MCQ Collection
MDCAT English MCQs
Practice MDCAT English questions with answers and explanations.
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Correct Answer: B. whereas
Explanation:
'Whereas' contrasts the preferences of the two sisters.
It joins two clauses with opposing information.
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Correct Answer: C. The students completed the project on time.
Explanation:
A simple sentence contains one independent clause.
It may include phrases but has no additional dependent or independent clause.
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Correct Answer: D. The sun set, and the streets became quiet.
Explanation:
A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined here by 'and.'
Each clause could stand as a complete sentence.
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Correct Answer: A. We left because the building was closing.
Explanation:
The sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause introduced by 'because.'
That combination makes it complex.
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Correct Answer: B. Although it was late, we continued working, and the manager stayed with us.
Explanation:
It contains the dependent clause 'Although it was late' and two independent clauses.
This combination makes it compound-complex.
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Correct Answer: C. The old bridge across the river
Explanation:
The complete subject names what the sentence is about.
The entire noun phrase identifies the bridge that needs repair.
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Correct Answer: C. for
Explanation:
'Responsible for' is the standard adjective-preposition combination.
It identifies the duty assigned to the person.
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Correct Answer: D. at
Explanation:
'At' is used for a precise clock time.
'In' and 'on' are used for broader periods or dates.
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Correct Answer: A. on
Explanation:
'On' is used with days of the week and specific dates.
Therefore, 'on Friday' is correct.
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Correct Answer: B. in
Explanation:
'In' is used with years, months, and longer periods.
The year 2022 requires 'in.'
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Correct Answer: C. because
Explanation:
'Because' introduces the reason for staying home.
The dependent clause explains the cause.
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Correct Answer: A. better
Explanation:
The correlative structure uses comparative forms in both clauses.
'Better' is the irregular comparative of 'good.'
