All Free English MCQs with Answers
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7051. Will someone be here soon to open the door?
- A. verb phrase
- B. appositive phrase
- C. prepositional phrase
- D. Infinitive Phrase.
Explanation: The phrase "to open the door" is an infinitive phrase, which is a phrase that begins with an infinitive (a verb form beginning with "to") and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.- In this case, the infinitive phrase "to open the door" functions as the complement of the verb "will be", indicating the purpose or intention of someone's presence.
Correct answer: Infinitive Phrase.7052. The candidate elected by the voters promised to put "a chicken in every pot."
- A. Verb Phrase
- B. prepositional phrase
- C. gerund phrase
- D. Participle Phrase.
Explanation: The phrase "elected by the voters" is a participle phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a participle (a verb form ending in "-ing" or "-ed") and functions as an adjective, modifying a noun.- In this case, the participle phrase "elected by the voters" modifies the noun "candidate", indicating who elected them.
Correct answer: Participle Phrase.7053. Susan Sarandon, a famous actress, has been very supportive of the striking workers.
- A. Appositive Phrase.
- B. infinitive phrase
- C. Participle Phrase
- D. prepositional phrase
Explanation: The phrase "a famous actress" is an appositive phrase, which is a noun or phrase that renames or explains another noun.- In this case, the appositive phrase "a famous actress" renames and provides more information about the noun "Susan Sarandon", indicating her profession.
Correct answer: Appositive Phrase.7054. She preferred eating at the local deli for lunch.
- A. gerund phrase
- B. verb phrase
- C. noun phrase
- D. absolute phrase
Explanation: The phrase "eating at the local deli" is a gerund phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a gerund (a verb form ending in "-ing") and functions as a noun.- In this case, the gerund phrase "eating at the local deli" functions as the object of the verb "preferred", indicating the activity she preferred
Correct answer: gerund phrase7055. He should discover a gift certificate for dinner at Cafe Sofia under his seat at the table.
- A. Prepositional Phrase.
- B. infinitive phrase
- C. gerund phrase
- D. noun phrase
Explanation: The phrase "under his seat at the table" is a prepositional phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a preposition (in this case, "under") and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.- In this case, the prepositional phrase "under his seat at the table" functions as an adverb, modifying the verb "discover" and indicating the location where the gift certificate should be found.
Correct answer: Prepositional Phrase.7056. We all sighed in relief, James having found his passport.
- A. Absolute Phrase
- B. prepositional phrase
- C. participle phrase
- D. gerund phrase
Explanation: The phrase "James having found his passport" is an absolute phrase, which is a phrase that modifies an entire sentence, typically consisting of a noun or pronoun followed by a participle (a verb form ending in "-ing" or "-ed").- In this case, the absolute phrase "James having found his passport" modifies the entire sentence "We all sighed in relief", indicating the circumstance that led to the sigh of relief.
Correct answer: Absolute Phrase7057. The day ended with feasting on Spanish tapas and local wine
- A. Gerund Phrase.
- B. infinitive phrase
- C. participle phrase
- D. absolute phrase
Explanation: The phrase "feasting on Spanish tapas and local wine" is a gerund phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a gerund (a verb form ending in "-ing") and functions as a noun.- In this case, the gerund phrase "feasting on Spanish tapas and local wine" functions as the object of the preposition "with", indicating the activity that took place at the end of the day.
Correct answer: Gerund Phrase.7058. To celebrate their arrival at the villa, they all enjoyed a glass of Mallorcan wine
- A. Infinitive Phrase.
- B. participle phrase
- C. gerund phrase
- D. absolute phrase
Explanation: The phrase "to celebrate their arrival at the villa" is an infinitive phrase, which is a phrase that begins with an infinitive (a verb form beginning with "to") and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.- In this case, the infinitive phrase "to celebrate their arrival at the villa" functions as an adverb, modifying the verb "enjoyed" and indicating the purpose or reason for enjoying the wine.
Correct answer: Infinitive Phrase.7059. As a souvenir, Mary bought herself a beautiful, oval-shaped, soft pink pearl.
- A. Noun Phrase.
- B. verb phrase
- C. prepositional phrase
- D. infinitive phrase
Explanation: The phrase "a beautiful, oval-shaped, soft pink pearl" is a noun phrase, which is a phrase that functions as a noun.- In this case, the noun phrase "a beautiful, oval-shaped, soft pink pearl" functions as the direct object of the verb "bought", indicating what Mary bought as a souvenir.
Correct answer: Noun Phrase.7060. Fascinated by the Mughal miniature art, the tourists took many pictures of the royal palace.
- A. Participle Phrase.
- B. infinitive phrase
- C. gerund phrase
- D. absolute phrase
Explanation: The phrase "Fascinated by the Mughal miniature art" is a participle phrase, which is a phrase that begins with a participle (a verb form ending in "-ing" or "-ed") and functions as an adjective.- In this case, the participle phrase "Fascinated by the Mughal miniature art" modifies the noun "tourists", indicating their state of mind or condition.
Correct answer: Participle Phrase.