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This section includes 299 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your English knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 201. |
The minister assured the agitating employees that he would look into their demands sympathetically. |
| A. | grant |
| B. | examine |
| C. | discuss |
| D. | watch |
| Answer» C. discuss | |
| 202. |
Flies off at a tangent |
| A. | Self praising |
| B. | To boast |
| C. | Well informed |
| D. | Start discussing something irrelevant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 203. |
The police looked all over for him but drew a blank. |
| A. | arrested him |
| B. | took him to court |
| C. | did not find him |
| D. | put him in prison |
| Answer» D. put him in prison | |
| 204. |
The cops were on their toes throughout the day, |
| A. | harried |
| B. | quick |
| C. | eager |
| D. | alert |
| Answer» E. | |
| 205. |
Afraid of one s own shadow |
| A. | to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. |
| B. | everything is ready. |
| C. | a person who is angry or upset about something. |
| D. | to become easily frightened. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 206. |
Ram is very calculative and always has an axe to grind. |
| A. | has a private agenda |
| B. | fails to arouse interest |
| C. | has no result |
| D. | works for both sides |
| Answer» B. fails to arouse interest | |
| 207. |
Asleep at the switch |
| A. | not to be alert on opportunity |
| B. | to be always ready to serve |
| C. | to be lost and bewildered |
| D. | at the lowest level |
| Answer» B. to be always ready to serve | |
| 208. |
In spite of his recent financial troubles. Ashok has not learnt to cut his coat according to his cloth. |
| A. | improve his tailoring abilities |
| B. | live within his income |
| C. | overcome his problems |
| D. | wear modest clothes |
| Answer» C. overcome his problems | |
| 209. |
Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet. At first, there was a show of resistance to the new rule issued by the Government, but the movement had no backbone and speedily collapsed. |
| A. | strength |
| B. | support |
| C. | justification |
| D. | impact |
| Answer» B. support | |
| 210. |
To let off steam my friend started murmuring |
| A. | to show his approval |
| B. | to show his displeasure |
| C. | to release his tension |
| D. | to show his anger |
| Answer» D. to show his anger | |
| 211. |
When the family in the next house packed off at midnight, I began to smell a rat. |
| A. | to see hidden meaning |
| B. | to smell a bad smell |
| C. | to suspect a trick |
| D. | to misunderstand |
| Answer» D. to misunderstand | |
| 212. |
My sincere advice to my maidservant fell on stony ground. |
| A. | made one stubborn |
| B. | had little success |
| C. | was counterproductive. |
| D. | had a strong impact. |
| Answer» C. was counterproductive. | |
| 213. |
The students of that group have assured their project guide that they will all work against the clock. |
| A. | work with ensthusiasm |
| B. | work hard to go against the time |
| C. | work while keeping patience |
| D. | work with vigour to finish in limited time |
| Answer» E. | |
| 214. |
He was out of spirits for a few days after his defeat. |
| A. | lifeless |
| B. | uninvolved |
| C. | gloomy |
| D. | sober |
| Answer» D. sober | |
| 215. |
He made away with ten thousand rupees in the course of three months. |
| A. | squandered |
| B. | saved |
| C. | earned |
| D. | ran away with |
| Answer» D. ran away with | |
| 216. |
Do not lose your head in public. |
| A. | be embarrassed |
| B. | shave your hair |
| C. | get angry |
| D. | get a headache |
| Answer» D. get a headache | |
| 217. |
Direction: In question four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase under in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it is the Answer Sheet. She wanted to go hiking but her mother put her foot down and now she's going by bus. |
| A. | scolded her badly |
| B. | got Irritated |
| C. | took a firm stand |
| D. | expressed her displeasure |
| Answer» D. expressed her displeasure | |
| 218. |
He made my day by telling me how important I was to him. |
| A. | spoiled my day |
| B. | made me resentful |
| C. | gave me great pleasure |
| D. | displeased me |
| Answer» D. displeased me | |
| 219. |
A small fry |
| A. | little |
| B. | important |
| C. | unimportant |
| D. | weak |
| Answer» D. weak | |
| 220. |
Once the case reached the court, the police washed their hands off it. |
| A. | disassociated themselves from. |
| B. | seemed eager to continue. |
| C. | waited for a response to. |
| D. | claimed credit for. |
| Answer» B. seemed eager to continue. | |
| 221. |
He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters. |
| A. | seeking the help |
| B. | picking up a fight |
| C. | getting a right path |
| D. | giving unwanted advice |
| Answer» C. getting a right path | |
| 222. |
She didn't realize that the clever salesman was taking her for a ride. |
| A. | pulling her along |
| B. | forcing her to go with him |
| C. | trying to trick her |
| D. | taking her in a car |
| Answer» D. taking her in a car | |
| 223. |
His utopian idea was entertaining but not acceptable. |
| A. | classic idea |
| B. | intelligent idea |
| C. | unworthy idea |
| D. | imaginary idea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 224. |
Adolescence is a period of halcyon days. |
| A. | happy days |
| B. | days of preparation |
| C. | hard days |
| D. | of mental pressure |
| Answer» B. days of preparation | |
| 225. |
Regardless of what her parents said, she wanted to let her hair down that night. |
| A. | comb her hair |
| B. | work till late |
| C. | really enjoy |
| D. | wash her hair |
| Answer» D. wash her hair | |
| 226. |
He has all his ducks in a row, he is complacent. |
| A. | always scores a zero |
| B. | never gets confused |
| C. | has everything ready |
| D. | is well organized |
| Answer» E. | |
