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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. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted |
| A. | Invocation |
| B. | Incognito |
| C. | Heresy |
| D. | Mercenary |
| Answer» D. Mercenary | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Passive |
| A. | Asleep |
| B. | Agitated |
| C. | Compliant |
| D. | Lifeless |
| Answer» C. Compliant | |
| 3. |
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives. Candid |
| A. | Mild |
| B. | Passionate |
| C. | Cunning |
| D. | Competing |
| Answer» D. Competing | |
| 4. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Former |
| A. | Ancient |
| B. | Above |
| C. | Departed |
| D. | After |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Paradox |
| A. | Mistake |
| B. | Error |
| C. | Anomaly |
| D. | Evidence |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Cumulatively, the effect of these drugs is quite bad. |
| A. | Individually |
| B. | Obviously |
| C. | Clearly |
| D. | Collectively |
| Answer» B. Obviously | |
| 7. |
Direction: 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 and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Once the ______ manuscript is received by the publishers, it is typed in double space. |
| A. | total |
| B. | full |
| C. | complete |
| D. | filled |
| Answer» D. filled | |
| 8. |
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each.Choose the response 1, 2, 3 or 4 which is the most appropriate expression.Down the road |
| A. | In future |
| B. | In the past |
| C. | At present |
| D. | No particular time |
| Answer» B. In the past | |
| 9. |
Pick out the word opposite to 'optimistic': |
| A. | patriotic |
| B. | pessimistic |
| C. | proactive |
| D. | persuasive |
| Answer» C. proactive | |
| 10. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Live hand to mouth |
| A. | Very secretly |
| B. | Outspoken |
| C. | To have just enough money to live on and nothing extra |
| D. | Irrelevant talk |
| Answer» D. Irrelevant talk | |
| 11. |
Directions: Select the synonym of the given word.Nebulous |
| A. | Faith |
| B. | Stable |
| C. | Dearly |
| D. | Vague |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Revel in and make the most of something pleasing |
| A. | Abhor |
| B. | Bask |
| C. | Fret |
| D. | Edgy |
| Answer» C. Fret | |
| 13. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. ACCRUE |
| A. | Collect |
| B. | Variety |
| C. | Range |
| D. | Spread |
| Answer» B. Variety | |
| 14. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.WRECK |
| A. | advance |
| B. | surfeit |
| C. | triumph |
| D. | build |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Well chosen or suited to the circumstance |
| A. | Bias |
| B. | Disparity |
| C. | Asperity |
| D. | Felicitous |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Directions: For an idiom or phrase that has been used in the sentence. You have to choose the sentence which explains the correct meaning of that.All through the debate, Raghu has been sitting on the fence. |
| A. | All through the debate, Raghu appeared not at all interested. |
| B. | All through the debate, Raghu kept on shouting. |
| C. | All through the debate, Raghu was neutral and not taking any side. |
| D. | All through the debate, Raghu kept on cracking witty jokes. |
| Answer» D. All through the debate, Raghu kept on cracking witty jokes. | |
| 17. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.FLAUNT |
| A. | flash |
| B. | sport |
| C. | cover |
| D. | boast |
| Answer» D. boast | |
| 18. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Apple of one's eye |
| A. | the person with sweet tastes |
| B. | the person with wide pupils |
| C. | the person who likes apple |
| D. | the person who someone loves or cherishes the most |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.TURBULENT |
| A. | vivacious |
| B. | peaceful |
| C. | prophecy |
| D. | affirm |
| Answer» C. prophecy | |
| 20. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Sedate |
| A. | Exacting |
| B. | Calm |
| C. | Cool |
| D. | Grave |
| Answer» B. Calm | |
| 21. |
Direction: Below each of the following underlined idioms or phrases four possible substitutes (words or group of words) are given. Select the one which is most nearly the same to the given idiom or phrase.A black sheep |
| A. | An unlucky person |
| B. | Disreputable member of a group |
| C. | A lucky person |
| D. | A person who is given no share |
| Answer» C. A lucky person | |
| 22. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To have bitten off more than you can chew |
| A. | To eat voraciously and then fall sick |
| B. | To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act |
| C. | To have tried to do something which is too difficult |
| D. | To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the |
| Answer» D. To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the | |
| 23. |
On account of all the houses, having been washed away(a)/ by the floods(b)/ the villagers sought shelter(c)/ in the panchayat office./ No error(d) |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Mountain climbing |
| A. | Alienisms |
| B. | Alpinism |
| C. | Albinism |
| D. | Algorism |
| Answer» C. Albinism | |
| 25. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.QUACK |
| A. | Discharge |
| B. | Exhausted |
| C. | Knave |
| D. | Fake |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the opposite meaning of the given word.Mitigate |
| A. | Abate |
