SSC Quiz | English Language | 15 - 09 - 17

Q.1-5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.

Q.1. Acrimonious

(A) Devious 

(B) Genial

(C) Callous 

(D) Benevolent

Q.2. Contemporary

(A) Ancient 

(B) Contemptuous

(C) New 

(D) Conventional

Q.3. Exonerate

(A) Exculpate 

(B) Discharge

(C) Charge 

(D) Admit

Q.4. Cordial

(A) Unfriendly 

(B) Sweet

(C) Cold 

(D) Frigid

Q.5. Exploit

(A) Expose 

(B) Utilize

(C) Victimize 

(D) Pamper

Q.6-10. In questions below out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and indicate it by blackening the appropriate circle in the Answer-Sheet

Q.6. One who walks in sleep

(A) Somnambulist 

(B) Altruist

(C) Somniloquist 

(D) Philanthropist

Q.7. Exclusive control by one group of the means of producing on selling a commodity or service.

(A) Oligopoly 

(B) Monopoly

(C) Perfect competition 

(D) Prime takers

Q.8. A wall built to prevent the sea or a river from flooding an area.

(A) Embankment 

(B) Dam

(C) Mound 

(D) Overbridge

Q.9. One who is over protective

(A) Caring 

(B) Responsible

(C) Loving 

(D) Possessive

Q.10. Incapable of being corrected

(A) Phenomenal 

(B) Profound

(C) Incorrigible 

(D) Incredible

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.(A)

Q.7.(B)

Q.8.(A)

Q.9.(D)

Q.10.(C)