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Pinnacle Spot the Error
be’ is the most appropriate answer.
SPOT THE ERROR
ol.5.(a) that the Monarchy is
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irection:-[Q.1.toQ.716.]Thefollowingsentenceshavebeen
D Article ‘the’ must be removed. No article is used before the
dividedintoparts.Oneofthemcontainsanerror.Selectthepart forms of government such as democracy, plutocracy,
that contains the error from the given options. dictatorship, monarchy. Hence, ‘that Monarchy is’ is the most
Or appropriate answer.
Partsofthegivensentencehavebeengivenasoptions.Oneof
them may contain a grammatical error. Select the option that SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
has the error. If there is no error, select ‘No error’.
Q.6. Specialists say that this method speeds up language
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 learning tremendously.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.1. Sincerestudents/likeyouandheshouldstudy/regularly (a) Specialists say that (b) language learning tremendously.
t o pass the examination. (c) No error (d) this method speeds up
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023)
(a) Sincere students (b) regularly to pass the examination. .7. Two elderly gentlemen told theratherimprobablestoryto
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(c) No error (d) like you and he should study mislead the police personnel.
S SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Q.2. While astrology has/ a long history / it is generally/ (a) story to mislead (b) told the rather improbable
onsidered pseudoscience.
c (c) the police personnel (d) Two elderly gentlemen
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
(a) it is generally (b) a long history .8.Wecannotpostponediscussiononthisissuealthoughitis
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(c) While astrology has (d) considered pseudoscience urgent.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
.3.Ihavethreesisters:/Meeraistheelder/andCharuisthe
Q (a) although it is urgent. (b) No error
youngest. (c) We cannot postpone (d) discussion on this issue
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
(a) No error (b) and Charu is the youngest .9.Are you yet afraid of going out in the dark?
Q
(c) I have three sisters: (d) Meera is the elder SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) in the dark (b) Are you yet
.4.Amanwhohasbeenaccusedoffraud/inanearlierjob,he
Q (c) no error (d) afraid of going out
will never be / welcome in any other organisation.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) .10. Rohit Sharma’s century was very acclaimed inthe media.
Q
(a) No error SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(b) welcome in any other organisation (a) very acclaimed (b) No error
(c) A man who has been accused of fraud (c) Rohit Sharma’s century (d) in the media.
(d) in an earlier job, he will never be .11.Youcantakeahorsetothewaterbutyoucannotmakeit
Q
Q.5.Itisawell-knownfact/thattheMonarchyis/notthebest to drink.
f orm /of governance. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) You can take a horse (b) make it to drink.
(a) that the Monarchy is (b) of governance. (c) but you cannot (d) to the water
(c) not the best form (d) It is a well-known fact .12. Select the most appropriate option that rectifies the
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error(s) in the following sentence.
Solutions :- One must do his/her duty proparly.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
ol.1.(c) No error.
S (a) One must do ones duty properly.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (b) One must do one’s duty properly.
(c) One must do once duty proparly.
Sol.2.(d)considered pseudoscience
(d) One must do one’s duti proprly.
he ‘pseudoscience’ mentioned in the given sentence is not
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specific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ beforea .13. It is time someone takes concrete steps toalleviatethe
Q
non-specific noun. Hence, ‘considered a pseudoscience’ is the problem of unemployment in the country.
most appropriate answer. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) the problem of unemployment (b) It is time someone takes
Sol.3.(d) Meera is the elder
(c) in the country (d) concrete steps to alleviate
‘Elder’mustbereplacedwith‘eldest’.Thedefinitearticle‘the’is
usedbeforeasuperlativedegree.Hence,‘Meeraistheeldest’is .14.The food was not as delicious as we had expected.
Q
the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) we had expected (b) No error
ol.4.(d) in an earlier job, he will never be
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(c) as delicious as (d) The food was not
‘A man’ isalreadymentionedasasubjectofthissentence.We
cannot use ‘he’ in the sentence as it becomes the case of Q.15. None than you deserve credit for the success of this
superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, ‘he’ must be roject.
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removed from the sentence. Hence, ‘in an earlier job, will never
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SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
S Sol.15.(c)None than you
(a) deserve credit ( b) for the success ‘Than’ must be replaced with ‘but’. The correctphraseis‘none
(c) None than you (d) of this project but’ or ‘none other than’, which means ‘only’. Hence, ‘nonebut
you’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.16. Hold my hand lest you should not get lost in the huge
rowd at the fair.
c ol.16.(a)lest you should not
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SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) ‘Lest’ is used without‘not’.Hence,‘lestyoushould’isthemost
(a) lest you should not (b) Hold my hand appropriate answer.
(c) crowd at the fair (d) get lost in the huge
ol.17.(d) while the time comes
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.17. I will definitely accept the responsibility while the time
Q ‘While’mustbereplacedwith‘when’.Thephrase‘whenthetime
comes. comes’isusedtostateanactionthatwillbedoneinthesuitable
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) circumstances. Hence, ‘when the time comes’ is the most
(a) the responsibility (b) No error appropriate answer.
(c) I will definitely accept (d) while the time comes.
ol.18.(b)shouldn’t we
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Q.18.Let us work out the details of our endeavour,shouldn’t we? ‘Shallwe’isthecorrectquestiontagforanimperativesentence
SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
S starting with ‘let us’. Hence, ‘shall we’ is the most appropriate
(a) the details of (b) shouldn’t we answer.
(c) our endeavour (d) Let us work out
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2
Solutions :-
.19.This is the book whom I wanted to buy.
Q
ol.6.(c) No error.
S SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (a) the book (b) wanted to buy. (c) whom I (d) This is
ol.7.(b) told the rather improbable
S .20. Everyone should respect those parents, teachers, and
Q
‘The’mustbereplacedwith‘a’.Article‘the’isusedforspecificor elders.
particularnounsbutthe‘story’mentionedinthesentenceisnot SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
specific. Hence, ‘told a rather improbable’ is the most (a) and elders. (b) parents, teachers,
appropriate answer. (c) respect those (d) Everyone should
ol.8.(a) although it is urgent.
S Q.21.(A)Theywere/(B)marriedhappily/(C)beforeshe/(D)
‘Although’ must be replaced with ‘as / because’. The issue is uit her job.
q
urgent,thatiswhydiscussiononitcannotbepostponed.Here, SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
we need a connector to show the cause or reason. Hence, (a) B (b) D (c) C (d) A
‘because it is urgent’ is the most appropriate answer.
.22. The speaker’semphasissisonthepresent-dayproblems
Q
ol.9.(b) Are you yet
S that are being faced by ordinary men of India.
‘Yet’ must be replacedwith‘still’.‘Yet’isusedtoshowcontrast SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
between two events. ‘Still’ is used to show that anactionwas (a) that are being faced (b) on the present-day problems
happeninginthepastandcontinuinginthepresent.Hence,‘Are (c) by ordinary men of India (d) The speaker’s emphasiss is
you still’ is the most appropriate answer.
.23.They want to live in first floor of this building.
Q
ol.10.(a) very acclaimed
S SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
‘Very’ must be replacedwith‘much’.‘Very’isusedwithpresent (a) They want to (b) of this building
participles(Ving), not with past participles(V3). Hence, ‘much (c) No error (d) live in first floor
acclaimed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.24.We / has seen / that movie / before.
ol.11.(b) make it to drink.
S SC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
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‘To’ must be removed. There are some verbs that take a bare (a) has seen (b) before (c) that movie (d) We
infinitive(without ‘to’) after them. These are‘make,let,bid,see,
watch, observe’. Hence, ‘make it drink’ is themostappropriate .25. The given sentence has anerror.Choosetheoptionthat
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answer. corrects the error
Throw a rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
ol.12.(b) One must doone’sduty properly.
S SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
Each pronoun has its own possessive adjective.Forexample- (a) Throw the roundest stone to create ripples in the water.
(I/my), (he/his), (she/her), (one/one’s). Hence, option (b)isthe (b) Throw a more round stone to create ripples in the water.
correct sentence. (c) Throw a more rounder stone to create ripples in the water.
(d) Throw a round stone to create ripples in the water.
Sol.13.(b)It is time someone takes
imple Past Tense(Subject +V2)isusedafterphrasessuchas
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“It is time / It isabouttime/Itishightime”.Therefore,‘takes’
Solutions :-
willbereplacedwith‘took(V2)’.Hence,‘Itistimesomeonetook’
ol.19.(c) whom I
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is the most appropriate answer.
‘Whom’ must be replaced with ‘which’. ‘Whom’ is used for a
Sol.14.(b)No error.The given sentence is grammaticallycorrect. person whereas ‘which’ is used for things(book).
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Hence, ‘which I’ is the most appropriate answer. SC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(a) No error
ol.20.(c) respect those
S (b) I wanted to buy a candle holder
‘His’isusedwith‘everybody/everyone/somebody/someone/ (c) but the store didn't have one
nobody / no one’ if the genderisunknown.Similarly,thegiven (d) So, I got a cake
sentencetalksabouteverysingleperson,bothmaleandfemale.
Hence, ‘respect his’ is the most appropriate answer. .31. You arrivedtwodaysago.Bythetimeyouleave,youwill
Q
have spent nine days here.
ol.21.(a) married happily
S SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
‘Happily’ is an adverb that will be used before the adjective (a) You arrived two days ago
‘married’ tomodifyitsmeaning.Hence,‘happilymarried’is the (b) you will have spent nine days here
most appropriate answer. (c) By the time you leave
ol.22.(d) The speaker’semphasissis
S (d) No error
‘Emphasis’ is the correct spelling. Q.32.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
ol.23.(d) live in first floor
S SC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
S
‘Live in first floor’ mustbereplacedwith‘liveonthefirstfloor’. (a) The simple mistake which was committed by the boy
Definitearticle‘the’isusedbeforeasuperlativedegreeadjective. haunted her for years
‘First’ is a superlative adjective. ‘On’ is used to indicate the (b) An simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted
surfaceonwhichsomethingrests.‘Floor’isthebottomsurface her for years.
ofaroom.Hence,‘liveonthefirstfloor’isthemostappropriate (c) The simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted
answer. her for years.
(d) A simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted
ol.24.(a) has seen
S her for years.
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways .33. There is a spectrum / of seas around that /land which
Q
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘we’isapluralsubject attracts/tourists of all aging.
that will take ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘have seen’ is the SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
most appropriate answer. (a) There is a spectrum (b) land which attracts
(c) of seas around that (d) tourists of all aging
Sol.25.(d) Throw a round stone to create ripples in the
ater.(Correct)
w Q.34.Neem tastes / a little bitterly, / but is veryuseful.
(a) Throw the roundest stone to create ripples in the SC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
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water.(Incorrect Adjective) (a) a little bitterly (b) Neem tastes
(b) Throw a more round stone to create ripples in the (c) but is very useful (d) No error
water.(Incorrect Adjective) Q.35.Rani was extreme upset with her results thisyear.
(c) Throw a more rounder stone to create ripples in the SC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
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water.(Incorrect Adjective) (a) Rani was (b) this year (c) with her results (d) extreme upset
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 .36. The postman/deliverstheletters/throughhand,/door
Q
to door.
.26.The dancers swayed dainty on the stage lastnight.
Q SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) delivers the letters (b) The postman
(a) swayed dainty(b) The dancers (c) last night (d) on the stage (c) through hand (d) door to door
Q.27.Wefeedthehorseoatsforaweekbecauseithadeatenall Q.37.Luckily,Imanagedtogetaroominthecollegehostel,and
t he hay. I move in there.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) No error (b) it had eaten all the hay (a) in the college hostel (b) No error
(c) for a week because (d) We feed the horse oats (c) and I move in there (d) Luckily, I managed to get a room
.28. She will have participate / inthedancecompetition/by
Q Q.38.Therewasnootherbook/intheEnglishlanguage/which
the time her father / returns from the tour. is as interesting as this one
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) in the dance competition (b) by the time her father (a) No error
(c) She will have participate (d) returns from the tour (b) which is as interesting as this one
(c) There was no other book
Q.29.Theywillnotattend/theevent/asthey’regoing/awayat (d) in the English language
nd of April.
e
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) Q.39. I have never / come to / such a kind person / like my
(a) They will not attend (b) away at end of April. f riend.
(c) as they’re going (d) the event SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) such a kind person (b) come to
Q.30.Iwantedtobuyacandleholder,/butthestoredidn'thave (c) like my friend (d) I have never
ne. / So, I got a cake.
o
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Q.40. Anant was telling a story about hismostrecentexploits Q.52. (1) He could / (2) be pass his exams /(3)ifhestudied
hen a tree branch break the living room window.
w arder. / (4) No error
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SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) when a tree branch break the living room window (a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 4
(b) No error
(c) about his most recent exploits Solution:-
(d) Anant was telling a story
ol.26.(a) swayed dainty
S
.41.We should / not make an noise / in the class.
Q ‘Dainty’ must be replaced with ‘daintily’. The given sentence
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) needs an adverb to modify the verb (swayed) and not an
(a) not make an noise (b) in the class (c) We should (d) No error adjective(dainty).
.42.I was wish / to meet her / on her birthday.
Q Hence, ‘swayed daintily’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.27.(d) We feed the horse oats
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(a) to meet her (b) No error (c) I was wish (d) on her birthday ‘Feed’ must be replacedwith‘fed’.Thegivensentenceisinthe
Q.43. Wehavebeing/arrangedthestay/fortheguestsat/a pasttensesoitmusthavetheverbinthepastform(V2)andnot
illside resort.
h in the presentform(feed).Hence,‘Wefedthehorseoats(V2)’is
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) the most appropriate answer.
(a) a hillside resort (b) We have being ol.28.(c) She will have participate
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(c) for the guests at (d) arranged the stay ‘Participate’ must be replaced with‘participated’.Whenwetalk
Q.44.The students / are expected / to come/ in theright time. aboutsomethingthatwillbecompletedbeforeaspecifictimein
SC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
S the future, ‘Future perfect tense’(will/shall have + V3) is used.
(a) are expected (b) The students Hence, ‘She will have participated’ is the most appropriate
(c) in the right time (d) to come answer.
.45.Wewill/havebeenknowtheresult/oftheCATexamby
Q ol.29.(b) away at end of April.
S
next week. We always place thedefinitearticle‘the’before‘beginning’and
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift) ‘end’. Hence, ‘away at the end of April’isthemostappropriate
(a) have been know the result (b) No error answer.
(c) of the CAT exam by next week (d) We will Sol.30.(a) No error
.46.He are very thirsty. / Give him / a little waterto drink.
Q he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) ol.31.(d) No error
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(a) He are very thirsty (b) No error The given sentence is grammatically correct.
(c) a little water to drink (d) Give him
Sol.32.(a)Thesimplemistakewhichwascommittedbytheboy
.47. I am sure Helena / would passes / with flyingcolours.
Q aunted her for years.(Correct)
h
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (b)Ansimplemistakewhichwascommittedbytheboyhaunted
(a) would passes (b) I am sure Helena her for years.(Incorrect Article)
(c) with flying colours (d) No error (c)Thesimplemistakewhichwascommittedbyanboyhaunted
.48.Oneoftheirfreighters,/aNeptune,/willbeleaving/intwo
Q her for years.(Incorrect Article)
weeks. (d) A simple mistake whichwascommittedbyanboyhaunted
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) her for years.(Incorrect Article)
(a) One of their freighters (b) will be leaving ol.33.(d) tourists of all aging
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(c) Neptune (d) in two weeks ‘Aging’ must be replaced with ‘ages’. ‘Of all ages’ is a phrase
.49.Identifytheerrorintenseandchoosethecorrectformof
Q which means people belonging to all age groups. Hence,
the verb in present tense from the following options. ‘tourists of all ages’ is the most appropriate answer.
My teacher often forget the name of students. ol.34.(a) a little bitterly
S
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) ‘Bitterly’ must be replacedwiththeadjective‘bitter’.‘Taste’isa
(a) was forgetting (b) forgot (c) forgets (d) have been forgetting stativeverbandstativeverbsrequireanadjectiveafterthem,not
.50. Roger went / to an United Kingdom / with his wife / to
Q an adverb. Hence, ‘a little bitter’ is the most appropriate answer.
celebrate Christmas. ol.35.(d) extreme upset
S
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘Extreme’mustbereplacedwith‘extremely’.Thegivensentence
(a) Roger went (b) to celebrate Christmas requires an adverb to modify the meaning of the adjective
(c) to an United Kingdom (d) with his wife ‘upset’. Hence, ‘extremely upset’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.51.Ihaveadogandacow./Adogisblack/butthecowis/ ol.36.(c) through hand
S
lack and white.
b ‘By’isusedtoshowthemeansormethodusedtodosomething
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) whereas ‘through’ is used to talk about the process by which
(a) but the cow is (b) A dog is black somethinghappens.Similarly,thegivensentenceshowsthatthe
(c) black and white (d) I have a dog and a cow postmandeliversthelettersusinghishands.Hence,‘byhand’is
the most appropriate answer.
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ol.37.(c) and I move in there
S articular noun. Hence, ‘the Neptune’ is the most appropriate
p
‘Move’ must bereplacedwith‘moved’.Thegivensentenceisin answer.
PastTense,sotheverbmustbeusedinthepastform(moved).
Hence, ‘and I moved there’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.49.(c) forgets
S
‘Simple Present Tense (Singular Sub. + V1-s/es + obj )’ willbe
ol.38.(c) There was no other book
S used in the given sentence as it is used to stateahabitualor
‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the given sentence is in repeated action. Hence, ‘forgets’ is the most appropriate answer.
present tense. Hence, ‘there is no other book’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.50.(c)to an United kingdom
rticle‘an’mustbereplacedwitharticle‘the’aswegenerallyuse
A
ol.39.(b) come to
S article‘the’withthenameofthecountriesthatareplurallikeThe
‘Comeacross’isaphrasalverbwhichmeanstomeetorfindby U.S.A,ThePhilippinesetc.Hence,‘totheUnitedKingdom’isthe
accident. Hence, ‘come across to’ is the most appropriate most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.51.(b) a dog is black
S
ol.40.(a) when a tree branch break the living room window
S Article‘a’mustbereplacedwith‘the’aswegenerallyusearticle
‘Break’ must be replaced with ‘broke’. The givensentenceisin ‘the’ when talking about specific or known things. Hence, ‘the
Past Tense, so the verb will be used in the past form(broke). dog is black’ is the most appropriate answer.
Hence,‘whenatreebranchbrokethelivingroomwindow’isthe
most appropriate answer. ol.52.(b) 2
S
‘Be pass’ must be replaced with ‘have passed’ as the given
Sol.41.(a)not make an noise sentence isanexampleofathirdconditionalsentenceandthe
‘An noise’ must be replaced with ‘a noise’. Article ‘A’ is used correctgrammaticalstructureforitis“If+Simplepast(V2)/past
before the words starting from a consonant sound - (a perfect(had + V3)…….. Would have + V3”. Hence, ‘would have
conversation, a story). Hence, ‘not make a noise’ is the most passed his exams’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.42.(c) I was wish
S
SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1
‘I was wish’ must be replaced with‘Iwish’aswegenerallyuse
.53. The given sentence contains an error. Select the option
Q
the expression ‘I wish’ to express wishes or desires. Hence, ‘I
that correctly rectifies the error.
wish’ is the most appropriate answer.
Theboytoldhismotherthathesawthemosttallgiraffeatthe
ol.43.(b) We have being
S zoo.
‘We have being’ must be replaced with ‘We have’. The given SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)
sentence is in Present Perfect Tense and‘PluralSub.+have+ (a) The boy told his mother that he saw the tallest giraffe at the
V3(arranged)’ is thecorrectgrammaticalstructureforit.Hence, zoo.
‘We have’ is the most appropriate answer. (b) The boy told his mother that he saw the most taller giraffe at
the zoo.
ol.44.(c) in the right time
S (c) The boy told his mother that he saw the most tallest giraffe
‘In’mustbereplacedwith‘at’.‘At’isusedtoindicatethespecific at the zoo.
time of an action. Hence, ‘at the right time’ is the most (d) The boy told his mother that he saw the more taller giraffe at
appropriate answer. the zoo.
ol.45.(a) have been know the result
S Q.54. Throughout my career as a journalist, / I covered many
‘Have been know’ must be replaced with ‘have known’. Future importantstoriesand/interviewednumerousindividuals,which
PerfectTenseisusedwhenthetimeofcompletionofaneventis allowme/toshareimportantinformationandinsightswithmy
given using the preposition ‘by’. ‘Will have + V3’ is the correct readers.
grammaticalstructureforthissentence.Hence,‘haveknown(V3) SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift)
the result’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) to share important information and insights with my readers
(b) I covered many important stories and
ol.46.(a) He are very thirsty
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(c) Throughout my career as a journalist,
‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According tothe“Subject-Verb
(d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me
AgreementRule”,asingularsubjectalwaystakesasingularverb
and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given .55.Harishtoldme/inthemorning/thatGauravwill/come
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sentence,‘he’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘is’asasingular tomorrow.
verb. Hence, ‘He is very thirsty’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) come tomorrow (b) Harish told me
ol.47.(a) would passes
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(c) that Gaurav will (d) in the morning
‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like
can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However, .56.She performed / the dance routine / perfect,/ impressing
Q
after a modal verb, we generally use the first formoftheverb everyone.
(V1). Hence, ‘would pass(V1)’ is the most appropriateanswer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) She performed (b) perfect
ol.48.(c)a Neptune
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(c) impressing everyone (d) the dance routine
Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’. ‘Neptune’
mentioned in the given sentence is a specific ship and we Q.57.InAmerica,/mostofthepeople/canspeak/theEnglish
generally use the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or ell.
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(c) can speak (d) In America, (a) paper on the dust bin (b) No error
(c) you throw this (d) Why don't
Q.58. It is commonly believed / that Democracy is / the best
f orm / of the government. .67.A night alone / in a hotel / can be lonely prospect.
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(a) of the government (b) It is commonly believed (a) can be lonely prospect (b) A night alone
(c) that Democracy is (d) the best form (c) No error (d) in a hotel
Q.59.Alfictionisaconstantly/evolvinggenrethatgivesusan Q.68.Partsofthegivensentencehavebeenunderlined.Oneof
eek / intothepotentialupsidesanddownsides/ofintelligent
p t hem contains an error. The underlined parts are given as
machines. options with some changes. Select the option that correctly
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) rectifies the error.
(a) Al fiction is an constantly Thenew restauranton Main Streetis cheapthantheold one.
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(c) evolving genre that gives us a peek (a) the older one (b) in Main Street
(d) of intelligent machine. (c) newer restaurant (d) is cheaper than
.60.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
Q Q.69.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
given as options. Select the option that contains an error. iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
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(a) will come (b) If he (c) on time (d) we will (a) My (b) by now (c) shall (d) reached
.61.Guardover/makingmistakes/bycarefullychecking/the
Q .70.They will start their journey after the breakfast.
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assigned task. SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) (a) will start (b) their journey (c) They (d) after the breakfast
(a) Guard over (b) by carefully checking
(c) the assigned task (d) making mistakes .71. They had been dancing / for an hour / when our dance
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teacher/ had arrived.
.62.Despitethesetbacksandobstacleswefaced,/ourteam
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rallied together and achieved our goals, / which teach us the (a) when our dance teacher (b) They had been dancing
importance of / teamwork, resilience, and determination. (c) for an hour (d) had arrived
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(a) Despite the setbacks and obstacles we faced, .72.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
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(b) teamwork, resilience, and determination given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
(c) which teach us the importance of For an all-too-briefperiodbetweenthelate1980sandthelate
(d) our team rallied together and achieved our goals, 2000s,a world was characterisedbyconvergence.
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(d) I saw the movie that won the Academy Award for Best (a) the last (b) are great writers
Picture. (c) but I prefer (d) Shelley and Keats
.64. After I complete my training program / I will have been
Q .74.Jaya said that she will become topper in herclass.
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joining a team of astronauts / and preparingto/embarkona SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
mission to Mars. (a) In her class (b) she will become topper (c) that (d) Jaya said
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.75.This is the first time / I ate such / a tastycake.
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(d) After I complete my training program
.76.A old woman suddenly laughed, sounding justlike an
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.65. Earlier, he was feeling better, but thingstook a turn for the
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bad. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) like an amused hen (b) sounding just
(a) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things took a turn for the (c) A old woman (d) suddenly laughed
worst.
(b) Earlier, he was feeling good, but things took a turn for the .77.Existentialismhasareputationforbeingangst-riddenand
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(c) Earlier, he was feeling well, but things took a turn for the ill. meaningless of existence.
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(b) mostly because of its emphasis (a) tomorrow (b) by this time
(c) Existentialism has a reputation (c) the station (d) Mr Sharma would have left
(d) for being angst-ridden and gloomy
.89. The viable of life / depends on a pair of conflicting
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.78. I want to give you / an information about / themissing
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necklace. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) depends on a pair (b) No error
(a) an information about (b) the missing necklace (c) The viable of life (d) of conflicting realities
(c) give you (d) I want to
Q.90.I shall be playing for four hours.
.79. (A) The mother exclaimed / (B)whenshesawherson/
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(C) stumble on the race track, / (D) "Look, he fells!" (a) four hours (b) I (c) shall be playing (d) for
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Q.80.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand (a) lately (b) waking up (c) a bad habit of (d) I had
iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
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As soon asIshall winthe lottery, Ihopeto buya Ferrari. Q.92. As they driven through the dark, twisting lane / down
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(a) hope (b) As soon as (c) shall win (d) a Ferrari night air in his ears.
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.81. Manisha saw an old elephant / in the wildlife reserve /
Q (a) down which they had walked earlier, Lucius heard
while she was / on safari tour. (b) No error
SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) the whistling of the night air in his ears.
(a) on safari tour (b) Manisha saw an old elephant (d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane
(c) while she was (d) in the wildlife reserve
Q.93.The platinum is a precious metal.
.82. She is very good / in playing / the guitar/ and singing
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songs. (a) is (b) The platinum (c) a (d) precious metal
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(a) in playing (b) and singing songs Q.94.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
(c) the guitar (d) She is very good iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
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Whatmost offuswant mostis tomove forward.
.83. My youngerdaughter,/Kanuprefer/darkchocolate/to
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yoghurt. (a) most off (b) is to (c) want most (d) move forward
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(a) dark chocolate (b) My younger daughter Q.95.ThisistheeldeststandingstructureofCholaarchitecture
(c) Kanu prefer (d) to yoghurt in India.
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Q.84.Choose the sentence that contains an error. (a) This is the more older standing structure of Chola
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(a) I saw a movie that was directed by Steven Spielberg (b) This is the most old standing structure of Chola architecture
(b) She is the only person who can solve this difficult math in India.
problem. (c) This is the more elder standing structure of Chola
(c) He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm. architecture in India.
(d) The Great Wall of China is a popular tourist attraction. (d) This is the oldest standing structure of Chola architecture in
India.
Q.85.(A)Fourdividedby/(B)twoiscoming/(C)outto/(D)be
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(a) They decided to (b) travel in train
.86. This scripture / has been /translated in / seventy
Q (c) to New Delhi (d) instead of driving
languages.
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(a) seventy languages (b) This scripture married.
(c) has been (d) translated in SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) learnt cooking (b) by the time
.87. She was writing/alettertohergrandmother/whenthe
Q (c) she will have married (d) Radha will have
power / gone out.
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) .98. The SNAP-10 A / was launched on 3 April 1965 / on a
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(a) gone out (b) a letter to her grandmother Atlas-Agena D rocket / from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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(a) at Vandenberg Air Force Base (b) A SNAP-10 A
.88. Mr Sharma would have left / the station/bythistime/
Q (c) was launch on 3 April 1965 (d) on an Atlas-Agena D rocket
tomorrow.
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rectifies the error. (a) B (b) C (c) D (d) A
This car islesserexpensive than theoneI hadcometo buy.
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(a) for (b) came (c) ones (d) less given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
To much seriousness hardens the world, pinning itdownwith
.100.(A) It is said / (B) that fortune / (C) favourthe / (D) brave.
Q rules.
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(a) B (b) C (c) A (d) D (a) with rules (b) hardens the (c) to much (d) world, pinning
.101. The fight of the cobra andthemongoose/isaclassic
Q Q.111.The boy whose the sister is ill has left.
drama often seen in India, / and the outcome was largely the SC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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same. (a) is ill (b) has left (c) The boy (d) whose the sister
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(a) The fight of the cobra and the mongoose .112.Thespaceagencywanted/totestwithachimp/before
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(b) No error orbiting a astronaut / in a Mercury capsule.
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(d) and the outcome was largely the same (a) The space agency want (b) in an Mercury capsule.
(c) before orbiting an astronaut (d) to test with an chimp
Q.102.Choose the sentence that contains an error.
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(a) I love the taste of fresh strawberries in the summer. ot / missed the train.
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(b) She is the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c)He is chef who specialises in Italian cuisine. (a) If he had paid (b) he had not
(d) The Earth revolves around the Sun. (c) attention to the announcement (d) missed the train
.103.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
Q Q.114.He is the better-looking hero in the entirefilm industry.
given as options. Select the option that contains an error. SC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
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We think of the past history of the world as fixed but of the (a) He is the best-looking hero in the entire film industry.
futureas undecidedand open to awealth offpossibilities. (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film industry.
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film industry.
(a) of the past (b) as undecided (c) as fixed (d) wealth off (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film industry.
.104.My teacher told me that / all that /glitterswas not gold.
Q .115.When Nisha will have finished her task?
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(a) My teacher told me that (b) all that (a) have (b) When Nisha will (c) finished (d) her task
(c) glitters was not gold (d) No error Q.116. My daughter was / invited to lunch / hosted by the
.105.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
Q overnor / at his residence.
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WhenIboughtthe book, Ithoughtitwillbe interesting. (a) at his residence (b) invited to lunch
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(a) When (b) bought (c) will (d) thought .117.Thenewsoftware/consistsfrom/severalfeatures/and
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.106. (A) It is a / (B) state of chaos / (C) since the/ (D)
Q tools.
chairman resigned. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(a) D (b) A (c) B (d) C (c) and tools (d) The new software
.107. Henry is known / as an excellent writer / and good
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communicator/in English. SC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) good marks (b) If you (c) work hard (d) you secure
(a) as an excellent writer (b) in English .119. When I was in high school/I participated in several
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(c) Henry is known (d) and good communicator extracurricular activities / such as the debate team and the
Q.108.With cloud streaming, people can play gamesfrom a / school newspaper/ which help me developed my
internet-connected device, avoiding the need for pricey / communication and writing skills.
dedicated hardware such as a game console. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) No error (b) which help me developed my communication and writing
(b) dedicated hardware such as a game console skills
(c) With cloud streaming, people can play games from a (c) such as the debate team and the school newspaper
(d) internet-connected device, avoiding the need for pricey (d) I participated in several extracurricular activities
Q.120.The cholera is a frightful disease.
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(a) is (b)The cholera (c) frightful disease (d) a answer.
.121. (A) The twins are / (B) often told that /(C) they are
Q Sol.63.(c) He is a doctor who specialises in the treating rare
resembling / (D) each other. iseases.(Incorrect)
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(a) C (b) A (c) B (d) D (Correct)
The definite article 'the' is not used before gerunds.
Solutions :-
ol.64.(a) I will have been joining a team of astronauts
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‘Will have been’ must be replaced with ‘will be’ as the given
ol.53.(a)Theboytoldhismotherthathesawthetallestgiraffe
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sentence is in the Future Continuous Tense and the correct
at the zoo.(Correct)
grammatical structure is “Subject +will+be+V-ing”.Hence,‘I
(b)Theboytoldhismotherthathesawthemosttallergiraffeat
will be joining a team of astronauts’ is the most appropriate
the zoo.(Incorrect Degree)
answer.
(c)Theboytoldhismotherthathesawthemosttallestgiraffe
at the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) ol.65.(a) Earlier, he was feeling better,butthingstookaturn
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(d)Theboytoldhismotherthathesawthemoretallergiraffeat for the worst.(Correct)
the zoo.(Incorrect Degree) (b) Earlier, he was feeling good, but things took a turn for the
bad.(Incorrect Word)
ol.54.(d) interviewed numerous individuals, which allow me
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(c) Earlier, he was feeling well, but things took a turn for the
‘Allow’mustbereplacedwith‘allowed’.Thegivensentenceisin
ill.(Incorrect Degree)
past tense, so it must havetheverbinthepastform(allowed),
(d) Earlier, he was feeling better, but things tookaturnforthe
notinthepresentform(allow).Hence,‘whichallowedme’isthe
ill.(Incorrect Word)
most appropriate answer.
ol.66.(a) paper on the dust bin
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ol.55.(c) that Gaurav will
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‘On’mustbereplacedwith‘in’.‘In’isusedtoindicatethelocation
The verb ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘Would’ as the given
or position of something inside ofsomethingelse.Preposition
sentence in the past tense, soweneedtousetheverbinpast
‘On’isusedtoindicatethatsomethingistouchingthesurfaceof
form. Hence, ‘Gaurav would’ is the most appropriate answer.
something. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.56.(b) perfect
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ol.67.(a) can be lonely prospect
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‘Perfect’ must be replaced with ‘perfectly’ as we generally use
Article‘a’mustbeusedbefore‘lonelyprospect’as theadjective
adverbs to modify the meaningoftheverb(performed).Hence,
‘lonely’ describes a noun and we need touseanarticlebefore
‘perfectly’ is the most appropriate answer.
the adjective to indicate that it's a singular, countable noun.
ol.57.(a) the English well
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Thedefinitearticle'the'isnotusedbeforethenameoflanguage. answer.
Hence, 'English well’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.68.(d) is cheaper than
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ol.58.(a) of the government
S We generally use a comparative degree before ‘than’ and the
Article ‘the’ must be removed as the word 'government' in the correct comparative degree of ‘cheap’ is ‘cheaper’. Hence, ‘is
general sense refers to any form of government. It does not cheaper than’ is the most appropriate answer.
point towards any particular nation. Hence, ‘of government’ is
ol.69.(c) shall
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the most appropriate answer.
‘Shall’mustbereplacedwith‘will’aswegenerallyuse‘will’with
ol.59.(c) evolving genre that gives us a peek
S ‘He/She/It/You/they’ or a noun and ‘shall’ with‘I’and ‘we’ only.
Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant Hence, ‘will’ is the most appropriate answer.
sound-(aconversation,astory,apeek).Whereas,thearticle‘An’
ol.70.(d) after the breakfast
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is used before the words starting from a vowel sound(an
‘The’mustberemovedbefore‘breakfast’aswegenerallydonot
imminentdanger,anapple).Hence‘evolvinggenrethatgivesus
use any article before the names of meals(breakfast, dinner,
a peek’ is the most appropriate answer.
lunch, etc). Hence, ‘after breakfast’ is the most appropriate
ol.60.(a) will come
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‘Willcome’mustbereplacedwith‘comes’.Thegivensentenceis
ol.71.(d) had arrived
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an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct
'When+SimplePastTense(Subject+V2)'isusedtoindicatethe
grammaticalstructureis“if+simplepresent…….will+V1”.Hence
time of occurrence of an event that started in the past.
‘comes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Therefore, ‘had’ must be removed from this part. Hence, 'arrived'
ol.61.(a) Guard over
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‘Guard over’ must be replaced with ‘guard against’ astheverb
ol.72.(d) a world was
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‘guard’isfollowedbythepreposition‘against’whenitmeansto
‘A world’ must bereplacedwith‘theworld’aswegenerallyuse
protectsomethingfromharmordamage.Hence,‘guardagainst’
article‘the’withaspecificplaceorthing.Hence,‘theworldwas’
is the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.62.(c) which teach us the importance of
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ol.73.(a)the last
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Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesoitmusthavetheverb
‘The last’ mustbereplacedwith‘thelatter’asthewor‘latter’is
in thepastform(V2) andnotinthepresentform(teach).Hence,
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usedtorefertothesecondoftwothingsorpeople.Hence,‘the ol.85.(c) two is coming
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latter’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Two is coming’ must be replaced with ‘Two comes’. We
generally use Simple Present Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) to
ol.74.(b) she will become topper
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‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’asthegivensentenceisin appropriate answer.
pasttensesoweneedtousethepastformoftheverb.Hence,
‘she would become topper’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.86.(d) translated in
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‘In’ must be replaced with ‘Into’. Preposition ‘into’ is used to
ol.75.(a) I ate such
S indicate a change from one form orstatetoanother.Similarly,
PresentPerfectTense(Has/Have+V3)isusedwhensomething thegivensentencetalksaboutthechangeinscripturefromone
happensforthefirsttimeinthepresent.Hence,‘Ihaveeaten(V3) language to another. Hence, ‘translated into’ is the most
such’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.76.(c) A old woman
S ol.87.(a) gone out
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Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant 'When + Simple Past Tense' is used to indicate the time of
sound-(aconversation,astory).Whereas,thearticle‘An’isused occurrenceofaneventthatstartedinthepast.'Subject+V2'is
before the words starting from a vowel sound(an imminent the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence,
danger,anapple).Hence,‘anoldwoman’isthemostappropriate 'went out(V2) ' is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.88.(d) Mr sharma would have left
Sol.77.(a) on pondering the meaningless of existence ‘Would’ must be replaced with ‘will’ as wegenerallyusefuture
Adjective ‘Meaningless’ must be replaced with the noun perfecttense(will/shall+have+V3)toexpressanactionwhich
‘meaning’ as we need to use a nountorefertotheconceptor willbecompletedbeforeacertainpointinthefuture.Hence,‘Mr
state of existence. Hence, ‘on pondering the meaning of sharma will have left’ is the most appropriate answer.
existence’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.89.(c) The viable of life
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ol.78.(a) an information about
S Adjective‘viable’mustbereplacedwiththenoun‘viability’aswe
Article‘an’mustberemovedaswedonotuseindefinitearticles need to use a specific noun after the article ‘the.’ Hence, ‘the
(a/an) before uncountablenounssuchasinformation,luggage, viability of life’ is the most appropriate answer.
evidence, furniture. Hence, ‘information about’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.90.(c) shall be playing
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‘Shallbeplaying’mustbereplacedwith‘shallhavebeenplaying’
ol.79.(b) D
S asthegivensentencementionsaperiodoftime‘forfourhours’,
‘Fells’mustbereplacedwith‘fell’asthecorrectpastformofthe so we needtousefutureperfectcontinuoustense(will/shall+
verb ‘fall’ is ‘fell’. Hence, ‘Look,hefell!’isthemostappropriate have + been + V1-ing). Hence, ‘shall have been playing’ is the
answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.80.(c) shall win
S ol.91.(a) lately
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Ifaclausebeginswiththewords"aslongas,assoonas,when, Lately means recently while ‘late’ means after the usual or
until,unless,till",itisnotwritteninfuturetense.SimplePresent expected time. Adverb ‘late’ is the correct choice here as it
Tense will be used as the second clause is given in present denotestheperson’shabitofwakingupaftertheexpectedtime
tense. Hence, ‘win’ is the most appropriate answer. in the past. Hence, ‘late’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.81.(a) on safari tour
S ol.92.(d) As they driven through the dark, twisting lane
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Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be
sound - (a conversation, a story). Similarly, in the given in the Past perfecttense(Had+V3-walked)andthe2ndaction
sentence, ‘safari’ starts with a consonant. Hence, ‘on a safari must be in the Simple Past tense(V2).However,theV2 formof
tour’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘drive’ is ‘drove’. Hence, ‘as they drove(V2) through the dark,
ol.82.(a) in playing
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Preposition 'At' is usually used to indicate a particular skill or ol.93.(b) The platinum
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ability. Preposition'In'isusedtoindicatebeinginsidesomething Article ‘the’ must be removed as the definitearticle'the'isnot
or during a period of time. Hence, 'at playing' is the most usedbeforethenameofmaterialslikeGold,Silver,Platinumetc.
appropriate answer. Hence, ‘platinum’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.83.(c)Kanu prefer
S ol.94.(a) most off
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According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular ‘Off’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘Off’ is usually used as a
subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, ‘kanu’ is a prepositiontoindicateseparation(goingawayfromsomething)
singularsubjectthatwilltake‘prefers’asasingularverb.Hence, ordisconnection.Preposition‘Of’isusedtoindicatesomething
‘kanu prefers’ is the most appropriate answer. being part of something. Therefore, ‘most of’ is the most
ol.84.(c) He is an lawyer who works for a prestigious law firm.
S appropriate answer.
Article‘an’mustbereplacedwith‘a’aswegenerallyusearticle Sol.95.(d) This is the oldest standing structure of Chola
‘a’ before the wordsstartingwithaconsonantsound.Similarly, rchitecture in India.
a
in the given sentence, the noun ‘lawyer’ starts with a consonant ‘Eldest’ must be replaced with ‘oldest’. We use superlative
sound. Hence, ‘a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer. degree 'eldest' for blood relations of the same generation or
lower generation & 'oldest' for something that was created first
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of all. Hence, ‘option (d)’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘it has been a’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.96.(b) travel in train
S ol.107.(d) and good communicator
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Preposition ‘in’ must be replacedwith‘by’aspreposition‘by’is Use of the adjective 'good' is superfluous in this sentence as
usedwiththemeansormethodoftransportation.Forexample- there is already an adjective(excellent) which qualifies the
by train, by bus, by car, etc. Hence, ‘travel bytrain’isthemost meaning of both the nouns, 'writer' and 'communicator'.
appropriate answer. Therefore, 'good' mustberemoved.Hence,'andcommunicator'
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.97.(c) she will have married
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‘Will have’ must be replaced with ‘will be’. Simple Present Sol.108.(c)With cloud streaming, people can playgames from a
Tense(Singular Sub. + V-s/es) is used with the phrase ‘by the he article ‘An’ is used beforethewordsstartingfromavowel
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time’toindicatethepointoftimeinthefuturewhensomeaction sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Similarly, the word
will have been completed. Hence, ‘she marries’ is the most ‘internet’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘With cloud
appropriate answer. streaming, people can play games from an’ is the most
appropriate answer.
ol.98.(d) on an Atlas-Agena D rocket
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Article‘a’mustbereplacedwith‘article‘an’aswegenerallyuse ol.109.(a) B
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article‘an’withthenounsstartingwithavowelsound.Similarly, Weusethephrase'including'togivefurtherexamplesofpeople
inthegivensentence,‘Atlas-AgenaD’startswithavowelsound. or things that we are talking about. The phrase 'come with'
Hence, ‘an’ is the most appropriate answer. meanshavingsomethingasanessentialpart.Similarly,warranty
isanessentialpartofthefridge.’Hence,'comeswith'isthemost
ol.99.(d) less
S appropriate answer.
‘Lesser’ is used to indicate something of lower importance or
significance&‘less’usedtoindicatealoweramountordegree. ol.110.(c) to much
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Hence, ‘less’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘To’ must be replaced with ‘too’ as ‘too’ is used to indicate an
excessiveormorethannecessaryamount.Hence,‘toomuch’is
ol.100.(b) C
S the most appropriate answer.
‘Favour’ must be replaced with ‘favours.’ According to the
“Subject-Verb AgreementRule”,asingularsubjectalwaystakes ol.111.(d) whose the sister
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a singular verb.Similarly,‘fortune’isasingularsubjectthatwill Article‘the’mustberemovedbefore‘sister’astheword‘whose’
take‘favours’asasingularverb.Hence,‘favoursthe’isthemost is used to indicate possessionorassociation,anditshouldbe
appropriate answer. followed directly by the noun it is describing. Hence, ‘whose
sister’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.101.(d) and the outcome was largely the same
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‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as the first clause of the ol.112.(c) before orbiting an astronaut
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sentenceisinpresenttensesothesecondclausemustalsobe Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant
inSimplePresentTense.Hence,‘andtheoutcomeislargelythe sound-(aconversation,astory).Whereas,thearticle‘An’isused
same’ is the most appropriate answer. before the words starting with a vowel sound(an imminent
danger,anapple).Similarly,inthegivensentence,‘astronaut’isa
ol.102.(c)He is chef who specialises in Italiancuisine.
S noun starting with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an astronaut’ isthe
The article ‘the’ is used torefertospecificorparticularnouns. most appropriate answer.
Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘chef’ is a specific person.
Hence, ‘He is the chef who specialises inItaliancuisine’isthe ol.113.(b) he had not
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most appropriate answer. The given sentence is an example of a third conditional
sentence and the correct grammatical structure is “If + past
ol.103.(d) wealth off
S perfect(had + V3)…….. Would have + V3”. Hence, ‘he would not
‘Wealthofsomething’isthecorrectphrasewhichmeansalotof have’ is the most appropriate answer.
something. Hence, ‘wealth of’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.114.(a) He is the best-looking hero in the entire film
ol.104.(c) glitters was not gold
S industry.(Correct)
‘Was’ must be replaced with ‘is’ as we generally u
se Simple (b) He is the good-looking hero than the entire film
PresentTensetowriteproverbsoroldsayings.‘Allthatglittersis industry.(Incorrect Degree)
notgold’isaproverbwhichmeanseverythingthatshinesisnot (c) He is the best-looking hero more than the entire film
necessarily good frominside.Hence,‘glittersisnotgold’isthe industry.(Incorrect Word)
most appropriate answer. (d) He is the good-looking hero in the entire film
ol.105.(c) will
S industry.(Incorrect Degree)
The verb ‘will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ as the g
iven ol.115.(b) when Nisha will
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sentence in the Past Tense. Hence, ‘would’ is the most ‘Nisha will’ must be replaced with ‘will Nisha’ as the correct
appropriate answer. grammatical structure to form interrogative sentences is “Wh.
ol.106.(b) A
S Word + HelpingVerb+Subject+MainVerb”.Hence,‘whenwill
‘Is’mustbereplacedwith‘hasbeen’aswegenerallyusepresent Nisha’ is the most appropriate answer.
perfecttense(has/have+V3)todiscussasituationthatbeganin ol.116.(b) invited to lunch
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the past and continues into the present. Similarly, in thegiven When we talk about a meal(lunch/dinner/breakfast) as a special
sentence, a state of chaos beganinthepastandstillexistsin event,weusethearticle'the'beforethemeal.Forex-thelunch
the present. with the president of India.
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Hence, ‘invited to the lunch’ is the most appropriate answer. SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(a) with him to (b) When Mayank came
ol.117.(a) consists from
S (c) I shall go (d) the circus
‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘consist’. Hence,
‘consists of’ is the most appropriate answer. .129.Incoursebytime,/hewaswiseenoughtorealise/the
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mistakes of his past life.
ol.118.(d) you secure
S SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
The given sentence is an example of the first conditional (a) In course by time,
sentence and thecorrectgrammaticalstructureis“if+simple (b) he was wise enough to realise
present…….will +V1”. Hence,‘you will secure’ is the most (c) the mistakes of his past life.
appropriate answer. (d) No error
Sol.119.(b) which help me developed my communication and Q.130.Selectthegrammaticallycorrectversionofthefollowing
riting skills
w entence.
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The phrase ‘which help me developed’ must be replaced with I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt best.
‘which helped me develop’. SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesoitmusthavetheverb (a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better.
in the past form(V2-helped) and not in the present form(help). (b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best.
Wegenerallyusethefirstformoftheverb(V1)aftercertainverbs (c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much.
such as help, let, bid, make, etc. H ence, ‘which helped me (d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most.
develop’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.131. The companywassued/forbreachofcontract/butit
ol.120.(b) The cholera
S till deny / any wrongdoing.
s
Article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘cholera’ as we generally SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
don’t use thedefinitearticle‘the’beforethenamesofillnesses (a) The company was sued ( b) for breach of contract
or diseases. Hence, ‘cholera’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) any wrongdoing (d) but it still deny
ol.121.(a) C
S .132.Honesty / is / a best / policy.
Q
We generally use Simple Present Tense(Plural Sub. + V1) for SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
generally held beliefs or opinions. Similarly,thegivensentence (a) policy (b) is (c) a best (d) Honesty
states anopinionabouttwins.Hence,'theyresemble(V1)'isthe
most appropriate answer. Q.133.Thecurrentstateoftheliterature/ontheefficacyunder
ognitive-behavioural therapy / for individuals with generalised
c
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 1 anxiety disorder / suggests that it is a promising treatment
option.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
Q.122.Babbal is / a oldest member / in our / BlackIce Club.
(a) The current state of the literature
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(b) suggests that it is a promising treatment option
(a) in our(b) Black Ice Club (c) Babbal is (d) a oldest member
(c) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy
.123. He finally /recalledthat/thethieveshaveleave/from
Q (d) for individuals with generalised anxiety disorder.
the front door.
Q.134.The rich / should / help / poor.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) the thieves have leave (b) recalled that
(a) help (b) should (c) poor (d) The rich
(c) He finally (d) from the front door.
.135.Hewas/thatangry/thatheslammedthebook/onthe
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.124.He / lives / in 45 Church Street / with hisfamily.
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table.
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(a) in 45 Church Street (b) with his family (c) lives (d) He
(a) that he slammed the book (b) that angry
Q.125. Hesang/beautifullybut/thejudgeswere/unimpress (c) He was (d) on the table
t the end.
a
.136.Afterworkingsomuch/inthefieldsyesterday/didyou
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SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)
took a break?
(a) the judges were (b) unimpress at the end
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(c) He sang (d) beautifully but
(a) did you took a break (b) No error
Q .126. Identify the error in the use of preposition in the given (c) After working so much (d) in the fields yesterday
entence and select the correct option.
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.137. Do you want / to visit a
Q zoo / when you / go to
Radhika is not capable on participating in a national level
Ahmedabad?
competition.
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SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) Do you want ( b) go to Ahmedabad
(a) about (b) of (c) on (d) at
(c) when you (d) to visit a zoo
Q.127.The sun / revolves / around / a earth.
.138.Suman has bought / a black and a white shawl/ to wear
Q
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with / her new dress.
(a) The sun (b) revolves (c) a earth (d) around
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Q.128.When Mayank came, / I shall go / with him to/ the circus. (a) to wear with (b) her new dress.
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(c) a black and a white shawl (d) Suman has bought ( a) Can you make ( b) sure you have
(c) a correct address (d) before you start driving
Q.139. Werethisboy/washinghisclothes/yesterdaywhenthe
atron / came for a regular round?
m Q.149. The food container / is not enough big to meet / the
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift) emands of the affected people.
d
(a) washing his clothes (b) yesterday when the matron SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) Were this boy (d) came for a regular round (a) No error (b) is not enough big to meet
(c) The food container (d) the demands of the affected people
Q.140.Nobodyfromthegathering/ofoddpeoplecouldguess/
t he accident occurring blast. Q.150. By virtue off / the power given to the leader / the
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift) f ollowers accepted his decision
(a) the accident occurring blast (b) Nobody from the gathering SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) No error (d) of odd people could guess (a) No error
(b) By virtue off
Q.141.Ihavereadthat/aLeaningTowerofPisaisa/popular (c) the power given to the leader
t ourist attraction / in the world. (d) the followers accepted his decision
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) I have read that (b) a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a Q.151. Theteamofscientists/wereconducting/experiments
(c) popular tourist attraction (d) in the world t o test / their hypothesis
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Q.142. Sita spotted golden / deer and / requested Rama / to (a) experiments to test (b) The team of scientists
capture it. (c) their hypothesis (d) were conducting
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) to capture it. (b) Sita spotted golden Q.152.Thisregion/wasstruckbyunusual/waveofviolence/
(c) deer and (d) requested Rama last year.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)
.143.The committee was divided on the issue / and neither
Q (a) was struck by unusual (b) wave of violence
side were willing to / compromise on the compensation / (c) This region (d) last year.
amount to be given.
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift) .153.Withreferenceofyourletter,/theorganisationwishesto
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(a) and neither side were willing to hire you / for the security services.
(b) amount to be given SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) compromise on the compensation (a) With reference of your letter
(d) The committee was divided on the issue (b) for the security services
(c) the organisation wishes to hire you
.144. The investigation conducting by the research team /
Q (d) No error
yielded statistically significant results / providing substantial
evidence / to support the hypothesis. Q.154. Itisimperativeinunderstanding/therisingimportance
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift) f artificial intelligence / in the public sector to increase the
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(a) to support the hypothesis. efficacy / and impact of the work done for public welfare.
(b) yielded statistically significant results SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) providing substantial evidence (a) the rising importance of artificial intelligence
(d) The investigation conducting by the research team (b) It is imperative in understanding
(c) and impact of the work done for public welfare.
Q.145.ItwasRavi,nothisfriends,/whowereshouting/atlate (d) in the public sector to increase the efficacy
ours last night.
h
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift) .155.Thesoldiermet/afearlessdeath/fightingonbehalfat
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(a) It was Ravi, not his friends, (b) No error his country.
(c) who were shouting (d) at late hours last night. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) The soldier met (b) a fearless death
.146.WashingtonIrving'swritingcareerstartedat/thetender
Q (c) No error (d) fighting on behalf at his country
ageofnineteenwhenhejoined/hisbrotherPeter'snewspaper
The Morning Chronicle / as journalist. Q.156.Choose the sentence that contains an error.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift) SC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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(a) his brother Peter's newspaper The Morning Chronicle (a) I need to buy an new iPhone.
(b) Washington Irving's writing career started at (b) The cat sat on the windowsill
(c) as journalist (c) She is the best singer in the choir.
(d) the tender age of nineteen when he joined (d) He is an artist who paints landscapes.
Q.147. There was a sayingthatthey’retheirownenemieswith .157.The man / is a / social animal.
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egligble reason to be shared.
n SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) social animal (b) The man (c) No error (d) is a
(a) There (b) negligble (c) they’re (d) their
.158. The poor undergoes / several problems in life / that
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.148. Can you make / sure you have / a correct address /
Q could be / solved with money.
before you start driving? SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) that could be (b) several problems in life
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(d) He was young to his brother.
.159.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.171. When I was in 5th grade, / I use to / ride on my /red
(a) He ate the sweets greedy. (b) I could not find it anywhere. icycle
b
(c) I haven't got none. (d) He is much weak. SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) red bicycle (b) I use to
.160. Hespeakspleasantly/withheryesterday/eveningbut
Q (c) When I was in 5th grade, (d) ride on my
not today.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) .172.A owl was / hooting throughout / the night.
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(a) He speaks pleasantly (b) with her yesterday SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) No error (d) evening but not today. (a) A owl was (b) the night
(c) No error (d) hooting throughout
.161. Hurray! Hereisthetoy/whatIwaslookingfor/asmy
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birthday gift. .173. They were laid / in the sun / the entire morning / till
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SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift) Sudharshan came.
(a) Hurray! Here is the toy (b) No error SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) what I was looking for (d) as my birthday gift. (a) till Sudharshan came (b) They were laid
(c) the entire morning (d) in the sun
Q.162. The politician was accused / ofacceptingbribes/and
lied about it / to the public. Solution :-
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) of accepting bribes (b) The politician was accused ol.122.(d) a oldest member
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(c) and lied about it (d) to the public ‘Aoldestmember’mustbereplacedwith‘theoldestmember’as
Q.163.The news / is / very good / to be true. we always use the definite article ‘the’ before any superlative
SC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
S degree.Similarly,inthegivensentence,‘oldest’isthesuperlative
(a) to be true (b) very good (c) The news (d) is degree of ‘old’. Hence, ‘the oldest member’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q.164.This boy / is cleverest/of all / in the class.
SC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
S ol.123.(a) the thieves have leave
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(a) in the class (b) This boy (c) is cleverest (d) of all ‘The thieves have leave’mustbereplacedwith‘thethieveshad
left’. If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action
.165. Identify the error in the use of preposition in the given
Q mustbeinthePastperfecttense(Had+V3)andthe2ndaction
sentence and select the correct option. must be in the Simple Past tense(V2).However,theV3 formof
Her family lost their way on Daman. ‘leave’ is ‘left’. Hence, ‘the thieves had left(V3)’ is the most
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift) appropriate answer.
(a) over (b) in (c) upon (d) of
ol.124.(a) in 45 Church Street
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.166.Select the sentence that has a grammaticalerror.
Q ‘In’mustbereplacedwith‘at’aswegenerallyusethepreposition
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift) ‘at’forsmallerorspecificlocations.Hence,‘at45ChurchStreet’
(a) Rama can bowl fastly. (b) Go back to your room. is the most appropriate answer.
(c) Don't talk so loudly. (d) Run quickly.
Sol.125.(b)unimpress at the end
.167.Ibrought/anapplefromaplaceyourecommended/me
Q ‘Unimpress’ must be replaced with the adjective‘unimpressed’
earlier. as we generally use adjectives after stative verbs(‘were’ inthe
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift) given sentence). Hence, ‘unimpressed at the end’ is the most
(a) I brought (b) me earlier appropriate answer.
(c) a place you recommended (d) an apple from
ol.126.(b) of
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.168.A crocodile / was swimming / in a river.
Q Use of ‘on’ after the word ‘capable’ is incorrect. ‘On’ must be
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift) replacedwith‘of’as‘of’isafixedprepositionusedaftertheword
(a) A crocodile (b) was swimming ‘capable’todenotecapability.Hence,‘of’isthemostappropriate
(c) No error (d) in a river answer.
Q.169. An old man whom / we metwhilecomingback/from ol.127.(c) a earth
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ur college lives / at my uncle’s Place.
o Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘the’ because ‘Earth’
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift) mentionedinthegivensentenceisspecificandwegenerallyuse
(a) An old man whom (b) at my uncle’s place the definite article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun.
(c) we met while coming back (d) from our college lives Hence, ‘the Earth’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.170.Selectthegrammaticallycorrectversionofthefollowing ol.128.(b) When Mayank came
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entence.
s ‘Came’ must be replaced with ‘comes’. The first clause is an
He was youngest than his brother. exampleoftheSimplePresentTense,soitmusthavetheverbin
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift) the present form(V1) and not in the past form(came). Hence,
(a) He was younger than his brother. ‘when Mayank comes(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.
(b) He was youngest to his brother.
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‘By’mustbereplacedwith‘of’as‘incourseoftime’isthecorrect ol.140.(a) the accident occurring blast
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phrase. This phrase is used when something happens over a ‘Occurring’ must be replaced with ‘that causedthe’as‘caused’
periodoftime.Hence,‘incourseoftime’isthemostappropriate meanstomakesomethinghappen.Thephrase"thatcausedthe
answer. blast"isusedtoclarifythattheaccidentwasresponsibleforthe
blast. Hence, ‘that caused the blast’ is the most appropriate
ol.130.(a) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt
S answer.
better. (Correct)
(b) I like my puppies, M
ac and Matt, but I like Matt the best. ol.141.(b)a Leaning Tower of Pisa is a
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(Incorrect Degree) Article‘A’mustbereplacedwitharticle‘the’aswegenerallyuse
(c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much. article‘the’withaspecificandwell-knownstructure.Hence,‘the
(Incorrect Degree) leaning tower of Pisa is a’ is the most appropriate answer.
(d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most. ol.142.(b) Sita spotted golden
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(Incorrect Degree) Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant
ol.131.(d) but it still deny
S sound - (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article‘a’mustbe
‘Deny’mustbereplacedwith‘Denied’asthegivensentenceisin used before the word‘golden’.Hence,‘Sitaspottedagolden’is
thepasttense.Hence,‘butitstilldenied’isthemostappropriate the most appropriate answer.
answer. ol.143.(a) And neither side were willing to ‘Were’ must be
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ol.132.(c) a best
S replaced with ‘was’ as ‘everyone/ each/ every/ nothing/
‘Superlative degree’ denotes theformofanadjectiveoradverb everything/anything/either/neither’representsasingularnoun.
that expresses thehighestoraveryhighdegreeofqualityofa Therefore, singular verbs will be used with them. Hence, ‘and
thing, person etc. Forexample,most,best,worst,greatest,etc. neither side was willing to’ is the most appropriate answer.
However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any ol.144.(d) The investigation conducting by the research team.
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superlative adjective. A participle phrase is a group of words which includes apast
Similarly, in t he given sentence, ‘best’ isthesuperlativedegree participle form (V3) and functions as an adjective, providing
adjective. Hence, ‘the best’ is the most appropriate answer. additional information about the subject. Similarly,Inthegiven
ol.133.(c) on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy
S sentence, the participle phrase "conducted(V3) by the team"
‘Under’mustbereplacedwith‘of’.‘Under’isusedtodenotethe provides additional information about the subject ‘the
positionofsomething/somebodyatalowerlevel.‘Of’isusedto investigation’. Hence, 'the investigation conducted by the
mention the parts or characteristics of something. Hence, ‘on research team' is the most appropriate answer.
the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy’ is the most Sol.145.(c)who were shouting
appropriate answer. ‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘was.’ According to the
ol.134.(c) poor
S “Subject-Verb AgreementRule”,asingularsubjectalwaystakes
Article ‘the’ is used when we use anadjectivetorepresentthe a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb.
wholeclass.Similarly,inthegivensentence,wearereferringto ‘Ravi’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘was’asasingularverb.
the whole class of poor people. Hence, ‘the poor’ is the most Hence, ‘who was shouting’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer. ol.146.(c) as journalist
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ol.135.(b) that angry
S Article ‘a’ is used before the words starting from a consonant
‘That angry’ must be replaced with ‘so angry’ as ‘so…that’ isa sound (a conversation, a story). Therefore, article ‘a’ must be
fixedconjunctionpair.Hence,‘soangry’isthemostappropriate used before the word ‘journalist’. Hence, ‘as ajournalist’isthe
answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.136.(a)did you took a break
S ol.147.(b) negligble
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‘Took’mustbereplacedwith‘take’aswegenerallyusethefirst ‘Negligible’ is the correct spelling.
form of the verb(V1) after ‘did’. Hence,‘didyoutakeabreak’is ol.148.(c) a correct address
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the most appropriate answer. ‘’A correct address’ mustbereplacedwith‘thecorrectaddress’
ol.137.(d)to visit a zoo
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Article‘a’mustbereplacedwith‘the’tospecifyaparticularzoo. nouns.Similarly,thegivensentenceistalkingaboutaparticular
Hence, ‘to visit the zoo’ is the most appropriate answer. address. Hence, ‘the correct address’ is the most appropriate
answer.
ol.138.(c) a black and a white shawl
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Article‘a’mustberemovedbefore‘white’.Weusearticle‘a’once ol.149.(b) is not enough big to meet
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whenthereisonlyonepersonorthing.Hence,‘ablackandwhite ‘Enoughbig’mustbereplacedwith‘bigenough’as‘enough’isa
shawl’ is the most appropriate answer. special adverb and always used after the adjective(‘big’ in the
givensentence).Hence,‘isnotbigenoughtomeet’isthemost
ol.139.(c) Were this boy
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According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways ol.150.(b) By virtue off
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takesapluralverb.‘Thisboy’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake ‘By virtueof’isthecorrectprepositionanditisusedtoprovide
‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was this boy’ is the most reason. Hence, ‘by virtue of’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
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ol.151.(d) were conducting
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According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘and’ connects two verbs
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways 'accepting(Ving)’and‘lied’.Therefore,‘lying(Ving)’mustbeusedin
takes a plural verb. ‘Team’ is a singular subject that will take placeof‘lied’.Hence,‘andlyingaboutit’isthemostappropriate
‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘was conducting’ is the most answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.163.(b) very good
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ol.152.(a) was struck by unusual
S ‘Very’ must be replaced with‘too’as‘toogoodtobetrue’isan
Article ‘An’ is used before the words starting from a vowel idiomthatmeanssomethingissopositiveorfavorable.Hence,
sound(an imminent danger, an apple). Therefore, article ‘an’ ‘too good’ is the most appropriate answer.
must be used beforetheword‘unusual’.Hence,‘wasstruckby
an unusual’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.164.(c) is cleverest
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We generally use article ‘the’ with a superlative degree i.e.
ol.153.(a) With reference of your letter
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‘Of’mustbereplacedwith‘to’as‘withreferenceto’isthecorrect answer.
phrase which means about or concerning(something). Hence,
‘with reference to your letter’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.165.(b) in
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The preposition ‘on’ mustbereplacedwith‘in’as‘In’isusedto
ol.154.(b) It is imperative in understanding
S indicate location or positionwithinaplaceorarea.Similarly,in
‘In understanding’ must be replaced with ‘to understand’. We the sentence, ‘Daman’ is a location and we need to use the
generally use the phrase ‘it is imperative/important + to + V1’ preposition ‘in’ before it. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate
whentheinfinitive(to+V1)tellsuswhatisimportant.Hence,‘itis answer.
imperative to understand(V1)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
ol.166.(a)Rama can bowlfastly.(Incorrect)
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ol.155.(d) fighting on behalf at his country
S Rama can bowl fast.(Correct)
‘Onbehalfathiscountry’mustbereplacedwith‘onbehalfofhis ‘Fast’ is already an adverb. We can not add ‘ly’ to it.
country’. The phrase ‘on behalf of’ is used to indicate that
someone is acting or speaking for another person, group or ol.167.(c)a place you recommended
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organisation. Hence, ‘fighting on behalf of his country’ is the The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns &
most appropriate answer. articles‘a/an’areusedfornon-specificornon-particularnouns.
For example, if someone says, "Let'sbuythebook,"itmeansa
Sol.156.(a)I need to buyannew iPhone.(IncorrectArticle) specific book butifsomeonesays,"Let'sbuyabook,"itmeans
I need to buy a new iPhone.(Correct) any book rather than a specific book. Similarly, the given
Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant sentence talks about a specific place. Hence, ‘the place you
sound - (a conversation, a story). recommended’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.157.(b) The man
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No article is used when a noun is used in the general sense. he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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Therefore, article ‘the’ must be removed before ‘man’. Hence,
‘man’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.169.(a)An old man whom
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‘Anoldman’mustbereplacedwith‘theoldman’.Thearticle‘the’
ol.158.(c)The poor undergoes
S is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. Similarly, the
An adjective represents thewholeclassofpeoplewhenarticle givensentencetalksaboutaparticularoldman.Hence,‘theold
‘the’isusedbeforeit.Similarly,‘thepoor’representsallthepoor man whom’ is the most appropriate answer.
people. We always use a plural verb after such adjectives.
Hence, ‘The poor undergo’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.170.(a)He was younger than his brother.(Correct)
( b) He wasyoungesttohis brother.(Incorrect Degreeand Word)
ol.159.(b) I could not find it anywhere.(Correct)
S (c) He was too young than his brother.(Incorrect Word and
(a) He ate the sweetsgreedy.(‘Greedily’ will be used) Degree)
(c) Ihaven'tgot none.(‘Have’ will be used) (d) He wasyoungtohis brother.(Incorrect Degreeand Word)
(d) He is muchweak.(‘Weaker’ will be used)
ol.171.(b) I use to
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ol.160.(a)He speaks pleasantly
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‘Speaks’ must be replaced with ‘spoke’ as we generally use generallyuseittostateahabitualactionfromthepast.Hence,‘I
‘simplepasttense(V2)’todescribeactions,events,orstatesthat used to’ is the most appropriate answer.
occurred and were completed in the past. Similarly, in the
sentence, the action was completed yesterday. Hence, ‘he ol.172.(a) A owl was
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spoke(V2) pleasantly’ is the most appropriate answer. Article ‘a’ must be replaced with article ‘an’. Article ‘A’ is used
before the words starting from a consonant sound - (a
ol.161.(c) what I was looking for
S conversation, a story). Whereas, the article ‘An’ is used before
‘What’ must be replaced with ‘that’ as when we introduce a the words startingfromavowelsound(animminentdanger,an
relativeclausethatprovidesmoreinformationaboutanoun,we apple). Hence, ‘an owl was’ is the most appropriate answer.
typically use "that" or "which" instead of "what". Hence, ‘that i
was looking for’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.173.(b) They were laid
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The given sentence is an example of passive voice of Past
ol.162.(c) and lied about it
S Continuous Tense and thesubject‘they’isplural.‘PluralSub.+
According to the ‘Rule of Parallelism’, two or more verbs must be were + Ving‘ is the correct grammatical structure for this
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sentence. ‘Laid’ must be replaced with ‘lying’ as ‘lying’means SC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)
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r esting in a horizontal position. Hence, ‘they were lying’ is the (a) She purchased a apple in the market with me.
most appropriate answer. (b) She purchased an apple in the market with me.
(c) She purchased apple in the market with me.
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1 (d) She purchase a apple in the market with me.
.183.Ican'ttalkrightnow./Iambeingreallybusy./I'llcallyou
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.174.Neetuhavebeen/waitingforme/since10o'clock/in
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later.
the morning.
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(a) I can't talk right now (b) I am being really busy
(a) Neetu have been (b) in the morning
(c) No error (d) I'll call you later
(c) since 10 o'clock (d) waiting for me
.184. The following sentence has been divided into three
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.175.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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segments,A,B,C.Oneofthemmaycontainagrammaticalerror.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
Select the segment that contains the error, form the given
(a) The participants of the competition are waiting for their turn
options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your
curiously.
answer.
(b) The participants of the competition has been waiting for their
Aniket lives (A) / in the small apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C).
turn curiously.
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(c) A participants of the competition is waiting for their turn
(a) C (b) No error (c) B (d) A
curiously.
(d) The participants of the competition is waiting for their turn .185. The present-centurythreatstoourenvironment,/which
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curiously. include interfering species, ailments, pollution and / a boiling
temperature, were putting wildlife populations at peril.
.176.Afterknowingtruth,/thejurytooktherightdecision/in
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SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
the case.
(a) which include interfering species, ailments, pollution and
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(b) The present-century threats to our environment
(a) The jury took the right decision (b) In the case
(c) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife populations at
(c) After knowing truth (d) No error
peril
Q.177. Darshan wished hehadn't/wenttothethemepark/in (d) No error
t he first place.
.186. My mother said/thatBenwilldone/theassignment/
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today.
(a) Darshan wished he hadn't (b) in the first place
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(c) went to the theme park (d) No error
(a) today (b) My mother said
.178. Theavailabilityoffundswillbe/ensurediftheyalltried
Q (c) that Ben will done (d) the assignment
to / submit the proposals on time.
.187. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are / on temporary
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SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
withdrawal / from service.
(a) The availability of funds will be (b) No error
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(c) submit the proposals on time (d) ensuredif they all tried to
(a) on temporary withdrawal (b) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are
Q.179.Selectthegrammaticallycorrectstatementfromamong (c) from service (d) No error
t he given options.
Q.188. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party.
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B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party.
(a) The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet,
C. It is party. I am enjoying a party.
the police said.
D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party.
(b) The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
helmet, the police said.
(a) D (b) C (c) B (d) A
(c) A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the
Q.180.IthinkJeremywillnot/havesaveenoughmoney/bythe helmet, an police said.
t ime / the year ends. (d) The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift) helmet, the police said.
(a) the year ends (b) have save enough money
.189. "Do you want to join us for lunch?" / "I'm sorry / my
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(c) by the time (d) I think Jeremy will not
physics class will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn't finish till 3 p.m."
Q.181. Select the grammatically correct sentence. SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
. It is a old uniform but a memorable thing for me.
A (a) my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
B. It is old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (b) I'm sorry
C. It is the old uniform but memorable thing for me. (c) and doesn't finish till 3 p.m.
D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing for me. (d) Do you want to join us for lunch?
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.190. Sky appears b
Q lue / as it absorbs / all colours and
(a) D (b) C (c) B (d) A
/reflects only blue.
.182.Identify the sentence that correctly uses theindefinite
Q SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
article. (a) reflects only blue ( b) all colours and
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(c) Sky appears blue (d) as it absorbs (a) return (b) He will (c) hour (d) in a
.191. A celestial body or astronomical object is / a naturally
Q Q.200.Binay said that /he is coming/from /his village,Jaygarh.
occurring physical thing, association, / or configuration that SC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)
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happens in the visible universe. (a) from (b) he is coming
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) his village, Jaygarh (d) Binay said that
(a) No error
(b) A celestial body or astronomical object is .201. If things were not going to be normal / after the
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(c) or configuration that happens in the visible universe pandemic, mankind will / have to accept the New Normal.
(d) a naturally occurring physical thing, association SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) after the pandemic, mankind will
Q.192.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand (b) have to accept the New Normal
iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
g (c) If things were not going to be normal
The Dutta company has not being making new school bags (d) no error
sincethe lockdowncommenced.
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift) .202.Thiswillbemostdifficultof/ theadjustmentswehave
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(a) since (b) has not (c) being (d) commenced to make / because we have been used to / spending aloton
guests.
.193. The following sentence has been divided into three
Q SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift)
segments,A,B,C.Oneofthemmaycontainagrammaticalerror. (a) spending a lot on guests
Select the segment that contains the error, from the given (b) the adjustments we have to make
options. If you don't find any error, mark 'No error' as your (c) This will be most difficult of
answer. (d) because we have been used to
It was (A) / by a chance (B) / he saw a movie in a theatre (C).
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift) Q.203.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
(a) A (b) C (c) B (d) No error SC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)
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(a) The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the
.194.One of these / boxes have / the portrait /of the heiress.
Q daughter of the doctor.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift) (b) The decision to change the hospital saved the life of the
(a) boxes have (b) of the heiress (c) the portrait (d) One of these daughter of the doctor.
(c) The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the
Q.195.Youcanfoolsomeofthepeopleallthetime,andallthe daughter of the doctor.
eople some of the time;butyoucannotfoolallthepeopleall
p (d) A decision to change a hospital saved the life of the daughter
the time. of the doctor.
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(a) No error .204.If / it will rain, / we will have / a toughtime.
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(b) You can fool some of the people all the time SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift)
(c) and all the people some of the time (a) if (b) a tough time (c) we will have (d) it will rain
(d) but you cannot fool all the people all the time.
Q.205.Iamsurethat/thepostmanwouldbe/comingshortly/
.196. Hardik's horoscope says / that the stars / will be
Q t o deliver the letter.
exercised/ a benign influence on his life. SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) I am sure that (b) coming shortly
(a) will be exercised (b) Hardik's horoscope says (c) to deliver the letter (d) the postman would be
(c) that the stars (d) a benign influence on his life
.206. Maruti likes / adventure / stories, especially / an
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.197.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
Q adventures of Tarzan.
A.Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
highly enthusiastic. (a) stories, especially (b) an adventures of Tarzan
B.Todayisasixthdayofourworkshop.Alltheparticipantsare (c) Maruti likes (d) adventure
highly enthusiastic.
C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop.Alltheparticipants Q.207.ThereceptionistaskedifDiya/willtakeaseatand/wait
are highly enthusiastic. f or the boss to call her in.
D.Todayissixthdayofourworkshop.Allparticipantsarehighly SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift)
enthusiastic. (a) The receptionist asked if Diya
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift) (b) No error
(a) D (b) C (c) B (d) A (c) will take a seat and
(d) wait for the boss to call her in
Q.198.Parts of the following sentence have been underlinedand
iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
g Q.208.I play / cricket in/ my childhood/with my sister.
Ihad goneto SiliguribeforeIgoto Raiganj . SC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift)
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SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift) (a) my childhood (b) with my sister (c) I play (d) cricket in
(a) go (b) before (c) had (d) gone .209. The historians / are a g
Q reat / asset to the/ field of
.199.He will return in a hour.
Q academia.
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(a) field of academia ( b) are a great
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(c) asset to the (d) The historians Q.218. She is in / an hurry / to meet / her brother.
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Q.210. Select the grammatically correct sentence. (a) to meet (b) She is in (c) her brother (d) an hurry
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(a) The warrior was waiting for an right time to attack the lion .219.You should / see a oculist; / your eyes look/ worse today.
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hiding in a cave. SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(b) The warrior was waiting for the right time to attack the lion (a) your eyes look (b) You should
hiding in the cave. (c) worse today (d) see a oculist;
(c) An warrior was waiting for a right time to attack the lion
hiding in the cave. Q.220.Selecttheoptionthatcontainsagrammaticalerrorinthe
(d) The warrior was waiting for a right time to attack an lion nderlined portion.
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hiding in the cave. He was always been a grumpy man so I never liked him and
avoided his company.
Q.211.Wehardlyknewnothing/aboutthemanager/whohad SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
r ecently joined. (a) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked him and
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift) avoided his company.
(a) We hardly knew nothing (b) No error (b)He was always beena grumpy man, so I never likedhim and
(c) about the manager (d) who had recently joined avoided his company.
(c) He was always been agrumpy man, so I never likedhim and
.212. Anti-party activities / improved my relations /with an
Q avoided his company.
opposition. (d) He was always been a grumpy man, so I never liked himand
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift) avoided his company.
(a) Anti-party activities (b) No error
(c) Improved my relations (d) With an opposition Q.221.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
iven as options. Select the option that contains an error.
g
Q.213. All the horses, exceptone,always/behavedinarough Ilovetoreadcertainstories fromaMahabharata.
anner when / Robert come to clean the stable.
m SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) certain (b) to (c) love (d) a
(a) behaved in a rough manner when
(b) Robert come to clean the stable Q.222. Identify the option that rectifies the error in the given
(c) No error entence.
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(d) All the horses, except one, always In 2023, she will has been working in the company for three
years.
.214.You wash / the dishes / and / I dry the same.
Q SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) By 2023 (b) in company
(a) and (b) You wash (c) l dry the same (d) the dishes (c) she will have been (d) since three years
.215. Select the grammatically correct sentence.
Q Q.223. They usually allege that there is / a delay in procuring
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift) tationery / due to the faulty purchase orders.
s
(a) It was a hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchases and a SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
couple of meetings. (a) due to the faulty purchase orders
(b) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and a (b) a delay in procuring stationery
couple of meetings. (c) They usually allege that there is
(c) It was a hectic day for Susan with the lot of purchase and an (d) No error
couple of meetings.
(d) It was the hectic day for Susan with a lot of purchase and the .224.It can / get extreme cold / during / the winters.
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couple of meetings. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) the winters (b) during (c) It can (d) get extreme cold
Q.216.The doctor came / after the patient/ had /pass away
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Solutions :-
(a) The doctor came (b) pass away (c) after the patient (d) had
.217.Selecttheoptionthatcontainsagrammaticalerrorinthe
Q ol.174.(a) Neetu have been
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underlined portion. ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the
When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has “Subject-Verb AgreementRule”,asingularsubjectalwaystakes
already been teaching there for five years. asingularverbandapluralsubjectalwaystakesapluralverb.In
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) the given sentence, ‘Neetu’ is a singular subject that will take
(a) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasiin 2019,Nupur has ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Neetu has been’ is the most
already been teaching there for five years. appropriate structure.
(b)When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasiin 2019,Nupur has
ol.175.(a) The participantsofthecompetitionarewaitingfor
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already been teaching there for five years.
their turn curiously.(Correct)
(c) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019, Nupur has
(b) The participants of the competitionhas been waitingfor their
already been teachingthere for five years.
turn curiously.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019,Nupur has
(c) A participants of the competition is waiting for their turn
already been teachingthere for five years.
curiously.(Incorrect Article and Verb)
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(d) The participants of the competitioniswaitingfortheirturn ol.186.(c) that Ben will done
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uriously.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
c ‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like
can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However,
ol.176.(c) after knowing truth
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Article ‘the’ will be used before ‘truth’ as we generally use the (V1). Hence, ‘that Ben will do(V1)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
definite article ‘the’ with a specificnoun.Hence,‘afterknowing
the truth’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.187.(b) Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are
‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘is’. According tothe“Subject-Verb
ol.177.(c) went to the theme park
S AgreementRule”,asingularsubjectalwaystakesasingularverb
Iftwoactionstookplaceinthepastthenthe1stactionmustbe and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given
inthePastperfecttense(Had+V3)andthe2ndactionmustbe sentence,‘Mr.RamKumar’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘is’
in the Simple Past tense(V2). However, the V3 form of ‘go’ is as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier is’ is the
‘gone’. Hence, ‘gone tothethemepark’isthemostappropriate most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.188.(d) The rider who met with the accident was not
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ol.178.(d) ensured if they all tried to
S wearing a helmet, the police said.(Correct)
‘Tried’ must be replaced with ‘try’ as the given sentence is an (a)Theriderwhometwithaaccidentwasnotwearingahelmet,
exampleofthefirstconditionalsentence.Accordingtoit,when the police said.(Incorrect Article)
themainclauseisinthefuturetense,theverbinthesubordinate (b) The rider who met withanaccident was not wearingan
clause(thepartafter"if")shouldbeinthepresenttense.Hence, helmet, the police said.(Incorrect Article)
‘ensured if they all try to’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the
ol.179.(d) A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party.
S helmet,anpolice said.(Incorrect Article)
(a) D. It istheparty. I am enjoying an party.(IncorrectArticle) ol.189.(a) my physics class will start at 1 p.m.
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(b) C. It is party. I am enjoyingaparty.(IncorrectArticle) ‘Will start’ must be replaced with ‘starts’ as we generally use
(c) B. It is a party. I am enjoyinganparty.(IncorrectArticle) simple present tense(V1-s/es) to indicate routines that happen
ol.180.(b) have save enough money
S regularly. Hence, ‘starts(V1-s)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
‘Will have/shall have’ always takes the third form (past ol.190.(c) Sky appears blue
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participle) of the verb. However, the past participle form of ‘save’ ‘Sky appears’ must be replaced with ‘The sky appears’ as we
is ‘saved’. Hence, ‘have saved enough money’ is the most generallyusedefinitearticle(the)beforeaspecificorparticular
appropriate answer. noun. Hence, ‘The sky appears blue’ is the most appropriate
ol.181.(a) D. It is an old uniform but a memorable thing for
S answer.
me.(Correct) ol.191.(a) No error
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(b)C.Itistheolduniformbutmemorablethingforme.(Incorrect The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Article)
(c)B.Itisolduniformbutamemorablethingforme.(Articleis ol.192.(c) Being
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missing) ‘Being’ must be replaced with ‘been’ as we generally use the
(d)A.Itisaolduniformbutamemorablethingforme.(Incorrect conjunction ‘since’ in the Present Perfect Continuous Tenseto
Article) denoteapointoftimeinthepast.‘SingularSub.+has+been+
V-ing’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘has not
ol.182.(b) She purchased an apple in the market with me.
S been’ is the most appropriate answer.
Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant
sound - (a European, a story). Whereas, thearticle‘An’isused ol.193.(c) By a chance
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beforethewordsstartingfromavowelsound(anindianartist,an Article‘a‘mustberemovedas‘bychance’isthecorrectphrase.
apple). Going throughtheoptions,thesentencegiveninoption ‘Bychance’meansaccidentally,withoutplanorintent.Hence,‘by
‘b’ has the most appropriate use of the indefinite article. chance’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.183.(b) I am being really busy ol.194.(a) boxes have
S
Use of ‘being’ is superfluous as we need to use only simple ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has.’ According to the
presenttenseinthegivensentence.Hence,‘Iamreallybusy’is “Subject-VerbAgreementRule”,‘Oneof/Eachof/Mostof/Either
the most appropriate answer. of +PluralSubject+Singularverb’isgrammaticallythecorrect
structure. Hence, ‘boxes has’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.184.(c) in the small apartment
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Article ‘the’ must be replaced with ‘a’ as ‘small apartment’ ol.195.(a) No error
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mentionedinthegivensentenceisnotspecificandwegenerally The given sentence is grammatically correct.
usetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforeanon-specificnoun.Hence,‘in
a small apartment’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.196.(a) will be exercised
S
‘Will be exercised’ must be replaced with ‘will exercise’ as we
Sol.185.(c) a boiling temperature, were putting wildlife generally use active voice when the subject is the doer of the
opulations at peril.
p action. In the given sentence, thesubject(‘stars’)isthedoerof
'Were' must be replacedwith'are'asthegivensentencestates the action(exercise an influence). Hence, ‘will exercise’ is the
an action in present tense, clearly indicated by the term 'The most appropriate answer.
present-century'. So we need to use present continuous
tense(are + V1-ing). Hence, 'are putting wildlife populations at ol.197.(b) C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the
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peril' is the most appropriate answer. participants are highly enthusiastic.(Correct)
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. Today is sixth day of our workshop.Alltheparticipantsare
A particular noun (adventures of Tarzan). Hence, ‘theadventures
highly enthusiastic.(Article is missing) f Tarzan’ is the most appropriate answer.
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B.Todayisasixthdayofourworkshop.Alltheparticipantsare
highly enthusiastic.(Incorrect Article) ol.207.(c) Will take a seat and
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D.Todayis sixthday of our workshop.All participantsare highly ‘Will’ must be replaced with ‘would’ so as to match the past
enthusiastic.(Article is missing) tense form in the reported speech ‘The receptionist asked.’
Hence, ‘would take a seat and’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.198.(a) go
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‘Go’mustbereplacedwith‘went’.Iftwoactionstookplaceinthe ol.208.(c) I play
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pastthenthe1stactionmustbeinthePastperfecttense(Had+ ‘Play’ must be replaced with ‘played’ as we use ‘Simple Past
V3) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V2). Tense(V2)’ to denote past habits. Hence, ‘I played(V2)’ is the
Hence, ‘went(V2)’ is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.199.(d) in a
S ol.209.(d) The historians
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Article‘a’mustbereplacedwith‘an’as article‘An’isusedbefore ‘The historians’ must be replaced with ‘historians’ as we
thewordsstartingfromavowelsound(anIndianartist,anapple, generally use definite article ‘the’ with a specific or particular
an hour). Hence, ‘in an’ is the most appropriate answer. noun.Here,inthegivensentence‘historians’isacommonnoun.
So, we will not use definite articles before ‘historians’. Hence,
ol.200.(b) he is coming
S ‘historians’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Is’ must be replaced with ‘was’ as the given sentence is an
example of Indirect tense in the past tense. So, the correct ol.210.(b)Thewarriorwaswaitingfortherighttimetoattack
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grammaticalstructureis‘SingularSub.+was+V-ing’.Hence,‘he the lion hiding in the cave. (Correct)
was coming’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) The warrior was waiting for an righttimetoattackthelion
hiding in a cave.(Incorrect Article)
ol.201.(c) If things were not going to be normal
S (c) An warrior was waiting for a right time to attack the lion
‘Were’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as the given sentence isan hiding in the cave.(Incorrect Article)
example of the mixed conditional sentence and the correct (d) The warrior was waiting for a right time to attack an lion
grammaticalstructureis“If+PresentTense…….will+V1”.Hence hiding in the cave.(Incorrect Article)
‘If things are not going to be normal’ is the most appropriate
answer. ol.211.(a) We hardly knew nothing
S
‘Nothing’mustbereplacedwith‘anything’.‘Hardly’and‘Nothing’
ol.202.(c) This will be most difficult of
S both are n egative words so we can’t use them together. We
‘Superlativedegree’denotestheformofanadjectiveoradverb generallyusethepronoun‘anything’innegativeandinterrogative
that expresses thehighestoraveryhighdegreeofqualityofa sentences. Hence, ‘ we hardly knew anything’ is the most
thing, person etc. Forexample,most,best,worst,greatest,etc. appropriate answer.
However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any
superlativeadjective.Hence,‘thiswillbethemostdifficultof’is ol.212.(d) With an opposition
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the most appropriate answer. Article ‘An’ must be replaced with ‘the’ as Article ‘the’ is used to
represent a class or group. Hence, ‘with the opposition’ is the
ol.203.(b)Thedecisiontochangethehospitalsavedthelifeof
S most appropriate answer.
the daughter of the doctor.(Correct)
(a) The decision to change a hospital saved an life of the ol.213.(b) Robert come to clean the stable
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daughter of the doctor.(Incorrect Article) ‘Come’ must be replaced with ‘Came’ as thefirstclauseofthe
(c) The decision to change an hospital saved the life of the sentence “behaved in a rough manner” is in Pasttensesothe
daughter of the doctor.(Incorrect Article) secondclausemustalsobeintheSimplePasttense(V2).Hence,
(d)Adecisiontochangeahospitalsavedthelifeofthedaughter ‘Robert came to clean the stable’ is the most appropriate
of the doctor.(Incorrect Article) answer.
ol.204.(d) it will rain
S ol.214.(c) l dry the same
S
‘Will rain’mustbereplacedwith‘rains’asthegivensentenceis ‘I dry’ must be replaced with ‘I will dry’ as ‘‘Simple Future
an example of the first conditional sentence and the correct Tense(Will + V1)’’ is used when discussing a planned actionin
grammaticalstructureis“if+simplepresent……will+V1”.Hence thefuturethatisrelatedtoapresentaction.Hence,‘Iwilldrythe
‘rains’ is the most appropriate answer. same’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.205.(d) the postman would be
S Sol.215.(a)ItwasahecticdayforSusanwithalotofpurchases
‘Wouldbe’mustbereplacedwith‘willbe’.Modal‘would’isused nd a couple of meetings.(Correct)
a
to talk about the future as seen from the past. Modal ‘will’ is (b)ItwasahecticdayforSusanwiththelotofpurchaseanda
usedtotalkaboutthefutureasseenfromthepresentmoment. couple of meetings.(Incorrect Noun)
AsthefirstpartofthesentenceisinPresentTense,modal‘will’ (c)ItwasahecticdayforSusanwiththelotofpurchaseandan
willbeused.Hence,‘thepostmanwillbe’isthemostappropriate couple of meetings.(Incorrect Noun)
answer. (d)ItwasthehecticdayforSusanwithalotofpurchaseandthe
couple of meetings.(Incorrect Article)
ol.206.(b) an adventures of Tarzan
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‘An’mustbereplacedwith‘the. Theword"adventures"isplural, ol.216.(b) pass away
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so it should not be preceded by the singular article "an”. We “Has/Have/Had + V3(third form of the verb)” is the correct
generally use the definite article with a specific noun or a grammatical structure for the given sentence which is in the
past perfect tense.
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Hence, ‘passed away’ is the most appropriate answer. . I would like to spend an evening near a pool with a cupof
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coffee
ol.217.(d) When Mrs. Sinha came to see Varanasi in 2019,
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Nupur has already been teachingthere for five years. (a) C (b) D (c) B (d) A
‘Has been’ must be replaced ‘had been’
asthefirstclauseofthesentenceisinPastTense.So,weneed .228. If you live / in a foreign country,/ you should/ try and
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to use “Past Perfect Tense(Had been + V1-ing)” to make the learn language.
sentencegrammaticallycorrect.Hence,‘Nupurhadalreadybeen Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
teaching(V1- ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) If you live (b) you should
(c) try and learn language (d) in a foreign country
Sol.218.(d) an hurry
‘An hurry’ must b
e replaced with ‘a hurry’ as article ‘A’ isused .229. There are more than two million/job-seekers who are
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before the words starting from a consonant sound - (a already / completed their fitness test/for the post since 2020.
conversation, a story). Hence, ‘She is in a hurry’ is the most Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
appropriate answer. (a) There are more than two million
(b) job - seekers who are already
ol.219.(d) see a oculist;
S (c) completed their fitness test
Article‘a’mustbereplacedwith‘an’asArticle‘A’isusedbefore (d) for the post since 2020
the words starting from a consonant sound and Article ‘An’ is
usedbeforethewordsstartingwithvowelsound.Hence,‘seea Q.230.We must / take care of one other / in timesof crisis.
oculist’ is the most appropriate answer. igher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
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(a) take care (b) in times of crisis (c) We must (d) of one other
Sol.220.(b)He was always beena grumpy man, so Inever liked
im and avoided his company.
h Q.231. He is as concerned as me / regarding / therenewed/
‘Was’mustbereplacedwith‘has’intheerrorpart.As"has"isthe xamination schedule.
e
auxiliary verb used with the past participle"been"toindicatea Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
continuous state from the past to the present. Hence, ‘he has (a) the renewed (b) examination schedule
always been’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) regarding (d) He is as concerned as me
ol.221.(d) a
S .232. After that long afternoon, / when I quietly entered her
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Article ‘A’ must be replaced with ‘the’ asDefinitearticle‘the’is room / to hand over the packet to her, / she asked me to sit
used before the name of religious books such as- The reluctant
Mahabharata,TheBible,TheGita,TheTripitakaetc.Hence,‘the Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
Mahabharata’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) she asked me to sit reluctant
(b) After that long afteroon,
ol.222.(c) she will have been
S (c) to hand over the packet to her,
Thegivensentenceisanexampleof‘Futureperfectcontinuous (d) when I quietly entered her room
Tense’ and the correct grammatical structure is “Will/shall +
have been + V1-ing”. Hence, ‘she will have been’ is the most
Solutions :-
appropriate answer.
ol.223.(d) No error
S ol.225.(d) beneath my room
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
preposition 'beneath' must be replaced with 'in' as ‘beneath’ is
ol.224.(d) get extreme cold
S used to indicate a location that is below something and ‘in’is
‘Extreme’ must be replaced with ‘extremely’ as the given used to indicate thatsomethingislocatedinsideofsomething
sentenceneedsanadverbtomodifytheadjective(cold).Hence, else. Hence, 'in my room' is the most appropriate answer.
