150 General English MCQs on Active/Passive Voice, Narration & More – 2025 Practice
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Last Updated: June 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Part 3 of our General English MCQ series! This post provides 150 unique multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to master active/passive voice, narration (direct/indirect speech), punctuation, and idioms/phrases—essential topics for competitive exams like UPSC, UGC NET, SSC CGL, CTET, and more. Designed for 2025 exam preparation, each MCQ includes answers and detailed explanations. Start practicing today!
Grammar Rules Overview
- Active/Passive Voice: Covers conversion between active and passive forms across tenses.
- Narration: Focuses on transforming direct speech to indirect speech and vice versa.
- Punctuation: Includes usage of commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and quotation marks.
- Idioms/Phrases: Emphasizes common expressions and their meanings in context.
Active/Passive Voice (1–38)
- Change to passive: “She writes a letter.”
A) A letter is wrote by her B) A letter is written by her C) A letter was written by her D) A letter has written by her
Answer: B) A letter is written by her
Explanation: Present simple passive, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the voice: “The room was cleaned.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Passive
Explanation: Past passive form, tested in CTET. - Change to active: “The book was read by him.”
A) He reads the book B) He read the book C) He is reading the book D) He has read the book
Answer: B) He read the book
Explanation: Past active form, tested in UGC NET. - Which is passive: “The cake is being baked.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present continuous passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to passive: “They will finish the project.”
A) The project will be finished by them B) The project will finished by them C) The project is finished by them D) The project was finished by them
Answer: A) The project will be finished by them
Explanation: Future passive, tested in PGT. - Identify the voice: “She is singing a song.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Present continuous active, tested in CTET. - Change to active: “The room has been painted by them.”
A) They have painted the room B) They painted the room C) They are painting the room D) They will paint the room
Answer: A) They have painted the room
Explanation: Present perfect active, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is passive: “The letter was posted yesterday.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Past passive form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to passive: “He plays football.”
A) Football is played by him B) Football was played by him C) Football is playing by him D) Football has played by him
Answer: A) Football is played by him
Explanation: Present simple passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the voice: “The dog chased the cat.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Past active form, tested in TGT. - Change to active: “The car was repaired by the mechanic.”
A) The mechanic repaired the car B) The mechanic repairs the car C) The mechanic is repairing the car D) The mechanic will repair the car
Answer: A) The mechanic repaired the car
Explanation: Past active form, tested in CTET. - Which is passive: “The house is being built.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present continuous passive, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to passive: “She will write a novel.”
A) A novel will be written by her B) A novel will written by her C) A novel is written by her D) A novel was written by her
Answer: A) A novel will be written by her
Explanation: Future passive, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the voice: “The song was sung beautifully.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Passive
Explanation: Past passive form, tested in KVS PGT. - Change to active: “The homework was completed by the students.”
A) The students completed the homework B) The students complete the homework C) The students are completing the homework D) The students will complete the homework
Answer: A) The students completed the homework
Explanation: Past active form, tested in PGT. - Which is passive: “The movie will be released tomorrow.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Future passive form, tested in LT Grade. - Change to passive: “They are painting the house.”
A) The house is being painted by them B) The house was being painted by them C) The house is painted by them D) The house has been painted by them
Answer: A) The house is being painted by them
Explanation: Present continuous passive, tested in CTET. - Identify the voice: “He writes a letter daily.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Present active form, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to active: “The test was conducted by the teacher.”
A) The teacher conducted the test B) The teacher conducts the test C) The teacher is conducting the test D) The teacher will conduct the test
Answer: A) The teacher conducted the test
Explanation: Past active form, tested in UGC NET. - Which is passive: “The food has been cooked.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present perfect passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to passive: “He will sign the document.”
A) The document will be signed by him B) The document will signed by him C) The document is signed by him D) The document was signed by him
Answer: A) The document will be signed by him
Explanation: Future passive, tested in TGT. - Identify the voice: “The team won the match.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Past active form, tested in CTET. - Change to active: “The song was composed by her.”
