English Grammar MCQS

Meticulous means very careful and precise.

• Correct answer - painstaking: it has the same meaning as Meticulous.
• messy: untidy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Meticulous.
• slapdash: careless and hasty - wrong, it does not mean the same as Meticulous.
• careless: not taking care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Meticulous.

Mirth means amusement and laughter.

• Correct answer - merriment: it has the same meaning as Mirth.
• kindness: being gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.
• liveliness: energy and cheerfulness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.
• ridicule: mockery - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mirth.

Mitigate means to make less severe.

• Correct answer - lessen: it has the same meaning as Mitigate.
• simplify: to make easier - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mitigate.
• humiliate: to make someone feel ashamed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mitigate.
• resolve: to settle a problem - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mitigate.

Malign means to speak ill of someone.

• Correct answer - condemn: it has the same meaning as Malign.
• reconcile: to restore friendship - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• co-operate: to work together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• disagree: to have a different opinion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.

Malignant means harmful and evil in nature.

• Correct answer - destructive: it has the same meaning as Malignant.
• kind: gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.
• misconduct: improper behaviour - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.
• loafer: an idle person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malignant.

Mandarin means an influential official.

• Correct answer - influential person: it has the same meaning as Mandarin.
• sedative: a drug that calms - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.
• instrument: a tool or musical device - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.
• excuse: a reason offered for a fault - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandarin.

Mandate means an official authority to act.

• Correct answer - authority to command: it has the same meaning as Mandate.
• grapple: to struggle or seize - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandate.
• order: an arrangement or a command - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandate.
• concept: an idea - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mandate.

Manifest means clear and obvious.

• Correct answer - conspicuous: it has the same meaning as Manifest.
• emphasis: special importance given to something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Manifest.
• unclear: not easy to understand - wrong, it does not mean the same as Manifest.
• wake up: to stop sleeping - wrong, it does not mean the same as Manifest.

Magnanimous means generous and forgiving.

• Correct answer - generous: it has the same meaning as Magnanimous.
• gigantic: extremely large - wrong, it does not mean the same as Magnanimous.
• overblown: exaggerated or too elaborate - wrong, it does not mean the same as Magnanimous.
• mean: stingy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Magnanimous.

Mainstay means the chief support.

• Correct answer - chief support: it has the same meaning as Mainstay.
• conclusion: an ending or final decision - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mainstay.
• strong resistance: powerful opposition - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mainstay.
• stimulant: something that increases activity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Mainstay.

Malice means a desire to harm others; ill will.

• Correct answer - hatred: it has the same meaning as Malice.
• pleasant surprise: a happy unexpected event - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.
• kind: gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.
• desire: a strong wish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.

Legacy means something handed down from the past; heritage.

• Correct answer - heritage: it has the same meaning as Legacy.
• indolence: laziness - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.
• fictitious: imaginary; not real - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.
• history: the study of past events - wrong, it does not mean the same as Legacy.

Lesion means a wound or area of damaged tissue; an injury.

• Correct answer - injury: it has the same meaning as Lesion.
• cooperation: working together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.
• division: the act of splitting into parts - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.
• support: to hold up or help - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lesion.

Libellous means damaging to someone's reputation; defamatory.

• Correct answer - defamatory: it has the same meaning as Libellous.
• lascivious: lustful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.
• obscene: indecent - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.
• laudable: deserving praise - wrong, it does not mean the same as Libellous.

Lien means a legal claim on property until a debt is paid.

• Correct answer - legal claim: it has the same meaning as Lien.
• impose: to force upon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• account statement: a record of money in an account - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• false and malicious statement: a spiteful untrue claim - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.

Loath means unwilling; reluctant.

• Correct answer - unwilling: it has the same meaning as Loath.
• notice: to become aware of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.
• begin: to start - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.
• encourage: to give support and confidence - wrong, it does not mean the same as Loath.

Lucid means clear and easy to understand.

• Correct answer - clear: it has the same meaning as Lucid.
• dull: lacking brightness or interest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.
• murky: dark and unclear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.
• mouth-watering: looking or smelling delicious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lucid.

Luminary means a famous or prominent person.

• Correct answer - celebrity: it has the same meaning as Luminary.
• lamp stand: a base that holds a lamp - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.
• planet: a large body orbiting a star - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.
• dim: not bright - wrong, it does not mean the same as Luminary.

Lustrous means shining with a soft glow.

• Correct answer - shining: it has the same meaning as Lustrous.
• mean: stingy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.
• lacklustre: lacking shine or energy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.
• greedy: wanting more than one needs - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lustrous.

Kindle means to set alight or arouse.

• Correct answer - inflame: it has the same meaning as Kindle.
• tease: to make fun of playfully - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.
• satisfy: to fulfil a need - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.
• satiate: to satisfy fully - wrong, it does not mean the same as Kindle.

Knack means a special skill or ability.

• Correct answer - ability: it has the same meaning as Knack.
• rogue: a dishonest person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.
• imperfection: a fault or flaw - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.
• manipulate: to handle or control skilfully, often unfairly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knack.

Knave means a dishonest or unprincipled man; a scoundrel.

• Correct answer - scoundrel: it has the same meaning as Knave.
• gentleman: a well-mannered man - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.
• intelligent: clever - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.
• intellectual: a person who is devoted to thinking and learning - wrong, it does not mean the same as Knave.

Labyrinth means a maze of winding passages.

• Correct answer - maze: it has the same meaning as Labyrinth.
• straight road: a road without bends - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.
• model: a representation of something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.
• confusion: lack of clarity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Labyrinth.

Laxity means lack of strictness; looseness.

• Correct answer - looseness: it has the same meaning as Laxity.
• lean: thin; to rest against - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.
• paucity: scarcity - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.
• immoral: against moral standards - wrong, it does not mean the same as Laxity.

Jeer means to mock rudely; to sneer.

• Correct answer - sneer: it has the same meaning as Jeer.
• knock out: to make unconscious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• cheer: to applaud with shouts of joy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.
• praise: to express admiration - wrong, it does not mean the same as Jeer.