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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 best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Make a scene |
| A. | To perform beautifully in front of an audience |
| B. | Make a public disturbance or excited emotional display |
| C. | To narrate an elaborate false story |
| D. | Describe a scene in so much detail that it comes vivid |
| Answer» C. To narrate an elaborate false story | |
| 2. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Bite the bullet |
| A. | To get someone drunk |
| B. | Talking nonsense |
| C. | Fight with others |
| D. | Face unpleasant situation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Directions: Choose the antonym of the given word.Serial |
| A. | random |
| B. | order |
| C. | list |
| D. | abstract |
| Answer» B. order | |
| 4. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Inert |
| A. | Active |
| B. | Asleep |
| C. | Dull |
| D. | Idle |
| Answer» B. Asleep | |
| 5. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Distorted representation of something |
| A. | Travesty |
| B. | Solemnity |
| C. | Seriousness |
| D. | Gravity |
| Answer» B. Solemnity | |
| 6. |
Direction: Choose the response, whichever is the most appropriate expression and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.Fire in the belly |
| A. | Fear and hatred |
| B. | Powerful ambition |
| C. | Love and affection |
| D. | Lethargy and indifference |
| Answer» C. Love and affection | |
| 7. |
Directions: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.Vacuous |
| A. | Vacant |
| B. | Vagary |
| C. | Intelligent |
| D. | Expressive |
| Answer» B. Vagary | |
| 8. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A science of race, culture and human development |
| A. | Tannery |
| B. | Eugenics |
| C. | Volley |
| D. | Trek |
| Answer» C. Volley | |
| 9. |
Choose the word that means the same as the given word.Huge |
| A. | free |
| B. | humane |
| C. | gigantic |
| D. | minute |
| Answer» D. minute | |
| 10. |
From the given options, choose the word similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.TRANSITORY |
| A. | Unstable |
| B. | Illusory |
| C. | Short-lived |
| D. | Unreal |
| Answer» D. Unreal | |
| 11. |
Choose the correct synonym of the underlined word.As I look around I see the crumbling ruins of a proud civilization strewn like a vast heap of futility. |
| A. | Irrelevance |
| B. | Absurdity |
| C. | Pointlessness |
| D. | Downtrodden |
| Answer» D. Downtrodden | |
| 12. |
Fill in the blanks with suitable words:The young engineer was __________ of spreading discontent among young, innocent people and brainwashing them. |
| A. | Tired |
| B. | Ensured |
| C. | Wearied |
| D. | Accused |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Make a beeline |
| A. | Go straight to |
| B. | Be crazy |
| C. | Stand in a queue |
| D. | Remain busy |
| Answer» B. Be crazy | |
| 14. |
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 as the given idiom or phrase.To talk through one's hat |
| A. | To talk nonsense |
| B. | To talk indirectly |
| C. | To talk to a powerful person |
| D. | To keep quiet |
| Answer» B. To talk indirectly | |
| 15. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Rebuke |
| A. | Admonition |
| B. | Censure |
| C. | Scold |
| D. | Flattery |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
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.Kashish is a very unhappy person, she ______ about almost everything. |
| A. | grumbles |
| B. | likes |
| C. | enjoys |
| D. | loves |
| Answer» B. likes | |
| 17. |
Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Bite off more than you can chew |
| A. | To take on a task that is too big to handle |
| B. | To gulp everything |
| C. | To eat big bites |
| D. | To bite someone sadly |
| Answer» B. To gulp everything | |
| 18. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.Protract |
| A. | Shorten |
| B. | Advance |
| C. | Unwise |
| D. | Sharp |
| Answer» B. Advance | |
| 19. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.SEMBLANCE |
| A. | Simile |
| B. | Guise |
| C. | Alikeness |
| D. | Difference |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
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.A match made in heaven |
| A. | a marriage that is solemnized formally |
| B. | a marriage that is unsuccessful |
| C. | a marriage that is likely to be happy and successful |
| D. | a marriage of convenience |
| Answer» D. a marriage of convenience | |
| 21. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Be out of order |
| A. | Some goods which are out of stock. |
| B. | Do something against the court's ruling. |
| C. | A device not working properly or at all. |
| D. | Things kept in an organized manner. |
| Answer» D. Things kept in an organized manner. | |
| 22. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.How long can one hold out against starvation? |
| A. | To hope for improvement |
| B. | To endure a difficult situation |
| C. | To take timely action |
| D. | To die in a battle |
| Answer» C. To take timely action | |
| 23. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A person who loves everybody. |
| A. | Socialist |
| B. | Capitalist |
| C. | Feminist |
| D. | Altruist |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Butterflies in one’s stomach |
| A. | To be feeling unwell |
| B. | To be angry at something |
| C. | A feeling of nervousness |
| D. | To be hungry |
| Answer» D. To be hungry | |
