SSC-GD 2023 English-Hindi
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 226
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. This is an olden building of historical importance.
A
ancientB
elderC
olderD
very olderQuestion 227
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The peon / was brought / a cup of / coffee for Naina.
A
coffee for NainaB
a cup ofC
was broughtD
The peonQuestion 228
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Earn
A
ReceiveB
LoseC
AccordD
SurrenderQuestion 229
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fit as a fiddle
A
In good healthB
Limited in scopeC
Emergency situationD
To be of perfect sizeQuestion 230
Comprehension
The sentence given below has one misspelt word. Spot the INCORRECTLY spelt word and select its correct spelling. Some diseases are due to neurologikal disorders.
A
NewrologecalB
NeurologicalC
NeurologecalD
NewrologicalQuestion 231
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The private ______ has contributed immensely to the country’s economy.
A
divisionB
segmentC
sectionD
sectorQuestion 232
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Take it with a grain of salt
A
To calculate things with utmost precisionB
To misinterpret that the real situation is hiddenC
To understand that something is likely to be untrueD
To imagine that someone is working against youQuestion 233
Comprehension
Fill in the blank by selecting the meaningful and correctly spelt word from the given options. Nowadays, the police get a long _________ of drug peddlers every day.
A
listB
lestC
leestD
leastQuestion 234
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Hope
A
DespairB
PromiseC
CravingD
FantasyQuestion 235
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Generous
A
LiberalB
FreeC
SelfishD
SelflessQuestion 236
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
discoveredB
startedC
reckonedD
establishedQuestion 237
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
intentionB
applicationC
conceptD
experimentQuestion 238
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
actB
affectC
mingleD
interactQuestion 239
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
gratifiedB
gainedC
relievedD
profitedQuestion 240
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
incorporatesB
influencesC
comparesD
mergesQuestion 241
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. How she managed of escaping from the situation was inexplicable.
A
managed to escape ofB
managed to escape onC
managed to escape fromD
managing of escapeQuestion 242
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Wild goose chase
A
To do something pointlessB
To hunt wild animalsC
Going on world tourD
Competing fiercelyQuestion 243
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. As he opened the window the sun ________ directly fell on his face.
A
raysB
razeC
raceD
raiseQuestion 244
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Auspicious
A
AntiqueB
FortunateC
IllogicalD
DespairingQuestion 245
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Mr. Advani was happy to push the boat out for his daughter’s wedding.
A
spend a lot of moneyB
spend less moneyC
avoid riskD
take it easyQuestion 246
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They enjoyed ________ the sun rising from the hills.
A
in seeingB
to visualiseC
watchingD
blinking atQuestion 247
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the capitalised word in the given sentence. Isabel listened with extreme respect to this ADMONITION.
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InsultB
PrayerC
CouncilD
CounselQuestion 248
Comprehension
Select the correct pair of words for the blanks in the given sentence. I will ________ a new purse from the shop on the ________ pass road.
A
by; byeB
bye; byeC
buy; byD
bye; buyQuestion 249
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank. We believe that this incident has been exaggerated so ________ it.
A
ignoreB
condemnC
underwriteD
understateQuestion 250
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I can't say for sure/what make him/think of such an/outrageously absurd idea.
A
I can't say for sureB
what make himC
think of such anD
outrageously absurd idea