CSS English MCQs

This comprehensive collection of MCQs for the English section of the Central Superior Services (CSS) examination is meticulously designed to enhance candidates’ proficiency in language skills critical for effective communication. Covering a range of topics, including grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and composition, these questions aim to build a solid foundation in English language mastery essential for success in the CSS exams.

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1. Which of the following sentences uses the correct tense?

A) She go to school every day.
B) She goes to school every day.
C) She going to school every day.
D) She gone to school every day.

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2. Choose the correct article for the sentence: “I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.”

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article

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3. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: “He is interested ___ learning new languages.”

A) in
B) at
C) on
D) for

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4. Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: “She wanted to go to the party, but she was feeling tired.”

A) wanted
B) to
C) but
D) feeling

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5. Which punctuation mark is missing in this sentence: “Let’s eat Grandma”?

A) Comma
B) Period
C) Semicolon
D) Exclamation mark

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6. Choose the correct phrasal verb to complete the sentence: “He finally ___ his fears about public speaking.”

A) took over
B) came across
C) faced up to
D) gave in

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7. What is the synonym of “happy”?

A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Tired

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8. Which of the following is an antonym of “difficult”?

A) Hard
B) Easy
C) Complex
D) Challenging

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9. Identify the error in the sentence: “Neither the teacher nor the students was ready for the test.”

A) teacher
B) students
C) was
D) ready

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10. Which word best completes the analogy: “Hot is to cold as wet is to ___”?

A) Damp
B) Dry
C) Moist
D) Soggy

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11. Choose the correct form of the verb: “He ___ (to be) a doctor for ten years.”

A) is
B) was
C) has been
D) will be

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12. Which of the following sentences uses the correct punctuation?

A) She said “I will be late”.
B) “I love to read,” he said.
C) She likes cooking, and baking.
D) Its a beautiful day!

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13. What is the meaning of the word “elated”?

A) Sad
B) Angry
C) Extremely happy
D) Confused

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14. Select the correct sentence:

A) The dog wagged it’s tail.
B) The dog wagged its tail.
C) The dog wagged its’ tail.
D) The dog wagged tail.

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15. Choose the word that best fits the context: “She was very ___ about her upcoming trip.”

A) anxious
B) excited
C) fearful
D) indifferent

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16. Identify the pair of words that are synonyms:

A) Begin – End
B) Finish – Complete
C) Happy – Sad
D) Angry – Calm

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17. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) I need to buy milk, eggs and bread.
B) I need to buy milk eggs, and bread.
C) I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
D) I need to buy milk eggs and bread.

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18. Select the antonym for the word “diligent”:

A) Hardworking
B) Careless
C) Attentive
D) Focused

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19. Choose the correct phrasal verb: “He needs to ___ his responsibilities.”

A) take over
B) take off
C) take on
D) take back

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20. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A) Each of the boys have his own bike.
B) Each of the boys has his own bike.
C) Each of the boys are having his own bike.
D) Each of the boys is having their own bike.

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21. Fill in the blank: “The cat sat ___ the mat.”

A) on
B) in
C) at
D) of

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22. Choose the correct sentence:

A) She runs faster than I.
B) She runs faster than me.
C) She run faster than I.
D) She run faster than me.

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23. Which word is a synonym for “brief”?

A) Long
B) Short
C) Detailed
D) Complicated

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24. Identify the error: “Everyone have their own opinion.”

A) Everyone
B) have
C) their
D) opinion

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25. Choose the correct preposition: “She is good ___ math.”

A) at
B) in
C) for
D) of

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26. Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

A) She don’t like ice cream.
B) She doesn’t likes ice cream.
C) She doesn’t like ice cream.
D) She not like ice cream.

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27. What is the antonym of “optimistic”?

A) Hopeful
B) Pessimistic
C) Joyful
D) Confident

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28. Choose the correct article: “___ sun rises in the east.”

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article

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29. Fill in the blank: “He made a good ___ on the exam.”

A) grade
B) grades
C) grading
D) grader

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30. Select the correct sentence:

A) Neither the teacher or the student was present.
B) Neither the teacher nor the student were present.
C) Neither the teacher nor the student was present.
D) Neither the teacher and the student was present.

