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

Q51. Discipline is on the wane in school and colleges these days.

• increasing
• declining
• spreading
• spiralling

Q52. Eloquent lamentations regarding the fate of flora and fauna are certain to be rendered a cry in the wilderness.

• a cry in vain
• an unpleasant situation
• a cry with laughter
• a laughter having no end

Q53. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

• make things difficult
• confuse matters
• encounter difficulties
• create problems

Q54. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.

• unknown
• undecided
• not clear
• uncertain

Q55. The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him to work more.

• made him happy
• created a lot of unhappiness
• created an atmosphere of confrontation
• brought matters to a decisive

Q56. The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches

Q57. He cannot make both ends meet.

• manage the business
• work hard
• earn enough
• control affairs

Q58. He travelled all ________ the world when he was eight years old.

• in
• over
• with
• of

Q59. Dr. Sharma concluded his speech _________ stressing on Buddha's teaching of the importance of charity.

• by
• with
• at
• in

Q60. Shivaji Maharaj fought ________ every kind of aggression.

• against
• to
• with
• at