English MCQs Set 10
Practice 20 important English MCQs covering tenses, articles, prepositions, vocabulary, antonyms and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. Choose the correct tense: "By this time tomorrow, she ___ her examination."
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Correct Answer: C. will have finished
The future perfect tense is used for an action that will be completed before a specified time in the future.
The future perfect tense is used for an action that will be completed before a specified time in the future.
2. Choose the correct tense: "When I reached the station, the train ___."
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Correct Answer: B. had left
The past perfect tense shows that the train's departure happened before another past event.
The past perfect tense shows that the train's departure happened before another past event.
3. Choose the correct tense: "They ___ football when it started raining."
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Correct Answer: C. were playing
The past continuous tense describes an action that was in progress when another past event occurred.
The past continuous tense describes an action that was in progress when another past event occurred.
4. Choose the correct tense: "I ___ this novel twice."
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Correct Answer: B. have read
The present perfect tense is used for an experience or completed action connected with the present.
The present perfect tense is used for an experience or completed action connected with the present.
5. Choose the correct article: "He is ___ European citizen."
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Correct Answer: A. a
"European" begins with the consonant sound /juː/, so "a" is used rather than "an."
"European" begins with the consonant sound /juː/, so "a" is used rather than "an."
6. Choose the correct article: "She waited for ___ hour."
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Correct Answer: B. an
The "h" in "hour" is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound.
The "h" in "hour" is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound.
7. Choose the correct preposition: "The children are playing ___ the garden."
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Correct Answer: C. in
"In" is used for something located within an enclosed or defined area.
"In" is used for something located within an enclosed or defined area.
8. Choose the correct preposition: "The meeting starts ___ 9 o'clock."
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Correct Answer: C. at
"At" is commonly used with a specific clock time.
"At" is commonly used with a specific clock time.
9. Choose the correct preposition: "The train arrived ___ the platform."
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Correct Answer: A. on
We commonly say that a train arrives "on" a platform.
We commonly say that a train arrives "on" a platform.
10. 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 from which an action or state began.
"Since" is used with a specific point in time from which an action or state began.
11. What is the antonym of "generous"?
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Correct Answer: C. Selfish
"Generous" means willing to give or share freely, while "selfish" describes someone primarily concerned with their own interests.
"Generous" means willing to give or share freely, while "selfish" describes someone primarily concerned with their own interests.
12. What is the synonym of "brilliant"?
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Correct Answer: B. Clever
"Brilliant" can describe someone exceptionally intelligent or clever.
"Brilliant" can describe someone exceptionally intelligent or clever.
13. What is the antonym of "victory"?
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Correct Answer: C. Defeat
"Victory" means success in a contest, while "defeat" means losing a contest.
"Victory" means success in a contest, while "defeat" means losing a contest.
14. What is the synonym of "rapid"?
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Correct Answer: B. Swift
"Rapid" and "swift" both describe something happening quickly.
"Rapid" and "swift" both describe something happening quickly.
15. What is the antonym of "ancient"?
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Correct Answer: C. Modern
"Ancient" refers to something belonging to a very distant past, while "modern" refers to the present or recent times.
"Ancient" refers to something belonging to a very distant past, while "modern" refers to the present or recent times.
16. What is the synonym of "brief"?
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Correct Answer: B. Concise
"Brief" means short in duration or expression; "concise" means expressing something in few words.
"Brief" means short in duration or expression; "concise" means expressing something in few words.
17. What do we call a person who is unable to pay debts?
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Correct Answer: A. Insolvent
An "insolvent" person or organization is unable to pay debts when they become due.
An "insolvent" person or organization is unable to pay debts when they become due.
18. What do we call a person who travels from place to place without a permanent home?
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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.
19. What do we call a person who hates mankind?
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Correct Answer: B. Misanthrope
A "misanthrope" is a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
A "misanthrope" is a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind.
20. What do we call a person who loves books?
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Correct Answer: A. Bibliophile
A "bibliophile" is a person who loves or collects books.
A "bibliophile" is a person who loves or collects books.
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