English Language Skills: Vocabulary and Grammar

Practice error identification, synonyms, antonyms, and word classification exercises to improve your English language proficiency.

50 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find the odd one out.

  1. Votary
  2. Wasteful
  3. Lavish
  4. Extravagant
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Level
  2. Expanse
  3. Gradation
  4. Range
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Belittle

  1. Moderate
  2. Extol
  3. Rumble
  4. Riddle
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Extravagant

  1. Clever
  2. Enthusiastic
  3. Curious
  4. Wasteful
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Illicit

  1. Menial
  2. Delusive
  3. Lawful
  4. Modest
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Heterogeneous

  1. Original
  2. Consummate
  3. Horrible
  4. Similar
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find the odd one out.

  1. Encourage
  2. Eager
  3. Inspire
  4. Buck up
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Adamant

  1. Gradual
  2. Yielding
  3. Burly
  4. Awful
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find the odd one out.

  1. Abbreviate
  2. Shorten
  3. Sum up
  4. Predict
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find the odd one out.

  1. Strike
  2. Neglect
  3. Bash
  4. Lash
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Massacre

  1. Slab
  2. Slaughter
  3. Murder
  4. Assassinate
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Revise

  1. Edit
  2. Alter
  3. Correct
  4. Reconsider
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Belittle

  1. Diminish
  2. Mock
  3. Disparage
  4. Scoff
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Distinguish

  1. Darken
  2. Abolish
  3. Differentiate
  4. Confuse
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Novice

  1. Pirate
  2. Pioneer
  3. Navigator
  4. Beginner
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Find the odd one out.

  1. Annoyed
  2. Belligerent
  3. Humble
  4. Aggressive
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Barren

  1. Contrary
  2. Productive
  3. Abandoned
  4. Broad-minded
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Evasive

  1. Protracted
  2. Prove
  3. Giddy
  4. Straightforward
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Friction
  2. Incident
  3. Trouble
  4. Accident
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Crisis
  2. Misfortune
  3. Failure
  4. Adversity
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Rude
  2. Candid
  3. Blunt
  4. Frank
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Find the odd one out.

  1. Identify
  2. Magnify
  3. Validate
  4. Verify
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Accuse

  1. Recoup
  2. Exonerate
  3. Vindicate
  4. Impeach
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) I want (B) that you (C) should meet and resolve your differences (D) as soon as possible. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

Let me (A) lay here and daydream (B) about my bright (C) upcoming future (D)in this company. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) From the two given (B) pairs of shoes, I think the (C) last one has a (D) more snug and a sleek fit. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) We discussed (B) about the matter yesterday (C) but (D) still it is not clear to anyone. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

The lad (A) was sent with (B) a verbal message (C) to the doctor (D) to reach home immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Such goods (B) are made for export and are seldom (C) or ever used in this country (D) for it has a limited utilisation. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) The first two chapters (B) of the novel (C) are (D) rather dull and my interest was not captured. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Of the three, tea, coffee and cocoa, the (B) latter is his all time favorite (C) and he can have (D) it any time of the day. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

The arrival (A) of details (B) is a matter for future consideration (C) and should not (D) be thought about now. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) I (B) should have liked to (C) have gone with them, but my work (D) was not complete. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) She requested (B) for my help yesterday (C) but alas!, I was not there (D) to help her. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Of the two colours red and green the (B) latter is used (C) more widely in the painting for a (D) more realistic and authentic touch. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) He will succeed (B) to the title in the event of the death of his (C) oldest brother (D) as it has been specified in the will. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) As a novelist, Jane Austen (B) is (C) superior (D) than Mrs. Henry wood. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) One evening of (B) each week was set apart (C) by him for the reception of (D) whosoever chose to visit him. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

We happened to meet (A) at the house of a (B) mutual friend and seemed to take a (C) liking to (D) one another immediately. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) Seldom had the little town (B) seen a more (C) costlier funeral in (D) its entire history. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 41 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) The introduction of tea and coffee and (B) such other beverages (C) have not been without (D) some effect. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 42 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) One cannot (B) be too careful (C) about what (D) he says these days. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 43 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.

He (A) has a wardrobe of wonderful carvings (B) and (C) which (D) has been in his family for generations. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 44 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

We (A) are constantly (B) told that information technology (C) will take us (D) to a gleaming, gigabyte-infested other world called cyberspace. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 45 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) They called at us yesterday (B) to discuss (C) a new incentive scheme (D) for all manual workers. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 46 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

The reason (A) for the sudden explosion (B) in the aircraft, (C) had not been discovered till date and it (D) continues to baffle all. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 47 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

(A) To keep the elephants (B) in good physical condition, the keeper trims their tusks with (C) a hacksaw every three years and oils their hides (D) once a year so that their skin won’t crack. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 48 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as your answer.

Delivering (A) the mails (B) to small villages (C) in India was once a (D) difficult, perilous and exciting job. (E) No error

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
  5. (E)
Question 49 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Covert

  1. Lax
  2. Pioneer
  3. Overt
  4. Subvert
Question 50 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Optional

  1. Competent
  2. Incisive
  3. Compulsory
  4. Violent