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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. |
For the expression which has been underlined in each of the following sentences, choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which most nearly expresses its meaning.In spite of his hard work, he was made a scapegoat for the failure of the project |
| A. | Freed from any responsibility for |
| B. | Suspected of causing |
| C. | Blamed without reason for |
| D. | Was severely punished for |
| Answer» D. Was severely punished for | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Come hell or high water |
| A. | No matter what |
| B. | Feeling ill |
| C. | Possible obstacles in one’s path |
| D. | Something good and useful |
| Answer» B. Feeling ill | |
| 3. |
His remarks have become trite. |
| A. | reference |
| B. | illogical |
| C. | sharp |
| D. | hackneyed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
In the following question, a sentence/ a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternatives. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.Twelve workers were killed in the conflict between two trade unions. |
| A. | quarrel |
| B. | clash |
| C. | confrontation |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» C. confrontation | |
| 5. |
Choose the correct appropriate word to fill in the blank from the given alternatives.A cheerful man _______ all difficulties and hardships with a smile on his face. |
| A. | challenges |
| B. | embraces |
| C. | resists |
| D. | endures |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Farmland ploughed and harrowed but left for a period without being sown in order to restore its fertility |
| A. | Fallow |
| B. | Urbane |
| C. | Sophisticated |
| D. | Genteel |
| Answer» B. Urbane | |
| 7. |
Direction: Select the correct antonym of the given word.Allure |
| A. | Repulse |
| B. | Attract |
| C. | Rewind |
| D. | Revive |
| Answer» B. Attract | |
| 8. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Repelled |
| A. | Attract |
| B. | Surplus |
| C. | Drive away |
| D. | Pleased |
| Answer» D. Pleased | |
| 9. |
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-Sceptic |
| A. | Cryptic |
| B. | Believer |
| C. | Support |
| D. | Eminent |
| Answer» C. Support | |
| 10. |
Below are three alternatives which may be used to improve the sentence by replacing the words given in the brackets. You may choose option 1, 2 or 3. In case no improvement is needed, choose 4.One must (be in the company) a doctor during sickness. |
| A. | visit |
| B. | accompany |
| C. | charge |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» B. accompany | |
| 11. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TOUSLED |
| A. | ordered |
| B. | struggled |
| C. | disarranged |
| D. | kempt |
| Answer» D. kempt | |
| 12. |
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:We didn't really want that particular hotel, but it was a case of Hobson's Choice. |
| A. | state of dilemma |
| B. | taking what is available or nothing at all |
| C. | teacher's choice |
| D. | economical |
| Answer» C. teacher's choice | |
| 13. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Weird |
| A. | Usual |
| B. | Awful |
| C. | Creepy |
| D. | Fearful |
| Answer» B. Awful | |
| 14. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Science of writing and compiling a dictionary |
| A. | Calligraphy |
| B. | Lexicography |
| C. | Autobiography |
| D. | Bibliography |
| Answer» C. Autobiography | |
| 15. |
Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Tending to associate with others of one's kind |
| A. | Genial |
| B. | Congruous |
| C. | Harmonious |
| D. | Gregarious |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/idiom.Many politicians try to fish in troubled waters |
| A. | to make use of river water disputes |
| B. | to take advantage of a troubled situation |
| C. | to take advantage to money |
| D. | to create trouble |
| Answer» C. to take advantage to money | |
| 17. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Barrier |
| A. | Bound |
| B. | Open |
| C. | Minimum |
| D. | Free |
| Answer» B. Open | |
| 18. |
Direction: In the question given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.That which cannot be seen |
| A. | Insensible |
| B. | Intangible |
| C. | Invisible |
| D. | Unseen |
| Answer» D. Unseen | |
| 19. |
Direction: Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expression given below.A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something. |
| A. | Acmic |
| B. | Gamic |
| C. | Polemic |
| D. | Demic |
| Answer» D. Demic | |
| 20. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Cat's whiskers |
| A. | A very easy matter |
| B. | To be highly impressive |
| C. | To be very determined |
| D. | Difficult to understand |
| Answer» C. To be very determined | |
| 21. |
In the following question, the sentence given with to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Pidgins are languages that are not acquired as mother tongue and that are used for a ______ set of communicative functions. |
| A. | Restricted |
| B. | Spacious |
| C. | Still |
| D. | Many |
| Answer» B. Spacious | |
| 22. |
Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the option given belowSlaves were freed from ________ only after they died. |
| A. | bondage |
| B. | pilferage |
| C. | arrangement |
| D. | agreement |
| Answer» B. pilferage | |
| 23. |
Choose which of the following has been spelt correctly. |
| A. | Malaese |
| B. | Melaize |
| C. | Melaise |
| D. | Malaise |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.Illuminate |
| A. | desirous |
| B. | seizure |
| C. | solitary |
| D. | brighten |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.The belief that everyone is equal and should have the same right and opportunities. |
