Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

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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