General English (FCI - 6)
Comprehensive English quiz covering reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and spelling
Questions
Fill the blank (v).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- banquet
- dessert
- delicacy
- luxury
Fill the blank (x).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- mixed
- separate
- assorted
- varied
Fill the blank (viii).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- performs
- offers
- sells
- shows
Fill the blank (ix).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- endures
- continues
- advances
- survives
Fill the blank (vi).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- on
- of
- off
- beyond
Fill the blank (iv).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- chisel
- shape
- construct
- fashion
Fill the blank (ii).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- harvest
- produce
- crop
- outgrow
Fill the blank (iii).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- bottom
- basement
- last
- basic
Fill the blank (i).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- administe<font color="#222222">r</font>
- conduct
- govern
- manage
Fill the blank (vii).
Directions: Some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then, fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Human beings who get irritated by people or situations around them only ____(i) to make themselves angry unlike the oysters which _____(ii) the best kind of gem when they get irritated. Oysters, a kind of shellfish and found mostly at the ______(iii) of the sea, are of many kinds like clams, conchs, mussels, scallops and others. An oyster has a _____(iv) like an oval box with a lid and they keep the lid slightly open. Some are even considered a ______(v) as they are edible. The layer _____(vi) flesh that is the real oyster is called mantle and it really gets irritated if any _____(vii) enters it through the open space. That is how the formation of pearls also takes place. The pearl is a result of the irritation that the mantle ______(viii) to the object, as it makes layers and layers of shell around the intruder or unwanted object. This _____(ix) for years and finally the most beautiful and precious pearl is formed. This awesome gem comes in ______(x) shapes and colours.
- gadget
- body
- object
- article
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (d).
The couple constantly (a)/ quarrels with one another (b)/ over petty issues. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (d).
She should (a)/ learn to do her (b)/ homework himself. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (d).
Wait till the prices (a)/ come down again (b)/ before you buy. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (d).
Yesterday she (a)/ did not did (b)/ her task well. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In the given question, a sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). One of these parts may have an error. Mark that part as your answer. If the sentence is correct as given, mark your answer as (d).
The early colonists (a)/ of the States went (b)/ through out many hardships. (c)/ No error (d)
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
I can't stand ________ so much grammar.
- study
- to study
- studying
- studied
Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
There are many trees on _________ side of the road.
- each
- either
- neither
- every
Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
I am very __________ about my new job.
- excited
- excite
- excitable
- exciting
Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
Only a ___________ calls a glass half empty.
- pessimist
- therapist
- realist
- extrovert
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Myriad
- Limited
- Zenith
- Countless
- Determinate
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Nonchalant
- Casual
- Careful
- Determined
- Virtuous
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Scrupulous
- Negligent
- Rude
- Principled
- Humble
Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.
Tom is looking forward __________ his first trip abroad.
- on
- to
- for
- over
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Restive
- Quiet
- Impatient
- Meek
- Peaceful
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Candid
- Sly
- Shrewd
- Divine
- Sincere
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Jeopardy
- Safety
- Hazard
- Peril
- Dullness
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Malice
- Hatred
- Love
- Benevolence
- Misery
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Laudable
- Praiseworthy
- Expressive
- Contemptible
- Impressive
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To be rolling in money
- To be spending more than the income
- To be very rich
- To be borrowing money
- To be wasting a lot of money
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Lament
- Rejoice
- Mourn
- Grieve
- Condole
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To be in high spirits
- To be in a drunken state
- To be very cheerful
- To talk coherently
- To be deeply engrossed
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
The burning question
- The question paper in on fire
- To be speculative
- A useless issue
- The issue which is hotly debated
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
At the drop of a hat
- Be on the end of one's limits
- When someone drops a hat
- On the slightest urging
- On many occasions
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).
The newly opened children's park in our area is very exciting.
- excitement
- excitedly
- excited
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).
We should go to the market, should we?
- would we
- shouldn't we
- must we
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).
He buyed a new dress for his sister.
- bought
- buy
- brought
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Indigent
- Poor
- Needy
- Rich
- Calm
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).
She putted the chocolates in the box yesterday.
- put
- putting
- puts
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To show crocodile tears
- To pretend sorrow
- To weep deeply
- To weep mildly
- To cry for something
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is option (4).
She thrown the wrappers in the dustbin.
- throwed
- threw
- throw
- No improvement
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
The person who is fond of fighting
- Bellicose
- Aggressive
- Militant
- Soldier
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A small shop that sells fashionable clothes and cosmetics
- Boutique
- Stall
- Booth
- Store
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A place where bees are kept
- An apiary
- A hive
- A mole
- A sanctuary
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A paper which is written by hand
- Manuscript
- Thesis
- Handiwork
- Handicraft
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Luxurious
- Luxorious
- Loxurious
- Luxurius
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Judiaciary
- Judiciery
- Judicairy
- Judiciary
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person who is not sure of the existence of God
- Atheist
- Cynic
- Agnostic
- Theist
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Pedestarion
- Pedectrian
- Pedestrian
- Pedietrican
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Cinematography
- Cinematografy
- Cinemmatography
- Cinematograffy
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Jeorpardise
- Jeopardise
- Jeorpardize
- Jeoparadize