Vitorr Classes
Vitorr Classes
Learn • Practice • Improve
Home›English
Competitive English Learning Lab

Build English that wins marks.

A focused learning space for competitive exams: understand grammar, strengthen vocabulary, master comprehension and convert concepts into marks through targeted practice.

Start Learning →Practice English
37English learning articles
18English quizzes surfaced
5Learning tracks

Choose what you want to improve

English is easier when preparation is divided into skills, not one endless feed.

12 lessonsGrammar

Rules, usage, error detection and sentence improvement.

3 lessonsVocabulary

Words, idioms, phrases, synonyms, antonyms and usage.

5 lessonsComprehension

Passages, cloze tests and reading accuracy.

11 setsExam Practice

SSC, Railway and mixed English practice papers.

6 lessonsReading & Writing

Context-rich English learning and writing practice.

Fresh from the English desk

Latest lessons and practice material published on Vitorr.

07 Oct 2026 · ENGLISH

Tense Complete Rules | काल — 12 Tenses, Examples & Questions for SSC and Railway

26 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Conjunction Complete Rules & Questions | Conjunction सम्पूर्ण नियम

17 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Preposition Complete Rules for SSC Railway | Preposition सम्पूर्ण नियम

14 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Fatehpur Sikri: The Magnificent Mughal City of Emperor Akbar| फतेहपुर सीकरी: सम्राट अकबर का भव्य मुगल नगर | ENGLISH TRANSALTION PRACTICE

12 Sep 2026 · ENGLISH

Elephanta Caves: The Magnificent Rock-Cut Heritage of Shiva | एलिफेंटा की गुफाएँ: भगवान शिव की भव्य शैलकृत विरासत | ENGLISH TRANSLATION PRACTICE

Learn by skill

Structured, crawlable learning paths built from your published English material.

Grammar & Usage

Comprehension & Cloze

Exam Practice

VITORR ENGLISH QUESTION BANK

Thousands of English questions, organised

These totals come directly from the published English question database — not from a small sample of quiz titles.

Synonyms 1,576Antonyms 850Phrasal Verbs 1,471Idioms 1,544Para Jumbles 1,549One Word Substitution 950Error Detection 1,682

Idioms

1,544 published questions · Page 68 of 78
Q1,341

Put one's finger on
Hindi Meaning: किसी समस्या, कारण या तथ्य की ठीक-ठीक पहचान करना।
English Sentence: I knew something was wrong but couldn't put my finger on the exact problem.
Hindi Sentence: मुझे पता था कि कुछ गलत है, लेकिन मैं समस्या की ठीक-ठीक पहचान नहीं कर पा रहा था।

A. Accuse someone directly
B. Point at an object
C. Hide the source of a problem
D. Identify something precisely
Answer
Correct option: DIdentify something precisely
Q1,342

Read the writing on the wall
Hindi Meaning: उन संकेतों को समझ लेना जो आने वाली समस्या, असफलता या अप्रिय परिणाम की ओर इशारा करें।
English Sentence: Several employees read the writing on the wall and began looking for new jobs.
Hindi Sentence: कई कर्मचारियों ने आने वाली समस्या के संकेत समझ लिए और नई नौकरी तलाशने लगे।

A. Recognize signs that something unpleasant is likely to happen
B. Read an official notice
C. Misunderstand a warning
D. Predict a positive result with certainty
Answer
Correct option: ARecognize signs that something unpleasant is likely to happen
Q1,343

Take something on board
Hindi Meaning: किसी सुझाव, आलोचना या विचार को समझकर गंभीरता से विचार करना।
English Sentence: We have taken your feedback on board and will revise the system.
Hindi Sentence: हमने आपकी प्रतिक्रिया को गंभीरता से लिया है और व्यवस्था में सुधार करेंगे।

A. Carry something onto a ship
B. Reject advice immediately
C. Understand and consider an idea or criticism
D. Accept complete responsibility for a project
Answer
Correct option: CUnderstand and consider an idea or criticism
Q1,344

