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This section includes 565 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged. |
| A. | discarding |
| B. | boarding |
| C. | collecting |
| D. | saving |
| Answer» E. | |
| 102. |
The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor officer intervened. |
| A. | retaliatory |
| B. | perfunctory |
| C. | conciliatory |
| D. | circuitous |
| Answer» D. circuitous | |
| 103. |
The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation. |
| A. | despondency |
| B. | misery |
| C. | disappointment |
| D. | despair |
| Answer» E. | |
| 104. |
He spoke against corruption with zeal. |
| A. | indifference |
| B. | calmness |
| C. | despair |
| D. | passiveness |
| Answer» B. calmness | |
| 105. |
The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter. |
| A. | postpone |
| B. | defer |
| C. | adjourn |
| D. | delay |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
He is extremely intelligent but proud. |
| A. | dull |
| B. | weak |
| C. | ignorant |
| D. | simple |
| Answer» B. weak | |
| 107. |
I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses |
| A. | admire |
| B. | respect |
| C. | applaud |
| D. | appreciate |
| Answer» B. respect | |
| 108. |
Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent. |
| A. | healthy |
| B. | respectful |
| C. | inadequate |
| D. | smooth |
| Answer» C. inadequate | |
| 109. |
You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man. |
| A. | pride |
| B. | insolence |
| C. | arrogance |
| D. | conceit |
| Answer» D. conceit | |
| 110. |
This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of news. |
| A. | casual |
| B. | inadequate |
| C. | indifferent |
| D. | superficial |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions. |
| A. | easy |
| B. | possible |
| C. | feasible |
| D. | alternate |
| Answer» D. alternate | |
| 112. |
The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to the company. |
| A. | loss |
| B. | liability |
| C. | drag |
| D. | handicap |
| Answer» C. drag | |
| 113. |
Many people try to resist reforms in the society. |
| A. | fight |
| B. | accept |
| C. | welcome |
| D. | repel |
| Answer» D. repel | |
| 114. |
Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered some superfluous posts. |
| A. | important |
| B. | relevant |
| C. | significant |
| D. | essential |
| Answer» C. significant | |
| 115. |
The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of ministerial office. |
| A. | wanting |
| B. | willing |
| C. | anxious |
| D. | eager |
| Answer» C. anxious | |
| 116. |
The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to got to sleep at night. |
| A. | intermittent |
| B. | harsh |
| C. | soft |
| D. | constant |
| Answer» B. harsh | |
| 117. |
The members thought that the task was feasible. |
| A. | impractical |
| B. | impossible |
| C. | difficult |
| D. | impracticable |
| Answer» B. impossible | |
| 118. |
History abounds in instances of courage. |
| A. | shines |
| B. | lacks |
| C. | suffices |
| D. | fails |
| Answer» C. suffices | |
| 119. |
The inhabitants of the island were barbarians. |
| A. | civilized |
| B. | cruel |
| C. | uncivilized |
| D. | bad |
| Answer» B. cruel | |
| 120. |
crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the whole of his life. |
| A. | vainglorious |
| B. | indignant |
| C. | triumphant |
| D. | disturbed |
| Answer» D. disturbed | |
| 121. |
Feasibility of the project is under study. |
| A. | unsuitability |
| B. | cheapness |
| C. | impropriety |
| D. | impracticability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary. |
| A. | grandeur |
| B. | arrogance |
| C. | friendliness |
| D. | decency |
| Answer» C. friendliness | |
| 123. |
In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth. |
| A. | internal |
| B. | spiritual |
| C. | psychic |
| D. | celestial |
| Answer» C. psychic | |
| 124. |
Poet often prefer ambiguity to |
| A. | clarity |
| B. | certainty |
| C. | rationality |
| D. | perversity |
| Answer» B. certainty | |
| 125. |
The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous. |
| A. | pleasant |
| B. | encouraging |
| C. | auspicious |
| D. | favorable |
| Answer» D. favorable | |
| 126. |
