111. Choose the correct word: The data _______ collected from various sources for the research project.
A) was
B) were
C) has
D) is being Correct Answer: B) were Explanation: In formal and scientific English, 'data' is the plural form of 'datum' and takes a plural verb.
112. Fill in the blank: He has a great reputation _______ honesty and hard work.
A) for
B) in
C) about
D) of Correct Answer: A) for Explanation: One has a 'reputation for' a particular quality.
113. What is the one-word substitute for 'A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion'?
A) Prologue
B) Epilogue
C) Oration
D) Soliloquy Correct Answer: C) Oration Explanation: An oration is a formal speech. A soliloquy is speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone (usually in a play).
114. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Millennium
B) Millenium
C) Milennium
D) Millenniam Correct Answer: A) Millennium Explanation: Remember the double 'l' and double 'n': M-I-L-L-E-N-N-I-U-M.
115. What is the meaning of the idiom 'To take the bull by the horns'?
A) To act in a foolish way
B) To face a difficult situation directly and courageously
C) To run away from danger
D) To enjoy a dangerous sport Correct Answer: B) To face a difficult situation directly and courageously Explanation: It means dealing with a problem head-on rather than avoiding it.
116. Change into Passive Voice: 'The storm blew down the old oak tree.'
A) The old oak tree was blown down by the storm.
B) The old oak tree is blown down by the storm.
C) The old oak tree had been blown down by the storm.
D) The old oak tree was being blown down by the storm. Correct Answer: A) The old oak tree was blown down by the storm. Explanation: Simple Past ('blew') changes to 'was/were + past participle (blown)'.
117. Choose the exact synonym of 'Abstain':
A) Accept
B) Refrain
C) Indulge
D) Assist Correct Answer: B) Refrain Explanation: To abstain means to formally decline to vote or to restrain oneself from doing something.
118. Fill in the blank with the suitable article: This is _______ unique opportunity to showcase your talent.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article Correct Answer: A) a Explanation: 'Unique' begins with a 'Y' consonant sound (Yoo-nique), so it takes 'a'.
119. Choose the correct phrasal verb: We need to _______ our expenses if we want to save money.
A) cut down on
B) cut off
C) cut out
D) cut across Correct Answer: A) cut down on Explanation: 'Cut down on' means to reduce the amount or consumption of something.
120. Complete the sentence: Scarcely had I reached the station _______ the train started.
A) than
B) then
C) when
D) while Correct Answer: C) when Explanation: 'Scarcely' and 'Hardly' are always followed by 'when'.
121. Add the appropriate question tag: You would rather stay at home, _______?
A) wouldn't you
B) shouldn't you
C) won't you
D) did you Correct Answer: A) wouldn't you Explanation: The helping verb 'would' is used in the tag.
122. Choose the exact opposite of 'Benevolent':
A) Kind
B) Malevolent
C) Generous
D) Friendly Correct Answer: B) Malevolent Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly; 'Malevolent' means wishing to do evil to others.
123. Fill in the blank: The police are _______ the mysterious disappearance of the hiker.
A) looking for
B) looking into
C) looking after
D) looking up to Correct Answer: B) looking into Explanation: 'Looking into' means investigating.
124. What is the one-word substitute for 'The study of birds'?
A) Entomology
B) Ornithology
C) Anthropology
D) Archeology Correct Answer: B) Ornithology Explanation: Entomology is the study of insects; Anthropology is the study of humans.
125. Change into Indirect Speech: The doctor said to the patient, 'Take your medicine regularly.'
A) The doctor said the patient to take his medicine regularly.
B) The doctor advised the patient to take his medicine regularly.
C) The doctor suggested that the patient takes medicine regularly.
D) The doctor told that take medicine regularly. Correct Answer: B) The doctor advised the patient to take his medicine regularly. Explanation: For imperative sentences giving medical advice, 'advised' is the most appropriate reporting verb.
126. Choose the correct preposition: He is very sensitive _______ criticism.
A) to
B) at
C) about
D) with Correct Answer: A) to Explanation: One is 'sensitive to' something.
127. Complete the sentence: If I _______ you, I would accept the offer immediately.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) had been Correct Answer: C) were Explanation: Second conditional (hypothetical) uses 'were' for all subjects.
128. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Questionnaire
B) Questionaire
C) Questioner
D) Questionairre Correct Answer: A) Questionnaire Explanation: Note the double 'n': Q-U-E-S-T-I-O-N-N-A-I-R-E.
