All Free English MCQs with Answers

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8351. No, my family _ live nearby.

Moderate
  • A. Does not
  • B. Do
  • C. Do not
  • D. Did

Explanation: "Does not" is used when the subject is third person and in the active tense.

Correct answer: Does not

8352. There _ many objections to the plan.

Moderate
  • A. Is
  • B. Are
  • C. Was
  • D. Be

Explanation: "Is" would be used if the noun was singular but since it is plural (objectionS), "are" should be used.

Correct answer: Are

8353. Tweezers _ always useful to handle small objects.

Moderate
  • A. Is
  • B. Are
  • C. Will
  • D. May

Explanation: 'Tweezers' is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb. "Are" is the correct form of the verb which is used with tweezers.

Correct answer: Are

8354. A container of nuts and bolts _ found in the cellar.

Moderate
  • A. Was
  • B. Were
  • C. Would be
  • D. Is

Explanation: The subject of the sentence is "a container of nuts and bolts," which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the singular verb "was" is required to agree with the subject.

Correct answer: Was

8355. Neither of the paintings _ (is) sold.

Moderate
  • A. Is
  • B. Were
  • C. Was
  • D. Are

Explanation: 'Were' is used for past indicative terms and plural terms so it is suitable as this is a statement giving a final result.

Correct answer: Were

8356. The tourists were mesmerized to see the beauty of K-2, and it was hard for them to take their eyes off it. Deduce the meaning of the underlined word:

Moderate
  • A. spellbound
  • B. thrilled
  • C. excited
  • D. shocked

Explanation: Spellbound: This word means captivated or fascinated to the point of being speechless or motionless. This perfectly describes the tourists' reaction to K-2's beauty - they were so enthralled they couldn't look away.

Correct answer: spellbound

8357. Being imperious, he expected everyone to obey him. The most appropriate word to replace the underlined word will be:

Moderate
  • A. peremptory
  • B. short-tempered
  • C. wise
  • D. abnormal

Explanation: Peremptory: This word means urgent and demanding, often in a way that leaves no room for discussion. It aligns well with the idea of expecting obedience without question.

Correct answer: peremptory

8358. If a wolf refuses to help its pack hunt, it becomes an outcast and must go on alone. Which one of the following is the meaning of the underlined word?

Moderate
  • A. pariah
  • B. favourite
  • C. messenger
  • D. flighter

Explanation: Pariah refers to someone who is excluded or ostracized from a group or society. This perfectly matches the situation of the wolf being rejected by its pack.

Correct answer: pariah

8359. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given: REAL

Moderate
  • A. Copied
  • B. Idea
  • C. Original
  • D. Given

Explanation: Option C is correct because 'original' is the word most similar in meaning to 'real'.

Correct answer: Original

8360. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given. ABSOLUTE

Moderate
  • A. Division
  • B. Complete
  • C. Small
  • D. Half

Explanation: Option B is correct because 'complete' is the word most similar in meaning to 'absolute'.

Correct answer: Complete