168 General English MCQs for Revision – All Topics | future Exam Prep
Published on: June 28, 2025 | Last Updated: June 28, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Part 4 of our General English MCQ series! This post offers 168 MCQs for revision, covering all previous topics: Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Sentence Structure, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Vocabulary, Active/Passive Voice, Narration, Punctuation, and Idioms/Phrases. Ideal for future exam preparation (UPSC, SSC CGL, CTET, etc.), each question includes answers and explanations. Dive in!
Grammar Rules Overview
- Parts of Speech: Nouns, pronouns, verbs, etc.
- Tenses: Present, past, future forms.
- Articles: A, an, the usage.
- Sentence Structure: Subject-verb agreement, clauses.
- Prepositions: Position and time indicators.
- Conjunctions: Linking words.
- Vocabulary: Word meanings and usage.
- Active/Passive Voice: Voice conversion.
- Narration: Direct/indirect speech.
- Punctuation: Commas, apostrophes, etc.
- Idioms/Phrases: Figurative expressions.
Mixed Topics (1–168)
- Identify the part of speech: “Quickly”
A) Noun B) Verb C) Adverb D) Adjective
Answer: C) Adverb
Explanation: Modifies verb, tested in CTET. - Which is a pronoun: “Her”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Possessive pronoun, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the part of speech: “Happiness”
A) Verb B) Noun C) Adjective D) Adverb
Answer: B) Noun
Explanation: Abstract noun, tested in UGC NET. - Which is an adjective: “Beautiful”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Describes noun, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the part of speech: “Run”
A) Noun B) Verb C) Adverb D) Pronoun
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Action word, tested in TGT. - Which is a conjunction: “And”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Joins clauses, tested in CTET. - Identify the part of speech: “Slowly”
A) Adjective B) Adverb C) Noun D) Verb
Answer: B) Adverb
Explanation: Modifies action, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is a preposition: “Under”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Shows position, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the part of speech: “Book”
A) Verb B) Noun C) Adverb D) Adjective
Answer: B) Noun
Explanation: Names object, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is a verb: “Sing”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Action word, tested in PGT. - Identify the part of speech: “Their”
A) Pronoun B) Adjective C) Noun D) Adverb
Answer: A) Pronoun
Explanation: Possessive, tested in LT Grade. - Which is an adverb: “Quietly”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Modifies verb, tested in CTET. - Identify the part of speech: “Happy”
A) Noun B) Adjective C) Verb D) Adverb
Answer: B) Adjective
Explanation: Describes noun, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is a noun: “River”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Names place, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the part of speech: “Because”
A) Conjunction B) Preposition C) Adverb D) Noun
Answer: A) Conjunction
Explanation: Joins clauses, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is a verb: “Dance”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Action word, tested in TGT. - Identify the part of speech: “Mine”
A) Pronoun B) Noun C) Adjective D) Verb
Answer: A) Pronoun
Explanation: Possessive, tested in CTET. - Which is an adjective: “Tall”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Describes noun, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the part of speech: “Jump”
A) Noun B) Verb C) Adverb D) Adjective
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Action word, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the tense: “She will go tomorrow.”
A) Present B) Past C) Future D) Present Perfect
Answer: C) Future
Explanation: Future simple, tested in UGC NET. - Change to past: “He runs fast.”
A) He ran fast B) He runs fast C) He will run fast D) He has run fast
Answer: A) He ran fast
Explanation: Past simple, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the tense: “They are playing now.”
A) Present Continuous B) Past Continuous C) Future Continuous D) Present Perfect
Answer: A) Present Continuous
Explanation: Ongoing action, tested in TGT. - Change to future: “She wrote a letter.”
A) She will write a letter B) She writes a letter C) She wrote a letter D) She has written a letter
Answer: A) She will write a letter
Explanation: Future simple, tested in CTET. - Identify the tense: “He had finished before noon.”
A) Past Perfect B) Present Perfect C) Future Perfect D) Past Continuous
Answer: A) Past Perfect
Explanation: Completed past action, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to present perfect: “She runs daily.”
A) She has run daily B) She ran daily C) She will run daily D) She is running daily
Answer: A) She has run daily
Explanation: Present perfect, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the tense: “They will have left by then.”
A) Future Perfect B) Past Perfect C) Present Perfect D) Future Continuous
Answer: A) Future Perfect
Explanation: Completed future action, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to past continuous: “He writes a book.”