‘It can get extremely cold’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.226.(d) a lot by
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. ‘A lot by’
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must be replaced with ‘a lot from’ as the preposition ‘by’ is
generally used to indicate the way something is done and the
Q.225.I caught / a white cat / rustling / beneathmy room.
preposition ‘from’ is used to indicate the source of gaining
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knowledge. Hence, ‘a lot from’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) a white cat (b) I caught (c) rustling (d) beneath my room.
ol.227.(b)Iwouldliketospendaneveningnearapoolwitha
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.226. Kids learn / a lot by / their / school activities and
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cup of coffee.
homework
(a) I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of
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coffee. (Incorrect article)
(a) Kids learn (b) school activities and homework
(c)Iwouldliketospendaneveningnearpoolwithcupofcoffee.
(c) their (d) a lot by
(Article missing)
.227.Select the grammatically correct sentence.
Q (d) I would like to spend an eveningnear poolwitha cup of
A. I would like to spend an evening near pool with a cup of coffee. coffee. (Article missing)
B. I would like to spend an evening near pool with cup of coffee.
ol.228.(c) try and learn language
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C. I would like to spend a evening near a pool with a cup of
‘And’ must be replaced with ‘to’ as we generally use an ‘to +
coffee.
infinitive(V1)’ after certain verbs like try, bid,let, make, need etc.
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Hence, ‘try to learn language’ is the most appropriate answer. ( c) The front part is used for carving
(d) for scratching of whole areas
ol.229.(b) job-seekers who are already
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‘Are’ must be replaced with ‘have’ as we need to use present .237. Where can I find / a good Chinese / restaurant about
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perfect tense (have +V3)toindicateactionsthatstartedinthe here?
past and continue into the present. Hence, ‘job-seekers who SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
have already’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) Where can I find (b) a good Chinese
(c) restaurant about here? (d) No error
ol.230.(d) Of one other
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‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about Q.238.Factoringis,ofcourse,differentfromandsuperiorthan/
twoormorepersons.Here,thesubjectis‘we’,whichreferstoa ill discounting, from the point of / view of a small company
b
number of people. Hence, ‘of one another’ is the most SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
appropriate answer. (a) bill discounting, from the point of
(b) No error
ol.231.(d) He is as concerned as me
S (c) Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than
Pronoun ‘Me’ must be replaced with ‘I’ as the conjunctionpair (d) view of a small company
“as….as”isusedtodocomparisonbetweenthesame‘Casesof
pronoun’.Soweneedtousethesubjectivecaseofpronouni.e. Q.239. Companies will go/afteroneotherin/theirmarketing
‘I’. Hence, ‘He is as concerned as I’ is the most appropriate ampaigns.
c
answer. SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening)
(a) their marketing campaigns (b) after one other in
ol.232.(a) she asked me to sit reluctant
S (c) Companies will go (d) No error
‘Reluctant’ must be replaced with ‘Reluctantly’ as we generally
useadverbstomodifyordescribeverbs(sit).Hence,‘sheasked Q.240.Nowitsreferringtothesame/biglugwhomethisfate/
me to sit reluctantly’ is the most appropriate answer. t hanks to David's slingshot.
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SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 2 (a) No error (b) thanks to David's slingshot.
(c) big lug who met his fate (d) Now its referring to the same
.233. The police could not / hold onthepeople/forlongas
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.241. Much of the art he/ discusses is funny, playing / and
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they / gathered in large numbers.
mischievous.
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(a) for long as they (b) hold on the people
(a) and mischievous (b) No error
(c) The police could not (d) gathered in large numbers
(c) discusses is funny, playing (d) Much of the art he
Q.234. The students were / able to get better from / college
.242.Identifythesegmentthatcontainsagrammaticalerror.If
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arly so they / went to the movies.
e
there is no error, select 'No error’
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The police released astatementsaying,/“Thiswasoneofthe
(a) to get better from (b) went to the movies
most vicious/ attack we have ever seen.”
(c) The students were able (d) college early so they
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(a) No error
Solutions :- (b) The police released a statement saying,
(c) "This was one of the most vicious
ol.233.(b) hold on the people
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(d) attack we have ever seen."
‘On’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the “Hold back" is a phrasal
verb that means to stop or prevent someone or something. .243.Why is your friend / giving me / weird looks?
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Hence, ‘hold back the people’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
(a) weird looks? (b) giving me (c) Why is your friend (d) No error
ol.234.(a) to get better from
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‘Better’ must be replaced with ‘back’ as the phrase ‘get back’ Q.244. Participants in our / studies reviewed these / online
means to return. Hence, ‘get back’ is the most appropriate ating profiles.
d
answer. SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning)
(a) online dating profiles (b) Participants in our
SSC MTS 2022 Tier - 1 (c) Studies reviewed these (d) No error
.245. To treat nightmare disorder, / there is a number / of
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.235. Restoring soil health would / help at mitigate the /
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medications and therapies.
effects of climate change.
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(a) there is a number (b) of medications and therapies.
(a) help at mitigate the (b) effects of climate change.
(c) No error (d) To treat nightmare disorder,
(c) Restoring soil health would (d) No error
.246. While persimmons can be/useinpiesandtarts,you/
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.236. Thefrontpartisusedforcarving/thelinesandtheback
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can also enjoy them plain.
end / for scratching of whole areas.
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(a) While persimmons can be (b) use in pies and tarts, you
(a) the lines and the back end
(c) No error (d) can also enjoy them plain.
(b) No Error
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Q.247. It is believed that / difficult tasks demand lot / of our (c) Without the greenhouse effect (d) No error
r esources.
SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Evening) .258.Early,duringDecember2021,/Lalwasappointedas/the
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(a) It is believed that (b) No error Secretary to the Lokpal.
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(a) the Secretary to the Lokpal. (b) Early, during December 2021
.248. Your ears are itching / because you are having an /
Q (c) Lal was appointed as (d) No error
allergic reaction.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Morning) .259.In79A.D.,theMountVesuviusblew/itstop,buryingthe
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(a) because you are having an (b) Your ears are itching ancient / cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
(c) allergic reaction. (d) No error SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
(a) In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew
.249.
Q (b) its top, burying the ancient
'Don't you get / involve!' Sandhya / whispered urgently to him. (c) cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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(a) whispered urgently to him. (b) involve!' Sandhya
(c) Don't you get (d) No error Q.260. He behaves so aggressiveinhisnew/homethatheis
r ehousedwithanold/couplewhocouldgivehimeverythinghe
Q.250.Never put of / until tomorrow what / you cando today. Lacks.
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(a) you can do today. (b) until tomorrow what (a) couple who could give him everything he lacks.
(c) No error (d) Never put of (b) home that he is rehoused with an old
(c) No error
Q.251. India is already the third-largest / aviation market in / (d) He behaves so aggressive in his new
t erms of domestic travel.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) .261.I hope that / we will arrive at / the idealtrade-off soon.
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(a) aviation market in (b) India is already the third-largest SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)
(c) No error (d) terms of domestic travel (a) the ideal trade-off soon. (b) we will arrive at
(c) No error (d) I hope that
Q.252.Shapesthatareimpossible/tomakeofmachining/can
e printed.
b .262.If I was a clown, / I would have made / everyonesmile.
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(a) Shapes that are impossible (b) No error (a) everyone smile (b) I would have made
(c) can be printed. (d) to make of machining (c) If I was a clown, (d) No error
.253.TheGryffindorstroopedbackup/tothecastle,noneof
Q .263. Peoples might confess / just to get out of / the
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them talking; / it have been another long day. interrogation room.
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(a) No error (a) No error (b) Peoples might confess
(b) The Gryffindors trooped back up (c) just to get out of (d) the interrogation room.
(c) it have been another long day.
(d) to the castle, none of them talking; Q.264. Many female mammals, / including rabbits and cats,
vulate / only when they mate.
o
.254.OurpassageacrosstheArabianSea/wassmoothasthe
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most timid of / navigators could desire. (a) No error (b) Many female mammals
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) (c) only when they mate. (d) including rabbits and cats, ovulate
(a) No error
(b) Our passage across the Arabian Sea Q.265. One-to-one interaction / with parents is know / to be
(c) was smooth as the most timid of important
(d) navigators could desire. SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) with parents is know (b) to be important
.255. When I have arrived at / the theatre, the show / had
Q (c) No error (d) One - to - one interaction
already started.
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Afternoon) .266.It'dbereallycoolifyougot/ontheteam,I'veneverseen
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(a) had already started (b) When I have arrived at you / played badminton, are you good?
(c) the theatre, the show (d) No error SSC MTS 11/05/2023 (Evening)
(a) No error
Q.256.ProfessorMurli’seyebrows/rosealittlehigherandhis/ (b) on the team, I've never seen you
aze became distinctly coldest.
g (c) played badminton, are you good?
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) (d) It'd be really cool if you got
(a) gaze became distinctly coldest. (b) No error
(c) Professor murli’s eyebrows (d) rose a little higher and his Q.267.Evenifaevidencewas/relevanttothecase,itcouldn't/
e used to determine the reprobate.
b
.257. Without the greenhouse e
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would / be below freezing. (a) relevant to the case, it couldn't
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) (b) Even if a evidence was,
(a) Earths temperature would ( b) be below freezing. (c) No error
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Q.268. The kids there were so notorious, the / more I asked .278.I spend a lot of / my time at work helpingmy / customers
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t hem to quiet down, / the more loud they would scream. find an best outfit.
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(a) No error (a) No error (b) I spend a lot of
(b) the more loud they would scream. (c) my time at work helping my (d) customers find an best outfit.
(c) more I asked them to quiet down,
(d) The kids there were so notorious, the .279.Whenhebuckleddowntohis/workhebecametheslyer
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/ and cleverest of diplomats.
.269.Unadulteratedandunabashedwere/thetwowordsthat
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the judge use / to define his performance. (a) When he buckled down to his (b) work he became the slyer
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon) (c) and cleverest of diplomats. (d) No error
(a) Unadulterated and unabashed were
(b) the two words that the judge use Q.280.Neitherteachersor/theprincipalrevoltedagainst/the
(c) to define his performance. ew education policy
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(a) the new education policy. (b) the principal revolted against
.270.TheFederalistswishedto/makethecentralgovernment
Q (c) No error (d) Neither teachers or
/ as strong possible.
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(c) No error (d) make the central government (a) George handing the (b) hairpin to Ron
(c) a moment later (d) No error
Q.271.Can you please / help me to / this project?
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S .282.Humans have rapidly / changing the balanceof / gases
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(a) this project? (b) Can you please (c) No error (d) help me to in the atmosphere.
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Q.272.Hebeltedtwohugesixers,but/eleventogetofthelast (a) Humans have rapidly (b) changing the balance of
t wo / deliveries was a big ask. (c) gases in the atmosphere (d) No error
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(a) eleven to get of the last two (b) deliveries was a big ask. Q.283.Largestfarmersusually/havemoremoney,socialpower
(c) No error (d) He belted two huge sixers / and local influence.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning)
.273.Herevaluationwillgive/meabestindicationof/whereI
Q (a) Largest farmers usually (b) No error
stand in the class. (c) have more money, social power (d) and local influence.
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Morning)
(a) where I stand in the class. (b) Her evaluation will give Q.284.I want all / the culprits to / be punishedimmediate.
(c) No error (d) me a best indication of SC MTS 17/05/2023 (Morning)
S
(a) the culprits to (b) No error
.274.Can you please / pass me that / glittery penblack?
Q (c) I want all (d) be punished immediate.
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(a) pass me that (b) glittery pen black? Q.285. You canfindthese/booksintotheextreme/cornerof
(c) Can you please (d) No error t his shelf.
SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
.275. No matter howmountainsare/formed,theyeventually
Q (a) books into the extreme (b) corner of this shelf.
becomes / too heavy and succumb to gravity. (c) You can find these (d) No error
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) formed, they eventually becomes .286. Mothers can pass the HIV virus to / their newborns
Q
(b) No matter how mountains are during delivery / as well, WHO says.
(c) too heavy and succumb to gravity. SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(d) No error (a) as well, WHO says. (b) Mothers can pass the HIV virus to
(c) No error (d) their newborns during delivery
.276. Before he could devote many more / thought to the
Q
matter, Pranav / had stepped up to him. Q.287. And how amorous you become / when your courtship
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon) ith the / muses is going stronger.
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(a) Before he could devote many more SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(b) thought to the matter, Pranav (a) No Error (b) when your courtship with the
(c) had stepped up to him. (c) muses is going stronger (d) And how amorous you become
(d) No error Q.288. Tax dispute settlement / might not work out in / the
.277. In humans, consumption of alcohol, / stimulate brain
Q esired scale.
d
cells to / release mood-altering dopamine. SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning)
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Evening) (a) might not work out in (b) the desired scale
(a) release mood-altering dopamine. (c) Tax dispute settlement (d) No error
(b) In humans, consumption of alcohol, Q.289.The benefits of rebuilding / healthy, fertilesoil / are clear.
(c) stimulate brain cells to
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S .299.Yourbodywillrespondby/gettingmoremuscularand/
Q
(a) healthy, fertile soil (b) The benefits of rebuilding strong before you know it.
(c) No error (d) are clear. SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
(a) strong before you know it. (b) No error
Q.290. The government have a rudimentary plan for an / (c) Your body will respond by (d) getting more muscular and
cosystem for defence startups / to fast-forward innovation.
e
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Afternoon) .300. I could not make out what / it is, for the wind was /
Q
(a) to fast-forward innovation. rustling the corn-shocks.
(b) an ecosystem for defence startups SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) The government have a rudimentary plan for (a) I could not make out what (b) No error
(d) No error (c) rustling the corn-shocks. (d) it is, for the wind was
.291.AllofthefarmersI/interviewedsharedthree/thingson
Q .301. Humans are drawn to/foodsthatisfatty,/sweet,rich
Q
common. and complex.
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) All of the farmers I (b) interviewed shared three (a) No error (b) sweet, rich and complex.
(c) No error (d) things on common. (c) Humans are drawn to (d) foods that is fatty,
Q.292.Donotbeputofbythe/mathematicalequation,because Q.302. It would be neat and / cleanest, a home worthy of /
/ this is really not very complicated pending our lives together.
s
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) Do not be put of by the (a) cleanest, a home worthy of (b) spending our lives together.
(b) this is really not very complicated. (c) It would be neat and (d) No error
(c) mathematical equation, because
(d) No error .303.Ihadbeenangrythewhole/evening,sosherubsbrahmi
Q
/ oil into my scalp to cool my brain.
Q.293.FiresinCaliforniais/soundingalarmbells/thatcannot SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)
e ignored.
b (a) oil into my scalp to cool my brain.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) (b) No error
(a) sounding alarm bells (b) that cannot be ignored (c) evening, so she rubs brahmi
(c) Fires in California is (d) No error (d) I had been angry the whole
.294. He consolidated control over all the / provinces of the
Q .304.Eddie just panics / when it gets close / nearerthe end.
Q
GreatBritainandsome/ofnorthernGaulwhileMaximiandealt SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)
with other uprisings. (a) nearer the end (b) No error
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) (c) when it gets close (d) Eddie just panics
(a) of northern Gaul while Maximian dealt with other uprisings
(b) No Error .305.Ihaveneverseenaman/getoffhishorsequickas/did
Q
(c) He consolidated control over all the that stranger Englishman.
(d) provinces of the Great Britain and some SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) did that stranger Englishman (b) I have never seen a man
.295.SorryIwillbelateasaflight/hasbeendelayeddue/to
Q (c) No error (d) get off his horse quick as
bad weather.
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.306. Susan had recently run on to / Catherine at the
(a) No error (b) Sorry I will be late as a flight upermarket, they / were seeing each other after many years.
s
(c) to bad weather. (d) has been delayed due SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) were seeing each other after many years.
Q.296.Here, in truth, lies / the crux of the / greatproblem of all. (b) Catherine at the supermarket, they
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S (c) No error
(a) great problem of all (b) No error (d) Susan had recently run on to
(c) Here, in truth, lies (d) the crux of the
Q.307. There are alreadymanyexamples/ofgreattechnology
.297.Ramranbacktothe/windowtoseethebarsdangling/
Q t hat had / born in the United States.
a few feet before the ground. SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening)
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening) (a) of great technology that had
(a) a few feet before the ground. (b) No error (b) No error
(c) window to see the bars dangling (d) Ram ran back to the (c) There are already many examples
(d) born in the United States.
.298. An appeasements policies / were all but a sham to
Q
misdirect / the local groups. Q.308.Harry'seyeswateredin/thechillastheysoarupwards;
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening) e / could see nothing below now.
h
(a) the local groups. SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning)
(b) were all but a sham to misdirect (a) could see nothing below now.
(c) An appeasements policies (b) the chill as they soar upwards; he
(d) No error (c) Harry's eyes watered in
(d) No error
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Q.309. At night, lying sleepless, he considered / sending .319. The baby's faces are expressionless and / their pupils
Q
essengers besides the country, / secretly, in search of his
m aren't visible which gives / the appearance oflifelessnessand
friend. dreadfulness.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning) SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) secretly, in search of his friend. (a) No error
(b) At night, lying sleepless, he considered (b) the appearance of lifelessness and dreadfulness.
(c) sending messengers besides the country, (c) their pupils aren't visible which gives
(d) No error (d) The baby's faces are expressionless and
Q.310. Neither Ram nor / his sisters are ready / to play the Q.320. Two border guards patrolling / the nearby frontier with
ame.
g eorgia have also / been reported missing from Friday night.
G
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(a) to play the game. (b) No error (a) been reported missing from Friday night.
(c) his sisters are ready (d) Neither Ram nor (b) the nearby frontier with Georgia have also
(c) No Error
.311.Leadersareself-direct,/butlearningandunderstanding
Q (d) Two border guards patrolling
/ are the keys to self-direction.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) .321. In practice rounds,mycaddie,Greg,/andmeworkson
Q
(a) No error (b) but learning and understanding my short / game with a baseball glove.
(c) Leaders are self-direct, (d) are the keys to self-direction SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) and me works on my short
.312. Diseasespassedfrom/animalstohumans/arecalled
Q (b) No error
zoonoses. (c) game with a baseball glove.
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) (d) In practice rounds, my caddie, Greg
(a) Diseases passed from (b) are called zoonoses
(c) animals to humans (d) No error .322.None of them, apart from Rohan / and Shilpa,had heard
Q
Mohan talk / about what happens that night
Q.313.Forexample,theparentmountain/ofMontBlanc,the/ SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
igh peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest.
h (a) No error
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning) (b) and Shilpa, had heard Mohan talk
(a) No error (c) None of them, apart from Rohan
(b) high peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest. (d) about what happens that night
(c) of Mont Blanc, the
(d) For example, the parent mountain .323.Disease-carrying parasites / is not picky /about hosts.
Q
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening)
.314.Landmanagementchoices/alsoaffecttheamountof/
Q (a) about hosts. (b) Disease - carrying parasites
carbon stored on trees. (c) No error (d) is not picky
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning)
(a) also affect the amount of (b) No error .324. ‘I’m going to get /startonsome/homework’,saidthe
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(c) carbon stored on trees. (d) Land management choices professor angrily.
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Q.315.Hebestunderstandthat/becauseofthefightitisno/ (a) No error (b) I’m going to get
longer his decision to make. (c) homework’, said the professor angrily. (d) start on some
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) He best understand that (b) longer his decision to make. .325.He spent a great deal of time / writing onhis legal pad
Q
(c) because of the fight it is no (d) No error and aggressive / underlining whatever he was writing.
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)
Q.316.Thedifferenceswere/imperceptibletoallbut/themost (a) He spent a great deal of time
t rained eye. (b) No error
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening) (c) writing on his legal pad and aggressive
(a) imperceptible to all but (b) No error (d) underlining whatever he was writing.
(c) the most trained eye. (d) The differences were
Q.326. Raising temperatures in the / springtime signal plants
.317. Even the most wise don't/knowwhat'shiddenin/the
Q nd / animals to come alive.
a
depths of their being. SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening) (a) Raising temperatures in the (b) springtime signal plants and
(a) No error (b) know what's hidden in (c) animals to come alive. (d) No error
(c) the depths of their being. (d) Even the most wise don't
Q.327.Haveyouevergoneinto/ahigh-streetshopwearing/a
.318. These include the nature / documentaries, including /
Q air of cycling shorts?
p
The Blue Planet and Planet Earth. SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon)
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning) (a) a pair of cycling shorts (b) a high - street shop wearing
(a) documentaries, including (c) No error (d) Have you ever gone into
(b) The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.
(c) No error .328. Most impressive / was record breaking / 75.6 FPS on
Q
(d) These include the nature Crysis.
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SC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
S ‘Is’mustbereplacedwith‘are’inthegivensentence.According
(a) 75.6 FPS on Crysis (b) Most impressive to the subject-verb agreement, ‘A + Number of + Pluralnouns’
(c) was record breaking (d) No error always takes plural verbs. Hence, ‘there are a number’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q.329.Ibeganwithwriting/oneaweekand/nowIdosoevery
ay.
d ol.246.(b) use in pies and tarts, you
S
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening) ‘Use’ must be replaced with ‘used’ as the first clause of the
(a) one a week and (b) I began with writing sentence is in passive voice and theverbwillalwaysbeinthe
(c) now I do so every day. (d) No error 3rdforminthepassivevoice.Hence,‘Usedinpiesandtarts,you’
is the most appropriate answer.
Solutions :-
ol.247.(c) difficult tasks demand lot
S
Wegenerallyusearticle‘a’with‘lot’asanexpressionmeaning‘a
ol.235.(a) help at mitigate the
S
larger quantity’ or 'many’ (a lot of books, a lot of experience).
Preposition ‘at’ will be removed as we directly use the bare
Hence, ‘difficult tasks demand a lot’ is the most appropriate
infinitiveaftertheverbbid,let,watch,see,make,help,andhear.
answer.
Hence ‘help mitigate the’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.248.(d) No error
S
ol.236.(d) for scratching of whole areas
S
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Preposition ‘of’ will be removed as scratch is a transitive verb
anditwillnotuseanyprepositionwithit.Thewillbeusedbefore ol.249.(b) involve!' Sandhya
S
“whole”. Hence, ‘For scratching the whole areas’ is the most ‘Involve’ must bereplacedwith‘Involved’inthegivensentence.
appropriate answer. As we generally use past participleswiththeverb‘get’.Hence,
‘involved!’ Sandhya’ will be the most appropriate answer.
ol.237.(c) restaurant about here?
S
‘About’willberemoved.‘About’isnotneeded.Hence,‘restaurant ol.250.(d) Never put of
S
here’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Of’ must be replaced with ‘off’ as the phrasal verb ‘put off’
means to delay doing something. Hence, ‘never put off’ is the
ol.238.(c)
S
most appropriate answer.
Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than
‘Than’willbereplacedby‘to’aswegenerallyusethepreposition ol.251.(c) No error
S
‘to’ with some Adjectives for comparison (Similar, Superior, The sentence is grammatically correct.
Inferior,Equal,Identical).Hence,‘Factoringis,ofcourse,different
from and superior to’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.252.(d) to make of matching
S
The preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘by’ in the given
ol.239.(b) after one other in
S sentence.Theuseofthepreposition‘by’iscorrectbecauseitis
‘Other’ will be replaced by another as we generally use the indicatingthemethodbywhichtheshapesaremade.Whilethe
reciprocal pronoun ‘one another’ to indicate a mutual preposition ‘of’ is used to indicateapartofsomething.Hence,
relationshipbetweentwoormorepeopleorthings.Hence,‘after ‘to make by matching’ will be the most appropriate answer.
one another in’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.253.(c)it have been another long day.
S
ol.240.(d) Now its referring to the same
S ‘Have’ must be replaced with ‘has’ in the given sentence.
It'sisacontractionandshouldbeusedwhereasentencewould According to the subject-verb agreement, a singular subject
read"itis."Itswithnoapostropheisthepossessivepronoun,like takes a singularverbandapluralsubjectalwaystakesaplural
"his" and "her," for nouns without gender. Hence, ‘N ow it’s verb.Here,inthesentence‘it’isasingularsubject.Hence,‘ithas
referring to the same’ is the most appropriate answer. been another long day’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.241.(c) discusses is funny, playing ol.254.(c) was smooth as the most timid of
S
‘Playing’ must be replaced with ‘playful’ as we need to use a Conjunction 'as' will be replaced with 'as...as'. Theconjunction
predicativeadjective:Theseadjectivescomeafterlinkingverbs 'as'isusedtostatethereasonwhereastheconjunction'as...as'
(e.g., "be," "become," "seem") and describe the subject of the isusedtostatesimilaritybetweentwothingsorsituations.The
sentence. Hence, ‘discusses is funny, playful’ is the most givensentencestatesthesimilarityofsmoothnessbetweenthe
appropriate answer. passageandthedesiresofthemosttimidnavigator.Hence,'as
smooth as the most timid' is the most appropriate answer.
ol.242.(d) attack we have ever seen.
S
“One of the + Superlative degree of the adjective(best, worst, ol.255.(b) When I have arrived at
S
etc)+PluralSubject”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructure.For Iftwoactionstookplaceinthepastthenthe1stactionmustbe
example,oneofthebestmen,oneofthegreatestkings,oneof inthePastperfecttense(Had+V3)andthe2ndactionmustbe
theworstphones,etc.Hence,‘attackswehaveeverseen’isthe in the Simple Past tense(V2). Hence, ‘when I arrived at’ is the
most appropriate structure. most appropriate answer.
ol.243.(d) no error
S ol.256.(a) gaze became distinctly coldest
S
The sentence is grammatically correct. ‘Coldest’ must be replaced by ‘colder’ as to maintain
consistency,thecorrectusagewouldbetousethecomparative
ol.244.(d) No error
S
degreethroughoutthesentence.Inthiscorrection,both"higher"
The sentence is grammatically correct.
and "colder" are in the comparative degree, indicating a
Sol.245.(a) there is a number comparison between two states or levels. Hence, ‘gaze became
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distinctly colder’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.268.(b) the more loud they would scream.
S
The phrase ‘the more loud’ will be replaced with the correct
ol.257.(a) Earths temperature would
S comparative degree ‘the louder’. Hence, ‘the louder theywould
‘Earths’mustbereplacedwith‘Earth’s’astheapostropheisused scream’ is the most appropriate answer.
toshowpossessionorownership.Inthiscase,wearereferring
to the temperature of Earth,soweusethepossessiveformby ol.269.(b) the two words that the judge use
S
adding an apostrophe before the "s"in"Earths."Hence,‘Earth's The main clause in the given sentence is in Simple Past
temperature would’ is the most appropriate answer. tense(indicatedby‘were’).Thegivensentenceisnarratingapast
event.So,weneedtousethepastformoftheverbi.e.‘used’in
ol.258.(b) Early, during December 2021
S placeof‘use’.Hence,‘thetwowordsthatthejudgeused’isthe
The error in thesentenceistheuseoftheword"during."Since most appropriate answer.
the sentence specifies December 2021, it implies thatLalwas
appointed as the Secretary to the Lokpal at somepointwithin ol.270.(a) as strong possible.
S
that month. However, the word "during"suggestsacontinuous ‘Asstrongpossible’willbereplacedwith‘asstrongaspossible’.
action or a period of time, which is not appropriate in this This is because"As...as"isacomparativestructurethatshows
context.Hence,‘Earlyindecember2021’isthemostappropriate similarity or equality between two elements. It is used to
answer. comparetwothingsoractionsandindicatesthattheyareofthe
samedegreeorlevel.Hence,‘asstrongaspossible’isthemost
ol.259.(a) In 79 A.D., the Mount Vesuvius blew
S appropriate answer.
Article ‘the’ must be removed as we generally use article ‘the’
withthenamesofmountainsbutwedonotuse‘the’ifthename ol.271.(d) help me to
S
includes Mount or Mountain (Mount Olympus, Brokeback ‘Help me to’ will be replaced with ‘help me with’ as the verb
Mountain). "help" is typically followed by the preposition "with" when
indicating assistance or support in accomplishing a task or
Sol.260.(d) He behaves so aggressive in his new project. Hence, ‘Help me with’ will be the most appropriate
‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘Aggressively’ as answer.
we generally use adverbs to describe the verb (aggressive).
Hence, ‘he behaves so aggressively in his new’ is the most ol.272.(a) eleven to get of the last two
S
appropriate answer. ‘Getof’willbereplacedwith‘Getoff’asitmeanstosuccessfully
complete or achieve. It conveys the intended meaning that
Sol.261.(c) No error eleven runs wereneededtosuccessfullycompletethelasttwo
The sentence is grammatically correct. deliveries. Hence, ‘Get off’ will be the most appropriate answer.
ol.262.(c) If I was a clown,
S ol.273.(d) me a best indication of
S
‘Was’ must be replaced with‘Were’.Whenexpressingunrealor Article ‘a’ will be replaced with article ‘the’ as we use ‘the’ before
hypothetical situations in the present orfuture,thesubjunctive superlative degree ofadjectives.Hence,‘thebestindication’is
mood is used, whichrequirestheuseof‘were’insteadof‘was’ the most appropriate answer.
after ‘if’. Hence, ‘If I were a clown’ is the most appropriate
answer. Sol.274.(b)glittery pen black?
djectivesshouldbewrittenbeforethenoun(pen)thatisbeing
A
ol.263.(b) Peoples might confess
S qualified. The general order of adjectives before a noun isthe
‘Peoples’ must be replaced with ‘people’ as people is already the following: Opinion, Size, Shape, Condition, Age, Colour,Pattern,
plural form and it doesn’t require ‘s’ to make its plural form. Origin, Material and Purpose. ‘Glittery’ represents opinion and
Hence, ‘people might confess’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘black’ is the color. Hence, ‘glittery black pen’ is the most
ol.264.(a) No error
S appropriate answer.
The sentence is grammatically correct. ol.275.(a) Formed, they eventually becomes
S
ol.265.(a) with parents is know
S ‘Becomes’ will be replaced with ‘become’ as according to the
‘Know’mustbereplacedwith‘known’asthegivensentencesis Subject-verb agreement, Singular subjectalwaystakessingular
in passive voice (is + V₃). The 3rd form of the verb ‘Know’ is verb and plural subject takes plural verb. Here inthesentence
‘known’. Hence, ‘withparentsisknown’isthemostappropriate ‘they’ is a plural subject, so we need the plural verb ‘become’.
answer. Hence.‘Formed,theyeventuallybecome’isthemostappropriate
answer.
ol.266.(c) played badminton, are you good?
S
‘Played’ must be replaced with ‘play’ as we generally usebare ol.276.(a) Before he could devote many more
S
infinitives a
fter the verbs such as let, bid, see, hear, watch, ‘Manymore’willbereplacedwith‘muchmore’asmuchisused
observe,etc.Hence,‘playbadminton,areyougood’isthemost to describe the quantity of an uncountable noun. The word
appropriate answer. "thought" is an uncountable noun, which means it cannot be
used with ‘many’. Hence, ‘before he could devote much more’
ol.267.(b) Even if a evidence was
S will be the most appropriate answer.
‘Aevidence’mustbereplacedwith‘theevidence’.‘Evidence’isan
uncountable noun, so we can not use article‘a/an’.Here,the ol.277.(c) Stimulate brain cells to
S
persontalkingabouttheevidenceisfamiliarwithitandweuse ‘Stimulate’willbereplacedwith‘stimulates’asitagreeswiththe
article ‘the’ for things that are familiar or known to us.Hence, subject‘consumptionofalcohol’whichissingular.Accordingto
‘Even if the evidence was’ is the most appropriate answer. thesubjectverb-agreement,singularsubjecttakessingularverb
and plural subject takes plural verb. Hence, ‘Stimulates brain
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cells to’ will be the most appropriate answer. ol.289.(c) No error
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.278.(d) customers find an best outfit.
S
‘An’ will be replaced with ‘the’ as the adjective ‘best’ is the ol.290.(c) The government have a rudimentary plan for
S
superlativedegreeof‘well’andwegenerallyusedefinitearticles According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
withsuperlativedegrees.Hence,‘customersfindthebestoutfit’ subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
is the most appropriate answer. takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘government’ is a
singular subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular form. Hence,
ol.279.(b) work he became the slyer
S ‘The government has a rudimentary plan for’ is the most
‘The slyer’ will be replaced with ‘the slyest’ as ‘slyer’ is a appropriate structure.
comparative form and we need a superlative form of the
adjective‘sly’i.e.‘slyest’tomatchthelaterpartofthesentence. ol.291.(d)things on common
S
Hence,‘Workhebecametheslyest’willbethemostappropriate The phrase ‘in common’ is usedtodescribesimilaritybetween
answer. two or more things or persons. The given sentence is talking
about similarity between all of the farmers that were
ol.280.(d) Neither teachers or
S interviewed. Hence, ‘thingsincommon’isthemostappropriate
‘Neither teachers or’willbereplacedwith‘neitherteachersnor’ answer.
as ‘neither….nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘Neither
teachers nor’ will be the most appropriate answer. ol.292.(a) Do not be put of by the
S
‘Putoff’isthecorrectphrasalverbtobeusedinplaceof‘putof’.
ol.281.(a) George handing the
S ‘Put off’ means to loseinterestorenthusiasminsomething.In
The use ofverb‘handing’isincorrectherebecausewecannot the given sentence, it implies that you don’t have to be
useV₄(ing)asthemainverbwithoutahelpingverb.Theadverb discouraged by the mathematical equation. Hence, ‘do not be
‘later’indicatessomethinghappenedaftersometime.‘Handing’ put off by the’ is the most appropriate answer
will be replaced with the past form ‘handed’ to make it
grammatically correct. Hence, ‘George handed the’ isthemost ol.293.(c) Fires in California is
S
appropriate answer. According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
ol.282.(b) changing the balance of
S takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘fires’ is a plural
Theverb‘changing’isincorrectbecausewecannotuse‘V4’ (ing subject t hat will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘Fires in
form) with thehelpingverbofpresentperfecttense(has/have). California are’ is the most appropriate structure.
Thethirdform(V3)‘changed’willbeusedinplaceof‘changing’.
Hence, ‘changed the balance of’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.294.(d) provinces of the Great Britain and some
S
The definite article "the" should not be used before "Great
ol.283.(a) Largest farmers usually
S Britain" in this passage. "Great Britain" is a proper noun andIt
‘Largest farmers’ will be replaced with ‘the largest farmers’ as does not require the definite article "the" before it. Hence,
whenreferringtoaspecificgroupoffarmers,thedefinitearticle ‘provinces of Great Britain and some’ is the most appropriate
‘the’isrequiredbeforethesuperlativeadjective‘largest’.Hence, answer.
‘the largest farmers usually’ will be the most appropriate answer.
Sol.295.(b) Sorry I will be late as a flight
ol.284.(d) be punished immediate.
S ‘As a flight’ will be replaced with ‘as the flight’ becausearticle
Adjective ‘Immediate’ must be replaced with the adverb ‘the’isusedwhentalkingaboutsomethingdefiniteorparticular.
‘immediately’ as we need an adverb to modify the verb Inthegivensentencethepersonistalkingabouttheflightheis
‘punished’.Hence,‘tobepunishedimmediately’willbethemost going to aboard. Hence, ‘sorry I will belateastheflight’isthe
appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.285.(a) books into the extreme
S ol.296.(a) great problem of all
S
‘Into’willbereplacedwith‘in’asthepreposition‘in’indicatesthe ‘Great problem ofall’willbereplacedwith‘greatestproblemof
location of thebooks.Hence,‘booksintheextreme’willbethe all’ as article ‘the’ isusedbeforesuperlativedegreeadjectives.
most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘greatest problem of all’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.286.(b) Mothers can pass the HIV virus to
S ol.297.(a) a few feet before the ground
S
Article'the'mustberemovedaswedon’tusearticle‘the’before Thepreposition‘before’isusedtoindicateapositioninfrontof
names. ‘HIV’ is the name of avirus.Hence,'Motherscanpass or prior to something. However, when describing the vertical
HIV virus to' is the most appropriate answer. distance between the bars and the ground, the correct
ol.287.(c) Muses is going stronger
S preposition to use is ‘above.’ Hence, ‘a f ew feet above the
‘Muses is’ will be replaced with ‘muses are’. According to the ground’ is the most appropriate answer.
“Subject-VerbAgreementRule”,apluralsubject(muses)always ol.298.(c) An appeasements policies
S
takesapluralverb(are).Hence,‘Musesaregoingstronger’isthe Article ‘an’ must be removed as we don’tuseanarticlebefore
most appropriate answer. pluralnoun(appeasementpolicies)alsoappeasementsmustbe
ol.288.(a) might not work out in
S replaced with appeasement as it is used as an adjective to
Preposition ‘In’ must be replaced with ‘on’ aswegenerallyuse modifythenoun‘policies’.Hence,‘Appeasementpolicies’isthe
‘on’todiscussthesuccessoroutcomeofaparticularactivityor most appropriate answer.
process. Hence, ‘mightnotworkoutin’isthemostappropriate ol.299.(a)strong before you know it
S
answer. Use of the positive degree adjective ‘strong’ is incorrect as we
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use the same type of adjectives when they are joined by a 'sending messengers beyond the country' is the most
onjunction(‘and’ in the given sentence). The adjective ‘more
c appropriate answer.
muscular’ is in comparative form, so we will use comparative
degree‘stronger’inplaceof‘strong’.Hence,‘strongerbeforeyou ol.310.(b) No error
S
know it’ is the most appropriate answer. The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.300.(d) it is, for the wind was
S ol.311.(c) Leaders are self-direct,
S
The phrase ‘it is’ will be replaced with ‘it was’ because this ‘Self-direct’ must be replaced with ‘self-directed’ as itisapast
phraseisapartofthemainclausewhichindicatesapastevent. participle adjective. They adjectives are commonly used to
Further, the second clause (‘was rustling’)isalsogiveninpast describeemotions,physicalstates,ortheconditionofobjectsor
tense. Hence, ‘it was, for the wind was’ is the most appropriate people. Hence, ‘Leaders are self-directed’ is the most
answer. appropriate answer.
ol.301.(d) foods that is fatty
S ol.312.(d) No error
S
The phrase ‘that is’ will bereplacedwith‘thatare’becausethe The given sentence is grammatically correct.
antecedent(foods) of the relative pronoun‘that’isplural.Plural ol.313.(b) High peak in the Alps, is the Mount Everest.
S
verbsshouldbeusedforpluralantecedent.Hence,‘thatare’will ‘High’mustbereplacedwith‘highest’aswegenerallyusearticle
be the most appropriate answer. ‘the’withasuperlativedegree(highest).Hence,‘highestpeakin
ol.302.(a) Cleanest, a home worthy of
S the Alps, is the Mount Everest’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Cleanest’ must be replaced with ‘clean’ as "cleanest" is a ol.314.(c) Carbon stored on trees
S
superlativeformoftheadjective"clean."Superlativesareusedto In the given sentence, ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because
compare three or more items or qualities. However, in this carbonistypicallystoredwithinthestructureoftrees,notonthe
sentence,thereisnocomparisonbeingmadebetweenmultiple surface of trees. Hence, ‘carbon stored in trees’ is the most
homes or qualities. So, we canusetheadjective"clean"alone. appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘Clean, a home worthy of’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.315.(a) He best understand that
S
ol.303.(c) Evening, so she rubs brahmi
S Useofthesuperlativedegreeadverb‘best’isincorrecthere.The
‘Rubs’mustbereplacedwith‘rubbed’astheverb"rub"shouldbe adverb‘better’isthecomparativedegreeof‘well’andisusedto
inthepasttensetomatchthetenseofthesentence.Sincethe give advice or suggestions on what is considered a more
sentence is written in the past tense ("had been angry"), the suitableaction.‘Better+V₁’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.
actionofrubbingthebrahmioilintothescalpshouldalsobein Hence, ‘He better understand that’ is the most appropriate
the past tense. Hence, ‘evening, so she rubbed brahmi’ is the answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.316.(b) No error
S
ol.304.(a) nearer the end
S The given sentence is grammatically correct.
‘Nearer’ must be removed as the phrase ‘close’ and ‘nearer’
convey the same meaning of proximity or nearness. Hence, ol.317.(d) Even the most wise don’t
S
‘close to the end’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘The most wise’ must be replaced with ‘the wisest’ as the correct
superlative degree of the adjective ‘wise’ is ‘wisest’. Hence, “Even
ol.305.(d) get off his horse quick as
S the wisest don’t” is the most appropriate answer.
"As...as"isacomparativestructureusedtocomparetwothings
and ‘as + adverb(quickly) + as’ is the correct grammatical ol.318.(c) No error
S
structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘get off his horse as The given sentence is grammatically correct.
quickly as’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.319.(d) The baby’s faces are expressionless and
S
ol.306.(d) Susan had recently run on to
S (Baby’s) must be replaced with (babies) as we arereferringto
The correct phrasal verb is ‘run into’. ‘Run into’ means to the faces of multiple babies. Hence, ‘the babies’ faces are
accidentallymeetsomeone.Hence,‘Susanhadrecentlyruninto’ expressionless and’ is the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.320.(a) been reported missing from Friday night.
S
ol.307.(a) Of great technology that had.
S ‘From’mustbereplacedwith‘since’as‘Since’isusedtodenote
‘Had’ must be replaced with ‘has been’ as we need tousethe a point of time and for depicting an activity that ishappening
passive voice of present perfect tense (has been +V₃) that from a long time like since time immemorial/since ancient
indicatesthetechnologycameintoexistenceinthepastandstill times.
exists in the present. Hence, ‘Of great technology that has been
born’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.321.(a) and me works on my short.
hepronoun‘me’mustbereplacedwith‘I’asweneedtousethe
T
ol.308.(b) The chill as they soar upwards; he
S subjective case of the pronoun. Also, the verb ‘work’ must be
‘Soar’ must be replaced with ‘soared’ as the given sentence is in used to agree with the plural subject ‘my caddie, Greg, and I’.
simple past tense and we need tousethepronoun‘he’forthe Hence, ‘and I work on my short’ is the most appropriate answer.
singularnoun(Harry).Hence,‘thechillashesoaredupwards;he’
is the most appropriate answer. ol.322.(d) about what happens that night.
S
The verb 'happens’ must be replaced with ‘happened’ as the
ol.309.(c) Sending messengers besides the country
S given sentence is in past tense. Hence, ‘about whathappened
The word ‘besides’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ to refer to that night’ is the most appropriate answer.
something that is on the other side or further away. Hence,
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ol.323.(d) is not picky
S ( a) Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow bands
Theverb‘is’mustbereplacedwith‘are’toagreewiththeplural (b) of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the
subject ‘parasites’. Hence, ‘are not picky’ is the most appropriate (c) tropics to higher latitudes.
answer. (d) No error
ol.324.(d) Start on some
S .335.It turns out / that my father / isn't alone.
Q
‘Start’ must be replaced with ‘started’ as we generally use the SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Past Participle form of the verb after ‘get’. Hence, ‘started on (a) No error (b) that my father (c) It turns out (d) isn't alone.
some’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.336.Whenwecookgarlic,thesulphide/moleculesraiseinto
ol.325.(c) Writing on his legal pad and aggressive
S t he air / and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
‘Aggressive’ must be replaced with ‘aggressively’ as we generally SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
use adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb (underlining). (a) When we cook garlic, the sulphide
Hence, ‘writing on his legal p
ad and aggressively’ is the most (b) molecules raise into the air
appropriate answer. (c) No error
(d) and fill the room with their pleasing aroma.
ol.326.(a) Raising temperatures in the
S
‘Raising’mustbereplacedwith‘rising’asrisemeanstoincrease Q.337.Thiswasnostrangesight/totheboybythattime,/for
in value and raise means to lift or elevate something. Hence, e had neither gun or spear.
h
‘rising temperature in the’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) No error (b) for he had neither gun or spear.
ol.327.(c) No error
S (c) to the boy by that time, (d) This was no strange sight
The sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.338.He has been / told many a times to / mind hismanners.
ol.328.(c) Was record breaking
S SC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
S
We generally use article ‘a’ with a singular countable noun (a) No error (b) He has been
(record breaking 75.6 FPS). Hence, ‘was a record breaking’ is the (c) told many a times to (d) mind his manners.
most appropriate answer.
Q.339. I will never / judge you for / yours impromptu
ol.329.(a) One a week and
S erformance.
p
Thephrase‘oneaweek’mustbereplacedwith‘onceaweek’as SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
we need to use an adverb of frequency ‘once’insteadof‘one’. (a) I will never (b) yours impromptu performance.
Hence, ‘once a week’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) judge you for (d) No error
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.340. If conventional arrangements and / patterns are made
ore scarcer, other / arrangements and patterns will spring up.
m
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Q.330. The recent discoveries / have risen hopes / about
(a) arrangements and patterns will spring up.
ossible applications.
p
(b) No error
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) If conventional arrangements and
(a) have risen hopes (b) No error
(d) patterns are made more scarcer, other
(c) The recent discoveries (d) about possible applications.
.341.Youcareforhim/evenmorethanformyself,/hecried
Q
.331. And it justrecentlyawarded/amillion-dollarcontract/
Q
bitterly.
that reeks of corruption.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) No error (b) he cried bitterly.
(a) a million - dollar contract (b) And it just recently awarded
(c) even more than for myself, (d) You care for him
(c) that reeks of corruption. (d) No error
.342.Once I run in / the Sonoran Desert in Arizona/ after a
Q
.332. Today, in fit of frenzied rage and / jealousy, youwould
Q
huge rain event.
have / killed me, your brother.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) Once I run in (b) the Sonoran Desert in Arizona
(a) killed me, your brother. (b) No error
(c) No error (d) after a huge rain event.
(c) jealousy, you would have (d) Today, in fit of frenzied rage and
.343. Asperthestudy,mosquito-borne/denguefeverinfects
Q
.333. A study finds that the average staff cost at / a public
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little / 400 million people annually.
sector bank is high than that at / its private sector counterpart.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) As per the study, mosquito-borne
(a) No error
(b) No error
(b) its private sector counterpart.
(c) dengue fever infects little
(c) a public sector bank is high than that at
(d) 400 million people annually.
(d) A study finds that the average staff cost at
.344. It's 4 p.m. local time and quite a / large crowd has
Q
.334.Atmosphericriversarelong,narrowbands/ofmoisture
Q
gathered from yesterday / evening around the giant stage.
in the atmosphere that extends from the / tropics to higher
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
latitudes.
(a) evening around the giant stage.
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(b) large crowd has gathered from yesterday
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( c) No error Q.354. The Event Horizon Telescope can / help scientists
(d) It's 4 p.m. local time and quite a nalyse the shapes / and behaviours of event horizons.
a
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
.345.Scientistshaveafewtricksup/theirsleevesfordealing
Q (a) and behaviours of event horizons
with / the universe other objects. (b) No error
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) The Event Horizon Telescope can
(a) their sleeves for dealing with (d) help scientists analyse the shapes
(b) Scientists have a few tricks up
(c) No error Q.355. The London-basedBrodsky/Quartet,meanwhile,isone
(d)the universe other objects f / the world's leading string quartet.
o
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
Q.346. You never knowwhen/youaregoingtostumbletoa/ (a) The London-based Brodsky
jewel in the most unexpected corner. (b) the world's leading string quartet.
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) Quartet, meanwhile, is one of
(a) You never know when (d) No error
(b) you are going to stumble to a
(c) jewel in the most unexpected comer. Q.356. Ashwathama, Drona's/onlyson,hashaddeveloped/a
(d) No error f ondness for lavish living.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)
.347. Around 30 percent of the / Indian population are
Q (a) No error (b) a fondness for lavish living
estimated / to havelatent TB. (c) only son, has had developed (d) Ashwathama, Drona's
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Indian population are estimated (b) No error Q.357. Democrats are often more receptive / and
(c) to have latent TB. ( d) Around 30 percent of the ccommodating of / foreign people and cultures.
a
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift)
.348.Akeyinstitutionisthejudiciary,/especiallytheSupreme
Q (a) No error
Court, with / a widely remit and a wise legacy. (b) Democrats are often more receptive
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) (c) foreign people and cultures.
(a) a widely remit and a wise legacy. (d) and accommodating of
(b) especially the Supreme Court, with
(c) A key institution is the judiciary, .358.Balloons filled with helium / travel hundredsor / even
Q
(d) No error thousands of mile.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Q.349. The presidentialelection/turnedouttobeoneof/the (a) Balloons filled with helium (b) travel hundreds or
iggest landslide in history.
b (c) No error (d) even thousands of mile.
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) turned out to be one of (b) The presidential election .359. Bushfire have created havoc / and exacerbated the
Q
(c) No error (d) the biggest landslide in history. conditions / of animals in the forest.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
.350. Although people had been on watch and / the
Q (a) Bushfire have created havoc
watchkeepers were very tired, / everyone were up and buzzing. (b) and exacerbated the conditions
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) No error
(a) No error (d) of animals in the forest.
(b) the watchkeepers were very tired,
(c) everyone were up and buzzing. .360. You will never / regret thiswonderful/experiencewith
Q
(d) Although people had been on watch and your life.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
Q.351.Give yourself a / chance to be distracted /of bad news. (a) regret this wonderful (b) experience with your life.
SC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
S (c) You will never (d) No error
(a) chance to be distracted (b) Give yourself a
(c) No error (d) of bad news. .361.Shyam,sogoodwithweapons,failtofindthewords/to
Q
tell him that everythinghe'ddone/sofar,allthecompromises
.352. People that are lonely / have higher levels of / the
Q he'd made, had been for love.
hormone cortisol SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) to tell him that everything he'd done
(a) People that are lonely (b) have higher levels of (b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words
(c) the hormone cortisol (d) No error (c) so far, all the compromises he'd made, had been for love.
.353.Ifsomeoneyouaretalking/toisopenoflearningmore,/
Q (d) No error
encourage that continued curiosity. Q.362.Her failure in life / is too much / painfulfor me.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift) SC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
S
(a) No error (a) No error (b) painful for me
(b) encourage that continued curiosity. (c) is too much (d) Her failure in life
(c) to is open of learning more,
(d) If someone you are talking Q.363. Bacteria are single - celled / organisms that can /
r eproduce on its own.
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SC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
S ol.333.(c) a public sector bank is high than that at
S
(a) organisms that can ( b) No error Wealwaysuseacomparativedegreeadjectivelikebetter,worse,
(c) Bacteria are single - celled (d) reproduce on its own. greater, etc. when we do a comparison between two things.
Similarly, ‘cost’ at public & private banks is beingcomparedin
Q.364. A guru is someone who does not / charge you a fee thegivensentence.Hence,‘costatapublicsectorbankishigher
ecause someone / who is tied in greed couldn't release you.
b than that at its private sector counterpart’ is the most
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) appropriate answer.
(a) charge you a fee because someone
(b) who is tied in greed couldn't release you. ol.334.(b) of moisture in the atmosphere that extends from the
S
(c) A guru is someone who does not According t o the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
(d) No error subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘narrow bands’ is a
.365. And so for the sakes / o
Q f his son he remained, / plural subject that will take ‘extend’ as a plural verb. Hence,
absolutely calm. ‘narrowbandsofmoistureintheatmospherethatextend’isthe
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) most appropriate answer.
(a) absolutely calm (b) No error
(c) of his son he remained, (d) And so for the sakes ol.335.(a) No error.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.366.Suchwastheeducation/oftheSpartanswithregardto/
ne of the greatest of there kings.
o ol.336.(b) molecules raise into the air
S
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) ‘Rise’meanssomething(smoke,gas,etc.)movingupwardsinthe
(a) No error (b) one of the greatest of there kings air. It will replace ‘raise’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘the
(c) Such was the education (d) of the Spartans with regard to sulphide molecules rise into the air’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Q.367. Workers and companies in all / sectors can contribute
t heir skills / to meet society new needs. ol.337.(b) for he had neither gun or spear.
S
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift) ‘Neither……nor’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘for he had
(a) sectors can contribute their skills neither gun nor spear’ is the most appropriate answer.
(b) No error
ol.338.(c) told many a times to
S
(c) to meet society new needs
We will not use the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘times’. Hence,
(d) Workers and companies in all
‘told many times’ is the most appropriate answer.
.368. Near 800 million / people worldwide lack / updated
Q
ol.339.(b) yours impromptu performance.
S
sanitation.
We will not use another pronoun(yours) with the given
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
pronoun(you).Instead,wewilluseanadjective‘your’thatmeans
(a) updated sanitation. (b) people worldwide lack
relating to or belonging to you. Hence, ‘judge you for your
(c) No error (d) Near 800 million
impromptu performance’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.369. Thatwasagood/conversation,lookforward/tomeet
ol.340.(d) patterns are made more scarcer, other
S
y ou.
Wheneverwedoacomparisonbetweentwothingsorpeoplewe
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree
(a) That was a good (b) to meet you.
adjective(‘scarcer’inthegivensentence)becauseitbecomesa
(c) conversation, look forward (d) No error
case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘more’ w ill be
.370.What is the / price of this / fancy dress pink?
Q removedfromthegivensentence&‘patternsaremadescarcer’
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) becomes the most appropriate answer.
(a) fancy dress pink? (b) No error
ol.341.(c) even more than for myself,
S
(c) price of this (d) What is the
When the narrator is the subject we use the reflexivepronoun
‘myself’, butinthegivensentencethenarratorisnotthesubject.
Solutions :-
Hence, ‘myself’ will be replaced with the correct objective
pronoun ‘me’ & ‘even more than me’ is the most appropriate
Sol.330.(a) have risen hopes
answer.
‘Have + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given
sentencewhichisinthepresentperfecttense.Hence,‘risen’will ol.342.(a) Once I run in
S
be replaced with ‘raised’ & ‘have raised(V3) hopes’ is themost Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttense(Once)sotheverb
appropriate answer. mustbeusedinthesimplepastform(V2).Hence,‘OnceIran(V2)
in’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.331.(d) No error.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct. ol.343.(c) dengue fever infects little
S
‘Little’ is used for uncountable nouns & ‘people’ in the given
ol.332.(d) Today, in fit of frenzied rage and
S
sentence are countable. Therefore, ‘little’ will beremovedfrom
We will not write ‘frenzied’ with ‘rage’ as they both nearly have
the sentence. Hence, ‘dengue fever infects 400 million people
the same meanings which leads to a case of
annually’ is the most appropriate answer.
superfluousness(exceeding more than necessary). Hence,
‘frenzied’willberemovedfromthesentence&‘Today,inafitof ol.344.(b) large crowd has gathered from yesterday
S
rage’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Since’ is used to denote a point of time and ‘yesterday evening’
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isthatpointoftimeinthegivensentence.Hence,‘from’willbe ol.356.(c) only son, has had developed
S
replacedwith‘since’&‘largecrowdhasgatheredsinceyesterday The given sentence is in the present perfecttensesotheverb
evening’ becomes the most appropriate answer. must be used in the present perfect form(has+V3)andnotin
thepasttense(had).Hence,‘Drona'sonlyson,hasdeveloped(V3)’
ol.345.(d) the universe other objects
S is the most appropriate answer.
Wewillusetheconjunction‘and’toconnecttwodifferentwords
‘universe’ & ‘objects’. Hence, ‘the universeandotherobjects’is ol.357.(d) and accommodating of
S
the most appropriate answer. Wegenerallyusethesameformoftheverbbeforeandafterthe
conjunction‘and’.Therefore,‘accommodating’mustbereplaced
ol.346.(b) you are going to stumble to a
S with‘accommodative’.Hence,‘receptiveandaccommodativeof’
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The is the most appropriate answer.
preposition‘to’willbereplacedwith‘upon’becausewegenerally
use the preposition ‘upon’with‘stumble’.Hence,‘youaregoing ol.358.(d) even thousands of mile.
S
to stumble upon a’ is the most appropriate answer. We will use the plural form of the noun ‘mile’ in the given
sentence. Hence, ‘thousands of miles’ is the most appropriate
ol.347.(a) Indian population are estimated
S answer.
‘Thirty Percent of + Subject + Singular verb’ is the correct
grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘Indian ol.359.(a) Bushfire have created havoc
S
population is(singular verb) estimated’ is the mostappropriate According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
answer. subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘Bushfire’isasingular
ol.348.(a) a widely remit and a wise legacy.
S subject that will take ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence,‘Bushfire
The given sentence needs an adjective(wide) to tell a quality has created havoc’ is the most appropriate answer.
about the subject and not an adverb(widely). Hence, ‘a wide
remit and a wise legacy’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.360.(b) experience with your life.
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
ol.349.(d) the biggest landslide in history.
S preposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘experience
ne of the + Superlative degree of the adjective(best, worst,
“O in your life’ is the most appropriate answer.
etc)+PluralSubject”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructure.For
example, oneofthebest,oneofthegreatest,oneoftheworst, ol.361.(b) Shyam, so good with weapons, fail to find the words
S
etc. Similarly, ‘landslides’ will be the plural subjectinthegiven According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
sentence & ‘biggest’ will be the superlative degree adjective. subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
Hence, ‘one of the biggest landslides in history’ is the most takes a plural verb. Inthegivensentence,‘Shyam’isasingular
appropriate answer. subjectthatwilltake‘fails’asasingularverb.Hence,‘Shyam,so
good with weapons, fails to find the words’ is the most
ol.350.(c) everyone were up and buzzing.
S appropriate answer.
According to the “S ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subject always takes asingularverbandapluralsubjectalways ol.362.(c) is too much
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takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘everyone’isasingular We will not use theadverb‘much’withtheadjective‘painful’in
subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘everyone the given sentence. Therefore, ‘much’ will be removed. Hence,
was up and buzzing’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘too painful for me’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.351.(d) of bad news.
S ol.363.(d) reproduce on its own.
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The We will use a plural pronoun ‘their’ for the plural subject
preposition‘of’mustbereplacedwith‘by’.Hence,‘distractedby ‘organisms’ in the given sentence, not a singular pronoun ‘its’.
bad news’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘reproduce on their own’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.352.(a) People that are lonely
S ol.364.(b) who is tied in greed couldn't release you.
S
We generally use the relative pronoun ‘who’ for living The given sentence is in the simple present tense sotheverb
things(‘people’ in the given sentence). Therefore, ‘that’ will be mustbeusedinthesimplepresentform(V1).Hence,‘whoistied
replaced with ‘who’. Hence,‘Peoplewhoarelonely’isthemost in greed can't(V1) release you’ is the most appropriateanswer.
appropriate answer.
ol.365.(d) And so for the sakes
S
ol.353.(c) to is open of learning more,
S Wecannotmakethepluralformofthenoun‘sake’byaddingan
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The ‘s’ to it. Therefore, ‘sakes’ must bereplacedwith‘sake’.Hence,
preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘to’. Hence, ‘open to ‘And so for the sake of his son’ is the most appropriate answer.
learning more’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.366.(b) one of the greatest of there kings.
S
ol.354.(b) No error.
S Thepronoun‘there’mustbereplacedwiththenumber‘three’to
The given sentence is grammatically correct. grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the
greatest of three kings’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.355.(b)the world's leading string quartet.
S
ne of the + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct
“O ol.367.(c) to meet society new needs
S
structure. Similarly, ‘quartets’ will be the plural subject in the We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means
given sentence. Hence, ‘one of the world's leading string something belonging tosomeone.Similarly,thegivensentence
quartets’ is the most appropriate answer. talks about ‘needs’ which belong to ‘society’. Hence, ‘society’s
new needs’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.368.(d) Near 800 million
S r emove the tight coat. Therefore, ‘of’willbereplacedwith‘off’.
The given sentence needs an adverb(nearly) and not an Hence, ‘tight coat off him’ is the most appropriate answer.
adjective(near). Hence, ‘Nearly 800 million people’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.374.(d) through hand
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
ol.369.(b) to meet you.
S preposition‘through’mustbereplacedwith‘by’.Hence,‘byhand’
‘Look forward+to+V-ing’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure is the most appropriate answer.
for the given sentence. Hence, ‘look forward tomeeting(V-ing)
you’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.375.(c) steal the purse
S
Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmust
ol.370.(a) fancy dress pink?
S beusedinthesimplepastform(V2).Hence,‘stole(V2)thepurse’
The correct order of adjectives is opinion, size, age, shape, is the most appropriate answer.
colour, origin, material, purpose. Hence, ‘fancy(opinion)
pink(colour) dress’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.376.(a) when me
S
We generally use the pronoun "I" when the personspeakingis
doing the action. Similarly, in the given sentence, the
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 person(narrator) is doing the action. Therefore, ‘me’ will be
replacedwith‘I’.Hence,‘whenIenteredthedrawingroom’isthe
.371.He lived close to /the train station, / yettravelled by bus.
Q
most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
(a) yet travelled by bus (b) No error ol.377.(c) and went afar
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(c) He lived close to (d) The train station We will replace the adverb ‘afar’ with the preposition ‘for’ to
grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘went for a
Q.372. We should sorted out / the problem ourselves / rather
ride’ is the most appropriate answer.
t han depending / on the third party.
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(a) rather than depending (b) the problem ourselves
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(c) We should sorted out (d) on the third party
.378.Heusedtoreply/thattheonlyplace/forwhichhewent
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Q.373.Dan needed help / to get the / tight coat ofhim. / was the town library.
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S SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(a) No error (b) Dan needed help (a) was the town library (b) for which he went
(c) to get the (d) tight coat of him (c) He used to reply (d) that the only place
.374.Thepostman/deliverstheletters/throughhand,/door
Q .379.Onecanneverimagine/howhotitgetsinDelhi/unless
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to door. one doesn't go / there in person.
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) door to door (b) delivers the letters (a) One can never imagine (b) unless one doesn't go
(c) The postman (d) through hand (c) how hot it gets in Delhi (d) there in person.
Q.375.She watched / the thief who / steal the purse/ in the bus. Q.380. Select the option that contains a grammatical errorin
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S t he underlined portion
(a) the thief who (b) in the bus I have never played any game of side this track during the
(c) steal the purse (d) She watched season.
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Q.376.Everybody stared / when me / entered the /drawing room. (a) I have never played any game off side this track
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S during the season
(a) when me (b) Everybody stared (b) I have never played any gameof side this trackduring the
(c) drawing room (d) entered the season.
.377.Daniel sat on / his new bike / and went afar/ a ride.
Q (c)I have never playedany game off side this trackduring the
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023) season.
(a) a ride (b) his new bike (c) and went afar (d) Daniel sat on (d) I have never playedany gameoff side this trackduring the
season.
Solutions:- Q.381.Thereisawholeworld/outtherethat/isinvisiblefrom/
t he naked eye.
ol.371.(b) No error.
S SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift)
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (a) the naked eye (b) is invisible from
ol.372.(c) We should sorted out
S (c) There is a whole world (d) out there that
We always use the first form of the verb(V1) after a modal Q.382.Selecttheoptionthatcontainsagrammaticalerrorinthe
verb(‘should’ inthegivensentence).Hence,‘Weshouldsort(V1) nderlined portion.
u
out’ is the most appropriate answer. There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of the
ol.373.(d) tight coat of him
S secretariat table.
The preposition ‘off’ is used with verbs t hat mean ‘remove’ or SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
‘separate’. The given sentence states that Dan needed help to (a)There are three cupholdersplaced on the cupboardsof the
secretariat table.
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(b) There are three cupholders placedon the cupboardsof the Q.392. He does not / know how to / draw quickly / and
secretariat table. traightly.
s
(c) There are three cupholders placed on the cupboards of SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift)
the secretariat table. (a) and straightly (b) He does not
(d) There are three cupholdersplaced on thecupboardsof the (c) know how to (d) draw quickly
secretariat table.
Q.393. He knows that / he has no other option/buttowork
.383. The manager told herthat/sheshouldbeabitmore/
Q ard.
h
careful while executed the / orders of the company. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) He knows that (b) but to work hard
(a) The manager told her that (b) she should be a bit more (c) he has no other option (d) No error
(c) orders of the company (d)careful while executed the
.394. She has / a habit of / spending against /her means.
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.384.Amla juice / is rich with / Vitamin C. / noerror
Q SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) her means (b) She has
(a) Vitamin C (b) Amla juice (c) No error (d) is rich with (c) spending against (d) a habit of
.385.Thejurywasnothappywiththeperformance/andwas
Q Q.395. Mother said that / it was quite all right/forhertoget
quite harsh. / The singer took / their criticism in heart. pset / for scoring less.
u
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(a) The jury was not happy with the performance (a) Mother said that (b) No error
(b) The singer took (c) for scoring less. (d) for her to get upset
(c) their criticism in heart.
(d) and was quite harsh. Q.396. She has / not written / a single novel / bythree years.
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.386.AfterseeingthatShreya/wasintrouble,/Rahulquietly
Q (a) not written (b) She has (c) by three years (d) a single novel
stepped up to help.
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) .397. She is quiet a generous woman / to have donated/ such
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(a) Rahul quietly stepped up to help (b) After seeing that Shreya a large amount / for the flood affected people.
(c) was in trouble (d) No error SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) to have donated (b) for the flood affected people.
Q.387.Selecttheoptionthatcontainsagrammaticalerrorinthe (c) such a large amount (d) She is quiet a generous woman
nderlined portion.
u
There are no tables at the classroom. .398.Partsofthefollowingsentencehavebeenunderlinedand
Q
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift) given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
(a) There are no tables at theclassroom. ItoldRahuonwaitfortwo hoursatthe bus stop.
(b)There areno tables at the classroom. SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(c) There areno tablesat the classroom. (a) at (b) for (c) told (d) on
(d) There are no tablesat theclassroom. .399. The meeting was held upon / for an hour/ due to
Q
Q.388. I am having trouble / decidingin/agiftforthem./no non-availability / of the committee members.
rror
e SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift) (a) of the committee members. (b) due to non-availability
(a) a gift for them. (b) No error (c) for an hour (d) The meeting was held upon
(c) am having trouble (d) deciding in Q.400.No talking / on the dinner table / is an absoluterule.
.389.You must / be hurry, / otherwise you will /miss the train.
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SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (1st Shift) (a) No talking (b) No Error
(a) miss the train. (b) be hurry, (c) on the dinner table (d) is an absolute rule.
(c) You must (d) otherwise you will .401.Oneofthestudentsisalways/latetotheclass;hehas
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Q.390. Bobo was / very richer than Jim / as he had illicitly been warn /bytheteachermanytimes;/butstill,hekeepson
ccumulated / all his wealth.
a being late.
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(a) very richer than Jim (b) all his wealth. (a) One of the students is always
(c) as he had illicitly accumulated (d) Bobo was (b) but still, he keeps on being late
(c) by the teacher many times
.391.Theyall,exceptShirin,wereverysad/duringthefarewell
Q (d) late to the class; he has been warn
party given / to the teacher retiring, and her indifference were
well noticed. .402. There can be precious / diamonds and metals /inthe
Q
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift) surface / just below you.
(a) They all, except Shirin, were very sad SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(b) during the farewell party given (a) diamonds and metals (b) just below you.
(c) indifference were well noticed (c) in the surface (d) There can be precious
(d) to the teacher retiring, and her .403. Theboy,aswellas/hisfriends,were/absentfromthe
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class / when the teacher came.
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S ol.389.(b) be hurry.
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(a) absent from the class ( b) when the teacher came The use oftheverb‘be’afterthemodalverb‘must’isincorrect
(c) his friends, were (d) The boy, as well as according to the grammatical context soitshouldberemoved
from the given sentence. Hence, ‘You must hurry’ is the most
Solutions :- appropriate answer.
ol.390.(a) very richer than Jim.
S
ol.378.(b) for which he went
S
Wheneverwedoacomparisonbetweentwothingsorpeoplewe
‘Where’ means in or to the place or situation mentioned. The
don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree
givensentencestatesthattheonlyplacewherehewentwasthe
adjective(‘richer’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a
library. Hence, ‘where he went’ is the most appropriate answer.
case of superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore,‘very’must
ol.379.(b) unless one doesn't go
S be removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘Bobowasricher
Wecannotusenegativewordslikeno,never,not,don’t,doesn’t, than Jim’ is the most appropriate answer.
can’t, etc. with ‘unless’ as it becomes a case of
ol.391.(c) indifference were well noticed.
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superfluousness(not necessary). Therefore, “doesn’t” will be
According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
removed from the given sentence. Hence, ‘unless one goes’is
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
the most appropriate answer.
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘her’ is a singular
ol.380.(b) I have never played any game of side this track
S subject that will take ‘was’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘her
during the season. indifference was well noticed’ is the most appropriate answer.
“Off-side” is used about a player in football in a position that is
ol.392.(a) and straightly.
S
not allowed by the rules of the game. The sentence in option ‘b’
The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(draw)
has the preposition ‘of’ in place of ‘off’ so it must be removed to
and the correct adverb is ‘straight’ and not ‘straightly’. Hence,
make the sentence grammatically correct.
‘quickly and straight’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.381.(b) is invisible from.
S
ol.393.(b) but to work hard.
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
Conjunction‘than’shouldbeusedwith‘noother’andthegerund
preposition‘from’mustbereplacedwith‘to’.Hence,‘isinvisible
formoftheverbwillbeusedaftertheconjunction ‘than’.Hence,
to the naked eye’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘than working hard’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.382.(b) There are three cupholders placed on the
ol.394.(c) spending against.
S
upboardsof the secretariat table.
c
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
preposition‘against’mustbereplacedwith‘beyond’because‘to
preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘in the
live beyond y our means’ is the correct phrase that means to
cupboards’ is the most appropriate answer.
spend more than the earning. Hence, ‘spending beyond her
ol.383.(d) careful while executed the.
S means’ is the most appropriate answer.
We generally use the V-ing form of the verb after a
ol.395.(b) No error.
S
preposition(‘while’ in the given sentence). Hence,‘carefulwhile
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
executing(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.396.(c) by three years
S
ol.384.(d) is rich with.
S
‘For’ refers to a specific period oftimeoranumericalvalueof
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
time, for example for 2 years, for 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc.
p
reposition ‘with’ must be replaced with ‘in’ because ‘rich in
Similarly,inthegivensentence,thegivenperiodoftimeisthree
something’isthecorrectphrase.Hence,‘richinVitaminC’isthe
years. Hence, ‘for three years’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
Sol.397.(d)She is quiet a generous woman
ol.385.(c) their criticism in heart.
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‘Quiet’meanswithverylittleornonoise.Whereas,‘Quite’isused
“Take something to heart” isanidiomthatmeanstogetupset
for emphasizing something completely. Similarly, ‘quite’ willbe
with something. The given sentence states that thesingergot
used in the given sentence toemphasisethegenerosityofthe
upsetwiththedecisionofJury.Hence,thepreposition‘in’must
woman. Hence, ‘She is quite a generous woman’ is the most
be replaced with‘to’tomakethegivensentencegrammatically
appropriate answer.
correct.
ol.398.(d)On
S
ol.386.(d) No error.
S
The given sentence isanexampleof‘Indirectspeech’changed
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
from an ‘Imperative reporting speech’. The rule to change
ol.387.(d) There are no tablesat theclassroom.
S ‘Imperative sentence’ in reported speech is that we use ‘To +
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The infinitive’toformtheindirectspeech.Hence,‘ItoldRahutowait
preposition ‘at’ must bereplacedwith‘in’.Hence,‘Thereareno for two hours’ is the most appropriate answer.
tables in the classroom’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.399.(d) The meeting was held upon
S
ol.388.(d) deciding in.
S ‘Heldup’isaphrasalverbwhichmeanstodelaytheprogressof
“Preposition(in) + V-ing” is the correct grammatical structure for something.Thegivensentencestatesthatthemeetingwasheld
the given sentence. Hence, ‘in deciding(V-ing)’ is the most up for an hour due to non-availability of the committee
appropriate answer. members. Hence, ‘the meeting was held up” is the most
appropriate answer.
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ol.400.(b) No error.
S ( c) in spite of their varying socio political realities
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (d) As is usual with stories of this genre
ol.401.(d)Late to the class; he has been warn.
S Q.410. He was enough tall / to be admitted / into the armed
“Has/have been + V3” is the correct grammatical structure for f orces.
thegivensentencewhichisinthepresentPerfectTense.Hence, SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Evening)
‘late to the class; he has been warned(V3)’ is the most (a) into the armed forces (b) to be admitted
appropriate answer. (c) No error (d) He was enough tall
ol.402.(c) In the surface
S Q.411. The knight was received/complimentsfromtheking/
We use the preposition ‘on’ when we refer to a position on a f or his bravery.
surface. For example - The cat is sitting on the chair. Hence, SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
‘on the surface’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) No error (b) for his bravery
(c) compliments from the king (d) The knight was received
Sol.403.(c) His friend, were
According to the ‘S
ubject-Verb Agreementrule’,“S
ubject(1st)+ .412.Thehelicopteroftheenemies/hoveredexact/overtheir
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as well as/ with/ along with/ together with/ + Subject(2nd) + bunker.
Verb” is grammatically the correctstructure.However,theverb SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
should be used according to the first subject. In the given (a) No error (b) hovered exact
question, the 1st subject(Theboy)isinthesingularformsoit (c) The helicopter of the enemies (d) over their bunker.
willuse‘was’asasingularverb.Hence,‘hisfriends,was’willbe
the most appropriate answer. Q.413. Fortunately, he passed the exams / with dint of sheer
ard work and diligence.
h
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 (a) sheer hard work and diligence
(b) with dint of
Q.404. The investors were /putoffbythedirty/visageofthe (c) No error
orkshop.
w (d) Fortunately, he passed the exams
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(a) visage of the workshop (b) put off by the dirty Solutions :-
(c) No error (d) The investors were
ol.404.(c) No error.
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.405. Psychology has been / defined the scientificstudyof/
Q
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
human psyche and behaviour.
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) ol.405.(a) Defined the scientific study of
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(a) defined the scientific study of (b) Psychology has been ‘Defined’ will be replaced by ‘Defined as’ because it means to
(c) human psyche and behaviour (d) No error determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
something. Hence, ‘defined as the scientific study of’ is the most
Q.406. Everyone was s urprised / at his indefatigable courage
appropriate answer.
nd determination / to achieve what he desired.
a
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon) ol.406.(c) No error.
S
(a) Everyone was surprised The given sentence is grammatically correct.
(b) To achieve what he desired
(c) No error ol.407.(c) On the newspaper
S
(d) At his indefatigable courage and determination Preposition ‘at’ will be used instead of ‘on’ as “Glance a
t
something” is the correct phrase which means totakeaquick
Q.407.Hetookahurriedglance/onthenewspaper/andswiftly look at something. Hence, ‘at the newspaper’ is the most
left for work. appropriate answer.
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(a) and swiftly left for work (b) He took a hurried glance ol.408.(b)
S
(c) on the newspaper (d) No error Though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this.
The given sentence needsanadverbtomodifytheverb(agree)
Q.408.Mygrannysaysthat/itisquiteallright/togetmarried and not an adjective(absolute). Hence, ‘Though I do not
y oung, / though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this. absolutely agree with her a bitonthis’isthemostappropriate
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) answer.
(a) My granny says that
(b) though I do not absolute agree with her a bit on this ol.409.(d) As is usual with stories of this genre
S
(c) it is quite all right Theverb‘is’isincorrectinthegivensentenceas‘asusual’isthe
(d) to get married young correct phrase that means in a way that oftenhappensandis
expected. Thegivensentencetalksaboutsomethingthatoften
Q.409. As is usual with stories of thisgenre,/inspiteoftheir happens with the stories of this genre. Hence, ‘As usual with
v arying socio political realities, / the youngsters have fallen in stories of this genre’ is the most appropriate answer.
love / with each other madly.
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon) ol.410.(d) He was enough tall
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(a) he youngsters have fallen in love We will place the adjective (tall) before the word ‘enough’ to
(b) with each other madly correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘He was tall enough’ isthe
most appropriate answer.
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S Q.422. Scarcely had he took the medicine when hisheadache
Thegivensentencemustbeintheactiveformofthesimplepast as gone.
w
tense so the verb ‘was’ must be removed to make it SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
grammatically correct. Hence, ‘The knight received’ is the most (a) when his headache was gone (b) No error
appropriate answer. (c) took the medicine (d) Scarcely had he
ol.412.(b) hovered exact
S .423.Contented people seldom complaint against theirfate.
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Thegivensentenceneedsanadverbtomodifytheverb(hovered) SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
andnotanadjective(exact).Hence,‘hoveredexactly’isthemost (a) their fate (b) against
appropriate answer. (c) Contented people (d) seldom complaint
ol.413.(b) with dint of
S Q.424. If you study hard, you s
urely got selected for the
‘By dint of’ is the correct phrase t hat means by means of cholarship.
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something. Similarly, the given sentence statesthathepassed SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
theexamsbymeansofhardwork.Hence,thepreposition‘with’ (a) for the scholarship. ( b) you surely got selected
must be replaced with ‘by’ & ‘by dint of’ becomes the most (c) No error (d) If you study hard
appropriate answer.
.425. He said that he had forgot to lock the door before
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leaving.
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(a) to lock the door (b) He said that
.414. These experiments had been going on since several
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(c) he had forgot (d) before leaving
months.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) .426.It turned out to be the noisy park party anybodyhad ever
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(a) These experiments (b) had been going on attended.
(c) No error (d) since several months. SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
(a) No error (b) the noisy park party
.415.Every Saturday, your mother prepares a pudding,isn’t
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(c) anybody had ever attended. (d) It turned out to be
she ?
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) Q.427. This story is quite interesting, but I have read much
(a) isn’t she (b) Every Saturday, your mother interesting stories than this.
(c) prepares a pudding (d) No error SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
(a) much interesting stories than this.
.416. The people living in coastal areas were evacuated by
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(b) but I have read
time.
(c) No error
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
(d) This story is quite interesting
(a) were evacuated (b) living in coastal areas
(c) by time (d) The people
Solutions :-
.417. During the seventeenth century there were great
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developments at the sphere of knowledge. ol.414.(d) Since several months
S
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) Thegivensentenceisin‘Pastperfectcontinuoustense(Sub.+
(a) During the seventeenth century had been + V1-ing + obj. +since/for+time)’.Wegenerallyuse
(b) there were great developments ‘since’ to denote a point oftimeand‘for’todenoteaperiodof
(c) No error time. Hence, ‘For several months’ is the most appropriate
(d) at the sphere of knowledge. answer.
.418.Thegentlemanhadasuitcasefullwithwigs,ornaments
Q ol.415.(a) Isn’t she
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and dresses. Accordingtothe“QuestionTagrule”,ifthestatementispositive,
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) the question tag will be negative & Vice-versa. However, the
(a) a suitcase full with (b) The gentleman had sentence and thequestiontagmustbeinthesametense.The
(c) wigs, ornaments and dresses. (d) No error given sentence is in simple present tense. So the same tense
will be used for the question tag. The given sentence is positive
.419.Youshouldtellthesechildrentocompletetheirprojects
Q so the question tag will be negative (doesn’t). Hence, ‘doesn’t
himself. she’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) You should tell (b) No error ol.416.(c) By time
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(c) these children to complete (d) their projects himself. Phrase‘Bytime’willbereplacedby‘Ontime’asboththephrases
look similar but have different meanings. ‘Ontime’meansata
Q.420.Open your books at page tenth. specifictimeand‘Bytime’meansatthetime.Hence,‘Ontime’is
SC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
S the most appropriate answer.
(a) No error (b) Open your (c) page tenth (d) books at
ol.417.(d) At the sphere of knowledge
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.421.A misunderstanding has crept between he andhis sister.
Q There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) preposition‘At’mustbereplacedwith‘In’.Hence,‘Inthesphere
(a) and his sister (b) between he of knowledge’’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) has crept (d) A misunderstanding
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S .429. Afterthethieves/hadleft,/Georgecreptslow/outof
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‘Full with’ will be replaced with ‘Full of’ as the phrase ‘Full of’ his room.
means completely,includingthewholeofsomething.Hence,‘A Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2)
suitcase full of’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) had left (b) After the thieves
(c) out of his room (d) George crept slow
ol.419.(d) Their projects himself
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Thereisanerrorofpronouninthegivensentence.Thereflexive
Solutions :-
pronoun ‘Himself’ must bereplacedwith‘Themselves’asthere
is a plural subject ‘children’ in the sentence. Hence, ‘Their
ol.428.(a)
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projects themselves’ is the most appropriate answer.
The mall has just opened and the visitors have arrived.
ol.420.(c) Page tenth
S The given sentence must be in present tense as the adverb
'Tenth’mustbereplacedwith‘Ten’astheword‘Tenth’isusedto ‘Now’referstothepresenttime.So,wewilluse‘Presentperfect
denote the positionofsomethingandtheword‘Ten’isusedto tense(Have + V3)’ to make the sentence grammaticallycorrect.
denote the number. Hence, ‘page ten’ is the most appropriate Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.429.(d) George crept slow
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ol.421.(b) Between he
S ‘Slow’ must be replaced with ‘Slowly’ as weneedanadverbto
Thereisanerrorofpronouninthegivensentence.‘He’mustbe describetheverb‘crept’, notanadjective‘Slow’.Hence,‘George
replaced with‘him’asweneedtousetheobjectivecaseofthe crept slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.
third person pronoun ‘He’. Hence, ‘between him’ is the most
appropriate answer. SSC MTS 2021 Tier - 1
ol.422.(c) Took the medicine
S .430.The reduced air pressure on airline flightscan lessen the
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We generally use (V3) with the helping verb ‘Has/have/had’. amount of oxygen in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent.
Hence, ‘Taken the medicine’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Morning)
ol.423.(d) Seldom complaint
S (a) The reduced air pressure on airline flights
‘Complaint’ will be replaced with ‘Complain’ as we need a verb to (b) No error
make the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, ‘seldom (c) in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent
complain’ is the most appropriate answer. (d) can lessen the amount of oxygen
ol.424.(b) You surely got selected
S .431.Marine vertebrates are / valuable for / manyreasons.
Q
The given sentence is the first conditional sentence and the SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)
correct grammatical structure is (If + simple present tense , (a) valuable for (b) No error
Simple future tense).Hence‘Yousurelywillgetselected’isthe (c) many reasons (d) Marine vertebrates are
most appropriate answer. Q.432. In many places, restoring mangrove forests can be an
ol.425.(c) He had forgot
S xtreme effective strategy.
e
Wegenerallyuse(V3 )withthehelpingverbs‘has/have/had’and SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon)
the3rdformof‘Forget’is‘Forgotten’.Hence,‘hehadforgotten’is (a) forests can be an
the most appropriate answer. (b) No error
(c) In many places, restoring mangrove
ol.426.(b) The noisy park party
S (d) extreme effective strategy
‘Superlative degree’ denotes theformofanadjectiveoradverb
that expresses thehighestoraveryhighdegreeofqualityofa .433. SometimesIact/likeafool,andshehas/tostepinto
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thing, person etc. Forexample,most,best,worst,greatest,etc. save me.
However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)
superlativeadjective.Similarly,inthegivensentence,weneedto (a) Sometimes I act (b) like a fool and she has
usesuperlativedegree.Hence,‘Themostnoisyparkparty’isthe (c) No error (d) to step into save me
most appropriate answer. Q.434.Amantendstoone/ofthehorsesafterit’s/trainingata
ol.427.(a) Much interesting stories than this
S tud farm.
s
Use ‘more’ inplaceof‘much’.Forcomparisonweusetheword SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
‘more’andnot‘much’.Hence,‘Moreinterestingstoriesthanthis’ (a) of the horses after it’s (b) A man tends to one
is the most appropriate answer. (c) No error (d) training at a stud farm
.435.Concern above rising pollution / led to the/ formulation
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SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) of / various action plans.
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.428 .The mall just opened and the visitors arrivednow. (a) Concern above rising pollution (b) formulation of
raduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
G (c) led to the (d) various action plans
(a) The mall has just opened and the visitors have arrived.
(b) The mall has just been opening and the visitors arrived. .436.Youngscientistshavefreshideas;theyareambitiousand
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(c) The mall just opens and the visitors arrives. highly productive.
(d) The mall is just opening and the visitors are arriving. SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening)
(a) and highly productive (b) Young scientists have fresh ideas
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(c) No error (d) they are ambitious Q.448. Elizabeth beat herrivalwiththegoldmedalinthe2021
ummer Olympics.
s
.437.Whateverawriterputs/intoastoryprobablycomeswith
Q SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening)
/ his own life experience. (a) with the gold medal in the (b) 2021 summer Olympics
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) (c) Elizabeth beat her rival (d) No error
(a) with his own life experience (b) No error
(c) into a story probably comes (d) Whatever a writer puts .449.India has joined / the global fight / amongtax evasion.
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SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening)
Q.438.Despitethedoctor'ssternwarning,/hecontinuedtaking (a) the global fight (b) among tax evasion
ugar / in his tea.
s (c) No error (d) India has joined
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(a) in his tea .450. If you plant a seed, / you willbenoticed/thatittakes
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(b) No error some / time to grow.
(c) he continued taking sugar SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning)
(d) Despite the doctor's stern warning. (a) that it takes some (b) If you plant a seed
(c) you will be noticed (d) time to grow
Q.439.I am dealing with / some family issues / rightnow.
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S .451.We usually sleep in bedrooms with the doorfirmly shuted
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(a) No error (b) some family issues behind us.
(c) right now (d) I am dealing with SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) We usually sleep in (b) bedrooms with the door
.440. The brightest stars / can be 30,000 times / most
Q (c) No error (d) firmly shuted
luminous / than the Sun
SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) .452. Hundreds of migrants work in private firmsin Erode.
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(a) The brightest stars (b) most luminous SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Morning)
(c) can be 30,000 times (d) than the Sun (a) firms in Erode (b) No error
(c) Hundreds of migrants (d) work in private
.441.The use of calculators is prohibited in theexamination.
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SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon) Q.453. Scientists have made dramatic progress in
(a) is prohibited in (b) No error nderstanding an universe and the mechanisms of biology.
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(c) The use of calculators (d) the examination SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) Scientists have made dramatic progress
Q.442.Oneofthemostimportanttasksinagricultureisturning (b) and the mechanisms of biology
t he soil and loosening it. (c) in understanding an universe
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) (d) No error
(a) No error (b) the soil and loosening it
(c) in agriculture is turning (d) One of the most important tasks .454.Thepanelwill/investigatetheallegations/owingtothe
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concerned officials.
Q.443. As a game,astrologyand/itspredictionsoffate/and SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening)
ersonality can being fun.
p (a) investigate the allegations
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) (b) owing to the concerned officials
(a) No error (b) its predictions of fate (c) The panel will
(c) and personality can being fun (d) As a game, astrology and (d) No error
.444. Over the years, the threat of cyberattacks on satellites
Q .455.He got afflicted with the disease / when hewas / a
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has gotten more direr. teenager.
SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening) SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning)
(a) No error (b) has gotten more direr (a) No error (b) He got afflicted with the disease
(c) threat of cyberattacks on satellites (d) Over the years, (c) a teenager (d) when he was
.445. Apart from Germany, they also visited ItalyandAustria
Q Q.456.I have watched a lot of students excel in onlinecourses,
during its business trip. t aking full advantage of the convenience.
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
(a) also visited Italy and Austria (b) during its business trip (a) excel in online courses, taking fully
(c) Apart from Germany, they (d) No error. (b) advantage of the convenience
.446.Butthisimmortality/willhavepurchased/atthepriceof
Q (c) I have watched a lot of students
/ his immortal part. (d) No error
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) .457.Sometimesweinteracttopeoplewhoareclosed-minded
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(a) will have purchased (b) at the price of and not willing to listen.
(c) his immortal part (d) But this immortality SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
.447.Residentsshouldkeepan/eyeoutforstrangers/acting
Q (a) to people who are closed-minded (b) and not willing to listen
suspecting in their areas. (c) Sometimes we interact (d) No error
SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) .458.New fashion trends / come onto the / sceneperiodically.
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(a) eye out for strangers (b) No error SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
(c) Residents should keep an (d) acting suspecting in their areas (a) come onto the (b) New fashion trends
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(a) employees to work ( b) from home
.459.Mostofthefamiliesin/myresearchrelyatphonecalls/
Q (c) Businesses are asking (d) No error
for almost all of their communication.
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning) Q.470. Surgical strike is not the only solution to this problem
(a) for almost all of their communication tanding at front of us.
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(b) No error SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) Most of the families in (a) No error (b) Surgical strike is not the
(d) my research rely at phone calls (c) only solution to this problem (d) standing at front of us
.460.My friend Jatin usually wears a spectacle.
Q .471.The thin wire that giving off light is calledthe filament.
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SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning) SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)
(a) My friend Jatin (b) usually wears (a) that giving off (b) the filament
(c) a spectacle (d) No error (c) The thin wire (d) light is called
.461.A tiger’s skull / is similar / to / a lion.
Q .472. I initially thought of including both the mother and the
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SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) child, but the woman was reluctant to have their pictures take.
(a) is similar (b) A tiger’s skull (c) a lion (d) to SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening)
(a) both the mother and the child, but the woman
.462.Mylarballoonscausepoweroutageswhentheycomeof
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contact with power lines. (c) I initially thought of including
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) (d) No error
(a) Mylar balloons cause power outages (b) with power lines
(c) when they come of contact (d) No error .473.Inthedelicacyandelaborateness/ofitsornament,itis
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the / more splendid church in Italy.
Q.463.We've got to have/beefed-up intelligence,/includingmuch SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning)
trong /human intelligence than before.
s (a) of its ornament it is the
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning) (b) No error
(a) We've got to have (b) human intelligence (c) In the delicacy and elaborateness
(c) including much strong (d) beefed-up intelligence (d) more splendid church in Italy
Q.464. G erms will always find a
way to exploit our human Q.474.If your kids sleep well, they are likely tobehave better.
nvironment.
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SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning) (a) No error (b) to behave better
(a) No error ( b) a way to exploit (c) they are likely (d) If your kids sleep well
(c) Germs will always find (d) our human environment
Q.475. His successful as a lawyer/grewsofastthathesoon
.465. The young boy tried to jerk out of the way,/ but she
Q ad / enough money to buy a house.
h
grabbed him and began/rubbing the tip of his nose to getthe SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)
stain off. (a) No error
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) (b) grew so fast that he soon had
(a) No error (c) enough money to buy a house
(b) The young boy tried to jerk out of the way (d) His successful as a lawyer
(c) rubbing the tip of his nose to get the stain off
(d) but she grabbed him and began .476. Other South African cities only / had one venue for
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staging exhibitions or / internationals events at highly standard.
.466. Mostofthecarbon-trappingmechanisms/thatwehave
Q SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Afternoon)
identified are/based at limit studies. (a) No error
SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) (b) internationals events at highly standard
(a) No error (c) Other South African cities only
(b) that we have identified are (d) had one venue for staging exhibitions or
(c) based at limit studies
(d) Most of the carbon - trapping mechanics Q.477.Soon or later, our efforts will be rewarded.
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Q.467. There is no denying / that our country is in/anmajor (a) be rewarded ( b) Soon or later
conomic slump.
e (c) our efforts will (d) No error
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(a) that our country is in (b) There is no denying
Solutions :-
(c) an major economic slump (d) No error
.468.Her comfort was in her children;/ her secondson,
Q ol.430.(c) in passengers' blood for twenty-five percent
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Rupert,/ was especially dear to her. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Afternoon) preposition‘for’mustbereplacedwith‘to’becausewegenerally
(a) No error (b) was especially dear to her usethepreposition‘to’aftertheverb‘lessen’.Hence,‘lessenthe
(c) her second son, Rupert (d) Her comfort was in her children amountofoxygeninpassengers'bloodtotwenty-fivepercent’is
the most appropriate answer.
Q.469.Businesses are asking employees to work fromhome.
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ol.431.(b) No error.
S heneverwedoacomparisonbetweentwothingsorpeoplewe
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. don’t use ‘more or very’ with the comparative degree
adjective(‘direr’ in the given sentence) because it becomes a
ol.432.(d) extreme effective strategy
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The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the bereplacedfromthegivensentence.Hence,‘hasgottendirer’is
adjective(effective) and not an adjective(extreme). Hence, the most appropriate answer.
‘extremely effective strategy’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.445.(b) during its business trip
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ol.433.(d) to step into save me
S Thesubject(They)inthegivensentenceispluralsowewillusea
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The plural pronoun for it. Therefore, ‘its’ will be replaced with the
preposition ‘into’ must be replaced with ‘in’because‘stepin’is plural pronoun ‘their’. Hence, ‘during their business trip’ is the
thecorrectphrasewhichmeanstohelpsomebodyinadifficult most appropriate answer.
situation like she helps the narrator in the given sentence.
