English Paper SSC CGL 2019(03-03-2020 Shift 1st)

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Q 1.Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget.

a. agree on a proposal b. agree to the proposal c.. agreed by the proposal d. No Improvement

Ans. agree to the proposal

Q 2. Select the correct Synonym of the given word

Obligatory

a.Mandatory b. Reckless c.. Useless d. Agressive

Ans. Mandatory

Q.3 Select the passive form of given sentence

The Manager keeps the work pending

a.The work are being kept pending by manager b. The work was kept pending by the manager. c. The work has been kept pending by the Manager d.The work is kept pending by the manager.

Ans. d.The work is kept pending by the manager.

Q.4 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship.

a. have been selected b. from our school c. One of the boys d. for National Badminton Championship

Ans.a. Have been selected(singular verb will be use with one of the boys so correct ans Has been selected)

Q.5 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

We must __ help to the homeless and physically disabled people.

a. exert b. donate c. contribute d. render

Ans. render

Q.6 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order

a. CADB b. CBDA c. BDCA d. BADC

Ans.b CBDA

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.

Communication plays a (1)_ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)_ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)_ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)_ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)__ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.

Q.7 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1

a lifeless b. total c. vital d. better

Ans. c. .vital

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2

a. conscious b. contradictory c. unclear d. important

Ans. a. conscious

Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3

a. ability b.. facility c. agility d. variety

Ans a. ability

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4

a. to b. by c. against d. from

Ans. a. to

Q.11 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5

a. strengthen b. overcome c. succeed d. create

Q12. Select the word, which means the same as the groups of words given.

A song sung at a burial

a. Dirge b Sonnet c. Hymn d. Ballad

Ans. a. Dirge

Q.13 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order

A. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they put in. B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government. C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical transformation in their life. D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policy makers. a. BDCA b. DBAC c CDAB d ABCD

Ans. a. BDCA

Q.14 Select the correct synonym of the given word. Scintillating a. Glittering b. Stinging c. Flattering d. Boring

Q.15 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

I can swim very fast when I was only five.

a. I can swim b. only five c. very fast d. when I was

Ans. a. I can swim( this is past ability so we use could instead of can)

Q.16 Select the correctly spelt word. a. exhoust b. exhibit c. exteract d. exhail

Ans. b.exhibit

Q.17 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. A hard nut to crack

a. Not restrained b. Easily encouraged c. Easily disappointed d. A difficult problem

Ans. d.A difficult problem

Q.18 Select the correct antonym of the given word. Quiescent a. Dejected b. Active c. Peaceful d.indifferent

Ans. b. Active

Q.19 Select the indirect narration of the given sentence. He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms? a. He enquired the hotel receptionist if he can tell him the tariff of rooms. b. He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms. c. He asked the hotel receptionist that if he can tell him the tariff of rooms. d. He asked the hotel receptionist to tell him the tariff of rooms.

Ans. b. He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms.

Q.20 Select the correctly spelt word. a. Bouquette b. Sarcasm c. Humilliation d. Retalaite

Ans. b. Sarcasm

Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The captain as well the players were responsible for winning the trophy. a. The captain as well as the players was b. No Improvement c. As The captain with the players were d. The captain also the players were

Ans. a. The captain as well as the players was( here subject is The Captain which is singular so verb should be singular)

Q.22 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To take French leave

a. Leave without any intimation b Welcome the host c.Acknowledge the host d. Leave with written permission

Ans. a. Leave without any intimation

Q.23 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Handle this glass table with care because it is __. a. fragile b. frugal c. volatile d. ductile

Ans. a. Fragile

Q.24 Select the word, which means the same as the given group of words.

Something that cannot be heard

a. inaudible b. infallible c. irrevocable d. audible

Ans. a. inaudible

Q.25 Select the correct antonym of the given word.

Exodus

a. Exit b. Refund c. Arrival d. Departure

Ans. c. Arrival

ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION ‘B’