All Free English MCQs with Answers

5631. The children are allowed to red the books at the _ corner.

• A. child
• B. child's
• C. children
• D. children's

Explanation: In the context of the sentence, "children's" is correct because it denotes that the corner is designated for or belongs to multiple children, allowing them to read books there.

5632. The greater part(A) of the peasant massies(B) stay put and carry ( C) on their traditional, intensive labour.(D)

• A. The greater part
• B. the peasant massies
• C. stay put and carry
• D. their traditional, intensive

Explanation: "The peasant massies" is a noun clause, specifically a plural noun phrase, functioning as the object of the preposition "of" in the phrase "The greater part of the peasant massies".This noun clause refers to the group of people being described in the sentence.

5633. The total number of stars in the universe is (A) probably something(B) like the total number of sands ( C) on all the seashores(D) of the world.

• A. is
• B. something
• C. sands
• D. the seahorses

Explanation: "Something" is a pronoun, specifically an indefinite pronoun, used to refer to an unspecified or unknown quantity.

5634. This garden, proverbial for its extensive shades, (A) falling water (B) and soft breeze was ( C) in the form of an amphitheatre(D)

• A. extensive shades
• B. falling water
• C. was
• D. an amphitheatre

Explanation: "Was" is a linking verb, specifically a past tense of the verb "to be", connecting the subject "This garden" to the descriptive phrase "in the form of an amphitheatre".

5635. Most of the stars(A) are so large(B) that hundred of thousands( C) of earths could be packed (D) inside each

• A. Most of the stars
• B. so large
• C. hundred of thousands
• D. could be packed

Explanation: "hundred of thousands" is a noun phrase, specifically a quantifier phrase, indicating a large but indefinite number.In this context, "hundred of thousands" is part of the phrase "hundred of thousands of earths", which is an object phrase functioning as the direct object of the verb "could be packed". This phrase indicates that a large number of Earths could fit inside each star, emphasizing their enormous size.

5636. Leaf and gravity (A) dripping over the browned skin, which(B) increased the appetite and made everybody( C) mouth water (D).

• A. leaf and gravy
• B. which
• C. everybody
• D. water

Explanation: "Everybody" is a pronoun, specifically a singular indefinite pronoun, functioning as the subject of the verb "mouth water".In this context, "everybody" refers to all the people present, indicating that the sight and smell of the food made everyone's mouth water in anticipation.Well done!

5637. My friend has a fine _ of old stamps.

• A. group
• B. bundle
• C. band
• D. collection

Explanation: A "collection" is a set of items gathered and kept together, often because of their rarity, beauty, or sentimental value. In this case, your friend has a fine collection of old stamps, indicating a curated and possibly valuable assembly of stamps.

5638. _ brain is the most complex.

• A. Man's three pounds
• B. Man three's pound
• C. man three pounds
• D. Man's three pound

Explanation: The sentence should read: "Man's three-pound brain is the most complex."This phrase is referring to the human brain, which weighs approximately three pounds, and is considered the most complex and intricate organ in the human body.

5639. One picture of a _ of buffaloes included two calves.

• A. herd
• B. pack
• C. bundle
• D. band

Explanation: A "herd" is a group of animals, especially large mammals like buffaloes, that live and move together. It's the most suitable term to describe a collection of buffaloes.

5640. CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION

• A. My mother's-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favourite.
• B. My mother-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favourite.
• C. My mother-in-law's recipe for meatloaf is my husband's favourite.
• D. My mother-in-law recipe for meatloaf is my husband favourite.

Explanation: -"Mother-in-law" is a possessive compound noun, so it needs an apostrophe to show ownership (i.e., the recipe belongs to my mother-in-law).- "Husband's" also needs an apostrophe to show possession (i.e., the favourite dish belongs to my husband).