Hence, ‘she has to step in to saveme’isthemostappropriate ol.446.(a) will have purchased
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answer. Theverb‘been’ismissingfromthegivensentence.Hence,‘will
have been purchased’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.434.(a) of the horses after it’s
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“It's” is a contraction and should be used where a sentence ol.447.(d) acting suspecting in their areas
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normallyreads"itis",theapostrophe(‘s)indicatesthatpartofa The given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(acting).
wordhasbeenremovedlike“It'sraining’- isacontractionof-It Hence, ‘acting suspiciously in their areas’ is the most
is raining. Whereas, “Its” with no apostrophe(‘s) is the appropriate answer.
possessiveformofthepronoun‘it’whichmeansbelongingtoit
likethedoghurtitstail.Similarlyinthegivensentence,training ol.448.(a) with the gold medal in the
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is of a man. Hence, ‘the horses after its’ is the most appropriate There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
answer. preposition‘with’mustbereplacedwith‘for’.Hence,‘forthegold
medal’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.435.(a) Concern above rising pollution
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The ol.449.(b) among tax evasion
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preposition ‘above’ must be replaced with ‘about’ because the There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
verb ‘concern’ generally takes the preposition ‘about’. Hence, preposition‘among’mustbereplacedwith‘against’becausewe
‘Concern about rising pollution’ is the most appropriate answer. generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the verb ‘fight’.
Hence, ‘against tax evasion’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.436.(c) No error.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct. ol.450.(c) you will be noticed
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If two actionstakeplaceinthefuturethenthe1stactionmust
ol.437.(a) with his own life experience
S be in the present tense(V1) and the 2ndactionmustbeinthe
The given sentencetalksaboutdifferent‘experiences’acquired future tense(will/shall). Similarly, planting a seed is the first
throughout the life by the writer. Hence, ‘with his own life actionwhichmustbeinthepresenttenseandnoticingitisthe
experiences’ is the most appropriate answer. secondactionwhichmustbeinthefuturetense.Hence,‘youwill
notice’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.438.(b)No error.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct. ol.451.(d) firmly shuted
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The given sentence is in the simple present tense sotheverb
ol.439.(a) No error.
S must be used in the simple present form(V1). Hence, ‘firmly
The given sentence is grammatically correct. shut(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.440.(b) most luminous
S Sol.452.(b) No error.
Wealwaysuseacomparativedegreeadjectivelikemore,better, he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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greater, etc. when we make acomparisonbetweentwothings,
not superlative degree adjectives like most, best,greatest,etc. ol.453.(c) in understanding an universe
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Similarly, ‘brightness’ of the Sun and other stars is being The ‘universe’ mentioned in the given sentence is specificand
compared in the given sentence. Hence, ‘more luminous’ is the we generally use the definite article‘the’beforeanyspecificor
most appropriate answer. particular noun. Hence, ‘in understanding the universe’ is the
most appropriate answer.
ol.441.(b) No error.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct. ol.454.(b)owing to the concerned officials
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The phrase ‘owing to’ must be replaced with‘against’because
ol.442.(a) No error.
S we generally use the preposition ‘against’ after the noun
The given sentence is grammatically correct. ‘allegation’.Hence,‘allegationsagainsttheconcernedofficials’is
the most appropriate answer.
ol.443.(c) and personality can being fun
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‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like ol.455.(a) No error.
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can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However, The given sentence is grammatically correct.
we generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after a modal
verb.Hence,‘personalitycanbe(V1)fun’isthemostappropriate ol.456.(a) excel in online courses, taking fully
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answer. The given sentence needs a gerund(V-ing) form of the
verb(excel) to grammatically correct it. Hence, ‘excelling in
Sol.444.(b) has gotten more direr online courses’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.457.(a) to people who are closed-minded
S ol.471.(a) that giving off
S
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The The given sentence is in the simple present tense sotheverb
preposition ‘to’ must be replaced with ‘with’ because we must be usedinthesimplepresentform(V1).Hence,‘gives(V1)’
generally use the preposition ‘with’ with the verb ‘interact’. is the most appropriate answer.
Hence,‘interactwithpeoplewhoareclosed-minded’isthemost
appropriate answer. ol.472.(b) was reluctant to have their pictures take
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“Have + V3(third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical
ol.458.(d) No error.
S structure for the given sentence.Hence,‘wasreluctanttohave
The given sentence is grammatically correct. their pictures taken(V3)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
ol.459.(d) my research rely at phone calls
S Sol.473.(d) more splendid church in Italy
Wegenerallyusethepreposition‘on’aftertheverb‘rely’andnot ‘Superlativedegreeadjective’denotestheformofanadjectiveor
‘at’. Hence, ‘my research rely on phone calls’ is the most adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of
appropriate answer. qualityofathing,person,etc.Forexample,best,worst,greatest,
etc.However,wealwaysplacethedefinitearticle‘the’beforeany
ol.460.(c) a spectacle
S superlativeadjective.Similarly,inthegivensentence,‘most’will
Some things are always written in pairs such as a pair of be the superlative degree adjective. Hence, ‘the mostsplendid
binoculars,apairofscissors,apairofspectacles,etc.Similarly, church in Italy’ is the most appropriate answer.
the given sentence talks about wearing spectacles. Hence, ‘a
pair of spectacles’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.474.(a) No error.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.461.(c)a lion
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We generally use apostrophe(‘s) to show possession means ol.475.(d) His successful as a lawyer
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something belonging tosomeone.Similarly,thegivensentence We will replace the adjective(successful) with the noun(success)
talks about a skull which belongs to a lion. Hence, ‘a lion’s’ is the to grammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘His
most appropriate answer. success as a lawyer’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.462.(c) when they come of contact
S ol.476.(b) internationals events at highly standard
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The The given sentence needs an adjective(high) to tell a quality
preposition ‘of’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘when they about the subject and not an adverb(highly). Moreover,
come in contact’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘internationals’ must be replaced with ‘international’. Hence,
‘international events of highstandards’isthemostappropriate
ol.463.(c) including much strong
S answer.
The comparative degree adjective when we do a comparison
betweentwothings,people,etc.Similarlyinthegivensentence, ol.477.(b) Soon or later
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‘stronger’ will be the comparative degree of ‘strong’. Hence, Wemustusethesamedegreeofadjectivebeforeandafterthe
‘including stronger’ is the most appropriate answer. conjunction ‘or’. Similarly,acomparativedegreeadjective(later)
is used after the conjunction ‘or’ in the given sentence,sothe
ol.464.(a) No error.
S adjective to be used before it must be in the comparative
The given sentence is grammatically correct. degree(sooner).Hence,‘soonerorlater’isthemostappropriate
ol.465.(a) No error.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.466.(c) based at limit studies
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The .478.Rahul sings / very sweet / when he is / ina good mood.
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preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘based on SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
limited studies’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) very sweet (b) when he is (c) in a good mood (d) Rahul sings
ol.467.(c) We use the article ‘a’ before
S .479. After / a long and fun-filled day, / the children / slept
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thewordsstartingwithaConsonant(B,D,F,N,etc.)forexample,a themselves peacefully.
dirtyshirt,aneglecteddepartment,etc.However,thearticle‘an’ SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
isusedbeforewordsstartingwithaVowel(A,E,I,O,U)oraVowel (a) a long and fun-filled day (b) slept themselves peacefully
Sound for example, an educated person, an honestpolicy,etc. (c) the children (d) After
Hence, ‘in a major(startingwithaconsonant)economicslump’
is the most appropriate answer. .480.The river / flowed besides / the hillock /in our village.
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ol.468.(a) No error.
S (a) in our village (b) the hillock (c) flowed besides (d) The river
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.481. He has been / excused by the teacher / by the time a
ol.469.(d)No error.
S f ormal complaint / for bullying was made.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
(a) excused by the teacher (b) for bullying was made
ol.470.(d) standing at front of us
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(c) by the time a formal complaint (d) He has been
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘standing in .482.Ronaldo is / a famous / player of / the football.
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front of us’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening)
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constructed within a week.
Q.483.Wheneverheis/onaholiday,/hetravelsbyfoot/tothe SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning)
t emple nearby. (a) No error (b) that the bridge would constructed
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) (c) The Minister announced (d) within a week
(a) to the temple nearby (b) Whenever he is
(c) he travels by foot (d) on a holiday .490. The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
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Select the option that correctly rectifies the error.
.484. Spot the error in the given sentence and select the
Q As a rule, single sentences should not be write or printed as
correct sentence from the options given. paragraphs.
Is Savita is joining us for lunch today? SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening)
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Morning) (a) As a rule, single sentences should not be wrote or printed as
(a) Is Savita joining us for lunch today? paragraphs.
(b) Savita is joined us for lunch today? (b) As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as
(c) Savita joining us for lunch today? paragraphs.
(d) Are Savita joining us for lunch today? (c) As a rule, single sentences shall not have written or printed
.485. The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
Q as paragraphs.
Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. (d) As a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed
InitsAugust1992issue,thehighlyrespectedBritishJournalof as paragraphs.
Addiction describe three unusual cases of carrot dependence. .491.Me and my friends / often go / to the cinema/ together.
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SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal (a) together (b) often go
of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot (c) to the cinema (d) Me and my friends
dependence.
(b) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal .492.He wished he has more resources to supportthe poor.
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of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening)
dependence. (a) He wished his having more resources to support the poor.
(c) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal (b) He wished he have more resources to support the poor.
of Addiction described three unusual cases of carrot (c) He wishing he has more resources to support the poor.
dependence. (d) He wished he had more resources to support the poor.
(d) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected British Journal
of Addiction has been described three British Journal of Q.493.The students stopped / their chatter / as soonas them
Addiction has been described three. oticed / the teacher enter the classroom.
n
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning)
.486. The following sentence contains a grammatical error.
Q (a) their chatter (b) The students stopped
Select the option that correctly rectifies the error. (c) the teacher enter the classroom (d) as soon as them noticed
He sees us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his
treachery, greeted us with a smile .494.The mob / is believing / every word / the leadersays.
Q
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his (a) is believing (b) the leader says (c) every word (d) The mob
treachery, greeted us with a smile. Q.495.Investingonrealestate/canearnyouquickprofit/butit
(b) He saw us coming, and unaware that we had learned of his omes with / a certain amount of risk attached to it.
c
treachery, greeted us with a smile. SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) He saw us coming, and unaware that we were learning of his (a) a certain amount of risk attached to it
treachery, greeted us with a smile (b) can earn you quick profit
(d) He saw us come, and unaware that we had learned of his (c) Investing on real estate
treachery, greets us with a smile. (d) but it comes with
Q.487. Therewasaninterestingarticleinthenewspaperabout Q.496. When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the
t he dangers to an environment. f earsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the spot
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning) SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)
(a) to an environment (b) an interesting article (a) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome
(c) about the dangers (d) in the newspaper bandit with all their might, he ultimately flew the spot.
Q.488. When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh / for a fresh (b) When the villagers putted up a firm resistance to the
valuation of hisperformance/inthelastfinancialyear,/little
e fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the
did him know that the results will come out worse than spot.
expected. (c) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Evening) bandit with all their might, he ultimately flown the spot.
(a) When Sanathan asked Mr. Jignesh (d) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the fearsome
(b) for a fresh evaluation of his performance bandit with all their might, he ultimately fled the spot.
(c) in the last financial year Q.497.The General have ordered that the troops shouldmove
(d) little did him know that the results will come out worse than immediately.
expected SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Afternoon)
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T
( c) that the troops should move (d) The General have ordered preposition‘by’mustbereplacedwith‘on’becausewheneverwe
gosomewhereusingourfootweusethepreposition‘on’before
Q.498.As she kept walking to me, my heart skippeda beat . ‘foot’. Hence, ‘he travels on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.
SC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning)
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(a) As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat. ol.484.(a) Is Savita joining us for lunch today? (Correct)
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(b) As she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a beat (b) Savita is joined us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence
(c) As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat. Structure)
(d) As she kept walking towards me, my heart skipped a beat. (c) Savita joining us for lunch today? (Incorrect Sentence
Structure)
Q.499. There were more than thirty delegates who attend the (d)AreSavita joining us for lunch today? (IncorrectVerb)
t raining programme last summer.
SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening) Sol.485.(c) In its August 1992 issue, the highly respected
(a) There are more than thirty delegates who attend the training ritish Journal of Addiction described three unusualcasesof
B
programme last summer carrot dependence. (Correct)
(b) There were more than thirty delegates who attends the (a)InitsAugust1992issue,thehighlyrespectedBritishJournal
training programme last summer. of Addiction was describing three unusual cases of carrot
(c) There was more than thirty delegates who attend the training dependence. (Incorrect Tense)
programme last summer (b)InitsAugust1992issue,thehighlyrespectedBritishJournal
(d) There were more than thirty delegates who attended the of Addiction describing three unusual cases of carrot
training programme last summer. dependence. (Incorrect Verb)
(d)InitsAugust1992issue,thehighlyrespecedBritishJournal
.500. As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet
Q of Addiction has been described three British Journal of
rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn. Addiction has been described three. (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)
(a) As soon as we were going for an afternoon siesta, my pet ol.486.(b) He saw us coming, and unaware that we had
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rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn. learned of his treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Correct)
(b) As soon as we went for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia (a) He saw us coming, and unaware that we learned of his
dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn. treachery, greeted us with a Smile. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia (c)Hesawuscoming,andunawarethatwewerelearningofhis
digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn. treachery, greeted us with a smile. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) As soon as we gone for an afternoon siesta, my pet rabbit Tia (d) He saw us come, and unaware that we had learned ofhis
dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn. treachery, greets us with a Smile. (Incorrect Verb)
ol.487.(a) to an environment
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Solutions :-
The ‘environment’ mentioned in the given sentence is specific
Sol.478.(a) very sweet andwegenerallyusethedefinitearticle‘the’beforeanyspecific
he given sentence needs an adverb to modify the verb(sings)
T or particular noun. Hence, ‘to the environment’ is the
and not an adjective(sweet). Hence, ‘Rahul sings very sweetly’ is most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. ol.488.(d) little did him know that the results will come out
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ol.479.(b) slept themselves peacefully
S worse than expected
The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘themselves’ is incorrect We will replace the pronoun ‘him’ withthecorrectpronoun‘he’
accordingtothegrammaticalcontextofthegivensentencesoit after the verb ‘did’ in the given sentence. Hence, ‘little did he
must be removed. Hence, ‘slept peacefully’ is the most knowthattheresultswillcomeoutworsethanexpected’isthe
appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.480.(c) flowed besides
S Sol.489.(b) that the bridge would constructed
‘Besides’ means in addition to something & ‘Beside’ means next “Would be + V3(third form of the verb)” is the correct
to something. Similarly,thegivensentencestatesthattheriver grammaticalstructureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘thebridge
flowednexttothehillockinourvillage.Hence,‘flowedbeside’is would be constructed(V3)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
the most appropriate answer.
Sol.490.(d)Asarule,singlesentencesshouldnotbewrittenor
ol.481.(d) He has been
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p
ythetime+V2(secondformoftheverb),Had+V3(thirdform
“B (a)Asarule,singlesentencesshouldnotbewroteorprintedas
oftheverb)”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructureforthegiven paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb)
sentence. Hence, ‘He had been excused(V3)’ is the most (b) As a rule, single sentences should not write or print as
appropriate answer. paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb)
ol.482.(c) the football
S (c) As a rule,singlesentencesshallnothavewrittenorprinted
The definite article 'the'isnotusedbeforesomewords(nouns) as paragraphs. (Incorrect Verb)
like Jail, prison, school, football, cricket, etc. because these ol.491.(d) Me and my friends
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nouns are non-specific in the general sense. Hence, ‘player of We always put the second person before the first person in a
football’ is the most appropriate answer. positive sentenceaccordingtotheorderofpronouns.Similarly,
Sol.483.(c) he travels by foot inthegivensentence,narrator(I)isthefirstperson&his‘friends’
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is the second person. Hence, ‘My friends & I’ is the most rabbit Tia digged a huge hole right in the middle of the
ppropriate answer.
a lawn.(Incorrect word- The past form of dig is dug)
(c)Assoonaswegoneforanafternoonsiesta,mypetrabbitTia
ol.492.(d) He wished he had more resources to support the
S digged a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect
poor. word - The past form of dig is dug)
Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmust (d) As soon as we gone for anafternoonsiesta,mypetrabbit
beusedinthepastform(V2).However,thepastformof‘has’is Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the lawn.(Incorrect
‘had’. Hence, ‘he wished he had’ is the most appropriate answer. verb)
ol.493.(d) as soon as them noticed
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“Assoonasthemnoticed”willbereplacedby“assoonasthey SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1
noticed”. Use of objective pronoun is incorrect here and a
nominative pronoun will be used. .501.It was / the very well-directed film / andwe enjoyed it.
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ol.494.(a) is believing
S (a) the very well - directed film (b) No error
The sentence isinthepresentindefinitetense.Theword‘says’ (c) and we enjoyed it (d) It was
hasbeenusedattheend.So‘believes’willbeused.Thecorrect
sentence willbe-Themobbelieveseverywordtheleadersays. .502. If the economy fails / this year itreflectbadly/onthe
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Hence, ‘believes’ is the most appropriate answer. government.
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ol.495.(c) Investing on real estate
S (a) this year it reflect badly (b) No error
Thepreposition“on”willbereplacedby“in”.Investinisaphrasal (c) on the government (d) If the economy fails
verbwhichmeanstoputmoney,effort,time,etc.intosomething
to make a profit or get an advantage. Hence, ‘investinginreal .503.We stayed / in Jim’s flat / during he was /on holiday.
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estate’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) on holiday (b) during he was (c) in Jim’s flat (d) We stayed
ol.496.(d) When the villagers put up a firm resistance to the
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fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fled the .504.Do you / recall to meet / her at the party/ last night?
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spot.(Correct) SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) Whenthevillagersputupafirmresistancetothefearsome (a) last night (b) her at the party
bandit with all their might, he ultimately flew the (c) Do you (d) recall to meet
spot.(Incorrect verb used)
Q.505.Itisnotworth/havingthetrouble/towritetohim/as
(b) When the villagers putted up a firm resistance to the
e never replies.
h
fearsome bandit with all their might, he ultimately fleed the
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spot.(Incorrect verb used)
(a) as he never replies (b) to write to him
(c) When thevillagersputupafirmresistancetothefearsome
(c) It is not worth (d) having the trouble
bandit with all their might, he ultimately flown the
spot.(Incorrect verb used) .506.This is / too grave sin / to be / pardoned.
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ol.497.(d) The General have ordered
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(a) pardoned (b) too grave sin (c) This is (d) to be
Thegeneralissingularsosingularverbhaswillbeused.Haveis
incorrect.Thecorrectsentencewillbe-TheGeneralhasordered .507. The unseasonal rain/ caused a lot of damage/ to the
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that the troops should move immediately. crops.
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Sol.498.(d)Asshekeptwalkingtowardsme,myheartskipped
(a) The unseasonal rain (b) to the crops
beat. (Correct)
a
(c) No error (d) caused a lot of damage
(a) As she kept walking within me, my heart skipped a beat.
(Incorrect preposition) .508.How many / eggs were put / into the basket?
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(b) A s she kept walking from me, my heart skipped a SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
beat.(Incorrect preposition) (a) How many (b) No error (c) eggs were put (d) into the basket
(c) As she kept into me, my heart skipped a beat.(Incorrect
preposition) Q.509. We have / not met / some of our friends / since six
onths.
m
Sol.499.(d) There were more than thirty delegates who SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
ttended the training programme last summer. (Correct)
a (a) since six months (b) We have
(a)Therearemorethanthirtydelegateswhoattendthetraining (c) not met (d) some of our friends
programme last summer.(Incorrect tense)
(b) There were more than thirty delegates who attends the .510.The policeman asked / many people but / noone was
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training programme last summer. (Incorrect tense) knowing / how the accident happened.
(c)Therewasmorethanthirtydelegateswhoattendthetraining SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening)
programme last summer.( Incorrect verb) (a) how the accident happened (b) The policeman asked
(c) no one was knowing (d) many people but
Sol.500.(b)Assoonaswewentforanafternoonsiesta,mypet
r abbit Tia dug a huge hole right in the middle of the .511.This question / is quite too / simple for me/ to answer.
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lawn.(Correct) SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Morning)
(a) As soon as we were going for an afternoon siesta, my pet (a) to answer (b) is quite too
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(c) This question (d) simple for me .524.We bought / two dozens / mangoes from / the market
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SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)
.512.You should / have respond / to my query / sooner.
Q (a) the market (b) We bought
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon) (c) two dozens (d) mangoes from
(a) to my query (b) You should (c) have respond (d) sooner
.525.You and I / have submitted / your work / ontime.
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.513. The manager said, “Could you please confirm me
Q SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning)
whether you have received all the items that you had ordered?” (a) on time (b) your work (c) have submitted (d) You and I
SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) The manager said, “Could you please Q.526.I do not / like to read / these kind / of novels.
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(c) have received all the items (a) I do not (b) these kind (c) of novels (d) like to read
(d) confirm me whether you
.527.Shall / we go / for walking / in the park?
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.514.Wethought/therewasagoodidea/towearsnowboots
Q SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)
/ before we stepped out. (a) Shall (b) in the park (c) we go (d) for walking
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(a) We thought (b) before we stepped out Q.528.Among you and me / she is quite rude / to theboy.
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(a) to the boy (b) she is quite rude
.515. There have been /three breaks-in /in our society/ this
Q (c) Among you and me (d) No error
month.
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon) .529.I find that / I get myself tired / very easily/ these days.
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(a) three breaks-in (b) this month SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Evening)
(c) in our society (d) There have been (a)these days (b) I get myself tired
(c) I find that (d) very easily
.516.He / can have been / more polite / to her.
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SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Afternoon) Solutions :-
(a) more polite (b) He (c) to her (d) can have been
ol.501.(a) the very well-directed film
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.517.Aarav’s mother / speaks four languages / fluently.
Q
The‘film’mentionedinthegivensentenceisnotspecificandwe
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)
generallyusetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforeanon-specificnoun.
(a) fluently (b) Aarav’s mother
Hence, ‘a very well directed’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) speaks four languages (d) No error
ol.502.(a) this year it reflect badly
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.518.Severalminutespassed/beforeshereturned/carrymilk
Q
The given sentence is a conditional sentence which has a
/ for the dog.
futuristic sense so the verb used must be in the future
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tense(will). Hence, ‘it will reflect badly’ isthemostappropriate
(a) carry milk (b) Several minutes passed
answer.
(c) for the dog (d) before she returned
ol.503.(b) during he was
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.519.TheTajMahal/isoneof/themostbeautiful/creation
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‘When’ is used for talking about the time at which something
in the world.
happens orhappened.Thegivensentencetalksaboutthetime
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Morning)
atwhichJimwasonholiday.Hence,‘whenhewas’isthemost
(a) The Taj Mahal (b) the most beautiful
appropriate answer.
(c) creation in the world (d) is one of
ol.504.(d) recall to meet
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.520.This park is / the largest bird sanctuary /in the State.
Q
The given sentence will have a bare infinitive (without the
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
preposition ‘to’).Hence,‘recallmeeting’isthemostappropriate
(a) the largest bird sanctuary (b) This park is
answer.
(c) No error (d) in the State
ol.505.(d) having the trouble
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.521. I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly
Q
‘Taking the trouble’ is grammatically the correctphraseforthe
mistake.
given sentence. Hence, ‘having’ will be replaced with‘taking’&
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‘taking the trouble’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
(a) such a silly mistake (b) for making
(c) on myself (d) I was angry ol.506.(b) too grave sin
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We will put the indefinite article ‘a’ before ‘sin’ as the sin is
.522. Mrs. Verma refused / the second helping /of ice cream.
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not-specific. Hence, ‘too grave a sin’ is the most appropriate
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Afternoon)
answer.
(a) Mrs. Verma refused (b) of ice cream
(c) No error (d) the second helping Sol.507.(c) No error.
Q.523.Get up from your place / slow, and / turn around! Sol.508.(b) No error.
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(a) slow, and (b) turn around ol.509.(a) since six months
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(c) No error (d) Get up from your place ‘For’ refers to a specific period oftimeoranumericalvalueof
time, for example for 2 years, f or 4 weeks, for 3 days, etc.
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owever, in the givenquestion,theperiodoftimeis6months.
H ol.524.(c) two dozens
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Hence, ‘for six months’ is the most appropriate answer. Weneverwrite‘dozens’ifweareusinganumericalamountlike
two,three,etc.beforeit.Forexample,‘twodozensofbananas’is
ol.510.(c) no one was knowing
S incorrect but ‘three dozen ofmangoes’iscorrect.Similarly,the
Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmust given sentence has ‘two’ as a numerical value. Hence, ‘two
be used in its past form(V2) and not in the past continuous dozen’ is the most appropriate answer.
form(was +V-ing). Hence, ‘no one knew(V2)’ is themost
appropriate answer. ol.525.(b) your work
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‘Our’ is the possessive form of ‘we’ and it means s
omething
ol.511.(b) is quite too
S belongingtous(morethanasingleperson).Similarlyinthegiven
Theuseof‘quite’isirrelevantinthegrammaticalcontextofthe sentence, the work belongs to both the persons and not to a
given sentence as ‘too…to’ is afixedpair.Hence,‘istoosimple single person. Hence, ‘our work’ is the most appropriate
for me to answer’ is the most appropriate answer. structure.
ol.512.(c) have respond
S ol.526.(b) these kind
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“Have +V3(thirdformoftheverb)”isgrammaticallythecorrect ‘This’and‘kind’areinsingularformwhereas‘These’and‘kinds’
structureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘haveresponded(V3)’is are in plural form. Hence,‘these kinds’ will be grammatically
the most appropriate answer. correct for the given sentence.
ol.513.(d) confirm me whether you
S ol.527.(d) for walking
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The use of the pronoun ‘me’ is grammatically incorrect in the When weuseverbslikewalk,talk,ride,drink,etc.asnouns,we
givensentencesoitmustberemoved.Hence,‘confirmwhether put the indefinite article ‘a’beforethemaspertheirsound.For
you’ is the most appropriate answer. example, we had a talk, let's go for a drive, etc. Hence, ‘for a
ol.514.(d) there was a good idea
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‘Idea’ in the given sentence is a singular subject and for it, we will ol.528.(c) Among you and me
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use ‘it’ as a singular pronoun and not ‘there’. Hence, ‘it was a We use ‘among’ for more than two persons and ‘between’ for
good idea’ is the most appropriate answer. two persons. However, therearetwopersonsmentionedinthe
ol.515.(a) three breaks-in
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‘Break-in’ is a phrasal verb which means to enterabuildingby appropriate answer.
force, usually in order to steal something. However, the given ol.529.(b) I get myself tired
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sentence talks about three attempts so we will use the plural The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ is irrelevant according
form of ‘break-in’. Hence, ‘three break-ins’ is the most to the grammatical context of the sentence so it will be
appropriate answer. removed. Hence, ‘I get tired’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.516.(d) can have been
We will replace ‘can’ with ‘could’ because ‘could’ sounds more SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2
polite than ‘can’. Hence, ‘could have been’ is the most
appropriate answer. .530. Ifyouhave/remainedcalm/youcouldhave/savedthe
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situation.
Sol.517.(d) No error. SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(a) saved the situation (b) you could have
ol.518.(a) carry milk
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(c) remained calm (d) If you have
Wewillreplace‘carry’with‘carrying’inthelastpartofthegiven
sentenceasitrequiresagerund(V-ing).Hence,‘carryingmilk’is .531. I will spend / my rest of remaining /lifeinmy/native
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the most appropriate answer. village.
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ol.519.(c) creation in the world
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(a) my rest of remaining (b) life in my
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘Oneof/ Each
(c) native village (d) I will spend
of/ Most of/ None of + Plural Subject” is grammatically the
correct structure. Similarly, the given sentence will have Q.532.We yet / have time / to catch / the bus.
‘creations’ as a pluralsubject.Hence,‘creationsintheworld’is SC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
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the most appropriate answer. (a) have time (b) to catch (c) the bus (d) We yet
Sol.520.(c) No error. .533.Thisdogseems/tobeveryferocious,/otherwise,/itis
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harmless.
ol.521.(c) on myself
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SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
‘Angry with someone’ is grammatically the correct phrase for the
(a) otherwise (b) to be very ferocious
given sentence. Hence, ‘angry with myself’ is the most
(c) it is harmless (d) This dog seems
appropriate answer.
.534. The girl lay down / on the bed / besides hermother / and
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Sol.522.(c) No error.
went to sleep.
ol.523.(a) slow, and
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Thegivensentenceneedsan‘adverb’.Hence,‘slowly’isthemost (a) on the bed (b) besides her mother
appropriate answer. (c) The girl lay down (d) and went to sleep
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Q.535.He went / to the bed / with a / slight fever. Solutions :-
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(a) slight fever (b) to the bed (c) with a (d) He went Sol.530.(d) If you have
If you have “If + had +V3….could have + V3(thirdform of the
.536. The city turned out / tobevery/differenttowhat/he
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had expected. v erb)” is the correct grammatical structure for thegiven
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) sentence. Hence, ‘If you had’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) to be very (b) The city turned out
ol.531.(a) my rest of remaining
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(c) he had expected (d) different to what
We cannot use ‘rest’ & ‘remaining’ together inasentenceasit
Q.537.Your name / precedes before / mine / in thelist. becomes the case of superfluousness(not necessary). Hence,
SC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
S ‘remaining’willberemovedfromthesentence&‘therestofmy
(a) mine (b) Your name (c) precedes before (d) in the list life’ is the most appropriate answer.
.538. You should / avail this opportunity / to demonstrate /
Q ol.532.(d) We yet
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your skills. ‘Still’ means starting in the past and continuing until now.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) However, ‘still’ generally comes before a verb in the present
(a) You should (b) your skills perfectform(has/have)and‘yet’usuallycomesattheendofthe
(c) avail this opportunity (d) to demonstrate sentence. Similarly in thegivensentence,thetimeforcatching
the bus has started in the past and continued tillnow.Hence,
Q.539.He was unable / to help me because / he hadbeen failed ‘We still’ is the most appropriate answer.
/ to arrange the money.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) ol.533.(a) Otherwise
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(a) to help me because (b) to arrange the money ‘Otherwise‘ is a conjunction that means apart from that.
(c) he had been failed (d) He was unable However, ‘But’isalsoaconjunctionthatisusedforintroducing
an idea that contrasts with or is different from what has just
Q.540. He often /persiststoask/awkwardquestions/atthe beensaid.Similarlyinthegivensentence,thestatementthatthe
board meetings. dog is harmless contrasts with its characteristic of being
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) ferocious(violent). Hence, ‘But’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) He often (b) persists to ask
(c) awkward questions (d) at the board meetings ol.534.(b) besides her mother
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‘Besides’ means ‘in additiontosomething’&‘Beside’means‘at
Q.541.Hisson-in-laws/haveenhanced/hisbusiness/withina thesideof,ornexttosomebody/something’.However,thegiven
hort period.
s sentence states that the girl lay down on the bed next to her
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) mother and went to sleep. Hence, ‘beside her mother’ is the
(a) have enhanced (b) his business most appropriate answer.
(c) His son-in-laws (d) within a short period
ol.535.(b) to the bed
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.542. A businessman / at our colony / was found / COVID
Q We generallyusethephrases‘gotobed’,‘gonetobed’or‘went
positive. to bed’.Hence,wewillremovethedefinitearticle‘the’fromthe
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) givensentenceand‘wenttobed’becomesthemostappropriate
(a) at our colony (b) A businessman answer.
(c) was found (d) COVID positive
ol.536.(d) different to what
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.543.Either of these / two roads / lead to / thepost office.
Q There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) preposition ‘to’ after ‘different’ must be replaced with ‘from’
(a) Either of these (b) the post office (c) lead to (d) two roads because ‘different’generallytakesthepreposition‘from’withit.
Hence, ‘different from what’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.544. His father / prevented him / to go abroad / for higher
tudies.
s ol.537.(c) precedes before
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SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) We cannot write ‘precedes’ and ‘before’ togetherinasentence
(a) for higher studies (b) His father as they have similar meanings & that will become a case of
(c) to go abroad (d) prevented him superfluousness(not necessary). Hence, ‘before’ must be
removed from the sentence to make it grammatically correct.
.545.Whatisthename/oftheSwami/whomautobiography/
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impressed you so much? ol.538.(c) avail this opportunity
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SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) ‘Avail’ always takes the preposition ‘of’ and a reflexive
(a) What is the name (b) whom autobiography pronoun(myself,yourself,ourselves,etc.)inaccordancewiththe
(c) impressed you so much (d) of the Swami given subject(You). Hence, ‘availyourselfofthisopportunity’is
the most appropriate answer.
Q.546. The crowd of the migrant worker at the stationforthe
hramik Special is unforgettable.
S ol.539.(c) he had been failed
S
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmust
(a) at the station (b) of the migrant worker be used in its simple past form(failed) and not in the past
(c) The crowd (d) is unforgettable perfect form(had been failed). Hence, ‘he failed’ is the most
appropriate answer.
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ol.540.(b) persists to ask
S .550.Iwastoldthatwewouldmetatfiveintheeveningbutno
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ersist+in+V-ing”isthecorrectgrammaticalstructureforthe
“P one has turned up for the meeting so far.
given sentence. Hence, the preposition ‘to’ must be replaced SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Afternoon)
with the preposition‘in’and‘persistsinasking(V-ing)’becomes (a) for the meeting (b) in the evening
the most appropriate answer. (c) I was told (d) we would met
ol.541.(c) His son-in-laws
S .551.Obi wanted / to continue on / his idea of /building a
Q
We can never write‘in-laws’becauseitisincorrecttoadd‘s’in modern school.
the suffix(of law). However, we generally write son-in-lawfora SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening)
single male and sons-in-law for more thanonemale.Similarly, (a) building a modern school (b) Obi wanted
the given sentence talks about two males. Hence, ‘His (c) his idea of (d) to continue on
sons-in-law’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.552.SinceIndiahasstarteddoingwellinhockeyithadonce
ol.542.(a) At our colony
S gain become a popular sport.
a
The preposition ‘at’isusedwhenyouareataspecificaddress, SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
atagenerallocation,andatapoint.However,thepreposition‘in’ (a) doing well (b) it had once again
isusedinaspace,neighborhood,cityandcountry.Similarly,the (c) Since India (d) become a popular sport
given sentence talks about a businessman in the
neighborhood(colony). Hence, ‘in our colony’ is the most Q.553.Life without laughter would be a dull affair.
appropriate answer. SC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning)
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(a) a dull affair (b) Life without laughter
ol.543.(c) lead to
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According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, ‘E ither of/
Neitherof+PluralSubject+Singularverb’isgrammaticallythe .554. The sports teacherwaselatedwhenhisteamwaswon
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correct structure. The given sentence has ‘Roads’ as a plural the state football championship.
subject and ‘leads’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘leads to’ is the SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Afternoon)
most appropriate answer. (a) when his team (b) was won
(c) The sports teacher (d) was elated
ol.544.(c) to go abroad
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We generally use the preposition ‘from’ with prevent not ‘to’. .555. I was watching a whole scene very carefully.
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Hence, we will replace ‘to’ with ‘from’ and ‘from going abroad’ SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon)
becomes the most appropriate answer. (a) No error (b) a whole scene
(c) very carefully (d) I was watching
ol.545.(b) whom autobiography
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'Whom' is anobjectpronounthatreferstothepersonwhowas .556.Who has distributed these sweets among thechildren?
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the recipient of an action. However, 'Whose' is a possessive SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon)
pronoun thatreferstothepersontowhomsomethingbelongs. (a) No error (b) among the children
Similarly, the given sentence refers to a Swami to whom the (c) Who has distributed (d) these sweets
autobiography belongs. Hence, ‘whose autobiography’ is the .557. Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman, isleadingtheanti-race
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most appropriate answer. cause in the US.
ol.546.(b) of the migrant worker
S SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
‘Crowd’meansalargenumberofpeopleinoneplaceandthese (a) Tejaswin, the Indian sportsman (b) the anti-race cause
people are migrant workers(not a single worker) in the given (c) in the US (d) is leading
sentence.However,itisirrelevanttousethedefinitearticle‘the’ .558. Google has set on an India fund and announced an
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as the workers are not specific. Hence, ‘of migrantworkers’is investment of ten billion dollars.
the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening)
(a) and announced an investment (b) Google has set on
SSC MTS 2020 Tier - 1 (c) of ten billion dollars (d) an India fund
.547.Will you / listen me / when I tell you / thedetails?
Q .559. I was thrilled to going out with my friendfor the film.
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SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon) SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) Will you (b) the details (c) listen me (d) when I tell you (a) with my friend (b) to going out
(c) I was thrilled (d) for the film
.548. The crow held back / to the piece / ofbread/withits
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claws. .560. Rohit said that he would save me from been scold by
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SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening) father.
(a) to the piece (b) The crow held back SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) of bread (d) with its claws (a) said that (b) he would (c) save me (d) been scold
.549.Thefarmeris/cuttingthecorn/whichhasripen/inthe
Q .561. Mr. Choudhri goes to fly to Germany and France next
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fields. weekend.
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning) SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) in the fields (b) which has ripen (a) next weekend (b) to fly
(c) The farmer is (d) cutting the corn (c) Mr. Choudhri goes (d) to Germany and France
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Q.562.Not get into the car; it has not been cleaned inside. ( a) we were unable
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(a) been cleaned inside (b) into the car (c) to avoid getting caught
(c) Not get (d) it has not (d) in the heavy rain
.563.Mr. Roy was not only very successful and humblealso.
Q .575.I’msurethatIfoundtheplacewithoutanydifficultywhen
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SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon) I go next time.
(a) not only (b) Mr. Roy was SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening)
(c) very successful (d) and humble also (a) when I go next time (b) without any difficulty
(c) I’m sure that (d) I found the place
.564.Themanwemetwasanyotherthantheoriginalownerof
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the house. Q.576. As soon the ceremony was over, thechampionswould
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon) alk in a majestic procession.
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(a) was any other (b) than the original SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)
(c) The man we met (d) owner of the house (a) As soon the ceremony was over (b) in a majestic procession
(c) would walk (d) the champions
.565.“You can meet me always you like,” our teachertold us.
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SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Evening) Q.577. Asking for and giving informations is an important
(a) our teacher told us (b) me always f eature of conversations.
(c) You can meet (d) you like SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) giving informations ( b) feature of conversations
Q.566.The man whose sitting at the corner table ismy uncle. (c) is an important (d) asking for and
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(a) whose sitting (b) is my uncle .578.My father made me to do the French grammarexercise
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(c) at the corner table (d) The man again and again.
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.567.Jagdeep,theBollywoodcomedian,beganhisfilmcareer
Q (a) No error (b) the French grammar exercise
at eight as a live childlike actor in the 1950’s. (c) My father made me to do (d) again and again
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(a) Jagdeep, the comedian (b) as a live childlike actor Q.579.They could be pass their exams if they studiedharder.
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(a) if they (b) studied harder
.568.Hundredandfiftyrupeesseemahighpriceforthislittle
Q (c) They could be (d) pass their exams
vase.
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening) Q.580.Every country tries to do its good at the Olympicgames
(a) seem a high price (b) for this little vase s they are held in great prestige.
a
(c) No error (d) Hundred and fifty rupees SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning)
(a) they are held (b) Every country (c) its good (d) tries to do
Q.569. There is no one else in this house; I can feel the
resence.
p Q.581. Judy solved the difficult problem by her own without
SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Morning) nyone’s help.
a
(a) in this house (b) There is SSC MTS 02/11/2021(Evening)
(c) I can feel the presence (d) no one else (a) without anyone’s help (b) by her own
(c) Judy solved (d) the difficult problem
Q.570.You look very tired; you would go to bed now.
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Solutions : -
(a) You look (b) to bed now (c) you would go (d) very tired
.571.The little baby cried loudly to a new toy.
Q ol.547.(c) listen me
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SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
(a) cried loudly 11 (b) to a (c) new toy (d) The little baby preposition ‘to’ is missing after ‘listen’. Hence, ‘listen to me’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Q.572. My sister prefers tea than coffee intheafternoonafter
lunch. ol.548.(b) The crow held back
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SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Morning) ‘Held back’ means to not do something & ‘held on’ means to
(a) tea than coffee (b) in the afternoon maintainagrasponsomething.Botharephrasalverbs.Similarly,
(c) after lunch (d) My sister prefers inthegivensentence,thecrowgraspsthepieceofbreadwithits
claws. Hence, ‘the crow held on’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.573. This is the place here Sudhir found the wallet full of
oney.
m ol.549.(b) which has ripen
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SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) ‘Has + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for the given
(a) This is the place (b) here Sudhir sentence.However,theV3formof‘ripen’is‘ripened’.Hence,‘has
(c) found the wallet (d) full of money ripened’ is the most appropriate answer.
.574.Although we took all precautions but we wereunable to
Q ol.550.(d) we would met
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avoid getting caught in the heavy rain. Theformoftheverb‘meet’isincorrect(met)inthecontextofthe
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) given sentence. It should be written in the simple present
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f orm(meet). Hence, ‘we would meet’ is the most appropriate grammatically correct the given sentence.
answer.
ol.566.(a) whose sitting
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ol.551.(d) to continue on
S The pronoun ‘whose’ must be removed from the sentence as it is
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. Use the incorrecttouseitwithanotherpossessivepronoun‘my’.Hence,
preposition‘on’inplaceof‘with’.Hence,‘tocontinuewith’isthe ‘The man sitting’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.567.(b)as a live childlike actor
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ol.552.(b) it had once again
S The usage of the word live is incorrect.Thewordlivelywillbe
The given sentence is in the present perfecttensesotheverb used here as an adjective. Lively means full of energy and
must be used in the present perfect form and n ot in the past excitement.
perfectform.Hence,‘ithasonceagain’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.568.(a) seem a high price
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Theamount,Time,Distance,etcareconsideredassingularunits
Sol.553.(c) No error. andsingularverbsareusedforthem.Forexample,thathundred
rupee note is mine. I feel asix-hour-longjourneyisexhausting
ol.554.(b)was won
S for me, etc. Similarly in the given sentence ‘Hundred and fifty
The positioning of the helping verb ‘was’ is incorrect in the rupees’ isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘seems’asasingular
context of the given sentence. Hence, ‘was’ will beremoved& verb. Hence, ‘seems a high price’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘when his team won’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
ol.569.(d) no one else
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ol.555.(b)a whole scene
S Ifonecanfeelthepresence,itisobviousthatthereissomeone
The subject ‘whole scene’ is specific & before specific or present.Hence,‘noone’willbereplacedwith‘someone’tomake
particular nouns, we use the definite article ‘the’. Hence, ‘the the given sentence grammatically correct.
whole scene’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.570.(c) you would go
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ol.556.(a)No error.
S There is a modal verb error in the given sentence. The modal
The given sentence is grammatically correct. verb ‘would’ must be replaced with ‘should’ as thesentenceis
Sol.557.(b)the anti-race cause showing a sense of suggestion. Hence, ‘you should go’ is the
he phrase ‘anti-racism’ which means the policy or practice of
T most appropriate answer.
opposingracismandpromotingracialtolerancewillreplacethe Sol.571.(b)to a
phrase ‘anti-race’ to grammatically correct the given sentence. ‘Cryforsomething’isaphrasethatmeanstoexpressawantor
ol.558.(b)Google has set on
S needthroughcrying.Similarlyinthegivensentence,thechildis
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The expressinghisneedforthetoythroughcrying.Hence,‘foratoy’
preposition‘on’willbereplacedwith‘up’.Hence,‘Googlehasset is the most appropriate answer.
up’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.572.(a)tea than coffee
S
Sol.559.(b)to going out The word ‘prefer’ always takes the preposition ‘to’. Hence,
he structure ‘thrilled to + V1’ is grammaticallycorrect.Hence,
T ‘prefers tea to coffee’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘thrilled to go(V1) out’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.573.(b)here Sudhir
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ol.560.(d)been scold
S ‘Where’ means in or to what place or position. The given
“being + V3(third form of the verb)” is thecorrectgrammatical sentence talks about a place where Sudhir found the wallet full
structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘being scolded(V3)’ is of money. Hence, ‘where’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. ol.574.(b) Although we took all precautions but
S
ol.561.(c) Mr. Choudhri goes
S The ‘precautions’ mentioned in the given sentence are specific &
Thegivensentencetalksaboutafutureaction(nextweekend),. we use the definite article ‘the’ before specific or particular
The structure ‘is going to’ is generally used for future a
ctions. nouns. We need not use the conjunction “but” as the word
Hence, ‘Mr. Choudhri is going to’ is the most appropriate answer. “although’ is the beginning of the sentence shows the contrast.
Hence, ‘Although we took all the precautions ’ is the most
ol.562.(c) Not get
S appropriate answer.
Thegivensentencemuststartwithaverb‘do’whichismissing. Correctsentence-Althoughwetookalltheprecautionswewere
Hence, ‘Do not get’ is the most appropriate answer. unable to avoid getting caught in the heavy rain.
ol.563.(d)and humble also
S ol.575.(d)I found the place
S
“Not only- Butalso”isafixedconjunctionpair.Hence,‘butalso The given sentence shows an action of future tense(next time)
humble’ is the most appropriate answer. so the verb mustbeusedinitsfutureform(will)andnotinthe
past form(found). Hence, ‘I will find the place’ is the most
ol.564.(a)was any other
S appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘any other’ will be replaced with ‘different’ which
means not the same person. Hence, ‘was different than’ is the ol.576.(a)As soon the ceremony was over
S
most appropriate answer. ‘As soon as’ is the phrase that means something happening
immediately after the other thing. However, the phrase is
ol.565.(b)me always
S incomplete in the given sentence. Hence, ‘as soon as’ is the
The word ‘always’ must be replaced with an adverb ‘anytime’ to most appropriate answer.
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S Q.587. Theconstructionofthenewbusinessschoolisledtoa
Some Nouns like Cattle, work, Information, Scenery, Furniture, udden rise of population in our area.
s
etc. are always written in the singular form so we can't make SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon)
theirpluralform.Forexample,‘furniture’iscorrectbut‘furnitures’ (a) a sudden rise of population in our area
isincorrect.Similarlyinthegivensentence,‘informations’willbe (b) The construction of
replaced with ‘information’. (c) the new business school
(d) is led to
ol.578.(c) My father made me to do
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‘Made’ never take the preposition ‘to’ with it.Hence,‘to’willbe Q.588.When she went for a walk / Maya couldn't takeoff her
r emovedfromthesentence&‘Myfathermademedo’becomes carf / because it was / too much windy.
s
the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Evening)
(a) too much windy (b) Maya couldn't take off her scarf
ol.579.(c) They could be
S (c) because it was (d) When she went for a walk
The given sentence is in the simple past tense so the verb must
beusedinitspastform(would).Hence,‘Theywouldpass’isthe .589.Wedon'treally/wantalargehouse;/wearelookingfor
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most appropriate answer. some comfort / and some convenience on a moderate price.
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ol.580.(c) its good
S (a) and some convenience on a moderate price
Replace “its good” by “well”. Good' is an adjective like a good (b) want a large house
boy, a good book, etc & 'Well' is an adverb like, He performed (c) We don't really
well. Similarly, in the given sentence, we need an adverb to (d) we are looking for some comfort
modify the verb 'do'. Hence, 'well' is the most appropriate
answer. .590.Lalitha will go / to sister’s house / in Mumbai/ this
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summer.
Sol.581.(b)by her own SSC CGL18/08/2021 (Morning)
here is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
T (a) to sister’s house (b) in Mumbai
preposition‘by’mustbereplacedwith‘on’.Hence,‘onherown’is (c) Lalitha will go (d) this summer
the most appropriate structure. “Onherown”meansbyherself
and unaided. .591.Inevermiss/acricketmatch/asIamfondofcricket/
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from childhood.
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(a) a cricket match (b) as I am fond of cricket
.582.Youmustavoidridinginacrowdedbus/ortravellingina
Q (c) from childhood (d) I never miss
metro / during rush hour / as both are quiet unpleasant
.592. Several prominent film stars / have appeared on
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experiences.
television / on behalf of awareness / about hand hygiene.
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SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning)
(a) You must avoid riding in a crowded bus
(a) have appeared on television (b) about hand hygiene
(b) during rush hour
(c) Several prominent film stars (d) on behalf of awareness
(c) as both are quiet unpleasant experiences
(d) or travelling in a metro Q.593. The conceptbecame/toomuchcleartome/aftermy
t utor / showed me the diagram.
Q.583.Theriverappearstohave/gotitsname/fromthetown
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earby.
n
(a) too much clear to me (b) showed me the diagram
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(c) The concept became (d) after my tutor
(a) The river appears to have (b) No error
(c) got its name (d) from the town nearby .594. The balloon flew up /assoonas/themancuttingthe
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string.
Q.584.The Principal requested / the teacher’s / tomonitor / and
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t ake care of the small children.
(a) The balloon flew up (b) the man cutting the string
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(c) No error (d) as soon as
(a) The Principal requested
(b) the teacher’s .595. Mithila art tradition ispassedon/fromonegeneration
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(c) to monitor throughanext/bychildrenwatchingandhelping/theirmothers
(d) and take care of the small children and grandmothers.
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Q.585. The recruiters / were pleased / to John’s / domain
(a) from one generation through a next
nowledge and personality.
k
(b) Mithila art tradition is passed on
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(c) their mothers and grandmothers
(a) The recruiters (b) to John’s
(d) by children watching and helping
(c) domain knowledge and personality (d) were pleased
Q.586.Won’tyou/pleasecome/tohelpme/alongthisheavy Solutions :-
ox?
b
SSCCGL 17/08/2021 (Morning) ol.582.(c) as both are quiet unpleasant experiences
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(a) Won’t you (b) to help me Quiet is an adjective that means with very little or no noise &
(c) along this heavy box (d) please come ‘Quite’ is an adverb that is used for emphasizing something.
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However, the given sentence does nottalkaboutanysoundor f ondness in the present so he never misses a match. Hence,
oise. Hence, ‘both are quite unpleasant experiences’ is the
n ‘since childhood’ is the most appropriate structure.
most appropriate structure.
ol.592.(d) on behalf of awareness
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Sol.583.(c) got its name The phrase ‘on behalf of the’ means as a representative of
to+have+V3 so,therightsentencewillbe,'Theriverappearsto someone or something. However, in the given sentence, article
avegottenitsnamefromthetownnearby.'Therefore,optionc
h ‘the’ is missing from the phrase. Hence, ‘on behalf of the
will be the right answer. awareness’ is the most appropriate structure.
ol.584.(b) the teacher’s
S Sol.593.(a) too much clear to me
We use apostrophes(‘s) whenwewanttoshowpossessionfor he use of the phrase ‘too much’ is not necessary for the
T
example- t’hat is Dheeraj’s book.’ But according to the given sentence because it isusedbeforeuncountablenounsliketoo
sentence, the Principal requested the teachers to monitor and muchmoneyand‘clear’isnotanoun.Hence,‘becameclearerto
take care of the small children. So, there is no case of me’ is the most appropriate structure.
possession. Hence, ‘the teachers’ is the most appropriate ol.594.(b) the man cutting the string
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structure. The given sentence is inthepasttense(flew)sotheverbmust
ol.585.(b) to John’s
S be used in its simple past form(cut) and not in the present
The phrase ‘s omeone is pleased with something(Object)’ is continuous form(cutting). Hence, ‘the man cut the string ’ is the
grammatically correctstructure,forexample,Iampleasedwith most appropriate structure.
his kindbehavior.Similarly,inthegivensentence,therecruiters ol.595.(a) from one generation through a next
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were pleased with John’s domain knowledge and personality. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
Hence, ‘with John’s’ is the most appropriate structure. preposition‘through’mustbereplacedwith‘to’.Hence,‘fromone
Sol.586.(c)along this heavy box generation to the next’ is the most appropriate structure.
he phrase “Would/Will/Can you help me with this______” is
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grammatically the correct structure that we use when we ask SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1
someone for help in doing something. Similarly, in the given
sentence, the narrator is askingsomeonetohelphim/herlifta Q.596. Electric heaters were providing to alltheofficersatthe
heavy bag.Hence,‘withthisheavybox’isthemostappropriate uest house.
g
structure. SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Morning)
(a) at the guest house (b) were providing
ol.587.(d) is led to
S (c) to all the officers (d) Electric heaters
The given sentence is in the present perfecttensesotheverb
must be used in its present perfect form(has) and not in the .597. Einstein’s school teachers thought he would never
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present/base form(is). Hence, ‘has led to’ is the most success in life.
appropriate structure. SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) thought he would (b) never success
ol.588.(a) too much windy
S (c) in life (d) Einstein’s school teachers
We use "too much" b efore uncountable nouns like too much
money(uncountable),toomuchmilk,etc.However,"toomany"is Q.598.That man would have attacked you, if you wentthat way.
used before countable nouns like too many shoes(countable), SC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)
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toomanybooks,etc.But,inthegivensentence,‘windy’isnota (a) That man would have (b) attacked you
nounitisanadjective.So,wewillremove‘much’before‘windy’. (c) that way (d) if you went
Hence, either ‘too windy’ or ‘too much wind(noun)’isthemost
.599. Employees were given incentives based at their
Q
appropriate structure.
performance.
ol.589.(a) and some convenience on a moderate price
S SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Morning)
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The (a) given incentives (b) based at
preposition ‘on’ will be replaced with ‘at’ because wegenerally (c) Employees were (d) their performance
buy something at a low/high price, not on a low/high price.
Q.600.Economists have declared that 2020 graduateswill face
Hence, ‘some convenience at a moderate price’ is the most
t he worse job depression since the Great Depression because of
appropriate structure.
the COVID-19 pandemic.
ol.590.(a)to sister’s house
S SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Afternoon)
There is apronounerrorinthegivensentence.Thepossessive (a) Economists have declared that 2020 graduates
pronoun‘her’thatisgenerallyusedforafemalesubject(Lalitha (b) will face the worse job depression
inthegivensentence)ismissing.Hence,‘tohersister’shouse’is (c) because of the COVID-19 pandemic
the most appropriate structure. (d) since the Great Depression
ol.591.(c)from childhood
S Q.601.UntilIwas/stillalittleweak,/Idecidedtowalkhome/
‘Since’ is used to describe an action or situationthatbeganin f rom the metro station.
the past and continues in the present. For example, theyhave SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning)
been married since 1990. Similarly, in the given sentence, the (a) from the metro station (b) I decided to walk home
narrator was fond of cricket in the past and he continuesthis (c) still a little weak (d) Until I was
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Q.602. The government has announcedagradualrebootofair ( a) to introspect and re-examine the issue carefully
t ravel who was halted two months ago due to lockdown. (b) and resolve it amicably
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning) (c) No error
(a) reboot of air travel (b) due to lockdown (d) The need today is for both sides
(c) The government has announced (d) who was halted
.613.We are yet living in the same house.
Q
Q.603.Keeplooking,and/youaresuretofindthemeaning/of SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning)
t he word on that page. (a) We are (b) same house (c) in the (d) yet living
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(a) of the word on that page (b) you are sure to find the meaning Q.614.Your advices were timely / and guided me /to take the
(c) No error (d) Keep looking and r ight decisions.
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.604. Most hotels / offer for their guests / complimentary
Q (a) to take the right decisions (b) No error
breakfast / during their stay there. (c) and guided me (d) Your advices were timely
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(a) complimentary breakfast (b) during their stay there .615. Only five minutes / are allowed / for each speaker /
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(c) offer for their guests (d) Most hotels during the function.
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.605.After a long gap, / we went shopping / lastSunday and
Q (a) for each speaker (b) Only five minutes
bought / that we wanted. (c) are allowed (d) during the function
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(a) we went shopping (b) After a long gap .616.CycloneAmphanroaredintoWestBengalonWednesday
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(c) that we wanted (d) last Sunday and bought leave behind a trail of devastation across a large area of the
State.
.606.I'm sorry, sir. / How many is / the fine for/ returning the
Q SSC CHSL 12/08/2021 (Evening)
books late? (a) leave behind (b) a trail of devastation
SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening) (c) roared into West Bengal (d) across a large area
(a) I’m sorry, sir (b) returning the books late
(c) How many is (d) the fine for Solutions :-
Q.607. At the workshop, / they were taught how to nail / the ol.596.(b)were providing
S
ieces of wood together to create toys.
p The givensentenceisinthepassivevoicesotheverbmustbe
SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Evening) used in its past form(provided) and not in the continuous
(a) No error form(providing). Hence, ‘wereprovided’isthemostappropriate
(b) they were taught how to nail structure.
(c) the pieces of wood together to create toys
(d) At the workshop Sol.597.(b)never success
ucceed is a verb that means to manage toachievewhatyou
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Q.608. A probe has been ordered / by the incident / that want.But,successisanoun.However,thegivensentenceneeds
ccurred at the celebrations.
o a verb. Hence, ‘never succeed’ is the most appropriate structure.
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(a) A probe has been ordered Sol.598.(d) if you went
(b) that occurred at the celebrations “ If + sub + Had + V3 …….wouldhave+V3”isgrammaticallythe
(c) by the incident correctstructureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘Ifyouhadgone’
(d) No error is the most appropriate structure.
.609.Ifyourentahousenearyouroffice,itwillsaveyoutime
Q ol.599.(b) based at
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as well as also money. The phrase ‘based at’ is used torefertothemainplacewhere
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Morning) youliveorwork&thephrase‘basedon’meanstouseparticular
(a) If you rent a house (b) as well as also money ideasorfactstomakeadecision.However,thegivensentence
(c) near your office (d) it will save you time states that employees were given incentives based on their
performance. Hence, ‘based on’ is the most appropriate
Q.610. Notwithstanding we were / all busy thatweekend/we structure.
ad to / cancel the outing.
h
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Morning) ol.600.(b)will face the worse job depression
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(a) cancel the outing (b) we had to Worseisusedasacomparativedegreelikeyourprojectisworse
(c) Notwithstanding we were (d) all busy that weekend thanRahul’sproject.But,‘worst’isusedasasuperlativedegree
whichisusedtoshowthehighestdegreeofanythinglikemost
.611. Every participantgavesooutstandingperformancethat
Q beautiful, best, fastest,etc.However,thegivensentencestates
it became difficult to choose the winner. that 2020 graduates will face job depression of the highest
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Evening) degree since the Great Depression. Hence, ‘will facetheworst
(a) Every participant gave (b) so outstanding performance job depression’ is the most appropriate structure.
(c) to choose the winner (d) that it became difficult
ol.601.(d) Until I was
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.612. The need today is for both sides / to introspect and
Q Until is used to describe an effectthatwilltakeplace&Stillis
re-examine the issue carefully / and resolve it amicably. used to denote the continuity of the action. In the given
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sentence, the narrator described thecontinuityoftheactionof Sol.614.(d)Your advices were timely
alking.So,wewillremovetheword‘until’.Hence,‘Iwasstilla
w ‘Advice’ does not have any plural form.Use‘piecesofadvice/
little weak’ is the most appropriate answer Bits of advice’ in place of ‘advices’ to make the sentence
grammatically correct.
ol.602.(d) who was halted
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Replace“who”with“which”.Inthegivensentence,thehaltingof ol.615.(c) are allowed
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air travel due to lockdown was specific. Hence, ‘which was The compound nouns (numerical + noun) are not used asthe
halted’ is the most appropriate structure. pluralifanoundoestheworkasanadjective.Herereplace‘are’
with ‘is’ to make the sentence grammatically correct.
ol.603.(c)No error.
S
The sentence is grammatically correct. Sol.616.(a) leave behind
helaterpartofthesentencemustbewritteninthepasttense.
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ol.604.(c) offer for their guests
S Hence, ‘left behind/leaving behind’ is the most appropriate
There is aprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.Theuseof structure.
‘for’ after ‘offer’ is irrelevant so it should be removed. Hence,
‘most hotels offer their guests complimentarybreakfast’isthe
most appropriate structure. SSC CPO 2019 Tier - 2
ol.605.(c) that we wanted
S .617.You need to sign / these important documents/ by ink.
Q
‘What’ is used to refer to the thing or things that have been SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
mentioned or said like shopping mentioned in the given (a) these important documents (b) to sign
sentence. Hence, ‘what is the most appropriate structure. (c) by ink (d) You need
ol.606.(c)How many is
S Q.618.She speaks / very highly / of both her / daughter-in-laws.
‘Many’ is used for countable nouns, for example how many SC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
S
apples. However, ‘much’ is used for uncountable nouns for (a) She speaks (b) daughter-in-laws
example how muchmoney,howmuchrice,etc.Similarlyinthe (c) very highly (d) of both her
given sentence, fine is uncountable. Hence, ‘how much is the
fine for?’ is the most appropriate structure. .619.His loyalty / and honesty / are above / suspect.
Q
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ol.607.(a) No error.
S (a) suspect (b) and honesty (c) His loyalty (d) are above
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
.620.Parul is / ten years / elder than / her sibling.
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ol.608.(c)by the incident
S SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
‘Probe into’acorrectphrasemeaning(Tobegininquiringintoor (a) elder than (b) Parul is (c) her sibling (d) ten years
investigating something). T he correct sentence will be as
follows:Aprobehasbeenorderedintotheincidentthatoccurred Q.621.He is / afraid from / all insects / that crawl.
at the celebrations. SC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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(a) He is (b) that crawl (c) all insects (d) afraid from
Sol.609.(b)as well as also money
‘Aswellas’isaconjunctionthatmeansinaddition.Itconnects .622. My neighbour is / anyoungbusinessman/whoisvery
Q
twonouns,pronounsetc.toeachother.So,useonly‘money’in friendly / with everyone.
place of ‘also money’.The conjunction 'as well as' is not SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
immediately followedby'also'.Hencethecorrectsentencewill (a) who is very friendly (b) an young businessman
beas:Ifyourentahousenearyouroffice,itwillsaveyoutime (c) My neighbour is (d) with everyone
as well as money.
Q.623.He wanted to know / the reason / why his lowscore / in
ol.610.(c) Notwithstanding we were
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“Notwithstanding”means“despiteorinspiteofsomething”.Itis SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
usedtoindicateanaspectofcontrast.So,‘Notwithstanding’will (a) why his low score (b) He wanted to know
be replaced by ‘as’ to make the sentence grammatically correct. (c) the reason (d) in Mathematics
ol.611.(b) so outstanding performance
S .624.This is / only mistake / he has made / in thedictation.
Q
Such is used for emphasizing the degree of something. The SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
givensentencetellsaboutaperformanceofoutstandingdegree. (a) only mistake (b) in the dictation (c) he has made (d) This is
H ence,‘sooutstandingperformance’willbereplacedby‘suchan
outstanding performance’ to grammatically correct the given Solutions :-
sentence.
Sol.617.(c)by ink
ol.612.(c) No error.
S here is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
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The sentence is grammatically correct. preposition‘by’mustbereplacedwith‘in’becausewegenerally
write‘inink’forexamplefilltheforminblueink,signthecheque
ol.613.(d) yet living
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inink,etc.Similarly,inthegivensentence,thedocumentsneed
Stillmeanscontinuinguntilnoworuntilthetimeyouaretalking
to be signed in ink. Hence, ‘in ink’ is the most appropriate
aboutandnotfinishing.Thegivensentencestatesthattheyare
structure.
still living in the same house. Hence, ‘still’ is the most
appropriate structure. Sol.618.(b) daughter-in-laws
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e can never write ‘-in-laws’ because adding ‘s’ in the
W (c) You cannot lead (d) a healthy life
suffix(in-law) is wrong. However, wewritedaughter-in-lawfora
single female and daughters-in-lawformorethantwofemales. .629.IhadtoholdontothewalltosteadyitselforIcouldhave
Q
Similarly, the given sentence talks about two daughters-in-law. fallen.
Hence, ‘daughters-in-law’ is the most appropriate structure. SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
(a) to the wall (b) to steady itself
ol.619.(a)suspect
S (c) could have fallen (d) I had to hold on
Thephrase‘a
bovesuspicion’isusedtodescribesomeonewho
wouldneverbesuspectedofdoinganythingwrong.Similarly,the Q.630.The jury are from different parts of the country.
given sentence states that his honesty and loyalty are above SC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
S
suspicion. Hence, ‘suspicion’ is the most appropriate structure. (a) different parts (b) are from (c) of the country (d) The jury
ol.620.(a)elder than
S Q.631. Miss Marple is neitheragoodsingerorthegoodstage
The comparative degree ‘elder’ will not be used with ‘than’ rtist.
a
because it will become a case of superfluousness(not SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
necessary).Hence,‘than’willbereplacedwith‘to’and‘elderto’is (a) or the good (b) stage artist
the most appropriate structure. (c) neither a good singer (d) Miss Marple is
ol.621.(d) afraid from
S Q.632.Rice of a best quality is available in thenearby
Afraidgenerallytakesthepreposition‘of’andnot‘from’.Hence, upermarket at eighty rupee per kilo.
s
‘afraid of’ is the most appropriate structure. SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning)
(a) in the nearly (b) at eighty rupees
ol.622.(b) an young businessman
S (c) a best quality (d) is available
We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a
Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected Q.633.She picked up the books lie on the table andput them on
department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ isusedbeforewords t he shelf.
startingwithavowel(A,E,I,O,U)forexample,aneducatedperson, SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Morning)
an imminent danger, etc. Hence, ‘a young(Consonant ’y’) (a) lie on the table (b) She picked up
businessman’ is the most appropriate structure. (c) put them (d) on the shelf
ol.623.(a)why his low score
S Q.634.He is over eighty and dare not read withoutglasses.
If an Interrogative sentence(in which a question is asked) is SC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening)
S
written in the Indirect form(speech), then“W
h-word(why,when, (a) He is (b) without glasses
where) + Subject+Verb”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructure (c) over eighty and (d) dare not read
for it. Hence, ‘why his(subject) score was(verb) low’ is the most
appropriate structure. Solutions :-
ol.624.(a)only mistake
S ol.625.(d) I am hearing
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Thearticle‘the’isusedtorefertospecificorparticularnouns& Stativeverbsarethoseverbswhichexpressastateofcondition.
articles ‘a/an’ are usedtomodifynon-specificornon-particular Theydonotrefertoaphysicalaction.Senseandemotionslike
nouns. For example, if someone says, "Let's buy the book," it hear, smell, see, love, hate etc are different types of stative
meansaspecificbookbutifsomeonesays,"Let'sbuyabook,"it verbs. However, these verbs can’t be used in (-ing form) for
meansanybookratherthanaspecificbook.Similarly,thegiven example, Hear, Smell(Correct)andHearing,Smelling(Incorrect).
sentence talks about a specific mistake. Hence, ‘the only Hence, ‘I hear a strange noise’ will be the answer.
mistake’ is the most appropriate structure.
ol.626.(b)No error.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.627.(b)so much to
S
Q.625.I am hearing a strange noise now. The phrase ‘so much’ is used to mention a definite unknown
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S quantity and ‘much’ is used with uncountable nouns.However,
(a) noise now (b) a strange (c) No error (d) I am hearing when we ask about someone’s earning, we usually ask how
muchyouearnandnothow‘somuch’youearn.Hence,‘Doyou
Q.626. All of us were a little nervous when we came intothis earn much’ will be the correct sentence structure.
r oom today.
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning) Sol.628.(b)although you
(a) a little nervous when (b) No error Itisaconditionalsentencewhichhastwoconditionsandstarts
(c) when we came into this room today (d) All of us were withanegativesense(cannot).Itsaysonecannotleadahealthy
life,onedoesnotquitsmoking.Unlessisanegativeconditional
Q.627.Do you earn so much to make both ends meet? conjunction which means ‘If___not’ and it is used to combine
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S these two conditions. Hence, Unless will replace although.
(a) make both (b) so much to (c) ends meet (d) Do you earn
ol.629.(b) to steady itself
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.628. You cannot lead a healthy life although you stop
Q According to thecontextofthesentence,thereflexivepronoun
smoking. ‘myself’ will replace ‘itself’ because the subject(noun)/the
SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning) narratorisahumanbeingandforliving thingsweuse‘myself’.
(a) stop smoking (b) although you Hence, ‘to steady myself’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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ol.630.(b)are from
S (c) Poor people have (d) run down of
Jury/Team/Committeeareconsideredasasingularsubjectand
will take a singular verb, until they are divided in their .642.You must be careful about what you say as youmeet her.
Q
opinion/views.Forexample,theJury(Singularsubject)hasgiven SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
itsdecision(United),thecommittee(Pluralsubject)aredividedin (a) as you (b) about what you say
their opinion(Divided). Similarly in the given question, ‘the jury (c) You must be careful (d) meet her
is(singularverb)fromdifferentpartsofthecountry’isthemost .643.Themanplayedthefluteandledallthemouseoutofthe
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appropriate structure. town.
Sol.631.(b)stage artist SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
ithneither…….norisused.Hence,MissMarpleisneitheragood
W (a) all the mouse (b) out of the town
singer nor a good stage artist.This will be the correct sentence. (c) The man played (d) the flute and led
ol.632.(c) a best quality
S .644.Thetiredandvexedtravellerswaitingattheairportfora
Q
In the given sentence, the best(superlative) quality rice is long time
mentioned and we can't use the article ‘a’ with a superlative SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
degree.Hence,‘Riceofthebestquality’isthemostappropriate (a) The tired and (b) for a long time
structure. (c) waiting at the airport (d) vexed travellers
ol.633.(a) lie on the table
S .645. We must plan how can w
Q e cope w
ith the present
Lying isanon-finiteverbwhichisactingasanadjectiveforthe situation.
books in the given sentence. Hence, ‘Books lying on thetable’ SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
will be the correct sentence structure. (a) cope with the (b) present situation
(c) how can we (d) We must plan
ol.634.(d) dare not read
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Daremeanstochallengesomeoneforsomething.Accordingto .646.Zoyawonthefirstprizeintheraceunlessshestumbled
Q
thecontextofthesentence,wehavetoshowtheinabilityofthe and fell.
person to see and for ability/inability, wewilluse‘can’andnot SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
dare. Hence, ‘cannot read’ will be the correct sentence structure. (a) unless she (b) stumbled and fell
(c) prize in the race (d) Zoya won the first
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 2 Q.647.He loses his tempers on the slightest provocation.
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.635.Before take this medicine you should consulta doctor.
Q (a) provocation (b) He loses (c) the slightest (d) his tempers on
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(a) Before take (b) a doctor .648.Therewasenoughevidencetoconvicthimonsellingof
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(c) this medicine (d) you should consult fake medicines.
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Q.636. The reason forvisitingMeerutwasbecausemymother (a) to convict him (b) on selling of
eeded to be looked after.
n (c) There was enough evidence (d) fake medicines.
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(a) The reason for visiting (b) was because Q.649.Thethreeofthemshoutedouttoeachanotherwhenthe
(c) to be looked after (d) my mother needed t rain started moving.
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Q.637.I shall buy this book if you like it or not. (a) shouted out to each another (b) started moving
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(a) I shall buy (b) or not (c) this book (d) if you like it
.650.Thisjewelleryboxismadefromsilverandisanantique
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.638. My grandmother is quite concerned to my progress at
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school. SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) (a) This jewellery box (b) an antique piece.
(a) My grandmother (b) to my progress (c) and is (d) is made from silver
(c) is quite concerned (d) at school
Q.651. He thinks that he can g
et away among lying and
.639.He gave such a long speech but everybody feltbored.
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c
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(a) felt bored (b) but everybody (a) He thinks that ( b) and cheating
(c) He gave such (d) a long speech (c) among lying (d) he can get away
Q.640.I want you to complete this work by two days. Q.652.He has shattered his neighbour’s window bypurpose.
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(a) by two days (b) I want you (c) this work (d) to complete (a) He has (b) shattered his
(c) by purpose (d) neighbour’s window
.641. Poor people have rundownoffoodsuppliesduringthe
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lockdown Q.653.The captain scored a century in a second innings.
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(a) food supplies (b) during the lockdown (a) scored a century (b) in a
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(c) The captain (d) second innings ol.641.(d) run down of
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‘Runoutof’isaphrasewhichreferstoaconditionofshortageof
.654.Whole country applauded the courage of oursoldiers.
Q food or lack of food.This question is related to phrasal verbs.
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(a) courage of (b) our soldiers ol.642.(a) as you
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(c) Whole country (d) applauded the When is used for talking about the time at which something
happens or happened. Hence, when you meet her will be the
Q.655.The girl besides you in high heels is my youngersister. correct sentence structure.
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(a) The girl besides you (b) is my ol.643.(a)all the mouse
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(c) younger sister (d) in high heels AllthemicewillbethecorrectstructurebecauseAllwillbeused
withmicewhich is a plural noun.
.656. I can explain you the reason for the delayinexecuting
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your order. Sol.644.(c)waiting at the airport
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) or a long timeis used to show an action of the past.However,
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(a) the delay in executing (b) the reason for “has/havebeen+Verb+ing “willbethecorrectstructurewhich
(c) your order (d) I can explain you is used to showanactionthathasbeenrunningfromthepast
andstillgoinginthepresent(presentperfectcontinuoustense).
Q.657.As such you need any money, just write to me. So, ‘have been waiting’ is the most appropriate structure.
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(a) As such you (b) to me (c) need any money (d) just write ol.645.(c) how can we
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“Wh-family(What, When, Why, How) + Subject/object+Verb”is
.658.I looked him at the eye and told him all Iknew.
Q the correct structure, if an interrogative statement comes
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) between a sentence. Hence, how we can cope is the most
(a) all I knew (b) and told him (c) I looked him (d) at the eye appropriate structure.
Solutions :- ol.646.(a) unless she
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The sentence is Verb + ing a positive sense but unless is a
ol.635.(a) Before take
S negative word and it is generally usedtointroducethecasein
‘Before taking’ will be the correct structure for the sentence whichastatementisbeingmadeisnottrueorvalid.So,wewill
because “before” is aprepositionandaprepositionisfollowed use until in place of unless. Until means up to the point in time or
by a gerund. the event mentioned.
ol.636.(b)was because
S ol.647.(d) his tempers on
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Using ‘the reason’ with ‘because’issuperfluousness(exceeding Tempermeansstateofmindorfeelingsespeciallywithrespect
what is sufficient or necessary) which is unnecessary in the to patience, outbursts of anger. There is no such word like
sentence. So, the correct structure of thesentencewillbe‘the tempers.
reasonforvisitingMeerutwas,mymotherneededtobelooked
ol.648.(b)on selling of
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after’.
“Of” should be removed.“Selling fake' is the most appropriate
ol.637.(d) if you like it
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If is used when a statement is giving a Conditional sense smuggled goods.
(meansthatwilloccurifwedothis).Whetherisusedwhenwe
Sol.649.(a) shouted out to each another
havetochoosebetweentwooptionsforeg.whetheryouwantor
‘One another’ is the correct phrase when we are talking about
not.So,‘whether’willbethecorrectsentencestructure.because
two or more persons. Here,therearethreepeople,so‘shouted
he wants to say that he will buy the book whether the other
out to one another’ is the answer.Replace each other by one
person likes it or not.
another to make it correct.
ol.638.(b) to my progress
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ol.650.(d) is made from silver
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‘Concerned about’ is the correct phrase, it means to worry or
‘Madeofsomething’isthecorrectstructureofthesentence.For
concernaboutsomething.So,concernaboutmyprogressisthe
example,thisballismadeofplastic,thisshirtismadeofcotton
correct structure.
etc. Hence, ‘Made of silver’ is the most appropriate structure.
ol.639.(b)but everybody
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ol.651.(c) among lying
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uch - that” is a conjunction pair which is usedto give reason.
‘Cheating and lying’ is the manner and for introducing the
According to the given question, everybody feltboredbecause
mannerweusethepreposition‘by’.Hence,‘bycheating&lying’
the person gave a long boring speech. Hence, such a boring
is the most appropriate structure.
speech that everybody getsbored willbethecorrectstructure
of the sentence. Sol.652.(c)by purpose
hen you do something ‘on purpose’, you do it intentionally.
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ol.640.(a) by two days
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Here,hebrokehisneighbour’swindowwithintention.Hence,‘on
‘Within’isusedasafunctionwordtodescribethelimittowhich
purpose’ is the most appropriate structure.
somethingcanextendandnotbeyondthequantityordegreeor
limitations.Withinacertaintimemeansbeforethattimelength ol.653.(b)in a
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has passed. In this sentence, the time limit is 2 days for The is a definitearticlewhichisusedwhenwehavetospecify
completing the work. Hence,withinwill be used inplace ofby. something or when the noun is particular.Inthissentence,we
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are talking about the runs scored particularly in the second Q.665. All these boys have come to college without few
innings. Hence, ‘In the second innings’isthemostappropriate nowledge of English
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structure. SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Afternoon)
(a) without few knowledge (b) have come to college
Sol.654.(c)Whole country (c) of English (d) All these boys
‘The whole country’ is the most appropriate structure.
Q.666.TheweddingreceptionwillbehostedinMumbaiatalate
ol.655.(a)The girl besides you
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‘Besides’meansinadditionto/extraand‘beside’meansnearor SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Afternoon)
next to someone/something. Hence, ‘the girl beside(near/next (a) in Mumbai (b) will be hosted
to) you’ is the most appropriate structure. (c) at a late date (d) The wedding reception
Sol.656.(d) I can explain you
Q.667. The old woman in our locality is knowing for her hot
‘I can explain the reason’ is the most appropriate structure.
t emper.
because ‘explain’ is anintransitiveverbwhichdoesnotallowa
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direct object. Similarly in the given question, ‘you’ isthedirect
(a) is knowing for (b) In our locality
object which should be removed, for the sentence to be
(c) her hot temper (d) The old woman
grammatically correct.
.668.Peoplewithfulltimesedentaryjobswhocommutinglong
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ol.657.(a) As such you
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distances, may have sleep problems due to lack of exercise.
‘If you needanymoney’isthecorrectanswer.It'saconditional
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sentence.
(a) due to lack of exercise
Sol.658.(d) at the eye (b) may have sleep problems
‘Lookintheeye’isanidiomwhichmeanstotalktosomeonein (c) People with full time sedentary jobs
anhonestwaythatshowsnodoubts.Hence,‘Ilookedintheeye’ (d) who commuting long distances
is the most appropriate structure.
Q.669.Theyhadtowaitfortheluggagestobeputintothecab
efore they themselves got into it.
b
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(a) to be put into the cab (b) for the luggages
.659. Freedom of expression meaning the right to express
Q (c) They had to wait (d) before they themselves got into it
one’s own convictions and beliefs.
SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon) .670.Wewerebusyattheworkandwentforlunchonlyat2.30
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(a) Freedom of expression (b) meaning the right pm.
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(a) We were busy (b) at the work
Q.660.Wenoticedthatmostoftheshoppersinthemalllooking (c) only at 2.30 pm (d) and went for lunch
f or packets of ready to cook food
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Evening) .671. Though she was able to finish the work on time, she
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(a) packets of ready to cook food (b) We noticed that couldn't do that out in fear.
(c) most of the shoppers (d) in the mall looking for SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning)
(a) finish the work on time (b) she couldn't do that
Q.661.YesterdayIsearchedineverymycupboardfortheshirtI (c) out in fear (d) Though she was able to
ouldn’t find.
c
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Morning) .672.Thomasisamanofwordwhohavebeenpayingbackthe
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(a) Yesterday I searched (b) I couldn’t find borrowed money in instalments.
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(a) in instalments (b) Thomas is a man of word
Q.662. A panel has been formed to look within the security (c) who have been paying back (d) the borrowed money
eeds of college students.
n
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon) .673.Itisdifficulttomakeoutthattheyaretwinsbecausethey
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(a) the security needs (b) of college students do not resemble to each other.
(c) to look within (d) has been formed SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Afternoon)
(a) because they do not (b) that they are twins
.663. The Commonwealth Games had a grand opening
Q (c) It is difficult to make out (d) resemble to each other
ceremony with spectacular cultural performings.
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon) .674. Some of the issues discussed on themedianowadays
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(a) with spectacular (b) a grand opening has no relevance to the nation- building process.
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(a) has no relevance (b) to the nation-building process
.664.Theparkwaswelllightedatnightbutitwasdeserted,so
Q (c) Some of the issues discussed (d) on the media nowadays
it was a bit scared.
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening) Solutions :-
(a) The park was well lighted (b) but it was deserted
(c) so it was a bit scared (d) at night ol.659.(b)meaning the right
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“Meaning the right” will be replaced by “means the right”. The
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sentence will be in Present indefinite tense as itisafact.The ut of fear - a feelingofdistress.So,‘Thoughshewasableto
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orrect sentence will be - Freedom of expression means the
c finish the work on time, she couldn'tdothatoutoffear.’isthe
rightto express one’s own convictions and beliefs. correct sentence.
ol.660.(d) in the mall looking for
S Sol.672.(c)who have been paying back
According to the ‘Subject-Verb agreement rule’, a singular ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun. The antecedent for who is “word”
subjecttakesasingularverbandapluralsubjecttakesaplural which is singular so“has”willbeused.Here,manisasingular
verb. In the given question, most of the shoppers will be countable noun. Hence, the singular verb ‘has’ shouldbeused
considered as apluralsubjectwhichwilltake‘were’asaplural for it.
verb. Hence,‘mostoftheshoppersinthemallwerelookingfor
will be the correct sentence structure. ol.673.(d) resemble to each other
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‘Resemble’doesnottakeanyprepositionwithit.So,‘Itisdifficult
ol.661.(d)in every my cupboard
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The preposition in will be used before the pronoun (my) and each other.’ is the correct sentence.
every.Inmyeverycupboardwillbethemostappropriateanswer
ol.674.(a) has no relevance
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because my shows the possession.
“Issues” is a plural noun so the plural verb ‘Have’ is used with the
Sol.662.(c) to look within subject ‘some of the issues’.
o look into means to investigatesomething.Accordingtothe
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needsofcollegestudents.Hence,‘tolookinto’willbethecorrect
sentence structure. .675. The modern man is busy acquiring more and more
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wealth and designing ways to invest it in more sense pleasures.
ol.663.(c) cultural performings
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Replace ‘performings’ with ‘performances’. Hence, ‘cultural
(a) designing ways to invest it
performances’ is the most appropriate answer.
(b) in more sense pleasures
Sol.664.(c) so it was a bit scared (c) modern man is busy
‘It was a bit scary’ is the correct phrase. Scary isanadjective (d) acquiring more and more wealth
and an adjective will be used.
Q.676. Deepa walked down the r oad slowly without looking
ol.665.(a) without few knowledge
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‘knowledge’isanuncountablenoun.CorrectSentence-Allthese SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)
boys have come to college without any knowledge of English. (a) Deepa walked ( b) down the road
Replace few with any. (c) looking anybody (d) slowly without
ol.666.(c) at a late date
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Latemeans‘aftertheusualorexpectedtime’andlatermeans‘at is discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall
h
a time in the near future’. So according to the context of the development of the nation.
sentence ‘later’ will be used instead of ‘late’. SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Evening)
(a) are utilized to the overall
ol.667. (a) is knowing for
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(b) One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist
Replace “knowing” with“known”becausethegivensentenceis
(c) is that his discoveries and inventions
inpassivevoice,sothirdformoftheverbwillbeused. Theold
(d) development of the nation
woman in our locality is known for her hot temper. (Correct)
.678. Those who are late they will not be allowed inside the
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ol.668.(d) who commuting long distances
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classroom.
Use“whocommutelongdistances”inplaceof“whocommuting
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long distances”.
(a) Those who are late (b) they will not be allowed
Who is the relative pronoun here. The antecedent for who is
(c) inside the classroom (d) No error
“jobs”. According to the pronoun rule the verb used after the
relativepronoun(who)willbeaccordingtotheantecedent(jobs)
.679.We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.
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so the verb will be plural and “commute” will be used.
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So, “People with full time sedentary jobs who commute long
(a) We had (b) of coffee (c) at a cup (d) a long discussion
distances, may havesleepproblemsduetolackofexercise”is
the correct sentence. Q.680.The both children go to the same school.
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ol.669.(b) for the luggages
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(a) children go (b) The both (c) to the (d) same school
Pluralformofluggageisalsoluggage.So,“Theyhadtowaitfor
the luggage to be put into the cabbeforetheythemselvesgot Q.681. All employees oftheNationalSugarFactorydifferfrom
into it” is grammatically correct. t heir boss on the medical and pension policy.
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ol.670.(b)at the work
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(a) All employees
‘At work’ is a correct phrase. So, ‘We were busy at work and went
(b) on the medical and pension policy
for lunch only at 2.30 pm’ is the correct sentence.
(c) of the National Sugar Factory
Sol.671.(c) out in fear (d) differ from their boss
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Q.682. He married with a rich heiress last year. Inthegivensentence,wewilluse'afraidofdarkness'inplaceof
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S 'afraidfrom'tomakethesentencegrammaticallycorrect.Hence,
(a) with a rich heiress (b) No error (c) He married (d) last year ‘of darkness’ will be the correct sentence structure.
.683.As a little child she was afraid from darkness.
Q ol.684.(d) send as
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SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Evening) Inthisgivensentence,‘get’isusedinacausativemanner,sothe
(a) She was afraid (b) As a little child verb that will follow ‘get’ should be in the past participleform
(c) No error (d) from darkness suchaswemustgetthispostsent(pastparticipleform)assoon
as possible. Hence, ‘get this post sent’ will be the correct
.684.We must get this post send as soon as possible.
Q sentence structure.
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(a) We must (b) get this post ol.685.(d) abroad drowned.
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(c) soon as possible (d) send as In the given sentence,insteadof‘abroad’‘onboard’shouldbe
used because ‘Abroad’ means in or to a foreign country or
.685.The big ship sank and everyone abroad drowned.
Q countries & ‘On board’ means available or situated on a ship,
SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Evening) aircraft,oranothervehicle.Hence,‘onboard’willbethecorrect
(a) sank (b) and everyone (c) The big ship (d) abroad drowned. sentence structure.
Solutions :-
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ol.675.(b) in more sense pleasures
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The word ‘sense’ is incorrect according to the context of the Q.686.In about two weeks our holidays will start.
sentence so it will be replaced by ‘sensuous’ which means SC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)
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relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the (a) In about two weeks (b) No error
senses, for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. Hence, ‘in more (c) Our holidays (d) will start
sensuous pleasures’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Q.687.Across his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram,
Sol.676.(c) looking anybody rime Minister Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles
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‘Look at’ means to direct your eyes towards someone o
r and other items.
something so that you can see them. Hence, ‘looking at SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)
anybody’ will be the correct sentence structure. (a) picking up plastic litter
(b) Across his morning walk
ol.677.(a) are utilized to the overall
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(c) Prime Minister Modi was seen
The preposition ‘to’ is incorrect according to the context of the
(d) on a beach in Mamallapuram
sentence so it will be replaced by ‘for’. Hence, ‘are utilized for the
overall’ will be the correct sentence structure. .688. TheGovernmentissettingupaspecialsurveillancecell
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Sol.678.(b) they will not be allowed for epidemic-prone diseases at flood-ravaged Bihar.
‘They’ shouldberemovedfromthesentencebecause‘who’isa SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening)
relativepronounforthemainpronoun‘those’,sothereisnoneed (a) The Government is setting up (b) a special surveillance cell
to add an extra pronoun(they) in the same sentence. Hence, (c) for epidemic-prone diseases (d) at flood-ravaged Bihar
‘those who are late will not be allowed’ will be the correct
.689. With food granaries overflowing, the Government is
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sentence structure.
looking to liquidate his grain stock to prevent damage.
ol.679.(c)at a cup
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Thepreposition“over”mustbeusedwith“discussion”anditwill (a) to prevent damage (b) to liquidate his grain stock
replace‘at’tomakethesentencegrammaticallycorrect.Hence, (c) the government is looking (d) with food granaries overflowing
‘over a cup’ will be the correct sentence structure.
.690.We will have to walk now since we had missedthe bus.
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ol.680.(b) The both
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In the given sentence, ‘The both’ should be replaced by ‘Both the’ (a) since we had (b) We will have to (c) walk now (d) No error
to make itgrammaticallycorrect.Hence,‘boththechildren’will
.691. These facts should not h
Q ave been disclosed for the
be the correct sentence structure.
public.
ol.681.(d) differ from their boss
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‘Differ from' is used to imply 'unlike' (as in one thing differing (a) No error ( b) not have been disclosed
from the other). However, 'Differ with' is used to imply (c) for the public (d) These facts should
'disagreement'(asindifferingwithapointofview).Inthegiven
.692.If she left now, she would reach the stationon time.
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sentence, the employees differ with their boss on the pension
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policy.Hence,‘differwiththeirboss’willbethecorrectsentence
(a) she would reach (b) the station on time
structure.
(c) if she left now (d) No error
ol.682.(a) with a rich heiress
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.693.He wouldn't let anyone to drive his new car.
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Thepreposition‘with’isincorrectaccordingtothecontextofthe
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given sentence. Hence, ‘he married a rich heiress’ will be the
(a) his new car (b) anyone to drive
correct sentence structure.
(c) No error (d) He wouldn't let
Sol.683.(d)from darkness
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(a) did you give (b) No error (c) whom (d) the packet to Sol.693.(b)anyone to drive
‘Let’ is always followed by a verb in theinfinitiveform(without
.695.I wish I have worked harder than I did
Q ‘to’)inasentencethatisintheactivevoice.So,thepreposition
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning) ‘to’shouldberemovedfromthesentence.Hence,‘anyonedrive’
(a) I wish (b) I have worked will be the correct sentence structure.
(c) harder than i did (d) No error
Sol.694.(b) No error.
.696. I ordered his dismissal when he flouted the company
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rules. ol.695.(b) I have worked
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SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning) We use ‘w
ish + Past perfect formoftheverb’toshowthatwe
(a) I ordered his dismissal (b) No error regretsomething(wewantsomethinginthepasttobedifferent).
(c) when he flouted (d) the company rules For example, I wish I had listened to my mom and studied
harder. Hence, ‘I had’ will be the correct sentence structure.
.697.Fate smiled above him in all his business ventures
Q
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning) Sol.696.(b) No error.
(a) No error (b) in all his ol.697.(d) Fate smiled above him
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(c) business ventures (d) Fate smiled above him ‘Smiledon(upon)’isaphrasalverbthatmeanstobefavourable
Q.698. Only one copyofthebook,runninginto1200pages,on to someone or something. Hence, ‘fate smiled onhim’ willbe
andhiji's visit to the State of Andhra Pradesh, remain now.
G the correct sentence structure.
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening) ol.698.(b)remain now
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(a) running into 1200 pages (b) remain now According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement rule”, a singular
(c) on Gandhiji's visit to the State (d) Only one copy of the book subjecttakesasingularverbandapluralsubjecttakesaplural
.699. If the growth of population had been controlled earlier,
Q verb. Inthegivenquestion,‘onlyonecopy’isasingularsubject
mankind wouldn't live in a polluted world now. thatwilltake‘remains’asasingularverb.Hence,‘remainsnow’
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening) will be the correct sentence structure.
(a) in a polluted world now (b) mankind wouldn't live ol.699.(b) mankind wouldn't live
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(c) If the growth of population (d) had been controlled earlier “If+pastperfect,Subject+would+have+3rdformoftheverb”
is grammatically the correct structure of the given sentence.
Solutions :- Hence, ‘wouldn’t have lived’ will be the correct sentence
structure.
Sol.686.(b)No error.
ol.687.(b)Across his morning walk
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During is used to show that something is or was happening
whensomethingelseoccurred.‘Across’meansfromonesideto Q.700. My father did never have an opportunity to go to a
theotherofsomethingwhichhassidesorlimitssuchasacity, niversity.
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road,orriver.Hence,‘’duringhismorningwalk’insteadof‘across SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
his morning walk’. (a) an opportunity (b) a University
(c) to go to (d) did never have
ol.688.(d) at flood-ravaged Bihar
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‘At’isusedforasmallerregionwhereas‘In’isusedforabigger Q.701. We reserved tickets for a journey on train for the next
place.Forexample,IliveatMukherjeeNagarinDelhi.According orning for my sisters and me.
m
to the given sentence, Bihar will be consideredabiggerplace. SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
Hence, ‘in flood-ravaged Bihar’ will be the correct sentence (a) for a journey on train (b) for my sisters and me
structure. (c) for the next morning (d) We reserved tickets
ol.689.(b)to liquidate his grain stock
S .702.ThePrincipalwasextremelyangryontheboyswhothrew
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Inthegivensentence,thereferencemadeistothegovernment, the pieces of chalk at the teacher.
therefore, the subject should be of neutral gender. Hence, SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
instead of ‘his’ we will use ‘its’ because his/her are used for (a) at the teacher (b) extremely angry on the boys
living beings. Hence, ‘to liquidate its grain stock’ will be the (c) who threw the pieces of chalk (d) The Principal was
correct sentence structure.
