General English Questions Quiz for Competitive Exam
Directions:Select the words or group of words that is most Opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word in capital letters.
crux
(A) meat
(B) meet
(C) exterior
(D) purport
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The word "crux" refers to the central or most important point of an issue or a matter. The antonym (opposite in meaning) for "crux" is:
(C) Exterior
"Exterior" refers to the outer surface or part of something, contrasting with the central or core aspect represented by the term "crux."
Only the blood-stained road was a witness ___ his assassination.
(A) to
(B) of
(C) at
(D) on
Correct Answer : A
There was no agreement ___ the great powers ___ a treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
(A) with; about
(B) in; for
(C) among; on
(D) between; about
Correct Answer : C
The Indian magpie indulges ___ a long flight.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) in
(D) with
Correct Answer : C
We traveled ____ a boat to reach Sri Lanka.
(A) about
(B) for
(C) on
(D) by
Correct Answer : D
Lover of nature is called
(A) Autophile
(B) Green panther
(C) Dendrophile
(D) Petrichor
Correct Answer : B
The following sentence contains which type of conjunction?
"She is not only a great singer but also an exceptional dancer."
(A) Phrasal
(B) Subordinating
(C) Correlative
(D) Coordinating
Correct Answer : C
Generic is most similar in meaning to
(A) Branded
(B) Basic
(C) Trademarked
(D) Specific
Correct Answer : B
Thre are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. During the celebration, many people display a set of ornamental dolls known as 'Hina' dolls.
B. Hinamatsuri is a celebration of the girls in Japan wishing them a bright future.
C. These royal-looking dolls are dressed in the clothing of the Heian period.
D. These dolls represent the Emperor, Empress, and other royal representatives.
(A) CDBA
(B) ACBD
(C) DBAC
(D) BADC
Correct Answer : D
_ pompous he was an entertaining person.
(A) Though
(B) Never
(C) Despite
(D) Before
Correct Answer : A
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