English Grammar MCQS

Sententious means pompously moralising.

• Correct answer - pompous and moralising: it has the same meaning as Sententious.
• exciting: thrilling - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sententious.
• ready to argue: prepared to quarrel - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sententious.
• carried away by emotions: overwhelmed by feelings - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sententious.

Sequel means something that follows; a continuation.

• Correct answer - continuation: it has the same meaning as Sequel.
• alternate: every other one; to take turns - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sequel.
• complicated: hard to understand - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sequel.
• sound with a sharp note: a high, piercing sound - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sequel.

Serene means calm and peaceful.

• Correct answer - calm and peaceful: it has the same meaning as Serene.
• smooth: even and without bumps - wrong, it does not mean the same as Serene.
• happy: feeling pleasure - wrong, it does not mean the same as Serene.
• alluring: powerfully attractive - wrong, it does not mean the same as Serene.

Sever means to cut off.

• Correct answer - to cut off: it has the same meaning as Sever.
• to twist: to turn or wind - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sever.
• to damage: to harm - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sever.
• severe: very strict or serious - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sever.

Sheath means a protective covering.

• Correct answer - protective covering: it has the same meaning as Sheath.
• an unfolding: a gradual opening out - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sheath.
• blade: the cutting part of a knife - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sheath.
• decayed: rotten - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sheath.

Shenanigans means mischief and trickery.

• Correct answer - mischievous nonsense: it has the same meaning as Shenanigans.
• bad weather: stormy conditions - wrong, it does not mean the same as Shenanigans.
• sophisticated: refined and worldly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Shenanigans.
• interference: meddling - wrong, it does not mean the same as Shenanigans.

Simile means a figure of speech comparing one thing with another.

• Correct answer - comparison of one thing with another: it has the same meaning as Simile.
• to expose something: to uncover something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Simile.
• contains wisdom: holds deep knowledge - wrong, it does not mean the same as Simile.
• to disclose something: to reveal something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Simile.

Satire means mockery that exposes faults.

• Correct answer - sarcasm: it has the same meaning as Satire.
• celebrate: to mark a happy occasion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satire.
• rumour: an unverified story passing from person to person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satire.
• permeate: to spread through something - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satire.

Scenario means an imagined sequence of events.

• Correct answer - imagined sequence of future events: it has the same meaning as Scenario.
• beautiful scene: a lovely view - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scenario.
• symphony: a long orchestral musical work - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scenario.
• landscape: a view of scenery - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scenario.

Sceptical means doubtful; not easily convinced.

• Correct answer - dubious: it has the same meaning as Sceptical.
• convinced: completely sure - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sceptical.
• startled: suddenly surprised - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sceptical.
• naive: innocent and inexperienced - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sceptical.

Scourge means a whip; a cause of great suffering.

• Correct answer - whip: it has the same meaning as Scourge.
• overlook: to fail to notice; to ignore - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.
• to disfigure: to spoil the appearance of - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.
• careless: not taking care - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scourge.

Scrupulous means careful and honest; conscientious.

• Correct answer - conscientious: it has the same meaning as Scrupulous.
• devious: sly and dishonest - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scrupulous.
• annoying: irritating - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scrupulous.
• reckless: careless of danger - wrong, it does not mean the same as Scrupulous.

Ruckus means a noisy disturbance; an uproar.

• Correct answer - uproar: it has the same meaning as Ruckus.
• rough and tough: harsh and hardy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ruckus.
• assortment: a mixed collection - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ruckus.
• flat piece of wood: a thin board - wrong, it does not mean the same as Ruckus.

Rueful means feeling or showing regret.

• Correct answer - regretful: it has the same meaning as Rueful.
• depressed: very unhappy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.
• romantic: relating to love or idealised feelings - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.
• sensitive: easily affected or hurt - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.

Sagacity means wisdom and good judgement.

• Correct answer - prudence: it has the same meaning as Sagacity.
• foolishness: lack of good sense - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sagacity.
• endurance: the ability to last or bear hardship - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sagacity.
• satire: mockery that exposes faults - wrong, it does not mean the same as Sagacity.

Satiated means fully satisfied.

• Correct answer - satisfied: it has the same meaning as Satiated.
• craving: a strong desire - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satiated.
• hungry: wanting food - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satiated.
• thirsty: needing to drink - wrong, it does not mean the same as Satiated.

Replete means filled or well supplied with something.

• Correct answer - full of: it has the same meaning as Replete.
• reduce: to make smaller - wrong, it does not mean the same as Replete.
• deplete: to use up - wrong, it does not mean the same as Replete.
• related: connected - wrong, it does not mean the same as Replete.

Repository means a place where things are stored.

• Correct answer - storage place: it has the same meaning as Repository.
• alliance: a union formed for mutual benefit - wrong, it does not mean the same as Repository.
• vacant place: an empty place - wrong, it does not mean the same as Repository.
• imposing: impressive in appearance - wrong, it does not mean the same as Repository.

Rescinded means cancelled or revoked.

• Correct answer - withdrew: it has the same meaning as Rescinded.
• reinstated: restored to a former position - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rescinded.
• renegotiated: discussed again to change terms - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rescinded.
• rethought: considered again - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rescinded.

Retrospect means a review of past events.

• Correct answer - review of the past: it has the same meaning as Retrospect.
• microscope: an instrument for viewing tiny things - wrong, it does not mean the same as Retrospect.
• prism: a glass block that splits light - wrong, it does not mean the same as Retrospect.
• special kind of telescope: a particular instrument for viewing distant objects - wrong, it does not mean the same as Retrospect.

Revitalize means to give new life or energy to.

• Correct answer - regenerate: it has the same meaning as Revitalize.
• make up lost ground: to recover what was lost - wrong, it does not mean the same as Revitalize.
• reconstruct: to build again - wrong, it does not mean the same as Revitalize.
• review: to examine again - wrong, it does not mean the same as Revitalize.

Roster means a list of names, often for duties.

• Correct answer - list: it has the same meaning as Roster.
• speaker's platform: a raised stage for speaking - wrong, it does not mean the same as Roster.
• rash: hasty; a skin eruption - wrong, it does not mean the same as Roster.
• cock: a male chicken - wrong, it does not mean the same as Roster.

Rout means a crushing defeat.

• Correct answer - defeat: it has the same meaning as Rout.
• miscarriage: the loss of a pregnancy; a failure - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rout.
• withdraw: to pull back - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rout.
• passage: a way through; a section of text - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rout.

Rowdy means noisy and disorderly.

• Correct answer - rough and disorderly: it has the same meaning as Rowdy.
• late: after the expected time - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rowdy.
• mismanaged: handled badly - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rowdy.
• systematic person: an orderly, methodical person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rowdy.

Relinquish means to give up or let go of.

• Correct answer - to give up: it has the same meaning as Relinquish.
• to aggravate: to make worse - wrong, it does not mean the same as Relinquish.
• to struggle for: to strive to obtain - wrong, it does not mean the same as Relinquish.
• to keep: to hold on to - wrong, it does not mean the same as Relinquish.