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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 items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression which best describes the word:ORTHODOX |
| A. | One who flonts established opinions |
| B. | One who has no opinions of one’s own |
| C. | Now who holds established opinions |
| D. | One who is self-opinionated |
| Answer» D. One who is self-opinionated | |
| 2. |
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate option.Ravi was _____ from the school. |
| A. | expelled |
| B. | expeled |
| C. | espelled |
| D. | expeeled |
| Answer» B. expeled | |
| 3. |
Directions: A word is given, followed by four options. Select the option which explains the meaning of the word and mark the answer.Hypothecate |
| A. | Reason |
| B. | Store away |
| C. | Conjecture |
| D. | Mortgage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Pertaining to moon |
| A. | Solar |
| B. | Vicar |
| C. | Lunar |
| D. | Vulgar |
| Answer» D. Vulgar | |
| 5. |
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.I would like to ___________ your attention to the second paragraph of my letter ___________ to the terms of sale of the machinery. |
| A. | draw, pertaining |
| B. | withdraw, regarding |
| C. | react, mainly |
| D. | invite, according |
| Answer» B. withdraw, regarding | |
| 6. |
Choose a synonym/ antonym pair for the word given below.Salient |
| A. | prominent/significant |
| B. | dissident/heretic |
| C. | notable/unimportant |
| D. | blatant/glaring |
| E. | inconspicuous/unnoticeable |
| Answer» D. blatant/glaring | |
| 7. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain |
| A. | Sadistic |
| B. | Genial |
| C. | Tender |
| D. | Placid |
| Answer» B. Genial | |
| 8. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Bite the dust |
| A. | eat poorly |
| B. | suffer a defeat |
| C. | clean something |
| D. | attack and defeat somebody |
| Answer» C. clean something | |
| 9. |
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Some of the men are highly misanthropic. |
| A. | anti-social |
| B. | philosophic |
| C. | atrophic |
| D. | philanthropic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Fill in the blank with the appropriate option.The soldiers received a military _____ to inspect all their vehicles before travelling. |
| A. | allotment |
| B. | affectation |
| C. | calculation |
| D. | mandate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Abstain |
| A. | Refrain |
| B. | Ingest |
| C. | Take in |
| D. | Consume |
| Answer» B. Ingest | |
| 12. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Gnash your teeth |
| A. | Express rage |
| B. | Brush your teeth |
| C. | Laugh hysterically |
| D. | Take a big bite |
| Answer» B. Brush your teeth | |
| 13. |
In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which best expresses the meaning of Idiom/Phrase. The ayes have it |
| A. | Everything is in synchronisation |
| B. | The affirmative votes are in the majority |
| C. | The agreement of the superior |
| D. | Mob rule |
| Answer» C. The agreement of the superior | |
| 14. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Eat humble pie |
| A. | Eat less food |
| B. | Admit that you are wrong |
| C. | Make noise while eating |
| D. | Eat something which is not tasty |
| Answer» C. Make noise while eating | |
| 15. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To free prisoner on payment |
| A. | Lesson |
| B. | Hansom |
| C. | Ransom |
| D. | Jettison |
| Answer» D. Jettison | |
| 16. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Person who gives written testimony for use in a law court |
| A. | reticence |
| B. | masochist |
| C. | deponent |
| D. | concubine |
| Answer» D. concubine | |
| 17. |
Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.Cook the books |
| A. | to record false information in the accounts of an organization |
| B. | to do something that spoils someone's plan |
| C. | to sell a false story |
| D. | to be very angry |
| Answer» B. to do something that spoils someone's plan | |
| 18. |
Directions: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idioms from the choice given:To catch a tartar |
| A. | To catch a dangerous person |
| B. | To meet with disaster |
| C. | To deal with a person |
| D. | To trap wanted criminal |
| Answer» B. To meet with disaster | |
| 19. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.MALIGNANT |
| A. | Hesitant |
| B. | Fatal |
| C. | Benign |
| D. | Indignant |
| Answer» D. Indignant | |
| 20. |
Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words:BELITTLE |
| A. | Criticize |
| B. | Flatter |
| C. | Exaggerate |
| D. | Adore |
| Answer» D. Adore | |
| 21. |
Choose the correct synonym of the following word from the given options:SOLACE |
| A. | Source |
| B. | Energy |
| C. | Comfort |
| D. | Joy |
| Answer» D. Joy | |
| 22. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force |
| A. | Junta |
| B. | Suffrage |
| C. | Emancipation |
| D. | Egalitarianism |
| Answer» B. Suffrage | |
| 23. |
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.Quash |
| A. | Secret |
| B. | Permit |
| C. | Shameful |
| D. | Crush |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Directions: Out of all the alternatives given, select the word which closely fits the given idiom/phrase.A blessing in disguise |
| A. | to not judge someone or something based solely on appearance. |
| B. | to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem. |
| C. | not feeling good. |
| D. | a misfortune that eventually results in something good happening later on. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
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.Wastrel |
| A. | disingenuous |
| B. | spendthrift |
| C. | hard work |
| D. | dubious |
| Answer» C. hard work | |
| 26. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To go off the air |
