Daily English Quiz – 11 February 2026

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

Altercation

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

Aspersion

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

Attrition

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

Coalition

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

Commodious

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

Contaminate

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

Counterfeit

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

Infiltrate

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

A damaging or false remark meant to harm someone’s reputation.

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

A temporary alliance formed for combined action, especially among political parties.

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

Make something impure or unclean by contact or mixture.

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

Enter or gain access secretly, especially to an organization or place.

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.

Our country is spiritual country, theirs...... religious.

Explanation: This question is about subject-verb agreement. <br> Subject-verb agreement means the verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. <br> The sentence starts with Our country, which is singular. Therefore, the verb needs to be singular. <br> Let's look at the options: <br> A. is - This is a singular verb. <br> B. are - This is a plural verb. <br> C. also - This is an adverb, not a verb. <br> D. have - This is a plural verb. <br> Since Our country is singular, the correct verb is is . The complete sentence would be: Our country is a spiritual country, theirs is also religious.

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.

Our sir teaches Mathematics...... English.

Explanation: 1. Option A: across<br> Across means from one side to the other. <br> It does not fit the context of teaching two subjects. <br> 2. Option B: besides<br> Besides means in addition to. <br> This is the correct option because it indicates that English is another subject taught in addition to Mathematics. <br> 3. Option C: beside<br> Beside means next to or by the side of. <br> It does not fit the context of teaching subjects. <br> 4. Option D: both<br> Both is a pronoun indicating two things. <br> However, it requires a conjunction like and to make the sentence grammatically correct (e.g., Our sir teaches both Mathematics and English ). <br> Since the question is looking for a preposition, this option is incorrect. <br> Therefore, the best option is B: besides, as it accurately conveys that the teacher teaches English in addition to Mathematics.

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.

Please, come...... the bathroom.

Explanation: The correct answer is Option A: out of. <br> In this sentence, the phrase out of is used to indicate movement from inside a specific place (the bathroom) to the outside. <br> Why other options are incorrect: <br> Option B: over: The word over is typically used to indicate movement or direction above something, which is not appropriate in this context. <br> Option C: on: The word on indicates a position on a surface, not movement from one place to another. <br> Option D: in: The word in is used to indicate movement into a place, which is the opposite of the required context. <br> Thus, the correct answer is Option A: out of, as it correctly conveys the intended meaning of leaving the bathroom.

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

A cock and bull story

Explanation: A cock and bull story: an implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.

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

To cut the Gordian knot

Explanation: To cut the Gordian knot: solve or remove a problem in a direct or forceful way, rejecting gentler or more indirect methods.

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

To make a shot

Explanation: To make a shot: make an attempt or effort to do something.

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 was him who was/ (b) responsible for/ (c) making all the arrangements for the successful completion of his studies. (d) No error.

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) I wonder/ (b) why is the boy tinkering with the wire/ (c) he might get a shock. (d) No error.

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) No sooner he had realised/ (b) his blunder than he began/ (c) to take corrective measure./ (d) No error.

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). <br><br> Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. <br><br> Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. We plan to reach out to more schools and campuses as part of widening the network of volunteers, said T.C. Gopakumar, Assistant Security Commissioner, RPF, Ernakulam. <br><br> The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. <br><br> RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. <br><br> The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. <br><br> We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar. <br><br> The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. <br><br> The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. Members may share suggestions, grievances and even information on criminal activities in trains or stations, including instances of stone pelting. RPF will initiate swift action.

Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage?

Explanation: Refer to: Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option A is incorrect. <br> Refer to: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option B is incorrect. <br> Refer to: The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option C is correct. <br> Refer to: Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. The highlighted part confirms that the statement given in option D is incorrect. Hence option C is the correct answer.

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). <br><br> Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. <br><br> Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. We plan to reach out to more schools and campuses as part of widening the network of volunteers, said T.C. Gopakumar, Assistant Security Commissioner, RPF, Ernakulam. <br><br> The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. <br><br> RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. <br><br> The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. <br><br> We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar. <br><br> The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. <br><br> The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. Members may share suggestions, grievances and even information on criminal activities in trains or stations, including instances of stone pelting. RPF will initiate swift action.

Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br><br> I. The first few members of the Whatsapp groups were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers in ladies’ coaches. <br> II. About 60 National Service Scheme volunteers were inducted into the Whatsapp groups from five schools in Kochi. <br> III. Apart from the Whatsapp groups, the helpline no. 192 acts as a layer of women security.

