English — All MCQs
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Q821."As soon as" in "As soon as she arrived, he left" expresses:
Correct Answer: C
"As soon as" is a time conjunction.
Q822."Either...or" takes:
Correct Answer: C
With "either...or", the verb agrees with the nearest subject.
Q823."In order that" is used to show:
Correct Answer: C
"In order that" expresses purpose.
Q824."Neither...nor" takes:
Correct Answer: B
When "neither...nor" joins singular nouns, the verb is singular.
Q825."Provided that" is a ___ conjunction.
Correct Answer: B
"Provided that" introduces a condition.
Q826.Choose correct: "He hid ___ the tree."
Correct Answer: A
"Behind" means at the back of.
Q827.Choose correct: "He is oblivious ___ the danger."
Correct Answer: D
"Oblivious to" is the standard preposition collocation.
Q828.Choose correct: "He is skilled ___ carpentry."
Correct Answer: B
"Skilled at/in" — both are acceptable, "at" is more common.
Q829.Choose correct: "He ran ___ the river and jumped."
Correct Answer: B
"Beside" means next to; "besides" means in addition to.
Q830.Choose correct: "He was charged ___ corruption."
Correct Answer: C
"Charged with" a crime is the correct collocation.
Q831.Choose correct: "She graduated ___ honors."
Correct Answer: B
"Graduated with honors" is the correct expression.
Q832.Choose correct: "She has a liking ___ art."
Correct Answer: C
"Have a liking for" something is correct.
Q833.Choose correct: "She is well-versed ___ literature."
Correct Answer: B
"Well-versed in" is the correct collocation.
Q834.Choose correct: "She was absent ___ the function."
Correct Answer: C
"Absent from" is the correct preposition.
Q835.Choose correct: "The results are subject ___ change."
Correct Answer: C
"Subject to" change is the correct collocation.
Q836.Carnivore : Meat :: Herbivore : ?
Correct Answer: B
Carnivores eat meat; herbivores eat plants.
Q837.Stethoscope : Doctor :: Telescope : ?
Correct Answer: B
A doctor uses a stethoscope; an astronomer uses a telescope.
Q838.Laughter : Happiness :: Tears : ?
Correct Answer: B
Laughter expresses happiness; tears express sadness.
Q839.Quill : Writer :: Chisel : ?
Correct Answer: B
A writer uses a quill; a sculptor uses a chisel.
Q840.Mendacity : Liar :: Cowardice : ?
Correct Answer: B
Mendacity is a characteristic of a liar; cowardice is a characteristic of a coward.