Introduction

English is an important part of preparation for many competitive examinations. Practising objective English questions helps candidates improve grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, comprehension and overall accuracy.

This article contains 100 English Questions for RRB NTPC with answers. The questions cover important areas such as Error Detection, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases, One Word Substitution, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech, Fill in the Blanks and Sentence Improvement.

These questions are useful for candidates preparing for RRB NTPC and other competitive examinations.

Part A: Error Detection

Q1. Identify the error in the sentence:

Neither of the two boys have completed his homework.

A. Neither
B. of the two boys
C. have completed
D. his homework

Answer: C. have completed

Correction: Neither of the two boys has completed his homework.

Q2. Identify the error:

She is one of the best player in the team.

A. She is
B. one of the
C. best player
D. in the team

Answer: C. best player

Correction: She is one of the best players in the team.

Q3. Identify the error:

The news are very encouraging.

A. The
B. news
C. are
D. encouraging

Answer: C. are

Correction: The news is very encouraging.

Q4. Identify the error:

He has been working here since five years.

A. He has
B. been working
C. since five years
D. No error

Answer: C. since five years

Correction: He has been working here for five years.

Q5. Identify the error:

Each of the students were given a certificate.

A. Each
B. of the students
C. were given
D. a certificate

Answer: C. were given

Correction: Each of the students was given a certificate.

Q6. Identify the error:

I prefer tea than coffee.

A. I prefer
B. tea
C. than
D. coffee

Answer: C. than

Correction: I prefer tea to coffee.

Q7. Identify the error:

He is senior than me in experience.

A. He is
B. senior
C. than me
D. in experience

Answer: C. than me

Correction: He is senior to me in experience.

Q8. Identify the error:

The teacher asked the students that why they were late.

A. The teacher
B. asked the students
C. that why
D. they were late

Answer: C. that why

Correction: The teacher asked the students why they were late.

Q9. Identify the error:

She did not knew the answer.

A. She
B. did not
C. knew
D. the answer

Answer: C. knew

Correction: She did not know the answer.

Q10. Identify the error:

He returned back from Delhi yesterday.

A. He
B. returned back
C. from Delhi
D. yesterday

Answer: B. returned back

Correction: He returned from Delhi yesterday.

Part B: Tenses

Q11. She ______ to the office every day.

A. go
B. goes
C. going
D. gone

Answer: B. goes

Q12. They ______ cricket when it started raining.

A. play
B. played
C. were playing
D. have played

Answer: C. were playing

Q13. I ______ my work before the manager arrived.

A. complete
B. completed
C. had completed
D. have completed

Answer: C. had completed

Q14. He ______ here since 2020.

A. works
B. worked
C. has been working
D. is working

Answer: C. has been working

Q15. By next month, she ______ the course.

A. completes
B. completed
C. will complete
D. will have completed

Answer: D. will have completed

Q16. When I reached the station, the train ______.

A. leaves
B. had left
C. has left
D. leaving

Answer: B. had left

Q17. He ______ dinner when I called him.

A. has
B. had
C. was having
D. will have

Answer: C. was having

Q18. The sun ______ in the east.

A. rise
B. rises
C. is rising
D. rose

Answer: B. rises

Q19. We ______ the movie already.

A. saw
B. see
C. have seen
D. seeing

Answer: C. have seen

Q20. She ______ her assignment tomorrow.

A. submitted
B. submits
C. will submit
D. has submitted

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

Answer: C. the

Q30. Honesty is ______ best policy.

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

Answer: C. the

Part D: Prepositions

Q31. He is good ______ mathematics.

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

Answer: B. at

Q32. She is interested ______ music.

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

Answer: C. in

Q33. The train arrived ______ time.

A. on
B. in
C. at
D. by

Answer: A. on

Q34. He has been absent ______ Monday.

A. for
B. since
C. from
D. by

Answer: B. since

Q35. We have been waiting ______ two hours.

A. since
B. from
C. for
D. by

Answer: C. for

Q36. The book is ______ the table.

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by

Answer: C. on

Q37. He travelled ______ train.

A. on
B. by
C. with
D. in

Answer: B. by

Q38. She divided the money ______ the two brothers.

A. among
B. between
C. into
D. with

Answer: B. between

Q39. The teacher distributed the books ______ the students.

A. between
B. among
C. into
D. over

Answer: B. among

Q40. He was accused ______ theft.

A. for
B. with
C. of
D. by

A. are
B. were
C. is
D. have

Answer: C. is

Part F: Synonyms

Q51. Choose the synonym of Abandon.

A. Leave
B. Collect
C. Protect
D. Build

Answer: A. Leave

Q52. Choose the synonym of Brief.

