General Englisk Mock Test
Try to solve these questions
- 1.
The bomb ............. near the busy vegetable market.
- A.
Put out
- B.
Went off
- C.
Put across
- D.
Got away
Correct Answer
B. Went offExplanation
The correct answer is "went off." In this context, "went off" refers to the bomb exploding or detonating. Therefore, the bomb exploded near the busy vegetable market.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Choose the sentence with correct order:
- A.
Why can”t we have a cup of soup at first?
- B.
Why we can”t have a cup of soup at first?
- C.
Can”t why we have a cup of soup at first?
- D.
Why have we can”t a cup of soup at first?
Correct Answer
A. Why can”t we have a cup of soup at first?Explanation
The correct answer is "Why can't we have a cup of soup at first?" This sentence follows the correct word order in English, with the question word "why" at the beginning, followed by the auxiliary verb "can't," the subject "we," and the main verb "have." The object "a cup of soup" is placed after the verb.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Let”t read a new story, .............?
- A.
Don”t it
- B.
Didn”t it
- C.
Have we
- D.
Shall we
Correct Answer
D. Shall weExplanation
The correct answer is "shall we" because it is a suggestion to read a new story together. "Shall we" is commonly used to make suggestions or invitations in English.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The deeper she studied, ................
- A.
The great she understood
- B.
The greater she understood
- C.
The much great she understand
- D.
The greatest she understood
Correct Answer
B. The greater she understoodExplanation
As she delved deeper into her studies, her understanding increased. The phrase "the greater she understood" implies that her comprehension grew in magnitude or extent.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correctly spelled word
- A.
Accomodate
- B.
Acomodate
- C.
Accommodate
- D.
Acomodat
Correct Answer
C. AccommodateExplanation
The correct spelling is "accommodate." This word means to provide lodging or to make adjustments to suit someone's needs. The incorrect spellings "acomodate" and "acomodat" do not follow the standard spelling rules in English.Rate this question:
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- 6.
We live in .............. big house with a white door
- A.
The
- B.
A
- C.
At
- D.
An
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
The sentence suggests that the speaker lives in a specific big house with a white door. "The" is used to refer to something specific or known, so it is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 7.
If you throw the knife, ............
- A.
I will get down
- B.
I get down
- C.
I would get down
- D.
I would got down
Correct Answer
A. I will get downExplanation
The correct answer is "I will get down." This is because the phrase "if you throw the knife" suggests a future event, and the use of "will" indicates a future action. Therefore, the speaker is stating that they will get down if the knife is thrown.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Synonym of kind-hearted is
- A.
Bigamy
- B.
Benevolent
- C.
Bifurcated
- D.
Bilingual
Correct Answer
B. BenevolentExplanation
The correct answer is "benevolent". Kind-hearted and benevolent both refer to someone who is compassionate, generous, and caring towards others. They have a genuine concern for the well-being of others and often display acts of kindness and goodwill. Therefore, benevolent is a synonym of kind-hearted.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Dutch courage means
- A.
Courage of Dutch people
- B.
Courage to travel sea
- C.
Courage induced by alcohol
- D.
Courage induced by friends
Correct Answer
C. Courage induced by alcoholExplanation
Dutch courage is a colloquial term that refers to the courage or bravery that someone gains from consuming alcohol. It suggests that alcohol can temporarily boost one's confidence and reduce inhibitions, leading to a perceived increase in courage. The term "Dutch" in this context does not refer to the people of the Netherlands, but rather it is believed to have originated from the English view of the Dutch as heavy drinkers during the 17th century.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Where is your home
- B.
Where his home was
- C.
Where is his home
- D.
Where was his home
Correct Answer
B. Where his home wasExplanation
The correct answer is "where his home was" because the question is asking about the location of someone's home in the past. The use of "was" indicates that the person's home is no longer in that location.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Antonym of compulsory is
- A.
Compulsory
- B.
Ed compulsory
- C.
Occasional
- D.
Voluntary
Correct Answer
D. VoluntaryExplanation
The antonym of compulsory is voluntary because compulsory means something that is required or mandatory, whereas voluntary means something that is done willingly or by choice.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The editor was editing important news. The passive form of this sentence is :
- A.
The editor was being edited by an important news
- B.
An important news had been edited by the editor
- C.
An important news was edited by the editor
- D.
An important news was being edited by the editor
Correct Answer
D. An important news was being edited by the editorExplanation
The correct answer is "An important news was being edited by the editor." This is the passive form of the given sentence, indicating that the news article was being edited by the editor.Rate this question:
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- 13.
My daughter has rejoiced.............. hearing the result.
- A.
On
- B.
At
- C.
From
- D.
For
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". In this sentence, "rejoiced" is a verb that describes an action. When we use the verb "rejoice" to talk about someone's reaction to something, we usually use the preposition "at" to indicate the cause or reason for the joy. Therefore, the correct usage in this sentence is "rejoiced at hearing the result."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Robert was inattentive ........... he had a car accident.
- A.
Because of
- B.
So
- C.
Due to
- D.
Even though
Correct Answer
B. SoExplanation
The word "so" is the correct answer because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between Robert being inattentive and having a car accident. It implies that Robert's inattentiveness directly led to the car accident.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Peter .............. his homework before the teacher arrived.
- A.
Has complete
- B.
Was complete
- C.
Had completed
- D.
Was completing
Correct Answer
C. Had completedExplanation
The correct answer is "had completed." This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of completing the homework happened before another past event (the teacher arriving). The past perfect tense is formed by using "had" followed by the past participle form of the verb, which in this case is "completed."Rate this question:
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- 16.
A ............. of monkeys entered from the forest and destroyed the crops
- A.
Herd
- B.
Army
- C.
Tribe
- D.
Flock
Correct Answer
C. TribeExplanation
A tribe of monkeys entered from the forest and destroyed the crops. This suggests that a group of monkeys, which can be referred to as a tribe, came out of the forest and caused damage to the crops. The word "tribe" is commonly used to describe a social unit in primates, including monkeys, and in this context, it accurately portrays the behavior of a group of monkeys acting collectively.Rate this question:
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- 17.
............. the weather forecasts the city was hit by a huge sand storm.
- A.
Therefore
- B.
Because
- C.
Despite
- D.
However
Correct Answer
C. DespiteExplanation
The word "despite" indicates that there was a contradiction or unexpected outcome. In this case, despite the weather forecasts, which presumably predicted no sand storm, the city was hit by a huge sand storm. This suggests that the weather forecasts were incorrect or unreliable.Rate this question:
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