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English Quiz: One Word Substitutions for SSC CGL

Directions (1-15): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

Q1. A specialist in the treatment of the diseases of the eye.
(a) optician
(b) cardiologist
(c) oculist
(d) physician

Q2. A drawing on transparent paper.
(a) red print
(b) blue print
(c) negative
(d) transparency

Q3. A cure for all diseases.
(a) remedy
(b) panacea
(c) relief
(d) palliative

Q4. Ready to believe.
(a) credulous
(b) credible
(c) creditable
(d) incredible

Q5. Study of birds.
(a) zoology
(b) radiology
(c) ophthalmology
(d) ornithology

Q6. A dramatic performance.
(a) mask
(b) mosque
(c) masque
(d) mascot

Q7. Government by one person with absolute power.
(a) autocracy
(b) democracy
(c) meritocracy
(d) republic

Q8. An unmarried woman
(a) maid
(b) virgin
(c) spinster
(d) matron

Q9. Custom of having more than one wife at the same time.
(a) monogamy
(b) polyandry
(c) polygamy
(d) manifesto

Q10. Words inscribed on the tomb.
(a) epitaph
(b) inscription
(c) dictation
(d) ethos

Q11. Appearing unexpectedly or existing everywhere.
(a) omniscient
(b) ubiquitous
(c) omnipotent
(d) unique

Q12. To denounce in thundering tones.
(a) fulminate
(b) eradicate
(c) devastate
(d) desecrate

Q13. Deviation from the common rule or standard.
(a) analogue
(b) anagram
(c) anathema
(d) anomaly

Q14. Only one of its kind.
(a) unilateral
(b) unitary
(c) unique
(d) uniform

Q15. Of a very short duration or period.
(a) transient
(b) ad hoc
(c) transitional
(d) diurnal











Solutions

1.C
2.D
3.B
4.A
5.D
6.C
7.A
8.C
9.C
10.A
11.B
12.A
13.D
14.C
15.A