SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Format Drill · Underlined Word in Context

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SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Format Drill · Underlined Word in Context – 4 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.  
Synonym in contextSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The committee will address the problem of water shortage next week.

Correct Answer: C [deal with]

Explanation:

Here 'address' a problem = deal with it.

2.  
Synonym in contextSelect the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place.

Correct Answer: C [fairly cold]

Explanation:

A cool place = fairly cold.

3.  
Antonym in contextSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The new manager was firm with late-comers.

Correct Answer: A [lenient]

Explanation:

Firm with people = strict; its opposite is 'lenient'.

4.  
Antonym in contextSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
His knowledge of the subject is shallow.

Correct Answer: B [profound]

Explanation:

Shallow knowledge = superficial; the opposite is 'profound' (deep).

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