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. Excitable
  • B. Honest
  • C. Greedy
  • D. Circular

Explanation: Voracious refers to having a huge appetite and wanting a lot of things, which closely matches greedy.

Correct answer: Greedy
  • A. Reduce
  • B. Insist
  • C. Compel
  • D. Ignore
  • E. Get

Explanation: Avoid refers to trying to stay away from something. Ignore also has the same meaning which refers to neglecting and not giving attention…

Correct answer: Ignore
  • A. Discord
  • B. Analysis
  • C. Swelling
  • D. Injury

Explanation: Dissension refers to a disagreement that leads to an argument between people.

Correct answer: Discord
  • A. Penalty
  • B. Prize
  • C. Sentence
  • D. Fine
  • E. Punishment

Explanation: Reward refers to an award, prize, or a gift. Penalty, fine, punishment, and sentence all mean the same thing.

Correct answer: Prize
  • A. Maze
  • B. Heap
  • C. Hive
  • D. Knack

Explanation: 'Labyrinth' means a Puzzle or Maze. 'Heap' means to pile up something. 'Hive' is usually used for a swarm of bees.

Correct answer: Maze
  • A. Aplomb
  • B. Crypt
  • C. Highway
  • D. Hinterland

Explanation: A catacomb is an underground cemetery consisting of subterranean gallery. The most appropriate alternative word for catacomb is crypt.

Correct answer: Crypt
  • A. Inculcate
  • B. Incarnate
  • C. Pull up
  • D. Send for

Explanation: Deracinate refers to uprooting someone from a given location. This is a tough question, but when compared to the other options, Option C…

Correct answer: Pull up
  • A. Assonance
  • B. Elegance
  • C. Diffidence
  • D. Conflict

Explanation: Dissonance means a lack of agreement among individuals or groups. Conflict means the same.

Correct answer: Conflict
  • A. Toadying
  • B. Yawning
  • C. Assertive
  • D. Obedient

Explanation: Fawning refers to flattery and affection. Toadying means to flatter and gaining flavors.

Correct answer: Toadying
  • A. Mesmerize
  • B. Cynosure
  • C. Censure
  • D. Censor

Explanation: Censor means to remove or modify parts of a text or speech that are considered to be offensive or objectionable.

Correct answer: Censor
  • A. Tasteful
  • B. Brainy
  • C. Modesty
  • D. Gaudy

Explanation: Gaudy means excessively bright, showy, or ornate. A gaudy person or thing would be someone or something that is very flashy and…

Correct answer: Gaudy
  • A. Retiring
  • B. Contradict
  • C. Allure
  • D. Murmuring

Explanation: Retiring means to be shy or reserved. This is the closest meaning to the word "demure".

Correct answer: Retiring
  • A. Condescension
  • B. Mundane
  • C. Adore
  • D. Decorum

Explanation: Disdain refers to one not appreciating something. The closest word to this is condescension which means dealing with something strictly.

Correct answer: Condescension
  • A. Superficial
  • B. Aspect
  • C. Superb
  • D. Beautiful

Explanation: The word facet means a particular aspect or part of something, so the answer is aspect.

Correct answer: Aspect
  • A. Disheveled
  • B. Arranged
  • C. Drowsy
  • D. Bluish

Explanation: Dishelved means unkempt, untidy, or dirty. It is the closest in meaning to frowsy because it describes a person or thing that is not…

Correct answer: Disheveled
  • A. Copied
  • B. Idea
  • C. Original
  • D. Given

Explanation: C is correct option because Word Real is an adjective in nature having similar meaning as genuine authentic actual.

Correct answer: Original
  • A. Division
  • B. Complete
  • C. Small
  • D. Half

Explanation: Correct option is B B is correct option because word Absolute is an adjective in nature having meaning complete total utter universal…

Correct answer: Complete
  • A. Conceal
  • B. Withhold
  • C. Maintain
  • D. Elaborate

Explanation: D is the correct option because word unfold is a verb in nature having synonyms such as expand open unfurl etc.

Correct answer: Elaborate
  • A. To end
  • B. To begin
  • C. Nearing finish
  • D. To run

Explanation: B is the correct option because the word "commence" is a verb having means to begin, to start, start off, get down to business.

Correct answer: To begin
  • A. Establish
  • B. Invent
  • C. Produce
  • D. Show

Explanation: Demonstrate refers to displaying something. Option D is the best choice here which is a synonym of the word display.

Correct answer: Show