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ENGLISH MCQs

100 Questions TextBook
1

What is the definition of "in toto"?

A
In part
B
In peril
C
As a whole
D
Incrementally
2

In the sentence "The available information amounts to very little ‘in toto’," what part of speech is ‘in toto’?

A
An adjective
B
An adverb
C
A preposition
D
None of the above
3

What is the term for someone who loves mountains?

A
A book lover
B
A light lover
C
A mountain lover
D
A moon lover
4

What single word describes "the destruction of an image"?

A
Iconoclast
B
Iconography
C
Iconolater
D
Iconoclasm
5

Which term means "unable to be captured or taken"?

A
Impregnable
B
Inviolable
C
Unassailable
D
Invulnerable
6

Which of these phrases is a synonym for “riven by”?

A
Combined by
B
Made stronger by
C
Torn apart by
D
Held up by
7

Complete the sentence: He is walking _____ the road.

A
By
B
On
C
With
D
In
8

What does the expression “take the wind out of someone’s sails” signify?

A
To change someone's path
B
To diminish someone's confidence
C
To ruin someone
D
To increase someone's confidence
9

In the phrase, "The government should not help 'lame ducks'," what does "lame ducks" mean?

A
Those in need
B
Failing or unsuccessful entities
C
Those without authority
D
Those who are idle
10

A significant quantity of ammunition, arms, and explosives __________ found in the possession of terrorists on Sunday.

A
was
B
were
C
has
D
have
11

Convert the following to direct speech: The traveler asked the farmer if he could show him the way to the closest inn.

A
The traveler questioned the farmer, “Where is the closest inn?”
B
The traveler asked the farmer, “Which path leads to the closest inn?”
C
The traveler said to the farmer, “Can you show me the route to the closest inn?”
D
The traveler questioned the farmer, “Can you tell me the location of the closest inn?”
12

The idiomatic expression “a month of Sundays” signifies what?

A
A duration of time
B
A very long time
C
A unique Sunday
D
A brief moment
13

What is the meaning of the idiom “As right as rain”?

A
Something is damp
B
Overcast conditions
C
Something is correct
D
Something is in perfect condition
14

What does the idiom “See eye to eye” imply?

A
To have a similar appearance
B
To share the same facial expression
C
To be in agreement
D
To possess the same eye color
15

What does the expression “Elephant in the room” refer to?

A
A significant problem that is being ignored
B
A small issue
C
A foolish individual
D
A very large man
16

What does the phrase ‘Clouds on the horizon’ suggest?

A
A feeling of frustration
B
Upcoming trouble or problems
C
Widespread destruction
D
Stormy weather with thunder and lightning
17

What is a painting done in watercolor on a wall called?

A
Epitaph
B
Epicure
C
Fatal
D
Fresco
18

What are animals with two feet called?

A
Bigamy
B
Bulletin
C
Biped
D
Carnivore
19

What is a person who seeks to overthrow all established governments and laws called?

A
Brail
B
Anarchist
C
Biped
D
Crank
20

What does the phrase ‘To pull one's socks up’ mean?

A
To undertake a greater risk
B
To make a better effort
C
To stop completely
D
To cease an activity
21

What is the single-word equivalent for the term “galling”?

A
Annoying
B
Infuriating
C
Soothing
D
Pleasing
22

What is the closest definition of the phrase “bandy something around”?

A
To play with an item
B
To discuss a topic informally
C
To debate fiercely
D
To discard something
23

What is the most accurate meaning of the word “protracted”?

A
Short
B
Extended or drawn-out
C
Fierce
D
Quick
24

What is the nearest meaning of the word “wryly”?

A
Joyfully
B
In a sarcastically humorous way
C
With seriousness
D
None of the above
25

What does the phrase “hell to pay” most nearly mean?

A
A challenging duty
B
An energetic celebration
C
Grave repercussions or trouble
D
An unforeseen prize
26

What is the closest definition of the word “scathing”?

A
Gentle
B
Extremely critical or severe
C
Encouraging
D
Commendation
27

What does the term “indictment” represent?

A
A formal charge of a serious crime
B
Strong proof of major defects or misconduct
C
A legal accusation
D
Moral disapproval
28

What is the closest meaning of the idiom: “Brave the elements”?

A
To confront difficult situations
B
To battle against nature
C
To withstand severe weather
D
To overcome one's fears
29

What is the most accurate meaning of the idiom: “Hold sway”?

A
To move with grace
B
To possess control or influence
C
To handle a situation
D
To remain steadfast
30

What is the closest definition of the idiom: “Spring a trap”?

