SSC-GD 2024 English-Hindi
Practice subject-wise previous year questions
Question 651
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. _________ the flying bricks and bottles, the riot police kept calm.
A
aboutB
besideC
untilD
amidQuestion 652
Comprehension
Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Leisure is esential to civilization, and in former times leisure for the few was only rendered possible by the labours of the many.
A
possibleB
esentialC
renderedD
LeisureQuestion 653
Comprehension
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. We urge regulators to adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach until a sustainable long-term solution can be reached.
A
PracticalB
SoberC
IdealisticD
LogicalQuestion 654
Comprehension
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word. Irritate
A
MiffB
PesterC
PacifyD
AnnoyQuestion 655
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Others looked at the issue _________.
A
differentB
differenceC
differentlyD
differentialQuestion 656
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
A
closelyB
perfectlyC
doubtfullyD
looselyQuestion 657
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
A
canB
sometimeC
stillD
someQuestion 658
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
A
biggerB
largerC
shorterD
longerQuestion 659
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
A
stanceB
statusC
glanceD
conditionQuestion 660
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 5.
A
clockingB
sightC
visionD
watchQuestion 661
Comprehension
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The rain slowed downer and became a light mist.
A
slowed downsB
No improvementC
slowed downD
slow downQuestion 662
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. ___________ your time and decide which job you want.
A
HaveB
TakeC
MakeD
SetQuestion 663
Comprehension
Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. I has driven by the park on my way to work.
A
drive byB
drives byC
No improvementD
driving byQuestion 664
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option for the given blank. The meeting has been called ___________ because James is ill.
A
inB
ofC
offD
toQuestion 665
Comprehension
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. I know they have a most good detective on the payroll.
A
No errorB
I know theyC
have a most goodD
detective on the payroll.Question 666
Comprehension
Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence. Although Marie Curie eventually suffered a fatal illness from her long exposur to radium, she never became disillusioned about her work.
A
exposurB
eventuallyC
AlthoughD
disillusionedQuestion 667
Comprehension
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. The former stand-up comedian has evolved into one of the most $\underline{\text{versatile}}$ entertainers in showbiz.
A
VariedB
AmateurC
AdaptableD
GiftedQuestion 668
Comprehension
Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully. My twin boys are very restless about something today.
A
Green with envyB
Off on the wrong footC
In the darkD
Have ants in their pantsQuestion 669
Comprehension
Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'. Our situation is more better than that of our contemporaries right now.
A
Our situation is more betterB
No errorC
than that of ourD
contemporaries right now.Question 670
Comprehension
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option. At this dismal intelligence, I twisted the only button on my waistcoat round and ___________.
A
up onB
overC
roundD
aroundQuestion 671
Comprehension
Choose the word that means the same as the given word. Offensive
A
DulcetB
MerryC
AmusingD
UpsettingQuestion 672
Comprehension
Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. I felt I am dying of weakness, / and have barely strength to write, / but it must be done if I die in the doing.
A
but it must be done if I die in the doing.B
and have barely strength to write,C
No errorD
I felt I am dying of weakness,Question 673
Comprehension
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Cost an arm and a leg
A
To lose a friendB
Occurring unexpectedlyC
To be a good dancerD
Be extremely expensiveQuestion 674
Comprehension
The sentence has been divided into three parts, identify the segment which contains a spelling error in the sentence given below. Choose no error if there is no error in the sentence. The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success,/ if it hadn't lost the connection with the control room/ in the final momants of its landing.
A
in the final momants of its landing.B
if it hadn't lost the connection with the control roomC
no errorD
The Chandrayaan 2 could have been a success,Question 675
Comprehension
Choose the option which is antonym of (opposite of) the word "extraneous" in the sentence given below: Proper time management is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
A
maintainingB
ProperC
essentialD
balance