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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.
451. |
He could not get money from his master because he rubbed him up the wrong way. |
A. | irked or irritated him |
B. | asked him to speed up |
C. | suggested a wrong method |
D. | advised him to be strict |
Answer» B. asked him to speed up | |
452. |
The secretary s thoughtless remark added fuel to the fire. |
A. | added humour to the situation |
B. | worsened the difficult situation |
C. | helped in improving the situation |
D. | prevented the situation |
Answer» C. helped in improving the situation | |
453. |
I am very interested to know the outcome of the debate, kindly keep me in the loop. |
A. | out of it |
B. | informed about the fees |
C. | informed about the last date of joining |
D. | informed regularly |
Answer» E. | |
454. |
I ll be able to do my job very well when I know the ropes. |
A. | become bolder |
B. | work in silence |
C. | learn the procedures |
D. | gain confidence |
Answer» D. gain confidence | |
455. |
He is cool about working at night. |
A. | ready to work |
B. | not ready to work |
C. | excited about working |
D. | grudgingly working |
Answer» B. not ready to work | |
456. |
Listening to the lecture was watching grass grow. |
A. | very boring |
B. | very interesting |
C. | very confusing |
D. | very informative |
Answer» B. very interesting | |
457. |
The much-hyped event turned out be a nine days wonder. |
A. | an event that lasted for nine days |
B. | created awe for nine days |
C. | a dazzling spectacle of great value |
D. | a dazzling short-lived spectacle of no real value |
Answer» E. | |
458. |
Your behaviour is simply beyond the pale. |
A. | outside commonly accepted standards |
B. | beyond sorrow |
C. | uninteresting |
D. | something acceptable |
Answer» B. beyond sorrow | |
459. |
The girl took after her father. She is very amiable like him. |
A. | similar to |
B. | different |
C. | behind |
D. | takes |
Answer» B. different | |
460. |
I do not see eye to eye with you in this matter. |
A. | to give a correct decision |
B. | to obtain suitable punishment |
C. | to have the same eyesight |
D. | to have the same opinion |
Answer» E. | |
461. |
Through the reporter s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light. |
A. | ignited |
B. | flared up |
C. | brightened |
D. | been revealed |
Answer» E. | |
462. |
The departmental store is open around the clock. |
A. | at different timings |
B. | early morning |
C. | day and night |
D. | throughout the afternoon |
Answer» D. throughout the afternoon | |
463. |
The boy was in Dutch with his friends. |
A. | in love |
B. | in good terms |
C. | in awe |
D. | in trouble |
Answer» E. | |
464. |
In his salad days he was quite a dandy. |
A. | childhood |
B. | adolescence |
C. | school days |
D. | old age |
Answer» C. school days | |
465. |
The students were all ears, when the speaker started talking about the changes in the exam. |
A. | smiling |
B. | silent |
C. | restless |
D. | attentive |
Answer» E. | |
466. |
The detective went abroad in search of a culprit but his journey proved to be a wild goose chase. |
A. | expensive |
B. | full of difficulties |
C. | unprofitable adventure |
D. | ill-advised |
Answer» D. ill-advised | |
467. |
Please be as brief as you can, I have other fish to fry. |
A. | to cook the food |
B. | to take rest |
C. | some important work to attend to |
D. | to attend the friends |
Answer» D. to attend the friends | |
468. |
Suddenly the balloon goes up in the middle of the conversation. |
A. | the situation turns unpleasant or serious |
B. | a sudden shift in the topic of conversation |
C. | the conversation takes a lighter note |
D. | an abrupt silence takes place |
Answer» B. a sudden shift in the topic of conversation | |
469. |
It was her maiden speech on the stage and she performed well. |
A. | unprepared speech |
B. | sudden speech |
C. | primary speech |
D. | first speech |
Answer» E. | |
470. |
His argument does not hold water. |
A. | to have effect |
B. | to influence |
C. | to check the flow of water |
D. | sound logical fact |
Answer» E. | |
471. |
a close shave. |
A. | a narrow escape from danger |
B. | stubble |
C. | very short hair |
D. | hairless skin |
Answer» B. stubble | |
472. |
I want to tell you in a nutshell, lust for money and power ruined her life. |
A. | as objectively as possible |
B. | confidentially |
C. | in detail |
D. | in a brief manner |
Answer» E. | |
473. |
My efforts at pest control went in vain, I have to go back to the drawing board. |
A. | plan it all over again |
B. | take professional help |
C. | spend some time researching abroad |
D. | work at night |
Answer» B. take professional help | |
474. |
Her father strained every nerve to enable her to get settled in life. |
A. | worked very hard |
B. | spent a huge amount |
C. | tried all tricks |
