SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO Quiz : English Language | 10-11-2022

Dear Readers,

As SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO 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.

1-5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it as your answer.

1 Rapacious

A. warlike

B. barbarous

C. avaricious

D. nomadic

2 Arduous

A. difficult

B. facile

C. inconvenient

D. delicate

3 Execrable

A. exhaustive

B. deplorable

C. abominable

D. continuous

4 Vindicate

A. explain

B. Justify

C. support

D. criticize

5 Enticed

A. teased

B. attracted

C. tempted

D. rebuked

6-10. In the following question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

6 Don’t be disturbed, get with your work.

A. get up with

B. get over with

C. get on with

D. No Improvement

7 I took the cycle which he bought yesterday.

A. that he bought yesterday

B. that he had bought yesterday

C. that which he had bought yesterday

D. No Improvement

8 This is the same beggar that came yesterday.

A. who

B. which

C. whom

D. No Improvement

9 When the clock strikes twelve I shall be waiting here for four hours.

A. I shall have been waiting

B. I would have been waiting

C. I shall have waited

D. No Improvement

10 Mrs. Pillai teaches very well isn’t it?

A. didn’t she

B. doesn’t she

C. wasn’t she

D. No Improvement

Answers:-

Q.1 (C)

Q.2 (A)

Q.3 (C)

Q.4 (B)

Q.5 (C)

Q.6 (C)

Q.7 (A)

Q.8 (D)

Q.9 (C)

Q.10 (B)