefore, option C) Whose is the correct choice.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect as it does not inquire about ownership.
Option B:
Who - Incorrect as it refers to a person, not possession.
Option C:
Whose - Correct as it asks about the owner of the bicycle.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect as option C is correct.
18.
..... covered the donkey's eyes?Hafiz.
A) Who.
B) What.
C) Which.
D) Whom.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... covered the donkey's eyes? Hafiz." is an interrogative sentence asking about the subject who performed the action of covering the donkey's eyes. In this context, "Who" is used to ask about a person as the subject performing the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Who" is an interrogative pronoun used for asking about people who perform actions.
Option B:
Incorrect. "What" is used to ask about things or objects, not people performing actions.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Which" is used to choose between a few specified items, not for asking about the subject of an action.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Whom" is used as the object form of "who," and it would be incorrect in this context since we are asking about the subject performing the action.
19.
Your friend says, 'I saw Mrs. Davison at the store.' Which question uses the grammatically correct object pronoun to ask who they saw?
A) What did you see at the store?.
B) Whose did you see at the store?.
C) Who did you see at the store?.
D) Whom did you see at the store?.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Whom did you see at the store?
. In English, when asking about a person in an interrogative sentence, we use the objective case pronoun "whom" to refer to the object of the verb. Here, "you saw" makes "Mrs. Davison" the object, so "whom" is appropriate.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Uses 'what' which asks about objects or things, not people.
Option B:
Uses 'whose' which asks about possession, not identity.
Option C:
Uses 'who' which is the subject form and incorrect here as "you saw" indicates an object.
Option D:
Correct use of 'whom' for the object in this sentence structure.
20.
Q: ..... laptop was stolen?
A) What.
B) Who.
C) Which.
D) Whose.
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Explanations:
The interrogative pronoun "Whose" is used to ask about ownership, which fits the context of asking whose laptop was stolen. For example, "Whose laptop was stolen?" directly inquires about the owner of the stolen laptop.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect as it refers to things or events, not ownership.
Option B:
Who - Incorrect as it refers to people, not possession.
Option C:
Which - Incorrect as it refers to choices among a set of items, not ownership.
Option D:
Whose - Correct as it asks about the owner or possession.
21.
Liz is taking her English exam. Read te answers and complete the examiner's questions, choosing the correct wh-wordExaminer:Now I want to ask you about your friends, Liz ..... is your best friend?Liz:My best friend is Marjorie. Definitely.
A) WHERE.
B) WHO.
C) WHAT.
D) WHEN.
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Explanations:
The question "Liz is taking her English exam. Read te answers and complete the examiner's questions, choosing the correct wh-word: 'Now I want to ask you about your friends, Liz ...
WHO
is your best friend?' " requires identifying an interrogative pronoun that fits the context.
Option B) WHO is correct because it asks for a person's identity.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
WHERE - Incorrect, as it refers to location.
Option B:
WHO - Correct, as it asks about a person's identity.
Option C:
WHAT - Incorrect, as it is used for asking about things or information.
Option D:
WHEN - Incorrect, as it refers to time.
22.
Which choice best completes the sentence asking about a thing: ..... is in the mysterious box?
A) When.
B) Where.
C) What.
D) Who.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... is in the mysterious box?" is asking about a thing, which requires an interrogative pronoun that can function as the subject of the sentence. The correct choice here is
What
, because it introduces a question seeking to identify or describe a noun (a thing).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
When - This interrogative pronoun is used for questions about time, not things.
Option B:
Where - This interrogative pronoun is used for questions about place, not things.
Option C:
What - Correct. It introduces a question asking about an object or thing.
Option D:
Who - This interrogative pronoun is used for questions about people, not things.
23.
..... are you coming to visit me?
A) When.
B) What.
C) Why.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... are you coming to visit me?" is an interrogative sentence asking about a time, which makes the pronoun "When" (Option A) correct as it refers to the timing of the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The question asks for a time when the person will visit.
Option B:
Incorrect. "What" would be used if asking about the reason or purpose, not the timing of an action.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Why" is used to ask for reasons, not times.
Option D:
Incorrect. One of the options provided (A) is correct.
24.
Do you know ..... he is arriving?
A) When.
B) Who.
C) Why.
D) Whom.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Do you know ..... he is arriving?" is an interrogative sentence asking for information about the time of arrival, which makes "When" the correct answer among the given options. Interrogative pronouns like "who," "whom," and "which" are used to ask about people or things, but in this case, we need to inquire about a specific time.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Asks for the time of arrival.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Who" is used for people, not times.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Why" asks for reasons, not specific times.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Whom" is used for objects of verbs or prepositions, not for asking about time.
