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English Language MCQs
Practice English Language multiple-choice questions for Riphah International University competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
Hostile
Kind
Greedy
Indifferent
الشرحBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly.
She
don't
like
to go
الشرحThe subject 'She' is third-person singular, so 'doesn't' should be used instead of 'don't'.
called on
called off
called out
called for
الشرح'Called off' is the phrasal verb meaning to cancel.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Accomodation
الشرحThe correct spelling requires double 'c' and double 'm'.
Fleeting
Permanent
Transitory
Brief
الشرحEphemeral means short-lived; permanent is its opposite.
Consensus
Conscience
Consecutive
Consent
الشرحConsensus refers to a general agreement among a group.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
الشرحQuickly modifies the verb 'ran', making it an adverb.
Neither of the students were present.
Neither of the students was present.
Neither of the student were present.
None of the student were present.
الشرحNeither takes a singular verb when followed by 'of the'.
Fluent
Silent
Confused
Boring
الشرحEloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Tree
Bush
Wall
Field
الشرحThe idiom 'beat around the bush' means to avoid getting to the point.
A delicious meal was prepared by the chef.
The chef is preparing a delicious meal.
A delicious meal prepares the chef.
The chef has been prepared by a meal.
الشرحIn passive voice, the object becomes the subject.
Happy
Joyful
Cheerful
Melancholy
الشرحHappy, joyful, and cheerful are positive; melancholy is a state of sadness.
Criterions
Criteria
Criteri
Criterionis
الشرحCriteria is the standard plural form of the singular criterion.
Transient
Eternal
Fleeting
Brief
الشرحEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; Eternal means lasting or existing forever, making it the antonym.
is
was
were
has been
الشرحIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. 'Employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Careless
Thorough
Hasty
Casual
الشرحMeticulous means showing great attention to detail, which is synonymous with being thorough.
She don't know how to drive.
The group of students were late.
Every one of the applicants has been interviewed.
Each of the dogs are barking.
الشرح'Every one' is a singular subject and requires the singular verb 'has'.
Sincere
Perfunctory
Earnest
Profound
الشرحPerfunctory means carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection, which fits the context of failing to appease someone.
Kind
Malevolent
Altruistic
Generous
الشرحBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Enhanced
Hindered
Promoted
Clarified
الشرحIf someone cannot communicate effectively, their vision is naturally blocked or obstructed, not helped.
Bite the bullet
Hit the books
Cut corners
Burn the midnight oil
الشرح'Hit the books' is a common idiom meaning to study hard.
I went to the store, and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
I went to the store and bought milk, bread and eggs.
I went to the store, and bought milk, bread and eggs.
I went to the store and bought, milk, bread, and eggs.
الشرحNo comma is needed before the conjunction 'and' when it joins a compound predicate rather than two independent clauses.
Accomodate
Acomodate
Accommodate
Acommadate
الشرحThe correct spelling requires double 'c' and double 'm'.
Verb
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
الشرحIn this sentence, 'fast' describes the noun 'runner', making it an adjective.
Multifaceted
Monolithic
Unilateral
Bipartisan
الشرحThe prefix 'multi-' means many, and 'faceted' relates to facets.
For
Since
During
From
الشرح'Since' is used to specify a starting point in time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these English Language MCQs free?
Yes. Every English Language MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these English Language MCQs help with?
They are aimed at Riphah International University and related Pakistani competitive exams that test English Language.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.