Level 1
Reading & Thinking Skills MCQs set 3 for Riphah International University Medical Entry English — 20 solved questions.
Q1. The new policy has been met with vehement opposition; the word 'vehement' is closest in meaning to
Answer: Violent or intense
Explanation: 'Vehement' means showing strong feelings or opinions; 'Mild' is the opposite, making it incorrect.
Q2. The tourists got lost in the labyrinthine streets of the old city; the word 'labyrinthine' suggests
Answer: Complex or confusing
Explanation: 'Labyrinthine' describes something that is complex or confusing, like a maze; 'Straight and narrow' is the opposite.
Q3. The politician's speech was replete with platitudes; the word 'platitudes' refers to
Answer: Clichés or unoriginal statements
Explanation: 'Platitudes' are statements that are dull or unoriginal; 'Original ideas' is the opposite, making it incorrect.
Q4. The artist's use of chiaroscuro created a dramatic effect; 'chiaroscuro' is an artistic term that refers to
Answer: The contrast between light and dark
Explanation: 'Chiaroscuro' is an artistic technique that uses the contrast between light and dark to create a visual effect; 'The use of bright colors' is not necessarily related.
Q5. The new employee was very fastidious about his work; the word 'fastidious' means
Answer: Meticulous or demanding in one's standards
Explanation: 'Fastidious' describes someone who is meticulous or demanding in their standards; 'Careless' is the opposite.
Q6. The company's financial reports were opaque; the word 'opaque' suggests
Answer: Difficult to understand
Explanation: 'Opaque' describes something that is difficult to understand or not transparent; 'Transparent or clear' is the opposite.
Q7. The professor's erudite explanation helped clarify the complex concept; the word 'erudite' means
Answer: Knowledgeable or scholarly
Explanation: 'Erudite' describes someone who is knowledgeable or scholarly; 'Simple or straightforward' is the opposite.
Q8. The tourists were drawn to the picturesque village; the word 'picturesque' suggests
Answer: A scene that is visually pleasing
Explanation: 'Picturesque' describes a scene or place that is visually pleasing; 'A place that is crowded or noisy' is not necessarily related.
Q9. The politician's rhetoric was laced with hyperbole; the word 'hyperbole' refers to
Answer: Exaggerated statements
Explanation: 'Hyperbole' is a rhetorical device that involves exaggerated statements; 'Understatement' is the opposite.
Q10. The new policy has been criticized for being draconian; the word 'draconian' means
Answer: Severe or harsh
Explanation: 'Draconian' describes a law or policy that is severe or harsh; 'Lenient or mild' is the opposite.
Q11. The scientist's groundbreaking research was a tour de force; the phrase 'tour de force' suggests
Answer: A performance or achievement that is impressive or impressive
Explanation: 'Tour de force' is a phrase that describes a performance or achievement that is impressive; 'A routine or unremarkable task' is the opposite.
Q12. The company's mission statement was imbued with a sense of altruism; the word 'altruism' refers to
Answer: Unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Explanation: 'Altruism' describes a selfless concern for the welfare of others; 'Selfishness or self-interest' is the opposite.
Q13. The artist's use of symbolism added depth to the painting; the word 'symbolism' refers to
Answer: The use of symbols or objects to represent abstract ideas
Explanation: 'Symbolism' is an artistic technique that involves using symbols or objects to represent abstract ideas; 'The use of literal or realistic representations' is not related.
Q14. The professor's didactic approach to teaching was effective; the word 'didactic' means
Answer: Intended to teach or instruct
Explanation: 'Didactic' describes an approach to teaching that is intended to instruct; 'Entertaining or engaging' is not the primary meaning.
Q15. The tourists were warned about the pernicious effects of the sun; the word 'pernicious' means
Answer: Harmful or damaging
Explanation: 'Pernicious' describes something that is harmful or damaging; 'Beneficial or healthy' is the opposite.
Q16. The politician's speech was criticized for being vapid; the word 'vapid' means
Answer: Lacking in substance or interest
Explanation: 'Vapid' describes something that lacks substance or interest; 'Engaging or thought-provoking' is the opposite.
Q17. The new employee was very assiduous in his work; the word 'assiduous' means
Answer: Diligent or hardworking
Explanation: 'Assiduous' describes someone who is diligent or hardworking; 'Careless or negligent' is the opposite.
Q18. The artist's use of foreshadowing added suspense to the story; the word 'foreshadowing' refers to
Answer: The use of hints or clues to suggest future events
Explanation: 'Foreshadowing' is a literary device that involves using hints or clues to suggest future events; 'The depiction of events in a straightforward manner' is not related.
Q19. The professor's remarks were tinged with irony; the word 'irony' refers to
Answer: A contrast between what is expected and what occurs
Explanation: 'Irony' involves a contrast between what is expected and what occurs; 'A literal or straightforward statement' is not related.
Q20. The teacher said, 'The Earth orbits the Sun.' Which transformation is correct when changing to indirect speech?
Answer: The teacher said that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Explanation: Option B is correct as it correctly changes direct to indirect speech without changing the universal truth's tense.