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Verbal Ability Test

Description: A Collection of Questions on English Language Comprehension. This Test will be Helpful to those Preparing for Competitive Examinations like MBA, MCA, Bank PO, LAW
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Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Grain

  1. Grass

  2. Food

  3. Cereal

  4. Green vegetables


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grain means small, hard seed or seedlike fruit, esp. that of any cereal plant, as wheat, rice, corn, rye, etc. Hence, option 3.

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Frugality

  1. Foolishness

  2. Extremity

  3. Enthusiasm

  4. Economy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frugality means not wasteful; not spending freely or unnecessarily; thrifty; economical. Option 4 is the perfect synonym.

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Foray

  1. Leap

  2. Venture

  3. Ranger

  4. Intuition


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Garrulous

  1. Credulous

  2. Senile

  3. Loquacious

  4. Specious


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garrulous means a person talking much or too much, esp. about unimportant things. Loquacious means very talkative.

Directions: Choose the synonym of the word in bold letters.

Furore

  1. Excitement

  2. Worry

  3. Shy

  4. Anger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fury is a state of excitement or confusion. Hence, option 1.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

The book must / be old, for (1)/ it's (2)/ cover is torn.(3) No error (4).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here, we need pronoun 'its' and not verb of being (it's).

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Not / one of the children (1)/ has ever sang (2)/ in public.(3) No error (4).

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Case of present perfect tense. 'Has/have + third form of the verb' is the correct usage. So. replace 'sang' by 'sung'.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Every woman in the ward /hoped (1)/ that their (2)/ would be healthy.(3) No error (4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In cases where we use adjectives like 'each, every, etc' we use singular auxilary. So, replace 'their' with 'she'.

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Gregarious

  1. Antisocial

  2. Glorious

  3. Horrendous

  4. Similar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregarious means fond of the company of others; sociable. Its antonym is option 1.

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Hirsute

  1. Scaly

  2. Bald

  3. Erudite

  4. Quiet


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hirsuite means hairy; shaggy; bristly. Its antonym is bald.

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Gullible

  1. Incredulous

  2. Fickle

  3. Easy

  4. Stylish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gullible or credulous means a person that believe too readily; easily convinced. Option 1 is its antonym.

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

His (1) tall form (2) cassock is (3) buttoned to the ground (4) to his already (5) giving a heightened effect (6).

  1. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 2

  2. 1, 3, 4, 6, 5 and 2

  3. 1, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2

  4. 1, 4, 6, 5, 3 and 2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

A weather (1)/ geography (2)/ map is (3)/ tool for (4)/ an important (5).

  1. 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1

  2. 1, 4, 5, 3 and 2

  3. 1, 3, 5, 4 and 2

  4. 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option 3 is the correct answer.

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

Igneous rocks (1)/ from molten lava (2)/ are called (3)/ solidified directly (4) / rocks which had (5).

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

  2. 5, 4, 2, 3 and 1

  3. 5, 2, 4, 1 and 3

  4. 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

Developed countries (1)/ in regions of (2)/ high (3)/ occurs (4)/ population density (5).

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

  2. 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1

  3. 5, 1, 2, 3 and 4

  4. 3, 5, 4, 2 and 1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Haphazard

  1. Fortuitous

  2. Indifferent

  3. Deliberate

  4. Accidental


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Haphazard means mere chance; accident; fortuity. Deliberate means carefully thought out and formed, or done on purpose.

Directions: Rearrange the group of words to form a meaningful sentence. Choose the correct sequence from the given options.

The last speaker (1)/ that of (2) is no (3)/ your argument (4)/ different from (5)

  1. 1, 5, 3, 2 and 4

  2. 4, 3, 5, 2 and 1

  3. 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4

  4. 5, 4, 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option 2 is the correct answer.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Pain : Sedative

  1. Comfort : Stimulant

  2. Grief : Consolation

  3. Trance : Narcotic

  4. Ache : Extraction


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The given words are antonyms tp each other. Pair of words in option 2 bears the same relation.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Pork : Pig

  1. Rooster : Chicken

  2. Mutton : Sheep

  3. Steer : Beef

  4. Lobster : Crustacean


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pork is flaesh of pig, mutton is flesh of sheep.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Filter : Water

  1. Curtail : Activity

  2. Expurge : Book

  3. Edit : Text

  4. Censor : Play


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A filter remove dirt from water, similarly a cesor (an official with the power to examine publications, movies, television programs, etc.) removes or prohibits anything considered obscene, libelous, politically objectionable, etc in a play.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Mundane : Spiritual

  1. Common : Ghostly

  2. Worldly : Unworldly

  3. Routine : Novel

  4. Secular : Clerical


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Relationship of antonyms. Mundane means worldly, spiritual means unworldly.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Indigent : Wealthy

  1. Angry : Rich

  2. Native : Affluent

  3. Gauche : Graceful

  4. Scholarly : Erudite


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Relationship of antonyms. Indigent means in poverty; poor; needy; destitute. Its opposite is wealthy. Gauche means lacking grace, esp. social grace; awkward; tactless.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Thrust : Spear

  1. Mangle : Iron

  2. Scabbard : Sword

  3. Bow : Arrow

  4. Fence : Epee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Spear is used for thrust. Epee is used in fencing.

Directions: The two words in bold letters have a certain relationship with each other followed by four pairs of related words. Choose the pair which has the same relationship.

Wan : Colour

  1. Copulent : Weight

  2. Insipid : Flavour

  3. Pallid : Complexion

  4. Enigmatic : Puzzle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wan means simply pale, or pallid. Colour refers to complexion.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

That / is the kind of a (1)/ house in which (2)/ I would (3) like to live.(4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Case of prepositional error. Here verb 'live' needs to be followed with preposition 'in'.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Neither the players nor /the trainer were (1)/ in the locker room when (2)/ the thief broke in.(3) No error(4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In these type of cases where we use 'neither/nor', our verb relates to the second subject. In this case, as the second subject i.e. 'trainer' is singular so, the verb also has to be singular. Therefore, 'was' should replace 'were' in the given sentence.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

Charles asked, (1) I would (2)/ go to the movies with him? (3)/ No error (4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The reported speech is a case of interrogation. And in interrogative cases, auxilary precedes the subject. So, 'would I'.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains the error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

After /he had drank (1)/ the milk, he began to (2)/ feel sleepy.(3) No error (4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Case of past perfect tense. Third form of the verb is used. 'Drunk' needs to be inserted in place of 'drank'.

Directions: Select the word which is opposite in meaning to given word.

Hapless

  1. Cheerful

  2. Consistent

  3. Fortunate

  4. Shapely


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hapless means unfortunate; unlucky; luckless. Fortunate means having good luck; lucky.

Directions: Indicate the underlined part of the sentence which contains an error. If there is no error, indicate (4) as the answer.

His (1)/ salary is lower (2)/ than a caretaker. (3)/ No error (4)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here, we are comparing salaries of two persons, and not the salary of one person with another person. So, 'that of a caretaker' is the correct usage.

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