A) She composed the song B) She composes the song C) She is composing the song D) She will compose the song
Answer: A) She composed the song
Explanation: Past active form, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is passive: “The letter is being written.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present continuous passive, tested in UGC NET. - Change to passive: “They have finished the work.”
A) The work has been finished by them B) The work was finished by them C) The work is finished by them D) The work has finished by them
Answer: A) The work has been finished by them
Explanation: Present perfect passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the voice: “She is teaching the class.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Present continuous active, tested in PGT. - Change to active: “The decision was made by the committee.”
A) The committee made the decision B) The committee makes the decision C) The committee is making the decision D) The committee will make the decision
Answer: A) The committee made the decision
Explanation: Past active form, tested in LT Grade. - Which is passive: “The car was driven by John.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Past passive form, tested in CTET. - Change to passive: “She will bake a cake.”
A) A cake will be baked by her B) A cake will baked by her C) A cake is baked by her D) A cake was baked by her
Answer: A) A cake will be baked by her
Explanation: Future passive, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the voice: “The poem was recited by her.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Passive
Explanation: Past passive form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to active: “The game was won by the team.”
A) The team won the game B) The team wins the game C) The team is winning the game D) The team will win the game
Answer: A) The team won the game
Explanation: Past active form, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is passive: “The room is being decorated.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present continuous passive, tested in TGT. - Change to passive: “He has written a book.”
A) A book has been written by him B) A book was written by him C) A book is written by him D) A book has written by him
Answer: A) A book has been written by him
Explanation: Present perfect passive, tested in CTET. - Identify the voice: “They are building a house.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Present continuous active, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to active: “The speech was delivered by the leader.”
A) The leader delivered the speech B) The leader delivers the speech C) The leader is delivering the speech D) The leader will deliver the speech
Answer: A) The leader delivered the speech
Explanation: Past active form, tested in UGC NET. - Which is passive: “The letter has been sent.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Present perfect passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to passive: “She sings a song.”
A) A song is sung by her B) A song was sung by her C) A song is singing by her D) A song has sung by her
Answer: A) A song is sung by her
Explanation: Present simple passive, tested in PGT. - Identify the voice: “The teacher explained the lesson.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Past active form, tested in LT Grade. - Change to active: “The door was opened by him.”
A) He opened the door B) He opens the door C) He is opening the door D) He will open the door
Answer: A) He opened the door
Explanation: Past active form, tested in CTET. - Which is passive: “The meeting will be held tomorrow.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Future passive form, tested in SSC CGL.
Narration (39–76)
- Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I am happy.’”
A) She said that she is happy B) She said that she was happy C) She said that I am happy D) She said that I was happy
Answer: B) She said that she was happy
Explanation: Past tense shift, tested in TGT. - Identify the narration: “He asked, ‘Where are you going?’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “She told me that she was tired.”
A) She said, “I am tired.” B) She said, “I was tired.” C) She said to me, “I am tired.” D) She said to me, “I was tired.”
Answer: C) She said to me, “I am tired.”
Explanation: Present tense in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I will come tomorrow.’”
A) He said that he will come tomorrow B) He said that he would come the next day C) He said that he would come tomorrow D) He said that he will come the next day
Answer: B) He said that he would come the next day
Explanation: Tense and time shift, tested in UGC NET. - Change to direct: “She asked if I was ready.”
A) She said, “Are you ready?” B) She said to me, “Am I ready?” C) She said, “Was I ready?” D) She said to me, “Are you ready?”
Answer: D) She said to me, “Are you ready?”
Explanation: Question form in direct, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the narration: “He told me that he had won.”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Indirect
Explanation: Indirect speech, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I am reading a book.’”
