english MCQs – Page 98

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 Review each marked answer and report any item that may be outdated or unclear.

1941. Synonym of acumen is _________?
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A. force

B. shrewdness

C. obtuseness

D. accuracy

1942. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) burns less efficiently than gasoline.
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A. burns

B. burn

C. should burn

D. would burn

1943. My friend is _______ older than his wife.
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A. much

B. many

C. very

D. Both A & C

1944. Synonym of abash is _________?
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A. be shy

B. revel

C. insult

D. disconcert
1945. I will play cricket and ______ I will have lunch.
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A. immediately

B. so

C. straight away

D. then
1946. Synonym of buoyancy is _________?
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A. cheerfulness

B. simplicity

C. durability

D. sadness

1947. ________ were the best days of my life.
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A. That

B. Those

C. These

D. This

1948. Synonym of pronto is _________?
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A. languidly

B. quickly

C. precisely

D. urgently

1949. The candidates shall abide ______ all directions, instructions and regulations issued by the department.
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A. by

B. on

C. to

D. with

1950. Synonym of amnesty is _________?
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A. international agreement

B. exchange of prisoners

C. cease-fire

D. pardon
1951. Synonym of ferret is _________?
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A. conceal

B. weigh

C. >search

D. disperse

1952. Though smaller than our solar system, a quasar, which looks like an ordinary star, emits more light ________ galaxy.
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A. than an entire

B. than entirely

C. than is entire

D. than entire

1953. Synonym of impale is _________?
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A. terrify

B. entrap

C. summon for jury duty

D. transfix
1954. Synonym of misanthropy is _________?
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A. hatred

B. miserliness

C. vivacity

D. generosity

E. badinage

1955. One who has obstinate and narrow religious views is ____________?
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A. theologian

B. egotist

C. fanatic

D. bigot
1956. Synonym of adduce is _________?
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A. persuade

B. compute

C. cite

D. solve

1957. Synonym of altercation is ________?
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A. adjustment

B. quarrel

C. split personality

D. echo

E. repair

1958. Synonym of sedate is _________?
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A. melancholy

B. shy

C. impressive

D. calm
1959. Synonym of contemplative is _________?
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A. devious

B. robust

C. thoughtful

D. helpful

1960. Synonym of ordeal is _________?
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A. adventure

B. lengthy time

C. painful experience

D. fair trade