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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Nail-biting |
| A. | Peaceful |
| B. | Plentiful |
| C. | Joyful |
| D. | Suspenseful |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A place where animals are slaughtered for consumption as food. |
| A. | Reservoir |
| B. | Abattoir |
| C. | Memoir |
| D. | Peignoir |
| Answer» C. Memoir | |
| 3. |
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.The lecture was not very interesting. In fact I _______ in the middle of it. |
| A. | showed off |
| B. | put off |
| C. | dozed off |
| D. | plugged-off |
| Answer» D. plugged-off | |
| 4. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ACCOMPLISH |
| A. | achieve |
| B. | abandon |
| C. | introduce |
| D. | neglect |
| Answer» B. abandon | |
| 5. |
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Police had ______ the driver. |
| A. | Obtained |
| B. | Detained |
| C. | Sustained |
| D. | Objected |
| Answer» C. Sustained | |
| 6. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Cogent |
| A. | Invalid |
| B. | Effective |
| C. | Inconclusive |
| D. | Unlikely |
| Answer» C. Inconclusive | |
| 7. |
Choose the best expression amongst multiple choices for a given idiom/proverb.The treaty popularity of yester year’s superstar is on the wane. |
| A. | growing more |
| B. | at its peak |
| C. | growing less |
| D. | at rock bottom |
| Answer» D. at rock bottom | |
| 8. |
Hair got the company car for a _____ price as he was the senior-most employee in the company. |
| A. | Reduced |
| B. | Discounted |
| C. | Fixed |
| D. | Nominal |
| Answer» C. Fixed | |
| 9. |
In the following sentence, one phrase has been printed in bold. Below the sentence, three meanings are given. Select the correct meaning of the phrase from the options given below.He was against the idea to start with, but he soon changed his tune when he realized how much money he'd get.Changing your behaviorChanging your mindStrategically correct |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Both B and C |
| D. | Both A and C |
| E. | All A, B and C |
| Answer» C. Both B and C | |
| 10. |
Collection and study of coins in particular |
| A. | Numismatics |
| B. | Philately |
| C. | Ergonomics |
| D. | Eugenics |
| Answer» B. Philately | |
| 11. |
Choose the word /group of words which is similar in meaning to the word.Insipid |
| A. | Wet |
| B. | Dull |
| C. | Accidental |
| D. | Privileged |
| Answer» C. Accidental | |
| 12. |
Direction: In the questions given below, the sentence has two blanks indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.To ___________ yourself from ___________ wear warm clothes. |
| A. | prohibit, heat |
| B. | protect, cold |
| C. | save, heat |
| D. | suffer, cold |
| Answer» C. save, heat | |
| 13. |
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.The power of silence is in its ability to mediate the ______. |
| A. | excitable |
| B. | irreconcilable |
| C. | excusable |
| D. | fashionable |
| Answer» C. excusable | |
| 14. |
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Vivekananda _________ the young to “arise” and “awake”, to reject all doctrines and dogmas that were based on superstition and prejudice. |
| A. | Flattered |
| B. | Lauded |
| C. | Exhorted |
| D. | Commended |
| Answer» D. Commended | |
| 15. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given wordMock |
| A. | Cheer |
| B. | Taunt |
| C. | Praise |
| D. | Amuse |
| Answer» C. Praise | |
| 16. |
Choose the correct antonym for the word given below:PURSUIT |
| A. | Chase |
| B. | Retreat |
| C. | Quest |
| D. | Purchase |
| Answer» C. Quest | |
| 17. |
'Concord' means |
| A. | the agreement of the verb with the subject |
| B. | giving special importance to one part of a word or a sentence |
| C. | the style used in ordinary conversation |
| D. | a group of words with a special meaning |
| Answer» B. giving special importance to one part of a word or a sentence | |
| 18. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Thumb one's nose |
| A. | Tease someone playfully |
| B. | Always talk with excessive pride |
| C. | Keep bragging about one's acheivements |
| D. | To express scorn or to disregard |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Solace |
| A. | Pity |
| B. | Disharmony |
| C. | Relief |
| D. | Cheer |
| Answer» C. Relief | |
| 20. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.Rectify |
| A. | Adjust |
| B. | Amend |
| C. | Falsify |
| D. | Improve |
| Answer» D. Improve | |
| 21. |
Choose the correct antonym of the word given belowOverstrung |
| A. | Enthusiastic |
| B. | Excited |
| C. | Calm |
| D. | Cheerful |
| Answer» D. Cheerful | |
| 22. |
Directions: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idioms from the choice given:To play second fiddle |
| A. | To be happy and cheerful |
| B. | To do back seat driving |
| C. | To support the role and view of another person |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 23. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A wild goose chase |
| A. | Fruitful search |
| B. | Timely search |
| C. | Useless search |
| D. | Wrong decision |
| Answer» D. Wrong decision | |
| 24. |
Choose the word that matches suitably with the word underlined in the given sentence."Developing indigenous technology is important to lead the nation to self-sufficiency." |
| A. | Intelligent |
| B. | Native |
| C. | Capitalistic |
| D. | Wise |
| Answer» C. Capitalistic | |
| 25. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Chaste |
| A. | Proper |
| B. | Neat |
| C. | Corrupt |
| D. | Controlled |
| Answer» D. Controlled | |
| 26. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Mutual discourse |
| A. | Soliloquy |
| B. | Obloquy |
| C. | Colloquy |
| D. | Eloquence |
| Answer» D. Eloquence | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Give somebody a ring |
| A. | Propose marriage |
| B. | Inform about the death of a loved one |
| C. | Call someone on the telephone |
| D. | Trap somebody in a difficult relationship |
| Answer» D. Trap somebody in a difficult relationship | |
| 28. |
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:He is a dark horse. |
| A. | Silent |
| B. | Secretive |
| C. | Dangerous |
| D. | Possessing a secret ability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Cry over spilled milk |
| A. | When you deny an old mistake |
| B. | When you remember a profit from the past |
| C. | When you admit an old mistake |
| D. | When you complain about a loss from the past |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.SCARCE |
| A. | Abundant |
| B. | Limited |
| C. | Sufficient |
| D. | Plenty |
| Answer» C. Sufficient | |
| 31. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Articulate |
| A. | Distinct |
| B. | Unclear |
| C. | Disconnect |
| D. | Secret |
| Answer» B. Unclear | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Melancholy |
| A. | Destroyed |
| B. | Moody |
| C. | Low |
| D. | Cheerful |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Art or craft making skill with hand. |
| A. | Hovercraft |
| B. | Handicraft |
| C. | Statecraft |
| D. | Spacecraft |
| Answer» C. Statecraft | |
| 34. |
In the given question a sentence has been divided into five parts. The question is followed by five options which give possible sequences of the rearranged parts. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence. If the sentence is already arranged correctly, or if none of the given options form the correct sequence, mark option 5, i.e. ‘None of the above’.A: Resulted in many bad passes, stealsB: Ball-hawking and perpetual movement – threeC: And easy fast-break basketsD: The defensive coaches taught risk-taking,E: Strategies that bewildered the opposition and |
| A. | DBEAC |
| B. | ABEAD |
| C. | DCBEA |
| D. | EDACB |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. ABEAD | |
| 35. |
Direction: Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the answer sheet accordingly.There was a time when West Germany was a distinct ______. |
| A. | policy |
| B. | polity |
| C. | abstract |
| D. | hierarchy |
| Answer» C. abstract | |
| 36. |
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. It is ______ for all the students to follow the rules. |
| A. | Imperative |
| B. | Meant |
| C. | Expected |
| D. | Abide |
| Answer» B. Meant | |
| 37. |
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the options given below : She is ______for the job. |
| A. | legible |
| B. | eligible |
| C. | illegible |
| D. | illegal |
| Answer» C. illegible | |
| 38. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Neither fish nor fowl |
| A. | Something which can neither be purchased nor be grown |
| B. | Something which can neither be supplied easily nor be made available readily |
| C. | Something which can neither be categorized easily nor be accepted befittingly |
| D. | Something which can neither be eaten nor be preserved |
| Answer» D. Something which can neither be eaten nor be preserved | |
| 39. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Let your hair down |
| A. | Behave uninhibitedly. |
| B. | Accept your deeds. |
| C. | Remove the mask. |
| D. | Feel fresh and rejuvenated. |
| Answer» B. Accept your deeds. | |
| 40. |
Choose the best option to fill in the blank.The ex-wife of the famous rock star would receive a/an _____ after her divorce |
| A. | patrimony |
| B. | alimony |
| C. | Sum |
| D. | amount |
| Answer» C. Sum | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four alternative, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Be in force |
| A. | To enjoy a short period of fame or power |
| B. | In great strength or numbers |
| C. | A hateful act done in a haste. |
| D. | Be the current winner |
| Answer» C. A hateful act done in a haste. | |
| 42. |
Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence. A residence for nuns |
| A. | Arena |
| B. | Resort |
| C. | Monastery |
| D. | Convent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Apathy |
| A. | negligence |
| B. | indifference |
| C. | sympathy |
| D. | silence |
| Answer» C. sympathy | |
| 44. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Deprived of or lacking of something |
| A. | Bereft |
| B. | Halcyon |
| C. | Snug |
| D. | Opulent |
| Answer» B. Halcyon | |
| 45. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. GRACEFUL |
| A. | charming |
| B. | awkward |
| C. | nimble |
| D. | delicate |
| Answer» C. nimble | |
| 46. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Melody |
| A. | Chant |
| B. | Lyric |
| C. | Cacophony |
| D. | Inflection |
| Answer» D. Inflection | |
| 47. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Timid |
| A. | Dubious |
| B. | Bold |
| C. | Sincere |
| D. | Punctual |
| Answer» C. Sincere | |
| 48. |
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words are given after each sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Socrates was________ of spreading discontent among young men of Athens and of trying to destroy their faith in the old gods. |
| A. | rebuked |
| B. | disparaged |
| C. | accused |
| D. | demonised |
| Answer» D. demonised | |
| 49. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Piquant |
| A. | Distressing |
| B. | Gabble |
| C. | Appealing |
| D. | Pliable |
| Answer» D. Pliable | |
| 50. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Concern for one's own area or region at the expense of national or supranational unity |
| A. | Eschew |
| B. | Immolation |
| C. | Cede |
| D. | Provincialism |
| Answer» E. | |