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This section includes 299 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your English knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in difficulties. |
| A. | forgetting |
| B. | denying |
| C. | ignoring |
| D. | hiding |
| Answer» C. ignoring | |
| 2. |
A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit of the blues before the game. |
| A. | stimulants |
| B. | entertainment |
| C. | steroids or drugs |
| D. | depression |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The Earl of Leicester threw down the glove. |
| A. | accepted defeat |
| B. | rejected the prize |
| C. | resorted to wrong tactics |
| D. | gave a challenge |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
We see ourselves repeating our ordinary routine. We realize how much wealth surrounds our life.(i) When we see ourselves ______.(ii) Our ordinary routine_____.(iii) Realizing how much wealth_______. |
| A. | Only (i) |
| B. | Both (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | Only (iii) |
| D. | Only (ii) |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Both (ii) and (iii) | |
| 5. |
There is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capitol Hill. Trump will certainly see the advantages of doing business with India.(i) As there is a growing influence of (ii)The growing influence of the Indian (iii)With the growing influence of the Indian.. |
| A. | Only (i) is correct |
| B. | Only (iii) is correct |
| C. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| D. | Both (i) and (iii) are correct |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» F. | |
| 6. |
There was no democracy in British India. The rulers could take bold decisions fearlessly without bothering about repercussions.(i) As there was no democracy in British India (ii) Since there was no democracy in British (iii) With the rulers taking bold decisions |
| A. | Only (i) is correct |
| B. | Only (ii) is correct |
| C. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| D. | Both (ii) and (iii) are correct |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» D. Both (ii) and (iii) are correct | |
| 7. |
Twelve million youth enter the Indian work force every year. Eighty per cent of these youth are unskilled.(A) While eighty per cent _____(B) Since twelve million____(C) Of the twelve million ____ |
| A. | Only (A) |
| B. | Only (C) |
| C. | Only (A) and (C) |
| D. | All (A), (B) and (C) |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only (A) and (C) | |
| 8. |
Scientists build climate models computer simulations of the climate system. They are doing this to further explore the causes and effects of global warming.(i) To further explore___(ii) Scientists are building____(iii) Predicting effects of global warming___ |
| A. | Only (i) is correct |
| B. | Only (ii) is correct |
| C. | Only (iii) is correct |
| D. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» E. All are correct | |
| 9. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Work against the clock |
| A. | work in great hurry |
| B. | work with concentration |
| C. | work late in the night |
| D. | work against all problems |
| Answer» B. work with concentration | |
| 10. |
All those who carried the day in reality shows failed to make a mark later. |
| A. | made a guest appearance |
| B. | won a victory |
| C. | acted as hosts |
| D. | participated |
| Answer» C. acted as hosts | |
| 11. |
The aged man preferred to die in harness than lead a rusted life. |
| A. | to keep one's belongings safe |
| B. | to live in perpetual slavery |
| C. | to continue occupation till death |
| D. | to lead a life of comfort |
| Answer» D. to lead a life of comfort | |
| 12. |
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Cat-nap |
| A. | Short sleep |
| B. | Rest |
| C. | Fitful sleep |
| D. | Long sleep |
| Answer» B. Rest | |
| 13. |
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A moot point |
| A. | Agreeable |
| B. | Disputed |
| C. | Unclear |
| D. | Unknown |
| Answer» C. Unclear | |
| 14. |
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To pull a long face |
| A. | Looked surprised |
| B. | Looked happily |
| C. | Looked sad |
| D. | Looked calm |
| Answer» D. Looked calm | |
| 15. |
status quo |
| A. | unbreakable statue |
| B. | long queue |
| C. | unchanged position |
| D. | excellent place |
| Answer» D. excellent place | |
| 16. |
to burn the candle at both ends |
| A. | work hard |
| B. | to survive difficulty |
| C. | to spend cautiously |
| D. | to be stingy |
| Answer» B. to survive difficulty | |
| 17. |
to hit the jackpot |
| A. | to be wealthy |
| B. | to make money quickly |
| C. | to gamble |
| D. | to get an unexpected victory |
| Answer» C. to gamble | |
| 18. |
to bring to light |
| A. | to provide luminescence |
| B. | to appeal |
| C. | to reveal |
| D. | to conceal |
| Answer» D. to conceal | |
| 19. |
on the spur of the moment |
| A. | to act deliberately |
| B. | to act at the appointed time |
| C. | to act at once |
| D. | to ride a horse in a race |
| Answer» D. to ride a horse in a race | |
| 20. |
to have something up one s sleeve |
| A. | to have a secret plan |
| B. | to play hide and seek |
| C. | to hide something in the sleeve |
| D. | to play a magician trick |
| Answer» B. to play hide and seek | |
| 21. |
a red-letter day |
| A. | an important or joyful occasion in one s life |
| B. | both a dangerous and sorrowful day in one s life |
| C. | a dangerous day in one s life |
| D. | a sorrowful day in one s life |
| Answer» B. both a dangerous and sorrowful day in one s life | |
| 22. |
to explore every avenue |
| A. | to find adventure |
| B. | to try every opportunity |
| C. | to search all streets |
| D. | to scout the wilderness |
| Answer» C. to search all streets | |
| 23. |
at one s beck and call |
| A. | to be useful to someone |
