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This section includes 176 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your English for Competitive Exams knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. India is a 2. cannot be denied 3. and this fact 4. developing country |
| A. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| B. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| D. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 4, 3 | |
| 102. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. The life history of a person written by an author is called as ___________ |
| A. | Autobiography |
| B. | History |
| C. | Bibliography |
| D. | Biography |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning. REPREHENSIBLE |
| A. | disgraceful |
| B. | responsible |
| C. | innocent |
| D. | sinful |
| Answer» D. sinful | |
| 104. |
Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Telephones : Buzz |
| A. | Trumpets : Blare |
| B. | Coins : clinks |
| C. | Woods : chatter |
| D. | Thunder : Creak |
| Answer» B. Coins : clinks | |
| 105. |
Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition The diagram I am referring ____ is given _____ page twenty. |
| A. | to, on |
| B. | to, at |
| C. | at, on |
| D. | at, in |
| Answer» C. at, on | |
| 106. |
Select the appropriate word which makes the sentence meaningful. The thief after interrogation ________ his mistake |
| A. | accepted |
| B. | excepted |
| Answer» B. excepted | |
| 107. |
The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer. He went(1) / to the shop (2) / to buy (3) /a scissor (4) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» E. No correction required | |
| 108. |
Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: If barometer is to air pressure, then bolometer is to |
| A. | electromagnetic radiation |
| B. | magnetic declination |
| C. | wind speed |
| D. | altitude |
| Answer» B. magnetic declination | |
| 109. |
Select the correctly spelled word |
| A. | Etequitte |
| B. | Etiquette |
| C. | Ettiquate |
| D. | Etiquate |
| Answer» C. Ettiquate | |
| 110. |
Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully. The willingness of John to take up any responsibility is a sign of ___________ . |
| A. | status |
| B. | greed |
| C. | maturity |
| D. | strength |
| Answer» D. strength | |
| 111. |
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences. I. The robber finally decided to end his silence and reveal the truth to the police. II. The robber finally decided to end his silence and reveal the truth to the police. |
| A. | terminate |
| B. | finish |
| C. | disclose |
| D. | break |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A person who eats too much is called as _______ |
| A. | Glutton |
| B. | Nibbler |
| C. | Cannibal |
| D. | Omnivore |
| Answer» B. Nibbler | |
| 113. |
Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word: Lenient |
| A. | rigorous |
| B. | tender |
| C. | jolly |
| D. | restrictive |
| Answer» C. jolly | |
| 114. |
Pick the word/phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning. BENEVOLENCE |
| A. | hate |
| B. | generosity |
| C. | bifurcate |
| D. | abandoned |
| Answer» B. generosity | |
| 115. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. recently launched 2. a fund to 3. the Department of Biotechnology 4. tackle anti-microbial resistance |
| A. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| B. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| D. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4, 2 | |
| 116. |
Select the most effective word/word-group from the given options to fill in the blank and complete each sentence meaningfully. The secretory assured the shareholders that the management would __________ itself to increase production. |
| A. | acquit |
| B. | change |
| C. | exert |
| D. | manage |
| Answer» D. manage | |
| 117. |
Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Soldiers : Army |
| A. | Ships : crew |
| B. | Elephants : Herd |
| C. | Sailors : fleet |
| D. | Keys : Bundle |
| Answer» C. Sailors : fleet | |
| 118. |
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the word given in the bracket. Kate's mother had firm ________ (believe) in her. |
| A. | believed |
| B. | believing |
| C. | belief |
| D. | believes |
| Answer» D. believes | |
| 119. |
Pick the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the given word. Bliss |
| A. | demise |
| B. | fame |
| C. | sorrow |
| D. | paradise |
| Answer» D. paradise | |
| 120. |
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences. I. In the last over, the cricketer managed to get his hands to the ball and hold it. II. She doubted that her new hairstyle would attract everyone's attention. |
| A. | garb |
| B. | catch |
| C. | pull |
| D. | draw |
| Answer» C. pull | |
| 121. |
Select the option which gives correct meaning of the given idiom/phrase. To weather the storm |
| A. | survive a difficult situation |
| B. | create difficulty for others |
| C. | victim of crisis |
| D. | unsuccessful attempt |
| Answer» B. create difficulty for others | |
| 122. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Place for ammunition and weapons is called as ________ |
| A. | Asylum |
| B. | Arsenal |
| C. | Archives |
| D. | Acoustics |
| Answer» C. Archives | |
| 123. |
Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word: Adulation |
| A. | Applause |
| B. | Applauses |
| C. | Affection |
| D. | Perceive |
| Answer» B. Applauses | |
| 124. |
Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Frog : Tadpole |
| A. | Boar : Leveret |
| B. | Swan : Cygnet |
| C. | Hare : Foal |
| D. | Goat : Cub |
| Answer» C. Hare : Foal | |
| 125. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. be, not what 2. always be 3. whom you want to 4. others want to see |
| A. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| B. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| C. | 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| D. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| Answer» D. 4, 3, 1, 2 | |
| 126. |
In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence. An examination of a dead body is called as |
| A. | Amputate |
| B. | Autopsy |
| C. | Morgue |
| D. | Crusade |
| Answer» C. Morgue | |
| 127. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. of their passions 2. is a knowledge 3. the knowledge 4. of mankind |
