Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive English.

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1.

Choose the correct options regarding an informal letter: Where is the 'subject placed in an informal letter?

A. After the salutation
B. Before the salutation
C. Before the receiver's address
D. Should never be written
Answer» E.
2.

Choose the correct options regarding an informal letter: For an informal letter arrange the following in the correct sequence: 1. Sender's address  2. Salutation3. Body of the letter  4. Date

A. 1-4-2-3
B. 2-4-3-1
C. 1-4-3-2
D. 2-4-1-3
Answer» B. 2-4-3-1
3.

Complete the following notice by filling the most appropriate options:

A. at 5:30 o'clock
B. from 5:30
C. from 5:30 p.m. onwards
D. on 5:30 p.m.
Answer» D. on 5:30 p.m.
4.

Given below are a few newspaper headlines. Mark the option which is explained by the headline:Al staff on indefinite strike

A. The Al staff goes on an indefinite strike.
B. Indefinite strike goes on Al.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Indefinite strike goes on Al.
5.

Given below are a few newspaper headlines. Mark the option which is explained by the headline:Dr. APJ Kalam Awarded Bharat Ratna

A. Bharat Ratna was awarded to Dr. APJ Kalam.
B. Dr APJ Kalam awards the Bharat Ratna
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Dr APJ Kalam awards the Bharat Ratna
6.

Given below are a few newspaper headlines. Mark the option which is explained by the headline: Rain Disrupts Last Day Play Between India- Australia

A. India-Australia play disrupted by rain.
B. Rain disrupts the last day's play between India and Australia
C. The Australia and India last day's play disrupted by rain.
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. The Australia and India last day's play disrupted by rain.
7.

Given below are a few newspaper headlines. Mark the option which is explained by the headline: Hurricane Laila Hits Andhra Coast

A. Andhra coast was hit by Hurricane Laila
B. Hurricane Laila coast hit by Andhra
C. Both the above mean the same.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Hurricane Laila coast hit by Andhra
8.

Given below are a few newspaper headlines. Mark the option which is explained by the headline:Several Terrorists Arrested by Police

A. The police has been arrested by the terrorists.
B. Several terrorists have been arrested by police.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
Answer» C. Both A and B
9.

Given below are some details on Sir Issac Newton. Using the information, a short bio-sketch of the great scientist has been reproduced. Complete the bio-sketch with the help of the options given below: Sir Issac Newton, the great _46_, _47__. His father _48_ when he was still a child and his mother_49_. Newton _50_ by his good old grandmother. She was a kind-hearted lady. She _51_. Newton's _52_ was the manufacturing of _53_ and _54_. Afterwards, many _55_.

A. was died
B. left away
C. died
D. passed through
Answer» D. passed through
10.

Given below is the format of a poster. What contents do the following numbered spaces contain?

A. Banner - Containing the details of organisers
B. Address of the organisers
C. Date, Time and Venue
D. Message
Answer» B. Address of the organisers
11.

Given below is the layout of a formal letter.  Fill in the numbered blanks from the options given below:

A. Sender's name
B. Sender's address
C. Date
D. Receiver's address
Answer» E.
12.

Read the notice given below and fill in the blanks by choosing the best options:

A. has called
B. have called
C. has been called
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
13.

Read the following conversation, mark the correct message that is being conveyed: Receptionist: Thank you for calling Pioneer Dental Clinic. Mary speaking. How can I help you? Sonia: Hi Mary. It's Sonia Jain calling. How are you today? Receptionist: I'm fine Mrs. Jain. How are you? Sonia: Well actually, I have a bit of a sore tooth. I was wondering if Dr. Khan would have some time to see me this week. Receptionist: I'm afraid he's booked this week. I can put you in for 8 pm next Saturday is that alright with you? Sonia: That would be great. Receptionist: I'll have to give you the address of our new office. Sonia: Oh, that's right, you moved. Receptionist: Yes, we moved to the suburbs. Do you have a pen handy? Sonia: Could you hold on a moment please? Okay, go ahead Mary. Receptionist: We are at 201, Silver Mail, M.G. road. Sonia: Would you mind spelling that for me? Receptionist: Sure. That's two-zero-one, Silver-S as in Simla, I as in India, L as in Lucknow, V as in Victor, E as in Echo, R as in Romeo. Mall - M as in Mile, A as in Alpha, L as in Lucknow and again L as in Lucknow.  M.G. road is Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. Sonia: Okay great. I'll see you on Saturday then. Receptionist:  Okay Thanks for calling. See you then. Sonia: Thanks. Bye Who is calling whom?

A. Mrs. Sonia Jain is calling Dr Khan's dental clinic.
B. Mrs. Sonia Jain is calling her friend Mary.
C. The receptionist has called Mrs. Sonia.
D. Mary has called Dr. Khan.
Answer» B. Mrs. Sonia Jain is calling her friend Mary.
14.

