Q. One who hates mankind is called ______.

  • (A) Philanthropist
  • (B) Misanthrope
  • (C) Patriot
  • (D) Optimist
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Misanthrope
Explanation: A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or hates humankind.

Q. Identify the error: Neither the principal nor the teachers (A) was present (B) during the inspection. (C) No Error (D)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) D
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: The verb agrees with the nearest subject 'teachers' (plural). It should be 'were present'.

Q. Fill in the blank: The soldiers were accustomed ______ harsh weather conditions.

  • (A) for
  • (B) to
  • (C) with
  • (D) at
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) to
Explanation: The correct phrase is 'accustomed to'.

Q. Choose the most appropriate meaning of the idiom 'Beat around the bush'.

  • (A) Talk directly
  • (B) Avoid the main point
  • (C) Win easily
  • (D) Hide in a forest
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Avoid the main point
Explanation: The idiom means avoiding the central issue instead of speaking directly.

Q. Choose the synonym of 'Ubiquitous'.

  • (A) Rare
  • (B) Omnipresent
  • (C) Hidden
  • (D) Ancient
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Omnipresent
Explanation: Ubiquitous means present everywhere or widespread. 'Omnipresent' is its closest synonym.

Q. Choose the antonym of 'Prudent'.

  • (A) Wise
  • (B) Cautious
  • (C) Rash
  • (D) Judicious
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Rash
Explanation: Prudent means acting with care and good judgment. Rash means acting without thinking.

Q. Identify the error: The quality of the apples (A) were not (B) satisfactory enough (C) for export. (D)

  • (A) A
  • (B) B
  • (C) C
  • (D) No Error
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) B
Explanation: The subject is 'quality', which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb is 'was', not 'were'.

Q. Fill in the blank: He is capable ______ solving even the toughest problems.

  • (A) to
  • (B) of
  • (C) for
  • (D) with
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) of
Explanation: The correct expression is 'capable of'.

Q. Choose the meaning of the idiom 'Spill the beans'.

  • (A) Cook food
  • (B) Reveal a secret
  • (C) Make a mistake
  • (D) Waste money
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Reveal a secret
Explanation: The idiom means to disclose confidential information.

Q. One who compiles dictionaries is called a ______.

  • (A) Biographer
  • (B) Lexicographer
  • (C) Calligrapher
  • (D) Philologist
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Lexicographer
Explanation: A lexicographer is a person who compiles dictionaries.

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