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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. Choose the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase.
1. To show one’s white feather
(a) To show arrogance
(b) To show signs of
cowardice
(c) Seek peace
(d) To become polite
2. To rule the roost
(a) To domineer
(b) To surrender
(c) To run away
(d) To fight
3. To turn down
(a) Give up
(b) Reject
(c) Follow
(d) Throw
4. He is out and out a liar
(a) Surely
(b) Consistently
(c) Basically
(d) Thoroughly
5. She is a clever girl and she can put two and two together.
(a) Make a formal
statement
(b) Took very thoughtful
(c) Draw a logical
conclusion
(d) Count very well
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Answers:
1(b) 2(a)
3(b) 4(d) 5(c)