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This section includes 70 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your English for Competitive Exams knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Between you and I, I think the school will run out of money soon. |
| A. | Between you and I |
| B. | I think the school will |
| C. | run out of money soon |
| D. | No error |
| Answer» B. I think the school will | |
| 2. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I am happy to had been of assistance. |
| A. | I am happy |
| B. | to had been |
| C. | of assistance |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. of assistance | |
| 3. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Crops are usually growing faster in rainy season than in winter. |
| A. | Crops |
| B. | are usually growing faster |
| C. | in rainy season than in winter |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» C. in rainy season than in winter | |
| 4. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Several people got on a bus and left to Ramgarh. |
| A. | Several people |
| B. | got on a bus and |
| C. | left to Ramgarh |
| D. | no error |
| Answer» D. no error | |
| 5. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) But her rants were so persuasive, her fretting so vivid, that it was not easy to dismiss her._x005F_x000D_B) So she garbled facts._x005F_x000D_C) She embellished almost everything._x005F_x000D_D) She contradicted herself. |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCDA |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) He verified the identities of new visitors and stopped any hawker who would wander into the building during the quiet afternoons._x005F_x000D_B) Still the residents were thankful that the guard kept a watch over the building._x005F_x000D_C) No one in this particular flat-building owned much worth stealing._x005F_x000D_D) The second floor lady, Mrs Misra, was the only one with a telephone |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CDBA |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 7. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) Unfortunately, the tigers are an endangered species today._x005F_x000D_B) India is a country of beautiful birds and animals._x005F_x000D_C) The tiger is the national animal._x005F_x000D_D) The peacock is the national bird of India. |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) A few minutes later she got up and went to the phone._x005F_x000D_B) ‘Who’s speaking?’_x005F_x000D_C) She knew the number of the police station, and when the man at the other end answered, she cried to him, ‘Quick! Come quick! Patrick’s dead!’_x005F_x000D_D) ‘Mrs Maloney. Mrs Patrick Maloney.’ |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 9. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) When French painter Jean Dubuffet mooted the concept of ‘art brut’ in the 1940s, the art of the untrained visionary was of minority interest._x005F_x000D_B) This genre is described as the art of those who ‘have no right’ to be artists as they have received no formal training, yet show talent and artistic insight._x005F_x000D_C) From its almost veiled beginnings, ‘outsider art’, has gradually become the fastest growing area of interest in contemporary art internationally._x005F_x000D_D) Their works are a stimulating contrast to a lot of mainstream offerings. |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 10. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) It is not as severely shortened as note-making._x005F_x000D_B) Summarising follows note making._x005F_x000D_C) If the main points are to be reported we present a summary._x005F_x000D_D) The purpose of note-making is usually for one’s own personal reference. |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He requested her to accompany him. |
| A. | He said to her, “Please, come with me.” |
| B. | He says, “Please come with me.” |
| C. | He says, “Let her come with me.” |
| D. | He said, “You have to come with me.” |
| Answer» B. He says, “Please come with me.” | |
| 12. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_“I will avenge your murder,” she cried over her husband’s corpse. |
| A. | She decided to avenge her husband’s death. |
| B. | She decided to avenge his murder. |
| C. | She cried over her husband’s corpse that she would revenge his murder. |
| D. | She cried over her husband’s corpse that she would avenge his murder. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He says he is unwell. |
| A. | He said, “I am unwell.” |
| B. | He says ,”I was unwell.” |
| C. | He says, “He was unwell.” |
| D. | He said, “I were unwell.” |
| Answer» B. He says ,”I was unwell.” | |
| 14. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He said to me, “ I don’t believe you.” |
| A. | He decided not to believe me. |
| B. | “I don’t believe you’’ he said. |
| C. | He said he not believe me. |
| D. | He told me that he didn’t believe me. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He kept me waiting. |
| A. | He asked me to keep waiting. |
| B. | I was kept waiting. |
| C. | He asked me to wait and did not return. |
| D. | I was waiting for him. |
| Answer» C. He asked me to wait and did not return. | |
| 16. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_My bicycle has been sold. |
| A. | I had sold my bicycle. |
