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English questions with answers, page 5

556 solved English MCQs from SSC, RRB, banking and police exams. Open any question to try it and read the explanation. Want a timed test instead? Free English practice sets.

  1. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) the boy Q) The teacher R) for his honesty S) praised
  2. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word. The old boatman was so *garrulous* that nobody could finish a sentence.
  3. Choose the correct question tag. Let us go for a walk, ______?
  4. Arrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence. P. a good listener Q. is usually R. than a fluent talker S. more persuasive
  5. Read: 'The Sun is the primary source of energy for all living beings on Earth.' What is the Sun described as?
  6. Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'ADEQUATE'.
  7. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The officials tried to ______ the scandal, but an alert journalist exposed it.
  8. Arrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P: before crossing Q: always look R: on a busy road S: both ways
  9. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. If the council ______ the rules, the club would lose its licence.
  10. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the word 'DILIGENT'.
  11. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) after months of fighting Q) the two countries R) finally signed S) a peace treaty
  12. The following sentence has been split into four jumbled parts: P: in public life Q: Honesty of purpose R: is far more valuable than S: the applause…
  13. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P: because it had been raining Q: the match was R: heavily since morning S: postponed
  14. Arrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence. P) both sides Q) a lasting settlement R) is possible only when S) are willing to compromise
  15. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Voluntary'.
  16. Choose the word similar in meaning to 'Abundant'.
  17. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time the ambulance arrived, the crowd ______ already dispersed.
  18. Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who is new to and inexperienced in a job or activity'.
  19. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. If he ______ the prescribed dose, he would have recovered much sooner.
  20. Choose the appropriate phrasal verb for the blank. The municipality decided to ______ the unsightly hoardings near the temple.
  21. Read: 'Rina works hard every day to achieve her goals. She wakes up early and studies for two hours before school.' What does Rina do before school?
  22. Choose the correct word: 'He apologised ____ being late.'
  23. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. Neither side was ready to ______ , and so the peace talks collapsed.
  24. Read: 'Water is essential for all living beings. Without it, no life can survive on Earth.' Why is water important?
  25. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Increase'.
  26. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) the price of gold Q) in the international market R) has risen sharply S) during…
  27. Choose the correct passive voice interrogative sentence.
  28. Choose the correct question tag. The soil here has lost its fertility, ______?
  29. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word. The court commended the witness for the *veracity* of his testimony.
  30. Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Ancient'.
  31. A person who studies stars and planets is called a/an:
  32. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the italicised word. Years of neglect made the once famous garden *wither*.
  33. Choose the one-word substitution for the given expression. A person who is fearless and recklessly bold in the face of danger.
  34. Change the voice: "A new bridge is being built by the Government."
  35. Change the voice: *A new appeal was issued by the collector.*
  36. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The officers refused to ______ to the threats of the smugglers.
  37. Fill in the blank with the correct article, if any. She was admitted to ______ hospital nearest to her house.
  38. Fill in the blank: Despite _____ hard, he failed the exam.
  39. Arrange the following fragments in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. because the river Q. the old bridge R. had eroded its…
  40. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P: to submit Q: the teacher asked R: their assignments S: the students
  41. Choose the correct passive voice form of the sentence: 'People say that he is a man of integrity.'
  42. Arrange the fragments in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. to the hospital Q. the ambulance R. the injured man S. carried
  43. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P. no one Q. after the fresh evidence R. his innocence S. could doubt
  44. A short poem expressing personal thoughts and feelings is called:
  45. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time the referee arrived, the angry crowd ______ the main gate.
  46. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P. that honesty Q. the old teacher R. is the best policy S. always reminded us
  47. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. After the quarrel the two friends decided to ______ and start afresh.
  48. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition/particle. The paint on the old gate has worn ______ over the years.
  49. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The idle student always tries to ______ doing his homework.
  50. Change into active voice. The report was prepared by the committee.
  51. Choose the one-word substitution. A period of decline in the moral and cultural standards of a society.
  52. Arrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) is the only key Q) hard work R) the door of success S) that unlocks
  53. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. She ______ in this school for ten years before she moved to Visakhapatnam.
  54. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. She ______ the guitar for three hours when the power suddenly failed.
  55. Rearrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) a large number of Q) were destroyed R) ancient manuscripts S) in the fire
  56. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the italicised word. The company reached the *zenith* of its success in 2015.
  57. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The government promised to ______ on the arbitrary powers of licensing inspectors.
  58. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time the relief team arrived, the villagers ___ for two days.
  59. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time the ambulance arrived, the patient ______ consciousness.
  60. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P. was found Q. after a long enquiry R. the missing file S. in the record room
  61. A person who is unable to pay his debts is called:
  62. Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Generous'.
  63. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. If I ________ enough time, I would learn to swim.
  64. Choose the correct question tag. He rarely donates to charity, ___?
  65. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Humble'.
  66. Arrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P: to control the flow of information Q: every authoritarian government R: sooner or later S…
  67. Arrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence. P) the mediator Q) between the two warring groups R) was able to bring about S) after three days of…
  68. Arrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P: the safety helmet Q: is the simplest R: a worker can own S: piece of armour
  69. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: 'If he ______ harder, he would have succeeded in the exam.'
  70. Choose the correct question tag. There is hardly any sugar left in the jar, ______?
  71. Choose the one-word substitution for the given expression. A speech in which a person expresses his thoughts aloud while alone.
  72. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. New facts have ________ that cast doubt on the confession.
  73. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time we reached the stadium, the match ________.
  74. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time we reached the theatre, the film ______.
  75. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word. His explanation of the accounts was perfectly *lucid*.
  76. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word. The surgeon's *deft* fingers saved the child's life.
  77. A person who leaves their own country to settle in another is called:
  78. Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. The negligent clerk was reprimanded ______ his idleness.
  79. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The fire brigade managed to ______ the blaze before midnight.
  80. Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of prepositions: 'A good judge must be impartial ______ his judgement and free ______ prejudice.'
  81. Choose the correct form of the verb. She ______ in that beauty parlour for six years now.
  82. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The meeting was ______ till the following Monday because the Collector was on tour.
  83. Rearrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P. of ignorance Q. the first step R. is the admission S. towards learning
  84. Choose the word that means: 'A doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating heart diseases'.
  85. Arrange the fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P) is said to be Q) the devil's R) an idle mind S) workshop
  86. Choose the meaning of the italicised idiom. The whole village was *up in arms* against the new tax.
  87. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'GENEROUS'.
  88. Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: VAST
  89. Arrange the following fragments to form a meaningful sentence. P. to the village Q. the doctor R. every Sunday S. pays a visit
  90. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb. By the time the rescue team arrived, the flood water ______ the entire village.
  91. "It costs the small producer almost nothing to enter it" means that the santha has
  92. Choose the correct question tag. The umpire has no right to overrule the third umpire, ______?
  93. Arrange the fragments in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. is the best remedy Q. A long journey on foot R. said the old physician…
  94. If I had known earlier, I _____ have helped you.
  95. Choose the correct question tag. Your new house looks lovely, ______?
  96. Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrasal verb. The rebels flatly refused to ______ to the dictator's demands.
  97. Choose the correct question tag. You have taken your medicine, ______?
  98. Choose the correct question tag. Let us cross the river now, ______?
  99. Choose the correct question tag. You verified the entry yourself, ________?
  100. Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'SCARCE'.