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All Verbal Ability Questions(1–64 of 64)

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Q1mediummcqEnglish LanguageSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Then comes a ride over the river in a long, narrow water taxi.
B. In the town of Delta, motorcycle taxis wait to cover the final 30-minute leg through the jungle into the village in the Amazon rain forest.
C. To reach the village of Puerto Luz in the Amazon rain forest of southern Peru, the first step is to get to the city of Puerto Maldonado.
D. The next step is a three-hour drive on the Interoceanic Highway to the banks of the Tambopata River.
Q2mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.While some herbal remedies may have proven health benefits, not all herbs are safe. It's important to research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal concoction. While we may use some herbs for minor ailments, such as a cold or headache, others may treat more serious conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. Not all herbal concoctions are natural and organic. Some may contain synthetic ingredients or preservatives, so it's important to read labels and research before using these concoctions. While herbal remedies may have some health benefits, they should not be used as a substitute for traditional medicine.Identify the tone of the passage.
Q3mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error.It seemed that his route / to the covted island / was not to be / an easy one.
Q4mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.A popular theory among critics is that the character Count Dracula is based on the ______ barbaric Vlad III, better known as Vlad the Impaler.
Q5mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.(A) fell dead in an instant(B) stunned the movement(C) of the busy Bazaar and(D) silenced the cacophony(E) suddenly, a ringing blast(F) out of the bodies, which
Q6mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.The teacher orders Mohan not to tear off pages from his note-book.
Q7mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Who is looking for a smart advisor?
Q8mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Grave
Q9mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
50% accuracy
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Many unavoidable situations were avoided only because someone had our back.
Q10mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech."Hurrah! I have topped again," he said. "Congratulations," said I.
Q11mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Mr. Johnson teaches us mathematics.
Q12mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Inertia
Q13mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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The given sentence has an error. Select the option that contains the error in the given sentence.We have to be cautius regarding the impact of global warming.
Q14mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.Due to its fragrance, the petals of an rose are often used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Q15mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The plot of the story effects the character and their growth.
Q16mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Melancholy
Q17mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.The enigma of quantum mechanics remains inscrutably elusive despite of decades of intensive research by the world's leading physicists.
Q18mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
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Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.While some herbal remedies may have proven health benefits, not all herbs are safe. It's important to research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal concoction. While we may use some herbs for minor ailments, such as a cold or headache, others may treat more serious conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. Not all herbal concoctions are natural and organic. Some may contain synthetic ingredients or preservatives, so it's important to read labels and research before using these concoctions. While herbal remedies may have some health benefits, they should not be used as a substitute for traditional medicine.Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
Q19mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
50% accuracy
Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.While some herbal remedies may have proven health benefits, not all herbs are safe. It's important to research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal concoction. While we may use some herbs for minor ailments, such as a cold or headache, others may treat more serious conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. Not all herbal concoctions are natural and organic. Some may contain synthetic ingredients or preservatives, so it's important to read labels and research before using these concoctions. While herbal remedies may have some health benefits, they should not be used as a substitute for traditional medicine.Identify the statement that holds true according to the passage.
Q20mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
50% accuracy
Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.While some herbal remedies may have proven health benefits, not all herbs are safe. It's important to research and consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal concoction. While we may use some herbs for minor ailments, such as a cold or headache, others may treat more serious conditions, such as cancer or heart disease. Not all herbal concoctions are natural and organic. Some may contain synthetic ingredients or preservatives, so it's important to read labels and research before using these concoctions. While herbal remedies may have some health benefits, they should not be used as a substitute for traditional medicine.Select the option that best describes the central theme of the passage.
Q21mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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If the letters of the words 'RANGE' and 'MUSCLE' are grouped together and arranged in ascending English alphabetical order, which letter will be the letter to the left of the letter from the right?
Q22mediummcqReasoningPractice Paper2026
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Rearrange all the following letters to form a meaningful English word:
Q23mediummcqReasoningPractice Paper2026
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Which of the following words can be formed using the letters of the word 'LANGUAGE' without repeating any letters more times than they appear?
