All Free English MCQs with Answers

5331. Spot the error.I have some free time or an extra ticket. Do you want to watch a movie?

• A. Some
• B. Or
• C. Do you
• D. To watch

Explanation: The correct answer is Option B: 'or'. In the given sentence, the conjunction 'or' implies a choice between two unrelated items: 'free time' and 'an extra ticket.' However, the context suggests that the speaker is offering an additional option rather than presenting an alternative. Therefore, a more appropriate conjunction might be 'and' to connect the two ideas more cohesively.Option A ('some') is incorrect because it accurately describes the free time mentioned and does not create any issues in the sentence structure. Option C ('Do you') is part of the interrogative clause that follows, and it is correctly phrased. Option D ('to watch') is also used correctly to indicate the purpose of the action in question.

5332. Spot the error.Asif teaches multiple classes in a spell but is considered the busiest member of the faculty.

• A. In a spell
• B. But
• C. Considered
• D. Member of the faculty

Explanation: This phrase is not appropriate in this context. "In a spell" typically means for a short period of time or a burst of activity, but it doesn't fit well with the rest of the sentence which describes Asif as the busiest member of the faculty. It is correct option.

5333. Spot the error.Sarah completed her report though even she had to stay late to get it done.

• A. Her
• B. Though even
• C. Had to
• D. It done

Explanation: This phrase is redundant and awkward. "Though" and "even" both serve to emphasize a contrast or surprising element in a sentence. Using them together is not grammatically incorrect, but it makes the sentence unnecessarily wordy and less clear. It is correct option.

5334. Spot the error.That is not what I meant to say, neither should you interpret my statement as an admission of guilt.

• A. What
• B. To
• C. Neither
• D. As

Explanation: This is incorrect because "neither" should be paired with "nor" to form a negative correlative pair. Alone, "neither" is incomplete and grammatically incorrect in this context. It is correct option.

5335. Spot the error.Where he'd gone to work, Norma remained at the table, staring into her coffee.

• A. Where
• B. Work, Norma
• C. At
• D. Table, staring

Explanation: This phrase is incorrect because it is not grammatically clear. It seems to imply a conjunction between "work" and "Norma," which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. It is correct option.

5336. Spot the error.He grew to be over six feet tall because both of his parents were much smaller.

• A. Over
• B. Because
• C. Both
• D. Much

Explanation: This adverb is incorrect here. The correct phrase should be "were much smaller," using the adjective "smaller" to compare the height of his parents. "Much" should not be used with "smaller"; instead, "smaller" should stand alone to denote the comparative degree. It is correct option.

5337. Spot the error.Sometimes he took down Vergil or Xenophon and read for a few moment. However he was soon back again with Doctor Thorndyke or Inspector French.

• A. Sometimes
• B. However
• C. Was
• D. Or

Explanation: This conjunction is correctly used to present alternatives ("Doctor Thorndyke or Inspector French"). It is correct option.

5338. Spot the error.He has never been known to put on a barber's white jacket so to work without a hat of some sort on his head.

• A. Never been known
• B. To put
• C. So to work
• D. On

Explanation: This phrase is incorrect and awkward. The correct phrase should be "so as to work" or "to work," depending on the intended meaning. It is correct option.

5339. Spot the error.Neither Aslam nor his friend had any interest in neither watching movies or playing games.

• A. Nor
• B. Any
• C. Neither
• D. Playing

Explanation: This word is redundant and should not be used together with "nor." When using "neither...nor" to express a negative correlation, "neither" should only be used once, typically before the first element in the pair. It is correct option.

5340. Choose the correct option.

• A. Chips could find it in his heart to feel a little sorry for Ralston, Land) it was Looking back upon that scene in the calm perspective of a quarter of a century.
• B. Chips could find it in his heart to feel a little sorry for Ralston, or it was Looking back upon that scene in the calm perspective of a quarter of a century.
• C. It was Looking back upon that scene in the calm perspective of a quarter of a century, Chips could find it in his heart to feel a little sorry for Ralston.
• D. Looking back upon that scene in the calm perspective of a quarter of a century, Chips could find it in his heart to feel a little sorry for Ralston.

Explanation: Correct. It begins with the introductory phrase followed by the main clause, maintaining clarity and logical flow.