| A. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| B. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| D. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4, 2 | |
| 128. |
The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer. Which photograph (a)/ was lying there(b)/ before Radha came (c)/ into the room? (d). |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| E. | No error |
| Answer» B. b | |
| 129. |
Choose correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful. We can ________ breakfast in a 5-star hotel, but we _________ street food. |
| A. | decide, liked |
| B. | afford, prefer |
| C. | plan, enjoyed |
| D. | aspire, commute |
| Answer» C. plan, enjoyed | |
| 130. |
Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. The present __________ green forest of the area is a far cry from the dirty, foul smelling landfill that it was a decade ago. |
| A. | blue |
| B. | complete |
| C. | beautiful |
| D. | quiet |
| E. | lush |
| Answer» F. | |
| 131. |
In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part. If he had time, he will refer you to the next doctor coming after his shift is over. |
| A. | have |
| B. | would have |
| C. | has |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» D. No improvement | |
| 132. |
The given sentence have been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer. Either the manager(a)/ or his subordinates (b)/ had failed in his (c)/ duties, because the project fell apart (d). |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| E. | No error |
| Answer» D. d | |
| 133. |
There are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks. 1. Anisha decided to resign after she was passed ___ for promotion again. 2. I will go __ to the shop if you will come with me. |
| A. | Under |
| B. | In |
| C. | Over |
| D. | About |
| Answer» D. About | |
| 134. |
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences without changing the meaning of original sentences. 1. Teachers understanding of the English subject was really good. 2. The mother had to hold on to the door-handle with all her strength to get the baby out. |
| A. | pull |
| B. | grasp |
| C. | seize |
| D. | compass |
| Answer» C. seize | |
| 135. |
The given sentence has been divided into 4 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer. The Bill was (1) / pushed through Lok Sabha (2) / in spite of opposition (3) / but for little modification. (4). |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» E. No correction required | |
| 136. |
In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e. “No error” as the answer. 1. She has been working off and on for several months to complete the project. |
| A. | regularly |
| B. | on and off |
| C. | on or off |
| D. | on and of |
| E. | No error |
| Answer» F. | |
| 137. |
Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word: DEFIANT |
| A. | elegance |
| B. | frigid |
| C. | aggressive |
| D. | endrose |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. endrose | |
| 138. |
In the sentence given below, replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “No correction required” as the answer. At an early age, she had made her mark as a criminal lawyer. |
| A. | made her mark |
| B. | makes her mark |
| C. | has been making her mark |
| D. | No correction required |
| Answer» B. makes her mark | |
| 139. |
Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. She had hardly seen her mother ______ she stopped crying. |
| A. | then |
| B. | than |
| C. | when |
| D. | so |
| Answer» D. so | |
| 140. |
The given sentence has been divided into 5 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer. A boy who is (1) / constantly hesitating about (2) / which of any two tasks (3) / he will do first, will ultimately do either. (4) / No correction required. (5) |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» E. No correction required | |
| 141. |
Pick out the word opposite in meaning to the word given below. SPORADIC |
| A. | augment |
| B. | regular |
| C. | immense |
| D. | unrealistic |
| Answer» C. immense | |
| 142. |
Choose one word which can meaningfully replace the underlined words in both the sentences. I. Dr. John's fees as a general practitioner, are quite affordable. II. Smith described his rival's accusations as baseless and malicious. |
| A. | recrimination |
| B. | attacks |
| C. | prices |
| D. | charges |
| Answer» E. | |
| 143. |
Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Monkeys : climb |
| A. | Ducks : leap |
| B. | Cats : flap |
| C. | Rabbits : waddle |
| D. | Horses : trot |
| Answer» E. | |
| 144. |
In the following questions, write a single word which can be replaced with the key sentence. 'A large enclosure for keeping birds' is also called as __________ |
| A. | Zoo |
| B. | Aquarium |
| C. | Aviary |
| D. | Homicide |
| Answer» D. Homicide | |
| 145. |
Select correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful. The factory workers _________ threatened to launch a strike for next 15 days to _______ their demands. |
| A. | have, press |
| B. | has, press |
| C. | did, get |
| D. | nearly, fulfill |
| Answer» B. has, press | |
| 146. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. and he who has hope, 2. has hope 3. has everything 4. the person who has health |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| D. | 4, 2, 1, 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. 'General pardon of political offenders' is also called as ________. |
| A. | Amnesty |
| B. | Despotism |
| C. | Autocracy |
| D. | Magnanimity |
| Answer» B. Despotism | |
| 148. |
Rearrange the following parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) in proper sequence to obtain a correct sentence. 1. its best 2. is simply 3. science 4. the common sense at |
| A. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| B. | 4, 2, 1, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 149. |
Choose correct pair of words in the same order to fill in the blank spaces and make the sentence meaningful. Mothers _________ led her child on the _____ track. |
| A. | bewilderment, appropriate |
| B. | predicament, proper |
| C. | ignorance, wrong |
| D. | agony, funny |
| Answer» D. agony, funny | |
| 150. |
Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word: SPLENDOUR |
| A. | performance |
| B. | propose |
| C. | grandeur |
| D. | exposition |
| E. | contribute |
| Answer» D. exposition | |