English Grammar MCQS

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Comprehension (Tone): “The minister’s explanation was, to put it charitably, incomplete.” The tone of this sentence is:

A. Neutral
B. Appreciative
C. Sarcastic / Critical
D. Joyful
Correct answer is: C. Sarcastic / Critical

Pairs of Words: Correct usage:

A. The wine complements the meal.
B. The wine compliments the meal.
C. I received a complement on my dress.
D. The meal was a compliment to the wine.
Correct answer is: A. The wine complements the meal.

Idiomatic Phrases: “To have a bee in one’s bonnet” means:

A. To be angry about nothing
B. To be obsessed with an idea
C. To be very lucky
D. To be confused
Correct answer is: B. To be obsessed with an idea

Which sentence is correct?

A. I look forward to meet you.
B. I look forward to meeting you.
C. I look forward for meeting you.
D. I look forward meet you.
Correct answer is: B. I look forward to meeting you.

Idiomatic Phrases: “To take the bull by the horns” means:

A. To avoid a problem
B. To face a difficulty directly
C. To run away
D. To create a problem
Correct answer is: B. To face a difficulty directly

Synonym of “obdurate” is:

A. Flexible
B. Stubborn
C. Soft
D. Transparent
Correct answer is: B. Stubborn

“Pernicious” most nearly means:

A. Harmless
B. Beneficial
C. Destructive
D. Gentle
Correct answer is: C. Destructive

Synonyms (: Synonym of “esoteric” is:

A. Common
B. Public
C. Mysterious/Secret
D. Simple
Correct answer is: C. Mysterious/Secret

Antonym of “assuage” is:

A. Intensify
B. Calm
C. Lessen
D. Soothe
Correct answer is: A. Intensify

Sentence Correction (“Having finished the assignment, the Xbox was turned on by the boy.”

A. The boy turned on the Xbox after finishing the assignment.
B. Having finished the assignment, the Xbox turned on the boy.
C. Finished the assignment, the Xbox was on.
D. The assignment being finished, the Xbox turning on.
Correct answer is: A. The boy turned on the Xbox after finishing the assignment.
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