SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 18-08-2023

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. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

______ people are remembered even after death for their good deeds.

A. Virtuous

B. Vicious

C. Violent

D. Virtual

2. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

OMINOUS

A. threatening

B. baleful

C. foreboding

D. auspicious

3. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Red letter day

A. a very hot day

B. a very cold day

C. a very special day

D. a frightful day

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

For two months I have been trying to decide who (A) ______ the best ice cream. I have (B) ______ it down to my two favourite manufacturers. Let's start (C) ______ Randolph Farms who have lots of (D) ______ flavours. Then, we have Goodies who use natural (E) ______ to make excellent ice cream.

4. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number A

A. was making

B. is making

C. makes

D. make

5. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number B

A. chosen

B. cancelled

C. narrowed

D. selected

6.  Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number C

A. by

B. with

C. from

D. off

7. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number D

A. unlike

B. variety

C. various

D. different

8. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number E

A. goods

B. ingredients

C. elements

D. particles

9. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

In a pickle

A. in great pain

B. in deep sorrow

C. in jubilation

D. in trouble

10. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

NOVEL

A. old

B. original

C. new

D. fresh

Answers:-

Q.1 (A)

Q.2 (D)

Q.3 (C)

Q.4 (C)

Q.5 (C)

Q.6 (B)

Q.7 (D)

Q.8 (B)

Q.9 (D)

Q.10 (A)