A) He was writing a book B) He wrote a book C) He will write a book D) He has written a book
Answer: A) He was writing a book
Explanation: Past continuous, tested in PGT. - Identify the tense: “She has been working all day.”
A) Present Perfect Continuous B) Past Perfect Continuous C) Future Perfect Continuous D) Present Continuous
Answer: A) Present Perfect Continuous
Explanation: Ongoing completed action, tested in LT Grade. - Change to future continuous: “They play football.”
A) They will be playing football B) They played football C) They have played football D) They are playing football
Answer: A) They will be playing football
Explanation: Future continuous, tested in CTET. - Identify the tense: “He was reading when I called.”
A) Past Continuous B) Present Continuous C) Future Continuous D) Past Perfect
Answer: A) Past Continuous
Explanation: Ongoing past action, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to present: “They had gone home.”
A) They have gone home B) They go home C) They went home D) They will go home
Answer: B) They go home
Explanation: Present simple, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the tense: “She will be singing tonight.”
A) Future Continuous B) Present Continuous C) Past Continuous D) Future Perfect
Answer: A) Future Continuous
Explanation: Ongoing future action, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to past perfect: “She writes a letter.”
A) She had written a letter B) She wrote a letter C) She has written a letter D) She will write a letter
Answer: A) She had written a letter
Explanation: Past perfect, tested in TGT. - Identify the tense: “They have just arrived.”
A) Present Perfect B) Past Perfect C) Future Perfect D) Present Continuous
Answer: A) Present Perfect
Explanation: Recent completed action, tested in CTET. - Change to future perfect: “He plays well.”
A) He will have played well B) He played well C) He has played well D) He will play well
Answer: A) He will have played well
Explanation: Future perfect, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the tense: “She had been working for hours.”
A) Past Perfect Continuous B) Present Perfect Continuous C) Future Perfect Continuous D) Past Continuous
Answer: A) Past Perfect Continuous
Explanation: Ongoing past completed action, tested in UGC NET. - Change to present continuous: “They sang a song.”
A) They are singing a song B) They sang a song C) They have sung a song D) They will sing a song
Answer: A) They are singing a song
Explanation: Present continuous, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the tense: “He will have finished by noon.”
A) Future Perfect B) Past Perfect C) Present Perfect D) Future Continuous
Answer: A) Future Perfect
Explanation: Completed future action, tested in PGT. - Choose the correct article: “___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: B) An
Explanation: Vowel sound, tested in TGT. - Which needs an article: “Sun rises in east.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “The,” tested in CTET. - Choose the correct article: “She is ___ best student.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: C) The
Explanation: Specific superlative, tested in SSC CGL. - Which needs no article: “I love to play ___ football.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Uncountable noun, tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct article: “He saw ___ elephant in the zoo.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: B) An
Explanation: Vowel sound, tested in KVS TGT. - Which needs an article: “River flows through city.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “The,” tested in PGT. - Choose the correct article: “This is ___ book I borrowed.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: C) The
Explanation: Specific noun, tested in LT Grade. - Which needs no article: “She plays ___ piano well.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Musical instrument, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct article: “___ honest man is rare.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: B) An
Explanation: Vowel sound, tested in SSC CGL. - Which needs an article: “Moon shines at night.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “The,” tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct article: “She bought ___ umbrella.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: B) An
Explanation: Vowel sound, tested in KVS TGT. - Which needs no article: “He is ___ teacher by profession.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Needs “a,” tested in TGT. - Choose the correct article: “___ Earth revolves around Sun.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: C) The
Explanation: Specific nouns, tested in CTET. - Which needs an article: “School starts at 8.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “The,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct article: “He is ___ university student.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: A) A
Explanation: Consonant sound, tested in UGC NET. - Which needs no article: “Love is ___ blind.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Needs “,” tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the correct article: “___ cat on the mat is mine.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: C) The
Explanation: Specific noun, tested in PGT. - Which needs an article: “Hospital is nearby.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “The,” tested in LT Grade. - Choose the correct article: “She needs ___ help.”
