SSC-GD 2021 English-Hindi

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 1026
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Pictures given in a book for the purpose of explaining things

A
Decoration
B
Ornamentation
C
Illustration
D
Demonstration
Question 1027
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Storm in a teacup

A
Anger or fuss about something trivial
B
Thunder and storm during meal time
C
Too little tea poured in a cup
D
Making a habit of breaking teacups
Question 1028
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Irregular

A
Usual
B
Common
C
Uneven
D
Smooth
Question 1029
Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, select ‘No error’ as your answer. This newspaper has / a bigger circulation / from any other newspaper.

A
a bigger circulation
B
This newspaper has
C
from any other newspaper
D
No error
Question 1030
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To let someone off

A
To punish someone lightly
B
To thank someone
C
To scold someone severely
D
To allow someone
Question 1031
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. At the time I was driving near Delhi, I perfectly felt the need to stretch my legs.

A
suddenly
B
partially
C
effortlessly
D
normally
Question 1032
Comprehension

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. The news reporter highlighting the mysterious death of the film actor repeatedly.

A
repeatedly
B
the mysterious death
C
highlighting
D
of the film actor
Question 1033
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Oppose

A
Quarrel
B
Assist
C
Control
D
Favour
Question 1034
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The old man has earned the ______ of settling disputes peacefully.

A
restoration
B
reputation
C
renown
D
resistance
Question 1035
Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. It is not simple / to finding / a way out / of problems.

A
to finding
B
a way out
C
It is not simple
D
of problems
Question 1036
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Previous
B
Private
C
Prevalent
D
Priviledge
Question 1037
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The huge vase looks out of ______ with the surroundings.

A
place
B
size
C
design
D
shape
Question 1038
Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. The farmer was deprived from his land by the money lender.

A
depriving in
B
deprived of
C
No improvement required
D
deprived on
Question 1039
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who supervises in an examination hall

A
Teacher
B
Inspector
C
Examinee
D
Invigilator
Question 1040
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Approve
B
Progress
C
Present
D
Deliceous
Question 1041
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Humble

A
Arrogant
B
Boring
C
Fair
D
Modest
Question 1042
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Promotion

A
Elevation
B
Domination
C
Demotion
D
Endearment
Question 1043
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Several companies have come up with technology at ______ prices to suit consumers of all segments.

A
affordable
B
amenable
C
agreeable
D
acceptable
Question 1044
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. The first meeting of the Standing Committee were on growth financing because investment is crucial for us in revival after the pandemic.

A
No substitution required
B
have been in growth financing
C
was on growth financing
D
are on growth financing
Question 1045
Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who disbelieves the existence of God

A
Atheist
B
Theologist
C
Monotheist
D
Polytheist
Question 1046
Comprehension

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

A
No article required
B
a
C
one
D
an
Question 1047
Comprehension

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

A
annoyance
B
adventures
C
establishments
D
accomplishments
Question 1048
Comprehension

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

A
from
B
about
C
to
D
of
Question 1049
Comprehension

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

A
austerity
B
assignments
C
availability
D
aspects
Question 1050
Comprehension

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

A
surface
B
section
C
areas
D
space