Daily English Quiz – 20 August 2025

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Hostility

Explanation: Meaning of Hostility: Strong dislike, opposition, or unfriendliness. <br> "¢ Adverse ✅ → Means harmful, unfavorable, or against something. Closest to "hostility." <br> "¢ Agreeable ❌ → Means pleasant, friendly, or in favor (opposite of hostility). <br> "¢ Favorable ❌ → Means supportive or advantageous (opposite meaning). <br> "¢ Friendly ❌ → Clearly opposite of hostility. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Incorrect since "Adverse" fits. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Adverse

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Annexed

Explanation: Meaning of Annexed: To take possession of something, often forcibly or officially add to something (e.g., territory). <br> "¢ Decrease ❌ → Opposite meaning; annex means addition, not reduction. <br> "¢ Subtraction ❌ → Same reason, opposite. <br> "¢ Detachment ❌ → To separate, which is opposite of annex (joining). <br> "¢ Appropriation ✅ → Taking something for one's own use, often without permission. Matches annex. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong because "Appropriation" is correct. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Appropriation

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Concessions

Explanation: Meaning of Concessions: Something granted, especially during a negotiation; yielding in part. <br> "¢ Denial ❌ → Opposite of granting. <br> "¢ Rejection ❌ → Means refusing, opposite of concession. <br> "¢ Compromise ✅ → Mutual agreement where each side gives up something; very close to "concession." <br> "¢ Repudiation ❌ → Means refusal to accept or rejection; opposite. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Not correct, as compromise matches well. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Compromise

Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.

Endorsing

Explanation: Meaning of Endorsing: To support, approve, or give one's consent. <br> "¢ Denial ❌ → Opposite of support. <br> "¢ Agreement ✅ → Yes, endorsement means giving support/approval, which reflects agreement. <br> "¢ Disfavor ❌ → Opposite meaning. <br> "¢ Opposition ❌ → Opposite meaning. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong, since "Agreement" is correct. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Agreement

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Comprehensive

Explanation: Meaning of Comprehensive: Covering a wide scope; broad; including everything. <br> "¢ Broad ❌ → Synonym, not opposite. <br> "¢ Narrow ✅ → Opposite, because it means limited in scope. <br> "¢ Complete ❌ → Synonym (comprehensive is often "complete"). <br> "¢ Exhaustive ❌ → Also a synonym (detailed and complete). <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong, as "Narrow" is correct. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Narrow

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Seemed

Explanation: Meaning of Seemed: To appear to be; to give an impression. <br> "¢ Imply ❌ → Close in meaning (suggest indirectly). <br> "¢ Look ❌ → Synonym, as in "seemed to look like." <br> "¢ Show ❌ → Similar to "appear," so not opposite. <br> "¢ Conceal ✅ → Opposite, because if something is concealed, it does not "seem" or appear. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Conceal

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Brief

Explanation: Meaning of Brief: Short in duration or expression. <br> "¢ Information ❌ → Not an opposite; "brief" can also mean a summary of information. <br> "¢ Orientation ❌ → Not opposite; different meaning. <br> "¢ Deliberate ✅ → Careful, detailed, and often lengthy (opposite of short/brief). <br> "¢ Preparation ❌ → Not opposite; unrelated. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Deliberate

Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Invasion

Explanation: Meaning of Invasion: Forceful entry into a place, often by an army. <br> "¢ Obedience ✅ → Opposite, because obedience means following rules or authority, while invasion is breaking into someone's authority/territory. <br> "¢ Occupation ❌ → Similar to invasion (taking over). <br> "¢ Conquering ❌ → Synonym. <br> "¢ Capture ❌ → Synonym. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Obedience

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike.

Explanation: "¢ Hostility ✅ → Means hatred, opposition, or unfriendliness. Fits exactly. <br> "¢ Annexed ❌ → Means to take possession (unrelated). <br> "¢ Despite ❌ → Means in spite of (not about dislike). <br> "¢ Concessions ❌ → Means compromise or giving in. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Hostility

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Something that you agree to do in order to end an argument.

Explanation: "¢ Annexed ❌ → Means to attach or add. <br> "¢ Despite ❌ → Means in spite of. <br> "¢ Concessions ✅ → Means something granted or yielded to resolve a conflict (compromise). <br> "¢ Endorsing ❌ → Means supporting or approving, not yielding. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Concessions

Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Give the impression of being something or having a particular quality.

Explanation: "¢ Comprehensive ❌ → Means broad or complete. <br> "¢ Seemed ✅ → Means to appear to be; to give the impression. <br> "¢ Brief ❌ → Means short in duration. <br> "¢ Invasion ❌ → Means aggressive entry. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Seemed

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.

