Common General English Questions for Competitive Exams
America and China own the lion’s share in the investment of the top companies of the world.
(A) Under its control
(B) Equal part
(C) Biggest part
(D) The whole part
Correct Answer : B
Currently, the economies of the world are biting the bullet as major companies have affected its works due to the present situation amid the virus outbreak.
(A) Having war with others
(B) Dwelling on the same page
(C) Doing things in the wrong order
(D) Doing something unpleasant that one has been putting off
Correct Answer : D
The Principal was up in arms when he heard that boys had fought over a room sharing in the hostel.
(A) Very hopeless
(B) Very nervous
(C) Very tensed
(D) Very Angry
Correct Answer : D
She is on cloud nine since she heard the news of her destination engagement.
(A) Lost in own world
(B) Free from anxiety
(C) Extremely enthusiastic
(D) Extremely Happy
Correct Answer : D
Hellis is of the opinion that he can plough a lonely furrow for his new business, it is more sensible for him to work as a whole with his partners.
(A) Crack a deal
(B) Create a plan of action
(C) Do without others help
(D) Work alone for profit
Correct Answer : C
The article on the world population published in today’s journal is a duplicate of what was published the other day.
(A) On tenterhooks
(B) An Ananias
(C) Dead Ringer
(D) A wee bit
Correct Answer : C
The world today is facing an unpleasant situation because of the pandemic disease.
(A) Thrown out of gear
(B) Harps on the same string
(C) Like a fish out of water
(D) Swallowing a bitter pill
Correct Answer : D
Due to the lack of professional knowledge, the tricks used in the marketing and branding of the new product yielded no result.
(A) Gained ground
(B) No Avail
(C) Throwing cold water on anything
(D) Reaped the harvest
Correct Answer : B
Being an atheist, he differs strongly with his parents’ teachings on principles and the idea of the almighty.
(A) Call a spade a spade
(B) Burn the midnight oil
(C) At loggerheads
(D) Keep one at bay
Correct Answer : C
A large crowd was anticipated for the art exhibition by the organisers, but it did not happen.
(A) Break down
(B) A house of cards
(C) On the cards
(D) Keep up with
Correct Answer : B
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