English Comprehension MCQs | ENG101 MCQs | Set 4
English Comprehension MCQs | ENG101 MCQs | Set 4
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
1) Which one is true of the following example?
"Guinevere and Lancelot, who can be considered archetypal betrayers."
a) It is a comma splice.
b) It is a sentence fragment.
c) It contains an adverbial clause.
d) It contains a noun clause.
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'd'.
Explanation:
The phrase "who can be considered archetypal betrayers" is a noun clause that functions as the subject complement for "Guinevere and Lancelot." It provides additional information about them and acts as a single unit within the sentence.
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2) Fill in the blank with an appropriate phrasal verb.
An eagle, if pressed for food, might ......... a small baby that had been left in the open unprotected, but such an opportunity must occur very rarely.
a) carry out
b) carry on with
c) carry off
d) carry through
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
"An eagle, if pressed for food, might carry off a small baby that had been left in the open unprotected, but such an opportunity must occur very rarely."
In this context, "carry off" means to seize or capture something, which in this case refers to the eagle capturing a small baby.
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3) Fill in the blank with appropriate phrasal verb.
The Scottish Parliament has appointed Mr. Maley to ......... an assessment of the current cost estimate and likely completion date of a new information technology project.
b) carry out
c) carry on
d) carry over
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
"The Scottish Parliament has appointed Mr. Maley to carry out an assessment of the current cost estimate and likely completion date of a new information technology project."
In this context, "carry out" means to perform or conduct, which fits the sentence as Mr. Maley is tasked with conducting an assessment of the project.
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4) Fill in the blank with appropriate verb given below.
I ......... complete silence now while I try this experiment.
a) have wanted
b) did want
c) am wanting
d) want
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'd'.
Explanation:
"I want complete silence now while I try this experiment."
The sentence is in the present tense, and "want" is the correct verb choice in this context to express the desire for silence at the current moment.
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5) Fill the gap by choosing the best answer.
European cuisine always ......... a sense of nostalgia and romance, like running into an old flame.
a) evolves
b) evinces
c) evokes
d) evicts
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
The correct word to fill the gap is "evokes" because it means to bring forth or elicit a particular feeling or emotion, which fits the context of the sentence. In this case, European cuisine is described as creating a sense of nostalgia and romance, so "evokes" is the appropriate word to express that it brings forth these feelings.
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6) Fill the gap by choosing the best answer.
One of the most beautiful things about Jakarta is its ......... wealth from both within the archipelago and around the world.
a) Coronary
b) Culinary
c) Cautionary
d) Hasty
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
"One of the most beautiful things about Jakarta is its culinary wealth from both within the archipelago and around the world."
In this context, "culinary" refers to the richness and diversity of the city's food and cuisine, which is one of its appealing features.
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7) Read the statement carefully and choose ‘inference’ from the given options.
If you go to a Mexican restaurant, you can infer that:
a) They will not serve tea.
b) They will have hot dogs on the menu.
c) They have specialized in Mexican food.
d) They will have the best food in the town.
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
The inference that "They have specialized in Mexican food" can be made from the statement because the premise states that you are going to a "Mexican restaurant." When you go to a specific type of restaurant, it is reasonable to infer that the restaurant specializes in the cuisine associated with its name. In this case, a "Mexican restaurant" is likely to specialize in Mexican food, which is why this is the correct inference.
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8) Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence.
"In 2005, superstar, 50 Cent, was placed on the Forbes Celebrity Top 100 list."
a) Comma splice
b) Misplaced modifier
c) Dangling modifier
d) Punctuation error
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
The phrase "superstar, 50 Cent" is a misplaced modifier. It suggests that "superstar" is describing 50 Cent, but it seems the intended meaning is that 50 Cent is the superstar. To correct this error, you can rephrase the sentence as "In 2005, the superstar 50 Cent was placed on the Forbes Celebrity Top 100 list."
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9) Fill in the blank with appropriate word given below.
"The politicians in office today need to start looking for a solution to our Social Security program running out of funds instead of passing the buck to the next people in line," George said to Luke. "You ......... it! I am sick of hearing about problems in this country and never hearing about any solutions.
a) thought
b) meant
c) Post
d) said
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'd'.
Explanation:
The word "said" is the correct choice because it indicates that the speaker is confirming what George said, essentially agreeing with or echoing his statement. In this context, "said" is used to express agreement or affirmation, as in "You said it!" It means the speaker is acknowledging and agreeing with the point George made.
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10) Label the statement given below by choosing the most appropriate tone from the options.
Pakistan will win the World Cup.
a) sympathetic
b) humorous
c) sentimental
d) Optimistic
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'd'.
Explanation:
The statement "Pakistan will win the World Cup" is labeled as "Optimistic" because it conveys a sense of hope and confidence in Pakistan's ability to win the World Cup. The term "optimistic" describes a positive outlook and belief in a favorable outcome, which is precisely what the statement expresses. It does not convey sympathy, humor, or sentimentality; rather, it expresses confidence in Pakistan's chances of winning.
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