Grammar Quiz (21 June 2024)

Question 1:

Which of these is opposite in meaning to the given word?

ENIGMA

• Quandary

• Mystery

• Clarity

• Conundrum

Question 2:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined Idiom in the given sentence.

"These glasses suit you," said Ria to Vandana.

• look very good on your face

• are not suitable for your work

• need to be worn with a suit

• make you look weird

Question 3:

Select the synonym of the given word.

ENTICE

• entail

• entrap

•  ensue

• enrage

Question 4:

Which of these is similar in meaning to the given word?

Nullify

• Confirm

• Validate 

• Repeal

• Ratify

Question 5:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

Contemptuous

• Extol

• Tout

• Derisive

• Flattering

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Derisive.

The word 'Contemptuous' means manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval: feeling or showing contempt; showing contempt; scornful.

• The synonyms of the given word 'Contemptuous' are "abhorrent, disdainful, scornful".

• The antonyms of the given word 'Contemptuous' are "admiring, applauding, appreciative, approving".

• The synonym of the given word 'Contemptuous' is 'Derisive' since both have a similar meaning.

The word 'Derisive' means expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn: expressing or causing derision.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2 i.e. Derisive.

Question 6:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

EXPENSIVE

• Gentle

• Dear

• Mild 

• Sober

Question 7:

Select the correctly spelt word.

• leisure

• restaurent

• roberry

•  meazured

Question 8:

Select the correctly spelt word.

• accomplish

• repitition

• aggrravate

• hieghten

Question 9:

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

• Alpine

• Alegorical

• Allergic

• Altitude

Question 10:

Select the wrongly spelt word.

• lathargy

• latitude

• lateral

• latter