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SSC-CGL 2019 English

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Question 326
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. TACITURN

A
placid
B
talkative
C
reticent
D
phlegmatic
Question 327
Comprehension

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. 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. D. When the bell rang for lunch, Jessica took her lunch box and started moving towards the library

A
DBCA
B
DACB
C
BDCA
D
CADB
Question 328
Comprehension

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.

A
miners' allege that there is
B
miners alleged that there were
C
miner's allegation that there are
D
No improvement
Question 329
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The ship sailed smoothly owing to ______ winds.

A
turbulent
B
tempestuous
C
favourable
D
boisterous
Question 330
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

A
devoured
B
plundered
C
smashed
D
devastated
Question 331
Comprehension

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.

A
BCAD
B
DCAB
C
CDAB
D
BDAC
Question 332
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word COVETOUS

A
benevolent
B
mercenary
C
acquisitive
D
avaricious
Question 333
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. A place for storing guns and military equipment

A
arsenal
B
aviary
C
apiary
D
archive
Question 334
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

A
resist
B
reduce
C
dominate
D
control
Question 335
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

A
in
B
along
C
through
D
among
Question 336
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. A ______ speech is certainly more effective than one which is verbose.

A
laconic
B
sullen
C
lengthy
D
surly
Question 337
Comprehension

Select the correctly spelt word.

A
manipulete
B
manipulate
C
menipulate
D
manepulate
Question 338
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. EXTRAVAGANT

A
pauper
B
deficit
C
thrifty
D
generous
Question 339
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. She was so tired to work any longer.

A
No improvement
B
so tired to not work
C
too tired to work
D
so tiring to work
Question 340
Comprehension

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. A. The first of these states that the only way to have a friend is to be one. B. Like all relationships, it is also governed by some well-defined principles. C. Friendship is one of the most coveted relationships on earth. D. Thus, one must be reliable as a friend to expect reliability in others.

A
CBAD
B
CDBA
C
BDAC
D
ACBD
Question 341
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

A
along
B
across
C
at
D
beside
Question 342
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

A
emitted
B
leaked
C
flowed
D
released
Question 343
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. His success at such a young age speaks volumes for his talent.

A
showers praise
B
gives enough proof
C
publically announces
D
boasts a lot
Question 344
Comprehension

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence It is time to serve dinner.

A
It is time that dinner is serve.
B
It is time for dinner to be served.
C
It is time so dinner should be served.
D
It is dinner serving time.
Question 345
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. CONCISE

A
brief
B
lengthy
C
complex
D
detailed
Question 346
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The accident victim ______ to his injuries before he could be taken to the hospital.

A
subscribed
B
succumbed
C
submitted
D
surrendered
Question 347
Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. But that is for an emotional reason. B. Learning our mother tongue is important and everyone should start there. C. This is because proficiency in the language can lead to better opportunities. D. Learning English, however, is important for practical reasons.

A
DBAC
B
BADC
C
DACB
D
BDCA
Question 348
Comprehension

Select the correct active form of the given sentence. Superstitions are still believed in by people.

A
People still believed in superstitions.
B
People have still believed in superstitions.
C
People still believe in superstitions
D
People are still believing in superstitions.
Question 349
Comprehension

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. He is more smarter than his brother though he does not earn much money.

A
though he does not earn
B
He is more smarter
C
much money
D
than his brother
Question 350
Comprehension

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. That which cannot be satisfied

A
impossible
B
incredible
C
insatiable
D
improbable
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