English MCQs and Answers: English MCQs are very important for OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC & Other State Exams. Aspirants who are willing to apply for the various Government exams in 2022 must go through the topics of general English for competitive exams, as the English language is a key part of the syllabus.
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Directions (1-5):Each of the following questions consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Q1. WREST
(a) Seize
(b) Instill
(c) Wedge
(d) Composed
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Wrest: forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp.
Seize: take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
So the synonym of the word is Seize.
Q2. EXPOSTULATE
(a) Request
(b) Submissive
(c) Remonstrate
(d) Appeal
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. Expostulate: express strong disapproval or disagreement. Hence, the correct synonym is Remonstratewhich means make a forcefully reproachful protest.
Q3. SEETHING
(a) Dissatisfied
(b) Incensed
(c) Noisy
(d) Soothing
S3. Ans.(b)
Sol. Seething: full of intense but unexpected anger.
Incensed: very angry; enraged.
Hence Incensed is the correct synonym.
Q4. EXULTATION
(a) Extinction
(b) Anxiety
(c) Jubilation
(d) Expectation
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Exultation: a feeling of triumphant elation, jubilation and rejoicing. Hence, Jubilation is the correct synonym.
Q5. DOUGHTY
(a) Dastardly
(b) Deceptive
(c) Flabby
(d) Valiant
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Doughty: brave and persistent. Hence, Valiant is the correct synonym which means possessing or showing courage or determination.
Directions (6-10): Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Job and education are two of the most hectic and irritating parts of a person’s life, but both play a vital role in one’s career growth and expansion. There are a variety of things one can do to please the people around us: by scoring good grades, earning big bucks and proving our worth in the corporate world. But have you ever wondered how it is so hectic and pressurising to please everyone around us? So, the first and foremost activity to do is to make yourself smile a little and later think of other people’s concerns.
Nothing is forever and no one is going to remember you forever. So, try to make yourself cheerful and stress-free. Only then can you retain a healthy and wealthy lifestyle. So here are some tips to relax and get rid of everyday stress in your life.
Read comic books and try to put yourself in the role of the writer or one of the characters so that you can connect easily with the story.
Spare some time for your parents and friends to pacifyyour daily stress. As a person belonging to the modern generation, we are so invested in our smartphones that we are controlled by the gadgets we carry. We don’t give enough time to our parents and friends, which matters the most for our physical as well our mental well-being. So, try to pay more attention to our friends and family. Have small talks with them to cheer everyone up.
Sit alone and rethink your past. Everyone says mistakes are our best teacher, but as per my opinion, our past is our best mentor that can restrain you from repeating the same mistakes again. So, remember the mistakes that you have made in the past while sitting alone and think about how to not commit them again. There are some things that you can utilise to make your life less stressful and make your days more cherished.
Q6. As per the passage, what are the two parts which play a vital role in a person’s life?
(a) Career growth and expansion
(b) Job and education
(c) Parents and friends
(d) Earning big bucks and proving our worth
S6. Ans (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
Refer to, ‘Job and education are two of the most hectic and irritating parts of a person’s life, but both play a vital role in one’s career growth and expansion.
Q7. What is the meaning of the phrase ‘First and foremost’ as per the passage?
(a) To begin
(b) Greatly admired
(c) Get something exactly right
(d) Most importantly
S7. Ans (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
First and foremost – it is the phrase which means, ‘Most importantly; more than anything else.’
Q8. As per the passage, who is our best mentor?
(a) Our past
(b) Mistake
(c) Our teacher
(d) Smartphones
S8. Ans (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
Refer to, ‘Sit alone …………Everyone says mistakes are our best teacher, but as per my opinion, our past is our best mentor that can restrain you from repeating the same mistakes again.’
Q9. As per the passage, how you can retain a healthy and wealthy lifestyle?
(a) By pleasing the people.
(b) By scoring good grades.
(c) By making yourself cheerful and stress-free.
(d) By having small talks with friends and family.
S9. Ans (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
Refer to, ‘Nothing is forever and no one is going to remember you forever. So, try to make yourself cheerful and stress-free. Only then can you retain a healthy and wealthy lifestyle.’
Q10. As per the passage, what are thing(s) which is/are helpful to get rid of everyday stress in life?
(a) Earning big bucks
(b) Reading comic books
(c) Investing in our smartphones
(d) Sitting alone
S10. Ans (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
Refer to, ‘Nothing is forever and no one is going to remember you forever. So, try to make yourself cheerful and stress-free. Only then can you retain a healthy and wealthy lifestyle. So here are some tips to relax and get rid of everyday stress in your life.
Read comic books and try to put yourself in the role of the writer or one of the characters so that you can connect easily with the story.’
Directions (11-14): Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Q11. One who walks on ropes.
(a) Wizard
(b) Somniloquist
(c) Ventriloquist
(d) Funambulist
S11. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer is option d.
Funambulist – One who walks on ropes.
Option (d) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is the correct choice.
Q12. In very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot.
(a) Decrepit
(b) Mundane
(c) Quaint
(d) Belligerent
S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct answer is option a.
Decrepit – In very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot.
Option (a) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is the correct choice.
Q13. Something that is very important and urgent.
(a) Emphasis
(b) Wariness
(c) Imperative
(d) Conjecture
S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is option c.
Imperative – Something that is very important and urgent.
Option (c) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is the correct choice.
Q14. The state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.
(a) Fragile
(b) Abject
(c) Unkempt
(d) Rancid
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. The correct answer is option b.
Abject – The state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.
Option (b) portrays the same meaning as that of the given group of words & hence it is the correct choice.
Directions (15): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
Q15. To expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly
(a) to irrupt
(b) to puke
(c) to spew
(d) to spritz
S15. Ans.(c)
Sol. Puke means vomit
Spritz means to squirt or spray a liquid at or on to (something) in quick, short bursts.
