Question Paper SSC - English

Q1. Description of a disagreeable or harsh by an agreeable name.

1. Epithet
2. Epigram
3. Euphemism
4. Eulogy

Answer: C

Q2. Walk in a proud and confident way.

1. Swagger
2. Sprint
3. Canter
4. Lope

Answer: A

Q3. The part of stage in front of curtain.

1. Proscenium
2. Amphitheatre
3. Arena
4. Podium

Answer: A

Q4. One who does something not professionally but for pleasure.

1. Amateur
2. Libertine
3. Novice
4. Entrepreneur

Answer: A

Q5. A fear of closed / dark place.

1. Xenophobia
2. Acrophobia
3. Claustrophobia
4. Pyrophobia

Answer: C

Q6. Fear of telling lies.

1. Mythophobia
2. Legendary
3. Lyophobia
4. Oratory

Answer: A

Q7. A person employed as car driver for an important person.

1. Cabby
2. Chauffeur
3. Cavalier
4. Wagoner

Answer: B

Q8. Walking in sleep.

1. Obsession
2. Hallucination
3. Somnambulism
4. Somniloquism

Answer: C

Q9. A particular method of working.

1. Methodology
2. Knack
3. Working Pattern
4. Modus Operandi

Answer: D

Q10. A place where dead bodies are buried.

1. Museum
2. Cemetery
3. Crematory
4. Park

Answer: B