BITSAT English Proficiency Vocabulary and Grammar MCQs Set A

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. LOQUACIOUS

• a) Talkative
• b) Slow
• c) Content
• d) Unclear

Answer: Talkative

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. EMBEZZLE

• a) Misappropriate
• b) Balance
• c) Remunerate
• d) Clear

Answer: Misappropriate

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. INDICT

• a) Condemn
• b) Reprimand
• c) Accuse
• d) Allege

Answer: Accuse

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Ques. METICULOUS

• a) Forgetful
• b) Destructive
• c) Careless
• d) Flagrant

Answer: Careless

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Ques. EXODUS

• a) Influx
• b) Home-coming
• c) Return
• d) Restoration

Answer: Influx

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Ques. FLAGITIOUS

• a) Innocent
• b) Vapid
• c) Ignorant
• d) Frivolous

Answer: Innocent

Question: DIRECTIONS : In questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) in your answer.

• a) My father gave me
• b) A pair of binocular
• c) On my birthday.
• d) No error

Answer: A pair of binocular

Question: DIRECTIONS : In questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) in your answer.

• a) The teacher as well as his students,
• b) All left
• c) For the trip.
• d) No error.

Answer: All left

Question: DIRECTIONS : In questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. If a sentence is free from error, mark (d) in your answer.

• a) I could not put up in a hotel
• b) Because the boarding and lodging charges
• c) Were exorbitant.
• d) No error.

Answer: I could not put up in a hotel

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. CORPULENT

• a) Lean
• b) Gaunt
• c) Emaciated
• d) Obese

Answer: Obese

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. EMBEZZLE

• a) Misappropriate
• b) Balance
• c) Remunerate
• d) Clear

Answer: Misappropriate

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

Ques. ARROGANT

• a) Humble
• b) Cowardly
• c) Egotistic
• d) Gentlemanly

Answer: Humble

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

Ques. EXODUS

• a) Influx
• b) Home-coming
• c) Return
• d) Restoration

Answer: Influx

Question: DIRECTIONS : Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'd'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

• a) We discussed about the problem so thoroughly
• b) On the eve of the examination
• c) That I found it very easy to work it out
• d) No error

Answer: We discussed about the problem so thoroughly

Question: DIRECTIONS : Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'd'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

• a) An Indian ship
• b) Laden with merchandise
• c) Got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.
• d) No error

Answer: Got drowned in the Pacific Ocean.

Question: DIRECTIONS : Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'd'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).

• a) I could not put up in a hotel
• b) Because the boarding and lodging charges
• c) Were exorbitant.
• d) No error.

Answer: I could not put up in a hotel

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which best expreses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  Decay is an immutable factor of human life.

• a) Important
• b) Unique
• c) Unchangeable
• d) Awful

Answer: Unchangeable

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which best expreses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  It was an ignominious defect for the team.

• a) Shameful
• b) Admirable
• c) Unaccountable
• d) Worth

Answer: Shameful

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word which best expreses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  The attitude of western countries towards the third world countries is rather callous to say the least.

• a) Cursed
• b) Unkend
• c) Unfeeling
• d) Passive

Answer: Unfeeling

Question: DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  Hydra is biologically believed to be immortal.

• a) Undying
• b) Perishable
• c) Ancient
• d) Eternal

Answer: Perishable

Question: DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  The Gupta rulers patronised all cultural activities and thus Gupta period was called the golden era in Indian History.

• a) Criticised
• b) Rejected
• c) Opposed
• d) Spurned

Answer: Opposed

Question: DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.

Ques.  The General Manager is quete tactful and handles the workers union very effectively

• a) Incautious
• b) Discreet
• c) Strict
• d) Disciplned

Answer: Incautious

Question: DIRECTIONS : In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Ques. A person who does not believe in any religion.

• a) Philatelist
• b) Rationalist
• c) Atheist
• d) Pagan

Answer: Atheist

Question: DIRECTIONS : In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Ques. A person who believes that pleasure is the chief good.

• a) Stoic
• b) Hedonist
• c) Epicure
• d) Sensual

Answer: Epicure

Question: DIRECTIONS : In each of the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Ques. A person who is incharge of museum.

• a) Caretaker
• b) Warden
• c) Supervisor
• d) Curator

Answer: Curator

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. AUGMENT

• a) Increase
• b) Decrease
• c) Save
• d) Mention

Answer: Increase

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. CONSOLATION

• a) Comfort
• b) Problem
• c) Sadness
• d) Solution

Answer: Comfort

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. AUXILIARY

• a) Chief
• b) Supplemental
• c) Negligible
• d) Separate

Answer: Supplemental

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. AUSPICIOUS

• a) Prosperous
• b) Unfavourable
• c) Improper
• d) New

Answer: Unfavourable

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. RECOMPENSE

• a) Emolument
• b) Reward
• c) Payment
• d) Penalty

Answer: Penalty

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. IMPEDE

• a) Block
• b) Delay
• c) Push
• d) Freeze

Answer: Push

Question: DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Belence are given alternatives to the underlined part a, b, c and d which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  They requested me to follow them.

