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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 given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.By hook or by crook |
| A. | Causing trouble to |
| B. | By all means |
| C. | To fight against |
| D. | To bear patiently |
| Answer» C. To fight against | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.Study of cultures. |
| A. | eremology |
| B. | etymology |
| C. | ethology |
| D. | ethnology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word.It is claimed that _________ in the telecom industry will bring the charges down for people. |
| A. | decrease |
| B. | competition |
| C. | finance |
| D. | increase |
| Answer» C. finance | |
| 4. |
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.I do not know where Akansha lives because I have been _________ of touch for quite sometime. |
| A. | Out |
| B. | Hardly |
| C. | Scarcely |
| D. | Her |
| Answer» B. Hardly | |
| 5. |
Directions: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.Banish |
| A. | Persist |
| B. | Deport |
| C. | Perish |
| D. | Accept |
| Answer» C. Perish | |
| 6. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. In the teeth of |
| A. | Real cause |
| B. | In the face of |
| C. | In the end |
| D. | To chase |
| Answer» C. In the end | |
| 7. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Perky |
| A. | Cheerful |
| B. | Depressed |
| C. | Gloomy |
| D. | Quiet |
| Answer» B. Depressed | |
| 8. |
In the following sentence, some parts of the sentence have been printed in bold. One of the bold parts is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part and mark its number. If there is no error in the bold parts, mark (5) i.e. 'no error' as the answer.The Prime Minister has declaring 2018 as the International year for social innovation. |
| A. | Minister |
| B. | Declaring |
| C. | International |
| D. | Innovation |
| E. | No error |
| Answer» C. International | |
| 9. |
Direction: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the option given under each question which you think best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride |
| A. | forcing her to go with him |
| B. | trying to trick her |
| C. | taking her in a car |
| D. | pulling her along |
| Answer» C. taking her in a car | |
| 10. |
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.Our PM _______ to Paris last month. |
| A. | went |
| B. | goes |
| C. | will have gone |
| D. | have gone |
| Answer» B. goes | |
| 11. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Kill two birds with one stone |
| A. | To take revenge from two enemies |
| B. | To serve two purposes at one time |
| C. | To be happy and unhappy at one time |
| D. | To maximize the profit |
| Answer» C. To be happy and unhappy at one time | |
| 12. |
Direction:- Choose the correct option.To pay off old scores |
| A. | Run away |
| B. | Clear debt |
| C. | Take revenge |
| D. | Scored well |
| Answer» D. Scored well | |
| 13. |
Direction: Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.MODICUM |
| A. | Simplicity |
| B. | A large amount |
| C. | Brazenness |
| D. | Immodesty |
| Answer» C. Brazenness | |
| 14. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Take the bull by the horns |
| A. | crush something with a heavy hand |
| B. | grapple the situation courageously |
| C. | close your eyes and attack the bull |
| D. | take defensive measures to deal with a crisis. |
| Answer» C. close your eyes and attack the bull | |
| 15. |
Choose the antonym of the underlined word in the sentence.Vijay led an extravagant life |
| A. | lavish |
| B. | spendthrift |
| C. | frugal |
| D. | radical |
| Answer» D. radical | |
| 16. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom / phrase.Blood, sweat and tears |
| A. | A storm of mixed emotions |
| B. | Extreme hard work; unstinting effort |
| C. | The sacrifice of soldiers |
| D. | Face defeat after great struggle |
| Answer» C. The sacrifice of soldiers | |
| 17. |
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 and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.Spiff up |
| A. | To make oneself look neat |
| B. | To make oneself look untidy |
| C. | To make oneself look arrogant |
| D. | To appear on the stage as a baboon |
| Answer» B. To make oneself look untidy | |
| 18. |
Directions: Select the synonym of the given word.AGILE |
| A. | Aggressive |
| B. | Active |
| C. | Dull |
| D. | Lazy |
| Answer» C. Dull | |
| 19. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader, what are some of the major ______ that you face?” |
| A. | challenges |
| B. | crashes |
| C. | contests |
| D. | crunches |
| Answer» B. crashes | |
| 20. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Made or done in the traditional or original way |
| A. | Authentic |
| B. | Effigy |
| C. | Archetype |
| D. | Forge |
| Answer» B. Effigy | |
| 21. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Massive |
| A. | Large |
| B. | Gross |
| C. | Solid |
| D. | Little |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. The Managing Director of the company declared that he is broke and there is a need to seek support from the government. |
| A. | bankrupt |
| B. | rich |
| C. | making profit |
| D. | having liabilities |
| Answer» B. rich | |
| 23. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.Handle this glass table with care because it is ______. |
| A. | ductile |
| B. | volatile |
| C. | frugal |
