SSC-GD 2023 English-Hindi

Practice subject-wise previous year questions

Question 326
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'. The students ran quick to get on the train.

A
No substitution
B
The students ran quickly
C
The student run quickly
D
The students runs quickly
Question 327
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Sivasubramanian Iyer was not perturbed , nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal.

A
appreciated
B
composed
C
apprehended
D
disturbed
Question 328
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'. The weathermen felt that it was more hotter today.

A
No substitution
B
hotting
C
most hotter
D
hotter
Question 329
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. This bodyguard was like a firewall for the leader.

A
forerunner
B
perfectionist
C
vanguard
D
bulwark
Question 330
Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. 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, mark 'No error' as your answer. The software detected an anomaly cause by the virus.

A
cause by the virus
B
an anomaly
C
The software detected
D
No error
Question 331
Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A
Contradict
B
Arrogant
C
Auspicius
D
Geometry
Question 332
Comprehension

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a spelling error. Select the option that rectifies the error. Macaroni penguins have a distenctive yellow feather crest on their forehead.

A
forhead
B
distinctive
C
penguens
D
chrest
Question 333
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Bite off more than you can chew

A
Overcome gluttony
B
Too courageous
C
Destructive power
D
Take on a task that you cannot finish
Question 334
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. As a student of medicine, you have to learn the terminologies by heart.

A
general agreements
B
virtuous professions
C
special expressions
D
significant conditions
Question 335
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Exhaust

A
Burn
B
Empty
C
Collect
D
Restore
Question 336
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 1.

A
sparked
B
provoked
C
enrolled
D
affected
Question 337
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 2.

A
reside
B
belong
C
carry
D
visit
Question 338
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 3.

A
approaches
B
commences
C
addresses
D
corresponds
Question 339
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 4.

A
over
B
beside
C
across
D
along
Question 340
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate answer for blank 5.

A
exclusively
B
extremely
C
abundantly
D
knowingly
Question 341
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If we have to sending a mail today, we shall get a reply in two days.

A
If we would send a mail today
B
If we send a mail today
C
If we will send a mail today
D
If we have sending a mail today
Question 342
Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in past tense form. The home nurse is expecting a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.

A
The home nurse will be expecting a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.
B
The home nurse expects a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.
C
The home nurse was expecting a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.
D
The home nurse has been expecting a salary hike from the relatives of the new family.
Question 343
Comprehension

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. The thief who (have taken the pony) was found guilty by the jury.

A
has took the pony
B
had taken the pony
C
have took the pony
D
has taken the pony
Question 344
Comprehension

Select the MISSPELT word.

A
Extrime
B
Eccentricity
C
Electricity
D
Excite
Question 345
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To be in the doldrums

A
To be in high energy and happiness
B
To be in utter confusion
C
To be in low and dull spirits
D
To be in helpless condition
Question 346
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. I am born and ________ in a cultured family.

A
bare
B
bread
C
bred
D
beard
Question 347
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Cease

A
Terminate
B
Stop
C
Commence
D
Quit
Question 348
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There is a few rice left in the cooker.

A
fewest rice left in
B
little rice left in
C
less rice left on
D
any rice left in
Question 349
Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The best thing since sliced bread

A
A really good invention
B
A thoroughly examined food
C
An openly performed confession
D
A sincerely made apology
Question 350
Comprehension

Direction: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Mechanical Engineering students from IIT, Madras, have developed an unnamed sailing boat that can reach any given destination _______.

A
highly
B
autonomously
C
verbally
D
collaboratively