34 practice MCQs on English for Teaching Jobs tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.
Q11. Choose the correct option: Each of the students ___ a book.
were
has
are having
have
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Correct answer: B. has
'Each' takes a singular verb.
Q12. Choose the correct option: The sun ___ in the east.
rising
rises
rose
rise
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Correct answer: B. rises
Universal truths are stated in the simple present.
Q13. Choose the correct pronoun: The book ___ I bought is interesting.
whom
whose
who
which
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Correct answer: D. which
'Which' is used for things.
Q14. Choose the synonym of 'diligent'.
Hardworking
Careless
Slow
Lazy
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Correct answer: A. Hardworking
Diligent means careful and hardworking.
Q15. Identify the part of speech: 'although'
Adverb
Conjunction
Preposition
Pronoun
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Correct answer: B. Conjunction
Although joins clauses.
Q16. Choose the synonym of 'candid'.
Frank
Secretive
Dishonest
Shy
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Correct answer: A. Frank
Candid means honest and straightforward.
Q17. One word for 'one who is present everywhere':
Omnipotent
Omniscient
Omnipresent
Omnivorous
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Correct answer: C. Omnipresent
Omnipresent means present everywhere.
Q18. One word for 'a person who loves mankind':
Cynic
Philanthropist
Misanthrope
Egoist
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Correct answer: B. Philanthropist
A philanthropist loves and helps mankind.
Q19. Choose the correct preposition: The meeting is ___ Monday.