Practice Section 9 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)   The animals of a particular region

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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 body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdict in trials

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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)   a loud, harsh, piercing cry

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Explanation:

screech


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)   To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor

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Explanation:

moor

moor (V.) : to attach a boat, ship, etc. to a fixed object/to the land with a rope/anchor it

moot (V.) : propose ; put forward

morose (Adj.) : unhappy, bad tempered and not talking very much

moose (N.) : a large deer (N. America)


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)   The first model of a new device

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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-6)   A container for the ashes of a dead person

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Explanation:

urn


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)   Chief or Commander of army

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Explanation:

General


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)   An error or misprint in printing or writing

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Explanation:

erratum

erratum (N.) : a mistake in a book

agenda (N.) : a list of items to be discussed at a meeting

axiom (N.) : a rule/principle that most people believe to be true

jargon (N.) : words/expressions that are used by a particular profession/group of people, and are difficult for others to understand


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)   To cut something Into two pieces.

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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-10)   A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.

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Explanation:

boutique