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English MCQs with Answers

English carries solid marks in most competitive exams and job tests. Practice grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, sentence correction and comprehension MCQs. Each test is timed and scored so you can find weak areas and build confidence.

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Q171. Meaning of 'out of the blue':

  1. Cheerfully
  2. Late
  3. Unexpectedly
  4. Sadly
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Correct answer: C. Unexpectedly

It means suddenly.

Q172. Meaning of 'to kill two birds with one stone':

  1. To achieve two things with one action
  2. To waste effort
  3. To fail twice
  4. To harm animals
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Correct answer: A. To achieve two things with one action

It means solving two problems with one effort.

Q173. What is the feminine of 'nephew'?

  1. Nephewine
  2. Nephewess
  3. Nepha
  4. Niece
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Correct answer: D. Niece

The feminine of nephew is niece.

Q174. Choose the antonym of 'vague'.

  1. Uncertain
  2. Hazy
  3. Clear
  4. Dim
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Correct answer: C. Clear

Clear is the opposite of vague.

Q175. One word for 'a government by the people':

  1. Autocracy
  2. Monarchy
  3. Aristocracy
  4. Democracy
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Correct answer: D. Democracy

Democracy means rule by the people.

Q176. One word for 'a doctor of heart diseases':

  1. Cardiologist
  2. Neurologist
  3. Urologist
  4. Dermatologist
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Correct answer: A. Cardiologist

A cardiologist treats the heart.

Q177. What is the plural of 'analysis'?

  1. Analysises
  2. Analyses
  3. Analysis
  4. Analysi
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Correct answer: B. Analyses

Analysis forms its plural as analyses.

Q178. Meaning of 'spill the beans':

  1. Make a mess
  2. Cook food
  3. Reveal secret information
  4. Waste time
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Correct answer: C. Reveal secret information

It means to disclose a secret.

Q179. Meaning of 'to cry over spilt milk':

  1. To be careful
  2. To regret something that cannot be changed
  3. To waste milk
  4. To be sad
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Correct answer: B. To regret something that cannot be changed

It means grieving over past mistakes.

Q180. Choose the synonym of 'frugal'.

  1. Wasteful
  2. Lavish
  3. Thrifty
  4. Generous
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Correct answer: C. Thrifty

Frugal means economical.

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