239 + Mcqs in English Page 3 McqOptions

101.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'To build castles in the air' in the sentence given below ? Don't build castles in the air. just find some work to ' earn money.
A.	to make the most beautiful plans that always come true
B.	to make the most practical and fruitful plans that never fail
C.	to daydream or to make plans that can never come true
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

102.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'To have a green thumb' in the sentence given below ? My mother has a green thumb when it comes to houseplants.
A.	to have the ability to grow plants well
B.	to have a dislike for plants and insects
C.	to be physically disabled
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. to have a dislike for plants and insects

Discussion

103.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. The point where the earth and sky seem to meet.
A.	Horizon
B.	Atmosphere
C.	Atlas
D.	Altitude
Answer» B. Atmosphere

Discussion

104.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. Fond of entertaining guests.
A.	Contagious
B.	Affluent
C.	Hospitable
D.	Envious
Answer» D. Envious

Discussion

105.	Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. You ............ drive carefully in bed weather.
A.	ought to
B.	ought to have
C.	ought not to
D.	ought not to have
Answer» B. ought to have

Discussion

106.	Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. It was still painful. I went to see a specialist.
A.	And
B.	Although
C.	So
D.	Despite
Answer» D. Despite

Discussion

107.	Out of the given four options, choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. They whisper to each other ............ no one else can hear.
A.	or
B.	neither
C.	so that
D.	despite of
Answer» D. despite of

Discussion

108.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. I took ............ heavy breakfast in the morning before leaving for office.
A.	No article required
B.	the
C.	an
D.	a
Answer» E.

Discussion

109.	Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.
A.	considerate
B.	lazy
C.	strict
D.	relaxed
Answer» D. relaxed

Discussion

110.	Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Disaster struck when we least expected it.
A.	most
B.	minimum
C.	less
D.	hardly
Answer» B. minimum

Discussion

111.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The committee must assess the relative importance of the issues.
A.	oppose
B.	negate
C.	evaluate
D.	delete
Answer» D. delete

Discussion

112.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'Take the bull by the horns' in the sentence given below ? Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave ?
A.	to do something difficult in a determined and confident way
B.	to run away at the slightest sign of danger
C.	to fight with ferocious animals
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. to run away at the slightest sign of danger

Discussion

113.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'raining cats and dogs' in the sentence given below ? It was raining cats and dogs by the time I got home.
A.	completely dry
B.	hot and arid
C.	raining heavily
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	Directions Out of the given four sentences, choose the one which is grammatically correct.
A.	The bells off the church have been ringing from morning
B.	The bells of the church have been ringing since morning
C.	The bells of the church has been ringing from morning
D.	The bells by the church have been ringing from morning
Answer» C. The bells of the church has been ringing from morning

Discussion

115.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. The baby bears ............ strong resemblance to grandfather.
A.	No article required
B.	the
C.	an
D.	a
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. My cousin Ravi will arrive from ............ New York in July.
A.	No article required
B.	the
C.	an
D.	a
Answer» B. the

Discussion

117.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. He reads books ............ great interest.
A.	on
B.	into
C.	with
D.	along
Answer» D. along

Discussion

118.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. The sheep are grazing ............ the field.
A.	from
B.	in
C.	with
D.	of
Answer» C. with

Discussion

119.	Direction A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the Underlined word from the given options. The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.
A.	disadvantageous
B.	advantageous
C.	favorable
D.	similar
Answer» B. advantageous

Discussion

120.	Direction A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the Underlined word from the given options. The desk is three feet wide.
A.	broad
B.	spacious
C.	large
D.	narrow
Answer» E.

