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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way. |
| A. | irked or irritated him |
| B. | asked him to speed up |
| C. | suggested a wrong method |
| D. | advised him to be strict |
| Answer» B. asked him to speed up | |
| 2. |
The secretary s thoughtless remark added fuel to the fire. |
| A. | added humour to the situation |
| B. | worsened the difficult situation |
| C. | helped in improving the situation |
| D. | prevented the situation |
| Answer» C. helped in improving the situation | |
| 3. |
I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop. |
| A. | out of it |
| B. | informed about the fees |
| C. | informed about the last date of joining |
| D. | informed regularly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
I ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes. |
| A. | become bolder |
| B. | work in silence |
| C. | learn the procedures |
| D. | gain confidence |
| Answer» D. gain confidence | |
| 5. |
He is cool about working at night. |
| A. | ready to work |
| B. | not ready to work |
| C. | excited about working |
| D. | grudgingly working |
| Answer» B. not ready to work | |
| 6. |
Listening to the lecture was watching grass grow. |
| A. | very boring |
| B. | very interesting |
| C. | very confusing |
| D. | very informative |
| Answer» B. very interesting | |
| 7. |
The much-hyped event turned out be a nine days wonder. |
| A. | an event that lasted for nine days |
| B. | created awe for nine days |
| C. | a dazzling spectacle of great value |
| D. | a dazzling short-lived spectacle of no real value |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Your behaviour is simply beyond the pale. |
| A. | outside commonly accepted standards |
| B. | beyond sorrow |
| C. | uninteresting |
| D. | something acceptable |
| Answer» B. beyond sorrow | |
| 9. |
The girl took after her father. She is very amiable like him. |
| A. | similar to |
| B. | different |
| C. | behind |
| D. | takes |
| Answer» B. different | |
| 10. |
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter. |
| A. | to give a correct decision |
| B. | to obtain suitable punishment |
| C. | to have the same eyesight |
| D. | to have the same opinion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Through the reporter s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. |
| A. | ignited |
| B. | flared up |
| C. | brightened |
| D. | been revealed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The departmental store is open around the clock. |
| A. | at different timings |
| B. | early morning |
| C. | day and night |
| D. | throughout the afternoon |
| Answer» D. throughout the afternoon | |
| 13. |
The boy was in Dutch with his friends. |
| A. | in love |
| B. | in good terms |
| C. | in awe |
| D. | in trouble |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
In his salad days he was quite a dandy. |
| A. | childhood |
| B. | adolescence |
| C. | school days |
| D. | old age |
| Answer» C. school days | |
| 15. |
The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam. |
| A. | smiling |
| B. | silent |
| C. | restless |
| D. | attentive |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The detective went abroad in search of a culprit but his journey proved to be a wild goose chase. |
| A. | expensive |
| B. | full of difficulties |
| C. | unprofitable adventure |
| D. | ill-advised |
| Answer» D. ill-advised | |
| 17. |
Please be as brief as you can, I have other fish to fry. |
| A. | to cook the food |
| B. | to take rest |
| C. | some important work to attend to |
| D. | to attend the friends |
| Answer» D. to attend the friends | |
| 18. |
Suddenly the balloon goes up in the middle of the conversation. |
| A. | the situation turns unpleasant or serious |
| B. | a sudden shift in the topic of conversation |
| C. | the conversation takes a lighter note |
| D. | an abrupt silence takes place |
| Answer» B. a sudden shift in the topic of conversation | |
| 19. |
It was her maiden speech on the stage and she performed well. |
| A. | unprepared speech |
| B. | sudden speech |
| C. | primary speech |
| D. | first speech |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
His argument does not hold water. |
| A. | to have effect |
| B. | to influence |
| C. | to check the flow of water |
| D. | sound logical fact |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
a close shave. |
| A. | a narrow escape from danger |
| B. | stubble |
| C. | very short hair |
| D. | hairless skin |
| Answer» B. stubble | |
| 22. |
I want to tell you in a nutshell, lust for money and power ruined her life. |
| A. | as objectively as possible |
| B. | confidentially |
| C. | in detail |
| D. | in a brief manner |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
My efforts at pest control went in vain, I have to go back to the drawing board. |
| A. | plan it all over again |
| B. | take professional help |
| C. | spend some time researching abroad |
| D. | work at night |
| Answer» B. take professional help | |
| 24. |
Her father strained every nerve to enable her to get settled in life. |
| A. | worked very hard |
| B. | spent a huge amount |
| C. | tried all tricks |
| D. | bribed several persons |
| Answer» B. spent a huge amount | |
| 25. |
Our plan to go to London is in the air. |
| A. | undecided |
| B. | certain |
| C. | under consideration |
| D. | for approval |
| Answer» D. for approval | |
| 26. |
For any group work to be successful, it is important that everyone is on the same page. |
| A. | present for the meeting |
| B. | registered for the work |
| C. | willing to pay the same fees |
| D. | thinks in a similar way |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Jane earned pin money working part-time as a waitress. |
| A. | saved money |
| B. | additional money |
| C. | a small amount of money |
| D. | money to be spent only for luxuries and treats |
| Answer» D. money to be spent only for luxuries and treats | |
| 28. |
to cut one short. |
| A. | to love one |
| B. | to insult one |
| C. | to criticise one |
| D. | to interrupt one |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
We must husband our resources against hard times. |
| A. | save |
| B. | support |
| C. | sing |
| D. | concede |
| Answer» B. support | |
| 30. |
The newly elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state. |
| A. | produce |
| B. | make |
| C. | carry |
| D. | cause to happen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
The mention of her former husband s name still makes Rita foam at the mouth. |
| A. | angry |
| B. | vomit |
| C. | shy |
| D. | fall sick |
| Answer» B. vomit | |
| 32. |
After his business failed, he had to work very hard to keep the wolf from the door. |
| A. | keep away extreme poverty |
| B. | earn an honest living |
| C. | regain his lost position |
| D. | defend from enemies |
| Answer» B. earn an honest living | |
| 33. |
Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him. |
| A. | advises |
| B. | warns severely |
| C. | selects |
| D. | treats badly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country. |
| A. | using unfair means |
| B. | with strength and fury |
| C. | with weapons |
| D. | as best as they could |
| Answer» C. with weapons | |
| 35. |
I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems. |
| A. | difficulties at the start |
| B. | difficulties at the end |
| C. | difficulties all the time |
| D. | problem with my teeth |
| Answer» B. difficulties at the end | |
| 36. |
was plain sailing |
| A. | was very easy |
| B. | was complicated |
| C. | was competitive |
| D. | was uncomfortable |
| Answer» B. was complicated | |
| 37. |
took to her heels |
| A. | bent down |
| B. | ran off |
| C. | kicked off her shoes |
| D. | rubbed her heels |
| Answer» C. kicked off her shoes | |
| 38. |
a wild-goose chase |
| A. | run after a bird |
| B. | a fruitful search |
| C. | long pursuit |
| D. | fruitless pursuit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
He was the bad egg in the family. |
| A. | greedy |
| B. | worthless |
| C. | valuable |
| D. | unwanted |
| Answer» C. valuable | |
| 40. |
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghugot down to business. |
| A. | began to work seriously |
| B. | joined his father s business |
| C. | started a business |
| D. | became businesslike |
| Answer» B. joined his father s business | |
| 41. |
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. |
| A. | speaking sadly |
| B. | speaking sharply |
| C. | speaking kindly |
| D. | speaking cheerfully |
| Answer» C. speaking kindly | |
| 42. |
The young servant goes about with the old master. |
| A. | tries to know more about |
| B. | adjusts well |
| C. | moves around |
| D. | goes around |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
The member took exception to the secretary s remark about the current political situation in the State. |
| A. | accepted readily |
| B. | laughed at |
| C. | objected |
| D. | granted |
| Answer» D. granted | |
| 44. |
He is in the habit of picking holes in everything. |
| A. | delving deep into |
| B. | finding fault with |
| C. | causing trouble to |
| D. | asking questions about |
| Answer» C. causing trouble to | |
| 45. |
The die is cast and nothing can be done now. |
| A. | The game has been played |
| B. | There has been a failure |
| C. | The effect has worn out |
| D. | The decision has been taken |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
We have to put up with the sorrows of life. |
| A. | bear patiently |
| B. | fight against |
| C. | welcome cheerfully |
| D. | treat with indifference |
| Answer» B. fight against | |
| 47. |
He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift of the gab. |
| A. | talk very fast |
| B. | speak very well |
| C. | a good voice |
| D. | pretend convincingly |
| Answer» C. a good voice | |
| 48. |
I saw through the trick and was on guard. |
| A. | anticipated |
| B. | detected |
| C. | witnessed |
| D. | defeated |
| Answer» C. witnessed | |
| 49. |
The police cordoned off the area after the explosion. |
| A. | did not allow anyone to leave |
| B. | filled |
| C. | isolated |
| D. | checked everyone in |
| Answer» D. checked everyone in | |
| 50. |
I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand in the choice of materials. |
| A. | complete liberty |
| B. | an expense account |
| C. | to employ men to work |
| D. | unlimited funds |
| Answer» B. an expense account | |