

MCQOPTIONS
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 | |