The boot is on the other foot
Hindi Meaning: परिस्थिति उलट जाना, विशेषकर जब पहले लाभ में रहा व्यक्ति अब नुकसान में हो या इसके विपरीत।
English Sentence: Last year they needed our help; now the boot is on the other foot.
Hindi Sentence: पिछले वर्ष उन्हें हमारी सहायता चाहिए थी; अब परिस्थिति उलट गई है।

A. Both sides are equally powerful
B. The situation has reversed, especially regarding advantage or disadvantage
C. Someone has made a minor mistake
D. A problem has been completely solved
Answer
Correct option: BThe situation has reversed, especially regarding advantage or disadvantage
Q1,345

Too many cooks spoil the broth
Hindi Meaning: जब बहुत अधिक लोग एक ही काम में निर्देश या नियंत्रण देने लगें तो परिणाम खराब हो सकता है।
English Sentence: Let one person coordinate the project; too many cooks spoil the broth.
Hindi Sentence: परियोजना का समन्वय एक व्यक्ति को करने दें; बहुत अधिक लोगों का नियंत्रण काम को बिगाड़ सकता है।

A. Teamwork always produces poor results
B. Cooking requires professional skill
C. Large teams always work slowly
D. Too many people trying to control the same task can ruin it
Answer
Correct option: DToo many people trying to control the same task can ruin it
Q1,346

A damp squib
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी घटना या चीज जिससे बहुत उम्मीद हो लेकिन अंत में वह निराशाजनक साबित हो।
English Sentence: The much-publicized event turned out to be a damp squib.
Hindi Sentence: बहुत प्रचारित कार्यक्रम अंत में बेहद निराशाजनक साबित हुआ।

A. Something expected to be exciting but proving disappointing
B. A dangerous situation
C. A sudden success
D. An unexpected celebration
Answer
Correct option: ASomething expected to be exciting but proving disappointing
Q1,347

A free hand
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम या निर्णय में पूरी स्वतंत्रता मिलना।
English Sentence: The director gave her a free hand to redesign the department.
Hindi Sentence: निदेशक ने उसे विभाग का पुनर्गठन करने की पूरी स्वतंत्रता दी।

A. Permission to leave work early
B. Complete freedom to act or make decisions
C. Help given without payment
D. An opportunity to avoid responsibility
Answer
Correct option: BComplete freedom to act or make decisions
Q1,348

A golden handshake
Hindi Meaning: किसी उच्च पदस्थ कर्मचारी को नौकरी छोड़ते या सेवानिवृत्त होते समय दिया जाने वाला बड़ा भुगतान।
English Sentence: The retiring executive received a generous golden handshake.
Hindi Sentence: सेवानिवृत्त अधिकारी को विदाई के समय बड़ी धनराशि दी गई।

A. A friendly welcome
B. A profitable business agreement
C. A large payment given to someone when they leave a senior job
D. A reward for joining a company
Answer
Correct option: CA large payment given to someone when they leave a senior job
Q1,349

A leap in the dark
Hindi Meaning: परिणाम जाने बिना उठाया गया जोखिमपूर्ण कदम।
English Sentence: Starting a business without studying the market would be a leap in the dark.
Hindi Sentence: बाजार का अध्ययन किए बिना व्यवसाय शुरू करना अनिश्चित परिणाम वाला जोखिमपूर्ण कदम होगा।

A. A carefully researched decision
B. An attempt to escape secretly
C. A minor change in plans
D. An action taken without knowing what the result will be
Answer
Correct option: DAn action taken without knowing what the result will be
Q1,350

A parting shot
Hindi Meaning: जाते समय कही गई अंतिम कटु, आलोचनात्मक या व्यंग्यात्मक बात।
English Sentence: As he left the meeting, he delivered a parting shot at the management.
Hindi Sentence: बैठक से जाते समय उसने प्रबंधन पर अंतिम कटु टिप्पणी की।

A. A final critical or unpleasant remark made before leaving
B. A warning given before a competition
C. A farewell gift
D. A final attempt to reach an agreement
Answer
Correct option: AA final critical or unpleasant remark made before leaving
Q1,351

