Explore topic-wise MCQs in English Skills Ability.

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1.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.In India, only ten percent of the population is ______literate.(Only ten percentage of the population of India is unable to read and write)

A. de
B. non
C. il
D. post
Answer» D. post
Discussion
2.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.On account of his ______descript look, Xander went unnoticed. (Very ordinary; lacking features)

A. ir
B. non
C. in
D. un
Answer» C. in
Discussion
3.

Choose the option with the appropriate prefix to complete the given sentence.This assignment is ___complete and needs to be finished at once.

A. mis -
B. pre -
C. in -
D. im -
Answer» D. im -
Discussion
4.

Choose the option with the appropriate prefix to complete the given sentence.One’s ____maturity shows up when one begins to speak unintelligibly with others about serious issues.

A. de -
B. un -
C. non -
D. im -
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

His remarks are very _________ mature for his age. (Not yet fully developed)

A. in
B. im
C. anti
D. un
Answer» C. anti
Discussion
6.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.One should not eat chicken that is ______cooked.(It means one shouldn't eat chicken which is not properly cooked)

A. under
B. over
C. in
D. im
Answer» B. over
Discussion
7.

Complete the sentence choosing the correct prefix:Students have a tendency to ____behave during exams.

A. mis-
B. un-
C. non-
D. dis-
Answer» B. un-
Discussion
8.

Complete the sentence choosing the right form of Prefix:The staircase rails were decorated with ______cise patterns of leaves and vines.

A. criti
B. pre
C. ex
D. in
Answer» C. ex
Discussion
9.

Directions: Which suffix should be used to pluralize the following word?taxi

A. - es
B. - en
C. - ren
D. - s
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Add a suitable prefix to form the opposite of the word : Balance

A. Nonbalance
B. Unbalance
C. Disbalance
D. Imbalance
Answer» E.
Discussion
11.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.It was an earthy but not an _______decent story. (Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in society)

A. in
B. un
C. il
D. non
Answer» B. un
Discussion
12.

Choose the appropriate prefix to make the new word :Colon

A. Sub-
B. Re-
C. Semi-
D. Super-
Answer» D. Super-
Discussion
13.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.The notes were written in _______legible handwriting. (In handwriting that can’t be read)

A. il
B. un
C. im
D. dis
Answer» B. un
Discussion
14.

Direction: Which prefix can be used with the following words?behave, guide, use

A. in
B. dis
C. mis
D. re
Answer» D. re
Discussion
15.

Choose the appropriate option for the given question.Amusement is a noun with "ment" as a suffix, which of the following option will become a noun if we add the suffix "ment" to it?

A. Correct
B. Entertain
C. Colour
D. Extort
Answer» C. Colour
Discussion
16.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.She kept the door of the fridge open to let the refrigerator _____________frost. (Make free of accumulated ice)

A. un
B. de
C. in
D. a
Answer» C. in
Discussion
17.

Directions: Choose the word with the incorrect suffix 'ship':

A. Friendship
B. Membership
C. Relationship
D. Argueship
Answer» E.
Discussion
18.

Choose the most suitable prefix for the given sentence:Stonehenge is a ___historic monument located in Salisbury, England.

A. pre-
B. un-
C. re-
D. post-
Answer» B. un-
Discussion
19.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.The Kailash temple at Ellora is a huge ______lithic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. (Formed of a single large block of stone)

A. mono
B. nano
C. meno
D. nona
Answer» B. nano
Discussion
20.

Complete the sentence choosing the right form of Prefix:Modern cities are becoming ______centralized as a result of both people and the industries moving to the suburbs.

A. sub
B. epi
C. de
D. con
Answer» D. con
Discussion
21.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.You can ______impose your message on your picture. (Place over something else so that both are still evident)

A. super
B. trans
C. ever
D. re
Answer» B. trans
Discussion
22.

Choose the correct option to prefix to make a new word-Continued

A. mis
B. dis
C. un
D. in
Answer» C. un
Discussion
23.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.The jilted lover soon ___________bounded and found new friends. (Get back to normal after an adverse situation)

A. re
B. pre
C. bi
D. en
Answer» B. pre
Discussion
24.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.The accident was caused on account of ______firing. (Fail to discharge or fire properly)

A. un
B. mis
C. dis
D. re
Answer» C. dis
Discussion
25.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.The smell of food was ______powering everything. (Have a strong effect)

A. under
B. non
C. em
D. over
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.He was ________assured by the company that he would get the money back on time. (Having confidence restored, freed from fear and anxiety)

A. re
B. en
C. multi
D. mis
Answer» B. en
Discussion
27.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.His remarks are very _________mature for his age. (Not yet fully developed)

