Skip to content
GyanPrep.in

Free · past papers · answers included

English Language MCQ practice free online · page 661

Questions from RRB, NTPC, Group D and JE past papers. Tap an option to check it instantly — every question shows the correct answer, and most carry the explanation the paper gave.

AllEnglishहिन्दी
No sign-up10 per pageAnswers & explanations
  1. 6601AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Repeal

    Show answer

    Correct option: A — Approval

    Approval - the act of formally accepting something. Repeal - the action of canceling a law, regulation, or rule. Expense - the cost or amount of money spent on something. Separation - the act of dividing or moving apart. Adversity - a difficult or unpleasant situation.

  2. 6602AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. This route cannot get more ____________ (simplified) than it already is.

    Show answer

    Correct option: B — convoluted

    Convoluted - extremely complex and difficult to follow. Simplified - made easier to understand or use. Uniform - unchanging in form or character. Homogeneous - consisting of similar or uniform parts. Unvaried - lacking variety or change.

  3. 6603AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Guile

    Show answer

    Correct option: C — Honesty

    Honesty - truthfulness and sincerity in behavior. Guile - the quality of being good at deceiving people in a clever way. Deceit - the act of deceiving or tricking someone. Treachery - betrayal of trust or loyalty. Terseness - the quality of being brief and to the point.

  4. 6604AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Henry is so servile that other people take advantage of him.

    Show answer

    Correct option: A — Arrogant

    Arrogant - having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or superiority. Servile - eager to serve and please someone else in a way that shows a lack of respect for yourself. Sheepish - feeling or looking embarrassed, shy, or awkward. Bickering - arguing or quarreling in a petty or continuous manner. Cunning - being clever and crafty in achieving goals.

  5. 6605AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    He was compelled by everyone to join the group.

    Show answer

    Correct option: A — Demur

    Demur - to object or show unwillingness. Compelled - forced to do something. Obscured - to hide or conceal. Confessed - to admit or acknowledge. Induced - to persuade or influence someone to do something.

  6. 6606AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Do you know the old adage ‘the show must go on’?

    Show answer

    Correct option: A — Misconstruction

    Misconstruction - a misunderstanding of something, especially a text or statement. Adage - a short statement expressing a general truth. Rebuke - to scold or criticize. Dare - to have the courage to do something challenging. Addiction - a strong dependence on something.

  7. 6607AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. Mr. Khanna is quite____________(callous) towards the victims of earthquake.

    Show answer

    Correct option: C — sympathetic

    Sympathetic - showing concern and understanding towards the suffering or emotions of others. Callous - a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of others. Rationalistic - based on or guided by reason and logic rather than emotions or feelings. Unsympathetic - showing a lack of compassion, understanding, or concern towards others' feelings. Non diplomatic - lacking tact or sensitivity in dealing with others.

  8. 6608AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. The gradual______(curtail) in the expenditures made them tensed.

    Show answer

    Correct option: C — increase

    Increase - to become larger in size or quantity. Curtail - to reduce or limit the extent or amount of something. Indent - to create a space at the beginning of a line to set it apart from the margin. Innate - naturally present or inherent in someone from birth. Insinuate - to suggest or hint indirectly.

  9. 6609AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Israel has been a staunch ally of the United States.

    Show answer

    Correct option: D — Unsteady

    Unsteady - shaking or moving in an uncontrolled manner. Staunch - always showing strong support in opinions and attitude. Resolute - firm and determined in purpose. Careless - not taking sufficient care or attention. Confused - lacking clarity or understanding.

  10. 6610AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline.

    Derision

    Show answer

    Correct option: C — Admiration

    Admiration - to praise someone. Derision - to humiliate or laugh at someone. Disintegration - breaking or falling apart into pieces. Termination - the end or conclusion of something. Estimation - judgment or opinion regarding something.

English Language practice — common questions

Page 661 of this set has 10 questions on it.

Are these English Language questions free to practise?
Yes. Every question on this page is free and needs no account. Create a free account only if you want your progress saved.
Where do these English Language MCQs come from?
They are taken from official past papers of Indian government recruitment exams such as RRB NTPC, RRB Group D and RRB JE, and each question keeps a reference to the exam it appeared in.
Are the questions available in Hindi?
Yes. Many papers are set in both languages, so a large share of these questions are available in Hindi. Use the language filter at the top of the page.
Do the questions show answers and explanations?
Every question shows the correct option. Where the source paper included a worked solution, the explanation is shown under "Show answer".