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SSC English Quiz

Q1. Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.


On thin ice
(a) In a risky position
(b) Communicating with friends
(c) On a summer vacation
(d) On an investigating job

Q2. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.


NUMEROUS
(a) uncountable
(b) scarce
(c) occasional
(d) several

Q3. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.


ALTERATION
(a) modification
(b) adjudication
(c) modulation
(d) conciliation

Q4. Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.


KNOWLEDGE
(a) ignorance
(b) goodness
(c) eccentricity
(d) illiteracy

Q5. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.


Mount Vesuvius is a volcano that erapts hot ashes which fall from the sky like a blizzard.
(a) Erapts
(b) Blizzard
(c) Ashes
(d) Volcano

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Solutions
S1. (a): The idiom "On thin ice" means to be in a dangerous or risky situation. This could refer to either a literal
or metaphorical context where a person is at risk of facing negative consequences.
On thin ice in Hindi: जोखिम भरी खथिखि में होना।
Example: The employee knew he was on thin ice after arriving late multiple times.
Other Related Idioms:
1. Walk a tightrope: To be in a situation where you must be very careful not to make a mistake.
•→Example: Politicians often walk a tightrope between pleasing voters and doing what's right.
2. Skating on thin ice: Similar to "on thin ice," meaning taking risks that may lead to trouble.
•→Example: He’s skating on thin ice by ignoring his manager's advice.
3. Dicey situation: An uncertain or risky situation.
•→Example: Investing in the stock market can sometimes be a dicey situation.
4. Hanging by a thread: To be in a very precarious or risky position.
•→Example: His chances of winning the game were hanging by a thread.

S2. (b): The correct antonym of the given word is (b) scarce.
Numerous: Refers to a large number of something, often used for countable things.
(Hindi meaning: असंख्य / बहुि अखिक)
Example: She received numerous awards for her performance.
Scarce: Refers to limited in quantity or availability, i.e., the opposite of numerous.
(Hindi meaning: दुर्भ
ल / अल्प मात्रा में)
Example: Water is scarce in many desert regions.
Synonyms of 'Numerous': many, countless, abundant, innumerable.
Antonyms of 'Numerous': scarce, few, rare, limited.
Meanings of other options:
•→(a) Uncountable – Cannot be counted, usually unquantifiable (खिनिी के बाहर)
•→(c) Occasional – Happens from time to time, not frequent (कभी-कभी)
•→(d) Several – More than a few but not many (कई)

S3. (a): The correct synonym of the given word is (a) modification.
ALTERATION: The act of changing something slightly, but not completely. (पररविलन, फे रबदर्)
Example: The tailor made some alterations to the dress.
MODIFICATION: A small change made in something to improve it. (संशोिन, िोडा बदर्ाव)
Example: The software needs modification to function correctly.
Synonyms: adjustment, amendment, change, reformation.
Antonyms: stagnation, status quo, permanence.
Meanings of other options:
•→(b) adjudication: A formal judgment or decision by a court (न्याय खनर्लय)
•→(c) modulation: Adjustment or control of tone, pitch, or level (थवर पररविलन)
•→(d) conciliation: The action of stopping someone from being angry (सुर्ह)

S4. (a): The correct antonym of the given word is (a) ignorance.
Given word: Knowledge – It means awareness or understanding gained through experience or
education. It includes facts, information, and skills acquired by a person. (ज्ञान)
Example: His knowledge of history is quite impressive.

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Correct answer word: Ignorance – It means lack of knowledge, awareness, or education. (अज्ञान)
Example: Many problems arise due to the ignorance of the rules.
Synonyms: awareness, understanding, expertise, familiarity.
Antonyms: ignorance, illiteracy, unawareness, unfamiliarity.
Meanings of all the given options:
• (a) Ignorance – lack of knowledge. (अज्ञान)
• (b) Goodness – moral excellence or virtue. (भर्ाई)
• (c) Eccentricity – unconventional or strange behavior. (खवर्क्षर्िा)
• (d) Illiteracy – inability to read or write. (खनरक्षरिा)

S5. (a): Option (a) "Erapts" is the incorrectly spelt word. The correct spelling is "Erupts."
Correct spelling and meaning:
"Erupts": Refers to the sudden and violent release of materials like lava, ash, or gas from a volcano.
(ज्वार्ामुिी से अचानक र्ावा या िैस का बाहर आना)
Example: The volcano erupts once every decade, causing widespread destruction.
Meanings of the other options:
•→Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with strong winds. (बफीर्ा िूफान)
•→Ashes: The powdery residue left after burning. (राि)
•→Volcano: A mountain that has an opening through which lava, ash, and gases are expelled. (ज्वार्ामुिी)

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