A. in
B. im
C. anti
D. un
Answer» C. anti
Discussion
28.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.All the people of the village believed that Appanna is a sane person whereas the king recognized him as a/an ______sane person.(The king recognized that Appanna was not a sane person)

A. de
B. ex
C. in
D. en
Answer» D. en
Discussion
29.

Choose the correct suffix to form the word. The meaning of the word is given:Copi_______ = Plentiful

A. ful
B. ous
C. ose
D. some
Answer» C. ose
Discussion
30.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.Dr. Salim Ali is a/an ______forgettable ornithologist in India.(People of India never forget Dr. Salim Ali as an ornithologist of India)

A. un
B. in
C. il
D. dis
Answer» B. in
Discussion
31.

Choose the option with the appropriate prefix to complete the given sentence.The cricket player ___timed hitting the ball. It flew over his head and reached the boundary ropes.

A. mis-
B. un-
C. dis-
D. mal-
Answer» B. un-
Discussion
32.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.The girl tried ______navigating the puddle of slush. (To go around or avoid something)

A. over
B. under
C. circum
D. non
Answer» D. non
Discussion
33.

Choose the appropriate suffix to form a new word :Trust

A. -able
B. -worthy
C. -ly
D. -less
Answer» C. -ly
Discussion
34.

Direction: Which one of the following suffixes can be added to the following word to form a new one-Paint

A. ___er
B. ___ly
C. ____en
D. ____ion
Answer» B. ___ly
Discussion
35.

Choose the appropriate suffix to form a new word.Sweet

A. ful
B. heart
C. body
D. eyes
Answer» C. body
Discussion
36.

Choose the option in which the prefix 'un' is correctly used:

A. uncapable
B. unpunctual
C. unpatient
D. unregular
Answer» C. unpatient
Discussion
37.

Direction: Change the word into a noun by adding one of the suffixes given below. 'Grow'

A. -ing
B. -s
C. -th
D. -n
Answer» D. -n
Discussion
38.

If you take away the prefix and the suffix, what word is left of the word 'unemployed'?

A. unemploy
B. employed
C. employ
D. will not change
Answer» D. will not change
Discussion
39.

Direction: Which suffix can be added to the word 'peace' to make a new word ?

A. ing
B. ful
C. est
D. ed
Answer» C. est
Discussion
40.

Directions: Choose the word in which the prefix dis - is incorrectly used:

A. Disbelief
B. Disobedience
C. Discomfort
D. Discussion
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Choose the appropriate prefix to make a new word.

A. male
B. mail
C. mel
D. mal
Answer» E.
Discussion
42.

Directions: The question is designed to test your ability to use the right prefix. Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix.She is taking ________depressant drugs since her break-up. (Any class of drugs used to treat depression which often have undesirable side effects)

A. un
B. in
C. ante
D. anti
Answer» E.
Discussion
43.

Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose and mark the appropriate answer from the given alternatives.______national giants are marking their time to give stiff competition to Indian companies. (Operating across national borders)

A. Trans
B. Trance
C. Intra
D. Intro
Answer» B. Trance
Discussion
44.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.In many countries, it is _________ legal to keep a gun in your house.(It means to keep a gun in your house is not legal)

A. in
B. im
C. il
D. mis
Answer» D. mis
Discussion
45.

Direction: Add a suitable prefix to:'Embark'.

A. Disembark
B. Unembark
C. Imembark
D. Inembark
Answer» B. Unembark
Discussion
46.

Direction: Select the option which is NOT an antonym of another word by way of adding the prefix 'il-'.

A. illegible
B. illiterate
C. illuminate
D. illogical
Answer» D. illogical
Discussion
47.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.All the employees of the company expressed their ______agreement over their rate of increment.(All the employees were not agreeing to their increment)

A. ir
B. mis
C. un
D. dis
Answer» E.
Discussion
48.

It was an earthy but not an _________ decent story.(Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in society)

A. in
B. un
C. il
D. non
Answer» B. un
Discussion
49.

Directions: Add a prefix so that the word conveys the meaning given in the brackets. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below to complete the word by adding a prefix and mark the correct answer.P. Lankesh wrote that the nature of human beings moves from visible wealth towards ______visible wealth.(According to P. Lankesh the nature of human beings moves towards wealth that is not visible eventually)

A. in
B. un
C. im
D. bi
Answer» B. un
Discussion
50.

He was _________ assured by the company that he would get the money back on time. (Having confidence restored, freed from fear and anxiety)

A. re
B. en
C. multi
D. mis
Answer» B. en
Discussion