| A. | To remove ventilator of a patient on his death bed |
| B. | To not eat food for a long period of time |
| C. | To stop broadcasting a radio or TV program |
| D. | To waste time on silly or trivial things. |
| Answer» D. To waste time on silly or trivial things. | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Lucid |
| A. | Explicit |
| B. | Crystal-clear |
| C. | Vague |
| D. | Understandable |
| Answer» D. Understandable | |
| 28. |
Directions: Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.Call it a day |
| A. | Decide or agree to stop doing something |
| B. | Attempting to do an impossible task |
| C. | Disagreeing on everything someone is saying |
| D. | Agreeing to reveal some secret information |
| Answer» B. Attempting to do an impossible task | |
| 29. |
Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom given in bold in the following sentence.She rode roughshod over her tenant when she decided to sell the house without informing her tenant about her plans. |
| A. | Showed lack of consideration of feelings and wishes of |
| B. | Insulted |
| C. | Rejected the appeals of |
| D. | Spoke rudely to |
| Answer» B. Insulted | |
| 30. |
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Profligate |
| A. | Wasteful |
| B. | Judicious |
| C. | Prodigal |
| D. | Odious |
| Answer» C. Prodigal | |
| 31. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A period of interval between two regimes and governments. |
| A. | Polygonum |
| B. | Magnum |
| C. | Interregnum |
| D. | Presternum |
| Answer» D. Presternum | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Keep body and soul together |
| A. | maintain his health |
| B. | continue with his work |
| C. | to have just enough to sustain |
| D. | be physical and spiritual |
| Answer» D. be physical and spiritual | |
| 33. |
Choose the most appropriate optionThe opposite of the word 'judicious' is- |
| A. | Just |
| B. | Indiscreet |
| C. | Prudent |
| D. | Mindlessly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
According to the weather ________ it is going to be cloudy today. |
| A. | Announcement |
| B. | Indication |
| C. | Prediction |
| D. | Forecast |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word given below:Kishen is a noted personality in the locality. |
| A. | prominent |
| B. | welcome |
| C. | obscure |
| D. | notorious |
| Answer» D. notorious | |
| 36. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.To make a pile |
| A. | To keep at a distance |
| B. | To make a lot of money |
| C. | To aggravate the situation |
| D. | To face the risk |
| Answer» C. To aggravate the situation | |
| 37. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Haul over the coals |
| A. | Talk irrelevantly |
| B. | Laugh heartily |
| C. | To scold |
| D. | Without hope |
| Answer» D. Without hope | |
| 38. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.THRIVE |
| A. | Prosper |
| B. | Promote |
| C. | Foster |
| D. | Progress |
| Answer» B. Promote | |
| 39. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.The upward force that a fluid exerts on a body floating in it |
| A. | Upthrust |
| B. | Plunge |
| C. | Submerge |
| D. | Capsize |
| Answer» B. Plunge | |
| 40. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. establish |
| A. | institute |
| B. | constitute |
| C. | start |
| D. | destroy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Get up on the wrong side of the bed |
| A. | Make a wrong decision and regret it for the rest of the life |
| B. | Start the day in a bad mood, which continues all day long |
| C. | Have a sleepless night especially due to worries |
| D. | Suffer an uncomfortable stay at an unfamiliar place |
| Answer» C. Have a sleepless night especially due to worries | |
| 42. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Discordant |
| A. | Aggressive |
| B. | Agreeable |
| C. | Noisy |
| D. | Differ |
| Answer» C. Noisy | |
| 43. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things |
| A. | Appease |
| B. | Mollify |
| C. | Huffy |
| D. | Soothe |
| Answer» D. Soothe | |
| 44. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Easier said than done |
| A. | A task which is expected to be difficult turns out to be easy. |
| B. | Intentionally tell some one that a difficult task is easy. |
| C. | Be more easily talked about than put into practice. |
| D. | Once a difficult task is done it feels easy. |
| Answer» D. Once a difficult task is done it feels easy. | |
| 45. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. Raman is good at mathematics but geography is his Achilles’ heel. |
| A. | favourite |
| B. | weakness |
| C. | strength |
| D. | focus |
| Answer» C. strength | |
| 46. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Through thick and thin |
| A. | Under all circumstances |
| B. | Thinking entire day |
| C. | To keep on losing or gaining weight |
| D. | To think advantage and disadvantages of something. |
| Answer» B. Thinking entire day | |
| 47. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Government by a king/queen |
| A. | Dictatorship |
| B. | Monarchy |
| C. | Oligarchy |
| D. | Theocracy |
| Answer» C. Oligarchy | |
| 48. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.RAMIFICATION |
| A. | Source |
| B. | Consequence |
| C. | Inception |
| D. | Satisfaction |
| Answer» C. Inception | |
| 49. |
Direction: Choose the antonym for the word underlined in the sentence.She is beautiful as well as frivolous. |
| A. | insane |
| B. | serious |
| C. | unrelated |
| D. | indecent |
| Answer» C. unrelated | |
| 50. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Keep a civil tongue |
| A. | Express dissent mildly |
| B. | Speak with great politeness |
| C. | Argue with soft words |
| D. | Maintain silence when needed |
| Answer» C. Argue with soft words | |