The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to research. |
| A. | disagreeable for |
| B. | inconvenient for |
| C. | unpleasant for |
| D. | unsuitable for |
| Answer» B. inconvenient for | |
| 127. |
In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue. |
| A. | clarity |
| B. | precision |
| C. | definiteness |
| D. | specificity |
| Answer» B. precision | |
| 128. |
It was universally characterized as a progressive measure. |
| A. | regressive |
| B. | obstructive |
| C. | retrograde |
| D. | abhorrent |
| Answer» B. obstructive | |
| 129. |
Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends. |
| A. | fat |
| B. | belligerent |
| C. | garrulous |
| D. | gaunt |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends. |
| A. | forgetful |
| B. | forgiving |
| C. | obedient |
| D. | timid |
| Answer» C. obedient | |
| 131. |
I was surprised at his stiff attitude. |
| A. | courteous |
| B. | flexible |
| C. | soft |
| D. | lively |
| Answer» C. soft | |
| 132. |
The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter. |
| A. | aggravate |
| B. | create |
| C. | defer |
| D. | push |
| Answer» D. push | |
| 133. |
It was done in a haphazard manner. |
| A. | planned |
| B. | excellent |
| C. | extraordinary |
| D. | designed |
| Answer» B. excellent | |
| 134. |
He abandoned his family. |
| A. | supported |
| B. | encouraged |
| C. | pleased |
| D. | saved |
| Answer» B. encouraged | |
| 135. |
We had a delectable meal yesterday. |
| A. | heavy |
| B. | unsavory |
| C. | tasty |
| D. | nice |
| Answer» C. tasty | |
| 136. |
There was something strange and morbid about the whole house. |
| A. | healthy |
| B. | cheerful |
| C. | insipid |
| D. | appealing |
| Answer» C. insipid | |
| 137. |
The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the country. |
| A. | indefinite |
| B. | vague |
| C. | idealistic |
| D. | optimistic |
| Answer» D. optimistic | |
| 138. |
Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act. |
| A. | revolutionary |
| B. | retrograde |
| C. | brave |
| D. | outmoded |
| Answer» C. brave | |
| 139. |
Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his effeminacy. |
| A. | aggressiveness |
| B. | attractiveness |
| C. | manliness |
| D. | boorishness |
| Answer» D. boorishness | |
| 140. |
Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent levity. |
| A. | seriousness |
| B. | solemnity |
| C. | religiosity |
| D. | gravity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family. |
| A. | passing |
| B. | immemorial |
| C. | forgetful |
| D. | innocuous |
| Answer» C. forgetful | |
| 142. |
Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an improvised solution. |
| A. | a complete |
| B. | a preplanned |
| C. | a permanent |
| D. | a proscribed |
| Answer» C. a permanent | |
| 143. |
The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech. |
| A. | confused |
| B. | closed |
| C. | started |
| D. | complicated |
| Answer» C. started | |
| 144. |
It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society. |
| A. | permanent |
| B. | beneficial |
| C. | parochial |
| D. | dangerous |
| Answer» C. parochial | |
| 145. |
He was asked to accelerate the pace of work. |
| A. | supervise |
| B. | slacken |
| C. | control |
| D. | check |
| Answer» C. control | |
| 146. |
He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across. |
| A. | shortsighted |
| B. | reckless |
| C. | inconsiderate |
| D. | injudicious |
| Answer» C. inconsiderate | |
| 147. |
According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies many other qualities. |
| A. | enmity |
| B. | meanness |
| C. | jealousy |
| D. | poverty |
| Answer» C. jealousy | |
| 148. |
Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager income. |
| A. | continuous |
| B. | fabulous |
| C. | hard |
| D. | adequate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 149. |
His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience. |
| A. | disapproved |
| B. | misunderstood |
| C. | praised |
| D. | welcomed |
| Answer» B. misunderstood | |
| 150. |
I thought about her a lot during the following months. |
| A. | succeeding |
| B. | proceeding |
| C. | preceding |
| D. | receding |
| Answer» D. receding | |