IOE 2026 English Practice Questions
Instructions: Each question has four options. Choose the best answer.
Grammar
(30 Questions)
1.
Fill in with appropriate preposition:
I have not seen television __
yesterday.
A) for
B) from
C) since
D) by
Answer: C) since
Reason: 'Since' is used before a noun or phrase denoting a specific
point in time and is preceded by a verb in the perfect tense.
2.
Correct statement:
A) Your best bet are free tickets.
B) Your best bet is free tickets.
C) Your best bet have been free tickets.
D) Your best bet were free tickets.
Answer: B) Your best bet is free tickets.
Reason: The subject is "Your best bet" (singular), so the
verb must be singular.
3.
If two singular nouns refer to the same person or thing, the verb must be:
A) Singular
B) Plural
C) Either
D) Depends on the noun
Answer: A) Singular
Reason: Example: "My friend, philosopher and guide is
here".
4.
Correct the incorrect statement:
A) I've got nobody to talk.
B) I've got nobody to talk to.
C) I've got nobody for talking.
D) I've got nobody to be talked.
Answer: B) I've got nobody to talk to.
Reason: Don't avoid ending a sentence with a preposition if it is
required for the sentence to make sense.
5.
Which of these is a participial preposition?
A) For
B) Considering
C) Until
D) Among
Answer: B) Considering
Reason: Participles are present participles used absolutely without
a noun or pronoun, and have become prepositions (e.g., considering his age).
6.
Fill in the blank:
Aahna didn’t reach her class ____
noon.
A) to
B) until
C) at
D) in
Answer: B) until
Reason: "Till/until" is used only for time, whereas
"to" is used for time and place.
7.
The statement "I have written a letter" belongs to which tense?
A) Simple past tense
B) Present continuous tense
C) Present perfect tense
D) Past perfect tense
Answer: C) Present perfect tense
Reason: It denotes a completed action that is in a perfect state in
the present.
8.
Fill in the blank:
He lives ___ Bezonbagh ___ Nagpur.
A) at, in
B) in, at
C) at, at
D) in, in
Answer: A) at, in
Reason: 'In' is used with large towns/cities, while 'at' is used
for smaller towns or villages.
9.
In which case is the present continuous tense NOT used?
A) For an action happening now.
B) For an action that began in the past and is still continuing.
C) For a future plan.
D) For a temporary action.
Answer: B) For an action that began in the past and is still
continuing.
Reason: This is the function of the present perfect continuous
tense (e.g., "I have been writing...").
10.
Which of these is NOT a simple preposition?
A) At
B) In
C) Above
D) From
Answer: C) Above
Reason: 'Above' is a compound preposition, generally formed by
prefixing a preposition to another word. Simple prepositions include at, by,
for, from, in.
11.
The antonym of the word 'adamant' is:
A) Decent
B) Baroque
C) Placid
D) Yielding
Answer: D) Yielding
Reason: 'Adamant' means refusing to be persuaded, and its antonym
is 'yielding,' meaning giving in.
12.
She has an aptitude .............................architecture.
A) For
B) Of
C) To
D) In
Answer: A) For
Reason: The correct idiom is "aptitude for".
13.
'Her death at so early an age is sad.' This sentence is:
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) None
Answer: A) Simple sentence
Reason: It has one independent clause with a single subject-verb
relationship.
14.
Ten dollars ............................ a high price to pay.
A) Are
B) Has
C) Have
D) Is
Answer: D) Is
Reason: The subject is treated as a single unit of currency, hence
singular.
15.
David has done his part and so..................I.
A) Did
B) Am
C) Has
D) Have
Answer: D) Have
Reason: This is an example of inversion used with "so" to
express agreement.
16.
The correct sentence pattern of 'I gave you money.' is:
A) S + V + O
B) S + V + IO + DO
C) S + V + O + N
D) S + V + Pronoun
Answer: B) S + V + IO + DO
Reason: "I" (Subject) + "gave" (Verb) +
"you" (Indirect Object) + "money" (Direct Object).
17.
'A book was offered to them by her.' The equivalent active voice is:
A) She offered them a book.
