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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 (1 – 5): Fill in the blanks in
the following passage with the appropriate word from the given alternatives.
Billy Arjan Singh was a wildlife
enthusiast. Billy’s fight (1)
hunting put 26 professional Shikar companies out of jobs. (2) his failing health, he had (3)
a writ in the Allahabad High Court against (4)
in Dudhwa. The only regret he had was “there was so much (5) to be done for tigers and so little time”. Billy’s contribution
will always be remembered by wildlife lovers.
1.
(1) towards (2) for (3) over (4)
against
2.
(1) although (2) despite (3) respite (4)
frequently
3.
(1) filed (2) given (3) represented (4) forwarded
4.
(1) deforestation (2) pollution (3) poaching (4)
killing
5.
(1) wanted (2) appeared (3) dreamed (4)
needed
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Answers
1(4) 2(2) 3(1)
4(3) 5(4)