800 + Mcqs in English Page 7 McqOptions

301.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. There are three on-off switches A, B, and C on a control panel. They have to be changed from an initial setting to a second setting according to the following conditions: In case only switch A is the switch in the initial setting, then turn on switch B. In case switches A and B are the only switches on in the initial setting, then turn on switch C. In case all the three switches are on initial setting, then turn off the switch C. For any other initial setting, turn on all switches that are off and turn off all switches, if any, that are on. In case only B is on in the second setting, which among the following could have been the initial setting?
A.	A on, B on, C on
B.	A on, B off, C off
C.	A on, B on, C on
D.	A off, B off, C on
E.	None of these
Answer» D. A off, B off, C on

Discussion

302.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. There are three on-off switches A, B, and C on a control panel. They have to be changed from an initial setting to a second setting according to the following conditions: In case only switch A is the switch in the initial setting, then turn on switch B. In case switches A and B are the only switches on in the initial setting, then turn on switch C. In case all the three switches are on initial setting, then turn off the switch C. For any other initial setting, turn on all switches that are off and turn off all switches, if any, that are on. In case switch A is off in the second setting, which among the following could have been the initial setting?
A.	A on, B on, C on
B.	A on, B on, C off
C.	A on, B off, C on
D.	A on, B off, C off
E.	None of these
Answer» D. A on, B off, C off

Discussion

303.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. There are three on-off switches A, B, and C on a control panel. They have to be changed from an initial setting to a second setting according to the following conditions: In case only switch A is the switch in the initial setting, then turn on switch B. In case switches A and B are the only switches on in the initial setting, then turn on switch C. In case all the three switches are on initial setting, then turn off the switch C. For any other initial setting, turn on all switches that are off and turn off all switches, if any, that are on. In case all the three switches are on in the second setting, which among the following could have been the initial setting?
A.	A on, B on, C on
B.	A on, B on, C off
C.	A on, B on, C off
D.	A on, B off, C off
E.	None of these
Answer» C. A on, B on, C off

Discussion

304.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. How is E related to D?
A.	Father
B.	Brother
C.	Uncle
D.	Cannot be determined
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Cannot be determined

Discussion

305.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. Which of the following is a pair of females?
A.	A E
B.	B D
C.	D F
D.	A D
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

306.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. Who is the wife of E?
A.	A
B.	F
C.	B
D.	Cannot be determined
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

307.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. Who is the mother of B?
A.	D
B.	F
C.	E
D.	A
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

308.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. How many children does A have?
A.	One
B.	Two
C.	Three
D.	Four
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Four

Discussion

309.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. III. There are six members in a family, A, B, C, D, E and F who are travelling together. B is the son of C but C is not the mother of B. A and C are a married couple. E is the brother of C. D is the daughter of A. F is the brother of B. How many male members are there in the family?
A.	1
B.	3
C.	2
D.	4
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

310.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. There are three on-off switches A, B, and C on a control panel. They have to be changed from an initial setting to a second setting according to the following conditions: In case only switch A is the switch in the initial setting, then turn on switch B. In case switches A and B are the only switches on in the initial setting, then turn on switch C. In case all the three switches are on initial setting, then turn off the switch C. For any other initial setting, turn on all switches that are off and turn off all switches, if any, that are on. In case switch B is the only switch on in the initial setting, What must be the second setting?
A.	A on, B on, C on
B.	A on, B on, C off
C.	A on, B off, C on
D.	A off, B off, C on
E.	None of these
Answer» D. A off, B off, C on

Discussion

311.	Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions that follow. There are three on-off switches A, B, and C on a control panel. They have to be changed from an initial setting to a second setting according to the following conditions: In case only switch A is the switch in the initial setting, then turn on switch B. In case switches A and B are the only switches on in the initial setting, then turn on switch C. In case all the three switches are on initial setting, then turn off the switch C. For any other initial setting, turn on all switches that are off and turn off all switches, if any, that are on. In case in the initial setting, the switches A and B are on and the switch C is off, then what could be the second setting?
A.	A on, B on, C on
B.	A on, B off, C on
C.	A on, B off, C off
D.	A off, B on, C off
E.	None of these
Answer» B. A on, B off, C on

Discussion

312.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.Though he was more faster than his opponent on the field, his chances of winning the race were low as he lacked the killer instinct.
A.	Though he was more faster than his opponent on the field
B.	As he was more faster than his opponent on the field
C.	Though he was more fast from his opponent on the field
D.	Though he was faster than his opponent on the field
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

