English Grammar MCQS

Conscientious means careful and diligent; attentive.

• Correct answer - attentive: it has the same meaning as Conscientious.
• negligent: careless; failing to take proper care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conscientious.
• vile: very unpleasant or wicked - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conscientious.
• profligate: wasteful and immoral - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conscientious.

Consummate means perfect; complete in skill.

• Correct answer - perfect: it has the same meaning as Consummate.
• consume: to eat or use up - wrong, it does not mean the same as Consummate.
• reciprocate: to give in return - wrong, it does not mean the same as Consummate.
• retaliate: to strike back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Consummate.

Contemplate means to think about deeply; to ponder.

• Correct answer - ponder: it has the same meaning as Contemplate.
• enjoy: to take pleasure in - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contemplate.
• hesitate: to pause in doubt - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contemplate.
• infer: to conclude from evidence - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contemplate.

Contentious means quarrelsome; causing disagreement.

• Correct answer - quarrelsome: it has the same meaning as Contentious.
• vociferous: loudly outspoken - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contentious.
• rambunctious: noisy and boisterous - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contentious.
• humorous: funny - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contentious.

Contrary means opposite.

• Correct answer - opposite: it has the same meaning as Contrary.
• delighted: very pleased - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contrary.
• deserve: to merit - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contrary.
• similar: alike - wrong, it does not mean the same as Contrary.

Controvert means to contradict or dispute.

• Correct answer - contradict: it has the same meaning as Controvert.
• explain: to make clear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.
• mind: the faculty of thought - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.
• turn over: to flip - wrong, it does not mean the same as Controvert.

Conform means to agree with or comply with rules.

• Correct answer - agree: it has the same meaning as Conform.
• reform: to improve - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conform.
• perform: to carry out - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conform.
• deform: to change shape badly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conform.

Conformity means agreement; compliance with rules or customs.

• Correct answer - agreement: it has the same meaning as Conformity.
• ambition: a strong desire to succeed - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conformity.
• pride: satisfaction in one's own worth - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conformity.
• confinement: being shut in - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conformity.

Concerted means planned and done together; combined.

• Correct answer - combined: it has the same meaning as Concerted.
• pleasant: agreeable - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concerted.
• melodic: tuneful - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concerted.
• separated: kept apart - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concerted.

Conciliate means to win over; to placate.

• Correct answer - to win over: it has the same meaning as Conciliate.
• to conform: to comply with rules - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.
• to combine: to join together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.
• to advise: to give counsel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conciliate.

Concoct means to make up or invent.

• Correct answer - to make up: it has the same meaning as Concoct.
• to reveal: to make known - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concoct.
• to accelerate: to speed up - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concoct.
• to hide: to conceal - wrong, it does not mean the same as Concoct.

Condominium means a type of apartment building with individually owned units.

• Correct answer - type of apartment: it has the same meaning as Condominium.
• a government building: an office owned by the state - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condominium.
• deep-sea diving apparatus: equipment for diving deep underwater - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condominium.
• life-supporting environment: a habitat that sustains life - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condominium.

Condone means to overlook or forgive an offence.

• Correct answer - overlook: it has the same meaning as Condone.
• stop: to halt - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condone.
• evaluate: to assess - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condone.
• infuriate: to make very angry - wrong, it does not mean the same as Condone.

Confer means to discuss or consult together.

• Correct answer - to discuss: it has the same meaning as Confer.
• to suggest: to propose - wrong, it does not mean the same as Confer.
• to verify: to confirm as true - wrong, it does not mean the same as Confer.
• to refuse: to decline or reject - wrong, it does not mean the same as Confer.

Codger means an eccentric old man.

• Correct answer - eccentric man: it has the same meaning as Codger.
• intelligent person: a clever individual - wrong, it does not mean the same as Codger.
• brave: courageous - wrong, it does not mean the same as Codger.
• wooden cart: a cart made of wood - wrong, it does not mean the same as Codger.

Cogent means clear and convincing.

• Correct answer - convincing: it has the same meaning as Cogent.
• premature: too early - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cogent.
• disorganized: lacking order - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cogent.
• humorous: funny - wrong, it does not mean the same as Cogent.

Collateral means security pledged for a loan.

• Correct answer - security for a loan: it has the same meaning as Collateral.
• key: a device that opens a lock - wrong, it does not mean the same as Collateral.
• proposal: a suggestion put forward - wrong, it does not mean the same as Collateral.
• secret agreement: a private pact - wrong, it does not mean the same as Collateral.

Commemorate means to honour the memory of.

• Correct answer - honour: it has the same meaning as Commemorate.
• appropriate: suitable - wrong, it does not mean the same as Commemorate.
• requisition: a formal demand - wrong, it does not mean the same as Commemorate.
• consolidate: to strengthen or combine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Commemorate.

Complacent means smugly self-satisfied.

• Correct answer - self-satisfied: it has the same meaning as Complacent.
• enforce: to compel obedience - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complacent.
• disturbed: troubled - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complacent.
• proud: pleased with one's achievements - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complacent.

Complaisant means willing to please; obliging.

• Correct answer - obliging: it has the same meaning as Complaisant.
• selfish: caring only for oneself - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complaisant.
• rude: impolite - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complaisant.
• arrogant: overly proud - wrong, it does not mean the same as Complaisant.

Comprehend means to understand.

• Correct answer - understand: it has the same meaning as Comprehend.
• forget: to fail to remember - wrong, it does not mean the same as Comprehend.
• misread: to interpret wrongly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Comprehend.
• create: to make - wrong, it does not mean the same as Comprehend.

Coagulate means to thicken or solidify.

• Correct answer - solidify: it has the same meaning as Coagulate.
• mix: to combine - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coagulate.
• melt: to turn from solid to liquid - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coagulate.
• collect: to gather - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coagulate.

Coalition means an alliance of groups for a common purpose.

• Correct answer - alliance: it has the same meaning as Coalition.
• intimidation: frightening someone into obedience - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coalition.
• composition: the way something is made up - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coalition.
• intrigue: a secret plot - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coalition.

Coarse means rough; unrefined.

• Correct answer - unrefined: it has the same meaning as Coarse.
• elegant: graceful and refined - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coarse.
• passage: a way through; a section of text - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coarse.
• syllabus: a course outline - wrong, it does not mean the same as Coarse.

Centrifugal means moving away from a centre.

• Correct answer - moving away from a centre: it has the same meaning as Centrifugal.
• inward movement: movement toward the centre - wrong, it does not mean the same as Centrifugal.
• rapid: very fast - wrong, it does not mean the same as Centrifugal.
• jet fuel: fuel used by jet engines - wrong, it does not mean the same as Centrifugal.