Explanation: "¢ Comprehensive ❌ → Means broad, detailed. <br> "¢ Brief ❌ → Means short. <br> "¢ Invasion ❌ → Means aggressive entry, not about law/rules. <br> "¢ Impose ✅ → Means enforce or apply by authority. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Impose

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.

Attempts are necessary for success, ____ ?

Explanation: "¢ Rule: This is a question tag. <br> o If the main sentence is positive, the question tag must be negative. <br> o Subject = Attempts → plural → use they. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Are they ❌ → Positive tag, but sentence already positive → incorrect. <br> o B. Aren't it ❌ → Wrong subject ("it" doesn't match "attempts"). <br> o C. Are it ❌ → Wrong subject. <br> o D. Aren't they ✅ → Correct negative tag with plural subject. <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: D. Aren't they

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.

The person ____ talks too much is seldom respected.

Explanation: Solution: <br> "¢ Rule: For subject pronoun in relative clauses, we use who. <br> o "The person (who) talks" → subject of the verb talks. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Whom ❌ → Used for objects, not subject. <br> o B. Who ✅ → Correct, as it is the subject. <br> o C. Whose ❌ → Shows possession (not needed here). <br> o D. Which ❌ → Refers to things, not people. <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: B. Who

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.

By the end of summer, you ____ your higher secondary examination.

Explanation: Solution: "¢ Rule: "By the end of (time)" → indicates Future Perfect Tense. <br> o Structure: Subject + will/shall + have + V3. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Will pass ❌ → Simple future, not perfect. <br> o B. Will be passed ❌ → Passive voice, incorrect meaning. <br> o C. Will be passing ❌ → Future continuous, wrong tense. <br> o D. Will have passed ✅ → Correct, future perfect tense. <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: D. Will have passed

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to recognise him.

Explanation: Solution: <br> "¢ Meaning of Idiom: Cut to the quick = hurt someone deeply (emotionally). <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Irritated ❌ → Mild annoyance, not intense pain. <br> o B. Annoyed ❌ → Same as irritated, too weak. <br> o C. Surprised ❌ → Wrong meaning. <br> o D. Hurt intensely ✅ → Exactly matches the idiom. <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: D. Hurt intensely

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

Over and above the household work, she works in a factory on a part-time basis.

Explanation: Solution: <br> "¢ Meaning of Idiom: Over and above = in addition to, more than what is expected. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Beside ❌ → Wrong usage (means next to). <br> o B. In addition to ✅ → Correct meaning. <br> o C. Together with ❌ → Similar but not exact idiomatic meaning. <br> o D. In place of ❌ → Opposite meaning (replacement). <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: B. In addition to

Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.

I stood up for him when everyone else was criticising him.

Explanation: Solution: <br> "¢ Meaning of Idiom: Stand up for someone = to defend or support someone against opposition. <br> "¢ Options: <br> o A. Tolerated him ❌ → Means "put up with," not support. <br> o B. Faced him boldly ❌ → Opposite meaning. <br> o C. Supported him energetically ✅ → Correct. <br> o D. Opposed him insistently ❌ → Completely opposite. <br> o E. None ❌<br> ✔ Correct Answer: C. Supported him energetically

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Choose the correct spelling.

Explanation: "¢ Meaning: Added or attached (especially territory). <br> "¢ Annaxed ❌ → Wrong double nax spelling. <br> "¢ Annexed ✅ → Correct spelling. <br> "¢ Anaxed ❌ → Missing one n. <br> "¢ Anexed ❌ → Missing one n. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong, because correct spelling is in the options. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Annexed

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Choose the correct spelling.

Explanation: "¢ Meaning: A compromise or something granted. <br> "¢ Concession ✅ → Correct spelling. <br> "¢ Conccassion ❌ → Wrong double cc and ssion replaced with ssion. <br> "¢ Concassion ❌ → Wrong double ss → it should be cession, not cassion. <br> "¢ Conccession ❌ → Extra c, incorrect. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Concession

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Choose the correct spelling.

Explanation: "¢ Meaning: Willingness to follow rules or authority. <br> "¢ Obediense ❌ → Wrong ending (iense instead of ience). <br> "¢ Obedianse ❌ → Wrong ending (anse instead of ience). <br> "¢ Obedience ✅ → Correct spelling. <br> "¢ Obediance ❌ → Wrong ending (ance instead of ience). <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Obedience

Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.

Choose the correct spelling.

Explanation: "¢ Meaning: Intentional, carefully thought out. <br> "¢ Delliberate ❌ → Extra l, wrong spelling. <br> "¢ Delleberate ❌ → Extra l and e, wrong. <br> "¢ Deleberate ❌ → Wrong (should be i, not e). <br> "¢ Deliberate ✅ → Correct spelling. <br> "¢ None of the above ❌ → Wrong. <br> ✔ Correct Answer: Deliberate

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.