A) She said that she is reading a book B) She said that she was reading a book C) She said that I am reading a book D) She said that I was reading a book
Answer: B) She said that she was reading a book
Explanation: Past tense shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He asked whether she had finished.”
A) He said, “Have you finished?” B) He said to her, “Has she finished?” C) He said to her, “Have you finished?” D) He said, “Had she finished?”
Answer: C) He said to her, “Have you finished?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We are going now.’”
A) They said that they are going now B) They said that they were going then C) They said that we are going now D) They said that we were going then
Answer: B) They said that they were going then
Explanation: Tense and time shift, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the narration: “She exclaimed, ‘What a beautiful day!’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech with exclamation, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “He told her that he would call later.”
A) He said, “I will call later.” B) He said to her, “I would call later.” C) He said to her, “I will call later.” D) He said, “She would call later.”
Answer: C) He said to her, “I will call later.”
Explanation: Present tense in direct, tested in TGT. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I have just arrived.’”
A) He said that he has just arrived B) He said that he had just arrived C) He said that I have just arrived D) He said that I had just arrived
Answer: B) He said that he had just arrived
Explanation: Past perfect shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “She asked if I could help.”
A) She said, “Can you help?” B) She said to me, “Can I help?” C) She said to me, “Can you help?” D) She said, “Could I help?”
Answer: C) She said to me, “Can you help?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “They told us that they were leaving.”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Indirect
Explanation: Indirect speech, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I will meet you tomorrow.’”
A) She said that she will meet me tomorrow B) She said that she would meet me the next day C) She said that I will meet her tomorrow D) She said that I would meet her the next day
Answer: B) She said that she would meet me the next day
Explanation: Tense and time shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “He asked if she was coming.”
A) He said, “Are you coming?” B) He said to her, “Is she coming?” C) He said to her, “Are you coming?” D) He said, “Was she coming?”
Answer: C) He said to her, “Are you coming?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I am playing football.’”
A) He said that he is playing football B) He said that he was playing football C) He said that I am playing football D) He said that I was playing football
Answer: B) He said that he was playing football
Explanation: Past tense shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “She told him that she had finished.”
A) She said, “I have finished.” B) She said to him, “I had finished.” C) She said to him, “I have finished.” D) She said, “She had finished.”
Answer: C) She said to him, “I have finished.”
Explanation: Present perfect in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “She cried, ‘Help me!’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech with plea, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We have won the match.’”
A) They said that they have won the match B) They said that they had won the match C) They said that we have won the match D) They said that we had won the match
Answer: B) They said that they had won the match
Explanation: Past perfect shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “He asked if I had seen the movie.”
A) He said, “Have you seen the movie?” B) He said to me, “Has he seen the movie?” C) He said to me, “Have you seen the movie?” D) He said, “Had I seen the movie?”
Answer: C) He said to me, “Have you seen the movie?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in TGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I can do it.’”
A) She said that she can do it B) She said that she could do it C) She said that I can do it D) She said that I could do it
Answer: B) She said that she could do it
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He told her that he was leaving.”
A) He said, “I am leaving.” B) He said to her, “I was leaving.” C) He said to her, “I am leaving.” D) He said, “She was leaving.”
Answer: C) He said to her, “I am leaving.”
Explanation: Present tense in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “They shouted, ‘We are free!’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech with exclamation, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I shall return soon.’”
A) He said that he will return soon B) He said that he would return soon C) He said that I will return soon D) He said that I would return soon
Answer: B) He said that he would return soon
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “She asked if he could help her.”
A) She said, “Can you help me?” B) She said to him, “Can he help me?” C) She said to him, “Can you help me?” D) She said, “Could he help her?”
Answer: C) She said to him, “Can you help me?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We were waiting.’”
A) They said that they were waiting B) They said that they had been waiting C) They said that we were waiting D) They said that we had been waiting
Answer: B) They said that they had been waiting
Explanation: Past perfect continuous shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He told me that he had lost the key.”
