ENGLISH MCQs

100 Questions TextBook
1

What is a synonym for ‘Aperture’?

A
Seal
B
Barrier
C
Opening
D
Filler
2

Which word means the same as ‘Fervent’?

A
Enjoyment
B
Ardent
C
Serenity
D
System
3

What is the synonym for ‘Sketchily’?

A
Imperfectly
B
Wholly
C
Exhaustively
D
Methodically
4

Which of the following is a synonym for ‘Snag’?

A
Hurdle
B
Benefit
C
Resolution
D
None of the Above
5

What is the definition of the idiom ‘talking twenty to the dozen’?

A
Speaking excessively
B
Speaking out of turn
C
Chatting swiftly and nonstop.
D
Talking nonsensically
6

What does the idiom ‘Make a bee line’ signify?

A
To go directly toward
B
To wait in a line
C
To search for free items
D
To arrange bees in a row
7

Convert this sentence from Indirect to Direct Speech: “My friend asked me to get him a sandwich.”

A
‘Please bring me a sandwich,’ said my friend.
B
He said, ‘My friend, please bring me a sandwich.’
C
“Please bring my friend a sandwich,” said he.
D
My friend said, ‘Will you bring me a sandwich?’
8

Transform the following sentence from Indirect to Direct Speech: “The porter politely assured the lady he would watch her luggage while she purchased her tickets.”

A
The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
B
The porter said, “I will take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket, Madam.”
C
The porter said, “I would take care of your baggage while you bought your ticket, Madam.”
D
The porter said to the lady, “I would take care of your baggage while you buy your ticket.”
9

Convert this sentence from Direct to Indirect Speech: The doctor inquired of the patient, ‘How do you feel at this moment? Has the pain subsided’?

A
The doctor asked the patient how he was feeling then and if the pain was down.
B
The doctor asked the patient how he felt then and if the pain had gone down.
C
The doctor asked the patient how he had felt then when the pain was gone.
D
The doctor asked the patient how he is feeling now and if the pain has gone down.
10

Change this sentence from Direct to Indirect Speech: He inquired of his teacher, ‘Must I read this chapter’?

A
He asked his teacher whether there was a need to read that chapter.
B
He asked his teacher whether he needed to read that chapter.
C
He asked his teacher if it was necessary to read this chapter.
D
He asked his teacher if he had to read that chapter.
11

Modify the voice of the given sentence: Rain interrupted the final day of play between Pakistan and Australia.

A
The last day’s play of Pakistan and Australia was disrupted by rain.
B
Pakistan and Australia’s play of the last day as disrupted by rain.
C
The last day’s play between Pakistan and Australia was disrupted by rain.
D
The last day’s play between Pakistan and Australia were disrupted by rain.
12

Alter the voice of the sentence: Shall those joyous moments ever be forgotten by me?

A
Shall I ever be forgotten those happy moments?
B
Will I ever be forgotten those happy moments?
C
Will I ever forget those happy moments?
D
Can those happy moments ever be forgotten by me?
13

Pairs like Hear & See, Flower & Flour, Sell & Cell are instances of:

A
Homophones
B
Homonyms
C
Egocrons
D
Oxymorons
14

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

A
I gave Sarah a ride to work this morning.
B
My friend Ismail and me went to the party.
C
Before we left, Farah and I said goodbye to the host.
D
Samra accidentally hit me with her bag.
15

My sister's _________ answer made it clear she was unhappy with me.

A
Vivacious
B
Sinuous
C
Gentle
D
Terse
16

What is the single-word substitution for something written by hand?

A
Ascription
B
Conscript
C
Manuscript
D
Conscript
17

A single word for the study of how organisms relate to their environment is:

A
Gerontology
B
Ecology
C
Lithography
D
Entomology
18

What is the antonym for the word “Dwindle”?

A
Decline
B
Calculate
C
Grow
D
Support
19

The opposite of the word “Hapless” is ___________?

A
Numerous
B
Lucky
C
Miserable
D
Sharpness
20

The synonym for the word ”Brazen” is __________?

