Q1. Choose the synonym of 'DILIGENT'.
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Answer: C. Hardworking
'Diligent' means showing care and effort in work, i.e. hardworking.
SSC CGL English Comprehension Intermediate Practice Set 1
10 intermediate questions. Tap an option to check it, or open “Show answer” for the explanation.
Topics: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Spelling
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Q2. Choose the synonym of 'CANDID'.
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Answer: A. Frank
'Candid' means truthful and straightforward, i.e. frank.
Q3. Choose the synonym of 'PRUDENT'.
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Answer: B. Wise
'Prudent' means acting with care and thought for the future, i.e. wise.
Q4. Choose the antonym of 'OPTIMISTIC'.
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Answer: B. Pessimistic
'Optimistic' means hopeful; its opposite is 'pessimistic'.
Q5. Choose the antonym of 'TRANSPARENT'.
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Answer: A. Opaque
'Transparent' lets light through; 'opaque' does not.
Q6. Choose the antonym of 'HUMBLE'.
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Answer: D. Arrogant
'Humble' means modest; its opposite is 'arrogant'.
Q7. A person who knows many languages is called:
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Answer: B. Polyglot
A polyglot is a person who knows and uses several languages.
Q8. A place where birds are kept is called:
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Answer: B. Aviary
An aviary is a large enclosure for keeping birds. (An apiary is for bees.)
Q9. A speech delivered without preparation is called:
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Answer: D. Extempore
An extempore speech is delivered without prior preparation.
Q10. Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Answer: D. Accommodate
The correct spelling is 'accommodate': two c's and two m's.