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This section includes 933 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 301. |
Do not pull a long face. |
| A. | look ugly |
| B. | look tired |
| C. | look dejected |
| D. | look happy |
| Answer» D. look happy | |
| 302. |
The manager is not dismissed, but he is definitely under a cloud. |
| A. | under suspension |
| B. | under suspicion |
| C. | under scrutiny |
| D. | warned severely |
| Answer» C. under scrutiny | |
| 303. |
He has made a dog s breakfast of these accounts. |
| A. | a breakfast for the dogs. |
| B. | an accurate summary. |
| C. | a total mess. |
| D. | a breakfast being served by the dogs. |
| Answer» D. a breakfast being served by the dogs. | |
| 304. |
sail in the same boat |
| A. | be in the same situation. |
| B. | suspect something uncanny. |
| C. | suspect something wrong |
| D. | be in a different situation. |
| Answer» B. suspect something uncanny. | |
| 305. |
take the bull by the horns is |
| A. | to be helpful |
| B. | to win the battle |
| C. | to be sensitive |
| D. | to face a difficulty courageously |
| Answer» E. | |
| 306. |
A false friend never hesitates to shed crocodile tears. |
| A. | to move from one place to another |
| B. | to show false happiness |
| C. | to feel disappointed |
| D. | to pretend to be sympathetic. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 307. |
Nowadays it has become a fashion to take French Leave. |
| A. | seeking permission from French Embassy |
| B. | saying goodbye in French style |
| C. | absenting oneself without permission |
| D. | taking leave to go to France |
| Answer» D. taking leave to go to France | |
| 308. |
Some shots were fired at random. |
| A. | without any aim |
| B. | for a long time |
| C. | to end quarrel |
| D. | thoroughly |
| Answer» B. for a long time | |
| 309. |
He broke off in the middle of the story. |
| A. | fainted |
| B. | suddenly stopped |
| C. | divided his narrative |
| D. | took time off |
| Answer» C. divided his narrative | |
| 310. |
My father s dealings are open and above board. |
| A. | to everyone s liking |
| B. | mandatory |
| C. | without any secret |
| D. | very clear |
| Answer» D. very clear | |
| 311. |
He knows how to break in horses. |
| A. | rear |
| B. | tend |
| C. | train |
| D. | force |
| Answer» D. force | |
| 312. |
I stirred the hornet s nest by my honest statement. |
| A. | responded to criticism angrily |
| B. | caused anger in many people |
| C. | stopped people criticizing someone |
| D. | acted with energy and interest |
| Answer» C. stopped people criticizing someone | |
| 313. |
On second thoughts she refused to accept his invitation. |
| A. | on reconsidering |
| B. | reviewing leisurely |
| C. | moral grounds |
| D. | seeing his brashness |
| Answer» B. reviewing leisurely | |
| 314. |
My uncle s business has gone to the dogs. |
| A. | is ruined |
| B. | is dead |
| C. | is sick |
| D. | is angry |
| Answer» B. is dead | |
| 315. |
The bridge gave way under the heavy weight. |
| A. | collapsed |
| B. | endured |
| C. | withstood |
| D. | stooped |
| Answer» B. endured | |
| 316. |
Sheila s tall tales have no meaning. |
| A. | jealousy |
| B. | greed |
| C. | boasting |
| D. | pride |
| Answer» D. pride | |
| 317. |
Our old Rolls Royce has become a white elephant. |
| A. | a costly but useless possession |
| B. | antique item or possession |
| C. | any traditional possession |
| D. | a unique item or possession |
| Answer» B. antique item or possession | |
| 318. |
Look sharp or you will miss the opportunity. |
| A. | be confident |
| B. | pay attention |
| C. | take control |
| D. | make haste |
| Answer» C. take control | |
| 319. |
Since the children were young, their parents have always taught them to cut one s coat according to one s cloth. |
| A. | be thrifty |
| B. | live life to the full |
| C. | live within one s means |
| D. | be fair |
| Answer» D. be fair | |
| 320. |
The rock concert proved to be a big draw. |
| A. | favourite |
| B. | huge attraction |
| C. | gain |
| D. | big bang |
| Answer» C. gain | |
| 321. |
Our fleet bore down upon the enemy. |
| A. | moved quickly backwards |
| B. | moved quickly to the left |
| C. | moved quickly to the right |
| D. | moved quickly towards |
| Answer» E. | |
| 322. |
Where discipline is concerned I put my foot down. |
| A. | take a firm stand |
| B. | take a light stand |
| C. | take a heavy stand |
| D. | take a shaky stand |
| Answer» B. take a light stand | |
| 323. |
to put in a nutshell. |
| A. | to be long and exhaustive about something |
| B. | to state something very concisely |
| C. | to place something |
| D. | to be blunt about something |
| Answer» C. to place something | |
| 324. |
With great difficulty, he was able to carve out a niche for himself. |
| A. | became a sculptor |
| B. | did the best he could do |
| C. | destroyed his career |
| D. | developed a specific position for himself |
| Answer» E. | |
| 325. |
A critic s work is to read between the lines. |
| A. | to comprehend the meaning |
| B. | to appreciate the inner beauty |
| C. | to understand the inner meaning |
