TNPSC Group 4 - Synonyms antonyms homonyms idioms phrasal verbs one word substitution and correct word usage. Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which word is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Malicious B) Kind-hearted C) Selfish D) Cruel

2. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Fleeting B) Temporary C) Eternal D) Brief

3. Identify the homonyms in the following pair: 'to', 'too', 'two'. Which word means 'also'?

A) to B) too C) two D) None of the above

4. What does the idiom 'bite the bullet' mean?

A) To eat something very hard B) To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage C) To avoid a responsibility D) To be extremely angry

5. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'look up to'.

A) To search for something B) To visit someone unexpectedly C) To respect and admire someone D) To find information in a book or computer

6. What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who collects stamps'?

A) Cartographer B) Philatelist C) Numismatist D) Bibliophile

7. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'The committee will meet _____ the proposal.'

A) affect B) effect C) accept D) except

8. Which word is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?

A) Rare B) Scarce C) Pervasive D) Limited

9. What is the antonym of 'gregarious'?

A) Sociable B) Outgoing C) Aloof D) Friendly

10. Identify the homophones: 'their', 'there', 'they're'. Which word indicates possession?

A) their B) there C) they're D) None of the above

11. What does the idiom 'kick the bucket' mean?

A) To refuse an offer B) To die C) To be very happy D) To play a sport

12. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'give in'.

A) To surrender or yield B) To donate something C) To continue doing something D) To present an idea

13. What is the one-word substitution for 'a government ruled by one person'?

A) Democracy B) Oligarchy C) Monarchy D) Autocracy

14. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'She has a profound _____ on her students.'

A) affect B) effect C) accept D) except

15. Which word is a synonym for 'placid'?

A) Agitated B) Calm C) Turbulent D) Stormy

16. What is the antonym of 'arduous'?

A) Difficult B) Challenging C) Easy D) Tiring

17. Identify the homophones: 'stationary', 'stationery'. Which word refers to writing materials?

A) stationary B) stationery C) Both D) Neither

18. What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

A) To start a conversation in a social setting B) To cause a conflict C) To remain silent D) To freeze something

19. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'put off'.

A) To postpone or delay B) To wear clothes C) To place something down D) To be disgusted by

20. What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who is always optimistic'?

A) Pessimist B) Realist C) Optimist D) Fatalist

21. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'Please _____ my apology.'

A) accept B) except C) affect D) effect

22. Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

A) Lazy B) Careless C) Hardworking D) Indifferent

23. What is the antonym of 'beneath'?

A) Under B) Below C) Above D) Within

24. Identify the homonyms: 'principal', 'principle'. Which word refers to a rule or belief?

A) principal B) principle C) Both D) Neither

25. What does the idiom 'spill the beans' mean?

A) To reveal a secret B) To make a mess C) To be quiet D) To eat food

26. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'take off'.

A) To land an aircraft B) To remove clothing C) To begin a journey D) To become successful

27. What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who travels on foot'?

A) Cyclist B) Motorist C) Pedestrian D) Aviator

28. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'The weather will _____ us tomorrow.'

A) affect B) effect C) accept D) except

29. Which word is a synonym for 'tentative'?

A) Certain B) Definite C) Provisional D) Confirmed

30. What is the antonym of 'ascend'?

A) Climb B) Rise C) Descend D) Mount

31. Identify the homophones: 'bare', 'bear'. Which word means to endure or carry?

A) bare B) bear C) Both D) Neither

32. What does the idiom 'get cold feet' mean?

A) To be very brave B) To become nervous or frightened and unable to do something C) To feel unwell D) To be very cold

33. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'bring about'.

A) To cause something to happen B) To carry something C) To return something D) To introduce something

34. What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who believes in God'?

A) Atheist B) Agnostic C) Theist D) Deist

35. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'We cannot _____ the consequences of our actions.'

A) affect B) effect C) accept D) except

36. Which word is a synonym for 'beneath'?

A) Above B) Below C) Over D) Upon

37. What is the antonym of 'fragile'?

A) Delicate B) Brittle C) Strong D) Weak

38. Identify the homophones: 'peace', 'piece'. Which word refers to a part of something?

A) peace B) piece C) Both D) Neither

39. What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

A) To be completely correct or accurate B) To make a mistake C) To work very hard D) To cause damage

40. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'call off'.

A) To cancel B) To visit C) To investigate D) To summon

41. What is the one-word substitution for 'a place where monks live'?

A) Palace B) Monastery C) Temple D) Chapel

42. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'He _____ the offer with enthusiasm.'

A) accepted B) excepted C) affected D) effected

43. Which word is a synonym for 'transient'?

A) Permanent B) Lasting C) Fleeting D) Enduring

44. What is the antonym of 'harmony'?

A) Concord B) Accord C) Discord D) Peace

45. Identify the homophones: 'right', 'write'. Which word means the opposite of wrong?

A) right B) write C) Both D) Neither

46. What does the idiom 'let the cat out of the bag' mean?

A) To keep a secret B) To reveal a secret accidentally C) To buy a pet D) To be afraid

47. Choose the correct meaning of the phrasal verb 'find out'.

A) To discover information B) To lose something C) To invent something D) To forget something

48. What is the one-word substitution for 'a person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain'?

A) Stoic B) Hedonist C) Epicurean D) Ascetic

49. Which word is used correctly in the sentence: 'The new policy will _____ the company's performance.'

A) affect B) effect C) accept D) except

50. Which word is a synonym for 'prolific'?

A) Unproductive B) Barren C) Fruitful D) Infertile

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