Practice General english mcq - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-2) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
Which of the phrase/ word from the options (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Q-1) NABARD, in association with cooperatives and RRBs, needed to takes the lead in organising nation- wide training camps for farmers to familiarize them with digital banking.
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We see that the subject of the sentence is NABARD, which is a singular noun. Hence, it must be followed by a singular verb. And we see, "to" is always followed by the 1 st form of verb. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C
NABARD, in association with cooperatives and RRBs, needs to take the lead in organising nation-wide training camps for farmers to familiarize them with digital banking.
Directions:
In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q-2) The busy, ______ fabric of the clown’s tie matched his oversized jacket, which was equally atrocious.
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Mottled means blotched or spotted with different colors or shades.
Directions:
In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these words printed in bold might be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.
Q-3) Exorbitant land acquisition costs have been a deterrent. The reluctance of banks to lend, coupled with the NBFC crisis, has meant that capital for such ambitious projects has dried up and the government has little fiscal room to continue spending. Gadkari will also have the onerous task of reviving India's MSME sector.
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(b)
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From the given words, spelling of ambitiuos is incorrect instead it should be 'ambitious 'which means having a target.
Hence, the correct answer choice would be option (b).
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the opposite meaning or antonym of the words given below:
Q-4) CAPRICIOUS
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He was fed up with the capricious behaviour of his wife. It began to prove difficult for him to fulfil her caprices. A caprice is an unexpected action or decision; It has no strong reason or purpose. In fact, the husband could not tolerate her. He was a thoughtful man; his actions were based on reason.
Direction:
The following questions, you have several passages where some of the words have been left out. Read the passages carefully and choose the correct answer to each blanks with its particular number, out of the five alternatives.
PASSAGE
In the past, it was thought learning knowledge took place in school and for some also in further education. Then it was a matter of ____(1)____ practical skills at work at the beginning of a career, and with a bit of luck, that ____(2)____ it. Now things have changed. Global competition is ____(3)____ the shelf-life of products and the knowledge and skills that ____(4)____ behind them. The pace of change can be ____(5)____. Knowledge that was leading edge at one minute can become ____(6)____ the next. Therefore, it is the ____(7)____ rather than knowledge that is the key. Successful organizations have to learn, adapt and change continuously as do the ____(8)____ within them. This is ____(9)____ in the rapid growth of knowledge workers. It is ____(10)____ all levels of organisations.
Q-5) Choose the correct answer from the given options to fill the blank with number (7)?
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(b)
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(e)
DIRECTIONS:
In these questions you have to choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word in bold text.
Q-6) VIE
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Directions:
Choose the correct meaning of an idom/ phrase.
Q-7) To cool one's heels :
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DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the opposite meaning or antonym of the words given below:
Q-8) CONTENTED
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Directions:
In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Q-9) She says, “I keep at an arm’s length, all those who try to flatter me.”
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She says that she keeps at an arm’s length all those who try to flatter her.
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-10) Stories have always been used (1)/ as a powerful tool for (2)/ communicating vital information from (3)/ one generation to another (4)/ No error(5)
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Direction:
The following questions, you have several passages where some of the words have been left out. Read the passages carefully and choose the correct answer to each blank out of the four alternatives
PASSAGE–I
Childhood is a time when there are ___(1)___ responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child ___(2)___ good parents, he is fed, looked ___(3)___ and loved, whatever he may do. It is improbable that he will ever again in his life ___(4)___ given so much without having to do anything ___(5)___ return. In addition, life is always ___(6)___ new things to the child. A child finds ___(7)___ in playing in the rain or in the snow. His first visit ___(8)___ the seaside is a marvellous adventure. But a child has his pains; he is not so free to do as he wishes; he is continually being ___(9)___ not to do things or is being ___(10)___. His life is therefore not perfectly happy
Q-11) Fill the blank (6).
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presenting (Verb)
Directions:
Read the following sentences to find where, there is any error in any part:
Q-12) (a) Walking along the road/ (b) a car knocked/ (c) him down./(d) No error.
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Directions:
In each of the following sentence, there are two blank spaces. Below the sentences, there are five options with a pair of words each. Fill up the sentences with the pair of words that make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q-13) His ________ has yielded him the ________ fruit.
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DIRECTIONS:
In the following questions, four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Q-14) which only one word is correctly
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The correctly spelt word is debilitate The spellings of the other words are impeccable, inculcate, harass
Directions:
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, choose "No error".
Q-15) If you were given a (1)/ chance to live in (2)/ some other country, which (3)/ one would you have chosen? (4)/ No error (5)
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Directions:
Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-16) The mother of the girl collapsed after witnessing the ____________crime and was admitted to a hospital.
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Meaning: Grisly - Causing horror or disgust, Garrulous - Excessive talking on unimportant matters
The blank requires a word that describes a crime and such a word can’t be positive. Bearable, Faithful are illogical here. Crime is something a person does purposely. Hence, it cannot fit in the blank. Garrulous is an adjective of a person, not of a crime.
Directions:
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Q-17) Give and receive mutually
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Directions:
In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q-18) Onions grow in ________ in this part and hence they are always very cheap here.
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Directions:
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bolded part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement"
Q-19) Attempts by both parties to reach for a consensus have not succeeded.
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The word ‘reach’ does not take preposition with it. Therefore, options (a), (c) and (d) are ruled out. Option (b) is the only correct option.
Directions:
Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Q-20) I waited (a) /for her return (b) /with growing unease. (c) /No error. (d)
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In underlined part 'b' there is incorrect use of 'for her return'. The correct usage is 'for her to return' So, the correct sentence is - I waited for her to return with growing unease.
DIRECTIONS:
In the following questions, four words are given in each question, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Q-21) Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly?
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(b)
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The correct spelling is misogynous
Directions:
Pick out the most effective word or group of words from the given options to fill in the blank and make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Q-22) Once you suspect a person of double dealing, you ought to keep him at arm's ________
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'Keeping someone at arm's length' means 'keeping him/her on terms lacking in intimacy'.
Directions:
Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions :
Q-23) The man ........ a beard is my brother.
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Directions:
Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is furthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Q-24) COMMEND
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Directions:
In each of the following questions, select from amongst the four alternatives the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word given in capitals.
Q-25) NOTORIOUS
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DIRECTIONS:
In the following questions, groups of four words are given. In each group one word is wrongly spelt. Find the wrongly spelt word.
Q-26) Find that mis-spelt word?
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The misspelt word is gourrmet The correctly spelt word is gourmet
Directions:
In the following each question, select the correct alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence, from the given four alternatives.
Q-27) Gradually advanced
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evolved
evolved (V. ) : to develop gradually
evoluted (N.) : a type of geometric curve
evaded (V.) : to escape from somebody/something
advantaged (Adj.) : being in a good social/financial situation
Q-28) A list of things to be discussed at a meeting.
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agenda
agenda (N.) : a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
minutes (N.) : a summary/ record of what is said/decided at a formal meeting
issues (N.) : an important topic that people are discussing/arguing about
data (N.) : facts/information, especially when examined and used for finding out things/ for making decisions
Direction:
In each of the following questions, choose the word opposite (or) ANTONYMS in meaning to the given word as your answer.
Q-29) Paramount
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Trivial
DIRECTIONS:
Pick out the opposite meaning or antonym of the words given below:
Q-30) INVETERATE
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