English Grammar and Vocabulary Quiz

Here the Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as it refers to the most recent news. Hence, 'latest' is the correct option.

Here Superlative degree of the Adjective is to be used as comparison is made among all the temples of the town. Hence, 'oldest' is the correct option.

'Nearest' denotes distance. Here comparison is made between all the ports and the Mumbai seaport, so the Superlative degree of the Adjective is correct. Hence, 'nearest' is the correct option.

Obtuse means not sharp or pointed, or blunt in form. Acuminate, spiked, and briery all suggest sharpness or points - the opposite of what's asked.

Browsing is the best option which means skimming through the whole and examining in detail the articles of interest. Scrutinizing means looking at with the purpose of inspection or appraisal.

Impecunious means penniless or having no money. The context shows artists who frequent a cheap cafe but order nothing expensive - indicating they lack funds. Needy and jobless are related but not the direct meaning of impecunious.

Exercising everyday is important to live a healthy life.

(2) Correct word order is there only in option       
(2) In all the other options the phrasing is done in an awkward manner.

When referring to a completed action at a specific time in the past ('two weeks ago'), we use the simple past tense. 'Visited' correctly indicates this completed action, while 'had visited' (past perfect) would require another past event to provide context.

The past continuous tense ('was shining') describes an action that was in progress at a specific moment in the past. When 'we went out' (simple past), the sun was already in the process of shining, making 'was shining' the correct choice.

 Whenever we talk about two past events. he one happened first takes past perfect tense.

The simple past tense 'died' is correct for describing an event that occurred at a specific time in the past ('last night'). 'Die' is present tense, 'dead' is an adjective, and 'was dying' would mean the dying process was ongoing.

The first blank needs simple past 'left' (completed action in 2001). The second blank needs present perfect 'have been living' to show an action/state continuing from past to present. 'Since' with a past date typically triggers present perfect in the main clause.

Deprecate means to express disapproval of something, or to belittle and disparage it. While it can mean 'to regret' in formal contexts, in the sense of 'to depreciate,' 'belittle' is the closest match. Encourage, motivate, and appreciate are all antonyms representing positive actions or attitudes.

'Disparity' means a great difference, inequality, or lack of similarity between things. 'Similarity' means the state of being alike or resembling - the direct opposite of disparity or difference.

'Optimistic' means hopeful and confident about the future. 'Pessimistic' means tending to see the worst aspect of things or believing the worst will happen - the direct opposite of optimistic.

Obscure means unclear, vague, or not easily understood. Bright means clear, luminous, or easily understood, which is the opposite. Indefinite and Vague are synonyms, while Complicated is related but not the direct opposite.

Exquisite means beautifully made, delicate, or fine. Coarse means rough, crude, or lacking refinement, which is the opposite. Testy means irritable, Fine and Delicate are synonyms of Exquisite.

Thrive means to prosper, flourish, or grow vigorously. Wither means to shrink, decay, or lose vitality, which is the direct opposite. Expand and Blossom are similar to Thrive, while Plead means to beg earnestly.

Lucrative means profitable.

Prodigal means exceedingly or recklessly wasteful, especially with money. It describes someone who spends money extravagantly or uses resources recklessly. Fiscal relates to government revenue, mercantile to trade, and pecuniary to money - but none specifically convey the sense of wasteful extravagance that prodigal does.

The correct preposition is 'to' when referring to time remaining before an event. 'There are fifteen days to the IELTS examination' means fifteen days remain until the exam. 'For' would indicate purpose or duration, 'in' would suggest location within, and 'into' suggests movement or entry - none are appropriate for counting down to an event.

Urban is related to city whereas rural is related to the country and thus, the right answer.

Here the clue word is 'emotional'. We have to find a word in contrast to it. 'Prudential' is the correct option, as it means 'capable of sound judgement'.

Quintessence means the pure, concentrated essence of anything. Akin means having similar qualities. Typical means symbolic. Exemplary means serving as a model or example.

'Stupor' means a situation of mental or moral dullness or apathy. A person is indecisive in such condition. 'Coma' means complete loss of senses. 'Trance' means a completely stunned condition. 'Shock' would be related to intense surprise to news. A request for a divorce from a spouse can be very shocking. Hence, 'shock' is the correct answer.