Free Passage Reading MCQs with Answers

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

Passage reading requires identifying the central idea, supporting facts, author's purpose, tone, sequence and conclusions supported by the text. Questions may also test inference, vocabulary in context, reference words and the difference between information stated directly and meaning implied by the passage.

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  • A. Life that a man will have after death
  • B. Life spent in the company of friend
  • C. Life passed in hostel without studying
  • D. Life in this world which is short lived

Explanation: Mortal is causing or having caused death so option D seems to be the accurate.

Correct answer: Life in this world which is short lived
  • A. Shock
  • B. Confer
  • C. Condescend
  • D. Strengthen

Explanation: The word 'Astound' means to shock or surprise someone.So Option A is the right option.

Correct answer: Shock
  • A. See
  • B. Touch
  • C. Hear
  • D. Smell

Explanation: The word behold means to look or see something. So, Option A is the right answer.

Correct answer: See

204. RITUAL means:

  • A. Custom
  • B. Original
  • C. Religion
  • D. Routine

Explanation: Ritual means a custom or a tradition of a civilization that has been going on for a while.

Correct answer: Custom
  • A. Active and Skillful
  • B. Uses skills and wisdom
  • C. Uses both hands with same skills
  • D. Remains to the point

Explanation: It means using both hands with equal ease or dexterity.Examples:- an ambidextrous pitcher- Guatelli says the master was ambidextrous, that…

Correct answer: Uses both hands with same skills
  • A. Degenerate
  • B. Pleased
  • C. Inundated
  • D. Encouraged
  • E. Planned

Explanation: The word dissipate means to disappear or vanish. Option A also has the same synonyms. Hence Option A is the correct option.

Correct answer: Degenerate
  • A. Procure
  • B. Insist
  • C. Approve of
  • D. Forego
  • E. Interpret

Explanation: Option C is the right option as both countenance and approve of are synonyms of each other.

Correct answer: Approve of
  • A. Cleans
  • B. Mock
  • C. Scrutinise
  • D. Stifle

Explanation: Scorn means the feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

Correct answer: Mock
  • A. Tuft
  • B. Pack
  • C. Small
  • D. Spry

Explanation: Wisp means a small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Correct answer: Tuft
  • A. Defrock
  • B. Decapitate
  • C. Impaled
  • D. Urbanite

Explanation: The phrase "to cut off the head" means decapitate. It is a literal expression that refers to the act of severing or removing the head from…

Correct answer: Decapitate
  • A. Patriarchal
  • B. Patreachal
  • C. Partriarchel
  • D. Patriarrchal

Explanation: The correct spelling from the given word is "patriarchal". Patriarchal refers to a social system or structure that is dominated by men…

Correct answer: Patriarchal
  • A. Freeze
  • B. Gum
  • C. Froth

Explanation: Churn refers to mixing something and turning it into liquid or semi-solid form.

Correct answer: Froth
  • A. Show
  • B. Display
  • C. Conceal
  • D. Expose

Explanation: Demonstrate means to clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.

Correct answer: Conceal
  • A. Terrible
  • B. Appealing
  • C. Waning
  • D. Snowballing

Explanation: Appalling is something causing immense horror or dismay and is thus synonymous to terrible.

Correct answer: Terrible
  • A. probaly
  • B. probably
  • C. probebly
  • D. probly

Explanation: Probably means almost certainly; as far as one knows or can tell.

Correct answer: probably
  • A. servant
  • B. servent
  • C. sarvant
  • D. sarvent

Explanation: Correct spelling isServantWhich means a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties…

Correct answer: servant
  • A. Aniversary
  • B. Anniversery
  • C. Anniversary
  • D. Aniversry

Explanation: ' Anniversary ' is the correct spelling. Anniversary refers to the date on which an event takes place or the institution was found.

Correct answer: Anniversary
  • A. untill
  • B. until
  • C. untel
  • D. antil

Explanation: Until means up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).

Correct answer: until
  • A. Goas
  • B. Gose
  • C. Goes
  • D. Gois

Explanation: Goes is the 3rd person present which means to move from one place to another; travel.

Correct answer: Goes