| D. | fragile |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Direction: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the option given under each question which you think best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The police looked all over for him but drew a blank. |
| A. | did not find him |
| B. | put him in prison |
| C. | arrested him |
| D. | took him to court |
| Answer» B. put him in prison | |
| 25. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Come hell or high water |
| A. | Not ready to go on adventures |
| B. | Tired of all kinds of dangers |
| C. | In spite of any obstacles |
| D. | Afraid of the challenges |
| Answer» D. Afraid of the challenges | |
| 26. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.A notice of the death of a person. |
| A. | Contributory |
| B. | Mandatory |
| C. | Obituary |
| D. | Explanatory |
| Answer» D. Explanatory | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Behoove |
| A. | Behind |
| B. | Bet |
| C. | Necessary |
| D. | Optional |
| Answer» D. Optional | |
| 28. |
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.Allure |
| A. | Attract |
| B. | Prevent |
| C. | Warn |
| D. | Deter |
| Answer» B. Prevent | |
| 29. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Bolt from the blue |
| A. | A source of quarrel |
| B. | Narrow escape |
| C. | A sudden calamity |
| D. | To take revenge |
| Answer» D. To take revenge | |
| 30. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Valedictory |
| A. | Hesitant |
| B. | Terminal |
| C. | Ridicule |
| D. | Deception |
| Answer» C. Ridicule | |
| 31. |
. In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To work like a dog |
| A. | To work very slowly |
| B. | Very moody |
| C. | To work very hard |
| D. | To work untimely |
| Answer» D. To work untimely | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A strong desire to know or learn something |
| A. | Capable |
| B. | Kindness |
| C. | Curiosity |
| D. | Overcome |
| Answer» D. Overcome | |
| 33. |
Directions: Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.COMMON |
| A. | Rare |
| B. | Regular |
| C. | Worthless |
| D. | Priceless |
| Answer» B. Regular | |
| 34. |
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word. Our family has been _______ the details for buying our own house. |
| A. | stating |
| B. | applying |
| C. | considering |
| D. | thinking |
| Answer» D. thinking | |
| 35. |
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.Contemplate |
| A. | Discard |
| B. | Neglect |
| C. | Design |
| D. | Forget |
| Answer» D. Forget | |
| 36. |
Directions: Choose the synonym of the given word.ABUNDANT |
| A. | Plenty |
| B. | Less |
| C. | Limited |
| D. | Finite |
| Answer» B. Less | |
| 37. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/PhraseCock-and-bull story |
| A. | Establish oneself |
| B. | an absurd tale |
| C. | investigate |
| D. | attend to |
| Answer» C. investigate | |
| 38. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Frail |
| A. | Feeble |
| B. | Firm |
| C. | Unbreakable |
| D. | Strong |
| Answer» B. Firm | |
| 39. |
Murder of one's child is _____ |
| A. | patricide |
| B. | infanticide |
| C. | matricide |
| D. | filicide |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully completeThe man was about to move his bike into the compound of his apartment when a passer-by ________ down the motorcycle. |
| A. | Forced |
| B. | Fell |
| C. | Turned |
| D. | Knocked |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Once and for all |
| A. | Bring to an end |
| B. | Remain alive |
| C. | Forever |
| D. | Something good for people |
| Answer» B. Remain alive | |
| 42. |
Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined and mark the answer.Only an agile person can be a successful sportsman. |
| A. | Brisk |
| B. | Emaciated |
| C. | Feeble |
| D. | Sluggish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Agony |
| A. | Torture |
| B. | Success |
| C. | Happiness |
| D. | Soundness |
| Answer» B. Success | |
| 44. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiomBirds of a feather flock together |
| A. | Comparing two things that cannot be compared |
| B. | People with differences can also unite under something common |
| C. | Believe what people do and not what they say |
| D. | People who are alike are often friends |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Come in the way of |
| A. | Deprive |
| B. | Indulge |
| C. | Facilitate |
| D. | Hamper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence. Incapable of feeling tired or exhausted |
| A. | invincible |
| B. | inflatable |
| C. | indefatigable |
| D. | inextricable |
| Answer» D. inextricable | |
| 47. |
Directions: Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence:This watch is expensive as it is a ______ edition watch. |
| A. | outdated |
| B. | limited |
| C. | old |
| D. | formal |
| Answer» C. old | |
| 48. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Praise highly in speech or writing |
| A. | Chide |
| B. | Eulogize |
| C. | Chastise |
| D. | Reprimand |
| Answer» C. Chastise | |
| 49. |
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting. |
| A. | acceptance |
| B. | sentence |
| C. | extension |
| D. | deportation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Choose the most appropriate word that can substitute the given group of words.Something which lasts forever |
| A. | Temporal |
| B. | Annual |
| C. | Eternal |
| D. | Peripheral |
| Answer» D. Peripheral | |