English Comprehension Topics
Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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quiz Questions
Q31
Grammar — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Misanthrope
Anthropologist
Optimist
Philanthropist
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q32
Grammar — Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Prompt action brings advantage
Sleep late to succeed
Worms are valuable
Birds eat worms
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q33
Grammar — In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Paragraph length
Word count
Font style
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q34
Grammar — Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Title alone
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Footnotes only
Random sentence
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.
Q35
Grammar (Set 35) — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
goes
going
go
gone
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q36
Grammar (Set 36) — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
No error
Replace "boys" with "boy"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Replace "are" with "is"
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q37
Grammar (Set 37) — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
for
by
from
since
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.
Q38
Grammar (Set 38) — Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
no article
an
the
a
Explanation
"Honest" begins with a vowel sound → an.
Q39
Grammar (Set 39) — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
The bridge was built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
The bridge has built in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q40
Grammar (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
for
at
in
on
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.