This is the Vocab24 daily quiz of 23 May 2025, the same 30 questions the app served that day, on the day's vocabulary and editorial. One mark for a right answer, minus 0.25 for a wrong one; the explanation opens as soon as you tap.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Starvation
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Severely
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Overwhelmed
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Brink
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Imposed
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Significant
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Lack
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Desperate
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To make a law, rule, opinion, etc. be accepted by using your power or authority.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Without being affected by
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Angel has been sending English learning videos July 2014.
Explanation: The correct answer is A: since <br> First, let's define the terms: Since and for are both prepositions of time, but they indicate different durations. <br> Since indicates a point in time in the past and continues up to the present. It is used with perfect continuous tenses (e.g., has/have been + verb + -ing). <br> For indicates a period of time. It is also used with perfect tenses (e.g., has/have + past participle). <br> From indicates a starting point but doesn't necessarily imply continuation to the present. <br> In is used to refer to a period of time, often a month, year, or season. <br> The sentence 'Angel has been sending English learning videos . . . . . July 2014' requires a preposition that indicates an action starting in July 2014 and continuing up to the present. This is precisely what 'since' describes. <br> Therefore, 'since' is the only preposition that fits the context correctly. The complete sentence is: 'Angel has been sending English learning videos since July 2014.' <br> Why the other options are incorrect: <br> B: for - 'For' would imply a duration of time, not a starting point. We would need to specify a duration, like 'Angel has been sending English learning videos for five years.' This doesn't match the sentence's intent. <br> C: from - 'From' indicates a starting point, but doesn't imply the action continues until now. We could say, 'Angel sent English learning videos from July 2014 to December 2014,' but this implies a defined end point, unlike the original sentence. <br> D: in - 'In' indicates a period of time within a larger timeframe. We could say, 'Angel sent English learning videos in July 2014,' but this does not indicate that the action continued after July 2014.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Angel is famous English in Jasdan.
Explanation: The correct answer is A: for<br> First, let's define the term 'preposition'. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Prepositions often indicate location, time, direction, or manner. <br> The sentence requires a preposition that indicates the reason for Angel's fame. 'Famous for' means that Angel is well-known because of her skill or talent in English. <br> Option B, 'in,' suggests location, implying Angel is famous *within* Jasdan. This doesn't directly explain her fame. <br> Option C, 'about,' implies that Angel is famous *because of information or stories about her*, not because of her inherent skill in English. <br> Option D, 'with,' suggests that Angel is famous *in association with* something, which is not relevant to the context. It doesn't explain the basis of her fame. <br> Therefore, only 'for' accurately conveys the reason for Angel's fame in Jasdan: her proficiency in English.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
Before sometimes, the monkey jumped the river.
Explanation: The sentence describes the monkey's movement. The preposition 'into' indicates movement from the outside to the inside of something. In this context, it shows the monkey moving from a position outside the river to a position inside the river (presumably by jumping in). <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> A (on): 'On' indicates a position on the surface of something. The monkey didn't jump onto the surface of the river; it jumped into the water. <br> C (near): 'Near' indicates proximity. This doesn't describe the monkey's action (jumping) or its location after the jump. The monkey jumped *into* the river, not just near it. <br> D (upon): 'Upon' is a more formal synonym of 'on,' and suffers from the same problem as 'on.' It implies a position on the surface, not an entry into the river. <br> Therefore, only 'into' accurately reflects the action and location described in the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He works by fits and starts.
Explanation: fits and starts: infrequent.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
He is at loggerheads with his assistants about the management of the concern.
Explanation: at loggerheads: in violent dispute or disagreement.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
The doctor says the patient has turned the corner.
