english MCQs – Page 120

Practise multiple-choice questions from english for competitive examinations and subject revision. Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

2381. Raining cats and dogs means _________?
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A. one who presents a counter argument

B. Easy option

C. Raining very heavily

D. Very rarely

2382. Synonym of largesse is ___________.
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A. generosity

B. anger

C. clumsiness

D. greatness

2383. To set ones face against __________?
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A. To look at one steadily

B. To oppose with determination

C. To judge by appearance

D. To get out of difficulty

2384. I was astonished _____ his failure.
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A. At

B. For

C. In

D. On

2385. One who abandons his religious faith:
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A. Agnostic

B. Profane

C. Apostate

D. Prostate

2386. Synonym of plethora is _________.
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A. foolish

B. wealth

C. trouble

D. love

2387. Plural of theif is ___________.
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A. Thiefes

B. Thievse

C. Thiefs

D. Thieves
2388. I will be glad to get rid _____ him.
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A. from

B. with

C. of

D. by

2389. To examine ones own thoughts and feelings:
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A. Introspection

B. Retrospection

C. Reflection

D. Meditation

2390. Their last cook was better than their ____ one.
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A. latter

B. former

C. current

D. instant

2391. A remedy for all diseases:
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A. Narcotics

B. Panacea

C. Lyric

D. Antiseptic

2392. Antonym of impecunious is _________.
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A. tardy

B. wealthy

C. hungry

D. cautious

2393. To hit the nail right on the head _______?
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A. To teach someone a lesson

B. To announce ones fixed views

C. To destroy ones reputation

D. To say something that is exactly right or completely true
2394. Ace in the hole means __________?
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A. A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

B. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

C. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

D. Without any hesitation; instantly

2395. She is jealous ______ my friend.
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A. of

B. with

C. from

D. by

2396. Fear of heights is________?
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A. Acrophobia

B. Altophobia

C. Heliophobia

D. Highphobia

2397. You are _______ your time trying to persuade him, he will never help you.
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A. losing

B. spending

C. wasting

D. missing

2398. An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute:
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A. Arbitrator

B. Arbiter

C. Mediator

D. Agent provocateur

2399. Usman is afraid ______ dog.
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A. to

B. with

C. from

D. of
2400. A hater of knowledge and learning:
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A. Philologist

B. Misogynist

C. Bibliophile

D. Misologist