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. The science and study of languages
  • B. Study of geometric patterns
  • C. The science of diction and enunciation
  • D. The science of light

Explanation: Linguistics means the study of human speech including the units, nature, structure, and modification of language.

Correct answer: The science and study of languages
  • A. Declarative
  • B. Imperative
  • C. Interrogative
  • D. Exclamatory

Explanation: An interrogative sentence is a type of sentence that asks a question, as opposed to sentences that make a statement, deliver a command, or…

Correct answer: Interrogative
  • A. Declarative
  • B. Imperative
  • C. Interrogative
  • D. Exclamatory

Explanation: A declarative sentence is a sentence that makes a statement.

Correct answer: Declarative
  • A. Declarative
  • B. Imperative
  • C. Interrogative
  • D. Exclamatory

Explanation: Declarative sentences are simply statements that relay information. They are the most common type of sentences in the English language.

Correct answer: Declarative
  • A. Amatuer
  • B. Amature
  • C. Amateur
  • D. Ameteur

Explanation: 'Amateur is the correct spelling' which means an amateur is a person who does something for enjoyment, not money, like an amateur who…

Correct answer: Amateur
  • A. Doesnt
  • B. Dosen't
  • C. Doesn't
  • D. Does'nt

Explanation: Doesn't (short for does not) is the correct spelling of the word.

Correct answer: Doesn't
  • A. Correct
  • B. Preserve
  • C. Repeat
  • D. Justify

Explanation: Rectify means to put right, correct, or amend something.

Correct answer: Correct
  • A. For me
  • B. Very much
  • C. Very many
  • D. Yet

Explanation: Option A, "for me," is not related to the context of the sentence and does not fit grammatically.

Correct answer: Yet
  • A. Relaxed
  • B. Lenient
  • C. Ungrudging
  • D. Immoral

Explanation: Permissive is defined as allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior. 'Lenient' is the most accurate synonym.

Correct answer: Lenient
  • A. associate
  • B. antagonist
  • C. soul-mate
  • D. ally

Explanation: An antagonist refers to someone who is actively opposed to or in conflict with another person. It is the closest in meaning to nemesis.

Correct answer: antagonist
  • A. tremble
  • B. move
  • C. tremendous
  • D. pacify

Explanation: Quiver means slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by sudden strong emotion.

Correct answer: tremble
  • A. correct
  • B. preserve
  • C. repeat
  • D. justify

Explanation: Rectify means to put something right so correct is an accurate synonym.

Correct answer: correct
  • A. lend
  • B. reduce
  • C. expand
  • D. prolong

Explanation: Prune means to cut off or cut back parts of for better shape or more fruitful growth. prune the branches. intransitive verb.

Correct answer: reduce
  • A. Game
  • B. Pitch
  • C. Team
  • D. Group

Explanation: OPTION A: A game is an entertaining activity or sport.OPTION B: A pitch is an area of ground marked out and used for playing a game such…

Correct answer: Team
  • A. Block headed
  • B. Smart
  • C. Wise
  • D. Agile

Explanation: Dunce: Someone stupid or slow at learning things. OPTION A: Blockheaded means 'stupid, dull, unintelligent'.

Correct answer: Block headed
  • A. Thin
  • B. Sharp
  • C. Broken
  • D. Fluffy

Explanation: Keen means desire. A keen person is one who is determined, interested or eager. So, here 'sharp' is the most appropriate synonym for keen.

Correct answer: Sharp
  • A. Repelled
  • B. Moving
  • C. Summoned
  • D. Summoner

Explanation: The word "beckoned" means to signal or call someone to come closer or follow, typically with a gesture.This question tests vocabulary and…

Correct answer: Summoned
  • A. Criticise
  • B. Lament
  • C. Praise
  • D. Oppose

Explanation: The word "laud" means to praise or commend highly.LAUD and PRAISE are synonyms meaning complimenting someone or something.

Correct answer: Praise
  • A. Ooze
  • B. Exhaust
  • C. Absorb
  • D. Contain

Explanation: 'Exude' means discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily. Ooze means to exude, leak out. Exhaust is to draw off or let out completely.

Correct answer: Ooze
  • A. Fual
  • B. Fuel
  • C. Fule
  • D. Fuil

Explanation: The correct spellings are "fuel" which means a material used to produce heat or power by burning. So option B is correct.

Correct answer: Fuel