| A. | Altruistic |
| B. | Egoistic |
| C. | Egalitarian |
| D. | Octogenarian |
| Answer» D. Octogenarian | |
| 26. |
Complete the following sentence by choosing an option, which can be used to explain the characteristic of Mike based on the first sentence.Mike is listless and disinterested in anything these days. He must be _________ |
| A. | annoyed |
| B. | reluctant |
| C. | happy |
| D. | depressed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
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. Success is achieved twice, once in the mind and the second time in the __________ world. |
| A. | Real |
| B. | Virtual |
| C. | Fantasy |
| D. | Artificial |
| Answer» B. Virtual | |
| 28. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The tail is wagging the dog |
| A. | A situation where a small good thing makes everyone happy. |
| B. | The less important or subsidiary factor, person, or thing dominates a situation. |
| C. | A person who is always happy to meet you. |
| D. | Even smaller tasks become important if the whole project is to succeed. |
| Answer» C. A person who is always happy to meet you. | |
| 29. |
In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which the best substitute of the phrase. Food for farm animals |
| A. | Glutton |
| B. | Leer |
| C. | Provender |
| D. | Parasol |
| Answer» D. Parasol | |
| 30. |
Direction: From four possible words you need to select the word that can be used as a substitute to the given group of wordsA place to bury dead bodies: |
| A. | Catacomb |
| B. | Crypt |
| C. | Cemetery |
| D. | Sepulcher |
| Answer» D. Sepulcher | |
| 31. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. A person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. |
| A. | egoist |
| B. | unselfish |
| C. | altruist |
| D. | welfarist |
| Answer» D. welfarist | |
| 32. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Like talking to a brick wall |
| A. | Curious |
| B. | Fascinated |
| C. | Inattentive |
| D. | Frightened |
| Answer» D. Frightened | |
| 33. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.All organizations seek sincere and ______ employees. |
| A. | inactive |
| B. | industrial |
| C. | inert |
| D. | industrious |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
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.This is ______ worse than I thought it would be. |
| A. | far |
| B. | about |
| C. | more |
| D. | the |
| Answer» B. about | |
| 35. |
Directions: A proverb is given with a blank. Complete the proverb by selecting the correct answer from the options given below and fill in the blanks with the appropriate word so that the proverb conveys the meaning given in the brackets.Skeleton in the ______. (An embarrassing fact which someone wishes to keep secret) |
| A. | cupboard |
| B. | wardrobe |
| C. | shelf |
| D. | closet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Have you seen Claire lately? She's become as thin as a stick in the last six months! |
| A. | Extremely skinny |
| B. | Full of enthusiasm |
| C. | To be suspicious |
| D. | Be extremely weak |
| Answer» B. Full of enthusiasm | |
| 37. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Flying off the handle |
| A. | Suddenly becoming enraged |
| B. | Flying away, being launched from a handle |
| C. | Daydreaming |
| D. | Having lofty ideas |
| Answer» B. Flying away, being launched from a handle | |
| 38. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Falsification of documents |
| A. | fratricide |
| B. | forgery |
| C. | franchise |
| D. | fugitive |
| Answer» C. franchise | |
| 39. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Predilection |
| A. | Inclination |
| B. | Enduring |
| C. | Enmity |
| D. | Domicile |
| Answer» D. Domicile | |
| 40. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.FORLORN |
| A. | elated |
| B. | desperate |
| C. | solitary |
| D. | bereft |
| Answer» B. desperate | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place |
| A. | Splotch |
| B. | Smudge |
| C. | Graffiti |
| D. | Streak |
| Answer» D. Streak | |
| 42. |
A story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning: |
| A. | Atrophy |
| B. | Allegory |
| C. | Allergy |
| D. | Algebra |
| Answer» C. Allergy | |
| 43. |
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly.Many people today have fallen into utter confusion of values with the result that they cannot______ the good from the bad. |
| A. | Divide |
| B. | Differentiate |
| C. | See |
| D. | Alter |
| Answer» C. See | |
| 44. |
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.My mother has been working hard for the last two weeks and she feels run-down. |
| A. | morbid |
| B. | energetic |
| C. | exhausted |
| D. | emotional |
| Answer» C. exhausted | |
| 45. |
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Authentic |
| A. | revive |
| B. | false |
| C. | power |
| D. | expand |
| Answer» C. power | |
| 46. |
Directions: Write Synonyms of words given in CAPITAL letters.REMEDY |
| A. | treatment |
| B. | cure |
| C. | redress |
| D. | restorative |
| Answer» B. cure | |
| 47. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Curtail |
| A. | Expand |
| B. | Enormous |
| C. | Cramp |
| D. | Prolong |
| Answer» D. Prolong | |
| 48. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Get away |
| A. | won |
| B. | escape |
| C. | slept |
| D. | rejuvenate |
| Answer» C. slept | |
| 49. |
Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.The leader said, "I am aghast with the developments so far. I will take time to understand this." |
| A. | satisfied |
| B. | sad |
| C. | amused |
| D. | horrified |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty |
| A. | Spectacle |
| B. | Receptacle |
| C. | Sceptre |
| D. | Zephyr |
| Answer» D. Zephyr | |