A) A B) An C) The D) No article
Answer: C) The
Explanation: Specific help, tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “She go to school.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “goes,” tested in SSC CGL. - Which is a complex sentence: “Although it rained, we played.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Has subordinate clause, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “He don’t like it.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “doesn’t,” tested in KVS TGT. - Which is a compound sentence: “I wanted to go, but I stayed.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent clauses, tested in TGT. - Identify the error: “The book are on the table.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “is,” tested in CTET. - Which is a simple sentence: “She sings.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Single clause, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “Me and him are friends.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “He and I,” tested in UGC NET. - Which is correct: “The dog, which is brown, barks.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper relative clause, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “She sing good.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Adverb
Explanation: Needs “well,” tested in PGT. - Which is a fragment: “Because she was late.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Incomplete sentence, tested in LT Grade. - Identify the error: “The team play every day.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “plays,” tested in CTET. - Which is correct: “He, not I, is responsible.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper appositive, tested in SSC CGL. - Identify the error: “Her and me went there.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “She and I,” tested in UGC NET. - Which is a complex sentence: “If it rains, we will stay.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Conditional clause, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the error: “The child cry loudly.”
A) Verb B) Adverb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Verb
Explanation: Needs “cries,” tested in TGT. - Which is correct: “The book, which I read, is good.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Proper non-restrictive clause, tested in CTET. - Identify the error: “Him gave me a gift.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: A) Subject
Explanation: Needs “He,” tested in SSC CGL. - Which is a compound sentence: “I called, but he didn’t answer.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Two independent clauses, tested in UGC NET. - Identify the error: “The dogs barks at night.”
A) Subject B) Verb C) Object D) No error
Answer: B) Verb
Explanation: Needs “bark,” tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the correct preposition: “She arrived ___ noon.”
A) At B) In C) On D) By
Answer: A) At
Explanation: Specific time, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is incorrect: “He is good in cricket.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Should be “at,” tested in PGT. - Choose the correct preposition: “The book is ___ the table.”
A) On B) In C) At D) Under
Answer: A) On
Explanation: Surface position, tested in CTET. - Which is incorrect: “She lives ___ London.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “in,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct preposition: “He waited ___ the bus.”
A) For B) At C) On D) In
Answer: A) For
Explanation: Waiting purpose, tested in UGC NET. - Which is incorrect: “They met ___ night.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “at,” tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the correct preposition: “She is interested ___ music.”
A) In B) On C) At D) With
Answer: A) In
Explanation: Interest context, tested in TGT. - Which is incorrect: “He jumped ___ the river.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “into,” tested in CTET. - Choose the correct preposition: “The cat is ___ the box.”
A) In B) On C) At D) Under
Answer: A) In
Explanation: Inside position, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is incorrect: “She is good ___ swimming.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “at,” tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct preposition: “He walked ___ the park.”
A) In B) On C) Through D) At
Answer: C) Through
Explanation: Movement across, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is incorrect: “They arrived ___ Monday.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “on,” tested in PGT. - Choose the correct preposition: “She is afraid ___ dogs.”
A) Of B) From C) With D) By
Answer: A) Of
Explanation: Fear context, tested in LT Grade. - Which is incorrect: “He sat ___ the chair.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “on,” tested in CTET. - Choose the correct preposition: “The meeting is ___ 5 PM.”
A) At B) In C) On D) By
Answer: A) At
Explanation: Specific time, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is incorrect: “She lives ___ the city center.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “in,” tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct preposition: “He is looking ___ his keys.”
A) For B) At C) On D) In
Answer: A) For
Explanation: Search context, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is incorrect: “They traveled ___ train.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: B) No
Explanation: Correct with “by,” tested in TGT. - Choose the correct preposition: “She is good ___ drawing.”
A) At B) In C) On D) With
Answer: A) At
Explanation: Skill context, tested in CTET. - Choose the correct conjunction: “She wanted to join ___ she stayed.”
A) But B) And C) Or D) Because
Answer: A) But
Explanation: Contrast, tested in CTET. - Which joins clauses: “I tried, ___ I failed.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “but,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct conjunction: “He is tired ___ he continues.”
A) But B) And C) Or D) So
Answer: A) But
Explanation: Contrast, tested in UGC NET. - Which joins clauses: “She can sing, ___ she can dance.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “and,” tested in KVS TGT. - Choose the correct conjunction: “___ it rains, we will go.”
A) If B) Because C) Although D) Since
Answer: A) If
Explanation: Condition, tested in TGT. - Which joins clauses: “He was late, ___ he apologized.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “so,” tested in CTET. - Choose the correct conjunction: “She studied hard ___ she passed.”
A) So B) But C) Or D) Because
Answer: A) So
Explanation: Result, tested in SSC CGL. - Which joins clauses: “I can go, ___ I prefer to stay.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “but,” tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct conjunction: “___ he was ill, he attended.”
