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Practice English Language multiple-choice questions for NTS 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.
Cruel
Kind
Angry
Selfish
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; therefore, 'kind' is the best synonym.
She go to school everyday.
She goes to school everyday.
She going to school everyday.
She gone to school everyday.
ExplanationIn the present simple tense, a third-person singular subject requires the verb to end in 's'.
Benevolent
Cruel
Mean
Selfish
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly, which is synonymous with generous.
He go to school every day.
He goes to school every day.
He going to school every day.
He gone to school every day.
ExplanationSubject-verb agreement requires 'goes' for the third-person singular pronoun 'He'.
Delicate
Weak
Robust
Brittle
ExplanationRobust means strong and healthy, which is the opposite of fragile.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Acomodation
ExplanationThe correct spelling of the word is 'Accommodation' with double 'c' and double 'm'.
Cruel
Charitable
Greedy
Hostile
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; charitable is the closest synonym.
She don't like apples.
He go to school daily.
They are playing football.
We has finished lunch.
ExplanationThis sentence correctly matches the plural pronoun 'They' with the verb 'are'.
Selfish
Stingy
Liberal
Miserly
ExplanationLiberal in this context refers to being giving or open-handed, similar to generous.
The cat drinked milk.
I have been to Paris once.
They was running fast.
She run to the park.
ExplanationThe present perfect tense 'have been' is used correctly here.
Weak
Sturdy
Delicate
Brittle
ExplanationFragile means easily broken, while sturdy means strongly built.
Recieve
Receive
Receeve
Resieve
ExplanationThe standard spelling rule is 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.
Inarticulate
Fluent
Confused
Silent
ExplanationEloquent means having the ability to speak clearly and effectively, similar to being fluent.
Fragile
Adaptable
Stiff
Weak
ExplanationResilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, similar to being adaptable.
He don't know the answer.
He doesn't know the answer.
He not know the answer.
He is not know the answer.
ExplanationThe third-person singular subject 'He' requires the auxiliary 'does not' (doesn't).
Accomodation
Accommodation
Acommodation
Acomodation
ExplanationStandard spelling includes double 'c' and double 'm'.
Scarce
Plentiful
Small
Expensive
ExplanationAbundant means existing or available in large quantities.
in
at
on
for
ExplanationThe phrase 'interested in' is grammatically correct.
Hopeful
Bright
Pessimistic
Cheerful
ExplanationPessimistic describes a tendency to see the worst aspect of things.
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
ExplanationQuickly modifies the verb 'ran', making it an adverb.
The meal is cooked by the chef.
The meal was cooked by the chef.
The chef is cooking the meal.
The meal has been cooked by the chef.
ExplanationThe active past tense changes to passive past tense.
will cancel
would cancel
cancelled
have cancelled
ExplanationFirst conditional: if + present simple, future simple.
Pack
Herd
Pride
School
ExplanationA group of lions is officially called a pride.
He don't like apples.
He doesn't likes apples.
He doesn't like apples.
He do not like apples.
ExplanationThird-person singular subject requires 'doesn't' followed by base form 'like'.
To freeze something
To start a conversation
To break a window
To end a relationship
ExplanationTo 'break the ice' means to initiate social interaction.
Delicate
Robust
Brittle
Weak
ExplanationFragile means easily broken, while robust means strong and sturdy.
is
was
are
were
ExplanationWhen using 'neither/nor', the verb must agree with the closest subject (employees), which is plural.
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 NTS 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.