Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions (1-5): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the same meaning of the given word.

1.  OBSTINATE

(a) stubborn

(b) pretty

(c) silly

(d) clever

2.  ALERT

(a) hostile

(b) watchful

(c) brave

(d) quick

3.  ACCEDE

(a) consent

(b) access

(c) assess

(d) proceed

4.  SUPERANNUATED

(a) experienced

(b) accepted

(c) retired

(d) senile

5.  AUDACITY

(a) strength

(b) boldness

(c) asperity

(d) fear

Directions (6-10) : In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

6.  ATHEIST

(a) rationalist

(b) theologist

(c) believer

(d) ritualist

7.  GIGANTIC

(a) weak

(b) fragile

(c) slight

(d) tiny

8.  ILLICIT

(a) liberal

(b) intelligent

(c) lawful

(d) clear

9.  CALLOUS

(a) sensitive

(b) soft

(c) kind

(d) generous

10. ENIGMATIC

(a) plain

(b) reticent

(c) plain

(d) nervous

Answers:-
1.a
2.b
3.a
4.c
5.b
6.c
7.d
8.c
9.c
10.a