D. | bribed several persons |
Answer» B. spent a huge amount | |
475. |
Our plan to go to London is in the air. |
A. | undecided |
B. | certain |
C. | under consideration |
D. | for approval |
Answer» D. for approval | |
476. |
For any group work to be successful, it is important that everyone is on the same page. |
A. | present for the meeting |
B. | registered for the work |
C. | willing to pay the same fees |
D. | thinks in a similar way |
Answer» E. | |
477. |
Jane earned pin money working part-time as a waitress. |
A. | saved money |
B. | additional money |
C. | a small amount of money |
D. | money to be spent only for luxuries and treats |
Answer» D. money to be spent only for luxuries and treats | |
478. |
to cut one short. |
A. | to love one |
B. | to insult one |
C. | to criticise one |
D. | to interrupt one |
Answer» E. | |
479. |
We must husband our resources against hard times. |
A. | save |
B. | support |
C. | sing |
D. | concede |
Answer» B. support | |
480. |
The newly elected Chief Minister has promised to bring about changes in the state. |
A. | produce |
B. | make |
C. | carry |
D. | cause to happen |
Answer» E. | |
481. |
The mention of her former husband s name still makes Rita foam at the mouth. |
A. | angry |
B. | vomit |
C. | shy |
D. | fall sick |
Answer» B. vomit | |
482. |
After his business failed, he had to work very hard to keep the wolf from the door. |
A. | keep away extreme poverty |
B. | earn an honest living |
C. | regain his lost position |
D. | defend from enemies |
Answer» B. earn an honest living | |
483. |
Chetan is very upset because the new manager always picks on him. |
A. | advises |
B. | warns severely |
C. | selects |
D. | treats badly |
Answer» E. | |
484. |
The soldiers fought tooth and nail to save their country. |
A. | using unfair means |
B. | with strength and fury |
C. | with weapons |
D. | as best as they could |
Answer» C. with weapons | |
485. |
I have recently changed my job and I am going to have teething problems. |
A. | difficulties at the start |
B. | difficulties at the end |
C. | difficulties all the time |
D. | problem with my teeth |
Answer» B. difficulties at the end | |
486. |
was plain sailing |
A. | was very easy |
B. | was complicated |
C. | was competitive |
D. | was uncomfortable |
Answer» B. was complicated | |
487. |
took to her heels |
A. | bent down |
B. | ran off |
C. | kicked off her shoes |
D. | rubbed her heels |
Answer» C. kicked off her shoes | |
488. |
a wild-goose chase |
A. | run after a bird |
B. | a fruitful search |
C. | long pursuit |
D. | fruitless pursuit |
Answer» E. | |
489. |
He was the bad egg in the family. |
A. | greedy |
B. | worthless |
C. | valuable |
D. | unwanted |
Answer» C. valuable | |
490. |
After getting a severe scolding from his mother, Raghugot down to business. |
A. | began to work seriously |
B. | joined his father s business |
C. | started a business |
D. | became businesslike |
Answer» B. joined his father s business | |
491. |
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter. |
A. | speaking sadly |
B. | speaking sharply |
C. | speaking kindly |
D. | speaking cheerfully |
Answer» C. speaking kindly | |
492. |
The young servant goes about with the old master. |
A. | tries to know more about |
B. | adjusts well |
C. | moves around |
D. | goes around |
Answer» E. | |
493. |
The member took exception to the secretary s remark about the current political situation in the State. |
A. | accepted readily |
B. | laughed at |
C. | objected |
D. | granted |
Answer» D. granted | |
494. |
He is in the habit of picking holes in everything. |
A. | delving deep into |
B. | finding fault with |
C. | causing trouble to |
D. | asking questions about |
Answer» C. causing trouble to | |
495. |
The die is cast and nothing can be done now. |
A. | The game has been played |
B. | There has been a failure |
C. | The effect has worn out |
D. | The decision has been taken |
Answer» E. | |
496. |
We have to put up with the sorrows of life. |
A. | bear patiently |
B. | fight against |
C. | welcome cheerfully |
D. | treat with indifference |
Answer» B. fight against | |
497. |
He is not a good lawyer but he has the gift of the gab. |
A. | talk very fast |
B. | speak very well |
C. | a good voice |
D. | pretend convincingly |
Answer» C. a good voice | |
498. |
I saw through the trick and was on guard. |
A. | anticipated |
B. | detected |
C. | witnessed |
D. | defeated |
Answer» C. witnessed | |
499. |
The police cordoned off the area after the explosion. |
A. | did not allow anyone to leave |
B. | filled |
C. | isolated |
D. | checked everyone in |
Answer» D. checked everyone in | |
500. |
I will do the work if I am allowed a free hand in the choice of materials. |
A. | complete liberty |
B. | an expense account |
C. | to employ men to work |
D. | unlimited funds |
Answer» B. an expense account | |