Practice MCQ Questions and Answer on Selecting Words
41.
Hardly had he arrived ...... it started raining.
(A) before
(B) when
(C) than
(D) after
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
42.
God is ......
(A) graceful
(B) gracious
(C) grateful
(D) greatful
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option B No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
43.
Fate smiles ...... those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life.
(A) with
(B) over
(C) on
(D) round
Solution:
Fate smiles on those who untiringly grapple with stark realities of life. In this context, the preposition "on" is used to indicate the favorable disposition of fate towards individuals who face life's challenges with determination.
44.
The ruling party will have to put its own house ...... order.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) to
(D) into
Solution:
The ruling party will have to put its own house in order. In this context, the phrase "put its own house in order" means to resolve internal issues or conflicts within the ruling party and establish proper organization and discipline. The preposition "in" is used to indicate the location or state of being, conveying the idea of arranging or organizing the party's affairs internally. Therefore, "in" is the most suitable choice to complete the sentence.
45.
Arti pulled a long ...... when she was told that she could not go to Agra.
(A) mouth
(B) skirt
(C) face
(D) hand
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option C No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
46.
His father-in-law ...... him up in business.
(A) put
(B) made
(C) set
(D) built
Solution:
His father-in-law set him up in business. In this context, "set" means to establish or arrange, especially in relation to a business endeavor. Therefore, "set" is the correct choice to complete the sentence, conveying the idea that his father-in-law helped him establish his business.
47.
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.
48.
This book is quite similar ......
(A) with the "Treasure Island"
(B) of that film we saw at school
(C) to the one I read last week
(D) than a story told by our teacher
Solution:
This book is quite similar to the one I read last week. In this context, "to" is the correct preposition to use when comparing similarities between two things. The sentence suggests that the book being referred to is similar to another book that the speaker read last week. Therefore, "to the one I read last week" is the correct choice to complete the sentence, accurately conveying the comparison being made.
49.
Catching the earlier train will give us the ...... to do some shopping.
(A) chance
(B) luck
(C) possibility
(D) occasion
Solution:
Catching the earlier train will give us the chance to do some shopping. Here, "chance" implies an opportunity or possibility to engage in shopping if the earlier train is caught.
50.
Natwarlal ...... them all for a ride by producing false documents.
(A) took
(B) cheated
(C) kept
(D) let
Solution:
Answer & Solution Answer: Option A No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board