143 + Mcqs in MBA Entrance Verbal Ability Test for MAT Page 2 McqOptions

51.	Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words, Penniless: Millionaire
A.	Arrogant: Wealthy
B.	Indigenous: Native
C.	Crude: Refined
D.	Gorgeous: Lovely
Answer» D. Gorgeous: Lovely

Discussion

52.	In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. I would like to express……. A) my deep acknowledgement B) towards editing the manuscript into a visual learning tool C) who dedicated a lot of time and effort D) to the copy editor and the technical editor
A.	DCAB
B.	CBAD
C.	ADCB
D.	DCBA
Answer» D. DCBA

Discussion

53.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A physician who diagnoses and interprets the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids
A.	Pharmacist
B.	Psychologist
C.	Optometrist
D.	Pathologist
Answer» E.

Discussion

54.	In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning. I did not like what I wore but I did not much care, for I was always of the opinion that …………….
A.	shabby clothes is beautiful
B.	real beauty was what lay on the inside
C.	I will buy new clothes tomorrow
D.	I was too happy to notice
Answer» C. I will buy new clothes tomorrow

Discussion

55.	In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning. The dictionary defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble or suffering……………
A.	without feeling anger or upset
B.	and behave nicely
C.	without getting angry or upset
D.	by a smile
Answer» D. by a smile

Discussion

56.	Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. The rich and the famous are often seen involved in ………..
A.	philanthrophy
B.	philantrophy
C.	philanthropy
D.	philianthropy
Answer» D. philianthropy

Discussion

57.	Which of the following is rightly spelt.
A.	Contiguous
B.	Contigous
C.	Contaguous
D.	Contegeous
Answer» B. Contigous

Discussion

58.	Some parts of the sentences in the passages below are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative. We ….. reached the top of the pass. It was lined by a large ……. of rocks …… with white silk scarves and ragged prayer flags. We all took a turn round the rocks in the clockwise direction, as was the …... and Tsetan checked the tyres on his vehicle. 1 (a) immediately (b) hesitantly (c) finally (d) currently 2. (a) cairn (b) monument (c) assembly (d) shaft 3. (a) garnished (b) festered (c) festooned (d)enriched 4. (a) habit (b) fashion (c) etiquette (d) tradition
A.	1- c, 2 - a ,3 – c,4 - d
B.	1 – d ,2 - b,3- a, 4 - d
C.	1 – a, 2 – c , 3- c,4 - a
D.	1 – d,2 – a,3 – c, 4 - b
Answer» B. 1 – d ,2 - b,3- a, 4 - d

Discussion

59.	In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer. What made you/ to go to that/ disreputable place?
A.	What made you
B.	to go to that
C.	disreputable place
D.	no error
Answer» C. disreputable place

Discussion

60.	Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word Revivify
A.	Resurrect
B.	Renovate
C.	Spruce
D.	Retrieve
Answer» B. Renovate

Discussion

61.	In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Hearing the door..… A) to the window B) he ran in alarm C) slam violently D) to see if anybody just went out
A.	DCAB
B.	CBAD
C.	ABCD
D.	DCBA
Answer» C. ABCD

Discussion

62.	Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. We ……..many words in our day to day usage.
A.	misspell
B.	mispell
C.	mispel
D.	misspel
Answer» B. mispell

Discussion

63.	Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word, Align
A.	Disunited
B.	Divergent
C.	Adjust
D.	Subserviant
Answer» D. Subserviant

Discussion

64.	Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word, Authoritarian
A.	Foremost
B.	Fundamental
C.	Domineering
D.	Permissive
Answer» E.

