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This section includes 159 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In order to help the company attain its goal of enhancing profit, all the employees ...... |
| A. | urged the management to grant paid leave |
| B. | appealed the management to implement new welfare schemes |
| C. | voluntarily offered to work overtime with lucrative compensation |
| D. | voluntarily offered to render additional services in lieu of nothing |
| E. | decided to enhance production at the cost of quality of the product |
| Answer» E. decided to enhance production at the cost of quality of the product | |
| 2. |
"Whatever Dev uttered was without rhyme or reason" means ...... |
| A. | Dev could not recite any poem or speech |
| B. | Dev said something which has no meaning, it was totally baseless |
| C. | Dev was talking something which was beyond our experience |
| D. | Dev spoke flatly without any emotion or reason |
| E. | Dev did not refer to any poem to support his statements |
| Answer» C. Dev was talking something which was beyond our experience | |
| 3. |
He tames animals because he ...... |
| A. | is fond of them |
| B. | hates them |
| C. | is afraid of them |
| D. | want to set them free |
| E. | seldom loves them |
| Answer» B. hates them | |
| 4. |
Mahesh need not have purchased the bag, means ...... |
| A. | it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it |
| B. | it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it |
| C. | it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it |
| D. | it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has not purchased it |
| E. | Mahesh already has a bag but still he purchased another one |
| Answer» B. it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it | |
| 5. |
In order to raise company's profit, the employees ...... |
| A. | demanded two additional increments |
| B. | decided to go on paid holidays |
| C. | requested the management to implement new welfare schemes |
| D. | offered to work overtime without any compensation |
| E. | decided to raise the cost of raw material |
| Answer» E. decided to raise the cost of raw material | |
| 6. |
With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage ...... |
| A. | and lead the life of a wealthy merchant |
| B. | but to a home for the forsaken children |
| C. | and make an orphan of himself |
| D. | as the orphanage needed a lot of donations |
| E. | as the orphanage had been set up by him |
| Answer» D. as the orphanage needed a lot of donations | |
| 7. |
The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit ...... |
| A. | decided to ask for a raise in his salary |
| B. | was scared to talk to him about his leave |
| C. | felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip |
| D. | promised him that he would not commit mistake again |
| E. | was pained to press his demand for a new flat. |
| Answer» B. was scared to talk to him about his leave | |
| 8. |
He always stammers in public meetings, but his today's speech ...... |
| A. | was fairly audible to everyone present in the hall |
| B. | was not received satisfactorily |
| C. | could not be understood properly |
| D. | was not liked by the audience |
| E. | was free from that defect |
| Answer» F. | |
| 9. |
Even though it is very large house, ...... |
| A. | there is a lot of space available in it for children |
| B. | there is hardly any space available for children |
| C. | there is no dearth of space for children |
| D. | the servants take a long time to clean it |
| E. | the municipal taxes on it are very happy |
| Answer» C. there is no dearth of space for children | |
| 10. |
It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that ...... |
| A. | he had to vacate hutment which he had been unauthorisedly occupying |
| B. | he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building |
| C. | he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling |
| D. | they would not accede to his request |
| E. | they had received the orders from the court to take possession of all his belongings |
| Answer» C. he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling | |
| 11. |
He has no money now ...... |
| A. | although he was very poor once |
| B. | as he has given up all his wealth |
| C. | because he was very rich once |
| D. | because he has received huge donation |
| E. | because he was very greedy about wealth |
| Answer» C. because he was very rich once | |
| 12. |
He is so lazy that he ...... |
