154 General English MCQs for Sentence Structure, Prepositions & Vocabulary – future exams Practice
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Last Updated: June 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Part 2 of our General English MCQ series! This post delivers 154 unique multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to master sentence structure, prepositions, conjunctions, and vocabulary—key areas for competitive exams like UPSC, UGC NET, SSC CGL, CTET, and more. Ideal for future exam preparation, each MCQ includes answers and explanations. Begin your practice now!
Grammar Rules Overview
- Sentence Structure: Covers subject-verb agreement, clause types (simple, compound, complex), and sentence correction.
- Prepositions: Includes usage of in, on, at, for, etc., for time, place, and direction.
- Conjunctions: Focuses on coordinating (and, but), subordinating (because, although), and correlative (either/or) conjunctions.
- Vocabulary: Emphasizes synonyms, antonyms, and contextual word usage.
Sentence Structure (1–38)
- Identify the sentence type: “She runs and jumps.”
A) Simple B) Compound C) Complex D) Compound-Complex
Answer: B) Compound
Explanation: Two independent clauses joined by “and,” tested in CTET. - Which sentence has subject-verb agreement: “The team are playing”?
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: “Team” is singular, so “is playing” is correct, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct sentence: “Because it rained, we stayed home.”
A) Simple B) Complex C) Compound D) Fragment
Answer: B) Complex
Explanation: Contains a dependent clause, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “He go to school daily.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) Adverb
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Go” should be “goes,” tested in KVS TGT. - Which is a simple sentence: “The dog barked.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: One independent clause, tested in TGT. - Correct the sentence: “She and I is friends.”
A) Are B) Am C) Were D) Be
Answer: A) Are
Explanation: Plural subject requires “are,” tested in CTET. - Identify the clause type: “Although he tried, he failed.”
A) Independent B) Dependent C) Relative D) Adverbial
Answer: B) Dependent
Explanation: Begins with “although,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct order: “Quickly ran he.”
A) He ran quickly B) Ran quickly he C) He quickly ran D) Quickly he ran
Answer: A) He ran quickly
Explanation: Standard subject-verb-adverb order, tested in UGC NET. - Which is compound: “I called, but she didn’t answer.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent clauses with “but,” tested in KVS PGT. - Correct the sentence: “Me and him are going.”
A) He and I B) I and he C) Him and me D) Me and he
Answer: A) He and I
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “The books which is on the table.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Relative pronoun D) Object
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Is” should be “are” for plural, tested in LT Grade. - Which is complex: “She smiled when she saw him.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Independent + dependent clause, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct sentence: “Running fast, he won the race.”
A) Simple B) Complex C) Compound D) Fragment
Answer: A) Simple
Explanation: One clause with participle, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “Neither of them are ready.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Conjunction D) Object
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Are” should be “is” with “neither,” tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “The teacher, as well as the students, are present.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Use “is” with “as well as,” tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “Him gave me a book.”
A) He B) His C) Himself D) He’s
Answer: A) He
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in TGT. - Identify the clause: “Wherever you go, I will follow.”
A) Main B) Subordinate C) Relative D) Adjectival
Answer: B) Subordinate
Explanation: Dependent clause, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct order: “Beautifully sings she.”
A) She sings beautifully B) Sings beautifully she C) She beautifully sings D) Beautifully she sings
Answer: A) She sings beautifully
Explanation: Standard order, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is compound-complex: “She wanted to leave, but she stayed because it rained.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent + one dependent clause, tested in KVS PGT. - Correct the sentence: “Us are going to the park.”
A) We B) Our C) Ours D) Ourselves
Answer: A) We
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in PGT. - Identify the error: “Each of the boys have a book.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) Adjective
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Have” should be “has,” tested in LT Grade. - Which is correct: “The committee decide unanimously.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: “Decide” should be “decides” for singular, tested in CTET. - Choose the sentence type: “If you study, you will succeed.”
A) Simple B) Complex C) Compound D) Compound-Complex
Answer: B) Complex
Explanation: Dependent + independent clause, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “The dog which barking loudly.”
A) Relative pronoun B) Verb C) Subject D) Object
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is” for completeness, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “Neither John nor Mary were present.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Use “was” with “neither/nor,” tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “Her and me went shopping.”
A) She and I B) I and she C) Her and I D) Me and she
Answer: A) She and I
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in TGT. - Identify the clause: “That she won surprised us.”
