All Free English MCQs with Answers

4681. Though many people thought him a tedious old man, he had a _ spirit that delighted his friends

• A. perverse
• B. juvenile
• C. meek
• D. leaden
• E. youthful

Explanation: Correct Answer: E. youthful Explanation: The sentence suggests that despite being considered tedious, he had a youthful spirit that delighted his friends. Why other options are not correct: - A. perverse: Perverse does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - B. juvenile: Juvenile does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - C. meek: Meek does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit. - D. leaden: Leaden does not convey the idea of a delightful spirit.

4682. In many cases, the formerly_ origins of disease have now been identified through modern scientific techniques.

• A. insightful
• B. mysterious
• C. cruel
• D. notable
• E. useful

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. mysterious Explanation: The sentence suggests that the origins of disease were previously mysterious and are now identified through modern scientific techniques. Why other options are not correct: - A. insightful: While scientific techniques can be insightful, the sentence implies that the origins were unknown. - C. cruel: Cruel is not fitting in the context of identifying the origins of disease. - D. notable: Notable is not fitting in the context of previously unknown origins. - E. useful: Useful is not fitting in the context of describing the origins of disease.

4683. Freeing embedded fossils from rock has become less_ for paleontologists, who now have tiny vibrating drills capable of working with great speed and delicacy.

• A. exploratory
• B. conclusive
• C. tedious
• D. respected
• E. demeaning

Explanation: Correct Answer: C. tedious Explanation: The sentence suggests that freeing embedded fossils was previously tedious and has become less so with modern tools. Why other options are not correct: - A. exploratory: Exploratory does not convey the idea of the difficulty of freeing fossils. - B. conclusive: Conclusive is unrelated to the process of freeing fossils. - D. respected: Respected does not convey the idea of the difficulty of freeing fossils. - E. demeaning: Demeaning is not fitting in the context of the work of paleontologists.

4684. Many people find Ustad Salamat Ali's music not only entertaining but also_ helps them to relax and to_ they feel at the end of a tiring day.

• A. soothing... heighten
• B. therapeutic... alleviate
• C. sweet... underscore
• D. exhausting... relieve
• E. interesting... activate

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. therapeutic... alleviate Explanation: The sentence suggests that Ustad Salamat Ali's music is not only entertaining but also has a therapeutic effect, helping people relax and alleviate tensions. Why other options are not correct: - A. soothing... heighten: Soothing is correct, but heighten is not fitting in the context of relaxation. - C. sweet... underscore: Sweet is correct, but underscore is not fitting in the context of relaxation. - D. exhausting... relieve: Exhausting is the opposite of what is intended. - E. interesting... activate: Interesting is correct, but activate is not fitting in the context of relaxation.

4685. Famous educationist Farrukh Khan makes a career of expanding the limits of tuition jobs by starting ICON, making hitherto - impossible takes_ through the new teaching methodology designed by his academy.

• A. famous
• B. feasible
• C. fantastic
• D. controversial
• E. captivating

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. feasible Explanation: The sentence suggests that Farrukh Khan makes a career of expanding tuition jobs by making previously impossible tasks feasible through a new teaching methodology. Why other options are not correct: - A. famous: Famous is not fitting in the context of making tasks feasible. - C. fantastic: Fantastic implies something extraordinary but does not convey the idea of feasibility. - D. controversial: Controversial is not fitting in the context of making tasks feasible. - E. captivating: Captivating is not fitting in the context of making tasks feasible.

4686. In many parts of East Africa at that time, wild animals were so _ that it was almost impossible for a photographer to approach close enough to film them.

• A. rare
• B. large
• C. wary
• D. numerous
• E. unsightly

Explanation: Correct Answer: C. wary Explanation: The sentence suggests that wild animals in East Africa were so cautious (wary) that approaching them for photography was almost impossible. Why other options are not correct: - A. rare: Rare is not fitting in the context of describing the behavior of wild animals. - B. large: Large is not fitting in the context of describing the behavior of wild animals. - D. numerous: Numerous is not fitting in the context of describing the behavior of wild animals. - E. unsightly: Unsightly is unrelated to the behavior of wild animals.

