SSC CGL 2018 English Comprehension — 11 June — Shift 2
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In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. My father dissuaded me to try for a job as he wanted me to pursue higher studies.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Some agitating miners allegation that there is no emergency measures inside the mines.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
(1)restraint
(2)collection
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(4)liberation Comprehension: 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 blank. Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1)______ floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2)______ of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated- the flood situation (3)______ Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4)______ not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5)______ the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer. SubQuestion No : 8
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. The length of a male swallow's tail reveal his attractiveness for a female swallow.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. The big farmers with deepest tubewells still have water, but many others face a water crisis.
Q14Para jumblesReferences a figure/table not reproduced here
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. But the rest of the students were rushing past her for a break, like she didn't exist. B. She slowly pushed open the library door and took a seat at one of the tables in the corner. C. And today, Jessica really felt like maybe she didn't exist. Downloaded From : http://sscportal.in/ Courtesy : SSC 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) Downloaded From : http://sscportal.in/ D. When the bell rang for lunch, Jessica took her lunch box and started moving towards the library.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. A mountaineer has to walk the tight rope as a small slip can prove to be fatal.
Q22
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A place for storing guns and military equipment
(1)aviary
(2)archive
(3)apiary
(4)arsenal Downloaded From : http://sscportal.in/ Courtesy : SSC Downloaded From : http://sscportal.in/
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Q23
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. She never trusted anyone.
Q24Para jumblesReferences a figure/table not reproduced here
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. Then, they spread as the unmined coal starts burning with oxygen drawn from pores and mine shafts. B. An entire township- Jharia is to be relocated because of the uncontrollable underground fires. C. These fires start mostly from burning trash close to coal pits. D. This is a grave threat as poisonous fumes of carbon monoxide rise up from underground fires.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The boss is going to blow his top when he discovers the blatant mistake in the balance sheet.
(1)be very angry
(2)be very embarrassed
(3)dismiss from job
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