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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 soon we’ll let you know the correct answers!

Directions (Q.Nos. 1-5) In these
questions, four alternatives are given for the  Idiom/Phrase in bold. Choose the alternative
which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

1.
His utopian idea was entertaining
but not acceptable.

(a)
unworthy idea

(b)
imaginary idea

(c)
classic idea

(d)
intelligent idea

2.
He has the habit of getting into a row over trivial matters.

(a)
getting a right path

(b)
giving unwanted advice

(c)
seeking the help

(d)
picking up a fight

3.
A small fry

(a)
unimportant

(b)
weak

(c)
little

(d)
important

4.
Do not lose your head in public.

(a)
get angry

(b)
get a headache

(c)
be embarrassed

(d)
shave your hair

5.
A good sportsman cannot afford to have a fit
of the blues before the game.

(a)
steroids or drugs

(b)
depression

(c)
stimulants

(d)
entertainment

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Answers:

1(b)                    2(d)                     3(a)                    4(a)                    5(b)