Go to English Grammar Exercises
Question 1: Write one word for the given expression.
“A list of books available in a library”
(A) Backlist
(B) Index
(C) Catalogue
(D) Bibliography
Question 2: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “One who performs daring gymnastic feats.”
(A) Acrobat
(B) Conjuror
(C) Athlete
(D) Juggler
Question 3: Substitute the following in one word.
“A place of good climate for invalids.”
(A) Sanatorium
(B) Retreat
(C) Hospital
(D) Asylum
Question 4: Give one word for the following:
“A heavenly being”
(A) Angel
(B) Angle
(C) Engel
(D) Engle
Question 5: Substitution with the correct word.
“To bite like a rat.”
(A) Split
(B) Gnaw
(C) Chew
(D) Cut
Question 6: Choose the correct word for the following.
“A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge.”
(A) Artificial
(B) Showy
(C) Ornate
(D) Pedantic
Question 7: Write one word for the given expression. “One who is all powerful.”
(A) Omnipresent
(B) Omniscient
(C) Omnivorous
(D) Omnipotent
Question 8: ‘To make up one’s mind’ means?
(A) to encourage
(B) to decide
(C) to oppose
(D) to fail
Question 9: Substitute the following in one word.
“out of proportion”
(A) Authentic
(B) Essence
(C) Exaggerated
(D) Entails
Question 10: Give one word for the following:
“One who looks for only dark side”
(A) Philanthropist
(B) Pessimist
(C) Somnambulist
(D) Misogynist
Question 11: Substitution with the correct word.
“A person who sees only the dark side of the things.”
(A) Activist
(B) Pessimist
(C) Optimist
(D) Genius
Question 12: Choose the correct word for the following.
“A person with whom you work.”
(A) Friend
(B) Colleague
(C) Reporter
(D) Host
Question 13: Write one word for the given expression. “One who excels in many things.”
(A) Genius
(B) Versatile
(C) Credulous
(D) Cannibal
Question 14: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “A life history of a person written by someone else.”
(A) Autography
(B) Biography
(C) Autobiography
(D) Bibliography
Question 15: Substitute the following in one word. “A hater of knowledge and learning.”
(A) Bibliophile
(B) Philologist
(C) Misogynist
(D) Misologist
Question 16: Give one word for the following:
“One who compiles dictionary.”
(A) Lexicographer
(B) Calligrapher
(C) Nap
(D) Editor
Question 17: Substitution with the correct word. “A place where birds are kept.”
(A) Aviary
(B) Zoo
(C) Attic
(D) Nursery
Question 18: Choose the correct word for the following.
“People in a riot.”
(A) rabble
(B) mob
(C) crowd
(D) congregation
Question 19: Write one word for the given expression.
“To congratulate someone in a formal manner.”
(A) Facilitate
(B) Felicitate
(C) Solemnize
(D) Celebrate
Question 20: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “Deviation from standard practice.”
(A) Anonymity
(B) Anomaly
(C) Heterogeneity
(D) Unanimity
Question 21: Substitute the following in one word.
“A person who is womanish in his habits.”
(A) Feminist
(B) Effeminate
(C) Philanderer
(D) Philogynist
Question 22: Give one word for the following:
“A person against whom legal action is instituted.”
(A) Defendant
(B) Litigant
(C) Appellant
(D) Deponent
Question 23: Substitution with the correct word.
“Person who eats human flesh.”
(A) Veteran
(B) Cantabile
(C) Cannibal
(D) Trencherman
Question 24: Choose the correct word for the following.
“A person who lives in foreign country.”
(A) Immigrant
(B) NRI
(C) Resident
(D) Domicile
Question 25: Write one word for the given expression. “To examine one’s own thoughts and feeling.”
(A) Meditation
(B) Retrospection
(C) Reflection
(D) Introspection
Question 26: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “A person chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue.”
(A) Lawyer
(B) Plaintiff
(C) Arbitrator
(D) Justice
Question 27: Substitute the following in one word.
“A person who pretends to be better than he is.'”
(A) Smart
(B) Traitor
(C) Clever
(D) Hypocrite
Question 28: Give one word for the following:
“Government based on religion”
(A) Diarchy
(B) Theocracy
(C) Plutocracy
(D) Aristocracy
Question 29: Substitution with the correct word.
“That which cannot be rubbed off”
(A) Incredible
(B) Indelible
(C) Inedible
(D) Irrubbable
Question 30: Choose the correct word for the following.
“Person who doesn’t believe in existence of god.”
(A) Theist
(B) Heretic
(C) Atheist
(D) Fanatic
Question 31: Write one word for the given expression. “A person who is disloyal to his country”
(A) Traitor
(B) Patriot
(C) Lawyer
(D) Arbitrator
Question 32: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “A person who looks to the bright side of things with hopeful vision”
(A) Fatalist
(B) Atheist
(C) Iconoclast
(D) Optimist
Question 33: Substitute the following in one word.
“One who cannot be changed or reformed.”
(A) Invulnerable
(B) Incorrigible
(C) Incurable
(D) Hardened
Question 34: Give one word for the following:
“To examine one’s own thoughts and feelings.”
(A) Meditation
(B) Retrospection
(C) Reflection
(D) Introspection
Question 35: Substitution with the correct word.
“That which can never be believed.”
(A) Irrevocable
(B) Incredible
(C) Inevitable
(D) Irritable
Question 36: Choose the correct word for the following.
“One who abstains from alcoholic drinks.”
(A) Teetotaller
(B) Spendthrift
(C) Workaholic
(D) Mindless
Question 37: Write one word for the given expression.
“A person who brings goods illegally into the country.”
(A) Importer
(B) Imposter
(C) Exporter
(D) Smuggler
Question 38: Identify the most suitable one word substitute for : “to go on some one’s land without permission.”
(A) To trespass
(B) To prosecute
(C) To pass off
(D) To transgress
Question 39: One who has lost his wife is called __________ .
(A) widow
(B) widower
(C) husband
(D) vidow
Question 40: Give one word for the following:
“A quick reply to a question or remark”
(A) Rapid
(B) Perceive
(C) Respond
(D) Retort