SSC CGL 21st April Shift 1 - English
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
If Vinay has the book why he is not giving you ?
- A.
he not giving it to you
- B.
is he not giving it to you
- C.
he is not gave to you
- D.
No substitution required
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ReportSelect the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person above a hundred years in age
- A.
Centenarian
- B.
Venerable
- C.
Aged
- D.
Geriatric
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Frenzy
- A.
Craze
- B.
Rage
- C.
Calm
- D.
Fury
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The new Vande Bharat trains will have some additional ______ such as emergency windows for evacuation, disaster lights etc.
- A.
types
- B.
qualities
- C.
features
- D.
pieces
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
Mother said to her, “I expected a better result from you.”
- A.
Mother told her that she had expected a better result from her.
- B.
Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.
- C.
Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from you.
- D.
Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit a brick wall
- A.
Demolish a brick wall
- B.
Not able to make any progress
- C.
Use physical force
- D.
Fight a powerful foe
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To sit on the fence
- A.
Occupy a bench next to a boundary
- B.
Avoid taking sides
- C.
Take a high seat
- D.
Place something on a barrier
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who collects or studies stamps
- A.
Numismatist
- B.
Hoarder
- C.
Collector
- D.
Philatelist
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
Rishabh was declared fit to play the next match.
- A.
Rishabh declared them fit to play the next match.
- B.
They will declare Rishabh fit to play the next match.
- C.
They declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
- D.
They had declared Rishabh fit to play the next match.
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’.
Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact there?
- A.
No substitution required
- B.
Who is the person
- C.
Whom is the person
- D.
Whom were the persons
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The British were exploiting the indigo farmers in the area.
B. He lived in the district until the exploitation of the farmers was successfully stopped.
C. Gandhiji’s Satyagraha for India’s Independence began with the famous ‘Champaran movement’ in Bihar.
D. So, Gandhiji visited Motihari, the district headquarters of Champaran, in 1917 to protest against the British.
- A.
ADBC
- B.
CABD
- C.
ACBD
- D.
CADB
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Paul was / bited by a dog / when he / was a child.
- A.
when he
- B.
bited by a dog
- C.
Paul was
- D.
was a child
The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
You and I / have submitted / your work / on time.
- A.
on time
- B.
your work
- C.
have submitted
- D.
You and I
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.
They ordered the whole area / to be disinfected / on the earliest.
- A.
to be disinfected
- B.
They ordered the whole area
- C.
on the earliest
- D.
No error
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
- A.
Voluntary
- B.
Disparity
- C.
Continuanse
- D.
Convincing
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Honest
- A.
Secretive
- B.
Sincere
- C.
Daring
- D.
Strange
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
I did not / buy neither / of the / two dresses.
- A.
two dresses
- B.
of the
- C.
I did not
- D.
buy neither
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
She baked a large blueberry cake.
- A.
A large blueberry cake was being baked by her.
- B.
A large blueberry cake has been baked by her.
- C.
A large blueberry cake was baked by her.
- D.
A large blueberry cake is baked by her.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
GRACEFUL
- A.
Awkward
- B.
Dignified
- C.
Refined
- D.
Polite
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Imbue
- A.
Remove
- B.
Clear
- C.
Instil
- D.
Deprive
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
(1) ______ changes in science and technology lead to modernisation of technology as well as upgradation of knowledge. In order to upgrade or modernise technology, management must (2) ______ employees to accept new technology. (3) ______ training of staff becomes necessary to update their knowledge and to (4) ______ their skills. This is possible only (5) ______ effective communication between the management and the employees.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
- A.
No
- B.
Slow
- C.
Ultimate
- D.
Rapid
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
- A.
dissuade
- B.
discourage
- C.
persuade
- D.
deactivate
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- A.
Intermittent
- B.
Irregular
- C.
Regular
- D.
Improper
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
- A.
hamper
- B.
enhance
- C.
imitate
- D.
decrease
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
- A.
by
- B.
through
- C.
throughout
- D.
with