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This section includes 262 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
101. |
The new C.M 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 | |
102. |
Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to . |
A. | not to yield |
B. | resign |
C. | to accept the proposal unconditionally |
D. | withdraw |
Answer» B. resign | |
103. |
The class could not on hearing the strange pronunciation of the new teacher. |
A. | remain silent |
B. | remain serious |
C. | remain mute |
D. | remain disturbed |
Answer» C. remain mute | |
104. |
The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not any startling facts. |
A. | Prove |
B. | Probe |
C. | Highlight |
D. | Disclose |
Answer» E. | |
105. |
The detective to trace the culprit. |
A. | took no pains |
B. | did very irrelevant things |
C. | resorted to illegitimate practices |
D. | used all available means |
Answer» E. | |
106. |
In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the Government has decided not to . |
A. | accede |
B. | yield |
C. | oblige |
D. | confirm |
Answer» C. oblige | |
107. |
He never liked the idea of keeping his wife and so he let her do what she liked. |
A. | Pressed down |
B. | Unduly under control |
C. | Below his thumb |
D. | Under tyrannical conditions. |
Answer» C. Below his thumb | |
108. |
It is time that professors came down from their 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 | |
109. |
You have to be and be patient if you want to get the best buys. |
A. | Be calm and not be excitable |
B. | Have a cool head |
C. | Be uncommunicative |
D. | Be choosy |
Answer» B. Have a cool head | |
110. |
There was no opposition to the new policy by the of the Government. |
A. | the official machinery |
B. | the ordinary members |
C. | the majority |
D. | the cabinet ministers |
Answer» C. the majority | |
111. |
The clerk of his employer by submitting a false bill and was dismissed from his job. |
A. | Cleaned the nose |
B. | Cheated |
C. | Abused |
D. | Slapped |
Answer» C. Abused | |
112. |
Their business is now . |
A. | About to fructify |
B. | About to perish |
C. | About to produce results |
D. | About to take off |
Answer» C. About to produce results | |
113. |
He his promise to vote for me. |
A. | withdrew |
B. | forgot |
C. | reinforced |
D. | supported |
Answer» B. forgot | |
114. |
The old beggar 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 | |
115. |
I cannot of a time when I was without a refrigerator |
A. | Imagine |
B. | Give birth |
C. | Understand |
D. | Depend |
Answer» B. Give birth | |
116. |
The old man was when his rich son refused to recognise him. |
A. | surprised |
B. | hurt intensely |
C. | annoyed |
D. | irritated |
Answer» C. annoyed | |
117. |
I requested him to . |
A. | introduce |
B. | assist |
C. | support |
D. | recommend |
Answer» E. | |
118. |
The dacoit murdered the man |
A. | coldly |
B. | boldly |
C. | ruthlessly |
D. | deliberately |
Answer» D. deliberately | |
119. |
He has built a big business empire by his . |
A. | extreme hard work |
B. | keen business skills |
C. | dishonest dealings |
D. | sharp intelligence |
Answer» D. sharp intelligence | |
120. |
The secretary and the treasurer are with each other. |
A. | very good friends |
B. | constantly fighting |
C. | associates in some action |
D. | suspicious of each other |
Answer» B. constantly fighting | |
121. |
It is that India did something about the population problem. |
A. | already late |
B. | appropriate time |
C. | desired occasion |
D. | auspicious moment |
Answer» B. appropriate time | |
122. |
He is always for the weak and oppressed. |
A. | Boosting the claims of |
B. | Championing the cause of |
C. | Seeking help of others for |
D. | Moving about with |
Answer» C. Seeking help of others for | |
123. |
Turban is in in some communities. |
A. | in fashion |
B. | out of use |
C. | vaguely used |
D. | never used |
Answer» B. out of use | |
124. |
I did not mind what he was saying, he was only . |
A. | talking nonsense |
B. | talking ignorantly |
C. | talking irresponsibly |
D. | talking insultingly |
Answer» B. talking ignorantly | |
125. |
His friends advised him to be in his dealings. |
A. | Careful |
B. | Considerate |
C. | Polite |
D. | Upright |
Answer» E. | |
126. |
We should to bad characters. |
A. | give publicity to |
B. | publicly condemn |
C. | keep away from |
D. | not sympathise with |
Answer» D. not sympathise with | |
127. |
He before he made good. |
A. | came across bad soil |
B. | Had a bad time |
C. | Went through many illness |
D. | Had many professional difficulties |
Answer» E. | |
128. |
Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only . |
A. | Pretended sorrow |
B. | Tears a crocodile |
C. | A weeping crocodile |
D. | Mild regret |
Answer» B. Tears a crocodile | |
129. |
The case was due to the great opposition to it. |
A. | stopped |
B. | postponed |
C. | dropped |
D. | cancelled |
Answer» C. dropped | |
130. |
From the given alternatives, choose the one that illustrates the meaning of the phrase.
