SSC-CGL 2023 English

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 26

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. My cousin works day and night to achieve success in life.

around the clock

great dealing

vale of tears

a handful

Question 27

Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The study of coins

Choreography

Numismatics

Cartography

Informatics

Question 28

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Labour

Relaxation

Toil

Dalliance

Mesh

Question 29

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Ram went to _____ an ice cream.

buy

byre

bye

Question 30

Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY. UNESCO works to / strengthen an intellectual / and moral solidarity / of humankind.

strengthen an intellectual

of humankind.

and moral solidarity

UNESCO works to

Question 31

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.

Wallow in poverty

Relish food

Avoid starvation

Encourage starvation

Question 32

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. It is very hard for her to provide the necessities of her family .

the necessities to her family

the necessities from her families

the necessity of her family

the necessities by her family

Question 33

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and ethical subjects.

for peace and as an admired critic by

about peace and as an admired critic about

in peace and as an admired critic about

for peace and as an admired critic on

Question 34

Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. He will give a lecture on personality development.

A lecture on personality development will be given by him.

A lecture on personality development will be giving by him.

A lecture on personality development can be given by him.

A lecture will be given on personality development.

Question 35

Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Note: This is an advertisement of an ice-cream brand. (A) That’s why Silky is deliciously different and exceptionally versatile, natural, thick and durable ice cream. (B) Beautifully firm, nice, silky rather than thin and watery, it stays in shape and stands on top of fruits or pastries without soaking in. (C) Silky thick double ice cream has a unique, fresh taste and texture.

BCA

BAC

CBA

ABC

Question 36

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Bully

Oxen

Coddle

Plough

Oppressor

Question 37

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Entire

Ingress

Incomplete

Undivided

Thorough

Question 38

Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. His behaviour vexes me sometimes.

Sometimes he vexes me with his behaviour.

I am sometimes vexed by his behaviour.

He is being vexing me with his behaviour

His behaviour is vexed.

Question 39

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Thankful

Affirmation

Ungrateful

Obliged

Obscure

Question 40

Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things

Philanthropist

Pessimist

Altruist

Optimist

Question 41

Comprehension

Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.

The host institution must provide the delegates with accomodation at a subsidised rate.

Rail lines go parallel.

The boss addressed the meeting.

The occurrence of the lunar eclipse is often a mystery for children.

Question 42

Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Dr. Sinha has / brought about a new / book on social / impact of child labour.

Dr. Sinha has

book on social

brought about a new

impact of child labour

Question 43

Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Miscalculation

Eficient

Mediation

Contribution

Question 44

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. No matter how hard work you, your boss will not recognise your efforts.

no substitution

hard you work

hardly you work

work you do hard

Question 45

Comprehension

Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence. Feeling discouraged, she finally finds the motivation for pursing her goal.

energetic

inspired

disappointed

admired

Question 46

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Ans 1. more

better

best

strong

Question 47

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

promise

Ans 1. promise 2. realise

praise

offer

Question 48

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

conflictingly

unpredictability

Ans 1. conflictingly 2. unpredictability 3. consistently

clumsily

Question 49

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

bleak

instigate

distant

Question 50

Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

regardless

notwithstanding

nevertheless

inasmuch

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