SBI Clerk - Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Identify the part of speech of the word 'swiftly' in the sentence: 'The bird flew swiftly through the sky.'

A) Noun B) Verb C) Adverb D) Adjective

2. Which of the following is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Cruel B) Kind C) Selfish D) Angry

3. Choose the antonym for 'obscure'.

A) Vague B) Hidden C) Clear D) Mysterious

4. In the sentence 'She sings beautifully', what is the grammatical function of 'beautifully'?

A) Adjective modifying 'She' B) Adverb modifying 'sings' C) Noun acting as the object D) Verb expressing action

5. What is the synonym of 'ephemeral'?

A) Permanent B) Fleeting C) Enduring D) Constant

6. Select the antonym for 'ubiquitous'.

A) Widespread B) Common C) Rare D) Pervasive

7. Which word is a synonym for 'diligent'?

A) Lazy B) Careless C) Hardworking D) Indifferent

8. Identify the correct plural form of 'crisis'.

A) crisises B) crisisies C) crises D) crisi

9. What is the antonym of 'gregarious'?

A) Sociable B) Outgoing C) Reserved D) Friendly

10. Choose the synonym for 'placid'.

A) Stormy B) Agitated C) Calm D) Turbulent

11. In the sentence 'The old man walked slowly down the street', 'slowly' is a/an:

A) Adjective B) Noun C) Adverb D) Preposition

12. What is the antonym of 'assiduous'?

A) Industrious B) Diligent C) Careless D) Persistent

13. Select the synonym for 'arduous'.

A) Easy B) Simple C) Difficult D) Pleasant

14. Identify the correct usage of a possessive pronoun: 'That book is ______.'

A) I B) Me C) My D) Mine

15. What is the synonym of 'mitigate'?

A) Aggravate B) Intensify C) Alleviate D) Exacerbate

16. Choose the antonym for 'garrulous'.

A) Talkative B) Verbose C) Silent D) Loquacious

17. Which of the following is a synonym for 'tenacious'?

A) Yielding B) Flexible C) Stubborn D) Persistent

18. Identify the correct verb tense in the sentence: 'By this time tomorrow, I ______ finished the report.'

A) will be B) will have C) am D) have

19. What is the antonym of 'beneath'?

A) Under B) Below C) Above D) Underneath

20. Select the synonym for 'sagacious'.

A) Foolish B) Unwise C) Shrewd D) Ignorant

21. Which of the following is a correct example of subject-verb agreement? 'Neither the students nor the teacher ______ present.'

A) are B) is C) were D) be

22. What is the synonym of 'perfidious'?

A) Loyal B) Faithful C) Treacherous D) Honest

23. Choose the antonym for 'animosity'.

A) Hatred B) Ill will C) Friendship D) Hostility

24. Identify the word that is NOT a synonym for 'concise'.

A) Brief B) Succinct C) Wordy D) Terse

25. What is the correct preposition to use in the sentence: 'He is proficient ______ English.'

A) on B) in C) at D) with

26. Select the antonym for 'ambiguous'.

A) Unclear B) Vague C) Explicit D) Confusing

27. Which of the following is a synonym for 'covert'?

A) Open B) Obvious C) Secret D) Public

28. Identify the correct use of a relative pronoun: 'The man ______ lives next door is a doctor.'

A) who B) whom C) whose D) which

29. What is the antonym of 'benevolence'?

A) Kindness B) Generosity C) Malice D) Goodwill

30. Choose the synonym for 'resilience'.

A) Vulnerability B) Fragility C) Toughness D) Weakness

31. Identify the correct form of the adjective in the sentence: 'This is the ______ book I have ever read.'

A) interesting B) more interesting C) most interesting D) interest

32. What is the synonym of 'candor'?

A) Deceit B) Dishonesty C) Frankness D) Cunning

33. Select the antonym for 'ephemeral'.

A) Temporary B) Fleeting C) Lasting D) Transient

34. Which of the following is a synonym for 'abstain'?

A) Indulge B) Participate C) Refrain D) Engage

35. Identify the correct usage of a coordinating conjunction: 'She studied hard, ______ she failed the exam.'

A) and B) but C) or D) so

36. What is the antonym of 'beneath'?

A) Under B) Below C) Above D) Underneath

37. Choose the synonym for 'precarious'.

A) Stable B) Secure C) Uncertain D) Safe

38. Which word is an antonym for 'benevolent'?

A) Kind B) Generous C) Cruel D) Altruistic

39. Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'If I ______ you, I would study harder.'

A) am B) was C) were D) be

40. What is the synonym of 'ostentatious'?

A) Modest B) Humble C) Showy D) Plain

41. Select the antonym for 'diligent'.

A) Industrious B) Hardworking C) Lazy D) Assiduous

42. Which of the following is a synonym for 'paucity'?

A) Abundance B) Plenty C) Scarcity D) Surplus

43. Identify the correct use of a subordinating conjunction: 'I will go ______ you come with me.'

A) and B) but C) if D) so

44. What is the antonym of 'gregarious'?

A) Sociable B) Outgoing C) Aloof D) Friendly

45. Choose the synonym for 'mercurial'.

A) Stable B) Consistent C) Volatile D) Calm

46. Which word is an antonym for 'covert'?

A) Secret B) Hidden C) Overt D) Stealthy

47. Identify the correct possessive form: '______ car is parked outside.'

A) He B) Him C) His D) Hims

48. What is the synonym of 'furtive'?

A) Open B) Honest C) Secretive D) Bold

49. Select the antonym for 'ubiquitous'.

A) Common B) Widespread C) Scarce D) Pervasive

50. Which of the following is a synonym for 'transient'?

A) Permanent B) Lasting C) Fleeting D) Eternal

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