English MCQs – Set 3
Practice 20 important English MCQs covering vocabulary, prepositions, active and passive voice, and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. Choose the synonym of “Candid”:
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Correct Answer: A. Frank
“Candid” means honest, straightforward and frank in expression.
“Candid” means honest, straightforward and frank in expression.
2. Choose the antonym of “Hostile”:
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Correct Answer: C. Friendly
“Hostile” means unfriendly or antagonistic, so “friendly” is its opposite.
“Hostile” means unfriendly or antagonistic, so “friendly” is its opposite.
3. Choose the synonym of “Rapid”:
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Correct Answer: B. Swift
“Rapid” means happening or moving very quickly; “swift” has the same meaning.
“Rapid” means happening or moving very quickly; “swift” has the same meaning.
4. Choose the antonym of “Scarce”:
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Correct Answer: C. Plentiful
“Scarce” means available in insufficient quantities, while “plentiful” means available in large quantities.
“Scarce” means available in insufficient quantities, while “plentiful” means available in large quantities.
5. Choose the synonym of “Obsolete”:
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Correct Answer: C. Outdated
“Obsolete” describes something that is no longer in use because it has become outdated.
“Obsolete” describes something that is no longer in use because it has become outdated.
6. Choose the correct preposition: He is good _____ solving difficult problems.
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Correct Answer: B. At
The standard expression is “good at” when referring to someone's ability or skill.
The standard expression is “good at” when referring to someone's ability or skill.
7. Choose the correct preposition: She is afraid _____ spiders.
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Correct Answer: C. Of
The adjective “afraid” is normally followed by the preposition “of.”
The adjective “afraid” is normally followed by the preposition “of.”
8. Choose the correct preposition: The train arrived _____ the station on time.
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Correct Answer: A. At
“At” is commonly used with specific places or points such as a station, airport or bus stop.
“At” is commonly used with specific places or points such as a station, airport or bus stop.
9. Choose the correct preposition: He has been absent _____ Monday.
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Correct Answer: B. Since
“Since” is used with a specific point in time, such as Monday.
“Since” is used with a specific point in time, such as Monday.
10. Choose the correct preposition: The child was punished _____ telling a lie.
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Correct Answer: A. For
“For” is used to indicate the reason for an action or punishment.
“For” is used to indicate the reason for an action or punishment.
11. Change into passive voice: “The police arrested the thief.”
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Correct Answer: B. The thief was arrested by the police.
The active sentence is in the simple past tense, so the passive form uses “was + past participle.”
The active sentence is in the simple past tense, so the passive form uses “was + past participle.”
12. Change into passive voice: “She writes a letter.”
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Correct Answer: B. A letter is written by her.
The active sentence is in the simple present tense, so the passive form uses “is + past participle.”
The active sentence is in the simple present tense, so the passive form uses “is + past participle.”
13. Change into passive voice: “They will complete the project tomorrow.”
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Correct Answer: C. The project will be completed tomorrow.
The future passive is formed with “will be + past participle.”
The future passive is formed with “will be + past participle.”
14. Change into passive voice: “The teacher praised the student.”
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Correct Answer: C. The student was praised by the teacher.
The active sentence is in the simple past tense, requiring “was + praised” in the passive voice.
The active sentence is in the simple past tense, requiring “was + praised” in the passive voice.
15. Change into passive voice: “Someone has stolen my bag.”
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Correct Answer: A. My bag has been stolen.
The present perfect passive is formed with “has/have been + past participle.” The agent “someone” is unnecessary here.
The present perfect passive is formed with “has/have been + past participle.” The agent “someone” is unnecessary here.
16. A person who speaks many languages is called a:
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Correct Answer: C. Multilingual
A multilingual person is one who can use or speak several languages.
A multilingual person is one who can use or speak several languages.
17. A person who travels from place to place is called a:
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Correct Answer: A. Nomad
A nomad is a person who moves from one place to another rather than living permanently in one location.
A nomad is a person who moves from one place to another rather than living permanently in one location.
18. A person who studies stars and planets is called an:
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Correct Answer: B. Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial objects, space and the universe.
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial objects, space and the universe.
19. A place where aircraft are kept and repaired is called a:
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Correct Answer: A. Hangar
A hangar is a large building used for housing and maintaining aircraft.
A hangar is a large building used for housing and maintaining aircraft.
20. A person who deliberately sets fire to property is called an:
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Correct Answer: B. Arsonist
An arsonist is a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to property.
An arsonist is a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to property.
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