50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers on Prose

50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers on Prose

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. Prose is a form of writing that uses __________.
A. Rhyme and rhythm
B. Ordinary language
C. Verse and stanza
D. Musical tone

2. The main characteristic of prose is that it is written in __________.
A. Paragraphs
B. Lines
C. Verses
D. Stanzas

3. Which of the following is a type of prose?
A. Lyric
B. Narrative
C. Sonnet
D. Ode

4. Prose differs from poetry because it __________.
A. Has rhyme
B. Uses rhythm
C. Has no rhyme or meter
D. Uses figurative language only

5. Which of the following is an example of prose writing?
A. Poem
B. Drama
C. Novel
D. Song

6. The ordinary form of written or spoken language is called __________.
A. Poetry
B. Drama
C. Prose
D. Verse

7. Which of these is NOT a type of prose?
A. Descriptive
B. Narrative
C. Persuasive
D. Rhythmic

8. A prose that tells a story is called __________.
A. Narrative prose
B. Persuasive prose
C. Reflective prose
D. Expository prose

9. Descriptive prose mainly __________.
A. Describes things in detail
B. Argues logically
C. Tells a story
D. Gives commands

10. Expository prose is used to __________.
A. Entertain
B. Explain or inform
C. Criticize
D. Describe

11. Persuasive prose aims to __________ the reader.
A. Inform
B. Entertain
C. Convince
D. Describe

12. Argumentative prose is based on __________.
A. Emotion
B. Imagination
C. Logic and evidence
D. Humor

13. A diary or personal essay is an example of __________ prose.
A. Reflective
B. Narrative
C. Persuasive
D. Expository

14. Technical prose is commonly used in __________.
A. Fiction writing
B. Science and manuals
C. Poetry
D. Speeches

15. The language of prose is usually __________.
A. Figurative
B. Musical
C. Ordinary
D. Rhyming

16. Prose uses __________ instead of stanzas.
A. Lines
B. Verses
C. Paragraphs
D. Songs

17. A short story is an example of __________ prose.
A. Expository
B. Narrative
C. Persuasive
D. Reflective

18. The main purpose of narrative prose is to __________.
A. Teach a moral
B. Tell a story
C. Convince the reader
D. Describe a person

19. The elements of prose include all EXCEPT __________.
A. Characters
B. Plot
C. Stanzas
D. Setting

20. A prose that explains how to do something is called __________.
A. Descriptive prose
B. Expository prose
C. Reflective prose
D. Persuasive prose

21. The tone of prose can be __________.
A. Only serious
B. Only humorous
C. Formal or informal
D. Always sad

22. Which of the following is a feature of prose?
A. Rhythm
B. Ordinary language
C. Rhyme scheme
D. Stanza

23. A piece of prose that presents both sides of an issue is called __________.
A. Argumentative prose
B. Persuasive prose
C. Reflective prose
D. Descriptive prose

24. Which of the following types of prose seeks to influence people’s opinions?
A. Persuasive
B. Narrative
C. Descriptive
D. Reflective

25. A scientific report is an example of __________ prose.
A. Reflective
B. Descriptive
C. Technical
D. Narrative

26. The basic unit of prose writing is the __________.
A. Line
B. Stanza
C. Paragraph
D. Verse

27. A biography is an example of __________ prose.
A. Narrative
B. Descriptive
C. Reflective
D. Persuasive

28. Which of these best describes reflective prose?
A. A story with a moral
B. Writing that expresses thoughts and feelings
C. A play for performance
D. A scientific explanation

29. The feature that distinguishes prose from poetry is __________.
A. Figurative language
B. Ordinary structure
C. Use of rhyme
D. Line breaks

30. Which of the following is an example of narrative prose?
A. A letter
B. A report
C. A novel
D. A speech

31. Prose is written in __________ form.
A. Rhythmic
B. Continuous
C. Broken
D. Versified

32. The main purpose of prose is to __________.
A. Entertain only
B. Communicate ideas
C. Create rhythm
D. Praise gods

33. A personal reflection on life’s experience is an example of __________.
A. Descriptive prose
B. Reflective prose
C. Persuasive prose
D. Narrative prose

34. One key feature of prose is its __________.
A. Use of rhyme
B. Simple language
C. Complex rhythm
D. Stanza form

35. Which of these is not usually found in prose?
A. Paragraphs
B. Stanzas
C. Sentences
D. Dialogue

36. The language of prose is often __________.
A. Complex and rhythmic
B. Simple and clear
C. Rhyming and musical
D. Figurative only

37. A novel is a long piece of __________.
A. Prose
B. Drama
C. Poetry
D. Music

38. Which of these is not a type of prose writing?
A. Reflective
B. Dramatic
C. Persuasive
D. Narrative

39. The structure of prose is usually __________.
A. Logical and continuous
B. Short and broken
C. Rhyming and musical
D. Fragmented

40. Which of these is an example of persuasive prose?
A. Advertisement
B. Short story
C. Diary
D. Novel

41. The tone of prose can express __________.
A. Only sadness
B. Various emotions
C. Only happiness
D. Only humor

42. The main difference between narrative and descriptive prose is that __________.
A. Narrative tells a story; descriptive paints a picture
B. Descriptive tells a story; narrative paints a picture
C. Narrative is persuasive
D. Descriptive is reflective

43. A story written in everyday language is an example of __________.
A. Poetry
B. Prose
C. Drama
D. Ode

44. Which of these is not a feature of prose?
A. Use of rhyme
B. Ordinary structure
C. Clear ideas
D. Logical arrangement

45. A travel essay is an example of __________ prose.
A. Descriptive
B. Persuasive
C. Reflective
D. Technical

46. The term “plot” in prose refers to __________.
A. The sequence of events
B. The moral lesson
C. The characters
D. The setting

47. The “setting” in prose means __________.
A. The sound of words
B. The place and time of the story
C. The writer’s tone
D. The title of the work

48. A prose that expresses emotions and personal thoughts is called __________.
A. Reflective prose
B. Narrative prose
C. Technical prose
D. Expository prose

49. The word “prose” comes from the Latin word meaning __________.
A. Poetic form
B. Straightforward speech
C. Rhyming verse
D. Dramatic performance

50. Which of these statements best defines prose?
A. Writing with rhythm and rhyme
B. Writing in ordinary language and structure
C. Writing meant to be sung
D. Writing in short verses

Answers (Quick Check) 

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. B

11. C 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. B

19. C 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. A  24. A 25. C 26. C

27. A 28. B 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. B 33. B 34. B

35. B 36. B 37. A 38. B 39 A 40. A 41. B 42. A

43. B 44. A 45. A 46. A 47. B 48. A 49. B 50. B