English Grammar MCQS

Avert means to prevent or turn away; to avoid.

• Correct answer - avoid: it has the same meaning as Avert.
• invite: to ask someone to come - wrong, it does not mean the same as Avert.
• fall: to drop down - wrong, it does not mean the same as Avert.
• degenerate: to decline in quality - wrong, it does not mean the same as Avert.

Beguile means to charm or enchant.

• Correct answer - charm: it has the same meaning as Beguile.
• to scold: to rebuke angrily - wrong, it does not mean the same as Beguile.
• paralyse: to make unable to move - wrong, it does not mean the same as Beguile.
• lament: to mourn - wrong, it does not mean the same as Beguile.

Bemuse means to bewilder or puzzle.

• Correct answer - bewilder: it has the same meaning as Bemuse.
• entertain: to amuse - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bemuse.
• to tease: to mock playfully - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bemuse.
• deceive: to mislead - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bemuse.

Benevolence means kindness and goodwill.

• Correct answer - kindness: it has the same meaning as Benevolence.
• abundance: plenty - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benevolence.
• inhumanity: cruelty - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benevolence.
• malice: a desire to harm others - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benevolence.

Benign means gentle and harmless.

• Correct answer - gentle: it has the same meaning as Benign.
• blessed: made holy or fortunate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benign.
• peaceful: calm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benign.
• tenfold: ten times as much - wrong, it does not mean the same as Benign.

Bewilder means to confuse.

• Correct answer - confuse: it has the same meaning as Bewilder.
• frightened: afraid - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bewilder.
• enlighten: to give knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bewilder.
• mystery: something unexplained - wrong, it does not mean the same as Bewilder.

Aversion means strong dislike; hatred.

• Correct answer - hatred: it has the same meaning as Aversion.
• diversion: a distraction - wrong, it does not mean the same as Aversion.
• revert: to go back to a former state - wrong, it does not mean the same as Aversion.
• subvert: to undermine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Aversion.

Adroit means clever and skilful.

• Correct answer - skilful: it has the same meaning as Adroit.
• interested: showing curiosity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adroit.
• efficient: working well with little waste - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adroit.
• amusing: entertaining - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adroit.

Adulterate means to make impure by adding another substance.

• Correct answer - to lower the quality by adding another substance: it has the same meaning as Adulterate.
• to purify: to make clean or pure - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adulterate.
• to preserve food by smoking: to cure food with smoke - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adulterate.
• to cook partially: to cook only in part - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adulterate.

Adversity means hardship or misfortune.

• Correct answer - hardship: it has the same meaning as Adversity.
• opponent: a rival - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adversity.
• opening: a gap or a beginning - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adversity.
• agency: an organisation providing a service - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adversity.

Affectation means pretence; artificial behaviour meant to impress.

• Correct answer - pretence: it has the same meaning as Affectation.
• reality: the state of things as they are - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.
• adverse effect: a harmful result - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.
• standing: position or status - wrong, it does not mean the same as Affectation.

Atrocious means extremely cruel or brutal.

• Correct answer - brutal: it has the same meaning as Atrocious.
• prudent: careful and sensible - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.
• perceptive: quick to notice - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.
• discerning: having good judgement - wrong, it does not mean the same as Atrocious.

Attribute means to assign or ascribe to a cause or source.

• Correct answer - assign or ascribe to: it has the same meaning as Attribute.
• give proof of: to demonstrate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.
• to praise or admire: to speak highly of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.
• study: to learn by reading - wrong, it does not mean the same as Attribute.

Auspicious means favourable; promising good fortune.

• Correct answer - fortunate: it has the same meaning as Auspicious.
• unfortunate: unlucky - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.
• despairing: losing all hope - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.
• impressive: making a strong good impression - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auspicious.

Auxiliary means supplementary; accessory.

• Correct answer - accessory: it has the same meaning as Auxiliary.
• authentic: genuine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auxiliary.
• chasteness: purity; modesty - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auxiliary.
• primary: first or main - wrong, it does not mean the same as Auxiliary.

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.

Adhere means to stick firmly to something.

• Correct answer - stick: it has the same meaning as Adhere.
• give up: to surrender - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adhere.
• criticise: to find fault - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adhere.
• appear: to come into view - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adhere.

Adjacent means lying next to or adjoining; contiguous.

• Correct answer - contiguous: it has the same meaning as Adjacent.
• cut off: to sever or isolate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adjacent.
• lazy: unwilling to work - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adjacent.
• sharpened: made pointed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adjacent.

Adorable means lovable and charming; attractive.

• Correct answer - attractive: it has the same meaning as Adorable.
• permissible: allowed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adorable.
• adjustable: able to be altered - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adorable.
• boring: dull - wrong, it does not mean the same as Adorable.

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.