A
To play a practical joke
B
To start a discussion
C
To deceive someone into an action or statement
D
To begin a dispute
31

Which of the following words is a synonym for “breakneck”?

A
Relaxed
B
Perilous
C
Unhurried
D
Extremely fast
32

Which of the following words is a synonym for “square up”?

A
To sidestep
B
To face or confront
C
To disregard
D
To deceive
33

Which of the following is a synonym for “corrode”?

A
To fortify
B
To deteriorate or decay
C
To shine
D
To put together
34

Which of the following is a synonym for “swathe of”?

A
A small part of
B
A section of
C
A long strip of
D
A pile of
35

Identify the analogy: Cap : Turban : Hat

A
Items worn on the head
B
Umbrella
C
Hair
D
Protection
36

Choose the correct interpretation of the idiom: ”To plough the sand”.

A
To make a desert flourish
B
To labor uselessly
C
To perform a hard task
D
To make a desert productive
37

Please use the correct preposition: The cheque is____Habib Bank.

A
at
B
on
C
upon
D
up
38

Yesterday, the boy fell _______ the pond.

A
into
B
in
C
from
D
over
39

What is a synonym for Ratify?

A
Negotiate
B
Denounce
C
Approve
D
Challenge
40

What is a synonym for Quarry?

A
Trend
B
Prey
C
Decoy
D
Seeking explanation
41

Convert to indirect speech: He says, ” They will hurt you”.

A
He told me they will hurt me.
B
He told me they would be hurting me.
C
He tells me they would hurt you.
D
He tells me that they will hurt me.
42

He has a tendency to___________any suggestion I propose in meetings.

A
disagree with
B
concur with
C
embrace
D
support
43

What is a synonym for Notwithstanding?

A
despite
B
in conclusion
C
at last
D
none of the above
44

What is the synonym for the word ‘Winnow’?

A
Combine
B
Separate
C
Embrace
D
Collect
45

Choose the correctly spelled word:

A
Commision
B
Comission
C
Comision
D
Commission
46

Select the correct spelling from the options below?

A
Cemetary
B
Cemetery
C
Cemmetary
D
Cemmetery
47

The synonym for Abortive is ___________?

A
Unsuccessful
B
Productive
C
Consuming
D
Effective
48

Which of these spellings is correct?

A
Milennium
B
Millenium
C
Millennium
D
Milenium
49

The expression ‘Vent one’s spleen’ means:

A
To show one's happiness
B
To express one's anger
C
To release something
D
None of the above
50

Select the Correct Spelling?

A
Succide
B
Suicide
C
Sucide
D
Suiccide
51

What does the idiom “to bear the brunt of” signify?

A
To receive the advantages of something
B
To endure the main force or negative impact of something
C
To evade accountability
D
To command a group or initiative
52

What does the idiom “have an axe to grind” imply?

A
To own a tool that requires sharpening
B
To be proficient in woodworking
C
To possess a hidden motive or personal grievance
D
To be prepared for difficult work
53

What is the meaning of the idiom “to bury the hatchet”?

A
To conceal evidence
B
To resolve a disagreement and reconcile
C
To delay making a choice
D
To get ready for a conflict
54

What does the idiom ‘to call a spade a spade’ mean?

A
To search for the truth
B
To use the right instrument for a task
C
To speak frankly and directly
D
To obscure the truth with softer words
55

What is the antonym of MELANCHOLY?

A
Sadness
B
Joy
C
Gloom
D
Sorrow
56

What is the antonym of ENTICE?

A
Attract
B
Repel
C
Lure
D
Tempt
57

What is the antonym of CAPRICIOUS?

A
Predictable
B
Fickle
C
Whimsical
D
Impulsive
58

He is looking forward to _______ his brother.

A
see
B
seeing
C
saw
D
None of These
59

What is a synonym for CAPRICIOUS?

A
Impulsive
B
Amusing
C
Instinctive
D
Carefree
60

Choose the correct spelling?

A
Mnemonics
B
Mnenomics
C
Nemonics
D
Nenomics
61

He is very cautious. He ____________ his children to operate his car in heavy traffic.

A
does not permit
B
did not permit
C
permitted
D
permit
62

Are we ____________ to go on our vacation?

A
already
B
altogether
C
all together
D
all ready
63

Ahmed stayed true to his ______________ when he rescued the child but then requested money from the parents for his help.

A
colors
B
tones
C
character
D
self
64

They have an ___________ on securing the top prize in the contest.