Explanation: turned the corner: improve after a difficult period.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Choose the Correct Spelling.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
The confederate army retreated (a)/ during the winter (b)/ in order to conserve their strength (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: its strength
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Let's keep (a)/ this strictly between (b)/ you and me (c)/ No error (d)
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
In this type of problem (a)/ the total of all the (b)/ items are always a positive number (c)/ No error (d)
Explanation: items is
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. <br><br> Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. <br><br> Now there was another boy named Timmy who studied in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he was not good at studies and always liked to play during school hours. He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class. But no matter what he did, Sammy's grades kept getting better and better. Whether in studies or in sports or from his classmates, Sammy kept getting accolades from everywhere. <br> <br> On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice pen as a gift from his parents. He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class. This was a very beautiful pen and it could help one write very fast. When Timmy saw it, he was very jealous of Sammy. He asked Sammy, 'Hey, where did you get that? Did you buy it?' <br><br> 'My parents gave it as a birthday gift to me.' replied Sammy. <br><br> Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen. During recess, when everyone had gone out from the class, Timmy opened Sammy's bag and took out his pen. Then he hid it inside his bag and went out to have his tiffin. <br><br> When Sammy came back and could not find his pen, he informed his class teacher about it. There was a hunt for the missing pen and the class teacher ordered the class monitor to search the bag of every child inside the class. The missing pen was soon found out of Timmy's bag and the furious teacher asked the errant boy, <br><br> 'Now Timmy, what do you have to say about it?' <br><br> Timmy was in tears. He had nothing to say. <br><br> When Sammy saw Timmy cry, he took pity on the boy. The kind boy that he was, he had no ill-feeling against his classmate. He requested his class teacher not to take any action against Timmy, now that his stolen pen was found. <br><br> This opened Timmy's eyes. He could now see what a good boy Sammy was. He asked for forgiveness from his teacher and Sammy. From that day, he became friends with Sammy and gradually changed himself to be as good as Sammy. Everyone began to love Timmy and Sammy was proud of his new friend. <br><br> Despite being hurt by Timmy, Sammy gave him back only love in return. This is how we should also treat our enemies. Who knows? One day, our behaviour may just change them for the better.
Why were many people jealous of Sammy despite Sammy being a very kind-hearted and good boy?
Explanation: Refer to, 'Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy.' <br> It is clear from the above lines that Sammy was loved by almost everybody because of behaviour and kind-hearted nature. He was equally popular with the juniors and the seniors of the school. <br> Now, coming to the options, option A is not correct since it is nowhere mentioned that Sammy was not good originally and the same thing is true for option B also. option C and E are also not relevant in the given context as there is nothing referred to in the passage regarding these aspects. Only option D is true with respect to the information given in the passage. <br> That makes option D the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. <br><br> Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. <br><br> Now there was another boy named Timmy who studied in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he was not good at studies and always liked to play during school hours. He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class. But no matter what he did, Sammy's grades kept getting better and better. Whether in studies or in sports or from his classmates, Sammy kept getting accolades from everywhere. <br> <br> On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice pen as a gift from his parents. He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class. This was a very beautiful pen and it could help one write very fast. When Timmy saw it, he was very jealous of Sammy. He asked Sammy, 'Hey, where did you get that? Did you buy it?' <br><br> 'My parents gave it as a birthday gift to me.' replied Sammy. <br><br> Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen. During recess, when everyone had gone out from the class, Timmy opened Sammy's bag and took out his pen. Then he hid it inside his bag and went out to have his tiffin. <br><br> When Sammy came back and could not find his pen, he informed his class teacher about it. There was a hunt for the missing pen and the class teacher ordered the class monitor to search the bag of every child inside the class. The missing pen was soon found out of Timmy's bag and the furious teacher asked the errant boy, <br><br> 'Now Timmy, what do you have to say about it?' <br><br> Timmy was in tears. He had nothing to say. <br><br> When Sammy saw Timmy cry, he took pity on the boy. The kind boy that he was, he had no ill-feeling against his classmate. He requested his class teacher not to take any action against Timmy, now that his stolen pen was found. <br><br> This opened Timmy's eyes. He could now see what a good boy Sammy was. He asked for forgiveness from his teacher and Sammy. From that day, he became friends with Sammy and gradually changed himself to be as good as Sammy. Everyone began to love Timmy and Sammy was proud of his new friend. <br><br> Despite being hurt by Timmy, Sammy gave him back only love in return. This is how we should also treat our enemies. Who knows? One day, our behaviour may just change them for the better.
