English Language

Vocabulary and Synonyms

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Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.

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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very happy"?

  1. To be on cloud nine

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be on cloud nine" means to be very happy or elated.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very surprised"?

  1. To be taken aback

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be taken aback" means to be very surprised or shocked.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very scared"?

  1. To be scared stiff

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be scared stiff" means to be very scared or frightened.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very tired"?

  1. To be dog-tired

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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Explanation

The phrase "to be dog-tired" means to be very tired or exhausted.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very thirsty"?

  1. To be parched

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be parched" means to be very thirsty.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very hot"?

  1. To be sweltering

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be sweltering" means to be very hot.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very cold"?

  1. To be freezing

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be freezing" means to be very cold.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very sick"?

  1. To be deathly ill

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be deathly ill" means to be very sick.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very rich"?

  1. To be filthy rich

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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Explanation

The phrase "to be filthy rich" means to be very rich.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very poor"?

  1. To be dirt poor

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be dirt poor" means to be very poor.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very intelligent"?

  1. To be a rocket scientist

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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Explanation

The phrase "to be a rocket scientist" means to be very intelligent.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very stupid"?

  1. To be a dumb bunny

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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The phrase "to be a dumb bunny" means to be very stupid.

Multiple choice

Which phrase means "to be very lucky"?

  1. To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

  2. To be in a state of flux

  3. To be in a state of grace

  4. To be in a state of shock
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Explanation

The phrase "to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" means to be very lucky.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of illocutionary acts?

  1. Stating, questioning, commanding, promising, and requesting

  2. Describing, evaluating, and prescribing

  3. Asserting, imperative, and interrogative

  4. Literal, figurative, and metaphorical
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Explanation

Austin argues that there are many different types of illocutionary acts, including stating, questioning, commanding, promising, and requesting. Each of these illocutionary acts has a different intention behind it.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of perlocutionary acts?

  1. Convincing, persuading, scaring, and amusing

  2. Describing, evaluating, and prescribing

  3. Asserting, imperative, and interrogative

  4. Literal, figurative, and metaphorical
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Austin argues that there are many different types of perlocutionary acts, including convincing, persuading, scaring, and amusing. Each of these perlocutionary acts has a different effect on the hearer.