SSC English Language & Comprehension 1

Question 1

Choose the correct synonym for 'ELOQUENT':

Accepted Answer

Fluent

Answer

Eloquent means well-spoken or fluent in expressing oneself, so 'Fluent' is the correct synonym.

Question 2

Identify the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Accommodation' with double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 3

Choose the antonym of 'METICULOUS':

Accepted Answer

Careless

Answer

Meticulous means very careful and precise, so its antonym is 'Careless'.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: He is _____ honest man.

Accepted Answer

an

Answer

'Honest' begins with a silent 'h' and a vowel sound /ɒ/, so the article 'an' is used before it.

Question 5

Select the correct meaning of the idiom 'Burn the midnight oil':

Accepted Answer

To work late into the night

Answer

The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means to stay up late working or studying.

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