A sacred cow
Hindi Meaning: ऐसा विचार, संस्था या व्यवस्था जिसकी आलोचना करना अनुचित या अस्वीकार्य माना जाता हो।
English Sentence: No policy should become a sacred cow that cannot be questioned.
Hindi Sentence: किसी भी नीति को ऐसी अछूती व्यवस्था नहीं बनना चाहिए जिसकी आलोचना ही न की जा सके।

A. Something considered useless
B. An idea or institution considered too important to criticize
C. A person who avoids responsibility
D. An old religious tradition only
Answer
Correct option: BAn idea or institution considered too important to criticize
Q1,352

A second bite at the cherry
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम को करने या सफलता पाने का दूसरा अवसर।
English Sentence: The supplementary examination gave him a second bite at the cherry.
Hindi Sentence: पूरक परीक्षा ने उसे सफलता प्राप्त करने का दूसरा अवसर दिया।

A. A second meal
B. A repeated mistake
C. Another opportunity to do or achieve something
D. A reward for previous success
Answer
Correct option: CAnother opportunity to do or achieve something
Q1,353

A shot across the bows
Hindi Meaning: ऐसी चेतावनी जो संकेत दे कि आगे और कठोर कार्रवाई की जा सकती है।
English Sentence: The regulator's notice was a shot across the bows of companies ignoring the rules.
Hindi Sentence: नियामक की सूचना नियमों की अनदेखी करने वाली कंपनियों के लिए भविष्य की कठोर कार्रवाई की चेतावनी थी।

A. A direct physical attack
B. A final defeat
C. An unexpected compliment
D. A warning that stronger action may follow
Answer
Correct option: DA warning that stronger action may follow
Q1,354

A small cog in a big wheel
Hindi Meaning: किसी बड़े संगठन या व्यवस्था में छोटी भूमिका निभाने वाला व्यक्ति।
English Sentence: I am only a small cog in a big wheel, so I cannot change the policy myself.
Hindi Sentence: मैं इस बड़े संगठन में केवल छोटी भूमिका निभाता हूँ, इसलिए अकेले नीति नहीं बदल सकता।

A. A person playing a small role in a large organization
B. The leader of a large organization
C. Someone with several responsibilities
D. An inefficient worker
Answer
Correct option: AA person playing a small role in a large organization
Q1,355

A turn-up for the books
Hindi Meaning: बहुत आश्चर्यजनक या अप्रत्याशित घटना।
English Sentence: The lowest-ranked team winning the tournament was a real turn-up for the books.
Hindi Sentence: सबसे निचली रैंक वाली टीम का प्रतियोगिता जीतना अत्यंत अप्रत्याशित घटना थी।

A. A predictable result
B. A surprising or unexpected event
C. An academic achievement
D. A change in written rules
Answer
Correct option: BA surprising or unexpected event
Q1,356

All's well that ends well
Hindi Meaning: यदि अंत में परिणाम अच्छा हो जाए तो रास्ते में आई कठिनाइयाँ कम महत्वपूर्ण लगती हैं।
English Sentence: We faced several delays, but the project succeeded—all's well that ends well.
Hindi Sentence: हमें कई देरी का सामना करना पड़ा, लेकिन परियोजना सफल रही; अंत अच्छा हुआ तो सब अच्छा हुआ।

A. Every problem should be ignored
B. Success requires no effort
C. A difficult situation is acceptable if it finally has a good outcome
D. The end is always more important than the means
Answer
Correct option: CA difficult situation is acceptable if it finally has a good outcome
Q1,357

As luck would have it
Hindi Meaning: संयोगवश; किस्मत से किसी घटना का होना।
English Sentence: As luck would have it, a taxi arrived just as it started raining.
Hindi Sentence: संयोग से बारिश शुरू होते ही एक टैक्सी आ गई।

A. Through careful planning
B. Because of someone's mistake
C. Against everyone's wishes
D. By chance, often fortunately or unfortunately
Answer
Correct option: DBy chance, often fortunately or unfortunately
Q1,358

