English Language Quiz
Improve your English with a free quiz on grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, idioms and spelling. Multiple-choice questions with answers.
The English quiz practises the topics that appear in school tests and competitive exams: synonyms and antonyms, correct spellings, idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, prepositions and basic grammar.
How to play the English Language Quiz
- Sign in and start the quiz. You get 15 random questions from a bank of 108.
- Choose one of four options for each question, or skip it and move on.
- Use lifelines when you are stuck: Hint, 50/50, Audience poll and Change question.
- See your score at the end and find all your results in your profile.
Sample English Language questions with answers
Choose the synonym of "HAPPY".
- Joyful
- Angry
- Tired
- Gloomy
Answer: Joyful - "Joyful" means feeling great happiness.
Choose the synonym of "EPHEMERAL".
- Ancient
- Short-lived
- Enormous
- Everlasting
Answer: Short-lived - "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time.
Choose the antonym of "SCARCE".
- Abundant
- Limited
- Rare
- Few
Answer: Abundant - Abundant (plentiful) is the opposite of scarce.
Which of these words is spelt correctly?
- Necessary
- Neccessary
- Neccesary
- Necesary
Answer: Necessary - "Necessary" has one C and double S.
One word for "a place where birds are kept":
- Aviary
- Aquarium
- Apiary
- Kennel
Answer: Aviary - An aviary houses birds; an apiary houses bees.
One word for "a person who hates mankind":
- Philanthropist
- Misanthrope
- Misogynist
- Pessimist
Answer: Misanthrope - A misanthrope dislikes humankind; a philanthropist loves and helps it.
What does "break the ice" mean?
- To start a conversation in an awkward situation
- To cool down a drink
- To break something valuable
- To end a friendship
Answer: To start a conversation in an awkward situation - Breaking the ice means easing tension to start talking.
What does "a white elephant" mean?
- A rare animal
- A peaceful person
- A costly possession that is more trouble than it is worth
- A valuable gift
Answer: A costly possession that is more trouble than it is worth - A white elephant is an expensive, burdensome possession.
What is the plural of "criterion"?
- Criterion
- Criterions
- Criteria
- Criterias
Answer: Criteria - "Criteria" is the Greek-origin plural of criterion.
Change to passive voice: "Ravi wrote a letter."
- A letter has been written by Ravi.
- A letter was wrote by Ravi.
- A letter was written by Ravi.
- A letter is written by Ravi.
Answer: A letter was written by Ravi. - Simple past active becomes "was/were + past participle" in passive.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the English Language Quiz?
Each round has 15 multiple-choice questions picked at random from 108 English Language questions, so every attempt is different.
Is the English Language Quiz free?
Yes, it is free to play. Sign in to start the quiz, and your scores are saved to your Thinkmad profile.
What lifelines can I use?
When you are stuck you can ask for a hint, use 50/50 to remove two wrong answers, check the audience poll, or change the question.
Can I see the correct answers?
Yes. After you answer, the quiz shows the correct option, and your final score lists how many answers were correct, wrong or skipped.