• a) Ordered
• b) Urged
• c) Asked
• d) No improvement

Answer: Urged

Question: DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Belence are given alternatives to the underlined part a, b, c and d which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  She did not believed me.

• a) Believing
• b) Believe to
• c) Believe
• d) No improvement

Answer: Believe

Question:  DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Belence are given alternatives to the underlined part a, b, c and d which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  I am fine, what about you?

• a) Your
• b) Your’s
• c) Yours
• d) No improvement

Answer: No improvement

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. SAGACIOUS

• a) Shameless
• b) Wise
• c) Powerless
• d) Foolish

Answer: Wise

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. REMEDIAL

• a) Corrective
• b) Proficient
• c) Damaging
• d) Optional

Answer: Corrective

Question: DIRECTIONS : Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which express the correct meaning of the word.

Ques. RETICENT

• a) Confident
• b) Sad
• c) Truthful
• d) Secretive

Answer: Secretive

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. FIDELITY

• a) Faith
• b) Devotedness
• c) Allegiance
• d) Treachery

Answer: Treachery

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. INFRANGIBLE

• a) Complecated
• b) Breakable
• c) Weird
• d) Software

Answer: Breakable

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word opposite is meaning to the given word.

Ques. PROGENY

• a) Kid
• b) Parent
• c) Friend
• d) Enemy

Answer: Parent

Question: DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part (a), (b), (c) and (d) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  It was not possible to drag any conclusion so he left the case.

• a) Fetch
• b) Find
• c) Draw
• d) No improvement

Answer: Draw

Question: DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part (a), (b), (c) and (d) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  I am looking after my pen which is missing.

• a) Looking for
• b) Looking in
• c) Looking back
• d) No improvement

Answer: Looking for

Question: DIRECTIONS : A part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part (a), (b), (c) and (d) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

Ques.  “Mind your language !” he shouted.

• a) Change
• b) Inspect
• c) Hold
• d) No improvement

Answer: No improvement

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Ques. Perspicuity

• a) Vagueness
• b) Dullness
• c) Unfairness
• d) Unwillingness

Answer: Vagueness

Question: DIRECTIONS : In question out of the four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. Disgrace

• a) Disrespect
• b) Jealousy
• c) Disregard
• d) Shame

Answer: Shame

Question: DIRECTIONS : In question out of the four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. Striking

• a) Attractive
• b) Violent
• c) Funny
• d) Hateful

Answer: Attractive

Question: DIRECTIONS : In question out of the four alternative, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ques. Fiasco

• a) Festival
• b) Failure
• c) Fortune
• d) Feast

Answer: Failure

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Ques.  Power got with money is the most craved for today.

• a) Sought after
• b) Wished for
• c) Welcomed for
• d) No improvement

Answer: No improvement

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (d).

Ques.  You are asked to copy this letter word by word.

• a) Word for word
• b) Word with word
• c) Word to word
• d) No improvement

Answer: Word for word

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions, two sentences are given. There may be an error in the sentence(s). Mark as your correct answer.

Ques. I. Although he was innocent, baseless accusations were leveled at him. II. Despite of repeated representations from the people, the authorities have failed to take any action.

• a) If there is an error only in the first sentence;
• b) If there is an error only in the second sentence;
• c) If there are errors in both sentences; and
• d) If there is no error in either of the sentences

Answer: If there are errors in both sentences; and

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions, two sentences are given. There may be an error in the sentence(s). Mark as your correct answer.

Ques. I. I deem it as a privilege to address the gathering. II. Perfection can be achieved with practice

• a) If there is an error only in the first sentence;
• b) if there is an error only in the second sentence;
• c) If there are errors in both sentences; and
• d) If there is no error in either of the sentences

Answer: If there are errors in both sentences; and

Question: DIRECTIONS : For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.

Ques. TURBULENCE

• a) Treachery
• b) Triumph
• c) Commotion
• d) Overflow

Answer: Commotion

Question: DIRECTIONS : For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.

Ques. DEFER

• a) Discourage
• b) Minimize
• c) Postpone
• d) Estimate

Answer: Postpone

Question: DIRECTIONS : For each of the following questions, select the option which is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized word.

Ques. ADAGE

• a) Proverb
• b) Youth
• c) Supplement
• d) Hardness

Answer: Proverb

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in bold.

Ques.  FRAGRANCE

• a) Aroma
• b) Perfume
• c) Smell
• d) Stink

Answer: Stink

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in bold.

Ques.  PECULIAR

• a) Characteristic
• b) Special
• c) Specific
• d) Universal

Answer: Universal

Question: DIRECTIONS : Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning as the word given in bold.

Ques.  ETERNAL

• a) Momentary
• b) Continual
• c) Everlasting
• d) Endless

Answer: Momentary

Question: DIRECTIONS : In the following questions, choose the alternative which can most appropriately replace the group of words italicized in the sentence.

Ques.  Despite being in the career of singing for the last 10 yr, he has not been able to earn fame on account of his practice of borrowing ideas and words from others and using them as his own.

• a) Adaptation
• b) Pantomime
• c) Imitation
• d) Plagiarism

Answer: Plagiarism