English — All MCQs
2791 questions available
Q121."Elicit" vs "Illicit" — The question failed to ___ a response.
Correct Answer: B
"Elicit" means to draw out; "illicit" means unlawful.
Q122."Assure" vs "Ensure" vs "Insure" — Please ___ you bring your ID.
Correct Answer: B
"Ensure" means to make certain; "assure" means to reassure a person.
Q123.Choose the correct use of the pair "Access/Excess": He had ___ to the building.
Correct Answer: B
"Access" means the right or ability to enter; "excess" means more than necessary.
Q124.Choose the correct pair: The thief ___ into the house.
Correct Answer: C
"Crept" is the past tense of "creep".
Q125.Pair: "Bridal/Bridle" — She wore a beautiful ___ gown.
Correct Answer: B
"Bridal" relates to a bride or wedding; "bridle" is a headgear for a horse.
Q126.Pair: "Canvas/Canvass" — He will ___ the area for votes.
Correct Answer: B
"Canvass" means to seek votes; "canvas" is a type of cloth.
Q127.Pair: "Eminent/Imminent" — He is an ___ scientist.
Correct Answer: B
"Eminent" means famous and respected; "imminent" means about to happen.
Q128.Pair: "Flair/Flare" — She has a ___ for writing.
Correct Answer: B
"Flair" means a natural talent; "flare" means a sudden burst of flame.
Q129.Pair: "Pore/Pour" — She pored ___ the documents all night.
Correct Answer: B
"Pore over" means to study carefully; "pour" means to flow.
Q130.Pair: "Pray/Prey" — The lion hunted its ___.
Correct Answer: B
"Prey" is an animal hunted; "pray" is to say a prayer.
Q131.Pair: "Wary/Weary" — After the long journey, they were ___.
Correct Answer: B
"Weary" means tired; "wary" means cautious.
Q132.Pair: "Vain/Vane/Vein" — All her efforts were in ___.
Correct Answer: C
"Vain" means without success; "vein" is a blood vessel; "vane" is a weathercock.
Q133.What does "A blessing in disguise" mean?
Correct Answer: B
A blessing in disguise means something that seems bad but has good results.
Q134.What does "Add fuel to the fire" mean?
Correct Answer: B
Adding fuel to fire means worsening an already bad situation.
Q135.What does "Beat around the bush" mean?
Correct Answer: B
Beating around the bush means to avoid discussing what is important.
Q136.What does "Bite off more than you can chew" mean?
Correct Answer: B
This idiom means attempting more than you can manage.
Q137.What does "Bite the bullet" mean?
Correct Answer: B
"Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful experience.
Q138.What does "Burn the midnight oil" mean?
Correct Answer: B
This idiom means to work or study late into the night.
Q139.What does "Cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Correct Answer: B
Cost an arm and a leg means to be very expensive.
Q140.What does "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
Correct Answer: B
"Hit the nail on the head" means to describe exactly what is the problem.