English MCQs – Set 2
Practice 20 important English MCQs covering synonyms and antonyms, sentence correction, confusing words and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. Choose the synonym of “Abundant”:
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Correct Answer: B. Plentiful
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities; therefore, “plentiful” is its synonym.
“Abundant” means existing in large quantities; therefore, “plentiful” is its synonym.
2. Choose the antonym of “Ancient”:
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Correct Answer: C. Modern
“Ancient” refers to something very old, while “modern” refers to something belonging to the present or recent times.
“Ancient” refers to something very old, while “modern” refers to something belonging to the present or recent times.
3. Choose the synonym of “Benevolent”:
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Correct Answer: B. Kind
“Benevolent” means kind, generous and well-meaning toward others.
“Benevolent” means kind, generous and well-meaning toward others.
4. Choose the antonym of “Diligent”:
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Correct Answer: C. Lazy
“Diligent” means hardworking and careful, so its opposite is “lazy.”
“Diligent” means hardworking and careful, so its opposite is “lazy.”
5. Choose the synonym of “Eloquent”:
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Correct Answer: C. Expressive
“Eloquent” describes speech or writing that is fluent, persuasive and expressive.
“Eloquent” describes speech or writing that is fluent, persuasive and expressive.
6. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. She went to school yesterday.
“Yesterday” refers to a completed past time, so the simple past tense “went” is appropriate.
“Yesterday” refers to a completed past time, so the simple past tense “went” is appropriate.
7. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: C. I prefer tea to coffee.
The verb “prefer” is conventionally followed by “to” when comparing two things.
The verb “prefer” is conventionally followed by “to” when comparing two things.
8. Choose the correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. The news is very encouraging.
“News” is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb in standard English.
“News” is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb in standard English.
9. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. Each of the students has a book.
“Each” is singular and therefore takes the singular verb “has.”
“Each” is singular and therefore takes the singular verb “has.”
10. Choose the correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. He is good at mathematics.
The standard expression is “good at” when referring to skill or ability in a subject or activity.
The standard expression is “good at” when referring to skill or ability in a subject or activity.
11. Choose the correct word: The principal _____ the students to remain disciplined.
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Correct Answer: A. Advised
“Advised” is the correct past-tense form of the verb “advise.” “Advice” is a noun.
“Advised” is the correct past-tense form of the verb “advise.” “Advice” is a noun.
12. Choose the correct word: The company will _____ a new product next month.
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Correct Answer: A. Launch
“Launch” means to introduce something, such as a new product, while “lunch” refers to a midday meal.
“Launch” means to introduce something, such as a new product, while “lunch” refers to a midday meal.
13. Choose the correct word: The students were asked to _____ the main points of the lecture.
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Correct Answer: A. Note
“Note” means to write down or pay attention to something. “Knot” refers to a fastening made by tying.
“Note” means to write down or pay attention to something. “Knot” refers to a fastening made by tying.
14. Choose the correct word: The medicine had a positive _____ on the patient.
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Correct Answer: B. Effect
“Effect” is a noun meaning a result or consequence. Here, the sentence requires a noun after “positive.”
“Effect” is a noun meaning a result or consequence. Here, the sentence requires a noun after “positive.”
15. Choose the correct word: The manager gave me useful _____ about the project.
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Correct Answer: B. Advice
“Advice” is an uncountable noun and does not normally take the plural form “advices.”
“Advice” is an uncountable noun and does not normally take the plural form “advices.”
16. A person who loves mankind is called a:
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Correct Answer: B. Philanthropist
A philanthropist is a person who promotes the welfare of others, especially through charitable activities.
A philanthropist is a person who promotes the welfare of others, especially through charitable activities.
17. A person who hates mankind is called a:
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Correct Answer: C. Misanthrope
A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or distrusts humanity or human nature.
A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or distrusts humanity or human nature.
18. A place where books are kept for reading or borrowing is called a:
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Correct Answer: B. Library
A library is a place where books and other reading materials are collected, organized and made available for use.
A library is a place where books and other reading materials are collected, organized and made available for use.
19. A person who cannot read or write is called:
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Correct Answer: A. Illiterate
“Illiterate” refers to a person who cannot read or write.
“Illiterate” refers to a person who cannot read or write.
20. A government by the people is called a:
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Correct Answer: C. Democracy
Democracy is a system of government in which power is exercised by the people, directly or through elected representatives.
Democracy is a system of government in which power is exercised by the people, directly or through elected representatives.
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