Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

This section includes 33 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.

"Whatever Dev uttered was without rhyme or reason" means ......

A. "Whatever Dev uttered was without rhyme or reason" means ......
B. decided to enhance production at the cost of quality of the product
C. Dev could not recite any poem or speech
D. Dev said something which has no meaning, it was totally baseless
Answer» C. Dev could not recite any poem or speech
2.

He is so lazy that he ......

A. He is so lazy that he ......
B. because he was very greedy about wealth
C. cannot depend on others for getting his work done
D. cannot delay the schedule of completing the work
Answer» D. cannot delay the schedule of completing the work
3.

The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit ......

A. The employer appeared to be in such an affable mood that Rohit ......
B. decided to ask for a raise in his salary
C. was scared to talk to him about his leave
D. felt very guilty for his inadvertent slip
Answer» B. decided to ask for a raise in his salary
4.

Dinesh is as stupid as he is lazy means ......

A. Dinesh is as stupid as he is lazy means ......
B. Dinesh is stupid because he is lazy
C. Dinesh is lazy because he is stupid
D. Dinesh is either stupid or lazy
Answer» E.
5.

Owing to the acute power shortage, the people of our locality have decided to ......

A. Owing to the acute power shortage, the people of our locality have decided to ......
B. dispense with other non-conventional energy sources
C. resort to abundant use of electricity for illumination
D. off-switch the electrical appliance while not in use
Answer» E.
6.

It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that ......

A. It was an extremely pleasant surprise for the hutment-dweller when the Government officials told him that ......
B. he had to vacate hutment which he had been unauthorisedly occupying
C. he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building
D. he would be arrested for wrongfully encroaching on the pavement outside his dwelling
Answer» C. he had been gifted with a furnished apartment in a multi-storeyed building
7.

Although, he is reputed for making very candid statements ......

A. Although, he is reputed for making very candid statements ......
B. his today speech was not fairly audible
C. his promises had always been realistic
D. his speech was very interesting
Answer» E.
8.

Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was ......

A. Practically, very little work could be completed in the last week as it was ......
B. full of working days
C. a very hectic week
D. full of holidays
Answer» D. full of holidays
9.

His behaviour is so unpredictable that he ......

A. His behaviour is so unpredictable that he ......
B. never depends upon others for getting his work done
C. is seldom trusted by others
D. always finds it difficult to keep his word
Answer» C. is seldom trusted by others
10.

Because he believes in democratic principles, he always ......

A. Because he believes in democratic principles, he always ......
B. decides all the matters himself
C. listen to others views and enforces his own
D. shown respect to others opinions if they match his own
Answer» E.
11.

In order to raise company's profit, the employees ......

A. In order to raise company's profit, the employees ......
B. demanded two additional increments
C. decided to go on paid holidays
D. requested the management to implement new welfare schemes
Answer» E.
12.

"It is an uphill task but you will have to do it" means ......

A. "It is an uphill task but you will have to do it" means ......
B. The work is above the hill and you will have to do it
C. It is a very easy task but you must do it
D. It is very difficult task but you have to do it
Answer» D. It is very difficult task but you have to do it
13.

The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ......

A. The weather outside was extremely pleasant and hence we decided to ......
B. utilise our time in watching the television
C. refrain from going out for a morning walk
D. enjoy a morning ride in the open
Answer» D. enjoy a morning ride in the open
14.

Even though it is very large house, ......

A. Even though it is very large house, ......
B. there is a lot of space available in it for children
C. there is hardly any space available for children
D. there is no dearth of space for children
Answer» C. there is hardly any space available for children
15.

He tames animals because he ......

A. He tames animals because he ......
B. is fond of them
C. hates them
D. is afraid of them
Answer» B. is fond of them
16.

Although initial investigations pointed towards him ......

A. Although initial investigations pointed towards him ......
B. the preceding events corroborated his involvement in the crime
C. the additional information confirmed his guilt
D. the subsequent events established that he was guilt
Answer» E.
17.

The manager would like you to help Dhiraj, means ......

