English Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & One Word Substitution (शब्दसंग्रह) प्रश्न उत्तरे - इंग्रजी भाषा व व्याकरण (English Language & Grammar) (MPSC Group B / Rajyaseva)

Choose from the following an option with the correct synonymous word-pairs:
a. 'Dismal: Gloomy' and 'Naive: Artless/simple'.
b. 'Pious: Wise' and 'Rare: Abundant'.
c. 'Mad: Insane' and 'Sly: Silent'.
d. 'Deny: Refuse' and 'Idle: Busy'.

Choose from the following an option with the correct antonymous word-pairs:
a. 'Humility: Arrogance' and 'Morbid: Healthy'.
b. 'Extrinsic: External' and 'False: Wrong'.
c. 'Mild: Harsh' and 'Liberty: Freedom'.
d. 'Motion: Rest' and 'Master: Owner'.

Which of the following words are opposite in meaning to 'reluctant'?
a. averse
b. hesitant
c. enthusiastic
d. keen

Choose the misspelt word from the following:
i. Tranquillity
ii. Symmetry
iii. Occassionally
iv. Privilege

Select the closest synonym of "adulate" in the sentence.
"Despite his peers' disdain, he continued to adulate influential figures, seeking their favour".

Select the word similar in meaning of the following word from given alternatives:
'Perpetual'

The decision has baffled the cast and crew of the film.
Select the correct opposite word for the underlined.

Zenith is _____
Select the correct option to complete the sentence.

Choose the correctly spelt underlined word from the options given below.
(a) The sun is stationery.
(b) The sun is stationiary.
(c) The sun is stationary.
(d) The sun is stetionery.

Choose the correct option for the following phrase:
'That which cannot be read'

What is the meaning of the phrase, 'to grease the palm'?
a. to massage
b. to clap
c. to bribe
d. to stretch

Match the following.
A
a. bribery
b. 'pugree' racket
c. discontent
d. effort
e. sacrifice
B
i. things given up for a cause
ii. hard work needed to achieve something
iii. illegal practice of demanding money for favours
iv. dissatisfaction with conditions
v. giving money to get unlawful favour

Identify the correct sentence or sentences using the phrase "the salt of the earth".
a. The arrogant businessman was the salt of the earth, and looked down on everyone else.
b. The gentle teacher, who took extra time to help struggling students, was the salt of the earth.
c. The fire fighter, who risked his life to save others, was the salt of the earth.
d. The con artist was the salt of the earth, and everyone trusted him with their money.

_____ your income before spending it recklessly.
Complete the sentence choosing the correct option.