Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

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51.

Present opposing arguments or evidence

A. Criticise
B. Rebuff
C. Reprimand
D. Rebut
Answer» E.
52.

A person interested in reading books and nothing else

A. Book-keepr
B. Scholar
C. Book-worm
D. Student
Answer» D. Student
53.

A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a

A. Defeatist
B. Sycophant
C. Truant
D. Martinet
Answer» D. Martinet
54.

A light sailing boat built specially for racing

A. Canoe
B. Yacht
C. Frigate
D. Dinghy
Answer» C. Frigate
55.

A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things

A. Antiquarian
B. Junk-dealer
C. Crank
D. Archealogist
Answer» B. Junk-dealer
56.

That which is perceptible by touch is

A. Contagious
B. Contingent
C. Tenacious
D. Tangible
Answer» E.
57.

One who is fond of fighting

A. Bellicose
B. Aggressive
C. Belligerent
D. Militant
Answer» B. Aggressive
58.

Study of the evolution of man as an animal

A. Archaeology
B. Anthropology
C. Chronology
D. Ethnology
Answer» C. Chronology
59.

Something that can be heard

A. Auditory
B. Audio-visual
C. Audible
D. Audition
Answer» D. Audition
60.

A style full of words

A. Verbose
B. Pedantic
C. Rhetorical
D. Abundant
Answer» B. Pedantic
61.

A place where monks live as a secluded community

A. Cathedral
B. Diocese
C. Convent
D. Monastery
Answer» E.
62.

One who sacrifices his life for a cause

A. Patriot
B. Martyr
C. Revolutionary
D. Soldier
Answer» C. Revolutionary
63.

State in which the few govern the many

A. Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Plutocracy
D. Autocracy
Answer» C. Plutocracy
64.

One who does not believe in existence of god

A. Egoist
B. Atheist
C. Stoic
D. Naive
Answer» C. Stoic
65.

Study of birds

A. Orology
B. Optology
C. Ophthalmology
D. Ornithology
Answer» E.
66.

The study of ancient societies

A. Anthropology
B. Archaeology
C. History
D. Ethnology
Answer» C. History
67.

Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool

A. Imbecility
B. Senility
C. Dotage
D. Superannuation
Answer» D. Superannuation
68.

That which cannot be corrected

A. Unintelligible
B. Indelible
C. Illegible
D. Incorrigible
Answer» E.
69.

One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness

A. Egoist
B. Fatalist
C. Stoic
D. Cynic
Answer» E.
70.

A paper written by hand

A. Handicraft
B. Manuscript
C. Handiwork
D. Thesis
Answer» C. Handiwork
71.

One who cannot be corrected

A. Incurable
B. Incorrigible
C. Hardened
D. Invulnerable
Answer» C. Hardened
72.

One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary gains

A. Connoisseur
B. Amateur
C. Professional
D. Dilettante
Answer» C. Professional
73.

One who is in charge of museum

A. Curator
B. Supervisor
C. Caretaker
D. Warden
Answer» B. Supervisor
74.

Ready to believe

A. Credulous
B. Credible
C. Creditable
D. Incredible
Answer» B. Credible
75.

Very pleasing to eat

A. Appetising
B. Palatable
C. Tantalising
D. Sumptuous
Answer» C. Tantalising
76.

A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power

A. Expert
B. Intellectual
C. Snob
D. Literate
Answer» C. Snob
77.

One who does not care for literature or art

A. Primitive
B. Illiterate
C. Philistine
D. Barbarian
Answer» D. Barbarian
78.

A person who insists on something

A. Disciplinarian
B. Stickler
C. Instantaneous
D. Boaster
Answer» C. Instantaneous
79.

The raison d'etre of a controversy is

A. The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive
B. The fitness with which participants handle it
C. The reason or justification of its existence
D. The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other
Answer» D. The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each other
80.

A place where bees are kept in called

A. An apiary
B. A mole
C. A hive
D. A sanctury
Answer» B. A mole
81.

Murder of a king

A. Infanticide
B. Matricide
C. Genocide
D. Regicide
Answer» E.
82.

That which cannot be read

A. Negligible
B. Illegible
C. Ineligible
D. Incorrigible
Answer» C. Ineligible
83.

One who possesses many talents

A. Versatile
B. Nubile
C. Exceptional
D. Gifted
Answer» B. Nubile
84.

A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do wonderful things

A. Trickster
B. Imposter
C. Magician
D. Mountebank
Answer» B. Imposter
85.

Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin

A. Nepotism
B. Favouritism
C. Wordliness
D. Corruption
Answer» B. Favouritism
86.

Words inscribed on tomb

A. Epitome
B. Epistle
C. Epilogue
D. Epitaph
Answer» E.
87.

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

A. Characterise
B. Idol
C. Personify
D. Signify
Answer» D. Signify
88.

A person not sure of the existence of god

A. Cynic
B. Agnostic
C. Atheist
D. Theist
Answer» C. Atheist
89.

One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than in things outside

A. Scholar
B. Recluse
C. Introvert
D. Intellectual
Answer» D. Intellectual
90.

One who knows everything

A. Literate
B. Scholar
C. Omnipotent
D. Omniscient
Answer» E.
91.

To accustom oneself to a foreign climate

A. Adapt
B. Adopt
C. Accustom
D. Acclimatise
Answer» E.
92.

Detailed plan of journey

A. Travelogue
B. Travelkit
C. Schedule
D. Itinerary
Answer» E.
93.

To take secretly in small quantities

A. Robbery
B. Pilferage
C. Theft
D. Defalcation
Answer» C. Theft
94.

One who is honourably discharged from service

A. Retired
B. Emeritus
C. Relieved
D. Emancipated
Answer» C. Relieved
95.

A prima facie case is such

A. As it seems at first sight
B. As it is made to seem at first sight
C. As it turns out to be at the end
D. As it seems to the court after a number of hearings
Answer» B. As it is made to seem at first sight
96.

A person pretending to be somebody he is not

A. Magician
B. Rogue
C. Liar
D. Imposter
Answer» E.
97.

A person who knows many foreign languages

A. Linguist
B. Grammarian
C. Polyglot
D. Bilingual
Answer» B. Grammarian
98.

List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting

A. Schedule
B. Timetable
C. Agenda
D. Plan
Answer» D. Plan
99.

Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous

A. Evade
B. Evacuate
C. Avoid
D. Exterminate
Answer» C. Avoid
100.

Q: A small room in a big house, hotel, ship etc. where glasses, dishes, spoons, food etc are kept-

A. Portico
B. Pantry
C. Mezzanine
D. Kitchen
Answer» E.