Discussion

65.	In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer. If you would have called /as promised /I would have blocked a seat for you.
A.	If you would have called
B.	as promised
C.	I would have blocked a seat for you
D.	no error
Answer» C. I would have blocked a seat for you

Discussion

66.	In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Seven Indians ….. A) feature in B) Heroes of Philanthropy list C) Forbes Asia’s D) Ninth annual
A.	ABCD
B.	DCAB
C.	BCAD
D.	ACDB
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. Only after he had tried buying tiles from the swanky two-storey store did he realize that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
A.	The owners of the place were not courteous and misbehaved; hence a swanky building does not mean great service.
B.	The price was not as high as he thought; hence a swanky building does not always mean high prices.
C.	A swanky building may look formidable or appealing from outside, but the reality may be different when you enter.
D.	The tiles were not as good as he thought; hence a swanky store does not always sell good tiles.
Answer» D. The tiles were not as good as he thought; hence a swanky store does not always sell good tiles.

Discussion

68.	Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word, Infinite
A.	Absolute
B.	Calculable
C.	Boundless
D.	Abysmal
Answer» C. Boundless

Discussion

69.	Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Sinistral
A.	Clumsy
B.	Ambilevous
C.	Gauche
D.	Dextral
Answer» E.

Discussion

70.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. The garbage truck comes …………. Fridays.
A.	in
B.	on
C.	at
D.	every
Answer» C. at

Discussion

71.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. When Mohan and Rohini could not decide who would take the plot of land, they decided to take the advice of someone who would be mutually appointed by them and whose decision would be binding on them.
A.	an arbitrator
B.	a lawyer
C.	a judge
D.	a referee
Answer» B. a lawyer

Discussion

72.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. Could you get me this shirt ….. a larger size?
A.	at
B.	for
C.	in
D.	over
Answer» D. over

Discussion

73.	Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Controversy
A.	Concord
B.	Strife
C.	Disrepute
D.	Polite
Answer» B. Strife

Discussion

74.	In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. At the party she spoke for a long time and did not give anyone else a chance. Finally when she left they were glad to see the back of her.
A.	They were glad that now there would be some peace.
B.	They were glad to have her back.
C.	They were glad that she would be back.
D.	They were glad that she had left.
Answer» E.

Discussion

75.	In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. I had warned you all along that you were not studying hard enough. You never listened. What is the use of crying over spilt milk now?
A.	You did not study seriously earlier despite my warnings. Now the exam is over and you have not done well.
B.	Since the exam is already over, there is nothing you can do now. So stop lamenting over the fact that you did not study earlier.
C.	Don’t cry over how badly you have fared in your exam. There is always another chance.
D.	What is the point of studying now that the exam is over?
Answer» C. Don’t cry over how badly you have fared in your exam. There is always another chance.

Discussion

76.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) But I failed spectacularly. B) I once tried to run a mile in seven minutes after hearing some athletes could do it in four. C) I could not hold my breath for seven minutes. D) I couldn’t even make it to one.
A.	DCAB
B.	CDBA
C.	ABCD
D.	DCBA
Answer» C. ABCD

Discussion

77.	The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. He had kept up his diet program for a month.
A.	His diet program had been kept up for a month.
B.	His diet program was kept up for a month.
C.	His diet program had been kept for a month.
D.	The doctor had kept up his diet program for a month.
Answer» B. His diet program was kept up for a month.

Discussion

78.	The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. We have already finished our task / so we packed our bags/ and left for the day.
A.	We have already finished our task
B.	so we packed our bags
C.	and left for the day
D.	no error
Answer» D. no error

Discussion

79.	In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Sound: Deaf
A.	Light: Blind
B.	Language: Dumb
C.	Walk: Handicapped
D.	Brain: Autistic
Answer» B. Language: Dumb

Discussion

80.	In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Pain: Sedative
A.	Wound: Cream
B.	Bereavement: Condolence
C.	Alertness: Coffee
D.	Plaster : Fracture
Answer» C. Alertness: Coffee

Discussion

81.	In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. I was the only person in the group who could not speak fluently in Spanish. I felt like a third wheel.
A.	It was the third time I had become uncomfortable in a Spanish-speaking group.
B.	I felt special because I stood out from the rest.
C.	I felt uneasy.
D.	I felt like an unwelcome extra person.
Answer» E.

