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. Scarce
  • B. Mollify
  • C. Quiet
  • D. Scare

Explanation: The sentence should read: "The horror movie shouldn't be shown at school because it will scare the children.""Scare" is a synonym for…

Correct answer: Scare
  • A. Fatigue
  • B. Repudiate
  • C. Galvanise
  • D. Dissipate

Explanation: The sentence should read: "As soon as the water hits the roots of the dehydrated plant, it will galvanise it.""Galvanise" means to shock…

Correct answer: Galvanise
  • A. Vocalization
  • B. Protrusion
  • C. Virology
  • D. Communication

Explanation: Vocalization, but more specifically, "Elocution" itself is the correct term.Elocution refers to the art of public speaking, including…

Correct answer: Vocalization
  • A. Advice
  • B. Advise
  • C. Device
  • D. Devices

Explanation: The sentence should read: "She went to a lawyer for some independent advice.""Advice" refers to guidance or recommendations provided by an…

Correct answer: Advice
  • A. Ale
  • B. Ail
  • C. Alee
  • D. Eel

Explanation: The sentence should read: "My least favourite ail is nausea, which makes me absolutely miserable every hour it afflicts me and guarantees…

Correct answer: Ail
  • A. By
  • B. Buy
  • C. Bye
  • D. Bay

Explanation: The sentence should read: "She went to the mall to buy a new dress for her interview.""Buy" means to purchase or acquire something, in…

Correct answer: Buy
  • A. Deny
  • B. Yield
  • C. Accept
  • D. Succumb

Explanation: Abjure means to formally reject, renounce, or deny something, often in a solemn or public manner.

Correct answer: Deny
  • A. Boredom
  • B. Occupation
  • C. Profession
  • D. Work

Explanation: Avocation refers to a person's regular occupation or calling, especially one that is considered prestigious or dignified.

Correct answer: Occupation
  • A. Seduce
  • B. Disenchant
  • C. Repuls
  • D. Refuse

Explanation: Beguile means to charm or fascinate someone, often in a subtle or deceptive way, to win them over or gain their attention.

Correct answer: Seduce
  • A. Humble
  • B. Reserved
  • C. Grandiose
  • D. Restrained

Explanation: Grandiose, is a synonym of bombastic because it also means impressive-sounding but lacking in real substance or value.

Correct answer: Grandiose
  • A. Polite
  • B. Kind
  • C. Blunt
  • D. Tactful

Explanation: Brusque means being abrupt, curt, and direct in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or unfriendly.

Correct answer: Blunt
  • A. Perplexing
  • B. Abstract
  • C. Puzzling
  • D. Lucid

Explanation: Abstruse means difficult to understand; obscure or esoteric. It describes something that is complex, vague, or ambiguous, making it hard…

Correct answer: Lucid
  • A. Sedition
  • B. Fealty
  • C. Dedication
  • D. Obligation

Explanation: Allegiance refers to loyalty, devotion, or duty to a person, organization, or country.

Correct answer: Sedition
  • A. Grasp
  • B. Digest
  • C. Exclude
  • D. Comprehend

Explanation: Assimilate means to absorb, integrate, or incorporate something, such as ideas, cultures, or values, into one's own identity or system.

Correct answer: Exclude
  • A. Baffle
  • B. Enlighten
  • C. Distract
  • D. Fluster

Explanation: Bewilder means to confuse, perplex, or disorient someone, often leaving them feeling lost or uncertain.

Correct answer: Enlighten
  • A. Astound
  • B. Startle
  • C. Expect
  • D. Flabbergast

Explanation: Boggle means to shock, astonish, or overwhelm someone, often leaving them feeling amazed or disbelieving.

Correct answer: Expect
  • A. Cite
  • B. Slight
  • C. Sight
  • D. Site

Explanation: Site refers to a physical location or area, especially one designated for a specific purpose, such as building construction.

Correct answer: Site
  • A. costs
  • B. costing
  • C. costed
  • D. cost

Explanation: The sentence should read: "According to the information on this page, items bought before 1940 cost more than items made after that…

Correct answer: cost
  • A. Comparison
  • B. Contrast
  • C. Compare
  • D. Juxtaposition

Explanation: The sentence should read: "The contrast in weather between the North and South of the country is noticeable."Contrast refers to the state…

Correct answer: Contrast
  • A. Affects
  • B. Effects
  • C. Defects
  • D. Suspects

Explanation: The sentence should read: "Further research is needed to find out what side affects this pill has on a person's digestive system."Affects…

Correct answer: Affects