SSC Quiz | English Language | 11 - 09 - 17

Q.1-10.Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best express the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Q.1. Skepticism

(A) Doubt

(B) Bigotry

(C) Belief 

(D) Religion

Q.2. Withstand

(A) Accept 

(B) Submit

(C) Endure 

(D) Relinquish

Q.3. Conciliatory
(A) Foolish 

(B) Soothing

(C) Advisory

 (D) Cordial

Q.4. Insidious
(A) Honest 

(B) Deceitful

(C) Angry 

(D) Insane

Q.5. Mundane

(A) Heavenly 

(B) Ordinary

(C) Gullible

 (D) Mandatory

Q.6-10. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Q.6. Acrimonious
(A) Devious 

(B) Genial

(C) Callous 

(D) Benevolent

Q.7. Contemporary

(A) Ancient 

(B) Contemptuous

(C) New 

(D) Conventional

Q8. Exonerate

(A) Exculpate 

(B) Discharge

(C) Charge 

(D) Admit

Q.9. Cordial

(A) Unfriendly 

(B) Sweet

(C) Cold 

(D) Frigid

Q.10. Exploit

(A) Expose 

(B) Utilize

(C) Victimize 

(D) Pamper

Answer:

Q.1.(A) Skepticism : the disbelief in any

claims of ultimate knowledge

Q.2.(C) Withstand : resist or confront with resistance

Q.3.(B) Conciliatory : making or willing to make concessions

Q.4.(B) Insidious : beguiling but harmful

Q.5.(B) Mundane : concerned with the world or worldly matters

Q.6.(B) Acrimonious : marked by strong resentment or

cynicism

Q.7.(A) Contemporary: a person of nearly the same age as

another

Q.8.(C) Exonerate : pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Q.9.(A) Cordial : diffusing warmth and friendliness

Q.10.(B) Exploit : use or manipulate to one’s advantage