Online English quiz for SSC CGL , CHSL , RRB , IBPS PO & CLERK

This english quiz contains 10 questions from all the important topics like Synonym / Antonym, Error Detection, Fill in the blanks questions from which you can expect in upcoming SSC and Railway exams.

Ques1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

RECEPTACLE

1. COMPARTMENT
   b. HOLE
   c. CONTAINER
   d. FUNNEL

Ans. CONTAINER

Explanation: Receptacle is used for an object or space used to contain something.

Ques2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

VANITY

1. PRIDE
   b. LOVE
   c. COURAGE
   d. HUMILITY

Ans. HUMILITY

Explanation: Vanity means “excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements”. Hence, it’s opposite will be Humility.

Ques3. Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word.

1. Acquisision
   b. Acqiusition
   c. Acquisition
   d. Acquisetion

Ans. Acquisition

Explanation: Acquisition word is used for an asset or object bought or obtained, while others are meaningless and non-existent in English Dictionary.

Ques4. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

If you permit me to speak the truth (A) / I shall state without hesitation (B) / that you have done a mistake (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   b. B
   c. C
   d. D

Ans. C

Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“If you permit me to speak the truth, I shall state without hesitation that you have made a mistake.”

Ques5. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

I succeeded persuading him (A) / to come with me (B) / only after hours of argument (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   b. B
   c. C
   d. D

Ans. A

Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“I succeeded in persuading him to come with me only after hours of argument.”

Ques6. In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. If the sentence is free from error, click the “No error” option.

Vermin (A) / does much harm (B) / to crops (C) / No Error (D)

1. A
   b. B
   c. C
   d. D

Ans. B

Explanation: The correct sentence formation will be-“Vermin do much harm to crops.”

Ques7. The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.

Light is _____ than sound.

1. faster
   b. more faster
   c. sounder
   d. lighter

Ans. faster

Explanation: than is used after the comparative degree of verb. Hence, the correct sentence will be-“Light is faster than sound.”

Ques8. The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.

The man _____ for the purpose never did what was expected of him.

1. supplied
   b. favoured
   c. employed
   d. cited

Ans. employed

Explanation: ‘Employed’ is the most suited word here. Hence, the sentence after completion will be-“The man employed for the purpose never did what was expected of him.”

Ques9. The sentence given with blank is to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative.

There was a serious _____ between the two brothers.

1. altercation
   b. alteration
   c. aberration
   d. altieration

Ans. altercation

Explanation: Altercation stands for a noisy argument or disagreement. Hence, it is the most appropriate word to be used here.

Ques10. In the question, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To give oneself airs

1. Space to breathe
   b. Time
   c. Acting strange
   d. Behaving arrogantly

Ans. Behaving arrogantly

Explanation: ‘To give oneself airs’ idiom is used when one assume a pretentious or self-aggrandizing attitude.

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