English MCQ for Competitive Exams

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Adamant

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, the Future We Want, underscores climate change as "an inevitable and urgent global challenge with long-term implications for the sustainable development of all countries". Through the document, Member States express their concern about the continuous rising of emissions of greenhouse gases and the vulnerability of all countries, particularly developing countries, to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (1)______ spun
and woven into a large (2)______ of consumer and industrial products, (3)______ garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (4)______ as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (5)______ parts such as tire cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.

Select t he most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange t he sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. At length the olive tree's branches broke with the snow's weight, at once despoiling it of it s beauty and killing the tree.
B. A shower of snow fell upon them and, finding the olive full of foliage, it settled upon it s branches.
C. Finding the fig tree without leaves, t he snow f ell through the branches to the ground and did not injure it at all.
D. T he olive tree ridiculed the fig tree because, while she was green all t he year round, the fig tree changed it s leaves with the seasons.

Select t he most appropriate ANTONYM of t he given word.
Widespread

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To take a chill pill

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The house they bought was __________ spacious than their previous house.

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.
He lived close to / the train station, / yet travelled by bus.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
The doctor has __________ (advised) medicine for the treatment of the disease.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The reputed officer was removed from his post as he was having a clandestine affair.

Choose the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The committee could not reach a conscence even after a six-hour long meeting yesterday

Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank.
The farmers grow ________ in their fields.

Select the correct collocation from the options and complete the sentence.
Rahul is _____ Coding.

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.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar / a ride.

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.

Sentences of a paragraph are give below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to from a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. Following the demise of the Indus Valley civilisation, the Aryans migrated to India.
B. There is proof that the Aryans possessed a scientific outlook.
C. They held that the universe was regulated by a natural law known as Panchbhutas (five components).
D. Prithvi (heart), Ap (water), Tejas (heat), Vayu (air), and Akasa (sky) are these factor.

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.
Global warming is a significant (1)_____ issue that requires immediate attention. The (2)______ of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has led to a (3)_____ increase in average temperatures worldwide. This phenomenon (4)_____ various adverse effects on the environment, including (5)_____ weather patterns and rising sea levels.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Identify the ANTONYM of the following word in the given sentence.
Divulge
The culprit surprised everyone by opting to conceal the secret execution of his plans even after getting beaten by the police.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Students often burn the midnight oil to qualify for competitive examinations.

That which cannot be called back:

Science of heredity:

One who walks in sleep:

Submission to all that happens as inevitable.

The first public performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film