General English for Competitive Exams Questions and Answers
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Transient
(A) Transform
(B) Temporary
(C) Transmit
(D) Trap
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "transient" is "temporary." Both words convey the idea of something lasting for a short duration or not permanent. The other options— "transform" (change), "transmit" (send), and "trap" (catch)— have different meanings and do not capture the sense of impermanence conveyed by "transient."
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Affront
(A) Depress
(B) Fail
(C) Insult
(D) Tolerate
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "affront" is "insult." An affront is a deliberate act or display of disrespect, and insult reflects a similar idea of offensive behavior or language. The other options, such as "depress" (make someone feel low or sad), "fail" (not succeed), and "tolerate" (put up with), have different meanings and do not capture the sense of offense implied by "affront."
Tick the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Pugnacious
(A) Succulent
(B) Germane
(C) Sagacious
(D) Truculent
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The most appropriate synonym for "pugnacious" is "truculent." Both words describe a disposition or attitude of being inclined to quarrel or engage in conflict. The other options— "succulent" (juicy or tender), "germane" (relevant), and "sagacious" (wise)— have different meanings and do not convey the same sense of aggressiveness as "pugnacious" and "truculent."
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Sanguinity
(A) Acrimony
(B) Despondence
(C) Optimism
(D) Distrust
Correct Answer : C
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abundant
(A) Abysmal
(B) Ephemeral
(C) Scarce
(D) Plentiful
Correct Answer : D
If you ……. (study) hard, you will secure the first division.
(A) studied
(B) study
(C) have studies
(D) are study
Correct Answer : B
Choose the correct tense form of the verb given in bracket from the options given below to fill in the blank:
It is time you ______ (stop) playing.
(A) stops
(B) have stopped
(C) stopping
(D) stopped
Correct Answer : D
Choose the correct tense of the verb from the given options:
Sita told them that they ______ wrong.
(A) are
(B) will be
(C) were
(D) can
Correct Answer : C
Choose the correct form/tense of the verb from the options below to fill in the blank:
The teacher said that oil ______ (float) on water.
(A) floated
(B) float
(C) floats
(D) had floated
Correct Answer : C
Identify the correct option to fill in the blank.
He ____ faster than we did.
(A) ran
(B) running
(C) run
(D) runs
Correct Answer : A
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