A) He said, “I have lost the key.” B) He said to me, “I had lost the key.” C) He said to me, “I have lost the key.” D) He said, “He had lost the key.”
Answer: C) He said to me, “I have lost the key.”
Explanation: Present perfect in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “She whispered, ‘Be quiet.’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech with command, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I may join you.’”
A) He said that he may join me B) He said that he might join me C) He said that I may join him D) He said that I might join him
Answer: B) He said that he might join me
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “She asked if I would come.”
A) She said, “Will you come?” B) She said to me, “Will I come?” C) She said to me, “Will you come?” D) She said, “Would I come?”
Answer: C) She said to me, “Will you come?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in TGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I have finished my work.’”
A) She said that she has finished her work B) She said that she had finished her work C) She said that I have finished my work D) She said that I had finished my work
Answer: B) She said that she had finished her work
Explanation: Past perfect shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He told her that he was busy.”
A) He said, “I am busy.” B) He said to her, “I was busy.” C) He said to her, “I am busy.” D) He said, “She was busy.”
Answer: C) He said to her, “I am busy.”
Explanation: Present tense in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “They replied, ‘We agree.’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I shall see you soon.’”
A) He said that he will see me soon B) He said that he would see me soon C) He said that I will see him soon D) He said that I would see him soon
Answer: B) He said that he would see me soon
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “She asked if he had called.”
A) She said, “Have you called?” B) She said to him, “Has he called?” C) She said to him, “Have you called?” D) She said, “Had he called?”
Answer: C) She said to him, “Have you called?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “They said, ‘We were playing.’”
A) They said that they were playing B) They said that they had been playing C) They said that we were playing D) They said that we had been playing
Answer: B) They said that they had been playing
Explanation: Past perfect continuous shift, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He told me that he had started.”
A) He said, “I have started.” B) He said to me, “I had started.” C) He said to me, “I have started.” D) He said, “He had started.”
Answer: C) He said to me, “I have started.”
Explanation: Present perfect in direct, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the narration: “She murmured, ‘I love you.’”
A) Direct B) Indirect C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Direct
Explanation: Direct speech, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I might leave early.’”
A) He said that he might leave early B) He said that he may leave early C) He said that I might leave early D) He said that I may leave early
Answer: A) He said that he might leave early
Explanation: Modal remains, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “She asked if I was listening.”
A) She said, “Are you listening?” B) She said to me, “Am I listening?” C) She said to me, “Are you listening?” D) She said, “Was I listening?”
Answer: C) She said to me, “Are you listening?”
Explanation: Question in direct, tested in TGT. - Change to indirect: “She said, ‘I had completed it.’”
A) She said that she had completed it B) She said that she has completed it C) She said that I had completed it D) She said that I has completed it
Answer: A) She said that she had completed it
Explanation: Past perfect remains, tested in CTET. - Change to direct: “He told her that he would visit.”
A) He said, “I will visit.” B) He said to her, “I would visit.” C) He said to her, “I will visit.” D) He said, “She would visit.”
Answer: C) He said to her, “I will visit.”
Explanation: Present tense in direct, tested in SSC CGL.
