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As we all know, Verbal Aptitude is an
important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC
Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL
Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc.
In order to help you practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you
this English Quiz.

Given below are a few questions from
SSC examinations held in the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in
the comments section below and we’ll soon let you know the correct answers!

Directions 1 to 3: In the questions given
below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the
meaning of the given word.

1.  Fortitude

(a) Prudence               (b) Support              (c) Courage                (d) Sincerity

2. Imply

(a) Conclude            (b) Connote             (c) Confirm             (d) Comply

3.  Vigilant

(a) Intelligent                (b) Ambitious              (c) Smart                    (d) Watchful

Directions 4 to 5: In the questions given
below, out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in meaning to the
given word.

4. Feeble

(a) Rickety                  (b) Weak                (c) Infirm              (d) Robust       

5. Adulterate

 (a)
Contaminate            (b) Purify             (c) Wash                (d) Stain            

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Answers

1(c)   2(b)   3(d)   
4(d)    5(b)