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SSC CGL · English Comprehension · 25 practice questions with answers and explanations: 6 Easy, 9 Medium, 10 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Generous':

  1. Charitable
  2. Selfish
  3. Stingy
  4. Greedy
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Answer: A. 'Generous' means willing to give freely, similar to 'charitable'.

Sample Medium question 2

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Mitigate':

  1. Increase
  2. Postpone
  3. Complicate
  4. Lessen
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Answer: D. To mitigate is to make something less severe.

Sample Hard question 3

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Lethargic':

  1. Sluggish
  2. Energetic
  3. Anxious
  4. Talkative
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Answer: A. Lethargic means lacking energy; sluggish. 'Energetic' is its antonym.

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