26. That which cannot be defeated:
- Incredible
- Invincible
- Invisible
- Inevitable
Answer: B) Invincible
Explanation: Invincible.
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English for ISSB and Initial Tests MCQs — English (page 2)
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.
27. A place where arms are kept:
- Aviary
- Archive
- Arsenal of books
- Armoury
Answer: D) Armoury
Explanation: Armoury (also arsenal).
28. One who betrays his country:
- Rebel
- Patriot
- Spy
- Traitor
Answer: D) Traitor
Explanation: Traitor.
29. A soldier who fights for money for a foreign country:
- Mercenary
- Volunteer
- Recruit
- Veteran
Answer: A) Mercenary
Explanation: Mercenary.
30. Synonym of "OBSTINATE":
- Quiet
- Flexible
- Stubborn
- Obedient
Answer: C) Stubborn
Explanation: Obstinate = refusing to change.
31. Fill in: She in Lahore since 2020.
- lived
- lives
- has been living
- is living
Answer: C) has been living
Explanation: "Since" + continuing action → present perfect continuous.
32. Synonym of "RESILIENT":
- Silent
- Fragile
- Fearful
- Able to recover quickly
Answer: D) Able to recover quickly
Explanation: Resilient people bounce back.
33. "Bite the bullet" means:
- to face a difficult situation bravely
- to fire a weapon
- to eat quickly
- to refuse
Answer: A) to face a difficult situation bravely
Explanation: Accept something painful with courage.
34. Correct the sentence: "He returned back home."
- He returned back to home.
- He returned home.
- He return back home.
- He backed returned home.
Answer: B) He returned home.
Explanation: "Return back" is redundant.
35. The parade will be held Monday.
- in
- at
- on
- by
Answer: C) on
Explanation: On + day.
36. Synonym of "AUGMENT":
- Decrease
- Increase
- Divide
- Destroy
Answer: B) Increase
Explanation: Augment = enlarge.
37. He is senior me.
- than
- of
- from
- to
Answer: D) to
Explanation: Senior/junior/superior/inferior take "to".
38. He is one of the best in the unit.
- officer
- officers'
- officers
- officer's
Answer: C) officers
Explanation: "One of the" + plural noun.
39. Synonym of "ERADICATE":
- Increase
- Plant
- Create
- Eliminate
Answer: D) Eliminate
Explanation: Eradicate = remove completely.
40. "A blessing in disguise" means:
- a hidden enemy
- a costume
- a religious ceremony
- something good that first seemed bad
Answer: D) something good that first seemed bad
Explanation: Good outcome from apparent misfortune.
41. Choose the correct spelling:
- Neccessary
- Neccesary
- Necesary
- Necessary
Answer: D) Necessary
Explanation: One c, double s.
42. Synonym of "DILIGENT":
- Rude
- Hardworking
- Clever
- Idle
Answer: B) Hardworking
Explanation: Diligent = industrious.
43. Choose the correct sentence:
- Each of cadets have rifles.
- Each of the cadet have a rifle.
- Each of the cadets have a rifle.
- Each of the cadets has a rifle.
Answer: D) Each of the cadets has a rifle.
Explanation: "Each" takes a singular verb.
44. Antonym of "OPTIMISTIC":
- Pessimistic
- Cheerful
- Hopeful
- Positive
Answer: A) Pessimistic
Explanation: Opposite outlook.
45. Synonym of "PRUDENT":
- Poor
- Rash
- Proud
- Wise
Answer: D) Wise
Explanation: Prudent = careful, sensible.
46. Correct the sentence: "I am agree with you."
- I am agreed with you.
- I am agreeing to you.
- I agree with you.
- I agreed you.
Answer: C) I agree with you.
Explanation: "Agree" is a verb; no "am".
47. Correct the sentence: "We discussed about the plan."
- We discussed on the plan.
- We discussed for the plan.
- We discussion about the plan.
- We discussed the plan.
Answer: D) We discussed the plan.
Explanation: "Discuss" takes no preposition.
48. A person with long experience, especially an old soldier:
- Recruit
- Cadet
- Veteran
- Novice
Answer: C) Veteran
Explanation: Veteran.
49. Synonym of "METICULOUS":
- Careless
- Loud
- Fast
- Very careful and precise
Answer: D) Very careful and precise
Explanation: Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
50. The train arrived Lahore at night.
- at
- in
- on
- to
Answer: B) in
Explanation: Arrive in a city.