NTS NAT-IA (Arts / Humanities Track) English: Practice MCQs with Answers

NTS NAT-IA (Arts / Humanities Track) English Practice sample MCQs

1. Q1. Which word completes He insisted _____ paying the bill?

   • A) for
   • B) of
   • C) on
   • D) to

   Answer: on

2. Q2. In "Neither speech nor pamphlet persuaded doubters convincingly," which label fits convincingly modifying persuaded?

   • A) Demonstrative pronoun
   • B) Interrogative pronoun
   • C) Adverb modifying the verb persuaded
   • D) Possessive adjective

   Answer: Adverb modifying the verb persuaded

3. Q3. Which option correctly completes the sentence? He has been teaching here _____ 2019.

   • A) since
   • B) for
   • C) from
   • D) by

   Answer: since

4. Q4. Which connector completes the idea? We will proceed _____ we receive formal clearance.

   • A) as soon as
   • B) even if
   • C) whereas
   • D) unless

   Answer: as soon as

5. Q5. Which word is opposite of 'ancient'?

   • A) outdated
   • B) modern
   • C) ruined
   • D) distant

   Answer: modern

6. Q6. Choose correct verb: No sooner _____ the bell ring than they stood.

   • A) did
   • B) does
   • C) had
   • D) will

   Answer: did

7. Q7. Choose the similar meaning of Apprehension:

   • A) Arrest
   • B) Joy
   • C) Certainty
   • D) Hope

   Answer: Arrest

8. Q8. Antonym of Haggard:

   • A) Healthy
   • B) Robust
   • C) Hearty
   • D) Animated

   Answer: Healthy

9. Q9. LION : ROAR ::

   • A) Birds : Chirp
   • B) Snake : Hiss
   • C) Bees : Hum
   • D) All of these

   Answer: All of these

10. Q10. This chair resembles ____ that one.

    • A) to
    • B) with
    • C) of
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

11. Q11. They will pick out ____ a turban.

    • A) to
    • B) for
    • C) in
    • D) None of these

    Answer: for

12. Q12. The synonym of Inane is:

    • A) Idiot
    • B) Intelligent
    • C) Sensible
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

13. Q13. Choose the synonym of Repercussion:

    • A) Precaution
    • B) Remuneration
    • C) Clever
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

14. Q14. She burst ____ tears.

    • A) to
    • B) in
    • C) with
    • D) None of these

    Answer: None of these

15. Q15. Fill in: She has lived here _____ 2019?

    • A) since
    • B) for
    • C) from
    • D) during

    Answer: since

16. Q16. Which word means the same as 'begin'?

    • A) commence
    • B) finish
    • C) delay
    • D) avoid

    Answer: commence

17. Q17. Identify the error in: 'Each of the boys have to submit their project.'

    • A) Each
    • B) of the boys
    • C) have (should be 'has')
    • D) their project

    Answer: have (should be 'has')

18. Q18. Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'Walking down the street, the buildings were very beautiful.'

    • A) Walking down the street
    • B) the buildings
    • C) were very
    • D) beautiful

    Answer: Walking down the street

19. Q19. Which sentence contains a parallelism error?

    • A) She enjoys swimming, running, and cycling.
    • B) He likes to read books, to watch films, and to travel.
    • C) The manager asked us to be punctual, hardworking, and honest.
    • D) She likes swimming, to run, and dance.

    Answer: She likes swimming, to run, and dance.

20. Q20. Choose the correctly written sentence.

    • A) She is married with a doctor.
    • B) The committee are divided on this issue.
    • C) He is different from his brother.
    • D) Everyone have their own opinion.

    Answer: He is different from his brother.

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