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

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-1)   A solemn promise or undertaking

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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-2)   A movement of part of the body to express an idea or feeling

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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-3)   Full of twists and turns

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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-4)   A particular method of working

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Explanation:

modus operandi

modus operandi (N.) : a particular way/ method of doing something

methodology (N.) : a system of methods used in a particular area of study/ activity

knack (N.) : an acquired/ natural skill at doing something

fruiterer (N.) : a


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-5)   To destroy completely

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Explanation:

annihilate

annihilate (V.) : to destroy somebody/something completely

bluster (V.) : to talk in an aggressive/threatening way, but with little effect

chide (V.) : to criticize/ blame ; to rebuke

dawdle (V.) : to take a long time to do something/go somewhere


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-6)   An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody.

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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-7)   Military waking signal sounded in the morning

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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-8)   Suitable or intended for only young persons

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Explanation:

juvenile

juvenile (Adj.) : connected with young people who are not yet adults

puerile (Adj.) : silly; suitable for a child rather than an adult


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-9)   Master of ceremonies

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Explanation:

compere


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-10)   The study of the origin and history of words

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