SSC CGL 2017 English Comprehension — 11 August — Shift 1
23 questions
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Q78
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. Virat Kohli added another feather _____ his cap by his wonderful performance in the one day match.
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Q79
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. Only when _____ failed, the army resorted to force.
(1)efforts
(2)arrests
(3)persuasions
(4)manipulations
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Q80
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Pernicious
(1)Beneficial
(2)Dangerous
(3)Innocuous
(4)Advantageous
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Q81
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Stringent
(1)Annoying
(2)Revengeful
(3)Incidental
(4)Rigorous
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Vexatious
(1)Calamitous
(2)Treachery
(3)Soothing
(4)Pliable
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Burgeon
(1)Bolster
(2)Shrivel
(3)Mount
(4)Amplify
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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. Live from hand to mouth
(1)Filthy rich people
(2)To be dependent on others
(3)To have enough money to live on and nothing extra
(4)Living in miserable conditions.
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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 face the music
(1)To bear the consequences
(2)To disparage someone
(3)To be hard of hearing
(4)To enjoy a musical concert
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Q86
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. He thanked me for what I (have done) for his wife.
(1)had done
(2)had been done
(3)have been done
(4)No improvement
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Q87
Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. (Hardly nothing) was offered to the victims of the earthquake.
(1)Hardly something
(2)Hardly anything
(3)Hardly little
(4)No improvement
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Q88
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Killing of one's own child
(1)Foeticide
(2)Filicide
(3)Infanticide
(4)Lupicide
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Q89
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A lover of work
(1)Oenophile
(2)Technophile
(3)Romanophile
(4)Ergophile
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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)Impression
(2)Personnal
(3)Terrorism
(4)Illiterate
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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)Stupefaction
(2)Preferential
(3)Surveillence
(4)Detrimental
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Q92
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: It has been the handmaid of the ruling class. Q: Therefore, ever since the dawn of civilization, persons in power have always tried to supervise or control education. R: Education is an instrument which imparts knowledge and therefore, indirectly controls power. S: It is an old saying that knowledge is power.
(1)SQPR
(2)PRQS
(3)SRQP
(4)PSQR
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Q93
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: This is despite the fact that there is a rampant migration of rural families to urban centres. Q: Generally the gains of being a unit of the urban population are less than the disadvantages and risks that are inbuilt in the urban life. R: Rural population still dominates the urban population as far as the number is considered. S: India is a country of villages.
(1)QRSP
(2)RPQS
(3)SRQP
(4)QPRS
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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. The residents celebrated Diwali.
(1)Celebration of Diwali was done by the residents.
(2)Diwali has been celebrated by the residents.
(3)Diwali was celebrated by the residents.
(4)Diwali is celebrated by the residents.
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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. What you will get: Price of the Kit: Rs. 6,000 ● 100% Syllabus Covered Rs. 2,999/- ● 12 Books (Limited time Offer) ● 1300+ Pages ● 5600+ MCQs ● 8 Year Solved Papers ( PDF Copy) ● Five Practice Papers ( PDF Copy) ● One Year Current Affairs (PDF Copy) ● Guidance & Support from Our Experts Order Online (100% Safe) Click here for Other Payment Options (Cash/NEFT/etc) FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE The foreman said to his workers "I cannot pay you higher wages."
(1)The foreman warned his workers that he cannot pay them higher wages.
(2)The foreman told his workers that he could not pay them higher wages.
(3)The foreman told his workers that they could not be paid higher wages.
(4)The foreman forbid his workers to pay higher wages.
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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. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing
(1)realistic
(2)reliable
(3)required
(4)essential
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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. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices. and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers.
(1)rational
(2)disgruntled
(3)huge
(4)idealist
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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. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities
(1)instances
(2)sources
(3)reasons
(4)Ideas
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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. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians
(1)decided
(2)safeguarded
(3)rejuvenated
(4)threatened
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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. It is not _____ to ignore all allegations of booth capturing and rigging as murmurs of _____ losers. _____ have come to light of intimidation of whole villages and communities to make them vote for a particular candidate or party. At times election officials have been _____ by unscrupulous politicians into turning a blind eye to _____ practices. into turning a blind eye to _____ practices.
(1)significant
(2)rare
(3)unjust
(4)usual
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