440 + Mcqs in Selecting Words in Verbal Ability Page 4 McqOptions

151.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Find the ...... that accompany these cartoons.
A.	topics
B.	titles
C.	captions
D.	headings
Answer» D. headings

Discussion

152.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He is so ...... that he immediately believe my story of ghosts.
A.	innocent
B.	credulous
C.	vociferous
D.	credible
Answer» C. vociferous

Discussion

153.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I ...... a car to be absolutely necessary these days.
A.	consider
B.	regard
C.	think
D.	agree
Answer» B. regard

Discussion

154.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The family gave father a gold watch on the ...... of his fiftieth birthday.
A.	time
B.	event
C.	occasion
D.	celebration
Answer» D. celebration

Discussion

155.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a large cities people are cut ...... from nature.
A.	away
B.	off
C.	out
D.	down
Answer» B. off

Discussion

156.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The passengers were afraid, but the captain ...... them that there was no danger.
A.	promised
B.	assured
C.	advised
D.	counselled
Answer» C. advised

Discussion

157.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... a failure of some traffic lights, traffic is moving very slowly.
A.	Owing
B.	Due to
C.	Because
D.	Since
Answer» C. Because

Discussion

158.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.West Bengal ...... plentiful rainfall and is consequently a very green part of the country.
A.	misses
B.	receives
C.	expects
D.	regrets
Answer» C. expects

Discussion

159.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Wheat ...... carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and dietary fibre in our daily diet.
A.	has
B.	gives
C.	yields
D.	provides
Answer» E.

Discussion

160.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The thief ...... all the money.
A.	made up
B.	made off with
C.	mode do with
D.	made good
Answer» C. mode do with

Discussion

161.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... works of reference are valuable as Encyclopedia, Brittanica.
A.	A few
B.	Few
C.	The few
D.	Fewer
Answer» C. The few

Discussion

162.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I shall call ...... you tomorrow.
A.	at
B.	on
C.	with
D.	by
Answer» D. by

Discussion

163.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Jawaharlal spent his childhood ...... Anand Bhawan.
A.	at
B.	in
C.	on
D.	across
Answer» B. in

Discussion

164.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.'Please' and 'Thank you' are the little courtesies by which we keep the ...... of life oiled and running smoothly.
A.	path
B.	machine
C.	garden
D.	river
Answer» C. garden

Discussion

165.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He was sent to the prison for his ......
A.	sin
B.	vice
C.	crime
D.	guilt
Answer» D. guilt

Discussion

166.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I listened, but I had no idea what he was ...... about.
A.	saying
B.	talking
C.	telling
D.	discussing
Answer» C. telling

Discussion

167.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He ...... in wearing the old fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.
A.	insists
B.	persists
C.	desists
D.	resists
Answer» C. desists

Discussion

168.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a little-publicised deal, Pepsi, Cola has ...... the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan.
A.	occupied
B.	conquered
C.	swallowed
D.	captured
Answer» E.

Discussion

169.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He passed the examination in the first class because he ......
A.	was hard working for it
B.	worked hardly for it
C.	had worked hard for it
D.	was working hard for it
Answer» D. was working hard for it

Discussion

170.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Man must ...... to stop pollution.
A.	act
B.	perform
C.	operate
D.	behave
Answer» B. perform

Discussion

171.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.After the rain the weather ...... and the sun came out.
A.	cleared out
B.	cleared up
C.	cleared away
D.	cleared off
Answer» C. cleared away

Discussion

172.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
A.	with
B.	over
C.	on
D.	round
Answer» D. round

Discussion

173.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The man came in a van to ...... the television set.
A.	mend
B.	reform
C.	correct
D.	alter
Answer» B. reform

Discussion

174.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Life is to death as pleasure is to ......
A.	poverty
B.	suffering
C.	anguish
D.	pain
Answer» E.

Discussion

175.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.It was difficult to remove my feet as it had got stuck ...... in the mud.
A.	fairly
B.	greatly
C.	widely
D.	firmly
Answer» E.

Discussion

176.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The non cooperative attitude of the members can only ...... the image of the society.
A.	spoil
B.	improve
C.	degrade
D.	defame
Answer» B. improve

Discussion

177.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.My first lesson ...... forgiveness came from my mother.
A.	upon
B.	about
C.	in
D.	on
Answer» E.

Discussion

178.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.If negotiations are to prove fruitful, there must not only be sincerity on each side, but there must also be ...... in the sincerity of the other side.
A.	faith
B.	belief
C.	substance
D.	certainty
Answer» B. belief

Discussion

179.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Arti pulled a long ...... when she was told that she could not go to Agra.
A.	mouth
B.	skirt
C.	face
D.	hand
Answer» D. hand

Discussion

180.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... The arrival of the police, nobody went near the victim.
A.	Unless
B.	Although
C.	Even
D.	Till
Answer» E.

Discussion

181.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The luggage was ...... heavy for him to lift
A.	much
B.	as
C.	so
D.	too
Answer» E.

Discussion

182.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... all intents and purposes, the manager is the master of the firm.
A.	in
B.	upon
C.	with
D.	to
Answer» E.