Punctuation (77–114)
- Correct the punctuation: “lets eat grandma”
A) Lets eat, grandma B) Let’s eat, grandma C) Lets eat grandma D) Let’s eat grandma
Answer: B) Let’s eat, grandma
Explanation: Adds apostrophe and comma, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is correct: “He said, ‘Hello!’”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper quotation and exclamation, tested in PGT. - Correct the sentence: “i love my dog”
A) I love my dog B) I Love my Dog C) i Love my dog D) I love My dog
Answer: A) I love my dog
Explanation: Capitalize “I,” tested in CTET. - Which needs a semicolon: “He ran fast he won.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Joins independent clauses, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the punctuation: “shes going to the market”
A) She’s going to the market B) Shes going to the market C) She’s going, to the market D) Shes, going to the market
Answer: A) She’s going to the market
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper contraction and question tag, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “whats your name”
A) What’s your name B) Whats your name C) What’s, your name D) Whats, your name
Answer: A) What’s your name
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in TGT. - Which needs a comma: “After the rain stopped we left.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in CTET. - Correct the punctuation: “johns book is missing”
A) Johns book is missing B) John’s book is missing C) John’s, book is missing D) Johns’ book is missing
Answer: B) John’s book is missing
Explanation: Adds possessive apostrophe, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “She asked, ‘Why are you late?’”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper quotation, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “i dont like coffee”
A) I don’t like coffee B) I Dont like coffee C) i Don’t like coffee D) I don’t, like coffee
Answer: A) I don’t like coffee
Explanation: Capitalize “I” and add apostrophe, tested in KVS TGT. - Which needs a period: “She ran quickly”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Already complete, tested in PGT. - Correct the punctuation: “its a nice day”
A) It’s a nice day B) Its a nice day C) It’s, a nice day D) Its’ a nice day
Answer: A) It’s a nice day
Explanation: Adds apostrophe for contraction, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “Hello, how are you?”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper greeting with comma, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the sentence: “whos that”
A) Who’s that B) Whos that C) Who’s, that D) Whos’ that
Answer: A) Who’s that
Explanation: Adds apostrophe for contraction, tested in UGC NET. - Which needs a colon: “She bought the following items”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Introduces a list, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the punctuation: “theyre my friends”
A) They’re my friends B) There my friends C) They’re, my friends D) Their my friends
Answer: A) They’re my friends
Explanation: Adds apostrophe for contraction, tested in TGT. - Which is correct: “It’s raining, but I’ll go.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper contraction and comma, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “i cant believe it”
A) I can’t believe it B) I Cant believe it C) i Can’t believe it D) I can’t, believe it
Answer: A) I can’t believe it
Explanation: Capitalize “I” and add apostrophe, tested in SSC CGL. - Which needs a dash: “She was tired however she continued”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the punctuation: “marys cat is black”
A) Marys cat is black B) Mary’s cat is black C) Mary’s, cat is black D) Marys’ cat is black
Answer: B) Mary’s cat is black
Explanation: Adds possessive apostrophe, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is correct: “Good morning, sir!”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper greeting with comma, tested in PGT. - Correct the sentence: “whats happening”
A) What’s happening B) Whats happening C) What’s, happening D) Whats’ happening
Answer: A) What’s happening
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in CTET. - Which needs a comma: “Before we leave let’s check”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the punctuation: “its my book”
A) It’s my book B) Its my book C) It’s, my book D) Its’ my book
Answer: A) It’s my book
Explanation: Adds apostrophe for contraction, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “Yes, I agree,” she said.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Extra quotation mark, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “i wont go”
A) I won’t go B) I Wont go C) i Won’t go D) I won’t, go
Answer: A) I won’t go
Explanation: Capitalize “I” and add apostrophe, tested in TGT. - Which needs a period: “She asked why”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Completes sentence, tested in CTET. - Correct the punctuation: “the dogs are here”
A) The dogs are here B) The Dogs are here C) the Dogs are here D) The dogs, are here
Answer: A) The dogs are here
Explanation: Capitalize first word, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “I’m here, aren’t I?”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper contraction and tag, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “whos coming”
A) Who’s coming B) Whos coming C) Who’s, coming D) Whos’ coming
Answer: A) Who’s coming
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in KVS TGT. - Which needs a comma: “Although it rained we played”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in PGT. - Correct the punctuation: “its raining outside”
A) It’s raining outside B) Its raining outside C) It’s, raining outside D) Its’ raining outside
Answer: A) It’s raining outside
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “Stop, said the guard.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Needs quotation marks, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the sentence: “i didnt know”
A) I didn’t know B) I Didnt know C) i Didn’t know D) I didn’t, know
Answer: A) I didn’t know
Explanation: Capitalize “I” and add apostrophe, tested in UGC NET. - Which needs a semicolon: “She wanted to join she stayed”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Joins clauses, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the punctuation: “the cats eyes glowed”
A) The cats’ eyes glowed B) The cat’s eyes glowed C) The cats eyes’ glowed D) The cat’s eyes’ glowed
Answer: B) The cat’s eyes glowed
Explanation: Singular possessive, tested in TGT. - Which is correct: “Yes, please,” he replied.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Extra quotation mark, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “whats your plan”
A) What’s your plan B) Whats your plan C) What’s, your plan D) Whats’ your plan
Answer: A) What’s your plan
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in SSC CGL. - Which needs a dash: “He was tired nevertheless he worked”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in UGC NET.