| B. | to be dominated by someone |
| C. | to attend a call |
| D. | to be helped by someone |
| Answer» C. to attend a call | |
| 24. |
In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.At a stone's throw |
| A. | At a great distance |
| B. | A quarry |
| C. | At a short distance |
| D. | At a place where quarrels take place |
| Answer» D. At a place where quarrels take place | |
| 25. |
The result of the examination dashed my hopes. |
| A. | failed |
| B. | kill someone |
| C. | frustrate |
| D. | bring great happiness |
| Answer» D. bring great happiness | |
| 26. |
An acid test |
| A. | a test not so important |
| B. | a task |
| C. | the true test of the value of something. |
| D. | not a real task |
| Answer» D. not a real task | |
| 27. |
A piece of cake |
| A. | something serious |
| B. | something difficult |
| C. | something amusing |
| D. | something easy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
When they read about the proposed strike of buses they said, We ll cross that bridge when we come to it. |
| A. | Call them for talks |
| B. | Cancel our plans |
| C. | Prevent them |
| D. | Solve the problem |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Piece of cake |
| A. | Something very difficult |
| B. | Something very tasty |
| C. | Something very easy |
| D. | Something very soft |
| Answer» D. Something very soft | |
| 30. |
A snake in the grass |
| A. | Cowardly and brutal |
| B. | Low and mean |
| C. | An unreliable person |
| D. | A hidden enemy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
In the following question four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet. To hit the nail right on the head |
| A. | To teach someone a lesson |
| B. | To do the right thing |
| C. | To destroy one s reputation |
| D. | To announce one s fixed views |
| Answer» C. To destroy one s reputation | |
| 32. |
To hang up one s hat |
| A. | to get an easy victory |
| B. | to lose one s control |
| C. | to make oneself completely at home in a house |
| D. | to obtain other s favour |
| Answer» D. to obtain other s favour | |
| 33. |
The chapter and verse |
| A. | full and precise reference |
| B. | straightforward |
| C. | a severe way of ruling |
| D. | the thing of discontentment |
| Answer» B. straightforward | |
| 34. |
For loaves and fishes |
| A. | for spiritual gains |
| B. | for material benefits |
| C. | for aesthetic requirements |
| D. | for capital gain |
| Answer» C. for aesthetic requirements | |
| 35. |
to see red |
| A. | get broke |
| B. | get angry |
| C. | feel lucky |
| D. | become rich |
| Answer» C. feel lucky | |
| 36. |
Spin your wheels |
| A. | A firmly held belief |
| B. | With great affection or enthusiasm |
| C. | Set an activity in motion |
| D. | Waste your time or efforts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Weather the storm |
| A. | Survive a period of difficulty |
| B. | Dispute a decision or choice already made |
| C. | Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate |
| D. | Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way |
| Answer» B. Dispute a decision or choice already made | |
| 38. |
Of the first water |
| A. | Critically important |
| B. | Of the best quality |
| C. | Leading a comfortable life |
| D. | Acting contrary to the one s interests |
| Answer» C. Leading a comfortable life | |
| 39. |
Reap the whirlwind |
| A. | An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably |
| B. | Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess |
| C. | Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same |
| D. | Suffer negative consequences as a result of one s actions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Up against the wall |
| A. | In an inextricable situation |
| B. | Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation |
| C. | To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety |
| D. | In a disorderly fashion |
| Answer» B. Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation | |
| 41. |
With a vengeance |
| A. | To look out for something without particular attention |
| B. | Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs |
| C. | A complete disaster |
| D. | Having similar views or attitude to something |
| Answer» C. A complete disaster | |
| 42. |
Whoop it up |
| A. | Be totally ignorant or incompetent |
| B. | Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something |
| C. | Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic |
| D. | Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Mutual discourse |
| A. | Colloquy |
| B. | Eloquence |
| C. | Soliloquy |
| D. | Obloquy |
| Answer» B. Eloquence | |
| 44. |
A person s last performance |
| A. | Memoir |
| B. | Swan song |
| C. | Prognosis |
| D. | Elegy |
| Answer» C. Prognosis | |
| 45. |
Preferring or attracted to sunlight |
| A. | Topophilia |
| B. | Homophile |
| C. | Lithophilous |
| D. | Heliophilous |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism |
| A. | Shag |
| B. | Clergy |
| C. | Iconomachy |
| D. | Incivism |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Kiling of birds |
| A. | Vulpicide |
| B. | Matricide |
| C. | Herbicide |
| D. | Avicide |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
He turned up his nose at my offer. |
| A. | treated my offer with contempt |
| B. | could not accept my offer |
| C. | was taken aback by my offer |
| D. | found it hard to believe my offer |
| Answer» B. could not accept my offer | |
| 49. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Up in arms |
| A. | to be nervous |
| B. | to be defensive |
| C. | to be angry |
| D. | to be rude |
| Answer» D. to be rude | |
| 50. |
To set one's face against |
| A. | To judge by appearance |
| B. | To oppose with determination |
| C. | To get out of difficulty |
| D. | To look at one steadily |
| Answer» C. To get out of difficulty | |