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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.
| 151. |
It is very sad that the backward class poor children get a raw deal in education. |
| A. | not to be provided with proper education |
| B. | not to be treated as well as others |
| C. | not to be rewarded well |
| D. | not to be partially done |
| E. | not to be provided with basic amenities |
| Answer» C. not to be rewarded well | |
| 152. |
You must be tired after all day s work. Would you like to wet your whistle? |
| A. | to take rest after a long day s work |
| B. | to get admired by the whole working team |
| C. | to have a power nap |
| D. | to take a drink, especially an alcoholic drink. |
| E. | to go for a leave |
| Answer» E. to go for a leave | |
| 153. |
We missed our flight to Paris because the connecting flight was late and to add insult to injury they made us pay for a new ticket as if it was our fault! |
| A. | to be compensated |
| B. | to be reprimanded |
| C. | to be praised |
| D. | to make a situation worse |
| E. | to be ruined |
| Answer» E. to be ruined | |
| 154. |
She might not be the most attractive but you can t judge a book by its cover. I m sure she is a sweetheart. |
| A. | to prove someone innocent |
| B. | to make someone a cheater |
| C. | to select a book by seeing its contents |
| D. | to select a book by its quantity |
| E. | to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance |
| Answer» F. | |
| 155. |
He found her dream house and has now landed an amazing job. He really does have the best of both worlds. |
| A. | you can enjoy two different opportunities at the same time |
| B. | to have lots of money to make the things done |
| C. | to play tricks in order to achieve targets |
| D. | to bribe someone |
| E. | to be honest |
| Answer» B. to have lots of money to make the things done | |
| 156. |
John is just never on time to work, it s really irritating. O wow, speak of the devil here she come. |
| A. | the person you re just talking about actually turns up at that moment |
| B. | the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry |
| C. | the person you're talking about actually turns out to be happy |
| D. | the person you're talking about actually turns out to be celebrating |
| E. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. the person you're talking about actually turns out to be angry | |
| 157. |
If I complete this last straw, I will complete this level. |
| A. | last stage of any work |
| B. | the final problem in a series of problems |
| C. | last thing in the series of distribution |
| D. | the final judgment on serious matters |
| E. | last page of any book |
| Answer» C. last thing in the series of distribution | |
| 158. |
The radio is really worse for the wear. Send it to the repair center. |
| A. | that can t be worn |
| B. | that needs a service |
| C. | in a good condition |
| D. | in a poor condition |
| E. | very old and unique |
| Answer» E. very old and unique | |
| 159. |
The border is surrounded by forces who mean business. |
| A. | being selfish |
| B. | being happy |
| C. | being worried |
| D. | being serious or dedicated |
| E. | being nostalgic |
| Answer» E. being nostalgic | |
| 160. |
To hear something straight from the horse's mouth |
| A. | To get rebuked or scolded by someone |
| B. | To hear something from the authoritative source |
| C. | To hear something bad from an uncivilized person |
| D. | To hear rumors about oneself by someone |
| E. | To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous |
| Answer» E. To hear something commendable for someone and then get jealous | |
| 161. |
My neighbour had to pay through his nose for a brand new car. |
| A. | pay huge loans |
| B. | pay a reasonable price |
| C. | pay an extremely high price |
| D. | make a quick buck |
| Answer» D. make a quick buck | |
| 162. |
Reading between the lines I realised that my friend wanted to keep something from me. |
| A. | Looking for meanings that are not actually expressed |
| B. | Reading carelessly |
| C. | Reading with anxiety |
| D. | Glancing over the lines |
| Answer» B. Reading carelessly | |
| 163. |
The news of the accident came as a bolt from the blue. |
| A. | something unexpected |
| B. | something unpleased |
| C. | something horrible |
| D. | something unexpected and unpleasant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 164. |
If you are in the good books of the boss, you are sure to rise quickly. |
| A. | work well for the boss |
| B. | praise the boss |
| C. | in a favour with the boss |
| D. | Co-operate with boss |
| Answer» D. Co-operate with boss | |
| 165. |
Get the ball rolling |
| A. | To spin the ball |
| B. | To cheer someone up |
| C. | To start doing something |
| D. | To have an active life style |
| Answer» D. To have an active life style | |
| 166. |
Tongue-in-cheek |
| A. | A sensational news |
| B. | To praise wholeheartedly |
| C. | In an insincere way |
| D. | To say something hurtful |
| Answer» D. To say something hurtful | |
| 167. |
select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank at 157. |
| A. | feuds |
| B. | differences |
| C. | protests |
| D. | objections |
| Answer» C. protests | |
| 168. |
His argument cut no ice with me. |
| A. | had no influence one me |
| B. | did not hurt me |
| C. | did not benefit me |
| D. | did not make me proud |
| Answer» B. did not hurt me | |
| 169. |
He is leaving the USA for good. |
| A. | urgently |
| B. | permanently |
| C. | temporarily |
| D. | immediately |
| Answer» C. temporarily | |
| 170. |
Communicative English is the Achilles s heel for he job aspirants. |
| A. | weak spot |
| B. | source of strength |
| C. | what they cherish most |
| D. | top priority |
| Answer» B. source of strength | |
| 171. |
He is known for blowing his own trumpet. |
| A. | clattering |
| B. | shouting |
| C. | clamouring |
| D. | boasting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 172. |
Directions (26): In each of the question given below a/an idiom/phrase is given in bold which is then followed by five options which then try to decipher its meaning. Choose the option which gives the correct meaning of the phrases.Hang in there |
| A. | To stop |