A. Long
B. Short
C. Difficult
D. Wide

Answer: B. Short

Q53. Choose the synonym of Rapid.

A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Weak
D. Late

Answer: B. Quick

Q54. Choose the synonym of Ancient.

A. Modern
B. New
C. Old
D. Recent

Answer: C. Old

Q55. Choose the synonym of Diligent.

A. Lazy
B. Hardworking
C. Careless
D. Weak

Answer: B. Hardworking

Q56. Choose the synonym of Accurate.

A. Correct
B. Wrong
C. Rough
D. Unclear

Answer: A. Correct

Q57. Choose the synonym of Huge.

A. Tiny
B. Small
C. Enormous
D. Narrow

Answer: C. Enormous

Q58. Choose the synonym of Assist.

A. Help
B. Stop
C. Refuse
D. Delay

Answer: A. Help

Q59. Choose the synonym of Genuine.

A. False
B. Real
C. Artificial
D. Fake

Answer: B. Real

Q60. Choose the synonym of Fragile.

A. Strong
B. Heavy
C. Delicate
D. Hard

Answer: C. Delicate

Part G: Antonyms

Q61. Choose the antonym of Expand.

A. Increase
B. Contract
C. Extend
D. Spread

Answer: B. Contract

Q62. Choose the antonym of Victory.

A. Success
B. Triumph
C. Defeat
D. Achievement

Answer: C. Defeat

Q63. Choose the antonym of Permanent.

A. Stable
B. Temporary
C. Fixed
D. Constant

Answer: B. Temporary

Q64. Choose the antonym of Ancient.

A. Old
B. Historic
C. Modern
D. Traditional

Answer: C. Modern

Q65. Choose the antonym of Generous.

A. Kind
B. Helpful
C. Selfish
D. Noble

Answer: C. Selfish

Q66. Choose the antonym of Optimistic.

A. Positive
B. Hopeful
C. Pessimistic
D. Cheerful

Answer: C. Pessimistic

Q67. Choose the antonym of Artificial.

A. Natural
B. False
C. Synthetic
D. Man-made

Answer: A. Natural

Q68. Choose the antonym of Scarce.

A. Rare
B. Limited
C. Abundant
D. Insufficient

Answer: C. Abundant

Q69. Choose the antonym of Accept.

A. Receive
B. Reject
C. Approve
D. Allow

Answer: B. Reject

Q70. Choose the antonym of Transparent.

A. Clear
B. Visible
C. Opaque
D. Bright

Answer: C. Opaque

Part H: Idioms and Phrases

Q71. What does “A blessing in disguise” mean?

A. A hidden problem
B. Something that seems bad but turns out to be good
C. A serious mistake
D. A lucky person

Answer: B. Something that seems bad but turns out to be good

Q72. What does “Break the ice” mean?

A. Break something
B. Start a friendly conversation
C. Create a problem
D. End a meeting

Answer: B. Start a friendly conversation

Q73. What does “Once in a blue moon” mean?

A. Every day
B. Very frequently
C. Very rarely
D. At night

Answer: C. Very rarely

Q74. What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean?

A. To make a mistake
B. To say exactly the right thing
C. To work slowly
D. To avoid a problem

Answer: B. To say exactly the right thing

Q75. What does “At the eleventh hour” mean?

A. Very early
B. At the last moment
C. At noon
D. After midnight

Answer: B. At the last moment

Q76. What does “A piece of cake” mean?

A. Very difficult
B. Very expensive
C. Very easy
D. Very sweet

Answer: C. Very easy

Q77. What does “In hot water” mean?

A. Taking a bath
B. In trouble
C. Feeling relaxed
D. Feeling hungry

Answer: B. In trouble

Q78. What does “Burn the midnight oil” mean?

A. Waste electricity
B. Work late at night
C. Sleep early
D. Travel at night

Answer: B. Work late at night

Q79. What does “Call it a day” mean?

A. Name a day
B. Start work
C. Stop working for the day
D. Celebrate a day

Answer: C. Stop working for the day

Q80. What does “Where there is a will, there is a way” mean?

A. Money solves every problem
B. Determination helps overcome difficulties
C. Everyone needs help
D. Success comes easily

Answer: B. Determination helps overcome difficulties

Part I: One Word Substitution

Q81. One who cannot read or write is called:

A. Literate
B. Scholar
C. Illiterate
D. Educated

Answer: C. Illiterate

Q82. One who loves mankind is called:

A. Philanthropist
B. Misanthrope
C. Patriot
D. Optimist

Answer: A. Philanthropist

Q83. A person who speaks many languages is called:

A. Linguist
B. Polyglot
C. Orator
D. Translator

Answer: B. Polyglot

Q84. A place where books are kept for reading is called:

