Verbal Ability (Mixed)
Understanding in English Verbal Ability in Few Areas to Clear Competitive Examinations
Questions
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
Methods of spreading the family planning message have been as fecund as they have been abortive.
- Fruitful
- Failing
- Peculiar
- False
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
After his graduation, he had to pass through a period of privation.
- Hardship
- Learning
- Prosperity
- Privacy
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
Now the fury of the demonstrators turned against the machines.
- asperity
- passion
- rage
- acrimony
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized words in the sentence.
Everyone who has worked for him hammers home that point because they feel that it is widely unappreciated.
- hints
- stresses
- strikes
- directs
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
He was warned at the outset of his career.
- end
- beginning
- middle
- entrance
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
We must eradicate corruption.
- minimise
- control
- condemn
- uproot
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
During his stay in Canada, he had quite a few frustrating experiences.
- disappointing
- disenchanting
- humiliating
- repulsive
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
The bounties of nature are being exploited by man.
- gifts
- products
- rules
- ecological balances
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
When the bus was at full speed, its brakes failed and an accident was ______.
- inevitable
- infallible
- essential
- undeniable
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
There is no efficacious remedy to unemployment problem in a country which has no ideological convictions.
- suitable
- possible
- effective
- proper
Directions: In the following question out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence.
A bone got stuck in his gullet.
- stomach
- molars
- chest
- throat
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
The ______ of the minister' s statement cannot be verified by people who have no access to official records.
- validity
- veracity
- ambiguity
- verbosity
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
If something is beyond the ______ of human knowledge, man can know nothing about it.
- edge
- view
- end
- boundary
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
The prolonged illness left him totally____.
- enervated
- invalid
- indisposed
- healthy
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
It was _____ that a mind so pure and searching could miss the truth.
- likely
- unlikely
- possibly
- scarcely
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
The poor fellow cannot even afford daily food, ____ alone buying a house.
- cast
- forget
- let
- leave
Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.
In life, we have to take the rough with the smooth.
- be tough in order to be successful
- use pleasant words to make things smooth
- accept unpleasant as well as pleasant things
- make unpleasant things better
Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.
While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bore.
- light conversation
- gossip
- backbiting
- whispering
Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.
He faced the music for reaching home late.
- faced imprisonment
- faced entertainment
- faced reprimand
- faced pleasure
Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.
Tell me plainly who broke the mirror ,do not beat about the bush.
- put any blame on others
- pretend to be in aware of the matter
- approach the matter in a round about way
- try to impress me with your arguments
Directions: In the following question some alternatives are given or suggested for the idiom/phrase in italics in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase in italics.
He resigned the post of his own accord.
- according to his judgement
- which he liked
- voluntarily and willingly
- according to his convenience
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
It is a rugged, restless and uncertain existence that the ___ lead.
- travelers
- nomads
- sailors
- tourists
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
Prospective candidates have to prove that they have sufficient money to cover their ___ and tuition.
- boarding
- living
- sustenance
- maintenance
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
He tried to _______ himself against a horde of ruffians.
- save
- collect
- defend
- support
Directions: Choose the most appropriate word from the given options and complete the sentence.
He is ____ dancer.
- a dextrous
- an adept
- an adapt
- an adopt