| B. | Don't give up |
| C. | Don't be late |
| D. | Don't do hard work |
| E. | To wait |
| Answer» C. Don't be late | |
| 173. |
To strain every nerve |
| A. | to be a diligent worker |
| B. | to be methodical in work |
| C. | to make utmost efforts |
| D. | to feel weak and tired |
| Answer» D. to feel weak and tired | |
| 174. |
He died in harness. |
| A. | ceased to live |
| B. | died of a disease |
| C. | died for his country |
| D. | died while working |
| Answer» E. | |
| 175. |
All his schemes ended in smoke. |
| A. | came to nothing |
| B. | got on fire |
| C. | burnt up |
| D. | attracted everybody |
| Answer» B. got on fire | |
| 176. |
Fathima felt that she had been made a scapegoat for her son s incompetence. |
| A. | fool |
| B. | witness |
| C. | fall guy |
| D. | proxy |
| Answer» D. proxy | |
| 177. |
She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime. |
| A. | Directly |
| B. | Desperately |
| C. | stubbornly |
| D. | rudely |
| Answer» D. rudely | |
| 178. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To play ducks and drakes |
| A. | to use recklessly |
| B. | to act cleverly |
| C. | to change places |
| D. | to be friendly |
| Answer» B. to act cleverly | |
| 179. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.At daggers drawn |
| A. | deceiving somebody |
| B. | bitterly hostile |
| C. | without hope |
| D. | friendly with each other |
| Answer» C. without hope | |
| 180. |
Pull the wool over someone's eyes |
| A. | To protect someone. |
| B. | To keep oneself warm. |
| C. | Deceive someone by telling lies. |
| D. | To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour. |
| Answer» D. To pretend to be blind to the other person's bad behaviour. | |
| 181. |
After one's own heart |
| A. | Sharing or having one's tastes or views. |
| B. | Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated. |
| C. | Memorise some thing by heart. |
| D. | Don t have the courage to do something bad for a good person. |
| Answer» B. Infatuation with a person which is not reciprocated. | |
| 182. |
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A wild goose chase |
| A. | Useless search |
| B. | Fruitful search |
| C. | Timely search |
| D. | Wrong decision |
| Answer» B. Fruitful search | |
| 183. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Four corners of the earth |
| A. | from the very beginning |
| B. | from morning till night |
| C. | from all parts of the world |
| D. | from beginning to end |
| Answer» D. from beginning to end | |
| 184. |
Simran was under tremendous stress because she had too many irons in the fire. |
| A. | She had made a lot of risky investments |
| B. | She was suffering from many ailments |
| C. | She was involved in many activities |
| D. | She had too many clothes to iron |
| Answer» D. She had too many clothes to iron | |
| 185. |
In spite of the high sounding words, his speech fell flat on the audience. |
| A. | failed to make an impact |
| B. | impressed a lot |
| C. | appealed to the sentiments of the audience |
| D. | could not be heard clearly |
| Answer» B. impressed a lot | |
| 186. |
My brother has decided to settle in Mumbai for good. |
| A. | for better income |
| B. | for new opportunities |
| C. | for a while |
| D. | forever |
| Answer» E. | |
| 187. |
Hand in glove |
| A. | working together in the same office |
| B. | wearing gloves while working |
| C. | in partnership for something dishonest |
| D. | doing work in the garden |
| Answer» D. doing work in the garden | |
| 188. |
He promised to look into the matter. |
| A. | to peer closely |
| B. | to take care of |
| C. | to investigate |
| D. | to question |
| Answer» D. to question | |
| 189. |
Vanish into thin air |
| A. | sudden or unexpected shock. |
| B. | to prevent something bad from happening to one. |
| C. | saved or spared from difficulty or misfortune by some intervention at the very last moment |
| D. | to disappear without leaving a trace. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190. |
sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit |
| A. | demarche |
| B. | to monetise |
| C. | to nominate |
| D. | to denominate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Dark horse |
| A. | someone who is fond of horse racing |
| B. | someone who has a wheatish complexion |
| C. | someone who breeds race horses |
| D. | someone who unexpectedly succeeds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 192. |
Cheek by jowl |
| A. | Very close together |
| B. | Arguing |
| C. | Teasing one another |
| D. | Avoiding one another |
| Answer» B. Arguing | |
| 193. |
Beyond the pale |
| A. | Unreasonable or unacceptable |
| B. | Beynod redemption |
| C. | Full of rhetoric |
| D. | Distasteful |
| Answer» B. Beynod redemption | |
| 194. |
Blow one own trumpet |
| A. | Play some music |
| B. | Surprise oneself |
| C. | Praise oneself |
| D. | Condone oneself |
| Answer» D. Condone oneself | |
| 195. |
His speech has taken the wind out of my sails. |
| A. | made me think of the future |
| B. | made me remember my past |
| C. | made my words or actions ineffective |
| D. | made me depressed |
| Answer» D. made me depressed | |
| 196. |
Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet. His investments helped him make a killing in the stock market. |
| A. | murder someone quickly |
| B. | make money quickly |
| C. | lose money quickly |
| D. | plan a murder quickly |
| Answer» C. lose money quickly | |
| 197. |
The secretary had the information at her fingertips. |
| A. | in the compact disc |
| B. | not accessible |
| C. | on her typewriter |
| D. | readily available |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198. |
The salt of the Earth |
| A. | To expect something in return |
| B. | Very good & honest/kind |
| C. | To support someone |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. To support someone | |
| 199. |
On the issue of marriage. Sarita put her foot down. |
| A. | got down |
| B. | walked fast |
| C. | stood up |
| D. | was firm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200. |
Feel blue |
| A. | An easy achievement |
| B. | Feeling ecstatic |
| C. | In trouble/depressed |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |