Introduction
English Knowledge is an important section in the employment-related competitive exams in India. In particular, exams like IBPS, SBI and other bank-related employment exams have English Language questions along with Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The English Language section primarily has questions related to Paragraph Reading, Spotting Errors, Cloze Test, Antonyms, Synonyms, Grammar, Sentence Rearrangement, etc.
An Antonym is a word or phrase whose meaning is the opposite of another word or phrase. For example: One of the antonyms of CLOSE is OPEN. Antonyms are one of the frequently appearing topics in competitive exams. SSC CPO English Language Quiz 16 are a list of important sections from English Language. Candidates can check the daily updates on SSC Official Website.
Quiz
Directions: Antonyms
1. Antonym of Predicament
- A. certainly
B. posture
C. confidence
D. fantasy
- A. multi-coloured
B. quiet
C. angry
D. rich
- A. fast
B. go
C. be ready
D. arrive
- A. militant
B. killer
C. majestic
D. merciful
- A. make away
B. disconcert
C. substitute
D. mix up
Directions: Synonyms
1.
Brackish
- A. careful
B. salty
C. chosen
D. tough
- A. foolish
B. swift
C. early
D. hairy
- A. weaponry
B. boasting
C. skirmish
D. encounter
- A. indirect
B. complete
C. obvious
D. aware
- A. shameless
B. quick
C. modest
D. pleasant
Directions (1 - 5): Read the each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).
1.
- A. He has not been attending
B. English classes
C. since one month
D. No error.
- A. Regretfully, profits earned by your company
B. fell by 20 per cent last year
C. despite higher sales.
D. more happier days.
- A. In a report issued by Indian Statistical Institute,
B. the Iron and Steel Industry is investing more than any other
C. Indian industry in fighting pollution.
D. No error.
- A. My father goes
B. to the office
C. five day week.
D. No error.
- A. If she will be promoted
B. she will get
C. a higher salary.
D. No error.