SSC CGL 16th August Shift 2 - English
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
To the nines
- A.
To perfection
- B.
To great depths
- C.
To be exalted
- D.
To be jealous
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ReportSelect the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
The teacher said, “Man is mortal.”
- A.
The teacher said that man was mortal.
- B.
The teacher instructed that man was mortal.
- C.
The teacher said that men were mortal.
- D.
The teacher said that man is mortal.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I read some ______ of properties for sale on the Internet before I called the agent.
- A.
spaces
- B.
monologues
- C.
arguments
- D.
descriptions
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. There are many secondary reasons as well along with increasing levels of carbon.
B. The term is used to describe the unnatural rise in earth’s average temperature.
C. Increased carbon dioxide is the primary driver of global warming.
D. Global warming is the single biggest threat to life on earth today.
- A.
DABC
- B.
DBCA
- C.
ABCD
- D.
ACBD
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.
- A.
Creche
- B.
Hostel
- C.
Dormitory
- D.
Assembly
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. This awareness has motivated everyone to go for physical exercises.
B. These days people are more aware of their health.
C. In addition to physical exercises, some prefer taking health supplements too.
D. It is advisable, but one should consult a trainer/doctor before consuming health supplements.
- A.
BACD
- B.
DBCA
- C.
ADBC
- D.
BADC
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Harmony
- A.
Conflict
- B.
Amity
- C.
Accord
- D.
Concord
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Perfectionist
- B.
Pessymist
- C.
Optimist
- D.
Fatalist
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
The postman had delayed the letter.
- A.
The letter had been delayed by the postman.
- B.
The letter had delayed the postman.
- C.
The letter was delayed by the postman.
- D.
The postman had been delayed by the letter.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Rejuvenate
- A.
Retell
- B.
Refresh
- C.
Reset
- D.
Retake
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Profuse
- B.
Virtuous
- C.
Luxuriaus
- D.
Recluse
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Elated
- A.
Excited
- B.
Depressed
- C.
Proud
- D.
Thrilled
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Chaos
- A.
Fusion
- B.
Tension
- C.
Confusion
- D.
Dirt
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Sholay is one in the most popular Hindi movies.
- A.
is one of the most popular
- B.
No substitution
- C.
is one in the more popular
- D.
is in the most popular
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
Much of the truth about the mysterious death of her pet was not revealed.
- A.
have not revealed
- B.
were not being revealed
- C.
No substitution
- D.
were not revealed
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A group of people, typically with vehicles or animals, travelling together.
- A.
Troop
- B.
Gang
- C.
Circus
- D.
Caravan
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Apple of one's eye
- A.
Someone who plays all sports
- B.
Someone very precious or dear
- C.
Someone who behaves courteously
- D.
Someone with great respect
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
“Would you liked / to have / some fries / along with your coffee, / sir?” / asked the waiter.
- A.
asked the waiter
- B.
along with your coffee
- C.
Would you liked
- D.
some fries
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
The supervisor / wanted to known / the pros and cons / of the issue.
- A.
wanted to known
- B.
the pros and cons
- C.
The supervisor
- D.
of the issue
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The jungle was nearly ______, so the progress was slow.
- A.
immaterial
- B.
immortal
- C.
immobile
- D.
impenetrable
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
It is essential to form a link between formal education and skill (1)______. Multidisciplinary and personality enhancement skills are the (2)______ requirements of every sector. Many reforms are being (3)______ in higher education to co-relate academics to the (4)______ of various service sectors. Innovative models can help to (5)______ the varied needs of skilled and unskilled labour.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.
- A.
development
- B.
maturity
- C.
progress
- D.
ripening
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.
- A.
needless
- B.
essential
- C.
external
- D.
domestic
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.
- A.
settled
- B.
related
- C.
Introduced
- D.
Improved
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.
- A.
need
- B.
urgency
- C.
charge
- D.
duty
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
- A.
meet
- B.
meeting
- C.
met
- D.
meets