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This section includes 1600 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 351. |
Some heat on the ocean floor comes from ? |
| A. | oxygen and hydrogen |
| B. | radium |
| C. | the water from rivers |
| D. | gold and silver |
| Answer» C. the water from rivers | |
| 352. |
What is the assumption made by Strauss and Howe? |
| A. | Alternate generations live similar lives. |
| B. | Four generations co-exist at one and the same time. |
| C. | The cycles of generations share some common features and moods. |
| D. | Each constellation era corresponds to recurring types of historical events and moods. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 353. |
In the final paragraph, the author says many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes. Based on the passage, why is this most likely? |
| A. | People do not want to get a dog that does not have much time left to live. |
| B. | People see adult dogs as unhappy and dangerous, while they see puppies as cute and friendly. |
| C. | People understand that most adult dogs still need a lot of training before they understand how to behave properly. |
| D. | People think that puppies are cute and playful and do not always think about how much work it will take to train them. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 354. |
The type of society which the author has mentioned makes a plea for |
| A. | a mind assimilative of modern scientific ideas. |
| B. | a critical mind having insight into future |
| C. | a mind well-versed in cultural heritage |
| D. | a mind with firm principles of life. |
| Answer» C. a mind well-versed in cultural heritage | |
| 355. |
What is the dissimilarity between adjacent generations? |
| A. | Adjacent generations do not live similar lives. |
| B. | Each generation focuses on its specific traits. |
| C. | Adjacent generations are not influenced by each other. |
| D. | Adjacent generations are not in touch with each other. |
| Answer» B. Each generation focuses on its specific traits. | |
| 356. |
The passage is about what |
| A. | we should do to make children read. |
| B. | we should not do when we ask children to read. |
| C. | teachers should teach in the classroom. |
| D. | treatment is to be given for indigestion. |
| Answer» B. we should not do when we ask children to read. | |
| 357. |
The author begins paragraphs 2 and 4 with the phrase, On the other hand. This phrase is used to |
| A. | support the following paragraph. |
| B. | highlight an example. |
| C. | contradict previous information. |
| D. | contradict a later statement. |
| Answer» D. contradict a later statement. | |
| 358. |
According to the passage which of the following statements can be inferred? |
| A. | Idealists are one generation younger than the Reactives. |
| B. | Adaptives are elders when Civics are midlifers. |
| C. | When Reactives are adults, Civics are youths. |
| D. | Reactives are one generation younger than the Civics. |
| Answer» D. Reactives are one generation younger than the Civics. | |
| 359. |
As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for relax? |
| A. | rest |
| B. | work |
| C. | leave |
| D. | play |
| Answer» B. work | |
| 360. |
According to the passage, what happens to the Civic generation as its members enter midlife? |
| A. | It is attacked by Idealists, who are coming of age. |
| B. | It is attacked by Idealists, who are visionary elders. |
| C. | It is attacked by Adaptive, who are rising adults. |
| D. | It is attacked by Adaptive, who are youths. |
| Answer» C. It is attacked by Adaptive, who are rising adults. | |
| 361. |
The writer says that teachers should |
| A. | prevent children from reading any book. |
| B. | compel children to read moral stories. |
| C. | stop compelling children to read books recommended by them. |
| D. | carefully supervise what children read. |
| Answer» D. carefully supervise what children read. | |
| 362. |
According to the passage, books are more enjoyable when they are |
| A. | in book-shops. |
| B. | borrowed. |
| C. | in the library. |
| D. | personal possessions. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 363. |
The passage speaks of |
| A. | the work involved in training puppies. |
| B. | the immature acts of puppies. |
| C. | how puppies do not make good pets. |
| D. | how puppies can be very destructive. |
| Answer» C. how puppies do not make good pets. | |
| 364. |
Marie _____ left Poland and travelled to France to enter the Sorbonne. |
| A. | boldly |
| B. | showed intelligence |
| C. | behaved |