(a) The captain / (b) along with/ (c) his soldiers/ (d) were killed in the field.

Explanation: "¢ Rule: When the subject is joined by "along with / together with / as well as", the verb agrees with the main subject (first noun), not the one after. <br> "¢ Subject here = The captain (singular). <br> "¢ Verb should be "was killed", not "were killed." <br> ✔ Correct Answer: (d) → was killed

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.

(a) The train/ (b) left the station/ (c) when we reached/ (d) the station.

Explanation: "¢ Rule: For two past actions, the earlier action takes Past Perfect (had + V3), and the later action takes Simple Past. <br> "¢ Here: "The train had left" (earlier) before "we reached" (later). <br> ✔ Correct Answer: (b) → had left

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.

(a) It is believed/ (b) that respect/ (c) is preferable/ (d) than money.

Explanation: "¢ Rule: After "preferable" we use "to", not "than." <br> "¢ Correct form: "Respect is preferable to money." <br> ✔ Correct Answer: (d) → preferable to

Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During the reign of king Veer, there lived a wise magistrate. Haripant's verdicts were always just and people from all over vast kingdom came to him in ordered to settle their disputes. In the city where Haripant lived, there was a greedy ghee merchant named Niranjan. He always kept twenty barrels of ghee. Of these, fifteen would contain good quality ghee and the remaining could be adulterated. He would mix the two and sell it. This went on for a long time, till finally the people fed up of being cheated, complained to Haripant. <br><br> Haripant had the ghee examined and found to it be adulterated. He gave Niranjan a choice of punishment-drink the five barrels of adulterated ghee from his shop, or receive a hundred lashings, or pay a thousand gold coins to the treasury. Niranjan thought for a while. Losing a thousand gold coins was too much and a hundred lashings too painful. So he decided to drink the five barrels of ghee. Though Niranjan sold adulterated goods in his shop, he made sure his own food was of the best quality. So after drinking one barrel of ghee he began to feel sick. By the second barrel, he was vomiting. At this point he decided to opt for the lashings instead. But he was pampered and his body was unused to any harsh treatment. After ten lashes, he started trembling and by twenty he was giddy. 'Stop!' he screamed. 'I will pay the thousand gold coins!' And he handed them over. <br><br> So he ended up suffering all three punishments, something he did not forget in a hurry and the people of the city got to use only the best quality in their food from then on.

Why was Sean reluctant to take Luke along ?

Explanation: "¢ B. He feared that Luke's reaction may alert the Emperor's men. <br> "¢ Reason: Sean knew Luke was not disciplined and might express excitement or fear loudly, attracting guards' attention. <br> ✔ Correct.

Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During the reign of king Veer, there lived a wise magistrate. Haripant's verdicts were always just and people from all over vast kingdom came to him in ordered to settle their disputes. In the city where Haripant lived, there was a greedy ghee merchant named Niranjan. He always kept twenty barrels of ghee. Of these, fifteen would contain good quality ghee and the remaining could be adulterated. He would mix the two and sell it. This went on for a long time, till finally the people fed up of being cheated, complained to Haripant. <br><br> Haripant had the ghee examined and found to it be adulterated. He gave Niranjan a choice of punishment-drink the five barrels of adulterated ghee from his shop, or receive a hundred lashings, or pay a thousand gold coins to the treasury. Niranjan thought for a while. Losing a thousand gold coins was too much and a hundred lashings too painful. So he decided to drink the five barrels of ghee. Though Niranjan sold adulterated goods in his shop, he made sure his own food was of the best quality. So after drinking one barrel of ghee he began to feel sick. By the second barrel, he was vomiting. At this point he decided to opt for the lashings instead. But he was pampered and his body was unused to any harsh treatment. After ten lashes, he started trembling and by twenty he was giddy. 'Stop!' he screamed. 'I will pay the thousand gold coins!' And he handed them over. <br><br> So he ended up suffering all three punishments, something he did not forget in a hurry and the people of the city got to use only the best quality in their food from then on.

How did old Sean manage to meet his food requirements ?

Explanation: "¢ C. He picked up fruits from the emperor's orchard. <br> "¢ Reason: Sean was poor and secretly collected fruits from the orchard to survive. <br> ✔ Correct.

Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During the reign of king Veer, there lived a wise magistrate. Haripant's verdicts were always just and people from all over vast kingdom came to him in ordered to settle their disputes. In the city where Haripant lived, there was a greedy ghee merchant named Niranjan. He always kept twenty barrels of ghee. Of these, fifteen would contain good quality ghee and the remaining could be adulterated. He would mix the two and sell it. This went on for a long time, till finally the people fed up of being cheated, complained to Haripant. <br><br> Haripant had the ghee examined and found to it be adulterated. He gave Niranjan a choice of punishment-drink the five barrels of adulterated ghee from his shop, or receive a hundred lashings, or pay a thousand gold coins to the treasury. Niranjan thought for a while. Losing a thousand gold coins was too much and a hundred lashings too painful. So he decided to drink the five barrels of ghee. Though Niranjan sold adulterated goods in his shop, he made sure his own food was of the best quality. So after drinking one barrel of ghee he began to feel sick. By the second barrel, he was vomiting. At this point he decided to opt for the lashings instead. But he was pampered and his body was unused to any harsh treatment. After ten lashes, he started trembling and by twenty he was giddy. 'Stop!' he screamed. 'I will pay the thousand gold coins!' And he handed them over. <br><br> So he ended up suffering all three punishments, something he did not forget in a hurry and the people of the city got to use only the best quality in their food from then on.

Luke remained behind at the orchard because he

Explanation: "¢ C. Lost his composure and started expressing his feeling loudly. <br> "¢ Reason: Instead of staying quiet, Luke couldn't control himself, shouted, and this revealed his presence. <br> ✔ Correct.

Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During the reign of king Veer, there lived a wise magistrate. Haripant's verdicts were always just and people from all over vast kingdom came to him in ordered to settle their disputes. In the city where Haripant lived, there was a greedy ghee merchant named Niranjan. He always kept twenty barrels of ghee. Of these, fifteen would contain good quality ghee and the remaining could be adulterated. He would mix the two and sell it. This went on for a long time, till finally the people fed up of being cheated, complained to Haripant. <br><br> Haripant had the ghee examined and found to it be adulterated. He gave Niranjan a choice of punishment-drink the five barrels of adulterated ghee from his shop, or receive a hundred lashings, or pay a thousand gold coins to the treasury. Niranjan thought for a while. Losing a thousand gold coins was too much and a hundred lashings too painful. So he decided to drink the five barrels of ghee. Though Niranjan sold adulterated goods in his shop, he made sure his own food was of the best quality. So after drinking one barrel of ghee he began to feel sick. By the second barrel, he was vomiting. At this point he decided to opt for the lashings instead. But he was pampered and his body was unused to any harsh treatment. After ten lashes, he started trembling and by twenty he was giddy. 'Stop!' he screamed. 'I will pay the thousand gold coins!' And he handed them over. <br><br> So he ended up suffering all three punishments, something he did not forget in a hurry and the people of the city got to use only the best quality in their food from then on.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Explanation: "¢ B. Lack of self-control had put Luke into trouble. <br> "¢ Reason: If Luke had remained calm and silent, he wouldn't have been caught. His own lack of discipline caused his arrest. <br> ✔ Correct.

Directions: Read the following passage to answer the given questions based on it. Some words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During the reign of king Veer, there lived a wise magistrate. Haripant's verdicts were always just and people from all over vast kingdom came to him in ordered to settle their disputes. In the city where Haripant lived, there was a greedy ghee merchant named Niranjan. He always kept twenty barrels of ghee. Of these, fifteen would contain good quality ghee and the remaining could be adulterated. He would mix the two and sell it. This went on for a long time, till finally the people fed up of being cheated, complained to Haripant. <br><br> Haripant had the ghee examined and found to it be adulterated. He gave Niranjan a choice of punishment-drink the five barrels of adulterated ghee from his shop, or receive a hundred lashings, or pay a thousand gold coins to the treasury. Niranjan thought for a while. Losing a thousand gold coins was too much and a hundred lashings too painful. So he decided to drink the five barrels of ghee. Though Niranjan sold adulterated goods in his shop, he made sure his own food was of the best quality. So after drinking one barrel of ghee he began to feel sick. By the second barrel, he was vomiting. At this point he decided to opt for the lashings instead. But he was pampered and his body was unused to any harsh treatment. After ten lashes, he started trembling and by twenty he was giddy. 'Stop!' he screamed. 'I will pay the thousand gold coins!' And he handed them over. <br><br> So he ended up suffering all three punishments, something he did not forget in a hurry and the people of the city got to use only the best quality in their food from then on.

Which of the following is not true in the context of the passage ?

Explanation: "¢ D. Both Sean and Luke collected fruits from Emperor's orchard. <br> "¢ Reason: Only Sean regularly collected fruits; Luke joined him once but was caught. So saying "both collected" (as if regularly) is false. <br> ✔ Correct.