Discussion

183.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were ...... the pieces of metals.
A.	flattening
B.	striking
C.	hammering
D.	thrashing
Answer» D. thrashing

Discussion

184.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The communalist represents the ...... of everything noble that we have inherited from our culture and history.
A.	antithesis
B.	antidote
C.	immorality
D.	antagonism
Answer» B. antidote

Discussion

185.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The ...... of the Minister's statement cannot be verified by people who have no access to official records.
A.	veracity
B.	verbosity
C.	ambiguity
D.	validity
Answer» B. verbosity

Discussion

186.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.But the introductory fee does not stop after the initial handshake, brokers have to ...... it up after each transaction.
A.	bring
B.	cough
C.	boost
D.	give
Answer» B. cough

Discussion

187.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The boy was cured ...... typhoid.
A.	from
B.	of
C.	for
D.	through
Answer» C. for

Discussion

188.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He is so ...... to light that he never leaves the house without sunglasses.
A.	insensitive
B.	sensitive
C.	afraid
D.	immune
Answer» C. afraid

Discussion

189.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.If I take a state roadways bus, I'll get late, ...... ?
A.	isn't it
B.	won't I
C.	will I
D.	is it
Answer» C. will I

Discussion

190.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Johny, where are you? ...... up this tree.
A.	There I am
B.	There am I
C.	Here am I
D.	Here I am
Answer» E.

Discussion

191.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I shall take revenge ...... you.
A.	from
B.	with
C.	on
D.	at
Answer» D. at

Discussion

192.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In high school many of us never realised the importance that grammar would ...... in later life.
A.	figure
B.	portray
C.	play
D.	exercise
Answer» D. exercise

Discussion

193.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.On account of the dearth of grass on the arid plains the cattle became ......
A.	flippant
B.	jubilant
C.	agitated
D.	emaciated
Answer» E.

Discussion

194.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a changing and ...... unstructured business environment, creativity and innovation are being ...... demanded of executives.
A.	highly, extremely
B.	progressively, increasingly
C.	increasingly, moderately
D.	excessively, rapidly
Answer» C. increasingly, moderately

Discussion

195.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The cinema ...... a welcome escape from cramped and dull city life and the Indians are avid movie-goers.
A.	depicts
B.	highlights
C.	follows
D.	offers
Answer» E.

Discussion

196.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.That the poor in our country, are happy is
A.	a dream
B.	a vision
C.	an ideal
D.	an illusion
Answer» E.

Discussion

197.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The robbers were arrested and ...... prison yesterday.
A.	brought into
B.	brought to
C.	taken into
D.	taken to
Answer» E.

Discussion

198.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.This book is a useful ...... to our library.
A.	discovery
B.	asset
C.	addition
D.	arrival
Answer» D. arrival

Discussion

199.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He lives near a lovely ...... of countryside.
A.	length
B.	piece
C.	section
D.	stretch
Answer» E.

Discussion

200.	Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Sita's heart ...... at the sight of the beautiful diamond necklace.
A.	leapt
B.	stopped
C.	slowed
D.	ran
Answer» B. stopped

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Verbal Ability.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Find the ...... that accompany these cartoons.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He is so ...... that he immediately believe my story of ghosts.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I ...... a car to be absolutely necessary these days.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The family gave father a gold watch on the ...... of his fiftieth birthday.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a large cities people are cut ...... from nature.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The passengers were afraid, but the captain ...... them that there was no danger.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... a failure of some traffic lights, traffic is moving very slowly.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.West Bengal ...... plentiful rainfall and is consequently a very green part of the country.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Wheat ...... carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and dietary fibre in our daily diet.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The thief ...... all the money.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... works of reference are valuable as Encyclopedia, Brittanica.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I shall call ...... you tomorrow.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Jawaharlal spent his childhood ...... Anand Bhawan.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.'Please' and 'Thank you' are the little courtesies by which we keep the ...... of life oiled and running smoothly.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He was sent to the prison for his ......

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I listened, but I had no idea what he was ...... about.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He ...... in wearing the old fashioned coat in spite of his wife's disapproval.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a little-publicised deal, Pepsi, Cola has ...... the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He passed the examination in the first class because he ......

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Man must ...... to stop pollution.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.After the rain the weather ...... and the sun came out.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The man came in a van to ...... the television set.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Life is to death as pleasure is to ......

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.It was difficult to remove my feet as it had got stuck ...... in the mud.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The non cooperative attitude of the members can only ...... the image of the society.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.My first lesson ...... forgiveness came from my mother.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.If negotiations are to prove fruitful, there must not only be sincerity on each side, but there must also be ...... in the sincerity of the other side.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Arti pulled a long ...... when she was told that she could not go to Agra.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... The arrival of the police, nobody went near the victim.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The luggage was ...... heavy for him to lift

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete....... all intents and purposes, the manager is the master of the firm.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were ...... the pieces of metals.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The communalist represents the ...... of everything noble that we have inherited from our culture and history.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The ...... of the Minister's statement cannot be verified by people who have no access to official records.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.But the introductory fee does not stop after the initial handshake, brokers have to ...... it up after each transaction.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The boy was cured ...... typhoid.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He is so ...... to light that he never leaves the house without sunglasses.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.If I take a state roadways bus, I'll get late, ...... ?

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Johny, where are you? ...... up this tree.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.I shall take revenge ...... you.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In high school many of us never realised the importance that grammar would ...... in later life.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.On account of the dearth of grass on the arid plains the cattle became ......

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.In a changing and ...... unstructured business environment, creativity and innovation are being ...... demanded of executives.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The cinema ...... a welcome escape from cramped and dull city life and the Indians are avid movie-goers.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.That the poor in our country, are happy is

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The robbers were arrested and ...... prison yesterday.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.This book is a useful ...... to our library.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.He lives near a lovely ...... of countryside.

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.Sita's heart ...... at the sight of the beautiful diamond necklace.