| D. | was distressed |
| Answer» B. showed intelligence | |
| 365. |
According to the passage, the kind of a people who deny the idea of a classless society may be called _____ |
| A. | Utopian |
| B. | Cynical |
| C. | Idealists |
| D. | Dictatorial |
| Answer» C. Idealists | |
| 366. |
What kind of leadership would a classless society have? |
| A. | Leaders would not exploit others for their personal advantage. |
| B. | Leaders would not have too much authority over people. |
| C. | Many would develop leadership in the field of their interest. |
| D. | Every person would have a reason to lead. |
| Answer» D. Every person would have a reason to lead. | |
| 367. |
Pragmatic most closely means |
| A. | behaving in a reckless way. |
| B. | acting in a practical way. |
| C. | acting on the basis of principle. |
| D. | behaving in a reclusive way. |
| Answer» C. acting on the basis of principle. | |
| 368. |
Drug manufacturers ________ . |
| A. | do not give instructions |
| B. | give all instructions necessary |
| C. | give very little and unintelligible information |
| D. | give information only when asked |
| Answer» D. give information only when asked | |
| 369. |
Another word for "swells" is ? |
| A. | warms |
| B. | shrinks |
| C. | contracts |
| D. | expands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 370. |
As per the ideas expressed in the passage, Shakespeare, in drama and poetry, is genius and ______. |
| A. | Issac Newton is a talented scientist. |
| B. | There are many other well-known talented musicians |
| C. | Napoleon is a genius in music. |
| D. | There are many generals who are geniuses. |
| Answer» C. Napoleon is a genius in music. | |
| 371. |
How should you not treat a borrowed book? |
| A. | One's own possession |
| B. | With a considerate formality |
| C. | Carefully |
| D. | Carelessly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 372. |
According to the author many boys and girls read books to |
| A. | win the favour of their teachers |
| B. | spend money in a useful way. |
| C. | express their gratitude to their teachers. |
| D. | show others that they are lovers of books. |
| Answer» B. spend money in a useful way. | |
| 373. |
A genius is a man with _____ ideas. |
| A. | common |
| B. | original |
| C. | clever |
| D. | bright |
| Answer» C. clever | |
| 374. |
What is the general view of a genius and a talented man? |
| A. | A genius is more superior than other men |
| B. | A talented man is a skilful man. |
| C. | A genius is superior to the man of talent and that talented men are more common than genius. |
| D. | A genius looks down on a talented man. |
| Answer» D. A genius looks down on a talented man. | |
| 375. |
What will best describe Marie Curie s personality? |
| A. | strong |
| B. | lighthearted |
| C. | humorous |
| D. | envious |
| Answer» C. humorous | |
| 376. |
What kind of collaboration helped Curie s to unlock the secrets of the atom? |
| A. | friendly |
| B. | competitive |
| C. | courteous |
| D. | industrious |
| Answer» B. competitive | |
| 377. |
Which is the best synonym for behave as applicable to this passage? |
| A. | act |
| B. | listen |
| C. | understand |
| D. | train |
| Answer» B. listen | |
| 378. |
Who can be considered a true genius? |
| A. | Any independent thinker. |
| B. | An exceptionally intelligent person. |
| C. | An interesting person. |
| D. | Any amusing and constructive thinker. |
| Answer» C. An interesting person. | |
| 379. |
To learn to do a thing well is to be _____ . |
| A. | professional |
| B. | skillful |
| C. | talented |
| D. | a genius |
| Answer» D. a genius | |
| 380. |
When she learned that she could not attend the university in Warsaw, Marie felt___. |
| A. | hopeless |
| B. | annoyed |
| C. | happy |
| D. | perversely excited |
| Answer» C. happy | |
| 381. |
Globalisation has _____ |
| A. | neglected the importance of translation. |
| B. | made us aware of the importance of translation. |
| C. | allowed us to enjoy the works of great writers. |
| D. | given translation its rightful place. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 382. |
Literature cannot be said to have served its true purpose until it has been ___ into the actual life of the person who reads. |
| A. | transfigured |
| B. | transgressed |
| C. | translated |
| D. | transmuted |
| Answer» D. transmuted | |
| 383. |
What does the words effluence of their very core mean? |
| A. | Expression which is the outflow from the heart of the author. |
| B. | Expression which is the influence from people s talk. |