313.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.Eaten in Portugal only, the Indians viewed the potato with suspicion for they assumed it had poisonous properties since only the white-skinned people consumed it.
A.	Indians viewed the potato with suspicion for they
B.	Indians were suspicious of the potato and they
C.	Potato was viewed with suspicion by Indians who
D.	Potato was suspicious to Indians and it was
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Potato was suspicious to Indians and it was

Discussion

314.	Direction: Fill in the blanks. You _______ not leave small objects lying around.
A.	must
B.	can
C.	would
D.	shall
E.	None of these
Answer» C. would

Discussion

315.	Direction: Fill in the blanks. There are plenty of potatoes in the fridge. You _______ buy any.
A.	must not
B.	cannot
C.	would not
D.	need not
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

316.	Direction: Fill in the blanks. He said I ________ use his telephone at any time
A.	must
B.	can
C.	would
D.	will
E.	None of these
Answer» C. would

Discussion

317.	Direction: Fill in the blanks. If you do not start working harder, you ________ repeat the course next year.
A.	will be
B.	will have to
C.	have to be
D.	has to be
E.	None of these
Answer» C. have to be

Discussion

318.	Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.You express yourself very imperfectly,
A.	Demonstrative
B.	Reflexive
C.	Personal
D.	distributive
E.	None of these
Answer» D. distributive

Discussion

319.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.Unless they reverse present policies immediately, the world may suffer permanent damage from the unregulated use of pesticides.
A.	Unless present policies are reversed
B.	Unless present policies will be reversed
C.	If it will not reverse present policies
D.	If present policies will not be reversed
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Unless present policies will be reversed

Discussion

320.	Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word. Never tell a lie.
A.	Noun
B.	Pronoun
C.	Adverb
D.	Adjective
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Adjective

Discussion

321.	Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word. You and I are invited to tea this morning.
A.	Noun
B.	Pronoun
C.	Adverb
D.	Verb
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Pronoun

Discussion

322.	Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. Always speak the truth.
A.	Common
B.	Proper
C.	Collective
D.	Abstract
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

323.	Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. We all love honesty.
A.	Common
B.	Proper
C.	Collective
D.	Abstract
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

324.	Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. The elephant has great strength.
A.	Common
B.	Proper
C.	Collective
D.	Abstract
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

325.	Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. The crowd was very big.
A.	Common
B.	Proper
C.	Collective
D.	Abstract
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Abstract

Discussion

326.	Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. Our class consists of twenty pupils.
A.	Common
B.	Proper
C.	Collective
D.	Abstract
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Proper

Discussion

327.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.Using it wisely, leisure promotes health, efficiency and happiness.
A.	If used wisely
B.	Having used it wisely
C.	Because of usefulness
D.	Because if is used wisely
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Having used it wisely

Discussion

328.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: May I B: know who C: you want D: to see, please?
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» C. C

Discussion

329.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: Will you please buy B: some jaggery for me C: if you go D: to the market?
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» F.

Discussion

330.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: He will certainly B: help you C: if you will ask him D: in a pleasant manner.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» D. D

Discussion

331.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.A: I shall certainlyB: inform youC: when ID: shall reach New Delhi.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

332.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: No sooner did I open the door B: when the rain, heavy and stormy C: rushed in D: making us shiver from head to foot.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» C. C

Discussion

333.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: When the dentist came in B: my tooth was stopped aching C: out of fear that D: I might lose my tooth.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» C. C

Discussion

334.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: They have been B: very close friends C: until D: they quarreled.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» B. B

Discussion

335.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: The students B: were awaiting C: for the arrival of D: the chief guest.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» C. C

Discussion

336.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: If I had known B: this yesterday C: I will have D: helped him.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» D. D

Discussion

337.	Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: I could not put up B: in a hotel C: as the charges D: were exorbitant.
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	None of these
Answer» C. C

Discussion

338.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.The state has at least twenty colleges of whom only six are officially recognised.
A.	of whom only six are officially recognised.
B.	of whom only six have been officially recognised.
C.	of which only six have official recognition.
D.	of which only six are officially recognised.
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

339.	Direction: The sentence against each of these questions has a portion or the whole underlined. Each sentence is followed by four alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative best suited according to standard written English, without altering the original meaning. Alternative [a] is the same as the original version.To create a new game means expending lot of sweat, and calls for all the members of the development team to play its role with aplomb throughout the long-drawn-out procedure before the game sees the light of the day.
A.	for all the members of the development team to play its role with aplomb throughout
B.	for all the members in the development team to play their role with aplomb throughout
C.	for all the members of the development team to play their roles with aplomb throughout
D.	all the members of the development team to play their roles with aplomb throughout
E.	None of these
Answer» D. all the members of the development team to play their roles with aplomb throughout

Discussion

340.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. Please give a call_____ your father comes home, I would like to meet him.
A.	Before
B.	now
C.	Such that
D.	after
Answer» E.