A
Bold
B
Quiet
C
Cordial
D
Superfluous
21

What is a synonym for the word “Banish”?

A
Detestable
B
Candid
C
Exile
D
Joy
22

“Please take a seat,” he said.

A
He asked her that sit down.
B
He said that she could sit down.
C
He said her to sit down.
D
None of the above
23

The idiom ‘Take time by the forelock’ implies _____?

A
To use one's own time
B
To act proactively
C
To predict an outcome
D
None of the above
24

“Huge is to Immense as Small is to _________?”

A
Large
B
Tiny
C
Slender
D
Broad
25

What is the opposite of “forbid”?

A
Sanction
B
Permit
C
Decline
D
Forbid
26

Finish the sentence: “By next year, she will be a doctor.”

A
On
B
In
C
By
D
At
27

What is the correct reported speech for: “I said to her, ‘Please sit down.’”?

A
I told her to sit down.
B
I requested her to sit down.
C
I asked her to sit down.
D
I ordered her to sit down.
28

What is a synonym for “vocation”?

A
Pastime
B
Occupation
C
Leisure
D
Diversion
29

What is the meaning of the phrase “to give up the ghost”?

A
To abandon hope
B
To cease effort or to die
C
To vanish
D
To become brave
30

A synonym for “AFICIONADO” is____________?

A
Devotee
B
Detractor
C
Apathetic
D
Opponent
31

Choose the sentence that correctly employs the subjunctive mood:

A
If I was the manager, I would implement new strategies.
B
If I were the manager, I would implement new strategies.
C
If I would be the manager, I would implement new strategies.
D
If I am the manager, I will implement new strategies.
32

Identify the analogy: Chucker : Mallet : Bunder

A
Athletics
B
Terrains
C
Billiards
D
Polo
33

Many insect species were wiped _______ after the jungle was removed.

A
Away
B
On
C
Out
D
Of
34

My father was so impoverished _________?

A
That he could not provide us with food
B
That who could not buy us food
C
To he could not buy us food
D
None of the Above
35

What is the synonym for Placate?

A
Agitate
B
Bother
C
Pacify
D
None of the above
36

To sell someone down the river signifies:

A
To intentionally drown a person or animal
B
To betray another for one's own gain
C
To despise someone intensely
D
To eliminate or dispose of someone
37

To burn the midnight oil implies:

A
To leave a light on late at night
B
To study or work late into the night
C
To exert great effort to succeed
D
To squander resources
38

The phrase ‘Penny wise and pound foolish’ describes being:

A
Prudent in spending every penny
B
Frugal with small sums but reckless with large ones
C
Individuals who fail to grasp the value of money
D
A fact of life
39

Please, cease ________ so many errors.

A
To making
B
Making
C
Makes to
D
Make
40

What does the expression ‘cry over spilt milk’ refer to?

A
A brief summary
B
Lamenting a past, unchangeable loss
C
To voice one's emotions
D
To be upset over minor issues
41

‘Water under the bridge’ refers to:

A
A stagnant body of water
B
A past event that is no longer significant
C
To alter information deceitfully
D
An unresolved problem or disagreement
42

What is the most accurate antonym for the word VELLEITY?

A
A whim
B
Selenite
C
Gibberish
D
Aversion
43

To be ‘under the scanner’ signifies: ____________?

A
Undergoing close examination
B
Being watched carefully
C
Being under scrutiny
D
All of the options
44

The idiom “hold the ring” signifies:

A
To observe a dispute without getting involved
B
To join a conflict
C
To activate an alarm
D
To create new ringtones
45

The idiom “cook the books” signifies: _____________?

A
To manipulate financial records dishonestly
B
To engage in extensive reading or writing
C
To provide precise information
D
To reach a consensus
46

There was a ‘whiff of’ agreement on the constitutional amendments during talks. Here ‘whiff of’ implies:

A
An absence of something
B
A subtle indication of something
C
A disagreement about something
D
A dispute over something
47

SCIENTIST is to LABORATORY as:

A
Teacher is to Classroom
B
Dentist is to Drill
C
Lawyer is to Client
D
Actor is to Playwright
48

Although officials asserted its hull was _______, the Titanic sank upon striking an iceberg.

