4199+ General English Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams With Explanation

Q:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Out of sorts

A) To be equal to	B) To be unwell
C) To make peace	D) To ignore

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be unwell

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In the given question, an idiom/phrase highlighted in bold is given in a sentence. Choose the most suitable meaning of the idiom/phrase.

I heard it on the grapevine that the vacancies are going to be increased this year for many posts.

A) To hear some official news about something	B) To inform people about something
C) To acquire information by unofficial communication	D) To be sure of something

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To acquire information by unofficial communication

Explanation:

The idiom “to hear it on the grapevine” means to hear about something from informal communication or to hear a gossip. The above sentence talks about the rumour that is spread about the number of vacancies for various posts. Hence, option 3 is correct.

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

The rain brought more respite from the heat.

A) much respite	B) most relief
C) severe drought	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) much respite

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Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) humbeling	B) wardrobe
C) delicat	D) gazeles

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) wardrobe

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

No other snake is as poisonous as this one.

A) are as poisonous as this one	B) is more poisonous as this one
C) is poisonous than this one	D) No improvement

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) No improvement

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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

The maestro's son has no taste _________ music.

A) about	B) with
C) in	D) to

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) in

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Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.

Act of mercy killing

A) Suicide	B) Euthanasia
C) Immolation	D) Asphyxiation

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Euthanasia

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".

Electricity has modernized the march of modern events.

A) revolutionised	B) developed
C) created	D) No improvement

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