Discussion

341.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. _____ I was tired, I managed to finish the work.
A.	But
B.	Though
C.	Yet
D.	No conjunction
Answer» C. Yet

Discussion

342.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. We came back home _____ it was raining.
A.	Because
B.	because of
C.	but
D.	till
Answer» B. because of

Discussion

343.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. HI only pay you _____ you finish the work.
A.	Unless
B.	for
C.	since
D.	if
Answer» E.

Discussion

344.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. I hurt myself _____ I was playing tennis.
A.	Whenever
B.	while
C.	Where
D.	if
Answer» C. Where

Discussion

345.	Read the passages below and select respective options that can correctly replace the underlined portions. The rivers were full of fish. Birds \[\underline{\mathbf{Q37}}\] lived and laid their eggs near rivers. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q38}}\], these areas provided a good source of food for the people. The people \[\underline{\mathbf{Q39}}\] caught the fish, collected the birds7 eggs \[\underline{\mathbf{Q40}}\] trapped the birds as food.
A.	not only
B.	both
C.	Too
D.	not only
Answer» D. not only

Discussion

346.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. We will be ready _____ the time you come here.
A.	Before
B.	by
C.	After
D.	yet
Answer» C. After

Discussion

347.	Read the passages below and select respective options that can correctly replace the underlined portions. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q26}}\] in 1924, five men camping in the Cascade Mountains of Washington saw a group of huge apelike creatures coming out of the woods. They hurried back to their cabin and locked themselves inside. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q27}}\] they were in, the creatures attacked them by throwing rocks against the walls of the cabin. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q28}}\]Several hours, these strange hairy giants went back into the woods. The men returned to the town and told others of their adventure. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q29}}\]. only a few people, who had heard tales about footprints of an animal that walked like a human being accepted their story. They called these creatures Sasquatch.
A.	Earlier
B.	Someday
C.	Oneday
D.	In the past
Answer» B. Someday

Discussion

348.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. ____tough he appears to be, he still loses to the short man.
A.	However
B.	As a result
C.	In view of
D.	consequently
Answer» B. As a result

Discussion

349.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. ____ he is sick, he still continues working.
A.	Although
B.	Unless
C.	As
D.	So that
Answer» B. Unless

Discussion

350.	Fill in the blanks with correct options. Do remember to keep in contact ____ you are.
A.	When
B.	where
C.	Whenever
D.	wherever
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in 9th Class.

Direction: Fill in the blanks. You _______ not leave small objects lying around.

Direction: Fill in the blanks. There are plenty of potatoes in the fridge. You _______ buy any.

Direction: Fill in the blanks. He said I ________ use his telephone at any time

Direction: Fill in the blanks. If you do not start working harder, you ________ repeat the course next year.

Direction: Identify the kind of pronoun for the words underlined in the following sentences.You express yourself very imperfectly,

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word. Never tell a lie.

Direction: A word has been underlined in each of the following sentences. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word. You and I are invited to tea this morning.

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. Always speak the truth.

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. We all love honesty.

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. The elephant has great strength.

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. The crowd was very big.

Direction: Identify the words underlined in the following sentences and say whether they are Common, Proper, Collective or Abstract Nouns. Our class consists of twenty pupils.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: May I B: know who C: you want D: to see, please?

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: Will you please buy B: some jaggery for me C: if you go D: to the market?

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: He will certainly B: help you C: if you will ask him D: in a pleasant manner.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error.A: I shall certainlyB: inform youC: when ID: shall reach New Delhi.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: No sooner did I open the door B: when the rain, heavy and stormy C: rushed in D: making us shiver from head to foot.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: When the dentist came in B: my tooth was stopped aching C: out of fear that D: I might lose my tooth.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: They have been B: very close friends C: until D: they quarreled.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: The students B: were awaiting C: for the arrival of D: the chief guest.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: If I had known B: this yesterday C: I will have D: helped him.

Direction: A sentence is given in each question. Find the part of the sentence that has an error. A: I could not put up B: in a hotel C: as the charges D: were exorbitant.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. Please give a call_____ your father comes home, I would like to meet him.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. _____ I was tired, I managed to finish the work.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. We came back home _____ it was raining.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. HI only pay you _____ you finish the work.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. I hurt myself _____ I was playing tennis.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. We will be ready _____ the time you come here.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. ____tough he appears to be, he still loses to the short man.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. ____ he is sick, he still continues working.

Fill in the blanks with correct options. Do remember to keep in contact ____ you are.