English Idioms and Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the idiom 'call it a day' mean?

To take a short break

To work extra hours

To start work immediately

To stop work for the day (correct)

What is the meaning of the word 'alert'?

Smart

Inactive

Vigilant (correct)

Dull

What does the idiom 'dog in the manger' mean?

Someone who cancels plans for others

Someone who is loyal and committed

Someone who prevents others from using something (correct)

Someone who checks the credibility of a plan

What is the correct synonym for the word 'parade'?

Procession Signup and view all the answers

What is the incorrect spelling in the sentence 'The Chinese are believed to have a longer history than that of any other civilisation in the wolrd'?

Wolrd Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence 'It was a privvilege to receive the award from the President'?

Privilege Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct substitution for the underlined segment in the sentence 'The housing loan taken by Ramesh effected his daily expenses adversely'?

by Ramesh affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the sentence 'The technicians who were repairing the broken elevator called it a day'?

They stopped work for the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle for identifying the odd one out in the given letter clusters?

A unique property of the letter cluster Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to finding the mirror image of the given figure?

Reflecting the figure across the mirror line MN Signup and view all the answers

What is the logical relationship between the numbers 92 and 23?

Subtraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion that logically follows from the given statements about houses, trees, and stones?

Some stones are trees and all houses are rocks Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct approach to solving the equation 15 × 5 − 75 + (300 ÷ 6) + 3 × 19 = 115?

Interchange numbers, not digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the property shared by the correct answers of questions 14 and 17?

They are both numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among the letter clusters EFINU, BCFKR, JKNSZ, and HIMQX?

They all have a unique property Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying logic in the relationship between 92 and 23, and 136 and 34?

Subtraction of a fixed number Signup and view all the answers

If P can finish a work in x days, how many days will Q take to finish the work?

2x days Signup and view all the answers

If a person reaches his destination 30 minutes late at a speed of 3 km/h, how late will he reach if his speed is 2 km/h?

60 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the sum of the digits of the two-digit number that increases by 27 when the digits are reversed?

9 Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of valid votes that candidate B gets in an election where A gets 63% of the total valid votes and 20% of the total votes were declared invalid?

3,560 Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of the work done by P to the work done by Q in one day?

2 : 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of the person (in km/h) when he reaches his destination on time?

3.75 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance (in units) between the centres of the two circles?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of votes polled in an election where A gets 63% of the total valid votes and 20% of the total votes were declared invalid?

8,750 Signup and view all the answers

In Microsoft Word, what other method can be used to move around a table?

Using the Tab key or double-clicking on the cell Signup and view all the answers

Which Fundamental Right is available for Indians as well as foreigners?

Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment Signup and view all the answers

National Sports Day is celebrated on the birthday of which hockey player?

Major Dhyan Chand Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of an International hockey match?

60 minutes Signup and view all the answers

In which state is the Sanchi Stupa UNESCO World Heritage site located?

Madhya Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method to move around a table in Microsoft Word?

Pressing the 'Shift' key and clicking on the cell Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the National Human Rights Commission established in India?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which constellation of the northern sky is easily recognised by a group of five bright stars forming a slightly irregular ‘W’?

Cassiopeia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following teams won the Indian Super League 2022-23?

Mumbai City FC Signup and view all the answers

In MS Word, which icon is commonly used to save the current document?

The floppy disk icon Signup and view all the answers

Where is the renowned Bhatkhande music institute located?

Lucknow Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a public good?

Defense Signup and view all the answers

Which revolutionary organisation was established at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi in 1928?

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Akbar are true?

All 1, 2, and 3 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Idioms and Synonyms

"Call it a day" means to stop work for the day
"Parade" can be a synonym for "procession"
"Alert" can be a synonym for "vigilant"
"Dog in the manger" is an idiom that means to prevent others from using something even if you don't need it yourself

Grammar and Vocabulary

"Effect" and "affect" have different meanings
"Civilisation" is the correct spelling
"Privilege" is the correct spelling
"Wolrd" is a misspelling of "world"

Logical Reasoning

92 is related to 23, and 136 is related to 34, following a certain logic
224 is related to 52, following the same logic
All houses are trees, all trees are stones, and all stones are rocks
Some stones are trees, and all houses are rocks

Mathematics

To finish a work, P takes half of the number of days required by Q to finish it
If they together can finish the work in 36 days, then in how many days Q alone can finish the work
A person reaches his destination 30 minutes late, if his speed is 3 km/h, and reaches 30 minutes before time if his speed is 4 km/h
The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9, and if the digits are reversed, then the number is increased by 27

General Knowledge

The renowned Bhatkhande music institute is located in Lucknow
The National Human Rights Commission was established in India in 1993
A carbohydrate that does not fit into the definition is Sucrose
In MS Word, the floppy disk icon is commonly used to save the current document
The Indian Super League 2022-23 was won by Mumbai City FC
Defense is an example of a public good
The constellation of the northern sky easily recognised by a group of five bright stars forming a slightly irregular ‘W’ is called Cassiopeia

Computer Applications

In Microsoft Word, the Tab key or double-clicking on the cell can be used to move around a table
The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar
The state of Bijapur was defeated and merged in Akbar's empire
Fatehpur Sikri was made the capital by Akbar

History and Culture

Akbar made Fatehpur Sikri his capital
The revolutionary organisation was established at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi in 1928
National Sports Day is celebrated on the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand
The duration of an international hockey match is 60 minutes
The Sanchi Stupa UNESCO world heritage site is located in Madhya Pradesh

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