English MCQ for Competitive Exams

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Authentic

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fecund

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the
right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. There are many secondary reasons as well along with increasing levels of carbon.
B. The term is used to describe the unnatural rise in earth’s average temperature.
C. Increased carbon dioxide is the primary driver of global warming.
D. Global warming is the single biggest threat to life on earth today.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To cut a long story short

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
The task has been completed.

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Dan needed help / to get the / tight coat of him.

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence.
A. When faced with uncertainty, humans look out for the action of others and become a victim of ineffective rational thinking during compelling, confusing situations.
B. According to him, in an emergency, we tend to forget that everybody else observing the event is also likely to be looking out for social evidence.
C. Robert B. Cialdini explains this reaction with a psychological phenomenon called 'pluralistic ignorance'.
D. Since we all prefer to appear poised and unflustered among others, we are likely to search for answers placidly, with brief, camouflaged glances at those around us.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The mistress appointed him monitor.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who is a boot licker and flatterer.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word 'often' in the following sentence.
Usually at Christmas, uncle often brings lovely and cherished gifts for us.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
She watched / the thief who / steal the purse / in the bus.

Choose the appropriate option to make the following sentence grammatically correct.
Neither of the biscuits you gave me _______ chocolate chips.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The government's recent efforts have concentrated on strengthening these ties.
B. The textile industry in India is one of the country's oldest, stretching back several centuries.
C. The textile business is immensely diverse, with hand-spun and hand-woven textiles at one end of the spectrum and capital-intensive modern mills at the other.
D. Its tight ties to agriculture (for raw materials such as cotton) and the country's old history and traditions in terms of textiles se it apart from other sectors in the country.

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The civil service is an integral part of the government and plays a crucial role in implementing policies and programmes that benefit the public. The (1) _________ of civil services is to ensure that the government is able to provide services to citizens in a timely and effective manner. Civil servants are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including (2) _________ the implementation of policies and programmes, managing budgets and providing advice to government officials. In order to perform their duties effectively, civil servants must have a deep understanding of government processes, as well as strong (3) _________ and analytical skills. They must also be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, citizens and other organisations. To become a civil servant, individuals typically need to pass a rigorous exam and undergo extensive training. Once they are appointed, civil servants are expected to abide by a code of conduct that emphasises impartiality, integrity and (4) _________ in carrying out their duties. Despite the challenges and demands of civil service work, it can be a highly rewarding career path, providing opportunities to make a positive impact on society and improve the lives of citizens. Whether working in a local, state or federal government agency, civil servants play a vital role in (5)_________ democratic values and promoting the public good.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Select the most appropriate idiom for the given underlined segment in the sentence.
Riya always considers sincerity, devotion and dedication as the highest priority of a good employee.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Virtue 

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Apprehension 

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
They will not attend / the event / as they're going / away at end of April.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left out in the cold

A person who attends to the diseases of the eye is an:

Enter a country as an enemy:

A person who makes love without serious intention:

An instrument for measuring the force of the wind: