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English (School) MCQ & Objective Questions

Mastering English is crucial for students preparing for school exams and competitive assessments. English (School) encompasses a range of topics that are frequently tested in various examinations. Practicing MCQs and objective questions not only enhances your understanding but also boosts your confidence, ensuring you score better in your exams. Engage with our practice questions to tackle important questions effectively and improve your exam preparation.

What You Will Practise Here

Grammar rules and usage
Vocabulary enhancement and word meanings
Reading comprehension techniques
Literary devices and their applications
Essay writing and composition skills
Important themes and characters in literature
Sentence structure and punctuation

Exam Relevance

English (School) is a vital component of the curriculum for CBSE, State Boards, and various competitive exams like NEET and JEE. Questions often focus on grammar, comprehension, and literature analysis. You can expect multiple-choice questions that assess your understanding of texts, vocabulary, and grammatical accuracy. Familiarity with common question patterns will help you navigate these exams with ease.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Misunderstanding the context in reading comprehension passages
Confusing similar-sounding words or phrases
Overlooking punctuation rules in sentence formation
Neglecting to revise literary terms and their meanings
Failing to practice essay structure and coherence

FAQs

Question: What are the best ways to prepare for English (School) exams?
Answer: Regular practice of MCQs, reading diverse texts, and revising grammar rules are effective strategies.

Question: How can I improve my vocabulary for English exams?
Answer: Reading extensively and using flashcards for new words can significantly enhance your vocabulary.

Now is the time to take charge of your English preparation! Solve our practice MCQs and test your understanding to ensure you are well-prepared for your exams. Every question you tackle brings you one step closer to success!

Comprehension & Writing Grammar Literature

Q. Which sentence is an example of a common error in direct speech?

A. She said, 'I am going to the store.'
B. He said, 'I will be there soon.'
C. He said, 'I am tired.'
D. He said, I am tired.

Solution

Direct speech must be enclosed in quotation marks; this sentence lacks them.

Correct Answer: D — He said, I am tired.

Q. Which sentence is an example of a common error in passive voice?

A. The homework was completed by the students.
B. The students completed the homework.
C. The homework completed by the students.
D. The homework is being completed by the students.

Solution

The sentence 'The homework completed by the students.' is incorrect because it lacks a form of 'to be' to indicate passive voice.

Correct Answer: C — The homework completed by the students.

Q. Which sentence is an example of a run-on sentence?

A. I love to read I have many books.
B. I love to read, and I have many books.
C. I love to read; I have many books.
D. I love to read. I have many books.

Solution

The first option is a run-on sentence because it lacks proper punctuation.

Correct Answer: A — I love to read I have many books.

Q. Which sentence is an example of active voice?

A. The letter was written by Sarah.
B. Sarah wrote the letter.
C. The letter is being written by Sarah.
D. The letter has been written by Sarah.

Solution

In this sentence, 'Sarah' is the subject performing the action of writing, indicating active voice.

Correct Answer: B — Sarah wrote the letter.

Q. Which sentence is an example of an incorrect passive construction?

A. The homework was completed by the students.
B. The students completed the homework.
C. The homework is being completed by the students.
D. The students were completed the homework.

Solution

This sentence is incorrect because it improperly uses 'were' instead of 'were completing' or 'completed'.

Correct Answer: D — The students were completed the homework.

Q. Which sentence is an example of correct active voice?

A. The flowers were watered by the gardener.
B. The gardener waters the flowers.
C. The flowers are watered by the gardener.
D. The flowers have been watered by the gardener.

Solution

The sentence 'The gardener waters the flowers.' is in active voice as the subject performs the action.

Correct Answer: B — The gardener waters the flowers.

Q. Which sentence is an example of direct speech?

A. He told me that he was busy.
B. He said he is busy.
C. He said, 'I am busy.'
D. He is busy.

Solution

Direct speech quotes the speaker's exact words.

Correct Answer: C — He said, 'I am busy.'

Q. Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

A. The dog chased the cat.
B. The cat was chased by the dog.
C. The dog is chasing the cat.
D. The cat chases the dog.

Solution

The sentence 'The cat was chased by the dog.' is in passive voice.

Correct Answer: B — The cat was chased by the dog.

Q. Which sentence is an example of reported speech?

A. 'I will help you,' she promised.
B. She promised that she would help me.
C. 'I can do it,' he said.
D. He said, 'I can do it.'

Solution

Reported speech conveys what someone said without quoting them directly.

Correct Answer: B — She promised that she would help me.

Q. Which sentence is correct?

A. The data is conclusive.
B. The data are conclusive.
C. The data were conclusive.
D. The data be conclusive.

Solution

'Data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in modern usage.

Correct Answer: A — The data is conclusive.

Q. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A. She said, I will be late.
B. She said I will be late.
C. She said, 'I will be late.'
D. She said 'I will be late.'

Solution

Quotation marks are used correctly to indicate direct speech.

Correct Answer: C — She said, 'I will be late.'

Q. Which sentence is correctly structured?

A. Running late, the bus was missed by John.
B. The teacher, who was late, arrived at class.
C. The cake, which was delicious, was eaten by us.
D. She quickly ran to the store, and bought some milk.

