English Objective type questions with Answers for SSC

Directions (1-5): Four alternatives are given for the idioms and phrases  underlined sentenced . Choose correct one

1. Adolescence is a period of __halcyon days__
A.Hard days
B.Of mental pressure
C.Happy days
D.Days of preparation

Answer : C.Happy days

2. My sincere advice to my maidservent __fell on stony ground__
A.Was counterproductive
B.Had a strong impact
C.Made one stubborn
D.Had a little success

Answer : D.Had a little success


3.On the issue of marriage , Sima __put her foot down__

A.Stood up
B.Was firm
C.Got down
D.Walked fast

Answer : B.Was firm

4.There is no __gainsaying__ the fact that the country is in difficulties.
A.Ignoring
B.Hiding
C.Forgetting
D.Denying

Answer : D.Denying


5.Mohan is very calculative and always __has an axe to grind__

A.Has no result
B.Works for both sides
C.Has a private agenda
D.Fails to arouse interest


Answer : C.Has a private agenda


Direction(6-10) Find Correctly Spelt word.

6.
A.Harungue
B.Harengue
C.Herangue
D.Harangue

Answer : D.Harangue

7.
A.Symmetry
B.Symmatry
C.Symmitry
D.Symmtary

Answer : A.Symmetry

8.
A.Canspicuous
B.Connspicous
C.Conspicuous
D.Conspicous

Answer : C.Conspicuous

9.
A.Sanister
B.Sinister
C.Sinistar
D.Sinistur

Answer : B.Sinister

10.
A.Baqueath
B.Bequeath
C.Bequuath
D.Buqueath

Answer : B.Bequeath

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