English MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for English - Download Free PDF

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Proficiency in English language is a primary requirement for most competitive exams. Testbook has strategically articulated some English MCQs to sharpen a candidate’s skills on vocabulary, grammar, sentence rearrangement, descriptive writing and comprehension. General English Objective Questions is an easy scoring section in most government recruitment exams like UPSC, LIC Assistant, SBI PO, Defense exams and more. Practice these English Question Answers thoroughly to secure decent merit in this section.

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English Question 1:

Comprehension:

Read the given poem and answer the following questions  - 

I saw it in my evening walk

A little lonely flower —

Under a hollow bank it grew

Deep in a mossy bower.

An oak's gnarl'd root, to roof the cave,

With Goth fret-work sprung,

Where jewell'd fern, and arum leaves,

And ivy garlands hung.

And close beneath came sparkling out,

From an old tree's fallen shell,

A little rill, that clipt about

The lady in her cell.

And there, methought, with bashful pride,

She seem'd to sit and look

On her own maiden loveliness

Pale imaged in the brook.

‘’She seem'd to sit and look On her own maiden loveliness" is an example of:

  1. Metaphor
  2. Personification
  3. Simile
  4. Hyperbole

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Personification

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The correct answer is 'Personification'.

Key Points

  • Personification involves giving human-like qualities to non-human entities.
  • The flower is described as if it has the ability to sit and look, actions that are characteristic of humans.
  • This description attributes human-like behavior to the flower, making it appear as a "lady" with feelings and actions.
  • The flower's "maiden loveliness" further personifies it as having feminine beauty and charm.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Additional Information

  • Metaphor: Involves a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as," e.g., "Time is a thief."
  • Simile: Uses "like" or "as" to compare two different things, e.g., "She is as busy as a bee."
  • Hyperbole: Involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, e.g., "I've told you a million times."

English Question 2:

Comprehension:

Read the given poem and answer the following questions  - 

I saw it in my evening walk

A little lonely flower —

Under a hollow bank it grew

Deep in a mossy bower.

An oak's gnarl'd root, to roof the cave,

With Goth fret-work sprung,

Where jewell'd fern, and arum leaves,

And ivy garlands hung.

And close beneath came sparkling out,

From an old tree's fallen shell,

A little rill, that clipt about

The lady in her cell.

And there, methought, with bashful pride,

She seem'd to sit and look

On her own maiden loveliness

Pale imaged in the brook.

The phrase "pale imaged in the brook" in the poem most closely means

  1. Hidden by the brook
  2. Reflected faintly in the water
  3. Disappeared into the brook
  4. Enhanced by the brook

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Reflected faintly in the water

English Question 2 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 'Reflected faintly in the water'.

Key Points

  • "Pale imaged" indicates a faint or soft reflection.
  • The brook acts as a mirror, reflecting the flower's image.
  • The description highlights the delicate and gentle nature of the flower’s reflection.
  • This imagery creates a serene and tranquil scene.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

English Question 3:

Comprehension:

Read the given poem and answer the following questions  - 

I saw it in my evening walk

A little lonely flower —

Under a hollow bank it grew

Deep in a mossy bower.

An oak's gnarl'd root, to roof the cave,

With Goth fret-work sprung,

Where jewell'd fern, and arum leaves,

And ivy garlands hung.

And close beneath came sparkling out,

From an old tree's fallen shell,

A little rill, that clipt about

The lady in her cell.

And there, methought, with bashful pride,

She seem'd to sit and look

On her own maiden loveliness

Pale imaged in the brook.

Read the following sentences:

(a) The flower grows in a bustling area full of sunlight.

(b) The oak's root provides a roof for the flower.

(c) The rill enhances the beauty of the flower’s setting.

(d) The flower is mirrored in the brook’s reflection.

  1. (a) and (b) are correct, (c) and (d) are incorrect
  2. (b) and (d) are correct, (a) and (c) are incorrect
  3. (a) and (c) are correct, (b) and (d) are incorrect
  4. (c) and (d) are correct, (a) and (b) are incorrect

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : (b) and (d) are correct, (a) and (c) are incorrect

English Question 3 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is '(b) and (d) are correct, (a) and (c) are incorrect'.