A) Although B) Because C) So D) And
Answer: A) Although
Explanation: Contrast, tested in KVS TGT. - Which joins clauses: “She called, ___ he didn’t answer.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “but,” tested in PGT. - Choose the correct conjunction: “I will call you ___ I arrive.”
A) When B) Because C) If D) Although
Answer: A) When
Explanation: Time, tested in LT Grade. - Which joins clauses: “He is rich, ___ he is unhappy.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “but,” tested in CTET. - Choose the correct conjunction: “___ she tried, she failed.”
A) Although B) Because C) So D) And
Answer: A) Although
Explanation: Contrast, tested in SSC CGL. - Which joins clauses: “I wanted to leave, ___ I stayed.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “but,” tested in UGC NET. - Choose the correct conjunction: “He is tired ___ he works.”
A) But B) And C) Or D) Yet
Answer: D) Yet
Explanation: Contrast, tested in KVS TGT. - Which joins clauses: “She can come, ___ she can stay.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “or,” tested in TGT. - Choose the correct conjunction: “___ it was late, we left.”
A) Since B) Because C) Although D) If
Answer: A) Since
Explanation: Reason, tested in CTET. - Which joins clauses: “He studied, ___ he passed.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Needs “so,” tested in SSC CGL. - Choose the correct conjunction: “I will go ___ you come.”
A) If B) Because C) Although D) When
Answer: D) When
Explanation: Time, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “Eloquent”: ___
A) Silent B) Fluent C) Rude D) Slow
Answer: B) Fluent
Explanation: Means expressive, tested in UGC NET. - Which is a synonym: “Happy” – “Joyful”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “Benevolent”: ___
A) Cruel B) Kind C) Angry D) Lazy
Answer: B) Kind
Explanation: Means generous, tested in TGT. - Which is an antonym: “Bright” – “Dark”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Pessimistic”: ___
A) Optimistic B) Negative C) Positive D) Neutral
Answer: B) Negative
Explanation: Means expecting the worst, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is a synonym: “Brave” – “Courageous”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “Frugal”: ___
A) Wasteful B) Thrifty C) Generous D) Careless
Answer: B) Thrifty
Explanation: Means economical, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is an antonym: “Easy” – “Difficult”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in PGT. - Meaning of “Vivid”: ___
A) Dull B) Bright C) Quiet D) Slow
Answer: B) Bright
Explanation: Means clear/vivid, tested in LT Grade. - Which is a synonym: “Sad” – “Gloomy”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in CTET. - Meaning of “Arrogant”: ___
A) Humble B) Proud C) Kind D) Shy
Answer: B) Proud
Explanation: Means overconfident, tested in SSC CGL. - Which is an antonym: “Strong” – “Weak”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in UGC NET. - Meaning of “Cautious”: ___
A) Careless B) Careful C) Rude D) Loud
Answer: B) Careful
Explanation: Means prudent, tested in KVS TGT. - Which is a synonym: “Quick” – “Fast”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in TGT. - Meaning of “Reluctant”: ___
A) Eager B) Unwilling C) Happy D) Bold
Answer: B) Unwilling
Explanation: Means hesitant, tested in CTET. - Which is an antonym: “High” – “Low”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Opposite meaning, tested in SSC CGL. - Meaning of “Sincere”: ___
A) Fake B) Genuine C) Rude D) Lazy
Answer: B) Genuine
Explanation: Means honest, tested in UGC NET. - Which is a synonym: “Kind” – “Gentle”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Similar meaning, tested in KVS TGT. - Meaning of “Tolerant”: ___
A) Intolerant B) Patient C) Angry D) Weak
Answer: B) Patient
Explanation: Means accepting, tested in PGT. - Change to passive: “He writes a letter.”
A) A letter is wrote by him B) A letter is written by him C) A letter was written by him D) A letter has written by him
Answer: B) A letter is written by him
Explanation: Present passive, tested in TGT. - Identify the voice: “The room was cleaned.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Passive
Explanation: Past passive, tested in CTET. - Change to active: “The book was read by her.”
A) She reads the book B) She read the book C) She is reading the book D) She has read the book
Answer: B) She read the book
Explanation: Past active, tested in SSC CGL. - 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 UGC NET. - Change to passive: “They will finish the work.”
A) The work will be finished by them B) The work will finished by them C) The work is finished by them D) The work was finished by them
Answer: A) The work will be finished by them
Explanation: Future passive, tested in KVS TGT. - Identify the voice: “The letter was posted.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: B) Passive
Explanation: Past passive, tested in PGT. - Change to active: “The room has been painted.”
