SSC CGL (Prelims) English: Synonyms questions with solutions

Q1. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Evaluate

1. Misjudge
2. Assess
3. Unity
4. Misquote

Answer: Assess

"Evaluate" means to assess or judge the value, quality, or importance of something. "Assess" is the closest synonym.

Q2. Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The media, these days, constructs (misleading) narratives on politics and celebrities to increase the viewership.

1. sincere
2. true
3. candid
4. mendacious

Answer: mendacious

"Misleading" means deceptive or false in effect. "Mendacious" means lying or untruthful, which matches the context best.

Q3. Select the word that is similar in meaning to ‘vigilant’.

1. Watchful
2. Careless
3. Rude
4. Lazy

Answer: Watchful

‘Vigilant’ means alert, observant, and watchful. Among the options, ‘watchful’ is the closest synonym.