A
Made of iron
B
Impenetrable
C
Notable
D
Elliptical
49

Muslim alchemists aimed to acquire wealth by _______ copper and other metals into gold.

A
Positioning
B
Minting
C
Liquefying
D
Transforming
50

A rumor that the company was nearing ________ created panic among its investors.

A
A new business venture
B
Bankruptcy
C
A dividend declaration
D
The annual board meeting
51

Despite his poor health, Inzamam was ________ in his team's victory.

A
Unsatisfactory
B
Ineffective
C
Energetic
D
Instrumental
52

"Maria made herself eat everything on her plate, even though she considered the food almost ______?"

A
Tasty
B
Piquant
C
Inedible
D
Wholesome
53

With the US and UK ‘egging on’ the Israelis instead of restraining their ally, a peaceful resolution is hard to imagine. The phrase ‘egging on’ means:

A
To embarrass
B
To strongly urge
C
To feel embarrassed
D
To deceive
54

American ‘sabre-rattling’ is not likely to soothe a Middle East on the verge of turmoil. The term ‘sabre-rattling’ means:

A
A display or threat of military power
B
Military assistance
C
Unrestricted financial aid
D
Forcible methods
55

In their initial debate, Kamala gets under Trump’s skin. Here, “get under someone’s skin” signifies:

A
To annoy or provoke someone
B
To act with great force
C
To socialize with someone
D
To do or say something inappropriate
56

To “take something with a pinch of salt” means:

A
To not fully believe it
B
To eat with additional salt
C
To consume without salt
D
To believe something without question
57

Qureshi accuses the prosecution of dilly-dallying. The term ‘dilly-dallying’ here means:

A
Wasting time through indecision
B
Acting hastily in decision-making
C
Failing to cooperate with counsel
D
Showing disrespect due to political influence
58

What does the idiom “Spill the beans” signify?

A
To create a mess
B
To disclose a secret
C
To tell a falsehood
D
To initiate a conflict
59

To be quids in, signifies:

A
To be profitable
B
To incur a loss
C
To be in a specific situation
D
To be a member of a group
60

The new television series from the West Wing creators is ready to roll. The idiom ‘ready to roll’ implies:

A
Nearing completion
B
Beginning to fail
C
About to begin soon
D
Prepared to depart shortly
61

To be pushing up the daisies, signifies:

A
To live a long life
B
To be deceased
C
To strive hard for success
D
To attempt something futile
62

To follow hot on the heels of, signifies:

A
To occur very gradually
B
To happen very shortly after
C
To occur secretively
D
To happen slowly and secretly
63

I have a claim _____ you.

A
In
B
At
C
On
D
Over
64

He passed away ______ fever.

A
From
B
By
C
Of
D
In
65

I am certain to benefit _____ his lecture.

A
From
B
At
C
By
D
On
66

To ‘keep a tight rein on’ means:

A
To maintain strict control over
B
To rule the masses by force
C
To ride a horse quickly
D
To create discomfort
67

“Till the cows come home” signifies:

A
Until the evening
B
For an exceptionally long time
C
Useless daily efforts
D
Occasionally during the day
68

“In for a penny, in for a pound” implies:

A
Something is very costly to buy
B
A commitment to finish a task once it's started, regardless of cost
C
To depart as quickly as one can
D
To have an intense experience
69

To ‘paint the town red’ means:

A
To make a town colorful
B
To conceal something
C
To go out for a lively time
D
To indicate a sign of danger
70

“To keep your nose clean” means:

A
To drink plenty of fluids when sick to stay hydrated
B
To always stay tidy and well
C
To stay out of trouble
D
To be quiet and cautious
71

To ‘take a dim view of’ means:

A
To obscure something
B
To take something lightly
C
To ignore
D
To disapprove of and critique
72

To ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ means:

A
To get up and enjoy a morning coffee
B
To disregard everything and enjoy life
C
To become aware of the reality of a situation
D
To be self-assured
73

‘All hat and no cattle’ describes someone who is:

A
Highly impressive
B
All talk with no substance
C
Very powerful and robust
D
A place lacking animals
74

‘Without further ado’ signifies: ___________?

