Word Usage & Word Formation # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 Choose the correctly formed word: The scientist's research was highly ______.

innovative
innovate
innovation
innovator
Explanation - 'Innovative' is the correct adjective to describe the research. 'Innovate' is a verb, 'innovation' is a noun, and 'innovator' is a noun referring to a person.
Correct answer is: innovative

Q.2 Select the correct word: She spoke with great ______ about her experiences.

eloquence
eloquent
eloquently
elocution
Explanation - 'Eloquence' is the noun referring to fluent, persuasive speaking. 'Eloquent' is an adjective, 'eloquently' an adverb, and 'elocution' is the art of speaking.
Correct answer is: eloquence

Q.3 Choose the correctly formed word: His constant ______ of rules annoyed everyone.

violating
violation
violative
violator
Explanation - 'Violation' is the noun referring to the act of breaking rules. 'Violating' is a verb form, 'violative' is an adjective, and 'violator' refers to the person.
Correct answer is: violation

Q.4 Select the word that best completes the sentence: The teacher asked for a ______ explanation of the topic.

clarity
clear
clearly
clarify
Explanation - 'Clear' is the correct adjective modifying 'explanation.' 'Clarity' is a noun, 'clearly' is an adverb, and 'clarify' is a verb.
Correct answer is: clear

Q.5 Choose the correct word: His ideas were considered highly ______ in the field of technology.

revolution
revolutionary
revolve
revolutionize
Explanation - 'Revolutionary' is an adjective describing ideas. 'Revolution' is a noun, 'revolve' is a verb, and 'revolutionize' is a verb meaning to change completely.
Correct answer is: revolutionary

Q.6 Select the correctly formed word: The manager's decision was based on careful ______.

consider
considerable
consideration
considerate
Explanation - 'Consideration' is a noun that fits the sentence. 'Consider' is a verb, 'considerable' is an adjective, and 'considerate' describes a person's kindness.
Correct answer is: consideration

Q.7 Choose the correct word: The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen ______.

circumstance
circumstantial
circumstanced
circumvent
Explanation - 'Circumstance' is a noun referring to a fact or condition. The other options are either adjectives, verbs, or incorrect forms.
Correct answer is: circumstance

Q.8 Select the correct word: She handled the crisis with remarkable ______.

composure
compose
composed
composing
Explanation - 'Composure' is the noun meaning calmness. 'Compose' is a verb, 'composed' is an adjective, and 'composing' is a verb form.
Correct answer is: composure

Q.9 Choose the correct word: His argument was based on solid ______.

reasoning
reason
reasonable
reasoned
Explanation - 'Reasoning' is the noun referring to the process of thinking logically. 'Reason' is a noun meaning cause, 'reasonable' is an adjective, 'reasoned' is past tense adjective form.
Correct answer is: reasoning

Q.10 Select the correctly formed word: The plan was executed with great ______.

efficiency
efficient
efficiently
efficacious
Explanation - 'Efficiency' is a noun meaning the quality of being efficient. 'Efficient' is an adjective, 'efficiently' is an adverb, and 'efficacious' means effective but is less commonly used.
Correct answer is: efficiency

Q.11 Choose the correct word: The teacher asked him to ______ his essay before submission.

edit
edition
editor
editable
Explanation - 'Edit' is the verb meaning to correct or improve text. 'Edition' is a noun referring to a version, 'editor' is a person, and 'editable' is an adjective.
Correct answer is: edit

Q.12 Select the correctly formed word: The politician's speech was filled with ______ promises.

empty
emptiness
emptily
empirical
Explanation - 'Empty' is an adjective describing promises. 'Emptiness' is a noun, 'emptily' an adverb, 'empirical' means based on observation, unrelated to the context.
Correct answer is: empty

Q.13 Choose the correct word: She approached the problem with a ______ mindset.

pragmatic
pragmatically
pragmatism
pragmate
Explanation - 'Pragmatic' is the adjective describing mindset. 'Pragmatically' is an adverb, 'pragmatism' is a noun, 'pragmate' is not a word.
Correct answer is: pragmatic

Q.14 Select the correctly formed word: The company faced severe financial ______.

crisis
crispy
critic
crystalline
Explanation - 'Crisis' is the noun for a difficult situation. The other options are unrelated words.
Correct answer is: crisis

Q.15 Choose the correct word: His behavior was a clear ______ of social norms.

violation
violator
violative
violating
Explanation - 'Violation' is the correct noun. 'Violator' is a person, 'violative' is adjective, 'violating' is verb form.
Correct answer is: violation

Q.16 Select the correctly formed word: The child showed great ______ in solving the puzzle.

ingenuity
ingenious
ingeniously
ingenuous
Explanation - 'Ingenuity' is a noun meaning cleverness. 'Ingenious' is an adjective, 'ingeniously' an adverb, 'ingenuous' means naive.
Correct answer is: ingenuity

Q.17 Choose the correct word: The committee reached a ______ decision after much discussion.

unanimous
unanimously
unanimity
uniform
Explanation - 'Unanimous' is the adjective describing decision. 'Unanimously' is adverb, 'unanimity' is noun, 'uniform' is unrelated.
Correct answer is: unanimous

Q.18 Select the correctly formed word: The lawyer gave a ______ explanation of the law.

lucid
lucidity
lucidly
luscious
Explanation - 'Lucid' is the adjective meaning clear. 'Lucidity' is noun, 'lucidly' is adverb, 'luscious' means delicious or attractive.
Correct answer is: lucid

Q.19 Choose the correct word: His success was the result of ______ effort.

tireless
tired
tiring
tirelessly
Explanation - 'Tireless' is an adjective describing effort. 'Tired' is opposite, 'tiring' is causing fatigue, 'tirelessly' is adverb.
Correct answer is: tireless

Q.20 Select the correctly formed word: The scientist made a remarkable ______ in the field of medicine.

discovery
discover
discoverer
discovering
Explanation - 'Discovery' is the noun referring to a significant finding. 'Discover' is a verb, 'discoverer' is a person, 'discovering' is the verb form.
Correct answer is: discovery

Q.21 Choose the correct word: The artist's work was known for its ______ beauty.

ethereal
ethically
etherealize
etherealness
Explanation - 'Ethereal' is an adjective meaning extremely delicate and light. The other options are incorrect forms or unrelated.
Correct answer is: ethereal

Q.22 Select the correctly formed word: The team worked with great ______ to finish the project on time.

diligence
diligent
diligently
diligentness
Explanation - 'Diligence' is a noun meaning careful and persistent work. 'Diligent' is adjective, 'diligently' adverb, 'diligentness' is rare but a noun.
Correct answer is: diligence

Q.23 Choose the correct word: The manager's instructions were very ______ and easy to follow.

explicit
explicitly
explicate
explication
Explanation - 'Explicit' is an adjective describing instructions. 'Explicitly' is adverb, 'explicate' is a verb, 'explication' is noun.
Correct answer is: explicit

Q.24 Select the correctly formed word: The diplomat tried to maintain a ______ approach in negotiations.

tactful
tactfully
tact
tactical
Explanation - 'Tactful' is an adjective describing approach. 'Tact' is a noun, 'tactfully' is adverb, 'tactical' means strategy-based.
Correct answer is: tactful