Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

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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.
Know the ropes

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.
Out of blue

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