25.
With ..... is Ariq going to the shopping mall?
A) Who.
B) Whom.
C) Which.
D) What.
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Explanations:
"Whom" is the objective case of "who," used as the object of a verb or preposition in interrogative sentences. In this sentence, "With whom is Ariq going to the shopping mall?" correctly uses "whom" because it is the object of the preposition "with."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Who is an interrogative pronoun used as the subject of a sentence. It does not fit here.
Option B:
Whom is correct because it is the object of the preposition "with."
Option C:
Which is used to ask about choice or identification, typically with things, not people in this context.
Option D:
What is used for asking about objects, events, or ideas, not people. It does not fit here.
26.
Select the correct word to match the definition:Refers to place
A) Where.
B) Wear.
C) We're.
D) Were.
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Explanations:
Where is an interrogative pronoun that refers to place, making it the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Where is a question word used to ask about location.
Option B:
Wear is not related to asking about place; it means to put on clothing or accessories.
Option C:
We're is a contraction of "we are" and does not refer to place.
Option D:
Were is the past tense form of "to be" and does not indicate place.
27.
Complete the sentence: ..... did you choose to lead the team?
A) Whom.
B) Which.
C) Who.
D) Whose.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... did you choose to lead the team?" is an interrogative sentence asking about a person. In English, when forming questions with pronouns as subjects, we use "who" for people. Therefore, option C) Who is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Whom refers to the object of a verb or preposition and does not fit here.
Option B:
Which is used for choosing between things or options, not people.
Option C:
Who is correct as it refers to a person acting as the subject in the sentence.
Option D:
Whose indicates possession and does not fit here.
28.
Did you do that?
A) Dem.
B) Int.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "Did you do that?" is an example of a yes/no question, which uses the interrogative pronoun "did" to form the past tense. This type of question is correct and appropriate for asking about a completed action in the past.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses an interrogative pronoun ("Did") appropriately.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Int." typically refers to an interrogative adjective, which is not used in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option includes both correct and incorrect options, making it invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect. The question does use a correctly formed interrogative pronoun.
29.
..... did you buy, a laptop or a desktop?
A) What.
B) Who.
C) Which.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "Did you buy, a laptop or a desktop?" is asking for a choice between two options: a laptop and a desktop. In English grammar, the interrogative pronoun used to ask about a choice between alternatives is "which." Therefore, option C) Which is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What is incorrect because it is used for asking about identity or content.
Option B:
Who is incorrect as it is used to ask about a person's identity.
Option C:
Which is correct because it asks for a choice between alternatives.
Option D:
None of the above is not necessary since option C is correct.
30.
' ..... dress do you prefer, the red one or the blue one?' asked the princess.
A) What.
B) Which.
C) Who.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "Which dress do you prefer, the red one or the blue one?" is an example of a choice question asking for a selection between two options. In English grammar, this type of question uses the interrogative pronoun
which
. The word "which" is used to ask about a choice from a limited set of alternatives.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect; "what" is used for asking about things or information, not choices.
Option B:
Which - Correct; "which" is the appropriate interrogative pronoun for this type of choice question.
Option C:
Who - Incorrect; "who" is used to ask about people, not objects or choices.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect; since "which" is correct, this option is not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are interrogative pronouns?
Interrogative pronouns are words like who, whom, whose, which, and what. They are used to ask questions about people, things, or ideas.
How do interrogative pronouns differ from other types of pronouns?
Interrogative pronouns are distinct because they specifically introduce questions. Unlike personal or demonstrative pronouns, which refer to specific people or things, interrogative pronouns are used to ask for information.
Can you give an example of using interrogative pronouns in a sentence?
Sure! "Whose book is this?" and "Which flavor do you prefer?" are examples where the interrogative pronouns (whose, which) are used to ask about ownership or choice.
Are there any other types of pronouns that can be confused with interrogative pronouns?
Yes, indefinite pronouns like anyone, everyone, and no one can sometimes be mistaken for interrogative pronouns because they also ask about people or things. However, their usage is different as they are used to make general statements rather than asking questions.
How do we use interrogative pronouns in sentences that involve possession?
Interrogative pronouns can be used to ask about ownership, such as "Whose pen is missing?" or "Which book belongs to you?" These questions directly address the concept of possession.