Read the given paragraph and fill in the blanks in the given thereafter from the options that follow.It is Durga Puja time and the Durga Puja Association of Assam is organising a ten day Durga Puja Mahotsava. Tata Tea Estate Guwahati is the main sponsor of the event. The event is being held at The IIT Guwahati Sports Ground. The dates are 24th Oct. 20XX - 02nd Nov. 20XX. The timing is evening 5:30 pm till midnight. Various attractions are food and refreshment stalls, attractive prizes for participants and audience. Tickets and passes can be obtained from organizer's office and various schools and colleges, the details of which will be available on Radio India.The organizers are Mrs. G Basu, Mrs. S Mohanty and Mrs. P Barua.  

A. 24th Oct. 20XX -- 2nd Nov. 20XX.
B. 5:30 pm till midnight
C. The IIT Guwahati Sports Ground
D. All of these
Answer» E.
15.

Given below is an e-mail sent by Ritik to his father Mr Ashok Kumar Singh seeking his permission to go on an excursion organised by his school. Complete the e-mail by filling the blanks with the help of options given below:

A. Sh Ashok Kumar Singh
B. MrAK Singh
C. Dear Papa
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
16.

Suppose Kevin's parent's nave left Town and ne is alone at home for a day. He writes a diary entry for the day. Complete the diary entry choosing the correct option from the given alternatives:

A. overcame
B. overcome
C. had overcome
D. would overcome
Answer» B. overcome
17.

Given below are a few details on Sachin Tendulkar, the great cricketer and a bio-sketch, based on this given information is also given. Complete the bio-sketch with the help of the most appropriate options:  BIO-SKETCH Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar_____17_____on 24th April 1973 in Mumbai, India. Popular as_____8_____ Sachin is _____19_____This_____20_____is one of the greatest cricketers ever. He holds the record of scoring maximum runs in tests and ODIs with 100 centuries. He is the first batsman in the world _____2_____ He_____22_____of the prestigious _____23_____.

A. to have score a double century
B. who has scored a double century in ODIs
C. to score doubled century in ODIs
D. to scored double century in ODIs
Answer» C. to score doubled century in ODIs
18.

Given below is the layout of a formal letter. Fill the marked blanks from the options given below:

A. Sender's address
B. Receiver's address
C. Subject
D. Date
Answer» B. Receiver's address
19.

You are Bhauvi of A.B.C Public School, Ambala. Your Friend Aastha is absent when the instructions for tomorrow's picnic to Chandigarh are being given. Using the in formations given in the box, complete the message:reach school at 7:30 a.m. bring your lunch and water bottle expected to be back by 6 p.m. come in school uniform

A. Dear friend
B. My Dearest Aastha
C. Aastha
D. Bhuvi
Answer» D. Bhuvi
20.

Read the following telephonic conversation and fill in the blanks with the options given below:Mrs Swami:Hello! This is Dolly speaking. Could I speak to Shama? Kartik:Auntie, I am afraid she is not at home. I am her son, Kartik speaking.Mrs Swami: Kindly tell her to reach Hotel Golden Eagle at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow. The Lioness' Club has organised a dinner in honour of Miss Chandigarh.Kartik: I will surely convey the message to mom. Anything else? Mrs Swami:Oh, yes. Tell her to relay the same message to Mrs Arya. Kartik: Okay, I'II tell her everything.Mrs Swami: Thank you, Bye. 

A. had organised by Lioness' Club in honour of Miss Chandigarh
B. has been organising by Lioness' Club in honour of Mice r'hanrlinarh
C. has been organised by Lioness' Club there
D. has been organised by Lioness' Club in honour of Miss Chandigarh
Answer» E.
21.

Read the informal e-mail given below and answer the questions that follow:

A. Subject: Sending an e-mail
B. Subject: Visiting India in Summer-break!
C. Ms Alisha, Attention please!
D. None of these
Answer» C. Ms Alisha, Attention please!
22.

Read the informal e-mail given below and answer the questions that follow: Where the write the date:

A. Before the sender's address.
B. After the sender's address.
C. No need to write date.
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
23.

Ramesh, a student of Class IX, is suffering from jaundice and the doctor has advised him to take two weeks rest to help him recover. Ramesh writes the following application to the principal requesting him for two weeks' leave. Help Ramesh complete the application by using the most appropriate words from the options given below:To,___11___Delhi Public SchoolNew DelhiSubject:___12______13___,With due respect, I would like to inform you that I am ___14___. The doctor has advised ___15___ rest to help me recover fully from the sickness.Hence, kindly grant me leave for ___16___ starting from today, 15th May, 20XX.___17___.___18______19______20___ 

A. Respected Sir
B. Hi Sir
C. Hello
D. Dear Sir
Answer» B. Hi Sir