SSC CGL 17th August Shift 3 - English
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
No one are supposed to react to her prejudiced comments.
- A.
No one is supposed to react
- B.
No substitution
- C.
No one has supposed to react
- D.
No one had supposed to react
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ReportSelect the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
The teacher asked the students for fill the form before entering the classroom.
- A.
the students to fill the form
- B.
No substitution
- C.
the students for filled the form
- D.
the students to filled the form
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Dividing
- A.
Detaching
- B.
Breaking
- C.
Parting
- D.
Connecting
Select the most appropriate ANTONYMofthe given word.
Segregate
- A.
Correlate
- B.
Allude
- C.
Integrate
- D.
Implicate
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Grumble
- A.
Call
- B.
Ring
- C.
Grin
- D.
Groan
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
.......... yourself with the new perfume.
- A.
Pamper
- B.
Purify
- C.
Percolate
- D.
Prosper
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Wild goose chase
- A.
A safari to spot rare animals
- B.
A long search for hidden prey
- C.
A worthless hunt or chase
- D.
Going to watch uncommon birds
The following sentence hasbeen divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
He win / several accolades/ for his / music compositions.
- A.
several accolades
- B.
for his
- C.
He win
- D.
music compositions
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech.
“I will work hard to get the first rank in class,” said Rohan.
- A.
Rohan said that he would work hardto getthe first rank in class.
- B.
Rohan said that he could work hard to getthe first rank in class.
- C.
Rohan said that he ought to work hardto getthe first rank in class.
- D.
Rohan said that he should work hardto getthe first rank in class.
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.
When she wentfor a walk / Maya couldn't take off her scarf / because it was / too much windy.
- A.
When she went for a walk
- B.
Maya couldn't take off her scarf
- C.
because it was
- D.
too much windy
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. In some cases, the problem of the lowering of the river bottom has caused the water table of the surrounding area to drop, which has adversely affected agriculture.
B. Also, another problem, canalization with its extensive system of locks and navigation dams, often seriously disrupts riverine ecosystems.
C. The ever-increasing exploitation of rivers has given rise to a variety of problems.
D. Further, extensive commercial navigation of rivers has resulted in much artificial improvement of natural channels, including increasing the depth of the channels to permit passageof larger vessels.
- A.
CDAB
- B.
DCAB
- C.
CABD
- D.
BDAC
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A major advertising ............. was planned to launch the new brand of garments.
- A.
election
- B.
pension
- C.
campaign
- D.
ambush
Select the option that expresses the given sentencein passive voice.
Who wrote the Ramayana?
- A.
By who was the Ramayana written?
- B.
By whom was that who wrote the Ramayana?
- C.
By whom was the Ramayana written?
- D.
Who was that who wrote the Ramayana?
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A newsarticle that reports the recent death of a person
- A.
Mortuary
- B.
Review
- C.
Editorial
- D.
Obituary
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. He was caughtbythe police on the spot.
B. Anil bought a car last week.
C. Unfortunately, the car met with an accident today.
D. The accident took place due to the carelessness ofhis driver.
- A.
ABDC
- B.
BCDA
- C.
CDBA
- D.
BACD
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Comedian
- B.
Camoflage
- C.
Custard
- D.
Caravan
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Astound
- B.
Amount
- C.
Advice
- D.
Adress
Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.
Pat on the back
- A.
Mild form of disapproval or blame
- B.
Praise or approval for doing something good
- C.
Good massage for aches and pains
- D.
Friendly tap to push someone
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Wander
- A.
Run
- B.
Roam
- C.
Think
- D.
Sing
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Soft, inner part of a nut or fruit-stone
- A.
Bean
- B.
Pulp
- C.
Kernel
- D.
Caramel
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 number.
Comprehension:
Ben committed (1)......... crime when he (2).......... a bank. Someone (3)......... the crime and told the police. The police charged him (4).......... the crime and put him behind bars. They also accusedhis twin brother, Bill, of being his (5) ...........
Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank number 1.
- A.
an
- B.
many
- C.
a
- D.
much
Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank number 2.
- A.
robbed
- B.
entered
- C.
liked
- D.
noticed
Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank number 3.
- A.
signed
- B.
witnessed
- C.
spoke
- D.
moved
Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank number 4.
- A.
in
- B.
with
- C.
of
- D.
on
Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank number 5.
- A.
accomplice
- B.
colleague
- C.
adventurer
- D.
admirer