English MCQs – Set 5
Test your knowledge of English with these 20 important MCQs covering proverbs, sentence correction, vocabulary and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. What does the proverb “A stitch in time saves nine” mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Timely action can prevent a bigger problem
The proverb means that dealing with a problem promptly can prevent it from becoming more serious.
The proverb means that dealing with a problem promptly can prevent it from becoming more serious.
2. What does the proverb “Where there is a will, there is a way” mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Strong determination helps overcome difficulties
The proverb emphasizes that determination and willingness to act can help a person find a solution.
The proverb emphasizes that determination and willingness to act can help a person find a solution.
3. What does “Too many cooks spoil the broth” mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Too many people involved in a task can cause confusion
The proverb suggests that excessive interference by many people can make a task unsuccessful.
The proverb suggests that excessive interference by many people can make a task unsuccessful.
4. What does “Look before you leap” mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Think carefully before taking action
The proverb advises people to consider the possible consequences before making a decision.
The proverb advises people to consider the possible consequences before making a decision.
5. What does “Every cloud has a silver lining” mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Every difficult situation has some positive aspect
The proverb expresses the idea that even unpleasant situations may contain something hopeful or beneficial.
The proverb expresses the idea that even unpleasant situations may contain something hopeful or beneficial.
6. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. He is married to a doctor.
The standard expression is “married to someone.”
The standard expression is “married to someone.”
7. Choose the correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. She is capable of solving the problem.
The adjective “capable” is followed by “of” and a gerund.
The adjective “capable” is followed by “of” and a gerund.
8. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. The scenery of the valley is beautiful.
“Scenery” is generally an uncountable noun and does not normally take the plural form “sceneries.”
“Scenery” is generally an uncountable noun and does not normally take the plural form “sceneries.”
9. Choose the correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. He insisted on going there.
The verb “insist” is commonly followed by the preposition “on” and a gerund.
The verb “insist” is commonly followed by the preposition “on” and a gerund.
10. Choose the correct sentence:
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Correct Answer: B. No sooner had he arrived than the meeting started.
The standard construction is “no sooner ... than,” usually with the past perfect in the first clause.
The standard construction is “no sooner ... than,” usually with the past perfect in the first clause.
11. Choose the synonym of “Meticulous”:
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Correct Answer: B. Careful
“Meticulous” means extremely careful and attentive to detail.
“Meticulous” means extremely careful and attentive to detail.
12. Choose the antonym of “Generous”:
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Correct Answer: C. Stingy
“Generous” means willing to give freely, while “stingy” means unwilling to give or spend.
“Generous” means willing to give freely, while “stingy” means unwilling to give or spend.
13. Choose the synonym of “Obvious”:
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Correct Answer: A. Clear
“Obvious” means easy to see, understand or recognize.
“Obvious” means easy to see, understand or recognize.
14. Choose the antonym of “Rigid”:
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Correct Answer: C. Flexible
“Rigid” means stiff or inflexible, while “flexible” means capable of bending or changing.
“Rigid” means stiff or inflexible, while “flexible” means capable of bending or changing.
15. Choose the synonym of “Reluctant”:
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Correct Answer: B. Unwilling
“Reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
“Reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
16. A person who speaks two languages is called:
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Correct Answer: B. Bilingual
A bilingual person can speak or use two languages.
A bilingual person can speak or use two languages.
17. A person who loves and collects works of art is called an:
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Correct Answer: C. Art collector
An art collector is a person who acquires and collects works of art.
An art collector is a person who acquires and collects works of art.
18. A person who collects stamps is called a:
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Correct Answer: A. Philatelist
A philatelist is a person who collects and studies postage stamps.
A philatelist is a person who collects and studies postage stamps.
19. A person who collects coins is called a:
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Correct Answer: B. Numismatist
A numismatist is a person who studies or collects coins, currency and medals.
A numismatist is a person who studies or collects coins, currency and medals.
20. A person who studies the origin and history of words is called an:
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Correct Answer: A. Etymologist
An etymologist studies the origin, development and historical changes of words.
An etymologist studies the origin, development and historical changes of words.
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