All Free English MCQs with Answers

5541. He has _ interest in photography.

• A. few
• B. little
• C. several
• D. small number of

Explanation: Few" indicates a small number or amount, and it is used with countable nouns. In this case, it suggests that he has very little interest in photography

5542. My grandfather rears _ chickens. However, he does not rear _ ducks.

• A. .a few, less
• B. a lot of, many
• C. a large number of, much
• D. several, a small amount of

Explanation: "A few" indicates a small number of countable items (chickens in this case), and "less" is used with uncountable nouns (like ducks, as a quantity).

5543. His fear _ he will fail worries him.

• A. that
• B. why
• C. when
• D. which

Explanation: "That" is used to introduce a clause that specifies something that is feared, believed, hoped, etc. It connects the fear directly to the concern about failing.

5544. Ron wants to be self-sufficient. He has planted _ fruit trees and vegetables in his garden

• A. much
• B. a lot of
• C. a great deal of
• D. a large amount of

Explanation: "A lot of" is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something and is appropriate for countable nouns like "fruit trees and vegetables."

5545. Drinking too _ wine is bad for health but _ is all right

• A. much, a few
• B. many, a little
• C. plenty of, some
• D. much, a small amount

Explanation: "Much" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine), and "a small amount" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine). This option correctly contrasts an excessive amount ("too much") with an acceptable quantity ("a small amount").

5546. It was lucky _ they were around.

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

Explanation: "That" introduces a clause indicating a reason or cause for something, which fits well in this context to explain why it was lucky

5547. "You need to eat _ fresh fruits and get _ exercise,' the doctor advised his patient

• A. several, some
• B. plenty of, a lot of
• C. many, a large number of
• D. much, a large amount of

Explanation: "Plenty of" indicates a sufficient or abundant quantity, and "a lot of" indicates a large amount or a considerable amount. This option fits well to advise a healthy amount of fruits and exercise

5548. | need to go out for _ fresh air

• A. any
• B. some
• C. enough
• D. a large amount of

Explanation: "Some" is used to indicate an unspecified amount or quantity and fits well in the context of needing fresh air.

5549. Shoppers with eight items or _ can go to this counter.

• A. less
• B. fewer
• C. much
• D. many

Explanation: "Less" is used with uncountable nouns or with quantities that cannot be counted individually. In this case, it refers to the total amount of items, which is uncountable in nature.

5550. This is _ | would say.

• A. why
• B. how
• C. which
• D. where

Explanation: "How" is used to indicate the manner or way in which something is done or said, which fits perfectly in this context.