Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive English.

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701.

Q: The teacher has given me a very tough assignment.

A. A very tough assignment has been given to me by the teacher.
B. The teacher gives myself a very tough assignment.
C. A very tough assignment is being given to me by the teacher.
D. Giving of a tough assignment to me has been done by the teacher.
Answer» B. The teacher gives myself a very tough assignment.
702.

Q: The teacher said, “It is time that your daughter has learned how to write.”

A. learned
B. had learnt
C. learnt
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
703.

Q: The Teacher said, “Gandhiji was born in India”.

A. The teacher said that Gandhiji had been born in India.
B. The teacher says that Gandhiji was born in India.
C. The teacher said that Gandhiji was born in India.
D. The teacher will say that Gandhiji was born in India.
Answer» B. The teacher says that Gandhiji was born in India.
704.

Q: The teacher said (a)/ to us that one ought (b)/ to work hard in order (c)/ to attain one goal. (d)/No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» E. E
705.

Q: The teacher asked the student when he would submit his assignment

A. The teacher asked the student, " When would you submit his assignment? "
B. The teacher asked the student , " When would he submit his assignment ? "
C. The teacher said to the student, " When will you submit your assignment ? "
D. The teacher asked the student , " When will you submit his assignment ? "
Answer» D. The teacher asked the student , " When will you submit his assignment ? "
706.

Q: The teacher drew (a)/ an attention of the boys (b)/ to the importance of regular practice.(c)/No error(d)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
707.

Q: The teacher asked me why I had been absent the day before.

A. The teacher asked me, "Why were you absent yesterday?"
B. The teacher asked me, "Why are you absent yesterday?"
C. The teacher asked me, "Why are you absent the day before?"
D. The teacher asked me, "Were you absent the day before?"
Answer» B. The teacher asked me, "Why are you absent yesterday?"
708.

Q: The teacher, as well as the students (A)/ have gone on an excursion (B)/ to Ooty during their summer vacation. (C)/ No Error (D).

A. C
B. D
C. A
D. B
Answer» E.
709.

Q: The Tata group owns (A)/ many industries, that are spread (B)/across the globe.(C)/No error(D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
710.

Q: The table’s legs (A)/ have been (B)/ elaborately carved. (C)/ No error (D)

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
Answer» B. (B)
711.

Q: The synthetic fibre has –

A. Always been popular in India
B. Become popular during the last twenty years
C. Never been popular the last twenty years
D. Been as popular as other kinds of fibre
Answer» C. Never been popular the last twenty years
712.

Q: The synthetic fibre has –

A. Always been popular in India
B. Become popular during the last twenty years
C. Never been popular the last twenty years
D. Been as popular as other kinds of fibre
Answer» C. Never been popular the last twenty years
713.

Q: The survey gives(A)/ us much knowledge of the (b)/ public’s opinion (c)/ on the matter of terrorism. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» D. D
714.

Q: The survey gives (a)/ us much knowledge of the (b)/ public’s opinion (c)/ on the matter of terrorism. (d)/ No error (e)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E
Answer» D. D
715.

Q: The Supreme Court says Canadian (A)/judges has been too soft on (B)/ punishment for 30 years in giving (C)/offenders the lowest possible sentence (D)/.

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
E. No error
Answer» C. (C)
716.

Q: The sun rises in the east and………………………….in the west.

A. is setting
B. sets
C. set
D. setting
Answer» C. set
717.

Q: The sun hid behind a cloud and it seemed like a light (have been switched) off.

A. had been switched
B. had been switch
C. have been switching
D. no improvement
Answer» B. had been switch
718.

Q: The study or practice of dancing or composing ballets

A. Choreography
B. Epigraphy
C. Calligraphy
D. Cartography
Answer» B. Epigraphy
719.

Q: The students of that group have assured their project guide that they will all work against the clock.

A. work with ensthusiasm
B. work hard to go against the time
C. work while keeping patience
D. work with vigour to finish in limited time
Answer» E.
720.

Q: The students were (A)/ awaiting for (B)/ the arrival of the chief guest.(C)/No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
721.

Q: The student said, "Let me come in."

A. The student requested to let him come in.
B. The student requested that he might be allowed to come in.
C. The student told that let he be allowed to come in.
D. The student said that if he is allowed to come in.
Answer» C. The student told that let he be allowed to come in.
722.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.The student………..at the moment. (punish)

A. are being punished
B. being punished
C. is being punished
D. will be punished
Answer» D. will be punished
723.

Q: The student said, "I must study hard."

A. The student says that he must study hard.
B. The student say that he had to study hard.
C. The student said that he had to study hard.
D. The student says that he had to study hard.
Answer» D. The student says that he had to study hard.
724.

Q: The student's interest was raised by an article he had read.

A. multiplied
B. increased
C. quickened
D. No improvement
Answer» B. increased
725.

Q: The strike has been called…………………..

A. of
B. at
C. off
D. up
Answer» D. up
726.

Q: The storm destroyed several huts in the village.

