English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension
Error Detection
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quiz Questions
Q121
Error Detection — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
The bridge has built in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
The bridge was built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q122
Error Detection — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
on
in
at
for
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.
Q123
Error Detection — Find the correctly spelled word:
Accommodate
Accomodate
Acomodate
Acommodate
Explanation
Accommodate has double c and double m.
Q124
Error Detection — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
will complete
will have completed
complete
completed
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q125
Error Detection — Synonym of "Abundant":
Tiny
Scarce
Weak
Plentiful
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q126
Error Detection — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Humane
Kind
Malevolent
Generous
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q127
Error Detection — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Eternal
Short-lived
Heavy
Ancient
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q128
Error Detection — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careful
Careless
Rapid
Lazy
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q129
Error Detection — Antonym of "Transparent":
Clear
Opaque
Lucid
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q130
Error Detection — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Misanthrope
Optimist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.