SSC CPO English Solved Questions

1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
The crowds gathered were partisan in nature.

1. pitiful
2. Kind
3. biased
4. Destructive

Correct Answer (3)

2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Gourmet

1. Indifferent
2. Detached
3. Epicure
4. Non-indulgent

Correct Answer (3)

3. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

To criticize someone severely

1. Rate
2. Chastise
3. Scoff
4. Remonstrate

Correct Answer (2) 

4. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Huge fire for celebration

1. Agenda
2. Campaign
3. Bonfire
4. Crossfire

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5.  Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

In the movie ‘Encanto’, the family thought Bruno was a black sheep.

1. Disgrace for the family
2. Danger to the family
3. Unrelated to the family
4. Unloved by the family
   

Correct Answer (1)

6. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A lame excuse

1. Weak excuse
2. No excuse
3. Strong excuse
4. Explanation

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7.  Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Up in the air

1. Something that is tossed up in the air
2. Something that is unknown entirely
3. Something that is certain and decided
4. Something that is invisible and unattainable

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8. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Uncanny

1. Saintly
2. Ordinary
3. Queer
4. Unduly

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9. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence.

The lunch menu includes some TEMPTING vegetarian offerings.

1. Repelling
2. Enticing
3. Tantalising
4. Seductive 

Correct Answer (1)

10. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Vigorous

1. Energetic
2. Delicate
3. Hard
4. Extreme

Correct Answer (2)

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