English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Error Detection
Cloze Test
quiz Questions
Q141
Error Detection (Set 42) — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
complete
completed
will complete
will have completed
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q142
Error Detection (Set 43) — Synonym of "Abundant":
Tiny
Scarce
Plentiful
Weak
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q143
Error Detection (Set 44) — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Kind
Generous
Malevolent
Humane
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q144
Error Detection (Set 45) — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Ancient
Eternal
Short-lived
Heavy
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q145
Error Detection (Set 46) — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Lazy
Careless
Careful
Rapid
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q146
Error Detection (Set 47) — Antonym of "Transparent":
Opaque
Lucid
Clear
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q147
Error Detection (Set 48) — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Philanthropist
Misanthrope
Optimist
Anthropologist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q148
Error Detection (Set 49) — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Sleep late to succeed
Prompt action brings advantage
Worms are valuable
Birds eat worms
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q149
Error Detection (Set 50) — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Paragraph length
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Word count
Font style
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q150
Cloze Test — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
going
gone
go
goes
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.