| D. | to read carefully |
| Answer» D. to read carefully | |
| 326. |
You will succeed if you follow my advice to the letter. |
| A. | about writing letters |
| B. | written in the letters |
| C. | in every detail |
| D. | very thoughtfully |
| Answer» D. very thoughtfully | |
| 327. |
The lawyer s closing arguments were full of red herrings. |
| A. | sound judgement |
| B. | references and allusions to previous crimes |
| C. | clues intended to distract or mislead |
| D. | loopholes |
| Answer» D. loopholes | |
| 328. |
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs. |
| A. | to fight |
| B. | to be ruined |
| C. | to be united |
| D. | to be rough |
| Answer» C. to be united | |
| 329. |
Goods will be delivered if you pay on the nail. |
| A. | pay within the given time |
| B. | pay the full amount |
| C. | pay promptly in cash |
| D. | pay promptly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 330. |
His work seems to be a Penelope s web. |
| A. | endless |
| B. | difficult |
| C. | declining |
| D. | in his best form |
| Answer» B. difficult | |
| 331. |
When he left he was extremely disappointed. I think he s gone for good. |
| A. | to seek good fortune |
| B. | to a good place |
| C. | to a foreign country |
| D. | permanently |
| Answer» E. | |
| 332. |
His recent statement is an about turn. |
| A. | a good announcement |
| B. | a declaration of war |
| C. | complete change of opinion |
| D. | a bold statement |
| Answer» D. a bold statement | |
| 333. |
The trial made a mockery of justice. |
| A. | people mocked at the judgement |
| B. | it was a mock trial |
| C. | there was no serious outcome |
| D. | made the system look ridiculous |
| Answer» D. made the system look ridiculous | |
| 334. |
Despite the doctor s advice he still eats like a horse. |
| A. | eats slowly |
| B. | eats a lot of food |
| C. | does not like to eat |
| D. | swallows his food |
| Answer» C. does not like to eat | |
| 335. |
At the police station, he showed a clean pair of heels. |
| A. | ran away |
| B. | displayed clean heels |
| C. | kneeled down |
| D. | showed courage |
| Answer» B. displayed clean heels | |
| 336. |
Your report of the matter is all moonshine. |
| A. | familiar |
| B. | acceptable |
| C. | concocted |
| D. | excellent |
| Answer» D. excellent | |
| 337. |
We consider the 14th of February a red letter day. |
| A. | a day to write with red pens |
| B. | a day marked in red |
| C. | a day to write letters |
| D. | an important day |
| Answer» E. | |
| 338. |
You need to improve your work because it is not up to the mark. |
| A. | up to the potential displayed |
| B. | according to the required standard |
| C. | as good as the others |
| D. | marked properly and accurately |
| Answer» D. marked properly and accurately | |
| 339. |
You find a black sheep in every community. |
| A. | one who does not cooperate |
| B. | person with bad reputation |
| C. | one who lives the life of shame |
| D. | one who is always doing wrong |
| Answer» C. one who lives the life of shame | |
| 340. |
She played ducks and drakes with her money. |
| A. | lent |
| B. | spent lavishly |
| C. | did not spend |
| D. | borrowed |
| Answer» C. did not spend | |
| 341. |
I was taken aback when he proposed to marry my daughter. |
| A. | surprised |
| B. | pleased |
| C. | hurt |
| D. | shocked |
| Answer» E. | |
| 342. |
He is a fine man, but to call him a saint is laying it on thick. |
| A. | an exaggeration |
| B. | a compulsion |
| C. | a development |
| D. | a reality |
| Answer» B. a compulsion | |
| 343. |
The minister took a bird s eye view of the problem. |
| A. | vision of a bird |
| B. | visualize |
| C. | see without giving attention |
| D. | a general view from above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 344. |
When it comes to dancing, he is all-thumbs. |
| A. | lazy |
| B. | an expert |
| C. | a trainer |
| D. | clumsy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 345. |
At his wit s end, he turned to his old trade. |
| A. | Overjoyed |
| B. | After careful thinking |
| C. | Confidently |
| D. | Not knowing what to do |
| Answer» E. | |
| 346. |
International monetary affairs are governed by the gnomes of Zurich. |
| A. | witchcraft of Zurich |
| B. | foreign leaders |
| C. | big international bankers |
| D. | guardians of treasure |
| Answer» D. guardians of treasure | |
| 347. |
The day the new product was launched, people made a beeline to purchase it. |
| A. | went online |
| B. | rushed |
| C. | were doubtful |
| D. | refused |
| Answer» C. were doubtful | |
| 348. |
I shall always remember my alma mater with gratitude. |
| A. | institution where I got education |
| B. | teacher who inspired me |
| C. | mother s loving care |
| D. | kindergarten days |
| Answer» B. teacher who inspired me | |
| 349. |
A close-fisted man does not know the significance of human life. |
| A. | a poor man |
| B. | a rich man |
| C. | a miser |
| D. | an ill-mannered man |
| Answer» D. an ill-mannered man | |
| 350. |
I hope you will back me at the meeting. |
| A. | criticise |
| B. | speak after I do |
| C. | follow |
| D. | support |
| Answer» E. | |