Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions (1-5): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which expresses the right meaning of the given word.
1.EARNESTLY
(a) hopefully
(b) regretfully
(c) sincerely
(d) regularly


2.WITTY
(a) whispering
(b) astonishing
(c) amusing
(d) approaching

3.SPLENDOUR
(a) exhibit
(b) propose
(c) advocate
(d) grandeur

4.MARVEL
(a) surpass
(b) wonder
(c) misfire
(d) project

5.HOMAGE
(a) insincere flattery
(b) respect and reverence
(c) poverty
(d) excessive humility

Directions (6-10): Select the OPPOSITE of the word given below.
6.NOTORIOUS
(a) renowned
(b) fashionable
(c) populous
(d) Well known

7.COWARD
(a) sacred
(b) strong
(c) fearful
(d) brave

8.GENEROUS
(a) miserly
(b) rare
(c) cruel
(d) common

9.COMIC
(a) unhappy
(b) serious
(c) foolish
(d) serene

10.INVALUABLE
(a) priceless
(b) useless
(c) poor
(d) cheap

Answers:-
1.C
2.C
3.D
4.B
5.B
6.A
7.D
8.A
9.B
10.D