English MCQs Set 6 – Sentence Correction, Prepositions, Synonyms & One-Word Substitution

English MCQs – Set 6

Practice 20 important English MCQs covering sentence correction, prepositions, synonyms and antonyms, and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.

1. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. She is looking forward to meet you.
• B. She is looking forward to meeting you.
• C. She is looking forward for meeting you.
• D. She looks forward to met you.

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Correct Answer: B. She is looking forward to meeting you.
The expression “look forward to” is followed by a noun or gerund, so “meeting” is correct.

2. Choose the correct sentence:

• A. He prevented me to enter the room.
• B. He prevented me from entering the room.
• C. He prevented me for entering the room.
• D. He prevented me enter the room.

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Correct Answer: B. He prevented me from entering the room.
The verb “prevent” is followed by an object and “from” plus a gerund.

3. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. She is interested to learn French.
• B. She is interested in learning French.
• C. She is interested for learning French.
• D. She interested in learn French.

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Correct Answer: B. She is interested in learning French.
The adjective “interested” is normally followed by “in” and a noun or gerund.

4. Choose the correct sentence:

• A. He suggested me to take a rest.
• B. He suggested that I take a rest.
• C. He suggested me taking a rest.
• D. He suggested to me take a rest.

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Correct Answer: B. He suggested that I take a rest.
“Suggest” is not normally followed by an object plus “to-infinitive.” A that-clause is a standard construction.

5. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

• A. I am used to wake up early.
• B. I am used to waking up early.
• C. I used to waking up early.
• D. I am use to wake up early.

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Correct Answer: B. I am used to waking up early.
In “be used to,” the word “to” is a preposition and is followed by a noun or gerund.

6. Choose the correct preposition: The committee consists _____ ten members.

• A. From
• B. With
• C. Of
• D. By

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Correct Answer: C. Of
The standard expression is “consists of,” meaning to be made up of particular people or things.

7. Choose the correct preposition: She is responsible _____ organizing the event.

• A. Of
• B. For
• C. To
• D. With

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Correct Answer: B. For
The adjective “responsible” is followed by “for” when indicating a duty or task.

8. Choose the correct preposition: He apologized _____ his mistake.

• A. At
• B. For
• C. With
• D. On

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Correct Answer: B. For
“Apologize for” is used when stating the thing or action for which someone is sorry.

9. Choose the correct preposition: The teacher divided the class _____ four groups.

• A. In
• B. Into
• C. Among
• D. Between

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Correct Answer: B. Into
“Divide into” is used when something is separated to form different groups or parts.

10. Choose the correct preposition: He is fond _____ classical music.

• A. At
• B. In
• C. Of
• D. With

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Correct Answer: C. Of
The adjective “fond” is followed by “of” when expressing strong liking for something.

11. Choose the synonym of “Authentic”:

• A. Genuine
• B. Artificial
• C. False
• D. Imitated

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Correct Answer: A. Genuine
“Authentic” means genuine, real or of undisputed origin.

12. Choose the antonym of “Transparent”:

• A. Clear
• B. Visible
• C. Opaque
• D. Bright

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Correct Answer: C. Opaque
“Transparent” allows light to pass through clearly, while “opaque” does not.

13. Choose the synonym of “Commence”:

• A. Finish
• B. Begin
• C. Delay
• D. Stop

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Correct Answer: B. Begin
“Commence” means to begin or start something.

14. Choose the antonym of “Hostile”:

• A. Aggressive
• B. Violent
• C. Cordial
• D. Unfriendly

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Correct Answer: C. Cordial
“Cordial” means warm, friendly and pleasant, making it an opposite of “hostile.”

15. Choose the synonym of “Inevitable”:

• A. Avoidable
• B. Uncertain
• C. Unavoidable
• D. Preventable

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Correct Answer: C. Unavoidable
“Inevitable” describes something that cannot be avoided or prevented.

16. A person who walks in sleep is called a:

• A. Somnambulist
• B. Insomniac
• C. Hypochondriac
• D. Narcissist

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Correct Answer: A. Somnambulist
A somnambulist is a person who walks or performs activities while asleep.

17. A person who hates women is called a:

• A. Misandrist
• B. Misogynist
• C. Misanthrope
• D. Philanthropist

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Correct Answer: B. Misogynist
A misogynist is a person who has a strong dislike of or prejudice against women.

18. A person who hates men is called a:

• A. Misogynist
• B. Misandrist
• C. Humanitarian
• D. Pacifist

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Correct Answer: B. Misandrist
A misandrist is a person who has a strong dislike of or prejudice against men.

19. A person who spends money freely and recklessly is called:

• A. Miser
• B. Spendthrift
• C. Creditor
• D. Debtor

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Correct Answer: B. Spendthrift
A spendthrift is a person who spends money excessively or wastefully.

20. A person who deliberately avoids society and lives alone is called a:

• A. Recluse
• B. Diplomat
• C. Extrovert
• D. Spectator

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Correct Answer: A. Recluse
A recluse is a person who lives a solitary life and avoids contact with other people.