51. Choose the correct spelling:
- Cornel
- Kernel
- Colonal
- Colonel
Answer: D) Colonel
Explanation: Pronounced "kernel", spelled C-O-L-O-N-E-L.
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English for ISSB and Initial Tests MCQs — English (page 3)
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.
52. "Once in a blue moon" means:
- every month
- very rarely
- at night
- always
Answer: B) very rarely
Explanation: Something that happens rarely.
53. "By hook or by crook" means:
- by fishing
- honestly only
- by any means possible
- by luck
Answer: C) by any means possible
Explanation: Fair or unfair means.
54. "Hit the nail on the head" means:
- to make a mistake
- to hurt someone
- to describe something exactly right
- to build a house
Answer: C) to describe something exactly right
Explanation: Exactly correct.
55. Antonym of "LOYAL":
- Treacherous
- True
- Faithful
- Devoted
Answer: A) Treacherous
Explanation: Opposite of loyal.
56. "To turn over a new leaf" means:
- to give up
- to start gardening
- to read a book
- to change one's behaviour for the better
Answer: D) to change one's behaviour for the better
Explanation: Make a fresh start.
57. Antonym of "EXPAND":
- Extend
- Enlarge
- Contract
- Grow
Answer: C) Contract
Explanation: Opposite of expand.
58. Antonym of "COURAGE":
- Cowardice
- Boldness
- Bravery
- Valour
Answer: A) Cowardice
Explanation: Opposite of courage.
59. "A bolt from the blue" means:
- a sudden, unexpected event
- lightning
- good weather
- a fast runner
Answer: A) a sudden, unexpected event
Explanation: Complete surprise.
60. "Burn the midnight oil" means:
- to work or study late at night
- to sleep early
- to start a fire
- to waste fuel
Answer: A) to work or study late at night
Explanation: Working late.
61. Choose the correct form: If I an officer, I would serve in Siachen.
- was being
- will be
- were
- am
Answer: C) were
Explanation: Unreal conditional uses "were".
62. Synonym of "CANDID":
- Deceitful
- Frank
- Shy
- Secretive
Answer: B) Frank
Explanation: Candid = open and honest.
63. Synonym of "BRAVE":
- Lazy
- Timid
- Weak
- Courageous
Answer: D) Courageous
Explanation: Brave = courageous.
64. Fill in: He to Kohat yesterday.
- goes
- will go
- went
- has gone
Answer: C) went
Explanation: "Yesterday" needs simple past.
65. Antonym of "TEMPORARY":
- Passing
- Brief
- Permanent
- Short
Answer: C) Permanent
Explanation: Opposite of temporary.
66. He is afraid dogs.
- with
- by
- from
- of
Answer: D) of
Explanation: Afraid of.
67. Synonym of "VIGILANT":
- Angry
- Sleepy
- Watchful
- Careless
Answer: C) Watchful
Explanation: Vigilant = alert, watchful.
68. Synonym of "ADVERSARY":
- Teacher
- Opponent
- Ally
- Friend
Answer: B) Opponent
Explanation: Adversary = enemy, opponent.
69. Synonym of "FEEBLE":
- Strong
- Large
- Fast
- Weak
Answer: D) Weak
Explanation: Feeble = lacking strength.
70. Choose the correct article: He is honest officer.
- a
- the
- an
- no article
Answer: C) an
Explanation: "Honest" begins with a vowel sound.
71. We must comply the rules.
- by
- with
- to
- for
Answer: B) with
Explanation: Comply with.
72. A person who loves his country:
- Tourist
- Pacifist
- Traitor
- Patriot
Answer: D) Patriot
Explanation: Patriot.
73. He was accused theft.
- with
- of
- for
- about
Answer: B) of
Explanation: Accused of.
74. Antonym of "ANCIENT":
- Historic
- Antique
- Modern
- Old
Answer: C) Modern
Explanation: Opposite of ancient.
75. Synonym of "INTEGRITY":
- Dishonesty
- Anger
- Pride
- Honesty
Answer: D) Honesty
Explanation: Integrity = strong moral principles.