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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.
| 151. |
Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Stabilizer : Refrigerator |
| A. | computer : laptop |
| B. | axle : motorbike |
| C. | regulator : fan |
| D. | wheel : car |
| Answer» D. wheel : car | |
| 152. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Person who writes in a newspaper |
| A. | Writer |
| B. | Author |
| C. | Journalist |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 153. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. She wanted him to ___________ the lines but he lacked sufficient understanding of the situation. |
| A. | Read up all |
| B. | Read between |
| C. | Read for |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Read for | |
| 154. |
Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Sum: Plus |
| A. | Subtract:Minus |
| B. | Donkey:Cart |
| C. | Life: Death |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Donkey:Cart | |
| 155. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. a. She saw her opportunity b. to make amends c. when he came to her home d. to borrow some sugar. |
| A. | bcda |
| B. | bcad |
| C. | adbc |
| D. | abcd |
| Answer» E. | |
| 156. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Peace |
| A. | War |
| B. | Hatred |
| C. | Fight |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Hatred | |
| 157. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. Her fame spread far and wide because she was a talented singer. |
| A. | Her fame grew |
| B. | Her fame lessened |
| C. | Her fame ended |
| D. | Her fame began |
| Answer» B. Her fame lessened | |
| 158. |
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. The poor villagers had said they did not know how to use the solar powered pump, because of lack of knowledge right now. |
| A. | have been saying |
| B. | has said |
| C. | has been saying |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» B. has said | |
| 159. |
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. Her husband died 10 years ago; she has been living as a _______ since then. 2. The unhappy _______ was left with no option but to sell her jewellery to support her family, after he died. |
| A. | widower |
| B. | widow |
| C. | celibate |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. celibate | |
| 160. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. We knew we should not ________ at the party, but we could not help it as the case was so interesting. |
| A. | talk loudly |
| B. | talk shop |
| C. | talk incessantly |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. talk incessantly | |
| 161. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. A. I wanted to tell her B. not to talk to him C. not listen to me. D. but she would |
| A. | abcd |
| B. | abdc |
| C. | adbc |
| D. | bcad |
| Answer» C. adbc | |
| 162. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Solar |
| A. | Lunar |
| B. | Eclipse |
| C. | Sun |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Eclipse | |
| 163. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A house where an Eskimo lives. |
| A. | dower |
| B. | hamlet |
| C. | village |
| D. | igloo |
| Answer» E. | |
| 164. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. She played a cat and mouse game with all her boyfriends. |
| A. | She played a game |
| B. | She had a cat |
| C. | Her boyfriends gave her cats and mice |
| D. | She played like a cat with her boyfriends who were all mice |
| Answer» B. She had a cat | |
| 165. |
Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Swing: Park |
| A. | Chimney: House |
| B. | Bed: Furniture |
| C. | Bed: Room |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 166. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. Time and tide wait ___________. |
| A. | For every man |
| B. | For no man |
| C. | For every woman |
| D. | For no woman |
| Answer» C. For every woman | |
| 167. |
Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Healer : Doctor |
| A. | Pilot: Airhostess |
| B. | Artist: Designer |
| C. | Patient:Doctor |
| D. | Educator: Teacher |
| Answer» E. | |
| 168. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Fear of water: |
| A. | Hydrophobia |
| B. | Zoo-phobia |
| C. | Agoraphobia |
| D. | Arachnophobia |
| Answer» B. Zoo-phobia | |
| 169. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. She was the shining star in the office when it came to efficiency and punctuality. |
| A. | She was shiny like a star |
| B. | She was as luminescent as a shining star when it came to performance |
| C. | Stars were shining in the office |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Stars were shining in the office | |
| 170. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word. Mercurial |
| A. | Stable |
| B. | Chemical |
| C. | Emotional |
| D. | Psychological |
| Answer» B. Chemical | |
| 171. |
In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. a. The managing director b. in listening to her c. was not interested d. explanation about why profits were lessening. |
| A. | abcd |
| B. | abdc |
| C. | acbd |
| D. | bcda |
| Answer» D. bcda | |
| 172. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. She knew that it took two to tango and if he objected, she would not be able to pass the test. |
| A. | two people to agree |
| B. | two people to disagree |
| C. | two people to be angry |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. two people to disagree | |
| 173. |
Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word Atheist |
| A. | Believer |
| B. | Agnostic |
| C. | Devotee |
| D. | Follower |
| Answer» B. Agnostic | |
| 174. |
Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Perspective: Viewpoint |
| A. | Sad: Disheartened |
| B. | Clinic: Doctor |
| C. | Book: Pencil |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Clinic: Doctor | |
| 175. |
Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. A ___________ of advisers. |
| A. | army |
| B. | board |
| C. | crowd |
| D. | council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 176. |
Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word: Admonish |
| A. | permit |
| B. | advise |
| C. | praise |
| D. | compliment |
| Answer» C. praise | |