A
advantage
B
edge
C
eye
D
vision
65

________ me, I would gladly volunteer a few more hours for the charitable work.

A
As of
B
As for
C
As from
D
None of These
66

Our team will be____________ by your team at the next junction, but the objective for both teams will stay the same.

A
joined
B
replaced
C
ignored
D
influenced
67

He is fond ____ mangoes.

A
for
B
of
C
at
D
into
68

Samra is skilled _____ mathematics.

A
in
B
for
C
at
D
to
69

What is a long, forceful, and critical speech given to a large crowd called?

A
Cacophony
B
Harangue
C
Hullabaloo
D
Pandemonium
70

What is a similar meaning for the word Seminal?

A
Destructive
B
Diverging
C
Influential
D
Disguised
71

He is blind _________ one eye.

A
in
B
of
C
to
D
with
72

In the sentence "They are enjoying swimming," what grammatical function does "swimming" serve?

A
Verb
B
Adjective
C
Noun
D
Adverb
73

A synonym for ”inane” is ______________.

A
lifeless
B
senseless
C
hopeless
D
faithless
74

The synonym for “cryptic” is ____________.

A
mysterious
B
written
C
copied
D
None of These
75

A doctor who specializes in treating children is known as a __________.

A
Pedophile
B
Fatalist
C
Pediatrician
D
Pedagogue
76

In the sentence, "He met a man who lived in the USA last year," what is the grammatical role of "who"?

A
Interrogative Pronoun
B
Distributive Pronoun
C
Relative Pronoun
D
Reciprocal Pronoun
77

A person who cannot pay their debts is called an ___________.

A
Borrower
B
Insolvent
C
Lender
D
Alien
78

Always strive to be polite _____ other people.

A
with
B
to
C
for
D
on
79

Convert to indirect speech: My father said to me, "You must work hard".

A
My father told me that I must work hard.
B
My father told me that you must work hard.
C
My father told me that I had to work hard.
D
My father told me that I have to work hard.
80

The phrase “Give a cold shoulder” means__________?

A
To provide support
B
Chilled meat
C
To intentionally ignore someone
D
To tremble from cold
81

Change to indirect speech: Mother said, “Where are you going? “

A
Mother told me where I am going.
B
Mother said to me where you are going.
C
Mother inquired where I was going.
D
Mother asked me where I am going.
82

He opened a current account _______ the bank last week.

A
in
B
at
C
on
D
into
83

He is sick ____________ a fever.

A
of
B
with
C
in
D
from
84

There is no point ___ going there at this hour.

A
at
B
in
C
on
D
of
85

He will not turn ______________ my request.

A
on
B
over
C
down
D
None of these
86

In the evaluation, we will _________ your performance and then provide you with detailed comments.

A
assess
B
judge
C
measure
D
check
87

What is the meaning of a ‘Lotus-eater’?

A
A person of no real importance
B
An honorable and respected person
C
An individual inclined to idleness and pleasure
D
A destructive person who cannot be defeated
88

What does the idiom ‘To kill a mockingbird’ signify?

A
To destroy innocence
B
To kill someone who imitates others
C
To strike a person with a small stone
D
The elimination of moral principles
89

What is the antonym of ARTIFICIAL?

A
Red
B
Solid
C
Truthful
D
Natural
90

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

A
Benefited
B
benifited
C
benifitted
D
None of These
91

A synonym for Gaol is ___________?

A
Purpose
B
Jail
C
Objective
D
None of These
92

Which nation launched "Taifa-1," its first operational satellite for Earth observation?

A
Kenya
B
Nigeria
C
Ethiopia
D
Tanzania
93

A person who lives in a particular place permanently.

A
Resident
B
Native
C
Domicile
D
Subject
94

A person who is unconcerned about life's pains and pleasures is a:

A
Stoic
B
Sadist
C
Psychiatrist
D
Aristocrat
95

Select the correct spelling.

A
Qoloquial
B
Coloquial
C
Colloqial
D
Colloquial
96

My room is overrun _________ insects.

A
In
B
On
C
From
D
With
97

The aircraft flew in formation _________ the agricultural lands.

A
On
B
Above
C
At
D
Over
98

What is the antonym of EXPAND?

A
Congest
B
Conclude
C
Convert
D
Condense
99

Provide a synonym for “admonish”.

A
defeat
B
defend
C
destroy
D
counsel
100

What is a synonym for the word Luscious?

A
Loathe
B
Juicy and delicious
C
Assist
D
Tasteless