GENERAL ENGLISH # MCQ
Directions:
Find out the part which has an error in each of the following sentences. If
there is no error in a sentence, the answer is (d).
1. Our
country need (a) / a number of self sacrificing (b) / and devoted political
leaders. (c) / No error (d)
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Use
‘needs’ in place of ‘need’
2. Although
it is summer now, (a) / the weather at the hill station (b) / was quite
pleasant. (c) / No error (d)
Answer:
(c)
Explanation: Use
‘is’ in place of ‘was’
3. It
being a dark night (a) / you must brought (b) / at least a pocket torch with
yourself. (c) / No error (d)
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: Use
‘bring’ in place of ‘brought’
4. He
reminded me that (a) / he has often told me (b) / not to play with fire. (c) /
No error (d)
Answer:
(b)
Explanation: Use
‘had’ in place of ‘has’
5. Motion
sickness is affecting women (a) / more often than men (b) / but the reason is
unknown. (c) / No error (d)
Answer:
(a)
Explanation: Use
‘affects’ in place of ‘is affecting’
Directions:
Choose the most appropriate alternative to fill in the blanks.
6. I
will go out when ……….
(a) he will be back
(b) he will come back
(c) he comes back
(d) he come back
Answer:
(c)
7. It
has ………. since Tuesday.
(a) rained
(b) been rained
(c) been raining
(d) raining
Answer:
(c)
8. Having
worked hard, he ……….
(a) felt tired
(b) feel tired
(c) had felt tired
(d) feels tired
Answer:
(a)
9. He
………. to Mumbai six months ago.
(a) has had gone
(b) gone
(c) had gone
(d) went
Answer:
(d)
10. She
………. the examination last year.
(a) have passed
(b) passed
(c) has passed
(d) was passed
Answer:
(b)
Directions:
Select the appropriate word which is nearest in meaning to the word given in
capitals.
11. OVERSEE
(a) Supervise
(b) Glance
(c) Contest
(d) Look
Answer:
(a)
12. DEFT
(a) Deceitful
(b) Skilful
(c) Vigorous
(d) Swift
Answer:
(b)
13. DISTINGUISH
(a) Confuse
(b) Differentiate
(c) Darken
(d) Abolish
Answer:
(c)
14. TERMINATE
(a) Dismiss
(b) Interrupt
(c) Suspend
(d) End
Answer:
(d)
15. JEOPARDY
(a) Adventure
(b) Magic
(c) Danger
(d) Enmity
Answer:
(c)
Directions:
From the given words select the one which is opposite in meaning to the word
given in capitals.
16. MAGNIFY
(a) Destroy
(b) Induce
(c) Diminish
(d) Shrink
Answer:
(c)
17. CALLOUS
(a) Sentimental
(b) Sensitive
(c) Capable
(d) Confident
Answer:
(b)
18. CRITICISE
(a) Analyse
(b) Judge
(c) Appreciate
(d) Flatter
Answer:
(c)
19. FOREIGNER
(a) Alien
(b) Stranger
(c) National
(d) Native
Answer:
(d)
20. CONFESS
(a) Contest
(b) Deny
(c) Refuse
(d) Contend
Answer: (b)
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