General English Questions Quiz for Competitive Exam

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General English Questions Quiz

The English Language is like an ocean, you never complete this Language. Even though you know all the topics. You can face the unknown question which is something you don’t know regarding the topic. This is one of the best ways to get all the Important General English Questions and Answers for any Competitive exams.

General English Questions

Here, I am sharing a General English Question Quiz with Answers related to English Grammar topics such as Tense, prepositions, Passive voice, Narration, Fill-in-the-blanks, etc for those aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams. The General English topic is the most important topic to crack any competitive exams.

Students can easily get free General Knowledge Mock Test and Current Affairs Mock Test on this platform for online exam practice to obtain good marks in competitive exams.

English Grammar Questions

  Q :  

Graphic

Find Synonyms

(A) Moving

(B) Timid

(C) Obvious

(D) Instructive


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Moving :in motion.
Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frighteneD.
Instructiveuseful and informative.
Obvious :easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Graphic :clear, apparent, pronounced, straightforward, glaring, graphiC.


Q :  

Lacuna

Find Synonyms

(A) Hiatus

(B) Apathy

(C) Misfortune

(D) Languor


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing.Example: The lacunas in this research are alarmin .
Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens.Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopeneD.


Q :  

Taciturn

Find Synonyms

(A) Noisy

(B) Lively

(C) Verbose

(D) Reserved


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Taciturn: tending not to speak very much, in a way that seems unfriendly. Example: a taciturn and lonely young woman.
Reserved: shy and keeping your feelings hidden. Example: She was quiet and reserved for a two-year-olD.


Q :  

Confront

Find Synonyms

(A) Mingle

(B) Conceal

(C) Challenge

(D) Scheme


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Confront: To stand in front of somebody. Eg:The unarmed demonstrators were confronted by a row of soldiers.
Challenge: Something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of effort. Eg:The company will have to face many challenges in the coming months.


Q :  

Zenith

Find Synonyms

(A) Cherish

(B) Pious

(C) Cheer

(D) Peak


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Zenith: The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
Peak: At the highest level; maximum.
Cherish: Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
Pious: (of a hope) Sincere but unlikely to be fulfilleD.
Cheer: Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.


Q :  

Adhere

Find Synonyms

(A) None of these

(B) Comply

(C) Condemn

(D) Disjoin


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Comply : to obey an order or request
Condemn : to say strongly that you think somebody/something is very bad or wrong
Disjoin : separate or disunite.


Q :  

ASSIST

Find Synonyms

(A) Acquire

(B) Restrict

(C) Injure

(D) Facilitate


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Assist means to take action to help someone or support something.Example – Volunteers assisted in searching for the boy.
Marked option Facilitate means to make easier: help bring about.Example – Careful planning facilitates any kind of work.
It is clear that ‘Assist’ and ‘Facilitate’ are similar in meaning.


Q :  

Unobtrusive

Find Synonyms

(A) Propitiate

(B) Erroneous

(C) Subdued

(D) Capitulate


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Unobtrusive: Not conspicuous or attracting attention.
Subdued: (of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
Propitiate: Win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.
Erroneous: Wrong; incorrect.
Capitulate: Cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.


Q :  

Westernize

Find Synonyms

(A) Romanticize

(B) Synchronize

(C) Occidentalize

(D) Tranquilize


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Westernize: Be in the process of Adopt
Ex: farmers to adopt modern agricultural methods and multiple crop system influenced by the West.
Romanticize: Deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion.
Synchronize: Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Tranquilize: (of a drug) Have a calming or sedative effect on.


Q :  

Zonation

(A) Biota

(B) Mansion

(C) Feign

(D) Booth


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Zonation: The distribution of plants or animals into specific zones.
Biota: The animal or plant life of a particular region.
Mansion: A large block of flats.
Feign: Pretend to be affected by.
Booth: An enclosure that allows privacy or seclusion.


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