SSC-CGL 2019 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 151
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. LETHAL

A
harmless
B
fatal
C
healthy
D
strong
Question 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
BADC
B
ABCD
C
DABC
D
BCDA
Question 153
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A
seat
B
place
C
role
D
niche
Question 154
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A
With
B
When
C
In
D
On
Question 155
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
definate
B
deform
C
define
D
deflate
Question 156
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. PREVALENT

A
common
B
rare
C
unusual
D
different
Question 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
barrel
B
skillet
C
kettle
D
cauldron
Question 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
deported
B
departed
C
deployed
D
deposited
Question 159
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. in the pink

A
in pink dress
B
in the limelight
C
in good health
D
in a happy mood
Question 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
CBAD
B
ADCB
C
ABCD
D
CABD
Question 161
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. STALE

A
flat
B
fresh
C
dry
D
sour
Question 162
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A
another
B
one
C
more
D
other
Question 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
bouquet
B
garland
C
wreath
D
bundle
Question 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 places
B
that is crowded and noisy
C
in the city
D
is very different
Question 165
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
negociation
B
negligence
C
notification
D
necessity
Question 166
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. DENSE

A
Opaque
B
Condensed
C
Thick
D
Sparse
Question 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 that
B
such well that
C
so well that
D
No improvement
Question 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
manufacturers
B
builders
C
creators
D
constructors
Question 169
Comprehension

Select the wrongly spelt word.

A
brittle
B
brisk
C
bristel
D
bridle
Question 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
ABCD
B
DABC
C
BACD
D
BCAD
Question 171
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A
broke up
B
broke out
C
broke off
D
broke in
Question 172
Comprehension

Select the synonym of the given word. EXEMPT

A
reduce
B
hinder
C
prevent
D
exclude
Question 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
happy
B
angry
C
anxious
D
unhappy
Question 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
outlook
B
notion
C
response
D
impression