Q.703. No matter he tries hard he cannot play theguitar.
ol.690.(a)since we had
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uturetense+Since+Presentperfecttense”isgrammatically
“F (a) No matter (b) he tries hard
thecorrectstructureforthegivensentence.However,‘had’isa (c) he cannot (d) play the guitar
verbinpastperfectformsoitwillbereplacedby‘have’.Hence,
‘since we have’ will be the correct sentence structure. Q.704. Newsofthecalamityisreachedthefamilymembersthe
ext day.
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ol.691.(c) for the public
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Instead of ‘disclosed for’ we will use ‘disclosed to’ because (a) the family members (b) News of the calamity
‘disclose’ takes a fixedpreposition‘to’.Hence,‘disclosedtothe (c) is reached (d) the next day
public’ will be the correct sentence structure.
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Solutions :- ( a) is headless at the moment (b) The Social Media Department
(c) to the post (d) and many are vying
ol.700.(d)did never have
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Eitherwewilluse “Do/did+not+verb”orwilluse‘never+verb’. .712. Each film will be checked by a government-appointed
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Both are grammatically the correct structures for the given censor board along public exhibition.
sentence.Hence,‘didnot/neverhad’willbethecorrectsentence SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
structure. (a) along public exhibition. (b) each film
(c) by a government-appointed censor board (d) will be checked
ol.701.(a)for a journey on train
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Journey by train/car/bus is grammatically the correct structure Q.713.Itisbesaidthatin2019theIndianStockMarketwillfall
of the sentence. Hence, ‘for a journey by train’ will be the correct rastically and we can expect that fall very soon.
d
sentence structure. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(a) we can expect (b) It is be said
ol.702.(b) extremely angry on the boys
S (c) that in 2019 (d) the Indian Stock Market will fall
Either we will use ‘angry at something’ or will use ‘angry with
someone’. Hence, ‘extremely angry with the boys’ will be the .714.Itwasareallybadmovie-aworsemovieI’veeverseenin
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correct sentence structure. my life.
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Sol.703.(b)he tries hard (a) in my life (b) I’ve ever seen (c) was a really (d) a worse
o matter + Wh-word(how/what/whose) +adjective+subject”
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is grammatically the correct structure of the sentence. Hence, .715. Since a meeting drew to a close, I realizedthatpeople
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‘no matter how hard he tries‘’ will be the correct sentence were not really listening to me.
structure. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(a) I realized (b) Since a meeting
ol.704.(c) is reached
S (c) drew to a close (d) were not really
There is no passiveformofIntransitiveverbslikearrive,reach,
enter,etc.So,itisincorrecttowrite‘isreached’.Hence,‘reached’ .716.Please don’t disturbs to me as I am readinga book.
Q
will be the correct sentence structure. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(a) Please don’t (b) reading a book
(c) as I am (d) disturbs to me
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.705.This summer, I’ve met down a lot of interestingpeople.
Q
Solutions :-
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ol.705.(b)I’ve met down
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(a) interesting people (b) I’ve met down
‘Metdown’shouldbereplacedby‘met’.Hence,‘Ihavemetalot
(c) a lot of (d) This summer
of interesting people’ will be the correct sentence structure.
Q.706.Does an English examination begin at 10 o’clock?
ol.706.(d) Does an
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Accordingtothegivensentence,thearticle‘the’shouldbeused
(a) 10 o’clock? (b) English examination
intheplaceof‘an’becausethesentencetalksaboutaparticular
(c) begin at (d) Does an
examination. Hence, ‘Does the’ will be the correct sentence
.707.He likes to put all the garbage into a blacksmall bag .
Q structure.
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ol.707.(d)black small bag
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(a) into a (b) all the garbage
‘blacksmallbag’shouldbereplacedwith“smallblackbag”The
(c) He like to put (d) black small bag
order of adjectives inEnglishisopinion,size,age,shape,color,
Q.708. It takes me one hour to get to work in the morning in origin,material,andpurpose.Inthegivensentence,‘black’isthe
eek day.
w adjectiveofcolorsoitshouldfollowtheadjectiveofsize‘small’.
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019) Hence, ‘black small bag’ should be replacedwith“smallblack
(a) in week day (b) in the morning bag”.
(c) takes me (d) to get to work
ol.708.(a) in week day
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Q.709. We have sufficient food and clothing about the flood We never use ‘in weekends/weekdays. We use ‘on
v ictims in Kerala. weekend/weekdays. For example, we all go to the office on
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) weekdays, I do parties on weekends. Hence, ‘on weekdays’ will
(a) We have sufficient (b) in Kerala be the correct sentence structure.
(c) about the flood victims (d) food and clothing
ol.709.(c)about the flood victims
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.710.What is the function of the kidney in the body?
Q The preposition ‘about’ is incorrect accordingtothecontextof
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) thesentencesoitwillbereplacedby‘for’.Hence,‘fortheflood
(a) in the body (b) the function of the kidney victims’ will be the correct sentence structure.
(c) What is (d) no error
Sol.710.(d)No error.
Q.711.TheSocialMediaDepartmentisheadlessatthemoment
ol.711.(c)to the post
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nd many are vying to the post.
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The phrase ‘vie for (something)’ is grammatically the correct
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
structure for the given sentence. It means tostruggle,fight,or
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ill be the correct sentence structure.
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ol.712.(a) along public exhibition.
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According to the context of the sentence, ‘along’ should be
replaced with ‘before’ to make itgrammaticallycorrect.Hence,
‘before public exhibition’ will be the correct sentence structure.
ol.713.(b) It is be said
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Wecannotuse‘is’and‘be’togetherso‘be’willberemovedfrom
thegivensentencetomakeitgrammaticallycorrect.Hence,‘Itis
being said’ will be the correct sentence structure.
ol.714.(d)a worse
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Asuperlativedegreewillbeusedinthegivensentencebecause
thenarratorhasneverseensuchamovie.However,‘worst’isthe
superlative degreeof‘worse’andweusethearticle‘the’before
‘worst’. Hence, ‘the worst’ will be the correct sentence structure.
ol.715.(b) Since a meeting
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Sinceissometimesalsousedtoshowthereason.However,the
definitearticle‘the’isusedbeforethemeeting.Hence,‘sincethe
meeting’ will be the correct sentence structure.
ol.716.(d)disturbs to me
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‘Disturbs’ is an incorrect form of the verb used in the given
sentence because with‘do’or‘did’wedon’tusethe‘-s’formof
the verb. Hence, ‘disturb me’ will be the correct sentence
structure.
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iven sentence are specific and we generally use the definite
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SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT article ‘the’ before any specific or particular noun. Hence, ‘the
laws pertaining’ is the most appropriate answer.
irection:-[Q.1.toQ.788.]Selectthemostappropriateoption
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tosubstitutetheunderline/Boldsegmentinthegivensentence. ol.4.(d) An innovative
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If there is no need to improve it, select ‘no improvement ‘More’ must be removed as there is no comparison in this
required’. sentence.Article‘a’mustbereplacedwitharticle‘an’asweuse
‘an’ before words starting with a vowel sound (an apple, a
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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 umbrella, an MBA). Hence, ‘an innovative’ is the most
appropriate answer.
Q.1.Idecidedtocallouttovariousbookstoresintheareatosee
if any of them had the book I needed. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
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(a) call on (b) No substitution required (c) call around (d) call off .5.I will definitelyreturn your notes atSaturdayevening.
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.2. This lesser known heritage building is sobeautifulasthe
Q (a) returned your notes on (b) returning yournotes at
Red Fort. (c) No improvement required (d) return your notes by
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(a) This less known heritage building is much beautiful than the Q. 6. My sister resembles to my mother a lot in looks and in
Red Fort. t emperament.
(b) This heritage building is as beautiful as the Red Fort. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(c) This lesser known heritage building is very much beautiful as (a) is resembling to (b) resembles
the Red Fort. (c) has resemblance to (d) No improvement
(d) This lesser known heritage building is as much beautiful as
Q. 7. Effective communication is a skill that can significant
the Red Fort.
nhanceyour personal and professional life.
e
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t he parts may contain an error. Select the option thatrectifies (a) which can significant enhanced
the error. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your (b) No improvement required
answer. (c) which can significantly enhancing
Itwasthehomeministerofthecountrywhotookthedecisionto (d) which can significantly enhance
changealawspertainingtomigrationofpeoplefromonestate
. 8.We have received no informationso far tothemain island.
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to another.
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(a) No improvement required (b) so farther from
(a) No error (b) an home minister
(c) so far from (d) such far from
(c) the migration (d) the laws pertaining
Q. 9. When he was falsely accused of embezzlement, he was
.4. Parts of the given sentence havebeenunderlined.Oneof
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eside himselfin anger.
b
them contains an error. The underlined parts are given as
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options with some changes. Select the option that correctly
(a) No improvement (b) he went beside himself
rectifies the error.
(c) he were beside himself (d) he was besides himself
The film received critical acclaim for being a moreinnovative
movieof the year. . 10. She is married witharichbusinessmanandhasenough
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SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) money to splurge on luxuries.
(a) Film receives (b) Acclaim at (c) In the year (d) An innovative SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) has marriage with (b) is married to
Solutions :- (c) has married with (d) No improvement
ol.1.(c) call around
S Q. 11. Sherpas have prospered and come along the way from
The phrasal verb ‘call around’meanstophonedifferentpeople eing just porters to becoming mountaineers.
b
or places. The given sentence states that I decided to make SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
phone calls to various bookstores in the area to see if any of (a) are coming along (b) come all along
them had the book I needed. Hence, ‘call a round’ is the most (c) No improvement (d) come a long way
appropriate answer.
.12.You have a lot of coconut trees in your village,do you?
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ol.2.(d) This lesser known heritage building is as much
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beautiful as the Red Fort. (a) have you? (b) don’t you?
‘So…as’isusedwith‘not’toshowthattwothingsarenotequal. (c) don’t they? (d) No improvement required
‘As…as’ or ‘As much… as’ is used to show that two things are
Q.13. Bynextsummer,Iwillhavecompletedmyinternshipand
equal in certain respects. According to option (d), the lesser
ill have returned to school.
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known building and the Red fort are equally beautiful. Hence,
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option (d) has the correct sentence.
(a) No improvement required (b) have returned to school.
ol.3.(d) the laws pertaining
S (c) will return to school. (d) returned to school.
Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’. The ‘laws’ mentioned in the
Q.14.Tomorrow, theywill be take a flightto theirdream vacation
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estination.
d ‘willhave’isahelpingverboffutureperfecttenseandhasbeen
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) usedforbothverbs(‘completed’and‘returned’).Hence,‘returned
(a) will taking a flight ( b) be taking a flight to school’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) No improvement required (d) will be taking a flight
ol.14.(d)will be taking a flight
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. 15.AsbombskeepfallingonGaza,hundredsofthousandsof
Q ‘Will be/shallbe+Ving’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructureof
childrenhave been order to fleetheir homes. Future continuous tense. Hence, ‘willbetaking(Ving)aflight’is
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) the most appropriate answer.
(a) have been ordered to flee (b) have been ordered fleeing
(c) No improvement required (d) has been ordered to flee ol.15.(a) have been ordered to flee
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‘Subject + has/have + been + V3’ is the correct grammatical
. 16.The pollution levelought to keepunder control.
Q structureforpassivevoiceofPresentperfecttense.‘Ordered’is
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) thecorrectthirdformof‘order’.Hence,‘havebeenordered(V3)to
(a) No improvement required (b) ought to be keeping flee’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) ought to be kept (d) ought to have kept
ol.16.(c)ought to be kept under
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Passive voice is used when the action is performed upon the
Solutions :-
subject, not by the subject. ‘Ought to + be + V3’ is thecorrect
passive form. Hence, ‘ought to be kept(V3) under’ is the most
Sol.5.(d) return your notes by
appropriate answer.
reposition‘by’isusedtoindicateadeadlineoraspecifictime
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before which the action willbecompleted.Thegivensentence
statesthatthenoteswillbereturnedbyevening.Hence,‘return SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2
your notes by’ is the most appropriate answer.
.17.This is thechallengetask I have ever encountered.
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ol.6.(b) resembles
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The verb ‘resembles’ does not take the preposition‘to’afterit. (a) more challenging (b) most challenging
Hence, ‘resembles’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) challenging (d) much challenging
ol.7.(d) which can significantly enhance
S Q.18.Ashokawasnotonlyagreatwarriorbutalsoaverywiser
Thegivensentenceneedsanadverb(significantly)tomodifythe r uler.
verb(enhance)andnotanadjective(significant).Hence,‘which SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
can significantly enhance’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) more wise (b) No correction required (c) wisest (d) wise
ol.8.(c) so far from
S Q.19.Cinema providesthe most universalentertainment.
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sender. In the given sentence, ‘the main island’ is the source (a) No correction required (b) a universal
destinationfromwhichnoinformationhasbeenreceivedsofar. (c) an universal (d) more universal
Hence, ‘so far from’ is the most appropriate answer.
.20.He is taller andmosthandsome than his friend.
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ol.9.(a)No improvement
S SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
‘Be beside oneself’ is a phrase which means to be in an (a) very more (b) more (c) the more (d) the most
extremely emotional state. The given sentence states that the
personwasinanextremestateofanger.Hence,option(a)isthe Solutions :-
most appropriate answer.
ol.17.(b) most challenging
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ol.10.(b) is married to
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Definitearticle‘the’isusedforaspecificorparticularthingand
‘To’ isusedaftertheverb‘married’inthepassivevoice.Hence,
before a superlative degree adjective. ‘Most challenging’isthe
'is married to' is the most appropriate answer.
correct superlative degree of ‘challenging’. Hence, ‘most
ol.11.(d) come a long way
S challenging’ is the most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘come a long way’ means to make significant
ol.18.(d) wise
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progress or improvement. The given sentence states that
‘Very’ isapositiveadverbandtakesapositivedegreeadjective
Sherpas have prospered and made significant progress from
after it. Hence, ‘wise’ is the most appropriate answer.
being just porters to becoming mountaineers. Hence, ‘come a
long way’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.19.(b) a universal
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There are some adjectives that can not be written in
ol.12.(b) don’t you?
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comparative or superlative degree. These adjectivesarecalled
Accordingtothe“QuestionTagrule”,ifthestatementispositive,
absolute or non-gradable adjectives. Some examples are
the question tag will be negative & Vice-versa. However, the
universal, absolute, complete,perfect,empty,full,etc.Hence,‘a
sentence and the question tag must be in the same tense.
universal’ is the most appropriate answer.
Similarly, thegivensentenceispositivesothequestiontagwill
be negative(don’t). Hence, ‘don’t you?’ is the most appropriate Sol.20.(b)more
answer. If two or more adjectives are joined with a conjunction, these
adjectivesarewritteninthesamedegree.Inthegivensentence,
ol.13.(d) returned to school
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‘and’ joins two adjectives, out of which one is comparative
Iftwoormoreverbsareofthesametensethenthehelpingverb
degree(taller). Therefore, the second adjective will also be
is written only once before the first verb. In the given sentence,
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written in comparative degree. ‘More handsome’ is thecorrect ( b) proximate from capital of MP, Bhopal
omparative degree of ‘handsome’. Hence, ‘more’ is the most
c (c) near from the city capital of MP, Bhopal
appropriate answer. (d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
Q.31.Kiran's teacher wasdoubtful onher success.
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(a) doubtful beyond (b) doubtful of
.21. Lots of kids(wasvisualised)crossingtheroadwhenthe
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(c) doubtful in (d) doubtful off
bus arrived.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) .32.Harry is the one sittingonthe corner.
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(a) have been seen (b) was seen SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) are seen (d) were seen (a) in (b) No substitution required (c) onto (d) upon
Q.22.Theuseofchemicals,insecticidesandpesticidesbegan .33. The Board of Film Analysts vituperated the novice
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fter the Green Revolution.
a Indonesian film-maker and cancelled its nomination for the
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift) 'Golden Globe Award'.
(a) A practice of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
(b) The custom of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (a) dealt in a delicate and polite manner
(c) Consumption of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (b) recognised and praised the talent of
(d) The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides (c) censured with harsh and abusive language
(d) lamented the untimely death of
Q.23.Her paintings are way betterthenher sketches.
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S .34.Naina is leaving and I amthink to applyforher job.
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(a) more (b) No substitution required (c) than (d) off SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) thinking about apply (b) thinking on applying
Q.24. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite
(c) thinking about applying (d) thinking in applying
rticle.
a
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) .35.Malati has a difficult job, but she does itgood.
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(a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar S SC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
and an Fiat. (a) nice (b) best (c) better (d) well
(b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar
and a Fiat. .36.He travelled the whole world, but foundpieceat home.
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(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
and a Fiat. (a) No substitution required (b) prize (c) peach (d) Peace
(d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar
.37. Farmers haveharvestedwheatbyusingwhateverlabour
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and a Fiat.
that was available to them.
.25.He isfaster than smarter.
Q SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) by using dispersed labour (b) by using amalgamated labour
(a) more fast than smart (b) faster than being smart (c) by using united labour (d) by using limited labour
(c) fast than smart (d) No substitution
.38. You can become confident to speak English within one
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.26.TheTajMahalisoneofthemuchpopularsevenwonders
Q year.
of the world. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) convinced to speaking (b) confident in speaking
(a) much more (b) more (c) most (d) No substitution required (c) reassured of speaking (d) assured of speaking
.27. She trusted her husband buthestabbedherintheneck
Q Q.39. Theunexpectedturnbesidetheprojectputthecompany
when he usurped her inheritance. in a big financial crisis.
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) snapped her in the neck (b) stabbed her in the back (a) No substitution required (b) between the project
(c) stabbed her with a fork (d) stabbed her prospects (c) until the project (d) in the project
.28. I like to read books, but my brother prefers to watching
Q .40.Politics and moneygo togetherin this country.
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movies. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) go holding hands (b) go hand in hand
(a) No substitution (b) to watch (c) in watching (d) on watching (c) go arm in arm (d) No substitution required
.29. This case is serious. You need to look into this matter;
Q Q.41.The decision to engage in an armed conflictistacit.
otherwise, the situation will get out of control soon. SC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
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SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) regretted by everyone (b) ineffective completely
(a) look after (b) No substitution (c) look up (d) look at (c) incomprehensible for some (d) implied without being stated
.30.ThevillageSeoniislocated113kmawayfromthecapital
Q .42.The cat climbed a tree andpercheditself ona branch.
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city of MP, Bhopal. SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) (a) perked (b) perished (c) No substitution required (d) parched
(a) adjacent from city capital of MP, Bhopal
Q.43.Fifty rupeesfeelstoo much for such a pen.
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S “ One of the + Superlative degree adjective + Plural Subject” is
(a) seems (b) looks (c) price (d) minds grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the
best men, one of the greatest kings, one of theworstphones,
.44.Despite ofan injury, he won the match.
Q etc. Hence, ‘most’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) In spite off (b) Despite ol.27.(b) stabbed her in the back
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(c) In despite of (d) No substitution required ‘Stabbed her in theback’isthecorrectidiomthatmeanstobe
unfaithful or disloyal to. The given sentence states that she
Q.45.Lilyhas dedicateher life towards becominga doctor. trusted her husband but he was unfaithful to her when he
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S usurped her inheritance.Hence,‘stabbedherintheback’isthe
(a) No improvement required (b) is dedicate most appropriate answer.
(c) has dedicated (d) had dedicate
ol.28.(b) to watch
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.46. Health insurance are important today since anyone can
Q Wegenerallyuseaninfinitive(V1)withthepreposition‘to’.Hence,
face a medical emergency without warning. ‘to watch’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) was important (b) is important ol.29.(b) No substitution.
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(c) has been important (d) will be important The given sentence is grammatically correct.
.47.It wasa quiteafternoon, so Dan decided totake a nap.
Q ol.30.(d) far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘Far’meanssituatedatadistanceorawayfromaplace.Hence,
(a) a quiet (b) an quite (c) No substitution required (d) an quiet ‘far from thecapitalcityofMP,Bhopal’isthemostappropriate
answer.
.48.Peoplesay different things at different times.
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SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.31.(b) doubtful of
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(a) say diverse things at different times ‘Of’ is afixedprepositionusedaftertheword‘doubtful’.Hence,
(b) says whimsical things at different times ‘doubtful of’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) should say fanciful things at different times
(d) says delectable things at different times ol.32.(a) in
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‘In’ isusedtoindicatethelocationorpositionofanobjectora
person.Similarly,inthegivensentence,‘corner’isthepositionof
Solutions :-
Harry. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.21.(d) were seen
S Sol.33.(c) Vituperated - censured with harsh and abusive
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular language.
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
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subjectthatwilltake‘were’asapluralverb.Hence,‘wereseen’is ‘Am’ is a helping verb of Present Continuous Tense and
the most appropriate answer. ‘is/am/are+Ving’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.‘About’is
used to introduce the topic or subject of discussion or
Sol.22.(d)Theusageofchemicals,insecticidesandpesticides consideration. Also, we always use a gerund (Ving) after a
‘Use’meanstheactofutilizingsomethingforaspecificpurpose preposition. Hence, ‘thinking(Ving) about applying(Ving)’ is the
while‘Usage’meansthecustomaryorhabitualmannerinwhich most appropriate answer.
something is utilized. Hence, ‘The usage of chemicals,
insecticides and pesticides’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.35.(d) well
The given sentence needs an adverb(well) to modify the
ol.23.(c) than
S meaningoftheverb‘does’,notanadjective(good).Hence,‘well’
‘Than’ is used to compare the qualitiesbetweentwothings.In is the most appropriate answer.
the given sentence, her paintings are being compared to her
sketches. Hence, ‘than’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.36.(d) peace
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Sol.24.(c) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a meansastateofbeingcalmand freefromanykindofworryor
Jaguar and a Fiat.(Correct) disturbance.The word ‘peace’ makes the sentence meaningful.
(a) Therearethreecarsparkedoutside:aMercedes,anJaguar Hence, ‘peace’ is the most appropriate answer.
and an Fiat.(Incorrect Article)
(b) Therearethreecarsparkedoutside:anMercedes,aJaguar ol.37.(d) by using limited labour
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and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article) ‘Limited’ means a small quantity or numberofsomething.The
(d)Therearethreecarsparkedoutside:aMercedes,anJaguar given sentence states that farmers haveharvestedtheirwheat
and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article) by using a small number oflabourers.Hence,‘byusinglimited
labour’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.25.(a) more fast than smart
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When there is a comparison between two qualities ofasingle ol.38.(b) confident in speaking
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personorthing,wedonotusenormalcomparativedegree.E.g.- ‘In’ is used after the word ‘confident’ to show the specific area or
moresmartthanbeautiful(not‘smarterthanbeautiful’).Similarly, subject in which someone is confident. Hence, ‘confident in
the given sentence compares two qualities, ‘fast’ and ‘smart’. speaking’ is the most appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘more fast and smart’ is the most appropriate answer.
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bout the impact of unexpectedchangeintheproject. Hence,
a (c) No improvement required
‘in the project’ is the most appropriate answer. (d) still a little farther into barbarism
Sol.40.(b) Go hand in hand- go together. . 5
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Sol.41.(d) Tacit- implied without being stated. (a) he had finished his work (b) he has finished his work
ol.42.(c) No substitution required
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ol.43.(a)seems
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appropriate answer. SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
ol.44.(b) Despite
S (a) to be survive (b) having to survive
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Q 6.Peerpressureisboundtoeffectmostofusbothpositively
ol.45.(c) has dedicated
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‘dedicated’. Hence, ‘has dedicated(V3)’ is the most appropriate (c) to impede most of us (d) to prompt most of us
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ol.46.(b) is important
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isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘is’asasingularverb.Hence, (a) education systems to ensuring learning
‘is important’ is the most appropriate answer. (b) education systems for ensure learning
(c) education systems in ensure learning
ol.47.(a)a quiet
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Hence, ‘a quiet’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) in drive in the (b) to drive (c) to drive the (d) in driving
ol.48.(a) say diverse things at different times
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Q 0.Selectthewordsegmentwhichsubstitutesthebracketed
SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1 word correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully.
Mathematics (are not) easy to learn.
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(a) he shall be late for the lecture
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.52.With all their little comforts destroyed, thesurvivors were
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.65.You are alwaystry with jumpover the wall.
Q t he bracketed word in the following sentence.
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(a) presenting to our senses (b) presenting in our senses (a) No improvement required (b) began to wondering if
(c) presents to our senses (d) No substitution required (c) began his wondering how (d) began to wonder why
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SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) the birthday party of their son, Parth, last week.
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Q 1. Larger emissions of greenhouse gases lead to higher Q.82. This film is a non-stop riot that many citeasoneofthe
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(a) leaded to higher concentrations (a)no rectification needed (b)funniest
(b) have lead to higher concentrations (c)more funny (d)funnier
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.73. No sooner had the sun risen over the horizon when the
Q bonus for the employeeson the occasion of the newyear.
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(a)when the birds begin (b)than birds begin (c) announcing attracted bonus for the employees
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(a) the easy (b) the easier (c) an easiest (d) an easy (a) would he get a new football for him?
(b) if he would get a new football for him.
.75.Rashmi works at the hospital,don't she?
Q (c) if would he get a new football for him?
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (d) if he will get a new football for him?
(a)does she? (b)has she? (c)doesn't she? (d)do she?
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(b) he has not gone to call then The given sentence is an example of indirect speech as the
(c) they are not going to call them conjunction'that'hasbeenusedaftertheverb'said'.Asperthe
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pronounisusedaccordingtothesubject(professor).Hence,'he
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(a) let me know (b) let us known ol.50.(c) is playing
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(c) let him known (d) let them knew ‘Is/am/are+Ving’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructureforPresent
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8. Helena loves to dig and played in thedirtlikeanyother
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child. appropriate answer.
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(a) playing on dirt (b) playing with in dirt Sol.51.(b) Pirated- illegally copied.
(c) plays of dirt (d) play in the dirt
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9. The development of skills can contribute to structural
Q. 8 ‘Farther’ is usedtoindicatethephysicaldistancewhile‘further’
t ransformation and economic growthinenhanceemployability is usedtoindicatethefigurative/metaphoricaldistance.Hence,
and labour productivity and helping countries tobecomemore ‘still further back into barbarism’ is the most appropriate answer.
competitive.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.53.(a)he had finished his work.
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(a) about enhancing employability (b) by enhanced employability The given sentence is an example of indirect speech as the
(c) by enhancing employability (d) for enhanced employability conjunction'that'hasbeenusedaftertheverb'said'.Asperthe
rules of Indirect speech, the pronouns 'I' and ‘My’ change into
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0.Hepush the bushesaside and went a little farther. 'He' and ‘His’ and ‘Present perfect (have+V3)changestopast
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S perfect(had+V3).Hence,'hehadfinishedhishomework'isthe
(a) pushed with bush (b) pushing the bush most appropriate answer.
(c) pushes in bush (d) pushed the bushes
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pluralsubjectthatwilltake‘were’asapluralverb.Hence,‘were
2. His claim to be the smartly kid in the school was a bit
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(a) no rectification needed (b) smartest (c) smarter (d) smart ‘For’ is used to indicate the purpose or reason of something.
Similarly, the given sentence states the purpose of learning
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3. The rise in temperature is playing havoc with India's English. We generally use gerund(Ving) after a preposition(for).
r ainfall which is pertinentfor India's agriculturesector. Hence, ‘for surviving(Ving)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
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(a) rainfall who is pertinent (b) rainfall which is significant ol.56.(b) to affect most of us
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(c) rainfall which is decant (d) rainfall which was mendicant We generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after the
preposition ‘to’. ‘Affect’ is the verb form of the noun ‘effect’.
4. Rahul's sister says that mybrotheristhebestdancerin
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t he city.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.57.(d)No substitution required.
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(a) her brother is the best dancer in the city The given sentence is grammatically correct.
(b) my brother was the best dancer in the city
(c) her brother was the best dancer in the city Sol.58.(c) to drive the
(d) his brother was the best dancer in the city We generally use infinitive (To + V1) to denote the purpose of
something.Similarly,thegivensentencetalksaboutthepurpose
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Q 5. A wonderintheplantkingdom,theGreatBanyanTreeof of finding someone. Hence, ‘to drive(V1) the’ is the most
theAJCBoseBotanicalGardenatShibpurinHowrah,occupiesa appropriate answer.
unique position inthe world records.
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.59.(b) flew over
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(a) occupying a unique position in ‘Flew’ is the past form of ‘fly’and‘flowed’meanstomoveina
(b) occupies an unique position in current or stream. The given sentence states that theairplane
(c) No improvement required flew over the mountains giving passengers a stunningviewof
(d) being occupied a unique position of themajesticpeaksbeneaththem.Hence,‘flewover’isthemost
appropriate answer.
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Q 6.Ithasrainingveryhardandhehasaverylargeumbrellato
keep off the rain-drops. ol.60.(d) is not
S
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
(a) shall rain (b) is raining (c) will be rainy (d) rained subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Mathematics’ is a
Solutions :- singular subject that will take ‘is’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘is
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not’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘an easy’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.61.(a)added salt instead of sugar
S ol.75.(c) doesn't she?
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‘Alter’meanstochangetheformofsomething&‘add’meansto According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
putinanadditionalelementoringredient.Theword‘added’isa subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
more precise and clear choice in this sentence.Hence,‘added takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘she’ is a singular
salt instead of sugar’ is the most appropriate answer. pronoun that willtake‘does’asasingularverb.Hence,‘doesn’t
she’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.62.(a) no sooner did he finish
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“Do/does/did+V1“isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Hence, ol.76.(a)have been here
S
‘no sooner did he finish’ is the most appropriate answer. We generally use Perfect Tense or Perfect Continuous Tense
when the time period(for) or the starting point(since) of an
ol.63.(d) the threat to civic health
S action is given in a sentence. 'Be' is a stative verbandstative
Thephrase‘thethreattocivichealth’meansthepotentialdanger verbs can not be used in continuoustense.Therefore,Present
or risk tothewell-beingandoverallhealthofacity.Hence,‘the PerfectTense(has/have+V3)willbeused.Hence,'havebeen(V3)
threat to civic health’ is the most appropriate answer. here' is the most appropriate answer.
ol.64.(d)to eat
S ol.77.(d)connects
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‘Too + adjective+to+V1’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure. We generally useSimplePresentTense(SingularSub.+V-s/es)
Hence, ‘to eat(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer. forsituationsthatarepermanentortrueforanindefiniteperiod
ol.65.(c)trying to jump
S of time. Similarly, in the given sentence, the situation of
The given sentence is an example of Present Continuous connectionbetweentwovalleysispermanent.Hence,'connects'
Tense(PluralSub.+are+Ving).Wegenerallyusethepreposition is the most appropriate answer.
‘to’withtheverb‘try’foranactivity.Hence,‘trying(Ving)tojump’is ol.78.(a) you are exposed to
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the most appropriate answer. ‘Proposed’ means to suggest or put forward an idea while
ol.66.(d) prepare the vine for planting
S ‘exposed’ means to be introduced to something new or
We generally usethe(V1)formoftheverbafterthepreposition unfamiliar. The given sentence states during teenage years,
‘to’.Wegenerallyuseagerund(V-ing)afteranypreposition,such individuals are introduced to the world.Hence,‘exposed’isthe
as 'for' in the given sentence. Hence, 'prepare(V1) the vine for most appropriate answer.
planting(V-ing)' is the most appropriate answer. ol.79.(d) waiting for the sun to rise
S
ol.67.(b)are selling their company's
S We generally use the infinitive form of the verb “to + V1” to
We use ‘V-ing’ with the helping verb ‘is/am/are’ in the Present combine two actions. Similarly, in the given sentence, the two
ContinuousTense.Hence,“areselling(V-ing)theircompany’s”is actions are ‘waiting’ and ‘rising’. Hence, ‘waiting forthesunto
the most appropriate answer. rise’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.68.(d) worst
S ol.80.(d) began to wonder why
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We generally useasuperlativedegreeafterthearticle‘the’and Thephrase'begantowonderwhy'meansstartedthinkingabout
thecorrectsuperlativedegreeof‘bad’is‘worst’.Hence,’worst’is the reason behind the happening of some event. The given
the most appropriate answer. sentence states that Newtonstartedthinkingaboutthereason
for the falloftheappletowardstheEarth,nottowardsthesky.
ol.69.(d) No substitution required.
S Hence, 'began to wonder why' is the most appropriate answer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.81.(a) served
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ol.70.(d)most beautiful
S Thephrase‘lastweek’indicatesthatthegivensentenceisinthe
We generally use a superlative degree after the definitearticle pasttense.So,itmusthavetheverbinthepastform(V2)andnot
‘the’ and the correct superlative degree of ‘beautiful’ is ‘most in the present form(serve). Hence, ‘served(V2)’ is the most
beautiful’. Hence, ’most beautiful’ is the most appropriate appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.82.(b) funniest
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ol.71.(d)No substitution required.
S “One of the + Superlative degree adjective (best, worst, etc) +
The given sentence is grammatically correct. PluralNoun”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructure.Forexample,
oneofthebestmen,oneofthegreatestkings,oneoftheworst
ol.72.(d) large
S phones, etc. Hence, ‘funniest’ is the most appropriate answer.
Wegenerallyuseapositivedegreeofadjectivewhiledescribing
or qualifying a noun and ‘large’ is a positive degree adjective. Sol.83.(b)takes it
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ol.73.(d) than the birds began
S pronounthatwilltake‘takes’asasingularverb.Hence,‘takesit’
‘No sooner….than’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘than the is the most appropriate answer.
birds began’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.84.(b)announced an attractive bonus for the employees
ol.74.(d)an easy
S ‘Attracted’mustbereplacedwiththeadjective‘attractive’aswe
‘An easier’ must be replaced with ‘an easy.’ We need to use a need to use an adjective to qualify the noun ‘bonus.’ Hence,
positive degree of adjective as there is no comparison of ‘a
nnounced an attractive bonus fortheemployees’isthemost
‘geography’ with another subject in the given sentence. Hence, appropriate answer.
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In indirect speech, we generally use ‘if’ while changing the
interrogativesentenceand‘will’ischangedinto‘would’.Also,the Q.97. Adyasha would have been looked gorgeous in ethnic
interrogative sentence is changed into an assertive sentence. pparel.
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Hence, ‘if he would get a new football for him’ is the most SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
appropriate answer. (a) was looked (b) would have looked
(c) had looking (d) would be looked
Sol.86.(d)he was not going to call them
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T .98. In today’s world, technology must be used for feed the
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them’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) must had been used to feed (b) must have been used to feed
(c) must used to feed (d) must be used to feed
ol.87.(a) let me know
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grammatical structure. Hence, ‘let me know(V1)’ is the most SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
appropriate answer. (a) as creativer (b) as creatively (c) creative than (d) creative
ol.88.(d) play in the dirt
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in the same form if they are connected with one another. (a) quickly (b) quickest (c) as quick as (d) quicker
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and ‘played’. Therefore, ‘play(V1)’ must be used in place of .101.IhavebeeninChennaisinceaweek,butIamplanningto
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‘played’. Hence, ‘play in the dirt’ is the most appropriate answer. return now.
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ol.89.(c) by enhancing employability
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gerund(V1-ing). Hence, ‘by enhancingemployability’isthemost SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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appropriate answer. (a) was brought down of the (b) was brought of the
(c) was brought on the (d) was brought down in the
ol.90.(d)pushed the bushes
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to use simple past tense(V2) in the first clause. Hence, SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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‘pushed(V2) the bushes’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) annoyed me and I blew over
(b) annoyed me and I blew off
ol.91.(c)cheapest
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correct superlative degree of ‘cheap’ is ‘cheapest’. Hence,
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the following sentence to complete the sentence meaningfully.
ol.92.(b) smartest
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‘smartest’. Hence, ‘smartest’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) No sooner do she shouts (b) No sooner does she shout
(c) No sooner had she shout (d) No sooner did she shout
ol.93.(b) rainfall which is significant
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issignificantforIndia’sagriculturalsector.Hence,‘rainfallwhich (a) weller than (b) wellest (c) as well as (d) well than
is significant’ is the most appropriate answer.
.106.Sincethestormknockedinthepower,we'vebeenusing
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ol.94.(a)her brother is the best dancer in the city
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feminine gender. ‘Her’ is used for feminine gender.Hence,‘her (a) No substitution required
brother is the best dancer in the city’ is the most appropriate (b) the storm knocked out the power
answer. (c) the storm knocked over the power
(d) the storm knocked away the power
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. .107.Couldyoupleasetellmewhichlanguagesyouarefluent
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in?
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Time period is not given in the sentence, so we can not use
(a) you may be fluent in speaking
Present Perfect Continuous Tense. Rather, we willusePresent
(b) you speak fluently
Continuous Tense(Singular Sub. + is + Ving) in the given
(c) you fluently speaking
sentence. Hence, 'is raining' is the most appropriate answer.
(d) you have been fluent in speaking
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.108. I enjoylearnlanguages because I like them.
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SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift) (b) Our teachers has plan a picnic
(a) to learning (b) lean (c) learning (d) No substitution required (c) Our teachers is planned a picnic
(d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
.109. Abraham narrated Reshma his last escapade in a
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dramatic way. .119. The new employee was quickly promoted due to their
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SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) hard work and dedication.
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(a) due to his hard work and dedication
. 110. Mr. Arvind was accused of beating up before the
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students in the class. (c) due to hard work and dedication
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) (d) due to giving hard work and showing dedication
(a) accused of beating up off the
(b) accused of beating up of the Q.120.Ihavebeenlivinginthiscountrysincelastseveralyears
(c) accused of beating up on the ut have never experienced any discrimination.
b
(d) accused of beating up in the SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) for the last several years (b) in the last several years
Q.111.IfwehadmovedtoItalywhenIwasachild,Iwillhadan (c) by the last several years (d) from the last several years
Italian accent.
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(a) I will be have (b) I would has abroad.
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(a) from one and all in the country and abroad
. 112.LewiscanhandlemanyoftheEuropeanlanguageswith
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its dialectical varietiesfluently (c) from one and all from a country and abroad
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (d) from one and all in country and abroad
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(c) with a dialectical varieties (d) with they dialectical varieties . 122.Themermaidmurmuredthatithadbeenverydifficultfor
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her to live far from human civilisation.
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arathon on record time.
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(a) it had (b) No correction required
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(c) this have been (d) this had been
(a) finish the marathon in record time
(b) finish a marathon on record time Q. 123. Although he was exhausted from workingallday,John
(c) finish the marathon to record time ontinues to study for his upcoming exam.
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(d) finish the marathon at record time SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) will continue to study for his upcoming exam
.114.Himanshu isbraver than intelligent.
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(b) has been studying for his upcoming exam
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(c) continued to study for his upcoming exam
(a) more brave than intelligent
(d) continues studying for his upcoming exam
(b) most brave than intelligent
(c) braver than more intelligent . 124.My parentshad not callme yesterday
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(d) most brave than more intelligent SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) does not calling (b) did not call (c) do not call (d) have not call
.115.It isnothingbut pride.
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(a) nothing ever (b) nothing else gatherings
(c) nothing seldom (d) nothing so SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) deliberate (b) precipitate (c) prefigure (d) proliferate
Q.116. Sujata has not and can neverinthegoodbooksofher
rincipal as she lacks honesty.
p Q.126. The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift) ossible to get it at everyplace in huge amount.
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(b) has not been and can never been (a) found for a huge amount everywhere
(c) has not be and can never be (b) found everywhere in a huge amount
(d) has not be and can never been (c) found everywhere with a huge amount
(d) find everywhere in a huge amount
Q.117. The integration of cutting-edge technologies into the
ealthcareindustryhavetheprospectofrevolutionisingtheway
h Q.127.Canyoupleasemakesurethatalltheguestaregathered
medical professionals provide patient care. nthe stage before the performance begins?
o
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(a) were the potential (b) have the potential (a) guest is gathered on (b) guests are gathered in
(c) has the prospect (d) will have potential (c) guests are gathered by (d) guests is gathered by
Q.118. Our teachers has planned of going for a picnic to the Q.128. She makes sure that all the newly realised books are
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(a) the newly released books (b) the newly regaled books (c) pounding against the windows (d) beating off the windows
(c) the newly relieved books (d) the newly reverberated books
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. 129.ThefallofRanjithforthepettymaterialbenefitwasreally
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ignominious. SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift) (a) are been given a pair (b) has given a pair
(a) unfaltering (b) amusing (c) reprehensible (d) ignorable (c) have been given a pair (d) have being given a pair
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ffer among all my . 140.Pooja could feel the angerbuilding off insideher.
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SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) building upon inside her (b) building of inside her
(a) the best (b) the better (c) more good (d) good (c) building on inside her (d) building up inside her
.131. The people who live here have had the same kind of
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(c) although hundreds of years (d) since hundreds of year
Q.142.The fields are full of cropsexisting in largequantities.
.132. All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have
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commemorated the elective coursesthey are planningto offer. (a) that are sufficient (b) that are limited
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) that are customized (d) that are abundant
(a) have considered the elective courses
(b) have castigated the elective courses Q.143. I have think tomorrow I will take my belongings tothe
(c) have constipated the elective courses ew apartment.
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(a) I think (b) I will think (c) I had think (d) I am think
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Q 33.Thenumberofseatsinthemovietheatrewerereduced
to comply with the new social distancing guidelines. Q. 144. She will accept his love proposal if he will express
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift) impressively.
(a) in the movie theater was reduced SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(b) in the movie theater were being reduced (a) if he has been pressed (b) if he had express
(c) of the movie theater were reduced (c) if he expresses (d) if he expressed
(d) in the movie theater are reduced . 145. Couldyoupleasetellmewhichmovieyouwouldliketo
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34. Our former minister Mr. Sikhar is in the running from watchtonight ?
hrinet Nagar for the post of Member of Legislative Assembly.
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SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) you may wish to scroll (b) you have desire to see
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(c) teaching students (d) giving speeches Q.146. Herdeterminationimpressedalloftheothercolleagues
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(a)buying a pair of scissors (b)buy a scissors (a) inspires them in continuing pursuing their
(c)buy a pair of scissors (d)buy a pair of scissor (b) inspired them to continue pursuing their
(c) inspires them to continue pursuing her
Q. 1 36. As the orchestra began to play, the audience was (d) inspires them to continue pursuing there
t ransported to another world, enthralled by the psychological
effects of the music and the skill of the musicians, who .147.Inaccordingtohis advice I took this medicine.
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performed each note with precision and passion. SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(a) influenced by the overall scenario (c) accordance to (d) accord with
(b) impacted by feelings Q.148.I am trying to study,if it is impossiblewithall this noise.
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(d) taken in by the effect on emotions (a) that it is impossible (b) but it is impossible
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Q 37.IneedtoputoutmyclothesbeforeIleaveforworkthis (c) while it is impossible (d) unless it is impossible
morning otherwise, I will be restless when I return. .149.Everyo
Q nesincerelyandpositivelywerereadytofindthe
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift) solution for the serious issue of sewage system.
(a) need for put out (b) need to put in SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) need to put off (d) need to put away (a) Everyone were sincerely and positively
.138.Asthestormragedoutside,thechildrenhuddledtogether
Q (b) Everyone was sincerely and positively
under blankets, listening to the sound of the rain hitting the (c) No correction required.
windows hardand hoping that the power wouldn't goout. (d) Everyone had sincerely and positively
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Q (a)did we arrive at (b)can we arrive by
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift) ( c)have we arrived at ( d)had we arrive at
(a) where the city park is? (b) where are city's park?
(c) city park where? (d) where was the city park? Q.160.Theperformanceofthemusicianswasratherworstthan
xpectedby the audience.
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.151. This hill is a nice place to meditate because one can
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enjoy solitude. (a) worst than expectation (b) worse was expected
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) worse than expected (d) bad as expected
(a) is a nice place to be meditation
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(a) it is evident that more a lot women
Q.152. No less than eight pedestrians were killed in the (b) it is evidently that a lot more women
ccident.
a (c) it is evident that a lot more women
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) (d) it is evidence that a lot more women
(a) No few than (b) None less than
(c) No fewer than (d) No lesser than Q.162.She is theleast reliablest person of all.
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.153. How do you think the internet has influenced how we
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utilisenews and media? (c) least reliable (d) lesser reliable
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(a) has managed the patterns we ingest . 1
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(b) has revoked the way we interact craft,tryingwithvariousmethodsandmediums,andhoningher
(c) has maintained how we receive creative vision until she had produced astunningcollectionof
(d) has impacted the way we consume works that showcased her unique talent and perspective.
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Q.154. Meenakshi called out for the neighbourhood to get (a) exploring with different factors
upport for her campaign.
s (b) experimenting with different techniques
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) (c) merging with different variations
(a) called by the neighbourhood (d) researching with different types
(b) called of the neighbourhood
(c) called in the neighbourhood 64.Thestudentswererestoredtocompletetheassignment
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(d) called around the neighbourhood y Friday.
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.155.Oneofthemwhowerehidingsatthebackofarockfired
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(a) one of them who were hiding behind a rock Q.165. The GDP of the country has growth rapidly since
(b) one of them who was hide behind a rock independence.
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(d) one of them who was hiding behind a rock (a)had been grow rapidly (b)has grown rapidly
(c)have grown been rapidly (d)had grow rapidly
.156. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, the
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determined entrepreneur refused to give up on her dream of Solutions :-
creating a successful startupthat would transformthe sector.
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(a) that will improvise the sector Thegivensentenceisanexampleofactivevoiceandthecorrect
(b) that shall redesign the industry grammatical structure is ‘wouldhave+V3’.Hence,‘wouldhave
(c) that could socialise the sector looked(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
(d) that would revolutionise the industry
ol.98.(d) must be used to feed
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.157. Amal brightened of when they said he could go with
Q Wegenerallyuseaninfinitive(V1)withthepreposition‘to’.Hence,
them. ‘must be used to feed(V1)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
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ol.99.(b) as creatively
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(a) brightened in when they (b) brightened on when they
We use ‘and’, ‘or’ and ‘but’ to connect two parts of sentences
(c) brightened upon when they (d) brightened up when they
which are similar in grammatical status. Similarly, in thegiven
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Q 58.The company is planning tocut back fewemployees. sentence, 'and' connects the adverb 'well' with another adverb
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift) 'creatively'. Hence, 'as creatively' is the most appropriate answer.
(a) reduce some (b) lay off some
ol.100.(a) quickly
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(c) refuse some (d) lay down some
‘Quick’ must be replaced with ‘quickly’ as we generally use
.159.Nosoonerdidwearrivedattheairportthanwegotonto
Q adverbs to modify the meaning of a verb(‘caught’ in the given
our flight to Atlanta. sentence). Hence, ‘quickly’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Sol.101.(a) for
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months/4 days/8 hours and for an activity that happenedina action offinishingthemarathon.Hence,‘finishthemarathonin
recent time. Similarly, in the given sentence, we can count ‘a record time’ is the most appropriate answer.
week’(one). Hence, ‘for a week’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.114.(a) more brave than intelligent
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ol.102.(d) was brought down in the
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down.ThegivensentencestatesthatsomebodycausedPeterto moresmartthanbeautiful(not‘smarterthanbeautiful’).Similarly,
falldowninthepenaltyarea.Hence,‘wasbroughtdowninthe’is the given sentence compares two qualities, ‘bravery’ and
the most appropriate answer. ‘intelligence’ofHimanshu.Hence,‘morebravethanintelligent’is
the most appropriate answer.
ol.103.(d) annoyed me and I blew up
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The phrasal verb ‘blow up’ means to lose temper or express ol.115.(b) nothing else
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anger. The given sentence states that Mahesh’s attitude ‘Nothingelse’isusedtoemphasizeaqualityorfeaturethatone
annoyedmesomuchthatIlostmytemper.Hence,‘annoyedme has. Similarly, in the given sentence, there is emphasis on the
and I blew up’ is the most appropriate answer. quality of pride. Hence, ‘nothing else’ is the most appropriate
answer.
ol.104.(d) No sooner did she shout
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With ‘do/does/did’, thefirstformoftheverbisused.So‘shout’ ol.116.(a)has not been and can never be
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will be used. Hence,‘Nosoonerdidsheshout(V1)’isthemost ‘Singular Sub. + has + V3’ and ‘Modal(can) + V1’ is thecorrect
appropriate answer. grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘has not
been(V3) and can never be(V,)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
ol.105.(c) as well as
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‘As...as’ isacomparativestructureusedtocomparetwothings Sol.117.(c) has the prospect
and ‘as + adjective/adverb + as’ is the correct grammatical ccording to the ‘Subject-Verb Agreement Rule’, a singular
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structureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘aswellas’isthemost subject always takes a singular verb. In the given sentence,
appropriate answer. ‘integration’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘has’asasingular
verb. Hence, ‘has the prospect’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.106.(b)the storm knocked out the power
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The phrasal verb ‘knock out’ means to cause a failure or Sol.118.(d) Our teachers have planned a picnic
disruption. The given sentence states that thestormcauseda ccording to the “Subject-Verb
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power failure, so they're using candles for lighting.Hence,‘the Agreement Rule”, a plural subject always takes a plural verb.
storm knocked out the power’ is the most appropriate answer. In the given sentence,‘ourteachers’isapluralsubjectthatwill
take‘have’asapluralverb.Hence,‘Ourteachershaveplanneda
ol.107.(b) you speak fluently
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picnic’ is the most appropriate answer.
Wegenerallyusetheverb‘speak’whenwetalkaboutproficiency
orfluencyinlanguage.‘Fluentin’willbereplacedwiththeadverb ol.119.(a) due to his hard work and dedication
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‘fluently’ as we generally use adverbs tomodifyaverb.Hence, ‘Their’isusedforpluralnounswhereas‘his’isusedforsingular
‘you speak fluently’ is the most appropriate answer. nouns of common gender. In the given sentence, ‘the new
employees’isasingularnounofcommongender.Hence,‘dueto
ol.108.(c) learning
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his hard work and dedication’ is the most appropriate answer.
There are certain verbs which always take a gerund(Ving) after
them. These verbs include ‘love, enjoy, stop,suggest,consider, ol.120.(a) for the last several years
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etc’. Hence, ‘learning(Ving)’ is the most appropriateanswer. ‘Since’isusedtodenoteapointoftimelikesince1960.‘For’is
used for a fixed period of time(countable) like 2 years/3
Sol.109.(c) Escapade- adventure.
months/4days/8hours.Hence,‘forthelastseveralyears’isthe
ol.110.(c) accused of beating up on the
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The phrasal verb ‘beat up on’ means to assault or injure
Sol.121.(a) from one and all in the country and abroad
someone by hitting repeatedly. The given sentence statesthat
he phrase ‘one and all’ conveys the idea that he received
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Mr. Arvind faced an accusation of assaulting or beating the
appreciationfromeveryone.Also,article‘the’willbeusedbefore
students in the class. Hence, ‘accused ofbeatinguponthe’is
thecountry.Hence,‘fromoneandallinthecountryandabroad’
the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.111.(c) I would have had
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ol.122.(b)No correction required.
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The given sentence is an example of a third conditional
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
sentenceandthecorrectgrammaticalstructureforitis“If+past
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had’ is the most appropriate answer. The given sentence contains a verb in past form i.e. “was
Sol.112.(b) with their dialectical varieties exhausted” so we will use simple past tense(V2) in the latter
ossessivepronoun‘Its’isusedforasingularnounand‘their’is
P part. Hence, ‘continued to study for hisupcomingexam’isthe
usedforapluralnoun.Similarly,‘Europeanlanguages’isaplural most appropriate answer.
noun and it will take ‘their’withit.Hence,‘withtheirdialectical ol.124.(b) did not call
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varieties’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Yesterday’denotesanactionthathappenedinthepast.So,we
ol.113.(a)finish the marathon in record time
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The phrase ‘in record time’ means within a remarkably short grammatically correct. Hence, ‘did not call’ is the most
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appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.125.(c)Prefigure-togiveanadvanceindicationorwarning
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of something. The phrase ‘swept away by the emotive power’ means being
Predict- to forecast or foretell an event or outcome. deeply moved by intense emotions. The givensentencestates
Deliberate - to think carefully and consider all aspects before thattheaudiencewasemotionallymovedbythemusicandthe
making a decision. skillofthemusicians.Hence,‘sweptawaybytheemotivepower’
Precipitate - to cause something to happen suddenly or is the most appropriate answer.
unexpectedly.
Proliferate - to cause something to happen suddenly or ol.137.(d) need to put away
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unexpectedly. The phrase ‘put away’ means to place something in an
appropriateorusualplace.ThegivensentencestatesthatIneed
ol.126.(b) found everywhere in a huge amount
S toputmyclothesinaproperplacebeforeleavingforwork,orI
The phrase "found everywhere in a huge amount" conveysthe will be restless when I return. Hence, ‘needtoputaway’isthe
same meaning more clearly and grammatically. Hence, ‘found most appropriate answer.
everywhere in a huge amount’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.138.(c)Poundingagainstthewindows-hittingthewindows
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ol.127.(c) guests are gathered by
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We use plural nouns after ‘all’ and the preposition ‘by’ means
near or close to something. Hence, ‘guests are gatheredby’is Sol.139.(c)have been given a pair
the most appropriate answer. ccording to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
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subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
ol.128.(a)the newly released books
S takes a plural verb. ‘Students’ is a plural subject that will take
‘Released’meanstomakesomethingavailableforpublicuse& ‘have’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘have been given a pair’ is the
‘realised’meanstobecomeawareoforunderstandsomething. most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘the newly released books’ means the new books
which are now available for the public. Hence, ‘the newly ol.140.(d)building up inside her
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released books’ is the most appropriate answer. The phrase ‘building up’ means becoming stronger or more
intense. Hence, ‘building up inside her’isthemostappropriate
ol.129.(c) Reprehensible
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‘Reprehensible’ means deserving blame or strong criticism &
‘Ignominious’ means deserving shame or disgrace. The given ol.141.(b) at the moment
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sentence states that the fall of Ranjith for the petty material The phrase ‘at the moment’ means ‘right now’ or ‘currently.’
benefit wasreallydeservingofshame.Hence,‘reprehensible’is Hence, ‘at the moment’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. ol.142.(d) that are abundant
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ol.130.(a) the best
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‘Thebest’isthecorrectsuperlativedegreeof‘good’.Hence,‘the abundant‘’ is the most appropriate answer.
best’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.143.(a) I think
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ol.131.(b) for hundreds of years
S ‘Simple Present tense’ is used to express the act of thinking
‘Until’mustbereplacedwith‘for’aswegenerallyusepreposition about a future action. Hence, ‘I think’ is the most appropriate
‘for’ to indicate a fixed period of time(countable). Hence, ‘for answer.
hundreds of years’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.144.(c) if he expresses
ol.132.(a) have considered the elective courses
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‘Consider’ means to think carefully about something, before correctgrammaticalstructureis“if+simplepresent…….will+V1”.
makingadecision.Thegivensentencestatesthatallcolleagues Hence ‘if he expresses’ is the most appropriate answer.
of Rohit except Joseph have thought carefully about the Sol.145.(c) you are wishing to watch
courses. Hence, ‘have considered the elective courses’ is the he phrase ‘would like to’ is a polite way of expressing our
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most appropriate answer. preference or intention to do or have something. Similarly, we
ol.133.(a) in the movie theater was reduced
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‘The number of + plural noun + Singular Verb’ is the correct something. Hence, ‘you are wishing to watch’ is the most
grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘in the appropriate answer.
movie theater was reduced’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.146.(b) inspired them to continue pursuing their
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ol.134.(a) contesting the elections
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Thephrase‘contestingelections’meansrunningasacandidate be usedinthesimplepastform(V2).However,thepastformof
to try and win a political position or office in an election. The ‘inspire’ is ‘inspired’. Hence, ‘inspired(V2) them to continue
given sentence states that Mr. Shikhar is contesting the pursuing their’ is the most appropriate answer.
electionsfromShrinetNagar.Hence,‘contestingelections’isthe ol.147.(a)accordance with
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most appropriate answer. ‘In accordance with’ is the correct phrase.‘Inaccordancewith’
ol.135.(c) buy a pair of scissors
S means following or obeying a rule, law or advice. Hence,
Thenoun‘scissors’isneverusedinsingularformanditscorrect ‘accordance with’ is the most appropriate answer.
form is ‘a pair of scissors’. Hence, ‘a pair of scissors’ is the most Sol.148.(b)but it is impossible
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W ol.160.(c)worse than expected
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opinion or idea. Hence, ‘but it is impossible’ is the most We alwaysuse‘than’afteracomparativedegreewhenwedoa
appropriate answer. comparisonbetweentwothings.Similarlyinthegivensentence,
there isacomparisonbetweentheactualperformanceandthe
Sol.149.(b)Everyone was sincerely and positively expected performance of the musicians. And, ‘worse’ is the
‘Everyone /each/ every/ nothing/ everything/ anything/ either/ comparativedegreeof‘bad’.Hence,‘worsethanexpected’isthe
neither’representsasingularnoun.Therefore,singularverbswill most appropriate structure.
be used with them. Hence, ‘Everyone was sincerely and
positively’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.161.(c)it is evident that a lot more women
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‘Subject + Verb + Object/Complement’ is the correct
Sol.150.(a)where the city park is? grammaticalstructureofasentence.Hence,‘Itisevidentthata
heneverWh.Words(likewho,whom,where,why,how,etc)are
W lot more women’ is the most appropriate answer.
written in the middle of a sentence, the helping verb and the
main verb are written after the subject. E.g. - I do not know Sol.162.(c)least reliable
whereshelives.Therefore,‘is’willbeusedafterthesubject‘city ‘Least / most reliable’ is the correct superlative degree of
park’. Hence, ‘where the city park is’ is the most appropriate ‘reliable’. Hence, ‘least reliable’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.163.(b)experimenting with different techniques
ol.151.(c)No correction required.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. trying out various methods to achieve a goal. The given
sentence states that the young artist spent countless hours
ol.152.(c) No fewer than
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‘Fewer’ is used when we are comparing countable objects i.e. with different techniques’ is the most appropriate answer.
pedestrians. Hence, ‘No fewer than’ is the most appropriate
answer. ol.164.(b)expected
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‘Expect’ means to think that something will happen. The word
ol.153.(d) has impacted the way we consume
S ‘expect’ makes the sentence meaningful. Hence,‘expect’isthe
Theword"consume"meanstotakeininformationormediaand most appropriate answer.
thephrase"hasimpactedthewayweconsume"statestheidea
of change in the way we take in digital content. Hence, ‘has Sol.165.(b)has grown rapidly
impacted the way we consume’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Has/have/had+V3’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Hence,
‘has grown(V3) rapidly’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.154.(d) called around the neighbourhood
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The phrase ‘call around’ means making calls or contacting
differentindividualsorlocations.Thegivensentencestatesthat SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1
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within her neighborhood to seek support for her campaign. .166.She had an ability topersuadeothers.
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appropriate answer. (a) halt (b) suppress (c) outrage (d) impress
Sol.155.(d)one of them who was hiding behind a rock .167. We must remember that what we teach ourchildrenis
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ccording to the “Subject-Verb AgreementRule”,‘Oneof/Each
A what weinculcatein them.
of/ Most of/ Either of + Plural Subject + Singular verb’ is the SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘one of them who was (a) endanger (b) inspire (c) instil (d) import
hiding behind a rock’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.168. The fact that God created man inhispersonalviewby
ol.156.(d)that would revolutionise the industry
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‘Revolutionise’ means to bring about significant change or the field.
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thephrase“thatwouldtransformthesector”.Hence,‘thatwould (a) own glory (b) own capacity (c) own image (d) own idea
revolutionise the industry’ is the most appropriate answer.
.169.Thefrog adopts itselfto live both in waterand on land.
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ol.157.(d) brightened up when they
S SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
‘Brightenedup’isaphrasalverbthatmeanstobecomehappier (a) frog adepts itself (b) frog alters itself
or more cheerful.Hence,‘brightenedupwhenthey’isthemost (c) No substitution (d) frog adapts itself
appropriate answer.
Q.170. Itisreportedthatshehaswinaprizemoneyoftenlakhs
ol.158.(b)lay off some
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‘Lay off’ means to discharge an employee temporarily or SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)
permanently because of shortage of work or funds. Thegiven (a) she will won (b) she had win
sentence states that the company is discharging some (c) No substitution required (d) she has won
employees. Hence, ‘lay off some’ is the most appropriate
answer. .171. Natwar was a fraudster who always tried to fooling
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others.
ol.159.(a)did we arrive at
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‘Do/does/did + V1’ isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Hence, (a) betraying (b) deceive (c) cheating (d) revealing
‘did we arrive at’ is the most appropriate answer.
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.172.TheIndianindependencemovementsoughttoestablish
Q ( c) sell its stake in their subsidiary
the conceptions of freedomandsocialwelfareasthegoalsof (d) sell its stake in its subsidiary
an independent Indian state, resulting in Fundamental Rights
and Directive Principles. Q.184.In times of difficulty, shepreysfor an oracleto guide her.
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(a) procedures of free mind (b) concepts of liberty (a) pray (b) praise (c) price (d) prays
(c) symbols of victory (d) methods to sympathise .185. In today's digital age, information is widelyavailableto
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.173. Carolina opened a savings account to save money for
Q everyone by many means of media such as television,
later. newspapers, films, and social media.
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(a) for a cold day (b) for a rainy day (a) with quite enough of mechanisms (b) through any strategies
(c) for a sunny day (d) for a hot day (c) via various forms (d) among many techniques
.174.The management is notbeware ofthis fact.
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SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (4th shift) orizons in the fast growing tourism industry.
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(a) aware of (b) awaking to (c) beware to (d) watchful with SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) which looked to expand (b) who is looking to expand
.175. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute
Q (c) who are looking to expand (d) that are looked to expand
the bracketed segment in the given sentence.
The river(flowing)under the bridge. Q.187.Abhijeet feelsextremely tiredafter workingall day long.
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(a) was flow (b) flows (c) is flow (d) is flowed (a) depressed (b) exhausted (c) sleepy (d) bare
.176.Last week's rainravagedthe whole city.
Q .188. Disability was viewed as God's retribution for
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SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift) wickednessin the past.
(a) reaffirmed (b) rescinded (c) ruined (d) retracted SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) revenge for legal works (b) punishment for wrongdoing
.177. National development is defined as an improvement in
Q (c) payback for doing help (d) fine for misbehaviour
people's daily arrangements, the provision of fundamental
necessities tocitizenssuchasfood,education,socialservices, Q.189.Manynoticeablepeople were present at thefunction.
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income. (a) No substitution (b) notworthy (c) celebrity (d) notable
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift) Q.190. Themanwasconvictedformurderbythejurybutheis
(a) diving techniques (b) dining categories ot committed it.
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Q.178.Please ask the dog toget of mycouch. (a) have not committed it (b) has not committed it
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(a) get of mine (b) get off my (c) get off mine (d) No substitution
Q.191. The family is neither interested in selling the house or
.179.Themobdroveontherampageandlootedseveralshops
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in the locality. SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) yet rebuilding (b) not only rebuilding
(a) played on the rampage (b) went on the rampage (c) nor rebuilding (d) but also rebuilding
(c) ran on the rampage (d) strolled on the rampage
.192. Brian remained silent during theboardmeeting,though
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.180.Idon’t wearthe sunglasses at the moment.
Q Rahulwasunawarethathehadanaceuphissheaththeentire
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift) time.
(a) I didn’t wear (b) I wore (c) I was wearing (d) I’m not wearing SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) an ace up his sleeve (b) an ace up his fortune
Q.181.Her hopes for building her ownhouse were beatenwhen (c) an ace up his teeth (d) an ace up his head
he lost her jewellery box.
s Q.193.Bajrang is inextreme painin his teeth.
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(a) house were defeated when (b) house were frustrated when (a) Ache (b) Agony (c) Hurt (d) Sting
(c) house were relieved when (d) house were dashed when
Q.194.My friendis owing an expensive cell phone.
.182.Irene went to officeevery single day by walk.
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SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift) (a) own an expensive cell phone
(a) every day single by walk (b) every single day walk (b) owns an expensive cell phone.
(c) every single day on foot (d) every single day on walk (c) No substitution
(d) is own an expensive cell phone
Q.183. The company decided to sell their stake in their
subsidiarybecause it was under massive debts. .195.The players distributed the rewardbetweenthemselves.
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(a) sell their stake in its subsidiary (a) between them (b) among themselves
(b) No substitution (c) between their selves (d) amongst their self
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cause global warming. (a) broke down (b) broke with (c) broke into (d) broke off
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(a) trapped inside (b) No substitution .209. The young boy displayed an aptitude on scientific
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(c) trapped outside (d) trapped beyond research.
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.197. Arthur has some strange ideas, but on this occasion,I
Q (a) aptitude for (b) aptitude at (c) aptitude by (d) aptitude in
aminclinedto agree with him.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) .210.Hehad given methat book in 1999.
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(a) did given me (b) was given me (c) gives me (d) gave me
.198. During the wedding ceremony, the bride seemed even
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quieter and morediffidentthan usual. Q.211. There is a charm on the midnight air which all cannot
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(b) Bold in others' company (a) over the midnight air (b) around the midnight air
(c) Giving a false or misleading impression (c) in the midnight air (d) under the midnight air
(d) Shy due to lack of confidence. .212. Being a practiced liar, it was totally normal for himto
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.199.ThemoonisEarth'sonlynaturalsatelliteandthenearby
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largecelestial body. SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) (a) blasphemy (b) whooper (c) falsehood (d) perjury
(a) the near largest (b) the nearest large Q.213.Pintuhasbeenadvisedtoreducesmokingbyhisfamily
(c) No substitution (d) the nearly large octor.
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.200. Parents should tell their children to exercisegreatcare
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whencrossedbusy roads (a) lower down (b) up down (c) less down (d) cut down
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) .214. The heavy medications and strong drugs at the
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(a) has crossed (b) crossing (c) cross (d) has been crossing sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely lifeless and
Q.201.This compartment is reserved formilitary person. unresponsive.
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(a) military personal (b) military personality (a) tombic (b) cadaverous (c) zonic (d) wasted
(c) military members (d) military personnel .215.I worked hard sothat I might success.
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.202.If onlyI was young again.
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SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift) (a) that I may success (b) that I might successful
(a) I were young again ( b) I be young again (c) that I might succeed (d) that I might successor
(c) I will be young again (d) I am young again Q.216.The stranger stood quietlyfor few moments.
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y armsto draw attention to her plight.
m (a) For the few moments (b) No improvement required
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) For moments (d) For a few moments
(a) her arms (b) our arms (c) his arms (d) their arms Q.217. He did not stop until it was remarked that he was
Q.204. The government has fi
nally agreed to wave the peaking at length about trivial things.
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ntertainment tax on the movie.
e SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) twittering (b) writing (c) rambling (d) littering
(a) waive (b) wager ( c) waiver (d) web Q.218. The question was raised for discussion before the
.205.Abraham Lincoln has been the sixteenth presidentof the
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United States andsave the Union atthe American Civilwar. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift) (a) came up (b) came off (c) came round (d) came out
(a) No substitution (b) save the Union alongside Q.219.Thesecretarytomybossisveryefficientashenotonly
(c) saved the Union during (d) saved the Union on ives him the required information and also handles
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.206.Delegatesoftheconflictingcountriesformallymeetata
Q correspondence independently.
conferenceto ironing outtheir differences. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) yet also handles (b) but also handles
(a) No substitution (b) to ironed (c) for iron in (d) to iron out (c) along with also handles (d) not also handles
.207. My friend Meera and her mother is visiting me this
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weekend.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift) ol.166.(d)
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(a) have visiting (b) am visiting (c) was visiting (d) are visiting Impress-to make a strong impact or influence on someone.
Persuade- to convince or influence someone to dosomething.
Q.208.The commandersentered by force intoterrorists'camp. Halt-to pause or to stop for a short period of time.
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uppress-To stop or prevent something.
S avaged -to cause great damage to something or someone.
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Outrage-tomakesomeoneangrybyrepeatinganinappropriate Reaffirmed -to state something again clearly andfirmly.
behaviour. Rescinded -to state that a law or decision is nolonger valid.
Retracted - withdrawn or taken back, typically a statement or
ol.167.(c) Instil - to introduce knowledge, values, orideasby
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repeatedly teaching.
Inculcate-to gradually introduce something in a person'smind. ol.177.(d) Living conditions
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Endanger- to put someone or something at risk or in a The phrase 'living conditions' means the overall quality of life,
dangerous situation. including things like housing, health, education,income,safety,
Inspire-to motivate or encourage someone. and the environment. The given sentence states that national
Import-to bring in goods or services from anothercountry. developmentisdefinedastheimprovementintheoverallquality
of people's lives. Hence, 'living conditions' is the most
ol.168.(c) own image
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Thephrase"inhisownimage"iscommonlyusedtodescribethe
belief that God created human beings with characteristics or ol.178.(b) get off my
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attributes resembling his own. Hence, ‘own image’ isthemost There is a prepositional error in the sentence. Preposition ‘of’
appropriate answer. mustbereplacedwith‘off’asthephrase‘getoff’meanstoleave
a particular place or position. Hence, ‘get off my’ is the most
ol.169.(d) frog adapts itself
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‘Adapt’ means to become adjusted to new conditions. In the
given sentence, the frog is adjusting or modifying itselftolive ol.179.(b) went on the rampage
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both in water and on land.While,‘Adopt’meanstolegallytake ‘Drove’ must be replaced with ‘went’ as the phrase ‘go on a
(another'schild)andbringitupasone'sown.And‘Adept’means rampage’meanstorusharoundinawildorviolentway,causing
a person who isskilledorproficientatsomething.Hence,‘frog damage or destruction. Hence, ‘went on rampage’ is the most
adapts itself’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.170.(d) she has won
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Has/have/had always takes the third form (past participle) of Thephrase‘atthemoment’describesanactionhappeningright
the verb. However, the past participle form of ‘win’ is ‘won’. now. Andwegenerallyusepresentcontinuoustense(is/am/are
Hence, ‘she has won’ is the most appropriate answer. + V-ing) to denoteanactionhappeningatthecurrentmoment.
Hence, ‘I’m not wearing’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.171.(b) Deceive- misleading someone
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into believing something false. ol.181.(d) house were dashed when
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Fooling- tricking someone into believing something thatisnot ‘Beaten’ must be replaced with ‘dashed’ as ‘dashed’ means
true. destroyed or ruined. Hence, ‘house were dashed when’ is the
Betraying-to be disloyal to someone or something. most appropriate answer.
Cheating- t o act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an
advantage. ol.182.(c) every single day on foot
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Revealing- to make something known that was previously The phrase ‘on foot’ is usedwhenapersontravelsbywalking.
hidden. Hence, ‘every single day on foot’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.172.(b) concepts of liberty
S ol.183.(d) sell its stake in its subsidiary
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Thephrase"conceptofliberty"meanstheideaoffreedomwhich Possessive ‘its’ is usedforsingularnounswhereaspossessive
includes making your own choices and living your lifetheway ‘their’isusedforpluralnouns.Inthegivensentence,‘company’
you want. The given sentence states that the Indian isasingularnounwhichwilltake‘its’.Hence,‘sellitsstakeinits
Independencemovementattemptedtoestablishtheconceptof subsidiary’ is the most appropriate answer.
liberty and social welfare. Hence, ‘concepts of liberty’ is the ol.184.(d) Prays
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most appropriate answer. ‘Preys’ must be replaced with ‘prays’ as‘pray’meanstotalkto
ol.173.(b) for a rainy day
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Theidiom'forarainyday'meanssavingmoneyorresourcesfor caughtandkilledbyanotherforfood.Hence,‘prays’isthemost
ourfutureneeds.Hence,'forarainyday'isthemostappropriate appropriate answer.
answer. ol.185.(c) via various forms
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ol.174.(a) Aware of
S The term ‘means’ means a method used for doing something
The phrase ‘beware of’ means to be awareofsomething.This suchasmeansoftransport.Whereastheterm‘forms’meansa
phrasecannotbeusedwithastativeverb(‘is’inthissentence). particular type of variety of something. In the given sentence,
Therefore,‘bewareof’mustbereplacedwith‘awareof’tomake various types of media have been listed, such as television,
agrammaticallycorrectstructure.Hence,‘Awareof’isthemost newspapers and films. Hence, ‘via various forms’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.175.(b) Flows
S ol.186.(c) who are looking to expand
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‘Flowing’ must be replaced with ‘flows’ as we generally use "Who"isusedwhenreferringtopeopleorhumans.While"Which"
Simple present tense (V1-s/es) to state a generaltruthorfact. is used when referring to thingsornon-humanentities.Hence,
Hence, ‘flows’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘who are looking to expand’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.176.(c) Ruined- destroyed or severely damaged. Sol.187.(b) Exhausted-Extremely tired.
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ol.188.(b) punishment for wrongdoing
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The phrase “retribution for wickedness”meanspunishmentfor t hing, person etc. Forexample,most,best,worst,greatest,etc.
wrongdoing. Hence, ‘punishment for wrongdoing’ is the most However, we always place the definite article ‘the’ before any
appropriate answer. superlative adjective. In the given sentence we will use the
superlative form after the definite article ‘the’. Hence, ‘the
ol.189.(d) notable
S nearest large’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Noticeable’meanscapableofbeingnoticedorseeneasilywhile
‘Notable’ means worthy of notice or attention due to some ol.200.(b) crossing
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special quality or significance. Hence, ‘notable’ is the most If'when'isusedwithoutthesubjectandtheauxiliaryverb'be',it
appropriate answer. always takes the present participle form(V-ing) of the verb.
Hence, 'crossing(V-ing)' is the most appropriate answer.
ol.190.(c) had not committed it
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Thegivensentenceisanexampleofpasttense.So,thecorrect ol.201.(d) military personnel
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formoftheverbis‘had+V3’.Hence,‘hadnotcommittedit’isthe "Military personnel" refers to individuals who are part of the
most appropriate answer. armed forces or military services of a country. So,wewilluse
‘military personnel’ in placeof‘militaryperson’.Hence,‘military
ol.191.(c) nor rebuilding
S personnel’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Neither…..nor’ / ‘Either …. Or’ is a conjunction pair. ‘Neither’
means‘noneofthetwo’and‘Either’means‘oneofthetwo’.So, ol.202.(a) I were young again
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in the given sentence ‘orrebuilding’mustbereplacedwith‘nor Thegivensentenceisanexampleofsubjunctivemoodandthe
rebuilding’. Hence, ‘nor rebuilding’ is the most appropriate expression ‘if only’ is used to express a strong wish for
answer. something. ‘If only + Sub. + were’ is the correct grammatical
structure. Hence, ‘I were young again’ is the most appropriate
ol.192.(a) an ace up his sleeve
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Theidiom"anaceuphissleeve"meanshavingasecretplanor
advantage that is kept hidden until therightmomenttouseit. ol.203.(a) Her arms
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Hence, ‘an ace up his sleeve’ is the most appropriate answer. There is an errorintheusageofAdjective.Adjective‘My’must
bereplacedwith‘her’asthesubjectofthesentenceis‘thegirl’
ol.193.(b) Agony -Extreme pain.
S that will take the adjective‘her’withit.Hence,‘herarms’isthe
Ache - a continuous, dull pain or discomfort in a part of the most appropriate answer.
body.
Hurt -to experience physical or emotional pain ordistress. ol.204.(a) Waive
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Sting-tocauseasharp,suddenpain,oftenfromabeeorinsect ‘Wave’mustbereplacedwith‘waive’as‘Waive’meanstonotto
bite. enforcearightorarule.While,‘wave’meansmoveone'shandto
and fro in greeting or as a signal. Hence, ‘waive’ is the most
ol.194.(b) owns an expensive cell phone.
S appropriate answer.
Stativeverbsarethoseverbswhichexpressastateorcondition.
Stative verbs denoting possessionandmeasurementare“own, ol.205.(c) Saved the Union during
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possess, belong to, weigh, have, measure”. Stative verbs are ‘Save’ must bereplacedwith‘saved’asweneedtouse‘Simple
generallynotusedincontinuoustenses.So,wewilluseSimple Past Tense(V2)’ to denote actions that happened in the past
PresentTense(V1-s/es).Hence,‘ownsanexpensivecellphone’is Hence, ‘saved the union during’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer.
ol.206.(d) to iron out
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ol.195.(b) among themselves
S We generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after the
We use ‘among’ for more than two persons and ‘between’ for preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to iron(V1) out’ is themost appropriate
two persons. answer.
However, there aremorethantwopersons(players)mentioned
in the given sentence. Hence, ‘among themselves’ is themost ol.207.(d) are visiting
S
appropriate answer. According to the Subject-Verb agreement rule, If two subjects
areconnectedwithconjunction‘and’thentheywillbetreatedas
ol.196.(a) trapped inside
S a plural subject and will take a plural verb only. Hence, ‘are
The phrase ‘trapped inside’ means trapped within something. visiting’ is the most appropriate answer.
Similarly, In the given sentence, greenhouse gasesaretrapped
within the Earth's atmosphere. Hence, ‘trapped inside’ is the ol.208.(c) Broke into
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most appropriate answer. The phrase “broke into” means to enter somewhere by force.
Hence, ‘broke into’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.197.(a) Tended-to be likely to happen.
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Inclined -willing or likely to do something. ol.209.(a) Aptitude for
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Conflicted -having opposing feelings. Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.Preposition
Refused -declined or said no to something. ‘on’mustbereplacedwith‘for’asAptitudefor"usedtodescribe
Conspired - planned secretly to do something harmful or someone's natural ability or skill inaparticularfieldoractivity.
unlawful. Hence, ‘aptitude for’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.198.(d) Diffident -Shy due to lack of confidence. ol.210.(d) gave me
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‘Hadgivenme’mustbereplacedwith‘gaveme’as“SimplePast
ol.199.(b) the nearest large
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‘Superlative degree ’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb Hence, ‘gave(V2) me’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.211.(c) in the midnight air
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Preposition 'in' is used to indicate the presence or location of raduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
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something within a certain place or condition. Similarly, in the (a) refused point blank to do
givensentence'charm'isaqualitythatispresentinthemidnight (b) refused point blank doing
air. Hence, 'in the midnight air' is the most appropriate answer. (c) refused point blankedly to do
(d) refused in point blank of doing
ol.212.(c) Falsehood
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Falsehood -a complete and blatant lie. .224.Studentswereaskedtowritethehistoricaleventsinthe
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Blasphemy-disrespectfuloroffensivewordsoractionstowards order of their occurrence.
religious beliefs. Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
Whooper - someone who tells big lies or makes e
xaggerated (a) aesthetic order (b) historic order
claims. (c) chronological order (d) diachronic order
Perjury -telling a lie after promising to tell thetruth, especially in
a court of law. Solutions :-
ol.213.(d) cut down
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ol.220.(a) Laid down
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Thephrasalverb‘cutdown’meanstoreduce.Hence,‘cutdown’
The phrase “laid down” means surrendering or putting
is the most appropriate answer.
something down. Hence, ‘Laid down’ is the most appropriate
ol.214.(b) Cadaverous
S answer.
‘Cadaverous’ means something that is extremely pale, gaunt,
Sol.221.(a) down to earth-very realistic and sensible.
and resembling a lifeless or dead body in appearance. Hence,
own to it-focused on the task at hand.
d
‘cadaverous’ is the most appropriate answer.
down to bottom-at the lowest point.
ol.215.(c) that I might succeed
S down to drown-to sink under water and die.
‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like
ol.222.(c) Advised against
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can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However,
The verb ‘advise’ is often followed by the preposition ‘against’
after a modal verb, we generally use the first formoftheverb
when giving a warning to avoid something. Hence, ‘advised
(V1). Hence, ‘might succeed(V1)’ is the most appropriate
against’ is the most appropriate answer.
structure.
ol.223.(a) refused point blank to do
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ol.216.(d) for a few moments
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‘Of’mustbereplacedwith‘to’as‘refusedpointblank’isanidiom
'Few'meansnegligibleorzerowhereas'afew'meansasmallbut
and itshouldbefollowedby‘to+infinitive(V1).’Hence,‘refused
considerable number of something. Therefore, ‘few’ must be
point blank to do’ is the most appropriate answer.
replaced with ‘a few.’ Hence, ‘for a few moments’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.224.(c) chronological order- in the order of their
ccurrence.
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ol.217.(c) Rambling- speaking at length about trivial things.
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Aestheticorder-organizethingsinawaythatemphasizestheir
Twittering -bird sounds.
beauty.
Littering -carelessly dropping trash, creating amess.
Historic order - arranging things based on their historical
ol.218.(a) came up
S importance or relevance.
The phrase ‘came up’ means to be raised, as in a discussion. Diachronicorder- organizingthingsbasedontheirevolutionor
Hence, ‘came up’ is the most appropriate answer. changes over time
ol.219.(b) but also handles
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“Not only……….. Butalso”isafixedconjunctionpair.Hence,‘but
also handles’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.225.Anultralightairplaneisverydifferentfromaconventional
irplane. Itis looking likea lawn chair with wings.
a
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Q.220.The rebelslaid uptheir arms (c) looked like (d) looks like
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.226.Raju did very well in the exam,he must studywell.
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(a) laid down (b) laid out (c) laid on (d) laid by
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nd sensible.
a (c) he must have studied well (d) No substitution required
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(a) down to earth (b) down to it Solutions :-
(c) down to bottom (d) down to drown
ol.225.(d) looks like
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.222.He wasadvised forwalking alone in the neighbourhood.
Q ‘Simplepresenttense(Singular.Sub+V1-s/es+obj)’willbeused
Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) in the given sentence as it is used to describe a fact. Hence,
(a) No substitution (b) advised about ‘looks (V1-s) like’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) advised against (d) advised on
ol.226.(c) he must have studied well
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Q.223.The volunteers of the organisationrefusedpoint blank of We need to use present perfect tense (have + V3) toindicate the
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resent.ThegivensentencestatesthatRajudidverywellinthe
p (a) like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call
exam,hemusthavestudiedwell.Hence,‘musthavestudied(V3) upon a man
well’ is the most appropriate answer. (b) like one of these unwelcome social summons that call upon
a man
SSC MTS 2022 Tier - 1 (c) like one of those unwelcome social summon that call upon a
man
.227. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q (d) No substitution required
bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
.235. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
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substitute it, select "no substitution required".
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
Theunittwitchedlikeabird(preeningit'splumageandbecomes
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the
motionless).
sentence is correct as given.
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Sheran12kmsatastretch,(whichareagreater)distancefora
(a) preening its plumage and became motionless
rookie.
(b) No substitution required
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(c) preening it's plumage while becoming motionless
(a) No correction required (b) which is quite some
(d) to preen it's plumage and becomes motionless
(c) which are greatest (d) what is great
Q.228. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q.236. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
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substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
substitute it, select "no substitution required"
No, they are normal people, (although they perceivetheworld
This preoccupation with him was becoming an obsession
different).
(that was beginning to effect her ability) to take care of the
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(a) but they perceive the world differently
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(b) No substitution required
(a) that was beginning to affect her ability
(c) from they perceive the world differently
(b) which was beginning to effect her ability
(d) while they perceive the world different
(c) No substitution required
Q.229.You'll have tobrakes hardwhen you go downthe hill (d) which was begin to affect her ability
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.237. MLA is a representative electing by the voters of a
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(a) brake hardly (b) braked hard
constituency to the legislature.
(c) No improvement (d) brake hard
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Q.230.At the grocery store, coffee is inan sameaisles astea (a) elects by a (b) elected by a
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(a) a same aisles as (b) the same aisle as
Q.238.The rabbitwas remain stationaryto avoid beingseen.
(c) same aisle is (d) No improvement
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Q.231. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (a) No improvement (b) remain stationary
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b (c) remained stationary (d) were remained stationary
substitute it, select 'no substitution required.
.239.The cat waslastly see inthe backyard.
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The rodeo is(great way to unite soldier's skillsand build)esprit
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(a) last saw in (b) No improvement (c) last seen in (d) last see in
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(a) a great way to unite soldiers' skills and build Q.240.Watch your step - the third stairhave a brokentread.
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(c) great way to unite soldier's skills and building (a) has a break (b) No improvement
(d) a great way to unite an soldier's skill and build (c) has a broken (d) has a broke
.232.The waitergiving the dinerssome complimentarymints.
Q .241. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Morning) bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
(a) give the diner (b) given the diners meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
(c) No improvement (d) gave the diners sentence is correct as given.
There were creatures(stood between)the carriageshafts.
.233.The water leaked inwith a holein the roof.
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(a) No correction required (b) stands among
(a) No improvement (b) by a holed
(c) standing between (d) stood among
(c) through a holes (d) through a hole
.242.Whenmycalculationsarewrong,Ihavetoporeoverthe
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.234. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
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spreadsheet to find the error.
bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
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substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(a) No improvement (b) to poring over
Thislooks(likeoneofthoseunwelcomesocialsummonswhich
(c) to pored over (d) to pore by
call upon a man)either to be bored or to lie.
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Q.243. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (In fact, climbingfernisspreadingsorapidlythatits)nowthe
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b tate's worst invasive weed.
s
substitute it, select 'no substitution required. SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Morning)
Chiaiscurrentlypursuinga(master'sindevelopmentalstudies (a) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapid that it's
in Netherlands). (b) In fact, climbing fern is spread so rapidly that its
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) (c) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's
(a) master's in developmental studies in the Netherlands. (d) No substitution required
(b) masters' in developmental studies in the Netherlands.
(c) No substitution required .251.The film's directordecide to reshootthe scene.
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(d) master's in developmental studies at Netherlands. SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(a) deciding to reshoot (b) decide to reshot
.244.Themostworryingaspectofclimatechangeistheeffect
Q (c) decided to reshoot (d) No improvement
it has on the world's food supply.
SSC MTS 08/05/2023 (Evening) .252. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
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(a) A most worry aspect (b) A worried aspects bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
(c) The most worrying aspects (d) No improvement meaningfully. Select the option no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
.245. Select t he most appropriate option to substitute the
Q (Muchtimes),Ihavefeltthatconversationslikethesemusttake
bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto place in person
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The government appears(to be at war with it's ownpeople.) (a) Many a times (b) Many time
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Morning) (c) No correction required (d) Many a time
(a) to be on war with it's own people
(b) to be at war against it's own people Q.253. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
(c) No substitution required racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b
(d) to be at war with its own people meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
.246. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q One of the main climbingroutes,approachesthesummitfrom
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need the southeast(in the Nepal).
tosubstitute it, select 'no substitution required". SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening)
He suggested(there was collusions through objectors,due to (a) at the Nepal (b) in Nepal
similarities)in some letters sent to the council. (c) No correction required (d) from the Nepal
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(a) there was collusions from the objector, due to similarities .254. In the logo, the blue contrast wells with its
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(b) there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities complementary colour, yellow.
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(d) their was collusion by the objectors, due to similarities (a) No improvement (b) contrast well
(c) contrast we'll (d) contrasts well
Q.247.Theideawastodeliveredgovernmentalservicesatthe
itizen's doorstep.
c .255.My history assignmentis due onWednesday.
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(a) delivering government serviced (a) are due at (b) No improvement (c) were due on (d) is dues in
(b) delivers governmental servicing Q.256. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(c) No improvement racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
(d) deliver government services substitute it, select "no substitution required".
Q.248.Raccoonshave being moreactive at night. (Hardlydidtheinkdriedonmyweeklycolumn,when)oneofmy
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(a) Hardly had the ink dry on last week's column, when
.249. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q (b) No substitution required
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence (c) Hardly did the ink dried on last week's column, when
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction requires’ if the (d) Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when
sentence is correct as given.
Witha(suddenpushoffunderstanding),Harryrealisedwhothe Q.257. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
people in the end beds must be. racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
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(a) sudden rush of understanding Bonaparte, unlike Hoche, was not (eagerly to embark in) a
(b) suddenly rushed understanding serious Irish expedition.
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(d) All of sudden understand (a) eager to embark on (b) No substitution required
(c) eagerest to embarked on (d) eager into embark in
.250. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
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bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto .258.I'll see youin the meetsnext week.
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(a) fine of driving (b) fined for drive
.259. In the summer, the weathering can be very hotaround
Q (c) fined for driving (d) No improvement
here.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) Q.268. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
(a) weathers could being (b) No improvement racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b
(c) weather is be (d) weather can be meaningfully. Select the option no correction required' if the
sentence is correct as given.
.260.Training your doghave required a lotof patience.
Q Applehasalsointroduceda(rulethatseemedtie)toitsrecent
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.261. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
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bracketed word segment correctly and completes the .269.At age 25, shetaken her vowsand became anun.
Q
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sentence is correct as given. (a) take her vows (b) No improvement
The(captainwiththemembersofhisteam)failedtoqualifyfor (c) took her vows (d) take her vowed
the African Nations Cup finals.
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.270. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(a) No correction required racketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no n
b
(b) captain and his team substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(c) captain along with the members of his team He has 33 years of professional experience(on thefield of)
(d) captain along side the members of his team Public Administration
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.262. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q (a) over field of (b) in the field of
bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto (c) No substitution required (d) in the field off
substitute it, select "no substitution required"
The query isn't(whether he will admit it, but when). Q.271.The cat sits in the window andstaring atthesquirrel.
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(a) No substitution required (a) No improvement (b) stares at (c) stares on (d) stared at
(b) whether he will be admitting it or not, but when?
(c) whether or nor he will admit it, but when? Q.272. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(d) whether he will admit it or not, but when? racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
substitute it, select "no substitution required".
.263. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q (The transit ofthePlanetofLovehappeninpairs),eightyears
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence apart every century.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Evening)
sentence is correct as given. (a) The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs
The(roof collapsing)in a roar of rock and rubble. (b) No substitution required
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Evening) (c) The transits of the Planet of Love happens at pairs
(a) roof have collapsed (b) No correction required (d) The transit of Planet of Love happen in pairs
(c) roof was collapse (d) roof collapsed
Q.273. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
.264. The Tagore House is rehearsing a skitfortheschool’s
Q racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
Annual Day Function. substitute it, select "no substitution required".
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(a) has been rehearsing a skits (b) was rehearse a skit inch in length).
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(a) as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
.265. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q (b) No substitution required
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence (c) hard as ligament, and many an inch at length
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the (d) as hard as a ligament, and many an inches in length
sentence is correct as given.
The tourists(rendered to the)museum on time. Q.274. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon) racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
(a) appeared at the (b) occurred to the substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
(c) No correction required (d) arrived at the The only course of action to (fend of the loud clamor off
conspiracy theories)is to keep everyone fully informed.
.266. The number of homes with running watered has been
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rising sharply since 1985. (a) fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
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(a) with run water (b) with running water (c) fend off the loud clamour off conspiracy theories
(c) of ran watered (d) No improvement (d) fend of the loud clamour of conspiracy Theories
Q.267.She wasfined of drivingover the speed limit. Q.275.Select the most appropriate option to substitutethe
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b Q.284. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
We were asked by(Jane's aunt where she was last night.) substitute it, select 'no substitution required'.
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(a) No substitution required from last January.)
(b) Jane aunt's where she was last night? SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) Jane's aunt where was she last night. (a) interest rates four times since last January.
(d) Jane's aunt where was she was last night? (b) the interest rates four time from last January.
(c) No substitution required
Q.276. This has sharp decreased the cases of water-borne (d) interest rates from last January, four times.
iseases.
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.277. Cell phones keeps loved ones and those nearly them
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well connected. .286. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
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(c) kept love and near (d) keep loved ones and those near (Because he has been in custody from last July.) Pickardwill
now be released in four months.
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racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b (a) Because he had been under custody from last July,
substitute it, select "no substitution required’ (b) Because he has been in custody since last July,
(Beside myself the only English people) there were Keith and (c) Because he had been in custody from last July,
Doreen. (d) No substitution required
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(a) Besides I, the only English speaking people .287. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
(b) No substitution required bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
(c) Besides myself, the only English people meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
(d) Beside me, the only English people sentence is correct as given.
He lost his temper (by a driver) flashed her headlights as he
.279.Youcan't bought anythingwith one cent anymore.