129. What is the meaning of the idiom 'To leave no stone unturned'?
A) To be very lazy
B) To try every possible way to achieve something
C) To work in a garden
D) To be messy Correct Answer: B) To try every possible way to achieve something Explanation: It means to use all available resources or effort.
130. Fill in the blank: Neither the teacher nor the students _______ happy with the new schedule.
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) has been Correct Answer: B) were Explanation: The verb agrees with the closer subject ('students').
131. Choose the correct passive voice: 'Someone has already told him the news.'
A) He has already been told the news.
B) He was already told the news.
C) The news has already being told to him.
D) He had already been told the news. Correct Answer: A) He has already been told the news. Explanation: Present Perfect ('has told') becomes 'has/have been told'.
132. What is the synonym of 'Prudent'?
A) Foolish
B) Reckless
C) Wise
D) Angry Correct Answer: C) Wise Explanation: A prudent person acts with or shows care and thought for the future.
133. Choose the correct phrasal verb: The meeting was _______ until next Friday.
A) put out
B) put off
C) put up
D) put away Correct Answer: B) put off Explanation: 'Put off' means to postpone.
134. Fill in the blank with the correct article: Iron is _______ useful metal.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article Correct Answer: A) a Explanation: 'Useful' begins with a 'Y' sound, so it takes 'a'.
135. Add the appropriate question tag: There are many students in the hall, _______?
A) are they
B) aren't they
C) aren't there
D) are there Correct Answer: C) aren't there Explanation: For sentences starting with 'There are', the tag uses 'there'.
136. Choose the correct verb: The quality of the mangoes _______ not good.
A) were
B) was
C) are
D) have been Correct Answer: B) was Explanation: The subject is 'quality' (singular), not 'mangoes'. Therefore, a singular verb 'was' is required.
137. What is the one-word substitute for 'A person who collects or studies coins'?
A) Numismatist
B) Philatelist
C) Anthropologist
D) Archaeologist Correct Answer: A) Numismatist Explanation: A numismatist studies coins; a philatelist collects postage stamps.
138. Fill in the blank: He is blind _______ the faults of his own children.
A) in
B) to
C) with
D) for Correct Answer: B) to Explanation: 'Blind to' means to ignore or overlook something. 'Blind in' is used for physical lack of sight in an eye.
139. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Maintenance
B) Maintainance
C) Maintenence
D) Mentainance Correct Answer: A) Maintenance Explanation: Note the change from 'maintain' to 'maintenance' (M-A-I-N-T-E-N-A-N-C-E).
140. What is the meaning of the idiom 'To throw cold water on'?
A) To encourage someone
B) To discourage or criticize an idea
C) To take a bath
D) To extinguish a fire Correct Answer: B) To discourage or criticize an idea Explanation: This idiom means to be negative about someone's plans or enthusiasm.
141. Change into Indirect Speech: He said, 'Alas! I am undone.'
A) He exclaimed sadly that he was undone.
B) He said sadly that I am undone.
C) He exclaimed that he is undone.
D) He told that he was undone. Correct Answer: A) He exclaimed sadly that he was undone. Explanation: Exclamatory sentences with 'Alas' are reported using 'exclaimed sadly/with sorrow'.
142. Choose the exact synonym of 'Pensive':
A) Happy
B) Thoughtful
C) Careless
D) Angry Correct Answer: B) Thoughtful Explanation: 'Pensive' means engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
143. Fill in the blank: I have not seen him _______ a long time.
A) since
B) for
C) from
D) till Correct Answer: B) for Explanation: 'For' is used to denote a period of time (a long time). 'Since' is used for a specific point in time.
144. Choose the correct phrasal verb: The police managed to _______ the riot.
A) put down
B) put out
C) put off
D) put up Correct Answer: A) put down Explanation: 'Put down' means to suppress or stop something by force.
145. Complete the sentence: Walk carefully _______ you should fall.
A) otherwise
B) lest
C) until
D) unless Correct Answer: B) lest Explanation: 'Lest' is usually followed by 'should' and means 'to avoid the risk of'.
146. Add the appropriate question tag: Open the window, _______?
A) don't you
B) will you
C) shall you
D) won't you Correct Answer: B) will you Explanation: For imperative sentences (requests/commands), 'will you' or 'won't you' is commonly used.
