Dear Students, English section of all SSC Exams is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice a lot of mock tests to score maximum marks. Today, in this English quiz we are providing questions based on antonyms, synonyms, error detection etc. Attempt this quiz, learn better and be prepared for the SSC CGL 2017 Exam.
Q1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
ABORTIVE
(a) PLENTIFUL
(b) LAWFUL
(c) UNSUCCESSFUL
(d) FRUITFUL
Q2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.
IRASCIBLE
(a) CRANKY
(b) CHOLERIC
(c) AMIABLE
(d) WASPISH
Q3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word and click the button corresponding to it.
(a) Thoruoghly
(b) Thoroughly
(c) Thoroghouly
(d) Thorougholy
Directions (4-6): In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.
Q4. The trek is difficult (A) / but it is far worth (B) / the endeavour. (C) / No Error (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Q5. What man can die (A) / better than (B) / serving his country? (C) / No Error (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Q6. The teacher prevented (A) / the boys (B) / to go there. (C) / No Error (D)
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Directions (7-9): The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
Q7. He has no recommendations; he will _____ , get the job.
(a) however
(b) whatsoever
(c) whereas
(d) whenever
Q8. Leaves _____ in autumn.
(a) fall in
(b) fall of
(c) fall on
(d) fall off
Q9. Each time he tried to climb the tree, he failed to do _____ .
(a) thus
(b) then
(c) so
(d) this
Directions (10-12): In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.
Q10. A cuckoo in the nest
(a) One who likes to stay at home
(b) A view from a high place
(c) An unwelcome intruder
(d) One who is chosen as the leader of the group
Q11. A house of cards
(a) An insecure scheme
(b) A gambling house
(c) A plan with high standard
(d) A place where cards are printed
Q12. To smell a rat
(a) To see signs of plague epidemic
(b) To get the bad smell of a dead rat
(c) To suspect foul dealings
(d) To be in a bad mood
Directions (13-15): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.
Q13. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics etc.
(a) warehouse
(b) Stall
(c) Boutique
(d) Booth
Q14. Interval between two events
(a) Recess
(b) Interlude
(c) Shuttle
(d) Prelude
Q15. A person’s peculiar habit
(a) Pessimist
(b) Trait
(c) Distinction
(d) Idiosyncrasy
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