Idioms And Phrases - English Aptitude MCQ Questions and Answers

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   PYQ - based idiom MCQs

  

     What do we mean by the word "Idiom"?

• An idiom is a figurative expression whose meaning is 
• different from the meanings of the words used in it. 
• 
  
• For examples:
• 
  
• "Learn the ropes "means learn basics.

•    " Lay waste" means to destroy

 Let's practice some idioms with their meanings so that you 

can ace the competitive exam easily.

     Here are some idioms with the meanings:

                Choose the correct option:

•  Meaning of " Plant good seeds".
•   (a) Sowing seeds
•   (b) do good seeds

•  Ans: (b) do good deeds

  

•   Meaning of " Dance in rain ".
•    (a) Enjoy challenges
•    (b) Rain dance

•   Ans: (a) Enjoy challenges

•    Meaning of " Be the Spark."
•      (a) Flash of light
•      (b) Inspire action

•     Ans: (b) Inspire action

•      Meaning of "Fly high".
•      (a) Aim higher
•      (b)  Birds

•      Ans: (a) Aim higher

 Meaning of " Put off".

•        (a) To postpone
•        (b) To move out

•       Ans: (a) To postpone

•      Meaning of " Grow by leaps and bounds".

•       (a)To grow by jumping far and high.
•       (b) To grow or increase very quickly.

•      Ans: (b) To grow or increase very quickly.

•      Meaning of "Break the ice".
•      (a) To start a conversation
•      (b)  Tough task

•       Ans: (a) To start a conversation  

•         Meaning of " Look up to".
•        (a) To respect someone 
•        (b) To investigate

•         Ans: (a) To respect someone

•     Meaning of "Hang out ".
•     (a) Spend time with friends 
•     (b) Wait 

•     Ans: Spend time with friends

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Conjunctions in English

Before doing the practice set, let us know the basic rules of conjunctions 

Three main types of conjunction:

• Coordinating Conjunction
• Subordinating Conjunction 
• Correlative Conjunction

• Correlative conjunctions are frequently asked in competitive exams.
• These conjunctions are used in spotting the error, sentence improvement etc.

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

The Rang Barse Mahotsav will take place between 10am to 12pm tomorrow.

• The Rang Barse Mahotsav 
• between 10 am to
• will take place
• 12 pm tomorrow.

Ans: between 10 am to

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Both the Principal as well as the staff were present at the meeting.

• were present
• as well as
• Both the principal
• the staff

Ans: as well as

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Not only the peon cheated his wife but also betrayed his friend.

• Not only the peon
• cheated his wife
• but also betrayed
• his friend

Ans: cheated his wife

Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

Unless you do not play online games, you will not succeed in life.

• Unless you 
• do not play online games
• you will not
• succeed in life.

Ans: do not play online games

 Explanation:

Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error:

This iPhone is so expensive to buy.

• This iPhone 
• is so
• expensive
• to buy

Ans: to buy

Explanation:

List of One Word Substitutions | MCQ One - word Substitution। For all exams। Exercise - One Word Substitution Questions

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 One Word Substitution for all competitive exams:

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One word substitution is an integral part in SSC, CGL, Bank etc., it takes minimal 

effort, but it is scoring so don't skip this segment. Proficiency in one word substitution

 significantly enhances vocabulary, precision and eloquence.

A number of ships:

•  Galaxy
•  Cluster
•  Fleet 
•  Group

Ans: Fleet

Words of similar meaning:

• Antonyms
• Opposite
• Homonyms
• Synonyms

Ans: Synonyms

To store and stock:

• Hoard
• Shop
• Bank
• Sale

Ans: Hoard

Body of singers:

• Choir
• Troupe
• Crew
• Corps de Ballet

Ans: Choir

Violent storm:

• Blizzard
• Cyclone
• Weather
• Tempest

Ans: Tempest

An animal story with a moral:

• Comedy
• Tragedy
• Fantasy
• Fable

Ans: Fable

Difficult or impossible to read:

• Hard
• Legible
• Logical
• Illegible

Ans: Illegible

Fit to be chosen:

• Worthy
• Ineligible
• Eligible
• Suitable

Ans: Eligible

Related to moon:

• Solar
• Lunal
• Blood moon
• Lunar

Ans: Lunar

Cow - like

• Feline
• Fauna
• Vulpine
• Bovine

Ans: Bovine

A sweet music:

• Solo
• Duet
• Folk song
• Melody

Ans: Melody

A place where everything is perfect

• Cosmos
• Platoon
• Heaven
• Utopia

Ans: Utopia

Still existing and known:

• Eternal
• Extant
• Extent
• Famous

Ans: Extant

How to learn, "One Word Substitution": 

Here is a list of " One - Word Substitutions " that will be helpful for you to
 enrich your vocabulary.