Key Points

  • Statement (a) is incorrect because the flower grows in a secluded, mossy bower, not a bustling area full of sunlight.
  • Statement (b) is correct as the poem mentions the oak's gnarl'd root roofing the cave where the flower grows.
  • Statement (c) is incorrect as the rill's role is more about nurturing and enclosing the flower, not just enhancing beauty.
  • Statement(d) is correct because the flower is described as seeing her own reflection in the brook.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

English Question 4:

Comprehension:

Read the given poem and answer the following questions  - 

I saw it in my evening walk

A little lonely flower —

Under a hollow bank it grew

Deep in a mossy bower.

An oak's gnarl'd root, to roof the cave,

With Goth fret-work sprung,

Where jewell'd fern, and arum leaves,

And ivy garlands hung.

And close beneath came sparkling out,

From an old tree's fallen shell,

A little rill, that clipt about

The lady in her cell.

And there, methought, with bashful pride,

She seem'd to sit and look

On her own maiden loveliness

Pale imaged in the brook.

How is the rill described in its relationship to the flower?

  1. It flows above the flower.
  2. It flows far away from the flower.
  3. It flows around the flower’s cell.
  4. It is stagnant near the flower.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : It flows around the flower’s cell.

English Question 4 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 'It flows around the flower’s cell'.

Key Points

  • The poem describes a little rill "clipping about" the flower in her cell.
  • "Clipping about" indicates that the rill flows around the flower’s location.
  • This description suggests a close and nurturing relationship between the rill and the flower.
  • The imagery of water encircling the flower adds to the delicate and protected environment.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

English Question 5:

Comprehension:

Read the given poem and answer the following questions  - 

I saw it in my evening walk

A little lonely flower —

Under a hollow bank it grew

Deep in a mossy bower.

An oak's gnarl'd root, to roof the cave,

With Goth fret-work sprung,

Where jewell'd fern, and arum leaves,

And ivy garlands hung.

And close beneath came sparkling out,

From an old tree's fallen shell,

A little rill, that clipt about

The lady in her cell.

And there, methought, with bashful pride,

She seem'd to sit and look

On her own maiden loveliness

Pale imaged in the brook.

Why does the speaker refer to the flower as 'lonely'?

  1. It is surrounded by other flowers
  2. It is growing under a hollow bank.
  3. It is in a crowded field.
  4. It is not noticed by anyone.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : It is growing under a hollow bank.

English Question 5 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 'It is growing under a hollow bank'.

Key Points

  • The flower is described as growing under a hollow bank, away from the open.
  • This secluded location makes it appear lonely.
  • The surrounding elements like the oak's root and mossy bower add to its isolated environment.
  • The flower is not easily visible to passersby, enhancing its sense of loneliness.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Top English MCQ Objective Questions

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Interrogation
  2. Magistrate
  3. Preliminary
  4. Diciplinary

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Diciplinary

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The correct answer is: Diciplinary.

Key Points

 

  • The correct spelling of the word is 'disciplinary'.
  • The error is the missing of 's' before 'c'.
  • 'Disciplinary' refers to something related to discipline or punishment. (अनुशासनात्मक)
    • ExampleThe company has established disciplinary measures to ensure a productive and respectful work environment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Additional Information

  • Interrogation refers to the act of questioning someone, often in a formal setting. (पूछताछ)
  • Magistrate refers to a civil officer who administers the law, often in a lower court. (न्यायाधीश)
  • Preliminary refers to something done or occurring before the main action or event. (प्रारंभिक)

Comprehension:

Direction: "In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

A close look at the facts (1) ______ to political interference in administration shows that it is not a one-way (2) _______. There is often a nexus between power-hungry and corrupt (3) _____ and civil servants with convenient principles. Many civil servants are only too anxious to (4) ______ the politicians, and then cash the obligation when they need some special needs. So, the attitude of self-righteousness (5) ______ by the civil service is sometimes only a way of covering their flaws by blaming others.

Which of these should be filled at (4) as per the context of the passage?

  1. Disappoint 
  2. Oblige
  3. Oppose
  4. Fascinate 

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 :
Oblige

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The correct answer is option 2), i.e. oblige.

