General English Questions for SSC CGL 2020-21
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 :DEPOSITION
(A) Ascent
(B) Employment
(C) Impeachment
(D) Coronation
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The term "deposition" typically refers to the act of removing someone from a position of authority, especially in a legal or political context. "Impeachment" aligns closely with this meaning, as it involves charging a public official with misconduct and potentially removing them from office. Therefore, among the given options, "impeachment" best expresses the meaning of "deposition."
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 :PETULANT
(A) Expressive
(B) Peevish
(C) Penurious
(D) Diffuse
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The word "petulant" is used to describe someone who is easily irritated, annoyed, or displays sudden, impatient irritation. Among the provided options, "peevish" is the term that best expresses the meaning of "petulant," as it denotes a disposition prone to being irritable or easily annoyed.
In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.
Q :It was his ………..that led him to penury.
(A) flamboyance
(B) arrogance
(C) extravagance
(D) ebullience
Correct Answer : C
In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.
Q :He……….himself a stiff drink before making his statement to the police officer.
(A) threw
(B) poured
(C) filled
(D) sipped
Correct Answer : B
In each of the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate your choice for the correct answer.
Q :The flash of the torch………a cobra.
(A) exposed
(B) displayed
(C) disclosed
(D) revealed
Correct Answer : D
An optimist thinks that all .............. well with the world.
(A) shall
(B) will be
(C) is
(D) was
Correct Answer : C
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