Free Comprehension MCQs with Answers

853 Comprehension MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Comprehension involves understanding a passage, completing sentences logically, detecting grammatical or usage errors and interpreting figurative language. You need to identify the main idea, supporting details, tone, implied meaning and the relationship between clues in the passage and the answer choices.

Last updated

Read the Comprehension notesFree MDCAT chapter notes with key terms

853 questions · page 9 of 43

  • A. Doubtful
  • B. Deny
  • C. Unexpected
  • D. Certain
  • E. Unusual

Explanation: Inevitable means something which is bound to happen or is very certain, undoubtful, and clear.

Correct answer: Certain
  • A. Suppression
  • B. Termination
  • C. Control
  • D. Establish
  • E. Extinction

Explanation: To establish something means to begin it or bring it about, i.e. the opposite of eradication which means to destroy something.

Correct answer: Establish
  • A. Break
  • B. Continuity
  • C. Injury
  • D. Difference
  • E. Crack

Explanation: "Interruption" means something which is not continuous, does not have pause or breakage.

Correct answer: Continuity
  • A. Critical
  • B. Reluctant
  • C. Happy
  • D. Horrified

Explanation: AGHAST implies to be "filled with horror or shock". The correct answer is d) Horrified, as it closely aligns with the meaning of "aghast."

Correct answer: Horrified
  • A. Unbreakable
  • B. Interesting
  • C. Unpleasant
  • D. Fair

Explanation: "Invidious" means likely to arouse resentment or anger in others, often due to unfairness or injustice.

Correct answer: Unpleasant
  • A. Arriving at the right time
  • B. Showing signs of being good
  • C. Done without preparation
  • D. Wretched

Explanation: When something is described as "impromptu," it means it is done without prior planning or preparation.

Correct answer: Done without preparation
  • A. A system of controlling a country
  • B. The ability to show good judgment
  • C. The act of encouraging somebody
  • D. The ability of show no concern

Explanation: Discernment means the ability to judge something very well.

Correct answer: The ability to show good judgment
  • A. Furious
  • B. Familiar
  • C. Secretive
  • D. Easy

Explanation: "Furious" means extremely angry or full of rage. It does not relate to the meaning of "furtive."

Correct answer: Secretive
  • A. Belonging to the bureaucratic class
  • B. Belonging to the middle class
  • C. Belonging to the upper class
  • D. Belonging to the lower class

Explanation: BOURGEOIS means belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or…

Correct answer: Belonging to the middle class
  • A. Eat greedily
  • B. Think carefully
  • C. Work lazily
  • D. Run fast

Explanation: RUMINATE means to "think deeply about something." When you ruminate, you engage in deep or prolonged thought about something, often…

Correct answer: Think carefully
  • A. Adorn
  • B. Nominate
  • C. Finish
  • D. Weaken

Explanation: Embellish means to decorate/to adorn something to make it more attractive.

Correct answer: Adorn
  • A. Impossible
  • B. Sociable
  • C. Allegory
  • D. Suitable

Explanation: Parable and Allegory both mean a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or…

Correct answer: Allegory
  • A. A new word
  • B. Pleasant remark
  • C. Brief summary
  • D. Archaic expression

Explanation: NEOLOGISM means a newly coined word or expression.

Correct answer: A new word
  • A. statement
  • B. denial
  • C. claim
  • D. unrest
  • E. tiring

Explanation: ASSERTION means: "a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief." The best opposite of this will be denial.

Correct answer: denial
  • A. Persistent
  • B. Constant
  • C. Daring
  • D. Courageous
  • E. Flexible

Explanation: OBSTINATE means: "stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so." The…

Correct answer: Flexible
  • A. Stagnant
  • B. Hidden
  • C. Clear
  • D. Muddy
  • E. Grubby

Explanation: Unambiguous means "without any doubts". The most similar word here is "clear".

Correct answer: Clear
  • A. Defined
  • B. Developed
  • C. Registered
  • D. Ruined
  • E. Counted

Explanation: Wrecked means "to completely destroy or ruin it" The best option here is "ruined"

Correct answer: Ruined
  • A. Worries
  • B. Luggage
  • C. Instruments
  • D. Foolish
  • E. Uneasy

Explanation: The goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft are called freight. The closest to this is luggage.

Correct answer: Luggage
  • A. Wealth
  • B. Blessings
  • C. Gift
  • D. Suffering
  • E. Objections

Explanation: Hardship is a feeling of extreme privation and suffering.

Correct answer: Suffering
  • A. Significant
  • B. Untamed
  • C. Tiny
  • D. Casual
  • E. Minute

Explanation: Negligible means something which is ignorable, minute. The opposite of which will be significant.

Correct answer: Significant