SSC CGL English Questions
61 questions on English Language for SSC CGL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abundant
- (A)Scarce
- (B)Narrow
- (C)Fragile
- (D)Plentiful
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Correct answer: (D) Plentiful
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. Among the options, 'Plentiful' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Scarce', 'Narrow', 'Fragile', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Candid
- (A)Timid
- (B)Frank
- (C)Secretive
- (D)Clumsy
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Correct answer: (B) Frank
'Candid' means truthful and straightforward. Among the options, 'Frank' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Secretive', 'Timid', 'Clumsy', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Diligent
- (A)Arrogant
- (B)Careless
- (C)Hardworking
- (D)Gloomy
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Correct answer: (C) Hardworking
'Diligent' means showing steady and careful effort. Among the options, 'Hardworking' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Careless', 'Arrogant', 'Gloomy', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Obsolete
- (A)Outdated
- (B)Costly
- (C)Popular
- (D)Modern
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Correct answer: (A) Outdated
'Obsolete' means no longer in use. Among the options, 'Outdated' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Modern', 'Costly', 'Popular', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Lucid
- (A)Vague
- (B)Harsh
- (C)Clear
- (D)Dull
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Correct answer: (C) Clear
'Lucid' means expressed clearly and easy to understand. Among the options, 'Clear' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Vague', 'Dull', 'Harsh', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Brief
- (A)Loud
- (B)Lengthy
- (C)Formal
- (D)Concise
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Correct answer: (D) Concise
'Brief' means using few words or lasting a short time. Among the options, 'Concise' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Lengthy', 'Loud', 'Formal', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Benevolent
- (A)Kind
- (B)Lazy
- (C)Cruel
- (D)Proud
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Correct answer: (A) Kind
'Benevolent' means kind and well-meaning. Among the options, 'Kind' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Cruel', 'Proud', 'Lazy', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Commence
- (A)Finish
- (B)Refuse
- (C)Delay
- (D)Begin
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Correct answer: (D) Begin
'Commence' means to start something. Among the options, 'Begin' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Finish', 'Delay', 'Refuse', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Feeble
- (A)Weak
- (B)Sturdy
- (C)Swift
- (D)Brave
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Correct answer: (A) Weak
'Feeble' means lacking physical strength. Among the options, 'Weak' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Sturdy', 'Brave', 'Swift', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Prudent
- (A)Stubborn
- (B)Greedy
- (C)Wise
- (D)Reckless
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Correct answer: (C) Wise
'Prudent' means acting with care and thought for the future. Among the options, 'Wise' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Reckless', 'Greedy', 'Stubborn', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Tranquil
- (A)Angry
- (B)Crowded
- (C)Calm
- (D)Noisy
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Correct answer: (C) Calm
'Tranquil' means free from disturbance. Among the options, 'Calm' carries the same sense, so it is the correct synonym. The other options, 'Noisy', 'Angry', 'Crowded', have different meanings.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Ancient
- (A)Modern
- (B)Historic
- (C)Aged
- (D)Antique
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Correct answer: (A) Modern
'Ancient' means belonging to the very distant past. The word opposite in meaning is 'Modern'. The other options, 'Antique', 'Aged', 'Historic', are similar in meaning to 'Ancient' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Generous
- (A)Liberal
- (B)Charitable
- (C)Kind
- (D)Stingy
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Correct answer: (D) Stingy
'Generous' means willing to give freely. The word opposite in meaning is 'Stingy'. The other options, 'Liberal', 'Charitable', 'Kind', are similar in meaning to 'Generous' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Victory
- (A)Triumph
- (B)Conquest
- (C)Success
- (D)Defeat
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Correct answer: (D) Defeat
'Victory' means success in a contest or battle. The word opposite in meaning is 'Defeat'. The other options, 'Triumph', 'Conquest', 'Success', are similar in meaning to 'Victory' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Transparent
- (A)Obvious
- (B)Opaque
- (C)Clear
- (D)Lucid
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Correct answer: (B) Opaque
'Transparent' means allowing light to pass through so that objects can be seen clearly. The word opposite in meaning is 'Opaque'. The other options, 'Clear', 'Lucid', 'Obvious', are similar in meaning to 'Transparent' and therefore cannot be its antonym.
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