All Free English MCQs with Answers

5471. Spot the errorHe 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.

5472. Spot the errorIf you stay and observe things for another hour, then you will find the task quite easy.

• A. if
• B. and
• C. then
• D. easy

Explanation: The error is in option C) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "If you stay and observe things for another hour, you will find the task quite easy."

5473. Spot the errorI had hardly thought of ice cream then one of my friends bought strawberry and pine-apple flavours.

• A. hardly
• B. then
• C. bought
• D. and

Explanation: The error is in option B) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "I had hardly thought of ice cream when one of my friends bought strawberry and pineapple flavours."

5474. Spot the errorAs soon as Mr. George asked the question regarding the structure of the cell then he got the correct answer which made him pleased.

• A. as
• B. soon as:
• C. then
• D. made

Explanation: The error is in option C) "then." The corrected sentence should be: "As soon as Mr. George asked the question regarding the structure of the cell, he got the correct answer which made him pleased."

5475. Spot the errorWe like and respect people in the flat above us, and they practice drum beats whether it is day or night

• A. and
• B. ,and
• C. whether
• D. or

Explanation: While technically a comma and "and" could work here, it's unnecessary and might sound clunky. A simple "and" is sufficient for this sentence.

5476. Spot the errorMy teacher said to his son: "You will be punished if you did not pay heed to my advice

• A. said
• B. be
• C. punished
• D. did not

Explanation: The error is in option D) "did not." The corrected sentence should be: "My teacher said to his son: 'You will be punished if you do not pay heed to my advice.'"

5477. Spot the errorI appreciate and endorse my Fathers's statement that the game is more suitable or enjoyable for both children and adult

• A. and
• B. that
• C. or
• D. children and adult

Explanation: The error is in option D) "children and adult." The corrected sentence should be: "I appreciate and endorse my father's statement that the game is more suitable or enjoyable for both children and adults."

5478. Spot the errorIf he could choose proper time and mange his work, then he would not only progress but also guide others to do so.

• A. if
• B. then
• C. not only
• D. but also

Explanation: The use of "then" is redundant in this conditional sentence. The structure of "If [condition], [result]" does not require "then" to introduce the result. The sentence would be clearer without it

5479. Spot the errorI do not care whether he speaks well or not and to have already warned him to practice his speech for the competition

• A. whether
• B. or
• C. and
• D. to

Explanation: The use of "to" is incorrect in this context. The correct word should be "having" to match the structure of the sentence

5480. Spot the errorIf he had stood first, I would have rewarded him, nor he disappointed me,yet I am not angry.

• A. if
• B. would have
• C. nor
• D. yet

Explanation: The use of "nor" is incorrect. In this context, "nor" is not the right conjunction to use with "neither ... nor" or to introduce a contrast. The correct conjunction would be "but" to show contrast.