SSC CGL 2017 English Comprehension — 12 August — Shift 3

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. Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work.

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. The meeting was presided _____ by the Chairman.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Vacillate

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Indomitable

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Extenuate

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Fecund

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. The thin end of the wedge

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase. To accept the gauntlet

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. The (reason of) her outburst in the party is yet unknown.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. I left my job because I did not (agree to) the company's appraisal policies.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Speaking with a stammer or lisp

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Excessive desire to work

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Find the incorrectly spelt word.

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: While the Soviet Government bought grain and other foreign consumer goods to be sold in domestic markets at heavily subsidized rates, Russia rejected socialism. Q: The oil industry was the prime target of a sweeping privatization drive launched after the break-up of the Soviet Union. R: The Russian government has failed to do for its people even a fraction of what the Soviet Union, with twice the population, did with the revenue generated from oil. S: However, not all Russian have been rolling in oil wealth.

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: The recent reduction in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low returns in treasuries. Q: The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make holding of inventories attractive and thus induce volatility in commodity markets. R: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices. S: The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items.

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. I hope that I shall win this dance competition.

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. He said, "Let it rain I have to go."

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. India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace. India's motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community.

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. India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India's policy

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. India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace. of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests.

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. India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace. economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy

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. India’s motto has been Vasudeva Kutumbakam or that the whole world is _____ community. There are a _____ of pillars upon which India’s policy of living in peace with and _____ peace among nations of the world rests. Policies of non-alignment, peaceful co-existence, economic and cultural cooperation disarmament and peaceful _____ of nuclear energy, _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features that give credence to India’s commitment to world peace. _____ of International disputes through negotiations and peaceful means are some of the salient features