SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
BENEVOLENT

Correct Answer: C [kind]

Explanation:

bene = good; benevolent = well-meaning and kind.

2.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
FRUGAL

Correct Answer: B [extravagant]

Explanation:

Frugal = sparing with money; opposite = extravagant ('thrifty' is a synonym).

3.  
SpellingSelect the correctly spelt word.

Correct Answer: D [accommodate]

Explanation:

Double c and double m: a-cc-o-mm-odate.

4.  
HomophonesFill in the blank with the correct word.
The ______ of the school addressed the students at the assembly.

Correct Answer: A [principal]

Explanation:

The head of a school is the principal; a principle is a rule.

5.  
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
CONCEAL

Correct Answer: C [hide]

Explanation:

Conceal = keep out of sight; reveal is its opposite.

6.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
TRANSPARENT

Correct Answer: D [opaque]

Explanation:

Transparent = see-through; opaque = not letting light through.

7.  
Match the followingMatch the roots with their meanings:
P. bio Q. chron R. phon S. port
1. time 2. sound 3. life 4. carry

Correct Answer: A [P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4]

Explanation:

bio = life, chron = time, phon = sound, port = carry.

8.  
HomophonesFill in the blank with the correct word.
Please do not ______ your keys again.

Correct Answer: B [lose]

Explanation:

lose (verb) = fail to keep; loose = not tight; loss is a noun.

9.  
SpellingSelect the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Correct Answer: B [embarass]

Explanation:

Correct: embarrass – double r and double s.

10.  
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
ABUNDANT

Correct Answer: C [plentiful]

Explanation:

Abundant = existing in large quantities = plentiful.

11.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ANCIENT

Correct Answer: D [modern]

Explanation:

Ancient = very old; opposite = modern.

12.  
True/False drillHow many of the following statements are correct?
I. 'Stationery' means writing materials such as paper and pens.
II. 'Breathe' is a noun.
III. 'Accommodate' has a double 'c' and a double 'm'.

Correct Answer: A [Only two]

Explanation:

I and III are correct; 'breathe' is a verb (the noun is 'breath').

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