| B. | I have sold my bicycle. |
| C. | They sold my bicycle. |
| D. | My bicycle will sell. |
| Answer» C. They sold my bicycle. | |
| 17. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Let him take the oath. |
| A. | Tell him to take the oath. |
| B. | Let the oath be taken by him. |
| C. | The oath needs to be taken by him. |
| D. | He has to take the oath. |
| Answer» C. The oath needs to be taken by him. | |
| 18. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I was surprised to see that he had been beaten black and blue. |
| A. | I was surprised to see he had been beaten black and blue. |
| B. | It surprised me to see that he had been beaten black and blue. |
| C. | It was surprising that he had been beaten black and blue. |
| D. | That he had been beaten black and blue was surprising. |
| Answer» C. It was surprising that he had been beaten black and blue. | |
| 19. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Tantalizing |
| A. | Repulsive |
| B. | Unspoilt |
| C. | Advanced |
| D. | Retractable |
| Answer» B. Unspoilt | |
| 20. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Tenacious |
| A. | Unyielding |
| B. | Rigid |
| C. | Pliable |
| D. | Inexorable |
| Answer» D. Inexorable | |
| 21. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Quandary |
| A. | Predicament |
| B. | Impasse |
| C. | Perplexity |
| D. | Certainty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Psychosomatic |
| A. | Unneurotic |
| B. | Psychopathic |
| C. | Advanced |
| D. | Uneasy |
| Answer» B. Psychopathic | |
| 23. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Libertine |
| A. | Concupiscent |
| B. | Radical |
| C. | Abandoned |
| D. | Puritan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Animated |
| A. | Vibrant |
| B. | Quick |
| C. | Vigorous |
| D. | Boring |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Wretched |
| A. | Satisfactory |
| B. | Woeful |
| C. | Encouraging |
| D. | Inadequate |
| Answer» C. Encouraging | |
| 26. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Transitory |
| A. | Frivolous |
| B. | Transient |
| C. | Elusive |
| D. | Resilient |
| Answer» C. Elusive | |
| 27. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Irrevocable |
| A. | Remedial |
| B. | Irreversible’ |
| C. | Reassuring |
| D. | Apparent |
| Answer» C. Reassuring | |
| 28. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Inveterate |
| A. | Temporary |
| B. | Lengthy |
| C. | Incurable |
| D. | Elusive |
| Answer» D. Elusive | |
| 29. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Credible |
| A. | Dolorous |
| B. | Implausible |
| C. | Plausible |
| D. | Saintly |
| Answer» D. Saintly | |
| 30. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Ductile |
| A. | Unyielding |
| B. | Tractable |
| C. | Irresistible |
| D. | Alluring |
| Answer» C. Irresistible | |
| 31. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Rather than refuting ….._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) the claim, the author clearly_x005F_x000D_B) the reader’s sympathy_x005F_x000D_C) acknowledges Meredith’s inability_x005F_x000D_D) to evoke |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_‘Slow and steady is …_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) taking the analytical writing_x005F_x000D_B) at least not when you are_x005F_x000D_C) not the way to go,_x005F_x000D_D) test of this exam |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 33. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_‘You’re obviously wrong, and not for the first time…_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) all by yourself-you needn’t imagine that_x005F_x000D_B) you’ll have to walk to the nearest garage_x005F_x000D_C) and because of such foresight_x005F_x000D_D) I will keep you company |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 34. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Children who show……_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) their age often turn_x005F_x000D_B) intelligence far beyond_x005F_x000D_C) out to be mediocre_x005F_x000D_D) in adult life |
| A. | ABDC |
| B. | BCDA |
| C. | BACD |
| D. | DBAC |
| Answer» D. DBAC | |
| 35. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A flawless half moon……_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) perfect blue sky_x005F_x000D_B) floated in a_x005F_x000D_C) our goodbyes_x005F_x000D_D) on the morning we said |
| A. | CBAD |
| B. | CDBA |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | BADC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Mrs Dalal had a soft spot for Boori Ma,…._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) occasionally she gave the old woman_x005F_x000D_B) flavor her stew_x005F_x000D_C) some ginger paste_x005F_x000D_D) with which to |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A ……(1)…. house with broken windows, …….(2)…. verandas, and all the signs of …(3)……… was in front of me._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. (a) brand new_x005F_x000D_(b) palatial_x005F_x000D_(c) huge_x005F_x000D_(d) stupendous_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_2. (a) sprawling_x005F_x000D_(b) gigantic_x005F_x000D_(c) tumbledown_x005F_x000D_(d) marbled_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_3. (a) old age_x005F_x000D_(b) renovation_x005F_x000D_(c) dilapidated condition_x005F_x000D_(d) history |
