Mixed Test (Verbal Ability)
Mixed Verbal Ability Test Practice and Preparation Test and Study Materials for Bank PO and Clerical Exams
Questions
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
To put your foot down means
- to fall
- to be firm
- to lose control
- to start a new journey
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
She gave him a piece of her mind.
- She expressed her displeasure
- She comforted him
- She cheated him
- She discouraged him
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
Which one of the following words means 'incredible'?
- Unenviable
- Unbelievable
- Unattainable
- Inalienable
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
What does a person do when he copies another person's idea or work and calls it his own?
- Borrows
- Quotes
- Transcribes
- Plagiarizes
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
If you doubt whether God exists, you are a/an
- agnostic
- atheist
- theist
- None of these
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
If you are ambidextrous, you can equally and skillfully _____________.
- see backward and forward
- use both your hands
- swim in the sea and climb the mountain
- speak for and against
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
'Obverse' means
- adverse
- reverse
- perverse
- None of these
Directions: The question given below is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct alternative.
If you torture a certain group of people for their ideology, religion etc., you
- prosecute them
- proscribe them
- persecute them
- none of these
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
Neither the Chief Minister (a) / nor his colleagues (b) / has given any explanation for this. (c) / No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
He was so poor (a) / that he could hardly have (b) / both ends meet. (c) / No error. (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
The ship was wrecked (a) / and every man, woman and (b) / child were drowned. (c) / No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
Since you have (a) / already decided (b) / why do you ask my opinion? (c) / No error. (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
Neither of (a)/ the combatants were (b)/ able to win a decisive victory. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence may have an error in it. Identify the part which contains an error. If there is no error, choose option (d) as your answer.
For we, who remember (a) / the India of pre-partition days, this novel (b) / will have a special appeal. (c) / No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: Which one of the following idioms aptly expresses the idea that two persons dislike each other?
- There is no love lost between the two.
- There is an apple of discord between the two.
- There is a bone of contention between the two.
- None of these
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given below.
To bring to light means
- to turn on the light
- to disclose
- to expose to light
- None of these
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given below.
Through thick and thin means
- under all conditions
- in fair weather
- in adverse circumstances
- at no cost
Directions: Fill in the blank.
How can an ordinary man have an easy ________ to the throne?
- excess
- accession
- ascent
- access
Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given below.
Flesh and blood means
- a human being
- an animal
- a bird
- human nature
Directions: Fill in the blank.
I must assure you of my honest intentions _______ your brother.
- <font face="Arial">within</font>
- to
- with
- towards
Directions: Fill in the blank.
It is of no use your begging ________ mercy.
- off
- in
- for
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank.
It was not an ________ method of controlling inflation.
- effective
- efficient
- efficacious
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank.
I never interfere my staff ____ their work and the methods of doing the work.
- in
- towards
- for
- with
Directions: Fill in the blank.
It is _____ obvious that he has been lying to you.
- but
- that
- which
- None of these
Directions: Fill in the blank.
I am thinking __________ a novel.
- of writing
- to write
- about writing
- writing