AEC Objective Type Questions (MCQs)

Bachelor of Arts (English) Semester – 2

Course Category: AEC

Paper Title - Basic English: Grammar and Composition-II

Unit 1 

1. She ___ speak English fluently.

a) may
b) can
c) must
d) should

Answer: b) can

2. You ___ wear a helmet while riding a bike.

a) might
b) may
c) must
d) could

Answer: c) must

3. ___ I borrow your book for a day?

a) Must
b) Should
c) May
d) Need

Answer: c) May

4. He ___ be at home; the lights are on.

a) could
b) might
c) must
d) should

Answer: c) must

5. We ___ hurry, or we will miss the bus.

a) may
b) must
c) could
d) need

Answer: b) must

6. When I was a child, I ___ play outside every evening.

a) will
b) would
c) must
d) may

Answer: b) would

7. You ___ not talk loudly in the library.

a) may
b) should
c) must
d) must not

Answer: d) must not

8. She ___ come tomorrow; I am not sure.

a) must
b) can
c) might
d) should

Answer: c) might

9. You ___ worry about the exam; you are well prepared.

a) must not
b) need not
c) cannot
d) should not

Answer: b) need not

10. Which modal is used to give advice?

a) can
b) may
c) should
d) might

Answer: c) should

11. Choose the synonym of “Happy”.

a) Sad
b) Angry
c) Joyful
d) Tired

Answer: c) Joyful

12. Choose the antonym of “Big”.

a) Large
b) Huge
c) Small
d) Tall

Answer: c) Small

13. Choose the synonym of “Fast”.

a) Slow
b) Rapid
c) Weak
d) Lazy

Answer: b) Rapid

14. Choose the antonym of “Hot”.

a) Warm
b) Cold
c) Mild
d) Boiling

Answer: b) Cold

15. Choose the synonym of “Begin”.

a) End
b) Stop
c) Start
d) Close

Answer: c) Start

6. Choose the antonym of “Clean”.

a) Pure
b) Neat
c) Dirty
1d) Fresh

Answer: c) Dirty

17. Choose the synonym of “Brave”.

a) Afraid
b) Coward
c) Courageous
d) Weak

Answer: c) Courageous

18. Choose the antonym of “Early”.

a) Soon
b) Quick
c) Late
d) Fast

Answer: c) Late

19. Choose the synonym of “Silent”.

a) Loud
b) Quiet
c) Noisy
d) Talkative

Answer: b) Quiet

20. Choose the antonym of “Strong”.

a) Powerful
b) Firm
c) Weak
d) Hard

Answer: c) Weak

21. Choose the noun form of “Happy”.

a) Happiness
b) Happily
c) Happier
d) Happying

Answer: a) Happiness

22. Choose the adjective form of “Care”.

a) Careful
b) Carefully
c) Caringly
d) Careness

Answer: a) Careful

23. Choose the verb form of “Strength”.

a) Strengthen
b) Strongly
c) Strengen
d) Stronger

Answer: a) Strengthen

24. Choose the adverb form of “Quick”

a) Quickness
b) Quickly
c) Quicker
d) Quickful

Answer: b) Quickly

25. Choose the noun form of “Act”.

a) Acting
b) Action
c) Active
d) Actor

Answer: b) Action

Unit 2

1. Which type of letter would you write to someone on their achievement?

a) Condolence letter
b) Congratulatory letter
c) Permission letter
d) Complaint letter

Answer: b) Congratulatory letter

2. Which type of letter do you write when someone has lost a loved one?

a) Congratulatory
b) Condolence
c) Permission
d) Invitation

Answer: b) Condolence

3. “I am happy to hear about your success.”

This sentence belongs to which letter type?
a) Condolence
b) Congratulatory
c) Permission
d) Complaint

Answer: b) Congratulatory

4. Which letter is written to ask parents for leave?

a) Condolence
b) Permission letter
c) Congratulatory
d) Friendly letter

Answer: b) Permission letter

5. “I am sorry for your loss.”

This sentence is used in which type of letter?**
a) Congratulatory
b) Condolence
c) Permission
d) Friendly

Answer: b) Condolence

6. Which greeting is suitable for a personal letter to a friend?

a) Dear Sir/Madam
b) Respected Principal
c) Dear [Friend’s Name]
d) To Whom It May Concern

Answer: c) Dear [Friend’s Name]

7. Which closing is suitable for a letter to a friend?

a) Yours sincerely
b) Yours faithfully
c) Yours lovingly
d) Respectfully

Answer: c) Yours lovingly

8. Which sentence is appropriate in a congratulatory letter?

a) Please forgive me for my mistake.
b) I hope you recover soon.
c) Heartiest congratulations on your success!
d) May I go out tomorrow?

Answer: c) Heartiest congratulations on your success!

9. Which sentence is appropriate in a condolence letter?

a) Well done!
b) My deepest sympathy for your loss.
c) Can I borrow your pen?
d) Let’s meet tomorrow.

Answer: b) My deepest sympathy for your loss.

10. Which sentence is suitable in a letter asking for permission?

a) I am happy for your achievement.
b) I request you to allow me to attend the school trip.
c) Sorry for your loss.
d) Congratulations on your success.

Answer: b) I request you to allow me to attend the school trip.

11. Which type of letter usually starts with “Dear [Name]”?

a) Formal
b) Personal
c) Business
d) Official

Answer: b) Personal

12. Which closing is suitable for a letter to parents?

a) Yours lovingly
b) Yours sincerely
c) Yours faithfully
d) Respectfully

Answer: d) Respectfully

13. Which type of letter is written to a friend for sharing news?

a) Condolence
b) Congratulatory
c) Personal letter
d) Permission

Answer: c) Personal letter

14. “I hope you are doing well.”

This sentence is used in:
a) Letter opening
b) Letter body
c) Letter closing
d) Address

Answer: a) Letter opening

15. “Yours lovingly” is usually written at:

a) Beginning of letter
b) Middle of letter
c) End of letter
d) None of these

Answer: c) End of letter

16. Which of the following is suitable for a congratulatory letter?

a) I hope you get well soon.
b) Congratulations on your new job!
c) Please grant me leave.
d) I am sorry for your loss.

Answer: b) Congratulations on your new job!

17. Which of these is correct for a condolence letter?

a) I am happy for your success.
b) May your loved one rest in peace.
c) I request you to allow me leave.
d) Best wishes for your birthday.

Answer: b) May your loved one rest in peace.

18. Which sentence is suitable for asking permission to parents?

a) Heartiest congratulations!
b) May I go out with my friends this Sunday?
c) Sorry for your loss.
d) I hope you are well.

Answer: b) May I go out with my friends this Sunday?

19. Which greeting is suitable for a condolence letter?

a) Dear Friend
b) Dear Sir/Madam
c) My dear [Name]
d) Respected [Name]

Answer: c) My dear [Name]

20. Which closing is correct for a congratulatory letter?

a) Yours faithfully
b) With love
c) Best wishes
d) Respectfully

Answer: c) Best wishes

21. Which type of letter often includes personal feelings?

a) Business
b) Personal
c) Official
d) Complaint

Answer: b) Personal

22. “Please accept my heartfelt condolences.”

This is from a:
a) Congratulatory letter
b) Condolence letter
c) Permission letter
d) Informal letter

Answer: b) Condolence letter

23. “I hope you enjoy your birthday.”

This is from of
a) Congratulatory letter
b) Condolence letter
c) Permission letter
d) Complaint letter

Answer: a) Congratulatory letter

24. Which sentence is appropriate for a letter to a friend?

a) Please grant me leave.
b) Heartiest congratulations!
c) I am really missing you these days.
d) Please accept my condolences.

Answer: c) I am really missing you these days.

25. Which of the following is suitable for asking permission to go out?

a) May I go to my friend’s house tomorrow?
b) My deepest condolences.
c) Congratulations on your achievement.
d) I am very happy for you.

Answer: a) May I go to my friend’s house tomorrow?