1. Choose the correct spelling:
- Commitee
- Comitee
- Comittee
- Committee
Answer: D) Committee
Explanation: Double m, double t, double e.
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English for ISSB and Initial Tests MCQs — English
84 multiple-choice questions on English for ISSB and Initial Tests 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.
2. Antonym of "TRANSPARENT":
- Clear
- Obvious
- Opaque
- Visible
Answer: C) Opaque
Explanation: Opaque does not allow light through.
3. Choose the correct spelling:
- Seargent
- Sergeant
- Sargent
- Sergent
Answer: B) Sergeant
Explanation: S-E-R-G-E-A-N-T.
4. "At the eleventh hour" means:
- never
- at 11 o'clock
- at the last moment
- very early
Answer: C) at the last moment
Explanation: Just before the deadline.
5. Choose the correct spelling:
- Lieutenant
- Leutenant
- Leiutenant
- Lieutanant
Answer: A) Lieutenant
Explanation: L-I-E-U-T-E-N-A-N-T.
6. Synonym of "VALIANT":
- Weak
- Cowardly
- Dull
- Heroic
Answer: D) Heroic
Explanation: Valiant = brave.
7. Antonym of "VICTORY":
- Win
- Triumph
- Defeat
- Success
Answer: C) Defeat
Explanation: Opposite of victory.
8. Antonym of "HOSTILE":
- Friendly
- Warlike
- Unfriendly
- Aggressive
Answer: A) Friendly
Explanation: Opposite of hostile.
9. One who can speak many languages:
- Polyglot
- Bilingual
- Linguist only
- Orator
Answer: A) Polyglot
Explanation: Polyglot.
10. "Break the ice" means:
- to start a conversation in an awkward situation
- to cause trouble
- to make tea
- to break a glass
Answer: A) to start a conversation in an awkward situation
Explanation: Ease tension.
11. Choose the correct spelling:
- Acommodation
- Accommadation
- Accomodation
- Accommodation
Answer: D) Accommodation
Explanation: Double c, double m.
12. She is interested joining the Navy.
- to
- in
- on
- for
Answer: B) in
Explanation: Interested in.
13. He is good mathematics.
- on
- in
- at
- with
Answer: C) at
Explanation: Good at.
14. I prefer tea coffee.
- from
- over than
- to
- than
Answer: C) to
Explanation: Prefer A to B.
15. Choose the correct article: She wears uniform.
- an
- no article
- a
- the
Answer: C) a
Explanation: "Uniform" begins with a "yu" consonant sound.
16. Neither the soldiers nor the officer late.
- was
- were
- have been
- are
Answer: A) was
Explanation: Verb agrees with the nearer subject (officer).
17. Synonym of "GALLANT":
- Brave
- Cowardly
- Lazy
- Ugly
Answer: A) Brave
Explanation: Gallant = brave, chivalrous.
18. Synonym of "AMBIGUOUS":
- Simple
- Unclear
- Obvious
- Certain
Answer: B) Unclear
Explanation: Ambiguous = open to more than one meaning.
19. Fill in: The team won the match.
- has
- are
- have
- were
Answer: A) has
Explanation: Team acting as one unit → singular.
20. Antonym of "DILIGENT":
- Lazy
- Busy
- Hardworking
- Careful
Answer: A) Lazy
Explanation: Opposite of diligent.
21. A person who cannot be corrupted:
- Invincible
- Infallible
- Incorruptible
- Indelible
Answer: C) Incorruptible
Explanation: Incorruptible.
22. Indirect speech of: He said, "I am ready."
- He said that he was ready.
- He told that he will be ready.
- He said that he is ready now.
- He said that I am ready.
Answer: A) He said that he was ready.
Explanation: Tense shifts back: am → was.
23. Synonym of "ABANDON":
- Support
- Adopt
- Keep
- Desert
Answer: D) Desert
Explanation: Abandon = leave behind.
24. The passive of "The GTO observed the group" is:
- The group was observed by the GTO.
- The group is observed by the GTO.
- The group had observed the GTO.
- The GTO was observed by the group.
Answer: A) The group was observed by the GTO.
Explanation: Past simple active → was + past participle.
25. Correct the sentence: "Despite of the rain, the parade continued."
- Despite to the rain, the parade continued.
- Despite of rain, the parade continue.
- In despite of the rain, the parade continued.
- Despite the rain, the parade continued.
Answer: D) Despite the rain, the parade continued.
Explanation: "Despite" without "of" (or "in spite of").
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