200+ English for Careers Solved MCQs

1.

The grammar which describes the formation of words is called

A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Syntax
D. Stylistics
Answer» B. Morphology
2.

The grammar which describes the construction of meaningful phrases, clauses and sentences out of words is called

A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Syntax
D. Stylistics
Answer» C. Syntax
3.

Words used as the name of persons , places and things are

A. Adjectives
B. Verbs
C. Pronouns
D. Nouns
Answer» D. Nouns
4.

Words used to describe an action

A. Adverbs
B. Verbs
C. Adjectives
D. Nouns
Answer» B. Verbs
5.

Words that indicates the relationship of a noun to another word

A. Conjunctions
B. Interjections
C. Prepositions
D. Pronouns
Answer» C. Prepositions
6.

Words that replace or stand for noun

A. Adjectives
B. Conjunctions
C. Pronouns
D. Adverbs
Answer» C. Pronouns
7.

Words that describe a noun

A. Pronouns
B. Adjectives
C. Adverbs
D. Conjunctions
Answer» B. Adjectives
8.

Words that join other words or group of words or parts of a sentence

A. Pronouns
B. Adjectives
C. Adverbs
D. Conjunctions
Answer» D. Conjunctions
9.

Words that modify a verb

A. Pronouns
B. Adjectives
C. Adverbs
D. Conjunctions
Answer» C. Adverbs
10.

Words that describe sudden feelings

A. Conjunctions
B. Interjections
C. Prepositions
D. Pronouns
Answer» B. Interjections
11.

Basic unit of writing

A. Words
B. Sentence
C. Phrase
D. Clause
Answer» B. Sentence
12.

The noun to which the sentences verb refers

A. Subject
B. Predicate
C. Pronoun
D. Interjection
Answer» A. Subject
13.

Sentences that state facts

A. Interrogative
B. Declarative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Answer» B. Declarative
14.

A sentence which asks a question

A. Interrogative
B. Declarative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Answer» A. Interrogative
15.

Sentences that express strong emotions

A. Interrogative
B. Declarative
C. Imperative
D. Exclamatory
Answer» C. Imperative
16.

Sentences used to give order , commands or requests

A. Interrogative
B. Imperative
C. Exclamatory
D. Declarative
Answer» B. Imperative
17.

The tense used to express an action which was in progress at some point of time limits are not mentioned

A. Simple past tense
B. Present continuous tense
C. Past continuous tense
D. Present perfect tense
Answer» C. Past continuous tense
18.

The tense used to express an action that began in the past and in progress till the time of speaking

A. Simple present tense
B. Present perfect tense
C. Past continuous tense
D. Present perfect continuous tense
Answer» D. Present perfect continuous tense
19.

It is used at the end of a sentence stating the fact or an indirect question

A. Comma
B. Colon
C. Full stop
D. Semi colon
Answer» C. Full stop
20.

At the end of a sentence which expresses strong feeling

A. Question mark
B. Colon
C. Exclamatory mark
D. Full stop
Answer» C. Exclamatory mark
21.

It is used to separate a direct quotation from the rest of the sentences

A. Colon
B. Semi colon
C. Comma
D. Full stop
Answer» A. Colon
22.

It is used to mark a separation between two parts of a sentence that can otherwise stand as separate sentences

A. Colon
B. Semi colon
C. Comma
D. Full stop
Answer» B. Semi colon
23.

What is meant by redundancy

A. Flexibility
B. Continuity
C. Repetition
D. Reliability
Answer» C. Repetition
24.

Which is the pronoun that must be the subject never the object of a verb

A. Me
B. I
C. Him
D. Us
Answer» B. I
25.

Which is the possessive pronoun

A. You’re
B. Us
C. Your
D. It’s
Answer» C. Your
26.

It conveys a wealth of information in face to face communication

A. Pause
B. Intonation
C. Body language
D. Stress
Answer» C. Body language
27.

What indicates an assertive and composed personality while speaking

A. Free use of hands
B. Limited use of hands
C. No use of hands
D. Bold gestures
Answer» A. Free use of hands
28.

…………….. is the index of mind during communication

A. Eyes
B. Face
C. Hands
D. Personal appearance
Answer» B. Face
29.

What indicates confidence while speaking

A. Widening of eyes
B. Steady eye contact
C. Unsteady eyes
D. Piercing eyes
Answer» B. Steady eye contact
30.

A well groomed person indicates ……………while speaking

A. Assertive personality
B. Aggressive personality
C. Carelessness
D. Submissiveness
Answer» A. Assertive personality
31.

Which is the correct usage

A. I would be going to Mangalore today
B. I will be going to Mangalore today
C. I could be going to Mangalore today
D. I should be going to Mangalore today
Answer» B. I will be going to Mangalore today
32.

Which is the correct usage

A. This is my own brother
B. This is my cousin brother
C. This is my cousin
D. This is my cousin sister
Answer» C. This is my cousin
33.

