SSC CGL 13th April Shift 3 - English
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
CENTRE
- A.
Clear
- B.
Definite
- C.
Periphery
- D.
Mainstream
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A tank for fish or water plants
- A.
Aquarium
- B.
Reservoir
- C.
Museum
- D.
Aviary
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Trendy
- A.
Foreign
- B.
Common
- C.
Familiar
- D.
Popular
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
She said to her, “Will you ready my suit tomorrow?”
- A.
She asked her that if she would ready her suit tomorrow
- B.
She said her if she would ready her suit tomorrow.
- C.
She asked her if she would ready her suit the next day.
- D.
She asked her if she would ready her suit tomorrow.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
They catch whale sharks commercially in some places around the world.
- A.
Whale sharks are caught commercially in some places around the world.
- B.
Whale sharks are being caught commercially in some places around the world.
- C.
Whale sharks were caught commercially in some places around the world.
- D.
Whale sharks have been caught commercially in some places around the world.
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An image of a God used for worship
- A.
Idol
- B.
Icon
- C.
Model
- D.
Temple
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Eventually
- A.
Primarily
- B.
Initially
- C.
Ultimately
- D.
Originally
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Athens was / a most luminous / of all city-states / of ancient Greece.
- A.
of all city-states
- B.
a most luminous
- C.
of ancient Greece
- D.
Athens was
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error.
Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
We ordered a Pizza / which are one of / my favourite foods.
- A.
No error
- B.
my favourite foods
- C.
We ordered a Pizza
- D.
which are one of
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
When Sirisha knock at the door someone peeped through the window.
- A.
knocked door
- B.
No substitution required
- C.
knocked on door
- D.
knocked at the door
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Nip in the bud
- A.
To destroy late
- B.
To destroy early
- C.
Not to destroy
- D.
To cut the buds
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
None of the boys was willing to admit that he was in the wrong.
- A.
admit
- B.
No substitution required
- C.
ready to admitting
- D.
willing to admitting
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
We thought / there was a good idea / to wear snow boots / before we stepped out.
- A.
there was a good idea
- B.
to wear snow boots
- C.
We thought
- D.
before we stepped out
Select the correct active voice form of the given sentence
A cartoon film is being watched by Praveen.
- A.
Praveen had been watching a cartoon film.
- B.
Praveen is watched a cartoon film.
- C.
Praveen is watching a cartoon film.
- D.
Praveen would like to watch a cartoon film.
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. Finally, it can be termed as the channel for all trade, and what is more important, of all ideas.
B. It also provides framework to all economic development.
C. It is the road which determines the site of many cities and the growth and nourishment of all.
D. The road is one of the great fundamental institutions of mankind.
- A.
BDAC
- B.
CABD
- C.
DCBA
- D.
DBAC
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Now after the COVID-19 situation has ______, Bangladesh has started air travel services for other countries including India.
- A.
advanced
- B.
enriched
- C.
progressed
- D.
improved
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
You are welcome to partake this light refreshment.
- A.
to partake of
- B.
for partaking
- C.
in partaken
- D.
No improvement required
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Believe
- B.
Deceive
- C.
Leisure
- D.
Wellfare
Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
You have put me in a tight corner by telling me to keep quiet.
- A.
An embarrassing situation
- B.
A secret place
- C.
A difficult situation
- D.
A comfortable situation
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Ransack
- A.
Pilfer
- B.
Seize
- C.
Protect
- D.
Raid
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There is always something so fascinating about trains and journeys. There (1) ______ certain symbols and signages inside and outside of the train. The (2) ______ of most of them might not be known to everyone. (3) ______ you are a frequent traveller or not, you may have (4) ______ the letter X or a cross mark on the back of the last (5) ______ of the train.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
will be
- B.
are
- C.
were
- D.
had been
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
meanings
- B.
worth
- C.
charge
- D.
senses
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
However
- B.
Whatever
- C.
Whichever
- D.
Whether
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
recognised
- B.
noticed
- C.
known
- D.
distinguished
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
rail
- B.
coach
- C.
booth
- D.
bus