| 25. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The child made ______ as he was getting late for school. |
| A. | rapidity |
| B. | hurry |
| C. | haste |
| D. | swiftness |
| Answer» D. swiftness | |
| 26. |
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 optionHappy thoughts release hormones that work for our well-being and negative thoughts release hormones that make us ______. |
| A. | ill |
| B. | Happy |
| C. | Excited |
| D. | Rejuvinated |
| Answer» B. Happy | |
| 27. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A formal expression of praise for someone who has died. |
| A. | Orology |
| B. | Eulogy |
| C. | Cytology |
| D. | Misology |
| Answer» C. Cytology | |
| 28. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.One who has no money |
| A. | Polyglot |
| B. | Pauper |
| C. | Lunatic |
| D. | Recluse |
| Answer» C. Lunatic | |
| 29. |
Directions: In the sentence, a word is underlined followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Cognitivist and linguists believe that every child is born with innate qualities. |
| A. | Biological |
| B. | Intrinsic |
| C. | Extrinsic |
| D. | Unnatural |
| Answer» C. Extrinsic | |
| 30. |
A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.The fine weather has been a blessing for farmers. |
| A. | Boon |
| B. | Curse |
| C. | Favour |
| D. | Benediction |
| Answer» C. Favour | |
| 31. |
Directions: An idiom or phrase has been used in the sentence. Choose the option which explains the correct meaning of that and mark the correct response.Akash gave his friend a piece of his mind on his career. |
| A. | Gave good advice |
| B. | Scolded him |
| C. | Convinced him |
| D. | Admired him |
| Answer» C. Convinced him | |
| 32. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.APPARITION |
| A. | award |
| B. | correct |
| C. | spirit |
| D. | revenge |
| Answer» D. revenge | |
| 33. |
Choose the correct synonym for the word given below:CONVOLUTE |
| A. | Straightforward |
| B. | Clear |
| C. | Controlled |
| D. | Complicated |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word can be considered most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.To explain his design to his visitors, the architect _______ a simple plan on the blackboard. |
| A. | built |
| B. | finalised |
| C. | sketched |
| D. | arranged |
| Answer» D. arranged | |
| 35. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. An uphill task |
| A. | Unfair blow |
| B. | Close fight |
| C. | Task of no use |
| D. | Difficult task |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Unwilling to work or use energy |
| A. | Lame |
| B. | Lie |
| C. | Lazy |
| D. | Local |
| Answer» D. Local | |
| 37. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A man who is recovering from illness. |
| A. | dilettante |
| B. | emeritus |
| C. | convalescent |
| D. | bohemian |
| Answer» D. bohemian | |
| 38. |
Choose the word from the options that is farthest/ most opposite in meaning to the given word.Allegiance |
| A. | Adherence |
| B. | Support |
| C. | Deference |
| D. | Treachery |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Science of the constitution of the whole universe |
| A. | ethnology |
| B. | ornithology |
| C. | physiology |
| D. | cosmography |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Choose the word that is spelt correctly and fill the blanks:He lacked the ______ to take up the project. |
| A. | confidanse |
| B. | confidance |
| C. | confidense |
| D. | confidence |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Operating below the surface of sea |
| A. | subterranean |
| B. | pantomime |
| C. | perspicacious |
| D. | sobriquet |
| Answer» B. pantomime | |
| 42. |
Directions: 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. Feeble |
| A. | Decrepit |
| B. | Robust |
| C. | Tenacious |
| D. | Sinewy |
| Answer» B. Robust | |
| 43. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling |
| A. | Spectre |
| B. | Revenant |
| C. | Embody |
| D. | Apparition |
| Answer» D. Apparition | |
| 44. |
A word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from (a), (b), (c) and (d). |
| A. | Argyument |
| B. | Argument |
| C. | Arguement |
| D. | Argyooment |
| Answer» C. Arguement | |
| 45. |
Direction: Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.One who loves books |
| A. | Orator |
| B. | Altruist |
| C. | Librarian |
| D. | Bibliophile |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Level playing field |
| A. | A game played where the weaker side is given an advantage to make it a fair fight. |
| B. | A situation in which everyone has a fair and equal chance of succeeding. |
| C. | A game where you progress level by level. |
| D. | A game which appears unfair but is actually fair. |
| Answer» C. A game where you progress level by level. | |
| 47. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally |
| A. | Dazzling |
| B. | Conceivable |
| C. | Stunning |
| D. | Spectacular |
| Answer» C. Stunning | |
| 48. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternatives which best expresses the Idiom/Phrase.No ifs and buts |
| A. | Jubilant |
| B. | Low spirited |
| C. | No doubts |
| D. | Screaming |
| Answer» D. Screaming | |
| 49. |
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people. |
| A. | exert |
| B. | donate |
| C. | render |
| D. | contribute |
| Answer» D. contribute | |
| 50. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Wrath |
| A. | Glee |
| B. | Garland |
| C. | Anticipation |
| D. | Exasperation |
| Answer» B. Garland | |