Solution

The third option correctly uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause 'which was delicious'.

Correct Answer: C — The cake, which was delicious, was eaten by us.

Q. Which sentence is in the active voice?

A. The book was read by the teacher.
B. The teacher read the book.
C. The book is being read by the teacher.
D. The teacher is reading the book.

Solution

In the active voice, the subject performs the action. Here, 'The teacher' is the subject performing the action of reading.

Correct Answer: B — The teacher read the book.

Q. Which sentence is in the correct passive voice?

A. The book was read by her.
B. She read the book.
C. The book read by her.
D. The book is read by her.

Solution

The passive voice is formed with 'was' + past participle 'read'.

Correct Answer: A — The book was read by her.

Q. Which sentence is in the future continuous tense?

A. I will be eating dinner at 7 PM.
B. I eat dinner at 7 PM.
C. I was eating dinner at 7 PM.
D. I have eaten dinner at 7 PM.

Solution

The future continuous tense describes an action that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future.

Correct Answer: A — I will be eating dinner at 7 PM.

Q. Which sentence is in the future perfect tense?

A. I will have completed the project by Friday.
B. I complete the project by Friday.
C. I completed the project by Friday.
D. I am completing the project by Friday.

Solution

The future perfect tense is formed with 'will have' plus the past participle.

Correct Answer: A — I will have completed the project by Friday.

Q. Which sentence is in the past continuous tense?

A. I was watching a movie.
B. I watched a movie.
C. I have watched a movie.
D. I will watch a movie.

Solution

The past continuous tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past, formed with 'was/were' + verb-ing.

Correct Answer: A — I was watching a movie.

Q. Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?

A. I have seen that movie.
B. I seen that movie.
C. I see that movie.
D. I will see that movie.

Solution

The present perfect tense is formed with 'have' + past participle 'seen'.

Correct Answer: A — I have seen that movie.

Q. Which sentence is in the simple future tense?

A. I will go to the store tomorrow.
B. I am going to the store tomorrow.
C. I went to the store yesterday.
D. I go to the store every day.

Solution

The simple future tense is formed with 'will' + base form of the verb.

Correct Answer: A — I will go to the store tomorrow.

Q. Which sentence is in the simple past tense?

A. She has finished her homework.
B. She finished her homework.
C. She is finishing her homework.
D. She will finish her homework.

Solution

The simple past tense is formed with the past form of the verb.

Correct Answer: B — She finished her homework.

Q. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A. Its a sunny day.
B. It's a sunny day.
C. Its' a sunny day.
D. It is a sunny day.

Solution

It's is the contraction for 'it is', which is correct in this context.

Correct Answer: B — It's a sunny day.

Q. Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

A. After dinner we went for a walk.
B. After dinner, we went for a walk.
C. After, dinner we went for a walk.
D. After dinner we, went for a walk.

Solution

A comma is needed after introductory phrases like 'After dinner'.

Correct Answer: B — After dinner, we went for a walk.

Q. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
B. I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.
C. I have a big test tomorrow; however I can't go out tonight.
D. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight;

Solution

A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

Correct Answer: A — I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

Q. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

A. Its a great day for a picnic.
B. The cat chased it's tail.
C. She found the dog's toy.
D. They went to the friends house.

Solution

The apostrophe correctly indicates possession in 'dog's'.

Correct Answer: C — She found the dog's toy.

Q. Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

A. The flock of birds are flying south.
B. The flock of birds is flying south.
C. The flock of birds were flying south.
D. The flock of birds fly south.

Solution

The subject 'flock' is singular, so it takes the singular verb 'is'.

Correct Answer: B — The flock of birds is flying south.

Q. Which sentence uses the active voice correctly?

A. The letter was written by John.
B. John wrote the letter.
C. The letter is being written by John.
D. The letter has been written by John.

Solution

In the active voice, 'John' is the subject performing the action of writing.

Correct Answer: B — John wrote the letter.

Q. Which sentence uses the correct past tense form of the verb?

A. She go to the store yesterday.
B. She gone to the store yesterday.
C. She went to the store yesterday.
D. She goes to the store yesterday.

Solution

The correct past tense form of 'go' is 'went'.

Correct Answer: C — She went to the store yesterday.

Q. Which sentence uses the correct present tense?

A. She play the piano.
B. She plays the piano.
C. She played the piano.
D. She playing the piano.

Solution

In present tense, 'she' requires the verb form 'plays'.

Correct Answer: B — She plays the piano.

Q. Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

A. The team are winning.
B. The team is winning.
C. The team were winning.
D. The team wins.

Solution

The subject 'team' is singular, so the verb should be 'is'.

Correct Answer: B — The team is winning.

Q. Which sentence uses the future perfect tense correctly?

A. I will have finished my work by 5 PM.
B. I will finish my work by 5 PM.
C. I finished my work by 5 PM.
D. I have finished my work by 5 PM.

Solution

The future perfect tense indicates an action that will be completed before a specified future time.

Correct Answer: A — I will have finished my work by 5 PM.

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