Which among the following is/are true regarding Sammy as mentioned in the passage? <br> I. Sammy was a very smart boy and was also one of the smartest boys in his class. <br> II. He was a very good natured boy. <br> III. Sammy used to abide by his parents all the time.
Explanation: Refer to, 'Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. '<br> It is clear from the above lines that Sammy was a very good boy who used to abide by his parents and also was one of the smartest boys in the class. <br> He was a good natured child who used to be kind to others. That is why everybody used to develop a liking for this child. <br> Hence, all the given statements I, II and III are true with regard to Sammy, as mentioned in the passage. <br> This makes option E the correct choice among the given passage.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. <br><br> Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. <br><br> Now there was another boy named Timmy who studied in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he was not good at studies and always liked to play during school hours. He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class. But no matter what he did, Sammy's grades kept getting better and better. Whether in studies or in sports or from his classmates, Sammy kept getting accolades from everywhere. <br> <br> On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice pen as a gift from his parents. He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class. This was a very beautiful pen and it could help one write very fast. When Timmy saw it, he was very jealous of Sammy. He asked Sammy, 'Hey, where did you get that? Did you buy it?' <br><br> 'My parents gave it as a birthday gift to me.' replied Sammy. <br><br> Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen. During recess, when everyone had gone out from the class, Timmy opened Sammy's bag and took out his pen. Then he hid it inside his bag and went out to have his tiffin. <br><br> When Sammy came back and could not find his pen, he informed his class teacher about it. There was a hunt for the missing pen and the class teacher ordered the class monitor to search the bag of every child inside the class. The missing pen was soon found out of Timmy's bag and the furious teacher asked the errant boy, <br><br> 'Now Timmy, what do you have to say about it?' <br><br> Timmy was in tears. He had nothing to say. <br><br> When Sammy saw Timmy cry, he took pity on the boy. The kind boy that he was, he had no ill-feeling against his classmate. He requested his class teacher not to take any action against Timmy, now that his stolen pen was found. <br><br> This opened Timmy's eyes. He could now see what a good boy Sammy was. He asked for forgiveness from his teacher and Sammy. From that day, he became friends with Sammy and gradually changed himself to be as good as Sammy. Everyone began to love Timmy and Sammy was proud of his new friend. <br><br> Despite being hurt by Timmy, Sammy gave him back only love in return. This is how we should also treat our enemies. Who knows? One day, our behaviour may just change them for the better.
Which among the following is true regarding the relationship between Sammy and Timmy as described in the passage?
Explanation: Refer to, 'He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class.' <br> It is clear from the above lines that Timmy wanted to belittle Sammy at any cost all the time in front of all the classmates. He wanted to prove that Sammy was not as good as he used to show to others. <br> Among the given options, only option D implies this whereas others are not relevant as per the information given in the passage. <br> This makes option D the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. <br><br> Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. <br><br> Now there was another boy named Timmy who studied in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he was not good at studies and always liked to play during school hours. He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class. But no matter what he did, Sammy's grades kept getting better and better. Whether in studies or in sports or from his classmates, Sammy kept getting accolades from everywhere. <br> <br> On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice pen as a gift from his parents. He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class. This was a very beautiful pen and it could help one write very fast. When Timmy saw it, he was very jealous of Sammy. He asked Sammy, 'Hey, where did you get that? Did you buy it?' <br><br> 'My parents gave it as a birthday gift to me.' replied Sammy. <br><br> Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen. During recess, when everyone had gone out from the class, Timmy opened Sammy's bag and took out his pen. Then he hid it inside his bag and went out to have his tiffin. <br><br> When Sammy came back and could not find his pen, he informed his class teacher about it. There was a hunt for the missing pen and the class teacher ordered the class monitor to search the bag of every child inside the class. The missing pen was soon found out of Timmy's bag and the furious teacher asked the errant boy, <br><br> 'Now Timmy, what do you have to say about it?' <br><br> Timmy was in tears. He had nothing to say. <br><br> When Sammy saw Timmy cry, he took pity on the boy. The kind boy that he was, he had no ill-feeling against his classmate. He requested his class teacher not to take any action against Timmy, now that his stolen pen was found. <br><br> This opened Timmy's eyes. He could now see what a good boy Sammy was. He asked for forgiveness from his teacher and Sammy. From that day, he became friends with Sammy and gradually changed himself to be as good as Sammy. Everyone began to love Timmy and Sammy was proud of his new friend. <br><br> Despite being hurt by Timmy, Sammy gave him back only love in return. This is how we should also treat our enemies. Who knows? One day, our behaviour may just change them for the better.
