SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Level 3 · Challenge
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re-GRET and be-GIN are stressed at the end → double; O-pen is not → opened.
SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 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.
ELOQUENT
ELOQUENT
Correct Answer: C [articulate]
Explanation:
Eloquent = fluent and persuasive in speech = articulate.
2.
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
VERBOSE
VERBOSE
Correct Answer: D [concise]
Explanation:
Verbose = using more words than needed; opposite = concise.
3.
SpellingSelect the correctly spelt word.
Correct Answer: C [conscientious]
Explanation:
con + scien + tious: conscientious (t, not c).
4.
HomophonesWhich pair of words are homophones (same sound, different spelling and meaning)?
Correct Answer: B [pair – pear]
Explanation:
pair and pear sound the same; the other pairs are pronounced differently.
5.
Shade of meaningWhich word gives a NEGATIVE shade to the idea 'using few words'?
Correct Answer: A [curt]
Explanation:
Curt = rudely short; concise and succinct are approving and brief is neutral.
6.
SynonymSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
INNATE
INNATE
Correct Answer: A [inborn]
Explanation:
Innate = present from birth = inborn; acquired is the opposite.
7.
Spot My MistakeA student wrote, 'The antonym of LITERATE is UNLITERATE.' What is the correct antonym?
Correct Answer: B [illiterate]
Explanation:
LITERATE takes the prefix in-, which becomes il- before l → illiterate.
8.
Spelling ruleIn which option are ALL the words spelt correctly?
Correct Answer: D [regretted, beginning, opened]
Explanation:
re-GRET and be-GIN are stressed at the end → double; O-pen is not → opened.
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