| A. | cannot depend on others for getting his work done |
| B. | cannot delay the schedule of completing the work |
| C. | can seldom complete his work on time |
| D. | dislike to postpone the work that he undertakes to do |
| E. | always help others to complete their work |
| Answer» D. dislike to postpone the work that he undertakes to do | |
| 13. |
Dinesh is as stupid as he is lazy means ...... |
| A. | Dinesh is stupid because he is lazy |
| B. | Dinesh is lazy because he is stupid |
| C. | Dinesh is either stupid or lazy |
| D. | Dinesh is hardly stupid but he is lazy |
| E. | Dinesh is equally stupid and lazy |
| Answer» F. | |
| 14. |
Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was ...... |
| A. | full of working days |
| B. | a very hectic week |
| C. | full of holidays |
| D. | a very busy week |
| E. | loaded with work |
| Answer» D. a very busy week | |
| 15. |
Because he believes in democratic principles, he always ...... |
| A. | decides all the matters himself |
| B. | listen to others views and enforces his own |
| C. | shown respect to others opinions if they match his own |
| D. | reconciles with the majority views and gives us his own |
| E. | imposes his own views on others |
| Answer» E. imposes his own views on others | |
| 16. |
" You are thinking very highly about Ravi but he is not so" means ...... |
| A. | Ravi is as good as you think about him |
| B. | You have a good opinion about Ravi but he is not as good as you think |
| C. | Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up |
| D. | Ravi is much better, than what you think of him |
| E. | You have a good opinion about Ravi but he does not have a good opinion about you |
| Answer» C. Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up | |
| 17. |
"Anand stuck up a friendship with Mahesh in just 2 days" means ...... |
| A. | Anand friendship with Mahesh came to an end recently |
| B. | Anand found out the other friends of Mahesh |
| C. | Anand fixed a deal with Mahesh in 2 days |
| D. | Anand's friendship with Mahesh lasted for 2 years |
| E. | Anand became a friend of Mahesh in less than 2 days |
| Answer» F. | |
| 18. |
Although, he is reputed for making very candid statements ...... |
| A. | his today speech was not fairly audible |
| B. | his promises had always been realistic |
| C. | his speech was very interesting |
| D. | people follow whatever he instructs to them |
| E. | his today's statements were very ambiguous |
| Answer» F. | |
| 19. |
The manager would like you to help Dhiraj, means ...... |
| A. | the manager would like you if you help Dhiraj |
| B. | the manager desires you to help Dhiraj |
| C. | the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj |
| D. | Dhiraj expects the manager to tell you to help him |
| E. | it will be a help to the manager if you like Dhiraj |
| Answer» C. the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj | |
| 20. |
It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you ...... |
| A. | behave in a socially acceptable manner |
| B. | exhibit pleasant mannerism |
| C. | are losing their heads |
| D. | agree to whatever you say |
| E. | exhibit generous and magnanimous gestures |
| Answer» D. agree to whatever you say | |
| 21. |
"The food in this hotel is no match to what were forced at late hours in Hotel Kohinoor " means ...... |
| A. | The food in this hotel is quite good compared to what we ate at kohinoor |
| B. | Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here |
| C. | Both hotels have maintained good quality of food |
| D. | Both hotels serve poor quality of food |
| E. | it is better to eat food than remain hungry |
| Answer» C. Both hotels have maintained good quality of food | |
| 22. |
Although initial investigations pointed towards him ...... |
| A. | the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime |
| B. | the additional information confirmed his guilt |
| C. | the subsequent events established that he was guilt |
| D. | the subsequent events proved that he was innocent |
| E. | he gave an open confession of his crime |
| Answer» E. he gave an open confession of his crime | |
| 23. |
Owing to the acute power shortage, the people of our locality have decided to ...... |
| A. | dispense with other non-conventional energy sources |
| B. | resort to abundant use of electricity for illumination |
| C. | off-switch the electrical appliance while not in use |
| D. | explore other avenues for utilising the excess power |
| E. | resort to use of electricity only when it is inevitable |
