Explore topic-wise MCQs in Competitive English.

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1.

I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator~!

A. Imagine
B. Give birth
C. Understand
D. Depend
Answer» B. Give birth
2.

I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator~!

A. Imagine
B. Give birth
C. Understand
D. Depend
Answer» B. Give birth
3.

The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.

A. became desperate
B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed
D. felt disgusted
Answer» C. become annoyed
4.

The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby.~!

A. became desperate
B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed
D. felt disgusted
Answer» C. become annoyed
5.

The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.

A. opened fire
B. hid himself
C. ran off
D. surrendered
Answer» D. surrendered
6.

I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.%!

A. troubled
B. stupid
C. uncomfortable
D. inferior
Answer» D. inferior
7.

If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.%!

A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D. be ill
Answer» D. be ill
8.

The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.

A. authoritatively
B. finally
C. angrily
D. coldly
Answer» C. angrily
9.

The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.%!

A. to be cautious
B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest
D. to show no reaction
Answer» E.
10.

Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.%!

A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
C. Lacking self confidence about
D. Reasonably certain of
Answer» D. Reasonably certain of
11.

He is leaving the country for a good.%!

A. for better prospects
B. for a good cause
C. for ever
D. for others good
Answer» D. for others good
12.

When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.%!

A. became desperate
B. felt sad
C. became angry
D. became discouraged
Answer» E.
13.

The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.%!

A. highlight
B. show
C. offer
D. promise
Answer» D. promise
14.

I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.%!

A. talking nonsense
B. talking ignorantly
C. talking irresponsibly
D. talking insultingly
Answer» B. talking ignorantly
15.

I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.?

A. troubled
B. stupid
C. uncomfortable
D. inferior
Answer» D. inferior
16.

he robber took to his heels when the police arrived.

A. opened fire
B. hid himself
C. ran off
D. surrendered
Answer» D. surrendered
17.

*$_The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.?

A. highlight
B. show
C. offer
D. promise
Answer» D. promise
18.

The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.?

A. to be cautious
B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest
D. to show no reaction
Answer» E.
19.

If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.?

A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D. be ill
Answer» D. be ill
20.

*$_If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.?

A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D. be ill
Answer» D. be ill
21.

*$_The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.?

A. authoritatively
B. finally
C. angrily
D. coldly
Answer» C. angrily
22.

*$_The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.?

A. opened fire
B. hid himself
C. ran off
D. surrendered
Answer» D. surrendered
23.

*$_I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.?

A. troubled
B. stupid
C. uncomfortable
D. inferior
Answer» D. inferior
24.

*/*_The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families.?

A. took an oath
B. took a risk
C. extended help
D. caused embarrassment
Answer» C. extended help
25.

*/*_Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.?

A. Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy
C. Is always hungry
D. Has little regard for others
Answer» B. Is very greedy
26.

*/*_I requested him to put in a word for me.?

A. introduce
B. assist
C. support
D. recommend
Answer» E.
27.

*/*_It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.?

A. Detachment and seclusion
B. A tower made of ivory
C. Prison
D. Dream lands
Answer» B. A tower made of ivory
28.

*/*_It is high time that India did something about the population problem.?

A. already late
B. appropriate time
C. desired occasion
D. auspicious moment
Answer» B. appropriate time
29.

*/*_Mohan always keeps himself to himself?

A. Is too busy
B. Is selfish
C. Is unsociable
D. Does not take sides
Answer» D. Does not take sides
30.

*/*_The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.?

A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D. cloth has been dyed
Answer» C. death is inevitable
31.

*/*_The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the country.?

A. a personal view
B. a general view
C. a biased view
D. a detailed presentation
Answer» C. a biased view
32.

*/*_Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.?

A. Has no serious occupation
B. Is living comfortably
C. Is respected by everybody
D. Is held in high esteem
Answer» B. Is living comfortably
33.

*/*_In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.?

A. law of the mob
B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution
D. law of the parliament
Answer» B. law of the underworld
34.

*/*_There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.?

A. rule that is difficult
B. rule that is fat changing
C. rule that cannot be broken or modified
D. rule that can be broken or modified
Answer» D. rule that can be broken or modified
35.

*/*_When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long bow.?

A. understate
B. get emotional
C. exaggerate
D. get excited
Answer» D. get excited
36.

*/*_Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.?

A. Pretended sorrow
B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile
D. Mild regret
Answer» B. Tears a crocodile
37.

*/*_He went back on his promise to vote for me.?

A. withdrew
B. forgot
C. reinforced
D. supported
Answer» B. forgot
38.

*/*_I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.?

A. Difficult
B. Too much
C. Customary
D. Simple
Answer» C. Customary
39.

*/*_Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year.?

A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
C. Lacking self confidence about
D. Reasonably certain of
Answer» D. Reasonably certain of
40.

*/*_I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.?

A. talking nonsense
B. talking ignorantly
C. talking irresponsibly
D. talking insultingly
Answer» B. talking ignorantly
41.

*/*_When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.?

A. became desperate
B. felt sad
C. became angry
D. became discouraged
Answer» E.
42.

*/*_He is leaving the country for a good.?

A. for better prospects
B. for a good cause
C. for ever
D. for others good
Answer» D. for others good
43.

%_Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his own juice._%

A. Make a stew
B. Boil
C. Suffer in his own juice
D. Suffer for his own act
Answer» E.
44.

%_Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander._%

A. What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D. The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Answer» B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
45.

%_The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks_%

A. emphasised
B. voiced
C. declared
D. suggested
Answer» B. voiced
46.

%_How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?_%

A. welcome
B. take easily
C. remain satisfied with
D. tolerate
Answer» E.
47.

%_The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling_%

A. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
B. Keep a controversy alive
C. Boil the bill
D. Boil something in a pot
Answer» C. Boil the bill
48.

%_His friends let him down._%

A. failed
B. comforted
C. succeeded
D. stood by
Answer» B. comforted
49.

_ I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.$?

A. Am in agreement
B. Am angry
C. Am indebted
D. Will join hands
Answer» C. Am indebted
50.

_ His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.$?

A. found acceptance with
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D. was applauded by
Answer» D. was applauded by