B) She offered they a book.
C) She had offered them a book.
D) She has offered them a book.
Answer: A) She offered them a book.
Reason: The active voice changes the subject to the doer
("she") and uses the simple past tense.
18.
He said, "I am sorry I'm late." The indirect speech of this form is:
A) He said that he was sorry he was
late.
B) He apologized for being late.
C) He said that he had been sorry for being late.
D) He told that he was sorry for being late.
Answer: B) He apologized for being late.
Reason: This is a more natural and idiomatic way to report an
apology.
19.
Choose the correctly ordered sentence:
A) They on the weekends often play
football.
B) Often they play football on the weekends.
C) They often play football on the weekends.
D) They play football often on the weekends.
Answer: C) They often play football on the weekends.
Reason: Adverbs of frequency like "often" are usually
placed before the main verb.
20.
If he ______ more careful, he wouldn't have met with an accident.
A) Was
B) Had been
C) Were
D) Has been
Answer: B) Had been
Reason: This is a third conditional sentence, referring to an
unreal past condition.
21.
She said that she ______ speak French when she was young.
A) May
B) Could
C) Can
D) Might
Answer: B) Could
Reason: 'Could' is the past tense of 'can' and is used to express
past ability.
22.
The jury divided in their opinion. (Fill in the blank with the correct verb)
A) was
B) were
C) is
D) has been
Answer: B) were
Reason: A collective noun takes a plural verb when members are
acting individually.
23.
By the next year, I ______ (learn) French for five years.
A) will learn
B) will have learned
C) have learned
D) would learn
Answer: B) will have learned
Reason: Future perfect tense is used to describe an action that
will be completed by a specific time in the future.
24.
The vines were ______ the garden through the broken fence.
A) creeping down
B) creeping under
C) creeping into
D) creeping off
Answer: C) creeping into
Reason: The preposition "into" indicates movement from
outside to inside.
25.
Rachna has been living in New York ______ 2005.
A) from
B) by
C) since
D) for
Answer: C) since
Reason: 'Since' is used with a specific point in time (2005).
26.
The couple stayed in Kerala ________ two weeks.
A) since
B) for
C) by
D) through
Answer: B) for
Reason: 'For' is used with a duration of time (two weeks).
27.
A suspension bridge was built ______ the river.
A) under
B) in
C) over
D) by
Answer: C) over
Reason: 'Over' indicates that the bridge spans the river.
28.
The students decided to go to school ______ foot.
A) by
B) on
C) at
D) through
Answer: B) on
Reason: The correct idiom is "on foot".
29.
Shabnam has ______ MBA from Harvard.
A) a
B) the
C) an
D) no article
Answer: C) an
Reason: The acronym 'MBA' begins with a vowel sound.
30.
Children often have their way ______ throwing tantrums.
A) from
B) with
C) by
D) for
Answer: C) by
Reason: The preposition "by" is used to indicate the
method or means.
Vocabulary & Comprehension (20 Questions)
31.
The synonym of Interesting is:
A) Crucial
B) Fascinating
C) Boring
D) Puny
Answer: B) Fascinating
Reason: 'Fascinating' is a synonym for interesting.
32.
The synonym of Conflict is:
A) Accord
B) Strife
C) Harmony
D) Consensus
Answer: B) Strife
Reason: 'Strife' means conflict or disagreement.
33.
The antonym of Ascend is:
A) Defence
B) Advance
C) Ancient
D) Descend
Answer: D) Descend
Reason: 'Descend' means to go down, the opposite of ascend.
34.
The antonym of Rapid is:
A) Sluggish
B) Foolish
C) Humble
D) Swift
Answer: A) Sluggish
Reason: 'Sluggish' means slow, the opposite of rapid.
35.
The antonym of Frank is:
A) Greedy
B) Timid
C) Reserved
D) Miserable
Answer: C) Reserved
Reason: 'Frank' means open and honest, while 'reserved' means
restrained.
36.
The antonym of Captivity is:
A) Humility
B) Liberty
C) Timidity
D) Compassion
Answer: B) Liberty
Reason: 'Liberty' means freedom, the opposite of captivity.
