Practice Section 13 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-1)   Since the records are missing the possibility of paying more than one compensation for the same piece of land cannot be ruled aside

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

ruled out is the correct phrase 


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-2)   The weak man is a slave to his sensuous pleasures.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The word Sensual (adjective) means:

connected with your physical feelings; giving pleasure to your physical senses; especially to sexual pleasures. 


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-3)   A callous system generates nothing but a misanthrope.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-4)   Every Saturday I go out for shopping.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

No improvement


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-5)   You are asked to copy this letter word by word.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

word for word means :

in exactly the same words or when translated exactly equivalent words.


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-6)   Power got with money is the most craved for today

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-7)   Obviously, he isn't cut up to be a good teacher.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Phrase ‘cut out’ means :

to have the qualities and abilities needed for something.


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-8)   He denied that he had not forged my signature

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

had forged


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-9)   My friend lives in a nearby street whose name I have forgotten

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

the name of which I have


Directions:

In the following questions, a sentence or Bold part thereof is given which may need improvement. Alternatives as given at (a), (b) and (c) below, which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Q-10)   The brown shirt wants washing.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

requires a wash