Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

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1.

Teetotaller means

A. One who abstains from theft
B. One who abstains from meat
C. One who abstains from taking wine
D. One who abstains from malice
Answer» D. One who abstains from malice
2.

Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.

A. Enmity
B. Feud
C. Quarrel
D. Skirmish
Answer» C. Quarrel
3.

Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks

A. Isthmus
B. Archipelago
C. Hinterland
D. Swamps
Answer» D. Swamps
4.

That which cannot be believed

A. Incredible
B. Incredulous
C. Implausible
D. Unreliable
Answer» B. Incredulous
5.

One who is not easily pleased by anything

A. Maiden
B. Mediaeval
C. Precarious
D. Fastidious
Answer» E.
6.

A drawing on transparent paper

A. Red print
B. Blue print
C. Negative
D. Transparency
Answer» E.
7.

An expression of mild disapproval

A. Warning
B. Denigration
C. Impertinence
D. Reproof
Answer» E.
8.

The policy of extending a country's empire and influence

A. Communism
B. Internationalism
C. Capitalism
D. Imperialism
Answer» E.
9.

That which cannot be seen

A. Insensible
B. Intangible
C. Invisible
D. Unseen
Answer» D. Unseen
10.

One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to him

A. Virulent
B. Vindictive
C. Usurer
D. Vindicator
Answer» C. Usurer
11.

Tending to move away from the centre or axis

A. Centrifugal
B. Centripetal
C. Axiomatic
D. Awry
Answer» B. Centripetal
12.

One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined is a

A. Fatalist
B. Puritan
C. Egoist
D. Tyrant
Answer» B. Puritan
13.

Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

A. Elite
B. Highbrow
C. Sophisticated
D. Fastidious
Answer» C. Sophisticated
14.

Something that relates to everyone in the world

A. General
B. Common
C. Usual
D. Universal
Answer» E.
15.

To walk with slow or regular Steps is to

A. Limp
B. Stride
C. Pace
D. Advance
Answer» D. Advance
16.

Incapable of being seen through

A. Ductile
B. Opaque
C. Obsolete
D. Potable
Answer» C. Obsolete
17.

Medical study of skin and its diseases

A. Dermatology
B. Endocrinology
C. Gynealogy
D. Orthopaedics
Answer» B. Endocrinology
18.

A voice loud enough to be heard

A. Audible
B. Applaudable
C. Laudable
D. Oral
Answer» B. Applaudable
19.

Hater of learning and knowledge

A. Misologist
B. Bibliophile
C. Misogynist
D. Misanthropist
Answer» B. Bibliophile
20.

A government by the nobles

A. Aristocracy
B. Democracy
C. Autocracy
D. Bureaucracy
Answer» B. Democracy
21.

A person who brings goods illegally into the country

A. Importer
B. Exporter
C. Fraud
D. Smuggler
Answer» E.
22.

A religious discourse

A. Preach
B. Stanza
C. Sanctorum
D. Sermon
Answer» E.
23.

Of outstanding significance

A. Monumental
B. Rational
C. Ominous
D. Evident
Answer» B. Rational
24.

Habitually silent or talking little

A. Servile
B. Unequivocal
C. Taciturn
D. Synoptic
Answer» D. Synoptic
25.

A name adopted by an author in his writings

A. Nickname
B. Pseudonym
C. Nomenclature
D. Title
Answer» C. Nomenclature
26.

Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence

A. Statesmanship
B. Formalism
C. Hierarchy
D. Protocol
Answer» E.
27.

Murder of a brother

A. Patricide
B. Regicide
C. Homicide
D. Fratricide
Answer» E.
28.

In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense

A. Off balance
B. Depressed
C. Diffused
D. On tenterhooks
Answer» E.
29.

A place that provides refuge

A. Asylum
B. Sanatorium
C. Shelter
D. Orphanage
Answer» B. Sanatorium
30.

One who eats everything

A. Omnivorous
B. Omniscient
C. Irrestible
D. Insolvent
Answer» B. Omniscient
31.

A child born after death of his father

A. Posthumous
B. Orphan
C. Bastard
D. Progenitor
Answer» B. Orphan
32.

A remedy for all diseases

A. Stoic
B. Marvel
C. Panacea
D. Recompense
Answer» D. Recompense
33.

To slap with a flat object

A. Chop
B. Hew
C. Gnaw
D. Swat
Answer» E.
34.

A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.

A. Store
B. Stall
C. Boutique
D. Booth
Answer» D. Booth
35.

A person who speaks many languages

A. Linguist
B. Monolingual
C. Polyglot
D. Bilingual
Answer» D. Bilingual
36.

A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth

A. Geological
B. Geo-synchronous
C. Geo-centric
D. Geo-stationary
Answer» E.
37.

A large sleeping-room with many beds

A. Bedroom
B. Dormitory
C. Hostel
D. Basement
Answer» C. Hostel
38.

Policeman riding on motorcycles as guards to a VIP

A. Outriders
B. Servants
C. Commandos
D. Attendants
Answer» B. Servants
39.

The absence of law and order

A. Rebellion
B. Anarchy
C. Mutiny
D. Revolt
Answer» C. Mutiny
40.

Malafide case is one

A. Which is undertaken in a good faith
B. Which is undertaken in a bad faith
C. Which is undertaken after a long delay
D. Which is not undertaken at all
Answer» C. Which is undertaken after a long delay
41.

The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same time

A. Polygyny
B. Polyphony
C. Polyandry
D. Polychromy
Answer» D. Polychromy
42.

A dramatic performance

A. Mask
B. Mosque
C. Masque
D. Mascot
Answer» D. Mascot
43.

One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation

A. Bachelor
B. Celibate
C. Vigin
D. Recluse
Answer» C. Vigin
44.

To issue a thunderous verbal attack

A. Languish
B. Animate
C. Fulminate
D. Invigorate
Answer» D. Invigorate
45.

A building for storing threshed grain

A. Hangar
B. Dockyard
C. Store
D. Granary
Answer» E.
46.

The act of violating the sanctity of the church is

A. Blashphemy
B. Heresy
C. Sacrilege
D. Desecration
Answer» D. Desecration
47.

The part of government which is concerned with making of rules

A. Court
B. Tribunal
C. Bar
D. Legislature
Answer» E.
48.

A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal

A. Schizophrenia
B. Claustrophobia
C. Kleptomania
D. Magolomania
Answer» D. Magolomania
49.

To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle

A. Disperse
B. Deploy
C. Collocate
D. Align
Answer» C. Collocate
50.

A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge

A. Pedantic
B. Verbose
C. Pompous
D. Ornate
Answer» B. Verbose