Daily English Quiz – 17 April 2026

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

Logistics

Explanation: The word logistics refers to the planning, movement, supply, and distribution of goods, services, or resources. Among the given options, Distribution is the closest in meaning, while disorganization, chaos, and confusion express the opposite of systematic movement and planning.

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

Barometer

Explanation: A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, and by extension the word is also used for something that serves as an indicator or measure. Therefore, Gauge is the best synonym. The other options like concealment, obscurity, and distortion do not match its meaning.

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

Portfolio

Explanation: A portfolio is a collection of documents, works, or investments kept together for reference, display, or management. The word Compilation best matches this sense of a gathered set of materials. Fragment, disorganization, and scattering do not convey the idea of a collected body of items.

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

Dissect

Explanation: The word dissect means to cut into parts in order to study something carefully and closely. In an extended sense, it means to analyze thoroughly. Hence Examine is the nearest meaning, whereas combine, unite, and assemble imply putting things together rather than breaking them down for analysis.

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

Enthusiasm

Explanation: Enthusiasm means strong interest, eagerness, or excitement toward something. Its opposite is a lack of willingness or eagerness, which is best expressed by Reluctance. The options excitement, zeal, and passion are all close in meaning to enthusiasm, so they cannot be the antonym.

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

Magnetism

Explanation: Magnetism suggests attraction, pull, or charm, whether physical or personal. Its opposite is Repulsion, which means pushing away or creating aversion. The other options such as attraction, charisma, and allure are similar in meaning to magnetism rather than opposite to it.

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

Yardstick

Explanation: A yardstick means a standard, measure, or benchmark used for evaluation. The opposite idea is something done without any proper standard or measure, which is Guesswork. The options benchmark, standard, and criterion are actually synonyms of yardstick, so they are incorrect for an antonym question.

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

Boundary

Explanation: A boundary is the outer limit, edge, or border of something. The opposite idea is the inner or central part, which is best conveyed by Middle. Border, limit, and edge are all closely related to boundary and therefore cannot be the correct opposite.

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

A collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or management.

Explanation: The phrase a collection of work, documents, or investments kept together for presentation or management directly defines Portfolio. None of the other options fit this meaning. Logistics relates to movement and planning, barometer to measurement, and dissect to analysis by separation.

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

Cut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis.

Explanation: The expression cut up or separate into parts for careful examination or analysis is the exact meaning of Dissect. The other words do not match that definition. Logistics concerns organization, barometer is a measuring instrument, and enthusiasm refers to eagerness.

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

The power of attracting, either physically like a magnet or personally through charm.

Explanation: The phrase the power of attracting, either physically like a magnet or personally through charm clearly defines Magnetism. The other options such as yardstick, boundary, and meridian refer to measurement, limits, or geography, not attraction or charm.

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

A line or limit that marks the edge or border of something.

Explanation: A line or limit that marks the edge or border of something is the definition of Boundary. Yardstick refers to a standard of measure, meridian is a geographical line, and syllabus refers to a course outline, so none of them fit the given definition.

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.

Johan argued, If you know about a crime but don’t report it, you are ______ in that crime because you allowed it to happen.

Explanation: The sentence refers to someone who knows about a crime, does not report it, and thereby becomes involved in it morally or legally. The word complicit exactly means being involved with or associated with wrongdoing. The other options do not fit this criminal or moral context.

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.

His neighbors found his ______ manner bossy and irritating, and they stopped inviting him to backyard barbeques.

Explanation: The description bossy and irritating suggests a person who behaves in an overbearing, authoritative, or self-important way. Magisterial fits that tone in the context given. The other options do not convey this sense of dominating behavior, so (b) is the correct answer.

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.

His ________ arrival gave all of us a pleasant surprise.

Explanation: The sentence says that his arrival gave everyone a pleasant surprise, so the blank needs a word suggesting unexpectedness. Sudden fits naturally because a sudden arrival can surprise people pleasantly. Informed does not make sense with arrival in this context, so the corrected answer is (d) sudden.

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

The company has run into a lot of debts.

Explanation: The idiom run into debts means to fall into debt or to become burdened with debt. The nearest meaning is incurred, which means brought upon oneself or become liable for. The other options such as opened up, settled, and avoided do not express this idea.

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

We should not look down upon the wretched of the earth.

Explanation: The phrase look down upon means to consider someone inferior or to treat them with disrespect. Therefore the best meaning is regard with contempt. The other options either soften the sense too much or reverse it completely, so they are incorrect.

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

The bus had a close shave as its driver swerved to the right a split second before the oncoming truck could run into it.

Explanation: The idiom close shave means a situation in which danger was avoided by a very small margin. Hence narrow escape is the correct equivalent. The remaining options like close collision or serious accident do not capture the idea of escaping danger in time.

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.

Everyday new inventions / is make / for the good of humanity. / No error

Explanation: In the sentence Everyday new inventions / is make / for the good of humanity, the error lies in is make. The subject inventions is plural, and the passive structure requires are made. Therefore, part (a) is the incorrect portion and is correctly identified as the answer.