It is developed ,organized and well prepared talk or speech that makes use of suitable aids

A. Interview
B. Presentation
C. Group discussion
D. communication
Answer» B. Presentation
34.

presentation where the time given for preparation is minimal

A. extemporaneous presentation
B. impromptu presentation
C. seminar presentation
D. project presentation
Answer» B. impromptu presentation
35.

presentation where the time given for preparation is adequate

A. impromptu
B. Extemporaneous
C. Seminar presentation
D. Project presentation
Answer» B. Extemporaneous
36.

Presentation where sufficient time is given to write a research article that can be read out to the audience

A. Impromptu
B. Extemporaneous
C. Seminar presentation
D. Project presentation
Answer» C. Seminar presentation
37.

Which pattern of presentation is useful for a subject that has time as an important factor

A. Topical pattern
B. Cause effect pattern
C. Chronological pattern
D. Spatial pattern
Answer» C. Chronological pattern
38.

The presentation pattern used while describing a scene or geographical location

A. Chronological
B. Spatial
C. Cause effect pattern
D. Topical
Answer» B. Spatial
39.

The presentation pattern used while presenting a matter that deals with problems and issues

A. Chronological
B. Spatial
C. Cause effect pattern
D. Topical
Answer» C. Cause effect pattern
40.

What helps most to reduce stage fear while making a presentation

A. Preparation
B. Planning
C. Practicing
D. Evaluation
Answer» C. Practicing
41.

It suggests the direction in which we are moving while making a presentation

A. Sign posting
B. Pause
C. Repetition
D. Planning
Answer» A. Sign posting
42.

While making a presentation maintaining an average speed of ………………. Words per minute is best

A. 200
B. 150
C. 100
D. 250
Answer» B. 150
43.

The emotional state of a person is indicated by

A. Pitch of the voice
B. Eye contact
C. Movements of hands
D. Movement on the stage
Answer» A. Pitch of the voice
44.

A high pitch indicates

A. Self control
B. Nervousness
C. Confidence
D. Fearlessness
Answer» B. Nervousness
45.

A low pitch indicates

A. Confidence
B. Self control
C. Nervousness
D. Fearlessness
Answer» B. Self control
46.

What is the crux of a presentation

A. Audibility
B. Preparation
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer» A. Audibility
47.

Beating around the bush in presentation means

A. Repetition
B. Deviation from the main topic
C. Making pause in between
D. Asking question in between
Answer» B. Deviation from the main topic
48.

Eating and drinking while talking on the phone indicates

A. You are serious about the call
B. You are not serious about the call
C. You are interested to speak
D. You are listening well
Answer» B. You are not serious about the call
49.

Which is the incorrect usage

A. I am shanthi
B. My name is shanthi
C. Myself shanthi
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Myself shanthi
50.

Which is the incorrect usage

A. What is your good name?
B. What is your name?
C. Could you tell me your name?
D. Shall I know your name?
Answer» A. What is your good name?
51.

What indicates a submissive personality during communication

A. Free use of hands
B. No use of hands
C. Bold gestures
D. Usage of hands above the neck
Answer» B. No use of hands
52.

What indicates an over-enthusiastic personality while speaking

A. Bold gestures
B. No use of hands
C. Free use of hands
D. Limited use of hands
Answer» A. Bold gestures
53.

What indicates shyness which speaking

A. Steady eye contact
B. Widening of eyes
C. Unsteady eye contact
D. Piercing eye contact
Answer» C. Unsteady eye contact
54.

What indicates an aggressive personality while speaking

A. Steady eye contact
B. Widening of eyes
C. Unsteady eye contact
D. Piercing eye contact
Answer» B. Widening of eyes
55.

The study of the use of physical space around the people while communication

A. Syntax
B. Stylistics
C. Proxemics
D. Morphology
Answer» C. Proxemics
56.

Heavy makeup and heavy jewellery convey

A. A submissive personality
B. An aggressive personality
C. An over – enthusiastic personality
D. A came less personality
Answer» B. An aggressive personality
57.

Phrases that begin with a preposition and have a noun or pronoun

A. Phrasal verbs
B. Prepositional phrases
C. Adverbial phrases
D. Noun phrase
Answer» B. Prepositional phrases
58.

Time of the action in a sentence indicated by

A. Tense
B. Parts of speech
C. Clause
D. Prepositions
Answer» A. Tense
59.

Tense used to express habitual actions

A. Present continues
B. Present perfect tense
C. Simple present tense
D. Simple future tense
Answer» C. Simple present tense
60.

Tense used to indicate the actions still to take place

A. Present continues tense
B. Present perfect tense
C. Simple present tense
D. Simple future tense
Answer» D. Simple future tense
61.

