Verbal Ability Test

A Collection of Questions on English Language Comprehension. This Test will be Helpful to those Preparing for Competitive Examinations like MBA, MCA, Bank PO, LAW

30 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Grain

  1. Grass
  2. Food
  3. Cereal
  4. Green vegetables
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Frugality

  1. Foolishness
  2. Extremity
  3. Enthusiasm
  4. Economy
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Foray

  1. Leap
  2. Venture
  3. Ranger
  4. Intuition
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Garrulous

  1. Credulous
  2. Senile
  3. Loquacious
  4. Specious
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Furore

  1. Excitement
  2. Worry
  3. Shy
  4. Anger
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

The book must / be old, for (1)/ it's (2)/ cover is torn.(3) No error (4).

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Not / one of the children (1)/ has ever sang (2)/ in public.(3) No error (4).

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Every woman in the ward /hoped (1)/ that their (2)/ would be healthy.(3) No error (4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Gregarious

  1. Antisocial
  2. Glorious
  3. Horrendous
  4. Similar
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Hirsute

  1. Scaly
  2. Bald
  3. Erudite
  4. Quiet
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Gullible

  1. Incredulous
  2. Fickle
  3. Easy
  4. Stylish
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

His (1) tall form (2) cassock is (3) buttoned to the ground (4) to his already (5) giving a heightened effect (6).

  1. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 2
  2. 1, 3, 4, 6, 5 and 2
  3. 1, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2
  4. 1, 4, 6, 5, 3 and 2
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

A weather (1)/ geography (2)/ map is (3)/ tool for (4)/ an important (5).

  1. 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1
  2. 1, 4, 5, 3 and 2
  3. 1, 3, 5, 4 and 2
  4. 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

Igneous rocks (1)/ from molten lava (2)/ are called (3)/ solidified directly (4) / rocks which had (5).

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  2. 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1
  3. 5, 2, 4, 1 and 3
  4. 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

Developed countries (1)/ in regions of (2)/ high (3)/ occurs (4)/ population density (5).

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  2. 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1
  3. 5, 1, 2, 3 and 4
  4. 3, 5, 4, 2 and 1
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Haphazard

  1. Fortuitous
  2. Indifferent
  3. Deliberate
  4. Accidental
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

The last speaker (1)/ that of (2) is no (3)/ your argument (4)/ different from (5)

  1. 1, 5, 3, 2 and 4
  2. 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1
  3. 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4
  4. 5, 4, 1, 2 and 3
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Pain : Sedative

  1. Comfort : Stimulant
  2. Grief : Consolation
  3. Trance : Narcotic
  4. Ache : Extraction
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Pork : Pig

  1. Rooster : Chicken
  2. Mutton : Sheep
  3. Steer : Beef
  4. Lobster : Crustacean
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Filter : Water

  1. Curtail : Activity
  2. Expurge : Book
  3. Edit : Text
  4. Censor : Play
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Mundane : Spiritual

  1. Common : Ghostly
  2. Worldly : Unworldly
  3. Routine : Novel
  4. Secular : Clerical
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Indigent : Wealthy

  1. Angry : Rich
  2. Native : Affluent
  3. Gauche : Graceful
  4. Scholarly : Erudite
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Thrust : Spear

  1. Mangle : Iron
  2. Scabbard : Sword
  3. Bow : Arrow
  4. Fence : Epee
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Wan : Colour

  1. Copulent : Weight
  2. Insipid : Flavour
  3. Pallid : Complexion
  4. Enigmatic : Puzzle
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

That / is the kind of a (1)/ house in which (2)/ I would (3) like to live.(4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Neither the players nor /the trainer were (1)/ in the locker room when (2)/ the thief broke in.(3) No error(4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Charles asked, (1) I would (2)/ go to the movies with him? (3)/ No error (4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

After /he had drank (1)/ the milk, he began to (2)/ feel sleepy.(3) No error (4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Hapless

  1. Cheerful
  2. Consistent
  3. Fortunate
  4. Shapely
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains an error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

His (1)/ salary is lower (2)/ than a caretaker. (3)/ No error (4)

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)