Why did Sammy bring the pen which he had received as a present from his parents on the eighth birthday, to school?
Explanation: Refer to, 'He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class.' <br> It is very clear from the above passage that Sammy did not bring the pen to the class to make others feel jealous but his only aim was to take the lecture notes in the class with that pen. <br> Among the given options, Only option C implies this whereas others are not relevant to the given context and the information given in the context. <br> This makes option C the correct choice among the given options.
Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. <br><br> Long ago, there lived a little boy named Sammy. He was a good boy. He was good in his studies, obedient to his parents, more intelligent than many other boys in his class and kind to everyone. Grown-ups as well as those junior to Sammy loved him very much. But that aroused jealousy in many other boys who longed to be as loved as Sammy. <br><br> Now there was another boy named Timmy who studied in the same class as Sammy. Unlike Sammy, he was not good at studies and always liked to play during school hours. He misbehaved with his parents, bullied his classmates and even ill-treated Sammy. He always tried to put Sammy down and belittled him before other kids in the class. But no matter what he did, Sammy's grades kept getting better and better. Whether in studies or in sports or from his classmates, Sammy kept getting accolades from everywhere. <br> <br> On his eighth birthday, Sammy got a nice pen as a gift from his parents. He brought it to school so that he could use it to take down the notes of the lectures that the teachers gave in class. This was a very beautiful pen and it could help one write very fast. When Timmy saw it, he was very jealous of Sammy. He asked Sammy, 'Hey, where did you get that? Did you buy it?' <br><br> 'My parents gave it as a birthday gift to me.' replied Sammy. <br><br> Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen. During recess, when everyone had gone out from the class, Timmy opened Sammy's bag and took out his pen. Then he hid it inside his bag and went out to have his tiffin. <br><br> When Sammy came back and could not find his pen, he informed his class teacher about it. There was a hunt for the missing pen and the class teacher ordered the class monitor to search the bag of every child inside the class. The missing pen was soon found out of Timmy's bag and the furious teacher asked the errant boy, <br><br> 'Now Timmy, what do you have to say about it?' <br><br> Timmy was in tears. He had nothing to say. <br><br> When Sammy saw Timmy cry, he took pity on the boy. The kind boy that he was, he had no ill-feeling against his classmate. He requested his class teacher not to take any action against Timmy, now that his stolen pen was found. <br><br> This opened Timmy's eyes. He could now see what a good boy Sammy was. He asked for forgiveness from his teacher and Sammy. From that day, he became friends with Sammy and gradually changed himself to be as good as Sammy. Everyone began to love Timmy and Sammy was proud of his new friend. <br><br> Despite being hurt by Timmy, Sammy gave him back only love in return. This is how we should also treat our enemies. Who knows? One day, our behaviour may just change them for the better.
Why did Timmy steal the pen from Sammy's bag during the recess in the school?
Explanation: Refer to, 'Timmy was overwhelmed with anger and jealousy. The bad boy that he was, he rarely got any present from his parents. He decided to steal Sammy's pen.' <br> It is very clear from the above lines that Timmy was very jealous of Sammy because of the pen whereas he used to get nothing from his parents on his birthday. This was the main reason that prompted him to steal the pen from Sammy. <br> Among the given options, only option B implies the correct reason why Timmy stole the pen from Sammy's bag during the recess and kept it in his bag. <br> This makes option B the correct choice among the given options.
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