General English (FCI - 4)
Comprehensive General English quiz covering grammar, vocabulary, idioms, one-word substitutions, spelling, and reading comprehension for FCI competitive exam preparation.
Questions
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 has got (A)/ this award (B)/ in 2012. (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).
His brother (A)/ is not attending office (B)/ for the last one week. (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).
Neither Sameera (A)/ nor her sister (B)/ will join this college. (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 interview (A)/ has been fixed (B)/ on 25th June on 10:00 am. (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).
Most of us (A)/ agreed with the community head and gave (B)/ him his approval. (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.
If I ________ I would tell you.
- knows
- knew
- had known
- known
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.
She is not interested in ______________ a new car.
- buy
- bought
- to buy
- buying
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.
Her sister always wanted to have __________ children.
- much
- lot of
- many
- little
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.
She lives in India, ___________?
- would she
- do she
- she doesn’t
- doesn’t she
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.
This time tomorrow I ____________ to Delhi.
- am going
- will go
- will be going
- go
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Strained
- Genuine
- Forced
- Relaxed
- Streaked
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Defense
- Resistance
- Surrender
- Fight
- Betrayal
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Results
- Applications
- Conclusions
- Consequences
- Problems
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Engross
- Occupy
- Relax
- Busy
- Amused
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Shifting
- Turning
- Moving
- Taking
- Going
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Irrelevant
- Irrational
- Insignificant
- Imperative
- Inapropos
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Penury
- Affluence
- Poverty
- Abundance
- Humility
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Deny
- Forgo
- Refute
- Ratify
- Revoke
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Obscure
- Ambiguous
- Opaque
- Arcane
- Obvious
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Vanquished
- Surmounted
- Released
- Repressed
- Trounced
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.
A slap on the wrist
- Slap tightly
- Very expensive
- Mild punishment
- Small part
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.
Dead ringer
- Authentic
- Duplicate
- Original
- Costly
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.
Buy a lemon
- To squeeze something
- To avoid talking
- To buy vegetables
- To buy a useless vehicle
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.
Hold your horses
- Don’t become nervous
- Reduce anxiety
- Overcome fear
- Stop to consider
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.
Have an axe to grind
- Have a very difficult task
- Have to complete a work
- Have a selfish purpose
- Have nasty work to do
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).
Students are warned against committing the mistake again.
- of committing
- to commit
- against to commit
- 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).
The little boy caughting him stealing the woman’s purse.
- catched
- caught
- catching
- catch
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).
To double the office space, full wall was knocked down.
- complete
- whole
- partition
- half
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).
All the arrangements will be making by the wedding planner.
- make
- done
- makes
- made
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A building which is used for keeping, rearing and breeding of birds
- Avarice
- Aviary
- Arsenal
- Archery
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Falctuating
- Fluctutating
- Fluctauting
- Fluctuating
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A person of many talents
- Versatile
- Exceptional
- Inept
- Stoic
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).
This area suffers greatly from seasonal tourism and recreation.
- values
- benefits
- features
- captures
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
That which cannot be corrected
- Incorrigible
- Incurable
- Ineligible
- Amenable
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Surgeon
- Sergeon
- Sargeon
- Surgein
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
An instrument used for improving imperfect sense of hearing
- Audiometer
- Crescograph
- Hydrophone
- Audiophone
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Impenetrable
- Impenetarble
- Impanetrable
- Impenetreble
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Contemporray
- Contemporary
- Contemporayr
- Conmtemporary
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which is correctly spelt.
- Entrepreneur
- Enterpreneur
- Entrepeneur
- Enterprenuer
Directions: In this question, out of the four given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
A roundabout way of speaking
- Credulous
- Deluge
- Decelerate
- Circumlocution
Fill in 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.
It is claimed that owning a pet, such as dog or cat, can be highly _____(vi)_____ as they have therapeutic effect on people. By _____(vii)_____ a pet, it becomes easy for people to form bonds with living things other than humans and they also acquire a sense of _____(viii)_____ when having to care for the animals. Children can also be _____(ix)_____ that animals are very important and they must be looked after with care. On the other hand, sometimes keeping pets and looking after them can be quite _____(x)_____ and difficult.
- ownership
- nurture
- responsibility
- family
Fill in 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.
It is claimed that owning a pet, such as dog or cat, can be highly _____(vi)_____ as they have therapeutic effect on people. By _____(vii)_____ a pet, it becomes easy for people to form bonds with living things other than humans and they also acquire a sense of _____(viii)_____ when having to care for the animals. Children can also be _____(ix)_____ that animals are very important and they must be looked after with care. On the other hand, sometimes keeping pets and looking after them can be quite _____(x)_____ and difficult.
- containing
- keeping
- joining
- raising
Fill in 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.
It is claimed that owning a pet, such as dog or cat, can be highly _____(vi)_____ as they have therapeutic effect on people. By _____(vii)_____ a pet, it becomes easy for people to form bonds with living things other than humans and they also acquire a sense of _____(viii)_____ when having to care for the animals. Children can also be _____(ix)_____ that animals are very important and they must be looked after with care. On the other hand, sometimes keeping pets and looking after them can be quite _____(x)_____ and difficult.
- superficial
- important
- beneficial
- supported
Fill in 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.
It is claimed that owning a pet, such as dog or cat, can be highly _____(vi)_____ as they have therapeutic effect on people. By _____(vii)_____ a pet, it becomes easy for people to form bonds with living things other than humans and they also acquire a sense of _____(viii)_____ when having to care for the animals. Children can also be _____(ix)_____ that animals are very important and they must be looked after with care. On the other hand, sometimes keeping pets and looking after them can be quite _____(x)_____ and difficult.
- cheap
- expensive
- easy
- difficult
Fill in 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.
It is claimed that owning a pet, such as dog or cat, can be highly _____(vi)_____ as they have therapeutic effect on people. By _____(vii)_____ a pet, it becomes easy for people to form bonds with living things other than humans and they also acquire a sense of _____(viii)_____ when having to care for the animals. Children can also be _____(ix)_____ that animals are very important and they must be looked after with care. On the other hand, sometimes keeping pets and looking after them can be quite _____(x)_____ and difficult.
- taught
- told
- said
- asked
Fill in 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.
Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.
- efficiency
- proficiency
- efficacy
- adequacy
Fill in 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.
Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.
- aggravate
- pacify
- alleviate
- decrease
Fill in 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.
Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.
- conducted
- described
- carried
- taken
Fill in 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.
Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.
- habit
- way
- manner
- practice
Fill in 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.
Many studies have tried to determine the _____(i)_____ of meditation as a complementary intervention for many diseases. In a survey being _____(ii)_____, many meditation practitioners reported improvement in mental health. The ultimate aim of meditation is liberation. Its _____(iii)_____ brings forth absolute freedom, when the transparency of material nature and spirit reach a perfect balance. Meditation is also used as a complete exercise programme and physical therapy routine. Apart from the _____(iv)_____ goals, it is also used to _____(v)_____ health problems, reduce stress and make a spine supple.
- physical
- spiritual
- rational
- derivational