Discussion

82.	The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. Champagne is drunk on new year’s eve.
A.	People drink champagne on new year’s eve.
B.	Let us drink champagne on new year’s eve.
C.	They will drink champagne on new year’s eve.
D.	People always drink champagne on new year’s eve.
Answer» B. Let us drink champagne on new year’s eve.

Discussion

83.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. Several tribes, who were the earliest inhabitants of Australia, are extant till today.
A.	native people
B.	aboriginal people
C.	endemic people
D.	contiguous people
Answer» C. endemic people

Discussion

84.	The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. If you’re doing something important, you are working to make change happen.
A.	If something important is being done, work is being done to make change happen.
B.	If something important is done, work is done to make change happen.
C.	Something important is being done by you, you are making change happen.
D.	If important work is being done, change is about to happen.
Answer» B. If something important is done, work is done to make change happen.

Discussion

85.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. There is a bridge …………. the river
A.	in
B.	across
C.	at
D.	around
Answer» C. at

Discussion

86.	A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best. The written word carries more weight and can influence more minds into submission than brute force.
A.	Cunning can win more bets than power.
B.	The pen is mightier than the sword.
C.	Achieve with words what you cannot achieve by action.
D.	The written word weigheth more than the sword.
Answer» C. Achieve with words what you cannot achieve by action.

Discussion

87.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. Who is the man ……. this picture?
A.	within
B.	inside
C.	in
D.	on
Answer» D. on

Discussion

88.	Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. They ……… the three page long introduction …. a small paragraph.
A.	abbreviated, to
B.	abbreviated, as
C.	abbreviated, like
D.	abbreviated, by
Answer» B. abbreviated, as

Discussion

89.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) Outlasting the critics feels like it will take a very long time, but you're more patient than they are. B) Sooner or later, your work speaks for itself. C) Sooner or later, they stop pointing out how much hubris you've got, how you're not entitled to make a new thing, how you will certainly come to regret your choices. D) Sooner or later, the ones who told you that this isn't the way it's done, the ones who found time to sneer, they will find someone else to hassle.
A.	DCAB
B.	CDBA
C.	ABCD
D.	DCBA
Answer» E.

Discussion

90.	The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) The service experience on register 4. B) The quality of the chickpeas you serve. C) Everything you do is either going to raise your average or lower it. D) The next hire.
A.	DCAB
B.	CDBA
C.	ABCD
D.	DCBA
Answer» C. ABCD

Discussion

91.	In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression. If you look, you will find a hole in the side of every ship that allows water to drain from the deck.
A.	Sink
B.	Drain
C.	Scabbard
D.	Scupper
Answer» E.

Discussion

92.	Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word Corruptible
A.	Venal
B.	Scrupulous
C.	Bosky
D.	Unconstrained
Answer» B. Scrupulous

Discussion

93.	In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression. He leaned forward to have a look at the array of baked goods that impressed by their sheer variety and huge quantity.
A.	Table of baked goods
B.	Panoply of baked goods
C.	Potpourri of baked goods
D.	collage of baked goods
Answer» C. Potpourri of baked goods

Discussion

94.	In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer. It is time you visit your barber.
A.	It was time
B.	you visit
C.	your barber
D.	no error
Answer» C. your barber

Discussion

95.	Select the most appropriate word/phrase/idiom from the options below. In every profession, some words are used that are specific to the profession and would confuse a layman. We are looking for a technical writer who can eliminate the ……….. while composing manuals and yet, keep the tone of the content professional.
A.	Slang
B.	Idiom
C.	Jargon
D.	Cant
Answer» D. Cant

Discussion

96.	Select the most appropriate word/phrase/idiom from the options below. Contrary to what many devotees would like to believe, researchers have found the water of the holy river……….. harmful micro-organisms.
A.	helped by
B.	teeming with
C.	completely free from
D.	defended against
Answer» C. completely free from

Discussion

97.	Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. The tracks of a railway line run together at a constant distance from each other over tens of miles.
A.	Intersecting
B.	Unendingly
C.	Infinitely
D.	Parallely
Answer» E.

