English Quiz For SSC Exams

Directions (Q. 1-10): In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested of each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four .

1. He works hard by day and sleeps soundly at night with……………….clear conscience.

(a) a 

(b) an

(c) the 

(d) None of the above

2. The lights went out while we ……………the examination.

(a) were taken

(b) are taken

(c) were taking 

(d) are taking

3. The exact reasons for their disagreement ………………yet to be made public.

(a) are 

(b) is

(c) had 

(d) was

4. The firm has been dealing…………….luxury goods for more than two decades.

(a) in 

(b) with

(c) out

(d) on

5. She……………….in Delhi for two years but has not seen the India Gate.

(a) is lived

(b) had lived

(c) has been living

(d) has lived

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

6. VAGUE

(a) Accurate

(b) Sharp

(c) Precise

(d) Actual

7. HARMONY

(a) Disagreement 

(b) Melody

(c) Confusion

(d) Discord

8. He did it purposely.

(a) Half-heartedly 

(b) Timidly

(c) Unintentionally 

(d) Hesitatingly 

9. GUILTY

(a) Innocent

(b) Ignorant

(c) Irreverent

(d) Immature

10. BRAVE  

(a) Sorry

(b) Bold

(c) Timid

(d) Boisterous

Answer Key
1 (a)
2 (c)
3 (a)
4 (a)
5 (c)
6 (c)
7 (d)
8 (c)
9 (a)
10 (c)