It is used to separate a series of items , phrases or adjective in a sentence

A. Full stop
B. Comma
C. Semi colon
D. Colon
Answer» B. Comma
62.

It is used to separate elements when commas alone will cause confusion

A. Full stop
B. Colon
C. Semi colon
D. Comma
Answer» C. Semi colon
63.

It tells the reader that what follows is equivalent of he what proceeds it

A. Comma
B. Semi colon
C. Colon
D. Full stop
Answer» C. Colon
64.

Et cetera (etc) means

A. Again
B. So
C. And so forth
D. Because
Answer» C. And so forth
65.

The contraction of ‘it has’ or ‘it is’

A. Its
B. It’s
C. Its’
D. its
Answer» B. It’s
66.

What is the superlative form of the adjective ‘good’

A. More good
B. Most good
C. Better
D. Best
Answer» D. Best
67.

What is the superlative form of the adjective ‘bad’

A. Worse
B. Most bad
C. Worst
D. Badest
Answer» C. Worst
68.

What is the comparative form of the adjective ‘easy’

A. More easy
B. Easier
C. Most easy
D. Easiest
Answer» B. Easier
69.

What is the comparative degree of the adjective ‘light’

A. Light
B. Lighted
C. More lighter
D. Lightest
Answer» B. Lighted
70.

The superlative form of the adjective ‘relaxed’

A. More relaxed
B. Most relaxed
C. Relaxer
D. Relaxest
Answer» B. Most relaxed
71.

The comparative form of the adjective ‘cheap’

A. Cheapest
B. Mine cheap
C. Cheaper
D. Most cheap
Answer» C. Cheaper
72.

She must weep ……………….she will die

A. But
B. And
C. Or
D. So
Answer» C. Or
73.

…………… he is mad or he feigns madness

A. Neither
B. Either
C. Not only
D. Else
Answer» B. Either
74.

Our hoard is little , …………….. our hearts are great

A. And
B. But
C. So
D. Because
Answer» B. But
75.

God made the country ……………….. man made the town

A. Because
B. So
C. And
D. Or
Answer» C. And
76.

In which sentences does the adverb state ‘when’’?

A. Latha sleeps peacefully after exercising at night
B. The maid shouted loudly at the dog
C. She goes for a walk daily after dinner
D. She walked slowly
Answer» C. She goes for a walk daily after dinner
77.

In which sentences does the adverb state ‘how’?

A. She came home late today
B. She cooks so well
C. The newly hired waitress came last
D. He comes daily
Answer» B. She cooks so well
78.

In which sentence does the adverb state ‘where’?

A. She speaks very loudly
B. She was very surprised to find her aunt standing there
C. The manager found it difficult to work with her male subordinates
D. She writes so well
Answer» B. She was very surprised to find her aunt standing there
79.

In which sentences does the adverb state ‘to what extent’

A. She types fast
B. She writes neatly
C. She is too tired to play tennis again
D. She speaks slowly
Answer» C. She is too tired to play tennis again
80.

In which sentences does the adverb state ‘how often’

A. She usually finishes her work first
B. Sita soon decided to leave her home
C. Gayathri walked slowly
D. She sings well
Answer» A. She usually finishes her work first
81.

The girl is found …………….. music

A. With
B. Of
C. For
D. In
Answer» B. Of
82.

She got led up ………………… city life

A. With
B. Of
C. For
D. In
Answer» A. With
83.

He has chain …………….. gold?

A. Of
B. With
C. For
D. In
Answer» A. Of
84.

If he comes early he ,……………….

A. Would get the train
B. Will get the train
C. Would have won the game
D. Can win the game
Answer» B. Will get the train
85.

If you prepared well, you ……………..

A. Would win the game
B. Would have won the game
C. Will win the game
D. Can win the game
Answer» A. Would win the game
86.

If he had invited me , I

A. I will come
B. I would come
C. I could come
D. I would have come
Answer» D. I would have come
87.

‘Act up’ means

A. To act without thought
B. To misbehave
C. To entertain
D. To perform
Answer» B. To misbehave
88.

Bank upon means

A. To rely on
B. To borrow money
C. To invest
D. To encourage
Answer» A. To rely on
89.

Call off means

A. To invite
B. To visit
C. To cancel
D. To postponed
Answer» C. To cancel
90.

Drop in means

A. To invite
B. To visit
C. To cancel
D. To fall down
Answer» B. To visit
91.

Count on means

A. To measure
B. To discover
C. To invent
D. To trust
Answer» D. To trust
92.

Carry out means

A. To begin
B. To conduct
C. To continue
D. To stop
Answer» B. To conduct
93.

Let down means

A. To disappoint
B. To search out
C. To allow
D. To come
Answer» A. To disappoint
94.

Show up means

A. To perform
B. To act
C. To come
D. To go
Answer» C. To come
95.

Make up means

A. To prepare
B. To begin
C. To invent
D. To decorate
Answer» C. To invent
96.

Let us go ,…………………..?

A. Aren’t you
B. Shall we
C. Aren’t I
D. Do we
Answer» B. Shall we
97.

I am not mad,…………….?

A. Am I
B. Aren’t I
C. Do I
D. Am n’t I
Answer» A. Am I
98.

Opposite of the word ‘vice’

A. Bad
B. Good
C. Virtue
D. True
Answer» C. Virtue
99.

Opposite of the word ‘etiquette’

A. Netiquettce
B. Unetiquette
C. Inetiquette
D. Detiquettce
Answer» A. Netiquettce
100.

It is ……………………………..utopian project

A. A
B. An
C. The
D. And
Answer» A. A
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