SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 12-07-2023

Dear Readers,

As SSC  CGL  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 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 questions below out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence and mark your answer.

1 A person who is habitually silent or who talks very little

A. Articulate

B. Resilient

C. Taciturn

D. Unequivocal

2 A religious discourse

A. Myth

B. Sermon

C. Stanza

D. Preach

3 A large pillar made from one stone

A. Statue

B. Monolith

C. Sculpture

D. Bulwark

4 A planned route or journey

A. Travel

B. Itinerary

C. Travelogue

D. Voyage

5 Protection and immunity from extradition offered by a government

A. Dormitory

B. Sanatorium

C. Orphanage

D. Asylum

6-10. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your answer.

6 Fall foul of someone.

A. quarreled with

B. felt annoyed with

C. agreed with

D. did not agree with

7 Put up with.

A. excuse

B. refuse

C. accept

D. tolerate

8 Cheek by jowl

A. very near

B. very near

C. tongue tied

D. irritated

9 Pay through nose.

A. pay huge loans

B. pay a reasonable price

C. pay an extremely high price

D. make a quick buck

10 Stave off.

A. postpone

B. wait and see

C. allow it to take its won course

D. prevent

Answers:-

Q.1 (3)

Q.2 (2)

Q.3 (2)

Q.4 (2)

Q.5 (4)

Q.6 (2)

Q.7 (4)

Q.8 (1)

Q.9 (3)

Q.10 (1)