English & Aptitude Topics
Undergraduate level — English & Aptitude
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Grammar
Reading Comprehension
Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
General Awareness
quiz Questions
Q11
Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Heavy
Eternal
Ancient
Short-lived
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q12
Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careless
Lazy
Rapid
Careful
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q13
Antonym of "Transparent":
Lucid
Clear
Opaque
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q14
One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Optimist
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Misanthrope
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.
Q15
Passage hint: The early bird catches the worm. What does this proverb suggest?
Birds eat worms
Prompt action brings advantage
Worms are valuable
Sleep late to succeed
Explanation
The proverb promotes starting early / acting promptly.
Q16
In a passage, the author's "tone" refers to:
Paragraph length
Word count
Font style
The writer's attitude toward the subject
Explanation
Tone reflects attitude (formal, critical, optimistic, etc.).
Q17
Main idea of a paragraph is usually found in:
Title alone
Random sentence
Footnotes only
Topic sentence (often first or last)
Explanation
Topic sentence states the central point.
Q18
Grammar — Choose the correct form: She ___ to school every day.
go
gone
goes
going
Explanation
Third person singular present takes -es: goes.
Q19
Grammar — Identify the error: Neither of the boys are ready.
Replace "are" with "is"
Replace "Neither" with "Either"
Replace "boys" with "boy"
No error
Explanation
"Neither of" takes a singular verb: is.
Q20
Grammar — Fill in the blank: I have lived here ___ 2018.
from
by
since
for
Explanation
"Since" is used with a point in time.