Quiz no. 989 (Mixed quiz)

1. Spot the error: 

This watch is superior and (A) / more expensive (B) / than that one. C) / No error (D).

2. Fill in: 

.......... is the mother of invention.

(A) tenacity

(B) necessity

(C) paucity

(D) audacity

3. Find the synonym: 

Indefatigable 

A. listless 

B. careless

C. witless

D. tireless

4. Find the antonym: 

Profuse

A. eager

B. intense

C. meager

D. cleanse 

5. Rearrangement: 

The role of modern youth

P. As they have to not only

Q. Than that of their forefathers

R. Keep the torch of freedom aloft

S. Is far more challenging

6. But also keep it always lit.

(A) SQPR

(B) QSPR

(C) SRPQ

(D) RSPQ

6. Voice: 

What are you reading?

A. What is being readed by you?

B. What was being read by you?

C. What is being read by you?

D. What is being read to you?

7. Narration: 

The salesman said that he had verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.

1. The salesman said, “He had verified all the bills while the goods was being packed.”

2. The salesman said, “I am verifying all the bills while the goods are being packed.”

3. The salesman said, “I have verified all the bills while the goods are packed.”

4. The salesman said, “I verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.”

8. Give one word: 

Fear of drinking alcohol

A. Pyrophobia

B. Dipsophobia 

C. Claustrophobia 

D. Bathophobia

9. Improve the bracketed part: 

Professionals must continuously (improve) their skills.

(A) hone

(B) fine tune

(C) explore

(D) No improvement

10. Identify the bracketed idiom:

The mother- in law expected her daughter-in law to be always (at her beck and call.)

(A) Ready to withdraw

(B) Ready to serve

(C) Ready to call

(D) Ready to play

Thank you