English Comprehension MCQs | ENG101 MCQs | Set 7
English Comprehension MCQs | ENG101 MCQs | Set 7
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
1) Fill in the blank with appropriate parallel structure.
Egyptian pyramids were regularly robbed despite their intricate passageways, byzantine mazes, and __________.
a) walls of falsity
b) walls which were false
c) false walls
d) they had false walls
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
To have parallel structure in a sentence, you want the items in a list to have a consistent grammatical structure. In this case, each item in the list is described using a noun-noun structure: "intricate passageways," "byzantine mazes," and "false walls."
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2) Choose the best meaning for the word underlined.
A provocative question can be an effective way to open an essay. Students have begun essays with such interesting questions as, "What do you think your name means?" and "How long do you think it would take you to count to one billion?"
a) arousing in
b) very brief
c) Unanswerable
d) funny
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'a'.
Explanation:
The best meaning for the word "provocative" in this context is: arousing interest or curiosity
In this context, a "provocative question" is one that is designed to pique the reader's curiosity or interest and stimulate thought. It is meant to engage the reader and make them think or wonder about the topic being presented. The examples given in the passage, such as "What do you think your name means?" and "How long do you think it would take you to count to one billion?" are meant to provoke thought and engage the reader's interest..
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3) Complete the sentence by choosing the best option.
We are planning to go to _____ Spain _____ France during the holidays.
b) either…or
c) Neither…and
d) both…or
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
In this context, "either...or" is used to present two options – the choice is between going to Spain or going to France, but not both.
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4) Click on the option that you think is correct.
Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. __________, some people believe it should be legalized.
a) Therefore
b) Because
c) so
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'a'.
Explanation:
The word "therefore" is used to indicate a logical consequence or conclusion based on the information presented in the first sentence. In this case, it suggests that because marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco, some people believe it should be legalized as a logical consequence of its perceived lower toxicity.
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5) Read the cause in the given situation and choose the effect.
We had a fantastic snowfall during the night. breeze burst to 45 mph. The roads are blocked, even at the bus stop.
a) We decided to make a snowman.
b) We were not able to go to school.
c) We stayed inside and made hot chocolate.
d) We went to the store to get some snacks.
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
The strong wind (breeze bursting to 45 mph) likely caused hazardous road conditions, making it unsafe to travel to school, which is why the effect is that "We were not able to go to school."
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6) Choose the best answer from the given options:
The sentence that states the main idea is called:
a) Main idea of paragraph
b) Topic of paragraph
c) Topic sentence
d) Supporting details
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
The topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea or point of a paragraph. It typically appears at the beginning of the paragraph and provides the reader with a clear idea of what the paragraph is about.
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7) Fill in the blank with the most suitable phrasal verb.
The band are bringing..... a new album in the new year.
a) over
b) down
c) out
d) up
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
The phrasal verb "bringing out" is used in the sentence to mean that the band is releasing or launching a new album. In English, "bring out" is a common phrasal verb used to describe the act of releasing or making something available to the public. In this context, the band is making their new album available for the public to listen to or purchase in the new year.
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8) Which one of the following cannot be used for the suffix -ure?
a) lect
b) fiss
c) depart
d) polit
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'c'.
Explanation:
The suffix "-ure" is commonly used to form nouns from verbs.
Among the options provided:
"lect" can be combined with "-ure" to form "lecture" (e.g., lecture -> lecturer).
"fiss" can be combined with "-ure" to form "fissure" (e.g., fissure -> fissure).
"depart" cannot be combined with "-ure" to form a noun with the "-ure" suffix.
So, "depart" is the option that cannot be used to form a noun with the suffix "-ure."
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9) The meaning of the stem traditis:
a) chance
b) hand over, deliver
c) stand, place
d) fall
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'b'.
Explanation:
The stem "traditis" is related to the Latin verb "tradere," which means "to hand over" or "to deliver."
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10) Complete the sentence by choosing the best option. /pair of connectives.
James usually has his lunch at this restaurant _____ sometimes he eats elsewhere.
a) if
b) either
c) neither
d) but
Correct Answer:
The correct answer is 'd'.
Explanation:
In this sentence, "but" is used to contrast the two parts of the sentence, indicating that although James usually eats at the restaurant, there are occasions when he chooses to eat elsewhere.
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