Idioms/Phrases (115–150)
- Meaning of “Break the ice”: ___
A) Start a fight B) Begin a conversation C) End a meeting D) Freeze water
Answer: B) Begin a conversation
Explanation: Common idiom, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “He hit the nail on the head.”
A) He was accurate B) He failed C) He was late D) He was angry
Answer: A) He was accurate
Explanation: Means being precise, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “Bite the bullet”: ___
A) Eat quickly B) Face a challenge C) Avoid danger D) Run away
Answer: B) Face a challenge
Explanation: Common phrase, tested in TGT. - Which fits: “She let the cat out of the bag.”
A) Hid a secret B) Revealed a secret C) Caught a cat D) Lost a bag
Answer: B) Revealed a secret
Explanation: Means disclosure, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Burn the midnight oil”: ___
A) Waste oil B) Work late C) Start a fire D) Sleep early
Answer: B) Work late
Explanation: Means studying/working late, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “He kicked the bucket.”
A) He played football B) He died C) He started a fight D) He was promoted
Answer: B) He died
Explanation: Means passing away, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “Hit the jackpot”: ___
A) Fail badly B) Win a large prize C) Lose money D) Start a game
Answer: B) Win a large prize
Explanation: Means great success, tested in KVS TGT. - Which fits: “She’s on cloud nine.”
A) She’s sad B) She’s very happy C) She’s confused D) She’s tired
Answer: B) She’s very happy
Explanation: Means extreme happiness, tested in PGT. - Meaning of “Spill the beans”: ___
A) Cook food B) Reveal a secret C) Clean the floor D) Start a fight
Answer: B) Reveal a secret
Explanation: Means disclosure, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “He’s in hot water.”
A) He’s cooking B) He’s in trouble C) He’s relaxing D) He’s successful
Answer: B) He’s in trouble
Explanation: Means facing difficulty, tested in SSC CGL. - Meaning of “Cut corners”: ___
A) Save time/money B) Build a house C) Run fast D) Eat well
Answer: A) Save time/money
Explanation: Means reducing effort, tested in UGC NET. - Which fits: “They buried the hatchet.”
A) Started a war B) Made peace C) Hid a weapon D) Dug a hole
Answer: B) Made peace
Explanation: Means resolving conflict, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “Call it a day”: ___
A) Start work B) End work C) Make a call D) Plan a day
Answer: B) End work
Explanation: Means stopping, tested in TGT. - Which is correct: “She’s a dark horse.”
A) She’s fast B) She’s unpredictable C) She’s sad D) She’s weak
Answer: B) She’s unpredictable
Explanation: Means unknown potential, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Hit the road”: ___
A) Build a road B) Start a journey C) Stop driving D) Repair a car
Answer: B) Start a journey
Explanation: Means leaving, tested in SSC CGL. - Which fits: “He’s pulling my leg.”
A) He’s joking B) He’s hurting me C) He’s helping me D) He’s running
Answer: A) He’s joking
Explanation: Means teasing, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “Over the moon”: ___
A) Sad B) Very happy C) Angry D) Tired
Answer: B) Very happy
Explanation: Means ecstatic, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is correct: “They’re in the same boat.”
