The English section rewards pattern recognition more than grammar theory. Practice here covers error spotting, sentence improvement, fill in the blanks, cloze tests, para jumbles, reading comprehension, synonyms and antonyms, and idioms. Explanations name the specific rule being tested, so a mistake in one question tells you what to revise rather than leaving you guessing.
A person with an excessive need for admiration and a sense of entitlement exhibits ___.
Answer: A
Narcissism is characterized by excessive self-love, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.
Q.682Medium
The quality of being able to endure pain or hardship without complaint is ___.
Answer: A
Fortitude specifically means the courage and strength to face pain or adversity without yielding.
Q.683Hard
A person who renounces worldly life for religious or spiritual pursuits is a(n) ___.
Answer: C
Anchorite is a religious recluse who has withdrawn from society for spiritual reasons, especially in early Christianity.
Q.684Easy
The quality of being genuine, sincere, and free from deception is ___.
Answer: A
Authenticity refers to being genuine and true to oneself, representing real and sincere qualities.
Q.685Medium
A person who studies the structure and formation of words is called a/an ___.
Answer: B
Morphologist studies morphology (word structure and formation). Etymologist studies word origins, Philologist studies language development, and Lexicographer compiles dictionaries.
Q.686Easy
The quality of being able to recover quickly from difficulties is ___.
Answer: A
Resilience means the ability to bounce back from hardships. Persistence means continuing effort, Perseverance means steady determination, and Constancy means unchanging quality.
Q.687Easy
A person who loves or collects books excessively is a ___.
Answer: A
Bibliophile (biblio=books, phile=lover) means a book lover. Bibliographer compiles bibliographies, and Bookworm is a colloquial term without the formal meaning of excessive collection.
Q.688Hard
The practice of using unnecessarily long and complex words is called ___.
Answer: B
Sesquipedalianism refers to using long, complex words unnecessarily. Verbosity is wordiness in general, Grandiloquence is pompous speech, and Bombast is inflated language.
Q.689Medium
A government ruled by the wealthy or the rich is called ___.
Answer: A
Plutocracy (pluto=wealth, cracy=rule) means rule by the wealthy. Oligarchy means rule by few, Aristocracy means rule by nobles, and Theocracy means rule by religious authorities.
Q.690Hard
The study of ancient inscriptions and written records is ___.
Answer: B
Epigraphy studies inscriptions on stones or ancient objects. Paleography studies ancient handwriting, Archaeology studies past civilizations broadly, and Numismatics studies coins.
Q.691Medium
A person who speaks or writes in an affected, grandiose manner is a/an ___.
Answer: D
Magniloquent means speaking in a grandiose, pompous manner. Bombastic is an adjective for the language itself, and Sesquipedalian refers specifically to long words, not the speaker's manner.
Q.692Hard
The excessive desire to work and be productive beyond normal limits is ___.
Answer: B
Ergonomania (ergo=work, mania=excessive desire) means obsessive work addiction. Workaholism is colloquial; Diligence and Industriousness mean normal hard work.
Q.693Medium
A person who believes that nothing has real existence except their own mind is a/an ___.
Answer: B
Solipsist believes only their own mind exists. Nihilist denies all meaning, Existentialist focuses on existence and freedom, and Relativist denies absolute truths.
Q.694Medium
The fear or hatred of marriage is called ___.
Answer: D
Misogamy (miso=hatred, gamy=marriage) means hatred of marriage. Gamophobia means fear of marriage (phobia=fear), while Misogyny means hatred of women.
Q.695Medium
A person excessively devoted to their country's interests, often aggressively promoting national superiority, is a/an ___.
Answer: C
Chauvinist shows excessive, aggressive devotion to one's country (from Nicolas Chauvin). Patriot loves country normally; Nationalist emphasizes national identity; Loyalist shows allegiance to ruler/government.
Q.696Easy
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Bite the dust'.
Answer: B
Bite the dust means to be defeated, fail, or die. It's commonly used in competitive contexts.
Q.697Easy
Identify the correct use of 'Break the ice' in a sentence.
Answer: B
'Break the ice' means to initiate conversation or ease tension in an awkward situation.
Q.698Easy
What does 'Burning the midnight oil' signify?
Answer: B
This idiom means working late or studying hard, often for exams or important work.
Q.699Easy
Select the sentence with correct use of 'Raining cats and dogs'.
Answer: B
The idiom means heavy rainfall. Option B correctly uses it in context.
Q.700Easy
What is the meaning of 'Hit the books'?
Answer: B
'Hit the books' is a common idiom meaning to study hard, especially used by students.