A) Noun B) Adjective C) Adverb D) Main
Answer: A) Noun
Explanation: Acts as subject, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct order: “Loudly shouted they.”
A) They shouted loudly B) Shouted loudly they C) They loudly shouted D) Loudly they shouted
Answer: A) They shouted loudly
Explanation: Standard order, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is compound: “He sang and she danced.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent clauses, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “Them are my friends.”
A) They B) Their C) Theirs D) Themselves
Answer: A) They
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in KVS PGT. - Identify the error: “Everyone have finished the work.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) Adverb
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Have” should be “has,” tested in PGT. - Which is complex: “He laughed because he was happy.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Independent + dependent clause, tested in LT Grade. - Choose the correct sentence: “Walking slowly, he reached home.”
A) Simple B) Complex C) Compound D) Fragment
Answer: A) Simple
Explanation: One clause with participle, tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “The man who live here is kind.”
A) Relative pronoun B) Verb C) Subject D) Object
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: “Live” should be “lives,” tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “The staff were in a meeting.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: “Staff” can be plural in British English, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “Us went to the market.”
A) We B) Our C) Ours D) Ourselves
Answer: A) We
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the clause: “When she called, I was busy.”
A) Main B) Subordinate C) Relative D) Adjectival
Answer: B) Subordinate
Explanation: Dependent clause, tested in TGT. - Choose the correct order: “Quietly left she.”
A) She left quietly B) Left quietly she C) She quietly left D) Quietly she left
Answer: A) She left quietly
Explanation: Standard order, tested in CTET. - Which is compound-complex: “I wanted to join, but I stayed because it was late.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent + one dependent clause, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the sentence: “Him and her are partners.”
A) He and she B) She and he C) Her and him D) He and her
Answer: A) He and she
Explanation: Use nominative case, tested in UGC NET.
Prepositions (41–78)
- Choose the correct preposition: “She arrived ___ 5 PM.”
A) On B) At C) In D) For
Answer: B) At
Explanation: “At” for specific times, tested in TGT. - Which preposition fits: “The book is ___ the table.”
A) On B) In C) At D) By
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for surface, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “He is good with mathematics.”
A) In B) At C) On D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “With” for skills, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the preposition: “We traveled ___ train.”
A) By B) In C) On D) With
Answer: A) By
Explanation: “By” for means of transport, tested in UGC NET. - Which fits: “She is ___ the room.”
A) On B) In C) At D) Over
Answer: B) In
Explanation: “In” for enclosed spaces, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He waited on the bus stop.”
A) At B) In C) On D) For
Answer: A) At
Explanation: “At” for specific points, tested in PGT. - Choose the preposition: “The meeting is ___ Monday.”
A) On B) In C) At D) For
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for days, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “She is interested ___ dancing.”
A) In B) On C) At D) With
Answer: A) In
Explanation: “In” with “interested,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the preposition: “He lives ___ the city.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: A) In
Explanation: “In” for large areas, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “She looked ___ the mirror.”
A) In B) On C) At D) Into
Answer: D) Into
Explanation: “Into” for looking inside, tested in KVS TGT. - Which fits: “The cat jumped ___ the wall.”
A) Over B) On C) At D) In
Answer: A) Over
Explanation: “Over” for crossing, tested in PGT. - Choose the preposition: “We met ___ the park.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for specific locations, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “He is angry with me.”
A) On B) At C) For D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “With” for emotions, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “She arrived ___ the station.”
A) At B) In C) On D) By
Answer: A) At
Explanation: “At” for specific points, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the preposition: “The party is ___ night.”
A) In B) On C) At D) For
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for night, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He walked ___ the bridge.”
A) On B) In C) At D) Across
Answer: D) Across
Explanation: “Across” for crossing, tested in TGT. - Which fits: “She is good ___ tennis.”
A) In B) On C) At D) With
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for skills, tested in CTET. - Choose the preposition: “The book is ___ sale.”
A) For B) On C) At D) In
Answer: A) For
Explanation: “For” with “sale,” tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the sentence: “He lives ___ a small village.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: A) In
Explanation: “In” for areas, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “She sat ___ the chair.”
A) On B) In C) At D) By
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for sitting, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the preposition: “We are ___ vacation.”
A) In B) On C) At D) For
Answer: B) On
Explanation: “On” for vacation, tested in PGT. - Correct the sentence: “He looked ___ the window.”