37.
The synonym of Small is:
A) Gross
B) Enormous
C) Trivial
D) Vital
Answer: C) Trivial
Reason: 'Trivial' can mean small or insignificant.
38.
"Break the ice" means:
A) To smash something
B) To make a mistake
C) To start a conversation
D) To indulge in a fight
Answer: C) To start a conversation
Reason: This is an idiom that means to initiate conversation in a
social setting.
39.
"Once in a blue moon" means:
A) Frequently
B) Never
C) Rarely
D) Daily
Answer: C) Rarely
Reason: This idiom means something happens very infrequently.
40.
The word 'bow' in the sentence "Take a bow after your performance"
means:
A) The front of a ship
B) A ribbon tied around a package
C) A gesture of respect
D) A medieval weapon
Answer: C) A gesture of respect
Reason: In this context, "take a bow" is a gesture of
acknowledging applause.
41.
The phonemic transcription of the word 'agreement' is:
A) /əˈɡrimənt/
B) /əˈɡri:mənt/
C) /əˈɡ(r)iːmənt/
D) /əˈɡrimə:nt/
Answer: C) /əˈɡ(r)iːmənt/
Reason: Correct transcription includes the long 'e' sound and the
'r' in parentheses to indicate it may be pronounced.
42.
Arjun saw ________ artifacts in the museum.
A) many
B) much
C) any
D) a little
Answer: A) many
Reason: 'Many' is used with countable plural nouns (artifacts).
43.
Divya brought ______ information with her.
A) some
B) several
C) any
D) many
Answer: A) some
Reason: 'Some' is used with uncountable nouns (information).
44.
Alina is ______ university student.
A) an
B) a
C) the
D) no article
Answer: B) a
Reason: The article 'a' is used before a consonant sound
('university' begins with a 'yu' sound).
45.
My teacher's rants make me furious _______. (Punctuation)
A) .
B) ?
C) ;
D) !
Answer: D) !
Reason: An exclamation mark is used to convey strong emotion.
46.
He exclaimed with relief that his father had returned safe from the
battlefield. (Choose the correct direct narration)
A) He said, "I am relieved my
father had returned safe from the battlefield."
B) He exclaimed, "My father returned safe from the battlefield."
C) He sighed with relief, "My father has returned safe from the
battlefield."
D) He said with relief, "My father had returned safe from the
battlefield."
Answer: C) He sighed with relief, "My father has returned safe
from the battlefield."
Reason: This best captures the emotion and the correct tense for
direct speech.
47.
"Don't touch the hot stove", warned my mother. (Choose the correct
indirect narration)
A) My mother warned me that I should
touch the hot stove.
B) My mother warned me to not touch the hot stove.
C) My mother warned me not to touch the hot stove.
D) My mother warned me to touch the hot stove.
Answer: C) My mother warned me not to touch the hot stove.
Reason: The infinitive "not to touch" is used to report a
negative command.
48.
The police caught the thief. (Choose the correct passive voice)
A) The thief has been caught by the
police.
B) The thief was to be caught by the police.
C) The thief was caught by the police.
D) The sentence cannot be changed into passive voice.
Answer: C) The thief was caught by the police.
Reason: The simple past active voice becomes simple past passive
voice.
49.
The book Crime and Punishment was written by Dostoevsky. (Choose the
correct active voice)
A) Dostoevsky has written the book Crime
and Punishment.
B) Dostoevsky writes the book Crime and Punishment.
C) Dostoevsky wrote the book Crime and Punishment.
D) Dostoevsky had written the book Crime and Punishment.
Answer: C) Dostoevsky wrote the book Crime and Punishment.
Reason: The simple past passive voice becomes simple past active
voice.
50.
Shikha asked me if I had seen her book. (Choose the correct direct narration)
A) Shikha said, "Have you seen
the book?"
B) Shikha asked me, "Did you see my book?"
C) Shikha asked me, "Have you seen my book?"
D) Shikha asked, "Had you seen the book?"
Answer: C) Shikha asked me, "Have you seen my book?"
Reason: The tense and pronouns change appropriately when converting
back to direct speech.
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