Q overtook.
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(a) should not bought anything (b) No improvement (a) afterwards a driver (b) No correction required
(c) could not buying anything (d) can't buy anything (c) considering a driver (d) after a driver
Q.280.Therehasbeenaspateofsomeunfortunatelyeventsin .288. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q
adurai.
M bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) substitute it, select 'no substitution required’.
(a) unfortunate events (b) unfortunately event (There's many a good tunes)played on an old violin.
(c) No improvement (d) unfortunate some events SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
.281.Your parcel shouldarrived at threedays.
Q (a) No substitution required (b) There are many a good tunes
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) (c) There's many good tune (d) There are many good tunes
(a) arrive in three (b) arrive in third .289.Evenintimeofnaturaldisasters,thefarmershadtopay
Q
(c) No improvement (d) arrive in the third their share of taxes.
.282. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Morning)
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence (a) times of natural (b) timer of natural
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the (c) times of naturally (d) No improvement
sentence is correct as given. .290. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
I received word that you(were attempting)to contactme. bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
(a) No correction required (b) were strike sentence is correct as given.
(c) has attempting (d) was attempting Christianturnedroundand(stridedoffinto)theblacknessandI
.283. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q got into my car.
bracketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". (a) strode off (b) strode of
(Plots to dispose him came)to nothing. (c) strided of (d) No correction required
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Morning) Q.291. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
(a) No substitution required racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b
(b) Plots to dispose off him comes meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the
(c) Plots to dispose of him came sentence is correct as given.
(d) Plots which dispose him came How(can a book such as)be written before I'd livedthe
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incidents it described? ( Theshockedentrance)ofsomanywitnessesseemedtohave
SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening) brought them to their senses.
(a) No correction required ( b) could such a book SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon)
(c) must so a book (d) may such a book (a) The shocking entrances (b) The unexpected entrance
(c) The unexpecting entrances (d) No correction required
.292.I tryto eat lessmeat and more vegetables.
Q
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning) .299. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
(a) to eats less (b) to eat lesser bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
(c) to ate less (d) No improvement meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.293. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (Most time) they didn't have enough to eat and went to bed
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b hungry
substitute it, select "no substitution required", SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
(This bridge neither crossed the Thames, and neither gave) (a) No correction required (b) Many a times
access to a now-lost island in the river. (c) More times (d) Many a time
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(a) This bridge either crossed the Thames, and or gave .300.Hehad thrown thewrapper into the garbage.
Q
(b) This bridge neither crossed the Thames, nor gave SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening)
(c) This bridge either crossed the Thames, nor gave (a) throw the (b) thrown the
(d) No substitution required (c) No improvement (d) has throwing the
Q.294. Select the most appropriate o ption to substitute the Q.301. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b
substitute it, select 'no substitution required". meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
Helightshispipe,(andonmanyaneveningshehelpsmewith) sentence is correct as given.
dishes. We saw him(the more)during Hogsmeade weekend.
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(a) and on many evenings he helped me with the (a) the many (b) the most
(b) and on many evenings he helps me with the (c) the bigger (d) No correction required
(c) and many an evenings he helps me with the
(d) No substitution required .302. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
Q.295. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b sentence is correct as given.
substitute it, select 'no substitution required" (Then got of on)a station in the very heart of London.
That is not a solution available (tomostpeopleforwhoemail SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning)
has become necessity.) (a) No correction required (b) They got off at
SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Evening) (c) They got of by (d) They got off on
(a) to most people for who email has become a necessity.
(b) to most people for whom email has become a necessity. .303. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
(c) for most people to whom email has became necessity. bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
(d) No substitution required meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the
sentence is correct as given.
Q.296. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the Therelationshipbetweentwopeopleis(bythewayinwhat)they
racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b feel and behave towards each other.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
sentence is correct as given. (a) the way by which (b) by which ways
Hegrittedhisteethandtriedtoactasthoughhe(eithernoticed (c) the way in which (d) No correction required
nor cared).
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Morning) Q.304. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
(a) neither noticed nor cared (b) No correction required racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
(c) either noticed or cared (d) neither noticed cared substitute it, select 'no substitution required"
Besides the atmospheric changes that make us sweat,
.297. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q (hormonal or emotional stimulus can also cause sweating).
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon)
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the (a) hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating
sentence is correct as given. (b) hormonal or emotional stimuli can also cause sweating
His temperament(disposed him to)argue readily withpeople. (c) No substitution required
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Afternoon) (d) hormonal or emotional stimulus also causing sweating
(a) disposed him of to (b) dispose him to
(c) disposed him off to (d) No correction required .305. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
Q.298. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required’ if the
racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b sentence is correct as given.
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the We've made extraordinary(flowering as a)societyin that regard.
sentence is correct as given. SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
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(a) progress as a ( b) advance as a ubstitute it, select "no substitution required".
s
( c) improvement by a (d) No correction required (The people of Philippines has voted)to elect a newpresident
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
Q.306. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the (a) No substitution required
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b (b) The people of Philippines have voted
substitute it, select ‘no substitution required’. (c) The people of the Philippines have voted
It is expected that this police power will onlyapplytoairand (d) The people of the Philippines has voted
(sea routes between the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland).
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Solutions :-
(a) sea routes across the Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(b) sea routes across the Great Britain and the Northern Ireland
ol.227.(a) Preening its plumage and became motionless.
S
(c) sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Possessiveformofthepronoun‘It’willbeusedi.e.‘Its’and𝑉 2 of
(d) No substitution required
‘become’willbeusedasthefirstclauseofthesentenceisinthe
.307. If you want to have two cats, amaleandafemalewill
Q ast tense. Hence, ‘Preening its plumage and became
p
usually gottenalong. motionless.’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) will usual get (b) No improvement ol.228.(a) but they perceive the world differently.
S
(c) will usually get (d) will usually got Conjunction ‘but’ will be used instead of ‘although’ as we
generally use ‘but’ to connect ideas that contrast and adverb
.308. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q ‘differently’ will be used to describe the verb ‘perceive’.Hence,
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence ‘but they perceive the worlddifferently’isthemostappropriate
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the answer.
sentence is correct as given.
Both of us felt the relationship(wasn't really gonesomewhere.) ol.229.(d) brake hard
S
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) The correct sentence structure using Infinitive is ‘To + Base Verb’
(a) No correction required (b) wasn't really going anywhere (to eat, to go, to study). Hence, ‘brake hard’ is the most
(c) was going that direction (d) won't really gone that path appropriate answer.
.309.I like to hang my laundry outside in thesunsto dry.
Q ol.230.(b) the same aisle as
S
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening) Article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or particular nouns.
(a) No improvement (b) sun to dried (c) sun to dries (d) sun to dry Similarly,thegivensentencetalksaboutaspecificnoun(aisle).
Hence, ‘the same aisle as’ is the most appropriate answer.
.310. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence ol.231.(a) a great way to unite soldiers' skills and build
S
meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required if the We generally use article ‘a’ to refer to a nonspecific or general
sentence is correct as given. noun.Hence,‘agreatwaytounitesoldiers'skillsandbuild’isthe
It was a (easement to be far away) from that malicious old most appropriate answer.
labyrinth with its stares and gossip.
ol.232.(d) Gave the diners
S
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‘Giving’ will be replaced by ‘gave’ as we generally use past
(a) help to be away (b) relief to be away
indefinite(V₂) to describe completed actions or events that
(c) No correction required (d) rest to be far
occurred in the past. Hence, ‘gave’ is the most appropriate
.311. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q answer.
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
ol.233.(d) through a hole
S
meaningfully. Select the option ‘no correction required’ if the
‘With’ must b
e replaced with ‘through’ as we generally usethe
sentence is correct as given.
preposition(through)indicatingmovementorpassagefromone
She(had a reputation)brilliance.
side or location to another. Hence,‘throughahole’isthemost
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Morning)
appropriate answer.
(a) No correction required (b) have a reputation for
(c) has a reputation for (d) has a reputation of Sol.234.(a) like one of those unwelcome social summonses
hich call upon a man
w
Q.312. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
‘Summons’mustbereplacedwith‘Summonses’asweuseplural
racketedsegmentinthegivensentence.Ifthereisnoneedto
b
nouns(summonses)with‘these/those’.Hence,‘likeoneofthose
substitute it, select 'no substitution required".
unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man’ is the
Though they allow celebrities and famous people to take
most appropriate answer.
pictures (inside the museum, but they does not allow the
general public)to do the same. ol.235.(b) which is quite some
S
SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Afternoon) ‘Whichareagreater’mustbereplacedwith‘whichisquitesome’
(a) inside the museum, they do not allow the general public inthegivensentence.Theword"which"referstothedistanceof
(b) No substitution required 12 kms, and the word"are"ispluralbecauseitagreeswiththe
(c) inside the museum, but do not allowing the general public noun "distances". However, in this case, we are only talking
(d) inside the museum, they does not allow general public about one distance, so the verb "is" will be used. The adverb
"quite" isusedtoemphasisethedistance,andtheword"some"
.313. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the
Q isusedtoindicatethatthedistanceissignificant.Hence,‘which
bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to is quite some’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.236.(a) that was beginning to affect her ability
S specially for an illegal or harmful purpose." In this case, the
e
The word "that" is a relative pronoun that refers to the noun objectorsarecooperatingwitheachothertosendsimilarletters
"preoccupation".Theword"which"isalsoarelativepronoun,but to the council. The word "between" isusedtoindicatethatthe
it is used to refer to things, not actions. In this case, we are collusion is between two or more parties. Hence, ‘there was
talking about the action of the preoccupation affecting her collusion between objectors, due to similarities’ is the most
ability, so we need to use the word "that". Hence, ‘that w as appropriate answer.
beginning to affect her ability’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.247.(d) Deliver government services
S
ol.237.(d)Elected by the
S ‘Delivered’ must be r eplaced with ‘deliver’ as the correct
‘Electing by the’ must be replaced with ‘elected by the’ in the sentencestructureusingInfinitiveis‘To+BaseVerb’(toeat,to
givensentence.Aswegenerallyusepastparticiples(elected)to go, to study). Hence, ‘deliver government services’ isthemost
denotethecurrentstateofapersonorthing.Hence,‘electedby appropriate answer.
the’ will be the most appropriate answer.
ol.248.(a) Are more
S
ol.238.(c) remained stationary
S ‘Have being’ must be replaced with ‘are’ as we generally use
‘Was remain’ must be replaced by ‘remained’ as the given simple present tense(Sub+are+obj)todescribeactionsthat
sentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmustbeusedin are facts or generalizations. Hence, ‘are more’ is the most
the simplepastform(V2).However,thepastformof‘remain’is appropriate answer.
‘remained’.Hence,‘remainedstationary’isthemostappropriate
structure. ol.249.(a) Sudden rush of understanding
S
‘Put off’ must be replaced with ‘rush of’asthephrase‘sudden
ol.239.(c)last seen in
S rushof’meanstodosomethingquickly.Hence,‘Suddenrushof
‘Lastly’ must be replacedwith‘last’aswegenerallyuselastas understanding’ is the most appropriate answer.
anadverbtoshowthelastoccasionbeforethepresentandthe
given sentence is in passive voice so we the 3rd form of the ol.250.(c) In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's
S
verb(seen) will be used. Hence, ‘last seen in’ is the most It'sisacontractionandshouldbeusedwhereasentencewould
appropriate answer. read"itis."Itswithnoapostrophe,isthepossessivepronoun,like
"his"and"her,"fornounswithoutgender.Hence,‘Infact,climbing
ol.240.(c) has a broken
S fern is spreading so rapidly that it's ’ is the most appropriate
‘Haveabroken’mustbereplacedwith‘hasabroken’inthegiven answer.
sentence. According to the subject-verb agreement singular
subject always takes singular verb and plural subject always ol.251.(c) decided to reshoot
S
takes plural verb. Here the subject ‘third stair’ is a singular Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesotheverbmust
subject. Hence, ‘has a broken’ is the most appropriate answer. be used inthesimplepastform(V₂).However,thepastformof
‘decide’ is ‘decided’. Hence, ‘decided to reshoot’ is the most
ol.241.(c) standing between
S appropriate answer.
Thegivensentenceisanexampleofthepastcontinuoustense.
The past continuous tense shows a continuous action that ol.252.(d) Many a time
S
beganinthepast.Theverb‘stand’isusedtoindicateaposition, We generally use the phrase ‘Many a time’ to convey that
andthepreposition‘between’isusedtoindicatethelocationof somethinghashappenedfrequentlyorrepeatedly.Itemphasizes
something in between two other things. Hence, ‘standing the repetition ofanactionorevent.Hence,‘Manyatime’isthe
between’ is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.242.(a) No improvement
S ol.253.(b) In Nepal
S
The sentence is grammatically correct. Article‘the’mustberemovedasweonlyusearticlethewiththe
To pore over means to read a document very carefully. name of the countries whichhavepluralorsingularnouns,are
composed of multiple words or include words like ‘republic',
ol.243.(a) master's in developmental studies in the
S ‘kingdom’or‘states’.ForexampleTheUnitedStatesofAmerica,
Netherlands. The Philippines, The Maldives etc. Hence, ‘In Nepal’ is the most
We generally use the definite article "the" with countries whose appropriate answer.
names are plural or collective nouns. For example, "theUnited
States," "the Netherlands," "the Philippines," or "the Maldives." ol.254.(d) Contrasts well
S
Hence,‘master'sindevelopmentalstudiesintheNetherlands’is ‘Wells’ must be replaced with ‘Well’ as ‘well’ is an adverb and we
the most appropriate answer. never make plurals of adverbs. Hence, ‘contrasts well’ is the
most appropriate answer.
ol.244.(d) No improvement
S
The sentence is grammatically correct. ol.255.(b) No improvement
S
The sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.245.(d) to be at war with its own people
S
‘It’s’mustbereplacedwith‘its’inthegivensentence.Theword ol.256.(d)
S
‘its’ is the possessive pronoun for the singular noun Hardly had the ink dried on last week's column, when
‘government’. Hence, ‘To be at war with its own people’ is the ‘Did’mustbereplacedwith‘Had’inordertousethepastperfect
most appropriate answer. tense. Thepastperfecttenseisusedtoindicateanactionthat
occurredbeforeanotherpastaction.Hence,‘Hardlyhadtheink
ol.246.(b)
S dried on last week's column, when’ is the most appropriate
there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities answer.
The word "collusion" means "secret agreement or cooperation
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ol.257.(a) Eager to embark on
S verb first form (V1 +s/es)inassertivesentences.Andtheverb
Adverb ‘Eagerly’ must be replaced withtheadjective‘Eager’as " seems"toindicatethattheruleappearstobeconnectedtothe
Adjectivesarewordsthatdescribeormodifynouns(Bonaparte). dispute. Hence, ‘rule that seems tied’ is the most appropriate
Wegenerallyuseprepositions(on/upon)withtheverb‘Embark’. answer.
Hence, ‘Eager to embark on’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.269.(c)took her vows
S
ol.258.(a) at the meeting
S Thephrase‘takenhervows’willbereplacedwith‘tookhervows’.
The verb ‘meets’mustbereplacedwiththenoun‘meeting’and According to the rule of parallelism, if two or more verbs are
we generally use the preposition ‘at’ to indicate the specific connectedtothesamesubject,thoseverbswillbeofthesame
locationorpointintimewhereaneventorgatheringtakesplace. form. The verb ‘became’ is in simple past tense, so the other
Hence, ‘at the meeting’ is the most appropriate answer. verbwillalsobeinsimplepasttense.Hence,‘tookhervows’is
the most appropriate answer.
ol.259.(d) weather can be
S
‘weathering can be’ must be replaced with ‘weathercanbe’as ol.270.(b) In the field of
S
thecorrectphrasetouseis"weathercanbe,"whichconveysthe ‘On the field of’ must be replaced with ‘in the field of’ as the
intended meaning that the weather can be very hot in the preposition "in" is commonly used to indicate involvement or
summer. Hence, ‘weather can be’ is the most appropriate specializationinaparticularfield.Hence,‘inthefield’isthemost
answer. appropriate answer.
ol.260.(b) requires a lot
S ol.271.(b) stares at
S
Thephrase‘haverequiredalot’willbereplacedwith‘requiresa ‘Staringat’willbereplacedwith‘staresat’asthegivensentence
lot’ because we use Simple Present Tense to state general isinpresenttense.‘Sits’isthepresentformoftheverb.‘At’isa
truths. Thegivensentencestatesageneraltruthabouttraining fixedprepositionusedaftertheverb‘stare’.Hence,‘staresat’is
dogs. Hence, ‘requires a lot’ is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.261.(b) captain and his team
S ol.272.(a) The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs
S
The part after the preposition is considered additional The phrase ‘in pairs’ indicates that two transits happen. So,
information, not an integral part of the subject. But sports is pluralnoun‘transits’willbeusedinplaceof ‘transit’.Hence,‘the
teamwork. It’s not only the captain but also the team which transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs’ is the most
failedtoqualifyfortheAfricanNationalCupFinals.So,weneed appropriate answer.
touseconjunction‘and’inplaceofthepreposition‘with’.Hence,
‘captain and his team’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.273.(a) as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long
S
‘Ligament’ must be replacedwith‘ligaments’asitspecifiesthe
ol.262.(a) No substitution required
S pluralformof‘ligaments’tomatchthepluralsubject‘them’and
The sentence is grammatically correct. provides the correct verb form ‘were’ and adjective ‘long’ for
agreement.Hence,‘ashardasligamentsandmanywereaninch
ol.263.(d) roof collapsed
S long’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Roof collapsing’ will be replaced with ‘roof collapsed’ as it
indicates that the action of the roof falling down has already ol.274.(a) fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
S
happened in the past. So we need simplepasttenseandverb The phrase ‘fend off’ means to defend against or repel
form (V2) that is ‘collapsed’. Hence, ‘roof collapsed’is the most something. The phrase should be followed by the preposition
appropriate answer. "of" to indicate the object, which is ‘the loud clamour of
conspiracy theories’. Hence, ‘fend off the loud clamour of
ol.264.(d)No improvement
S conspiracy theories’ is the most appropriate answer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.275.(a)No substitution required
S
ol.265.(d) Arrived at the
S The given sentence is grammatically correct.
‘Rendered to the’ must be replaced with ‘arrived at the’ as
"Arrived at" is a commonly used phrase to indicate reachinga ol.276.(b) sharply decreased
S
specific location.Hence,‘arrivedatthe’isthemostappropriate The phrase ‘sharp decreased’ will be replaced with ‘sharply
answer. decreased’ because an adverb is required before a verb to
modify its meaning. Hence, ‘sharply decreased’ is the most
ol.266.(b) with running water
S appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘with running watered’ must be replacedwith‘with
running water’asanounisrequiredafterthepreposition'with'. ol.277.(d) keep loved ones and those near
S
Also, the participle 'running' is acting as an adjective and According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a plural
requires a noun. Hence, 'with running water' is the most subject(cell phones) always takes a plural verb(keep). Andthe
appropriate answer. preposition ‘near’ is used to denote the relationship with the
noun/pronoun(them).Hence,‘keeplovedonesandthosenear’is
ol.267.(c) fined for driving
S the most appropriate answer.
‘Finedofdriving’mustbereplacedwith‘finedfordriving’asthe
preposition "for" to indicate the reason or cause for the fine. ol.278.(c) Besides myself, the only English people
S
Hence, ‘fined for driving’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Beside’ must be replaced with ‘besides’. The preposition
‘besides’ is used to indicate in addition to or apart from
ol.268.(a) rule that seems tied
S someoneorsomething.Hence,‘besidesmyself,theonlyEnglish
‘Rulethatseemed’mustbereplacedwith‘rulethatseems’asthe people’ is the most appropriate answer.
given sentence is an example of the present tense that uses
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ol.279.(d) can't buy anything
S ol.290.(a) strode off
S
‘Bought’ must be replaced with ‘buy’ as we generally usebare The phrase ‘stridedoffinto’willbereplacedwith‘strodeoff’as
infinitive aftermodalauxiliaryverbs(can&could,may&might, the given sentence is in thepastand thecorrectpastformof
will & shall, must, would etc.) Hence, ‘can’t buy anything’ is the ‘stride’ is ‘strode’. Hence, ‘strode off’ is the most appropriate
most appropriate answer. answer.
ol.280.(a)unfortunate events
S ol.291.(b) Could such a book
S
The phrase ‘unfortunately events’ will be replaced with The phrase ‘could such a book’ functions as a conditional
‘unfortunate events’ as we need an adjective before the noun statementexpressingdoubtordisbelief.Themodalverb"could"
‘events’ to qualify its meaning, not an adverb. Hence, s
uggests the possibility or ability of something happening, in
‘unfortunate events’ is the most appropriate answer. thiscase,abookbeingwritten.Theword"such"emphasizesthe
particulartypeornatureofthebookbeingreferredto.Together,
ol.281.(a)arrive in three
S this choice conveys the skepticism or questioning about the
‘Modal+V₁’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Preposition‘in’ book'sexistencepriortotheperson'sownexperiences.Hence,‘
or‘within’isusedtomentionthetimeperiodinwhichataskwill could such a book ’ is the most appropriate answer.
becompleted.Hence,‘arrive(V₁)inthree’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.292.(d) No improvement
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The sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.282.(a) No correction required
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The sentence is grammatically correct. ol.293.(b)This bridge neither crossed the Thames,nor gave
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Thephrase‘ThisbridgeneithercrossedtheThames,andneither
ol.283.(c) Plots to dispose of him came
S gave’ will be replaced with ‘This bridge neither crossed the
The phrase "dispose of" means to get rid of or eliminate Thames, nor gave’ because the conjunction ‘neither’ is paired
someoneorsomething.Inthissentence,thesentencesuggests with ‘nor’. Hence, ‘This bridge neithercrossedtheThames,nor
thattherewereplotsorplanstoeliminateorgetridofhim,but gave’ is the most appropriate answer.
those plans ultimately failed or had no result. Hence, ‘plots to
dispose of him came’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.294.(b) and on many evenings he helps me with the
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‘Many + plural noun’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Also,
ol.284.(a) Interest rates four times since last January.
S article ‘the’ is generally used before known or familiar things.
‘From’ will be replaced with ‘since’ because the preposition Since‘thedishes’areusedbythepersonregularly,thepersonis
‘since’isusedtodenotepointoftime.Hence,‘interestratesfour familiar‘withthedishes’.Hence,‘andonmanyeveningshehelps
times since last January’ is the most appropriate answer. me with the’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.285.(b) No improvement
S Sol.295.(b) to most people for whom email has become a
The sentence is grammatically correct. ecessity
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ol.286.(b) Because he has been in custody since last July
S ‘Who’willbereplacedwith‘whom’asitfunctionsastheobjectof
“Since” is used to denote a point of time and fordepictingan the preposition (for). ‘Whom’ is the objective case form ofthe
activity that is happening from a long time like since time relative pronoun ‘who’ and is used when the pronoun is
immemorial/sinceancienttimes.“For”isusedforafixedperiod functioningastheobjectofaverborpreposition.Hence,‘whom’
oftime(countable)like2years/3months/4days/8hoursandfor is the most appropriate answer.
an activity that happened in arecenttime.Hence,‘Becausehe ol.296.(a) Neither noticed nor cared
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has been in custody since last J uly’ is the most appropriate Theword‘either’mustbereplacedwith‘neither’as‘neither…nor’
answer. isafixedconjunctionalpair.Hence,‘neithernoticednorcared’is
Sol.287.(d)after a driver the most appropriate answer.
hephrase‘byadriver’willbereplacedwith‘afterthedriver’as
T ol.297.(d) No correction required
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weusethepreposition‘after’toshowthatsomethinghappensat The given sentence is grammatically correct.
a later time than the other thing. The action of flashing
happened first and then the actionoflosingtemper.Itistobe ol.298.(b) The unexpected entrance
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noted that ‘after’ is used at the beginning of the first action. The phrase ‘The shocked entrance’ will be replaced with ‘The
Hence, ‘after a driver’ is the most appropriate answer. unexpected entrance’ as the word ‘unexpected’ fits into the
contextofthesentence.‘Unexpectedentrance’meansenteringa
Sol.288.(d)There are many good tunes placeinasurprisingmanner.Hence,‘theunexpectedentrance’is
he phrase ‘There's many a good tunes’ will be replaced with
T the most appropriate answer.
‘Therearemanygoodtunes’becausepluralnoun(tunes)should
be used with the adjective ‘many’. The verb will also change ol.299.(d) Many a time
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accordingly.Pluralverbwillbeusedwiththepluralnoun‘tunes’. The phrase ‘many a time’ is an idiomatic expression used to
Hence, ‘There are many good tunes’ is the most appropriate indicatemultipleinstancesoroccasions.Itiscommonlyusedto
answer. convey the meaning of ‘often’ or ‘frequently.’ Hence, ‘Many a
time’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.289.(a) times of natural
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The phrase ‘time of disaster’ will be replaced with the phrase ol.300.(c) No improvement
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‘times of disaster’. The phrase ‘in times of’ is used to referto The given sentence is grammatically correct.
situations that occur repeatedly or over an extended periodof
time. Natural disasters happen quite often. Hence, ‘times of ol.301.(b) The most
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natural’ is the most appropriate answer. We generally use superlative degree ‘most’ with definite article
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inside the museum, they do not allow the general public
ol.302.(b) They got off at
S According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
‘Thengotofon’mustbereplacedwith‘theygotoffat’because subject alwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubject(they)
we generally use the phrase ‘getoff’tophysicallyleavefroma always takes a plural verb (do). Hence, ‘they do not allow the
vehicleormodeoftransportation.Also‘at’isusedtoindicatea general public’ is the most appropriate answer.
specific place or position. Hence, ‘they got off at’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.313.(c) The people of the Philippines have voted
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Accordingtothe‘Subject-VerbAgreementRule’,apluralsubject
Sol.303.(c) The way in which (people)alwaystakesapluralverb(have).Hence,‘thepeopleof
hephrase‘bythewayinwhat’mustbereplacedwith‘theway
T the Philippines have voted’ is the most appropriate answer.
in which’ as we generally use the phrase ‘the way in which’to
showthemannerinwhichsomethingisbeingdone.Thisphrase
givesthesamemeaningastherelativeadverb‘how’.Hence,‘the
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Q .314. A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea
ol.304.(a)
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Hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes sweating SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
Theconjunction‘or’willbereplacedwiththeconjunction‘and’as (a) lives in (b) live on (c) No improvement (d) lives on
itisusedtoconnecttwoormorewords.Sinceboththefactors
Q.315.She cuts herhaired shortin the summer.
‘hormonalstimulus’and‘emotionalstimulus’areresponsiblefor
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sweating, we need to use the conjunction ‘and’. The given
(a) hair short (b) hairy short (c) No improvement (d) hair shortest
sentence is an example of Simple Present Tense as the
prepositional phrase is given in Simple Present tense. Hence, .316. Herbalism had become an all but extinct skill in the
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‘hormonal and emotional stimuli also causes s weating’ is the Western world.
most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) No improvement
ol.305.(a) progress as a
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(b) Herbalism has become but all an extinct skill
‘Progressasa’functionsasaprepositionalphrasemodifyingthe
(c) Herbalism become an extinct skill
noun ‘society’. It indicates that the society has made
(d) Herbalism has become but an extinct skill
extraordinary progress or advancement in a certain regard.
Hence, ‘progress as a’ is the most appropriate answer. .317. The Blue House is practising it's songs for the
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competition.
ol.306.(c)
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sea routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(a) No improvement (b) practised it's
Article ‘the’ must be removed as ‘Great Britain and northern
(c) practising its (d) practise its
ireland’ is being used as a proper noun torefertothespecific
region,sothedefinitearticleisnotrequired.Hence,‘searoutes .318.Selecttheoptionthatwillimprovethe(bracketed)partof
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between Great Britain and Northern Ireland’ is the most the sentence. In case of noimprovementselecttheoption'No
appropriate answer. improvement'.
When you ride a horse, (you sat on it and control it's)
ol.307.(c) Will usually get
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movements.
Thephrase‘willusuallygotten’willbereplacedwith‘willusually
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get’aswegenerallyusethefirstformoftheverbaftermodals.
(a) you sit on it and afterwards control it's
Hence, ‘will usually get(V1)’ is the most appropriateanswer.
(b) you seated on it and control it's
ol.308.(b) wasn’t really going anywhere
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We generally use the G
erund(going) as these areactuallyverb (d) No improvement
forms used as nouns to show activities. Hence, ‘wasn’t really
.319.This heap of rubbish has notbeen removefor6 months.
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going anywhere’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.309.(d) sun to dry
S (a) No improvement (b) been removing from
The word ‘suns’ must be replaced with ‘sun’ aswedon’tmake (c) been removes since (d) been removed for
plurals of the propernoun'Sun'.Hence,‘suntodry’isthemost
.320. Africa has glaciers on the Mount Kilimanjaro in
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appropriate answer.
Tanzania and on the Mount Kenya.
ol.310.(b) relief to be away.
S SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
‘Easement’mustbereplacedwith‘relief’asitconveysthesense (a) Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Mount Kenya
of comfort and freedom from something undesirable. Hence, (b) Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and on Mount Kenya
‘relief to be away’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) No improvement
(d) the Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and to Mount Kenya
ol.311.(c) Has a reputation for
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The phrase ‘had a reputation’ must be replaced with ‘has a .321. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
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reputation for’. Accordingtosubject-verbagreement,asingular bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
verbshouldbeusedforasingularsubject.Wegenerallyusethe meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No
preposition‘for’toexpressreason.Hence,‘hasareputationfor’ improvement'.
is the most appropriate answer. The councillor(said that, "We plan to make the statea safer
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S valuableworth Rs. 50,000.
(a) said, "We plan to make the state a safest place for SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(b) said, "We plan to make the state a safer place for (a) decamped with valuables (b) No improvement
(c) No improvement (c) decamps with valuable (d) decamping with valuably
(d) said that, "We are planning to make the state a safe place for
Q.331.Improvetheunderlinedpartofthesentence.Choose‘No
.322. People who came into contact with the carrier are in
Q improvement’ as an answer if the sentence is grammatically
danger ofcatching the disease. correct.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) They hired a maidto have cleanerthe house.
(a) at dangerous of (b) No improvement SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) in danger off (d) in dangers for (a) to cleans (b) No improvement (c) to clean (d) for cleaner
.323. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q Q.332.Their appointmentlasted foralmost an hour.
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence SC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)
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meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the (a) lastly for (b) lasting for (c) No improvement (d) last for
sentence is correct as given.
We(opened)on a new travel venture. .333. A young girlwaskidnappedfromthemainlystreetin3
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SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) o'clock yesterday afternoon.
(a) No correction required (b) Begun (c) Initiated (d) Embarked SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) main streets in (b) main street on
Q.324.Selecttheoptionthatwillimprovethe(bracketed)partof (c) No improvement (d) main street at
the sentence. In case of noimprovementselecttheoption'No
improvement'. Q.334. I try totravelling lightly,packing onlythe bare essentials.
Theplaywas(eitherasfunnyoras)disturbingasShivangtoldit SC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
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was. (a) No improvement (b) travelled light
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (c) travels lightly (d) travel lightly
(a) No improvement (b) either as funny nor as .335.Selecttheoptionthatwillimprovethe(bracketed)partof
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(c) neither as funny nor as (d) neither as funny or as the sentence. In case of noimprovementselecttheoption'No
.325.Afully growChihuahua weighs less than theaverage
Q improvement'.
house cat. There'sevena(picturebywhichawitchisriding)abroomstick
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift) on the sides of the police cars.
(a) No improvement (b) fully grown SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) fullest grown (d) fully growth (a) No improvement (b) picture that of a witch riding
(c) pictures of witch riding (d) picture of a witch riding
Q.326. He released the brake, and the tractor slow moved
f orward. Q.336.The dogchased the ballinto the neighbour'syard.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) SC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) No improvement (b) slow move (a) chase the ball (b) No improvement
(c) slowly move (d) slowly moved (c) chasing the ball (d) has chasing the ball
.327.The dog will whine at the door when hewantsto goout.
Q .337.Add more flour if the dough istoo stickiest.
Q
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) wants to gone (b) want to go (a) too stickier (b) too sticky (c) No improvement (d) much stick
(c) No improvement (d) wants to going .338.Thereareanumberofplacesofhistoricalorreligiously
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.328. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the
Q importance.
bracketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No (a) religiosity important (b) religious importance
improvement'. (c) No improvement (d) religious important
The businessmanalsoinsisted(thatthepolicehadissuedhim .339. Healwayscheckstheweatherinthemorningbeforehe
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several summons). leaves for working.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) that the police issued him with several summonses (a) leaves for work (b) leave for work
(b) that the police issued him several summons (c) left for works (d) No improvement
(c) No improvement
(d) that the police had issued him several summonses .340. She dedicated her entire life to the serviced of the
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poorestof the poor.
.329.Selecttheoptionthatwillimprovethe(bracketed)partof
Q SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift)
the sentence. In case of noimprovementselecttheoption'No (a) service of the poorest (b) No improvement
improvement'. (c) services off the poorest (d) serviced of the poorer
The detention(arised two distinct) but closely linkedquestions.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) .341.My new shoes gaveme a blisteredon my rightheel.
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(a) raised two distinct (b) rises two distinct SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) No improvement (d) increased two distinct (a) me a blisters (b) I a blister
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(c) No improvement (d) me a blister ( a) soaked from walking (b) soak from walking
(c) No improvement (d) soaks from walk
Q.342.The shelf istoo highestfor me to reach.
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(a) too highly (b) more higher (c) No improvement (d) too high eeks.
w
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.343.Ican'tconcentrateonmyworkbecauseIamthinkingoff
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that beautiful scene. (c) properly treatment (d) No improvement
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(a) was think of (b) am thinking about Q.354. But what of the young people whom are part of the
(c) is thinking about (d) No improvement ricket crowds, some of who are presumably born in England?
c
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.344.The actorsis to shootthe scene three times.
Q (a) who are part of the cricket crowds, some of who are
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) presumably born in England
(a) No improvement (b) had to shooting (b) No improvement
(c) has to shoot (d) had to shoot (c) whom are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are
Q.345.Icanhearthebandwhichisplayingpatriotictunes,inthe presumably born in England
layground.
p (d) who are part of the cricket crowds, some of whom are
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) presumably born in England
(a) No improvement (b) patriot tunes Q.355. There has been a noticeable fall in the number of
(c) patriotic tuning (d) patriotically tuned hildren dying from malnutrition.
c
.346. I won't bore you with the details, but Ifinallyfinishmy
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taxes. (a) noticeable falling (b) No improvement
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) noticeably falling (d) noticeably falls
(a) No improvement (b) finally finished Q.356. Scientists have predictedthatthecultivationofricewill
(c) final finishing (d) finally finishing eaffected severe.
b
.347.Selecttheoptionthatwillimprovethe(bracketed)partof
Q SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
the sentence. In case of noimprovementselecttheoption'No (a) affect severe (b) No improvement
improvement'. (c) effecting severely (d) affected severely
Check all radiators for (meagre leaks,special)roundpipework .357.Dadsaidthat,“Shewouldhavebeenagreatsisterifshe
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connections. was just a bit more careful”.
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(a) small leaks, especially (b) No improvement (a) No improvement
(c) modest leaks, specially (d) cramped leaks, specially (b) that, "She would have been a great sister if she were just a bit
Q.348.Remember to close the windows beforeyou leave. more careful"
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (c) "She would have been a great sister if she were just a bit
(a) your leave (b) No improvement more careful”
(c) you leaves (d) you have leaving (d) “She would have been a greatest sister if she was just a bit
more careful"
.349.None of thewitnessed could identifythe suspect.
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SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) Q.358.Thenumberofwomenworkingoutsidehomeshasbeen
(a) No improvement (b) witness had identify teadyincreasing.
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(a) has been steadily (b) had been steadier
Q.350.The early morning flight is thelest expensive. (c) No improvement (d) have been steady
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(a) least's expensive (b) least expensive Q.359.I didn't havetimes to watchthe whole movie.
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(a) time to watch (b) timer to watched
Q.351. Select thewordsegmentthatsubstitutes(replaces)the (c) time to watching (d) No improvement
racketed word segmentcorrectlyandcompletesthesentence
b
meaningfully. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No Solutions :-
improvement'.
Nonetheless, (many an old poets, s uch as Tennyson and ol.314.(d)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
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Browning, has)kept their romances to the end. the verb must be used in the simple present form(V1). Hence,
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘lives(V1) on’is the most appropriate answer.
(a) many old poets, such as Tennyson and Browning, have
(b) many old poets, such Tennyson and Browning, has Sol.315.(a) We cannot write the past form of theuncountable
(c) No improvement oun ‘hair’. Hence, ‘haired’ must be replaced with ‘hair’ & ‘hair
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(d) many a old poets, such Tennyson and Browning, has short’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
.352.His shoes weresoaked from walkthrough thedew.
Q ol.316.(a) No improvement.
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SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (1st Shift) The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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Sol.317.(c) “It's” is a contraction and should be used wherea ol.331.(c)Wealwaysusethefirstformoftheverb(V1)afterthe
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entencenormallyreads"itis",theapostrophe(‘s)indicatesthat
s preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to clean(V1)’ is the most appropriate
partofawordhasbeenremovedlikeIt'srainingisacontraction answer.
of It is raining. Whereas, “Its” with no apostrophe(‘s) is the
ol.332.(c) No improvement.
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possessiveformofthepronoun‘it’whichmeansbelongingtoit
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
like the doghurtitstail.Similarlyinthegivensentence,‘songs’
belong to the Blue House. Hence, ‘practising its songs’ is the Sol.333.(d)Thegivensentenceneedsanadjective(main)totell
most appropriate answer. qualityaboutthesubjectandnotanadverb(mainly).However,
a
we always use the preposition ‘at’ before a time clause (3
Sol.318.(c) “It's” is a contraction and should be used wherea
o’clock). Hence,‘main street at’is the most appropriateanswer.
entencenormallyreads"itis",theapostrophe(‘s)indicatesthat
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partofawordhasbeenremovedlikeIt'srainingisacontraction Sol.334.(d) Wegenerallyusethefirstformoftheverb(V1)after
of It is raining. Whereas, “Its” with no apostrophe(‘s) is the t he preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to travel(V1) lightly’ is the most
possessiveformofthepronoun‘it’whichmeansbelongingtoit appropriate answer.
like the dog hurt its tail. Similarly in the given sentence,
‘movements’ belong to the Horse. Hence, ‘you sit on it and ol.335.(d)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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control its movements’is the most appropriate answer. Thepreposition‘by’mustbereplacedwith‘of’.Hence,‘pictureof
a witch riding’is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.319.(d) ‘Has + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for
t hegivensentencewhichisinthepresentperfecttense.Hence, Sol.336.(b) No improvement.
‘has been removed(V3) for 6 months’ is the most appropriate he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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answer.
ol.337.(b) The given sentence needs a positive degree
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ol.320.(b)Wedonotusethedefinitearticle‘the’before‘Mount’
S adjective not a superlative degree adjective(stickiest). Hence,
.Hence,‘the’willberemovedfromthegivensentence&‘Mount ‘too sticky’is the most appropriate answer.
KilimanjaroinTanzaniaandonMountKenya’becomesthemost
ol.338.(b) Thegivensentenceneedsanadjective(religious)to
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appropriate answer.
tell a quality about the subject and not an adverb(religiously).
Sol.321.(b) We never use ‘that’ with thereportingverb(said)in Hence,‘religious importance’is the most appropriateanswer.
irect speech. Hence, ‘that’ will be removed from the given
d
Sol.339.(a) We will not use the gerund(V-ing) formoftheverb
sentence & ‘The councillor said, "We plantomakethestatea
‘work’inthegivensentence.Hence,‘leavesforwork’isthemost
safer place for everyone." becomes the most appropriate
appropriate answer,
answer.
ol.340.(a) Wegenerallyusethefirstformoftheverb(V1)after
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ol.322.(b) No improvement.
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thepreposition‘to’.Hence,‘totheservice(V1)ofthepoorest’is
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
the most appropriate answer.
Sol.323.(d) ‘Embarked’ meanstogoontoashiporanaircraft.
ol.341.(d)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
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hegivensentencestatesthatweembarkedonanewjourney.
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the verb must be used in the simple present form(V1). Hence,
Hence,‘embarked’is the most appropriate answer.
‘me a blister(V1)’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.324.(c) ‘Neither………nor’ is a fixedconjunctionpair.Hence,
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Sol.342.(d) We will use thepositivedegreeadjectiveafter‘too’
‘neither as funny nor as’is the most appropriateanswer.
ot the superlative form(highest).Hence,‘toohigh’isthemost
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ol.325.(b)'Grow'mustbereplacedwith'grown'asweneedan
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adjective here to qualify thenoun'chihuahua'.'Grown'isapast ol.343.(b)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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participle of 'grow', acting as an adjective. Hence,'fully grown'is The preposition ‘off’ must be replaced with ‘about’ as we
the most appropriate answer. generally use the preposition ‘about’ after the noun ‘thinking’.
ol.326.(d) The given sentence needs an adverb(slowly) to
S Hence,‘I am thinking about’is the most appropriateanswer.
modify the verb(moved) and not an adjective(slow). Hence, Sol.344.(d) The given sentence talks about an action that
‘slowly moved’is the most appropriate answer. appened in the past tense so it will have a verb in the past
h
ol.327.(c) No improvement.
S form(had). Hence,‘had to shoot’is the most appropriateanswer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. Sol.345.(a) No improvement.
ol.328.(d) The given sentence needs the plural form of
S he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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‘summons’ which is ‘summonses’. Hence, ‘that the police had Sol.346.(b) We will use the past formoftheverb‘finish’inthe
issued him several summonses’is the most appropriateanswer. latter part of the givensentenceasittalksaboutanactivityof
Sol.329.(a) The given sentence needs a verb in the past the past. Hence, ‘finally finished’ is the most appropriate
t ense(V2) because it talks about an action of the past.Hence, answer.
‘raised(V2) two distinct’is the most appropriateanswer. Sol.347.(a)Thegivensentenceneedsanadverb(especially)and
Sol.330.(a)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesothe ot anadjective(special).Hence,‘smallleaks,especially’isthe
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v erb must be used in the simple past form(V2). Hence, most appropriate answer.
‘decamped(V2) with valuables’ is the most appropriateanswer. Sol.348.(b) No improvement.
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ol.349.(d) ‘Witness’ is a person who sees something happen
S (a) No substitution required (b) the most popular than
and whocantellotherpeopleaboutitlater.However,thegiven (c) as more popular than (d) so popular than
sentence needs a ‘noun’ and not a ‘verb’. Hence, the verb
‘witnessed’ must be replaced with the noun ‘witness’ &
Solutions :-
‘witnesses could identify’ becomes the most appropriate
answer. ol.360.(d)Theadjectiveinthesentenceistragic.Theadjective
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ol.350.(b)‘Superlativedegreeadjective’denotestheformofan
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adjective that expresses the highest or a very high degree of of tragic we willadd“less”beforeit.Hence,‘lesstragicthan’is
qualityofathing,person,etc.Forexample,best,worst,greatest, the most appropriate answer.
most, least, etc. However, we always place the definite article ol.361.(a) No substitution required.
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‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the given The given sentence is grammatically correct.
sentence, ‘least’ isthesuperlativedegreeadjective.Hence,‘the
least expensive’is the most appropriate answer.
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Sol.351.(a) Accordingtothe“S ubject-VerbAgreementRule”,a
ingularsubjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubject
s Q.362. Hewaslookingintohisbookforthelasttwohoursbut
always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘poets’ is a ouldn't find it.
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pluralsubjectthatwilltake‘have’asapluralverb.Hence,‘many SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
old poets, such as Tennyson and Browning, have’ isthemost (a) looking down on his book (b) looking above his book
appropriate answer. (c) looking for his book (d) looking after his book
ol.352.(a) ‘Preposition + V - ing’ is the correct grammatical
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structure for the given sentence. Hence,‘soaked fromwalking(V octor.
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- ing)’is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) cut down (b) less down (c) lower down (d) up down
Sol.353.(b) The given sentence needs an adverb(properly) to
odify the verb(treated) and not an adjective(proper). Hence,
m .364.Navika is asuperb and impressivechild inher class.
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‘properly treated’is the most appropriate answer. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(a) Splendid (b) Brilliant (c) Dazzling (d) Vivid
Sol.354.(d) If the relative pronoun is followed by a ‘verb’,then
t herelativepronounmustbe‘who’andifitisfollowedbyanoun .365.I went to Parisregularly.
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or pronoun, then the relative pronoun must be ‘whom’. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
Hence,‘whoare(verb)partofthecricketcrowds,someofwhom (a) twice (b) often (c) yesterday (d) happily
are presumably born in England’is the most appropriateanswer.
.366.Thenewshopthatopenedlastweekarehardlysufficient
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ol.355.(b) No improvement.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(a) hardly hadn't (b) hardly had (c) hardly is having (d) is had
ol.356.(d) The given sentence needs an adverb(severely) to
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modify the verb(affected) and not anadjective(severe).Hence, Q.367.Abu said thathe saw the picture.
‘affected severely’is the most appropriate answer. SC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
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(a) he has seen the picture (b) he will have seen the picture
Sol.357.(c) ‘If + Subject + Plural Verb’ is the correct (c) he would have seen the picture (d) he had seen the picture
rammaticalstructureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘Shewould
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have been a great sister if she(subject) were(plural verb) just a Q.368.Finally, here are a few examples ofpassagesand their
bit more careful’ is the most appropriate answer. récis.
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Sol.358.(a) The given sentence needs an adverb(steadily) to (a) by passages and their précis
odifytheverb(increasing)andnotanadjective(steady).Hence,
m (b) of passages and there precis
‘has been steadily increasing’is the most appropriateanswer. (c) of passages and there precises
(d) No substitution
ol.359.(a)Wewillnotaddanextra‘s’tothenoun‘time’asitwill
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make the given sentencegrammaticallyincorrect.Hence,‘time Q.369.We live in apopulatedcountry of 120 millionpeople.
to watch’is the most appropriate answer. SC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift)
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(a) congested (b) dense (c) populous (d) No substitute
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.370.Last before year, Shirley got very good grades.
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.360. Edward II is tragic than s
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(a) The last year before (b) Before last year
dramatist.
(c) The year before last (d) Before year last
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(a) as least tragic as (b) No substitution required Q.371.Oscaristhemostprestigiousawardwhichisintroduced
(c) the most tragic (d) less tragic than t o goodactors in that year.
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Q.361.Bloomberg Businessweek isnot more popularthansome
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( a) rewarded to good ( b) nominated to fine Q.382.I am working hard in order toearn a decent living.
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(a) buying a decent living (b) earning a better living
.372.WhenIreachedhomelate,Ifoundmychildrenwaitingon
Q (c) purchase a reputed life (d) No substitution
me.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift) .383. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of
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(a) Ashok was in the bus stop. (b) Ashok was to the bus stop.
.373. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of the
Q (c) Ashok was on the bus stop. (d) Ashok was at the bus stop.
adverb of frequency.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Q.384.Unemployment hasbecome a fiery questionofthe day.
(a) Radha goes to Nagpur with great affection. SC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
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(b) Radha goes to Nagpur for her office work. (a) become a burning question (b) become a freezing question
(c) Radha often goes to Nagpur. (c) become a furious question (d) become a flaming question
(d) Radha goes to Nagpur to meet her uncle.
Q.385. Select the most appropriate option to replace the
.374. Rita will never have changed herjobifshewouldhave
Q nderlined segment in the given sentence.
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been promoted. Theyspokeabout the political turmoil in the state.
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(a) No substitution (b) should never have (a) expressed (b) said (c) talked (d) stated
(c) would never have (d) shall never have
Q.386. Mr. Alfred hasn't thought of his friend since he went
.375. The art history teacher w
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thoughttaking school supplies. SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift)
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Once you leave the country, your memories vanish
(a) she was wondered ( b) she was dumped (b) He lost his memory, as he could not see
(c) she was caught (d) she was enlightened (c) If you do not see someone, you forget about them.
(d) He simply forgot
Q.376.ThebankerwarnedmenottobecarelessfrommyATM
ard.
c Q.387. Substitute the underlined words withtheoptionthatis
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) losest in meaning to it.
c
(a) careless beside (b) careless with Give ussome room for improvement.
(c) careless across (d) careless on SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(a) an opportunity for improvement
.377. Santa Claus stays at the North Pole when he isn’t out
Q (b) room in a house for improvement
delivergifts for Christmas. (c) advice for improvement
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (d) a warning for improvement
(a) Out to delivering (b) Out delivering
(c) No substitution (d) Out of deliver .388. No sooner did this idea enter his head, than it carried
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conviction with it.
Q.378. The intern should take a right choice in choosing the SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
r ight job for her. (a) No sooner does this idea enter
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift) (b) No substitution
(a) rake a right choice (b) make a right choice (c) No sooner do his idea enter
(c) fix a right choice (d) take the right choice (d) No sooner has his idea enter
.379.Old peopleacquire experiencethrough age.
Q Q.389. Holi is a festival of revelry and camaraderie which is
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) elebrated between the country.
c
(a) got experience (b) developed experience SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(c) experienced (d) gain experience (a) No substitution ( b) celebrated upon the country
.380. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of
Q (c) celebrated at the country (d) celebrated across the country
preposition. .390. The rate of interest for the loan went out all our
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SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift) calculations.
(a) By means of rope ladders they scaled the wall. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(b) Along with means of rope ladders they scaled the wall. (a) under all our calculations (b) No substitution
(c) in means of rope ladders they scaled the wall. (c) beyond all our calculations (d) besides all our calculations
(d) Of means of rope ladders they scaled the wall.
Q.391.Shyama does not laugh,nor she smiles.
.381. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of
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preposition. (a) nor she does smile (b) she does smile
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (c) nor does she smile (d) nor she smile does
(a) Children are fond to sweets.
(b) Children are fond off sweets. Q.392. The MNC is abouttobebankrupt,accordingtoreliable
(c) Children are fond with sweets. ources.
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(d) Children are fond of sweets. SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (4th Shift)
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( a) take bankrupt ( b) go bankrupt reposition.
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(a) The lion and the unicorn fought between the crown.
.393.Selecttheappropriateadverbfortheunderlinedwordin
Q (b) The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown.
the sentence. (c) The lion and the unicorn fought by the crown.
We consideredin briefthe long term solution to theproblem. (d) The lion and the unicorn fought up the crown.
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(a) briefly (b) briefless (c) brief (d)briefness .405. The bus is now full of passengers, itwillleavesoon.
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.394.Computersandmobilephoneshavebecomeanecessary
Q (a) leaves (b) is leaving (c) is going to leave (d) has to leave
andimportantpart of our lives.
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(a) a requisite (b) an essential (c) a required (d) a needed
ol.362.(c) looking for his book
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.395.Many companiesdisplaced playingincome taxlast year.
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
preposition ‘into’ used after the verb ‘looking’ is incorrect & it
(a) hedged to paying (b) circumvent to paying
must be replaced with the correct preposition ‘for’ because
(c) hedged in paying (d) evaded paying
‘looking for’ which means to search something is the correct
.396.Wehaveonlyjustenoughmoneytoliveonnow,andifmy
Q phrase. Hence, ‘looking for his book’ is the most appropriate
husband loses his job, we’ll reallybe up again it. answer.
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ol.363.(a) cut down.
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(a) be up gone it (b) be up across it
‘Cutdown’isaphrasethatmeanstoreducethesize,amount,or
(c) be up cross it (d) be up against it
quantity of something. Similarly,thegivensentencestatesthat
Pintuhasbeenadvisedtoreducesmokingbyhisfamilydoctor.
.397.Blindby a dust storm, they fell into disorder.
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Hence, ‘cut down’ is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) Have been blind (b) Blinded (c) Blinding (d) Being blind Sol.364.(b)Brilliant -superb and impressive
plendid -very good, excellent
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Q.398.Hewasnotabletoadopthimselftothenewenvironment
Dazzling -causing strong admiration
f the hostel.
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Vivid -having or producing a strong, clear picturein your mind
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(a) able to adept himself to (b) able for adopt himself to Sol.365.(c) yesterday.
(c) able to adopt himself with (d) able to adapt himself to ‘An adverb of time’ can tell us about when an action happens.
Moreover, late, tomorrow, today, everyday, weekly, yearly,
.399. Scoresgivenbythemembersaretobeconsolidatedand
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yesterday, last month, tonight, last week, immediately, etc. are
sent inthe head officeimmediately.
someadverbsoftime.Similarly,thegivensentenceisinthepast
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
tense(went), and for that, we will use an adverb oftimeinthe
(a) No substitution (b) after the head office
past tense. Hence, ‘yesterday’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) at the head office (d) to the head office
ol.366.(b) hardly had.
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.400. Youmust aware offriends who speak againstyou.
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AccordingtotheRuleofInversion,theverbalwaysbeusedafter
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the adverbs like Hardly, Scarcely, Barely. Hence, ‘hardly
(a) caution of (b) beware of (c) scarce of (d) careful of
had(verb)’ is the most appropriate answer.
.401.Thepercentageofemployeeswhocalledinsickandthe
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Sol.367.(d) he had seen the picture
number of employees who left their jobs within 2 years(were
e generally write the past tense structure ‘Had + V3” after the
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reflective of the level of job satisfaction).
connecting word ‘that’ in any sentence which is in theindirect
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
form.Similarly,thegivensentenceiswrittenintheindirectform.
(a) are reflective of the level of job satisfaction
Hence, ‘he had seen(V3) the picture’ is the most appropriate
(b) is reflective of the level of job satisfaction
answer.
(c) has reflected the level of job satisfaction
(d) were reflective on the level of job satisfaction ol.368.(d) No substitution.
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The sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.402. They decided to have a meeting to discuss about the
roject.
p ol.369.(c) populous.
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SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift) Thegivensentenceneedsanadjective‘populous’andnotaverb
(a) to discuss through the project (b) to discuss the project ‘populated’. Hence, ‘populous’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) to discuss over the project (d) to discuss beyond the project
Sol.370.(c)The year before last
.403. This package is ideal for infant teenager who are just
Q ‘Theyearbeforelast’meansduringtheyearbeforetheprevious
getting started with babysitting. one.ThegivensentencestatesthatShirleygotverygoodgrades
SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift) intheyearbeforethepreviousone.Hence,‘Theyearbeforelast’
(a) youngest teenagers ( b) younger teenagers is the most appropriate answer.
(c) young teenagers (d) No substitution required
ol.371.(c) awarded to best.
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Q.404.Select the sentence with the appropriate useof Oscars are ‘awards’ which are generally awarded and not
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introduced. Moreover, we will use a superlative degree Sol.383.(d)Ashok was at the bus stop.
adjective(best)fortheactorsgettingtheaward.Hence,‘awarded e generally use the preposition ‘at’ to describe a particular
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to best’ is the most appropriate answer. position/place. Similarly, the bus stop is the particular
position/place in the given sentence.Hence,‘Ashokwasatthe
ol.372.(d) waiting for me.
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
preposition‘on’mustbereplacedwith‘for’becausewegenerally ol.384.(a) become a burning question.
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use the preposition‘for’withtheverb‘wait’.Hence,‘waitingfor ‘A burning question’ means an urgent or crucial issue under
me’ is the most appropriate answer. heated discussion. The given sentence states that
unemploymenthasbecomeanurgentorcrucialissueoftheday.
ol.373.(c) Radha often goes to Nagpur.
S Hence, ‘become a burning question’ is the most appropriate
An adverb of frequency is a word that canbeplacedafterthe answer.
noun or pronoun in a sentencetogivemoreinformationabout
theverb,adjectiveoranotheradverb.Someexamplesofadverbs ol.385.(c)talked.
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of frequencies are rarely, often, always, never and sometimes. ‘Talked’ means to discuss something serious or important.
Similarly, ‘often’ as an adverb of frequency is perfectlyusedin Talkedaboutisphrasalverb.Thegivensentencestatesthatthey
option ‘c’. Hence, ‘Radha often goes to Nagpur’ is the most talked about the political turmoil inthestate.Hence,‘talked’is
appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.374.(c)would never have.
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Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesotheverbmustbeused someone, you forget about them.
inthepastform(V2).Hence,‘would(V2)neverhave’isthemost The given sentence states that Mr. Alfred has forgottenabout
appropriate answer. his friend because he has not seen him since he went abroad.
ol.375.(c) she was caught.
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According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular opportunity for improvement.
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘Teacher’isasingular ol.388.(b)No substitution.
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subjectthatwilltake‘was’asasingularverb.However,‘caught’ The given sentence is grammatically correct.
means to capture somebody/something that you have been Sol.389.(d)celebrated across the country.
following or looking for. Hence, ‘she was caught’ is the most hepreposition‘across’meansfromoneside/partofsomething
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appropriate answer. totheother.ThegivensentencestatesthatHoliisafestivalof
Sol.376.(b) careless with. revelryandcamaraderiewhichiscelebratedfromonepartofthe
here is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
T countrytotheother.Hence,‘celebratedacrossthecountry’isthe
preposition‘from’mustbereplacedwith‘with’.Hence,‘careless most appropriate answer.
with’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.390.(c) Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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ol.377.(b) Out delivering.
S The preposition ‘out’ must be replaced with ‘beyond’ because
“Preposition(out) + V-ing” is the correct grammatical structure ‘go/went beyond calculations’isthecorrectphrasethatmeans
forthegivensentence.Hence,‘outdelivering(V-ing)’isthemost something that you cannot count. Hence, ‘beyond all our
appropriate answer. calculations’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.378.(b) make a right choice.
S Sol.391.(c) The later part of the given sentence should also
We generally use the verb ‘make’ with choice and not ‘take’. ontain the verb ‘does’ for the correct grammatical context.
c
Hence,thecorrectphraseforthegivensentenceis‘makearight Hence,‘nor does she smile’is the most appropriateanswer.
choice’ that means to make the right decision. ol.392.(b)‘Go bankrupt’ is a phrase that means donot have
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ol.379.(d) gain experience.
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We generally use the verb ‘gain’ before experience and not MNCisunabletopayitsdebts.Hence,‘gobankrupt’isthemost
‘acquire’. The given sentence is afactsosimplepresenttense appropriate answer.
will be used. Hence, ‘gain experience’ is the correct phrase. Sol.393.(a) ‘Briefly’ is an adverb that means describing
Sol.380.(a)By means of rope ladders they scaled thewall. omething using only a few words. The given sentencestates
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‘Bymeansof’isaphrasethatmeanswiththehelpofsomething. thatweconsideredinafewwordsthelongtermsolutiontothe
Thegivensentencestatesthattheyscaledthewallwiththehelp problem. Hence,‘briefly’is the most appropriateanswer.
of rope ladders. Hence, ‘By means ofropeladderstheyscaled ol.394.(b) ‘Essential’ meanscompletelynecessaryorthatyou
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the wall’ is the most appropriate answer. musthaveordo.Thegivensentencestatesthatcomputersand
ol.381.(d)Children are fond of sweets.
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‘Fond of something’ means having feelings of affection for our lives. Hence,‘an essential’is the most appropriateanswer.
something. Similarly, the given sentence states that Children ol.395.(d)evaded paying.
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have feelings ofaffectionforsweets.Hence,‘Childrenarefond ‘Evade’ means to manage to escape from or to avoidmeeting
of sweets’ is the most appropriate answer. somebody/something. The given sentence states that many
ol.382.(d) No substitution.
S companies did not pay income tax last year. Hence, ‘evaded
The given sentence is grammatically correct. paying’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.396.(d) Be up against it
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‘Up against’ is a phrase that means inadifficultsituation.The
given sentence states that wehaveonlyjustenoughmoneyto Q.406.AsSimonhadalreadybeentothepark,heleadtheway
liveonnow,andifmyhusbandloseshisjob,we’llreallybeina f or the other children.
difficult situation. Hence, ‘be up against it’ is the most SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)
appropriate answer. (a) leading the way (b) lead away
(c) led the way (d) No substitution require
ol.397.(b)Blinded.
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A participle(‘ed) is that form of the verbwhichpartakesofthe .407.BetweenRaimaandSaima,theformerisintelligent,while
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natureofbothofaVerbandofanAdjectiveandaphrasewhich thelatter isbeautiful.
is introduced by a participle is called a participial phrase. SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Similarly, in the given sentence, 'blinded' will be the past (a) later is (b) letter is (c) No substitution required (d) later was
participle and the phrase that it governs is 'blinded by a dust
storm'. Hence, ‘Blinded’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.408.They are cautious about their caras it’sdooris broken
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ol.398.(d) Able to adapt himself to
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‘Adopt’ means to accept or start to use something new and
‘Adapt’ means to change yourself or something according to .409. He is a weak student and somehow pulled over the
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conditions. The given sentence states that he was notableto exams.
changehimselfaccordingtothenewenvironmentofthehostel. SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)
Hence, ‘able to adapt himself’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) pulled through (b) pulled down
(c) pulled up (d) pulled together
ol.399.(d)to the head office
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The preposition ‘to’ is used with the verb ‘Send’ to indicate a Q.410.The story did notgo bywell enough.
destination.ThegivensentencestatesthatScoresgivenbythe SC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)
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members are to be consolidated and sent to the head office. (a) go through (b) go down (c) go off (d) go into
Hence ‘to the head office’ is the most appropriate answer.
.411. The ship sank because the engineer hasnotcalledfor
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Sol.400.(b)Beware of help.
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and ‘Beware of’ means to be cautious and alert to risks or (a) was not call for help (b) did not call for help
dangers. In the sentence it has been stated that “You must (c) will not call for help (d) did not called for help
beware of (cautious of) friends who speak against you”.
.412.How did youcome abouthis purse?
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Therefore, ‘Beware of’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.401.(a)Are reflective of the level of job satisfaction
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The given sentence is in the simple present tense sotheverb
Q.413. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite
must be used in the simple present form(V1). Hence, ‘are(V1)
rticle.
a
reflectiveofthelevelofjobsatisfaction’isthemostappropriate
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answer.
(a) 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part
ol.402.(b) To discuss the project
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Wedonotuse‘about’withtheverb‘discuss’asitisatransitive (b) 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part
verb that requires a direct object. Hence, ‘to discuss the project’ in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as an job.
is the most appropriate answer. (c) 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to an person who takes part
in an activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job.
ol.403.(c)young teenagers
S (d) 'Amateur' is a noun which refers to a person who takes part
‘Young’ isthegeneralwordforsomethingwhichisundeveloped, in a activity as a hobby or for pleasure and not as a job.
immature,andinprocessofgrowthand‘infants’isatermused
to denote a newborn.Moreover,thereisapluralverb‘are’after .414. She paidahighpricefortheclothesshebroughtatthe
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the relative pronoun ‘who’ which is used for the antecedent boutique.
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to change it to its plural form i.e. ‘Teenagers’. Hence, ‘young (a) bring at (b) bought at
teenagers’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) No substitution required (d) brought to
ol.404.(b) The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown
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for something.Thegivensentencestatesthat thelionandthe (a) took a toll (b) taken a toll
Unicornfoughtforapurposethatwas‘TheCrown’.Hence,‘The (c) No substitution required (d) take a toll
lion and the unicorn fought for the crown’ is the most
appropriate answer. .416.Footballfansarefeelingproudoftheirteamswhenthey
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win.
ol.405.(c)Is going to leave
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Thegivensentenceisinthepresenttenseandweoftenusethe (a) felt proud to their teams (b) feel proud of their teams
present continuous tense to talk about the future, especially (c) are feel to proud of their teams (d) feeling proud of their teams
about future plans. Hence, ‘is going to leave’ is the most
appropriate answer. Q.417.Thechild felt downfrom a great height.
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(a) child fallen down ( b) child fall down tudent and somehow succeeded to survive/pass the exams.
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(c) child fell down (d) child falling down Hence, ‘pulled through’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.418. The application of the medicine seemed to lesson his ol.410.(b)go down
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p ‘Go down’ means to produce a particular reaction. The given
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) sentence states that the story did not produce a particular
(a) No substitution required (b) lesion (c) lessen (d) lessoned reaction well enough.Hence,‘godown’isthemostappropriate
answer.
Q.419. The flames of the fireleap intothe air.
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(a) No substitution required (b) leap in Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesotheverbmustbeused
(c) leapt into (d) leaping into inthepastform(V2)andnotinthepresentperfectform(hasnot
called).Hence,‘did(V2)notcallforhelp’isthemostappropriate
Q.420.Withtear eyes, she said goodbye to her dearfriend. answer.
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(a) teary eyes (b) tear up eyes ol.412.(d) Come by
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(c) No substitution required (d) tearing eyes ‘Comeby’isaphrasethatmeanstomanagetoacquireorobtain
something. The given sentence talks about acquiring a purse.
.421. She has checked everything she needs before started
Q Hence, ‘come by’ is the most appropriate answer.
work.
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon) Sol.413.(a) We generally usetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforethe
(a) before starts work (b) before start to working ords starting with a consonant sound and article ‘an’ before
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(c) before start working (d) before starting work words starting with a vowel sound. Similarly, in the given
sentence, ‘noun’, ‘person’,‘hobby’,‘job’aresomewordsthatare
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owing of capital)generated by workers.
fl starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘Amateur' is a noun which
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) referstoapersonwhotakespartinanactivityasahobbyorfor
(a) an deliberate change to flow of capital pleasure and not as a job’ is the most appropriate answer.
(b) a sluggish change in the flow of capital
(c) an abrupt change in the flow of capital Sol.414.(b) ‘Bring/Brought’ means to carry or take
(d) an sudden change to flow of capital omebody/somethingtoaplacewithyou&‘Buy/Bought’means
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to get something by paying money for it. However, the given
Q.423. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite sentence states that she paid a high price for theclothesshe
rticle
a brought at the boutique. Hence, ‘bought at’ is the most
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) appropriate answer.
(a) Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target
rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as an river, Sol.415.(a) took a toll
reservoir or an lake. he given sentence is in the past tense(last trip) so the verb
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(b) Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target must be used in the past form(V2) and not in the V-ing form.
rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as a river, Hence, ‘took(V2) a toll’ is the most appropriate answer.
reservoir or a lake
(c) Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target ol.416.(b)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
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rain-bearing clouds above an catchment area such as a river, t heverbmustbeusedinthesimplepresentform(V1)andnotin
reservoir or an lake. the present continuous form(are + V-ing). Hence,‘feel(V1)proud
(d) Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target of their teams’is the most appropriate answer.
rain-bearing clouds above an catchment area such as an Sol.417.(c) ‘Felt’ is used to say how something seems to you
river, reservoir or a lake hen you touch,see,smell,experience,etc.it&‘Fell’meansto
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drop down towards the ground. However, the given sentence
Solutions :-
statesthatthechildfelldownfromagreatheight.Hence,‘child
fell down’is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.406.(c) Led the way
Iftwoactionstookplaceinthepastthenthe1stactionmustbe Sol.418.(c) ‘Lesson’ means a period oftimewhenyoulearnor
inthePastperfecttense(Had+V3)andthe2ndactionmustbe t each something & ‘Lessen’meanstomakesomethingsmaller
intheSimplePasttense(V2).Therefore,‘Led(V2)theway’isthe orlessinamountordegree.However,thegivensentencestates
most appropriate answer. that the application of the medicine seemed to make hispain
less. Hence,‘lessen’is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.407.(c)No substitution required
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.408.(b)As its
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occurred inthepast.Hence,‘leapt(V2)’isthemostappropriate
(It’s) is a contraction of the words itandis/hasand‘Its’isthe
answer.
possessive form of the pronoun ‘It’ which is used to refer to the
noun ‘Car’. Hence, ‘As its’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.420.(a)‘Tearyeyes’isaphrasethatmeanshavingeyesthat
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are wet with tears. The given sentence states that she said
ol.409.(a) Pulled through
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goodbye to her dear friend with eyes that are wet with tears.
‘Pulled through’ is a phrase that means to succeed in surviving a
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Hence,‘teary eyes’is the most appropriate answer. (c) when you are come to (d) until you will come at
Sol.421.(d) We will use the V-ing form of the verb ‘start’ to Q.432.His tone was neither of angernor sorrow.
rammatically correct the given sentence. Hence, ‘before
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(c) or of sorrow (d) nor of sorrow
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o f capital’is the most appropriate answer. (a) reach (b) reached (c) No Improvement (d) am reaching
Sol.423.(b) ‘Catchment’, ‘river’ & ‘lake’ are the words thatstart
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beforethewordsstartingwithaconsonantsound.Hence,‘Cloud ol.424.(b) Else
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seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing ‘Else’ means otherwise. The given sentence states that - Keep
clouds above a catchment area such as a river, reservoir or a thedogtiedindoors;else(otherwise),itmaybitesomestranger.
lake’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘else’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 ol.425.(d) Laden with
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‘Laden’ means heavily loaded with something. The given
.424. Keep the dog tied indoors; however, it may bite some
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stranger. with fruits. Hence, ‘Laden with’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.426.(d) No improvement required.
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(a) No Improvement (b) else (c) yet (d) still
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.425.The apple tree wasloaded offruit.
ol.427.(d) Which Gopal had caught
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‘Who’mustbereplacedwith‘Which’as‘Which’isusedforthings
(a) No Improvement (b) loaded with
and ‘Who’ is used for people. Also, we generally use (V3) with
(c) loaded from (d) laden with
had/has/have. Hence, ‘Which Gopal had caught’ is the most
.426.Thefirststepinmakingakiteistofastentwosticksof
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bamboo together in the form of a cross.
ol.428.(d) Only if you get
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SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
We use the preposition ‘If’ in conditional sentences. The first
(a) in making a kite is to be fastened
conditional sentences are used to express situations in which
(b) in making a kite is to fastening
theoutcomeislikelytohappeninthefutureandisalwaysused
(c) into making a kite is fasten
in simple present tense. Hence, ‘Only if you get’ is the most
(d) no improvement required
appropriate answer.
.427. Nobody wasinterestedinthefishwhoGopalhadcatch
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ol.429.(b) No improvement required.
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from the river.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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(a) which Gopal had catch (b) no improvement required ol.430.(d) In serving
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(c) who Gopal had caught (d) which Gopal had caught ‘Take pride in someone or something’ is the correct phrase.
Hence, ‘in serving’ is the most appropriate answer.
.428.You can have a comfortable journeyonly thenyou are
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gettingyour seats reserved in advance. ol.431.(b) Until you come to
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SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) ‘Until’isusedasaconjunctionandInsteadofanounphrase,we
(a) only then you get (b) no improvement required use a subordinate clause after until whichisinsimplepresent
(c) only when you are getting (d) only if you get tense. Hence, ‘Until you come to’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.429.Eighty girls sat there at four long tables,doing their ol.432.(d) Nor of sorrow
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omework bycandlelight.
h We w ill use the preposition ‘of’ with ‘Nor’ as the tone of the
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) person is talked about. Hence, ‘Nor of sorrow’ is the most
(a) to have done their homework with appropriate answer.
(b) no improvement required
(c) to doing their homework by ol.433.(b) Reached
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(d) doing its homework by ‘Reach somewhere’ is the correct phrase and ‘Reach’ will not
haveanyprepositionwithit.Hence,‘IreachedLondononlythis
.430.I take prideto servemy country.
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(a) to be serving (b) No Improvement SSC Selection Post (Phase - X)
(c) to have served (d) in serving
.431. Turn left outside the library door and walk down the
Q Q.434. Reading has the capacity to make a man wise, but
corridorthen you came tothe main staircase. r eading of only textbooks is like living in room of our same
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(a) no improvement required (b) until you come to Graduate Level 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 4 )
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(b) Reading make a man wise v ery sad.
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(d) Reading should make a man wise (a) will have think that the writer is
(b) have thinking that the writer is
.435. A lot of people are seen gathering, discussing and
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negotiatingin front of our stall in the town. (d) will think that the writer is
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(a) bargaining (b) collecting (c) jostling (d) dealing .446.He brought these sweetsfor you and I.
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Higher Secondary 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 2 )
Q.436. The captain disdained the roaring impatience and (a) for I and you (b) for you and I both
utinous disposition of his crews.
m (c) for you and me (d) No substitution required
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(a) Treated with scorn (b) Called in question .447.The money arrived when I (little) expectedit.
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(a) The money arrived when I expected it.
Q.437. The walls of the temple caved out due to weak (b) The money arrived when I least expected it.
onstruction.
c (c) The money arrived when I less expected it.
Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) (d) The money arrived when I little expected it.
(a) apart (b) at (c) around (d) in
Q.448.Intheintroductorysession,theteacheraskedmetowhat
.438. The heading of the newspaper shout at the readersto
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stay inside their homes. Higher Secondary 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 2 )
Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) (a) to which district (b) which district
(a) had shouted at the reader (b) No improvement required (c) No substitution required (d) what district
(c) will shout at the reader (d) shouted at the readers
.449.IaskedtwopeoplethewaytoDiana’shousebutnoone
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.439. Extreme sadness and pitiful cries of people filled the
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whole atmosphere. Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 4 )
Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) (a) whether either of them knew it
(a) The effecting cries (b) The continuous cries (b) if none of them knew it
(c) The heart rending cries (d) The loud cries (c) that no one of them knew it
Q.440. Dheerubai, a source of inspiration to the present (d) but neither of them knew it
eneration, startedlifeverypoorandthenlaterinlifebecame
g Q.450. Select the correct superlativedegreeofcomparisonfor
very rich. t he given sentence.
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2 ) This is one of the beautiful places in the area.
(a) Felt the pinch (b) Got it off his chest Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 4 )
(c) Dragged his feet (d) Went from rags to riches (a) This is one of the most beautiful places in the area.
.441. The report claimed that a consensus was growing
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against the absolute authority in the country. (c) This is one of the beautiful places in the area.
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2 ) (d) This is a beautiful place in the area.
(a) Systematically collected laws Q.451. Select the correct superlativedegreeofcomparisonfor
(b) Difference of opinion t he given sentence.
(c) Centre of attraction I told him myinner feelings.
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Q.442. Indiawentforwardalloddsandwonthematchagainst (a) I told him my feelings. (b) I told him my innermost feelings.
est Indies.
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Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) .452. Rumour mongering isone of the bad habit.
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(a) against (b) at (c) among (d) in Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 )
.443.Last summer I went to myvillage, the placeof my birth,
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to spend a short holiday. (c) ones of the worse habit (d) one of the bad habits
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) .453. Select the correct degree of comparison for the given
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(a) original village (b) native village sentence.
(c) indigenous village (d) local village David looks (old) than he really is.
.444. There are numerous anecdotes about famous
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personalities that exist in various parts of the world. (a) David looks old than he really is.
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) (b) David looks older than he really is.
(a) Short accounts of real and interesting incidents (c) David looks elder than he really is.
(b) Stories that express ideas through symbols (d) David looks elder from he really is.
(c) Unconventional style of living Q.454.The numbers applying for the course had dropped off
(d) Statements accepted as true without proof ery sharplyduring the pandemic.
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H ol.448.(b)Which district
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(a) have dropped off sharply (b) has dropped off sharply In the given sentence ‘which’ used as a function word to
(c) have dropped off very sharply (d) had dropped off sharply introducearelativeclausethatmodifiesanoun‘theintroductory
session’. Hence, which distinct is the most appropriate answer.
Solutions :-
ol.449.(d) but neither of them knew it
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‘Noone’mustbereplacedwith‘neither’aswegenerallyuse‘no
ol.434.(c) Reading makes a man wise
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one’ to denote more than two subjects ‘neither’ to denotetwo
‘Simplepresenttense(Singular.Sub+V1-s/es+obj)’willbeused
subjects. Hence, ‘but neither of them knew it’ is the most
inthegivensentenceasitisusedtodescribeafactoruniversal
appropriate answer.
truth.Hence,‘readingmakesamanwise’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.450.(a) This is one of the most beautiful places in the area.
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The superlative degree of the adjective beautiful is ‘most
ol.435.(a) Bargaining
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beautiful’. Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.
‘Bargain’ means to discuss and negotiate. Hence, ‘Bargaining’ is
the most appropriate answer. ol.451.(b)I told him my innermost feelings.
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In the given sentence the correct superlative degree of
ol.436.(a) Treated with scorn
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comparison is ‘Innermost feelings’. Hence, ‘I told him my
‘Disdained’meanstobeTreatedwithscornorunworthyofone's
innermost feelings’ is the most appropriate sentence.
consideration. Hence, ‘treated with scorn’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.452.(d) One of the bad habits.
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According to the Subject Verb Agreement Rule “One of the +
ol.437.(d) In
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PluralNoun+SingularhelpingVerb”themostappropriateoption
Thephrase“Cavein”meanstocollapse;subside.Hence,‘cavein’
‘Oneofthebadhabits’cansubstitutetheunderlinedsegmentin
is the most appropriate answer.
the given sentence.
ol.438.(d) Shouted at the readers
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ol.453.(b) David looks older than he really is
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We need to use simple past tense(V2) to make the sentence
The correct comparative degree of the adjective ‘old’is‘older’.
grammaticallycorrect.Hence,‘Shouted(V2)atthereaders’isthe
Hence, option (a) is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.454.(a) have dropped off sharply
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ol.439.(c) The heart rending cries
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We generallyuse‘presentperfecttense(have+V3)torepresent
‘Heart Rending’meanssomethingthatcausesyoutofeelgreat
an action thatjusthappenedintherecentpastandstillhasits
sadness and pity. Hence, ‘the heart rending cries’ is the most
effect.Hence,‘havedroppedoffsharply’isthemostappropriate
appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.440.(d)Wentfromragstoriches-tostartyourlifeverypoor
nd then later in life become very rich.
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ol.441.(d) Generally accepted agreement
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Q.455.The water at her placewas cool and hada metallictaste.
In the Sentence ‘Consensus’ means generally accepted
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agreement. Hence, ‘Generally accepted agreement’ is the most
(a) was cooling and have (b) No improvement required
appropriate answer.
(c) were cool and have (d) was coolest and has
ol.442.(a)against
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Q.456.Manyfamiliesaresopoortobearthecostofeducating
‘Forward’ must be replaced with ‘against’ as the phrase ‘go
ll their children.
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against’ means to opposeorresistsomething.Hence,‘against’
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is the most appropriate answer.
(a) No improvement (b) too poor (c) to poor (d) such poor
ol.443.(b) Native village
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Q.457.I don't know why heis such secretly.
‘Native’ means associated with the place of a person's birth.
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Hence, ‘native village’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) are so secretly (b) No improvement required
ol.444.(a)Anecdotes- Shortaccountsofrealandinteresting
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incidents.
Q.458. I knew very little Spanish whenIcamehere,butIhave
ol.445.(d) will think that the writer is
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b
‘Thought’ must be replaced with ‘think’ as we generallyuseV1 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)
with the helpingverbwill.Hence,‘willthinkthatthewriteris’is (a) when I come here, however (b) upon arriving here, since
the most appropriate answer. (c) No improvement required (d) as soon as I came here, but
ol.446.(c) For you and me
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subjective cases in objective places. Hence, ‘he brought these (a) fell open as he perceived (b) felt opened as he perceive
sweets for you and me’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) was felt opened as he realise (d) No improvement required
ol.447.(b)
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The money arrived when I least expected it. (Correct) gardens.
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( c) No improvement required (d) growing in one of (a) the large number off ( b) No improvement required
(c) an larger number of (d) a large number of
Q.461. He stood up from their chair to signal the end of the
eeting.
m .472.Despitenotgettingapprovalfromtheleader,wedecided
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(a) up from his (b) upon of his SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) No improvement (d) below in their (a) carry over (b) carry away (c) carry off (d) No improvement
Q.462.Although the waters may have receded,the aftermathof .473.Inmyexperience,thepressgalleryaremoreconcernto
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ne of the world's biggest natural disasterhad onlyjust begun.
o public affairs than private ones.
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(a) the aftermath of one of the world's biggest natural disaster (a) is more concerned with (b) No improvement required
(b) No improvement required (c) is much more concerned of (d) are much concern for
(c) the aftermath of one of the worlds' biggest natural
disasters has .474. The probable side effects of this medication include
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(d) the aftermath of one of the worlds' biggest natural burning and itching.
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(a) including burning and itching
Q.463.Abrahamalsohadonesister,ofwhonotmuchhasbeen (b) can be including burning and itching
r ecorded. (c) includes burning and itching
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(a) of what (b) of whose (c) of whom (d) No substitution
.475.Thank you all for coming soearlier at themorning.
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.464.I am sorryof whichmy mother said.
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SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening) (a) No improvement (b) early in the
(a) for what (b) for which (c) off that (d) No improvement (c) the early in (d) earliest on the
.465.HebecamethefirstIndiantobeinvitedtoperformatthe
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advantageousMaple Theatre in Canada. rent an apartment in the city.
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(a) prestigious (b) inauspicious (a) is looking to (b) No substitution
(c) heterogeneous (d) multifarious (c) were looking for (d) were looking to
Q.466.Shall you passme that pasta bowl? Q.477. I would agreed that these programs can be good for
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(c) Could passing you (d) No improvement (a) I agree that these programs
(b) No improvement required
Q.467.Ithasbeenmygreatmisfortunetofollowaspeechmore (c) I will have agreed that these programs
otablefor its volume than for any sense.
n (d) I will have to agreed that these program
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(a) following a speech most notable .478. As a young girl, Mary lived in France, where she have
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(b) No improvement required marriedthe king of France, Francis II.
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(d) to have being following a speech more notable (a) she has married (b) No improvement required
(c) she married (d) she did married
.468. Whilethesymptomsaretroubling,theytypicallyresolve
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within two weeks. .479.Abetterplanistogoingandhasalavishdinneratafine
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(c) is troubling (d) are troubled (a) is to go and have (b) No substitution required
(c) is to gone and have (d) was to going and have
.469.MymotherlookedatSanaandmewithhermouthslight
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openly. Q.480.When a plastic comb is rubbed on dry hair,they acquired
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening) static charge.
a
(a) an openly slight (b) No improvement SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) open slight (d) slightly open (a) it acquired a (b) it acquires a
(c) they acquire an (d) No improvement required
.470. The scientists havesofarfocusedonimprovecropped
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yields. .481.Major hubs ofthe information technology industryis the
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SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) Silicon Valley of Central California.
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(c) No improvement required (d) improve cropping (a) No improvement required (b) A major hub of
(c) Major hub by (d) The majors hub of
.471.Whiletravelling,onecomesacrossthelargernumberof
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people. Q.482.Why are youlooking on myface like this?
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(c) looking on mine (d) looking at my (a) work at (b) the work on
(c) working in (d) No improvement required
Q.483. In India, processed foods becomes popularinthe20th
entury.
c .494. The merchant distributes work among the weavers
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SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) based on the orders received.
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(c) No improvement required (d) become popular at (a) for weavers (b) No improvement required
(c) towards the weavers (d) at the weavers
Q.484. One of the baby elephants brokeofffromtheherdand
lost its way. Q.495. He went to bed early to get up on time to attend his
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(a) get up over time (b) No improvement required
.485. (Neither of the leadingpoliticalpartieshavehadmuch)
Q (c) get up for time (d) get up at time
success in the southern region.
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(c) Neither of the leading political party has had much (a) No improvement required (b) presented at the soil
(d) Neither of the leading political parties have had any (c) present in the soil (d) present for the soil
.486.He pays me six dollarsthe month of thishouse.
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(c) a month over this (d) a month for this (a) he spent many an hour playing the harp across the
(b) he spent much hours playing the harp across the
.487. She was stuck inhisimaginationformanyahourasa
Q (c) No improvement required
forceto be reckoned with. (d) he had spent many an hours playing the harp across the
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(a) his imagination for many hour as a force Q.498. Her forty-fourth birthday hadjustpassed,unnoticedby
(b) his imagination for many an hour as a force ll but herself.
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(d) No improvement required (a) had just passed, unnoticed by but all herself
(b) has just passed, unnoticed by all herself
.488. The laws of nature are unbiased, ensuring that each
Q (c) has just passed, unnoticed by but all herself
person benefits from its bounties. (d) No improvement required
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(a) No substitution required (b) were unbiased .499.Nextmonth,shewasgoingtotheinstitutetostudyfora
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(c) is unbiased (d) was unbiased master's degree.
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Q.489. Just try and recall the poor people you saw on the (a) went to (b) has gone to
treets, on local trains, and in slums on our way back.
s (c) is going to (d) No improvement required
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(a) No improvement required (b) of finding us
Q.490. An unidentified man on an bike dropped for the box (c) to finding our (d) finding of our
utside the building.
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(a) a bike dropped off (b) a bike dropping for your turn.
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(a) No improvement required (b) on (c) by (d) out
.491. She had no sooner takenafewstepsforwardthatshe
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suddenly recoiled. .502.My sonhas been sleepingfor twelve hours ata stretch.
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(a) No sooner had she taken a few steps forward than (a) is been sleeping (b) were sleeping
(b) She did no sooner taken a few steps forward than (c) have been sleeping (d) No improvement required
(c) No improvement required
(d) She did no sooner took a few steps forward than .503. The main road was entirely blocked till the time the
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cranesmove the damagevehicles.
.492.Can all ussleep in the same room, Mother?
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(a) May all we (b) Can we all (c) moving the damage (d) moves the damaged
(c) Should us all (d) No improvement required
Q.504.Drink a mixture of wormwood oil and olive oilto got rid of
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SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Afternoon) (c) bring it home (d) No substitution required
(a) No improvement required ( b) to rid off
(c) to getting rid by (d) to get rid of Q.516. Rioting broke out after the government raised the fuel
rices again.
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.505.Both ofmine child passedthe examination successfully.
Q SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Morning)
SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Afternoon) (a) raising (b) raise (c) No substitution required (d) is raising
(a) my children passed (b) our children passes
(c) No improvement required (d) my child pass .517. As the treecamecrashingdown,themonkeyswokeup
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(a) from the finest (b) of the finer (c) waken up in their sleep (d) wakes up from its sleep
(c) No improvement required (d) through a finer
.518.No other informationswas conveyed to him.
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.507. Every other facilitycanonlybeenjoyedwiththebenefit
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of good health. (a) No other's information (b) No improvement required
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(a) being enjoying with (b) No improvement required
(c) been enjoyed with (d) enjoying for .519.He indicated that a vigorous recovery programmewas
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being carried out; 90,000 reminders had been issued and
.508.Caffeine is a diuretic that makes you urinatemore often.
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(a) No improvement required (b) more much often (a) has been issued and thousands of summons sent
(c) many often (d) oftenly more (b) No improvement required
(c) has been issued and thousands of summonses sent
.509. Many people believe that women make better nurses
Q (d) had been issued and thousands of summonses were sent
because they arepatient and gentle.
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(c) because they were (d) No substitution required (a) by far the best (b) at farthest a good
(c) by far more better (d) No improvement required
Q.510.Ihasnodoubtsthatthereisalessonwhichstandstobe
learnt from Alice's misfortune. Q.521. Theviewing for theMount Everest is clearerfrom here.
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(a) have no doubt that there is a lesson (a) view of an (b) view of
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(c) am having no doubts that there are a lesson
(d) No improvement required .522.When it comes to love of sports, hetakes offhis father.
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.511.Virenexamined careful all the possibilitiesof data theft.
Q (a) takes from (b) takes by
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(a) carefully examined (b) No improvement required
(c) examine careful (d) careful examined .523.Many state governments arefacing afinancialcrunch.
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(a) off touching these (b) No improvement required
(c) on touched that (d) to touch this .524.He knowshow badI wanted a baby.
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Q.513. The district woken up to a thick blanket of snow this (a) how badly (b) what bad
orning as the winter entered its most bitter phase.
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(a) wake up to a (b) No improvement required Q.525. The range of flavours is determinedbywheretheplant
(c) awaken up to an (d) woke up to a pecies is grown and howit is processed.
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.514. They left the car by the aside of the road andventure
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towardthe forest. (c) No substitution required (d) it was processed
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(a) the side of the road and ventured into .526. The fashion industry is oneof the largestcontributorsto
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(b) the alongside of the road and ventured to global warming.
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(d) No improvement required (a) of the larger contributor (b) off the largely contributor
(c) of largest contributors (d) No improvement required
.515. His grandfather finds a tiny tiger cub in the forest and
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brought his home. .527. The eggs are warm into a suitable temperatureforthe
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SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) larvae to hatch from eggs.
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S most notable’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) No improvement required ( b) are warmed for
(c) are warmed to (d) is warmed at Sol.468.(a)No improvement required.
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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Solutions :- Sol.469.(d) The given sentence needsanadverbtomodifythe
djective(open) and not an adjective(slight). Hence, ‘slightly
a
Sol.455.(b)No improvement required. open’is the most appropriate answer.
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.470.(a) We generally use the V-ing form of a verb after a
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ol.456.(b)“Too….to”isafixedconjunctionpairthatisusedina
S preposition(‘on’inthegivensentence).Hence,‘improving(V-ing)
sentence giving a negative sense.Similarly,thegivensentence crop’is the most appropriate answer.
gives a negative senseofnothavingenoughmoneytoprovide
education. Hence, ‘too poor to’is the most appropriateanswer. Sol.471.(d)The‘people’mentionedinthegivensentencearenot
pecific and we generally use the indefinite article ‘a’ beforea
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Thegivensentenceneedsanadjectivetotellaqualityaboutthe appropriate answer.
subject(he) and not an adverb(secretly). Hence, ‘he is so
secretive’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.472.(d) No improvement required.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.458.(c)No improvement required.
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ingularsubjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubject
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Sol.459.(a)fell open as he perceived alwaystakesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘PressGallery’
‘Mouthfellopen’isaphrasethatmeanstogetverysurprisedby isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘is’asasingularverb.Hence,
something.Similarly,thegivensentencestatesthathewasvery ‘is more concerned with’is the most appropriate answer.
surprised after knowing the truth. Hence, ‘fell open as he
perceived’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.474.(d)No improvement required
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.460.(d) growing in one of
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“One of + PluralSubject”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructure ol.475.(b) We will not use the comparative form ‘earlier’
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forthegivensentence.However,‘gardens’isthepluralsubjectin because there is no comparison being done in the given
the given sentence. Hence, ‘growing in one of the gardens’ is the sentence. Hence,‘early in the’is the most appropriateanswer.
most appropriate answer.
Sol.476.(d)The latter part of the given sentencemust be in the
ol.461.(a)up from his
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We generally use the pronoun ‘their’ for a plural subject and looking(V-ing) to’is the most appropriate answer.
‘his/her’ for a singular subject. Similarly, inthegivensentence,
ol.477.(a)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
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the subject(He) is singular. Hence, ‘up from his’ is the most
theverbmustbeusedinthesimplepresentform(V1).Hence,‘I
appropriate answer.
agree(V1) that these programs’is the most appropriateanswer.
ol.462.(a)“Oneof+PluralSubject”isgrammaticallythecorrect
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Sol.478.(c)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesothe
structure for the given sentence. However, ‘disasters’ is the
v erb must be used in the simple past form(V2). Hence, ‘she
plural subject in the given sentence. Hence, ‘the aftermath of
married(V2)’is the most appropriate answer.
one of the world's biggest natural disasters’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.479.(a) is to go and have
e generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after the
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Sol.463.(c)‘Who’functionsasasubject,while‘whom’functions
preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘ is to go(V1) and have’ is the most
s an object. Similarly, the given sentence needs ‘whom’ to
a
appropriate answer.
functionasanobject.Hence,‘ofwhom’isthemostappropriate
answer. Sol.480.(b) ‘Plastic Comb’ is an uncountable noun & for an
ncountable noun, we always use a singular pronoun and a
u
Sol.464.(a)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
singular verb. Hence, ‘they’ must be replaced with a singular
hepreposition‘of’mustbereplacedwith‘for’.Hence,‘forwhat’
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pronoun ‘it’ & ‘it acquires a’ becomes the most appropriate
is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.465.(a)‘Prestigious’whichmeansverymuchrespectedand
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ol.481.(b) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a
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admiredwillreplacetheword‘advantageous’becausethegiven
singularsubjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubject
sentence talks about performingatthehighlyrespectedMaple
alwaystakesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘Amajorhub’is
T heatre.
asingularsubjectthatwilltake‘is’asasingularverb.Hence,‘A
Sol.466.(b) ‘Shall’ is used when someone is making a polite major hub of’is the most appropriate answer.
r equestforworkorhelp.But,inthegivensentence,someoneis
ol.482.(d)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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asking for the pasta bowl not requesting it. Hence, ‘Can you
The preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘at’ because we
pass’is the most appropriate answer.
generallyusethepreposition‘at’aftersomeverbslikethrowing,
Sol.467.(a) The given sentence needs a gerund(V-ing) not an looking, aiming, etc. Hence, ‘looking at my’ is the most
infinitive(preposition to + V1) . Hence, ‘following(V-ing) a speech appropriate answer.
