English Grammar MCQS

Accrue means to accumulate or come about by gradual addition.

• Correct answer - come about by addition: it has the same meaning as Accrue.
• process: a series of actions toward a result - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.
• reach summit: to arrive at the top - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.
• create a crisis: to bring about an emergency - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accrue.

Acquaintance means slight knowledge of, or familiarity with, someone or something.

• Correct answer - familiarity: it has the same meaning as Acquaintance.
• intelligent: clever - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acquaintance.
• enmity: hostility; hatred - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acquaintance.
• ignorance: lack of knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acquaintance.

Acrimonious means bitter and harsh in tone or manner.

• Correct answer - bitter: it has the same meaning as Acrimonious.
• volatile: likely to change suddenly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acrimonious.
• expansive: wide-ranging; outgoing - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acrimonious.
• agitated: restless and disturbed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acrimonious.

Acumen means sharp judgement and keen insight; cleverness.

• Correct answer - cleverness: it has the same meaning as Acumen.
• obtuseness: slowness of understanding - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acumen.
• adamant: refusing to change one's mind - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acumen.
• dullness: lack of sharpness or interest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acumen.

Abolish means to put an end to; to nullify.

• Correct answer - nullify: it has the same meaning as Abolish.
• disappear: to vanish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abolish.
• build: to construct - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abolish.
• create: to make - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abolish.

Absolve means to clear of blame or a charge; to acquit.

• Correct answer - acquit: it has the same meaning as Absolve.
• concentrate: to focus one's attention - wrong, it does not mean the same as Absolve.
• penalize: to punish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Absolve.
• digest: to break down food in the body - wrong, it does not mean the same as Absolve.

Abstinence means voluntary restraint from eating, drinking or other indulgence.

• Correct answer - restrained eating or drinking: it has the same meaning as Abstinence.
• vulgar display: a coarse, showy exhibition - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abstinence.
• department: a division of an organisation - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abstinence.
• reluctance: unwillingness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abstinence.

Acclamation means loud and enthusiastic approval.

• Correct answer - enthusiastic approval: it has the same meaning as Acclamation.
• possession of something new: owning something recently acquired - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acclamation.
• harmony of feeling: agreement of emotions - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acclamation.
• appointment: an arrangement to meet; a job post - wrong, it does not mean the same as Acclamation.

Accolade means an honour or award given as a sign of praise.

• Correct answer - honour: it has the same meaning as Accolade.
• balcony: a platform projecting from an upper floor - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accolade.
• outer garment: a coat or similar clothing worn over others - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accolade.
• drink: a liquid taken by mouth - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accolade.

Accomplice means a partner in crime.

• Correct answer - companion in crime: it has the same meaning as Accomplice.
• hardworking: diligent - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accomplice.
• fatalist: one who believes all events are predetermined - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accomplice.
• friend: a person one likes and trusts - wrong, it does not mean the same as Accomplice.

Abate means to lessen or reduce in intensity.

• Correct answer - lessen: it has the same meaning as Abate.
• rebate: a partial refund of money paid - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.
• obvious: easily seen or understood - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.
• essence: the basic nature or core of something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abate.

Abdicate means to give up a position or throne; to resign.

• Correct answer - to resign: it has the same meaning as Abdicate.
• refuse: to decline or reject - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abdicate.
• disperse: to scatter in different directions - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abdicate.
• turn aside: to move or deflect away - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abdicate.

Abeyance means a state of temporary suspension.

• Correct answer - suspended action: it has the same meaning as Abeyance.
• excitement: a state of eager enthusiasm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.
• obedience: compliance with orders - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.
• discussion: conversation about a topic - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abeyance.

Abhor means to hate intensely.

• Correct answer - hate: it has the same meaning as Abhor.
• unpleasant: disagreeable - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abhor.
• difference: a point of unlikeness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abhor.
• adorn: to decorate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abhor.

Ablution means the act of washing oneself.

• Correct answer - washing: it has the same meaning as Ablution.
• survival: continuing to live or exist - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ablution.
• mutiny: a revolt against authority - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ablution.
• censure: to criticise strongly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ablution.

Abasement means a state of humiliation or loss of dignity.

• Correct answer - humiliation: it has the same meaning as Abasement.
• humility: modesty; a low view of one's own importance - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abasement.
• taxation: the imposing of taxes - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abasement.
• incurrence: bringing something unpleasant upon oneself - wrong, it does not mean the same as Abasement.