A) In B) On C) At D) Out of
Answer: D) Out of
Explanation: “Out of” for direction, tested in CTET. - Which fits: “The show starts ___ 7 PM.”
A) On B) In C) At D) For
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for specific times, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the preposition: “She is ___ the phone.”
A) In B) On C) At D) With
Answer: B) On
Explanation: “On” for phone calls, tested in UGC NET. - Correct the sentence: “He traveled ___ foot.”
A) By B) On C) In D) With
Answer: B) On
Explanation: “On” for foot travel, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is correct: “She is ___ home.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for home, tested in TGT. - Choose the preposition: “The cat is ___ the roof.”
A) On B) In C) At D) Over
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for surface, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “He is fond ___ music.”
A) In B) On C) Of D) With
Answer: C) Of
Explanation: “Of” with “fond,” tested in SSC CGL. - Which fits: “She arrived ___ the airport.”
A) At B) In C) On D) By
Answer: A) At
Explanation: “At” for specific points, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the preposition: “The picture is ___ the wall.”
A) On B) In C) At D) Over
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for hanging, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He jumped ___ the pool.”
A) In B) On C) Into D) At
Answer: C) Into
Explanation: “Into” for entering, tested in PGT. - Which is correct: “She is ___ the garden.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: A) In
Explanation: “In” for enclosed areas, tested in CTET. - Choose the preposition: “We met ___ the evening.”
A) In B) On C) At D) For
Answer: A) In
Explanation: “In” for parts of the day, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the sentence: “He is ___ his way.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: B) On
Explanation: “On” for journey, tested in UGC NET. - Which fits: “The bird flew ___ the sky.”
A) In B) On C) At D) Across
Answer: D) Across
Explanation: “Across” for movement, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the preposition: “She is ___ school.”
A) In B) On C) At D) By
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for institutions, tested in TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He looked ___ the map.”
A) In B) On C) At D) Into
Answer: C) At
Explanation: “At” for looking, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “She walked ___ the road.”
A) On B) In C) At D) By
Answer: A) On
Explanation: “On” for surfaces, tested in SSC CGL.
Conjunctions (79–116)
- Identify the conjunction: “I tried but failed.”
A) And B) But C) Or D) Because
Answer: B) But
Explanation: Coordinating for contrast, tested in LT Grade. - Choose the correct conjunction: “___ it was late, we left.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) And
Answer: A) Because
Explanation: Subordinating for reason, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correlative: “Either you go, ___ I will.”
A) And B) Or C) But D) Nor
Answer: B) Or
Explanation: Part of “either/or,” tested in KVS PGT. - Identify the conjunction: “She will come if you invite her.”
A) And B) If C) But D) Or
Answer: B) If
Explanation: Subordinating for condition, tested in TGT. - Choose the correct pair: “___ he was tired, ___ he finished the work.”
A) Although, yet B) Because, so C) And, but D) Or, nor
Answer: A) Although, yet
Explanation: Shows contrast, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “I wanted to join, but I couldn’t.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: B) But
Explanation: Coordinating for contrast, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “He is rich so he is happy.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: C) So
Explanation: Use “and” or rephrase, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the conjunction: “___ she was ill, she attended.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) And
Answer: B) Although
Explanation: Subordinating for contrast, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is correlative: “Neither he nor she came.”
A) And B) Or C) Nor D) But
Answer: C) Nor
Explanation: Part of “neither/nor,” tested in PGT. - Correct the sentence: “He tried hard yet failed.”
A) And B) But C) So D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “Yet” is valid, tested in CTET. - Choose the conjunction: “I will go ___ you agree.”
A) If B) Unless C) Because D) Although
Answer: A) If
Explanation: Subordinating for condition, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correct: “She sang and danced.”
A) And B) But C) Or D) Because
Answer: A) And
Explanation: Coordinating for addition, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “He is tall so he plays basketball.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: C) So
Explanation: Use “and” or rephrase, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the pair: “___ you study, ___ you will fail.”
A) If, then B) Unless, or C) Because, so D) Although, yet
Answer: B) Unless, or
Explanation: Indicates condition, tested in TGT. - Which is subordinating: “Since it rained, we stayed.”
A) Since B) And C) But D) Or
Answer: A) Since
Explanation: Shows reason, tested in CTET. - Correct the sentence: “He is poor but honest.”