Discussion

121.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. We were charmed by his boyish manner.
A.	disgusted
B.	repelled
C.	attracted
D.	annoyed
Answer» D. annoyed

Discussion

122.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression ?washed my hands of? in the sentence given below? That car was a real headache. I washed my hands of it long ago
A.	None of the above
B.	ended one?s association with someone or something
C.	changed the parts and machinery of something
D.	got something renewed or repaired
Answer» C. changed the parts and machinery of something

Discussion

123.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression ?To take the law into one?s hand? in the sentence given below. Her mother took the law into her own hands when she heard that her child had been abused.
A.	to do something illegal in order to punish someone
B.	None of the above
C.	to wear the clothes of the judge
D.	to lift something heavy
Answer» B. None of the above

Discussion

124.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A life history of a person written by himself/herself.
A.	Prose
B.	Autobiography
C.	Biography
D.	Encyclopedia
Answer» C. Biography

Discussion

125.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A person who is unable to pay off his debts.
A.	Bankrupt
B.	Affluent
C.	Immigrant
D.	Legitimate
Answer» B. Affluent

Discussion

126.	Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. She is sad that she ............ win the sack race.
A.	cannot have
B.	could not have
C.	could not
D.	must have
Answer» D. must have

Discussion

127.	Out of the given four options, choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. Those bananas aren't ripe ............ they're still green.
A.	yet
B.	but
C.	or
D.	while
Answer» B. but

Discussion

128.	Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. Go for brisk walking. You want to reduce your weight.
A.	If
B.	Although
C.	In spite of
D.	Despite
Answer» B. Although

Discussion

129.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'a red-letter day' in the sentence given below ? The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.
A.	a very important or significant day
B.	a day full of disappointments
C.	a day full of violence and bloodshed
D.	None of these
Answer» C. a day full of violence and bloodshed

Discussion

130.	Sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'the lion's share' in the sentence given below? Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.
A.	the smallest part or least of something
B.	the portion reserved for animals and birds
C.	the largest part or most of something
D.	None of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

131.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. The art of cultivating and managing gardens.
A.	Horticulture
B.	Geography
C.	Calligraphy
D.	Architecture
Answer» B. Geography

Discussion

132.	Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet.
A.	Ambrosia
B.	Horizon
C.	Hell
D.	Paradise
Answer» C. Hell

Discussion

133.	Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. I............ written to her but I didn't get time.
A.	cannot have
B.	should not
C.	should have
D.	should
Answer» D. should

Discussion

134.	Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. He tries hard. He always fails.
A.	Because
B.	As
C.	Since
D.	Though
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	Out of the given four options choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. ............ her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next.
A.	Because of
B.	Even
C.	While
D.	Despite
Answer» E.

Discussion

136.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. He will finish the work in ............ fortnight.
A.	No article required
B.	the
C.	an
D.	a
Answer» E.

Discussion

137.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. ............ Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.
A.	An
B.	The
C.	No article required
D.	A
Answer» C. No article required

Discussion

138.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. The mouse looked ............ the cheese greedily.
A.	from
B.	with
C.	at
D.	of
Answer» D. of

Discussion

139.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. Fighter planes fly ............ a very great speed.
A.	into
B.	at
C.	below
D.	of
Answer» C. below

Discussion

140.	Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Sow the seeds in pots.
A.	Soak
B.	Reap
C.	Dip
D.	Burry
Answer» C. Dip

Discussion

141.	Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.
A.	height
B.	intelligence
C.	stupidity
D.	stature
Answer» D. stature

Discussion

142.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The city has a magnificent park.
A.	dark
B.	splendid
C.	confined
D.	narrow
Answer» C. confined

Discussion

143.	Directions Out of the given four sentences choose the one which is grammatically correct.
A.	He has forgave me for all my mistakes.
B.	He has, forgiven me for all my mistakes.
C.	He have forgave me for all my mistakes.
D.	He have forgiven me for all my mistakes.
Answer» C. He have forgave me for all my mistakes.