147. Choose the exact opposite of 'Incredible':
A) Unbelievable
B) Believable
C) Fantastic
D) Strange Correct Answer: B) Believable Explanation: 'Incredible' means impossible to believe; its opposite is 'believable'.
148. Fill in the blank: The ship _______ in the middle of the ocean.
A) sank
B) drowned
C) was drowned
D) sinks Correct Answer: A) sank Explanation: 'Sank' (sink) is used for non-living objects; 'drowned' is used for living beings.
149. What is the one-word substitute for 'A life history of a person written by himself'?
A) Biography
B) Autobiography
C) Bibliography
D) Calligraphy Correct Answer: B) Autobiography Explanation: Bio = Life, Auto = Self, Graphy = Writing.
150. Choose the correct collective noun: A _______ of directors met to discuss the merger.
A) group
B) board
C) team
D) pack Correct Answer: B) board Explanation: The specific collective noun for directors is a 'board'.
151. Change into Passive Voice: 'Who invited you?'
A) By whom you were invited?
B) By whom were you invited?
C) Who was invited by you?
D) By who were you invited? Correct Answer: B) By whom were you invited? Explanation: 'Who' changes to 'By whom'. The question structure must follow (By whom + was/were + object + past participle).
152. Choose the correct preposition: She is proficient _______ English.
A) in
B) at
C) with
D) about Correct Answer: A) in Explanation: One is 'proficient in' a subject or language.
153. What is the meaning of the idiom 'To call a spade a spade'?
A) To work in a garden
B) To speak plainly and directly
C) To play cards
D) To be very rude Correct Answer: B) To speak plainly and directly Explanation: It means to describe something as it really is, even if it is unpleasant.
154. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Occurrence
B) Occurence
C) Ocurrence
D) Occurrance Correct Answer: A) Occurrence Explanation: Double 'c' and double 'r': O-C-C-U-R-R-E-N-C-E.
155. Fill in the blank: He is _______ M.A. in History.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article Correct Answer: B) an Explanation: 'M.A.' is pronounced starting with a vowel sound ('em'), so it takes 'an'.
156. Choose the correct verb form: I wish I _______ the Prime Minister.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) have been Correct Answer: C) were Explanation: Subjunctive mood for an imaginary wish uses 'were' for all subjects.
157. What is the synonym of 'Frugal'?
A) Extravagant
B) Economical
C) Generous
D) Rich Correct Answer: B) Economical Explanation: 'Frugal' means sparing or economical as regards money or food.
158. Choose the correct phrasal verb: The thief _______ when the alarm went off.
A) made off
B) made up
C) made for
D) made out Correct Answer: A) made off Explanation: 'Made off' means to hurry away, especially in order to escape.
159. Add the appropriate question tag: I am right, _______?
A) am I
B) aren't I
C) amn't I
D) don't I Correct Answer: B) aren't I Explanation: For 'I am', the tag is always 'aren't I?'.
160. Choose the correct word: Every boy and every girl _______ given a prize.
A) were
B) was
C) are
D) have been Correct Answer: B) was Explanation: When 'every' or 'each' is used, the verb is always singular, even if there are two subjects joined by 'and'.
161. Choose the correct preposition: The degree was conferred _______ him at the convocation.
A) to
B) on
C) with
D) for Correct Answer: B) on Explanation: When an honor or degree is given to someone, it is "conferred on" them.
162. Fill in the blank with the suitable article: It is _______ honorable act to help those in need.
A) a
B) an
C) the
D) No article Correct Answer: B) an Explanation: 'Honorable' starts with a silent 'h', so the vowel sound ('o') requires the article 'an'.
163. What is the meaning of the idiom 'To cry over spilt milk'?
A) To cry for no reason
B) To complain about a loss from the past that cannot be changed
C) To be very sensitive
D) To waste food Correct Answer: B) To complain about a loss from the past that cannot be changed Explanation: It refers to worrying about something that has already happened and cannot be fixed.
164. What is the one-word substitute for 'One who totally abstains from alcoholic drinks'?
A) Samaritan
B) Teetotaller
C) Pedant
D) Epicure Correct Answer: B) Teetotaller Explanation: A teetotaller is a person who never drinks alcohol. A Samaritan is a helpful person.
165. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Gratefull
B) Grateful
C) Greatfull
D) Greatful Correct Answer: B) Grateful Explanation: Many learners confuse 'Grateful' with 'Great'. The correct spelling has only one 'l'.
166. Choose the correct phrasal verb: You should _______ smoking to stay healthy.
A) give in
B) give out
C) give up
D) give away Correct Answer: C) give up Explanation: 'Give up' means to stop a habit or quit doing something.
167. Complete the sentence: If I _______ a millionaire, I would help the poor.
A) am
B) was
C) were
D) had been Correct Answer: C) were Explanation: This is a second conditional (hypothetical). Even with 'I', we use 'were' to express an imaginary situation.
168. Add an appropriate question tag: Let us start the work, _______?
A) won't we
B) shall we
C) don't we
D) can we Correct Answer: B) shall we Explanation: Sentences beginning with "Let us" (suggestion) always take "shall we" as the tag.
169. Change into Passive Voice: 'Post this letter.'
A) This letter was posted.
B) Let this letter be posted.
C) This letter should be post.
D) Let this letter posted. Correct Answer: B) Let this letter be posted. Explanation: For imperative sentences, the passive structure is: Let + Object + be + V3.
170. Choose the exact synonym of 'Candid':
A) Cunning
B) Frank
C) Greedy
D) Dishonest Correct Answer: B) Frank Explanation: 'Candid' means truthful and straightforward.
171. Choose the correct collective noun: A _______ of crows kept a constant chatter.
A) murder
B) flock
C) school
D) pride Correct Answer: A) murder Explanation: The specific collective noun for a group of crows is a "murder."
172. Choose the exact opposite of 'Exodus':
A) Arrival
B) Departure
C) Influx
D) Return Correct Answer: C) Influx Explanation: 'Exodus' means a mass departure of people. 'Influx' means an arrival or entry of large numbers of people.
173. Identify the error in the sentence: The furnitures (A) / in this room (B) / are very old (C) / No error (D).
A) The furnitures
B) in this room
C) are very old
D) No error Correct Answer: A) The furnitures Explanation: 'Furniture' is an uncountable noun. It has no plural form ('furnitures'). The sentence should be "The furniture... is very old."
174. Fill in the blank: He did not agree _______ my proposal.
A) with
B) to
C) for
D) on Correct Answer: B) to Explanation: One agrees with a person, but agrees to a plan, proposal, or suggestion.
175. What is the meaning of the idiom 'Bone of contention'?
A) A healthy diet
B) A subject of dispute or disagreement
C) A very thin person
D) A sign of friendship Correct Answer: B) A subject of dispute or disagreement Explanation: It refers to something that people argue about.
176. What is the one-word substitute for 'A person who works only for money'?
A) Volunteer
B) Mercenary
C) Amateur
D) Philanthropist Correct Answer: B) Mercenary Explanation: A mercenary is primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
177. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Hiererchy
B) Hierarchy
C) Hierarky
D) Herarchy Correct Answer: B) Hierarchy Explanation: Remember the order: H-I-E-R-A-R-C-H-Y.
178. Choose the correct conjunction: Hardly had I entered the room _______ the phone rang.
A) than
B) then
C) when
D) while Correct Answer: C) when Explanation: 'Hardly' and 'Scarcely' are always followed by 'when'.
179. Change into Passive Voice: 'The cat has drunk the milk.'
A) The milk was drunk by the cat.
B) The milk has been drunk by the cat.
C) The milk is being drunk by the cat.
D) The milk had been drunk by the cat. Correct Answer: B) The milk has been drunk by the cat. Explanation: Present Perfect ('has drunk') changes to 'has been drunk' in the passive.
180. Fill in the blank: _______ Amazon is the largest river in the world.
A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article Correct Answer: C) The Explanation: We use 'the' before the names of rivers.
181. Complete the sentence: The train _______ before we reached the station.
A) left
B) has left
C) had left
D) leaves Correct Answer: C) had left Explanation: When two actions happen in the past, the earlier action takes the Past Perfect tense (had + V3).
182. Add the appropriate question tag: Few students attended the class, _______?
A) did they
B) didn't they
C) do they
D) don't they Correct Answer: A) did they Explanation: 'Few' is negative in meaning, so the question tag must be positive.
183. Choose the correct phrasal verb: Who will _______ the baby when the mother is away?
A) look for
B) look after
C) look into
D) look up Correct Answer: B) look after
Explanation: 'Look after' means to take care of someone or something.
