English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Error Detection
Cloze Test
quiz Questions
Q151
Cloze Test — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
Replace "are" with "is"
No error
Replace "boys" with "boy"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q152
Cloze Test — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
for
since
by
from
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q153
Cloze Test — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
a
the
no article
an
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.
Q154
Cloze Test — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
The bridge has built in 1990.
The bridge was built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q155
Cloze Test — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
for
on
at
in
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.
Q156
Cloze Test — Find the correctly spelled word:
Acommodate
Accomodate
Acomodate
Accommodate
Explanation
Accommodate has double c and double m.
Q157
Cloze Test — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
complete
will complete
completed
will have completed
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q158
Cloze Test — Synonym of "Abundant":
Weak
Tiny
Plentiful
Scarce
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q159
Cloze Test — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Humane
Generous
Kind
Malevolent
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q160
Cloze Test — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Ancient
Eternal
Heavy
Short-lived
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.