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 LT Grade. - Identify the voice: “He kicks the ball.”
A) Active B) Passive C) Both D) Neither
Answer: A) Active
Explanation: Present active, tested in CTET. - Change to passive: “She will sing a song.”
A) A song will be sung by her B) A song will sung by her C) A song is sung by her D) A song was sung by her
Answer: A) A song will be sung by her
Explanation: Future passive, tested in SSC CGL. - 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 shift, tested in TGT. - Change to direct: “He asked if I was ready.”
A) He said, “Are you ready?” B) He said to me, “Am I ready?” C) He said to me, “Are you ready?” D) He said, “Was I ready?”
Answer: C) He said to me, “Are you ready?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I will come.’”
A) He said that he will come B) He said that he would come C) He said that I will come D) He said that I would come
Answer: B) He said that he would come
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Change to direct: “She told me that she was tired.”
A) She said, “I am tired.” B) She said to me, “I was tired.” C) She said to me, “I am tired.” D) She said, “She was tired.”
Answer: C) She said to me, “I am tired.”
Explanation: Present tense, tested in PGT. - Change to indirect: “She asked, ‘Are you coming?’”
A) She asked if he was coming B) She asked if I am coming C) She asked if I was coming D) She asked if he is coming
Answer: C) She asked if I was coming
Explanation: Question shift, tested in LT Grade. - Change to direct: “He said that he had won.”
A) He said, “I have won.” B) He said, “I had won.” C) He said, “I win.” D) He said, “He has won.”
Answer: A) He said, “I have won.”
Explanation: Present perfect, tested in CTET. - Change to indirect: “He said, ‘I can help.’”
A) He said that he can help B) He said that he could help C) He said that I can help D) He said that I could help
Answer: B) He said that he could help
Explanation: Modal shift, tested in SSC CGL. - Change to direct: “She asked if he would join.”
A) She said, “Will you join?” B) She said to him, “Will he join?” C) She said to him, “Will you join?” D) She said, “Would he join?”
Answer: C) She said to him, “Will you join?”
Explanation: Question form, tested in UGC NET. - Change to indirect: “She exclaimed, ‘What a surprise!’”
A) She exclaimed that it was a surprise B) She exclaimed what a surprise it was C) She exclaimed that what a surprise D) She exclaimed that it is a surprise
Answer: B) She exclaimed what a surprise it was
Explanation: Exclamatory shift, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the punctuation: “lets go now”
A) Lets go now B) Let’s go now C) Lets, go now D) Let’s, go now
Answer: B) Let’s go now
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in KVS TGT. - Which needs a comma: “After dinner we left.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates clause, tested in PGT. - Correct the punctuation: “shes my sister”
A) Shes my sister B) She’s my sister C) She’s, my sister D) Shes’ my sister
Answer: B) She’s my sister
Explanation: Adds apostrophe, tested in CTET. - Which needs a period: “She asked why”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Completes sentence, tested in SSC CGL. - Correct the punctuation: “hello how are you”
A) Hello how are you B) Hello, how are you C) Hello, how are you, D) Hello how, are you
Answer: B) Hello, how are you
Explanation: Adds comma, tested in UGC NET. - Which needs a semicolon: “He ran fast he won.”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Joins clauses, tested in KVS TGT. - Correct the punctuation: “johns car is red”
A) Johns car is red B) John’s car is red C) John’s, car is red D) Johns’ car is red
Answer: B) John’s car is red
Explanation: Adds possessive apostrophe, tested in TGT. - Which needs a comma: “Yes I agree”
A) Yes B) No C) Maybe D) Not applicable
Answer: A) Yes
Explanation: Separates introductory word, tested in CTET. - 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: Social initiator, tested in CTET. - Which fits: “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 precision, tested in SSC CGL. - Meaning of “Bite the bullet”: ___
A) Eat quickly B) Face a challenge C) Avoid danger D) Run away
Answer: B) Face a challenge
Explanation: Means courage, tested in UGC NET. - 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 KVS TGT. - 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 late, tested in PGT. - Which fits: “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 difficulty, tested in LT Grade. - 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 success, tested in CTET. - 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 joy, tested in SSC CGL. - 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 UGC NET.
Conclusion
Part 4’s 168 MCQs provide a balanced revision of all General English topics, perfect for future exam readiness. Use the explanations to strengthen weak areas. Check Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 for more practice, with more posts to come!