English Questions
5101. Which word means the opposite of 'dearth'?
lack
abundance
poverty
shortage
5102. A man whose wife has died is called a -
widow
widower
spinster
bachelor
5103. A friend ---need is a friend indeed.
to
in
at
for
5104. Identify the determiner in the following sentence: 'I have no news for you.'
have
news
no
for
5105. Someone who is capricious is-
easily irritated
wise and willing to cooperate
exceedingly conceited and arrogant
known for sudden changes in attitude or behaviour
5106. Identify the word which remains the same in its plural form :
aircraft
intention
mouse
thesis
5107. In which sentence is the word 'past' used as a preposition?
Writing letters is a thing of the past.
I look back on the past without regret.
I called out to him as he ran past.
Tania was a wonderful singer, but she's past her prime.
5108. Identify the word which is spelt incorrectly :
consciencious
perseverance
convalescence
maintenance
5109. The word 'sibling' means
a brother
a sister
a brother or sister
an infant
5110. A friend ---need is a friend indeed.
to
in
at
for
5111. He deals---rice.
with
for
of
in
5112. Which one of the following words is masculine?
mare
lad
pillow
pony
5113. Fill in the blank: You may go for a walk if you feel - it.
about
on
like
for
5114. We should have no sympathy----war criminals of 1971.
with
for
at
to
5115. Our examination will start - --Monday next.
in
on
at
for
5116. . Fill in the blank: As she was talking, he suddenly broke -, saying, 'That's a lie!"
off
in
down
into
5117. . 'You look terrific in that dress!" The word 'terrific' in the above sentence means-
excellent
funny
very ugly
horrible
5118. Which word is similar to 'appal'?
deceive
confuse
dismay
solicit
5119. 'Please write to me at the above address.' The word 'above' in this sentence is a/an-
noun
adjective
pronoun
adverb
5120. Medha congratulated me--- my success.
with
for
upon
on