English Language Topics
Undergraduate level — English Language
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Spotting Errors
Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms-Antonyms
Reading Passage
quiz Questions
Q161
Reading Passage — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careless
Careful
Rapid
Lazy
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q162
Reading Passage — Antonym of "Transparent":
Opaque
Clear
Obvious
Lucid
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q163
Reading Passage — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Optimist
Misanthrope
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q164
Reading Passage — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Worms are valuable
Prompt action brings advantage
Sleep late to succeed
Birds eat worms
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q165
Reading Passage — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Font style
Paragraph length
Word count
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q166
Reading Passage — Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Footnotes only
Title alone
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Random sentence
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.
Q167
Reading Passage (Set 35) — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
going
goes
go
gone
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q168
Reading Passage (Set 36) — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
Replace "boys" with "boy"
No error
Replace "are" with "is"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q169
Reading Passage (Set 37) — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
by
for
from
since
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q170
Reading Passage (Set 38) — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
no article
the
a
an
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.