SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 23-08-2023

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.

Q1-5 In the question given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. 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). 

Q1 If she had studied hard, she would have got a first class. 

A. If she studied hard 

B. If she had studied hard 

C. If she would study hard 

D. No improvement 

Q2 While crossing the road, a snake was seen. 

A. a snake was moving 

B. he saw a snake 

C. a snake was observed 

D. No improvement 

Q3 The new king has been able to bear up all opposition. 

A. bear off 

B. bear down 

C. bear out 

D. No improvement 

Q4 He paid the caretaker for his board and lodging. 

A. room 

B. furniture 

C. boarding 

D. No improvement 

Q5 What does it matter most is the quality of the goods that we require. 

A. what matters more 

B. What does it matter 

C. what matters most 

D. No improvement 

Q6-10 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 

Q6 Brusque 

A. Stable 

B. Curt 

C. Humorous 

D. Beneficial 

Q7 Alacrity 

A. Sadness 

B. Aversion 

C. Avidity 

D. Cruelty 

Q8 Calumny 

A. Defamation 

B. Neutrality 

C. Irritability 

D. Instability 

Q9 Defile 

A. Corrupt 

B. Rude 

C. Jumble 

D. Lure 

Q10 Eschew 

A. Chew 

B. Shun 

C. Deliver 

D. Filter 

Answers:-

Q.1 (2) 

Q.2 (2) 

Q.3 (4) 

Q.4 (4) 

Q.5 (3) 

Q.6 (2) 

Q.7 (3) 

Q.8 (1) 

Q.9 (1) 

Q.10 (2)