General English Test For Writers MCQs

1. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. Which of the following inferences drawn from the passage might best explain the apparently contradictory role the media plays?

2. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

3. 'I will pay back the money, Suzy,' said Jacob.

4. The doctor said, 'You really ought to rest for a few days, Henry.'

5. 'Cigarette?' she asked. 'No, thanks,' I replied.

6. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. Which concern does the passage NOT mention?

7. When I was a young man, I thought the world was at my fingertips. It wasn't until I was out of the house and on my own that I began to understand the many complexities and difficulties that come with being an adult.

8. When a basketball team is on a winning streak, new fans are accused of ___.

9. To calm an upset child, parents will sometimes __ them with treats.

10. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. ' The third paragraph plays what role in the passage?

11. The population of China is more than one billion people. The population of the United States is more than 300 million people.

12. In psychology, there are many who support the idea that behavior and reactions are built in to each individual person. They believe that human beings act and react according to specific stimuli. Others believe that social interaction and other factors can alter and change behavior over time, regardless of how the person initially behaved.

13. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. How would you describe the author's attitude to the media?

14. Henry Ford pioneered the mass production of motor vehicles. Today, nearly all motor vehicles are produced this way.

15. Steven Spielberg creates films that make a lot of money. His film Jurassic Park took over as the highest-grossing movie in history for several years.

16. 'Hey Bobby, would you like to come to my birthday party?' asked Sam.

17. The evolution of our understanding of the solar system stretches back many centuries. Through generations of observation and measurement, we have formulated logical theories of how the sun and planets form, according to the laws of physics.

18. Before 1938, Americans were often forced to work 16 hour days, up to 7 days a week, with no additional compensation. The passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act mandated paid overtime, a 40 hour work week, and an 8 hour work day for many jobs, easing the burden on most American workers.

19. Her children couldn't go swimming because the sea waves were too rough.

20. It is immoral and unethical to ___ between people applying for the same job.

21. Please read the passage provided in the image and answer the following question. The primary purpose of the passage is to:

22. John did not like the movie because it was __ of earlier works.

23. Please select the most credible argument.

24. Having failed his driving test, John's hopes of getting his license have gone __.

25. Please complete the sentence. After driving this car for the last ten years,

26. Which is the correct MLA style citation?

27. Which option has the correct punctuation?

28. antonym for: luminous. Select all that apply.

29. The constant stress of finals had begun to ___ on Anthony.

30. Which option has the correct punctuation?

31. Please complete the sentence. Being rude to friends and family ...

32.

33. Which option has the correct punctuation?

34. Destiny won the tennis game ____.

35. Which word is misused in this sentence? 'The airline survey revealed that most passengers are pleasing that the law was passed to ban smoking on airplanes.'

36. Which word is misused in this sentence? Mount Rushmore National Memorial has a heads of four past presidents carved into it.

37. When he refused her request, Jennifer knew she was ____.

38. Which word is misused in this sentence? Before the workers cleared the land for farms, cities, and road, forests covered the majority of what is now Illinois.

39. Which is the best synonym for avarice?

40. Your food rank.

41. Which sentence makes the best use of conjunctions or transitions?

42. synonym for: as a rule

43. Please complete the sentence. Henry has the ability to ... people because he has a smooth tongue.

44. Please complete the sentence. While not directly stated, the agreement was ...

45. How should a book, play, or painting be typed in formal writing?

46. synonym for: about to

47. Please select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'inadvertently.'

48. Please select the most correct sentence.

49. Please select the sentence that makes the most sense.

50. synonym for: add up

51. synonym for: at ease

52. Please select the sentence that best uses the word 'contentious.'

53. Please select the most correct sentence.

54. Please select the most correct sentence.

55. Which is the correct APA style citation?

56. synonym for: as a matter of fact

57. synonym for: secret. Select all that apply.

58. synonym for: withdraw

59. antonym for: heartfelt

60. synonym for: impartial

61. Carol and Sam had an _____ understanding, even though they never spoke about it.

62. A good leader knows how to ____ their plans.

63. All the other experiments went well except for one __ result.

64. Please select the sentence(s) that correctly use(s) the word 'tenacious'.

65. Please select the sentence(s) that best use(s) a form of the word 'mitigate'.

66. Please select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'implacable'.

67. Erika chose not to _____ when her children began to argue.

68. Choose the word which fits best in all three of these sentences: His natural ___ and his sense of humor made him very popular. The new marketing strategy worked like a _____ - it was an instant success. I have a lucky __ in the shape of a four-leaf clover.

69. A major in college should give you a ____ understanding of your area of study.

70. Complete the sentence correctly: The hotel was very expensive. Three nights of accommodation cost us _____.

71. Being able to ___ a conclusion is a critical skill for any investigator.

72. Please select the sentence that best uses the word 'diffident.'

73. John failed his driving test, leaving his hope of getting a license ___ for at least a month.

74. Greg has a _____ grasp of the situation.

75. Please select the sentence that best uses the word 'acrimonious'.

76. Cynthia won a car on a game show, but took the ____ cash prize instead.

77. Which idiom is used correctly?

78. John was often asked to ____ disputes between coworkers.

79. The hardness of a diamond is an __ value.

80. Which sentence is correct?

81. Jamal had a few days off and decided to __.

82. Famous physicist Stephen Hawking developed symptoms of ALS which eventually left him wheelchair-bound and only able to speak through a computer. Even though he experienced disability, he was still able to formulate his theories on black holes and even had a theoretical variety of radiation named after him.

83. Brian was so tired, it was hard to _____.

84. The population of China is more than one billion people. Many Chinese workers assemble products for shipment overseas.

85. A postal worker will deliver the mail in ____.

86. Corine was often bored at work and had to find novel ways to ___.

87. As busy as he was, Carl had trouble finding the time to _____.

88. Martin congratulated _____ the exam.

89. Frank spent the first five years of his prison term in a gang, but eventually left it. He worked hard, volunteered in the library, and eventually got out early on good behavior.

90. Carrie is regarded as one of the best bakers in California. Last year she won the baking contest at the state fair with her pecan pie.

91. George spent his childhood summers at summer camp, where he learned to sail boats, shoot with a bow and arrow, and had his first kiss. He often remembered those days with a smile on his face.

92. Ellie spent her first few years as an adult working her way through college. Her brother Jacob got a scholarship that paid for all his needs, so he didn't have to work.

93. In the USA, most professional basketball players are taller than average. This is also true around the world.

94. Andrew was often tired when he drove home from work. One day he fell asleep at the wheel and wrecked his car.

95. The first man to walk on the moon was Neil Armstrong. The second man to walk on the moon was Buzz Aldrin. The name of the mission was Apollo 11, and lasted eight days, three hours, and eighteen minutes.

96. Which sentence is correct?

97. Which sentence is correct?

98. Which option has the correct punctuation?

99. Which sentence is correct?

100. Which sentence is correct?

101. Which option has the correct punctuation?