English — All MCQs
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Q1201."To cast in the teeth" means:
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: To confront someone openly.
Q1202."To pass the buck" means:
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: To share a responsibility.
Q1203.What does the idiom "To ride roughshod over" mean?
Correct Answer: C
Correct answer is C: To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration.
Q1204.What does the idiom "To read the riot act" mean?
Correct Answer: C
Correct answer is C: To deliver a stern warning or reprimand.
Q1205.What does the idiom "To put a spoke in one's wheel" mean?
Correct Answer: B
Correct answer is B: To obstruct or hinder someone's plans.
Q1206.What does the idiom "To have a bone to pick with someone" mean?
Correct Answer: B
Correct answer is B: To have a dispute or unresolved issue to address with someone.
Q1207.The negotiations were marred __________ allegations of corruption that cast a shadow __________ the legitimacy of the entire process.
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: by; onto
Q1208.His fascination with history compelled him to delve __________ ancient archives, uncovering forgotten tales __________ centuries past.
Correct Answer: B
Correct answer is B: into; from
Q1209.The architect designed the futuristic skyscraper to blend seamlessly __________ the urban landscape, harmonizing __________ the existing structures.
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: with; through
Q1210.The renowned philosopher delved deep __________ the intricacies of human consciousness, shedding light __________ the enigma of self-awareness.
Correct Answer: B
Correct answer is B: through; onto
Q1211.She embarked __________ a quest to decipher the cryptic symbols etched __________ the ancient artifact, unraveling its hidden secrets.
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: upon; beneath
Q1212."The architect's vision seamlessly integrated the futuristic skyscraper __________ the existing cityscape, harmonizing __________ its historical architecture."
Correct Answer: C
Correct answer is C: within; alongside
Q1213.The negotiations were conducted __________ utmost confidentiality, shrouding the details __________ the prying eyes of the media.
Correct Answer: B
Correct answer is B: with; from
Q1214.The word that would most accurately fit the blank at the end of the second paragraph is:
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: Shadow
Q1215.The underlined word 'convey', as used in this passage, most accurately means:
Correct Answer: D
Correct answer is D: Explain
Q1216.What is the main idea of Plato's cave analogy?
Correct Answer: A
Correct answer is A: This world is not all there is.
Q1217.Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
Correct Answer: C
Correct answer is C: Perception and Reality
Q1218.The underlined word temporal, as used in the passage, most nearly means:
Correct Answer: D
Correct answer is D: Temporary
Q1219.If you go to lunch at Dilly's Deli, you could expect to see:
Correct Answer: C
Correct answer is C: A long line of customers
Q1220.The passage suggests that if you eat lunch at Dilly's Deli, you should expect to:
Correct Answer: D
Correct answer is D: Carry your own food to your table.