51. Neither of the boys has done homework.
- our
- its
- their
- his
Answer: D) his
Explanation: "Neither" is singular. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
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76 multiple-choice questions on English: Articles, Nouns & Pronouns from English, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.
52. He spent time on the project.
- many
- several
- a large number of
- a great deal of
Answer: D) a great deal of
Explanation: "Time" (uncountable) takes "a great deal of". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Determiners & quantifiers
53. Karachi is largest city of Pakistan.
- the
- no article
- a
- an
Answer: A) the
Explanation: Superlative "largest" needs "the". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
54. The news very good today.
- are
- have been
- is
- were
Answer: C) is
Explanation: "News" looks plural but is singular. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
55. He is university professor.
- an
- the
- no article
- a
Answer: D) a
Explanation: "University" begins with a "yoo" sound. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
56. There are students in the class today than yesterday.
- little
- fewer
- lesser
- less
Answer: B) fewer
Explanation: "Fewer" with countable nouns, "less" with uncountable. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Determiners & quantifiers
57. Choose the correct sentence.
- There are many sheeps in the field.
- There is many sheep in the field.
- There are many sheep in the field.
- There are much sheep in the field.
Answer: C) There are many sheep in the field.
Explanation: "Sheep" has the same form in singular and plural. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
58. One should respect parents.
- their
- his
- your
- one's
Answer: D) one's
Explanation: "One" is followed by "one's". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
59. I waited for hour.
- no article
- a
- an
- the
Answer: C) an
Explanation: "Hour" starts with a silent h – vowel sound – so "an". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
60. Mathematics my favourite subject.
- are
- have
- were
- is
Answer: D) is
Explanation: Subjects ending in -ics (mathematics, physics, economics) are singular. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
61. He is honest man.
- the
- an
- a
- no article
Answer: B) an
Explanation: "Honest" begins with a vowel sound (silent h), so use "an". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
62. We crossed Thar on camels.
- the
- a
- no article
- an
Answer: A) the
Explanation: Deserts take "the". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
63. of the students passed the test.
- Little
- Less
- Most
- Much
Answer: C) Most
Explanation: "Most of the students" – countable plural. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Determiners & quantifiers
64. The cattle grazing in the field.
- is
- has been
- was
- are
Answer: D) are
Explanation: "Cattle" is always plural. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
65. I have patience with lazy people.
- few
- many
- a few
- little
Answer: D) little
Explanation: "Patience" is uncountable; "little" = hardly any. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Determiners & quantifiers
66. Everyone must do duty.
- our
- their own
- your
- his or her
Answer: D) his or her
Explanation: "Everyone" is singular; formal usage takes "his or her" (modern usage also accepts "their"). Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
67. This book is .
- her
- hers'
- hers
- her's
Answer: C) hers
Explanation: Possessive pronouns never take an apostrophe. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
68. The plural of "criterion" is:
- criterion
- criteria
- criterions
- criterias
Answer: B) criteria
Explanation: Greek plural: criterion → criteria. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
69. I like you more than (= than I like him).
- his
- he
- himself
- him
Answer: D) him
Explanation: The meaning is "than I like him", so the objective case. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
70. We should help poor.
- a
- no article
- an
- the
Answer: D) the
Explanation: "The + adjective" refers to a whole class of people. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Articles
71. Choose the correct sentence.
- Please bring your luggage inside.
- Please bring your luggages inside.
- Please bring your a luggage inside.
- Please bring many luggage inside.
Answer: A) Please bring your luggage inside.
Explanation: "Luggage" is uncountable. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
72. They blamed for the mistake.
- theirselves
- themself
- themselves
- theirself
Answer: C) themselves
Explanation: The standard reflexive form is "themselves". Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
73. My brother and went to Murree.
- mine
- me
- I
- myself
Answer: C) I
Explanation: Subject of "went" – use "I" (not "myself" or "me"). Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Pronouns & case
74. I have money; let's go for tea.
- few
- little
- a little
- a few
Answer: C) a little
Explanation: "A little" (some) is positive, fitting the suggestion. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Determiners & quantifiers
75. The scenery of Swat beautiful.
- is
- were
- have been
- are
Answer: A) is
Explanation: "Scenery" is uncountable – singular verb. Articles, Nouns & Pronouns · Nouns & number
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