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31. Choose the correct phrasal verb: “They decided to ___ their plans.”

A) call off
B) call on
C) call up
D) call in

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32. What is a synonym for “quick”?

A) Slow
B) Fast
C) Lazy
D) Dull

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33. Identify the incorrect sentence:

A) He works hard every day.
B) She enjoy the party.
C) They are playing soccer.
D) I read a book.

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34. Which word is the antonym of “truth”?

A) Reality
B) Honesty
C) Falsehood
D) Fact

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35. Fill in the blank: “She is the best student in ___ class.”

A) a
B) the
C) an
D) no article

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36. Choose the correct form of the verb: “I ___ (to have) a great time last night.”

A) have
B) has
C) had
D) having

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37. Select the word that means the opposite of “expand”:

A) Increase
B) Enlarge
C) Contract
D) Extend

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38. Identify the error in the following sentence: “He is more taller than his brother.”

A) He
B) is
C) more taller
D) than

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39. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: “The flowers are ___ beautiful.”

A) very
B) too
C) quite
D) much

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40. Fill in the blank: “___ you ever been to Paris?”

A) Are
B) Were
C) Have
D) Had

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41. Which of the following is a correct use of punctuation?

A) I like to swim, bike and run.
B) I like to swim bike, and run.
C) I like to swim, bike, and, run.
D) I like to swim bike and run.

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42. What is the synonym of “difficult”?

A) Simple
B) Easy
C) Hard
D) Light

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43. Choose the correct pair of words that are synonyms:

A) Begin – Start
B) Hard – Tough
C) Quiet – Loud
D) All of the above

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44. Select the correct sentence:

A) I can’t hardly wait for the show.
B) I can hardly wait for the show.
C) I can hard wait for the show.
D) I can’t wait hardly for the show.

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45. Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:

A) Everyone has their own opinion.
B) Each student should bring their book.
C) Neither of the answers are correct.
D) Either of the choices is fine.

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46. Fill in the blank: “I went to the store to buy ___.”

A) some milk
B) any milk
C) no milk
D) few milk

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47. Choose the word that best completes the analogy: “Day is to night as summer is to ___.”

A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Fall

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48. Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

A) She said “I am tired.”
B) “I am tired” she said.
C) She said I am tired.
D) “I am tired,” she said.

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49. Identify the word that is a synonym of “brave”:

A) Cowardly
B) Timid
C) Bold
D) Afraid

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50. What is the antonym of “increase”?

A) Enhance
B) Reduce
C) Boost
D) Raise

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51. Select the correct verb form: “They ___ (to go) to the cinema yesterday.”

A) goes
B) gone
C) went
D) going

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52. Choose the correct article: “___ book on the table is mine.”

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article

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53. Identify the error in the sentence: “She don’t like apples.”

A) She
B) don’t
C) like
D) apples

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54. Which of the following is a pair of antonyms?

A) Happy – Joyful
B) Big – Large
C) Hot – Cold
D) Fast – Quick

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55. Fill in the blank: “She is very ___ in her studies.”

A) careless
B) diligent
C) lazy
D) indifferent

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56. Choose the correct phrasal verb: “Please ___ the noise.”

A) turn down
B) turn off
C) turn up
D) turn on

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57. Which sentence is correct?

A) He is taller than me.
B) He is taller than I.
C) He is taller than I am.
D) Both B and C

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58. What is the meaning of “sincere”?

A) Insincere
B) Honest
C) Deceptive
D) False

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59. Choose the correct conjunction: “I will go for a walk ___ it stops raining.”

A) but
B) if
C) or
D) and

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60. Identify the error in this sentence: “He doesn’t have no money.”

A) doesn’t
B) have
C) no
D) money

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61. Fill in the blank: “The teacher explained the lesson ___ detail.”

A) in
B) with
C) at
D) by

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62. Which word is a synonym for “cautious”?

A) Careless
B) Reckless
C) Wary
D) Bold

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63. Select the correct sentence:

A) The cat chased it’s tail.
B) The cat chased its tail.
C) The cat chased its’ tail.
D) The cat chased tails.

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64. Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:

A) There is many options available.
B) There are many options available.
C) There is one option available.
D) There are few options available.

