English MCQs Set 9
Practice 20 important English MCQs covering phrasal verbs, modal verbs, conditional sentences, homophones, vocabulary and one-word substitutions. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the answer and a short explanation.
1. What does the phrasal verb "put off" mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Postpone
"Put off" means to delay or postpone something until a later time.
"Put off" means to delay or postpone something until a later time.
2. What does "look into" mean in the sentence: "The committee will look into the matter"?
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Correct Answer: B. Investigate the matter
"Look into" means to investigate or examine something carefully.
"Look into" means to investigate or examine something carefully.
3. What does "carry out" mean?
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Correct Answer: A. Perform or execute
"Carry out" means to perform, execute or complete a task or plan.
"Carry out" means to perform, execute or complete a task or plan.
4. What does "run out of" mean?
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Correct Answer: B. Have no more of something left
"Run out of" means to use all of something so that none remains.
"Run out of" means to use all of something so that none remains.
5. Choose the correct sentence using the third conditional.
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Correct Answer: C. If I had known, I would have helped you.
The third conditional describes an unreal or hypothetical situation in the past.
The third conditional describes an unreal or hypothetical situation in the past.
6. Which modal verb expresses strong obligation in the sentence: "You ___ obey traffic rules"?
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Correct Answer: B. Must
"Must" is used to express strong necessity or obligation.
"Must" is used to express strong necessity or obligation.
7. Which modal verb expresses ability in the sentence: "She ___ swim very well"?
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Correct Answer: A. Can
"Can" is commonly used to express present ability.
"Can" is commonly used to express present ability.
8. Which sentence correctly uses "ought to"?
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Correct Answer: B. We ought to respect our elders.
"Ought to" is followed by the base form of the verb and commonly expresses duty or advice.
"Ought to" is followed by the base form of the verb and commonly expresses duty or advice.
9. Choose the correct word: "The shop sells writing paper and other ___."
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Correct Answer: B. Stationery
"Stationery" refers to writing materials, while "stationary" means not moving.
"Stationery" refers to writing materials, while "stationary" means not moving.
10. Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The school ___ addressed the students."
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Correct Answer: B. Principal
"Principal" can mean the head of a school. "Principle" means a rule, belief or fundamental idea.
"Principal" can mean the head of a school. "Principle" means a rule, belief or fundamental idea.
11. Choose the correct word: "She paid him a sincere ___ for his excellent work."
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Correct Answer: B. Compliment
A "compliment" is an expression of praise. "Complement" refers to something that completes or goes well with something else.
A "compliment" is an expression of praise. "Complement" refers to something that completes or goes well with something else.
12. Choose the correct word: "We had ice cream for ___."
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Correct Answer: B. Dessert
"Dessert" is the sweet course served at the end of a meal. "Desert" refers to a dry, often sandy region.
"Dessert" is the sweet course served at the end of a meal. "Desert" refers to a dry, often sandy region.
13. What is the synonym of "abundant"?
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Correct Answer: A. Plentiful
"Abundant" means existing in large quantities; "plentiful" has a similar meaning.
"Abundant" means existing in large quantities; "plentiful" has a similar meaning.
14. Which word is closest in meaning to "cautious"?
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Correct Answer: B. Wary
"Cautious" means careful to avoid danger or mistakes; "wary" has a similar meaning.
"Cautious" means careful to avoid danger or mistakes; "wary" has a similar meaning.
15. What is the synonym of "diligent"?
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Correct Answer: C. Hardworking
"Diligent" describes someone who works carefully and consistently.
"Diligent" describes someone who works carefully and consistently.
16. Which word means "not plentiful; available in small quantities"?
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Correct Answer: A. Scarce
"Scarce" means insufficient or available only in small quantities.
"Scarce" means insufficient or available only in small quantities.
17. What do we call a person who can use both hands equally well?
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Correct Answer: A. Ambidextrous
"Ambidextrous" describes a person who can use both hands with similar skill.
"Ambidextrous" describes a person who can use both hands with similar skill.
18. What is a government in which power belongs to the people called?
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Correct Answer: C. Democracy
"Democracy" is a system of government in which political power is exercised by the people, directly or through representatives.
"Democracy" is a system of government in which political power is exercised by the people, directly or through representatives.
19. What do we call a person who speaks very little?
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Correct Answer: A. Taciturn
"Taciturn" describes a person who tends to say very little.
"Taciturn" describes a person who tends to say very little.
20. Which word means "a person who gives money or help to support charitable causes"?
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Correct Answer: B. Philanthropist
A "philanthropist" is a person who promotes the welfare of others, especially through charitable donations or activities.
A "philanthropist" is a person who promotes the welfare of others, especially through charitable donations or activities.
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