| C. | Expression of things that the author may have thought of. |
| D. | Expression that the author wrote accidentally. |
| Answer» B. Expression which is the influence from people s talk. | |
| 384. |
The fairy wanted to marry the shepherd because |
| A. | he was very handsome. |
| B. | he had saved her life. |
| C. | he could play sweetly on hisflute. |
| D. | the shepherd loved her. |
| Answer» D. the shepherd loved her. | |
| 385. |
Empty spaces allow room for a material to ? |
| A. | warm |
| B. | shrink |
| C. | contract |
| D. | expand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 386. |
Only one of the following sentences is right. Identify it. |
| A. | All medicines produce reactions of various degrees in their users. |
| B. | Even mild drugs are not always safe. |
| C. | Medicines should be discontinued as soon as we feel better. |
| D. | More than the prescribed dose brings quicker recovery. |
| Answer» C. Medicines should be discontinued as soon as we feel better. | |
| 387. |
The mistake has been on the teacher s side. Here the mistake refers to |
| A. | making the children to please the teacher |
| B. | asking the children to read books which teachers do not like. |
| C. | discouraging children from reading more books. |
| D. | recommending them the books intended for adults. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 388. |
The author apparently thinks that puppies are |
| A. | not as playful as adult dogs |
| B. | hardworking. |
| C. | friendly and playful. |
| D. | not as cute as adult dogs. |
| Answer» D. not as cute as adult dogs. | |
| 389. |
What are the advantages of marking favourite passages of your personal books? (Pick out the incorrect one) |
| A. | It enables one to remember facts. |
| B. | It enables one to remember the significant sayings. |
| C. | It hinders one from remembering more easily. |
| D. | It enables one to refer to particular passages. |
| Answer» D. It enables one to refer to particular passages. | |
| 390. |
How are drug users to be instructed by the manufacturers? |
| A. | Doctors should give a manual of instruction. |
| B. | The Chemist should issue an instruction manual. |
| C. | Information should be printed on the carton or in a pamphlet kept inside it. |
| D. | Patients should keep in touch with drug manufacturers. |
| Answer» D. Patients should keep in touch with drug manufacturers. | |
| 391. |
When the fairy put a ring on his finger, the shepherd |
| A. | disappeared. |
| B. | changed into a handsome youth. |
| C. | married her. |
| D. | turned into a statue. |
| Answer» C. married her. | |
| 392. |
Indigestion and violent stomach-ache will be the result if the child |
| A. | reads books not suitable for his age |
| B. | does not read any book. |
| C. | is forced to eat food meant for adults. |
| D. | is not taken to doctor regularly. |
| Answer» B. does not read any book. | |
| 393. |
Which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken? |
| A. | Muffin chews on people s shoes. |
| B. | Spot goes outside to use the bathroom. |
| C. | Rex always breaks things inside the house. |
| D. | Rover never jumps on guests. |
| Answer» C. Rex always breaks things inside the house. | |
| 394. |
How should the book-shelves of the private library be? |
| A. | Should have doors |
| B. | Should have glass windows |
| C. | Should have keys |
| D. | Should be free and easily accessible |
| Answer» E. | |
| 395. |
From the passage, it may be determined that the word mercantile has something to do with |
| A. | practicality |
| B. | danger |
| C. | America |
| D. | spirituality |
| Answer» B. danger | |
| 396. |
The shepherd went to Rome in a |
| A. | palanquin |
| B. | boat |
| C. | cart |
| D. | coach |
| Answer» E. | |
| 397. |
Pollen makes it possible for kernels to become ? |
| A. | silk-like threads |
| B. | seeds |
| C. | husks |
| D. | a hollow tube |
| Answer» C. husks | |
| 398. |
The intention of the writer of this passage is to |
| A. | warn the readers against conducting interviews. |
| B. | instruct people on the best means of conducting interviews. |
| C. | tell people how to make friends with interviewers. |
| D. | advise people on the use of letters and telephone. |
| Answer» C. tell people how to make friends with interviewers. | |
| 399. |
In ancient times, Man had an apprehension of |
| A. | epidemics. |
| B. | severe droughts. |
| C. | floods. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 400. |
The word which is closest in meaning to virulent is |
| A. | fantastic |
| B. | vital |
| C. | viral |
| D. | hostile |
| Answer» E. | |