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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. |
Direction: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word / sentence.An office for which no salary is paid |
| A. | Hospitable |
| B. | Free |
| C. | Honorary |
| D. | Gratis |
| Answer» D. Gratis | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Costs an arm and a leg |
| A. | Showing disappointment |
| B. | Done in secret |
| C. | Something is very expensive |
| D. | Boring work or task |
| Answer» D. Boring work or task | |
| 3. |
Direction: 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.Cut the mustard |
| A. | Prepare spices out of mustard seeds |
| B. | To come up to expectations |
| C. | Making absurd expectations |
| D. | Very enthusiastic |
| Answer» C. Making absurd expectations | |
| 4. |
Directions: Choose the appropriate meaning of the idioms from the choice given: A cock and bull story |
| A. | Interesting story |
| B. | A detective story |
| C. | An absurd tale |
| D. | A relevant story |
| Answer» D. A relevant story | |
| 5. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Back seat driver |
| A. | A passenger who gives unwanted and/or unneeded directions to the driver. |
| B. | A person who gives unwanted advice is sometimes right. |
| C. | When too many people are controlling a project it is bound to fail. |
| D. | A person who acts as a remote control taking orders from others. |
| Answer» B. A person who gives unwanted advice is sometimes right. | |
| 6. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Forsake |
| A. | Desert |
| B. | Forgo |
| C. | Give up |
| D. | Revert |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A penny for your thoughts |
| A. | A way of asking what someone is thinking. |
| B. | Another way of saying pennywise pound foolish. |
| C. | An idea is less worth a penny unless it is executed successfully. |
| D. | Willing to share a secret only at a price |
| Answer» B. Another way of saying pennywise pound foolish. | |
| 8. |
In the question, one sentence is given, and four words have been given in bold denoted by (A), (B), (C) and (D). You have to decide, which of the following is inappropriate in context. If all the words are appropriate in the context then mark ‘All correct’ as your answer.A microwave heats food by causing (A) the molecules to vertebrate (B) but it certainly does not make food radioactive (C) as misconception (D) suggests. |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» C. C | |
| 9. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Eventual |
| A. | Intermediate |
| B. | Preliminary |
| C. | Ultimate |
| D. | Prior |
| Answer» D. Prior | |
| 10. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. That which is away from a center |
| A. | Eccentric |
| B. | Eclectic |
| C. | Ellipsis |
| D. | Equine |
| Answer» B. Eclectic | |
| 11. |
Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.When the leader was asked about his works of public welfare, he left the press conference ______. |
| A. | fuming and cooling |
| B. | fretting and fuming |
| C. | slowly and steadily |
| D. | in slow motion |
| Answer» C. slowly and steadily | |
| 12. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Bigot |
| A. | Intolerant |
| B. | Extremist |
| C. | Racist |
| D. | Liberal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 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 mind gives man the ability to understand, think and feel and is the ______ of the soul. |
| A. | Innovation |
| B. | Temptation |
| C. | Invention |
| D. | Manifestation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word. Virulent |
| A. | Angry |
| B. | Bestial |
| C. | Benignant |
| D. | Harsh |
| Answer» D. Harsh | |
| 15. |
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.Most of the students have forgotten to bring their certificates; they will be _________ by the principal for this reason. |
| A. | Reproached |
| B. | Abused |
| C. | Accused |
| D. | Reprimanded |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Pick out the synonym of 'ERUDITE' from the following. |
| A. | execute |
| B. | expense |
| C. | academic |
| D. | settle |
| Answer» D. settle | |
| 17. |
Direction: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence.Don't take it too far you are walking on thin ice. |
| A. | As thin as ice |
| B. | In a dangerous position |
| C. | On an iceberg |
| D. | On a slippery front |
| Answer» C. On an iceberg | |
| 18. |
Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below.PRIVY |
| A. | Covert |
| B. | Personal |
| C. | Private |
| D. | Unconcealed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Sit on the fence |
| A. | Not to take sides in a dispute |
| B. | Excited about the working |
| C. | Argumentative |
| D. | Very emotional |
| Answer» B. Excited about the working | |
| 20. |
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Artless |
| A. | safe |
| B. | destroy |
| C. | crafty |
| D. | machine |
| Answer» D. machine | |
| 21. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass |
| A. | Lax |
| B. | Embed |
| C. | Flaccid |
| D. | Asunder |
| Answer» C. Flaccid | |
| 22. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Integrant |
| A. | Gleeful |
| B. | Item |
| C. | Happy |
| D. | Pleased |
| Answer» C. Happy | |
| 23. |
A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the Word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.The candidate won the vote after giving several boisterous speeches on television. |
| A. | Silent |
| B. | Quiet |
| C. | Noiseless |
| D. | Loud |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
Choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the underlined word in the sentences given belowThe treaty was ratified by the heads of states |
| A. | annulled |
| B. | set a side |
| C. | destroyed |
| D. | unsettled |