Discussion

144.	Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. Earlier people did not know that food ............cooked.
A.	could be
B.	must
C.	could
D.	can have
Answer» B. must

Discussion

145.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression, is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'A thorn in flesh' in the sentence given below ? John was a thorn in my flesh for years before I finally got rid of him.
A.	a physical injury
B.	None of the above
C.	a cause of continual trouble
D.	a comfortable position
Answer» D. a comfortable position

Discussion

146.	A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'born with a silver spoon in his mouth' in the sentence given below ? James doesn't know anything about working for a living; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A.	None of the above
B.	surrounded by poverty and misery
C.	born handicapped
D.	born into wealth and privilege
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Books were scattered across the floor.
A.	collected
B.	dispersed
C.	thrown
D.	torn
Answer» B. dispersed

Discussion

148.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.
A.	opposite
B.	exact
C.	advanced
D.	similar
Answer» B. exact

Discussion

149.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. The rapid growth of opposition to the plan has surprised the council.
A.	slow
B.	quick
C.	long
D.	fast
Answer» B. quick

Discussion

150.	Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. They will serve lunch ............ noon.
A.	among
B.	into
C.	at
D.	with
Answer» D. with

Discussion

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A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'To build castles in the air' in the sentence given below ? Don't build castles in the air. just find some work to ' earn money.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'To have a green thumb' in the sentence given below ? My mother has a green thumb when it comes to houseplants.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. The point where the earth and sky seem to meet.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. Fond of entertaining guests.

Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. You ............ drive carefully in bed weather.

Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. It was still painful. I went to see a specialist.

Out of the given four options, choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. They whisper to each other ............ no one else can hear.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. I took ............ heavy breakfast in the morning before leaving for office.

Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. They believe that judges are too lenient with terrorist suspects.

Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Disaster struck when we least expected it.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The committee must assess the relative importance of the issues.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'Take the bull by the horns' in the sentence given below ? Why don't you take the bull by the horns and tell him to leave ?

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'raining cats and dogs' in the sentence given below ? It was raining cats and dogs by the time I got home.

Directions Out of the given four sentences, choose the one which is grammatically correct.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. The baby bears ............ strong resemblance to grandfather.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. My cousin Ravi will arrive from ............ New York in July.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. He reads books ............ great interest.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. The sheep are grazing ............ the field.

Direction A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the Underlined word from the given options. The improvement in sales figures had a beneficial effect on the company as a whole.

Direction A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the Underlined word from the given options. The desk is three feet wide.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. We were charmed by his boyish manner.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression ?washed my hands of? in the sentence given below? That car was a real headache. I washed my hands of it long ago

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression ?To take the law into one?s hand? in the sentence given below. Her mother took the law into her own hands when she heard that her child had been abused.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A life history of a person written by himself/herself.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A person who is unable to pay off his debts.

Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. She is sad that she ............ win the sack race.

Out of the given four options, choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. Those bananas aren't ripe ............ they're still green.

Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. Go for brisk walking. You want to reduce your weight.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'a red-letter day' in the sentence given below ? The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.

Sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'the lion's share' in the sentence given below? Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. The art of cultivating and managing gardens.

Directions Find the word which can be replaced for the given sentence. A line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet.

Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. I............ written to her but I didn't get time.

Out of the given four options choose one to join the two sentences given below to make a meaningful sentence. He tries hard. He always fails.

Out of the given four options choose the correct conjunction to fill in the blank given in the sentence. ............ her confidence, Cindy was uncertain what to do next.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. He will finish the work in ............ fortnight.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct article. ............ Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. The mouse looked ............ the cheese greedily.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. Fighter planes fly ............ a very great speed.

Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Sow the seeds in pots.

Directions A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. The city has a magnificent park.

Directions Out of the given four sentences choose the one which is grammatically correct.

Out of the given options, choose the most appropriate one to fill in the blank. Earlier people did not know that food ............cooked.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression, is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'A thorn in flesh' in the sentence given below ? John was a thorn in my flesh for years before I finally got rid of him.

A sentence with an underlined idiomatic expression is given. What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'born with a silver spoon in his mouth' in the sentence given below ? James doesn't know anything about working for a living; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. Books were scattered across the floor.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word. Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite to the highlighted word from the given options. The rapid growth of opposition to the plan has surprised the council.

Directions Fill in the blank with the correct Preposition. They will serve lunch ............ noon.