| A. | 1 - c, 2 - c, 3 - a |
| B. | 1 - a, 2- c, 3 - a |
| C. | 1 - a, 2 - b, 3 - c |
| D. | 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a |
| Answer» B. 1 - a, 2- c, 3 - a | |
| 38. |
In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_He pondered over her …… situation as he passed her in the long …….. where she was busy ………._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. (a) catch 22_x005F_x000D_(b) abnormal_x005F_x000D_(c) piteous_x005F_x000D_(d) hysterical_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_2. (a) roof_x005F_x000D_(b) doorway_x005F_x000D_(c) alley_x005F_x000D_(d) gate_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_3. (a) sweeping_x005F_x000D_(b) fumbling_x005F_x000D_(c) sewing_x005F_x000D_(d) bickering |
| A. | 1-b, 2-c, 3-a |
| B. | 1-c, 2-c, 3-a |
| C. | 1-c, 2-b, 3-b |
| D. | 1-a, 2-c, 3-a |
| Answer» C. 1-c, 2-b, 3-b | |
| 39. |
In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Soybeans ……. to the legume family. The beans are the …… of the leguminous soybean plants. They can be grown in a variety of soils and in a wide range of …….._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_1. (a) adhere_x005F_x000D_ (b) contend_x005F_x000D_ (c) belong_x005F_x000D_ (d) come from _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_2. (a) seeds_x005F_x000D_ (b) offshoot_x005F_x000D_ (c) fruits_x005F_x000D_ (d) output_x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_3. (a) sunlight_x005F_x000D_ (b) weather_x005F_x000D_ (c) climates_x005F_x000D_ (d) factors |
| A. | 1 - (a), 2 - (b), 3 - (b) |
| B. | 1 - (a), 2 - (b), 3 - (c) |
| C. | 1 - (c), 2 - (a), 3 - (c) |
| D. | 1 - (c), 2 - (b), 3 - (a) |
| Answer» D. 1 - (c), 2 - (b), 3 - (a) | |
| 40. |
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._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_In poor countries…........._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_A) for cooking_x005F_x000D_B) local forests are_x005F_x000D_C) to procure firewood_x005F_x000D_D) being decimated in order |
| A. | ACBD |
| B. | BDCA |
| C. | BACD |
| D. | DCAB |
| Answer» C. BACD | |
| 41. |
In the following question, three words are alike in some manner - Spot the odd one out. |
| A. | 8. Nylon |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Silk |
| D. | Fabric |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
In the following question, three words are alike in some manner, Spot the odd one out. |
| A. | Rectangle |
| B. | Square |
| C. | Triangle |
| D. | Cone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
In the following question, three words are alike in some manner. Spot the odd one out. |
| A. | Blue |
| B. | Orange |
| C. | Black |
| D. | Color |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_I have been working with him for the last ten years. He is my man Friday. |
| A. | He is my best friend. |
| B. | I party with him every Friday night. |
| C. | He is my right-hand man. |
| D. | He knows all my secrets. |
| Answer» D. He knows all my secrets. | |
| 45. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Despite the heated argument over property matters recently, there is no bad blood between the brothers. |
| A. | They argued so much that they cursed their own blood. |
| B. | The brothers are actually not siblings. |
| C. | The brothers really love each other. |
| D. | The brothers have no ill feeling towards each other. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_The parent was lecturing the child on discipline; you could take one look at the child and understand that he was being bored to death. |
| A. | The parent was a boring person |
| B. | The child found the topic of death very boring |
| C. | The child found the father’s lecture on discipline very boring |
| D. | The child thought that discipline was a very boring topic |
| Answer» D. The child thought that discipline was a very boring topic | |
| 47. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Management tried very hard to convince the shareholders but facts spoke louder than words. |
| A. | Too many facts presented confused the audience |
| B. | The management spoke very little and left the shareholders to understand the facts on their own. |
| C. | The managers spoke so loudly that the audience found it difficult to understand the real facts. |
| D. | The organization was not doing well and it was proven by the facts, though the management kept saying that the organization was doing well |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In the following question, 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 marked ‘no improvement needed’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Sudama was true with his friend Krishna. |
| A. | of |
| B. | for |
| C. | to |
| D. | no improvement needed |
| Answer» D. no improvement needed | |
| 49. |
In the following question, 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 marked ‘no improvement needed’._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Having given up smoking, he had no utilize of a lighter. |
| A. | use of |
| B. | use for |
| C. | utility |
| D. | no improvement needed |
| Answer» C. utility | |
| 50. |
Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Pilot: Cockpit |
| A. | Doctor: Hospital |
| B. | Man: Mammal |
| C. | Dog: Kennel |
| D. | Ammeter: Current |
| Answer» B. Man: Mammal | |