Q1. Identify the error: 'One of my friend is a doctor.'
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Answer: A. 'friend' should be 'friends'
'One of' takes a plural noun: 'One of my friends is a doctor.'
SSC CGL English Comprehension Advanced Practice Set 1
10 advanced questions, suggested time 12 minutes. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: Error Spotting, Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution
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Q2. Choose the word closest in meaning to 'LUCID'.
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Answer: A. Clear
'Lucid' means expressed clearly and easy to understand.
Q3. Choose the synonym of 'METICULOUS'.
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Answer: D. Thorough
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail, i.e. thorough.
Q4. Choose the synonym of 'OBSTINATE'.
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Answer: B. Stubborn
'Obstinate' means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion.
Q5. Choose the synonym of 'EPHEMERAL'.
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Answer: A. Short-lived
'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time.
Q6. Choose the antonym of 'FRUGAL'.
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Answer: D. Extravagant
'Frugal' means economical; its opposite is 'extravagant'.
Q7. Choose the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT'.
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Answer: D. Malevolent
'Benevolent' means well-meaning; 'malevolent' means wishing evil.
Q8. Choose the antonym of 'VERBOSE'.
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Answer: A. Concise
'Verbose' means using too many words; 'concise' means brief.
Q9. The study of ancient societies through their remains is called:
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Answer: C. Archaeology
Archaeology studies human history through excavation of sites and artefacts.
Q10. Fear of heights is called:
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Answer: D. Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an extreme fear of heights. Claustrophobia is fear of closed spaces.