Graduation-level students (BA English, competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, or university entrance tests).
The questions cover key topics: Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement), Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutions), Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, and Reading Comprehension basics.
Each question has 4 options (A, B, C, D). Correct answers appear at the end of each section for self-assessment. These questions test conceptual understanding up to undergraduate level.
Section 1: Grammar (Tenses, Voice, Modals) – Questions 1-25
- She ___________ to the market every Sunday.
A) go
B) goes
C) going
D) went - By the time we reached the station, the train __________.
A) left
B) had left
C) has left
D) was leaving - If I ___________ rich, I would travel the world.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) have been - The letter ___________ by the time you reach home.
A) will write
B) will be written
C) will have written
D) writes - He ___________ smoke when he was young, but now he has quit.
A) use to
B) used to
C) is used to
D) was used - Neither the teacher nor the students ___________ present in the class.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) has been - She has been living here ___________ 2015.
A) for
B) since
C) from
D) at - You ___________ not enter the restricted area.
A) can
B) may
C) must
D) should - The work ___________ by tomorrow evening.
A) will complete
B) will be completed
C) completes
D) has completed - I wish I ___________ more time to prepare for the exam.
A) have
B) had
C) has
D) would have - They ___________ playing football when it started raining.
A) are
B) were
C) have been
D) had - He is one of the boys who ___________ always late.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) has been - The news ___________ true.
A) are
B) is
C) were
D) have - She ___________ her homework before she went out.
A) finishes
B) finished
C) had finished
D) has finished - If you heat water, it ___________ to steam.
A) change
B) changes
C) changed
D) will change - The passive voice of “They are building a new bridge” is:
A) A new bridge is built by them.
B) A new bridge is being built by them.
C) A new bridge was built by them.
D) A new bridge has been built by them. - You ___________ have told me earlier.
A) should
B) would
C) could
D) might - She ___________ in this city for ten years by next month.
A) will live
B) will have lived
C) lives
D) has lived - The committee ___________ its decision tomorrow.
A) announce
B) announces
C) will announce
D) announced - He asked me what my name ___________ .
A) is
B) was
C) has been
D) be - Many a student ___________ failed the test.
A) have
B) has
C) are
D) is - She ___________ to music while studying.
A) listen
B) listens
C) is listening
D) listened - The book ___________ on the table yesterday.
A) lay
B) laid
C) lie
D) lying - We ___________ go out if it stops raining.
A) can
B) may
C) will
D) shall - He is too tired ___________ work anymore.
A) for
B) to
C) from
D) of
Section 2: Spotting Errors & Sentence Improvement – Questions 26-40
26. Identify the error: “One of the boys have lost his book.”
A) One of
B) the boys
C) have lost
D) his book
27. Identify the error: “She is more taller than her sister.”
A) She is
B) more taller
C) than
D) her sister
28. Correct the sentence: “He is knowing the answer.”
A) He knows the answer.
B) He is know the answer.
C) He has knowing the answer.
