Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Selecting Words
21.
A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were ...... the pieces of metals.
(A) flattening
(B) striking
(C) hammering
(D) thrashing
Solution:
A crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market, where the iron-smiths were hammering the pieces of metals. In this context, "hammering" is the most appropriate verb to describe the action of the iron-smiths working with metal pieces. "Hammering" specifically refers to the repeated striking of a metal object with a hammer, which aligns with the noise described in the sentence. Therefore, "hammering" is the correct choice to complete the sentence, accurately conveying the action being performed by the iron-smiths.
22.
I saw a ...... of cows in the field.
(A) group
(B) herd
(C) swarm
(D) flock
Solution:
I saw a herd of cows in the field. In this context, "herd" is the appropriate collective noun for cows, indicating a group of them gathered together in the field.
23.
He is so ...... to light that he never leaves the house without sunglasses.
(A) insensitive
(B) sensitive
(C) afraid
(D) immune
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
24.
The thief ...... all the money.
(A) made up
(B) made off with
(C) mode do with
(D) made good
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
25.
His conduct is bad, and his honesty is not ...... suspicion.
(A) above
(B) beyond
(C) under
(D) in
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
26.
Brothers must live in harmony. They must never fall ......
(A) off
(B) out
(C) apart
(D) away
Solution:
In this sentence, it's important for brothers to "live in harmony," which means they should get along and not have conflicts or disagreements. The phrase "fall apart" means to stop getting along or to start having conflicts. So, the correct word to complete the sentence is "apart." This makes the sentence read, "Brothers must live in harmony. They must never fall apart."
27.
I think they allow their children too much ......
(A) liberality
(B) latitude
(C) lassitude
(D) levity
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
28.
Jawaharlal spent his childhood ________ Anand Bhawan.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) on
(D) across
Solution:
Jawaharlal spent his childhood at Anand Bhawan. In this context, the preposition "at" is used to indicate a specific location or place where Jawaharlal spent his childhood, which is Anand Bhawan. Therefore, "at" is the most suitable choice to complete the sentence, accurately conveying the relationship between Jawaharlal and the place where he spent his childhood.
29.
Leave a two inch ...... on each page for the teacher's remarks.
(A) border
(B) margin
(C) blank
(D) gap
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
30.
we had ...... wonderful time at the party last night.
(A) such a
(B) so
(C) such
(D) very
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board