Most Important & Repeated Antonyms for Competitive Exams| Practice to Beat the Competition

                                                     

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      Antonyms MCQ Test with Answers

  Choose the correct option:

      Humble: 

•      Kind
  
•      Polite
•      Weak
•      Proud

       Ans: Proud

       Prosperity:   

•        Ample
•        Success
•        Poverty
•        Selfish

       Ans: Poverty

          Artificial

•            Nonliving
•            Man - made   
•            Stubborn  
•             Natural

             Ans: Natural

            Benevolent

•             Kind
•             Liberal
•              Cruel
•             Frank

             Ans: Cruel

             Frivolous

•              Cheerful
•               Silly
•               Serious
•              Generous

            Ans: Serious

              Reluctant

•                Hopeful
•                Smart
•                 Slow
•                Willing

              Ans: Willing

               Prolific

•                Beneficial
•                Productive
•                Creative
•                Barren

               Ans: Barren

               Candid

•                Bluff
•                Honest
•               Out - spoken
•                Secretive

               Ans: Secretive

               Exonerate

•                 Accuse
•                 Clear
•                 Free
•                 Forgive

                Ans:  Accuse

                 Vigilant

•                   Watch
•                   Careless 
•                    Alert
•                    Attentive

                  Ans: Careless

                    Vivid

•                     Faint
•                     Clear
•                     Bright
•                     Bold

                  Ans: Faint

I recommend you to learn antonyms and synonyms together for better retention.

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Learn 12 words to enrich your skill and ace the exam with these vocabulary words.

Crude:

1. Polished
2. Elaborate
3. Rude
4. Unrefined
   
   

Ans: (4) Unrefined

Other Synonyms: Primitive, Raw, Rough

Antonyms: Refined, Civilized, Polite, Gentle

Repose:

1. Photo Pose
2. Cheer
3. Rest
4. Replace

Ans: (3) Rest

Other Synonyms: Nap, Stillness, Ease

Antonyms: Work, Agitation, Movement

Prodigal:

1. Plentiful
2. Sudden
3. Spendthrift
4. Frugal

Ans: (3) Spendthrift

Other Synonyms: Profuse, Extravagant, Lavish

Antonyms: Frugal, Prudent, Provident, Stingy

Genial:

1. Careful
2. Amiable
3. Gloomy
4. Envious

Ans: Amiable

Other Synonyms: Jovial, Cordial, Good - Natured

Antonyms: Rude, Gloomy, Surly, Unfriendly

Laid - back:

1. Easy-going
2. Tense
3. Frantic
4. Stiff

Ans: (1) Easy- going

Other Synonyms: Calm, Chilled, Mellow

Antonyms: Anxious, Stressed, Uneasy, 

Ubiquitous:

• Omnipresent
• Affluent
• Omnipotent
• Omniscient

Ans: Omnipresent

Dubious:

1. Delightful
2. Dangerous
3. Hidden
4. Doubtful

Ans:(4) Doubtful

Other Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Questionable

Antonyms: Certain, Trustworthy, Honest, Believable

Solecism:

1. Abuse
2. Agree
3. Clever Argument
4. Grammatical Error

Ans: Grammatical Error

Other Synonyms: Mistake, Barbarism, Gaffe

Antonyms: Truth, Accuracy, Correctness

Palpable:

1. Stone
2. Calm
3. Slow
4. Obvious

Ans: (4) Obvious

Other Synonyms: Manifest, Tangible, Clear

Antonyms: Hidden, Faint, Vague, Obscure

Audacious:

1. Powerful
2. Brilliant
3. Bold
4. Banish

Ans: Bold

Other Synonyms: Reckless, Rash, Insolent

Antonyms: Timid, Cowardly, Shy, Meek

Avert:

1. Obey
2. Hide
3. Avoid
4. Real

Ans: (3) Avoid

Other Synonyms: Prevent, Turn aside, Divert

Antonyms: Help, Aid, Assist, Support, Encourage

Quash:

1. Use
2. Scorn
3. Reject
4. Slash

Ans: (3) Reject

Other Synonyms: Crush, Quell, Put down

Antonyms: Permit, Release, Support, Sanction

Recurrent:

1. Timely
2. Healing timely
3. Flowing rapidly
4. Happening repeatedly

Ans:(4) Happening repeatedly

Other Synonyms: Periodically, Regular, Seasonal

Antonyms: One time, Isolated, Unique, Rare

 pacify:

1. Rejoice
2. Ardent
3. Calm down
4. Satisfy

Ans: (3) Calm down