As SSC CGL & CHSL notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of the quizzes is based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL/CHSL examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.
1. In the following question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.
Humane
A. Unkind
B. Living being
C. Person
D. Man
2. In the following question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.
Miserable
A. Solitary
B. Happy
C. Active
D. Laudable
3. In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and mark your answer.
The ____ of cotton is very heavy.
A. bald
B. bail
C. bale
D. band
4. In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and mark your answer.
The principal has given his ___ to the match.
A. except
B. ascent
C. refuse
D. assent
5. In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative and mark your answer.
The hunter killed two ___ for dinner.
A. flour
B. fowls
C. foul
D. fool
6. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
To bring somebody to book
A. To purchase something
B. To bring something to someone
C. To punish someone
D. To convey a news
7. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
A bolt from the blue
A. A sudden work
B. A bold person
C. In a very friendly way
D. A sudden and entirely unexpected disaster
8. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
To cut one short
A. To love one
B. To insult one
C. To criticize one
D. To interrupt one
9. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase and mark your answer.
Be left holding the bag
A. Calmly left the scene
B. To take the blame for something
C. Ran away
D. Were incensed
10. Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Through the practice of repeated affirmations, we can make great progress on our chosen path and (increasing) our magnetism to succeed in anything.
A. increased
B. have increased
C. increase
D. No improvement
Explanation:
1. (A) Humane (Adj.)- having or showing compassion.
For other options
Living being (n)- the property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms
Person (n)- a soul
2. (B) Miserable (Adj.)- (of a person) wretchedly unhappy.
For other options
Active (adj.)-mobile
Laudable (adj.)-estimable
3. (C) Bale (n)- bundle, truss
For other options
Band (n)- a thing that restrains, binds, or unites.
Bail (n)- the temporary release of an accused person.
4. (D) Assent (n)-Approval
For other options
Ascent (n)- an instance of rising.
5. (A) Fowl (n)- a gallinaceous bird kept for its eggs and flesh.
For other options
Foul (adj.)-disgusting
6. (C) To bring somebody to book - punish someone for an offence.
7. (D) A bolt from the blue – a sudden and unexpected event.
8. (C)To cut one short – To interrupt someone so that they stop talking.
9. (B) Be left holding the bag - To take the blame for something.
10. (C) Look at the structure:
Subject + can + V1 Hence, increase will be used here.
