SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension

Question 76

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
He set up institutions of international ___________.


  • renown

  • repute

  • reputation

  • famous

Solution

B.

repute

Question 77

In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
Masked men ___________ a security van on the motorway.


  • held out

  • held forth

  • held up

  • held on

Solution

C.

held up

Question 78

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.
Profound

  • Less

  • Special

  • Large

  • Superficial

Solution

D.

Superficial

Question 79

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.
Minuscule

  • Minute

  • Menial

  • Massive

  • Impressive

Solution

C.

Massive

Question 80

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word as your answer.
Wary


  • Kind

  • Watchful

  • Careless

  • Free

Solution

C.

Careless