English Quiz for SSC CGL 2016

Directions (1-3): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as you answer

1.Escalate
A.compress
B.intensify
C.Decrease
D.shrink

2.Feasible
A.impossible
B.impractical
C.inconceivable
D.achievable

3.Latter
A.preceding
B.introductory
C.eventual
D.initial

Directions (4-6): In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.

4.Accentuate
A.spotlight
B.mask
C.feature
D.highlight

5.Thrifty
A.extravagant
B.provident
C.prudent
D.parsimonious

6.Innovate
A.launch
B.establish
C.preface
D.extract

Q.7-10. Choose a word to be fitted in the sentences

7.I ____ rather die then join the gang of terrorists
A.could
B.should
C.would
D.can

8.That week the dollar dropped _____ its lowest levels
A.to
B.at
C.towards
D.by

9.I just _____ that peter is in America
A.am hearing
B.hearing
C.have heard
D.heard

10.This is a good ______ for the school
A.sight
B.cite
C.site
D.spot

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