Grade 9 English – Multiple Choice Questions
1. Verbs
Q1. Which of the following is a transitive verb?
A. Sleep
B. Run
C. Eat
D. Arrive
Q2. Which sentence contains an intransitive verb?
A. She sent a letter.
B. He cooked dinner.
C. The baby cried.
D. They made a cake.
2. Comprehension
Q3. What is the main purpose of critical reading?
A. To memorize the content
B. To summarize the text
C. To analyze and evaluate the text
D. To translate the text
Q4. Application questions in comprehension require:
A. Simple recall of facts
B. Guessing meanings
C. Applying learned information in new ways
D. Identifying punctuation
3. Letter Writing
Q5. Which of the following is a formal letter?
A. A letter to your best friend
B. A thank-you note to a sibling
C. A complaint letter to a company
D. A birthday invitation
Q6. A social letter typically includes:
A. A subject line
B. An official tone
C. Personal experiences and emotions
D. Formal vocabulary
4. Report Writing
Q7. The purpose of a simple report is to:
A. Entertain
B. Narrate
C. Provide factual information
D. Describe emotions
Q8. Which of the following is essential in a report?
A. Rhyming words
B. Dialogue
C. Structure and headings
D. First-person opinion
5. Impromptu Speech
Q9. An impromptu speech is:
A. A rehearsed speech
B. A written report
C. A speech given without preparation
D. A memorized poem
Q10. In a vote of thanks, one should:
A. Criticize the event
B. Talk about oneself
C. Thank organizers and participants
D. Make jokes
6. Phrases
Q11. Which is a prepositional phrase?
A. He runs fast
B. On the table
C. Happy and tired
D. Swims quickly
Q12. “Very quickly” is an example of:
A. Adjectival phrase
B. Prepositional phrase
C. Adverbial phrase
D. Verbal phrase
7. Punctuation
Q13. Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
A. She is smart, and kind.
B. She is smart and, kind.
C. She is smart, kind and helpful.
D. She is smart kind, and helpful.
Q14. Which is the correct use of a semi-colon?
A. I like cats; and dogs.
B. I like cats; I also like dogs.
C. I like cats; because they are quiet.
D. I like cats; but not dogs.
8. Voice (Active/Passive)
Q15. Which sentence is in active voice?
A. The homework was completed by her.
B. The book was read by John.
C. John read the book.
D. The door was opened.
Q16. Change to passive voice: “The chef cooked the meal.”
A. The meal cooks by the chef.
B. The chef is cooking the meal.
C. The meal was cooked by the chef.
D. The chef was cooked by the meal.
9. Figurative Devices
Q17. Which is an example of sarcasm?
A. "What a beautiful day," during a storm.
B. "He is as strong as a lion."
C. "Buzz" from a bee.
D. "Her eyes were like stars."
Q18. What is an oxymoron?
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A phrase with contradictory terms
C. A sound word
D. A joke
10. Idioms
Q19. What does “spill the beans” mean?
A. Make a mess
B. Ruin the dinner
C. Reveal a secret
D. Start cooking
Q20. “Break a leg” means:
A. Get hurt
B. Good luck
C. Dance hard
D. Leave quickly
11. Statistical Report
Q21. A paraphrase involves:
A. Copying word-for-word
B. Using quotations
C. Rewriting in your own words
D. Deleting key information
Q22. Statistical reports must be:
A. Funny
B. Informal
C. Data-driven
D. Rhymed
12. Expository Writing
Q23. Which of the following is an expository technique?
A. Rhyme and rhythm
B. Character dialogue
C. Cause and effect
D. First-person opinion
Q24. The purpose of expository writing is to:
A. Argue
B. Describe events
C. Inform or explain
D. Tell a story
13. Dialogue Writing
Q25. Which punctuation is used for dialogue?
A. Apostrophe
B. Brackets
C. Quotation marks
D. Colons
Q26. What is the main focus of argumentative writing?
A. Description
B. Explaining feelings
C. Presenting a clear opinion with reasons
D. Narrating events
14. Sentences
Q27. “I went to school because I had an exam” is:
A. Simple sentence
B. Compound sentence
C. Complex sentence
D. Fragment
Q28. An independent clause:
A. Cannot stand alone
B. Needs more information
C. Makes sense on its own
D. Always starts with a conjunction
15. Speech & Debate
Q29. Which is essential in a debate introduction?
A. Personal story
B. Random jokes
C. Stating your position clearly
D. Complimenting the opponent
Q30. In a debate conclusion, you should:
A. Change your opinion
B. Ask questions
C. Summarize your key points
D. Introduce new ideas