| Answer» B. set a side | |
| 25. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Morose |
| A. | flatter |
| B. | gloomy |
| C. | friendly |
| D. | savvy |
| Answer» C. friendly | |
| 26. |
Directions: Out of four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsThe person who works for free |
| A. | Member |
| B. | Volunteer |
| C. | Organizer |
| D. | Servant |
| Answer» C. Organizer | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.To get into hot waters |
| A. | To influence |
| B. | To get into difficulties |
| C. | To became too excited |
| D. | To give a correct decision |
| Answer» C. To became too excited | |
| 28. |
In this section, each item consists of sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. My first lecture in the classroom was a fiasco. |
| A. | success |
| B. | joy |
| C. | fun |
| D. | disaster |
| Answer» B. joy | |
| 29. |
In this section, each item consists of sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The birth of his child decidedly proved to be an auspicious event in his life. |
| A. | precious |
| B. | ominous |
| C. | useless |
| D. | unforgettable |
| Answer» C. useless | |
| 30. |
Directions: In this section, each item consists of sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Unlike his brother, he is affable. |
| A. | reserved |
| B. | gullible |
| C. | irritable |
| D. | lovable |
| Answer» D. lovable | |
| 31. |
In this section, each item consists of sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The witness corroborated word for word the statement of the victim. |
| A. | accepted |
| B. | confirmed |
| C. | denied |
| D. | repeated |
| Answer» D. repeated | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Meek |
| A. | Quiet |
| B. | Moderate |
| C. | Assertive |
| D. | Humble |
| Answer» D. Humble | |
| 33. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. Verdant |
| A. | Grassy |
| B. | Lush |
| C. | Dying |
| D. | Fresh |
| Answer» D. Fresh | |
| 34. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The midnight meeting seemed to involve some cloak and dagger activity. |
| A. | crucial |
| B. | mysterious |
| C. | fun |
| D. | delightful |
| Answer» C. fun | |
| 35. |
Find out the correct spelt word from the choices given : |
| A. | Excessive |
| B. | Exccessive |
| C. | Exccesive |
| D. | Excesive |
| Answer» B. Exccessive | |
| 36. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.In a nutshell |
| A. | In a complex situation |
| B. | In a hurry |
| C. | To write angrily |
| D. | To be very brief |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Fertile spot in desert. |
| A. | Oasis |
| B. | Tributary |
| C. | Mirage |
| D. | Peninsula |
| Answer» B. Tributary | |
| 38. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To talk through one’s hat |
| A. | To speak fluently |
| B. | To talk nonsense |
| C. | To talk wisdom |
| D. | To speak at random |
| Answer» C. To talk wisdom | |
| 39. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Defiant |
| A. | Obedient |
| B. | Respectful |
| C. | Submissive |
| D. | Rebellious |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner |
| A. | Obeisance |
| B. | Veneration |
| C. | Approbation |
| D. | Revile |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.To avert |
| A. | To aid |
| B. | To deter |
| C. | To forestall |
| D. | To preclude |
| Answer» B. To deter | |
| 42. |
Direction: In the following question two statements are given, with some words in bold. Select the correct pair of bold words that are to be interchanged to make both the sentences grammatically correct.1. Thousands, base(A) national-level dignitaries(B), attended the funeral ceremony(C) held in his hometown of Rameswaram, where he was buried with full state honours(D).2. The bomb was detonated(E) on the army including(F) Pokhran Test Range (PTR), in Rajasthan, by the Indian Army under(G) the supervision of several(H) key Indian generals. |
| A. | B-G |
| B. | A-F |
| C. | C-E |
| D. | D-F |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. C-E | |
| 43. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Pin-money |
| A. | a person unsuited to the position he fills |
| B. | to trouble others |
| C. | bribery |
| D. | allowance made to a lady for her expenses |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Choose the word that best defines the given phrase:-‘Able to use both hands alike’ |
| A. | Dexterous |
| B. | Ambidextrous |
| C. | Skilful |
| D. | Expert |
| Answer» C. Skilful | |
| 45. |
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.Respite |
| A. | Hiatus |
| B. | Continuous |
| C. | Thirst |
| D. | Instead |
| Answer» B. Continuous | |
| 46. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Up against the wall |
| A. | To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety |
| B. | In a disorderly fashion |
| C. | In an inextricable situation |
| D. | Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation |
| Answer» D. Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation | |
| 47. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Cry over spilt milk |
| A. | cry too much over a petty issue |
| B. | unnecessarily worry about the future |
| C. | complain about being forced to drink milk |
| D. | regret about something that happened and cannot be changed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
(a) dicotomy(b) dicotemy(c) dichotomy(d) dichotemy |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| Answer» D. d | |
| 49. |
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.I don’t buy it |
| A. | I don’t believe it |
| B. | I have no money |
| C. | I summarize it |
| D. | I don’t need it |
| Answer» B. I have no money | |
| 50. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Love for dogs |
| A. | Paedophilia |
| B. | Sinophile |
| C. | Canophilia |
| D. | Zoophilia |
| Answer» D. Zoophilia | |