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ol.483.(a)became popular in
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According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘processedfoods’isa ol.496.(c)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
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plural subjectthatwilltake‘became(V2)’asapluralverbinthe the verb must be used in the simple presentform(V1).Hence,
past form(V2) as the sentence is in the past tense. Hence, ‘present(V1) in the soil’is the most appropriateanswer.
‘became popular in’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.497.(a) “Many a/an + Singular Subject + SingularVerb”is
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Sol.484.(d) ‘Break/Broke away’ is a phrase that means to thecorrectgrammaticalstructureforthegivensentence.Hence,
escape from the control of a person, group, or practice. ‘he spent many an hour(Singular Subject) playing the harp
Similarly, the given sentence states that one of the baby across the’is the most appropriate answer.
elephants escaped from the control of its group(herd). Hence, Sol.498.(d) No improvement required.
‘away’is the most appropriate answer. he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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Sol.485.(b) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, Sol.499.(c)Thegivensentenceisgivingasenseofsomefuture
‘Neitherof+PluralSubject+Singularverb’isgrammaticallythe ctionsotheverbmustbeusedinthe‘is+V-ing’form.Hence,
a
correct structure. The given sentence has ‘parties’ as a plural ‘is going to’is the most appropriate answer.
subject and ‘has’ as a singular verb. Hence, ‘Neither of the
leading politicalpartieshashadmuch’isthemostappropriate ol.500.(a) No improvement required.
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answer. The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.486.(d)a month for this
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The‘month’mentionedinthegivensentenceisnotspecificand fficialformordocument.Thegivensentencestatesthatplease
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wegenerallyusetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforeanynon-specific filloutthisapplicationformwhileyouwaitforyourturn.Hence,
noun. Hence, ‘a month for this house’ is the most appropriate ‘out’is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
Sol.502.(d) No improvement required.
ol.487.(b)his imagination for many an hour as aforce.
S he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a
Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected Sol.503.(b)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesothe
department, etc. However, the article ‘an’ isusedbeforewords v erbs must be used in the simple past form(V2). Hence,
startingwithaVowel(A,E,I,O,U)oraVowelSoundforexample,an ‘moved(V2) the damaged(V2)’is the most appropriateanswer.
educated person, an honest policy, etc. Hence, ‘many an Sol.504.(d)Wegenerallyusethefirstformoftheverb(V1)after
hour(starting with a vowel sound)’ is the most appropriate t he preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to get(V1) rid of’ is the most
answer. appropriate answer.
Sol.488.(a)No substitution required. Sol.505.(a) “My” comes before a noun,whereas“Mine”comes
he given sentence is grammatically correct
T fter a noun. However, for two persons we use the noun
a
Sol.489.(d)No substitution required. ‘children’. Hence, ‘my children(noun) passed’ is the most
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T appropriate answer.
ol.490.(a)a bike dropped off
S Sol.506.(a)‘Superlativedegreeadjective’denotestheformofan
Wealwaysusetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforethewordsstarting djective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high
a
with a consonant (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt. degree of quality of a thing, person, etc. For example, best,
However, in the given sentence, the preposition ‘for’ must be worst, greatest, etc. However, we always place the definite
replaced with ‘off’. Hence, ‘a bike(starting with a consonant) article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective. Similarly, in the
dropped off’ is the most appropriate answer. given sentence, ‘finest’ is the superlative degree adjective.
Hence,‘from the finest’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.491.(a) ‘No Sooner……..than’ is a fixed conjunction pair.
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Hence,‘that’mustbereplacedwith‘than’&‘Nosoonerhadshe Sol.507.(b) No improvement required.
takenafewstepsforwardthan’becomesthemostappropriate he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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answer. Sol.508.(a)No improvement required.
Sol.492.(b) ‘We’ is a subject pronoun and is used in subject he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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osition & ‘Us’ is an object pronoun and is used in object
p ol.509.(d) No substitution required.
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position.Similarly,inthegivensentence,‘we’mustbeusedasa The given sentence is grammatically correct.
subject pronoun. Moreover, the modal verb ‘can’ must be
followed by a pronoun. Hence, ‘Can we all’ is the most ol.510.(a) We generally use a singular verb with a singular
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appropriate answer. subject. But, ‘I’ is an exception. The pronoun ‘I’ is singular but
alwaystakesapluralverbinthepresenttense.Foreg-Ihavea
ol.493.(a) We generally use the preposition ‘at’ before a
S goodboyVishalwhohelpsme.Similarly,inthegivensentence,
particulartime.Hence,thepreposition‘in’mustbereplacedwith wewilluseapluralverb(have).Hence,‘Ihavenodoubtthatthere
‘at’ &‘work at 9 p.m.’becomes the most appropriateanswer. is a lesson’ becomes the most appropriate answer.
ol.494.(b)No improvement required.
S ol.511.(a) The given sentence needs anadverbtomodifythe
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. verb(examined) and not an adjective(careful). Hence, ‘carefully
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ol.512.(b) No improvement required.
S Sol.525.(c)No substitution required.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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Sol.513.(d)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepasttensesothe ol.526.(d) No improvement required.
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v erbmustbeusedinthesimplepastform(V2).Hence,‘woke(V2) The given sentence is grammatically correct.
up to a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.527.(c) Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
ol.514.(a) ‘Aside’ is a directional adverb which describes
S hepreposition‘into’mustbereplacedwith‘to’.Moreover,‘are+
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motion or a change in position. But, there is no change in V3(third form of theverb)’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure
positioninthegivensentence.However,thegivensentenceisin for the given sentence. Hence, ‘are warned(V3)to’isthemost
the simple past tense so the verb must be usedinthesimple appropriate answer.
pastform(V2).Hence,‘aside’mustbereplacedwith‘side’&‘the
side of the road and ventured(V2) into’ becomes the most SSC CHSL 2021 Tier - 1
appropriate answer.
ol.515.(a)Thegivensentenceisinthesimplepresenttenseso
S Q.528.Ifwedonothingtocurbthispollution,Iguaranteewewill
theverbmustbeusedinthesimplepresentform(V1).However, f ace the wallin the future.
we generally usethepronoun‘it’forananimal(‘tigercub’inthe SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning)
givensentence).Hence,‘brought’mustbereplacedwith‘brings’ (a) face the wind (b) face the music
& ‘brings(V1) it home’ becomes the most appropriate answer. (c) face the dark (d) face the stick
ol.516.(c)No substitution required.
S .529.Doyou mind me to beinghere while you areworking?
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning)
(a) you can mind me to be (b) you minds me to be
Sol.517.(a)Wewilluseapluralpronounfor‘monkeys’whichisa (c) you mind me being (d) you will mind me to being
lural subject in the given sentence. Hence, ‘its’ must be
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replaced with the plural pronoun ‘their’ & ‘woke up from their Q.530. One’s family plays a very major role to continue the
sleep’becomes the most appropriate answer. t rendsand age-old traditions.
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Sol.518.(c)Wecannotmakethepluralformofsomenounslike (a) passive role in making the trends
attle,Scenery,Furniture,Work,Information,Equipment,etc.just
C (b) futile part in making trends
by adding ‘s’ at the end because they are already in theplural (c) significant role in enduring the trends
form. For example, ‘information’ is correct but‘informations’is (d) docile part in enduring trends
incorrect.Hence,‘Nootherinformation’isthemostappropriate
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nswer. .531. All his bones could be counted because his body was
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totallyshrivelled and wrinkled with age.
Sol.519.(d)“Thousandsof+PluralSubject+PluralVerb”isthe SSC CHSL 25 /05/2022 (Morning)
orrect grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence,
c (a) wizened (b) shrunken (c) dried (d) bony
‘hadbeenissuedandthousandsofsummonses(PluralSubject)
were(Plural Verb) sent’is the most appropriate answer. Q.532.Mysincerityandpatiencedrovemethroughalloddsand
roblems of life
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Sol.520.(a)There is a prepositional error in thegiven sentence. SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon)
he preposition ‘on’ must be replaced with ‘by’. However,
T (a) carried me (b) flew me (c) ran me (d) lifted me
‘Superlativedegreeadjective’denotestheformofanadjectiveor
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quality of a thing, person, etc. We always place the definite SC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
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article ‘the’ before any superlative adjective(‘best’ in the given (a) look forward helping (b) look forward to helping
sentence). Hence, ‘by far the best’ is the most appropriate (c) look forwarding to helps (d) look forwarding to helping
answer. .534.The teacher said,“T
Q he sun raises in the eastevery day”.
ol.521.(b)Thegivensentencedoesnotneedthegerund(V-ing)
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form of the verb ‘view’. Moreover, thepreposition‘for’mustbe (a) the sun will rise in the east (b) the sun rises in the east
r eplaced with ‘of’. Hence, ‘view of’ is the most appropriate (c) the sun rises at the east (d) No substitution required
answer.
.535.I wascarried byher rapturous song.
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ol.522.(c) ‘Take after’ is a phrase which means to resemble
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one’s ancestors in appearance, character, behaviour. Thegiven (a) carried off (b) carried away (c) carried of (d) carried to
sentence states that heresembleshisfatherwhenitcomesto
.536.The Ukranian soldierspassed infor severalweeks.
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love of sports. Hence, ‘takes after’ is the most appropriate
SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
answer.
(a) hanged to (b) get off (c) held out (d) hanged in
ol.523.(d)No improvement required.
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.537.ItoldPoojathatshecouldhaveusemycartogetaround
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
while she is in my hometown.
Sol.524.(a) The given sentence needs anadverbtomodifythe SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
v erb(knows) and not an adjective(bad). Hence,‘howbadly I’is (a) that she could have use my car to get around with
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( b) that she can use my car to get around (c) turn up their mouth (d) turn up their ears
(c) that she could have use my car to get away
(d) that she can use my car to get away with .549. When we reached the hill station, it was raining the
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heaviest.
.538.Life is hard, unpredictable, butthough manageable.
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SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Afternoon) (a) heavily (b) more heavy (c) heavy (d) most heavily
(a) still controllable (b) despite practicable
(c) although bearable (d) though achievable .550.He wasbereftof hope after the tragedy struck.
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.539. Reema and Aashawere frolicking in the park
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(a) were enjoying in the garden Q.551.The organizationhad set up fora Free Mandela
(b) were participating in the garden ommittee and launched a lively campaign with the slogan ‘Free
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(a) had set up (b) had set to (c) had set over (d) had set upon
.540. The sweet and bitter memories of her past make her
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weak and sad. .552.Theminorprojectputforwardbythegovernmentisnow
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(b) had to make her pale and unhappy (a) is now moving into (b) is now moving along into
(c) must make her pastel and unhappy (c) is now moving at (d) are now moving into
(d) made her feeble and unhappy .553.I cannotsit up withthis sort of insult inoffice.
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.541.MymomtoldmetohavecleaningupthekitchenbeforeI
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go outside. (a) go up with (b) put up with (c) get up with (d) do up with
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(c) to clean over (d) to clean out (a) Do not vacillate Harsha (b) Do not exasperate Harsha
Q.542. Nowadays, many doctors advise to live in the (c) Do not hesitate Harsha (d) Do not equivocate Harsha
countryside. .555.Upon hearing the great achievements of thehistoric
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(c) to lived in the countryside (d) living in the countryside (a) wonder (b) awed (c) wondering (d) wonderment
Q.543.It is a bad habit totalk inwhile someoneis speaking. Q.556.She should runthe fastto win the race.
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(a) cut in (b) intrude over (c) burst in (d) walk over (a) the fastest (b) more fast (c) a fastest (d) the faster
Q.544. It wasapparentthatthegirlwasheadingintoaserious Q.557. After wearing thecompletesportsgear,helookedlean,
isaster.
d t ough, and sinewy.
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(a) heading along (b) heading for (a) a toughie (b) wirey (c) wiry (d) dewy
(c) heading down (d) heading out
.558. Though Mr. Swami ran indebt,hedidnotstopwasting
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.545.One must care as for family members as possible.
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(a) most for family members (b) as most for family members (a) ran along (b) ran into (c) ran to (d) ran over
(c) more for family members (d) as much for family members
.559.Shanti heard the childrenwho were shoutingoutside.
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.546. The delegates talked of the matter for an hour but
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without any result. (a) who were screaming outdoors
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(a) talked to (b) talked above (c) talked from (d) talked over (c) who were thrashing in the open air
.547.Reena gotembarrassed and started crying.
Q (d) who were flaying in the open air
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(a) frightened and started shouting Solutions :-
(b) humiliated and started weeping
(c) frustrated and started yelling ol.528.(b) ‘Face the music’ is an idiomthatmeanstoaccept
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(d) conscious and started admiring the unpleasant consequences of your actions. Similarly, the
given sentence states that we have to accept the unpleasant
.548. Some politicians turn up their face at the hard life of
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downtrodden people.
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening) ol.529.(c)The given sentence needs a gerund (V-ing)and not
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(a) turn up their eyes (b) turn up their nose an infinitive (preposition to + V1). Hence,‘you mindme
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being(V-ing)’is the most appropriate answer. n infinitive(preposition ‘to’ + V1). Hence, ‘living(V-ing) in the
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countryside’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.530.(c) ‘Enduring’ means continuing for a long time.
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However, the given sentence states that one’s family plays an ol.543.(a)Thephrasalverb‘cutin’meanstointerruptsomeone
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important role in continuing the age-old traditions that had while they are speaking. The given sentence states thatitisa
lasted for a long time. Hence, ‘significant role inenduringthe bad habit to cut in while someone is speaking. Hence,‘cut in’is
trends’is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
Sol.531.(a) Wizened- shrivelled and wrinkled withage. ol.544.(b)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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hrunken-havingbecomesmallerormadesmallerthanbefore,
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and possibly less attractive ‘heading for’is the most appropriate answer.
Dried- with all the liquid removed from it
Bony- so thin that you can see the shape of the bones Sol.545.(d) The phrase ‘as much as possible’ means to a
f easible extent. The given sentence states that one mustcare
Sol.532.(a)‘Droveme’meanstomotivate,compel,orimpelone for family members to a feasible extent. Hence, ‘as much for
t o do something. Whereas, ‘carry me’ means to escort or family members as possible’is the most appropriateanswer.
accompanysomeonetoaparticularplaceorlocation.Similarly,
the given sentence states that sincerity and patience ol.546.(d) talked over
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accompaniedthenarratorthroughalloddsandproblemsoflife. There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
Hence, ‘carried me’ is the most appropriate answer. preposition‘of’mustbereplacedwith‘over’because‘talkover’is
thecorrectphrasethatmeanstodiscusssomethingthoroughly.
Sol.533.(b) “Look forward + to + V-ing”is grammaticallythe Hence, ‘over’ is the most appropriate answer.
orrect structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘look forward to
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helping(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.547.(b) The verbs ‘embarrased’ &‘crying’mustbereplaced
ith ‘humiliated’ & ‘weeping’ because they are grammatically
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Sol.534.(b) The word ‘raise’ means to elevate something to a moresuitableinthecontextofthesentence.Hence,‘humiliated
igher level/position. However,theword ‘rise’meanstogetup
h and started weeping’is the most appropriate answer.
or go to a higher position from a lower position. Similarly,the
given sentence states that the sun goes to a higher position Sol.548.(b)‘Turnupone’snose’isanidiomthatmeanstorefuse
fromalowerpositionintheeasteveryday.Hence,‘thesunrises t otakeoracceptsomethingbecauseitisnotgoodenough.The
in the east’is the most appropriate answer. given sentence states that some politicians refuse to take or
acceptthehardlifeofdowntroddenpeople.Hence,‘turnuptheir
ol.535.(b)‘Carriedaway’meanstobesoexcitedthatoneisno
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longer in control of one's behavior as one gets emotionally
charged.Thegivensentencestatesthatthenarratorgotexcited Sol.549.(a) heavily
by her rapturous song. Hence, ‘carried away’ is the most hegivensentenceneedsanadverbtomodifytheverb(raining)
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appropriate answer. and not an adjective(heaviest). Hence, ‘raining heavily’ is the
most appropriate answer
Sol.536.(c) ‘Held out’ means to continue in a situation that is
angerous or difficult. Similarly, the given sentencestatesthat
d ol.550.(b) Devoid- not having a particular quality
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the Ukrainiansoldierscontinuedtobeinadifficultsituationfor Filled- to make something full or to become full
several weeks. Hence,‘held out’is the most appropriateanswer. Bereft- completely lacking something
Roused- to make somebody wake up
ol.537.(b) Eitherthestructure‘have+used(V3)’iscorrectfor
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thegivensentenceorthemodalverb‘can’&theverb‘use’must
beinthesamepresenttense.Hence,‘thatshecanusemycarto Sol.551.(a)Setupisaphrasalverb.Itmeanstobuildsomething
get around’is the most appropriate answer. r putsomethingsomewhere.Sotheword‘for’isincorrect.The
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sentenceisinpasttensesohadwillbeused.Henceoption‘a’is
Sol.538.(a) There is anadverberrorinthegivensentence.The the most appropriate answer.
dverb ‘though’ must be replaced with ‘still’. Hence, ‘still
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controllable’is the most appropriate answer. ol.552.(a) The word around and into has been usedtogether
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incorrectly.Remove the word around.
ol.539.(c)Thecorrectphraseis'wereplayinginthegarden'as
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'frolicking' means behaving in a happy and playful manner the government is now moving into its third year.So (a) is the
whereas 'playing' means taking part in a gameorasport.The most appropriate answer.
word 'playing' makes the sentence meaningful. Hence, 'were
playing in the garden'is the most appropriate answer. ol.553.(b)Putupwith-Itisaphrasalverbwhichmeanstobear
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or tolerate something.
Sol.540.(d)Thewords‘feeble’&‘unhappy’arecontextuallymore
orrectinplaceof‘week’&‘sad’.Moreover,wewillusethepast
c ol.554.(b)Provokemeanstostimulateorarousesomefeelings
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form of ‘make’. Hence, ‘made her feeble and unhappy’ is the espanger.Exasperatemeanstoirritateandfrustrate(someone)
most appropriate answer. intensely. So option b is the most appropriate answer.
ol.541.(b) The given sentence needs an infinitive(preposition
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‘to’ + V1) and notacontinuousformverb(cleaning).Hence,‘to onderment
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clean(V1) up’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.556.(a)Anadjectiveofsuperlativedegreeistobeused.So
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Sol.542.(d)The given sentence needs a gerund(V-ing)and not option a“the fastest”will be the most appropriateanswer.
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Sinewy is used (of a person or animal) lean and muscular. (a) Nevertheless my niece ( b) No substitution required
(c) Although my niece’s (d) However my nieces
Sol.558.(b)To'raninto'meanstoexperienceadifficultsituation
r a problem. In the given question Mr Swami ran into a debt
o Q.571.They each listened carefully to whateach othersaid.
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ol.559.(a) Outdoors means outside a building or shelter. So
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option a will bethe most appropriate answer. (c) the other (d) one another
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1 Q.572. The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the
arliest.
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.560. The student apologised the teacher for the delay in
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submitting the assignment. (a) No substitution required (b) may kindly
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(a) No substitution required (b) is apologising the teacher
.573.Since settingup, the charity has raised amillion dollars.
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(c) apologised to the teacher (d) has apologised the teacher
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.561.I have been wonderingat takingskating asa hobby
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(a) on taking to (b) about taking up
.574. I can’t make out my mind about taking a vacation in
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(c) to take up (d) No improvement required
winter.
.562.He’s notso friendly likeshe is
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SSC CGL 12/04/2022 (Evening) (a) make up (b) made out (c) No substitution required (d) Make on
(a) so friendly as (b) as friendly like
Q.575.There area bit niceshops in the town centre.
(c) so friendly that (d) No improvement required
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Q.563. We might aswellwatchafilmonTVasthere’snothing (a) a bit nicer (b) far more nicer
uch to do.
m (c) No improvement required (d) far nicer
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.576.Would you have beenso kind as to close thewindow?
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(a) No improvement required (b) may as such
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(c) may as well as (d) might well
(a) No substitution required (b) Would you be
Q.564.The old lady needed love and carebeyondmoney. (c) Would you being (d) Will you been
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.577.Often it makes one wonder at the sightsyousee.
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(a) besides (b) No substitution required (c) beside (d) beneath
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Q.565. I imagine you have learnt a valuable lesson from this (a) one sees (b) one see (c) you saw (d) No substitution required
xperience,didn’t you?
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Q.578.It is quite difficult tomake onwhat thisdoctor writes.
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(a) did you? (b) haven’t you?
(a) make out (b) make in (c) No substitution required (d) made on
(c) have you? (d) No substitution required
Q.579. Whom was the person that you wanted me to contact
.566.My father was alwaysordering about my sister.
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t here?
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(a) ordering on my sister (b) ordering my sister about
(a) No substitution required (b) Who is the person
(c) No improvement required (d) giving order for my sister
(c) Whom is the person (d) Whom were the persons
.567.None of the boys waswilling to admitthathe was in the
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.580.We had to undergoa great many difficulties.
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wrong.
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(a) No improvement (b) a great many difficulty
(a) No substitution required (b) willing to admitting
(c) great many difficulties (d) much great difficulties
(c) ready to admitting (d) admit
Q.581.I don’t fancytogo outthis evening.
.568.You are welcometo partakethis light refreshment.
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(a) to going outside (b) No improvement required
(a) No improvement required (b) to partake of
(c) to be going out (d) going out
(c) for partaking (d) in partaken
.582. While the online class was going on, they had to keep
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.569. This TV channel has a larger viewership from another
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their cameras on.
channel.
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(a) No substitution required (b) have kept their cameras on
(a) from the other channel (b) than any other channel
(c) are keeping their camera on (d) had keep the camera on
(c) No substitution required (d) from any other channel
.570.Inspiteofmyniece’sdogCasperisverymischievous,he
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is lovable.
Sol.560.(c)The preposition ‘to’ is missing in thegiven sentence.
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ence, ‘apologised to the teacher’ is the most appropriate
H adecision.Similarlyinthegivensentence,thenarratorisunable
answer. t odecideabouttakingavacation.Hence,‘makeup’isthemost
appropriate answer.
ol.561.(b)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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The preposition ‘at’ must be replaced with ‘about’ as we ol.575.(d) We cannotusethearticle‘a’beforeshops(plural)&
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generallyusethepreposition‘about’with‘wonder’.Hence,‘about wecannotwrite‘more’withacomparativedegree‘nicer’.Hence,
taking up’is the most appropriate answer. ‘far nicer’is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.562.(a)‘As’isusedforcomparingpeopleorthings&‘like’is Sol.576.(b) We generally use the modal verb ‘would’ when we
sed for giving examples. However, in thegivensentence,two
u anttopolitelyrequestsomeoneforsomething.Similarlyinthe
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personsarebeingcomparedonthebasisoffriendliness.Hence, givensentence,someoneisaskingpolitelytoclosethewindow.
‘so friendly as’is the most appropriate answer. Hence,‘Would you be’is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.563.(a) No improvement required. Sol.577.(a) ‘One’ means any person, but not any particular
he sentence is grammatically correct.
T erson. However, when we use ‘one’ in a sentence we always
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use ‘one’ as a pronoun not pronouns like you, him, he, etc.
ol.564.(a) ‘Besides’ means in addition to or as well as
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somebody/something. The given sentence states that the old singular verb. Hence,‘one sees’is the most appropriateanswer.
ladyneededloveandcareaswellasmoney.Hence,‘besides’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.578.(a) ‘Make out’ is a phrasal verb which means to see,
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hearorunderstandsomethingwithdifficulty.Thegivensentence
Sol.565.(b) According to the “Q uestion Tag rule”, if the states that it is difficult to understand whatthisdoctorwrites.
tatementispositive,thequestiontagwillbenegativebutinthe
s Hence,‘make out’is the most appropriate answer.
contractedform(‘t)&Vice-versa.However,thesentenceandthe
question tag must be in the same tense. Similarly, the given ol.579.(b) If the relative pronoun is followed by a ‘verb’,then
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sentence is positive so the question tag will be therelativepronounmustbe‘Who’andifitisfollowedbya‘noun
negative(haven’t). Hence,‘haven’tyou?’isthemostappropriate orpronoun’,thentherelativepronounmustbe‘Whom’.Similarly,
answer. in the given sentence, the relative pronoun is followed by a
‘verb(was)’. Hence, ‘Who istheperson’isthemostappropriate
ol.566.(b) Thepositionofthepreposition‘about’isincorrectin
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the given sentence it must be placed after the noun ‘sister’.
Hence, ‘ordering my sister about’ is the most appropriate ol.580.(a) No improvement.
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answer. The sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.567.(a) No substitution required.
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The sentence is grammatically correct. reposition ‘to’). Hence, ‘going out’ is the most appropriate
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answer.
Sol.568.(b) The phrase ‘partake of’ means to experience
omething along with others or to have a portion. The given
s ol.582.(a) No substitution required.
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sentence states thatyouarewelcometohaveaportionofthis The sentence is grammatically correct.
lightrefreshment.Hence,‘topartakeof’isthemostappropriate
answer. SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2
Sol.569.(b) We always use ‘than’ when we do a comparison
.583.Do I needfinish this work today itself?
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etweentwothings,people,etc.Similarlyinthegivensentence,
b
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the viewership of a TV channel is beingcomparedwithallthe
(a) Must I to (b) Need I
other channels. Hence,‘than any other channel’isthe most
(c) No improvement required (d) Do I must
appropriate answer.
Q.584.Theshowfloppedmiserablytotheutterdisappointment
ol.570.(c) The phrase ‘In spite of’ will be replaced with
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f everybody.
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‘although’ which means ‘and yet’. However, the givensentence
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statesthatthenarrator'sniece’sdogCasperisverymischievous,
(a) by the utterly (b) for the utter
and yet he is lovable.Hence,‘Althoughmyniece’s’isthemost
(c) No improvement required (d) at an utter
appropriate answer.
urge in Covid-19 cases is
Q.585. The news about the s
ol.571.(c) We will remove ‘each’ to grammatically correctthe
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roadcastedevery morning.
b
given sentence. Hence, ‘the other’ is the most appropriate
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answer.
(a) are broadcast ( b) is broadcast
Sol.572.(b) We will replace ‘pleasantly’ with ‘kindly’ to (c) are broadcasted (d) No improvement required
rammaticallycorrectthegivensentence.Hence,‘maykindly’is
g
Q.586. Is this thesame book likeour teacher recommended?
the most appropriate answer.
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ol.573.(a)The initial part of the given sentenceis incomplete
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as it requires a gerund(being). Hence,‘since beingset up’is the (c) similar book that (d) same book as
most appropriate answer.
.587. Megha’s habitofprocrastinationputshercolleagueson
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Sol.574.(a)‘Make up one’s mind’ is a phrase thatmeans to make lot of trouble.
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S (a) No improvement required ( b) are you solving
(a) to a lot of trouble ( b) in lot of troubles ( c) have you solved (d) do you solve
(c) into lot troubles (d) No improvement required
Q.601.The report that marketsare openis not true.
.588.It isthe true factthat the second wave ofCovid-19 that
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has gripped India is more deadly. (a) was open (b) have open
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(a) the correct fact (b) No improvement required
(c) a real fact (d) a fact Solutions :-
Q.589.He felt dejected but the feelingpassed outin a minute. ol.583.(b) Need I
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(a) No improvement required (b) passed off grammatical structure for the given interrogative sentence.
(c) passed on (d) passed back Hence, ‘Need(modal) I(subject)’ is the most appropriate answer.
.590.Themagistrateacquittedhimofallchargesandsethim
Q ol.584.(c) No improvement required.
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free. The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.585.(b)is broadcast
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(a) atoned him from (b) No improvement required
We can’t make the past form of some verbs(forecast, cost,
(c) apprehended him in (d) accused him for
broadcast,etc)bysimplyadding‘ed’tothem.Itmeansthepast
.591.These shoes arecheap as well durable.
Q form of theseverbsremainsthesameasthepresentformlike
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) thepastformof‘broadcast’is‘broadcast’andnotbroadcasted.
(a) more cheaper than durable (b) both cheap and durable However, we always use a singular verb after an uncountable
(c) No improvement required (d) neither cheaper nor durable noun(news). Hence, ‘is broadcast’ is the most appropriate
answer.
.592.He deniedif he hadcaused the accident.
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SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) ol.586.(d)same book as
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(a) not to had (b) of having We generally use ‘like’ for giving examples of something.
(c) No improvement required ( d) that he had However, the phrase ‘same as’ means someone or something
that is exactly like another thing. Similarly, the given sentence
Q.593. Sal treeshavebeenplantedinrelativelythree-fourthof talksaboutabookthatisexactlythesamebookthattheteacher
t he forest area. recommended. Hence, ‘same book as’ is the mostappropriate
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) answer.
(a) No improvement required (b) nearly three-fourths
(c) about three-fourth (d) around three-fourth ol.587.(a)to a lot of trouble
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The phrase ‘put someone to trouble’ means make somebody
.594. The shopkeeper wasobligedtodispensetotheservice
Q workextraandcauseproblems.Similarlyinthegivensentence,
of his salesman. Megha’s habit makeshiscolleaguesdoextraworkandcreates
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) problems. Hence, ‘to a lot of trouble’ is the most appropriate
(a) with the services (b) by the services answer.
(c) away the service (d) No improvement required
ol.588.(d)a fact
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.595.Why did you take this toyalongthe child?
Q The ‘fact’ mentioned in the given sentence is non-specificand
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) wegenerallyusethedefinitearticle‘a’beforeanynon-specificor
(a) at (b) No improvement required (c) by (d) from non-particular noun. Hence, ‘a fact’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Q.596.You must start your work withoutsome fartherdelay.
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(a) much far delay (b) any further delay ‘Passed out’ means tobecomeunconsciousforashorttime&
(c) any farther delay (d) No improvement required ‘Passed off’ means to evade or lightly dismiss an awkward
remark. However, the given sentence states that thefeelingof
.597.Often weourselvesare responsible for ourill health.
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dejectionwasevadedordismissedinaminute.Hence,‘passed
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off’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) themselves (b) yourself
(c) ourself (d) No improvement required Sol.590.(b)No improvement required
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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.598.It wastooan interesting movie.
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SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) ol.591.(b)both cheap and durable
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(a) so (b) such (c) enough (d) No improvement required Thephrase‘aswellas’isincompleteinthegivensentenceand
we are discussing two qualities (low price & durability) of the
.599.I found my bagto liewhere I had left it.
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shoes.Hence,‘both’whichmeans‘theoneaswellastheother’
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will be used for the two qualities & ‘both cheap and durable’
(a) No improvement required (b) to be lying
becomes the most appropriate answer.
(c) lying (d) to lay
ol.592.(d)that he had
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.600.How many sumshad you solveso far?
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We generally use ‘If’ in a conditional sentence but the given
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s ( a) No substitution required (b) for quite
‘that’tointroducethenextclauseinageneralstatement.Hence, (c) from almost ( d) for almost
we will replace ‘if’ with‘that’&‘thathehad’becomesthemost
appropriate answer. Q.603. Once Birbal was forbidden for attendingtheking’sfree
lunch.
ol.593.(b)nearly three-fourths
S SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon)
‘Three-fourths + of + something” will be the correct (a) from attending (b) in attending
grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, ‘nearly (c) No substitution required (d) to be attending
three-fourths’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.604. Wewatchedtheworkmantoberemovingthedamaged
ol.594.(a)with the services
S t iles.
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Evening)
preposition ‘to’ must be replacedwith‘with’because‘dispense’ (a) to removing (b) remove
generally takes the preposition‘with’.Hence,‘withtheservices’ (c) to remove (d) No substitution required
is the most appropriate answer.
.605.The strong windblow offall the candles.
Q
ol.595.(d) from
S SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning)
The preposition ‘along’ thatmeansfromoneendtoortowards (a) No substitution required (b) blew out
the other end of something must be replaced with ‘from’. (c) blow up (d) blowing away
However,“From’alsomeansshowingthatsomebody/something
is taken away, removed, or separated from Q.606.Hegotawayfrompunishmentastherewasnotenough
somebody/something else. Similarly, thegivensentencestates vidence against him.
e
that the toy is taken away from the child. Hence, ‘from’ is the SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning)
most appropriate answer. (a) was getting away from (b) No substitution required
(c) gets away from (d) got out with
ol.596.(b) any further delay
S
‘Farther’ means to a greater distance and ‘Further’meanstoa .607. It is much more difficulttojudgeoneselfthantojudge
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greater degree. However, the phrase ‘withoutanyfurtherdelay’ others.
means to immediatelydosomething.Hence,‘anyfurtherdelay’ SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Afternoon)
is the most appropriate answer. (a) more difficulty (b) much difficult
(c) much more difficulty (d) No substitution required
Sol.597.(d)No improvement required.
Q.608. Very soon, the people find out as the snake was
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T
armless and the boys began to tease it mercilessly.
h
ol.598.(b)Such
S SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Evening)
‘Too’ is used in the sentences with a negative sense. But, the (a) found out that (b) finds out but
given sentence has a positive sense as the movie was (c) No substitution required (d) finding out so
interesting. However, ‘such’isusedforemphasizingthedegree
Q.609.I have online science classesfor Wednesdays.
of something like suchaniceplay,suchabadboy,etc.Hence,
SC MTS 07/10/2021 (Morning)
S
we will replace ‘too’ with ‘such’ to grammatically correct the
(a) on Wednesdays (b) from Wednesdays
sentence.
(c) in Wednesdays (d) at Wednesdays
ol.599.(c) lying.
S
.610.Ifthetownhadbeenbuiltataloweraltitude,itwillbea
Q
Lying is derived from the word lie. Itmeanstobeinaspecific
lot warmer.
stateor,remain,orbekeptinaspecifiedstatelikethebagwas
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kept in aspecifiedpositioninthesentence.However,thegiven
(a) would be (b) should be (c) will have been (d) would have been
sentencewillhavebareinfinitivemeanswithoutthepreposition
‘to’. Hence, ‘lying’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.611. People are slowlyreturningtotheirnormalroutineafter
pening upof the lockdown.
o
ol.600.(c) have you solved
S
SSC MTS 07/10/2021 (Evening)
According to the “S ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
(a) No substitution required (b) opening down
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
(c) closing up (d) closing
takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Sums’ is a plural
subject that will take ‘have’ as a plural verb. However, “have+ Q.612.I don’t think we can talk to him at all. Hewasn’t listening.
V3(the third form of the verb)” is the correct grammatical SC MTS 08/10/2021 (Morning)
S
structureforthegivensentence.Hence,‘haveyousolved(V3)’is (a) didn’t listen (b) doesn't listen
the most appropriate answer. (c) hadn’t listened (d) will not listening
Sol.601.(c)No improvement required. Q.613.Ourschoolhasbeenissuedinstructionstorestrictonline
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T lasses to two hourstowardsthe primary classes.
c
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 (Evening)
SSC MTS 2020 Tier - 1 (a) from (b) No substitution required (c) for (d) into
Q.614.Ritugoes to Singaporefor her holidays lastDecember.
.602. During the winter months thebearsgowithoutfoodby
Q
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nearlysix to seven months.
(a) was going to Singapore (b) went to Singapore
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(c) has gone to Singapore (d) had gone to Singapore
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Q.615. Many industrialists are coming onward to helpmigrant (a) few more (b) a few more (c) a little more (d) much more
orkers find employment in their villages and cities.
w
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning) Q.628.The eldest prince was declared theheir ofa throne.
(a) No substitution required (b) towards SC MTS 14/10/2021 (Afternoon)
S
(c) forward (d) backward (a) heir to the throne (b) No substitution required
(c) heir for a throne (d) heir at the throne
.616.Whenhave you been waiting for me here?
Q
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Morning) Q.629. We received all the health updates but were not sure
(a) How long (b) How far (c) What time (d) How late hether its accurateness.
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SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening)
.617. Thousands of people gatheredbetweenthestadiumto
Q (a) about they are accurate (b) whether how they were accurate
attend the rally. (c) about their accuracy (d) No substitution required
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(a) gathered on to (b) gathered over .630.Life’s many eventsgive shapeto a person’sindividuality.
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(c) No substitution required (d) gathered at SSC MTS 18/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) No substitution required (b) are given shapes
.618.Keep petscan be very comforting for most people.
Q (c) had shaped with (d) give shaping to
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(a) Keeping pet (b) Keeps pet .631. From all her birthday presents, Vanya liked the
Q
(c) No substitution required (d) Keeping pets alphabetical mat the most.
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)
.619. At first, we cruised in the local river beside trying
Q (a) Except (b) Between (c) No substitution required (d) Amongst
anything more adventurous.
SSC MTS 11/10/2021 (Evening) .632. Children need much of guidance in how to use the
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(a) already (b) before (c) No substitution required (d) earlier internet wisely and efficiently.
SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
.620. Cakes are Jaya’s favourite snack, even samosas is
Q (a) No substitution required (b) most (c) a lot (d) many
Aparna’s preferred choice.
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Morning) .633.I am trying my best togive injunk food.
Q
(a) but samosas be (b) while samosas are SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) No substitution required (d) either samosa are (a) give out (b) No substitution required (c) give up (d) give back
.621.Priyahad strongenough to fight all odds andsucceed in
Q .634.You should livethroughoutyour means.
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meeting her goals in life. SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Afternoon) (a) No substitution required (b) between (c) within (d) among
(a) has stronger (b) No substitution required .635.The workershas called upthe strike.
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(c) is strength (d) was strong SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)
.622. There was enough evidence to convict him of selling
Q (a) has called off (b) No substitution required
adulterated food. (c) have called up (d) have called off
SSC MTS 12/10/2021 (Evening) .636.Theaccusedhasbeentorturedbeforehewasbroughtto
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(a) convict him in (b) convict him into the court.
(c) No substitution required (d) convict him by SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)
.623.Don’t park your car here, the policeshouldtow it away.
Q (a) was being tortured (b) has tortured
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Afternoon) (c) had tortured (d) had been tortured
(a) ought to (b) need to (c) might (d) No substitution required Q.637.Thegameofcricketisgovernedbystrictlawslikeother
.624. The government has ordered that all illegal structures
Q ports where there are merely rules.
s
aroundheritage buildings must be brought down. SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Evening)
SSC MTS 13/10/2021 (Afternoon) (a) unlike (b) such like (c) No substitution required (d) quite like
(a) without (b) towards (c) into (d) No substitution required .638.TheSportsCommitteewasaskedtogiveanexplanation
Q
Q.625.Just when Isit down, than the doorbell rang. for dropping the boyintothe school team.
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(a) No sooner did I (b) No substitution required (a) from (b) in (c) No substitution required (d) away
(c) Hardly when I (d) As soon as I did .639.ThereweremanyoptionstochooseforandIdecidedto
Q
.626.Astronomers consider the year 2020 to be eventfulin the
Q study International Policy.
celestial worlduntilthe four eclipses. SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Afternoon)
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning) (a) choose from (b) No substitution required
(a) notwithstanding (b) because of (c) choose by (d) choose with
(c) even though (d) No substitution required .640. Thepilgrimswerefinedthemonethousandrupeeseach
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Q.627.Therewillbelittlemorepupilsintheclassnextyear,but for littering around the shrine.
e have enough space.
w SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening)
SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Morning) (a) No substitution required (b) have fined them
(c) was fined with (d) were fined
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Q.641. She had grown too thin which she looked like a Inthegivensentencetheverbwillnotbeincontinuousform(be
carecrow.
s removing) instead it should have verb in simple present
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) form(remove). Therefore, 'remove' is most appropriate.
(a) very thin that (b) too thin or
(c) so thin that (d) No substitution required ol.605.(b)blew out
S
‘Blewout’isaphrasalverbthatmeanstoextinguishsomething
Q.642. During the fight the wise man walked away without with the breath or a gust of air. Similarly, the given sentence
rguing.
a states that the strong wind extinguishes the candles. Hence,
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Afternoon) ‘blew out’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) walk away (b) No substitution required
(c) walk over (d) walking about Sol.606.(b)No substitution required
o substitution required. The sentence is grammatically correct.
N
Q.643. Girish was able to drive down from Bengaluru in ten “Get away from” is a phrasal verb.It means to avoid being caught
oursas there was very littletraffic on the highway.
h by (someone). Eg-The students got away from the watchman by
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 (Evening) jumping the compound wall.
(a) as there was very less (b) as there were very little
(c) as there was a very little (d) No substitution required Sol.607.(d)No substitution required.
he sentence is grammatically correct.
T
Q.644. While driving down, Girish having to apply for official
ermission to cross the two states.
p ol.608.(a)found out that
S
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning) The given sentence is in the past tense
(a) have to apply (b) had to apply (usageofwasandbeganinthesentenceindicatespasttense)
(c) No substitution required (d) had applying sotheverbmustbeusedinitspastform(found)andnotinthe
simple present form(find). Hence, ‘found out that’ is the most
Q.645. My uncle and his familymaycomelatelastnight,butI appropriate answer.
m not sure.
a
SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Afternoon) ol.609.(a) on Wednesdays
S
(a) would come (b) might have come There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
(c) should come (d) might come preposition ‘for’ must be replaced with ‘on’. Hence, ‘on
Wednesdays’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.646.I cannotput withhis rudeness any longer.
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S ol.610.(d)would have been
S
(a) put up with (b) put up (c) put away (d) put up to “If + had been + V3 ……….. would + have been” is the correct
grammatical structure forthegivensentence.Itisaconditional
.647.My parentsusually gofor a walk before theygo to bed.
Q sentence. Hence, ‘would have been’ is the most appropriate
SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Morning) answer.
(a) usual went (b) No substitution required
(c) are usually going (d) were usually gone Sol.611.(a)No substitution required.
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T
Q.648.I’vediscussedalltheoptionswithyou.Therearenomore
ptions available for you.
o Sol.612.(b)doesn't listen
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T art of the given sentence must be in the simple
(a) not more (b) none more present tense so the verb must be used in its present
(c) any more (d) No substitution required form(doesn't listen) and not in the continuous form(listening).
Hence, ‘doesn't listen’ is the most appropriate answer.
.649. During his research, the forest officer was pleasantly
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surprised to find that the population of tigershadincreased. ol.613.(c) for
S
SSC MTS 02/11/2021 (Afternoon) There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
(a) is to increase (b) have increased preposition’towards’mustbereplacedwith‘for’.Hence,‘forthe
(c) No substitution required (d) has increase primary classes’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.650.It’s not our book; it must betheres. ol.614.(b)went to Singapore
S
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S Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesotheverbmustbeused
(a) theirs (b) their (c) their’s (d) theres' inthepastform(went)andnotinthepresentform(goes).Hence,
‘went to Singapore’ is the most appropriate answer.
Solutions : -
ol.615.(c)forward
S
ol.602.(d) for almost
S There is an adverb error in the given sentence. The adverb
There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The ‘onward’mustbereplacedwith‘forward’.Hence,‘forward’isthe
preposition‘by’mustbereplacedwith‘for’.Hence,‘foralmost’is most appropriate answer.
themostappropriateanswer.Whenthetotaltimeisgivenforany Coming forward is a phrasal verb. If someonecomesforward,
activity then the preposition ”for” is used. they offer to do something or to give some information in
response to a request for help.
ol.603.(a)from attending
S
‘Forbidden’ generallytakesthepreposition‘from’withit.Hence, ol.616.(a)How long
S
‘from attending’ is the most appropriate answer. Whenever we ask about the time involved in an activity we use
the phrase ‘how long’ and not ‘when’. Hence, ‘How long’ is the
Sol.604.(b) remove
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most appropriate answer. ol.630.(a) No substitution required.
S
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.617.(d)gathered at
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There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The ol.631.(d) Amongst
S
preposition‘between’mustbereplacedwith‘at’.Atisusedfora ‘Among/Amongst’ is used for multiple thingslikemultiplegifts
specific place.Hence, ‘gathered at’ is the most appropriate whicharementionedinthegivensentence.Hence,‘amongst’is
answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.618.(d)Keeping pets
S ol.632.(c)a lot
S
The subject of the given sentence must be ‘keeping’ and not Wewillreplace‘much’withthephrase‘alotof’togrammatically
‘keep’. Hence, ‘Keeping pets’ is the most appropriate answer. correct the given sentence.
ol.619.(b)before
S ol.633.(c) give up
S
There is a prepositional error in the g
iven sentence. The ‘Give up’ means to stop trying to do something. The given
preposition ‘beside’ must be replaced with ‘before’. Hence, sentence states that the narratoristryingtostoptheusageof
‘before’ is the most appropriate answer. junk food. Hence, ‘give up’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.620.(b)while samosas are ol.634.(c) within
S
ccording to the “S
A ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular There is a very famous saying ‘one should live within one’s
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways means’. Hence, ‘within’ is the most appropriate answer.
takes a plural verb. Inthegivensentence,‘samosas’isaplural
subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘while ol.635.(d)have called off
S
samosas are’ is the most appropriate answer. According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
ol.621.(d) was strong
S takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘Workers’ isaplural
The given sentence is in the past tense(V2) so it must havea subjectthatwilltake‘have’asapluralverb.Hence,‘havecalled
verbinthepastform(was)andnotinthepastperfecttense(had off’ is the most appropriate answer.
+ V3). Hence, ‘was strong’ is the most appropriateanswer.
Sol.636.(d)had been tortured
ol.622.(c)No substitution required.
S he given sentence is in the past tense so the verb must be used
T
The given sentence is grammatically correct. in its past form(had) and not in the present form(has). Hence,
‘had been tortured’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.623.(c)might
S
‘May or Might’showsusthepossibilityofsomething.Similarly, ol.637.(a)unlike
S
thepossibilityoftowingthecarbythepoliceisdiscussedinthe ‘Unlike’ means in contrast to or different from. The given
given sentence. Hence, ‘might’ is the most appropriate answer. sentence states that Cricket is different from other sports
becauseitisgovernedbystrictrules.Hence,‘unlike’isthemost
ol.624.(d) No substitution required.
S appropriate answer.
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
ol.638.(a)from
S
ol.625.(a) No sooner did I
S There is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
‘No sooner-than’ is the fixed conjunction pair f or the g
iven preposition ‘into’ must be replaced with ‘from’.Hence,‘from’is
inverted sentence. Hence, ‘No sooner did I’ is the most the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
Sol.639.(a)choose from
ol.626.(b)because of
S here is a prepositional error in the given sentence. The
T
There is a conjunction error in the given sentence. The preposition ‘for’ must be replaced with‘from’because‘choose’
conjunction‘until’mustbereplacedwith‘because’thatgivesthe generally takes the preposition ‘from’. Hence, ‘choose from’ is
reason for something. Hence, ‘’because o f’ is the most the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
Sol.640.(d)were fined
ol.627.(b) a few more
S hereisanerrorofpronouninthegivensentence.Thepronoun
T
‘Little’ means not that much worth considering and ‘a few’ ‘them’ must be removed because there is no need of using a
means a small quantity but worth considering. Similarly, the pronoun in the sentence.
given sentence talks about some more pupils who are worth
considering. Hence, ‘a few more’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.641.(c)so thin that
S
‘So-that’ is a fixed phrase that isusedtointroduceaclauseof
ol.628.(a)heir to the throne
S purpose. Hence, ‘so thin that’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Heir’ is thepersonwiththelegalrighttoreceiveinheritmoney,
property,oratitlewhentheownerdies.However,‘Heir’generally Sol.642.(b)No substitution required.
takesthepreposition‘to’withit.Hence,‘heirtothethrone’isthe he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T
most appropriate answer.
Sol.643.(d)No substitution required.
ol.629.(c)about their accuracy
S he sentence is grammatically correct.
T
In the given sentence, ‘Health updates’ is a plural subject that
willtake‘their’asapluralpronoun.Hence,‘abouttheiraccuracy’ Sol.644.(b)had to apply
is the most appropriate answer. hesecondpartofthegivensentencemustbeinthepasttense
T
so the verb must be used in its past form(had)andnotinthe
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ppropriate answer.
a pandemic.
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ol.645.(b)might have come
S (a) No substitution (b) any without almost
The given sentence is in the past tense(lastnight)sotheverb (c) without any almost (d) almost any without
must be used in its past form(might) and not in the present
form(may). Hence, ‘might have come’ is the most appropriate Q.658.SameergaveverylessinformationtoMuneeraboutthe
answer. rogress of the work.
p
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ol.646.(a)put up with
S (a) gave very little information (b) No substitution
‘Put up with’ is a phrasal verb that means tolerate or endure (c) gave very less informations (d) give very less information
something. The given sentence states thatthenarratorcannot
tolerate someone’s rudeness anylonger.Hence,‘putupwith’is Q.659. Japan has made important and original contributions
the most appropriate answer. inside some fields likephotography and electronics.
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ol.647.(b) No substitution required.
S (a) No substitution required (b) on some field like
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (c) for some field like (d) in some fields like
Sol.648.(d)No substitution required. .660.Aneedofanhouristoprovideemploymenttotheyouth
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he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T of the country.
Sol.649.(c)No substitution required. SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Morning)
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T (a) The need of an (b) The need in an
(c) No improvement required (d) The need of the
ol.650.(a)theirs
S
‘Their’isapossessivecaseofthepluralpronoun‘they’whichis .661.Bats huddle together to getwarm ofeach other'sbody.
Q
usedasanattributiveadjectiveliketheirrights,theirhouses,etc. SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon)
However,weadd‘s’initwhenweuseitattheendofasentence. (a) warming from (b) warm off
Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘theirs’ will be used for books. (c) No improvement required (d) warmth from
.662.The prisoners arekept atconstant surveillance.
Q
SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 1 SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Evening)
(a) kept by (b) kept under (c) kept with (d) No improvement
.651.Fierce competitionagainstrestaurants hasdriven up the
Q
prices. Solutions :-
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(a) along (b) No improvement required (c) through (d) among ol.651.(d) Among means referring to a particular group of
S
peopleorthings.Similarly,thegivensentencereferstodifferent
Q.652.Muchofthetruthaboutthemysteriousdeathofherpet
restaurants. However, ‘among’ is also used for two or more
as not revealed.
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people. Hence,‘among’is the most appropriate answer.
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(a) were not revealed (b) have not revealed ol.652.(d)No substitution required.
S
(c) were not being revealed (d) No substitution The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.653. Hears to the newstonightat9p.m.,astherewillbean ol.653.(d) We generally use ‘hear’ for such sounds that
S
important announcement about the budget. involuntarilycometoourears.However‘listen’isusedwhenwe
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning) payattentiontosoundsthataregoingonsomewhere.Similarly,
(a) No substitution required (b) Listened to inthegivensentence,someoneissayingtopayattentiontothe
(c) Hear to (d) Listen to newsat9pmtoday.Weuse'listento'wherewepayattentionto
the listener. Hence, ‘listen to’ is the most appropriate answer.
.654. Preparing children for uncertainties keeps them in
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readinessto face challenges. Sol.654.(c)No improvement required.
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Afternoon) he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T
(a) keeps them for readiness (b) keep them ready
(c) No improvement required (d) keep them to be ready ol.655.(a) The article ‘The’ is used to refer to specific or
S
particular nouns & Article ‘a’ is used to modify non-specific
Q.655. With magnifying glass, we can observe how minute nouns.Forexample,IfIsayLet’sbuythebook.Imeanaspecific
insects like ants behave. bookbutifIsayLet’sbuyabook,Imeananybookratherthana
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Afternoon) specific book. Similarly, in the given sentence, the magnifying
(a) With a magnifying glass (b) By a magnifying glass glass is not specified so it can be any glass. Hence, ‘with a
(c) No substitution (d) Using magnifying glass magnifying glass’is the most appropriate answer.
Q.656. After the old building was pulled out, the building ol.656.(a) The phrase ‘pull down’ meansdemolishabuilding.
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ontractor surveyed the progress of the work.
c Similarly,thegivensentencealsotalksaboutanoldbuildingthat
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Morning) was demolished. Hence, ‘was pulled down’ is the most
(a) was pulled down (b) No substitution appropriate answer.
(c) was pulled up (d) was pulled over
Sol.657.(a) No substitution.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. Q.670.Mydaughtercouldnotfindthewordstosaywhyshehas
een cryingon a day when she should have been happy.
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ol.658.(a)Weuseboth‘Little’&‘Less’foruncountablesingular
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nouns like work, information, news, etc. However, ‘less’ is (a) can be crying (b) is been crying
generally used when we do a comparison. But, in the given (c) No substitution (d) was crying
sentence we are not doing any comparison so ‘less’ will be
replaced with ‘little’. Hence, ‘gave very littleinformation’isthe .671.The green shirt is toolose for meto wear.
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most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening)
(a) lost for me (b) loose for me
ol.659.(d)Thereisaprepositionalerrorinthegivensentence.
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The preposition ‘inside’ must be replaced with ‘in’. Hence, ‘in
some fields like’is the most appropriate answer. .672.What apalacehome!
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ol.660.(d)‘T
S heneedofthehouris’isthecorrectphraseforthe (a) pushy (b) palatial (c) palatable (d) No improvement
givensentence.Hence,‘theneedofthe’isthemostappropriate
answer. .673. We were quite impressedwiththeenthusiasmthatshe
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work for.
ol.661.(d) Warmth is a moderate degree of heat or the
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sensation of being warm. The given sentence statesthatbats (a) that she is working on (b) that she worked with
huddle together for the sensation of warmth from each other. (c) which she works for (d) No substitution
Hence,‘warmth from’is the most appropriate answer.
.674.Ipractised forthe debate; that's why I amlate.
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ol.662.(b)‘Someone is kept under surveillance’ isgrammatically
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thecorrectstructure.Hence,‘keptunder’isthemostappropriate (a) No substitution required (b) am practising for
answer. (c) was practising for (d) have practised for
SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1 .675. The child is cryingbecause she can't findher mother.
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.663.My hands were eagerfor tore upthat awfulletter.
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SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon) (c) The child has cried (d) The child were crying
(a) of tearing up (b) No substitution
Q.676.The roofis being held up overtwo stone pillars.
(c) to tear up (d) for tearing upon
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Q.664.Whois responsiblefor the disorderly stateof this room? (a) is hold up on (b) No substitution required
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(a) are responsible to (b) is responsible of
.677. Small desert animals burrow underground
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(c) are responsible in making (d) No substitution required
across the daysand come out only at night.
.665.Itistheresponsibilityofallofustoinvesttimeandeffort
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in verifying information and not follow victimtofake news. (a) within the days (b) during the day
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(a) not following victim (b) not fall victim
Q.678. The workers’ union has t hreatened for going to an
(c) not falls victim (d) No improvement
indefinite strike.
.666.The king’s palace washeavily guardedduringthe riots.
Q SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Evening)
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) (a) to be going for ( b) No substitution
(a) heavy guard (b) heavily guard (c) for going to (d) to go on
(c) guarding heavily (d) No substitution
Q.679.Aheavyfinewillbeinflictedwiththemiftheydonotpay
.667.It is wise to insure one’s homeonfire.
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(a) No improvement (b) in (c) by (d) against (a) will be inflicted for them (b) will be inflicted of them
(c) No substitution required (d) will be inflicted on them
Q.668.WasimagreedtosharehisnoteswithArifonconditions
t hat he are returnthem in a day. Q.680. Regard of whether the students were ready or not the
SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (afternoon) t eacher announced the dates of the test. .
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(b) No substitution required (a) Regarding whether (b) Regardless of whatsoever
(c) on his condition that he is returning (c) No substitution required (d) Regardless of whether
(d) on the condition that he would return
.681. Most of ushesitate to accept our mistakes.
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.669. Fermented vegetables can be stored for about a year
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without going bad. (a) No substitution required (b) More of us
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(a) without going worst (b) with going bad
.682. Despite living in the same neighbourhood, we only did
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(c) No substitution required (d) to go bad
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(a) still (b) mainly (c) even (d) No improvement The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Sol.676.(d) ‘Is held up by’ should be used inplaceof‘isbeing
Solutions :-
eld up over’.The use of 'being' is incorrect as it is used in
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ol.663.(c)to tear up
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TEAR UP (phrasal verb): destroy something by pulling it into sense and it is incorrect as per the context of the given
pieces; damage or destroy something by attacking it.We can sentence.Theroofisheldupbytwostonepillars.Hence,option
either write “t o + V1” or “f or + V-ing” in a sentence. Both are (d) is the correct answer.
grammatically correct.
Sol.677.(b)during the day
ol.664.(d) No substitution required.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. correct sentence will be “Small desert animals burrow
underground during the day and come out only at night”.
ol.665.(b)‘Fallvictimto’isaphrasethatmeanstobeattacked
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or affected by something. The given sentence states that itis ol.678.(d) Threaten means to warn that you may hurt, kill or
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the responsibility of all of ustonotgetaffectedbyfakenews. punish somebody if he/she does not do what you want.
Hence,‘not fall victim’is the most appropriate answer. Similarly, the given sentence statesthattheworkersunionhas
threatened to go on an indefinite strike. However,threatenwill
Sol.666.(d)No substitution is required. take the preposition ‘to’ with it. Hence, ‘for going to’ will be
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
T replaced by ‘to go on’ to grammatically correct thesentence.
ol.667.(d) We generally ‘insure’ our life & our belongings
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against some mishappenings like an accident, death, etc. npleasant or something that he/she does notwant.However,
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Similarly,thegivensentencestatesthatitiswisetoinsureone’s Inflict takes the preposition‘on’withit.Hence,‘willbeinflicted
home against fire. Hence, ‘against’ is the most appropriate on them’is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.680.(d) Replace ‘Regard of whether’ with ‘Regardless of
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ol.668.(d) The given sentence is in the past tense(Wasim
S whether’ to make the sentence grammatically correctbecause
agreed) so the verb mustbeusedinthepastform(would)and the teacher was regardless of the students whether theywere
notinthebaseform(are).Hence,‘ontheconditionthathewould ready or not. Regardless is a formal word, and it is generally
return’is the most appropriate answer. used in formal situation.
Sol.669.(c)No substitution required. Sol.681.(a) No substitution required.
he given sentence is grammatically correct.
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ol.670.(d) The given sentence is in the past tense(could not
S ol.682.(a)Still is used to say an action or situationcontinues to
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find)sotheverbmustbeusedinitssimplepastform(was)and the present because it has not finished. It often refers to
not in the present perfect continuous form(has been crying). something happening for longer than expected.The given
Hence,‘hasbeencrying’willbereplacedby‘wascrying’tomake sentencestatesthatinspiteofbeingneighborswedonotgreet
the given sentence grammatically correct. each other. Hence, ‘still’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.671.(b)Losemeanstobecomeunabletofindsomething,for
xampleIhavelostmybag.However,‘loose’meanssomething
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notfirmlyfixedornotfittingclosely,nottightlikethegreenshirt
inthegivensentence.Hence,‘loseforme’willbereplacedwith .683. He lost his heart because he could not cope with the
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‘loose for me’ to contextually correct the sentence. difficult situation.
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ol.672.(b)
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Let’s look into the meaning of the given words in the options- (c) lost heart (d) lose his heart
Palatial-(usedaboutaroomorbuilding)likeapalace;extremely
large and spacious. .684. Hereplied mine letterafter a month.
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Pushy - trying hard to get whatyouwant,inawaythatseems SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
rude. (a) replied to mine letter (b) No substitution
Palatable - (used about food or drink) with an agreeable or (c) reply my letter (d) replied to my letter
pleasant taste. Q.685.His fine voicehas never heardin this hallagain.
Here, ‘palatial’ is the most appropriate answer. SC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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ol.673.(b) that she worked with.
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ThegivensentenceisinthePastTense.so‘workedwith’willbe (c) will never be heard (d) will never hear
used in place of ‘work with’. .686.I am much tallerthan I was a year ago.
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Sol.674.(c)was practising for. SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
heincidenti.ereasonforthedelaywasincontinuoustensein
T (a) that I were a year ago (b) as I was the year before
the past. Hence, ‘was + V1 + ing’ is the correct structure. The (c) No substitution (d) than a year before
sentenceistalkingaboutthereasonforthedelaywhichbelongs .687. Hewent to foreignfor higher education.
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to the past event so ‘ was practicing for’ will be used. SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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(a) went to abroad (b) has gone to foreign Q.692. When challenged, the m
an had no answer for his
( c) No substitution ( d) went abroad ctions.
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Q.688. It is time for the childrento go to bed. (a) When to be challenged ( b) When in challenge
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(a) to being in bed (b) should be in bed
(c) No substitution (d) for going in bed Q.693.She walkedamong mewithout greeting me.
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Q.689.Whatkind of the bookdo you want? (a) over me (b) about me
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(a) kinds of a book (b) No substitution
(c) kind of the books (d) kind of book .694.Everyyearthefamilygoesforapilgrimtothetempleat
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Tirupati.
.690.The porterdenied to takethe money.
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SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) (a) at the pilgrim (b) from the pilgrimage
(a) denied taking (b) denied from taking (c) No substitution required (d) on a pilgrimage
(c) denied for taking (d) No substitution
.695.The mare hurt its hooveswhen running totheforest.
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(a) with running across (b) when running into
ol.683.(c) ‘L
S ost heart’ is anidiomthatmeanstobegintofeel (c) No substitution required (d) while running through
that one cannot do something that one has beentryingtodo.
Similarly, in the given sentence, he could not cope with the Q.696.A largeswarm ofdogs was blocking the way.
difficultsituationsohelostheart.Hence,‘lostheart’isthemost SC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
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appropriate answer. (a) pack of (b) herd of
(c) No substitution required (d) school of
ol.684.(d) We use ‘my’beforeanounand‘mine’afteranoun.
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Similarly, in the givensentence,‘letter’isanounsowewilluse .697. The train was delayedin order toan accident.
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‘my’ before it. Hence, ‘replied to my letter’ is the most SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
appropriate answer. (a) because (b) No substitution required
(c) since (d) owing to
Sol.685.(c)Wegenerallyuse‘againinasentencetoindicatethat
omethinghappensasecondtimesoobviously,itwillhappenin
s Q.698.The large mansion wasover his reaching.
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Hence, ‘will never be heard’ is the most appropriateanswer. (a) above his reaching (b) away from reaching
(c) beyond his reach (d) No substitution required
ol.686.(c) No Substitution.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. Q.699. Suman performedat the festival well yesterday.
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Sol.687.(d) ‘Abroad’ means in/to a foreign country & we (a) at the festival yesterday well (b) No substitution required
enerally use abroad as an adverb in phrases like go/went
g (c) well at the festival yesterday (d) yesterday at the festival well
abroad.So,thephrase‘wenttoforeign’iscontextuallyincorrect.
Similarly, the given sentence states that he went abroad for .700.The exam was notso easy thatwe had expected.
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higher education. Hence,‘wentabroad’isthemostappropriate SSC CPO 25/11/2020 (Evening)
answer. (a) as easy as (b) as easy so
(c) such easy as (d) No substitution required
ol.688.(d) No substitution.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. Solutions :-
Sol.689.(d) The article ‘the’ is used to refer to specific or ol.691.(b) Although as a conjunction means ‘and yet, but’.
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articular nouns. However, in the given sentence, ‘book’ is not
p Accordingtothissentence,shedidn'tlovehim,andyetshehad
particularly specified soitcanbeanybook.So,wewillremove to marry him. Hence, ‘although’ will be the most appropriate
the article ‘the’ before‘book’.Hence,‘kindofbook’isthemost answer.
appropriate answer.
Sol.692.(c)No substitution required.
ol.690.(a)‘Deny’ is always followed by a gerund(V-ing) and
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never by an infinitive(with the preposition ‘to’) for example he
denied seeing me,hedeniedgivingme,etc.Similarly,thegiven Sol.693.(c) To ‘walk past’ means to overcome or overlook
sentence states that Porter denied taking the money. Hence, omething that has happened. Forexample,you werewalking
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‘denied taking’is the most appropriate answer. alongastreetandyousawamanplayingfluteaheadofyou.If
youcarriedonwalking,sothatyoupassedhimwithoutnoticing
SSC CPO 2020 Tier - 1 himandhewasnowbehindyou.Itmeansyouhavewalkedpast
him. Similarly in this sentence, she walked past the narrator
Q.691.Becauseshe didn’t love him, she had to marryhim. without greeting him. Hence, ‘past me’isthemostappropriate
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(a) No substitution required (b) Although (c) Since (d) Despite
Sol.694.(d)Whether we ‘go to somewhere’(go to market)or we
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‘go on a trip/tour’. In this question, the family goes o
n a .705.The song was so movingasall eyes became wet.
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tour(pilgrimage). Hence, ‘on a pilgrimage’ will be the most SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
appropriate answer. (a) that (b) No substitution required (c) when (d) then
ol.695.(d)Whilemeans‘duringthistime’.Itisusedtoshowthe
S .706.Fourpeoplewereinjuredafteracarsuddenlycamefora
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duration foranactivity.However,thegivenquestionstatesthat haltin outer Delhi.
the mare hurt its hoovesduringrunning.Hence,‘whilerunning SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
through’is the most appropriate answer. (a) came to a halt (b) No substitution required
(c) come to a halt (d) came for the halt
ol.696.(a)pack of.
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Swarm- A large group of insects, especially bees. .707. Our new accountantfall short inmy expectations.
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Pack- Group of specific canines like wolves and dogs. SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
Hence, ‘A pack of dogs’ will be the most appropriate answer. (a) fall short on (b) falls short of
(c) No substitution required (d) falls short in
Sol.697.(d) The phrase ‘In order to’ means “so that” and the
hrase ‘Owing to’ means ‘becauseof’.Forexample,Thematch
p .708.The child put a ladderon the walland climbedup.
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was cancelled owing to(because) bad weather. Similarlyinthe SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
given question, the train was delayed because of an accident. (a) above the wall (b) over a wall
Hence, ‘owing to’ will be the most appropriate answer. (c) No improvement (d) against the wall
ol.698.(c)beyond his reach.
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something is not close enough to be touched or picked upby (a) on chess (b) in the chess (c) at chess (d) No improvement
someone and not within someone's power to do or achieve.
Similarly, for the given question, ‘the mansion was beyond his .710.Ihavebeenworkingwithchildrenbefore,soIknowwhat
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reach’ will be the most appropriate answer because it means to expect.
that it is not possible for him to buy that expensive mansion. SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
(a) am working (b) have worked (c) work (d) No improvement
Sol.699.(c)well at the festival yesterday
ccordingtothe“M
A PTrule”,thestandardwordorderforadverbs .711. I wouldn’t dreamto raisethe price.
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from starting to end is as follows: Adverb of Manner(How), SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
AdverbofPlace(Where),AdverbofTime(When).Similarlyinthis (a) to rise (b) to raising (c) of raising (d) No improvement
given sentence, She performed well(Manner) at the Q.712. He turned a deaf earon the advicesof hisparents.
festival(Place) yesterday(Time) will be the most appropriate SC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
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answer. (a) to the advice (b) on the advice
ol.700.(a) as easy as.
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‘So____that’isaconjunctionwhichisusedtoshowthepurpose, Q.713.She was smilingbut lookingpleased about something.
but when we compare things, we use the structure ‘as___as’. SC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
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Hence, ‘the exam was not as easy as we hadexpected’isthe (a) but look (b) so looking (c) No improvement (d) and looked
most appropriate answer.
.714. She ran out of her housefrom frightening.
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(a) No improvement (b) from fright
Q.701. He couldn’t believe it at first, so the most he thought (c) by frightening (d) in fright
bout it, the more he decided it must be true.
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.715. Can youadvice to meon this matter?
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(a) but the more (b) No substitution required
(a) advise me (b) advise to me
(c) but a most (d) although the more
(c) No improvement (d) advising me
Q.702.I couldn’t sleepin case ofbeing very tired.
Q.716.She wasso tall toreach the top shelf.
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(a) in spite of (b) even though
(a) No improvement (b) so tall that
(c) in order of (d) No substitution required
(c) too tall for (d) tall enough to
.703.ThehotelswereheavybookedforthefestivalinBanaras.
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Q.717.But for theirvalour, they would have beendefeated.
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(a) were heavily booked (b) are heavy booked
(a) But about their (b) Because of their
(c) were heavily booking (d) No substitution required
(c) No improvement (d) Except with their
.704. Jamnalal Bajaj was one of the few businessmen who
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incurred the wrath of the Britishfor supportingthe freedom Solutions :-
movement.
ol.701.(a) but the more
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“themore___,themore___” isapopularpairofphrasessuchas
(a) No substitution required (b) in support of
‘t hemoreyouworkthemoreyougetpaid’.Itmeansthesecond
(c) supporting (d) to supporting
condition is dependent onthefirst.However,theuseof‘but’is
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irrelevant because it shows contrast. Hence, the correct sometimes we can use ‘But, without’ inplaceof‘If’.Hence,no
sentence structure: the more he thought about it the more he ubstitution is required in this sentence.
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ol.702.(a) ‘In spite of’ is used to show that something
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happenedwhichyoudidnotexpect.So,thecorrectstructureof
Q.718. Lenovo has launchedThinkPadXIFold,theworld’sfirst
the sentence goes like‘in spite of being tired hedidn’t sleep’
f oldable laptop which is claimed to be so durable asitsother
Sol.703.(a)Heavyisusuallyusedasanadjective. HereHeavily devices.
isusedasanAdverb.Heavilymeansinaheavymannerandthe SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Morning)
sentence states that hotels were fully occupied.Hence were (a) to be most durable as (b) No improvement
heavily booked is the most appropriate answer. (c) to be very durable as (d) to be as durable as
ol.704.(a) No substitution required.
S Q.719. Therisingpricesofessentialfooditemshaveplaceda
The given sentence is grammatically correct. eightyburden on the poor.
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ol.705.(a)that
S (a) No improvement (b) enormous (c) trivial (d) lightest
“So___ that” is a fixed conjunction which is used to join two
clauses, one of them expresses an action and the other Q.720. India has lost a veteran actor with the deceased of
expresses the purpose. Here,thepurposeisthatthesongwas hriram Lagoo.
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somovingandtheactionisthattheeyesofthepeoplebecome SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)
wet. (a) No improvement (b) bereavement
(c) expired (d) demise
ol.706.(a)Cametoahaltwillbethemostappropriateanswer.
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It isaphrasewhichmeanssomethingcomestoastandstill(no .721. Finally, Ananyafoundherpetkittenoverthetopbranch
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movement/progress). of a treein their garden.
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Sol.707.(b) According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement Rule” , (a) No improvement (b) on the top branch of the tree
ccountant is a single person and will be considered as a
A (c) in a top branch of a tree (d) across the top branch in the tree
singularsubjectanditwilltakefallsasasingularverb.Andthe
correct phrase is fall short of. It means fail to meet expectations. Q.722. Doctors at the AIIMS Trauma Centre managed to save
t helifeof12yearoldarcherShivangini,whosewerestruckbyan
ol.708.(d)On the wallmeans on the surface of thewall. But,
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how can somebody put a ladder on the wall. The ladder is SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon)
always set ‘against a wall’ should be the correctstructure. (a) who was striked (b) which was struck
(c) No improvement (d) who was struck
ol.709.(c) You can beat someone at something. Hence, “at
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chess”is the most appropriate answer. Q.723. His uncle advised Naveen to keep awayfrominvolving
imself in the controversy.
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Sol.710.(b) ‘I have worked ’is the most appropriateanswer.
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ol.711.(c) of raising
S (a) No improvement (b) for keep away from
‘Dream of something’ is the correct phrase like dream of buying (c) that he keeps away for (d) from keep away in
a car, dream of achieving first position in class. Hence, ‘dream of
.724. Why did the teacher ask all fourofyoutostaybackin
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raising’ the price is the most appropriate answer.
class in the break?
ol.712.(a) to the advice
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urnadeafeartosomeone”isthecorrectphrasewhichmeans
“T (a) No improvement (b) asked of four of you
not paying attentiontosomeonewhenhe/shetalksorrefusing (c) ask you all four (d) asking four of you
someone.”
.725.Shewaslookingtroubledwhentheteacheraskedherto
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ol.713.(d) ‘Looked pleased’ together should be in the same
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tense. Hence,‘looked’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
(a) had been trouble (b) is look trouble
Sol.714.(d) Frightmeansasuddenfeelingofshockorfear.So, (c) was troubling (d) No improvement
‘In fright’ is the most appropriate answer becauseitdefinesa
state of fear. .726. MydoctorknewthatIwouldeventuallyrecoveranddo
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the kind of work Iwould be doingbefore.
Sol.715.(a) ‘Advise’ does not come with the preposition ‘to’. SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Morning)
ence,‘advise me’will be the most appropriate answer.
H (a) had been doing (b) would have been doing
(c) would have done (d) No improvement
Sol.716.(d) ‘tall enough to’ is the most appropriate answer
djective + enough’ is the fixed structure of the
ecause ‘a
b .727.Afterswitching off the light,he went offto sleep.
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sentence using enough and an adjective(tall). SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Morning)
(a) switching off a light (b) No improvement
Sol.717.(c) It is a closed conditional sentence because the
(c) he has switched off the light (d) being switched off the light
r esult of the battle depends upon their valour. However, in a
closedconditionalsentence,wegenerallyuse‘If,Had+V3’.But, Q.728. Have you got confirmation of the receipt of the
onation?
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S a noun.. Therefore, demise will be used in place of the deceased.
(a) Has you got confirmations (b) No improvement
(c) Did you got confirmation (d) Have you get confirmation Sol.721.(b)on the top branch of the tree
n’ as a preposition means something fixed to or touching
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.729.Tons of sheepwere grazing in the field.
Q something,especiallysurface.Forexample,onthetable,onthe
SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Evening) ceilingetc.Inthegivenquestion,thepetissittingatthesurface
(a) A flock of sheep (b) Many sheeps ofthebranchofthetree.Hence,‘on’willbethemostappropriate
(c) Numerous sheeps (d) No improvement. answer.
.730 I think you’d better paid onlineimmediatelyasyoumay
Q Sol.722.(d) According to the “S
ubject-Verb Agreement rule”, a
not get time to visit the bank later on during the day. ingularsubjecttakesasingularverbandapluralsubjecttakes
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SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Evening) apluralverb.Inthegivenquestion,Shivangiisasingularsubject
(a) you’d better pay (b) No Improvement whichwilltake‘was’asasingularverb.Hence,‘whowasstruck’
(c) you’d better paying (d) you’d have better pay will be the most appropriate answer.
.731. The week-long Theatre F
Q estival has begun with a ol.723.(a) No improvement.
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wonderfullines upof plays. The given sentence is grammatically correct.
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(a) No improvement (b) lined up (c) lines up (d) line up Sol.724.(a) No improvement.The given sentence iscorrect.
.732.Beforeitwasmodified,theLawprovidedwiththeowner
Q ol.725.(d)The incident was in continuous tense in the past.
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could take possession of the goods at any time. Hence, ‘was + V1 + ing’ is the correct structure.Therefore,the
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Morning) given sentence is correct.
(a) provided that (b) provided on ol.726.(a)“Had been” represents the action that the speaker
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(c) provided as (d) No improvement used to do in the past. Hence,pastperfecttensewillbeused.
.733. The struggle for climate change must be prioritised
Q So, option (a) is correct.
giventhatourpopulationisincreasingandnotdecreasing. SSC Sol.727.(b)The sentence is grammatically correct.
CHSL 18/03/2020 (Afternoon)
(a) could prioritise (b) may have prioritised Sol.728.(b)The sentence is grammatically correct.
(c) is prioritising (d) No improvement
ol.729.(a)‘Flock’isagroupofsheep.Hence,‘Aflockofsheep’
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.734.As long asthey are here, Hari won’t attendthe training.
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SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)
(a) So long so (b) As long that (c) So far as (d) No improvement ol.730.(a) you’d better pay
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Thepresent tenseismostappropriatetoconveythemeaningof
.735. So much as you are their class teacher, you are
Q the given sentence. Hence, simple present tense will be used.
responsible for their performance in the examination.
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Morning) ol.731.(d) line up
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(a) No improvement (b) As long as Hence, ‘The week-long Theatre Festival has begun with a
(c) In as much as (d) As much to wonderfullineupofplays.’isgrammaticallycorrect.Lineupisa
phrasal verb which means to arrange a number of people or
Q.736. As long to funding is not made available, our things one after another.
onstruction dreams have been deferred.
c
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Evening) rovided that’ is the correct phrase which means
Sol.732.(a) ‘p
(a) As high as (b) In as much as “ on the condition that”.
(c) So long as (d) No improvement Sol.733.(d)No improvement required.
Solutions :- Sol.734.(d)No improvement required.
ol.718.(d) to be as durable as
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Here is the context of duration so “as long as” is the correct
ol.719.(b)enormous
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Weighty- serious and important
Enormous- very big and great ol.736.(c)
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Trivial- not important So long as- During that time, while, since, providedthat.
Lightest- of very little weight According to the rules of adjective For positive sentences we
Asperthecontextofthesentence,therisingpricesofessential use : as____as Or for negative sentences: so___as
food items have a huge impact on the poor. So long as - During that time, while, since, provided that
In the current scenario, the adjective 'enormous' is the correct
choice in the given blank. SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 1
ol.720.(d) Thegivensentenceisinpresentperfecttense.The
S .737.A man in needpleaded for help.
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highlighted word is deceased with has article the before it. SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Afternoon)
Articles are used before nouns. So demise will be used which is (a) promised for help (b) commanded to help
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(c) no improvement (d) requested for helping ol.737. (c) No improvement.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct.
.738.My shoes were worn out so I had to buya newone.
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SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening) Sol.738.(c)‘New ones’ should be used in place of‘a new one’.
(a) a new ones (b) the new one's hesubject,‘Shoes’ispluraland‘shoes’areboughtinpairsand
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(c) new ones (d) no improvement not single.
Q.739. To fightonthebattlefieldforthesakeofone'scountry Sol.739.(d)‘Agreatcourage’shouldbeusedinplaceof‘agreat
eedsa great strongness.
n trongness’.Inthissentence,‘Courage’isneededtofightonthe
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SSC CGL 03/04/2020 (Morning) battlefieldandnotaboutphysicalstrength.Besides,anounwill
(a) the greatest strongness (b) A lots of strength be used here. ‘Strongness’ is an adjective.
(c) no improvement (d) a great courage
Sol.740.(c) ‘to cash in on’ should be used in place of‘tocash
.740. NoeffortshavebeenmadebytheIndiancricketteamto
Q ff’. The correct phrasal verb is: ‘Cash in on’ whichmeansto
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cash off onits vibrant image in the World Cup. gain an advantage from a situation to make a profit.
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(a) for cash through in (b) for cashing off on ol.741.(b)sat on the chair when
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(c) to cash in on (d) to cash up on ‘when’ should be used in place of ‘than’.
RULE:Hardly,Scarcelyarefollowedby‘when’,while‘Nosooner’
Q.741.Hardly had hesit on the chair thanit broke. is followed by ‘than’.
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(a) no substitution (b) sat on the chair when ol.742.(a) register myself legally
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(c) sat onto a chair then (d) sit in the chair when ‘Legally’ will be used here. An adverb has to be used as it
modifies the verb ‘register.’So,
.742. When I was working in a software company, it was
Q option(b)getseliminatedasitcontainstheword‘legal’.‘Mine’in
mandatory to register my legally as an authorized software option (c) is incorrect as possessive is not needed.
developer A reflexive pronoun will be used which is in option (a)So, the
SSC CGL 05 /03/2020 (Afternoon) correct answer is option (a).
(a) register myself legally (b) register me legal
(c) register mine legally (d) no improvement Sol.743.(a) Use ‘a good command over’ in place of ‘the good
ommand’. ‘A good command’ means‘sufficientcommandas
c
.743. AmithasthegoodcommandonEnglishashewasborn
Q needed’. ‘The good command’ is used for some specific
and brought up in England. purpose.
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(a) a good command over (b) the best command in Sol.744.(d)No improvement.
(c) no improvement (d) a better command of ol.744.(b)‘diedoffright’shouldbeusedinplaceof‘diedfrom
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Q.744.Scarcelyhadthepassengersboardedtheplanewhenthe fright’. The preposition ‘of’ should be used with died.Thisisa
aptain welcomed them.
c phrasal verb. ‘Died of’ is used to give the reason for something.
SSC CGL 03/07/2020 (Morning) Sol.746.(d)Use ‘on failing’ instead of ‘to be failed’.
(a) that the captain welcomed them 'To be failed' is incorrectly used. It must be replaced with the
(b) than the captain welcomes them participle form 'on failing'.
(c) when the captain had welcomed them To fail means having a lack of success, shortcoming, weakness.
(d) No improvement Thus the correctsentencewillbe:Hewasgreatlydisappointed
Q.745.The old lady nearlydead from fright. on failing again.
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S Sol.747.(b)Use‘inaweek'stime’inplaceof‘fromaweekstime’.
(a) dead out of fright (b) died of fright Ifyousaythatsomethingwillhappen,foreg,inaweek'stimeor
(c) died with frightening (d) No improvement intwoyears'time,youmeanthatitwillhappenaweekfromnow
.746. He was greatly disappointedto be failedagain.
Q or two years from now.
SSC CGL 07/03 2020 (Afternoon) Eg: Presidential elections are due to be held in ten days' time
(a) No improvement (b) to failed (c) by being failed (d) on failing Sol.748.(a)‘Had finished’ will replace ‘finish’.
.747. Our new office will become operational from a weeks
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SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning) first actionwillbein‘Pastperfecttense’andthesecondaction
(a)no improvement (b) in a week's time will be in ‘simple past tense’
(c) by the week's time (d) for a weeks time 1st action - past perfect tense
2nd action - simple past tense.
Q.748. Long after those five horses finish drinkingwaterfrom
t he trough, an old horse appeared over the brow of the hill. SSC CPO 2019 Tier - 1
SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Evening)
(a) had finished (b) have finished Q.749. Rahul thinks that this isquite the cheaprestaurant.
(c) no improvement (d) had been finishing SC CPO 09/12/2019 (Morning)
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(a) so a cheap (b) so the cheap
Solutions :- (c) No substitution (d) quite a cheap
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Q (d) No improvement
harvested in October.
SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening) Q.761.IntheparkIhappenedtomeettwoofmyfather'sfriend
(a) Tomatoes sow around July (b) Tomatoes sowing around July ho had known him for several years.
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(a) no improvement (b) two of my father's friends
.751. When the PMC Bank failed many people's lives were
Q (c) two of my fathers friend (d) two friends of my fathers
ruining.
SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening) Solutions :-
(a) No substitution required (b) were ruined
(c) was ruined (d) has ruined ol.749.(d) ‘Quite a cheap’ must be used instead of‘quitethe
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cheap’.
.752.The motheris sleptwhile the child was playing.
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‘Quitecheap’isaphrasewhichmeansthatitischeaptoagreat
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extent.
(a) is asleep (b) was slept (c) No substitution (d) was asleep
Useof‘quitea’:‘Quiteafew’-anindefiniteandsomewhatlarge
.753. His employees were asking him for a raise for a long
Q number,morethanafewbutfewerthanalot,afairnumberof.
time now. ‘Quiteabit’-youhavealotofsomething.Itcanbeusedtosay
SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning) something is in greater quantity.
(a) asked him for a rise (b) No substitution
ol.750.(d) No improvement.
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(c) are asking him of a raise (d) have been asking him for a raise
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
Q.754.She hasno other hobby butthat of collectingcoins.
ol.751.(b) Asthebankfailurewasanincidentthattookplace
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in the past, so the past simpleformoftheverb(ruined)willbe
(a) not other hobbies but (b) No substitution
usedinthegivensentence.Therefore,use“wereruined”instead
(c) no another hobby but (d) no other hobby than
of “were ruining”.
Q.755. Raman’s discovery,madeduringthevoyagingoverthe
Sol.752.(d)Instead of ‘is slept’, ‘was asleep’ mustbe used.
editerraneansea,thatwatermoleculescouldscatterlightjust
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henyouusethepastcontinuouswithtwoactionsinthesame
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sentence, it expresses the idea that both actions were
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happening at the same time. The actions are parallel.
(a) during the voyage above (b) No improvement
(c) while on voyage across (d) during a voyage across ol.753.(d) Use of “for a long time now” indicates present
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perfectcontinuoustense(usedforanactivitystartinginthepast
.756. The World Health OrganisationwarnedtheGovernment
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and still continuing). Therefore, we will use “have been asking
that even many people were likelytodieofepidemicsthanof
him for a raise”.
the tsunami.
Rule:Sub + has/have + been + 1st form of verb + ing+ obj
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(a) that so many people are likely ol.754.(d)Insteadof“nootherhobbybut”use“Nootherhobby
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(b) No improvement than” You use ‘no other than’whenyouaregoingtomentiona
(c) that even most people are going to be likely course ofaction,decision,ordescriptionandemphasizethatit
(d) that more people were likely istheonlyonepossibleinthesituation.(Here,shehasonlyone
hobby of collecting coins)
.757. Itriedtocontactmydentistbuthercellphoneappeared
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to have beenswitched off. ol.755.(d) during a voyage across
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SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening) ‘voyage across’ should be used in placeof‘voyagingover’.We
(a) No improvement (b) appears to had been use ‘across’asaprepositionandanadverb.‘Across’meanson
(c) appeared to been (d) appear to be the other side of something, or from one side to the other of
something which has sides or limits such as a city, road or river.
Q.758. Be polite and courteous will greatly improve your
hances of making friends at your new office.
c ol.756.(d)that more people were likely
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SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening) Here, we are comparing the number of deaths
(a) By being polite and courteous occurring due to epidemics and tsunamis using ‘than’. So, we
(b) for being polite and courteous will use a comparative degree(more).
(c) No improvement Hence,theuseof“morepeople”insteadof“evenmanypeople”
(d) Being polite and courteous is correct.
.759.The color of her cheeksis like a rose.
Q ol.757.(a) No improvement.
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SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Morning) The sentence is grammatically and contextually correct.
(a) are like a rose (b) are just as a rose
(c) is like that of a rose (d) No substitution ol.758.(d) Being politeandcourteous-meanshavingqualities
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of politeness and courteousness.
.760. Pedestriansis to be carefulwhen crossingbusy roads.
Q Bepoliteandcourteous-isusedwhenadvisingsomeonetobe
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening) polite and courteous.
(a) need be caring when crossing
(b) must be careful when crossing ol.759.(c)is like that of a rose
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(c) would care if they are crossing ‘is like that of’ should be used in place of ‘is like a’.
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t he rose itself.
Duringcomparisonusing‘like’wecomparenounwithnoun,verb Q.766.Pleaseswitchonallthelightsintheroomasit’sgetting
with verb and adjective with adjective. v ery dark now.
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ol.760.(b) must be careful when crossing
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(a) as it were getting (b) no improvement
Use ‘must be careful’ as must is used for compulsion/fixed
(c) as it was getting (d) when it will get
determinationandduty.‘Must’isusedtoexpressobligation,give
ordersandgiveadvice.Inthegivensentenceanadviceisgiven .767.Wewaitedtill10pmforourguestsbuttheyneverturned
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so “must” should be used here. Hence, option b is correct. up.
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ol.761.(b)Use‘twoofmyfather’sfriends’asherethespeaker
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(a) was waiting (b) no improvement
met two people who were his father’s friend. Hence, the noun
(c) have been waited (d) are waiting
used should be plural ‘friends’.
Q.768.Don’t stay in school after 2 p.m. All the teachershave
SSC CPO 2018 Tier - 2 een leavingby then.
b
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Q.762.The milk has boiled over andfalling onto thestove. (a) are leave (b) will have left
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(a) falls into the stove (b) fallen onto the stove
(c) No improvement (d) fall over in the stove .769. Mystudent,adoctorbyprofession,preferringtowalkto
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the hospital everyday.
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eat besides the window.
s (a) preferring walking (b) no improvement
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) (c) prefers to walk (d) prefer to walking
(a) No improvement (b) a seat beside the window
(c) an seat beside a window (d) one seat besides the window .770. I think that capitalism isnotabettereconomicsystem
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for our country.
.764. I had to go to Delhi, however, I changed my mind and
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decided not to go. (a) was not the good (b) is not better
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) (c) no improvement (d) is not a good
(a) therefore I change my mind
(b) nevertheless I change my mind Q.771.Theroyalfamilyhidtheirinternaldiscordandpresenteda
(c) however I will change my mind nited fronton its country.
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(a) on their country (b) no improvement
Q.765.The only vacant seat in the bus wasright inthe corner. (c) to their country (d) to its country
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(a) right on the corner (b) right into the corner .772.He spendsgood deal ofmoney on clothing.
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(a) a good deal of (b) the good deal of
Solutions :- (c) no improvement (d) good dealing of
Q.773. The soldiers carried around the order of their
ol.762.(b)fallen onto the stove
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“V1 /V 2 /V3/ Ving + and + V1/V2 /V3/Ving”isgrammaticallythe SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
correctstructurewhichstates‘and’isusedtoconnecttwosame (a) no improvement (b) carried out (c) carried away (d) carried
structures. It means tenseorformoftheverbbeforeandafter
‘and’ must be the same. Similarlyinthegivenquestion,V3(has ore important to answer
.774. In an examination, it is m
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boiled) has come before ‘and’ so V3 should alsocomeafterit. accurately than aquick finish.
Hence, ‘fallen(V3) onto the stove’ will be the most appropriate SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
answer. (a) to quick finishing (b) no improvement
(c) to finish quickly (d) finish quickly
Sol.763.(b) ‘Besides’ means in addition to something and
‘Beside’ means near or next to somebody/something. In the .775. I came across some words which meaning I did not
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givenquestion,Dineshrequestedtheladytogivehimaseatnear know.
thewindow.Hence,‘aseatbesidethewindow’willbethemost SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
appropriate answer. (a) the meaning of which (b) no improvement
(c) that meanings which (d) which means that
ol.765.(d) No improvement.
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The given sentence is grammatically correct. Q.776. I request youto not to crackjokes in theclass.
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ol.765.(d) No improvement
S (a) not to crack (b) no improvement.
The given sentence is grammatically correct. (c) to not to cracking (d) not cracking
.777. Theystartedplayingbadmintonatayoungageofnine
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years old.
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S (c) No improvement. (d) much like a poodles
(a) the young age of nine (b) the young age of nine years old
(c) a young age of nine years (d) no improvement Solutions :-
Q.778.Theauthorisnotwellknown.Littlebitpeoplehaveheard Sol.766.(b) No improvement.
f him.
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ol.767.(b) No improvement.
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(a) no improvement (b) A little bit of people
The given sentence is grammatically correct.
(c) A few person (d) Few people
.779. The masses, though w
Q ell intentioned, preferable to Sol.768.(b)The given sentence is in Future tense.
remainpassive spectators. o, ‘will have left’ is correct.
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) The future perfect tense will be used here as we are talking
(a) prefer to remain ( b) prefers to remaining about an event that will be over before a specific time in the
(c) No improvement. (d) had preferred to remaining future.
.780.Myfrienddidnotunderstandthestory.Sheaskedmefor
Q ol.769.(c)
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explain it her. ‘Prefers to walk’ should be used in place of ‘preferring to walk’.
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) The latter part of the sentence includes ‘everyday’ which shows
(a) to explain it to her (b) no improvement that it is an habitual action, so present simple tense should be
(c) to explaining it for her (d) can I explain that to her used.
.781.Mynewofficeisinafirstfloorofthenewofficecomplex.
Q ol.770.(d)
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) ‘Is not a better’ should be replaced with ‘is nota good’.
(a) no improvement (b) over first floor In the given sentence, no comparison is done.
(c) on the first floor (d) at above floor So, positive degree ‘good’ should be used in place of a
comparative degree ‘better’.
Q.782. Food and water are the two basic necessities that
itizens should haveaccessing in.
c ol.771.(c)
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) ‘On its country’ should be replaced with ‘to their country’.
(a) access for (b) access at In thissentence,‘family’isacollectivenoun,butitwilltakethe
(c) No improvement. (d) access to pluralverb‘their’becausethemembersofthefamilyareacting
as individuals.
.783. Even ifUmaisunabletomakeit,Ican’tmostdefinitely
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come. Sol.772.(a) ‘A good deal of’ should be used in place of ‘good
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) eal’. A good deal of something means a large amount or
d
(a) No improvement. ( b) won’t definite quantity of something. In this sentence, he spends a large
(c) needn’t more definite (d) shall most definitely amount of money on clothing.
.784. NowthatIhavinggrowold,Ioftenspendalotoftime
Q Sol.773.(b)‘carried around’ should be replaced with‘carried out’.
thinking about my childhood. arried out - complete/accomplish the assignment.