A. Several huts in the village have been destroyed by the storm.
B. The storm in the village had destroyed several huts.
C. The storm was destructive for the several huts in the village
D. Several huts in the village were destroyed by the storm.
Answer» E.
727.

Q: The statistical study of the population

A. demography
B. sociology
C. psychology
D. anthropolog
Answer» B. sociology
728.

Q: Direction: In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.The stewardess showed the passenger________

A. when to start travelling
B. where to land the plane
C. how to fasten the seat belt
D. how to judge the altitude of the plane
Answer» D. how to judge the altitude of the plane
729.

Q: The sporting picture lays more stress on-

A. the descriptive side of painting
B. the constructive side of painting
C. the abstract side of painting
D. indigenous painting
Answer» B. the constructive side of painting
730.

Q: The speeding car knocked down the pedestrian.

A. The pedestrian was knocked down by the speeding car.
B. The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding.
C. The car which was speeding has knocked down the pedestrian.
D. Knocking down of the pedestrian has been done by the speeding car.
Answer» B. The pedestrian was being knocked down by the car which was speeding.
731.

Q: The speaker got confused, and started to contradict himself.

A. argue against
B. reject
C. oppose himself
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
732.

Q: The speaker did not properly use the time as he went on……..on one point alone

A. dilating
B. devoting
C. deliberating
D. diluting
Answer» D. diluting
733.

Q: Direction: In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.The speaker did not properly space out his speech, but went on ____ one point only.

A. devoting
B. decrying
C. stressing
D. avoiding
Answer» D. avoiding
734.

Q: The sound was thin and unnatural, and the voices were blurred by static.

A. of
B. in
C. with
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
735.

Q: The soldier on duty at the border is a sitting duck.

A. in a safe position
B. in a vulnerable position
C. in a secure position
D. in a comfortable position
Answer» C. in a secure position
736.

Q: Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying  a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.The size of the car should be in accordance with

A. the money one can afford to pay
B. the size of the garage the buyer has
C. the width of the road where the buyer lives.
D. the volume of traffic on road
Answer» C. the width of the road where the buyer lives.
737.

Q: The singer was singing an old melody.

A. An old melody was being sung by the singer.
B. An old melody were sung by the singer.
C. An old melody is sung by the singer.
D. An old melody was sung by the singer.
Answer» E.
738.

Q: The sight of the lizard is hateful to me.

A. repulsive
B. repulse
C. repulsion
D. No improvement
Answer» B. repulse
739.

Q: The ships caught in the tornado

A. are compared to shuttlecocks
B. had a cargo of shuttlecocks
C. scattered shuttlecocks in the sea
D. traded in shuttlecocks
Answer» B. had a cargo of shuttlecocks
740.

Q: The short remaining end of a cigarette-

A. Stump
B. Stud
C. Butt
D. Scrap
Answer» D. Scrap
741.

Q: The ship with its crew ________ gone to the bottom of the sea.

A. has
B. have
C. are
D. None of these
Answer» B. have
742.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.The ship carrying fifty passengers…….in the sea last month. (sink)

A. sanked
B. sinked
C. sank
D. sunk
Answer» D. sunk
743.

Q: The servant (A) / hanged the lamp (B)/ on that wall .(C)/ No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
744.

Q: Direction (2): Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.The serial……. on Metro Channel from next Monday. (telecast)

A. shall be telecast
B. would be telecasting
C. will be telecasted
D. will be telecast
Answer» E.
745.

Q: Direction: Use the verbs given in brackets either in Active or Passive according to sense of the given sentence.The serial……. on Metro Channel from next Monday. (telecast)

A. shall be telecast
B. would be telecasting
C. will be telecasted
D. will be telecast
Answer» E.
746.

Q: The sentence given in C has four words given in bold. Amongst given bolded words, which of the followings must replace each other to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.

A. 2021-04-02 00:00:00
B. 2021-03-01 00:00:00
C. 2021-04-01 00:00:00
D. 2021-04-03 00:00:00
E. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» F.
747.

Q: The sentence given in (C) has four words given in bold. Amongst given bolded words, which of the followings must replace each other to make the sentence contextually correct and meaningful.

A. 2021-04-02 00:00:00
B. 2021-03-02 00:00:00
C. 2021-04-01 00:00:00
D. 2021-04-03 00:00:00
E. 2021-03-01 00:00:00
Answer» D. 2021-04-03 00:00:00
748.

Q: Directions (51): Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark “No Error” as your answer.The selection of Justice P.C. Ghose as the first Lokpal has come after a unjustified delay of five years.

A. have come after an
B. has came after an
C. have came after an
D. has come after an
E. No error
Answer» F.
749.

Q: The secretary had the information at her fingertips.

A. in the compact disc
B. not accessible
C. on her typewriter
D. readily available
Answer» E.
750.

Q: The scissors that you asked for (A) / is in the desk drawer (B)/ in the bedroom.(C)/ No error (D).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C