Clerical & Administrative English MCQs with Answers

35 practice MCQs on English for Clerical & Administrative tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q31. Choose the synonym of 'abandon'.

  1. Desert
  2. Protect
  3. Keep
  4. Support
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Correct answer: A. Desert

Abandon means to desert.

Q32. One word for 'killing of a king':

  1. Homicide
  2. Suicide
  3. Fratricide
  4. Regicide
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Correct answer: D. Regicide

Regicide is the killing of a king.

Q33. What is the plural of 'phenomenon'?

  1. Phenomenes
  2. Phenomenas
  3. Phenomenons
  4. Phenomena
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Correct answer: D. Phenomena

Phenomena is the plural.

Q34. Choose the synonym of 'tranquil'.

  1. Violent
  2. Noisy
  3. Calm
  4. Chaotic
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Correct answer: C. Calm

Tranquil means peaceful.

Q35. Choose the correct pronoun: Everyone should do ___ duty.

  1. their own
  2. your
  3. our
  4. his or her
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Correct answer: D. his or her

Formal grammar prefers 'his or her' with 'everyone'.

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