All Free English MCQs with Answers

4641. _temporary power lines and data cables, huddled around laptops and editing equipment, journalists and technicians were _out news to many outposts.

• A. Among... burning
• B. Although... turning
• C. Using... tossing
• D. Despite... writing
• E. Amid... churning

Explanation: Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about journalists and technicians working on news. The word "churning out" is idiomatic in this context, signifying producing news continuously.

4642. The country is a regional_ an absolute but highly dynamic monarchy that has created an economic _out of little more than vision, geography and will.

• A. anomaly... powerhouse
• B. synchronicity... giant
• C. incongruity... dwarf
• D. paradox... dependency
• E. discrepancy... power

Explanation: Correct Response: A - Explanation: The sentence describes the country as a monarchy that has created an economic something out of vision, geography, and will. The word "anomaly" fits here, suggesting something unusual or unexpected.

4643. Children not only provide cheap labor, but they are also_ as they do not complain about mental tensions given to them or about harsh treatment.

• A. impertinent
• B. facile
• C. presumptuous
• D. hesitant
• E. docile

Explanation: - Correct Answer: E - Explanation: The sentence talks about children providing cheap labor and not complaining. The word "docile" fits in this context, indicating that children are obedient and easy to manage.Certainly, let's go through the explanations with the reasoning for why other options are not correct:

4644. Is it really that important to _ my availability for the wedding?

• A. Confirm
• B. Dismiss
• C. Deny
• D. Comply

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Confirm - Explanation: The sentence is questioning the significance of verifying availability, and "confirm" means to verify or affirm. - Why other options are not correct: - b. Dismiss: Dismissing availability doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence. - c. Deny: Denying availability doesn't fit the context of questioning importance. - d. Comply: Complying with availability is not relevant to the sentence's meaning.

4645. I was _ to answer her ridiculous questions about my personal life because of the tight spot she placed me in.

• A. Eager
• B. Noticed
• C. Happy
• D. Compelled

Explanation: - Correct Answer: d. Compelled - Explanation: The sentence implies feeling forced or pressured, and "compelled" means being forced or pressured to do something. - Why other options are not correct: - a. Eager: Being eager does not convey the sense of being forced against one's will. - b. Noticed: Noticing questions is not relevant to the context of feeling forced. - c. Happy: Happiness is not fitting for the situation described in the sentence.

4646. The _ between the two families led to bitter relations between their children.

• A. Dispute
• B. Cordial
• C. Encouragement
• D. Excitement

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Dispute - Explanation: The sentence describes a conflict, and "dispute" means a conflict or disagreement. Why other options are not correct: - b. Cordial: Cordial means warm and friendly, which is the opposite of a conflict. - c. Encouragement: Encouragement does not fit the context of bitter relations. - d. Excitement: Excitement is not appropriate for describing bitter relations.

4647. It is extremely easy to get _ by your mobile phone, especially while working.

• A. Highlighted
• B. Dismissed
• C. Distracted
• D. Reverted

Explanation: - Correct Answer: c. Distracted - Explanation: The sentence suggests losing focus, and "distracted" means having one's attention diverted. - Why other options are not correct: - a. Highlighted: Being highlighted by a mobile phone does not make sense in the context. - b. Dismissed: Dismissing by a mobile phone is not the intended meaning. - d. Reverted: Reverting by a mobile phone is not fitting in the context.

4648. He was unable to _ his feelings of disgust.

• A. Disguise
• B. Highlight
• C. Intimidate
• D. Release

Explanation: Correct Answer: a. Disguise - Explanation: The sentence implies being unable to hide feelings, and "disguise" means to conceal or hide. - Why other options are not correct: - b. Highlight: Highlighting feelings does not fit the context of being unable to conceal them. - c. Intimidate: Intimidating feelings is not the intended meaning. - d. Release: Releasing feelings is not appropriate in the context.

4649. A few words of _ through a rough phase can help someone get.

• A. Craziness
• B. Encouragement
• C. Details
• D. Denial

Explanation: - Correct Answer: b. Encouragement - Explanation: The sentence implies helping someone through a difficult phase, and "encouragement" means providing support and motivation. - Why other options are not correct: - a. Craziness: Craziness does not fit the context of helping someone through a rough phase. - c. Details: Providing details is not relevant to the context of offering support. - d. Denial: Denying through a rough phase is not appropriate in the context.

4650. . His friends were disappointed because of his_ behavior in the last few days.

• A. Appalling
• B. Dreading
• C. Happy
• D. Supportive

Explanation: - Correct Answer: a. Appalling - Explanation: The sentence shows his friends were 'disappointed' in him, and "appalling" means awful or terrible. - Why other options are not correct: - b. Dreading: Dreading his behavior is not the intended meaning in the context. - c. Happy: Happiness is the opposite of disappointment and does not fit the context. - d. Supportive: Supportive does not convey the sense of disappointment expressed in the sentence.