A. The manager would like you to help Dhiraj, means ......
B. the manager would like you if you help Dhiraj
C. the manager desires you to help Dhiraj
D. the manager likes you because you help Dhiraj
Answer» C. the manager desires you to help Dhiraj
18.

He always stammers in public meetings, but his today's speech ......

A. He always stammers in public meetings, but his today's speech ......
B. was fairly audible to everyone present in the hall
C. was not received satisfactorily
D. could not be understood properly
Answer» E.
19.

"Anand stuck up a friendship with Mahesh in just 2 days" means ......

A. "Anand stuck up a friendship with Mahesh in just 2 days" means ......
B. Anand friendship with Mahesh came to an end recently
C. Anand found out the other friends of Mahesh
D. Anand fixed a deal with Mahesh in 2 days
Answer» E.
20.

"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 no match to what were forced at late hours in Hotel Kohinoor " means ......
B. The food in this hotel is quite good compared to what we ate at kohinoor
C. Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here
D. Both hotels have maintained good quality of food
Answer» C. Hotel kohinoor served us good quality food than what we get here
21.

Mahesh need not have purchased the bag, means ......

A. Mahesh need not have purchased the bag, means ......
B. it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
C. it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
D. it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
Answer» B. it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
22.

Unless you work harder you will fail, means ......

A. Unless you work harder you will fail, means ......
B. if you fail you will work harder
C. you must at least plan well than you will not fail
D. hardly you will fail if you do not desire so
Answer» E.
23.

" You are thinking very highly about Ravi but he is not so" means ......

A. " You are thinking very highly about Ravi but he is not so" means ......
B. Ravi is as good as you think about him
C. You have a good opinion about Ravi but he is not as good as you think
D. Your view about Ravi is philosophical, keep it up
Answer» C. You have a good opinion about Ravi but he is not as good as you think
24.

The officer who had neglected to files his income tax returns had to ......

A. The officer who had neglected to files his income tax returns had to ......
B. return the files
C. pay a fine
D. be rewarded
Answer» C. pay a fine
25.

It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you ......

A. It is not easy to remain tranquil when those around you ......
B. behave in a socially acceptable manner
C. exhibit pleasant mannerism
D. are losing their heads
Answer» D. are losing their heads
26.

Even if it rains I shall come means ......

A. Even if it rains I shall come means ......
B. if I come it will not rain
C. if it rains I shall not come
D. I will certainly come whether it rains or not
Answer» D. I will certainly come whether it rains or not
27.

In order to help the company attain its goal of enhancing profit, all the employees ......

A. In order to help the company attain its goal of enhancing profit, all the employees ......
B. urged the management to grant paid leave
C. appealed the management to implement new welfare schemes
D. voluntarily offered to work overtime with lucrative compensation
Answer» E.
28.

With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage ......

A. With great efforts his son succeeded in convincing him not to donate his entire wealth to an orphanage ......
B. and lead the life of a wealthy merchant
C. but to a home for the forsaken children
D. and make an orphan of himself
Answer» D. and make an orphan of himself
29.

His appearance is unsmiling but ......

A. His appearance is unsmiling but ......
B. his heart is full of compassion for others
C. he looks very serious on most occasions
D. people are afraid of him
Answer» B. his heart is full of compassion for others
30.

He has no money now ......

A. He has no money now ......
B. although he was very poor once
C. as he has given up all his wealth
D. because he was very rich once
Answer» C. as he has given up all his wealth
31.

She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of ......

A. She never visits any zoo because she is strong opponent of the idea of ......
B. setting the animals free into forest
C. feeding the animals while others are watching
D. watching the animals in their natural abode
Answer» E.
32.

I felt somewhat more relaxed ......

A. I felt somewhat more relaxed ......
B. but tense as compared to earlier
C. and tense as compared to earlier
D. as there was already no tension at all
Answer» E.
33.

Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ......

A. Despite his best efforts to conceal his anger ......
B. we could detect that he was very happy
C. he failed to give us an impression of his agony
D. he succeeded in camouflaging his emotions
Answer» E.