| Answer» F. | |
| 24. |
The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ...... |
| A. | utilise our time in watching the television |
| B. | refrain from going out for a morning walk |
| C. | enjoy a morning ride in the open |
| D. | employ this rare opportunity for writing letters |
| E. | remain seated in our rooms in the bungalow |
| Answer» D. employ this rare opportunity for writing letters | |
| 25. |
"It is an uphill task but you will have to do it" means ...... |
| A. | The work is above the hill and you will have to do it |
| B. | It is a very easy task but you must do it |
| C. | It is very difficult task but you have to do it |
| D. | This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it |
| E. | It is almost impossible for others but you can do it |
| Answer» D. This work is not reserved for you but you will have to do it | |
| 26. |
Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ...... |
| A. | we could detect that he was very happy |
| B. | he failed to give us an impression of his agony |
| C. | he succeeded in camouflaging his emotions |
| D. | he could succeed in doing it easily |
| E. | people came to know that he was annoyed |
| Answer» F. | |
| 27. |
Even if it rains I shall come means ...... |
| A. | if I come it will not rain |
| B. | if it rains I shall not come |
| C. | I will certainly come whether it rains or not |
| D. | whenever there is rain I shall come |
| E. | I am less likely to come if it rains |
| Answer» D. whenever there is rain I shall come | |
| 28. |
His appearance is unsmiling but ...... |
| A. | his heart is full of compassion for others |
| B. | he looks very serious on most occasions |
| C. | people are afraid of him |
| D. | he is uncompromising on matters of task performance |
| E. | he is full of jealousy towards his colleagues |
| Answer» B. he looks very serious on most occasions | |
| 29. |
She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of ...... |
| A. | setting the animals free into forest |
| B. | feeding the animals while others are watching |
| C. | watching the animals in their natural abode |
| D. | going out of the house on a holiday |
| E. | holding the animals in captivity for our joy |
| Answer» F. | |
| 30. |
I felt somewhat more relaxed ...... |
| A. | but tense as compared to earlier |
| B. | and tense as compared to earlier |
| C. | as there was already no tension at all |
| D. | and tension-free as compared to earlier |
| E. | because the worry had already captured by mind |
| Answer» E. because the worry had already captured by mind | |
| 31. |
The officer who had neglected to files his income tax returns had to ...... |
| A. | return the files |
| B. | pay a fine |
| C. | be rewarded |
| D. | play mischief |
| E. | give warning |
| Answer» C. be rewarded | |
| 32. |
Unless you work harder you will fail, means ...... |
| A. | if you fail you will work harder |
| B. | you must at least plan well than you will not fail |
| C. | hardly you will fail if you do not desire so |
| D. | if you do not put more efforts, then you will fail |
| E. | if you only work and work alone, you will fail |
| Answer» E. if you only work and work alone, you will fail | |
| 33. |
His behaviour is so unpredictable that he ...... |
| A. | never depends upon others for getting his work done |
| B. | is seldom trusted by others |
| C. | always finds it difficult to keep his word |
| D. | always insists on getting the work completed on time |
| E. | seldom trusts others as far as the work schedule is concerned |
| Answer» C. always finds it difficult to keep his word | |
| 34. |
Doc Wilson grew up in Florida and was not prepared to face the ______________________ climate of the Alaskan winter. |
| A. | freshwater |
| B. | gelid |
| C. | compendious |
| D. | subsidiary |
| E. | improvident |
| Answer» C. compendious | |
| 35. |
Oliver was unable to _____________________ himself from the difficulties he had caused by forging the documents. |
| A. | reprove |
| B. | pique |
| C. | oust |
| D. | extricate |
| E. | broach |
| Answer» E. broach | |
| 36. |
Leadership is often about finding the right words, ........ |
| A. | in order to beguile away the public |
| B. | and never more so than in the aftermath of a tragedy |
| C. | always by the politicians |
| D. | as is the case with most politicians |
| Answer» C. always by the politicians | |
| 37. |
The cricket board's administration is in such a mess that ....................... |
| A. | it is difficult to decide where to begin with the reforms |