A) And B) So C) Yet D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “But” is correct, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the conjunction: “___ he was sick, he worked.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) And
Answer: B) Although
Explanation: Shows contrast, tested in UGC NET. - Which is correlative: “Both he and she agreed.”
A) And B) Or C) Nor D) But
Answer: A) And
Explanation: Part of “both/and,” tested in KVS PGT. - Identify the error: “She is smart so she succeeds.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: C) So
Explanation: Use “and” or rephrase, tested in PGT. - Choose the conjunction: “I stayed ___ it was fun.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) But
Answer: A) Because
Explanation: Shows reason, tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “Either you or I am wrong.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Subject closer to verb, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the conjunction: “Unless you hurry, you’ll miss it.”
A) Unless B) And C) But D) Or
Answer: A) Unless
Explanation: Subordinating for condition, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the pair: “___ it rains, ___ we will go.”
A) If, then B) Unless, or C) Because, so D) Although, yet
Answer: A) If, then
Explanation: Indicates condition, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is coordinating: “He came and saw.”
A) And B) But C) Because D) Or
Answer: A) And
Explanation: Joins clauses, tested in TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He is tired yet works.”
A) And B) But C) So D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “Yet” is valid, tested in CTET. - Choose the conjunction: “___ she was busy, she helped.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) And
Answer: B) Although
Explanation: Shows contrast, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is correlative: “Not only he but also she came.”
A) And B) Or C) But D) Nor
Answer: C) But
Explanation: Part of “not only/but also,” tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “He is young so he plays.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: C) So
Explanation: Use “and” or rephrase, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the conjunction: “I will call ___ I arrive.”
A) When B) Because C) So D) But
Answer: A) When
Explanation: Subordinating for time, tested in PGT. - Which is correct: “She studied and passed.”
A) And B) But C) Or D) Because
Answer: A) And
Explanation: Coordinating for addition, tested in CTET. - Identify the conjunction: “___ he was late, he apologized.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) And
Answer: A) Because
Explanation: Shows reason, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the pair: “___ he tried, ___ he failed.”
A) Although, yet B) Because, so C) And, but D) Or, nor
Answer: A) Although, yet
Explanation: Shows contrast, tested in UGC NET. - Which is subordinating: “After she left, we began.”
A) After B) And C) But D) Or
Answer: A) After
Explanation: Indicates time, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the sentence: “He is sick so he rests.”
A) And B) But C) Because D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: “So” is acceptable, tested in TGT. - Choose the conjunction: “___ you help, I will fail.”
A) If B) Unless C) Because D) Although
Answer: B) Unless
Explanation: Subordinating for condition, tested in CTET. - Which is correlative: “Whether you like it or not.”
A) And B) Or C) But D) Nor
Answer: B) Or
Explanation: Part of “whether/or,” tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “She is pretty so she wins.”
A) And B) But C) So D) Because
Answer: C) So
Explanation: Use “and” or rephrase, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the conjunction: “I stayed ___ it was late.”
A) Because B) Although C) So D) But
Answer: A) Because
Explanation: Shows reason, tested in KVS PGT.
Vocabulary (117–154)
- Synonym of “happy”: ___
A) Sad B) Joyful C) Angry D) Tired
Answer: B) Joyful
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Antonym of “expand”: ___
A) Grow B) Shrink C) Increase D) Extend
Answer: B) Shrink
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct word: “She is ___ in her work.”
A) Indifferent B) Diligent C) Lazy D) Careless
Answer: B) Diligent
Explanation: Means hardworking, tested in UGC NET. - Synonym of “brave”: ___
A) Cowardly B) Courageous C) Weak D) Timid
Answer: B) Courageous
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Antonym of “bright”: ___
A) Dull B) Shiny C) Clear D) Radiant
Answer: A) Dull
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in PGT. - Choose the word: “He spoke with ___.”
A) Silence B) Eloquence C) Noise D) Rudeness
Answer: B) Eloquence
Explanation: Means fluent speech, tested in CTET. - Synonym of “rapid”: ___
A) Slow B) Quick C) Lazy D) Steady
Answer: B) Quick
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Antonym of “generous”: ___
A) Kind B) Stingy C) Giving D) Charitable
Answer: B) Stingy
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the word: “She showed great ___.”
