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This section includes 69 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. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. This is simply not ……….. |
| A. | acceptable |
| B. | acceptible |
| C. | aceptable |
| D. | accepptable |
| Answer» B. acceptible | |
| 2. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. He buried his wife and child in the ……. near his church. |
| A. | cemetry |
| B. | cemetery |
| C. | cementary |
| D. | cemetary |
| Answer» C. cementary | |
| 3. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A speech delivered without any prior preparation |
| A. | Narration |
| B. | Argument |
| C. | Dialectic |
| D. | Extempore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below. 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.” | |
| 5. |
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. Rather than refuting ….. A) the claim, the author clearly B) the reader’s sympathy C) acknowledges Meredith’s inability D) to evoke |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Inveterate |
| A. | Temporary |
| B. | Lengthy |
| C. | Incurable |
| D. | Elusive |
| Answer» D. Elusive | |
| 7. |
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’. Sudama was true with his friend Krishna. |
| A. | of |
| B. | for |
| C. | to |
| D. | no improvement needed |
| Answer» D. no improvement needed | |
| 8. |
Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Pilot: Cockpit |
| A. | Doctor: Hospital |
| B. | Man: Mammal |
| C. | Dog: Kennel |
| D. | Ammeter: Current |
| Answer» B. Man: Mammal | |
| 9. |
Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Talkative: Garrulity |
| A. | Garbled: Distorted |
| B. | Sensitive: Unsusceptible |
| C. | Delinquent: Derelict |
| D. | Gullible: Naiveté |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Tenacious |
| A. | Unyielding |
| B. | Rigid |
| C. | Pliable |
| D. | Inexorable |
| Answer» D. Inexorable | |
| 11. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Quandary |
| A. | Predicament |
| B. | Impasse |
| C. | Perplexity |
| D. | Certainty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
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’. 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 | |
| 13. |
Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She was so intimidated by the presence of the school principal that she forgot her memorized lines and started to beat around the bush. |
| A. | to run around a nearby bush in fright |
| B. | to talk indirectly, without coming to the main point |
| C. | to stammer |
| D. | to tap her feet in despair |
| Answer» C. to stammer | |
| 14. |
Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She penned her feelings in a letter and posted it to him. Now, the ball was in his court. |
| A. | the final decision rested on him |
| B. | her letter had reached him |
| C. | he had nothing to say |
| D. | he was caught in a trap |
| Answer» B. her letter had reached him | |
| 15. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. She spent her summer vacation lazing in the warm and pleasant Miami weather. |
| A. | Comfortable |
| B. | Austere |
| C. | Balmy |
| D. | Admirable |
| Answer» D. Admirable | |
| 16. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. The parents attending the meeting were hostile and aggressive. This set the mood of the unfortunate meeting. |
| A. | Shrewd |
| B. | Belligerent |
| C. | Docile |
| D. | Timorous |
| Answer» C. Docile | |
| 17. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. It is time to truly reflect ….. your misdeeds. |
| A. | of |
| B. | upon |
| C. | about |
| D. | into |
| Answer» C. about | |
| 18. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Irrevocable |
| A. | Remedial |
| B. | Irreversible’ |
| C. | Reassuring |
| D. | Apparent |
| Answer» C. Reassuring | |
| 19. |
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. ‘Slow and steady is … A) taking the analytical writing B) at least not when you are C) not the way to go, D) test of this exam |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 20. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Wretched |
| A. | Satisfactory |
| B. | Woeful |
| C. | Encouraging |
| D. | Inadequate |
| Answer» C. Encouraging | |
| 21. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. I feel sad for the blind beggar. His condition is ……. |
| A. | piteous |
| B. | peteous |
| C. | pietous |
| D. | pietable |
| Answer» B. peteous | |
| 22. |
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. ‘You’re obviously wrong, and not for the first time… A) all by yourself-you needn’t imagine that B) you’ll have to walk to the nearest garage C) and because of such foresight D) I will keep you company |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | CBAD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 23. |
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. Mrs Dalal had a soft spot for Boori Ma,…. A) occasionally she gave the old woman B) flavor her stew C) some ginger paste D) with which to |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | ACDB |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
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. A) A few minutes later she got up and went to the phone. B) ‘Who’s speaking?’ 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!’ D) ‘Mrs Maloney. Mrs Patrick Maloney.’ |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 25. |
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. A) Unfortunately, the tigers are an endangered species today. B) India is a country of beautiful birds and animals. C) The tiger is the national animal. D) The peacock is the national bird of India. |
| A. | ABCD |
| B. | DCAB |
| C. | BCAD |
| D. | BDCA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
In the question below some parts of the sentences in the passage are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative. A ……(1)…. house with broken windows, …….(2)…. verandas, and all the signs of …(3)……… was in front of me. 1. (a) brand new (b) palatial (c) huge (d) stupendous 2. (a) sprawling (b) gigantic (c) tumbledown (d) marbled 3. (a) old age (b) renovation (c) dilapidated condition (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 | |
| 27. |
Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative. He walked about in the empty rooms and refused to talk to anyone at the party. I found his behavior rather …….. |
| A. | wierd |
| B. | weird |
| C. | weirdo |
| D. | veered |
| Answer» C. weirdo | |
| 28. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. 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 | |
| 29. |
The given sentence is in direct/indirect speech. Change the narration. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives below. 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. | |
| 30. |
Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase. He was very rich and yet a man who would not share a penny with anyone. |
| A. | Wastrel |
| B. | Spendthrift |
| C. | Miser |
| D. | Parsimonious |
| Answer» D. Parsimonious | |
| 31. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. 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. | |
| 32. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Tantalizing |
| A. | Repulsive |
| B. | Unspoilt |
| C. | Advanced |
| D. | Retractable |
| Answer» B. Unspoilt | |
| 33. |
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. | |
| 34. |
The given sentence is in active/ passive voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentence below. 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. | |
| 35. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. 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. | |
| 36. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Animated |
| A. | Vibrant |
| B. | Quick |
| C. | Vigorous |
| D. | Boring |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Psychosomatic |
| A. | Unneurotic |
| B. | Psychopathic |
| C. | Advanced |
| D. | Uneasy |
| Answer» B. Psychopathic | |
| 38. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. 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 | |
| 39. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. 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. | |
| 40. |
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. | |
| 41. |
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. 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. 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. C) From its almost veiled beginnings, ‘outsider art’, has gradually become the fastest growing area of interest in contemporary art internationally. D) Their works are a stimulating contrast to a lot of mainstream offerings. |
| A. | DCAB |
| B. | ACBD |
| C. | ABCD |
| D. | DCBA |
| Answer» C. ABCD | |
| 42. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. 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 | |
| 43. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. 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 | |
| 44. |
The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. 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 | |
| 45. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. My boat was moored ……. an old bathing ghat. |
| A. | besides |
| B. | beside |
| C. | against |
| D. | with |
| Answer» C. against | |
| 46. |
Complete the following sentences with the most appropriate words/phrases with reference to grammar, idioms, proverbs and syntax. I looked up and saw a man who seemed half-starved and ………….. |
| A. | handsome |
| B. | as cunning as a fox |
| C. | out of fortune |
| D. | extremely agile |
| Answer» D. extremely agile | |
| 47. |
Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Libertine |
| A. | Concupiscent |
| B. | Radical |
| C. | Abandoned |
| D. | Puritan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
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. A flawless half moon…… A) perfect blue sky B) floated in a C) our goodbyes D) on the morning we said |
| A. | CBAD |
| B. | CDBA |
| C. | ADCB |
| D. | BADC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
In the following question, an idiom or proverb has been highlighted. Choose its correct meaning in the given context from the alternatives given below. 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. | |
| 50. |
Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Transitory |
| A. | Frivolous |
| B. | Transient |
| C. | Elusive |
| D. | Resilient |
| Answer» C. Elusive | |