Explanation: Refer to: The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. The highlighted part confirms that statement I is correct. <br> Refer to: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). The highlighted part confirms that statement II is incorrect. <br> Refer to: The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. The highlighted part confirms that statement III is incorrect. Hence, Option A is the correct answer.

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). <br><br> Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. <br><br> Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. We plan to reach out to more schools and campuses as part of widening the network of volunteers, said T.C. Gopakumar, Assistant Security Commissioner, RPF, Ernakulam. <br><br> The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. <br><br> RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. <br><br> The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. <br><br> We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar. <br><br> The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. <br><br> The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. Members may share suggestions, grievances and even information on criminal activities in trains or stations, including instances of stone pelting. RPF will initiate swift action.

Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the passage? <br><br> I. Students from Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness campaign launched by RPF. <br> II. Alerts are being received over the WhatsApp groups, about unauthorised travelling of goons and ill-behaved men in coaches reserved for women. <br> III. Two Whatsapp groups were opened by RPF earlier this year in Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division to ensure safety for the women and children.

Explanation: Refer to: Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. The highlighted parts above confirm that statement I is correct. <br> Refer to: We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar The highlighted part above confirms that statement II is incorrect. <br> Refer to: RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. The highlighted parts above confirm that statement III is correct. Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). <br><br> Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. <br><br> Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. We plan to reach out to more schools and campuses as part of widening the network of volunteers, said T.C. Gopakumar, Assistant Security Commissioner, RPF, Ernakulam. <br><br> The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. <br><br> RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. <br><br> The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. <br><br> We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar. <br><br> The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. <br><br> The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. Members may share suggestions, grievances and even information on criminal activities in trains or stations, including instances of stone pelting. RPF will initiate swift action.

Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the word given below. If none of the options conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct. <br><br> Pelt

Explanation: The word pelt has many meanings: <br> i. to hurl missiles/projectiles repeatedly (verb) <br> ii. to run somewhere very quickly (verb) <br> iii. the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still on it (noun) <br> From the given options, it is clear that only option E provides the correct meaning of the word ‘pelt’. <br> Hence, Option E is the correct answer.

Direction: Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions. <br><br><br> The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has widened its social media outreach for ensuring the safety of women and children by inducting nearly 60 National Service Scheme volunteers from four school and college campuses in Kochi city into its WhatsApp groups Security on Wheels (SoW). <br><br> Students from Maharaja’s College, Cochin College, Sree Narayana Mangalam Institute of Management and Technology, and Darul Uloom Vocational Higher Secondary School were enlisted during an awareness programme on the safety of women and children on railway properties organised by RPF earlier this month. <br><br> Students who volunteered to join SoW were either regular commuters or predominantly used train as their preferred mode of transport. We plan to reach out to more schools and campuses as part of widening the network of volunteers, said T.C. Gopakumar, Assistant Security Commissioner, RPF, Ernakulam. <br><br> The student volunteers may gradually be made part of RPF Mitra programme, which is an initiative akin to community policing with the aim of enhancing the security of railway assets through public participation. <br><br> RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. <br><br> The groups, which already boast of over 200 members, are expected to serve as an additional layer of security apart from the helpline number 182, which is accessible to all train passengers across the country and connects them to the nearest RPF station. <br><br> We are getting regular alerts over the WhatsApp groups, which are mostly about the nuisance in lady’s compartments and unauthorised travelling of men in coaches reserved for women, said Mr. Gopakumar. <br><br> The initial few members were added by the women RPF officials based on their interactions with women passengers while escorting trains in ladies’ coaches. Once the groups touch the maximum limit of 250 members, more groups would be created railway circle-wise. <br><br> The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. Members may share suggestions, grievances and even information on criminal activities in trains or stations, including instances of stone pelting. RPF will initiate swift action.

Which of the following statements is/are not true with respect to the passage? <br><br> I. The Whatsapp groups of Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division have two local councillors of that area as the admins. <br> II. Students of Wayanad Public School did not join the Whatsapp groups even after repeated campaigns by the RPF. <br> III. The principal objective of the Whatsapp groups is ensuring safety of the women and children on railway property.

Explanation: Refer to: RPF had earlier formed two WhatsApp groups this year focussing on the safety of women and children in the northern and southern areas of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division. These groups have the RPF Assistant Security Commissioners of Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram as their admins under the supervision of RPF Commissioner for Kerala S. Ramakrishnan. The highlighted part confirms that the statement I is not true. <br> Refer to: The primary objective of the groups is to enhance the security of women and children on railway properties by establishing two-way communication between them and RPF officials. The highlighted part confirms that the statement III is true. No information concerning Wayanad Public School is provided in the passage. Hence, statement II is also not true. Hence, Option A is the correct answer.