All Free English MCQs with Answers

1251. ______ known as Prince claimed that he was the rightful heir to the throne.

• A. Man
• B. A man
• C. The man
• D. None

Explanation: “The man known as Prince” refers to one specific man identified by the phrase “known as Prince,” so the definite article “the” is required. “A man” would introduce an unspecified person.

1252. What is the meaning of the word "obfuscate"?

• A. To clarify
• B. To confuse
• C. To celebrate
• D. To ignore

Explanation: Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear or confusing, often used about language or explanations meant to hide the truth.

1253. The term Aqua means______?

• A. Water
• B. Marsh
• C. Alloy
• D. None

Explanation: Aqua is a Latin-derived word meaning water, as seen in words such as aquarium and aquatic. The other options do not match this root.

1254. What is the meaning of gloss?

• A. Dull
• B. Brightness
• C. Smoothness
• D. None

Explanation: As a noun, gloss commonly means shine, luster, or brightness on a surface. Smoothness may help produce gloss, but it is not the primary meaning of the word.

1255. There was a 'whiff of' consensus on the proposed constitutional amendments during talks between the government and opposition. Here 'whiff of' means:

• A. Lack of something
• B. A slight sign of something
• C. Disagreement on something
• D. Quarrel on something

Explanation: A “whiff of” something is a slight indication or trace of it, as a smell gives a faint sign of its presence. Thus, the talks showed a small sign of consensus.

1256. Although officials claimed that it's hull was _______, the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

• A. Iron made
• B. Impenetrable
• C. Prominent
• D. Oval

Explanation: Impenetrable means impossible to pierce or pass through, which fits the claim that the Titanic’s hull could withstand impact. The sinking shows that this claim proved false.

1257. Muslim alchemists tried to attain wealth by _______copper and other base metals into gold.

• A. Placing
• B. Coin aging
• C. Melting
• D. Transforming

Explanation: Alchemists sought to transform, or change, base metals such as copper into gold. Placing or melting a metal does not imply changing it into a different substance.

1258. A rumor that the corporation was close to the ________ caused panic among it's creditors and stockholders.

• A. New venture
• B. Bankruptcy
• C. Divided declaration
• D. Annual BOD meeting

Explanation: Bankruptcy is the condition in which a person or corporation cannot pay its debts, so news of possible bankruptcy would alarm creditors and investors. The other options do not indicate financial collapse.

1259. Despite his illness, Inzamam was ________ in winning his team.

• A. Disappointing
• B. Useless
• C. Vigorous
• D. Instrumental

Explanation: Instrumental means playing an important or decisive part in achieving a result, so it fits a player who helped his team win despite illness. The sentence would be more natural as “instrumental in helping his team win.”

1260. Maria forced herself to eat every piece on her plate; although she found the food practically______?

• A. Delicious
• B. Spicy
• C. Inedible
• D. Nourishing

Explanation: If Maria forced herself to eat the food, she probably found it inedible, meaning extremely unpleasant or unfit to eat. Delicious and nourishing would give reasons to eat willingly, not reluctantly.