SSC-CGL 2019 English
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 151
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. LETHAL
A
harmlessB
fatalC
healthyD
strongQuestion 152
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. The move follows last week's fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash. B. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has grounded the entire global fleet of its 737 Max aircraft. C. Last October, a plane from the Indonesia-based carrier Lion Air had also crashed under similar circumstances. D. That was the second time in five months a 737 Max has crashed.
A
BADCB
ABCDC
DABCD
BCDAQuestion 153
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.
A
seatB
placeC
roleD
nicheQuestion 154
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.
A
WithB
WhenC
InD
OnQuestion 155
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
definateB
deformC
defineD
deflateQuestion 156
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. PREVALENT
A
commonB
rareC
unusualD
differentQuestion 157
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrases. A large, deep, metal pot used for cooking over an open fire
A
barrelB
skilletC
kettleD
cauldronQuestion 158
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. In the wake of the recent cross-border tensions, forces have been ______ at strategic locations for immediate action, if required.
A
deportedB
departedC
deployedD
depositedQuestion 159
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. in the pink
A
in pink dressB
in the limelightC
in good healthD
in a happy moodQuestion 160
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. However, new research shows that taking the dog for a walk can have its downsides for seniors. B. Dogs are great companions and provide a healthy excuse to go for a walk and get a bit of exercise. C. It once seemed common sense to believe that having and walking a dog was good for older people. D. A report published in an American medical journal says injuries among seniors related to dog-walking are becoming increasingly prevalent.
A
CBADB
ADCBC
ABCDD
CABDQuestion 161
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. STALE
A
flatB
freshC
dryD
sourQuestion 162
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
A
anotherB
oneC
moreD
otherQuestion 163
Comprehension
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
A
bouquetB
garlandC
wreathD
bundleQuestion 164
Comprehension
In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error. Lodi Colony in Delhi is very different from other places in the city that is crowded and noisy.
A
from other placesB
that is crowded and noisyC
in the cityD
is very differentQuestion 165
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
negociationB
negligenceC
notificationD
necessityQuestion 166
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DENSE
A
OpaqueB
CondensedC
ThickD
SparseQuestion 167
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Each dancer performed very well that it was difficult to judge who the best was.
A
such very well thatB
such well thatC
so well thatD
No improvementQuestion 168
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Talgo, a Spanish company is one of the major ______ of intercity, standard, and high-speed passenger trains.
A
manufacturersB
buildersC
creatorsD
constructorsQuestion 169
Comprehension
Select the wrongly spelt word.
A
brittleB
briskC
bristelD
bridleQuestion 170
Comprehension
Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order. A. It has been a leading producer of both industrial and agricultural goods. B. The United States of America holds a dominant position in the world because of its high economic development. C. Because of its enormous output, the United States has a major share in world trade. D. It is also a leader in the development and application of innovative technology.
A
ABCDB
DABCC
BACDD
BCADQuestion 171
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.
A
broke upB
broke outC
broke offD
broke inQuestion 172
Comprehension
Select the synonym of the given word. EXEMPT
A
reduceB
hinderC
preventD
excludeQuestion 173
Comprehension
Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. Please take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.
A
Let the guest be taking to his room on the 6th floor.B
You must take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.C
You are requested to take the guest to his room on the 6th floor.D
The guest should be took to his room on the 6th floor.Question 174
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On tenterhooks
A
happyB
angryC
anxiousD
unhappyQuestion 175
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The company management is of the opinion that not wearing a suit and tie at the workplace could create a bad ______ on clients.
A
outlookB
notionC
responseD
impression