Grammar and Usage — Class 12 MCQs with Answers
Class 12 CBSE English · Chapter 20
30 practice questions · 30 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 12 CBSE English questions from Chapter 20, "Grammar and Usage". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Grammar and Usage", focus on comprehension, grammar and writing skills. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Grammar and Usage, then move to Medium to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 12 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Grammar and Usage (Class 12 English)
Extra practice in the grammar that underpins every piece of writing you produce. The Class 12 board paper has no separate grammar section, but each Section B question carries 1 mark for Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar — four marks in all — and grammar errors cost marks in Section C answers too.
- Where grammar is worth marks
- Notice 1, Invitation 1, Letter 1, Article/Report 1 — four marks across Section B are awarded for Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar alone.
- Past perfect for the earlier action
- Of two completed past actions, the earlier takes the past perfect: 'By the time we reached the station, the train HAD LEFT.'
- 'Since' and the present perfect continuous
- An action begun in the past and still going on takes 'has/have been + -ing': 'She has been teaching here SINCE 2019.' Never 'is teaching since'.
- General truths
- Scientific and general truths stay in the simple present: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.'
Grammar and Usage — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 12 English)
2 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
By the time we reached the station, the train ______.
A.had left✓ CorrectB.has leftC.leftD.was leavingAnswer: A. had left
Explanation: Of two completed past actions, the earlier one takes the past perfect: the train had already left before we reached.
- Q2Medium
The number of applicants ______ risen sharply this year.
A.haveB.areC.has✓ CorrectD.wereAnswer: C. has
Explanation: 'The number of' is a singular expression and takes a singular verb; it is 'a number of' that takes a plural one.
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What are the key concepts in Class 12 English Grammar and Usage?+
Extra practice in the grammar that underpins every piece of writing you produce. The Class 12 board paper has no separate grammar section, but each Section B question carries 1 mark for Accuracy of Spelling and Grammar — four marks in all — and grammar errors cost marks in Section C answers too. Key ideas include Where grammar is worth marks, Past perfect for the earlier action, 'Since' and the present perfect continuous, General truths.
What does Class 12 English Chapter 20 (Grammar and Usage) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Grammar and Usage": 30 Medium. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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How should I revise "Grammar and Usage" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
Are these "Grammar and Usage" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to start practising, with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Grammar and Usage" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Grammar and Usage (Class 12 English)?+
The questions that matter most test Where grammar is worth marks, Past perfect for the earlier action, 'Since' and the present perfect continuous, General truths. This page shows 2 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 30 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
Is there an online quiz for Grammar and Usage?+
Yes — Class 12 English Grammar and Usage has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.