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65. Choose the word that is the antonym of “expand”:

A) Enlarge
B) Contract
C) Grow
D) Increase

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66. Fill in the blank: “___ you like coffee or tea?”

A) Would
B) Do
C) Are
D) Is

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67. Which word means the opposite of “happy”?

A) Joyful
B) Content
C) Sorrowful
D) Cheerful

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68. Choose the correct preposition: “She is married ___ a doctor.”

A) with
B) to
C) for
D) at

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69. Identify the error: “He and I was going to the store.”

A) He
B) and
C) I
D) was

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70. What is a synonym for “difficult”?

A) Easy
B) Simple
C) Challenging
D) Straightforward

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71. Fill in the blank: “The cake was ___ delicious.”

A) quite
B) very
C) too
D) more

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72. Choose the correct article: “She wants to become ___ engineer.”

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article

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73. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) He asked, “Are you coming?”
B) He asked “Are you coming”?
C) He asked, “Are you coming.
D) He asked “Are you coming.”

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74. Identify the correct form of the verb: “She ___ (to eat) breakfast at 8 AM.”

A) eat
B) eats
C) eaten
D) eating

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75. Choose the correct pair of antonyms:

A) Bright – Dark
B) Happy – Sad
C) Big – Small
D) All of the above

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76. What is the meaning of “diligent”?

A) Lazy
B) Hardworking
C) Careless
D) Reckless

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77. Fill in the blank: “He has been waiting for you ___ an hour.”

A) for
B) since
C) in
D) at

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78. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A) The news are good.
B) The news is good.
C) The news were good.
D) The news have been good.

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79. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: “She has a great ___ for painting.”

A) talent
B) talented
C) talents
D) talenting

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80. Identify the error: “She is the more intelligent of the two.”

A) She
B) is
C) more
D) intelligent

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81. Fill in the blank: “___ you going to the party tonight?”

A) Are
B) Is
C) Do
D) Will

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82. Choose the correct form of the verb: “They ___ (to go) to the store tomorrow.”

A) goes
B) went
C) going
D) will go

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83. Which word is a synonym for “joyful”?

A) Happy
B) Sad
C) Angry
D) Displeased

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84. Select the correct article: “I need ___ umbrella.”

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article

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85. Identify the sentence with a grammatical error:

A) Each student must submit their assignment.
B) Everyone should have his or her own pencil.
C) The team are winning the game.
D) Each of the players has their own uniform.

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86. Choose the correct preposition: “He is good ___ math.”

A) on
B) at
C) in
D) for

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87. Fill in the blank: “The book was written ___ a famous author.”

A) by
B) for
C) with
D) in

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88. Which word is an antonym for “expensive”?

A) Costly
B) Cheap
C) Pricey
D) Valuable

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89. Choose the correct verb form: “I ___ (to read) that book last month.”

A) read
B) reads
C) reading
D) will read

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90. Identify the error in the sentence: “He is more better than his brother.”

A) He
B) is
C) more
D) better

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91. Fill in the blank: “I will go to the party ___ you invite me.”

A) unless
B) if
C) and
D) but

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92. Choose the correct sentence:

A) I have less books than her.
B) I have fewer books than her.
C) I have few books than her.
D) I have lesser books than her.

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93. Which of the following sentences is correct?

A) There is two cats in the yard.
B) There are two cats in the yard.
C) There is a two cats in the yard.
D) There are a two cats in the yard.

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94. Choose the correct conjunction: “I wanted to go out, ___ it was raining.”

A) and
B) but
C) or
D) so

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95. What is the meaning of “hostile”?

A) Friendly
B) Unfriendly
C) Welcoming
D) Kind

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96. Fill in the blank: “She is responsible ___ her actions.”

A) for
B) to
C) at
D) with

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97. Which word is a synonym for “fatigued”?

A) Tired
B) Energetic
C) Alert
D) Fresh

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98. Select the correct preposition: “We arrived ___ the airport on time.”

A) in
B) at
C) to
D) on

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99. Identify the error: “Neither the apples or the orange is ripe.”

A) Neither
B) the
C) or
D) is

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100. Fill in the blank: “I will call you ___ I get home.”

A) when
B) while
C) until
D) after

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