English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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quiz Questions
Q111
Reading Comprehension (Set 45) — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Short-lived
Ancient
Eternal
Heavy
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q112
Reading Comprehension (Set 46) — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careful
Rapid
Lazy
Careless
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q113
Reading Comprehension (Set 47) — Antonym of "Transparent":
Clear
Opaque
Lucid
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q114
Reading Comprehension (Set 48) — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Anthropologist
Philanthropist
Optimist
Misanthrope
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q115
Reading Comprehension (Set 49) — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Birds eat worms
Sleep late to succeed
Worms are valuable
Prompt action brings advantage
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q116
Reading Comprehension (Set 50) — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Paragraph length
Font style
Word count
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q117
Error Detection — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
go
going
goes
gone
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q118
Error Detection — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
No error
Replace "are" with "is"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Replace "boys" with "boy"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q119
Error Detection — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
since
by
from
for
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q120
Error Detection — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
no article
the
a
an
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.