Q24mediummcqReasoningPractice Paper2026
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Which of the following words can be formed from the letters of the word 'RECOGNITION', using each letter only once?
Q25mediummcqReasoningPractice Paper2026
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Select the word from the given alternatives which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the word 'RECOMMENDATION', without repeating any letter more times than it appears in the original word.
Q26mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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What is the next term in the series?
Q27mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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Identify the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the word 'ENCOURAGEMENT' without repeating any letter more times than it appears in the original word.
Q28mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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Identify the word that CANNOT be formed using the letters of the word 'CELEBRATION'.
Q29mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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Arrange the given words in alphabetical order as they would appear in an English dictionary and identify which word comes third:
Q30mediummcqReasoningMock Test2026
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Which letter is the seventh letter to the left of the letter which is the ninth letter to the right of the English alphabet's fifth letter?
Q31mediummcqGeneral EnglishCompetitive Exam2026
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In the context, "They were caught red-handed trying to steal", what does "caught red-handed" imply?
Q32mediummcqEnglish ComprehensionSSC CPO 20242026
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Identify the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bread and butter
Q33easymcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Q34mediummcqEnglish ComprehensionSSC CPO 20242026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Be in seventh heaven
Q35mediummcqEnglish ComprehensionSSC CPO 20242026
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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit the sack
Q36mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"Changes observed in Earth's climate since the early 20th century are ______ driven by human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere, raising Earth's average surface temperature."
Q37mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.
A. Lying in bed waiting
B. For the postman to bring
C. Him news of a legacy
D. Luck keeps on
Q38mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Midhuna was nineteen years old, too young to buy the farm.
Q39mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors.
Q40mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Confiscate
Q41mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
Rekha asked me what I was doing.
Q42mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The child was testing the patience of her mother.
Q43mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The film actor and director were accused of indulging in nepotism.
Q44mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the sentence that has NO spelling errors.
Q45mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
Shanky said, 'I'll be disposing of the old iPhone next Wednesday'.
Q46mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error.
"You may reffer to our research findings in this document."
Q47mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
"Boisterous"
Q48mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
"Fashion is something that lasts only for a short time."
Q49mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"The dancers were ______ to know the results of the All India Dance Competition."
Q50mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
"The parcel could have been misplaced by the delivery boy."
Q51mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Hit the sack"
Q52mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"It is a privilege and I shall be ________ to meet the king."
Q53mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word.
"We wish them a lifetime of wedded bliss together."
Q54mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She informed the students, "The shooting location has already been very crowded and noisy."
Q55mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
"Satisfy"
Q56mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'dense' in the given sentence.
"The African continent has thick forests but the Sahara desert area has sparse distribution of population."
Q57mediummcqEnglish LanguageStaff Selection Commission2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Fish out of water"
Q58mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Efficacy
Q59mediummcqEnglish LanguageGeneral English Practice2026
Select the correct active voice of the given sentence
Why was such a letter written by Rupesh?
Q60mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fall out with someone
Q61mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.
Q62mediummcqEnglish LanguageCompetitive Exam2026
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Eye wash
Q63mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Sentences of a paragraph—labelled A, B, C, D—are given below in jumbled order.
Select the option that arranges the sentences in the correct logical order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. "A brilliant story about death and the fear of death," said the original jacket blurb on Don DeLillo's 1985 novel, White Noise, adding that the book "is a comedy, of course."
B. The writer that inspired Netflix's latest hit, White Noise, is a dazzling chronicler of modern America, and one of the country's legendary novelists.
C. So this feels like a good time to look again at White Noise's author, and consider why Don DeLillo is one of the great novelists of our time.
D. This month, Noah Baumbach's Netflix film, White Noise, dazzles its way on to our screens, and we're promised 'a fascinating, invigorating spectacle', a 'thrillingly original' blast of cinematic lustre.
Q64mediummcqEnglish LanguageMock Test2026
Select the correct option to form a meaningful sentence.
Did(a) offences(b) know(c) you(d) that(e) men(f) four times(g) commit(h) driving(i) as many(j) women do?(k)

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