Q1. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: A. Necessary
The correct spelling is 'necessary': one c, two s.
SSC CGL English Comprehension Beginner Practice Set 2
10 beginner questions. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: Spelling, Idioms and Phrases, Prepositions, Articles, Error Spotting, Antonyms
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Q2. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: A. Receive
After 'c' the order is 'ei': 'receive'.
Q3. What does the idiom 'a piece of cake' mean?
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Answer: A. Very easy
'A piece of cake' means something very easy to do.
Q4. What does 'to break the ice' mean?
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Answer: A. To start a conversation
'Break the ice' means to do or say something to relieve tension and start a conversation.
Q5. What does 'at the eleventh hour' mean?
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Answer: D. At the last moment
'At the eleventh hour' means at the latest possible moment.
Q6. Fill in the blank: She is good ___ mathematics.
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Answer: A. at
We say 'good at' a subject or skill.
Q7. Fill in the blank: He has been living here ___ 2015.
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Answer: D. since
'Since' is used with a point in time; 'for' with a period.
Q8. Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
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Answer: D. an
'Honest' begins with a vowel sound (silent h), so we use 'an'.
Q9. Identify the error: 'He do not like apples.'
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Answer: B. 'do' should be 'does'
With 'he', the auxiliary must be 'does': 'He does not like apples.'
Q10. Choose the antonym of 'SCARCE'.
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Answer: D. Plentiful
'Scarce' means insufficient; its opposite is 'plentiful'.