English Quiz For SSC Exams

Directions (1-5): Select the word that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letter given below.

1.SURREPTITIOUS

(a) Deceitful 

(b) Savoury

(c) Insipid 

(d) Painful

2.PORTENTOUS

(a) Imaginary 

(b) Ominous

(c) Demonstrative 

(d) Convincing

3.DANK

(a) Taut 

(b) Rite

(c) Dry 

(d) Damp

4.EXACTION

(a) Demand 

(b) Aggravation

(c) Accuracy 

(d) Collaboration

5.EXPLICATE

(a) To apologize

(b) To make something complicated

(c) To strengthen

(d) To explain

Directions (6-10): Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letter given below.

6.PAROCHIAL

(a) Broad-minded 

(b) Contradictory

(c) Paranoid 

(d) Overriding

7.FICKLE

(a) Belligerent 

(b) Constant

(c) Disinterested 

(d) Proud

8.DISGRUNTLED

(a) Contented 

(b) Dettched

(c) Obedient 

(d) Vigorous

9.VIBRANT

(a) Feel aggrieved at 

(b) Occasional

(c) Pale 

(d) Shabby

10.FORBIDDING

(a) Declaring 

(b) Forcing

(c) Exposing 

(d) Inviting

Answers Key....

1.(a)

2.(b)

3.(d)

4.(a)

5.(d)

6.(a)

7.(b)

8.(a)

9.(c)

10.(d)