All Free English MCQs with Answers

3981. SPOT THE ERRORSThe woman (A) still held him by neck(B) in the middle(C) of her room.

• A. The woman
• B. By neck
• C. The middle

Explanation: The sentence should read: "The woman still held him by the neck in the middle of her room."The error in the original sentence is the absence of the definite article "the" before "neck". The correct prepositional phrase is "by the neck", which is an idiomatic expression meaning to hold someone firmly or tightly.

3982. SPOT THE ERRORSBut to see boys by dozen(A) take jobs lasting from six o'clock in the evening(B) till two in the morning(C) is a heartrending spectacle. (D)

• A. By dozen
• B. In the evening
• C. In the morning
• D. A heartrending spectacle

Explanation: The sentence should read: "But to see boys by the dozen take jobs lasting from six o'clock in the evening till two in the morning is a heartrending spectacle."The error in the original sentence is the absence of the definite article "the" before "dozen". The correct idiomatic expression is "by the dozen", which means in large numbers or quantities.

3983. SPOT THE ERRORSHe was able to continue (A) his hitch-hike (B) to south(C) in the leisurely manner. (D)

• A. To continue
• B. His hitch-hike
• C. To south
• D. The leisurely manner

Explanation: The sentence should read: "He was able to continue his hitch-hike to the south in a leisurely manner."The error in the original sentence is the absence of the definite article "the" before "south". The correct prepositional phrase is "to the south", which is an idiomatic expression indicating direction.

3984. He bade farewell to_United States and went back to his homeland.

• A. A
• B. An
• C. The
• D. Zero article

Explanation: The sentence should read: "He bade farewell to the United States and went back to his homeland."The definite article "the" is commonly used before the name of a country, especially when it's a singular noun like "United States". So, in this case, the correct sentence includes the definite article "the" before "United States".

3985. But if it had not been this sort of_school it would probably not have taken Chips

• A. A
• B. The
• C. An
• D. Zero article

Explanation: The sentence should read: "But if it had not been this sort of school, it would probably not have taken Chips."In this case, "school" is a general noun, and the phrase "this sort of" is used to indicate a type or category, so no article is needed.

3986. It must be funny working by _ night and sleeping by _ day.

• A. A, a
• B. The, the
• C. A, the
• D. Zero article

Explanation: The sentence should read: "It must be funny working at night and sleeping by day."In this case, "night" and "day" are general nouns, and no article is needed to indicate a specific time of day.

3987. Michael plays _ violin.

• A. The
• B. An
• C. A
• D. Zero article

Explanation: The sentence should read: "Michael plays the violin."In this case, "the" is used to indicate that Michael plays a specific violin, or that he plays the violin as a musical instrument (as opposed to playing a different instrument). The definite article "the" implies a level of familiarity or specificity, suggesting that the listener knows which violin or that the violin is a known entity.

3988. He was invited to _ dinner to welcome the new president.

• A. A
• B. Zero article
• C. The

Explanation: The sentence should read: "He was invited to a dinner to welcome the new president."In this case, "a" is used to indicate a nonspecific dinner, which is a common way to refer to a social event or gathering. The indefinite article "a" implies that the dinner is a general event, rather than a specific or previously mentioned one.

3989. I visit my grandparents twice _ week.

• A. A
• B. Zero article
• C. The
• D. One

Explanation: The sentence should read: "I visit my grandparents twice a week."The indefinite article "a" is used to indicate a general frequency or interval, and in this case, it's the most natural and common way to express the sentence.

3990. Casual workers are usually paid _.

• A. By hour
• B. By a hour
• C. By an hour
• D. By the hour

Explanation: The sentence should read: "Casual workers are usually paid by the hour."In this case, "by the hour" is an idiomatic expression meaning that workers are paid for each hour they work, rather than a fixed salary or wage.