Practice Section 1 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-1) REQUEST
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ask (Verb) : to say or write in the form of a question
request (Verb) : to ask for something or do something in a polite way
please (Verb) : used for adding force to a request or statement
suggest (Verb) : to put forward an idea; propose
offer (Verb) : to say that you are willing to do something for somebody or give something to somebody
Directions:
Choose the best "Synonym" for the word asked in the question from the below given four alternatives/options.
Q-2) WILY
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cunning (Adjective) : crafty; wily
wily (Adjective) : cunning
wise (Adjective) : able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
stupid (Adjective) : foolish; silly
angry (Adjective) : feeling and/ or showing anger
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-3) ABROGATE
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abolish (Verb) : to get rid of ; do away with ; to officially end a law, a system or an institution
abrogate (Verb) : to officially end a law ; repeal
elope (Verb) : run away secretly with one’s beloved
gate-crash (Verb) : to go to a party or social event without being invited
destroy (Verb) : do away with; destruct
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-4) HURDLE
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obstacle (Noun) : a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something
hurdle (Noun) : each of a series of upright frames that a person or horse jumps over in a race; a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something
throw (Noun) : the act of throwing something
opposition (Noun) : the act of strongly disagreeing with somebody or something, with the aim of preventing something from happening
suspicion (Noun) : a feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, even though you have no proof; a feeling that something is true or you cannot trust somebody or something
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-5) MOTIVE
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intention (Noun) : what you plan to do; your aim
motive (Noun) : a reason for doing something; aim; cause
reason (Noun) : a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
occasion (Noun) : special event, ceremony or celebration
preparation (Noun) : the act of getting ready for something or making something ready
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-6) TEMERITY
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audacity (Noun) : brave but rude and shocking behaviour
temerity (Noun) : extremely confident behaviour that people are likely to consider rude; audacity
verity (Noun) : truth
simplicity (Noun) : an aspect of something that is easy, natural or plain
paucity (Noun) : a small amount of something
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-7) INTERFERENCE
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obstruction
interference (Noun) : interruption.
deference (N.) : behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-8) CODDLE
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satisfy (Verb) : to make somebody feel pleased by doing or giving him what he wants
coddle (Verb) : to treat somebody with too much care and attention
huddle (Verb) : to gather closely together, because of cold or fear
protect (Verb) : to make sure that somebody or something is not harmed, injured or damaged
cheat (Verb, Noun) : deceive; betray; trick
Directions:
Choose the best "Synonym" for the word asked in the question from the below given four alternatives/options.
Q-9) BRUTAL
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savage
brutal (Adjective) : violent and cruel.
Directions:
In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses that the meaning of the given words.
Q-10) GREET
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welcome (Verb) : to say hello to somebody in a friendly way when he arrives somewhere
greet (Verb) : to say hello to somebody or to welcome him
hostile (Adjective) : very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
unsociable (Adjective) : not enjoying the company of other people
aloof (Adjective) : not friendly or interested in other people