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English Language MCQs
Practice English Language multiple-choice questions for National Excellence Institute 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.
Kind
Malevolent
Generous
Cheerful
ExplanationBenevolent means intending to do good, while malevolent means intending to do harm.
Neither the manager nor the employees was present.
Neither the manager nor the employees were present.
Neither the manager nor the employees is present.
Neither the manager nor the employees has present.
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the closer noun; 'employees' is plural, requiring 'were'.
Permanent
Fleeting
Lasting
Sturdy
ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time.
was
were
is
has
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' sentences, the verb agrees with the closer subject (employees).
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
ExplanationLoudly describes the verb 'speaks', making it an adverb.
I went to the store, and bought milk.
I went to the store; and bought milk.
I went to the store and bought milk.
I went to the store: and bought milk.
ExplanationNo comma is needed when joining two verbs with a single subject.
A curse that looks good
A hidden mistake
A good thing that seemed bad at first
A secret plan
ExplanationThis idiom describes an apparent misfortune that eventually results in something good.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Acomodation
ExplanationThe word has two 'c's and two 'm's.
well
good
better
best
ExplanationAn adverb is needed to modify the participle 'received'.
Criterias
Criterion
Criteria
Criteri
ExplanationCriteria is the plural of criterion.
at
in
on
for
ExplanationThe preposition 'in' is idiomatic with 'interested'.
The project was completed by the team.
The project is completed by the team.
The team was completed by the project.
The project had been completed by the team.
ExplanationThe original sentence is simple past, so the passive should be 'was completed'.
Neither the students nor the teacher were in the classroom.
Neither the students nor the teacher was in the classroom.
Neither the students nor the teacher are in the classroom.
Neither the students nor the teacher have been in the classroom.
ExplanationWhen using 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since 'teacher' is singular, 'was' is the correct verb.
Quiet
Articulate
Confused
Dull
ExplanationEloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, which is synonymous with articulate.
I love reading; and playing chess.
I love reading; it is my favorite hobby.
I love; reading books.
I love reading; because it is fun.
ExplanationA semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.
Accommodate
Necessary
Receive
Seperate
ExplanationThe correct spelling is 'Separate'.
was
were
has been
is being
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the closer subject ('students').
terminate
abrogate
extinguish
abolish
ExplanationTerminate is the most professional and standard term for ending a contract.
for
since
during
until
Explanation'Since' is used to denote a specific point in time in the past.
Weak
Robust
Delicate
Brittle
ExplanationRobust means strong and healthy, which is the opposite of fragile.
My friend, John, is coming over.
My friend John is coming over.
My friend John, is coming over.
My friend John is, coming over.
ExplanationNo commas are needed here as 'John' is essential to identify the friend.
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
ExplanationAdverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and often end in -ly.
Walking down the street, the trees looked beautiful.
I saw the trees while I was walking down the street.
The trees looked beautiful as I walked down the street.
Walking down the street, I admired the beautiful trees.
ExplanationThe modifier 'Walking down the street' incorrectly modifies 'the trees' instead of the person walking.
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 National Excellence Institute 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.