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English MCQs with Answers

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Q191. Choose the correct preposition: The thief was accused ___ stealing.

  1. by
  2. of
  3. for
  4. with
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Correct answer: B. of

'Accused of' is standard.

Q192. Choose the correct preposition: She is capable ___ doing this task.

  1. for
  2. of
  3. in
  4. to
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Correct answer: B. of

'Capable of' is correct.

Q193. 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.

Q194. Choose the correct article: He plays ___ guitar.

  1. an
  2. a
  3. no article
  4. the
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Correct answer: D. the

Musical instruments take 'the' with play.

Q195. 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.

Q196. 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.

Q197. Choose the antonym of 'ancient'.

  1. Antique
  2. Modern
  3. Archaic
  4. Old
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Correct answer: B. Modern

Ancient means very old; modern is its opposite.

Q198. Choose the correct pronoun: She and ___ went to the market.

  1. myself
  2. I
  3. me
  4. mine
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Correct answer: B. I

'I' is the subject of the sentence.

Q199. Choose the synonym of 'tranquil'.

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

Tranquil means peaceful.

Q200. Choose the correct article: ___ Ganges is a sacred river.

  1. An
  2. A
  3. No article
  4. The
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Correct answer: D. The

Names of rivers take 'the'.

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