

MCQOPTIONS
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.
1. |
He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont. |
A. | as usual |
B. | as he wanted |
C. | as his want was |
D. | as he wanted that day |
Answer» B. as he wanted | |
2. |
Why do you wish to tread on the toes? |
A. | To give offence to them |
B. | To follow them grudgingly |
C. | To treat them indifferently |
D. | To be kicked by them |
Answer» B. To follow them grudgingly | |
3. |
He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district. |
A. | To establish himself |
B. | To migrate |
C. | To join |
D. | To settle |
Answer» B. To migrate | |
4. |
The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is worth a jew's eye |
A. | Not a worthy possession |
B. | unnecessary |
C. | A costly items |
D. | A possession of high value |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
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 | |
6. |
He resigned the post of his own accord. |
A. | which he liked |
B. | according to his convenience |
C. | voluntarily and willingly |
D. | according to his judgement |
Answer» D. according to his judgement | |
7. |
Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years but their business is now on its last legs. |
A. | About to fructify |
B. | About to perish |
C. | About to produce results |
D. | About to take off |
Answer» C. About to produce results | |
8. |
The time is running out, you must look sharp. |
A. | be careful |
B. | make haste |
C. | be punctual |
D. | be sensible |
Answer» C. be punctual | |
9. |
He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes |
A. | To put sand into eyes |
B. | To make blind |
C. | To deceive |
D. | To show false things |
Answer» D. To show false things | |
10. |
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 | |
11. |
He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant. |
A. | He was in a drunken state |
B. | He was very cheerful |
C. | He talked incoherently |
D. | He was deeply engrossed in thoughts |
Answer» C. He talked incoherently | |
12. |
In his youth, he was practically rolling in money |
A. | Spending more than his income |
B. | Borrowing money liberally |
C. | Very rich |
D. | Wasting a lot of money |
Answer» D. Wasting a lot of money | |
13. |
Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company. |
A. | Had a variety of jobs and experiences |
B. | A career which helped him make lot of money |
C. | A career where he signed a lot of cheques |
D. | Did odd jobs |
Answer» B. A career which helped him make lot of money | |
14. |
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days. |
A. | declining |
B. | increasing |
C. | spreading |
D. | spiralling |
Answer» B. increasing | |
15. |
In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a far cry. |
A. | an impracticable idea |
B. | an abstract idea |
C. | out of reach |
D. | a long way off |
Answer» E. | |
16. |
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 | |
17. |
I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose. |
A. | behaves in an unreliable and insincere way |
B. | has a loose tongue |
C. | lives a life of ease and luxury |
D. | does not know how to behave himself |
Answer» B. has a loose tongue | |
18. |
There is no love lost between two neighbours. |
A. | close friendship |
B. | cool indifference |
C. | intense dislike |
D. | a love hate relationship |
Answer» D. a love hate relationship | |
19. |
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 | |
20. |
The robber took to his heels when the police arrived. |
A. | opened fire |
B. | hid himself |
C. | ran off |
D. | surrendered |
Answer» D. surrendered | |
21. |
You cannot have your cake and eat it too. |
A. | Enjoy forever |
B. | Have it both ways |
C. | Run away from responsibility |
D. | Absolve yourself of guilt |
Answer» C. Run away from responsibility | |
22. |
The rebels held out for about a month |
A. | waited |
B. | retreated |
C. | bargained |
D. | resisted |
Answer» E. | |
23. |
The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather. |
A. | create problems |
B. | encounter difficulties |
C. | confuse matters |
D. | makes things difficult |
Answer» C. confuse matters | |
24. |
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 | |
25. |
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 | |
26. |
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 | |
27. |
I hope it will not put you out If I am late. |
A. | harm you |
B. | irritate you |
C. | please you |
D. | worry out |
Answer» C. please you | |
28. |
Govind has left his country for good. |
A. | for better opportunities |
B. | on an important mission |
C. | forever |
D. | to return soon |
Answer» D. to return soon | |
29. |
Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this. |
A. | The person who had the real control and power |
B. | The acknowledged leader |
C. | The person who controlled the monarch |
D. | The person who advised the queen |
Answer» B. The acknowledged leader | |
30. |
His friends let him down. |
A. | failed |
B. | comforted |
C. | succeeded |
D. | stood by |
Answer» B. comforted | |
31. |
I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons. |
A. | troubled |
B. | stupid |
C. | uncomfortable |
D. | inferior |
Answer» D. inferior | |
32. |
I ran out of money on my European tour. |
A. | exhausted my stock of |
B. | did not have enough |
C. | lost |
D. | carried a lot |
Answer» B. did not have enough | |
33. |
The sight of the accident made my flesh creep. |
A. | draw my attention |
B. | confused me |
C. | frightened me |
D. | worried me |
Answer» D. worried me | |
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. |
The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point. |
A. | undecided |
B. | uncertain |
C. | unknown |
D. | not clear |
Answer» B. uncertain | |
36. |
This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being completed. |
A. | Bad for business |
B. | Non-business like |
C. | An unfortunate event |
D. | Creating ill-will |
Answer» D. Creating ill-will | |
37. |
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 | |
38. |
Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the manager. |
A. | consider |
B. | discuss |
C. | settle |
D. | workout |
Answer» D. workout | |
39. |
I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights. |
A. | with all their might |
B. | without any other weapon |
C. | resorting to violence |
D. | very cowardly |
Answer» B. without any other weapon | |
40. |
We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner to reach in time. |
A. | To cut a portion of the road |
B. | To take a short cut |
C. | To go fast |
D. | To take an alternative route |
Answer» C. To go fast | |
41. |
Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or genuinely subscribe to democracy. |
A. | pay oral tribute |
B. | attach no value |
C. | remain indifferent |
D. | show only outward respect |
Answer» E. | |
42. |
Don't thrust your nose into my affairs. |
A. | Advise me about |
B. | Be in opposition |
C. | Deal with |
D. | Meddle officiously in |
Answer» E. | |
43. |
He visits the doctor off and on. |
A. | everyday |
B. | regularly |
C. | never at all |
D. | occasionally |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough a lonely furrow. |
A. | remain unaffected |
B. | do without the help of others |
C. | survive in isolation |
D. | remain non-aligned |
Answer» C. survive in isolation | |
45. |
It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. |
A. | tried to cause an accident |
B. | helped in the execution of the plan |
C. | thwarted in the execution of the plan |
D. | destroyed the plan |
Answer» D. destroyed the plan | |
46. |
It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since much work has already been done on him. |
A. | Hit a golden spot |
B. | Come across gold |
C. | Come across the word "gold" |
D. | Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information |
Answer» E. | |
47. |
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 | |
48. |
Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ? |
A. | welcome a gift |
B. | find fault with a gift |
C. | be fastidious |
D. | examine a gift carefully |
Answer» C. be fastidious | |
49. |
Dowry is a burning question of the day. |
A. | a widely debated issue |
B. | a dying issue |
C. | a relevant problem |
D. | an irrelevant issue |
Answer» B. a dying issue | |
50. |
Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales. |
A. | advertise |
B. | cater to the public taste |
C. | attempt to appeal to popular taste |
D. | depend upon the public for approval |
Answer» D. depend upon the public for approval | |