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
Questions
Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.
Grain
- Grass
- Food
- Cereal
- Green vegetables
Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.
Frugality
- Foolishness
- Extremity
- Enthusiasm
- Economy
Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.
Foray
- Leap
- Venture
- Ranger
- Intuition
Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.
Garrulous
- Credulous
- Senile
- Loquacious
- Specious
Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.
Furore
- Excitement
- Worry
- Shy
- Anger
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.
Gregarious
- Antisocial
- Glorious
- Horrendous
- Similar
Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.
Hirsute
- Scaly
- Bald
- Erudite
- Quiet
Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.
Gullible
- Incredulous
- Fickle
- Easy
- Stylish
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, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 2
- 1, 3, 4, 6, 5 and 2
- 1, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2
- 1, 4, 6, 5, 3 and 2
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).
- 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1
- 1, 4, 5, 3 and 2
- 1, 3, 5, 4 and 2
- 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1
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, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1
- 5, 2, 4, 1 and 3
- 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4
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, 2, 3, 4 and 5
- 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1
- 5, 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 3, 5, 4, 2 and 1
Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.
Haphazard
- Fortuitous
- Indifferent
- Deliberate
- Accidental
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, 5, 3, 2 and 4
- 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1
- 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4
- 5, 4, 1, 2 and 3
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
- Comfort : Stimulant
- Grief : Consolation
- Trance : Narcotic
- Ache : Extraction
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
- Rooster : Chicken
- Mutton : Sheep
- Steer : Beef
- Lobster : Crustacean
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
- Curtail : Activity
- Expurge : Book
- Edit : Text
- Censor : Play
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
- Common : Ghostly
- Worldly : Unworldly
- Routine : Novel
- Secular : Clerical
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
- Angry : Rich
- Native : Affluent
- Gauche : Graceful
- Scholarly : Erudite
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
- Mangle : Iron
- Scabbard : Sword
- Bow : Arrow
- Fence : Epee
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
- Copulent : Weight
- Insipid : Flavour
- Pallid : Complexion
- Enigmatic : Puzzle
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.
Hapless
- Cheerful
- Consistent
- Fortunate
- Shapely
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)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)