English Grade 12 MCQ

From the alternatives given, write the word which best fits the meaning of the sentence: 1.1 His wide …….. of political affairs makes him a good speaker.

• insight

• discussion

• knowledge

• details

1.2 The fire which gutted the building and claimed many lives are described as a ………… incident.

• disastrous

• tragic

• frightening

• terrible

1.3. The whole class was listening ……….. to the teacher's address.

• actively

• peacefully

• punctually

• attentively

1.4. We have made every efforts to dissuade her but she is ……. to go.

• compelled

• determined

• forced

• persuaded

1.5 You should write a letter of ………… to your neighbour for the damage your dog did to his garden.

• complaint

• concern

• apology

• condolence

1.6. We have invited a group of singers to ………… our guests at the party.

• cheer

• applaud

• praise

• entertain

1.7. In spite of your objection, I shall ………… my field of study.

• pursue

• proceed

• engage

• curtail

1.8. The ………. winds increased their speed during the night and caused.

• great

• plenty

• severe

• big

1.9. It is better to complete this job than to ………… it for tomorrow.

• cancel

• adjourn

• postpone

• leave

1.10. He was so ……… that he would have little difficulty, that he did not prepare himself for the consequences.

• secure

• certain

• proud

• eager