A
With no additional trouble
B
With no more postponement
C
With no additional respect
D
With no more quietness
75

A synonym for Garish is: _________?

A
Baffled
B
Gaudy
C
Atypical
D
Thrilling
76

A synonym for Infuriate is: ___________?

A
Menace
B
Enrage
C
Scorch
D
Shame
77

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

A
promiscous
B
promiscuous
C
promiscuuous
D
promisscuous
78

Fast is to Hunger as Race is to _________?

A
Horse
B
Cleverness
C
Power
D
Fatigue
79

Genuine is to Authentic as Mirage is to _________?

A
Sanctuary
B
Illusion
C
Picture
D
Likeness
80

The idiom “Meat and potatoes” refers to: ____________?

A
Vital and essential food
B
The significant and fundamental aspects of something
C
The non-essential elements of something
D
Unforeseeable events
81

What is the direct opposite of the word ‘foe’?

A
Ally
B
Foul
C
Flunk
D
Adversary
82

Which of the following words is the most opposite to ‘Stringent’?

A
Lieutenant
B
General
C
Praiseworthy
D
Lenient
83

He ventured to question the conclusions of an ‘august’ group of imperial historians. The word ‘august’ here means:

A
Commonplace
B
Respected and impressive
C
Foolish
D
None of the Above
84

“To make sheep’s eyes at” someone means to: _________?

A
Look at them in a foolishly romantic manner
B
Stare at
C
Gaze upon
D
None of the Above
85

Select the best meaning for the idiom: To keep the pot boiling.

A
To sustain interest
B
To apply heat
C
To display anger
D
To conduct experiments
86

Everyone ran ________ the thief.

A
After
B
With
C
For
D
On
87

I _________ to Islamabad with some friends yesterday evening.

A
have gone
B
went
C
am gone
D
am going
88

She was seated _________ her mother.

A
Beside
B
Along
C
Across
D
None of the Above
89

“To cast pearls before swine” means:

A
To waste time on a pointless activity
B
To offer something of value to someone who cannot appreciate it
C
To become very dedicated to your work
D
None of the Above
90

“To give the devil his due” signifies: _________-?

A
To acknowledge the good points of an adversary
B
To be fearful of an enemy
C
To not misjudge your opponent
D
All of the options
91

A “happy go lucky fellow” is:

A
A carefree and cheerful person
B
An exceptionally fortunate person
C
A very brave person
D
An extremely lazy person
92

The prison has managed to lower ‘recidivism’. The term ‘recidivism’ signifies:

A
The likelihood of a convicted criminal to re-offend
B
Returning to a former behavior
C
Relapsing
D
All of the Above
93

A person residing in a specific place is a?

A
Evictee
B
Savage
C
Tyrant
D
Domicile
94

Stocks “eke out” gains amidst rising political tension. Here, “eke out” means?

A
To acquire something only through difficulty
B
To be destroyed
C
To rise rapidly without effort
D
To stay constant
95

The phrase ‘just good enough’ means:

A
Not an adequate amount of time
B
An approximate standard
C
Sufficient for the situation
D
None of these
96

Select the correct antonym for ruthless:

A
Grand
B
Sorrow
C
Merciful
D
Sympathy
97

A synonym for Notorious is _______?

A
Passion
B
Flagrant
C
Skill
D
Cheerful
98

Choose the correctly spelled word from the options below?

A
Recrudescence
B
.
C
Recrudascence
D
Recrudescance
99

Select the correct spelling of the word from the choices.

A
Condescend
B
Condascend
C
Condescand
D
Condiscend
100

Pick the correct spelling for the following word?

A
Auxuliary
B
Auxilliary
C
Auxiliary
D
Auxuiliarye