Dear Students, English section of all SSC Exams is very challenging. You need to mug up all the grammar rules, vocabulary and practice a lot of mock tests to score maximum marks. Today, in this English quiz we are providing questions based on Antonyms and idioms. Attempt this quiz, learn better and be prepared for the SSC CGL 2017 Exam.
Directions (1-5): Out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the answer sheet.
Q1. ENDORSE
(a) Agree
(b) Condemn
(c) Accept
(d) Exceed
Q2. PRAGMATIC
(a) Realistic
(b) Fictitious
(c) Idealistic
(d) Factual
Q3. MOMENTOUS
(a) Unlikely
(b) Unparalleled
(c) Unlimited
(d) Unimportant
Q4. INHIBIT
(a) Prevent
(b) Curb
(c) Encourage
(d) Imprison
Q5. NOISOME
(a) Quiet
(b) Sleepy
(c) inoffensive
(d) Dismayed
Directions (6-15): Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
Q6. He has a way with words and that makes him a successful salesman.
(a) speaks convincingly
(b) speaks continuously
(c) speaks truthfully
(d) speaks briefly
Q7. He gave his instructions in black and white.
(a) with two alternatives
(b) in writing
(c) clearly
(d) sternly
Q8. Only those who have the courage and determination to go against the tide can lead a country to plenty and prosperity.
(a) to oppose religious sentiments
(b) to oppose the majority
(c) agricultural
(d) to take quick decisions
Q9. My boss is waiting for a chance to pick a hole in my coat.
(a) to tear my coat
(b) to borrow money from me
(c) to find fault with me
(d) to withhold my salary
Q10. People were on tenterhooks when the possibility of an earthquake was announced.
(a) ready to face bravely
(b) waiting for the event calmly
(c) expecting sympathy from everyone
(d) waiting nervously for the outcome
Q11. In the committee, the secretary always rules the roost.
(a) frames or amends the rules
(b) is the only person strictly enforcing the rules
(c) is the most powerful person making all decisions
(d) violates the rules
Q12. We have to stem the tide of brain drain in order to compete with the advanced countries.
(a) stop the occurrence of
(b) refrain from
(c) to stop something from increasing
(d) reverse the wave-like motion
Q13. They pulled out all the stops to conduct the international conference in a successful manner.
(a) invited all scholars
(b) did not used all financial resources
(c) did everything in their power
(d) carried out all their duties
Q14. If you want to see your business prosper, every one of you should pull your weight.
(a) use influential friends
(b) work as hard as other people
(c) enhance your company’s image
(d) remove unproductive employees
Q15. If workers get a raw deal for long, they get frustrated.
(a) receive the same wages
(b) are unable to close their sales
(c) are not treated as well as other people
(d) get uncooked food
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