A) Ignorance B) Courage C) Fear D) Doubt
Answer: B) Courage
Explanation: Means bravery, tested in KVS TGT. - Synonym of “calm”: ___
A) Agitated B) Peaceful C) Restless D) Noisy
Answer: B) Peaceful
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in PGT. - Antonym of “victory”: ___
A) Success B) Defeat C) Triumph D) Win
Answer: B) Defeat
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in CTET. - Choose the word: “He is known for his ___.”
A) Dishonesty B) Integrity C) Laziness D) Rudeness
Answer: B) Integrity
Explanation: Means honesty, tested in SSC CGL. - Synonym of “difficult”: ___
A) Easy B) Challenging C) Simple D) Clear
Answer: B) Challenging
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Antonym of “accept”: ___
A) Reject B) Agree C) Take D) Receive
Answer: A) Reject
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the word: “She acted with ___.”
A) Cruelty B) Kindness C) Hate D) Anger
Answer: B) Kindness
Explanation: Means compassion, tested in TGT. - Synonym of “famous”: ___
A) Unknown B) Renowned C) Obscure D) Hidden
Answer: B) Renowned
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in CTET. - Antonym of “expand”: ___
A) Grow B) Contract C) Enlarge D) Stretch
Answer: B) Contract
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the word: “He showed ___ leadership.”
A) Poor B) Excellent C) Weak D) Ineffective
Answer: B) Excellent
Explanation: Means outstanding, tested in UGC NET. - Synonym of “tiny”: ___
A) Huge B) Small C) Large D) Big
Answer: B) Small
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Antonym of “peace”: ___
A) Harmony B) War C) Calm D) Tranquility
Answer: B) War
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in PGT. - Choose the word: “She has a ___ smile.”
A) Sad B) Radiant C) Dull D) Faint
Answer: B) Radiant
Explanation: Means bright, tested in CTET. - Synonym of “help”: ___
A) Hinder B) Assist C) Block D) Prevent
Answer: B) Assist
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Antonym of “dark”: ___
A) Light B) Black C) Dim D) Shadowy
Answer: A) Light
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the word: “He is ___ in his efforts.”
A) Careless B) Persistent C) Lazy D) Negligent
Answer: B) Persistent
Explanation: Means determined, tested in KVS TGT. - Synonym of “wise”: ___
A) Foolish B) Sage C) Ignorant D) Simple
Answer: B) Sage
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in TGT. - Antonym of “create”: ___
A) Build B) Destroy C) Make D) Form
Answer: B) Destroy
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in CTET. - Choose the word: “She has a ___ voice.”
A) Harsh B) Melodious C) Rough D) Hoarse
Answer: B) Melodious
Explanation: Means pleasant, tested in SSC CGL. - Synonym of “end”: ___
A) Begin B) Finish C) Start D) Continue
Answer: B) Finish
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Antonym of “love”: ___
A) Hate B) Affection C) Adore D) Like
Answer: A) Hate
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the word: “He showed ___ behavior.”
A) Rude B) Polite C) Crude D) Impolite
Answer: B) Polite
Explanation: Means courteous, tested in PGT. - Synonym of “rich”: ___
A) Poor B) Wealthy C) Needy D) Destitute
Answer: B) Wealthy
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in CTET. - Antonym of “open”: ___
A) Close B) Unlock C) Reveal D) Unseal
Answer: A) Close
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the word: “She has a ___ attitude.”
A) Negative B) Positive C) Hostile D) Pessimistic
Answer: B) Positive
Explanation: Means optimistic, tested in UGC NET. - Synonym of “strong”: ___
A) Weak B) Powerful C) Fragile D) Feeble
Answer: B) Powerful
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Antonym of “fail”: ___
A) Succeed B) Lose C) Fall D) Collapse
Answer: A) Succeed
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in TGT. - Choose the word: “He gave a ___ speech.”
A) Boring B) Inspiring C) Dull D) Tedious
Answer: B) Inspiring
Explanation: Means motivating, tested in CTET. - Synonym of “quiet”: ___
A) Noisy B) Silent C) Loud D) Chaotic
Answer: B) Silent
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Antonym of “begin”: ___
A) Start B) End C) Commence D) Initiate
Answer: B) End
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in UGC NET.
Conclusion
These 154 General English MCQs on sentence structure, prepositions, conjunctions, and vocabulary are designed to prepare you for future competitive exams. Regular practice with the explanations will enhance your skills. Check out Part 1 for more practice and stay tuned for future posts!