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This section includes 933 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 801. |
at snail s pace |
| A. | very slowly |
| B. | to walk like a snail |
| C. | to lack interest in work |
| D. | in methodical manner |
| Answer» B. to walk like a snail | |
| 802. |
to run one down |
| A. | to be in a hurry |
| B. | to be weak and tired |
| C. | to disparage someone |
| D. | to run down a lane |
| Answer» D. to run down a lane | |
| 803. |
to blow one s own trumpet |
| A. | to play on one s own trumpet |
| B. | to praise one s own self |
| C. | to create noisy disturbances |
| D. | to have a high-pitched voice |
| Answer» C. to create noisy disturbances | |
| 804. |
As the bomb exploded people ran helter-skelter. |
| A. | in great fear |
| B. | in disorderly haste |
| C. | in haste |
| D. | in great sorrow |
| Answer» C. in haste | |
| 805. |
Don t worry about the silly row. It was just a storm in a tea cup. |
| A. | important matter dealt with ease |
| B. | hot tea being served |
| C. | commotion over a trivial matter |
| D. | confusion and chaos |
| Answer» D. confusion and chaos | |
| 806. |
The student is on the verge of breakdown. |
| A. | on the brink of |
| B. | at the outset of |
| C. | in the midst of |
| D. | at the risk of |
| Answer» B. at the outset of | |
| 807. |
My repeated attempts to get refund from the civic authorities were of no avail. |
| A. | unsuccessful |
| B. | postponed |
| C. | useless |
| D. | delayed |
| Answer» D. delayed | |
| 808. |
to have something up one s sleeves |
| A. | having a practical plan |
| B. | having an important project |
| C. | having an ambitious plan |
| D. | having a secret plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 809. |
He was progressing by leaps and bounds because of his hard work. |
| A. | rapidly |
| B. | slowly |
| C. | peacefully |
| D. | strongly |
| Answer» B. slowly | |
| 810. |
The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him. |
| A. | squandered |
| B. | distributed |
| C. | spent |
| D. | gave in charity |
| Answer» B. distributed | |
| 811. |
to die in harness means to die while |
| A. | riding a horse |
| B. | in a stable |
| C. | in a uniform |
| D. | still in service |
| Answer» E. | |
| 812. |
She is a fair-weather friend. |
| A. | a good friend |
| B. | a friend who meets difficulties calmly |
| C. | a friend who deserts you in difficulties |
| D. | a favourable friend |
| Answer» D. a favourable friend | |
| 813. |
I can no longer put up with her insolence. |
| A. | endure |
| B. | evade |
| C. | suppress |
| D. | assume |
| Answer» B. evade | |
| 814. |
He cannot hold a candle to his elder brother. |
| A. | equal to |
| B. | not as clever as |
| C. | cannot be compared to |
| D. | duller than |
| Answer» D. duller than | |
| 815. |
He has resigned his job and burnt his boats so far as government service is concerned. |
| A. | felt dejected |
| B. | blasted his hopes |
| C. | ruined himself |
| D. | left no means of retreat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 816. |
The story of the train accident as narrated by one of the survivors made my flesh creep. |
| A. | thrilled me |
| B. | horrified me |
| C. | excited me |
| D. | frightened me |
| Answer» C. excited me | |
| 817. |
The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue. |
| A. | something unexpected |
| B. | something unpleasant |
| C. | something horrible |
| D. | something unexpected and unpleasant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 818. |
to emerge out of thin air means to |
| A. | appear suddenly |
| B. | descend gradually |
| C. | fall down quickly |
| D. | enter from space |
| Answer» B. descend gradually | |
| 819. |
The population of our country is increasing by leaps and bounds. |
| A. | very slowly |
| B. | very quickly |
| C. | irregularly |
| D. | very systematically |
| Answer» C. irregularly | |
| 820. |
If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly. |
| A. | work well for the boss |
| B. | praise the boss |
| C. | in favour with the boss |
| D. | co-operate with boss |
| Answer» D. co-operate with boss | |
| 821. |
He expects his subordinates to be always at his beck and call |
| A. | at rest |
| B. | at work |
| C. | at his disposal |
| D. | at their desks |
| Answer» D. at their desks | |
| 822. |
The clerk turned a deaf ear to his officer s advice. |
| A. | disputed |
| B. | paid attention to |
| C. | disregarded |
| D. | acknowledged gratefully |
| Answer» D. acknowledged gratefully | |
| 823. |
You have to read between the lines to understand most of the symbolic writing. |
| A. | read again and again |
| B. | understand the hidden meaning |
| C. | know the symbols |
| D. | look for many meanings |
| Answer» C. know the symbols | |
| 824. |
He is accused of sitting on the fence. |
| A. | observing the scene |
| B. | resting on fence |
| C. | hesitating which side to take |
| D. | sitting back and enjoying the fun |
| Answer» D. sitting back and enjoying the fun | |
| 825. |
My close friend got the sack from his first job recently. |
| A. | resigned |
| B. | got rid of |
| C. | was demoted from |
| D. | was dismissed from |