4687. The unflattering reviews that his latest recording received were_ by his fans, who believe that everything he performs is a triumph of artistic_

• A. dismissed... creativity
• B. hailed...responsibility
• C. . suppressed...self- promotion
• D. accepted... genius
• E. regretted...pretension

Explanation: Correct Answer: E. regretted...pretension Explanation: The sentence suggests that his fans regretted the unflattering reviews, as they believe everything he performs is a triumph of artistic pretension. Why other options are not correct: - A. dismissed... creativity: Dismissed does not convey the idea of regret, and creativity is not fitting in the context of unflattering reviews. - B. hailed...responsibility: Hailed is not fitting in the context of unflattering reviews, and responsibility is unrelated. - C. suppressed...self-promotion: Suppressed does not convey the idea of regret, and self-promotion is not fitting in the context of unflattering reviews. - D. accepted... genius: Accepted does not convey the idea of regret, and genius is not fitting in the context of unflattering reviews.

4688. The board members, accustomed to the luxury of being chauffeured to corporate meetings in company limousines, were predictably_ when they learned that this service had been_

• A. satisfied...annulled
• B. stymied...extended
• C. displeased...upheld
• D. disgruntled...suspended
• E. concerned...provided

Explanation: Correct Answer: D. disgruntled...suspended Explanation: The sentence suggests that the board members were disgruntled (unhappy) when they learned that the chauffeur service had been suspended. Why other options are not correct: - A. satisfied...annulled: Satisfied is the opposite of disgruntled, and annulled is not fitting in the context of the chauffeur service. - B. stymied...extended: Stymied is not fitting in the context of the chauffeur service, and extended is not the opposite of disgruntled. - C. displeased...upheld: Displeased is correct, but upheld is not fitting in the context of the chauffeur service. - E. concerned...provided: Concerned is not fitting in the context of the chauffeur service, and provided is not the opposite of disgruntled.

4689. Misrepresentative graphs and drawings _ real data and encourage readers to accept arguments._

• A. obscure...legitimate
• B. distort...spurious
• C. illustrate...controversial
• D. complement...unresolved
• E. replace...esteemed

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. distort...spurious Explanation: The sentence suggests that misrepresentative graphs and drawings distort real data and encourage readers to accept spurious (false) arguments. Why other options are not correct: - A. obscure...legitimate: Obscure is not fitting in the context of misrepresentative graphs, and legitimate is not the opposite of spurious. - C. illustrate...controversial: Illustrate is not fitting in the context of misrepresentative graphs, and controversial is unrelated. - D. complement...unresolved: Complement is not fitting in the context of misrepresentative graphs, and unresolved is unrelated. - E. replace...esteemed: Replace is not fitting in the context of misrepresentative graphs, and esteemed is unrelated.

4690. The art of Shehnaz Begum often presents us with an idyllic vision that is subtly _ elements, as if suggesting the _ our surroundings. by more sinister

• A. enhanced...pristine
• B. invaded...flawed
• C. altered...unmarred
• D. redeemed. hallowed
• E. devastated...bland

Explanation: Correct Answer: B. invaded...flawed Explanation: The sentence suggests that Shehnaz Begum's art often presents an idyllic vision invaded by more sinister elements, subtly suggesting the flaws in our surroundings. Why other options are not correct: - A. enhanced...pristine: Enhanced is not fitting in the context of presenting flaws, and pristine is not the opposite of invaded. - C. altered...unmarred: Altered is not fitting in the context of presenting flaws, and unmarred is not the opposite of invaded. - D. redeemed...hallowed: Redeemed is not fitting in the context of presenting flaws, and hallowed is unrelated. - E. devastated...bland: Devastated is not fitting in the context of presenting flaws, and bland is unrelated.