How many English questions are on the MDCAT?

Around 9 of the 180 questions — small, but quick to score if your basics are strong.

What does MDCAT English test?

Grammar, sentence correction, vocabulary and comprehension — standard rules rather than tricky literature.

MDCAT English

≈ 9 of 180 MDCAT questions

The quickest marks on the paper if your grammar and vocabulary are solid.

English is a smaller section — around 9 of the 180 MDCAT questions — but it is one of the easiest places to secure marks if your grammar and vocabulary are solid.

It tests comprehension, grammar, sentence correction and vocabulary. Steady daily revision of common rules and words is usually enough to lock in these marks.

What’s covered in MDCAT English

•Grammar & tenses
•Sentence correction
•Vocabulary — synonyms & antonyms
•Prepositions & articles
•Reading comprehension
•Spelling & usage

Sample English MCQs

Try a few — pick an answer to see the worked explanation, just like inside the app.

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

How to prepare for MDCAT English

✓Revise the standard grammar rules (subject–verb agreement, tenses).
✓Build vocabulary a little every day — synonyms, antonyms and usage.
✓Trust the standard rule; don’t overthink the option that simply “sounds” right.

MDCAT English — FAQs

How many English questions are on the MDCAT?: Around 9 of the 180 questions — small, but quick to score if your basics are strong.
What does MDCAT English test?: Grammar, sentence correction, vocabulary and comprehension — standard rules rather than tricky literature.

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