| 227. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. |
| A. | To be fearful of taking any action |
| B. | To risk everything in one venture |
| C. | To be responsible for further action |
| D. | To pass the responsibility to another |
| Answer» D. To pass the responsibility to another | |
| 228. |
Peter won the race fair and square. |
| A. | fare and square |
| B. | fairly and square |
| C. | fair square |
| D. | fair not square |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» F. | |
| 229. |
The painter never let anyone sneaks a peek at his work before it was finished. |
| A. | sneaks a peeks |
| B. | sneak a peek |
| C. | sneak and peek |
| D. | sneaking and peeking |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» D. sneaking and peeking | |
| 230. |
The little boy appeared all of a sudden out of nowhere and take everyone by surprise. |
| A. | took everyone as surprised |
| B. | take everyone with surprised |
| C. | took everyone by surprises |
| D. | took everyone by surprise |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» E. No correction required | |
| 231. |
Now that the actual criminal had been caught, Kunal was happy that he was finally let of the hook. |
| A. | off the hook |
| B. | of the hookings |
| C. | off the hooks |
| D. | of the hooks |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» B. of the hookings | |
| 232. |
Ramesh worries endlessly about his son s future as he was so poor in studies. |
| A. | worry endless |
| B. | worried endless |
| C. | worried endlessly |
| D. | worries endless |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» D. worries endless | |
| 233. |
Since it was her engagement party, Riya was dress to kill. |
| A. | dresses to kill |
| B. | dressed to kill |
| C. | dressed to killings |
| D. | dressing to killed |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» C. dressed to killings | |
| 234. |
As it was a dark and stormy night, Lata was too scared to go home alone. |
| A. | very scary to |
| B. | much scared to |
| C. | as scared to |
| D. | to scared too |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» F. | |
| 235. |
To face the music |
| A. | to live in a pleasant atmosphere |
| B. | to have a difficult time |
| C. | to enjoy a musical recital |
| D. | to bear the consequences |
| Answer» E. | |
| 236. |
Come hell or high water |
| A. | Wait impatiently. |
| B. | Try to outdo one another in public. |
| C. | No matter what happens. |
| D. | Project a clean image in public. |
| Answer» D. Project a clean image in public. | |
| 237. |
The poet drew on his fancy not his knowledge of nature, when he wrote his poem on birds. |
| A. | used his understanding |
| B. | used his fantasy |
| C. | used his imagination |
| D. | used his skill |
| Answer» D. used his skill | |
| 238. |
It seems that he took pains to write the book. |
| A. | suffered a lot |
| B. | was reluctant |
| C. | procrastinated |
| D. | worked hard |
| Answer» E. | |
| 239. |
His performance is remarkable. Let us hope it does not turn out to be a flash in the pan. |
| A. | merely flashy |
| B. | gorgeous |
| C. | a one-off achievement |
| D. | a painful achievement |
| Answer» D. a painful achievement | |
| 240. |
Naveen put his brother's back up by saying that he was unfit for the job. |
| A. | supported his brother |
| B. | annoyed his brother |
| C. | canvassed for his brother |
| D. | deceived his brother |
| Answer» C. canvassed for his brother | |
| 241. |
Shyam drives now and then just to keep his hand in. |
| A. | to keep himself busy |
| B. | to keep himself safe |
| C. | not to waste his time |
| D. | not to lose the skill |
| Answer» E. | |
| 242. |
His thoughtless act proves that he is soft in the head. |
| A. | kind and gentle |
| B. | moved to tears easily |
| C. | generous and forgiving |
| D. | stupid or unintelligent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 243. |
The scenic beauty of the valley took my breath away. |
| A. | surprised me |
| B. | choked me |
| C. | made me breathless |
| D. | made me cry |
| Answer» B. choked me | |
| 244. |
he man has too many irons in the fire. |
| A. | is attempting too many prospects simultaneously |
| B. | is dealing with too many problems simultaneously |
| C. | is cooking too many dishes simultaneously |
| D. | is maintaining too many relationships simultaneously |
| Answer» B. is dealing with too many problems simultaneously | |
| 245. |
Such dangerous tendencies should be nipped in the bud. |
| A. | nurtured |
| B. | observed |
| C. | taken seriously |
| D. | eradicated in the initial stage |
| Answer» E. | |
| 246. |
It is a breach of etiquette to break into a conversation when you are not invited. |
| A. | improper and impolite |
| B. | shocking and strange |
| C. | harsh and cruel |
| D. | unavoidable and unjust |
| Answer» B. shocking and strange | |
| 247. |
After a period of two months, Nina has come out of her shell and talks freely to her colleagues. |
| A. | become more confident |
| B. | exhibited her intelligence |
| C. | made many friends |
| D. | helped her companions |
| Answer» B. exhibited her intelligence | |
| 248. |
to move heaven and earth |
| A. | to pray to all Gods |
| B. | to travel in a rocket |
| C. | to cause an earthquake |
| D. | to try everything possible |
| Answer» E. | |
| 249. |
In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Straw in the wind |
| A. | A light - weight object |
| B. | A lucky charm |
| C. | A game that kids play |
| D. | An indication of what might happen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 250. |
Despite of his heroics in the under-19 world cup final, Manjot did not get a good IPL contract.I. In spite of his heroicsII. Although he is playing magnificentlyIII. Even after playing brilliantly |
| A. | Only I is correct |
| B. | Only III is correct |
| C. | Only I and III are correct |
| D. | All three are correct E |
| E. | No correction required |
| Answer» D. All three are correct E | |