English Grammar MCQ with Answers (SSC • Banking • Railways • All Competitive Exams)

Q11. They decided to _________ his number in the yellow pages.

• look into
• look at
• look up
• look onto

Q12. He hinted ________ some loss treasure.

• of
• for
• with
• at

Q13. There was a _________ on the midnight train.

• Hold up
• Hold in
• Hold
• Hold out

Q14. No one dare call in question his honesty.

• Honesty of purpose
• Test
• Flatter
• Challange

Q15. I prevailed _________ him to join our group.

• on
• upon
• beside
• along with

Q16. The study of population is called:

• Biography
• Cartography
• Anthropology
• Demography

Q17. It is bad to try to fish in troubled waters.

• fish in hot weather.
• catch fish in disturbed waters.
• make a profit out of a disturbance.
• go for fishing and cause trouble.

Q18. He promised to look into the matter.

• to peer closely at
• to take care of
• to investigate
• to question

Q19. Thousands put on a daily fight to keep the wolf from the door.

• avoid starvation
• guard from pickpockets
• ward off mosquitoes
• keep oneself healthy

Q20. How did you break the ice in the party?

• Break free
• Initiate something
• Shatter peace
• Cause harm