184. Choose the exact synonym of 'Garrulous':
A) Quiet
B) Talkative
C) Brave
D) Secretive Correct Answer: B) Talkative Explanation: A garrulous person is someone who talks excessively, especially on trivial matters.
185. Choose the correct verb: The scissors _______ on the table.
A) is
B) are
C) has
D) was Correct Answer: B) are Explanation: 'Scissors', 'Pants', and 'Trousers' are always plural and take a plural verb unless preceded by "a pair of."
186. Choose the correct relative pronoun: This is the doctor _______ saved my life during the accident.
A) which
B) whom
C) who
D) whose Correct Answer: C) who Explanation: 'Who' is used as a subject pronoun for people. 'Whom' is an object pronoun, and 'whose' shows possession.
187. Choose the correct degree of comparison: Iron is _______ than any other metal.
A) useful
B) more useful
C) most useful
D) as useful Correct Answer: B) more useful Explanation: In a comparative sentence using 'than', we use the comparative degree. Since 'useful' has two syllables, we add 'more'.
188. What is the meaning of the idiom 'A piece of cake'?
A) A very delicious food
B) Something that is very easy to do
C) A small portion of a problem
D) To celebrate a victory Correct Answer: B) Something that is very easy to do Explanation: This common idiom describes a task that requires very little effort.
189. Fill in the blank: He has been working in this office _______ ten years.
A) since
B) for
C) from
D) during Correct Answer: B) for Explanation: 'For' is used to show a duration or period of time (ten years).
190. Complete the sentence: Although he is poor, _______ he is honest.
A) but
B) yet
C) still
D) so Correct Answer: B) yet Explanation: In standard English, 'although' is often followed by 'yet' or just a comma. Using 'but' after 'although' is grammatically incorrect.
191. What is the one-word substitute for 'One who cannot be corrected or reformed'?
A) Ineligible
B) Incorrigible
C) Infallible
D) Indelible Correct Answer: B) Incorrigible Explanation: 'Incorrigible' refers to a person or their behavior that is beyond reform. 'Infallible' means never making mistakes.
192. Choose the exact synonym of 'Adversity':
A) Prosperity
B) Misfortune
C) Capacity
D) Enthusiasm Correct Answer: B) Misfortune Explanation: 'Adversity' refers to a difficult or unpleasant situation; misfortune.
193. Choose the exact opposite of 'Zenith':
A) Peak
B) Nadir
C) Summit
D) Horizon Correct Answer: B) Nadir Explanation: 'Zenith' is the highest point; 'Nadir' is the lowest point.
194. Add the appropriate question tag: I am not late for the meeting, _______?
A) am I
B) aren't I
C) don't I
D) do I Correct Answer: A) am I Explanation: Unlike the positive "I am" (which takes "aren't I"), the negative "I am not" takes the simple positive tag "am I".
195. Choose the correctly spelt word:
A) Neccessary
B) Necessary
C) Necasary
D) Neccesary Correct Answer: B) Necessary Explanation: Remember: One 'c' and double 's' (N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-Y). Think of one shirt sleeve (c) and two socks (ss).
196. Choose the correct phrasal verb: She was _______ by her grandparents after her parents passed away.
A) brought up
B) brought out
C) brought about
D) brought in Correct Answer: A) brought up Explanation: 'Brought up' means to care for a child until they are an adult.
197. Choose the correct preposition: You should not confide _______ a stranger.
A) with
B) in
C) to
D) about Correct Answer: B) in Explanation: To 'confide in' someone means to trust them with a secret or private matter.
198. Choose the correct collective noun: A _______ of fish was shimmering under the sunlight.
A) flock
B) school
C) pack
D) herd Correct Answer: B) school Explanation: A group of fish is called a 'school' or a 'shoal'.
199. Change into Passive Voice: 'Has he finished the work?'
A) Was the work finished by him?
B) Has the work been finished by him?
C) Is the work finished by him?
D) Had the work been finished by him? Correct Answer: B) Has the work been finished by him? Explanation: For Present Perfect questions, use: Has/Have + Object + been + V3.
200. Choose the correct verb: Not only the students but also the teacher _______ excited about the trip.
A) are
B) was
C) were
D) have been Correct Answer: B) was Explanation: When using 'Not only... but also', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since 'the teacher' is singular, 'was' is the correct choice.
