General English Language (Words And Phrases) MCQs

1. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Speakers who mouth 'platitudes' will not be invited to speak again.

2. Although there has been considerable _______ in the press about the damage caused by the earthquake, no one is absolutely sure about the extent of the damage.

3. The tribals revolted because of the _______ decision made by the chieftain.

4. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Impalpable

5. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : An ocular difficulty

6. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Warm:Scorching ::

7. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Watching a well-trained dog at work, I had to admire his 'pertinacity' as he repeatedly located the balls thrown at him.

8. While the artist values beauty, it is ultimately the _______ who feels that function dictates form.

9. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Incredible story

10. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : A clandestine meeting

11. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following words means the same as 'sad'?

12. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Better in retrospect

13. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following words means 'to calm'?

14. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Eclectic

15. Kate could not pursue the career of a nurse because she was so _______ that she could not bear the sight of blood.

16. Which word or phrase is nearest in meaning to the word mentioned below: Dunce A person who is

17. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. 'Munificent' contributions from corporate houses made it possible for us to host the show.

18. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : An anonymous donor

19. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Germane

20. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Furnace:Warmth ::

21. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Chauffeur:Car ::

22. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Questionable paternity

23. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Food:Edible ::

24. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Ominous report

25. The design of the building was rejected because of the _______ proportions, which the designer considered artistic.

26. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The speech was met with 'vociferous' support from the crowd.

27. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Jocular

28. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is a synonym for 'penitent'?

29. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is a synonym of 'unfriendly'?

30. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'lazy'?

31. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following means 'too little'?

32. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Living in affluence

33. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the options given below: Diffident

34. The police had to resort to this extreme measure to calm the crowd which was very _______.

35. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Cathartic

36. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase : Lenient parent

37. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A real gourmet

38. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. In the autumn, the trees around the lake are 'kaleidoscopic' in their brilliant and changing colour.

39. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The waiter gave an 'obsequious' bow before taking order from the table.

40. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. The greeting card had a syrupy picture and a 'maudlin' verse.

41. In the autumn, the trees around the lake are 'kaleidoscopic' in their brilliant and changing colour.

42. The violation of the rule was so _______ that the referee blew the whistle at once.

43. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of the word in quotation marks from the options given. The committee's effort to raise money for social programs was 'laudable'.

44. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Naive attitude

45. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the options given below: Banal

46. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: An indefatigable worker

47. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A loquacious woman

48. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Spinach:Vegetable ::

49. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which word does NOT mean 'friendly'?

50. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Growl:Anger ::

51. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Will supersede the old law

52. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Abate

53. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Surgeon:Skill ::

54. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Audacious attempt

55. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following does NOT mean 'sharp or unpleasant'?

56. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Prevalent disease

57. Hitler was always surrounded by sycophants who never gave him an honest opinion. Rommel was the only intrepid one who was totally _____ with him.

58. After a long, _______ career as a civil servant, he was very happy to retire and take up a private position at a small bank.

59. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is the opposite of 'talkative'?

60. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: To placate his wife

61. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Disheveled appearance

62. Choose the correct meaning of the given word from the Options given below: Hyperbole

63. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Agile climber

64. Choose the correct answer from the choices given below: Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'greedy'?

65. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Questionable paternity

66. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Vacillate continuously

67. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: Repulsive personality

68. In the sentences given below, choose the correct meaning of word in quotation marks from the options given. Cancer, if widespread, is a stubbornly 'recalcitrant' disease.

69. Each question below consists of two words that are related to one another in some way. From the possible answers, you must choose the set that denotes a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the original set. Fallacious:Truth ::

70. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A confirmed atheist

71. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the below mentioned phrase: A magnanimous action

72. The discovery of the new planet can only be described as ________; the astronomers were actually trying to study the comet.