Questions on English Grammar for Competitive Exams
"Plausible" Write the opposite of the given word.
(A) inplausible
(B) unplausible
(C) implausible
(D) displausible
Correct Answer : C
The INDICT
(A) Condemn
(B) Reprimand
(C) Accuse
(D) Allege
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
Who has called you?
Change into Passive Voice.
(A) By whom have you been called?
(B) By whom have you been called?
(C) By whom are you been called?
(D) By whom were you been called?
Correct Answer : A
The guest said to them, ‘please give me a cup of coffee’
(A) The guest said to them please give me a cup of coffee.
(B) The guest requested them to give him a cup of coffee.
(C) The guest asked them to give him a cup of coffee.
(D) The guest requested them please give me a cup of coffee.
Correct Answer : B
"A Bed of roses"
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom.
(A) To put something on hold
(B) A really good invention
(C) An easy and happy existence
(D) To improvise
Correct Answer : C
"Dawn"
Select the synonym of the given word.
(A) Sunrise
(B) Dusk
(C) Twilight
(D) Gloom
Correct Answer : A
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
"Clandestine"
(A) Open
(B) Hidden
(C) Public
(D) Visible
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
"Clandestine" refers to something done secretly or in a concealed manner. Therefore, "hidden" is the most appropriate synonym, as it reflects the concealed or secretive nature of clandestine activities. "Open," "public," and "visible" have the opposite meanings and do not convey the sense of secrecy implied by "clandestine."
"A dentist who specializes in the treatment of the gums."
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
(A) Periodontist
(B) Dermatologist
(C) Orthodontist
(D) Ophthalmologist
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the treatment of the gums and supporting structures of teeth.
INCORRECTLY spelt word.
(A) Precautions
(B) Promisecuous
(C) Propinquity
(D) Propensity
Correct Answer : B
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