A) They’re sailing B) They’re in trouble C) They’re different D) They’re rich
Answer: B) They’re in trouble
Explanation: Means shared difficulty, tested in PGT. - Meaning of “Kick the habit”: ___
A) Start a habit B) Quit a habit C) Ignore a habit D) Enjoy a habit
Answer: B) Quit a habit
Explanation: Means stopping, tested in CTET. - Which fits: “He’s a chip off the old block.”
A) He’s different B) He’s like his parent C) He’s weak D) He’s lazy
Answer: B) He’s like his parent
Explanation: Means similarity, tested in SSC CGL. - Meaning of “Beat around the bush”: ___
A) Be direct B) Avoid the point C) Fight someone D) Run fast
Answer: B) Avoid the point
Explanation: Means evading, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “She’s got cold feet.”
A) She’s cold B) She’s nervous C) She’s sick D) She’s brave
Answer: B) She’s nervous
Explanation: Means hesitation, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “Out of the blue”: ___
A) Expected B) Unexpected C) Planned D) Routine
Answer: B) Unexpected
Explanation: Means suddenly, tested in TGT. - Which fits: “He’s barking up the wrong tree.”
A) He’s correct B) He’s mistaken C) He’s happy D) He’s loud
Answer: B) He’s mistaken
Explanation: Means wrong approach, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Catch someone red-handed”: ___
A) Help someone B) Catch in the act C) Praise someone D) Ignore someone
Answer: B) Catch in the act
Explanation: Means catching wrongdoing, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “They’re on the ball.”
A) They’re lazy B) They’re alert C) They’re slow D) They’re confused
Answer: B) They’re alert
Explanation: Means efficient, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “In the nick of time”: ___
A) Too late B) Just in time C) Early D) Never
Answer: B) Just in time
Explanation: Means barely on time, tested in KVS TGT. - Which fits: “She’s a tough nut to crack.”
A) She’s easy B) She’s difficult C) She’s weak D) She’s kind
Answer: B) She’s difficult
Explanation: Means hard to understand, tested in PGT. - Meaning of “Throw in the towel”: ___
A) Continue B) Give up C) Start fighting D) Win a game
Answer: B) Give up
Explanation: Means surrender, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “He’s a rolling stone.”
A) He’s stable B) He’s restless C) He’s rich D) He’s quiet
Answer: B) He’s restless
Explanation: Means unsettled, tested in SSC CGL. - Meaning of “Under the weather”: ___
A) Happy B) Sick C) Strong D) Clear
Answer: B) Sick
Explanation: Means unwell, tested in UGC NET. - Which fits: “They’re at loggerheads.”
A) They agree B) They disagree C) They’re friends D) They’re calm
Answer: B) They disagree
Explanation: Means conflict, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “On thin ice”: ___
A) Safe B) In danger C) Rich D) Happy
Answer: B) In danger
Explanation: Means risky, tested in TGT. - Which is correct: “She’s a breath of fresh air.”
A) She’s boring B) She’s refreshing C) She’s tired D) She’s old
Answer: B) She’s refreshing
Explanation: Means new and positive, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Back to square one”: ___
A) Progress B) Start over C) Finish D) Win
Answer: B) Start over
Explanation: Means beginning again, tested in SSC CGL. - Which fits: “He’s got a green thumb.”
A) He’s clumsy B) He’s good at gardening C) He’s rich D) He’s lazy
Answer: B) He’s good at gardening
Explanation: Means skill in gardening, tested in UGC NET.
Conclusion
These 150 General English MCQs on active/passive voice, narration, punctuation, and idioms/phrases are designed to prepare you for 2025 competitive exams. Regular practice with the provided explanations will enhance your skills. Explore Part 1 and Part 2 for additional practice and stay tuned for more resources!