A. Laboratory
B. Library
C. Museum
D. Auditorium

Answer: B. Library

Q85. A person who looks at the bright side of things is called:

A. Pessimist
B. Optimist
C. Realist
D. Critic

Answer: B. Optimist

Q86. One who knows everything is called:

A. Omnipresent
B. Omnipotent
C. Omniscient
D. Immortal

Answer: C. Omniscient

Q87. A speech delivered without preparation is called:

A. Formal
B. Extempore
C. Written
D. Dramatic

Answer: B. Extempore

Q88. A government by the people is called:

A. Monarchy
B. Democracy
C. Autocracy
D. Dictatorship

Answer: B. Democracy

Q89. One who hates mankind is called:

A. Philanthropist
B. Misanthrope
C. Humanitarian
D. Patriot

Answer: B. Misanthrope

Q90. A person who studies stars and planets is called:

A. Geologist
B. Astronomer
C. Biologist
D. Geographer

Answer: B. Astronomer

Part J: Active and Passive Voice

Q91. Change into passive voice:

The boy opened the door.

A. The door was opened by the boy.
B. The door is opened by the boy.
C. The door has opened by the boy.
D. The boy was opened by the door.

Answer: A. The door was opened by the boy.

Q92. Change into passive voice:

She writes a letter.

A. A letter was written by her.
B. A letter is written by her.
C. A letter has been written by her.
D. A letter is being written by her.

Answer: B. A letter is written by her.

Q93. Change into passive voice:

They have completed the work.

A. The work completed by them.
B. The work was completed by them.
C. The work has been completed by them.
D. The work is completed by them.

Answer: C. The work has been completed by them.

Q94. Change into passive voice:

The police arrested the thief.

A. The thief was arrested by the police.
B. The thief is arrested by the police.
C. The thief has arrested the police.
D. The police were arrested by the thief.

Answer: A. The thief was arrested by the police.

Q95. Change into passive voice:

You should follow the rules.

A. The rules should follow you.
B. The rules should be followed by you.
C. The rules are followed by you.
D. The rules were followed by you.

Answer: B. The rules should be followed by you.

Part K: Direct and Indirect Speech

Q96. Change into indirect speech:

He said, “I am busy.”

A. He said that I am busy.
B. He said that he was busy.
C. He says that he was busy.
D. He said he is busy.

Answer: B. He said that he was busy.

Q97. Change into indirect speech:

She said, “I have completed my work.”

A. She said that she had completed her work.
B. She said that I had completed my work.
C. She says that she completed her work.
D. She said that she has completed my work.

Answer: A. She said that she had completed her work.

Q98. Change into indirect speech:

Ram said to me, “Are you ready?”

A. Ram asked me if I was ready.
B. Ram told me that I am ready.
C. Ram asked that I am ready.
D. Ram said me if I was ready.

Answer: A. Ram asked me if I was ready.

Q99. Change into indirect speech:

The teacher said to the students, “Work hard.”

A. The teacher said that the students worked hard.
B. The teacher advised the students to work hard.
C. The teacher asked the students that work hard.
D. The teacher told that students work hard.

Answer: B. The teacher advised the students to work hard.

Q100. Change into indirect speech:

He said, “What a beautiful place!”

A. He said that the place was beautiful.
B. He exclaimed that it was a very beautiful place.
C. He asked whether the place was beautiful.
D. He told that what a beautiful place.

Answer: B. He exclaimed that it was a very beautiful place.

Quick Revision Topics for RRB NTPC English

Before the examination, candidates should revise these important areas:

Topic	Important Areas
Grammar	Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
Agreement	Subject-Verb Agreement
Error Detection	Common grammatical errors
Vocabulary	Synonyms, Antonyms
Idioms	Common Idioms and Phrases
Word Power	One Word Substitution
Voice	Active and Passive Voice
Narration	Direct and Indirect Speech
Sentence Skills	Correction and Improvement
Practice	Previous Year and Mock Questions

How to Prepare English for RRB NTPC

Practise English questions every day.
Revise important grammar rules regularly.
Learn new vocabulary and revise previously learned words.
Practise synonyms, antonyms, idioms and one-word substitutions.
Solve error-detection questions to improve grammatical accuracy.
Attempt timed English practice sets.
Analyse incorrect answers and understand the reason behind each mistake.
Practise previous-year questions to understand the examination pattern.
Take regular mock tests.
Maintain a revision list of frequently repeated English words and grammar rules.

Conclusion

Regular practice is important for improving English accuracy and speed. The 100 English Questions for RRB NTPC given above cover several important areas of competitive-exam English, including grammar, vocabulary, error detection, voice and narration.

Candidates can use these questions for daily practice and revision and combine them with mock tests and previous-year questions for better preparation.

100 English Questions for RRB NTPC with Answers

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