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 our experience people usually (1) / value things that they have to (2)/ pay off more than those that (3)/ they receive free of cost(4)/No error (5)

Explanation: In the sentence, the phrase pay off more than those that is incorrect because the proper expression is pay for, not pay off, when referring to purchasing or obtaining something by payment. Therefore the grammatical error lies in part (d), making it the correct answer.

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.

She always fed (1)/ her childrens (2)/ before she fed her dog. (3)/ No error (4)

Explanation: The error is in her childrens because children is already the plural form of child, so adding s makes it wrong. The correct phrase is her children. Hence the mistake is correctly identified in part (a).

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Everyday and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only one should have eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it like the English poet William Wordsworth who after seeing daffodils said: And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils . <br><br> Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature. The Aryans worshipped nature. One can learn the lessons in the vast school of nature. <br><br> Unfortunately the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of lowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to village from the concrete and artificial jungle of cities. Hence the town planners of today pay special attention to provide enough number of natural scenic spots in town planning. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make us appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. <br><br> There is other balm to soothe our tired soul and listless mind than the infinite nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Which of the following words has the SAME meaning as the word 'care' as used in the passage?

Explanation: In the passage, care is used in the sense of worry, burden, or mental trouble, as seen in the line about life being full of stress and tension. Among the given options, Grief comes closest to that emotional sense. The other options do not fit the context of anxiety or trouble.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Everyday and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only one should have eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it like the English poet William Wordsworth who after seeing daffodils said: And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils . <br><br> Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature. The Aryans worshipped nature. One can learn the lessons in the vast school of nature. <br><br> Unfortunately the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of lowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to village from the concrete and artificial jungle of cities. Hence the town planners of today pay special attention to provide enough number of natural scenic spots in town planning. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make us appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. <br><br> There is other balm to soothe our tired soul and listless mind than the infinite nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word 'unfold' as used in the passage?

Explanation: The word unfold in the passage means to reveal, open up, or make visible. Its opposite is therefore Conceal, which means to hide or keep from being seen. The remaining options do not express the opposite sense of revealing beauty.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Everyday and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only one should have eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it like the English poet William Wordsworth who after seeing daffodils said: And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils . <br><br> Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature. The Aryans worshipped nature. One can learn the lessons in the vast school of nature. <br><br> Unfortunately the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of lowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to village from the concrete and artificial jungle of cities. Hence the town planners of today pay special attention to provide enough number of natural scenic spots in town planning. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make us appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. <br><br> There is other balm to soothe our tired soul and listless mind than the infinite nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Which of the following statements is not made in the passage about Nature?

Explanation: The passage says that early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature, which clearly does not support the idea that he was scared of nature. The other statements are directly stated in the passage, so the statement not made in the passage is (a).

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Everyday and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only one should have eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it like the English poet William Wordsworth who after seeing daffodils said: And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils . <br><br> Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature. The Aryans worshipped nature. One can learn the lessons in the vast school of nature. <br><br> Unfortunately the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of lowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to village from the concrete and artificial jungle of cities. Hence the town planners of today pay special attention to provide enough number of natural scenic spots in town planning. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make us appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. <br><br> There is other balm to soothe our tired soul and listless mind than the infinite nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

What is needed to develop balanced personality?

Explanation: The passage explicitly says that to develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude that helps in appreciating and enjoying nature. Therefore Healthy attitude is the correct answer, while the other options are not given as the required condition.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Nature is an infinite source of beauty. Sunrise and sunset, mountains and rivers, lakes and glaciers, forests and fields provide joy and bliss to the human mind and heart for hours together. Everything in nature is splendid and divine. Everyday and every season of the year has a peculiar beauty to unfold. Only one should have eyes to behold it and a heart to feel it like the English poet William Wordsworth who after seeing daffodils said: And then my heart with pleasure fills and dances with the daffodils . <br><br> Nature is a great teacher. The early man was thrilled with beauty and wonders of nature. The Aryans worshipped nature. One can learn the lessons in the vast school of nature. <br><br> Unfortunately the strife, the stress and the tension of modern life have made people immune to beauties of nature. Their life is so full of care that they have no time to stand and stare. They cannot enjoy the beauty of lowing rivers, swinging trees, flying birds and majestic mountains and hills. There is however, a cry to go back to village from the concrete and artificial jungle of cities. Hence the town planners of today pay special attention to provide enough number of natural scenic spots in town planning. To develop a balanced personality, one needs to have a healthy attitude which can make us appreciate and enjoy the beauty of nature. <br><br> There is other balm to soothe our tired soul and listless mind than the infinite nature all around us. We should enjoy it fully to lead a balanced and harmonious life, full of peace and tranquility.

Why do people not enjoy the beauty of Nature ?

Explanation: The passage states that the strife, stress, and tension of modern life have made people immune to the beauty of nature, and that their life is so full of care that they have no time to enjoy it. Therefore (b) correctly explains why people do not enjoy nature’s beauty.