| B. | it would be difficult in deciding with the reforms |
| C. | it was difficult to decide on the reforms |
| D. | it was difficult in deciding with the reforms |
| Answer» B. it would be difficult in deciding with the reforms | |
| 38. |
The food inspector's laboratories analysed the two samples picked from different stores but ............. |
| A. | hard to find any difference |
| B. | hard to find any differences |
| C. | failed to find any difference |
| D. | failed to finding any differences |
| E. | . |
| Answer» D. failed to finding any differences | |
| 39. |
Ramos has 2 years remaining on his contract with Real Madrid, .................... |
| A. | but negotiations for a renewal have reached an impasse |
| B. | while he will announce his decision to quit |
| C. | although his relationship with the club is tense |
| D. | notwithstanding his indecision about continuing with the club |
| Answer» B. while he will announce his decision to quit | |
| 40. |
Nina called the humane society when she saw her neighbor ___________________ his dog. |
| A. | mandate |
| B. | forebode |
| C. | maltreat |
| D. | stipulate |
| E. | peruse |
| Answer» D. stipulate | |
| 41. |
Our problem is not that we ought to be less disgusted at what is happening in China, ............... |
| A. | or what is happening in the rest of the communist world |
| B. | or about what is disgusting in out own country |
| C. | although there is disgust in the Press which is severely restricted and throttled |
| D. | but that we ought to be more disgusted by what is happening in our own country |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
The child answered my question _______________________________________. |
| A. | with a brief gesture of assent. |
| B. | with a brief gesture of ascent. |
| C. | by using a brief gesture of assent. |
| D. | by using a brief gesture of ascent. |
| E. | None of the above is correct |
| Answer» B. with a brief gesture of ascent. | |
| 43. |
Vijender Singh, after taking the decision to become a professional boxer, told the Press .................. |
| A. | that he will play to make his country proud |
| B. | that he can still play and make the country proud |
| C. | that he will like to make his country proud |
| D. | that he wanted to make his country proud with good performance ` |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Parts of the Chinese Great Wall have disappeared because even though the walls are built of bricks and stones, ............................ |
| A. | they cannot withstand the perennial exposure to wind and rain |
| B. | they are firmly cemented to the base, often atop hills |
| C. | it can be a victim of the extreme weather |
| D. | it has been seeing a lot of neglect |
| Answer» B. they are firmly cemented to the base, often atop hills | |
| 45. |
The services could not score any goals in the match, although...................... |
| A. | dominating the game they made good moves |
| B. | scoring a goal against the opponent was difficult |
| C. | they dominated the game and made a couple of good moves |
| D. | it was an even match |
| Answer» D. it was an even match | |
| 46. |
At the present rate of consumption, the oil wells run dry in 30 years and ................ |
| A. | new sources of energy must be found, but this will take time |
| B. | new sources of energy could be found taking some time |
| C. | new sources of energy will take time but has to be found |
| D. | new sources of energy although taking time must be found |
| Answer» B. new sources of energy could be found taking some time | |
| 47. |
The ___________________ instinct of a watchdog is to attack strangers who enter its home. |
| A. | judicious |
| B. | intimate |
| C. | pragmatic |
| D. | melancholy |
| E. | primal |
| Answer» F. | |
| 48. |
She reached the _____________ of her career with her fourth novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize. |
| A. | harbinger |
| B. | apogee |
| C. | metamorphosis |
| D. | dictum |
| E. | synthesis |
| Answer» C. metamorphosis | |
| 49. |
The governor-elect was hounded by a group of _______________ lobbyists and others hoping to gain favor with her administration. |
| A. | facetious |
| B. | abstruse |
| C. | magnanimous |
| D. | fawning |
| E. | saccharine |
| Answer» E. saccharine | |
| 50. |
A fan of historical fiction, Joline is now reading a novel about slavery in the ______ South. |
| A. | decorous |
| B. | rogue |
| C. | droll |
| D. | antebellum |
| E. | onerous |
| Answer» E. onerous | |