Free Comprehension MCQs with Answers

31. I'm ________ sure of it as you are.

• A. Quite
• B. As
• C. Perfectly
• D. Very

Explanation: The fixed comparative structure is “as ... as”: “I’m as sure of it as you are.” “Quite,” “perfectly,” and “very” cannot complete this comparison in the same way.

32. You _______ not worry about me.

• A. would
• B. need
• C. could
• D. shall
• E. can

Explanation: Need not expresses the absence of necessity, so the sentence means that you are not required to worry. Would, could, and can do not convey this meaning here.

33. Sana! Please ______ a tea ?

• A. Taken
• B. Drank
• C. Have
• D. Put

Explanation: “Have” is used in the expression “have a tea,” meaning drink a cup or serving of tea. The other options are past-tense or unrelated verbs and cannot complete this polite suggestion or request.

34. I am looking for admission __________ in a government or private university.

• A. both
• B. until
• C. either
• D. neither

Explanation: The paired construction is “either ... or,” so “either” correctly presents the two possible types of university. “Both” would require “and,” while “neither” would indicate that neither option is suitable.

35. Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of __________ alliterative lines.

• A. 3,182
• B. 4,182
• C. 5,182
• D. 6,182

Explanation: The standard text of Beowulf contains 3,182 alliterative lines, making it the longest surviving Old English epic poem.

36. The earliest surviving work in English Literature is ___________?

• A. The Grave
• B. Cædmon's Hymn
• C. Peterborough Chronicle
• D. Beowulf

Explanation: Cædmon’s Hymn is generally regarded as the earliest surviving English poem or literary work, dating from the seventh century. Beowulf is older in subject matter but survives in a later manuscript.

37. Earth is closest to the sun every year in early ______________, when it's winter for the Northern Hemisphere. We're farthest away from the sun in early __________________, during our Northern Hemisphere summer.

• A. January - July
• B. June - December
• C. July - January
• D. December - June

Explanation: Earth reaches perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, in early January and aphelion, its farthest point, in early July. The seasons are caused mainly by Earth’s axial tilt, not this small distance difference.

38. Complete the following sentence: No sooner did the thief see the policeman _____________.

• A. he ran away
• B. he had run away
• C. when he ran away
• D. than he ran away

Explanation: The correlative construction is “no sooner ... than”: “No sooner did the thief see the policeman than he ran away.” “When” belongs with constructions such as “hardly ... when.”

39. Oh there goes the front door bell - oh it's you! I might have___________.

• A. Thought
• B. Believed
• C. Considered
• D. Guessed

Explanation: “I might have guessed” is the natural expression for saying that the speaker could have predicted who was at the door. Thought and considered need a clearer object or different construction here.

40. Don't__________ - I'll see you very soon.

• A. Concern
• B. Care
• C. Worry
• D. Mind

Explanation: “Don’t worry” is the standard expression used to reassure someone that there is no need for anxiety. “Concern” normally needs an object or appears as “be concerned.”