SSC CGL 2017 English Comprehension — 8 August — Shift 2
23 questions
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Q178
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. He _____ to the problem of air pollution in his speech.
(1)averted
(2)adverted
(3)exclaimed
(4)mentioned
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Q179
In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Rohan is so magnanimous that everyone is always _____ to help him in his project.
(1)eager
(2)enthusiastic
(3)reluctant
(4)ignorant
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Q180
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Succulent
(1)Sucking
(2)Soft
(3)Juicy
(4)Pale
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Q181
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Congregation
(1)Discussion
(2)Attention
(3)Contraction
(4)Assembly
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Evanescent
(1)Enticing
(2)Fleeting
(3)Erratic
(4)Elusive
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Panegyric
(1)Noxious
(2)Criticism
(3)Fantasy
(4)Grandeur
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. To put a spoke in one's wheel
(1)To be advantageous at the time of difficulty
(2)To maintain under all circumstances आप या ा त करगे? Price of the Kit: ● मा यमः ह द Rs. 4,200 ● 100% पाठय म Rs. 2,100/- (Limited time Offer) ● कुल 4 पिु तकाय, 900 से अ धक प ृ ठ ● 2,500 से अ धक व तु न ठ न (MCQ) ● 8 Year Solved Papers (PDF Copy) ● Five Practice Papers (PDF Copy) ● हमारे वशेष वारा मागदशन और सहायता Order Online (100% Safe) Click here for Other Payment Options (Cash/NEFT/etc) FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
(3)To blame the other party
(4)To put a difficulty in the way of progress
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. At loggerheads
(1)To suffer
(2)In conflict with someone
(3)To face tough competition
(4)To be in do or die situation
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Q186
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. She is (the best and wisest) girl in the class.
(1)best and wisest
(2)a best and a wisest
(3)the best and the wisest
(4)No improvement
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Q187
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The people of Japan are (wiser than America.)
(1)wiser than that of America.
(2)wiser than those of America.
(3)wiser to that of America.
(4)No improvement
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Q188
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. One skilled in telling stories
(1)Ventral
(2)Fanatic
(3)Raconteur
(4)Tyro
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Q189
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Fear of Fire
(1)Arsonphobia
(2)Astraphobia
(3)Astrophobia
(4)Arrhenphobia
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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
(1)Hygeine
(2)Fascist
(3)Career
(4)Apparel
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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.
(1)Reside
(2)Revise
(3)Advise
(4)Demice
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Q192
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.
(1)QRSP
(2)PRSQ
(3)RSPQ
(4)SQRP
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Q193
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: For that we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. Q: So the need of the hour is not only skill-based education but also value-inspired and value-based education. R: When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngster. S: Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society, but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society.
(1)SPRQ
(2)PRQS
(3)RQSP
(4)RSPQ
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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice. Please guide me.
(1)You are requested to guide me.
(2)You have been requested to guide me.
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(4)You are being requested to guide me.
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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the sun."
(1)The teacher said that the Earth is being revolving around the sun.
(2)The teacher said that the Earth revolves around the sun.
(3)The teacher said that the Earth revolved around the sun.
(4)The teacher said that the Earth had been revolving around the sun.
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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial
(1)requirements
(2)sources
(3)availability
(4)lessen
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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of What you will get: Price of the Kit: Rs. 3,000 ● 100% Syllabus Covered Rs. 1,499/- ● 6 Booklets (Limited time Offer) ● 700+ Pages ● 3000+ MCQs ● Five Practice Papers ● One Year Current Affairs ● Guidance & Support from Our Experts FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE Order Online (100% Safe) Click here for Other Payment Options (Cash/NEFT/etc) energy. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India. and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas
(1)vital
(2)insignificant
(3)important
(4)expensive
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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy.
(1)constitutes
(2)combines
(3)mixes
(4)collaborates
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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand,
(1)need
(2)meet
(3)shed
(4)rests
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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India. coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.
(1)smallest
(2)hardest
(3)largest
(4)heaviest
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