All Free English MCQs with Answers

4281. He said that I --- work hard if I ---to pass.

• A. would - wanted
• B. can - wanted
• C. would - wants
• D. could - wanted

Explanation: He said that I would work hard if I wanted to pass.This option is correct because "would" is the conditional form of "will," which fits the context of indirect speech. "Wanted" is the past tense of "want," which is also appropriate here as indirect speech usually requires a backshift in tense.

4282. He asked me------ had happened.

• A. that what
• B. if what
• C. what
• D. whether what

Explanation: He asked me if what had happened.This option is incorrect because "if what" is not a proper conjunction for forming indirect questions.

4283. The judge asked me-----I knew the accused or not.

• A. If
• B. Whether
• C. That
• D. Both A and B

Explanation: In indirect speech, when converting a yes/no question, we use 'if' or 'whether' to introduce the clause. Both 'if' and 'whether' are correct choices in this context:If: Commonly used in informal contexts or when the question is straightforward.Whether: Preferred when formally presenting alternatives, especially with 'or not'.Option both A and B is the correct .

4284. He asked me--------.

• A. where was my mother
• B. if was my mother
• C. where my mother was
• D. my mother was

Explanation: "He asked me where my mother was."This option is correct because it follows the correct word order for indirect questions, with the subject before the verb.

4285. The teacher asked the little boy if he-------the correct answer to the question.

• A. Knows
• B. Know
• C. Knew
• D. Knowing

Explanation: The teacher asked the little boy if he knew the correct answer to the question.This option is correct because it uses the past tense "knew" which is appropriate for indirect speech.

4286. Mother allowed me to go wherever I--------.

• A. I want
• B. I am wanting
• C. I did wanted
• D. I wanted

Explanation: "Mother allowed me to go wherever I wanted."This option is correct because it uses the past tense "wanted" which is appropriate for indirect speech.

4287. She requested him to take her to the doctor as she--------very high fever.

• A. Has
• B. Would
• C. Had
• D. Could

Explanation: "She requested him to take her to the doctor as she had very high fever."This option is correct because "had" is past tense and correctly reflects the condition at the time of the request.

4288. When my boss said that he was coming to see me the next day, I wondered what problem he ------ with me

• A. Would has
• B. Would had
• C. Would have
• D. Will have

Explanation: When my boss said that he was coming to see me the next day, I wondered what problem he would have with me.This option is correct because "would have" is the correct form to use in conditional statements to express a potential future action or situation.

4289. Suggested that she should stay at home if it rained but she------give any answer.

• A. Does not give
• B. Did not give
• C. Does not gives
• D. Has not given

Explanation: "I suggested that she should stay at home if it rained but she did not give any answer."This option is correct because "did not give" is the past tense form, which correctly matches the past tense suggestion.

4290. He asked me why ------ to often when I knew there would be fewer buses on road that day.

• A. Had I
• B. I have
• C. I had
• D. Have I

Explanation: "He asked me why I had to often when I knew there would be fewer buses on the road that day."This option is correct because "had" is the past tense form, which is appropriate for the context of the question in indirect speech.