SSC CGL 19th April Shift 2 - English
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Taut
- A.
Slack
- B.
Strong
- C.
Solid
- D.
Tight
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ReportThe following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly mistake.
- A.
such a silly mistake
- B.
on myself
- C.
I was angry
- D.
for making
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
Since setting up, the charity has raised a million dollars.
- A.
Since setting
- B.
Since being set up
- C.
No improvement required
- D.
From setting up
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Monotonous
- A.
Boring
- B.
Compulsory
- C.
Momentous
- D.
Eventful
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Unable to express feelings clearly
- A.
Inarticulate
- B.
Verbose
- C.
Affluent
- D.
Eloquent
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.
A. For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases which convey some information.
B. In films, sound effects play the part of words.
C. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in our mind’s eye.
D. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete.
- A.
DCBA
- B.
BCDA
- C.
CBDA
- D.
BADC
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I asked my friend / where had he / learnt to dance / so well.
- A.
learnt to dance
- B.
so well
- C.
I asked my friend
- D.
where had he
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Abandon
- A.
Rescue
- B.
Quit
- C.
Retain
- D.
Possess
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ or not you allow me, I am going to the fair.
- A.
Unless
- B.
Until
- C.
Whether
- D.
If
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Constrict
- A.
Cramp
- B.
Stretch
- C.
Smite
- D.
Choke
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To hold water
- A.
To be unsteady and unsure
- B.
To be valid and reasonable
- C.
To be large and deep
- D.
To be sad and depressed
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A style of cooking food, characteristic of a particular country or region
- A.
Creche
- B.
Cuisine
- C.
Antique
- D.
Menu
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical 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.
This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.
- A.
the largest bird sanctuary
- B.
This park is
- C.
No error
- D.
in the State
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Play with fire
- A.
To spread knowledge
- B.
To fight an opponent
- C.
To be courageous
- D.
To do something dangerous
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.
Shamim have not / attended school / for four days now.
- A.
Shamim have not
- B.
for four days now
- C.
attended school
- D.
No error
Select the correct passive voice form of the given sentence.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the new hospital.
- A.
I will be assigning a new project to my manager.
- B.
My manager is assigning me a new project.
- C.
I am being assigned a new project by my manager.
- D.
My manager has assigned me a new project.
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.
She asked me what my favourite cuisine was.
- A.
She said to me, “What your favourite cuisine was?”
- B.
She said to me, “What is your favourite cuisine?”
- C.
She said to me, “What my favourite cuisine is?”
- D.
She said to me, “What is my favourite cuisine?”
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Conscious
- B.
Opportunity
- C.
Disturbence
- D.
Genius
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’.
The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the earliest.
- A.
must pleasantly
- B.
might kindly
- C.
may kindly
- D.
No substitution required
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Can you carry my bag upstairs?
- A.
Could your bag be carried upstairs by me?
- B.
Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?
- C.
Was my bag carried upstairs by you?
- D.
Can your bag be carried upstairs by me?
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
emitted
- B.
generated
- C.
absorbed
- D.
created
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
a balance
- B.
an imbalance
- C.
a difference
- D.
an inequality
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
extinction
- B.
appearance
- C.
survival
- D.
distinction
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
sustain
- B.
radiate
- C.
introduce
- D.
eradicate
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
destroy
- B.
neglect
- C.
preserve
- D.
ruin