English MCQ for Competitive Exams

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The committee wanted us to explain this in detail.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Blemish

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Credit card ______ has increased in recent years.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.
Modern science have / broken many myths / about our food and diet.

Select t he most appropriate synonym of t he given word.
Yield (n)

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A.The temperature of the world has increased, resulting in global warming.
B.The melting of the ice caps will increase the sea level, thereby drowning many islands and coastal regions.
C.The increased amount of carbon emission is considered as the reason behind global warming.
D.The increase in the global temperature is melting the polar ice caps.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Tia wanted a dog that was __________ than Larry’s dog.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The mistress appointed him monitor.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1)______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2)______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3)______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific
environmental concerns or human rights (4)______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with
hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030.
B) The SDGs cannot be achieved without the realisation of child rights.
C) Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are a call to action to create a world where no one is left behind.
D) As world leaders work to deliver on the 2030 promise, children around the globe are standing up to secure their right to good health, quality education, a clean planet and more.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The audience sneered at the monologue uttered by the veteran actor.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.
A drug or other Substance that induces sleep

Select the most appropriate idiom that best explains the given sentence.
Rajat irritated the street dog so much that it was about to bite him.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
My father is reading the newspaper. 

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
This is credible information provided by the informer.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a
grammatical error.
It takes me an hour / to get to work at the moment, / but when the new road is finished, / it be much quicker.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.
Suitable to the instructions form the higher officials, the government land was allotted to the poor.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)________ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_________ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)__________ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)________ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_________ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)__________ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder that (1)_________ across several South American countries, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. Covering an (2)________ area of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (3)_________ for its remarkable biodiversity, harbouring an astonishing array of plant and animal species that are still being discovered and studied. The dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (4)________ and complex ecosystem, supporting countless species and providing crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. It is also home to (5)__________ communities that have thrived within its rich confines for centuries, preserving their traditions and deep connection to the land.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Science of heredity:

Not allowing the passage of light:

A person who is easily deceived or tricked.