English Language MCQ practice free online · page 35

Correct option: B — A

A - It is difficult to live in ‘Live in’ must be replaced by ‘Live up to’. ‘Live up to’ means to meet or match the expectations set by someone or something. Hence ‘It is difficult to live up to’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — B

B - taken back by ‘Taken back by’ must be replaced with ‘taken aback by’. The phrase ‘to be taken aback’ means to be very shocked or surprised. The given sentence states that the teacher was shocked by the audacity of the new student. Hence, ‘taken aback by’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — brought up a huge change

brought up a huge change ‘Brought up’ must be replaced with ‘brought about’. The phrasal verb ‘brought about’ is the past form of ‘bring about’, which means to cause something to happen. The given sentence talks about the huge change that happened due to his mother’s transfer. Hence, ‘brought about a huge change’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — No error

No error The given sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct option: C — Petrified wood is a type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood.

Petrified wood is a type of fossilised wood that exhibits the original details of the wood. There is an error of article in the given sentence. The ‘type’ mentioned in the given sentence is not specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ before a non-specific noun. Therefore, ‘a type of fossilied fuel’ is the corrected part. Hence, the sentence given in option (c) is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — 2

2 - grew out ‘Grew out’ must be replaced with ‘grew up’ which means to mature or become an adult. The given sentence talks about Christy becoming an adult. Hence, ‘grew up’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — will taking

will taking ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helping verbs) like can, will, could, shall, must, would, might, and should. However, after a modal verb, we generally use the first form of the verb (V1). Hence ‘will take(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — quite amusing when

quite amusing when The given sentence needs a past participle ‘amused’ as it is in the passive voice. Rashmi was amused by what she heard. Hence, ‘quite amused when’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — upon the bulletin board

upon the bulletin board There is a prepositional error in the sentence . ‘Upon’ must be replaced with ‘On’ . We use ‘on’ when an object is in contact with the surface of something. Similarly, the notice will be in contact with the bulletin board. Hence ‘on the bulletin board’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — I have met ever”.

I have met ever ‘Ever’ is an adverb of frequency. An adverb of frequency is generally placed before the main verb and after the helping verb. Therefore, ‘ever’ will be placed before the main verb ‘met’. Hence ‘I have ever met’ is the most appropriate answer.