General English Pronoun Jkssb Mcqs (256 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

General English

pronoun jkssb mcqs

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Question 151 Discuss

She is more intelligent than me.

A
She is
B
more intelligent
C
than
D
me

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

When comparing two subjects, the subjective case must be used. Replace 'me' with 'I' (than I am).
Question 152 Discuss

The flowers in my garden are more beautiful than those in your's.

A
The flowers in
B
my garden are
C
more beautiful than
D
those in your's

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Possessive pronouns do not use apostrophes. It should be 'yours' instead of 'your\'s'.
Question 153 Discuss

One of my friends has brought their laptop to the class.

A
One of my
B
friends has
C
brought their
D
laptop to the class

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'One of' takes a singular pronoun. Replace 'their' with 'his' or 'her'.
Question 154 Discuss

Only you and him can complete this task on time.

A
Only you
B
and him
C
can complete
D
this task on time

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

As the subject of the verb 'can complete', the subjective case must be used. Replace 'him' with 'he'.
Question 155 Discuss

There was a strong argument between he and I.

A
There was a
B
strong argument
C
between
D
he and I

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The preposition 'between' requires objective case pronouns. Replace 'he and I' with 'him and me'.
Question 156 Discuss

Whichever of the two options you choose, make sure it is correct.

A
Whichever of
B
the two options
C
you choose
D
make sure it is correct

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

No error. 'Whichever' is correctly used to indicate a choice between a limited set of options.
Question 157 Discuss

He has a habit of boasting about his achievements to whoever will listen.

A
He has a habit
B
of boasting about
C
his achievements to
D
whoever will listen

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

No error. 'Whoever' functions correctly as the subject of 'will listen' inside the prepositional phrase.
Question 158 Discuss

None of the passengers could save their luggage from the burning train.

A
None of the
B
passengers could
C
save their luggage
D
from the burning train

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Traditionally, 'none' takes a singular pronoun, but 'their' is widely accepted in modern English. However, strictly in SSC exams, 'his' is preferred.
Question 159 Discuss

You should avail of this opportunity to improve your skills.

A
You should
B
avail of
C
this opportunity
D
to improve your skills

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The verb 'avail' requires a reflexive pronoun. It must be 'avail yourself of'.
Question 160 Discuss

All that glitters are not gold.

A
All
B
that glitters
C
are
D
not gold

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'All' denoting an uncountable quantity takes a singular verb. Replace 'are' with 'is'.