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) Carried around - to physically carry someone or something to
(a) had grown older (b) has grown older many places.
(c) No improvement. (d) am growing older In this question, ‘The soldiers complete the order of their
commander without question’.
Q.785. Ithinkyoucanhaveapieceofthiscakebutnotallofit.I
ave to save some for my mother.
h ol.774.(c)
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) ‘to finish quickly’ should be used in place of ‘a quick finish’.
(a) but never all of those (b) but not some of that Comparison should be done with the same part of speech.
(c) or not most of it (d) no improvement In this sentence; ‘more important’ is followed by ‘to answer’
(verb), ‘than’ must be followed by ‘to finish’ (verb).
.786. Inmylifetime,Ihavebeengreatlyprivilegedtotravelto
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some ofthe most wonderful places in the world. ol.775.(a) ‘which meaning’ should be replaced with ‘the
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SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) meaning of which’.
(a) No improvement. (b) only a few of Thegivensentenceistalkingaboutthemeaningofsomewords
(c) none of (d) least of the that means a relation is being shown between meaning and
words.To show relation or possession the preposition 'of' is
.787.Theviciouscycleofpovertyreferstothesituationwhere
Q used.Therefore, 'the meanings of which' is the correct phrase to
those who are poorwill trappedin poverty. be used in the given sentence.
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(a) would be trap (b) will remain trapped Sol.776.(a)not to crack
(c) No improvement. (d) were trapping In negative sentences, ‘not to’ will be used.
The use of 'to not to' is incorrect in the given sentence.
Q.788. There was a time when it was fashionable to have a 'Not to'willbeusedinplaceof'tonotto'becausetheusageof
ainty dog, like as the poodles or any other tinycreatureasa
d 'to'before'notto'willbesuperfluous(notnecessary)./Therefore,
pet. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) the correct sentencewillbe'Irequestyounottocrackjokesin
(a) like as the poodle ( b) such as a poodle the class'.
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When ‘age’ is already mentioned, then there is no need to
mention ‘years’.
ol.778.(d)
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‘Few people’ should be used in place of ‘little bit people’.
‘Few’isusedforcountablenouns.‘Little’isusedforuncountable
nouns.In this sentence, ‘people’ is countable. So, we use ‘few’.
Sol.779.(a) ‘prefer to remain’ should be used in place of
‘preferable to remain’.
It’safactthatthemasses,thoughwellintentioned,prefertobe
passive spectators.
Sol.780.(a) ‘To explain ittoher’shouldbeusedinplaceof‘for
xplain it her’.
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‘To explain’ is a phrase.To explain - to make the meaning of
something clear.
ol.781.(c) ‘In a firstfloor’shouldbereplacedwith‘onthefirst
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floor’. With floors, we use the preposition ‘on’.
Eg - ‘On’ + ‘the firstfloor/secondfloor/thirdflooretc’.But‘in’+
‘the basement’.
ol.782.(d)‘access to’ should be used in place of‘accessing in’.
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‘Access to’ is a phrasal verb which means ‘the right or
opportunity to use something’.
Sol.783.(d) ‘Shall most definitely’ should be used in place of
‘can’t most definitely’.
The phrase 'even if' used to express something will happen,
wouldhappenorwouldhavehappenedinanycaseorcondition.
This conjunction emphasizes that a specific situation will
continuenomatterwhathappens.Thefirstsentenceisnegative
andthepresenceof‘Even’providesuswithahintthatthelatter
part will be positive. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
ol.784.(d) ‘Having grow old’ should be replaced with ‘am
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growing older’.Present Continuous is used to express the idea
that something is happening now, at this very moment.
However, the given sentence is inthesimplepresenttense,so
the formerpartwhichisin‘continuoustense’shouldalsobein
the simple present form.
Sol.785.(d)No improvement.
Sol.786.(a)No improvement.
ol.787.(b)‘will remain trapped’ should be used inplace of ‘will
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trapped’.
Thegivensituationreferstothefuture&weneveruseV3 directly
with ‘will’.
Future Tense (Subject + shall/will + V1 + object / Subject +
shall/will + not + V1 +object)
ol.788.(b)‘such as a poodle’ should be used.
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‘Such’ is followed by ‘as’.
‘A dainty dog’ has been used. So, a singular noun (poodle) will be
used and not (poodles)
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house.(Incorrect word)
NARRATION
Sol.3.(a)Heaskedthemechanicifhewouldhavethecarready
irection :- [Q.1. to Q.243.] Select the correct indirect/direct
D y the next morning.(Correct)
b
form of the given sentence. (b)Hetoldthemechanicifhewillhavethecarreadyforthenext
morning.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 (c) He asked the mechanic if hewillhavethecarreadybythe
previous morning.(Incorrect Modal)
Q.1.The captain said to the soldiers, “Follow theenemy.” (d)Hesaidthemechanicwhetherhewouldhasthecarreadyby
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(a) The captain commanded his soldiers to follow the enemy.
Sol.4.(d)AniltoldRiathatheknewwhereeverythingwaskeptin
(b) The captain requested his soldiers to follow the enemy.
t he kitchen.(Correct)
(c) The captain charged his soldiers to followed the enemy.
(a)AniltoldRiathatheknowswhereeverythingwaskeptinthe
(d) The captain said his soldiers to follow the enemy.
kitchen.(Incorrect form of the verb)
.2.Rakesh said, “Wow! What a beautiful house”.
Q (b) Anil told Ria that he knew where everything is kept in the
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) kitchen.(Incorrect Tense)
(a) Rakesh exclaimed with surprise that it was must be beautiful (c) Anil asked Ria that he knowswhereeverythingwaskeptin
house. the kitchen.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) Rakesh told that it had been a beautiful house.
(c) Rakesh exclaimed that it was a beautiful house. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
(d) Rakesh exclaimed with sorrow that it was a beautiful house.
Q.5.Isuggestedtomybrotherthatweshouldgotothehillsfor
.3. He said to the mechanic, “Will you have the car readyby
Q change.
a
tomorrow morning?” SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (a) I requested to my brother, “ We should go to the hills for a
(a) He asked the mechanic if he would have the car ready by the change.”
next morning. (b) I said to my brother, “ We shall go to the hills for a change.”
(b) He told the mechanic if he will have the car ready for the next (c) I said to my brother, “Shall we go to the hills for a change?”
morning. (d) I said to my brother, “ Let us go to the hills for a change.”
(c) He asked the mechanic if he will have the car ready by the
previous morning. .6.The old man prayed to God to help him in his hourof sorrow
Q
(d) He said the mechanic whether he would has the car ready by SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
the following morning. (a) The old man said, “ O God, help me in his hour of sorrow.”
(b) The old man said, “ God must help him in his hour of sorrow.”
.4. Anil said to Ria, “I k
Q now where everything is kept in the (c) The old man said, “ O God, help me in my hour of sorrow.”
kitchen.” (d) The old man said, “ O God, help him in my hour of sorrow.”
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024)
(a) Anil told Ria that he knows where everything was kept in the .7.He said to his friend, “ Let us leave for the trek tomorrow.”
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kitchen. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(b) Anil told Ria that he knew where everything is kept in the (a) He suggested to his friend that they should leave for the trek
kitchen. the next day
(c) Anil asked Ria that he knows where everything was kept in (b) He told his friend to leave for the trek the next day.
the kitchen. (c) He suggested his friend that let us leave for the trek
(d) Anil told Ria that he knew where everything was kept in the tomorrow.
kitchen. (d) He suggested to his friend to leave for the trek the next day.
.8. You said, “Priya kept watching television till her mother
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Solutions :-
exploded at her.”
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
Sol.1.(a) The captain commanded his soldiers to follow the
(a) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her
nemy.(Correct)
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mother exploded at her
(b) The captain requested his soldiers to follow the
(b) You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother
enemy.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
had exploded at her.
(c) The captain charged his soldiers to followed the
(c) You said that Priya kept watching television till her mother
enemy.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
exploded at her.
(d) The captain saidhissoldierstofollowtheenemy.(Incorrect
(d) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her
Reporting Verb)
mother had exploded at her.
Sol.2.(c) Rakesh exclaimed that it was a beautiful
Q.9.Iaskedmyfriendhowonecouldbemerrywheneverything
ouse.(Correct)
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as so messed up.
w
(a)Rakeshexclaimedwithsurprisethatitwasmustbebeautiful
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house.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(a) I said to my friend, “ Could one be merry when everything is
(b) Rakesh told that it had been a beautiful house.(Incorrect
so messed up?”
Verb)
(b) I asked to my friend, “ How can one be merry when
(d) Rakesh exclaimedwith sorrowthat it was a beautiful
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everything was so messed up?” (b) I said to my brother, “We shall g o t o t he h
ills f or a
(c) I said to my friend, “ How can one be merry when everything hange.”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
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is so messed up?” (c) I said to my brother, “Shall we go to the hills for a
(d) I said to my friend, “ How one could be merry when change?”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
everything was so messed up?”
ol.6.(c) The old man said, “ O God, help me in my hour of
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Q.10. He says that he will clear all his dues by the following sorrow.”(Correct)
onth.
m (a) The old man said, “ O God, help me in his h our of
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) sorrow.”(Incorrect Adjective)
(a) He says, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.” (b) The old man said, “ God must help him in his hour of
(b) He says, “ I will clear all his dues by next month.” sorrow.”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) He said, “ I will clear all my dues by next month.” (d) The old man said, “ O God, help him in my hour of
(d) He said, “ I would clear all my dues by next month.” sorrow.”(Incorrect Pronoun)
Q.11.AnkitsaidtoAshna,“Doyouknowthattheannualmeeting Sol.7.(a) He suggested to his friend that theyshouldleavefor
as been postponed?”
h t he trek the next day.(Correct)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (b)Hetoldhisfriendtoleaveforthetrekthenextday.(Incorrect
(a) Ankit asked Ashna that do you know that the annual meeting Sentence Structure)
has been postponed. (c) He suggested his friend that let us leave for the trek
(b) Ankit asked Ashna if she would be knowing that the annual tomorrow.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
meeting had been postponed. (d) He suggested to his friend to leave for the trek the next
(c) Ankit asked Ashna if she had known that the annual meeting day.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
was postponed.
(d) Ankit asked Ashna if she knew that the annual meeting had ol.8.(c) You said that Priya kept watching television till her
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been postponed. mother exploded at her.(Correct)
(a) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her
.12.I said to him, “Please stay here tonight.”
Q mother exploded at her.(Remove ‘had’)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (b) You said that Priya kept watching television tillhermother
(a) I asked him if he would stay there that night. hadexploded at her.(Remove ‘had’)
(b) I requested him to please stay there tonight. (d) You said that Priya had kept watching television till her
(c) I requested him to stay there that night. motherhadexploded at her.(Remove ‘had’)
(d) I asked him to please stay here that night.
ol.9.(c) I said to my friend, “ How can one be merry when
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.13.IshatoldShivanithattheydidn’tneedtobuyticketsforthe
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match as she had been given free passes for two. (a)Isaidtomyfriend,“Couldonebemerrywheneverythingis
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) so messed up?”(Incorrect Modal)
(a) Isha said to Shivani, “We didn’t need to buy tickets for the (b) I asked to my friend, “ H ow can one be merry when
match as I am given free passes for two.” everything was so messed up?”(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) Isha said to Shivani, “We don’t need to buy tickets for the (d) I said to my friend, “ How one could be merry when
match as I have been given free passes for two.” everything was so messed up?”(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) Isha said to Shivani, “They didn’t need to buy tickets for the
match as she was given free passes for two.” Sol.10.(a) He says, “ I will clear all my dues by next
(d) Isha said to Shivani, “They didn’t need to buy tickets for the onth.”(Correct)
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match as I am given free passes for two.” (b) He says, “ I will clearallhisduesbynextmonth.”(Incorrect
Adjective)
.14.She exclaimed with regret that she had actedvery foolishly
Q (c) He said, “ I will clear all myduesbynextmonth.”(Incorrect
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) Tense)
(a) “ Oh! I regret having acted foolishly,” she said. (d) Hesaid, “ I would clear all my dues by next month.”(Incorrect
(b) “Alas! How foolishly I have acted,” she said. Tense)
(c) “I have acted foolishly,” she said.
(d) “Ah! Have I acted foolishly?” she said. ol.11.(d) Ankit asked Ashna if she knew that the annual
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meeting had been postponed.(Correct)
Q.15.She said, “ If only I could relive my past!” (a)AnkitaskedAshnathatdoyouknowthattheannualmeeting
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(a) She said that she could relive her past. (b) Ankit askedAshnaifshewouldbeknowingthattheannual
(b) She wished that she could relive her past. meeting had been postponed.(Incorrect Verb)
(c) She wished if she could relive my past. (c)AnkitaskedAshnaifshehadknownthattheannualmeeting
(d) She wished that if she could relive her past. was postponed.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
ol.12.(c)I requested him to stay there that night.(Correct)
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Solutions :-
(a) I asked him if he would stay there that night.(Incorrect
Sentence Structure)
Sol.5.(d) I said to my brother, “Let us go to the hills for a
(b)Irequestedhimtopleasestaytheretonight.(Useof‘please’is
hange.”(Correct)
c
superfluous.)
(a) I requested to my brother, “ We shouldgotothehillsfora
(d) I asked him to please stay here that night.(Incorrect
change.”(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Reporting Verb)
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Sol.13.(b)IshasaidtoShivani,“Wedon’tneedtobuyticketsfor most appropriate answer.
t he match as I have been given free passes for two.” (Correct)
(a) Isha said to Shivani, “We didn’t need to buy tickets forthe Sol.18.(b) He said that he had bought that book for his
match as I am given free passes for two.” (Incorrect Tense) rother.(Correct)
b
(c) Isha said toShivani,“T
heydidn’tneedtobuyticketsforthe (a) He said that hebuythis book for his brother.(IncorrectVerb)
matchasshewasgivenfreepassesfortwo.”(IncorrectPronoun (c) He said that he has bought this book for his
and Tense) brother.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) Isha saidtoShivani,“T
heydidn’tneedtobuyticketsforthe (d) He said that he bought this book for his brother.(Incorrect
match as I am given free passes for two.” (Incorrect Pronoun Tense)
and Tense)
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ol.14.(b)“Alas! How foolishly I have acted,” shesaid.(Correct)
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(a) “Oh! I regret having acted foolishly,” she said.(Incorrect .19."Wewillhaveathoroughsearchbeforeopeningtheroom,"
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Sentence Structure) the inspector told his subordinates.
(c) “I have acted foolishly,” she said.(Incomplete Sentence) Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
(d) “Ah!Have I acted foolishly?” she said.(IncorrectInterjection) (a) The inspector told his subordinates that they would be having
a thorough search before opening the room.
ol.15.(b)She wished that she could relive her past.(Correct)
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( b) The inspector told his subordinates that they can have a
(a) She said that she could reliveherpast.(IncorrectReporting
thorough search before opening the room.
Verb)
(c) The inspector told his subordinates that they will had a
(c) She wished if she could relive my past.(Incorrect
thorough search before opening the room.
Conjunction)
(d) The inspector told his subordinates that they would have a
(d)Shewishedthatifshecouldreliveherpast.(Incorrectuseof
thorough search before opening the room.
‘if’)
Q.20.The teacher said, "She had started the fight".
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 raduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
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(a) The teacher complained that she has started the fight.
.16.He said, “Two and two make four.”
Q (b) The teacher said that she had started the fight.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (c) The teacher ordered that she had started the fight.
(a) He says that two and two made four. (d) The teacher said that she has started the fight.
(b) He said that two and two make four.
.21. The ticket collector asked the passengers where their
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(c) He says that two and two make four.
tickets were.
(d) He said that two and two made four.
Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
Q.17.Select the most appropriate option in directspeech. (a) The ticket collector said to the passengers, "Where your
SC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
S tickets were?"
(a) The principal said to me, “You are in-charge of the admission (b) The ticket collector said to the passengers, "Where were your
cell.” tickets?"
(b) The principal say me, “You are in-charge of the admission (c) The ticket collector demanded the passengers, "Show me
cell.” your tickets"
(c) The principal said to I, “You are in-charge of the admission (d) The ticket collector said to the passengers, "Where are your
cell.” tickets?"
(d) The principal said me, You are in-charge of the admission
Q.22.Mrs.Manesaidthatsheregrettedhavingsupplieduswith
cell.
n inferior brand of TV set and was ready to apologise for that
a
.18.He said, “I bought this book for my brother.”
Q Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) Mrs. Mane said, "I regret supplying you with an inferior brand
(a) He said that he buy this book for his brother. of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that."
(b) He said that he had bought that book for his brother. (b) Mrs. Mane said, "I am regretting having supplied you with an
(c) He said that he has bought this book for his brother. inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that."
(d) He said that he bought this book for his brother. (c) Mrs. Mane said, "I regret having supplied you with an inferior
brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that.”
Solutions :- (d) Mrs. Mane said, "I regret to supply you with an inferior brand
of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that."
ol.16.(b)He said that two and two make four.(Correct)
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(a) Hesaysthat two and twomadefour.(IncorrectTense) .23. Bibiya asked the doctorifshecouldgetthedischargein
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(c) Hesaysthat two and two make four.(IncorrectTense) the morning.
(d) He said that two and twomadefour.(IncorrectTense) Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
(a) Bibiya asked the doctor, "Can I get the discharge in the
ol.17.(a) The principal said to me, “You are in-charge of the
S morning?"
admission cell.” (b) Bibiya asked the doctor, "How can I get the discharge in the
‘Principal’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘says’asasingular morning?"
verborpastform(said).‘To’isalwaysusedaftertheverb‘said’ (c) Bibiya asked the doctor, "Could I have got the discharge in the
to mention the receiver of the action. The sentence given in morning?"
option (a) satisfies these conditions. Hence, option (a) is the (d) Bibiya asked the doctor, "If I can get the discharge in the
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morning?" Sol.20.(b) The teacher said that she had started the fight.
( Correct)
Q.24.She asked, “ Where do you live ?” Theteachercomplainedthatshehasstartedthefight.(Incorrect
igher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
H Reporting Verb)
(a) She asked me where I had lived. The teacher ordered that she had started the fight. (Incorrect
(b) She told me where I lived. Reporting Verb)
(c) She asked me where I had been living. The teacher said that shehasstarted the fight. (IncorrectTense)
(d) She asked me where I lived.
Sol.21.(d) The ticket collector said to the passengers, "Where
.25.Anant said that he was feeling sleepy.
Q re your tickets?" (Correct)
a
Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2) (a) The ticket collector said to the passengers, "Where your
(a) Anant said, "He was feeling sleepy." ticketswere?" (Incorrect Tense)
(b) Anant said, "I was feeling sleepy." (b)Theticketcollectorsaidtothepassengers,"Wherewereyour
(c) "I was feeling sleepy," says Anant. tickets?" (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Anant said, "I am feeling sleepy." (c) The ticket collector demanded the passengers, "Show me
Q.26.Biddingfarewelltome,myjuniorswishedmeabrightand your tickets" (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
uccessful career ahead.
s ol.22.(c)Mrs.Manesaid,"Iregrethavingsuppliedyouwithan
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Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2) inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise forthat.”
(a) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors inquired, "Wish you a (Correct)
bright and successful career ahead." (a)Mrs.Manesaid,"Iregretsupplyingyouwithaninferiorbrand
(b) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors said to themselves, "Wish of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that." (Incorrect Verb)
you a bright and successful career ahead." (b) Mrs.Manesaid,"Iamregrettinghavingsuppliedyouwithan
(c) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors said to me, "Wish you a inferior brand of TV set and I am ready to apologise forthat."
bright and successful career ahead." (Incorrect Tense structure)
(d) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wish me, "Wish you a (d)Mrs.Manesaid,"Iregrettosupplyyouwithaninferiorbrand
bright and successful career ahead." of TV set and I am ready to apologise for that." (Incorrect verb)
Q.27.Prem said that he had been listening to musicfor an hour. ol.23.(a)Bibiyaaskedthedoctor,"CanIgetthedischargeinthe
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atriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
M morning?" (Correct)
(a) Prem said, "I have been listening to music for an hour." (b)Bibiyaaskedthedoctor,"HowcanIgetthedischargeinthe
(b) Prem said, "He has listening to music for an hour." morning?" (Incorrect Sentence structure)
(c) Prem said, "He has be listened to music for an hour." (c)Bibiyaaskedthedoctor,"CouldIhavegotthedischargeinthe
(d) Prem said, "I had listened to music for an hour." morning?" (Incorrect modal verb)
.28.He said, "I will see you now".
Q (d) Bibiya asked the doctor, "If I can get the discharge in the
Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1) morning?" (Incorrect Sentence structure)
(a) He said he will see you now. ol.24.(d)She asked me where I lived. (Correct)
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(b) He said he will see me now. (a) She asked me where Ihadlived. (Incorrect HelpingVerb)
(c) He said he would see me then. (b) Shetoldme where I lived. (Incorrect ReportingVerb)
(d) He said I will see you now. (c) She asked me where Ihad beenliving. (IncorrectHelping
Q.29.Aravind said, “Let us wait for the cab.” Verb)
atriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
M ol.25.(d)Anant said, "I am feeling sleepy." (Correct)
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(a) Aravind proposed that they should wait for the cab. (a) Anant said, "Hewasfeeling sleepy." (IncorrectTense)
(b) Aravind proposed that they should has wait for the cab. (b) Anant said, "Iwasfeeling sleepy." (IncorrectTense)
(c) Aravind proposes that let we waited for the cab. (c) "I was feeling sleepy,"says Anant. (IncorrectReporting verb)
(d) Aravind propose that they should been wait for the cab.
ol.26.(c) Bidding farewell to me,myjuniorssaidtome,"Wish
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.30.Arya said, “I am very busy now.”
Q you a bright and successful career ahead."(Correct)
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4) (a) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors inquired, "Wish you a
(a) Arya said that she is being very busy now. bright and successful career ahead."(Incorrect reporting verb)
(b) Arya said that she is be very busy now. (b)Biddingfarewelltome,myjuniorssaidtothemselves,"Wish
(c) Arya said that she was very busy then. you a bright and successful career ahead."(Incorrect reporting
(d) Arya said that she was being very busy then. verb)
(d) Bidding farewell to me, my juniors wish me, "Wish you a
Solutions :- bright and successful career ahead."(Incorrect reporting verb)
ol.19.(d) The inspector told his subordinates that theywould
S Sol.27.(a)Premsaid,"Ihavebeenlisteningtomusicforanhour."
have a thorough search before opening the room. (Correct) ( Correct)
(a)Theinspectortoldhissubordinatesthattheywouldbehaving (b)Premsaid,"Hehaslisteningtomusicforanhour."(Incorrect
a thorough search before opening the room. (Incorrect Verb) Sentence Structure)
(b) The inspector told his subordinates that they can have a (c) Prem said, "He has be listened to music for an hour."
thorough search before opening the room. (Incorrect Verb) (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) The inspector told his subordinates that they will had a (d) Prem said, "I had listened to music for an hour."(Incorrect
thorough search before opening the room. (Incorrect Verb) Helping Verb)
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ol.28.(c)He said he would see me then. (Correct)
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(a) He saidhe willsee you now. (Incorrect HelpingVerb) (b) The father told his daughter that her mother would be waiting
(b) He saidhe willsee me now. (Incorrect HelpingVerb) for him.
(d) He saidI willsee you now. (Incorrect HelpingVerb & Subject) (c) The father told his daughter that my mother would be waiting
for him.
ol.29.(a) Aravind proposed that they should wait for thecab.
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(Correct) for him.
(b) Aravind proposed that they should has wait for the cab.
(Incorrect use of ‘has’) Q.35. The mayor said to the marshals, "Don'tconductanydrill
(c) Aravind proposes that let we waited for thecab.(Incorrect t omorrow."
use of ‘let’ and tense) SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(d) Aravind propose that they should been wait f or the cab. (a) The mayor ordered the marshals not to conduct any drill the
(Incorrect use of ‘been’) previous day.
(b) The mayor ordered the marshals not to conduct any drill
Sol.30.(c)Arya said that she was very busy then.(Correct) tomorrow.
( a) Arya said that sheis beingvery busy now.(IncorrectTense) (c) The mayor ordered the marshals not to conducted any drill
(b) Arya said that sheis bevery busy now.(IncorrectTense) the next day.
(d)Aryasaidthatshewasbeingverybusythen.(IncorrectTense (d) The mayor ordered the marshals not to conduct any drill the
structure) next day.
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 2 Q.36.My mother said, "I am meeting your father today."
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Q.31.Madhav applauded her, saying that she had donewell. (a) My mother said that she were meeting my father that day.
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S (b) My mother says that she was meeting my father today.
(a) Madhav say, "Bravo! You have done well". (c) The mother said that she has been meeting my father that
(b) Madhav said, "Bravo! You have done well". day.
(c) Madhav said, "Bravo! You been done well". (d) My mother said that she was meeting my father that day.
(d) Madhav say, "Bravo! You have be done well"
Q.37. The surgeon says, "You should get anaesthesia for the
Q.32.My son exclaimed with joy that it was an attractivesite. urgery."
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SC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
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(a) My son said, "It is an attractive site." (a) The surgeon says you should get anaesthesia for the surgery.
(b) My son said, "What an attractive site it is!" (b) The surgeon said that I shall get anaesthesia for the surgery.
(c) My son said, "What an attractive site it was!" (c) The surgeon says that I should have got anaesthesia for the
(d) My son said, "It was an attractive site." surgery.
(d) The surgeon says that I should get anaesthesia for the
Solutions :- surgery.
ol.31.(b)Madhav said, "Bravo! You have done well".(Correct)
S Q.38.The student said to her, "I don't remember yourname."
(a)Madhavsay,"Bravo!Youhavedonewell".(IncorrectReporting S SC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift)
verb) (a) The student said to her that I did not remember her name.
(c) Madhav said, "Bravo! Youbeendone well".(IncorrectVerb) (b) The student said to her that he/she cannot remember her
(d) Madhav say, "Bravo! You have be done well"(Incorrect name.
Reporting verb) (c) The student told her that he/she did not remember her name.
(d) The student told her that he/she do not remember her name.
ol.32.(b)My son said, "What an attractive site itis!"(Correct)
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(a) My son said, "It is an attractive site."(Incorrect sentence Q.39.She said to her, "Please pay attention to thedetails."
structure) SC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(c) My son said, "What an attractive site itwas!"(IncorrectVerb) (a) She requests her that pay attention to the details.
(d) My son said, "It was an attractive site."(Incorrect sentence (b) She commanded her for paying attention to the details.
structure) (c) She requested her to pay attention to the details.
(d) She requested her that to pay attention to the details.
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.40.Shesaidthatshewouldnotbecomingtotheschoolthat
ay.
d
.33.The sage said, "Man proposes and God disposes."
Q SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) She had said "She must not be coming to the school today".
(a) The sage said that man proposes and God disposes. (b) She said, "You will not be coming to the school today".
(b) The sage said that man propose and God dispose. (c) She said, "I may not come to the school tomorrow."
(c) The sage said that man proposed and God disposed. (d) She said, "I will not be coming to the school today".
(d) The sage said that man had proposed and God had disposed.
Q.41.Shubham said that his father was playing cricketwith him.
.34. The father said to his daughter, “Your mother will be
Q SC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
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waiting for me.” (a) Shubham said, “My father played cricket with me.”
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (b) Shubham said, “My father is playing cricket with me.”
(a) The father told his daughter that her mother was waiting for (c) Shubham said, “My father was playing cricket with me.”
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(d) Shubham said, “My father had played cricket with me.” ( c) She orders her maid to clean the utensils properly.
(d) She commands her maid that clean the utensils properly.
Q.42.Hesaidthathewouldbetakingaleaveofabsencefortwo
eeks as there had been a death in his family.
w Q.50.Ravi said, “I may sell this tie.”
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (3rd Shift) SC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift)
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(a) He said "I am going to take a leave for two weeks as there (a) Ravi said that he may sell that tie.
had been a death in my family". (b) Ravi said that he might sell that tie.
(b) He said, "I would be taking a leave of absence for 2 weeks a= (c) Ravi said that I might sell that tie.
there been a death in my family (d) Ravi said that he should sell this tie.
(c) He said "I will be taking a leave of absence for two week as
there is a death in my family". .51.Miranda said to her teacher, “I was sick fora day.”
Q
(d) He said, "I will be taking a leave of absence for two weeks as SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
there has been a death in my family". (a) Miranda told her teacher that she has been sick for a day.
(b) Miranda told her teacher that she is sick for a day.
Q.43."I have heard the podcast before," Nita says. (c) Miranda told her teacher that she was sick for a day.
SC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift)
S (d) Miranda told her teacher that she had been sick for a day.
(a) Nita says that she is hearing the podcast before.
(b) Nita says that she had heard the podcast before. Q.52.Nandini said, “I bought a pen yesterday.”
(c) Nita says that she has heard the podcast before. SC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(d) Nita said that she has heard the podcast before. (a) Nandini said she did bought a pen the previous day.
(b) Nandini said that she had bought a pen the previous day.
.44.He said, "I will go to Indonesia tomorrow".
Q (c) Nandini said that she had bought a pen yesterday.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (d) Nandini says that she had bought a pen the previous day.
(a) He said that he would go to Indonesia tomorrow.
(b) He said that he would go to Indonesia the next day. Solutions :-
(c) He said that he would be going to Indonesia the next day.
(d) He said he would go to Indonesia by tomorrow. ol.33.(a) The sage said that man proposes and God
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disposes.(Correct)
Q.45.The teacher asked me if I had seen the match. (b)ThesagesaidthatmanproposeandGoddispose.(Incorrect
SC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
S Verbs)
(a) "Did you see the match?" the teacher said to me. (c) The sage said that man proposed and God
(b) "Did you had saw the match?" the teacher said to me. disposed.(Incorrect Verbs)
(c) "Did you saw the match?" the teacher said to me. (d) The sage said that man had proposed and God had
(d) "Did you seen the match?" the teacher said to me. disposed.(Incorrect Tense)
.46.“Who is it?” Vikram asked, his euphoria fading.
Q ol.34.(b)Thefathertoldhisdaughterthathermotherwouldbe
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SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) waiting for him.(Correct)
(a) With a faded euphoria Vikram asked who is it. (a)Thefathertoldhisdaughterthathermotherwaswaitingfor
(b) As his euphoria faded, Vikram asks as to who was it. me. (Incorrect Verb)
(c) With his euphoria faded, Vikram asked who it is. (c)Thefathertoldhisdaughterthatmymotherwouldbewaiting
(d) With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it was. for him. (Incorrect Pronoun)
.47.Rahul asked me, "Are we going to New York nextyear?"
Q (d) The father told hisdaughterthathermotherwillbewaiting
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) for him.(Incorrect Tense)
(a) Rahul asked that are we going to New York next year. ol.35.(d) The mayor orderedthemarshalsnottoconductany
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(b) Rahul asked me that were we going to New York next year. drill the next day.(Correct)
(c) Rahul asked me that would we go to New York next year? (a)Themayororderedthemarshalsnottoconductanydrillthe
(d) Rahul asked me if we were going to New York next year. previous day.(Incorrect Word)
Q.48. Pritam said, "The prisoner had slept throughout the (b) The mayor ordered the marshals not to conduct any drill
journey." tomorrow.(Incorrect Word)
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) (c) The mayor ordered the marshalsnottoconductedanydrill
(a) Pritam said that the prisoner had been sleeping throughout the next day.(Incorrect Verb)
the journey. Sol.36.(d)Mymothersaidthatshewasmeetingmyfatherthat
(b) Pritam said that the prisoner had sleep throughout the ay.(Correct)
d
journey. (a) My mother said that she were meeting my father that
(c) Pritam said that the prisoner had slept throughout the day.(Incorrect Verb)
journey. (b) My mother says that she was meeting my father
(d) Pritam said that the prisoner has slept throughout the today.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
journey. (c) The mother said that she has beenmeetingmyfatherthat
Q.49.She said to her maid, "Clean the utensils properly." day.(Incorrect Tense)
SC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
S Sol.37.(d) The surgeon says that I should get anaesthesia for
(a) She ordered her maid to clean the utensils properly. t he surgery.(Correct)
(b) She commanded her maid that kindly clean the utensils (a) The surgeon says you should get anaesthesia for the
properly. surgery.(Incorrect Pronoun)
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(b) The surgeon said that I shall get anaesthesia for the Word)
urgery.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
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(c)ThesurgeonsaysthatIshouldhavegotanaesthesiaforthe ol.45.(a) "Did you see the match?" the teacher said to
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surgery.(Incorrect Tense) me.(Correct)
(b) "Did you had saw the match?" the teacher said to
ol.38.(c) The student told her that he/she did not remember
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her name.(Correct) (c) "Did you saw the match?"theteachersaidtome.(Incorrect
(a) The student said to her that I did not remember her Verb)
name.(Incorrect Reporting Verb) (d) "Didyouseenthematch?"theteachersaidtome.(Incorrect
(b) The student said to her that he/she cannot remember her Verb)
name.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(d) The student told her that he/she do not remember her ol.46.(d) With his euphoria fading, Vikram asked who it
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name.(Incorrect Verb) w as.(Correct)
(a) With a faded euphoria Vikram asked whoisit.(IncorrectVerb)
Sol.39.(c) She requested her to pay attention to the (b) As his euphoria faded, Vikram asks as to who was
etails.(Correct)
d it.(Incorrect Verb)
(a) She requests her thatpayattentiontothedetails.(Incorrect (c) With his euphoria faded, Vikram asked who it is.(Incorrect
Reporting Verb) Verb)
(b) She commanded her for paying attention to the
details.(Incorrect Reporting Verb) Sol.47.(d) Rahul asked me if we were going to NewYorknext
(d) She requested her that to pay attention to the y ear.(Correct)
details.(Incorrect Word) (a)RahulaskedthatarewegoingtoNewYorknextyear.(‘asked’
& ‘that’ can’t be used together)
Sol.40.(d) She said, "I will not be coming to the school (b) Rahul asked me that were we going to New York next
t oday".(Correct) year.(‘asked’ & ‘that’ can’t be used together)
(a) She had said "She must not be coming to the school (c) Rahul asked me that would we go to New York next
today".(Incorrect Reporting Verb) year?(‘asked’ & ‘that’ can’t be used together)
(b) She said, "You will not be coming to the school
today".(Incorrect Pronoun) ol.48.(c)Pritamsaidthattheprisonerhadsleptthroughoutthe
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(c)Shesaid,"Imaynotcometotheschooltomorrow."(Incorrect journey.(Correct)
Modal Verb) (a) Pritam said that theprisonerhadbeensleepingthroughout
the journey.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.41.(b) Shubham said, “My father is playing cricket with
S (b) Pritam said that the prisoner had sleep throughout the
me.”(Correct) journey. (Incorrect Verb)
(a) Shubhamsaid,“Myfatherplayedcricketwithme.”(Incorrect (d) Pritam said that the prisoner has slept throughout the
Tense) journey. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Shubham said, “My father was playing cricket with
me.”(Incorrect Tense) Sol.49.(a) She ordered her maid to clean the utensils
(d) Shubham said, “My fatherhad playedcricket with roperly.(Correct)
p
me.”(Incorrect Tense) (b) She commanded her maid that kindly clean the utensils
properly.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Sol.42.(d) He said, "I will be taking aleaveofabsencefortwo (c)Sheordershermaidtocleantheutensilsproperly.(Incorrect
eeks as there has been a death in my family". (Correct)
w Reporting Verb)
(a) He said "I am goingtotakealeavefortwoweeksasthere (d) She commands her maid that clean the utensils
had been a death in my family".(Incorrect Verb) properly.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b)Hesaid,"Iwouldbetakingaleaveofabsencefor2weeksas
there been a death in my family.(Incorrect Tense) ol.50.(b) Ravi said that he might sell that tie.(Correct)
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(c)Hesaid"Iwillbetakingaleaveofabsencefortwoweekas (a) Ravi said that hemaysell that tie.(IncorrectModal Verb)
there is a death in my family".(Incorrect Word) (c) Ravi said that I might sell that tie.(Incorrect Pronoun ‘I’)
(d) Ravi said that heshouldsell this tie.(IncorrectModal Verb)
Sol.43.(c) Nita says that she has heard the podcast
efore.(Correct)
b ol.51.(d)Mirandatoldherteacherthatshehadbeensickfora
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(a) Nita says that she is hearing the podcastbefore.(Incorrect day.(Correct)
Tense) (a) Miranda told her teacher that she has been sick for a
(b) Nita says that she had heard thepodcastbefore.(Incorrect day.(Incorrect Tense)
Tense) (b)Mirandatoldherteacherthatsheissickforaday.(Incorrect
(d) Nita said that she has heard the podcast before.(Incorrect Tense)
Reporting Verb) (c) Miranda told her teacher that she was sick for a
day.(Incorrect Tense)
Sol.44.(b) He said that he would go to Indonesia the next
ay.(Correct)
d ol.52.(b) Nandinisaidthatshehadboughtapentheprevious
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(a) He said that he would go toIndonesiatomorrow.(Incorrect day.(Correct)
Word) (a)Nandinisaidshedidboughtapenthepreviousday.(Incorrect
(c) He said that he would be going to Indonesia the next Verb)
day.(Incorrect Verb) (c)Nandinisaidthatshehadboughtapenyesterday.(Incorrect
(d) He said he would go to Indonesia bytomorrow.(Incorrect Word)
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( d) Nandini says that she had bought a pen the previous (d) I told Mohan that hehasa green book. (Incorrect Verb)
day.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Sol.56.(d)I warned Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”.(Correct)
( a) I warned to Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”. (Incorrect
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 Preposition)
(b) I warning Rita, “Notbe late tomorrow”. (IncorrectWord)
.53.My brother said to me, "Don't play in the rain."
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(c) I warned Rita, “Notbe late tomorrow”. (IncorrectWord)
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
(a) My brother said to me don't play in the rain. Sol.57.(b) She said impatiently that she didn't need any help.
(b) My brother forbade me to play in the rain. ( Correct)
(c) My brother assured me not to play in the rain. (a) She said impatiently that I don't need any help. (Incorrect
(d) My brother refused me to not play in the rain. Pronoun ‘I’)
(c) She said impatiently shedon'tneed any help.(Incorrect Verb)
.54. "So help me heaven!", the man cried, "I shall never lie
Q
(d) She said impatiently that she doesn't need any help.
again."
(Incorrect Verb)
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023)
(a) The man cries out to heaven to help him not to lie again ever.
(b) The man called upon heaven to witness his resolve that he
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1
would never lie again.
(c) The man requested heaven to help him and see that he lie .58.He said that something might be missing in there.
Q
again. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(d) The man called heaven and ordered to help him and see to it (a) He said, "Something may be missing in here."
that she never lies again. (b) He said, "Something had to be missing in there."
(c) He said, "Something is been missing in here."
Q.55.I said to Mohan, "He has a green book." (d) He said, "Something could be missing in here."
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(a) I told Mohan that he had had a green book. .59.She asked me why I had been smoking that day.
Q
(b) I told Mohan that he have a green book. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(c) I told Mohan that he had a green book. (a) She said to me, "Why were you smoking today ?"
(d) I told Mohan that he has a green book. (b) She said to me, "Why are you smoking today ?"
(c) She said to me, "Why you smoke today ?"
.56.I warned Rita not to be late the next day.
Q (d) She says to me, "Why were you smoking this day?"
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)
(a) I warned to Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”. Q.60. She said to me, "The charlatan will be breaking into the
(b) I warning Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”. afe."
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(c) I warned Rita, “Not be late tomorrow”. SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(d) I warned Rita, “Don’t be late tomorrow”. (a) She told me that the charlatan would be breaking into the safe.
(b) She said to me that the charlatan will be breaking in the safe.
.57.She said impatiently, "I don't need any help."
Q (c) She said to me that the charlatan can be breaking into the
S SC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023) safe.
(a) She said impatiently that I don't need any help. (d) She said to me that the charlatan is breaking into the safe.
(b) She said impatiently that she didn't need any help.
(c) She said impatiently she don't need any help. .61.She said, "She must leave all the bad habits."
Q
(d) She said impatiently that she doesn't need any help. SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(a) She said she has to leave all the bad habits
Solutions :- (b) She said that she must have leave all the bad habits
(c) She said that she had to leave all the bad habits.
Sol.53.(b)My brother forbade me to play in the rain.(Correct) (d) She said that she could leave all the bad habits
( a) My brother said to me don't play in the rain. (Incorrect
Sentence Structure) .62. Latika said to him, “I got a hefty discount on this
Q
(c) My brother assured me not to play in the rain. (Incorrect television.”
Sentence Structure) SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(d) My brother refused me to not play in the rain. (Incorrect (a) Latika told him that she has got a hefty discount on that
Sentence Structure) television.
(b) Latika told him that she is getting a hefty discount on that
ol.54.(b) The man called upon heaven to witness hisresolve
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that he would never lie again. (Correct) (c) Latika told him that she had got a hefty discount on that
(a) The man cries out to heaven to help him not to lie again television.
ever.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) Latika told him that she has got a hefty discount on this
(c) The man requested heaven to help him andseethathelie television.
again. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(d)Themancalledheavenandorderedtohelphimandseetoit Q.63.He said, 'Let us wait for the award.'
that she never lies again. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) SC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
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(a) He proposed that they should wait for the award.
ol.55.(c)I told Mohan that he had a green book.(Correct)
S (b) He said that he should wait for the award.
(a) I told Mohan that hehadhad a green book. (IncorrectVerb) (c) He proposed that he should wait for the award.
(b) I told Mohan that hehavea green book. (IncorrectVerb)
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(d) He said that they should waited for the award. (a) Renu told her brother that he had been watching the show
without her.
Q.64. Kavya said to her husband, “I don’t mind being a busy (b) Renu told her brother that he has been watching the show
oman.”
w without her.
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift) (c) Renu told her brother that he had watched the show without
(a) Kavya told her husband that she had not mind being a busy her.
woman. (d) Renu told her brother that he were watching the show
(b) Kavya told her husband that she do not mind being a busy without her.
woman.
(c) Kavya said to her husband she did not mind being a busy Q.72. Shravan said that the prisoner had slept throughout the
woman. journey.
(d) Kavya told her husband that she did not mind being a busy SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
woman. (a) Shravan said, "The prisoner sleeps throughout the journey."
(b) Shravan said, "The prisoner had been sleeping throughout the
Q.65.He said to him, “Is your name not Ahmed ?” journey."
SC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift)
S (c) Shravan says, "The prisoner has slept throughout the
(a) He enquired is your name not Ahmed. journey."
(b) He enquired whether his name was not Ahmed. (d) Shravan said, "The prisoner had slept throughout the journey."
(c) He said whether his name was not Ahmed.
(d) He said is your name not Ahmed.
Solutions :-
Q.66.Radha said, "Why didn't he forward his petitionto me?"
SC CGL 06/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
S Sol.58.(a)He said, "Something may be missing in here."
(a) Radha enquired why he had not forwarded his petition to her. ( b) He said, "Something had to be missing inthere."(Incorrect
(b) Radha enquired why he has not forwarded his petition to her. Verb & Incorrect Preposition)
(c) Radha enquired why had he not forwarded his petition to her. (c) He said, "Something is been missing in here." (Incorrect
(d) Radha enquired why has he not forwarded his petition to her. Sentence Structure)
(d) He said, "Somethingcouldbe missing in here."(Incorrect
.67.“We had opened the lock.” they told me.
Q Modal Verb)
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(a) They said that we had opened the lock. Sol.59.(a)She said to me, "Why were you smoking today?"
(b) They said to me that they have opened the lock. ( b) She said to me, "Why are you smoking today?" (Incorrect
(c) They told me that they had opened the lock. Verb)
(d) They says that we had opened the lock. (c)Shesaidtome,"Whyyousmoketoday?"(IncorrectSentence
Structure)
.68.ProfessortoldmethatIcouldnotrescuemyselffromthat
Q (d)Shesaystome,"Whywereyousmokingthisday?"(Incorrect
bait. Word)
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(a) Professor says to me, "You cannot rescue yourself from this Sol.60.(a)Shetoldmethatthecharlatanwouldbebreakinginto
bait." t he safe.
(b) Professor said to me, "You have not rescued yourself from (b) She said to me that the charlatan will be breaking in the
this bait." safe.(Incorrect Tense)
(c) Professor said to us, "You cannot rescue yourself from this (c) She said to me that the charlatan canbebreakingintothe
bait." safe. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Professor said to me, "You cannot rescue yourself from this (d) She said to me thatthecharlatanisbreakingintothesafe.
bait." (Incorrect Tense)
.69. She said to me, “You will speak at the conference
Q ol.61.(c)She said that she had to leave all thebad habits.
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tomorrow.” (a) She said shehasto leave all the bad habits.(Incorrect Verb)
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (b) She said that she must have leave all the bad habits.
(a) She told me that I would speak at the conference that day. (Incorrect Modal Verb)
(b) She told me that I might speak at the conference the next day. (d) She said that she could leave all thebadhabits.(Incorrect
(c) She told me that I will speak at the conference the today. Modal Verb)
(d) She told me that I would speak at the conference the next day. ol.62.(c) Latika told him thatshehadgotaheftydiscounton
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.70.The professor said, “I want you to pursue yourdreams” .
Q that television.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) Latika told him that she has got a hefty discount on that
(a) The professor said that I want you to pursue your dreams. television. (Incorrect Verb)
(b) The professor said that he wanted me to pursue my dreams. (b) Latika told him that she is getting aheftydiscountonthat
(c) The professor says that he wants me to pursue my dreams. television. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The professor told me that I wanted you to pursue your (d) Latika told him t hat she has got a hefty discount on this
Dreams. television. (Incorrect Verb)
.71. Renu said to her brother, "You were watching the show
Q Sol.63.(a)He proposed that they should wait for theaward.
without me." ( b) He said that he should wait for the award. (Incorrect
SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift) pronoun)
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( c) He proposed that he should wait for the award. (Incorrect how without her.
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Pronoun) (b) Renu told her brother that he has been watchingtheshow
(d) He said that they should waited for the award. (Incorrect without her. (Incorrect Tense)
Reporting Verb) (c)Renutoldherbrotherthathehadwatchedtheshowwithout
her. (Incorrect Tense)
ol.64.(d)Kavyatoldherhusbandthatshedidnotmindbeinga
S (d) Renu told her brother that he were watching the show
busy woman. without her. (Incorrect Tense)
(a)Kavyatoldherhusbandthatshehadnotmindbeingabusy
woman. (Incorrect Verb) ol.72.(d) Shravan said,"Theprisonerhadsleptthroughoutthe
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(b) Kavya told her husband that shedonotmindbeingabusy journey."
woman. (Incorrect Verb) (a) Shravan said, "The prisoner sleeps throughout thejourney."
(c) Kavya said to her husband she did not mind being a busy (Incorrect Tense)
woman. (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (b)Shravansaid,"Theprisonerhadbeensleepingthroughoutthe
journey." (Incorrect Tense)
Sol.65.(b)He enquired whether his name was not Ahmed. (c) Shravan says, "The prisoner has slept throughout the
( a) He enquired is your name not Ahmed. (Incorrect Sentence journey." (Incorrect Reporting verb)
Structure)
(c) He said whether his name was not Ahmed. (Incorrect
Reporting Verb)
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(d) He said is your name not Ahmed. (Incorrect Sentence
.73.Thedriveraskedapasserbyifhecouldtellhimthewayto
Q
Structure)
the market.
ol.66.(a)Radhaenquiredwhyhehadnotforwardedhispetition
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to her. (a) The driver said to a passerby, “Tell me the way to the market,
(b)Radhaenquiredwhyhehasnotforwardedhispetitiontoher. will you”
(Incorrect Verb) (b) The driver said to a passerby, “Please, will you tell me the way
(c) Radha enquired whyhad henot forwarded his petitionto her. to the market?”
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) The driver said to a passerby, “Can you tell me the way to the
(d)Radhaenquiredwhyhashenotforwardedhispetitiontoher. market?”
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (d) The driver said to a passerby, “Could he tell him the way to
the market?”
ol.67.(c)They told me that they had opened the lock.
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(a) Theysaid thatwe had opened the lock. (Listeneris missing) .74. “Oh, how could I ever thank you,Sir!”saidtheconvictto
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(b) They said to me that they haveopenedthelock.(Incorrect the Bishop.
Tense) SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
(d)Theysaysthatwehadopenedthelock.(IncorrectReporting (a) The convict told the Bishop that it was difficult for him to
Verb) thank him.
(b) Exclaiming gratefully, the convict said to the Bishop that he
ol.68.(d) Professor said to me, "You cannot rescue yourself
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from this bait." (c) The convict said to the Bishop that he could never thank him
(a)Professorsaystome,"Youcannotrescueyourselffromthis enough.
bait." (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (d) The convict exclaimed gratefully to the Bishop that how he
(b) Professor said to me, "You have notrescuedyourselffrom could ever thank him.
this bait." (Incorrect Verb)
(c) Professor said to us, "Youcannotrescueyourselffromthis .75.She said to herself, “Shall I have a happy marriedlife?”
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bait." (Incorrect Pronoun) SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
(a) She asked that if she should have a happy married life.
ol.69.(d)ShetoldmethatIwouldspeakattheconferencethe
S (b) She thought that she should have a happy married life.
next day. (c) She wondered if she would have a happy married life.
(a) She told me that Iwouldspeakattheconferencethatday. (d) She wondered if she shall have a happy married life.
(Incorrect Word)
(b) She told me that I might speak at the conferencethenext .76. She said,“Ruhislippedwhenshewastryingtoboardthe
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day. (Incorrect Modal Verb) bus.”
(c) She told me that I will speak at the conference the today. SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
(Incorrect Modal Verb) (a) She said that Ruhi had slipped when she was trying to board
the bus.
ol.70.(b) The professor saidthathewantedmetopursuemy
S (b) She says that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the
dreams. bus.
(a) The professor said that I want you topursueyourdreams. (c) She said that Ruhi has slipped when she was trying to board
(Incorrect Verb) the bus.
(c)Theprofessorsaysthathewantsmetopursuemydreams. (d) She said that Ruhi slipped when she was trying to board the
(Incorrect Verb) bus.
(d) The professor told me that I wanted you to pursue your
dreams. (Incorrect Pronoun) .77. She said to me, “Can you lookaftermybabyforashort
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while?”
Sol.71.(a)Renu told her brother that he had beenwatching the SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
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(a) She asked me that if I could look after her baby for a short (c) The contractor told the worker that by removing all the stains
while. carefully, the windows will be cleaned.
(b) She asked me if you can look after my baby for a short while. (d) The contractor instructed the worker to remove all the stains
(c) She asked me if I can look after my baby for a short while. carefully and clean the Windows.
(d) She asked me if I could look after her baby for a short while.
.84. Granny said to Nina, “I don’t know whyyouthinkitisso
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.78.RahulsaidtoMohit,“IamtakingmyfamilytoKashmirfor
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a vacation tomorrow.” SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) (a) Granny said to Nina that she doesn’t know why she thinks it
(a) Rahul told Mohit that he was taking his family to Kashmir for was so wonderful.
a vacation the following day. (b) Granny said to Nina that she didn’t know why she thought it
(b) Rahul told Mohit that he is taking his family to Kashmir for a was so wonderful.
vacation tomorrow. (c) Granny said to Nina that she hadn’t known why she was
(c) Rahul told Mohit that I was taking my family to Kashmir for a thinking it was so wonderful.
vacation the following day. (d) Granny said to Nina that I don’t know why you think it is so
(d) Rahul told Mohit that I am taking my family to Kashmir for a wonderful
vacation tomorrow.
Q.85. “What ahopelessfellowyouare!”saidtheteachertothe
.79.Hesaid,“Oh,howIwouldhavelovedtovisitKashmirthis
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year.” SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) (a) The teacher told the student that you are a very hopeless
(a) He exclaimed that he would have really loved to visit Kashmir fellow.
that year. (b) The teacher told the student that he was a very hopeless
(b) He exclaimed that how he would have loved to visit Kashmir fellow.
that year. (c) The teacher said the student was what a hopeless fellow.
(c) He exclaimed how I would have loved to visit Kashmir this (d) The teacher told the student what are a hopeless fellow he
year. Was.
(d) He said that he will have loved to visit Kashmir this year.
Solutions :-
.80. I told you that I had bought a new bookforyoutheday
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before. ol.73.(c)Thedriversaidtoapasserby,“Canyoutellmetheway
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SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) to the market? (Correct)
(a) I told to you, “I have bought a new book for you yesterday.” (a)Thedriversaidtoapasserby,“T ellmethewaytothemarket,
(b) I said to you, “I have bought a new book for you the day will you”(Incorrect sentence structure)
before.” (b)Thedriversaidtoapasserby,“P
lease,willyoutellmetheway
(c) I said to you, “I bought a new book for you yesterday.” to the market?”(Incorrect sentence structure)
(d) I said to you, “You have bought a new book for me the day (d) The driver said toapasserby,“C
ouldhetellhimthewayto
before.” the market?”(Incorrect sentence structure)
.81.TheteacheraskedmewhyIhadreachedtheexamination
Q ol.74.(b) Exclaiming gratefully, the convict said to theBishop
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hall so late. that he could never thank him enough.(Correct)
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) (a) The convict told the Bishop that it was difficult for him to
(a) The teacher said to me, “Why are you reaching the thank him.(Meaning of the sentence changed)
examination hall so late?” (c)TheconvictsaidtotheBishopthathecouldneverthankhim
(b) The teacher said to me, “Why had I reached the examination enough.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
hall so late?” (d) The convict exclaimed gratefully totheBishopthathowhe
(c) The teacher said to me, “Why did you reach the examination could ever thank him.(Meaning of sentence changed)
hall so late?”
(d) The teacher said to me, “Why you reached the examination ol.75.(c)Shewonderedifshewouldhaveahappymarriedlife.
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hall so late? (Correct)
(a) She asked that if she should have a happy
Q.82.I said to you, “He cannot be trusted completely.” marriedlife.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
SC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
S (b) She thought that she should have a happy married life.
(a) I told you that he could not be trusted completely. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) You told me that he could not be trusted completely. (d) She wondered if she shall have a happy married life.
(c) I said you that he cannot be trusted completely. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) You told me that he cannot be trusted completely.
Sol.76.(a)ShesaidthatRuhihadslippedwhenshewastryingto
.83. “Remove all the stains carefully andcleanthewindows,”
Q oard the bus.(Correct)
b
said the contractor to the worker. (b)ShesaysthatRuhislippedwhenshewastryingtoboardthe
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) bus.(Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(a) The contractor said to the worker that you should remove all (c)ShesaidthatRuhihasslippedwhenshewastryingtoboard
the stains carefully and clean the windows. the bus.(Incorrect Tense)
(b) The contractor requested the worker to remove all the stains (d)ShesaidthatRuhislippedwhenshewastryingtoboardthe
carefully and clean the windows. bus.(‘Had’ is missing)
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Sol.77.(d)SheaskedmeifIcouldlookafterherbabyforashort t hought it was so wonderful.(Correct)
hile. (Correct)
w (a)GrannysaidtoNinathatshedoesn’tknowwhyshethinksit
(a) She asked me thatifIcouldlookafterherbabyforashort was so wonderful.(Incorrect Tense)
while.(Incorrect Connecting word) (c) Granny said to Nina that she hadn’t known why she was
(b)Sheaskedmeifyoucanlookaftermybabyforashortwhile. thinkingit was so wonderful.(Incorrect tense structure)
(Incorrect Tense and Pronoun) (d) Granny said toNinathatIdon’tknowwhyyouthinkitisso
(c) She asked me if Icanlookaftermybabyforashortwhile. wonderful.(Incorrect Pronoun)
(Incorrect Tense)
ol.85.(b) The teacher told the student that he was a very
S
ol.78.(a) Rahul told Mohit that he was taking his family to
S hopeless fellow. (Correct)
Kashmir for a vacation the following day. (Correct) (a) The teacher told the student that you are a very hopeless
(b)RahultoldMohitthatheistakinghisfamilytoKashmirfora fellow. (Incorrect Pronoun)
vacation tomorrow. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The teacher said the student was what a hopeless fellow.
(c)RahultoldMohitthatIwastakingmyfamilytoKashmirfora (Incorrect sentence structure)
vacation the following day. (Incorrect Pronoun) (d) The teacher told thestudentwhatareahopelessfellowhe
(d) Rahul told Mohit thatI am takingmy family toKashmir for a was.(Incorrect sentence structure)
vacation tomorrow. (Incorrect Tense)
ol.79.(a) Heexclaimedthathewouldhavereallylovedtovisit
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SSC Selection Post (Phase - X)
Kashmir that year. (Correct)
Q.86. “Stop! Don’t fight.” said the mother to herchildren.
(b)HeexclaimedthathowhewouldhavelovedtovisitKashmir
raduate Level 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 4 )
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that year .(Incorrect sentence structure)
(a) The mother exclaimed to her children angrily to stop and
(c) He exclaimed how I would have loved tovisitKashmirthis
don’t fight.
ear.(Connecting word is missing)
(b) The mother exclaimed to her children to pause and not
(d)He saidthat he will have loved to visit Kashmirthis
engage in a fight.
year.(Incorrect word)
(c) The mother told her children to stop and not fight.
ol.80.(c) I said to you, “I bought a new book for you
S (d) The mother exclaimed angrily to her children to stop and not
yesterday.”(Correct) fight.
(a) I told to you, “I have bought a new book for you
Q.87. The policeman asked us whether we recognised the
yesterday.”(Incorrect Tense)
erson in the photo.
p
(b) I said to you, “I have bought a new book for you the day
Graduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
before.”(Incorrect Tense)
(a) The policeman said, “Do you recognise the person in the
(d) I said to you, “Youhaveboughtanewbookformetheday
photo?”
before.” (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The policeman said, “Do you recognised the person in the
Sol.81.(c) The teacher said to me, “Why did you reach the photo.”
xamination hall so late?”(Correct)
e (c) The policeman said, “Whether you recognise the person in
(a) The teacher said to me, “Whyare you reachingthe the photo.”
e xamination hall so late?”(Incorrect Tense) (d) The policeman said, “Did you recognised the person in the
(b)Theteachersaidtome,“WhyhadIreachedtheexamination photo?”
hall so late?”(Incorrect Pronoun)
Q.88. His father asked, “What time do you have classtomorrow,
(d) The teacher said to me,“W
hyyoureachedtheexamination
om ?”
T
hall so late?(Incorrect sentence structure)
Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
ol.82.(a) I told you that he could not be trusted
S (a) Tom’s father asked him what time he had class the next day.
completely.(Correct) (b) Tom’s father asked what time he has class tomorrow.
(b) You told me that he could not be trusted (c) Tom’s father asked him what time he was having class
completely.(Incorrect Pronoun) tomorrow.
(c) I said you that he cannot be trusted completely.(Incorrect (d) Tom’s father asked him what tomorrow class timing are.
Tense)
.89.Theswallowaskedtheskylark,“Willwebeabletoshiftthe
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(d) Youtoldmethathecannotbetrustedcompletely.(Incorrect
eggs from this tree by tomorrow?”
Pronoun)
Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3 )
ol.83.(d)Thecontractorinstructedtheworkertoremoveallthe
S (a) The swallow asked the skylark whether they could be able to
stains carefully and clean the windows. (Correct) shift the eggs from this tree by tomorrow.
(a)Thecontractorsaidtotheworkerthatyoushouldremoveall (b) The swallow asked the skylark whether they would have
the stains carefully and clean the windows. (Incorrect been able to shift the eggs from the tree by the next day.
Connecting word) (c) The swallow asked the skylark whether they will be able to
(b)Thecontractorrequestedtheworkertoremoveallthestains shift the eggs from that tree by the next day.
carefully and clean the windows.(Incorrect Reporting verb) (d) The swallow asked the skylark whether they would be able
(c)Thecontractortoldtheworkerthatbyremovingallthestains to shift the eggs from that tree by the next day.
carefully, the windows will be cleaned. (Incorrect Connecting
Q.90.Mymothersaidtomysister,“Didyoureceiveamailfrom
word)
y our teacher?”
Sol.84.(b)Granny said to Nina that she didn’t knowwhy she Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - )
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(a) My mother said to my sister whether did she receive a mail shift the eggs from this tree by tomorrow. (Incorrect Modal)
from her teacher. ( b)Theswallowaskedtheskylarkwhethertheywouldhavebeen
(b) My mother told my sister that did she receive a mail from her able to shift the eggs from the tree by the next day.
teacher. (Incorrect Tense structure)
(c) My mother advised my sister if did she received a mail from (c) The swallow asked the skylark whethertheywillbeableto
her teacher. shift the eggs from that tree by the next day. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) My mother asked my sister if she had received a mail from
her teacher. ol.90.(d)Mymotheraskedmysisterifshehadreceivedamail
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from her teacher.(Correct)
Q.91. Sunny’s parents said to her, “Do not take anything from (a) My mothersaidtomysisterwhetherdidshereceiveamail
trangers.”
s from her teacher. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift - 4) (b) My mother told my sisterthatdid she receivea mail from her
(a) Sunny’s parents asked her do not take anything from teacher. (Incorrect Connecting word)
strangers. (c)Mymotheradvisedmysisterifdidshereceivedamailfrom
(b) Sunny’s parents said to her that do not take anything from her teacher. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
strangers.
(c) Sunny’s parents advised her not to take anything from ol.91.(c)Sunny’sparentsadvisedhernottotakeanythingfrom
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strangers. strangers.(Correct)
(d) Sunny’s parents told to her not to take anything from (a) Sunny’s parents asked her do not take anything from
strangers. strangers.(Incorrect sentence structure)
(b) Sunny’s parents said to her that do nottakeanythingfrom
.92. The thief asked if he remembered the place where they
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had hidden their jewellery. (d) Sunny’s parents told to her not to take anything from
Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3) strangers. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(a) The thief asked, "Do you remember the place where we have
hidden their jewellery?" ol.92.(a) The thief asked, “Do you remembertheplacewhere
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(b) The thief asked, "Can you remember the place where we we have hidden their jewellery. (Correct)
were hiding our jewellery?" (b) The thief asked,“Can you remember the place wherewe
(c) The thief asked, "Where do you remember the place where were hiding our jewellery?” (Incorrect Tense)
we have hidden our jewellery?" (c) The thief asked, “W here do you remembertheplacewhere
(d) The thief asked, "Did you remember the place where we hid we have hidden our jewellery?” (Incorrect Tense)
our jewellery?" (d) Thethiefasked,“D
idyouremembertheplacewherewehid
our jewellery?” (Incorrect Tense)
Solutions :-
SSC CHSL 2021 Tier - 1
Sol.86.(d) The motherexclaimedangrilytoherchildrentostop
nd not fight. (Correct)
a Q.93.He said, “It’s been raining since last night.”
(a) The motherexclaimed to her children angrilytostop and SC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening)
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don't fight. (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (a) He said that it had rained since last night.
(b) The mother exclaimed to her children to pause and not (b) He said that it had been raining since the night before.
engage in a fight. (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (c) He’s said that it had been raining since yesterday.
(c)Themothertoldherchildrentostopandnotfight.(Incorrect (d) He said that it’s raining since last night.
Reporting Verb)
.94.Gogol offered me to go to the market in hiscar.
Q
Sol.87.(a) Thepolicemansaid,“Doyourecognisethepersonin SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon)
t he photo?”(Correct) (a) “Let me take you to the market,” Gogol offered.
(b) The policeman said, “Do yourecognisedthe personin the (b) “Can I take to the market,” Gogol asked me.
photo.”(Incorrect form of Verb) (c) “Let’s go to the market in my car,” Gogol told me.
(c) The policeman said, “ W
hether you recognise the person in (d) “Can you come with me to the market,” Gogol asked me.
the photo.”(Incorrect word)
.95.Fiona enquired whether I had gone to schoolon Tuesday.
Q
id you recognised the personinthe
(d) The policeman said, “D
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening)
photo?”(Incorrect Tense)
(a) “Had you been going to school on Tuesday?” Fiona asked
ol.88.(a) Tom’s father asked him what time he hadclassthe
S me.
next day. (Correct) (b) “Where are you going on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me.
(b) Tom’s father asked what time he has class tomorrow. (c) “Did you go to school on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked me.
(Incorrect Tense) (d) “Are you gone to school on Tuesday? Fiona enquired.
(c) Tom’s father asked him what time he was having class
tomorrow. (Incorrect Tense) Solutions: -
(d) Tom’s father asked him what tomorrow class timing are.
(Incorrect Tense) Sol.93.(b)Hesaidthatithadbeenrainingsincethenightbefore.
( Correct)
ol.89.(d)Theswallowaskedtheskylarkwhethertheywouldbe
S (a) He said that it hadrainedsince last night. (IncorrectVerb)
able to shift the eggs from that tree by the next day.(Correct) (c)He’ssaidthatithadbeenrainingsinceyesterday.(Incorrect
(a) The swallow asked the skylark whether theycouldbe able to Word)
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(d) He said that it’s raining sincelastnight. (Incorrect Word) SC CGL 20/04/2022 (Morning)
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(a) She wished that God may shower His choicest blessings on
Sol.94.(c) “Let’s go to the market in my car,” Gogol told me. you.
( Correct) (b) She wished that may God shower your choicest blessings on
(a) “Let me take you to the market,” Gogol offered. (Incorrect Him.
Sentence Structure) (c) She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on
(b) “C an I take to the market,” Gogol asked me. (Incorrect you
Sentence Structure) (d) She wished that God might shower His choicest blessings on
an you come with me to the market,” Gogol asked me.
(d) “C him
(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Q.102. She exclaimed with sorrow that life had become
ol.95.(c) “Did y ou go to school on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked
S iserable.
M
me.(Correct) SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening)
ad you been going to schoolonTuesday?”Fionaasked
(a) “H (a) She said, “Oh! What miserable life has become.”
me. (Incorrect tense) (b) She said, “Alas! How miserable life has become.”
(b) “Where are you going on Tuesday?’’ Fiona asked (c) She said, “How miserable had become life!”
me.(Meaning changed) (d) She said, “Life has become miserable.”
(d) “A re you gone to school on Tuesday? Fiona
enquired.(Incorrect tense) Q.103.Mother said to her, “I expected a better resultfrom you.”
SC CGL 21/04/2022 (Morning)
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SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1 (a) Mother told her that she had expected a better result from
her.
.96.He asked me when I had booked the flight tickets.
Q (b) Mother told her that she expected a better result from her.
SSC CGL 11/4/2022 (Morning) (c) Mother told her that she was expecting a better result from
(a) He said to me, “When do you book the flight tickets?” you.
(b) He said to me, “When did you book the flight tickets?” (d) Mother told her that she expected a better result from you.
(c) He said to me, “When are you booking the flight tickets?”
(d) He said to me, “When you had book the flight tickets?” Solutions :-
.97.She said, “The stars are shining brightly tonight.”
Q
ol.96.(b) He said to me, “When did you book the flight
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SSC CGL 11/4/2022 (Evening)
tickets?”(Correct)
(a) She said the stars are shining brightly tonight.
(a) He said to me, “When do you book the flight tickets?”
(b) She said that the stars were shining brightly that night.
(Incorrect Tense)
(c) She said the stars were shining brightly tonight.
(c) He said to me, “When are you booking the flight tickets?”
(d) She asked if the stars were shining brightly that night.
(Incorrect Tense)
Q.98.The teacher said, “You must work hard for yourexams.” (d) He said to me, “When you had book the flight tickets?”
SC CGL 13/4/2022 (Afternoon)
S (Incorrect Tense)
(a) The teacher was advising her students to do work hard for
Sol.97.(b) She said that the stars were shining brightly that
their exams.
ight. (Correct)
n
(b) The teacher told students for working hard for their exams.
(a) She said the stars are shiningbrightlytonight.(Connecting
(c) The teacher was telling her students to work hard for their
word ‘that’ is missing)
exams.
(c) She said the stars were shining brightly tonight. (Incorrect
(d) The teacher advised her students to work hard for their
Word)
exams.
(d) She asked if the stars were shining brightly that night.
Q.99.They cried, “Bravo! Well done.” (Incorrect Sentence Structure/ Incorrect reporting verb)
SC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening)
S
Sol.98.(d) The teacher advised her students to work hard for
(a) They shouted in joy that they had done well.
t heir exams. (Correct)
(b) They cried in joy for doing well.
(b) Theteachertoldstudentsforworkinghardfortheirexams.
(c) They cried loudly for doing well.
(Incorrect Verb)
(d) They exclaimed with wonder that they had done well.
(c) The teacher was telling her students to workhardfortheir
Q.100.Theguardtoldthechildrentostayawayfromtheflower exams. (Incorrect Tense)
eds. SSC CGL 19/04/2022 (Evening)
b (a) The teacherwasadvisingherstudentstodowork hardfor
(a) The guard says to the children, “ Stay away from the flower their exams. (Incorrect Tense)
beds.”
ol.99.(a)They shouted in joy that they had donewell. (Correct)
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(b) The guard told to the children, “ Stay away from the flower
(b) They cried in joyfor doing well.(Incorrect structure)
beds”
(c) They cried loudlyfor doing well.(Incorrect structure
(c) The guard said, “Children, should you stay away from the
(d) They exclaimed with wonder that they had done well.
flower beds.”
(Incorrect Structure)
(d) The guard said, “Children, stay away from the flower beds.”
Sol.100.(d)Theguardsaid,“Children,stayawayfromtheflower
.101.Shesaidtohim,“MayGodshowerHischoicestblessings
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eds.” (Correct)
b
on you!
(a) The guardsaysto the children, “Stay away fromthe flower
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eds.” (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
b (c) Her parents said her, “Will the match proposed by us be
(b) The guard told to the children, “Stay away from the flower acceptable to you?”
beds” (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (d) Her parents said to her, “Will the match proposed by us be
(c) The guard said, “Children, should you stay away from the acceptable to you?”
flower beds.” (Incorrect Words)
Q.107. The actor saidthatwhathedidinfilmswassomething
ol.101.(d) She wished that God might shower His choicest
S e had never attempted in real life.
h
blessings on him. (Correct) SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(a) She wished that Godmayshower His choicest (a) The actor said, “What he did in films is something he has
blessings on you. (Incorrect Modal Verb) never attempted in real life.”
(b)ShewishedthatmayGodshoweryourchoicestblessingson (b) The actor said, “What I do in films is something I have never
Him. (Incorrect Modal Verb) attempted in real life.”
(c)ShewishedthatGodmightshowerHischoicestblessingson (c) The actor said, “What I am doing in films is something I have
you. (Incorrect Pronoun) never attempted in real life.”
(d) The actor said, “What he did in films was something he had
ol.102.(b) She said, “Alas! How miserable life has become.”
S never attempted in real life.”
(Correct)
(a) She said, “Oh! What miserable life has become.” (Incorrect .108. The old man said to her, “Good luck to you ! May you
Q
Sentence Structure) succeed in your venture!”
(c) She said, “How miserablehadbecome life!” (IncorrectVerb) SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(d) She said, “Life has becomemiserable.”(IncorrectSentence (a) The old man exclaimed good luck to you and wished that she
Structure) may succeed in her venture.
(b) The old man wished you good luck and prayed that you might
ol.103.(a)Mothertoldherthatshehadexpectedabetterresult
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from her. (Correct) (c) The old man wished her good luck and prayed that she might
(b) Mother told her that she expected a betterresultfromher. succeed in her venture.
(Incorrect Verb) (d) The old man told her good luck and prayed that may she
(c) Mother told herthatshewasexpectingabetterresultfrom succeed in her venture.
you. (Incorrect Tense and pronoun)
(d) Mother told her that sheexpectedabetterresultfromyou. .109.“Pleaselendmesomemoney,Raman.Ineediturgently,”
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(Incorrect Verb and pronoun) said Sumesh.
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(a) Sumesh requested Raman to lend him some money as he
SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2 needed it urgently.
(b) Sumesh requested Raman please lend me some money as I
.104. The teacher ordered thestudentstogostraighttotheir
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need it urgently.
classrooms.
(c) Sumesh requested to Raman to please lend him some money
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as he needed it urgently.
(a) “Go straight to their classrooms,” the teacher said to the
(d) Sumesh requested Raman to lend me some money as I
students.
needed it urgently.
(b) The teacher said to the students, “Please go straight to your
classrooms.” Q.110.Harshsaid,“HowhappyIamtoreceivethebeststudent
(c) The teacher said, “Students, to go straight to their ward!”
a
classrooms.” SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(d) “Go straight to your classrooms,” the teacher said to the (a) Harsh exclaimed happily that he was receiving the best
students. student award.
(b) Harsh exclaimed with joy that he was very happy to receive
Q.105.Theinvestigatoraskedme,“Didyouseeorhearanything the best student award.
in the dead of night?” (c) Harsh exclaimed with joy that how happy he was to receive
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) the best student award.
(a) The investigator asked me if I saw or heard anything in the (d) Harsh exclaimed happily that I am very happy to receive the
dead of night. best student award.
(b) The investigator asked me if I see or hear anything in the
dead of night. Q.111. Mother said that when we pluck a flower itdiessowe
(c) The investigator asked me if I had seen or heard anything in hould let it beautify the world as long as it lives.
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the dead of night. SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(d) The investigator asked me that if I had seen or heard (a) Mother says, “When we pluck a flower it dies so we should let
anything in the dead of night. it beautify the world as long as it lives.”
(b) Mother said, “When we pluck a flower it dies so you should
Q.106. Her parents asked her if the match proposed by them let it beautify the world as long as it lived.”
ould be acceptable to her.
w (c) Mother said, “When we pluck a flower it dies so we should let
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) it beautify the world as long as it lives.”
(a) Her parents said her, “Would the match proposed by them be (d) Mother said, “When we plucked a flower it died so we should
acceptable to her?” let it beautify the world as long as it lived.”
(b) Her parents said to her, “Was the match proposed by them
acceptable to her?” Q.112.Father said, “On the news tonight they mentioneda
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ossibility of a power strike.”
p (b) Anne said that in the next week she has her first skating
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) lesson.
(a) Father said that on the news that night they had mentioned a (c) Anne said that the following week I had my first skating
possibility of a power strike.” lesson.
(b) Father wondered why on the news tonight they mentioned a (d) Anne said that the next week I have my first skating lesson.
possibility of a power strike.
(c) Father asked if on the news that night they had mentioned a .119. “I wish I had something to eat. I am so hungry.” said
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possibility of a power strike. Chippa.
(d) Father said that on the news tonight they mentioned a SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
possibility of a power strike. (a) Chippa said he wishes he has something to eat as he is so
hungry.
Q.113. “Good gracious! It’s snowing!” he said. (b) Chippa said I wish I have something to eat as I am so
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(a) He remarked that it is snowing. (c) Chippa said he wishes he had something to eat as he was so
(b) He happily said that it is snowing. hungry.
(c) He said that good gracious it’s snowing. (d) Chippa said he wished he had something to eat as he was
(d) He exclaimed with astonishment that it was snowing. so hungry.
Q.114. Sheenquiredifallthosepotatoesweretobepeeledfor
Solutions :-
inner.
d
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Sol.104.(d)“Gostraighttoyourclassrooms,”theteachersaidto
(a) She said, “Should I peel all these potatoes for dinner?”
t he students. (Correct)
(b) She said, “All those potatoes were to be peeled for dinner?”
(a) “Go straight to their classrooms,” the teacher said to the
(c) She said, “Are all these potatoes to be peeled for dinner?”
students. (Incorrect Pronoun)
(d) She said, “Are all those potatoes peeling for dinner?”
(b)Theteachersaidtothestudents,“P
leasegostraighttoyour
.115. The captain told the crew that the ship had to reach
Q classrooms.” (Incorrect Word)
London that night. (c) The teacher said, “Students, to go straight to their
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) classrooms. ”(Incorrect Pronoun & Incorrect Preposition)
(a) The captain said to the crew, “The ship had to reach London
Sol.105.(c) The investigator asked me if I had seen or heard
that night.”
nything in the dead of night. (Correct)
a
(b) The captain said to the crew, “The ship has to reach London
(a) The investigator asked meifIsaworheardanythinginthe
tonight.”
dead of night.(Incorrect Verb)
(c) The captain said to the crew, “The ship had reached London
(b) The investigator asked me if I see or hear anything in the
tonight.”
dead of night.(Incorrect Verbs)
(d) The captain said to the crew, “The ship will have to reach
(d) The investigator asked me that if I had seen or heard
London that night.”
anything in the dead of night.(‘asked’ & ‘that’ can’t be used
Q.116. Anurag said, “The coming elections in Biharwillbethe together in Indirect Speech)
main topic of discussion for the next fortnight.”
Sol.106.(d)Herparentssaidtoher,“Willthematchproposedby
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
s be acceptable to you?”(Correct)
u
(a) Anurag predicted that the coming elections in Bihar would
(a)Herparentssaidher,“W ouldthematchproposedbythembe
be the main topic of discussion for the following fortnight.
acceptable to her?”(Incorrect Verb)
(b) Anurag informed that the coming elections in Bihar were the
(b) Her parents said to her, “W
asthematchproposedbythem
main topic of discussion for the following fortnight.
acceptable to her?”(Incorrect Verb)
(c) Anurag commented that the coming elections in Bihar will be
(c) Her parents said her, “Will the match proposed by us be
the main topic of discussion for the next fortnight.
acceptable to you?”(Preposition ‘to’ is missing)
(d) Anurag exclaimed that the coming elections in Bihar are the
main topic of discussion for the coming fortnight. Sol.107.(b) The actor said, “What I do in films is something I
ave never attempted in real life.”(Correct)
h
.117. The fisherman asked his contractor if those salmons
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(a) The actor said, “What he did in filmsissomethinghehas
were to go on that morning’s fish train.
never attempted in real life.” (Incorrect Pronoun)
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
(c) Theactorsaid,“WhatIamdoinginfilmsissomethingIhave
(a) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Are those salmons
never attempted in realLife.” (Incorrect Verb)
going on that morning’s fish train?”
(d) Theactorsaid,“Whathedidinfilmswassomethinghehad
(b) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Are these salmons to
never attempted in real Life.” (Incorrect Pronoun)
go on this morning’s fish train?”
(c) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Were these salmons to ol.108.(c) The old manwishedhergoodluckandprayedthat
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go on that morning’s fish train?” she might succeed in her venture.(Correct)
(d) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Is those salmons to go (a)Theoldmanexclaimedgoodlucktoyouandwishedthatshe
may succeed in herVenture. (Incorrect Modal Verb)
Q.118.Anne said, “Next week I have my first skatinglesson.”
(b) The old man wished you good luck and prayed that you
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mightsucceed in yourVenture. (Incorrect Pronoun)
(a) Anne said that in the following week she had her first skating
(d) The old man told her good luck and prayed thatmayshe
lesson.
succeed in her venture. (Incorrect Modal Verb)
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Sol.109.(a)SumeshrequestedRamantolendhimsomemoney main topic of discussion for the following fortnight. (Incorrect
s he needed it urgently.(Correct)
a erb)
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(b) SumeshrequestedRamanpleaselend me some moneyas I (c) Anurag commented that the coming elections in Biharwillbe
need it urgently. (‘requested’ & ‘please’ can’t be used together) the main topic of discussion for the next fortnight. (Incorrect
(c)SumeshrequestedtoRamantopleaselendhimsomemoney Verb)
as he needed itUrgently. (Incorrect Preposition) (d) AnuragexclaimedthatthecomingelectionsinBihararethe
(d) Sumesh requested Raman to lend me some money as I main topic of discussion for the coming fortnight.(Incorrect
needed it urgently.(Incorrect Pronoun) verb)
Sol.110.(b)Harshexclaimedwithjoythathewasveryhappyto Sol.117.(b) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Are these
r eceive the best student award.(Correct) almons to go on this morning’s fish train?”(Correct)
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(a) Harsh exclaimed h appily that he was receiving the best (a) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Are those salmons
student award.(Incorrect Tense) going on that morning’s fish train?”(Incorrect Verb)
(c) Harsh exclaimedwithjoythathowhappyhewastoreceive (c) The fisherman said to his contractor, “Werethesesalmons to
the best student award. (Incorrect Interrogative word) go on that morning’s fish train?”(Incorrect Verb)
(d) Harsh exclaimed happily that I am very happy to receive the (d) Thefishermansaidtohiscontractor,“Isthosesalmonstogo
best student award. (Incorrect Pronoun ‘I’) on this morning’s fish train?”(Incorrect Verb)
Sol.111.(c)Mother said, “When we pluck a flower itdies so we Sol.118.(a)Annesaidthatinthefollowingweekshehadherfirst
hould let it beautify the world as long as it lives.”(Correct)
s kating lesson. (Correct)
s
(a) Mothersays, “When we pluck a flower it dies sowe should let (b) Anne said that in the next week she has her first skating
it beautify the world as long as it lives.”(Incorrect Reporting lesson. (Incorrect Verb)
Verb) (c) Anne said that the following week I had my first skating
(b) Mother said, “When we pluck a flower it dies so you should lesson. (Incorrect Pronoun ‘I’)
let it beautify the world as long as itlived.”(IncorrectVerb) (d)AnnesaidthatthenextweekIhavemyfirstskatinglesson.
(d)Mothersaid,“Whenwepluckedafloweritdiedsoweshould (Incorrect Pronoun ‘I’)
let it beautify the world as long as itlived.”(IncorrectVerb)
Sol.119.(d)Chippasaidhewishedhehadsomethingtoeatashe
ol.112.(a) Father said that on the news that night they had
S as so hungry. (Correct)
w
mentioned a possibility of a power strike.” (Correct) (a) Chippa said hewisheshehassomethingtoeatasheisso
(b)Fatherwonderedwhyonthenewstonighttheymentioneda hungry. (Incorrect Verb)
possibility of a power strike. (Incorrect Tense) (b)ChippasaidIwishIhavesomethingtoeatasIamsohungry.
(c)Fatheraskedifonthenewsthatnighttheyhadmentioneda (Incorrect Pronoun ‘I’)
possibility of a power strike. (Incorrect Reporting Verb) (c) Chippa said he wishes he had somethingtoeatashewas
(d) Father said that on the news tonight they mentioned a sohungry. (Incorrect Verb)
possibility of a power strike.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.113.(d) He exclaimed with astonishment that it was
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snowing. (Correct)
.120."Whomdidyouseeattheshoppingmalltoday?”Iasked
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(a) He remarked that itissnowing.(Incorrect Verb)
my daughter.
(b) He happily said that itissnowing.(IncorrectVerb)
SSC CGL 16/08/2021 (Morning)
(c) He saidthatgoodgraciousit’ssnowing.(IncorrectSentence
(a) I asked my daughter who she has seen at the shopping mall
Structure)
today.
ol.114.(c) She said, “Are all these potatoes to be peeled for
S (b) I asked my daughter that whom did she saw at the shopping
dinner?” (Correct) mall that day.
(a) She said, “S hould I peel all these potatoes for (c) I asked my daughter that whom she saw at the shopping
dinner?”(Incorrect Modal Verb) mall on that day.
(b) She said,“Allthosepotatoesweretobepeeledfordinner?” (d) I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the shopping
(Incorrect Verb) mall that day.
(d) She said, “Are all those potatoes peeling for
Q.121. The professor said to the media persons, “From our
dinner?”(Incorrect Verb)
r esearch we have come to the conclusion that there is lifeon
ol.115.(b)Thecaptainsaidtothecrew,“Theshiphastoreach
S that planet.”
London tonight.”(Correct) SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Morning)
(a)Thecaptainsaidtothecrew,“TheshiphadtoreachLondon (a) The professor told to the media persons that from your
that night.”(Incorrect Verb) research you have come to the conclusion that there is life on
(c) The captain said to the crew, “The ship had reached that planet.
Londontonight.”(Incorrect Verb) (b) The professor informed the media persons that from our
(d) T
he captain said to the crew, “The ship will have to reach research we have come to the conclusion that there had
London that night.”(Incorrect Verb) been life on that planet.
(c) The professor said to the media persons that from their
ol.116.(a)AnuragpredictedthatthecomingelectionsinBihar
S research they had come to the conclusion that there was life
would be the main topic of discussion for the following on that planet.
fortnight.(Correct) (d) The professor said to the media persons from our research
(b) Anurag informed that the coming elections in Biharwerethe
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y ou had come to the conclusion that there was life on that r eceptionist.
planet. SSC CHSL 12/04/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) Arun tells the receptionist that he has liked South Indian
Q.122.Thecounterclerkaskedthevisitor,“Whatisyourname?” breakfast.
SC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning)
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(a) The counter clerk asks the visitor your name. breakfast.
(b) The counter clerk asked the visitor his name. (c) Arun is telling the receptionist that he likes South Indian
(c) The counter clerk is asking the visitor your name. breakfast.
(d) The counter clerk has asked the visitor his name. (d) Arun told the receptionist that he will like South Indian
.123.“Alas, I have broken my brother’s watch!” saidhe.
Q Breakfast.
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Afternoon) .125.Sam said, "Pa, I am a big boy now and don'tneed to drink
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(a) He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken his brother’s milk."
watch. SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Morning)
(b) He exclaimed with sorrow that he has broken his brother’s (a) Sam told his father that he was a big boy then and didn't need
watch. to drink milk.
(c) He exclaimed with sorrow I have broken my brother’s watch. (b) Sam told his father that I would be a big boy now and won't
(d) He exclaimed with sorrow that he may have broken his need to drink milk.
brother’s watch. (c) Sam told his father that he is a big boy now and don't need to
drink milk.
Solutions :- (d) Sam told his father that I am a big boy now and don't need to
drink milk.
ol.120.(d) I asked my daughter whom she had seen at the
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shopping mall that day. (Correct) Q.126.“I am going to walk to the market to checkwhich shops
(a)Iaskedmydaughterwhoshehasseenattheshoppingmall re open,” said Anant.
a
today. (Incorrect Tense) SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (Morning)
(b)Iaskedmydaughterthatwhomdidshesawattheshopping (a) Anant said that he was going to walk to the market to check
mall that day. (Incorrect Tense) which shops were open.
(c)Iaskedmydaughterthatwhomshesawattheshoppingmall (b) Anant said that he is going to walk to the market to check
on that day. (Incorrect Tense) which shops were open.
(c) Anant said that he went for a walk to the market to check
Sol.121.(c) The professor said tothemediapersonsthatfrom
which shops were open.
t heir research they had come to theconclusionthattherewas
(d) Anant said that he will be going to walk to the market to
life on that planet. (Correct)
check which shops were open.
(a) The professor told to the media persons that from your
research you have come to the conclusion thatthereislifeon .127. Dr.Chandasaid,“Iwilldefinitelywriteaboutthiscasein
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that planet. (Incorrect Tense) the medical journal.”
(b) The professor informed the media persons that from our SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Afternoon)
research wehavecome to the conclusion that therehad been (a) Dr. Chanda said that I will definitely write about this case in
life on that planet. (Incorrect Tense) the medical journal.
(d) The professorsaidtothemediapersonsfromourresearch (b) Dr. Chanda said that she will definitely write about this case
you had come to the conclusion that there was life on that in the medical journal.
planet. (Incorrect Pronouns used) (c) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely write about that
case in the medical journal.
ol.122.(b) The counter clerk asked the visitor his name.
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(d) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely be writing about
(Correct)
this case in the medical journal.
(a) The counter clerk asks the visitor your name. (Incorrect
Tense of the reporting verb) Q.128.The yoga instructor said to us, “Doing yogadaily will help
(c) The counter clerkis askingthe visitor your name.(Incorrect x y ou to develop a healthy mind and body."
Tense of the reporting verb) SSC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening)
(d) Thecounterclerkhasaskedthevisitorhisname.(Incorrect (a) The yoga instructor said to us that daily yoga will help us to
Tense of the reporting verb) develop a healthy mind and body.
(b) The yoga instructor was told them that daily yoga would help
Sol.123.(a) He exclaimed with sorrow that he had broken his
them to develop a healthy mind and body.
rother’s watch. (Correct)
b
(c) The yoga instructor said to us that doing daily yoga will be
(b) He exclaimed with sorrow that he has brokenhisbrother’s
helping us to develop a healthy mind and body.
watch. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily would help
(c) He exclaimed with sorrow Ihave brokenmy brother’swatch.
us to develop a healthy mind and body.
(Incorrect Tense)
(d) He exclaimed w ith sorrow that he may have broken his x Q.129.My friends say that many young people are veryactive on
(Incorrect Tense) ocial media now.
s
SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Evening)
SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1 (a) My friends say, “Many young people were very active on
social media now.”
Q.124.“I like having South Indian breakfast,” Arunsaid to the (b) My friends said, “Many young people were very active on
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social media then.” idn't need to drink milk. (Correct)
d
(c) My friends say, “Many young people are very active on social (b)SamtoldhisfatherthatIwouldbeabigboynowandwon't
media now.” need to drink milk. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) My friends are saying, “Many young people are very active on (c) Sam told his father that heisa big boy now anddon't need to
social media then.” drink milk. (Incorrect Tense)
(d)SamtoldhisfatherthatIamabigboynowanddon'tneedto
.130.NeilArmstrongsaid,“It’sasmallstepformanbutagiant
Q drink milk. (Incorrect Tense)
leap for mankind.”
SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Afternoon) Sol.126.(a)Anantsaidthathewasgoingtowalktothemarket
(a) Neil Armstrong said that a small step for man can be giant t o check which shops were open. (Correct)
leap for mankind. (b) Anant said that he is going to walktothemarkettocheck
(b) Neil Armstrong had said that a small step for man is a giant which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense)
leap for mankind. (c) Anant said that he went for a walk to themarkettocheck
(c) Neil Armstrong said that it was a small step for man but a which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense)
giant leap for mankind. (d) Anant saidthathewillbegoingtowalktothemarkettozx
(d) Neil Armstrong says that was a small step for man but a which shops were open. (Incorrect Tense)
giant leap for mankind.
Sol.127.(c)Dr.Chandasaidthatshewoulddefinitelywriteabout
.131. “Madam, please watchthisprogramonourfolksongs,”
Q t hat case in the medical journal. (Correct)
says Sitab. (a) Dr. ChandasaidthatIwilldefinitelywriteaboutthiscasein
SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 (Afternoon) the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk (b) Dr. Chanda said that shewilldefinitely writeabout this case
songs. in the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on their folk (d) Dr. Chanda said that she would definitely be writing about
songs. this case in the medical journal. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Sitab asks Madam have you watched the program on their
folk songs. Sol.128.(d) The yoga instructor told us that doing yoga daily
(d) Sitab said to Madam to watch the program on our folk songs. ould help us to develop a healthy mind and body. (Correct)
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(a)Theyogainstructorsaidtousthatdailyyogawillhelpusto
.132. The supervisor said to the staff, "Make sure thatevery
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room is disinfected properly (b)Theyogainstructorwastoldthemthatdailyyogawouldhelp
SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Evening) them to develop a healthy mind and body. (Use of ‘was’ is
(a) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every unnecessary)
room had been disinfected properly. (c) The yoga instructor said to us that doing daily yogawillbe
(b) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every helping us to develop a healthy mind and body. (Incorrect Tense)
room was being disinfected properly.
(c) The supervisor instructs the staff to make sure that every ol.129.(c) My friendssay,“Manyyoungpeopleareveryactive
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room is disinfected properly. on social media now.”(correct)
(d) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every (a) My friends say, “Many young peoplewereveryactive on
room was disinfected properly. social media now.”(incorrect tense)
(b). My friends said, “Many young people were very active on
Q.133. The chemistsaidtome,"Icannottakethesemedicines social mediathen.” (incorrect reported verb, tense,and then )
ack as they are special medicines."
b (d).Myfriendsaresaying,“Manyyoungpeopleareveryactiveon
SSC CHSL 12/8/2021 (Afternoon) social mediathen.” (incorrect reported verb and then)
(a) The chemist told me that he cannot take these medicines
back as they are special medicines. ol.130.(c)NeilArmstrongsaidthatitwasasmallstepforman
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(b) The chemist told me that he could not take those medicines but a giant leap for mankind.(correct)
back as they were special medicines. (a) Neil Armstrong said thatasmallstepformancanbegiant
(c) The chemist told me that I cannot take these medicines back leap for mankind. ( Incorrect verb)
as they are special medicines. (b)NeilArmstronghadsaidthatasmallstepformanisagiant
(d) The chemist told me that he could not take these medicines leap for mankind.(incorrect reporting verb)
back as they are special medicines. (d) Neil Armstrong saysthatwasasmallstepformanbugiant
leap for mankind.(incorrect reporting verb)
Solutions :- ol.131.(b) Sitab requests Madam to watch that program on
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their folk songs. (Correct)
Sol.124.(b)AruntoldthereceptionistthathelikedhavingSouth (a) Sitab says Madam is watching the program on our folk
Indian breakfast. (Correct) songs. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) Arun tells the receptionist that he has liked South Indian (c) Sitab asks Madam have you watched theprogramontheir
breakfast. (Incorrect Tense) folk songs. (Incorrect sentence structure)
(c) Arun is telling the receptionist that he likes South Indian (d)SitabsaidtoMadamtowatchtheprogramonourfolksongs.
breakfast. (Incorrect Tense) (Incorrect reporting verb)
(d) Arun told the receptionist that he will like South Indian
breakfast. (Incorrect Tense) ol.132.(d)Thesupervisorinstructedthestafftomakesurethat
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every room was disinfected properly. (Correct)
Sol.125.(a)Sam told his father that he was a bigboy then and (a) The supervisor instructed the staff to make sure that every
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r oomhad beendisinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense) ( c) Mother suggested that let us go to the hills for a vacation.