Key Points

  • The passage is all about political interference in the administrative system and its effects.
  • Let’s find out the usage of the words given in the options-
  • Disappoint: fail to fulfil hopes or expectation
  • Oblige: do as someone asks or desires to please them.
  • Oppose: disagree or actively resist someone or something.
  • Fascinate: attract the strong attention or interest of someone. 
  • Many civil servants are only too anxious to ______ the politicians, and then cash the obligation when they need some special needs”. Here ‘anxious’ means very eager or concerned to do something. Clearly 'disappoint' and 'oppose' cannot fit here with word 'anxious'.
  • “..then cash the obligation when they need some special needs.” Word ‘obligation’ gives a hint that words similar to obligation will be more apt.
  • Therefore, 'oblige' will be the correct option.

Direction: Choose the appropriate option that fills in the given sentence correctly:

Smoking will never be given up, ______ the tobacco industry thrives.

  1. so that
  2. as long as 
  3. though
  4. as if

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : as long as 

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The correct answer is 'as long as.'

Key Points  

  • Let us see the meanings of given conjunctions:
    • So that: We use "so that" and in order that to talk about purpose.
      • We often use them with modal verbs (can, would, will, etc.).
      • Example: I’ll go by car so that I can take more luggage.
    • ​As long as: We use "as long as" to refer to the intended duration of a plan or idea, most commonly referring to the future.
      • We always use the present simple to refer to the future after "as long as."
      • Example: We are very happy for you to stay at our house as long as you like. 
    • Though: It means ‘in spite of something.’ 
      • It is a subordinating conjunction.
      • This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete.
      • When the though clause comes after the main clause, it can also mean ‘but it is also true that …’
        • Example: We didn’t make any profit though nobody knows why.
    • ​​As if: We use "as if" to talk about an imaginary situation or a situation that may not be true but that is likely or possible.
      • Example: It looks as if they've had a shock.
  • ​The given sentence refers to the presence of tobacco being permanent provided that the tobacco industry thrives
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.​
     

Correct sentence: Smoking will never be given up, as long as the tobacco industry thrives. 

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. Vocifirous
  2. Affliction
  3. Episcopal
  4. Innocuous

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Vocifirous

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The correct answer is Vocifirous.

Key Points

  • The correct spelling of 'Vocifirous' according to the English dictionary is 'Vociferous'.
  • The word 'Vociferous' means 'expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way (अपनी भावनाओं या विचारों को ज़ोरदार और गंभीर ढंग से व्‍यक्त करते हुए)'.
     

Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'Vocifirous'.

Additional Information

  • Let's understand the meaning of other options.
    • Affliction- a cause of persistent pain or distress (दुख, वेदना, मनस्‍ताप).
    • Episcopal- of a bishop or bishops (बिशप का).
    • Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा).

Select the appropriate phrasal verb from the given options to fill the blank space and complete the sentence -

“Ten candidates _________ for the interview.”

  1. turned up
  2. turned down
  3. turned over
  4. turned out

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : turned up

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The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'turned up'.

Key Points

  • The given blank needs a phrasal verb that means to show up for the interview.
  • Hence, turned up which means (of a person) to arrive is the correct phrasal verb for the given blank. (उप्स्थित वस्तु)
  • So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

  • The meaning of the other options are as follows - 
    • turned down - to refuse or decline a request. - My credit card application was turned down by the bank because of my bad credit.(मना करना)
    • turned over - to change position so that the other side is facing toward the outside or the top. - The car skidded and turned over. (पलटना)
    • turned out - to happen in a particular way. - Despite our worries everything turned out well. (निकासना)

In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Select the option that has the error. If the sentence has no error then select 'No Error'.

Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advances to women’s education and family planning. 

  1. No Error
  2. women’s education and family planning. 
  3. due to rising affluence and advances to 
  4. Population growth is leveling off in most areas

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : due to rising affluence and advances to 

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The correct answer is due to rising affluence and advances to​​.

Key Points

  • There are some verbs/nouns/adjectives which are followed by fixed prepositions as given below:
    • ​Exonerate from, refrain from, lead to, advancement in, aptitude for, inured to, accused of, a predilection for, differ from, vexed at, etc.
  • Example:
    • Nowadays, merger and acquisition transactions occur at a faster pace, due in part to advancements in communications.​
  • ​Hence, according to the phrases given above, 'advancement in' will be the correct choice in the part given in the 3rd option.
  • Also, rule of parallelism should be followed here. 'affluence' is a noun, and 'and' is a conjunction. The words should be same in form and function. 'advance' is a verb while 'advancement' is a noun, so 'advancement' should be used here.
  • The given phrase 'advancement in' means an improvement relating to a particular activity or area of knowledge.
     