Discussion

98.	Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate - grammatically, semantically and logically.
A.	This site will give atleast several no-follow links to your blogs and site from your articles.
B.	This site allows you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site from your articles.
C.	This site allow you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site form your articles.
D.	You can get several no-follow link to your blog and site from this article.
Answer» C. This site allow you to give several no-follow links to your blogs and site form your articles.

Discussion

99.	In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required. With the announcement of the election schedule for the Bihar Assembly polls, the Grand Old Party wants to put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform send hereto a message of unity.
A.	achieve all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform sending a message of unity.
B.	get all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a common platform to send a message of unity.
C.	put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity.
D.	no improvement needed.
Answer» C. put all the leading lights of the grand alliance on a single platform thus beaming a message a unity.

Discussion

100.	A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best. If you repay injustice with injustice, it will only make matters worse.
A.	People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
B.	Handsome is as handsome does.
C.	Two wrongs don’t make a right.
D.	Let not injustice beget injustice.
Answer» D. Let not injustice beget injustice.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in English for Competitive Exams.

Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words, Penniless: Millionaire

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A physician who diagnoses and interprets the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids

In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning. I did not like what I wore but I did not much care, for I was always of the opinion that …………….

In the question below some part of the sentence has been left blank. Select the option, which completes the sentence properly taking care of syntax, semantics and meaning. The dictionary defines patience as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble or suffering……………

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. The rich and the famous are often seen involved in ………..

Which of the following is rightly spelt.

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer. What made you/ to go to that/ disreputable place?

Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word Revivify

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Hearing the door..… A) to the window B) he ran in alarm C) slam violently D) to see if anybody just went out

Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. We ……..many words in our day to day usage.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word, Align

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word, Authoritarian

In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. Seven Indians ….. A) feature in B) Heroes of Philanthropy list C) Forbes Asia’s D) Ninth annual

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. Only after he had tried buying tiles from the swanky two-storey store did he realize that you can’t judge a book by its cover.

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word, Infinite

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Sinistral

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. The garbage truck comes …………. Fridays.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. When Mohan and Rohini could not decide who would take the plot of land, they decided to take the advice of someone who would be mutually appointed by them and whose decision would be binding on them.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. Could you get me this shirt ….. a larger size?

Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Controversy

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. At the party she spoke for a long time and did not give anyone else a chance. Finally when she left they were glad to see the back of her.

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. I had warned you all along that you were not studying hard enough. You never listened. What is the use of crying over spilt milk now?

The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. He had kept up his diet program for a month.

The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. We have already finished our task / so we packed our bags/ and left for the day.

In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Sound: Deaf

In the following question, four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Pain: Sedative

In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been underlined. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. I was the only person in the group who could not speak fluently in Spanish. I felt like a third wheel.

The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. Champagne is drunk on new year’s eve.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. Several tribes, who were the earliest inhabitants of Australia, are extant till today.

The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. If you’re doing something important, you are working to make change happen.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. There is a bridge …………. the river

A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best. The written word carries more weight and can influence more minds into submission than brute force.

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. Who is the man ……. this picture?

Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. They ……… the three page long introduction …. a small paragraph.

In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression. If you look, you will find a hole in the side of every ship that allows water to drain from the deck.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word Corruptible

In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression. He leaned forward to have a look at the array of baked goods that impressed by their sheer variety and huge quantity.

In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer. It is time you visit your barber.

Select the most appropriate word/phrase/idiom from the options below. Contrary to what many devotees would like to believe, researchers have found the water of the holy river……….. harmful micro-organisms.

Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. The tracks of a railway line run together at a constant distance from each other over tens of miles.

Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate - grammatically, semantically and logically.

A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best. If you repay injustice with injustice, it will only make matters worse.