| Answer» E. | |
| 826. |
to weigh up the pros and cons is to |
| A. | measure the ingredient |
| B. | observe etiquette |
| C. | consider all facts |
| D. | postpone action |
| Answer» D. postpone action | |
| 827. |
He has a bone to pick with his cousin. |
| A. | reasonable agreement |
| B. | cause of quarrel |
| C. | cause of doubt |
| D. | difference of opinion |
| Answer» C. cause of doubt | |
| 828. |
The passing of anti-defection law struck a chill to the heart of every opportunistic legislator. |
| A. | caused anger |
| B. | caused relief |
| C. | aroused fear |
| D. | awakened bitterness |
| Answer» D. awakened bitterness | |
| 829. |
Our house is within a stone s throw from the Red Building. |
| A. | far off |
| B. | far away |
| C. | very near to |
| D. | beside |
| Answer» D. beside | |
| 830. |
All his ventures went to the winds. |
| A. | dissipated |
| B. | spread all over |
| C. | got speed of the winds. |
| D. | became well-known |
| Answer» B. spread all over | |
| 831. |
In the securities scam, the national credibility was at stake. |
| A. | on trial |
| B. | under pressure |
| C. | in danger |
| D. | challenged |
| Answer» D. challenged | |
| 832. |
The ruling party has been warned not to play to the gallery. |
| A. | to give importance to the common man |
| B. | to try to be clever |
| C. | to seek to win approval |
| D. | to side-track the issue |
| Answer» D. to side-track the issue | |
| 833. |
The Government claims that Indian industry is progressing by leaps and bounds. |
| A. | intermittently |
| B. | leisurely |
| C. | at a rapid pace |
| D. | at a desired pace |
| Answer» D. at a desired pace | |
| 834. |
The young engineer was hauled up for spilling the beans about the new project to the competitor. |
| A. | suppressing the information |
| B. | hiding the details |
| C. | revealing the information indiscreetly |
| D. | spoiling the plans |
| Answer» D. spoiling the plans | |
| 835. |
The lawyer asked his assistant to collect the details regarding the pros and cons of the case. |
| A. | ups and downs |
| B. | in and out |
| C. | weak and strong |
| D. | for and against |
| Answer» E. | |
| 836. |
The principal has to carry out the orders issued by the higher authorities. |
| A. | obey |
| B. | communicate |
| C. | execute |
| D. | modify |
| Answer» D. modify | |
| 837. |
The teacher advised the students to take into account the advice given by the elders. |
| A. | to obey |
| B. | to neglect |
| C. | to consider |
| D. | to reject |
| Answer» D. to reject | |
| 838. |
There is a lot of bad blood between them. |
| A. | jealousy |
| B. | fight |
| C. | angry feeling |
| D. | distrust |
| Answer» D. distrust | |
| 839. |
Having bought the house, they decided to go the whole hog and buy all the furniture needed. |
| A. | to live there |
| B. | to do it completely |
| C. | to go all the way |
| D. | to go in the fog |
| Answer» C. to go all the way | |
| 840. |
People who do not lay out their money carefully, soon come to grief. |
| A. | earn |
| B. | spend |
| C. | distribute |
| D. | preserve |
| Answer» C. distribute | |
| 841. |
When the Inspector entered the class some of the students shook in their shoes. |
| A. | stamped the ground with their shoes |
| B. | showed signs of anger |
| C. | trembled with fear |
| D. | stood up to salute |
| Answer» D. stood up to salute | |
| 842. |
fits and starts |
| A. | slowly |
| B. | not regularly |
| C. | continuously |
| D. | quickly |
| Answer» C. continuously | |
| 843. |
The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the on - coming truck could run into it. |
| A. | serious accident |
| B. | close collision |
| C. | narrow escape |
| D. | deep dent |
| Answer» D. deep dent | |
| 844. |
He was confident that all his present sufferings will soon blow over. |
| A. | increase |
| B. | pass off |
| C. | be looked into |
| D. | be taken care of |
| Answer» C. be looked into | |
| 845. |
The teacher announced that she had no blue-eyed boys in the class. |
| A. | royal children |
| B. | young boys |
| C. | foreigners |
| D. | favourites |
| Answer» E. | |
| 846. |
Many young artists were dropping names at the party to impress the gathering. |
| A. | talking proudly about their family members |
| B. | using pet names |
| C. | hinting at high connections |
| D. | talking informally |
| Answer» D. talking informally | |
| 847. |
The day I graduated was a red- letter day for me. |
| A. | a dangerous day |
| B. | an important day |
| C. | an eventful day |
| D. | a formidable day |
| Answer» C. an eventful day | |
| 848. |
The beleaguered politician was anxious to set the record straight. |
| A. | give a speech |
| B. | win party support |
| C. | give a correct account |
| D. | make a confession |
| Answer» D. make a confession | |
| 849. |
The village headman pretends to be a good Samaritan. |
| A. | a religious person |
| B. | a helpful person |
| C. | a citizen of Samaria |
| D. | a law-abiding citizen |
| Answer» C. a citizen of Samaria | |
| 850. |
a white elephant, |
| A. | a rare species of elephants |
| B. | an expensive gift |
| C. | a costly but useless possession |
| D. | a worthless thing |
| Answer» D. a worthless thing | |