SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL English – Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms & Spelling – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.
SCRUTINISE

Correct Answer: D [examine]

Explanation:

Scrutinise = examine closely and thoroughly.

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

Correct Answer: C [permit]

Explanation:

Prohibit = forbid; opposite = permit.

3.  
HomophonesFill in the blank with the correct word.
The teacher tried to ______ an answer from the shy student.

Correct Answer: B [elicit]

Explanation:

elicit = draw out (a response); illicit = illegal.

4.  
SpellingSelect the correctly spelt word.

Correct Answer: A [questionnaire]

Explanation:

questio-nn-aire: double n.

5.  
Statement-basedConsider the statements.
I. 'Lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a metal) are homographs.
II. 'Wind' (moving air) and 'wind' (to turn a key) are pronounced differently.

Correct Answer: D [Both I and II]

Explanation:

Same spelling, different meanings (homographs); wind (air) rhymes with 'pinned', wind (turn) with 'kind'.

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

Correct Answer: A [diminish]

Explanation:

Magnify = make larger; diminish = make smaller.

7.  
Word in contextChoose the most appropriate word.
The minister's speech was so ______ that even her critics praised its clarity.

Correct Answer: C [lucid]

Explanation:

'clarity' is the clue: lucid = clearly expressed.

8.  
Match the followingMatch the words with their meanings:
P. stationary Q. stationery R. complement S. compliment
1. praise 2. not moving 3. something that completes 4. paper and pens

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

Explanation:

stationary = still; stationery = writing materials; complement completes; compliment praises.

9.  
SpellingSelect the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Correct Answer: B [maintainance]

Explanation:

Correct: maintenance (main-ten-ance), even though the verb is 'maintain'.

10.  
AntonymSelect the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
OPTIMIST

Correct Answer: B [pessimist]

Explanation:

Optimist expects the best; pessimist expects the worst.

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