General English Questions for SSC CGL 2020-21
In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).
Q :This stamp is only one (A)/ of the design (B)/ever printed.(C)/No error (D).
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D
Correct Answer : B
In these questions read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (D).
Q :Sudoku was first designed in the 1970s (A)/by a retired architect(B)/and freelance puzzle constructor. (C)/No error(D)
(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D
Correct Answer : C
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.
Q :Erudite
(A) Literate
(B) Illiterate
(C) Chivalrous
(D) Gloomy
Correct Answer : B
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.
Q :Relinquish
(A) Cruelty
(B) Retain
(C) Vulnerable
(D) Explicit
Correct Answer : B
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning of the given word as your answer.
Q :Ruefully
(A) Meagre
(B) Evident
(C) Cheerfully
(D) Insignificant
Correct Answer : C
Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word as your answer.
Q :Innocuous
(A) Careless
(B) harmless
(C) Insufficient
(D) irresponsible
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The term "innocuous" refers to something that is harmless, inoffensive, or unlikely to cause harm. Among the provided options, "harmless" best expresses the meaning of "innocuous," as it denotes the absence of harm or danger.
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