D) No improvement
29. Identify the error: “The police has arrested the thief.”
A) The police
B) has arrested
C) the thief
D) No error
30. Improve: “She prefers tea than coffee.”
A) prefers tea to coffee
B) prefer tea than coffee
C) prefers tea over coffee
D) No improvement
31. Identify the error: “He has went to the market.”
A) He has
B) went
C) to the market
D) No error
32. Improve: “Hardly had he reached the station than the train left.”
A) when the train left
B) then the train left
C) and the train left
D) No improvement
33. Identify the error: “Neither Ram nor Shyam are coming.”
A) Neither Ram
B) nor Shyam
C) are coming
D) No error
34. Improve: “The more they earn, more they spend.”
A) the more they spend
B) more they are spending
C) they spend more
D) No improvement
35. Identify the error: “She is one of the best student in the class.”
A) She is one
B) of the best
C) student
D) in the class
36. Improve: “I have seen him yesterday.”
A) saw him yesterday
B) had seen him yesterday
C) see him yesterday
D) No improvement
37. Identify the error: “The sceneries of Kashmir is beautiful.”
A) The sceneries
B) of Kashmir
C) is beautiful
D) No error
38. Improve: “He is senior than me.”
A) senior to me
B) senior from me
C) more senior than me
D) No improvement
39. Identify the error: “Each of the students have submitted their project.”
A) Each of the students
B) have submitted
C) their project
D) No error
40. Improve: “She sings good.”
A) sings well
B) sing good
C) is singing good
D) No improvement
Section 3: Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) – Questions 41-60
41. Synonym of “Abundant”:
A) Scarce
B) Plentiful
C) Limited
D) Rare
42. Antonym of “Benevolent”:
A) Kind
B) Generous
C) Malevolent
D) Friendly
43. Synonym of “Eloquent”:
A) Silent
B) Fluent
C) Hesitant
D) Dull
44. Antonym of “Frugal”:
A) Economical
B) Thrifty
C) Extravagant
D) Careful
45. Synonym of “Pernicious”:
A) Harmless
B) Harmful
C) Beneficial
D) Useful
46. Antonym of “Mitigate”:
A) Alleviate
B) Reduce
C) Aggravate
D) Lessen
47. Synonym of “Obstinate”:
A) Flexible
B) Stubborn
C) Yielding
D) Compliant
48. Antonym of “Zealous”:
A) Enthusiastic
B) Apathetic
C) Fervent
D) Passionate
49. Synonym of “Resilient”:
A) Fragile
B) Tough
C) Weak
D) Brittle
50. Antonym of “Candid”:
A) Frank
B) Honest
C) Deceitful
D) Open
51. Synonym of “Ubiquitous”:
A) Rare
B) Everywhere
C) Limited
D) Scarce
52. Antonym of “Transient”:
A) Temporary
B) Fleeting
C) Permanent
D) Brief
53. Synonym of “Lethargic”:
A) Energetic
B) Sluggish
C) Active
D) Vibrant
54. Antonym of “Prolific”:
A) Productive
B) Fertile
C) Barren
D) Creative
55. Synonym of “Alleviate”:
A) Worsen
B) Relieve
C) Increase
D) Aggravate
56. Antonym of “Gregarious”:
A) Sociable
B) Outgoing
C) Solitary
D) Friendly
57. Synonym of “Tenacious”:
A) Weak
B) Persistent
C) Giving up
D) Reluctant
58. Antonym of “Auspicious”:
A) Lucky
B) Favorable
C) Ominous
D) Promising
59. Synonym of “Ephemeral”:
A) Lasting
B) Short-lived
C) Eternal
D) Permanent
60. Antonym of “Vindictive”:
A) Forgiving
B) Revengeful
C) Spiteful
D) Malicious
Section 4: One-Word Substitutions & Fill in the Blanks – Questions 61-75
61. A person who eats human flesh:
A) Cannibal
B) Herbivore
C) Vegetarian
D) Carnivore
62. Fear of water:
A) Acrophobia
B) Hydrophobia
C) Claustrophobia
D) Agoraphobia
63. One who cannot be corrected:
A) Incorrigible
B) Infallible
C) Irreparable
D) Indelible
64. A government by the people:
A) Autocracy
B) Democracy
C) Aristocracy
D) Monarchy
65. A place where dead bodies are kept:
A) Cemetery
B) Mortuary
C) Asylum
D) Orphanage
66. Fill in: “The teacher asked the students to ___________ the poem.”
A) learn by heart
B) learn by mind
C) learn by head
D) learn by brain
67. One who speaks many languages:
A) Linguist
B) Polyglot
C) Orator
D) Scholar
68. Fill in: “He is ___________ of his success.”
A) proud
B) pride
C) proudly
D) priding
69. A speech delivered without preparation:
A) Extempore
B) Prepared
C) Written
D) Formal
70. Fill in: “She is allergic ___________ dust.”
A) with
B) to
C) from
D) for
71. One who collects stamps:
A) Philatelist
B) Numismatist
C) Cartographer
D) Bibliophile
72. Fill in: “The accused was ___________ of murder.”
A) acquitted
B) charged
C) convicted
D) released
73. A remedy for all diseases:
A) Panacea
B) Medicine
C) Vaccine
D) Antibiotic
74. Fill in: “___________ honest man is respected everywhere.”
A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article
75. One who is present everywhere:
A) Omniscient
B) Omnipotent
C) Omnipresent
D) Omnipotent
Section 5: Reading Comprehension & Miscellaneous – Questions 76-100
Passage for Q76-80:
Education is not merely the acquisition of knowledge but the development of character and personality. It equips individuals with skills to face life’s challenges. In today’s competitive world, quality education is essential for personal and national growth. However, many students focus only on rote learning rather than understanding concepts.
76. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) Education is only about exams
B) Education develops overall personality
C) Rote learning is sufficient
D) Education has no role in growth
77. According to the passage, rote learning is:
A) Ideal
B) Not enough
C) The only way
D) Unimportant
78. The word “equips” in the passage means:
A) Removes
B) Prepares
C) Destroys
D) Ignores
79. Education is essential for:
A) Only personal growth
B) Only national growth
C) Both personal and national growth
D) Neither
80. The tone of the passage is:
A) Critical
B) Optimistic
C) Pessimistic
D) Neutral
Passage for Q81-85:
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events are clear indicators. Governments and individuals must take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and adopt sustainable practices.
81. What is the central theme?
A) Benefits of climate change
B) Challenges of climate change
C) History of weather
D) Economic growth
82. “Indicators” here means:
A) Signs
B) Causes
C) Solutions
D) Effects
83. The passage suggests:
A) No action is needed
B) Immediate action is required
C) Only governments should act
D) Climate change is not real
84. Melting ice caps are mentioned as:
A) A benefit
B) An effect of rising temperatures
C) A cause of warming
D) Irrelevant
85. Sustainable practices refer to:
A) Harmful methods
B) Environment-friendly methods
C) Expensive methods
D) Temporary methods
86. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Recomendation
B) Recommendation
C) Recomandation
D) Reccomendation
87. Idiomatic expression: “To beat about the bush” means:
A) To come to the point
B) To avoid the main topic
C) To speak directly
D) To argue
88. Fill in: “She is fond ___________ music.”
A) of
B) with
C) to
D) for
89. Antonym of “Verbose”:
A) Talkative
B) Concise
C) Wordy
D) Lengthy
90. Synonym of “Diligent”:
A) Lazy
B) Hardworking
C) Careless
D) Negligent
91. One who loves mankind:
A) Misanthrope
B) Philanthropist
C) Misogynist
D) Optimist
92. Improve: “She is knowing French very well.”
A) knows French very well
B) is know French
C) has knowing French
D) No improvement
93. The plural of “Criterion” is:
A) Criterions
B) Criteria
C) Criterias
D) Criterion
94. Fill in: “He died ___________ cancer.”
A) of
B) from
C) with
D) by
95. Antonym of “Exacerbate”:
A) Worsen
B) Improve
C) Aggravate
D) Intensify
96. Synonym of “Euphoric”:
A) Sad
B) Extremely happy
C) Angry
D) Tired
97. “A wolf in sheep’s clothing” means:
A) A friendly person
B) A dangerous person pretending to be harmless
C) An honest leader
D) A brave soldier
98. Choose the correct sentence:
A) She is superior than me.
B) She is superior to me.
C) She is superior from me.
D) She is superior with me.
99. One who believes in fate:
A) Fatalist
B) Optimist
C) Pessimist
D) Atheist
100. The antonym of “Prodigal”:
A) Wasteful
B) Thrifty
C) Extravagant
D) Lavish
Answers
Section 1: 1B, 2B, 3C, 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8C, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14C, 15B, 16B, 17A, 18B, 19C, 20B, 21B, 22B, 23A, 24A, 25B
Section 2: 26C, 27B, 28A, 29B, 30A, 31B, 32A, 33C, 34A, 35C, 36A, 37A, 38A, 39B, 40A
Section 3: 41B, 42C, 43B, 44C, 45B, 46C, 47B, 48B, 49B, 50C, 51B, 52C, 53B, 54C, 55B, 56C, 57B, 58C, 59B, 60A
Section 4: 61A, 62B, 63A, 64B, 65B, 66A, 67B, 68A, 69A, 70B, 71A, 72C, 73A, 74B, 75C
Section 5: 76B, 77B, 78B, 79C, 80B, 81B, 82A, 83B, 84B, 85B, 86B, 87B, 88A, 89B, 90B, 91B, 92A, 93B, 94A, 95B, 96B, 97B, 98B, 99A, 100B