Correct Sentence: Population growth is leveling off in most areas due to rising affluence and advancement in women’s education and family planning. 

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Had you / not reached in time, / we will have / lost our lives.

  1. Had you
  2. lost our lives
  3. not reached in time
  4. we will have

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : we will have

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The correct answer is 'we will have' i.e. this part of the sentence has an error.

Key Points

  • In the given sentence, the use of the simple future tense ''will have'' is incorrect.
  • The given sentence is the third conditional sentence explaining that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past.
  • The third conditional sentence format: past perfect, modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.)​ + have + past participle.
  • When using the third conditional, we use the past perfect (i.e., had + past participle) in the if-clause and the modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle in the main clause.
  • Therefore, the past form of the verb 'would' should be used in place of the simple future form of the verb 'will'.
     

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: Had you not reached in time, we would have lost our lives.

Hinglish

  • दिए गए वाक्य में simple future tense ''will have'' का प्रयोग गलत है।
  • दिया गया वाक्य third conditional sentence है जो यह बताता है कि यदि अतीत में कुछ अलग हुआ होता तो वर्तमान परिस्थितियाँ भिन्न होतीं।
  • Third conditional sentence प्रारूप: past perfect, modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.)​ + have + past participle.
  • Third conditional का उपयोग करते समय, हम if-क्लॉज में past perfect (i.e., had + past participle) का उपयोग करते हैं और modal auxiliary (would, could, should, etc.) + have + past participle, main clause में।
  • अतः verb 'will' के simple future form के स्थान पर past form of the verb 'would' का प्रयोग किया जाना चाहिए।
     

अतः सही उत्तर option 4 है।

सही वाक्य: Had you not reached in time, we would have lost our lives.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Rahul sings / very sweet / when he is / in a good mood

  1. very sweet
  2. when he is
  3. in a good mood
  4. Rahul sings

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : very sweet

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The correct answer is 'very sweet'

Key Points

  • Here 'sweet' is an adjective which qualifies a subject (Noun/ Pronoun)
  • However, an 'adverb' is required to modify a Verb
    • Example- Phillip sings loudly in the shower. 
  • Thus, 'sweet' will be replaced by 'sweetly'.
     

Correct Sentence- Rahul sings very sweetly when he is in a good mood.

Below each of the following sentences, three possible substitutes are given for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet against the corresponding letter (A), (B) or (C). If none of the substitutes improves the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer-sheet.

All the furniture need to be shifted outside.

  1. needs to be
  2. have to be
  3. needs be
  4. No improvement

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : needs to be

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The correct answer is option 1, i.e., needs to be.

  •  The sentence uses the incorrect plural verb 'need to be'.
  •  Furniture- the movable articles that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in, such as tables, chairs, or desks.
  •  Furniture is an uncountable noun. i.e., it refers to an abstract idea of something rather than a specific object.
  •  So, when using plural for furniture, we say pieces of furniture and not furnitures.
  •  Rule: Uncountable nouns are always used with a singular verb. e.g. water, knowledge etc.
  •  So, the correct verb here must be the singular 'needs to be'.


Thus, the rectified sentence is: All the furniture needs to be shifted outside.

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select ‘No improvement’.

Sidharth want to become a football player but needs to practice more rigorously.

  1. wanted becoming
  2. wants to become
  3. is wanting to become
  4. No improvement 

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : wants to become

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The correct answer is - wants to become.

Key Points

  • The simple present tense is used when an action is happening right now, to state or ask about things in general, or when it happens regularly or unceasingly.
  • The structure is given below:
    • Subject + V1 + object.
  • The verb will take 's/es' if the given noun/pronoun (3rd person) is singular.
  • Example:
    • He plays badminton daily.
  • Certain verbs used only in the simple present tense are given below:
    • ​verbs of perception (see, hear, smell, etc.), think, know, has/have, possess, like, want, desire, hate, seem, imagine, etc.
  • Example:
    • My brother is owning a car. (incorrect)
    • My brother owns a car. (correct)
  • As per the rules given above, the 2nd option i.e. wants to become is the correct choice.
     

Correct SentenceSidharth wants to become a football player but needs to practice more rigorously.

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