As right as rain
Hindi Meaning: फिर से पूरी तरह स्वस्थ या ठीक हो जाना।
English Sentence: After a few days of rest, she was as right as rain.
Hindi Sentence: कुछ दिनों के आराम के बाद वह फिर पूरी तरह स्वस्थ हो गई।

A. Completely healthy or satisfactory again
B. Slightly unwell
C. Extremely accurate
D. Completely predictable
Answer
Correct option: ACompletely healthy or satisfactory again
Q1,359

At boiling point
Hindi Meaning: अत्यधिक गुस्से या तनाव की स्थिति में होना।
English Sentence: Relations between the two departments had reached boiling point.
Hindi Sentence: दोनों विभागों के बीच संबंध अत्यधिक तनावपूर्ण स्थिति में पहुँच गए थे।

A. Ready to make peace
B. At a stage of extreme anger or tension
C. Working at maximum efficiency
D. Very close to success
Answer
Correct option: BAt a stage of extreme anger or tension
Q1,360

At the sharp end
Hindi Meaning: किसी काम के सबसे कठिन, व्यावहारिक या चुनौतीपूर्ण हिस्से में सीधे शामिल होना।
English Sentence: Nurses are at the sharp end of emergency healthcare.
Hindi Sentence: आपातकालीन स्वास्थ्य सेवा के सबसे चुनौतीपूर्ण हिस्से में नर्सें सीधे कार्य करती हैं।

A. Away from difficult work
B. In a senior ceremonial position
C. Directly involved in the most difficult or demanding part of an activity
D. Near the completion of a project
Answer
Correct option: CDirectly involved in the most difficult or demanding part of an activity

Practice until it becomes automatic

Move from reading rules to solving questions under exam conditions.

Explore all quizzes →

English Quiz Zone

Immediate practice from Vitorr's published quiz library.

SSC MTS English & General Awareness Tough Practice Set 21START QUIZ →UPSC CSAT Tough Reading Comprehension 31 — The Rebound Effect: Why Greater Efficiency Can Sometimes Increase ConsumptionSTART QUIZ →SSC English Reading Comprehension Practice Set 32 - Expert+ Level | 3 Passages | 10 QuestionsSTART QUIZ →SSC MTS English & General Awareness Tough Practice Set 20START QUIZ →UPSC CSAT Tough Reading Comprehension 30 — The Adaptation Paradox: When Coping with a Problem Makes It Harder to SolveSTART QUIZ →SSC English Reading Comprehension Practice Set 31 - Expert+ Level | 3 Passages | 10 QuestionsSTART QUIZ →
QUICK PRACTICE

English Quick Practice

Try these questions before opening the full quiz.

Explore all quizzes →
Q1

Select the most appropriate synonym of 'Obsequious'.

  1. Defiant
  2. Servile
  3. Independent
  4. Arrogant
Check answer
Answer: Servile

Obsequious describes a person who is excessively eager to please or obey someone, particularly a person in authority. Servile is the closest synonym because it suggests exaggerated submission and willingness to flatter. For example, an obsequious employee may agree with every opinion expressed by a superior, even when the opinion is incorrect. The word generally carries a negative meaning.

Attempt full quiz →
Q2

Select the most appropriate antonym of 'Profligate'.

  1. Wasteful
  2. Extravagant
  3. Thrifty
  4. Reckless
Check answer
Answer: Thrifty

Profligate means recklessly extravagant or wasteful, especially in spending money. Thrifty describes someone who manages resources carefully and avoids unnecessary expenditure. Therefore, thrifty is the best antonym. A profligate person may spend beyond their means, whereas a thrifty person tries to save money and use resources efficiently.

Attempt full quiz →
Q3

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. Neither of the two explanations are satisfactory.
  2. Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.
  3. Neither of the two explanation is satisfactory.
  4. Neither of the two explanations have satisfactory.
Check answer
Answer: Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory.

In formal standard English, neither, when used as a singular pronoun referring to two alternatives, generally takes a singular verb. Therefore, 'Neither of the two explanations is satisfactory' is the expected examination answer. The noun following 'of the two' remains plural, but the subject of the verb is 'neither'.

Attempt full quiz →