English misc (English) MCQs with Answers

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In the analogy 'After : Before', the correct pair is successor : predecessor.

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The analogy 'Surprised : Astonished' is best matched by 'Generosity : Magnanimity' as both pairs show a relationship of intensity or degree.

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In the analogy MOUSE : COMPUTER, the mouse is an input device for the computer, just as the flash camera is an input device for a Memory Card.

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The analogy Mongoose is to Snake as fish is to crane.

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The relationship in COMPLAIN : CARP is one of intensity, where CARP means to complain incessantly, just as drink : guzzle means to drink greedily or excessively.

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In analogies, just as a cat belongs to the feline family, a bird belongs to the Avian family.

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The analogy 'Salutation : Farewell' is correctly matched with 'Birth : Death'.

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In the analogy DELAY is to STALL as ALLOW is to PERMIT.

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Just as an aerie is the dwelling place of an eagle, a lair is the dwelling place of a wolf.

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The land was parched during the famine.