| B. | Intensify |
| C. | Calm |
| D. | Compose |
| Answer» C. Calm | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. Red letter day |
| A. | Starting day |
| B. | Holiday |
| C. | Significant day |
| D. | Ending day |
| Answer» D. Ending day | |
| 28. |
Direction: Choose the option that is the synonym of the given word.Concise |
| A. | Enlarge |
| B. | Brief |
| C. | Elaborate |
| D. | Casual |
| Answer» C. Elaborate | |
| 29. |
Directions: Fill in the blank with appropriate words.The Union Budget is likely to be presented on February 26, two days ahead of the _____ date. |
| A. | critical |
| B. | conventional |
| C. | suitable |
| D. | convenient |
| Answer» C. suitable | |
| 30. |
Choose the correct synonym for the word given below:CONTENTIOUS |
| A. | Peaceable |
| B. | Content |
| C. | Controversial |
| D. | Calm |
| Answer» D. Calm | |
| 31. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A story that expresses ideas through symbols. |
| A. | Armoury |
| B. | Allegory |
| C. | Amatory |
| D. | Aleatory |
| Answer» C. Amatory | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.GRAVITY |
| A. | Depth |
| B. | Charge |
| C. | Brevity |
| D. | Sheen |
| Answer» B. Charge | |
| 33. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives,select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. A diamond in the rough |
| A. | Someone or something with potential or talent but lacking training or polish |
| B. | A person who dresses shabbily |
| C. | A diamond will shine out even when it is not polished. |
| D. | A person of character will shine through even in tough times. |
| Answer» B. A person who dresses shabbily | |
| 34. |
Find a word that is the synonym ofPhilanthropist |
| A. | humanist |
| B. | philosopher |
| C. | misanthropist |
| D. | Anarchist |
| Answer» B. philosopher | |
| 35. |
Direction: In the question given below out of the four alternatives choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given word.ARROGANT |
| A. | Humble |
| B. | Cowardly |
| C. | Egotistic |
| D. | Gentlemanly |
| Answer» B. Cowardly | |
| 36. |
Choose the option that best explains the highlighted expression:The new rules in the country give businesses a leg up to face competition from other countries. |
| A. | illegal sanctions |
| B. | hindrance |
| C. | assistance |
| D. | a blanket right |
| Answer» D. a blanket right | |
| 37. |
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 working in a job) for which one has a natural talent. |
| A. | be taking up a job |
| B. | be preferring a job |
| C. | take up a job |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» D. No improvement | |
| 38. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Wither |
| A. | Grow |
| B. | Decline |
| C. | Collapse |
| D. | Decay |
| Answer» B. Decline | |
| 39. |
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.In this University, there is no ________ for awarding scholarships on the basis of merit in examination alone. |
| A. | Precedent |
| B. | Opportunity |
| C. | Chance |
| D. | Possibility |
| Answer» B. Opportunity | |
| 40. |
Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word, followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.The new manager of the Bank is urbane in his manners. |
| A. | civilised |
| B. | slow |
| C. | rude |
| D. | foolish |
| Answer» D. foolish | |
| 41. |
Proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiomTo smell a rat |
| A. | To see signs of plague epidemic |
| B. | To get bad small of a bad dead rat |
| C. | To suspect foul dealings |
| D. | To be in a bad mood |
| Answer» D. To be in a bad mood | |
| 42. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Analogous |
| A. | Similar |
| B. | Parallel |
| C. | Related |
| D. | Disagreeing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He has deeper hostility towards Mohan |
| A. | animosity |
| B. | belligerence |
| C. | malice |
| D. | friendship |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Persons who rob ships |
| A. | pirates |
| B. | bandits |
| C. | dacoits |
| D. | robbers |
| Answer» B. bandits | |
| 45. |
In the sentence, identify the segment that contains the grammatical error. As the experience of many countries has shown, prevention is better than to cure. |
| A. | has shown, prevention is |
| B. | better than to cure |
| C. | As the experience |
| D. | of many countries |
| Answer» C. As the experience | |
| 46. |
Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.A violent windstorm |
| A. | Draught |
| B. | Drought |
| C. | Tempest |
| D. | Temperate |
| Answer» D. Temperate | |
| 47. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. speculate |
| A. | deliberate |
| B. | consider |
| C. | dismiss |
| D. | contemplate |
| Answer» D. contemplate | |
| 48. |
Direction: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Elephants ______ when they perceive danger. |
| A. | trumpet |
| B. | frolic |
| C. | whine |
| D. | sing |
| Answer» B. frolic | |
| 49. |
Directions: Choose the correct substitute for the given sentence.That cannot be conquered |
| A. | Invincible |
| B. | Indecipherable |
| C. | Intangible |
| D. | Inevitable |
| Answer» B. Indecipherable | |
| 50. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.I can't think straight |
| A. | Accept that the puzzle is too difficult for you. |
| B. | Faced with a dilemma. |
| C. | Cannot think rationally due to being overwhelmed with emotion. |
| D. | Ask for advice on a difficult problem. |
| Answer» D. Ask for advice on a difficult problem. | |