|
A. | Ability to learn craftsmanship |
B. | Know the pros and cons of something |
C. | Know the details of something |
D. | Have an ability to connect with people |
Answer» D. Have an ability to connect with people | |
131. |
From the given alternatives, choose the one that illustrates the meaning of the phrase.
|
A. | Sudden and unexpected |
B. | Royal origins |
C. | having out-done dangers |
D. | heavenly in experience |
Answer» B. Royal origins | |
132. |
Through the reporter s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.
|
A. | ignited |
B. | flared up |
C. | brightened |
D. | been revealed |
Answer» E. | |
133. |
The Alpha and Omega |
A. | beginning and end |
B. | a Shakespearean play |
C. | a Greek song |
D. | a Swiss watch |
Answer» B. a Shakespearean play | |
134. |
To hit the nail right on the head |
A. | To hit the nail right on the head |
B. | None of these |
C. | To do the right thing |
D. | To destroy one's reputation |
Answer» B. None of these | |
135. |
To end in smoke |
A. | To end in smoke |
B. | None of these |
C. | To make completely understand |
D. | To ruin oneself |
Answer» C. To make completely understand | |
136. |
The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen. |
A. | The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen. |
B. | elevated |
C. | rewarded |
D. | punished |
Answer» E. | |
137. |
The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep. |
A. | The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep. |
B. | Made her sad |
C. | Surprised her |
D. | Made her cry bitterly |
Answer» E. | |
138. |
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose. |
A. | I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose. |
B. | behaves in an unreliable and insincere way |
C. | has a loose tongue |
D. | lives a life of ease and luxury |
Answer» B. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way | |
139. |
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored. |
A. | While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored. |
B. | whispering |
C. | backbiting |
D. | gossip |
Answer» E. | |
140. |
He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked. |
A. | He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so he let her do what she liked. |
B. | Pressed down |
C. | Unduly under control |
D. | Below his thumb |
Answer» C. Unduly under control | |
141. |
He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal. |
A. | He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice Principal. |
B. | returned my kindness |
C. | did an act of kindness |
D. | improved my prospects |
Answer» C. did an act of kindness | |
142. |
I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons. |
A. | I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons. |
B. | troubled |
C. | stupid |
D. | uncomfortable |
Answer» D. uncomfortable | |
143. |
Govind has left his country for good. |
A. | Govind has left his country for good. |
B. | for better opportunities |
C. | on an important mission |
D. | forever |
Answer» D. forever | |
144. |
The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby. |
A. | The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the passerby. |
B. | became desperate |
C. | ran about wildly |
D. | become annoyed |
Answer» C. ran about wildly | |
145. |
My car broke down on way to the railway station. |
A. | My car broke down on way to the railway station. |
B. | stopped |
C. | met with an accident |
D. | ran out of petrol |
Answer» B. stopped | |
146. |
My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life. |
A. | My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life. |
B. | worked very hard |
C. | spent a huge amount |
D. | tried all tricks |
Answer» B. worked very hard | |
147. |
The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families. |
A. | The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free wheat a month for all rural families. |
B. | took an oath |
C. | took a risk |
D. | extended help |
Answer» C. took a risk | |
148. |
Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this. |
A. | Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this. |
B. | The person who had the real control and power |
C. | The acknowledged leader |
D. | The person who controlled the monarch |
Answer» B. The person who had the real control and power | |
149. |
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep. |
A. | The sight of the accident made my flesh creep. |
B. | draw my attention |
C. | confused me |
D. | frightened me |
Answer» D. frightened me | |
150. |
I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. |
A. | I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life. |
B. | wasting his money |
C. | becoming overgenerous |
D. | overtaxing his energies |
Answer» D. overtaxing his energies | |