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As we all know, Verbal Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you this English Quiz.
Given below are a few questions from SSC examinations held in the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in the comments section below and soon we’ll let you know the correct answers!
Directions
(Q. Nos. 1-5) Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
1. Poignant
(a) showy (b)
sad (c) silly (d) snobbish
2.
Querulous
(a) Critical (b) curious (c)
complaining (d) ambiguous
3.
Audacious
(a) Brilliant (b)
powerful (c) bold (d) frightening
4. Perilous
(a) Hazardous (b)
rigorous (c) resilient (d) requisite
5. Reverie
(a) Determination (b) day-dream (c) reality
(d) realisation
Answers
1 (b) 2(c) 3(c) 4(a)
5(b)
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