Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

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201.

The rebels held out for about a month

A. The rebels held out for about a month
B. waited
C. retreated
D. bargained
Answer» E.
202.

I ran out of money on my European tour.

A. I ran out of money on my European tour.
B. exhausted my stock of
C. did not have enough
D. lost
Answer» B. exhausted my stock of
203.

He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

A. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.
B. Boosting the claims of
C. Championing the cause of
D. Seeking help of others for
Answer» C. Championing the cause of
204.

Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.

A. Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.
B. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
C. A career which helped him make lot of money
D. A career where he signed a lot of cheques
Answer» B. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
205.

I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.

A. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
B. with all their might
C. without any other weapon
D. resorting to violence
Answer» B. with all their might
206.

Turban is in vogue in some communities.

A. Turban is in vogue in some communities.
B. in fashion
C. out of use
D. vaguely used
Answer» B. in fashion
207.

The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.

A. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
B. highlight
C. show
D. offer
Answer» D. offer
208.

How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?

A. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic hardships?
B. welcome
C. take easily
D. remain satisfied with
Answer» E.
209.

The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.

A. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.
B. surprised
C. hurt intensely
D. annoyed
Answer» C. hurt intensely
210.

His friends let him down.

A. His friends let him down.
B. failed
C. comforted
D. succeeded
Answer» B. failed
211.

It is high time that India did something about the population problem.

A. It is high time that India did something about the population problem.
B. already late
C. appropriate time
D. desired occasion
Answer» B. already late
212.

The time is running out, you must look sharp.

A. The time is running out, you must look sharp.
B. be careful
C. make haste
D. be punctual
Answer» C. make haste
213.

He sold his house for a song.

A. He sold his house for a song.
B. at a reasonable price
C. at a discount
D. very cheaply
Answer» D. very cheaply
214.

It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.

A. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and studied the real needs of the students.
B. Detachment and seclusion
C. A tower made of ivory
D. Prison
Answer» B. Detachment and seclusion
215.

We should give a wide berth to bad characters.

A. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
B. give publicity to
C. publicly condemn
D. keep away from
Answer» D. keep away from
216.

He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
B. To establish himself
C. To migrate
D. To join
Answer» B. To establish himself
217.

Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

A. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the promotion since she is better qualified for the job.
B. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
C. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
D. Suffer from persecution complex
Answer» E.
218.

Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.

A. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died. Those are only crocodile tears.
B. Pretended sorrow
C. Tears a crocodile
D. A weeping crocodile
Answer» B. Pretended sorrow
219.

Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.

A. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager.
B. consider
C. discuss
D. settle
Answer» D. settle
220.

The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye

A. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye
B. Not a worthy possession
C. unnecessary
D. A costly items
Answer» E.
221.

I requested him to put in a word for me.

A. I requested him to put in a word for me.
B. introduce
C. assist
D. support
Answer» E.
222.

In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.

A. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the spheres of life.
B. law of the mob
C. law of the underworld
D. law of the constitution
Answer» B. law of the mob
223.

Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

A. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
B. born in a middle class family
C. born in a wealthy family
D. born in a royal family
Answer» C. born in a wealthy family
224.

The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks

A. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his sons to break the bundle of sticks
B. emphasised
C. voiced
D. declared
Answer» B. emphasised
225.

This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.

A. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed.
B. Bad for business
C. Non-business like
D. An unfortunate event
Answer» D. An unfortunate event
226.

I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.

A. I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
B. scolded me
C. insulted me
D. abused me
Answer» E.
227.

He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.

A. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
B. extreme hard work
C. keen business skills
D. dishonest dealings
Answer» D. dishonest dealings
228.

Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.

A. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using backstairs influence to get the job.
B. Political influence
C. Backing influence
D. Deserving and proper influence
Answer» E.
229.

He passed himself off as a noble man.

A. He passed himself off as a noble man.
B. Was regarded as
C. Pretended to be
D. Was thought to be
Answer» C. Pretended to be
230.

Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.

A. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
B. advertise
C. cater to the public taste
D. attempt to appeal to popular taste
Answer» D. attempt to appeal to popular taste
231.

A black sheep

A. A black sheep
B. An unlucky person
C. A lucky person
D. An ugly person
Answer» E.
232.

The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling

A. The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim women's Bill boiling
B. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
C. Keep a controversy alive
D. Boil the bill
Answer» C. Keep a controversy alive
233.

To be above board

A. To be above board
B. To have a good height
C. To be honest in any business deal
D. They have no debts
Answer» C. To be honest in any business deal
234.

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

A. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
B. became desperate
C. felt sad
D. became angry
Answer» E.
235.

A man of straw

A. A man of straw
B. A man of no substance
C. A very active person
D. A worthy fellow
Answer» B. A man of no substance
236.

To beg the question

A. To beg the question
B. To refer to
C. To take for granted
D. To raise objections
Answer» C. To take for granted
237.

He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.

A. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
B. giving bribes to get his work done
C. seeking advice from one and all
D. helping those who help him
Answer» E.
238.

To play second fiddle

A. To play second fiddle
B. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
C. To reduce importance of one's senior
D. To support the role and view of another person
Answer» D. To support the role and view of another person
239.

In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.

A. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
B. die on a horse back
C. die in the battlefield
D. die while still working
Answer» D. die while still working
240.

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

A. The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be tolerated in the class.
B. authoritatively
C. finally
D. angrily
Answer» C. finally
241.

The cricket match proved to be a big draw.

A. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
B. a keen contest
C. a huge attraction
D. a lovely spectacle
Answer» C. a huge attraction
242.

He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.

A. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
B. as usual
C. as he wanted
D. as his want was
Answer» B. as usual
243.

This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.

A. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must therefore be decided one way or the other.
B. going on slowly
C. hotly debated
D. stuck up
Answer» B. going on slowly
244.

To put one's hand to plough

A. To put one's hand to plough
B. To take up agricultural farming
C. To take a difficult task
D. To get entangled into unnecessary things
Answer» C. To take a difficult task
245.

He is always picking holes in every project.

A. He is always picking holes in every project.
B. creating problems in
C. finding fault with
D. suggesting improvement in
Answer» C. finding fault with
246.

To pick holes

A. To pick holes
B. To find some reason to quarrel
C. To destroy something
D. To criticise someone
Answer» D. To criticise someone
247.

He went back on his promise to vote for me.

A. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
B. withdrew
C. forgot
D. reinforced
Answer» B. withdrew
248.

He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.

A. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
B. change the subject immediately
C. forget things in between
D. go on at great length
Answer» B. change the subject immediately
249.

Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.

A. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs.
B. About to fructify
C. About to perish
D. About to produce results
Answer» C. About to perish
250.

To set one's face against

A. To set one's face against
B. To oppose with determination
C. To judge by appearence
D. To get out of difficulty
Answer» B. To oppose with determination