(b) The supervisor instructed the stafftomakesurethatevery (d) Mother suggested that we should go to the hills for a
roomwas beingdisinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense) vacation.
(c) The supervisor instructs the staff to make sure that every
roomisdisinfected properly. (Incorrect Tense) Solutions: -
ol.133. (b) The chemist told me thathecouldnottakethose
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ol.134.(b) The little girl said, “These butterflies are very
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medicines back as they were special medicines. (Correct)
colourful.” (Correct)
(a) The chemist told me that he cannot take these medicines
(a) The little girl said, “Those butterflies were very colourful.”
back as they are special medicines.(Incorrect Tense)
(Incorrect Verb)
(c)ThechemisttoldmethatIcannottakethesemedicinesback
(c) The little girl says, “How colourful were these butterflies!’
as they are special medicines. (Incorrect Tense)
(Incorrect Verb)
(d)Thechemisttoldmethathecouldnottakethesemedicines
rethosebutterfliesverycolourful?”(Use
(d)Thelittlegirlsaid, “A
back as theyarespecial medicines. (Incorrect Tense)
of Interrogative sentence is not needed)
SSC CPO 2019 Tier - 2 Sol.135.(b)The manager said to the salesman, “Welldone!
our performance has been exceptional.” (Correct)
Y
.134. The little girl said that those butterflies were very
Q (a) The manager said to the salesman, “Oh! Your
colourful. performance had been exceptional.” (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) (c) The manager said to the salesman, “Well done! Your
(a) The little girl said, “Those butterflies were very colourful.” performancehas being exceptional.” (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The little girl said, “These butterflies are very colourful.” (d) The manager said to the salesman, “Bravo!Howexceptional
(c) The little girl says, “How colourful were these butterflies!’ his performance is!” (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d) The little girl said, “Are those butterflies very colourful?”
ol.136.(a) The young man said, “ What a great feast it is!”
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.135.The manager lauded the salesman and said thathis
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performance had been exceptional. (b)Theyoungmansaid,“Ithasbeingagreatfeast!”(Incorrect
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) Tense)
(a) The manager said to the salesman, “Oh! Your performance (c)Theyoungmansays,“Itisagreatfeast.”(IncorrectSentence
had been exceptional.” Structure.It is not exclamatory.)
(b) The manager said to the salesman, “Well done! Your (d) The young man said, “ Is it a great feast?” (Use of
performance has been exceptional.” Interrogative sentence is not needed)
(c) The manager said to the salesman, “Well done! Your
performance has being exceptional.” Sol.137.(d)Hesaidtoyou,“Ididnotknowthatitisyourbirthday
(d) The manager said to the salesman, “Bravo! How exceptional t oday.” (Correct)
his performance is !” (a)Hesaidtoyou,“Idonotknowthatitwasyourbirthdaythat
day.” (Incorrect Verb)
Q.136.The young man exclaimed that it was a greatfeast. (b) You said to him, “Idonot know that it is yourbirthday today.”
SC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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(a) The young man said, “ What a great feast it is!” (c) He said to you, “Y
ou did not know that it was mybirthday
(b) The young man said, “ It has being a great feast!” today.” (Incorrect Pronoun)
(c) The young man says, “ It is a great feast.”
(d) The young man said, “ Is it a great feast?” Sol.138.(a) He exclaimed that it was a pity I had missed the
arty. (Correct)
p
.137. He told you that he had not known that it was your
Q (b) He exclaimed that it was a pityyoumissed theparty.
birthday that day. (Incorrect Pronoun)
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) (c) He exclaimed what a pity itwasthatyoumissedtheparty.
(a) He said to you, “I do not know that it was your birthday that (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
day.” (d) He told to me that it was a pity I had missed the party.
(b) You said to him, “I do not know that it is your birthday today.” (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) He said to you, “You did not know that it was my birthday
today.” Sol.139.(d)Mothersuggestedthatweshouldgotothehillsfora
(d) He said to you, “I did not know that it is your birthday today.” v acation. (Correct)
(a)Motherorderedustogotothehillsforavacation.(Incorrect
Q.138. He said to me, “What a pity! You missed theparty.” Reporting Verb)
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(a) He exclaimed that it was a pity I had missed the party. (Incorrect Reporting Verb)
(b) He exclaimed that it was a pity you missed the party. (c) Mother suggested that let us go tothehillsforavacation.
(c) He exclaimed what a pity it was that you missed the party. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d) He told to me that it was a pity I had missed the party.
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 2
.139. “Letusgotothehillsforavacation,”Mothersaidtous.
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.140.Anshultoldmethathismotherwasnotathomeandthat
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(a) Mother ordered us to go to the hills for a vacation.
she would be back the following day.
(b) Mother said that should we go to the hills for a vacation.
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(a) Anshul said to me, “My mother was not at home. She will be back to me tomorrow.
back the following day.”
(b) Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home. She will be .147.I said to you, “ He should be trusted.”
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back tomorrow.” SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(c) Anshul said to me, “My mother is not at home. She would be (a) I told you that I should be trusted.
back the following day.” (b) I told you that you should be trusted.
(d) Anshul said to me, “His mother was not at home. She would (c) I told you that he should be trusted.
be back tomorrow.” (d) I asked you if he should be trusted.
.141.Esha said, “Avika is not going to school todayas she has
Q .148.Garimatoldherfriendsthatshecouldn’tgowiththemto
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Fever.” the movie that night as she was very busy.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(a) Esha said that Avika was not going to school that day as she (a) Garima said to her friends, “I can’t go with you to the movie
had fever. tonight as I am very busy.”
(b) Esha said that Avika is not going to school today as she has (b) Garima said to her friends, “I can’t go with them to the movie
fever. that night as I was very busy.”
(c) Esha said that Avika had not gone to school that day as she (c) Garima said to her friends, “She couldn’t go with them to the
was having fever. movie that night as she was very busy.”
(d) Esha said that Avika was not going to school today as she (d) Garima said to her friends, “I couldn’t go with you to the
has fever. movie tonight as I was very busy.”
.142.She exclaimed that I looked very beautifulin that dress.
Q .149.MybrothertoldmethatIcouldseeanyfilmIwantedon
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SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) TV.
(a) She said, “How beautiful I look in this dress!” SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(b) She said, “How beautiful you look in this dress!” (a) My brother said to me, “You could see any film you wanted on
(c) She said, “How beautiful she looks in this dress!” TV.”
(d) She said, “How beautiful I looked in that dress!” (b) My brother said to me, “You can see any film you want on TV.”
(c) My brother said to me, “I could see any film I wanted on TV.”
.143.“Press button A to start the machine,” saidthe instructor
Q (d) My brother said to me, “I can see any film I want on TV.”
to the trainees.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) .150.ThePrimeMinisterhassaid,”Thegovernmentwillextend
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(a) The instructor told the trainees to press button A to start the help to the unorganized sector.”
machine. SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
(b) The instructor requested the trainees press button A to start (a) The Prime Minister said that the government would extend
the machine. Help to the unorganized sector
(c) The instructor told the trainees that pressing button A would (b) The Prime Minister has said that the government extend help
start the machine. to the unorganized sector
(d) The instructor said to the trainees that you should press (c) The Prime Minister said that the government has extended
button A to start the machine. help to the unorganized sector
(d) The Prime Minister has said that the government will extend
.144.OurPrincipalsays,“Rulesaretobefollowedatanycost.”
Q help to the unorganized sector
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(a) Our Principal told that rules are to be followed at any cost. .151. The tailor said to him, ”Your shirt will be ready by
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(b) Our Principal said that rules had to be followed at any cost. Tomorrow.”
(c) Our Principal advised that rules need to be followed at any SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
cost. (a) The tailor told to him that your shirt will be ready by the next
(d) Our Principal says that rules are to be followed at any cost. day.
(b) The tailor told him that his shirt would be ready by the next
.145.She said, “Is anyone there in the house?”
Q day.
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) (c) The tailor told him that your shirt would be ready by
(a) She told there is someone in the house. tomorrow.
(b) She asked if anyone was there in the house. (d) The tailor told him that his shirt will be ready by tomorrow
(c) She asked there is anyone in the house.
(d) She enquired if someone is there in the house. .152.The commander ordered the soldiers to climbthe hill.
Q
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
Q.146.TheprofessorsaidtoPiyush,“Willyoucleanthedataand (a) The commander ordered to the soldiers, “Go and climb the
et back to me tomorrow?”
g hill.”
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) (b) The commander said to the soldiers, ‘Climb the hill.”
(a) The professor ordered Piyush that he should clean the data (c) The commander said to the soldiers, “Please climb the hill.”
and get back to him the next day. (d) The commander said to the soldiers, “Start climbing the hill”
(b) The professor told Piyush clean the data and get back to him
the next day. .153.The teacher says, “Magnets attract objectsmade of iron.”
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(c) The professor asked Piyush if he would clean the data and SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
get back to him the next day. (a) The teacher says magnets attracts objects made of iron.
(d) The professor asked Piyush will you clean the data and get (b) The teacher said that magnets were attracting objects made
of iron.
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(c) The teacher said that magnets attracted objects made of (d) The librarian told her that she can borrow only two books at a
iron. time.
(d) The teacher says that magnets attract objects made of iron.
Q.161.He asked me if I would like to learn French.
.154.He said to his brother, “Pack your bags andleave now.”
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SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) (a) He said to me, “Do you like to learn French?”
(a) He told his brother that pack your bags and leave now. (b) He said to me, “Would you like to learn French?”
(b) He suggested his brother that he should pack his bags and (c) He said to me, “You would like to learn French?”
leave then. (d) He said to me, “I would like to learn French.”
(c) He ordered his brother to pack your bags and leave now.
(d) He instructed his brother to pack his bags and leave then. .162.The supervisor said to the worker, “How longhave you
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been working for this company?”
Q.155.Mahesh said to Priya, “How will you pay offyour debts?” SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
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(a) Mahesh asked Priya how will she pay off her debts. working for that company.
(b) Mahesh asked Priya that how you will pay off your debts (b) The supervisor asked the worker for how long had he been
(c) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off her debts. working for this company.
(d) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off your debts. (c) The supervisor asked the worker how long had he being
working for that company.
Q.156.I told him that if he went around the parkhe would see (d) The supervisor asked the worker how long he had been
ome rare flowers.
s working for that company.
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(a) I said to him, ”If you went around the park you would see .163.My neighbour said to me, “Hello! How are you?”
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some rare flowers.” SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
(b) I said to him, ”If you go around the park you would saw some (a) My neighbour said hello and asked how were I.
rare flowers.” (b) My neighbour said hello and asked how are you.
(c) I said to him, ”If you go around the park you will see some (c) My neighbour said hello and asked how I was.
rare flowers.” (d) My neighbour said hello and asked how was I.
(d) I said to him, ”If he went around the park he will see some
rare flowers.” Q.164.She told her brother that she was going tomeet her
f riend. SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
.157.The young man prayed to God to help him clearthat
Q (a) She said to her brother, “I was going to meet my friend.”
Interview. (b) She said to her brother, “She will go to meet her friend.”
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) (c) She said to her brother, “I am gone to meet her friend.”
(a) The young man said to god, “Will you help me clear that (d) She said to her brother, “I am going to meet my friend.”
interview?”
(b) The young man said to god, “You have to help me clear that Q.165.The Principal says, “Hard work is the key tosuccess”
interview” SC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
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(c) The young man said to god, “O God! Help me clear this (a) The Principal say that Hard work is the key to success.
interview” (b) The Principal said that Hard work was the key to success.
(d) The young man said to god, “O God! Help him to clear that (c) The Principal says that Hard work was the key to success.
interview” (d) The Principal says that Hard work is the key to success.
.158. Neha exclaimed that it was a very pleasantsurprise.
Q .166.Saaranshsaidhehadsolvedthecrosswordtheprevious
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SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) day.
(a) Neha said, “What a pleasant surprise!” SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020)
(b) Neha said, “It is a very pleasant surprise.” (a) Saaransh said, “I have solved the crossword the previous
(c) Neha said, “Is it a very pleasant surprise?” day.”
(d) Neha said, “How a pleasant surprise!” (b) Saaransh said, “He has solved the crossword the previous
day.”
Q.159.She asked her mother where her gold braceletwas (c) Saaransh said, “I solved the crossword yesterday.”
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S (d) Saaransh said, “He have solved the crossword yesterday.”
(a) She asked to her mother, “Where my gold bracelet is?”
(b) She said to her mother, “Where is my gold bracelet?” .167. Iasked him if it had never occurred to himthat he was in
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(c) She said to her mother, “Where was my gold bracelet?’ the wrong profession.
(d) She said to her mother, “Where was her gold bracelet?” SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(a) I said to him, “Have it never occurred to you that he is in the
Q.160.The librarian said to her, “You can borrowonly two books wrong profession?”
t a time.”
a (b) I said to him, “Has it never occurred to you that he was the
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) wrong profession?”
(a) The librarian told her that they could borrow only two books (c) I said to him, “Does it never occur to you that you are in the
at a time. wrong profession?”
(b) The librarian told her that you can borrow only two books at a (d) I said to him, “Has it never occurred to you that you are in the
time. wrong profession?”
(c) The librarian told her that she could borrow only two books at
a time. Q.168.He welcomed me and requested me to be seated.
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S .176. She said, “However hard it rains, I have to go to work.”
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(a) He said to me, “Welcome. Please to be seated.” SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(b) He said to me, “Welcome and sit down.” (a) She said that however hard it rained, she had to go to work.
(c) He said to me, “Be welcome. Please sit.” (b) She said that even if it rains hard, she had to go to work.
(d) He said to me, “Welcome. Please be seated.” (c) She said that however hard it may rained, she have to go to
work.
Q.169.I prayed that his mother might recover soon. (d) She said that however hard it might rain, she has to go to
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S work.
(a) I say, “Your mother may recover soon.”
(b) I said, “May your mother recover soon!” .177. “Oh no! We have missed the flight,” she said.
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(c) I said, “Oh God! Your mother may recover soon.” SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(d) I said, “Might his mother soon recover.” (a) She cried that we have missed the flight.
(b) She was sorry that they missed the flight.
Q.170.The old woman said to her neighbour, “Pleasebuy some (c) She regretted that they had missed the flight.
v egetables for me tomorrow.” (d) She exclaimed that we had missed the flight.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(a) The old woman requested to her neighbour to please buy .178.Sanjeev said that he would surely succeed.
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some vegetables for her tomorrow. SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(b) The old woman told her neighbour that buy some vegetables (a) Sanjeev said, “I will surely succeed.”
for me tomorrow. (b) Sanjeev said, “I am going to succeed surely.”
(c) The old woman ordered her neighbour to buy some (c) Sanjeev says, “I have succeeded surely.”
vegetables for me the next day. (d) Sanjeev says, “I surely will succeed.”
(d) The old woman requested her neighbour to buy some
vegetables for her the next Day. Q.179.She asked her mother why she was so upset thatday.
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.171.He told me not to jump to any conclusion.
Q (a) She said to her mother, “Why are you so upset today?”
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (b) She said to her mother, “Why you are so upset today?”
(a) He said to me, “Not to jump to any conclusion.” (c) She said to her mother, “Why were you so upset that day?”
(b) He told to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.” (d) She said to her mother, “Are you upset today?”
(c) He said to me, “Not jump to any conclusion.”
(d) He said to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.” Q.180. He said to me, “Where did you go tocollecttheflower
amples?”
s
.172.Rahul said that he had slipped and fallen onthe marshy
Q SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
land. (a) He asked me where did you go to collect the flower samples.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (b) He asked me where I had gone to collect the flower samples.
(a) Rahul said, “He slips and falls on the marshy land.” (c) He asked to me that where did I go to collect the flower
(b) Rahul said, “I slipped and fell on the marshy land.” samples.
(c) Rahul said, “He have slipped and fallen on the marshy land.” (d) He asked me that where did I went to collect the flower
(d) Rahul said, “I slipped and fallen on the marshy land.” Samples.
Q.173.She told me that she knew I wanted to helpher but she Q.181.“Please wait for me at the coffee shop in caseI am late,”
ould manage on her own.
c aid Reema to her friend.
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SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
(a) She said to me, “I knew you want to help her but I could (a) Reema told to her friend wait for her at the coffee shop in
manage on my own.” case she were late.
(b) She said to me, “I know you want to help me but I can (b) Reema told her friend wait for me at the coffee shop in case I
manage on my own.” am late.
(c) She said to me, “I know you wanted to help me but she can (c) Reema told her friend to wait for her at the coffee shop in
manage on her own.” case I am late.
(d) She said to me, “I know I want to help you but you can (d) Reema told her friend to wait for her at the coffee shop in
manage on your own.” case she was late.
Q.174.She suggested that we should distribute foodamong the Q.182.Father asked her if there was anything elseshe wished for.
n eedy. SC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
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SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (a) Father said to her, “There was anything else you wished for?”
(a) She said, “Let us distribute food among the needy.” (b) Father said to her, “Was there anything else she wished for?”
(b) She said, “We could distribute food among the needy.” (c) Father said to her, “Is there anything else she had wished
(c) She said, “Let them distribute food among the needy.” for?”
(d) She ordered, “Distribute food among the needy.” (d) Father said to her, “Is there anything else you wish for?”
.175.The doctor said to Anita, “Are you feelingbetter now?”
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Solutions :-
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(a) The doctor asked to Anita if she was feeling better now.
ol.140.(b) Anshulsaidtome,“Mymotherisnotathome.She
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(b) The doctor asked Anita that if she were feeling better now.
will be back tomorrow.”(Correct)
(c) The doctor asked Anita was she was feeling better then.
(a) Anshul said to me, “My motherwas not at home.She will be
(d) The doctor asked Anita if she was feeling better then.
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ack the following day.” (Change of reported speech to
b (a)ItoldyouthatIshouldbetrusted.(“I”inthereportedspeech
simplepast and also the following day is incorrect) is incorrect pronoun)
(c)Anshulsaidtome,“Mymotherisnotathome.Shewouldbe (b) I told you thatyoushould be trusted. (Incorrectpronoun “you”
back the following day.” (Incorrect tense & also the following (d) Iaskedyou if he should be trusted.(Incorrectreported verb)
day is incorrect)
(d)Anshulsaidtome,“Hismotherwasnotathome.Shewould ol.148.(a)Garimasaidtoherfriends,“Ican’tgowithyoutothe
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be back tomorrow.” (Incorrect tense ) movie tonight as I am very busy.”(Correct)
(b)Garimasaidtoherfriends,“Ican’tgowiththemtothemovie
Sol.141.(a) Esha said that Avika was not going to schoolthat that night as Iwasvery busy.” (Them and was bothare incorrect)
ay as she had fever.(Correct)
d (c)Garimasaidtoherfriends,“Shecouldn’tgowiththemtothe
(b)EshasaidthatAvikaisnotgoingtoschooltodayasshehas movie that night as she was very busy.” (Change of reported
fever. (Change of reported speech to present continous is speech to simple past )
(incorrect) (d) Garima said to her friends, “I couldn’t go with you to the
(c)EshasaidthatAvikahadnotgonetoschoolthatdayasshe movietonightasIwasverybusy.”(Changeofreportedspeechto
washavingfever.(Changeofreportedspeechtopastperfectis simple past)
incorrect)
(d) Esha said that Avika was notgoingtoschooltodayasshe ol.149.(b) My brother said to me, “You can see any film you
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has fever. (“today” is incorrect in reported speech) want on TV.” (Correct)
(a)Mybrothersaidtome,“Youcouldseeanyfilmyouwantedon
Sol.142.(b) She said, “How beautiful you look in this TV.” (Incorrect verb )
ress!”(Correct)
d (c) My brother said to me, “I could see any film I wanted on
(a) She said, “How beautiful I look in this dress!” (Incorrect TV.”(Could and wanted are incorrect)
pronoun) (d) My brother said to me, “I can see any film I want on
(c) She said, “How beautiful she looks inthisdress!”(Incorrect TV.”(Incorrect pronoun)
pronoun)
(d) She said, “How beautiful I looked in that dress!” (Incorrect ol.150.(d)ThePrimeMinisterhassaidthatthegovernmentwill
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pronoun) extend help to the unorganized sector (Correct)
(a) The Prime Minister said that thegovernmentwouldextend
ol.143.(a)TheinstructortoldthetraineestopressbuttonAto
S helptotheunorganizedsector(ChangeoftenseintheReported
start the machine.(Correct) speech to simple past is incorrect)
(b)TheinstructorrequestedthetraineespressbuttonAtostart (b)ThePrimeMinisterhassaidthatthegovernmentextendhelp
the machine. (Incorrect reported verb) to the unorganized sector(Change of tense in the reported
(c)TheinstructortoldthetraineesthatpressingbuttonAwould speech to simple present is incorrect)
start the machine. (“pressing” is incorrect) (c) The Prime Minister said that thegovernmenthasextended
(d) The instructor said to the trainees that you should press h elptotheunorganizedsector(ChangeoftenseintheReported
button A to start the machine. (Incorrect pronoun) speech to present perfect is incorrect)
Note- When the reporting speech is in present tense,Tense of
ol.144.(d) Our Principal says that rules are to be followed a
S t reporting verb does not change. Going through the options,
any cost.(Correct) only option d satisfies the condition.
(a) Our Principal told that rules aretobefollowedatanycost.
(Change of reported verb to simple past is incorrect) Sol.151.(b)Thetailortoldhimthathisshirtwouldbereadyby
(b) OurPrincipalsaidthatruleshadtobefollowedatanycost. t he next day.(Correct)
(Change of reported verb to simple past is incorrect) (a)Thetailortoldtohimthatyourshirtwillbereadybythenext
vised that rules needtobefollowedatany
(c) Our Principal ad day.(Incorrect Pronoun)
cost. (Change of reported verb to simple past is incorrect) (c) The tailor told him that your shirt would be ready by
tomorrow.(“Your and tomorrow “ in the reported speech are
ol.145.(b)She asked if anyone was there in the house.(Correct)
S incorrect)
(a)Shetoldthereissomeoneinthehouse.(Changeofreported (d) The tailor told him thathisshirtwillbereadybytomorrow.
speech to simple present & reported verb is also incorrect) (Tomorrow in the reported speech is incorrect )
(c) Sheasked there is anyonein the house. (Changeof reported
speech to simple present is incorrect) Sol.152.(b) The commander said to the soldiers, ‘Climb the
(d) She enquired if someone is there inthehouse.(Changeof ill.”(Correct)
h
reported speech to simple present is incorrect) (a) The commander ordered to the soldiers,“G oandclimbthe
hill.”(“Ordered to” and “go” are incorrect )
ol.146.(c) The professor asked Piyush if he would clean the
S (c) The commander said to the soldiers, “P lease climb the
data and get back to him the next day. (Correct) hill.”(“Please” is incorrect)
(a) The professororderedPiyushthatheshouldcleanthedata (d) The commander said to the soldiers, “Start climbing the
andgetbacktohimthenextday.(Itisnotinterrogativeandthe hill”(“Start climbing” is incorrect)
tone is like a suggestion. Usage of ordered and that is (incorrect)
(b)TheprofessortoldPiyushcleanthedataandgetbacktohim Sol.153.(d)Theteachersaysthatmagnetsattractobjectsmade
the next day. (It is not interrogative) f iron. (Correct)
o
(d) The professor askedPiyushwillyoucleanthedataandget (a) The teacher says magnets attracts objects made of iron.
back to me tomorrow. (Change of reported speech to simple (“that” is missing before starting reported speech )
future is incorrect) (b)Theteachersaidthatmagnetswereattractingobjectsmade
of iron. (Change of reporting speech to past continuous is
Sol.147.(c) I told you that he should be trusted.(Correct) incorrect)
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(c) The teacher said that magnets attracted objects made of (b)Thelibrariantoldherthatyoucanborrowonlytwobooksata
iron. (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect) t ime. (Incorrect verb in reported speech)
(d)Thelibrariantoldherthatshecanborrowonlytwobooksata
ol.154.(d)Heinstructedhisbrothertopackhisbagsandleave
S time. (Incorrect verb)
then. (Correct)
(a) He told his brother that pack your bags and leave now. ol.161.(b) He said to me, “Would you like to learn French?”
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(Incorrect Pronoun) (Correct)
(b) He suggested hisbrotherthatheshouldpackhisbagsand (a) He said to me, “Doyou like to learn French?”(Incorrect tense)
leave then. (That should not be used.) (c)Hesaidtome,“YouwouldliketolearnFrench?”(Changeof
(c) He ordered his brother to pack y our bags and leave now. reported speech to simple past is incorrect)
(“Your and now “ are incorrect) (d) He said to me, “I would like to learn French.”(Change of
reported speech to simple past is incorrect)
Sol.155.(c) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off her
ebts. (Correct)
d Sol.162.(d) The supervisor asked the worker how long hehad
(a) MaheshaskedPriyahowwillshepayoffherdebts.(Change een working for that company.(Correct)
b
of reported speech to simple future is incorrect) (a)Thesupervisoraskedtheworkerthathowlongyouhadbeen
(b) Mahesh asked Priya that how you will pay off your working for that company.(That and pronoun used in reported
debts(Change of reported speech to simple future is incorrect) speech are incorrect )
(d) Mahesh asked Priya how she would pay off your debts. (b) The supervisor asked theworkerforhowlonghadhebeen
(Incorrect pronoun used) working forthiscompany.(Incorrect word used)
(c) The supervisor asked the worker how long had he being
ol.156.(c)Isaidtohim,”Ifyougoaroundtheparkyouwillsee
S working for that company.(Being and that are incorrect words
some rare flowers.”(Correct) used)
(a) I said to him, ”If you went around the park you would see
somerareflowers.”(Changeofreportedspeechtosimplepastis Sol.163.(c) My neighbour said hello and asked how I was.
incorrect) ( Correct)
(b)Isaidtohim,”Ifyougoaroundtheparkyouwouldsawsome (a) My neighbour said hello and asked how were I.(“Were“ is
rare flowers.”(“would and saw” are incorrect ) incorrect)
(d) I said to him, ”If hewentaroundtheparkhewillseesome (b)Myneighboursaidhelloandaskedhowareyou.(Changeof
rare flowers.”(Incorrect change of reported speech to simple reported speech to simple present is incorrect)
past and also usage of “he”) (d) My neighbour saidhelloandaskedhowwasI.(Structureis
incorrect)
Sol.157.(c) The young mansaidtogod,“OGod!Helpmeclear
t his interview”(Correct) Sol.164.(d) She said to her brother, “I am going to meet my
(a) The young man said to god, “W ill you help me clear that f riend.”(Correct)
interview?” (Change of reported speech tointerrogativefuture (a) She said to her brother, “I was going to meet my
present is incorrect) friend.”(Change of reported speech to past continuous is
(b) The young man said to god, “You have to help meclearthat incorrect)
interview”(The tone is no more of appeal and prayer.) (b) She said t o her brother, “She will go to meet her
(d) The young man said togod,“OGod!Helphimtoclearthat friend.”(Change of reported speech to simple future is incorrect
interview”(“him and that” are incorrect) (c) She said to her brother, “I am gone to meet her
friend.”(Incorrect tense used)
ol.158.(a)Neha said, “What a pleasant surprise!”(Correct)
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(b)Nehasaid,“Itisaverypleasantsurprise.”(Changeofreported Sol.165.(d) The Principal says that hard work is the key to
speech to simple present is incorrect) uccess(Correct)
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(c) Neha said, “Is it a very pleasant surprise?”(Change of (a) The Principal say that hard work is the key to
reported speech to simple present interrogative is incorrect) success.(Reported verb “say” is incorrect)
owapleasantsurprise!”(Structureofreported
(d) Neha said, “H (b) The Principal said that Hard work was the keytosuccess.
speech is incorrect) (“Was” in the reported speech and reported verb “said”are
incorrect)
Sol.159.(b) She said to her mother, “Where is my gold (c) The Principal says that Hard work wasthekeytosuccess.
racelet?”(Correct)
b (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect)
(a) She asked to her mother, “Where my gold bracelet
is?”(Structure of reported speech is incorrect place of “is “ is Sol.166.(c) Saaransh said, “I solved the crossword yesterday.”
incorrect.) ( Correct)
(c) She said to her mother, “Where was my gold (a) Saaransh said, “Ihave solvedthe crossword theprevious
bracelet?’(Change of reported speech to simple past is day.” (Change of reported speech to present perfect)
incorrect) (b) Saaransh said, “H e has solved the crossword the previous
(d) She said to her mother, “W here was her gold day.” (pronoun “he” is incorrect)
bracelet?”(Change of reported speech to simple present (d) Saaransh said, “He have solved the crossword yesterday.”
interrogative is incorrect ) (verb “have” and “yesterday” in reported speech are incorrect)
Sol.160.(c)Thelibrariantoldherthatshecouldborrowonlytwo Sol.167.(d)Isaidtohim,“Hasitneveroccurredtoyouthatyou
ooks at a time.(Correct)
b re in the wrong profession?” (Correct)
a
(a)Thelibrariantoldherthattheycouldborrowonlytwobooks (a)Isaidtohim,“H
aveitneveroccurredtoyouthatheisinthe
at a time.(Incorrect pronoun in reported speech) wrong profession?” (“have” and “he is “ are incorrect)
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(b) I said tohim,“Hasitneveroccurredtoyouthathewasthe (Incorrect verb “fallen”)
rong profession?” (“Was” in the reported speech is incorrect)
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(c)Isaidtohim,“D
oesitneveroccurtoyouthatyouareinthe Sol.173.(b) She said to me, “I know youwanttohelpmebutI
wrong profession?” (Change of reported speech to simple an manage on my own.” (Correct)
c
present is incorrect) (a) She said to me, “I knew you want to help her but I could
manage on my own.” (Could is incorrect)
Sol.168.(d) He said to me, “Welcome. Please be (c) Shesaidtome,“Iknowyouwantedtohelpmebutshecan
eated.”(Correct)
s manage on her own.” (Incorrect Tense )
(a) He said to me, “Welcome. Please to be seated.” (“to “ is (d) She said to me, “I know I want to help you but you can
superfluous) manage on your own.” (Incorrect Pronoun)
(b)Hesaidtome,“Welcomeandsitdown.”(“please”ismissing
in reported speech) Sol.174.(a) She said, “Letusdistributefoodamongtheneedy.”
(c) He said to me, “B
e welcome. Pleasesit.”(“be”isincorrect) ( Correct)
Note- First form of Verb(V1)” in the direct form will convert to (b) She said, “We could distribute food among the needy.”
“S econd form of Verb(V2)” intheindirectform.Further,‘please’ (incorrect meaning)
in the direct form converts to ‘requested’ in the indirect form (c)Shesaid,“Letthemdistributefoodamongtheneedy.”(them
is incorrect)
ol.169.(b)I said, “May your mother recover soon!”(Correct)
S (d) She ordered, “Distribute food among the needy.” (meaning
(a) I say,“Yourmothermayrecoversoon.”(Incorrectreporting changed )
verb)
(c)Isaid,“OhGod!Yourmothermayrecoversoon.”(“OhGod”is Sol.175.(d) The doctor asked Anita if she was feeling better
superfluous here ) t hen. (correct)
(d)Isaid,“M ighthismothersoonrecover.”(Structureofreported (a)ThedoctoraskedtoAnitaifshewasfeelingbetternow.(To
speech is incorrect) and now are incorrect)
Note- In indirect sentences maychangeintomightsooptiona (b) The doctor asked Anita thatifshewerefeelingbetternow.
andcwillnotbetheanswer.Recoversoonisthecorrectphrase. (Incorrect verb “were” and also “now”)
Hence option b will be the appropriate direct form of given (c)ThedoctoraskedAnitawasshewasfeelingbetterthen.(“If”
indirect sentence. is missing)
ol.170.(d) The old woman requested her neighbour to buy
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some vegetables for her the next day.(Correct) ork. (Correct)
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(a) The old woman requested to her neighbour to please buy (b) She said that even if it rains hard, she had to go to work.
somevegetablesforhertomorrow.(“Please“issuperfluous and (incorrect tense)
tomorrow is incorrect) (c) Shesaidthathoweverharditmayrained,shehavetogoto
(b)Theoldwomantoldherneighbourthatbuysomevegetables work. (incorrect tense)
for metomorrow.(That and tomorrow are incorrect) (d) She said that however hard it might rain, she has to goto
(c) The old woman ordered her neighbour to buy some work. (incorrect tense)
vegetablesformethenextday.(“Me”inthereportedspeechis Sol.177.(c) She regretted that they had missed the flight.
incorrect) ( Correct)
Note- The word ‘Please’ shows some sense of request. So, (a) She cried thatwe havemissed the flight. (Incorrecttense)
‘please’ inthedirectformconvertsto‘requested’intheindirect (b) She was sorry that they missed the flight. (Change of
form.Further,‘please’and‘requested’cannotcometogetherina reported speech to simple past is incorrect)
sentence in the indirect form. Going through the options, only (d) She exclaimed that we had missed the flight. (Incorrect
option d satisfies this condition. pronoun)
ol.171.(d) He said to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.”
S ol.178.(a)Sanjeev said, “I will surely succeed.”(Correct)
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(Correct) (b) Sanjeev said, “I am going to succeed surely.” (Change of
(a) He said to me, “N ot to jump to any conclusion.” (“Not” is reported speech to present continuous is incorrect)
incorrect) (c)Sanjeevsays,“Ihavesucceededsurely.”(Changeofreported
(b) He told to me, “Don’t jump to any conclusion.” (Change of speech to present perfect is incorrect)
reported verb to “told to” is incorrect) (d) Sanjeev says, “I surely will succeed.” (Incorrect position of
(c)Hesaidtome,“N otjumptoanyconclusion.”(“not& to“are “surely”)
incorrect)
Note- Thereportingverb‘Saidto’inthedirectformwillconvert ol.179.(a) She said to her mother, “Why are you so upset
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to ‘told’ in the indirect form and ‘Don’t’ in the direct form will today?” (Correct)
convert to ‘Not to’ in the indirect form. Going through the (b) She said to her mother, “Why you are so upset today?”
options, only option d satisfies these conditions (Incorrect position of “are”)
(c) She said to her mother, “Why wereyousoupsetthatday?”
Sol.172.(b) Rahul said, “I slipped and fell onthemarshyland.” (Change of tense to simple past )
( Correct) (d) She said to her mother, “Are you upset today?” (Meaning
(a)Rahulsaid,“Heslipsandfallsonthemarshyland.”(Change changed)
of reported speech to simple present is incorrect)
(c)Rahulsaid,“Hehaveslippedandfallenonthemarshyland.” Sol.180.(b)HeaskedmewhereIhadgonetocollecttheflower
(Incorrect verb) amples. (Correct)
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(d) Rahul said, “I slipped andfallenon the marshyland.” (a) He asked mewhere did you goto collect the flowersamples.
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(Change of reported speech to simple past interrogative is ( c) “Call me when you reached there”, Bharati says to Rakesh.
incorrect) (d) “Call me when you reach there”, Bharati told Rakesh.
(c) He asked to me that where did I go to collect the flower
samples. (Incorrect tense) .187.Aanya said, "I've made a rose and honey vanilladessert
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(d) He asked me that where did I went to collect the flower for you."
samples. (Incorrect tense of reported speech) SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon)
(a) Aanya told me that she had made a rose and honey vanilla
Sol.181.(d) Reema told her friend to wait for heratthecoffee dessert for me.
hop in case she was late.(Correct)
s (b) Aanya told me that she is making a rose and honey vanilla
(a) Reema told to her friend wait for her atthecoffeeshopin dessert for me.
case shewerelate. (“Told to” and “were” are incorrect) (c) Aanya told me that she would make a rose and honey vanilla
(b)ReematoldherfriendwaitformeatthecoffeeshopincaseI dessert for her.
amlate. (Incorrect pronoun) (d) Aanya said to me that she was making a rose and honey
(c) Reema told her friend to wait for her at thecoffeeshopin vanilla dessert for me.
caseI amlate. (Incorrect pronoun)
.188. The child asked his mother if he could swimin the pool
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ol.182.(d) Father said to her, “Is thereanythingelseyouwish
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for?” (Correct) SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Morning)
(a)Fathersaidtoher,“Therewasanythingelseyouwishedfor?” (a) The child said to his mother, “Will I swim in the pool here?”
(Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect) (b) The child asked to his mother, “Can he swim in the pool
(b) Father said to her, “W as there anything else she wished there?”
for?”(Change of reportedspeechtosimplepastinterrogativeis (c) The child asked his mother, “Could he swim in the pool
incorrect ) there?”
(c) Father said to her, “Is there anything else she had wished (d) The child asked his mother, “May I swim in the pool here?”
for?” (Incorrect pronoun)
.189.Roshan said to me, "Sandeep made a new yeargreeting
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card for his teacher".
SSC CHSL 2019 Tier - 1 SSC CHSL 15/10/2020(Afternoon)
(a) Roshan told me that Sandeep had made a new year greeting
.183.“Do you attend the film festival at Goa everyyear?” he
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card for his teacher.
asked.
(b) Roshan was saying that Sandeep made a new year greeting
SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Morning)
card for his teacher.
(a) He asks me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.
(c) Roshan said Sandeep had made a new year greeting card for
(b) He had asked me if I was attending the film festival at Goa
his teacher.
every year.
(d) Sandeep made a new year greeting card for his teacher said
(c) He is asking me if I attended the film festival at Goa every
Roshan.
year.
(d) He asked me if I attended the film festival at Goa every year. .190.Neeta said, "Let me see how Pragya performsin her
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preboard examinations."
Q.184. Ravi asked, “Ritu, how many sets of class 12 practice
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
apers have you finished?”
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(a) Neeta said that she wanted to see how Pragya performed in
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Morning)
her pre board Examinations.
(a) Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers
(b) Neeta said I would see how Pragya performed in her
she had finished.
preboard examinations
(b) Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers
(c) Neeta wants to see Pragya's performance in her preboard
was she finishing.
examinations.
(c) Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers
(d) Neeta wanted to see how Pragya would perform in her
had she been finishing.
preboard examinations.
(d) Ravi asked Ritu how many sets of class 12 practice papers
she has been finishing. Q.191.Roopa said to me, "Please accompany me to themarket."
SC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Afternoon)
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.185.Brinda told her doctor that she was leavingfor Boston
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(a) Roopa said please accompany me to the market.
the next day.
(b) Roopa said to me that you must accompany me to the
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Afternoon)
market.
(a) Brinda told her doctor, “ I was leaving for Boston tomorrow.”
(c) Roopa requested me to accompany her to the market.
(b) Brinda said to her doctor, “ I am leaving for Boston
(d) Roopa is requesting me to accompany her to the market.
tomorrow.”
(c) Brinda had told her doctor, “ She was leaving for Boston the .192.Rama said to me, "I need your help for my new
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next day.” assignment."
(d) Brinda told to her doctor, “I will be leaving for Boston the next SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Evening)
day.” (a) Rama says that she needs my help for the new assignment.
(b) Rama said to me I need your help for my new assignment.
Q.186.Bharati told Rakesh to call her when he reachedthere.
(c) Rama said that she was needing my help for her new
SC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Morning)
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assignment.
(a) “Call her when you have reached here”, Bharati told Rakesh.
(d) Rama told me that she needed my help for her new
(b) “Call him when you are reaching there”, Bharati told Rakesh.
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assignment. SC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening)
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(a) The minister said that it was tragic that the Australian bush
Q.193.Ravina asked her little brother, “Where areyou going to fires had claimed the lives of so many helpless animals.
lay?”
p (b) The minister said that it was tragic that the Australian bush
SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Morning) fires claimed the lives of so many helpless animals.
(a) Ravina asked her little brother where he was going to play. (c) The minister said that it was tragic that the Australian bush
(b) Ravina said to her little brother where he was going to play. fires were claiming the lives of so many helpless animals.
(c) Ravina asked her little brother where he would like to go to (d) The minister said that it was tragic that the Australian bush
play. fires have been claiming the lives of so many helpless
(d) Ravina asked her little brother where will he be going to play. animals.
.194.Mother said to Kavya, "Switch off the lightbefore you go
Q Q.200. The doctor advised Jaya to put the eye drops into her
to sleep. yes four times a day from the next day.
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SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Afternoon) SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning)
(a) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before you go to (a) The doctor had advised Jaya, “From the next day you put the
sleep. eye drops into your eyes four times a day.”
(b) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she is going (b) The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops
to sleep. into your eyes four times a day.”
(c) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she goes to (c) The doctor advises Jaya, “From the next day put the eye
sleep. drops into your eyes four times a day.”
(d) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before she went to (d) The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the eye drops
sleep. into her eyes four times a day.”
.195.Thelionaskedthelioness,"Wherewillyouhideyourself,
Q .201. Experts said that several steps were being taken to
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until I return?” promote foreign trade as it constituted 45% of the country’s
SSC CHSL 19/03/2020(Evening) economy.
(a) The lion asked the lioness whether she would hide herself, SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Evening)
until he returned. (a) Experts are saying, “Several steps were taken to promote
(b) The lion asked the lioness where she will hide herself, until he foreign trade as it constituted 45% of the country’s economy”.
returns. (b) Experts said, “Several steps should be taken to promote
(c) The lion asked the lioness where would she hide herself, until foreign trade as they constitute 45% of the country’s
he returned. economy”.
(d) The lion asked the lioness where she herself, until (c) Experts said, “Several steps are being taken to promote
he returned. foreign trade as it constitutes 45% of the country’s economy”.
.196.Peter said, "He broke his glasses."
Q (d) Experts said, “Several steps had been taken for promoting
SSC CHSL 20/10/2020 (Evening) foreign trade as it constitute 45% of the country’s economy”.
(a) Peter said that he had broken his glasses. Q.202. The storekeeper asked the security, "Did you see the
(b) Peter said that he is going to break his glasses. t orch I kept here?"
(c) Peter said that he is breaking his glasses. SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)
(d) Peter said that he break his glasses. (a) The storekeeper asked the security whether he saw the torch
Q.197.“Itisafactthatkidsmodelparentalbehaviour,”saidthe he had kept there.
esearcher.
R (b) The storekeeper asked the security if he saw the torch he
SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Morning) kept there.
(a) The researcher said that it is a fact that kids model parental (c) The storekeeper asked the security if had he seen the torch
behaviour. he kept there.
(b) The researcher has said that it is a fact that kids have (d) The storekeeper asked the security whether he had seen the
modeled parental behaviour. torch he had kept there.
(c) The researcher has been saying that kids model parental .203. The traveller inquired, "Will there be a shelter for
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behaviour. strangers?”
(d) The researcher says that it is a fact that kids model parental SSC CHSL 19/03/2020 (Morning)
Behaviour. (a) The traveller inquired if there will be a shelter for strangers.
.198.Gary said, "I have finally cleared my examswith
Q (b) The traveller inquired if there would be a shelter for
distinction!" strangers.
SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Morning) (c) The traveller inquired if would there be a shelter for strangers.
(a) Gary told that he have cleared his exams with distinction. (d) The traveller inquired whether will there be a shelter for
(b) Gary said that he has finally cleared his exams with strangers.
distinction.
(c) Gary exclaimed that he cleared his exams with distinction. Solutions :-
(d) Gary exclaimed that he had finally cleared his exams with
distinction. Sol.183.(d) He asked me if I attended the film festival at Goa
very year.(Correct)
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.199. The minister said, “It is tragic that the Australian bush
Q (a) He asks me if I attend the film festival at Goa every year.
fires have claimed the lives of so many helpless animals.” (Incorrect reported verb)
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(b) He had askedmeifIwasattendingthefilmfestivalatGoa Sol.190.(a) Neeta said that she wanted to see how Pragya
very year. (Incorrect reported verb)
e erformed in her pre board examinations.(Correct)
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(c) He is asking me if I attended thefilmfestivalatGoaevery (b) Neeta said I would see how Pragya performed in her pre
year. (Incorrect reported verb) board examinations. (Incorrect tense)
(c) Neeta wants to see Pragya's performance in herpreboard
ol.184.(a)RaviaskedRituhowmanysetsofclass12practice
S examinations.(Incorrect reported verb)
papers she had finished.(Correct) (d) Neeta wanted to see how Pragyawouldperforminherpre
(b) RaviaskedRituhowmanysetsofclass12practicepapers board examinations.(Incorrect reported verb and speech also)
was she finishing.(Change of reported speech to past
continuous interrogative.This is incorrect.) Sol.191.(c) Roopa requested me to accompany her to the
(c) Ravi asked Ritu howmanysetsofclass12practicepapers arket. (Correct)
m
had she been finishing.(Structure of reported speech is (a) Roopa said pleaseaccompanymetothemarket.(Incorrect
incorrect) reported verb)
(d) Ravi asked Rituhowmanysetsofclass12practicepapers (b) Roopa said to me that you must accompany me to the
\shehas been finishing.(Incorrect tense) market.(Meaning changed and also incorrect reported verb )
(d) Roopa is requesting me to accompany her to the market.
Sol.185.(b) Brinda said toherdoctor,“IamleavingforBoston (Incorrect reported verb)
t omorrow.” (Correct)
(a) Brinda told her doctor, “ I was leaving for Boston Sol.192.(d) Ramatoldmethatsheneededmyhelpforhernew
tomorrow.”(Change of reported speech to past continuous is ssignment. (Correct)
a
incorrect.) (a) Rama says that she needs my help for the new
(c)Brindahadtoldherdoctor,“ShewasleavingforBostonthe assignment.(Incorrect reported verb and change of reported
next day.”(Reported verb and reported speech are incorrect ) speech to simple present is also incorrect)
(d)Brindatoldtoherdoctor,“IwillbeleavingforBostonthenext (b) Rama said to me I needyourhelpformynewassignment.
day.”(Change of reportedspeechtofuturecontinuousandalso (Incorrect tense)
reported verb is incorrect) (c) Rama said that she was needing my help for her new
assignment.(Changeofreportedspeechtopastcontinuous is
ol.186.(d) “Call me when you reach there”, Bharati told
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Rakesh.(Correct)
(a) “Call her when you have reached here”, Bharati told ol.193.(a)Ravinaaskedherlittlebrotherwherehewasgoingto
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Rakesh.(Incorrect Pronoun) play. (Correct)
(b) “Call him when you are reaching there”, Bharati told (b) Ravina saidtoherlittlebrotherwherehewasgoingtoplay.
Rakesh.(Incorrect Pronoun) (Incorrect reported verb)
(c) “Call me when you reached there”, Bharati says to (c) Ravinaaskedherlittlebrotherwherehewouldliketogoto
Rakesh.(incorrect reported verb and also “reached” ) play. (Incorrect tense)
(d) Ravina asked her little brotherwhere will hebe going toplay.
Sol.187.(a)Aanya told me that she had made a roseand honey (Change of reported speech to simple future interrogative is
v anilla dessert for me.(Correct) incorrect)
(b) Aanya told me that she ismakingaroseandhoneyvanilla
dessert for me.(Change of reported speech to present Sol.194.(d) MothertoldKavyatoswitchoffthelightbeforeshe
continuous is incorrect.) ent to sleep.(Correct)
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(c)Aanyatoldmethatshewouldmakearoseandhoneyvanilla (a) Mother told Kavya to switch off the light before you go to
dessert for her.(Incorrect tense in reported speech) sleep.(Incorrect tense and verb in reported speech)
(d) Aanya said to me that she was making a rose and honey (b)MothertoldKavyatoswitchoffthelightbeforesheisgoing
vanilladessertforme.(Itiswrongtochangereportedspeechto to sleep.(Change of reported speech to present continuous
past continuous) isincorrect.)
(c)MothertoldKavyatoswitchoffthelightbeforeshegoesto
Sol.188.(d)Thechildaskedhismother,“MayIswiminthepool sleep.(Change of reported speech to simple present is
ere?”(Correct)
h incorrect.)
(a) The child said to his mother, “Will I swim in the pool
here?”(Change of reported speech to simple future and also Sol.195.(d) The lion asked the lioness where she would hide
reported verb is incorrect) erself, until he returned. (Correct)
h
(b) The child asked to his mother, “Can he swim in the pool (a) The lion asked the lioness whether shewouldhideherself,
there?” ( “can and there” are incorrect) until he returned.(Whether is used instead of where)
(c) The child asked his mother, “Could he swim in the pool (b)Thelionaskedthelionesswhereshewillhideherself,untilhe
there?”( “could and there” are incorrect) returns.(Change of tense to simple future is incorrect.)
(c)Thelionaskedthelionesswherewouldshehideherself,until
ol.189.(a)RoshantoldmethatSandeephadmadeanewyear
S he returned. (Change of reported speech to interrogative
greeting card for his teacher.(Correct) sentence is incorrect.)
(b)RoshanwassayingthatSandeepmadeanewyeargreeting
card for his teacher.(Incorrect tense of reported verb ) ol.196.(a)Peter said that he had broken his glasses.(Correct)
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(c)RoshansaidSandeephadmadeanewyeargreetingcardfor (b) Peter said that he isgoingtobreakhisglasses.(Changeof
his teacher.(Listener is missing) reported speech to present continuous and meaning changed)
(d)Sandeepmadeanewyeargreetingcardforhisteachersaid (c) Peter said that he is breaking his glasses.(Change of
Roshan. (Change of reported speech to simple past is incorrect.) reported speech to present continuous)
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(d) Peter said that he break his glasses.(Incorrect verb in Sol.202.(d) The storekeeperaskedthesecuritywhetherhehad
r eported speech) een the torch he had kept there.(Correct)
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Simple past (did/kept)→ past perfect (had + V3)
Sol.197.(a)Theresearchersaidthatitisafactthatkidsmodel (a)Thestorekeeperaskedthesecuritywhetherhesawthetorch
arental behaviour.(Correct- Tense does not change incaseof
p he had kept there.(Incorrect tense)
facts/ habitual behaviours/idioms and roverbs.) (b) The storekeeper asked the security if he saw the torch he
(b) The researcher has said that it is a fact that kids have kept there.(Incorrect Tense)
modeled parental behaviour.(Incorrect reported verb and also (c) The storekeeperaskedthesecurityifhadheseenthetorch
incorrect tense in reported speech ) he kept there.(Incorrect sentence structure)
(c) The researcher has been saying that kids model parental
behaviour.(Incorrect reported verb) ol.203.(b) Thetravellerinquirediftherewouldbeashelterfor
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(d)Theresearchersaysthatitisafactthatkidsmodelparental strangers.(Correct)
behaviour (Incorrect reported verb). (a) The traveller inquired if there will be a shelter for
strangers.(Change of tense to simple future is incorrect.)
ol.198.(d)Garyexclaimedthathehadfinallyclearedhisexams
S (c) The traveller inquired if would there be a shelter for
with distinction.(Correct) strangers.(Incorrect sentence structure)
Said→ exclaimed (d) The traveller inquired whether will there be a shelter for
Have (present perfect)→ had (past perfect) strangers.(Change of tense to simple future is incorrect.)
(a) Gary told that he have cleared his exams with
distinction.(Incorrect tense)
(b) Gary said that he has finally cleared h is exams with
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distinction. (Incorrect tense)
Q.204. The teacher said to me,"You have not submitted the
(c) Gary exclaimed that he cleared his exams withdistinction.
ssignment."
a
(Incorrect tense)
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Sol.199.(a)The minister said that it was tragic thatthe (a) The teacher said me that I had not submitted the
ustralian bush fires had claimed the lives of so many helpless
A assignment.
animals.(Correct) (b) The teacher told to me that I have not submitted that
said→said that , Have→ had, Is→ was assignment.
(b) TheministersaidthatitwastragicthattheAustralianbush (c) The teacher told me that I had not submitted the assignment.
fires claimed the lives of so many helpless animals.(Incorrect (d) The teacher said to me that I have not submitted the
tense in reported speech) assignment.
(c) The ministersaidthatitwastragicthattheAustralianbush
Q.205."What a good idea!", Seema remarked.
fires were claiming the lives of so many helpless
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animals.(Incorrect tense in reported speech)
(a) Seema said what a good idea it is.
(d) The minister said that it was tragic that the Australian bush
(b) Seema told what an idea!
fires have been claiming the lives of so many helpless
(c) Seema exclaimed that it was a very good idea.
animals.(Incorrect tense in reported speech)
(d) Seema exclaimed that the idea is good.
Sol.200.(b) The doctor advised Jaya, “From tomorrow put the
Q.206."Hello", he said to his friend."What can Ido for you?"
ye drops into your eyes four times a day.”(Correct)
e
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Next day→ tomorrow, Her→ your
(a) He asked and greeted his friend that what he can do for him.
(a)ThedoctorhadadvisedJaya,“Fromthenextdayyouputthe
(b) He told hello and asked his friend what he could do for him.
eye drops into your eyes four t imes a day.”(Incorrectreporting
(c) He greeted his friend and asked what he could do for him.
verb)
(d) He said hello and asked his friend what can do for him.
(c) The doctor advises Jaya, “From the next day put the eye
drops into your eyes four times a day.”(Incorrect reporting verb) .207. She said,"We visited Uttarakhand in the summer
Q
(d)ThedoctoradvisedJaya,“Fromtomorrowputtheeyedrops vacation".
into her eyes four times a day.”(Incorrect pronoun in reported SSC CGL 06/3/2020 (Evening)
speech) (a) She said that they will visit to Uttarakhand in the summer
vacation.
ol.201.(c) Experts said, “Several steps are being taken to
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(b) She said that we visited Uttarakhand in the summer vacation.
promote foreign trade as it constitutes 45% of the country’s
(c) She said that they have visited Uttarakhand in the summer
economy”.(Correct)
vacation.
Said that→ said
(d) She said that they had visited Uttarakhand in the summer
Were being→ are being
vacation.
(a) Experts are saying, “Several steps were taken to promote
foreign trade as it constituted 45% of the country’s .208.Thetravellersaidtoapasserby,"Canyouhelpmefindmy
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economy”.(Incorrect reporting verb) way, please?"
(b) Experts said, “Several steps should be taken to promote SSC CGL 07/3/2020 (Morning)
foreign trade as they constitute 45% of the country’s (a) The traveller asked the passer by if he could kindly help him
economy”.(Incorrect Tense) find his way.
(d) Experts said, “Several steps had been taken for promoting (b) The traveller asked the passerby that he can kindly help him
foreign trade as it constitute 45% of the country’s economy”. find his way.
(Incorrect Tense) (c) The traveller requested to the passerby if he can help him
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find his way. (b) Johnny's mother pleaded with John to run down to the
(d) The traveller asked the passerby could you kindly help me rocer's and get her a loaf of French bread and a pound of
g
find my way? cheddar cheese. (Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c)Johnnycommandedhismothertogodowntothegrocerand
.209. Johnny's mother said,"Johnny, run down tothegrocer's
Q buy a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese." (Incorrect speaker and listener)
SSC CGL 09/3/2020 (Evening) (d)Johnnyaskedhismothertorundowntothegrocer'sandget
(a) Johnny's mother asked him to run down to the grocer's and a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
get a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese. (Incorrect speaker and listener)
(b) Johnny's mother pleaded with John to run down to the
grocer's and get her a loaf of French bread and a pound of
cheddar cheese.
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(c) Johnny commanded his mother to go down to the grocer and
.210. “We are going to Tirupati next week,” Deepa told her
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buy a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
friends.
(d) Johnny asked his mother to run down to the grocer's and get
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a loaf of French bread and a pound of cheddar cheese.
(a) Deepa told her friends that they will go to Tirupati next week.
(b) Deepa told to her friends that she is going to Tirupati
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following week.
(c) Deepa told her friends that we were going to Tirupati the
Sol.204.(c) The teacher told me that I had not submitted the
following week.
ssignment. (Correct)
a
(d) Deepa told her friends that they were going to Tirupati the
(a) The teacher said me that I had not submitted the
following week.
assignment. (Incorrect Reported Verb and to me missing)
(b) The teacher told to me that I have not submitted that Q.211.ThePrincipalsaidtothemthathedidnotwanttoseeany
assignment. (Incorrect Reported Verb and Tense) ne to return with a complaint against them.
o
(d) The teacher said to me that I have not submitted the SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
assignment. (Incorrect Reported Verb and Tense) (a) The Principal said to them, “I did not want to saw any one to
return with a complaint against them.”
Sol.205.(c) Seema exclaimed that it was a very good
(b) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to
idea.(Correct)
return with a complaint against you.”
(a) Seemasaidwhata good idea it is. (That is missing.)
(c) The Principal said to them, “I do not wanted to see any of
(b) Seematold whatan idea! (Incorrect Reported Verb)
them to be returning with a complaint.”
(d) Seema exclaimed thatthe idea is good.(IncorrectTense)
(d) The Principal said to them, “I do not want to see any one to
ol.206.(c)He greeted his friend and asked what hecould do for
S returns with a complaint against you.”
him. (Correct)
.212.Heexclaimedsadlythatitwasapitythatsomanylives
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(a)Heaskedandgreetedhisfriendthatwhathecandoforhim.
had been lost in the floods.
(Incorrect Reported Verb and Tense)
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(b)Hetoldhelloandaskedhisfriendwhathecoulddoforhim.
(a) He said sadly, “It is a pity that so many lives had been lost in
(Incorrect Reported Verb)
the floods.”
(d) He said hello and asked his friend what can do for him.
(b) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives are being lost
(Incorrect Reported Verb and Tense)
in the floods!”
ol.207.(d) She said that they had visited Uttarakhand in the
S (c) He said sadly, “What a pity that so many lives have been lost
summer vacation. (Correct ) in the floods.”
(a) She said that they will visit to Uttarakhand in the summer (d) He said sadly, “It was a pity that so many lives were loss in
vacation. ( tense (simple future ) had visited (past perfect ) ) the floods.”
(b)ShesaidthatwevisitedUttarakhandinthesummervacation.
Q.213.VikassaidtoNavinthathehadn’tmethimsinceFebruary
( tense (simple past ) had visited (past perfect ) )
t he previous year. SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
(c) She said that they have visited Uttarakhandinthesummer
(a) Vikas told Navin, “You haven’t meeting me since February last
vacation. ( tense (present perfect ) had visited (past perfect )
year.”
Sol.208.(a) The traveller asked thepasserbyifhecouldkindly (b) Vikas said to Navin, “I haven’t met you since February last
elp him find his way. (Correct)
h year.”
(b)Thetravelleraskedthepasserbythathecankindlyhelphim (c) Vikas told to Navin, “I haven’t met him since February last
find his way. (“if” should be used in place of “that” ) year.”
(c) The traveller requested to the passerby if he
can help him (d) Vikas said, “Navin, I haven’t meet you since February last
find his way. (Incorrect Reported verb) year.”
(d) The traveller asked the passerby could you kindly help me
.214. “Have you got a blue scarf”? the customer asked the
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findmyway?(Sentencestructureisincorrect,NoQuestionmark
assistant.
should be used )
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Sol.209.(a) Johnny's mother asked him to run down to the (a) The customer asked the assistant if he have a blue scarf.
rocer's and get a loaf of French bread and a pound of
g (b) The customer asked the assistant he has a blue scarf.
cheddar cheese. (Correct) (c) The customer asking the assistant if he is having a blue
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scarf. r eported speech.)
(d) The customer asked the assistant if he had a blue scarf. (d)Devireplies,“Icouldnotwentbutsorry.”(Incorrectreported
verb“replies” andalsoincorrecttenseandstructureinreported
Q.215.Devi replied that she was sorry but she couldnot go. speech.)
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(a) Devi replied, “ She was sorry I could not go.”
(b) Devi replied, “Sorry she could not go.”
SSC CGL 2018 Tier - 2
(c) Devi replied, “I’m sorry but I cannot go.”
.216.My uncle said, “ Just my luck! I’ve missedthe bus again.”
Q
(d) Devi replies, “I could not went but sorry.”
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
(a) My uncle exclaimed that he was unlucky as he had missed
Solutions :-
the bus again.
(b) My uncle said he was lucky as he had missed the bus again.
Sol.210.(d) Deepa told her friends that they were going to
(c) My uncle exclaimed that he is once again lucky to miss the
irupati the following week. (Correct)
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bus.
(a)DeepatoldherfriendsthattheywillgotoTirupatinextweek.
(d) My uncle says that he is unlucky as he has missed the bus
(Change of reported speech to simple future is incorrect.)
again.
(b) Deepa told to her friends that she is going to Tirupati
following week. (Change of reported speech to present .217.HeaskedmeifIwouldliketotakethatapartmentonrent
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continuous is incorrect.) from the next day.
(c) Deepa told her friends that we were going to Tirupati the SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
following week. (Incorrect Pronoun) (a) “Would you had taken this apartment on rent from
tomorrow?” he said to me.
Sol.211.(b)ThePrincipalsaidtothem,“Idonotwanttoseeany
(b) “Would you have taken this apartment on rent from the next
ne to return with a complaint against you.” (Correct)
o
day?” he said to me.
(a)ThePrincipalsaidtothem,“Ididnotwanttosawanyoneto
(c) “Would you like to take this apartment on rent from
return with a complaint against them.” (Change of reported
tomorrow?” he said to me.
speech to simple past is incorrect.)
(d) “Would you be liking to take this apartment on rent from
(c) The Principal said to them, “I do not wanted to seeanyof
tomorrow?” he said to me.
them to be returning with a complaint.” (Change of reported
speech to simple present and usage of wanted is incorrect.) .218.“Let’sgooutfordinner.I’vebeenhomethiswholeweek,”
Q
(d) The Principal said tothem,“Idonotwanttoseeanyoneto said Anna.
returns with a complaint against you.” (“returns” in reported SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
speech is incorrect.) (a) Anna said to me that we must go out for dinner as she has
been home that whole week.
Sol.212.(c) He said sadly,“Whatapitythatsomanyliveshave
(b) Anna told me she was wanting to go out for dinner and had
een lost in the floods.” (Correct)
b
been home this whole week.
(a)Hesaidsadly,“Itisapitythatsomanyliveshadbeenlostin
(c) Anna told me she is at home the whole week and would like
the floods.” (“had” is incorrect)
to go out for dinner.
(b)Hesaidsadly,“Whatapitythatsomanylivesarebeinglost
(d) Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had been home
in the floods!” (Incorrect tense in reported speech)
that whole week.
(d) He saidsadly,“Itwasapitythatsomanyliveswerelossin
the floods.” (Change of reported speech to simple past ) Q.219.“Go on, apply for the job,” said my best friend.
SC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
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ol.213.(b)Vikas said to Navin, “I haven’t met yousince
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(a) My best friend says I should go off and apply for the job.
February last year.” (Correct)
(b) My best friend had said to me to go on and apply for the job.
(a)VikastoldNavin,“Y ouhaven’tmeetingmesinceFebruarylast
(c) My best friend encouraged me to apply for the job.
year.” (Incorrect tense and verb in reported speech)
(d) You should apply for the job my best friend said.
(c) Vikas told to Navin, “I haven’t met him since February last
year.” (“him” is incorrect) .220. “Y
Q ou should lock your car as there have been some
(d) Vikas said, “Navin, I haven’t meet you since February last instances of theft,” said Anil.
year.” (Incorrect Tense in reported speech) SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
(a) There have been instances of theft so I should lock my car
ol.214.(d) The customer asked the assistant ifhehadablue
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was told to me by Anil.
scarf. (Correct)
(b) Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been
(a) The customer asked the assistant if he have a blue scarf.
some instances of theft.
(Incorrect change of tense in reported speech.)
(c) There have been some instances of theft so I should have
(b) The customer asked the assistant he has a blue scarf.
locked my car said Anil.
(Incorrect change of tense in reported speech)
(d) Anil said he must lock his car because there were some
(c) The customer asking the assistant if he is having a blue
instances of theft.
scarf. (Incorrect tense in reported verb and reported speech.)
Q.221. “Don’t overspeed at night,” I said to Irina.
ol.215.(c)Devi replied, “I’m sorry but I cannotgo.” (Correct)
S
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(a) Devi replied, “ She was sorry I could not go.” (Change of
(a) I warned Irina not to overspeed at night.
reported speech to simple past is incorrect.)
(b) Over speeding at night is not good, I said to Irina.
(b) Devi replied, “Sorry she could not go.” (Incorrectstructure in
(c) I warn to Irina not to overspeed at night.
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(d) I had been warning Irina not to overspeed at night. going to be a hot day.
.222. Pushpa said,"I arrived at the workshopanhouragobut
Q .227. Kapil said to his team,“Ifyoudon’tperformwellinthis
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nothing much is happening here." match, you will not get a place in the team.”
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(a) Pushpa observed that though she had arrived at the (a) Kapil told to his team if you don’t perform well in this match,
workshop an hour ago but nothing much is happening there. you will not get a place in the team.
(b) Pushpa said that she has arrived at the workshop an hour (b) Kapil warned his team that if they didn’t perform well in that
earlier but nothing much is happening here. match, they would not get a place in the team.
(c) Pushpa asked why she had to arrive at the workshop an hour (c) Kapil warned to his team, if they don’t perform well in this
before when nothing much was happening there. match, they will not get a place in the team.
(d) Pushpa said that she had arrived at the workshop an hour (d) Kapil said to his team that if you don’t perform well in that
before but nothing much was happening there. match, you will not get a place in the team.
.223. Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath Singh
Q .228. The old lady said, “May God bless youandgiveyouall
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said,"Whatever talks take place they will be on the issue of you desire in life!”
Pakistan occupied Kashmir." SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) (a) The old lady says that may God bless you and give you all
(a) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singh asked whatever you desire in life.
talks took place,why they were not on the issue of Pakistan (b) The old lady said that God may bless you and give you all you
occupied Kashmir. desire in life.
(b) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singh said that (c) The old lady said that God will bless me and give me all I
whatever talks take place, they will be on the issue of desire in life.
Pakistan occupied Kashmir. (d) The old lady wished that God would bless me and give me all
(c) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singh announced that I desired in life.
whatever talks took place, they would be on the issue of
Pakistan occupied Kashmir. .229.“Iftherainsdon’tstopwewillhavetomovetheanimals
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(d) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singh said that if there to another place,”said the zoo official.
were talks, that had to be on the issue of Pakistan occupied SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
Kashmir. (a) The zoo official had been saying said that if the rains don’t
stop they would have to move the animals to another place.
Q.224.TheofficertoldmethatIneededtoworkhardertomeet (b) The zoo official said that if the rains didn’t stop they would
y targets otherwise I would have to leave the company.
m have to move the animals to another place.
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) (c) The zoo official will say that if the rains don’t stop they would
(a) The officer said to me,"I need to work harder to meet my have to move the animals to another place.
targets otherwise I will have to leave the company." (d) The zoo official said that if the rains are not stopping they
(b) The officer said to me," Work harder to meet my targets would have to move the animals to another place.
otherwise be ready to leave the company."
(c) The officer said to me,"You have to work harder to meet our .230.“R
Q eena,I’msurprisedyouwantdinneraswehadsucha
targets otherwise I will have to leave the company." late lunch," said Rajat.
(d) The officer said to me,"You need to work harder to meet your SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
targets otherwise you will have to leave the company." (a) Rajat had told Reena that he was surprised that she had
wanted dinner as they were having such a late lunch.
.225.Mr.Lucastoldhiswifenottowaitforhimashewouldbe
Q (b) Rajat was saying to Reena that he was surprised that she
late at the studio that night. was wanting dinner as they had been having such a late
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) lunch.
(a) His wife said to Mr Lucas,"Don't wait for him as he will be late (c) Rajat had been telling Reena that he was surprised that she
at the studio that night." wants dinner as they had had such a late lunch.
(b) Mr Lucas said to his wife,"Not to wait for him as I would be (d) Rajat told Reena that he was surprised that she wanted
late at the studio tonight." dinner as they had had such a late lunch.
(c) Mr Lucas said to his wife,"Don't wait for him as I will be late at
the studio tonight." Q.231. He advised me to go abroad for higher studies the
(d) Mr Lucas said to his wife,"Don't wait for him as he will be late f ollowing year.
at the studio that night." SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(a) He said to me,"I go abroad for higher studies next year."
.226. ‘Let’snotgoouttoday.It’sgoingtobeahotday,”hesaid
Q (b) He said to me,"Please go abroad for higher studies next year."
to me. (c) He told to me,"You should go abroad for higher studies the
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) following year."
(a) He suggested that we shouldn’t be going out that day as it is (d) He said to me,"You should go abroad for higher studies next
going to be a hot day. year."
(b) He is suggesting that they shouldn’t go out today as it was
going to be a hot day. Q.232.“IfIhadthemanualofthenewT.V,Iwouldhavefixeditby
(c) He suggested that we shouldn’t go out that day as it was ow,” said Uma.
n
going to be a hot day. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(d) He had suggested that they shouldn’t go out today as it was (a) Uma said that if she was having the manual of the new T.V
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she would have fixed it by now. ( a) Annasaidtomethatwemustgooutfordinnerasshehas
(b) Uma said that if she has the manual of the new T.V she will been home that whole week. (Incorrect Tense and Reported
have fixed it by then. Verb)
(c) Uma said that if she will have the manual of the new T.V she (b)Annatoldmeshewaswantingtogooutfordinnerandhad
would have fixed it by then. been home this whole week. (Incorrect Tense and Reported
(d) Uma said that if she had had the manual of the new T.V she Verb)
would have fixed it by (c)Annatoldmesheisathomethewholeweekandwouldlike
to go out for dinner. (Incorrect Tense)
Q.233. "Why is everybody leaving so early today?" said the
anager.
m Sol.219.(c) My best friendencouragedmetoapplyforthejob.
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) ( Correct)
(a) The manager asked why was everybody leaving so early that (a) My best friend says I should go off and apply for the job.
day. (Incorrect Reporting Verb and Tense)
(b) The manager asked why everybody left so early that day. (b)Mybestfriendhadsaidtometogoonandapplyforthejob.
(c) The manager asked why everybody was leaving so early that (Incorrect reported verb and Tense)
day. (d)Youshouldapplyforthejobmybestfriendsaid.(Thetoneis
(d) The manager asked why everybody was leaving so early a suggesting tone and not an encouraging one.)
today.
Sol.220.(b)Anil advised me that I should lock mycar as there
.234. Amar urged Amit to stop taking tranquillizers without
Q ad been some instances of theft. (Correct)
h
consulting the doctor. (a) There have been instancesoftheftsoIshouldlockmycar
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) was told to me by Anil. (Incorrect structure, Incorrect tense)
(a) “Amit,please stop taking tranquillizers without consulting the (c) There have been some instances of theft so Ishouldhave
doctor,”Amar was advising, locked my car said Anil. ( Incorrect structure, Incorrect tense)
(b) Amit said to Amar, "Please stop taking tranquillizers without (d) Anil said he must lock his car because there were some
consulting the doctor.” instances of theft. (Incorrect tense, Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c) “Amit,please stop taking tranquillizers without consulting the
doctor,” said Amar. ol.221.(a)I warned Irina not to overspeed at night.(Correct)
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(d) Amar says to Amit,“ Please consult the doctor before taking (b)Overspeedingatnightisnotgood,IsaidtoIrina.(Incorrect
tranquillizers.” reported speech and meaning if different from the original
sentence)
Q.235.Hesaid,“ThelastfilmIsawwassuchaviolentonethatI (c)IwarntoIrinanottooverspeedatnight.(IncorrectReported
ouldn’t sleep the whole night”.
c Verb)
SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019) (d)IhadbeenwarningIrinanottooverspeedatnight.(Incorrect
(a) He is saying the last film he saw was such a violent one that Reported Verb)
he couldn’t sleep the whole night.
(b) He shall be saying that the last film he had been seeing was ol.222.(d)Pushpa said that she had arrived at theworkshop an
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such a violent one that he couldn’t sleep the whole night. hour before but nothing much was happening there. (Correct)
(c) He shall say that the last film he had seen was such a violent (a) Pushpa observed that though she had arrived at the
one that he couldn’t sleep the whole night. workshop an hour ago but nothing much is happening there.
(d) He said that the last film he had seen was such a violent one (Incorrect Verb and words)
that he couldn’t sleep the whole night. (b) Pushpa said that she has arrived at the workshopanhour
earlier but nothing much is happening here. (Incorrect tense)
(c)Pushpaaskedwhyshehadtoarriveattheworkshopanhour
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beforewhennothingmuchwashappeningthere.(IncorrectVerb
and incorrect use of why)
Sol.216.(a) My uncleexclaimedthathewasunluckyashehad
issed the bus again. (Correct)
m ol.223.(c) Addressing a public meeting, Rajnath Singh
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(b) My uncle said he was unlucky as he had missed the bus announcedthatwhatevertalkstookplace, theywouldbeonthe
again. (Incorrect reported verb) issue of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. (Correct)
(c) My uncle exclaimedthatheisonceagainluckytomissthe (a) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singhaskedwhatever
bus. (Incorrect tense, Incorrect use oflucky insteadof unlucky) talks took place, why they were not on the issue of Pakistan
(d) My uncle saysthatheisunluckyashehasmissedthebus occupied Kashmir. (Incorrect verb and Incorrect use of why)
again. (Incorrect Tense and Incorrect reported verb) (b) Addressing a public meeting,Rajnath Singh said that
whatevertalkstakeplace,theywillbeontheissueof Pakistan
Sol.217.(c)“W ouldyouliketotakethisapartmentonrentfrom
occupied Kashmir. (Incorrect verb and IncorrectTense)
t omorrow?” he said to me. (Correct)
(d)Addressingapublicmeeting,RajnathSinghsaidthatifthere
(a) “Would you had taken this apartment on rent from
were talks, that had to be on the issue of Pakistan occupied
tomorrow?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense)
Kashmir. (IncorrectverbandIncorrectTenseandincorrectuse
(b)“Wouldyouhavetakenthisapartmentonrentfromthenext
of if)
day?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) “Would you be liking to take this apartment on rent from ol.224.(d) The officer said to me,"You need toworkharderto
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tomorrow?” he said to me. (Incorrect Tense) meet your targets otherwise you will have to leave the
company." (Correct)
ol.218.(d) Anna suggested we go out for dinner as she had
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(a) The officer said to me,"Ineed to work harder to meetmy
been home that whole week. (Correct)
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targets otherwise I will have to leave the company."(Incorrect wanted dinner as theywerehavingsuchalatelunch.(Incorrect
ronouns )
p ense and Incorrect Reported Verb)
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(b) The officer said to me," Work harder to meet my targets (b) Rajat was saying to Reena that he was surprised that she
otherwise be ready to leave the company."(Incorrect sentence waswantingdinnerastheyhadbeenhavingsuchalate lunch
structure) (Incorrect Tense and Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c) Theofficersaidtome,"Youhavetoworkhardertomeetour (c) RajathadbeentellingReenathathewassurprisedthatshe
targets otherwise I will have to leave the company." (Incorrect wantsdinnerastheyhadhadsuchalatelunch.(IncorrectTense
verb) and Incorrect Reported Verb)
Sol.225.(c)MrLucassaidtohiswife,"Don'twaitforhimasIwill Sol.231.(d) He said to me,"You should go abroad for higher
e late at the studio tonight." (Correct)
b tudies next year."(Correct )
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(a)HiswifesaidtoMrLucas,"Don'twaitforhimashewillbelate (a) He said to me,"I go abroad for higher studies next year."
at the studio that night."(Incorrect use of that night. In Direct (Incorrect Tense)
speech “tonight” should be used. ) (b)Hesaidtome,"Pleasegoabroadforhigherstudiesnextyear."
(b) Mr Lucassaidtohiswife,"NottowaitforhimasIwouldbe (Incorrect word -please)
late at the studio tonight." (Incorrect tense in Direct speech) (c) He told to me,"You should goabroadforhigherstudiesthe
(d) MrLucassaidtohiswife,"Don'twaitforhimashewillbelate following year." (The following year is incorrect. Instead next
atthestudiothatnight."(IncorrectPronounandIncorrectuseof yearwill be used )
that night. In Direct speech “tonight” should be used. )
Sol.232.(d)Umasaidthatifshehadhadthemanualofthenew
ol.226.(c)Hesuggestedthatweshouldn’tgooutthatdayasit
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was going to be a hot day. (Correct) (a) Uma said thatifshewashavingthemanualofthenewT.V
(a) He suggested that we shouldn’tbe goingout thatdayas it is she would have fixed it by now.(Incorrect Tense)
going to be a hot day. (Incorrect Tense) (b)UmasaidthatifshehasthemanualofthenewT.Vshewill
(b) He is suggesting thattheyshouldn’tgoouttodayasitwas havefixed it by then.(Incorrect Tense)
going to be a hot day. (Incorrect Tense of Reported Verb) (c)UmasaidthatifshewillhavethemanualofthenewT.Vshe
(d)Hehadsuggestedthattheyshouldn’tgoouttodayasitwas would havefixed it by then.(Incorrect Tense)
going to be a hot day. (Incorrect pronoun and Reported Verb)
ol.233.(c)The manager asked why everybody was leavingso
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ol.227.(b)Kapilwarnedhisteamthatiftheydidn’tperformwell
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in that match, they would not get a place in the team.(Correct) (a)Themanageraskedwhywaseverybodyleavingsoearlythat
(a)Kapiltoldtohisteamifyoudon’tperformwellinthismatch, day. (Incorrect Tense)
youwillnotgetaplaceintheteam. (Incorrectword-Thismatch (b) The manager asked why everybody left so early that day.
changes to that match) (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Kapil warned to his team, if they don’t perform well inthis (d) The manager asked why everybody was leaving so early
match, they will not get a place in the team. (Incorrectword- today.( “that day” should be used)
This match changes to that match)
(d) Kapil said to his team thatifyoudon’tperformwellinthat Sol.234.(c) “Amit,please stop taking tranquillizers without
match, you will not get a place in the team. (Incorrect Pronoun) onsulting the doctor,” said Amar. (Correct)
c
(a)“Amit,pleasestoptakingtranquillizerswithoutconsultingthe
ol.228.(d) The old lady wished that God wouldblessmeand
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give me all I desired in life. (Correct) (b) AmitsaidtoAmar,"Pleasestoptakingtranquillizerswithout
(a) The old lady says that may God blessyouandgiveyouall consulting the doctor.” (Incorrect speaker and listener)
you desire in life. (Incorrect Reported Verb a nd Incorrect (d) AmarsaystoAmit,“Pleaseconsultthedoctorbeforetaking
Subject) tranquillizers.” (Incorrect Reported verb and meaning has
(b)TheoldladysaidthatGodmayblessyouandgiveyouallyou changed)
desire in life. (Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c) The old lady said that God will bless me and give me allI Sol.235.(d) He said that the last film he had seenwassucha
desire in life.(Incorrect Reported Verb and Incorrectuse of will) v iolent one that he couldn’t sleep the whole night. (Correct)
(a) Heissayingthelastfilmhesawwassuchaviolentonethat
ol.229.(b)Thezooofficialsaidthatiftherainsdidn’tstopthey
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would have to move the animals to another place. (Correct) Reported Verb)
(a) Thezooofficialhadbeensayingsaidthatiftherainsdon’t (b)Heshallbesayingthatthelastfilmhehadbeenseeingwas
stop they would have to move the animals to another place. such a violent one that he couldn’t sleep the whole night.
(Incorrect Reported Verb and Tense) (Incorrect Tense and Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c) Thezooofficialwillsaythatiftherainsdon’tstoptheywould (c)Heshallsaythatthelastfilmhehadseenwassuchaviolent
have to move the animalstoanotherplace.(IncorrectReported one that he couldn’t sleep thewholenight.(IncorrectReported
Verb and Tense) Verb)
(d) The zoo official said that if the rains arenotstoppingthey
w ould have to move the animals to another place. (Incorrect SSC CHSL 2018 Tier - 1
Tense)
Q.236. Mrs.Guptasaidtome,“Whyaretheseboysstandingin
ol.230.(d) Rajat told Reena that he was surprised that she
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wanted dinner as they had had such a late lunch. (Correct)
SSC CHSL 02/07/2019 (Morning)
(a) Rajathad toldReena that he was surprised thatshehad
(a) Mrs. Gupta asked me why were these boys standing in the
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sun. tomorrow
(b) Mrs. Gupta asked me why those boys were standing in the (c) Father told his daughter that he will attend her convocation
sun. tomorrow
(c) Mrs. Gupta said to me that why are these boys standing in (d) Father told his daughter that he will be attending her
the sun. convocation the next day
(d) Mrs. Gupta asked me why were these boys standing in the
sun. .243.Thedoctortoldhispatient,"Continuethesamecourseof
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medicines for the next week."
Q.237.I asked the shopkeeper, “What is the priceof this bike?” SSC CHSL 09/7/2019 (Evening)
SC CHSL 02/07/2019 (Evening)
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(a) I asked the shopkeeper that what the price of this bike was. medicines in the next week.
(b) I asked the shopkeeper what is the price of this bike. (b) The doctor told his patient for continuing the same course of
(c) I asked the shopkeeper what was the price of this bike. medicines for the next week.
(d) I asked the shopkeeper what the price of this bike was. (c) The doctor told his patient that he may continue the same
course of medicines in the following week.
.238. Bhola said to his friend,“HowcanImakethischarcoal
Q (d) The doctor told his patient to continue the same course of
white?” medicines for the following week.
SSC CHSL 03/07/2019 (Afternoon)
(a) Bhola asked his friend how he could make that charcoal
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white.
(b) Bhola told his friend how he could make that charcoal white.
Sol.236.(b)Mrs.Guptaaskedmewhythoseboyswerestanding
(c) Bhola asked his friend how can I make this charcoal white.
in the sun.(Correct)
(d) Bhola asked his friend how could he make that charcoal
(a) Mrs. Gupta asked me why weretheseboysstandinginthe
white.
sun. (Incorrect word “these” has been used.)
.239.Fathersaidtome,“Areyougoingtokeepmewaitingall
Q (c) Mrs. Gupta said to me t hatwhyaretheseboysstandingin
night?” the sun.(Incorrect tense in reported verb and in reportedspeech)
SSC CHSL 03/07/2019 (Evening) (d) Mrs. Gupta asked me why weretheseboysstandinginthe
(a) Father asked me if you were going to keep him waiting all sun. (Incorrect structure in reported speech)
night.
Sol.237.(d) I asked the shopkeeper what the price ofthisbike
(b) Father told me that you are going to keep him waiting all
as. (Correct)
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night.
(a)Iaskedtheshopkeeperthatwhatthepriceofthisbikewas.
(c) Father asked me are you going to keep me waiting all night.
(that should not be used with what)
(d) Father asked me if I was going to keep him waiting all night.
(b) I asked the shopkeeper what is the price of this bike.
.240.Thestrangersaidtome,“Canyoutellmethewaytothe
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River Bank Colony?” (c) I asked the shopkeeper whatwas the priceof thisbike.
SSC CHSL 04/07/2019 (Morning) ( Incorrect structure)
(a) The stranger asked me can you tell me the way to the River
ol.238.(a) Bhola asked his friend how he could make that
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Bank Colony.
charcoal white. (Correct)
(b) The stranger asked me if you could tell him the way to the
(b) Bholatoldhis friend how he could make that charcoalwhite.
River Bank Colony.
( Incorrect Reported Verb)
(c) The stranger asked me if I could tell him the way to the River
(c) Bhola asked his friendhowcanImakethischarcoalwhite.
Bank Colony.
(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The stranger told me that I could tell him the way to the River
(d) Bhola asked his friend how could he make that charcoal
Bank Colony.
white. (Subject should be followed by the Verb)
.241. The lawyersaidtotheaccused,"Wherewereyouatthe
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ol.239.(d)FatheraskedmeifIwasgoingtokeephimwaiting
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time of the burglary?"
all night. (Correct)
SSC CHSL 04/07/2019 (Evening)
(a) Father asked me if you were going to keep himwaitingall
(a) The lawyer asked the burglar where he was at the time of
night. (Incorrect Tense and pronoun)
burglary.
(b) Father told me that you are going to keep him waiting all
(b) The lawyer asked the burglar that where was he at the time
night. (Incorrect Tense, Pronoun, Reported Verb)
of burglary.
(c)Fatheraskedmeareyougoingtokeepmewaitingallnight.
(c) The lawyer asked the burglar if he was there at the time of
(Incorrect Tense, Subject)
burglary.
(d) The lawyer asked the burglar where were you at the time of ol.240.(c)ThestrangeraskedmeifIcouldtellhimthewayto
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burglary. the River Bank Colony. (Correct)
(a) ThestrangeraskedmecanyoutellmethewaytotheRiver
Q.242. Father said to his daughter, "I will attend your
Bank Colony. ( Incorrect Tense)
onvocation tomorrow."
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(b) The stranger asked me if you couldtellhimthewaytothe
SSC CHSL 08/07/2019 (Morning)
River Bank Colony. ( Incorrect Subject)
(a) Father told his daughter that he would attend her
(d)ThestrangertoldmethatIcouldtellhimthewaytotheRiver
convocation the next day.
Bank Colony. ( Incorrect Reported Verb)
(b) Father told his daughter I will attend her convocation
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ol.241.(a) The lawyer asked the burglar where he was atthe
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time of burglary.(Correct)
(b) The lawyer asked the burglarthat wherewas heat the time
of burglary.(“That” should be removed)
(c) The lawyer asked the burglarifhewasthereatthetimeof
burglary. (Incorrect use of “if” and “there”)
(d) Thelawyeraskedtheburglarwherewereyouatthetimeof
burglary. (Incorrect pronoun)
ol.242.(a) Father told his daughter that he would attend her
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convocation the next day. (Correct)
(b) Father told his daughter I will attend her convocation
tomorrow.(Incorrect Tense)
(c) Father told hisdaughterthathewillattendherconvocation
tomorrow. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Father told his daughter that he will be attending her
convocation the next day. (Incorrect Tense)
Sol.243.(d) The doctor told his patient to continue the same
ourse of medicines for the following week. (Correct)
c
(a)Thedoctortoldhispatienttocontinuedthesamecourseof
medicines in the next week. ( Verb I form should be used)
(b)Thedoctortoldhispatientforcontinuingthesamecourseof
medicines for the next week. ( Incorrect preposition for is used)
(c) The doctor told his patient that he maycontinuethesame
course of medicines in the following week. (Incorrect word)
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ard work and commitment.(Correct)
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ACTIVE PASSIVE (a)Thetournamentwaswinningbytheteamafterweeksofhard
work and commitment.(Incorrect form of the verb)
Direction:-[Q.1.toQ.254.]Selecttheoptionthatexpressesthe (c) The tournament had been won by the teamafterweeksof
iven sentence in theActive/Passivevoice.
g hard work and commitment.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
(d) The tournament wasbeingwonbytheteamafterweeksof
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 hard work and commitment.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
.1.He is eating an apple.
Q ol.3.(b) The task could have been completed by the rescue
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SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) team if there had been uninterrupted power supply.(Correct)
(a) An apple was eaten by him. (a)Thetaskcanhavecompletedbytherescueteamiftherewas
(b) He was eating an apple. uninterrupted power supply.(Incorrect Helping Verbs)
(c) An apple is being eaten by him. (c)Thetaskcouldbecompletedbytherescueteamiftherewas
(d) He has been eating an apple. uninterrupted power supply.(Incorrect Helping Verbs)
(d) The task could havetobecompletedbytherescueteamif
.2.Theteamwonthetournamentafterweeksofhardworkand
Q therewasuninterrupted power supply.(Incorrect HelpingVerbs)
commitment.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) ol.4.(c)A new house was built by them last year.(Correct)
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(a) The tournament was winning by the team after weeks of hard (a)Anewhousewasbeingbuiltbythemlastyear.(Incorrectuse
work and commitment. of ‘being’)
(b) The tournament was won by the team after weeks of hard (b) They had been building a new house last year.(Incorrect
work and commitment. Sentence Structure)
(c) The tournament had been won by the team after weeks of (d) A new houseis beingbuilt by them last year.(IncorrectTense)
hard work and commitment. ol.5.(a) A challenging assignmenthasbeengivenbyPerumal
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(d) The tournament was being won by the team after weeks of to the newly admitted students.(Correct)
hard work and commitment. (b)AchallengingassignmentwillhavebeengivenbyPerumalto
Q.3.Therescueteamcouldhavecompletedthetaskiftherehad the newly admitted students.(Incorrect Tense)
been uninterrupted power supply. (c)AchallengingassignmentwasgivenbyPerumaltothenewly
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) admitted students.(Incorrect Tense)
(a) The task can have completed by the rescue team if there was (d)AchallengingassignmenthadbeengivenbyPerumaltothe
uninterrupted power supply. newly admitted students.(Incorrect Tense)
(b) The task could have been completed by the rescue team if
there had been uninterrupted power supply. SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2
(c) The task could be completed by the rescue team if there was
uninterrupted power supply. Q.6.Themealwillhavebeenmadereadybythecookbythetime
(d) The task could have to be completed by the rescue team if y ou reach the guest house.
there was uninterrupted power supply. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) The cook will make the meal ready by the time you reach the
.4.They built a new house last year.
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SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) (b) The cook have made the meal ready by the time you reach
(a) A new house was being built by them last year. the guest house.
(b) They had been building a new house last year. (c) The cook will have made the meal ready by the time you
(c) A new house was built by them last year. reach the guest house.
(d) A new house is being built by them last year. (d) The cook will be making the meal ready by the time you
reach the guest house.
Q.5. Perumal has given a challengingassignmenttothenewly
dmitted students.
a Q.7.Grow more trees.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
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(a) A challenging assignment has been given by Perumal to the (a) Let more trees be grown. (b) More trees should be growing.
newly admitted students. (c) More trees should grow. (d) You should grow more trees.
(b) A challenging assignment will have been given by Perumal to
the newly admitted students. Q.8.May you be blessed with good health.
(c) A challenging assignment was given by Perumal to the newly SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
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admitted students. (a) May God bless you with good health.
(d) A challenging assignment had been given by Perumal to the (b) May good health bless you.
newly admitted students. (c) God should bless you with good health.
(d) You should be blessed with good health.
Solutions :-
Q.9.Bhavna saw him carrying your suitcase.
ol.1.(c)An apple is being eaten by him.(Correct)
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(a) An applewas eatenby him.(Incorrect Tense) (a) He was seen by Bhavna carrying your suitcase.
(b) He was eating an apple.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (b) Your suitcase carried by him was seen by Bhavna.
(d) He has been eating an apple.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) He had been seen by Bhavna carrying your suitcase.
(d) Your suitcase was seen by Bhavna carrying him.
Sol.2.(b)The tournament was won by the team afterweeks of
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Q.10.We had repaired the roads before the monsoon set in. Solutions :-
SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
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(a) The roads have been repaired before the monsoon set in. Sol.6.(c) The cook will have made the meal ready bythetime
(b) The roads were repaired before the monsoon set in. y ou reach the guest house.(Correct)
(c) The roads had been repaired before the monsoon set in. (a)Thecookwillmakethemealreadybythetimeyoureachthe
(d) The roads are repaired before the monsoon set in. guest house.(Incorrect Verb)
(b) The cook have made themealreadybythetimeyoureach
Q.11.The workers will not be satisfied with emptypromises. the guest house.(Incorrect Tense)
SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
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(a) Empty promises will not satisfy the workers. reach the guest house.(Incorrect Verb)
(b) Empty promises would not satisfy the workers.
(c) Empty promises do not satisfy the workers. Sol.7.(a)Let more trees be grown.(Correct)
(d) Empty promises cannot satisfy the workers. (b) More trees should begrowing.(Incorrect form ofthe verb)
(c) More trees should grow.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
.12.Take these two pills with warm water.
Q (d) You should grow more trees.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) Warm water should be taken with these two pills. Sol.8.(a)May God bless you with good health.(Correct)
(b) You may take these two pills with warm water. ( b) May good health bless you.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) You are ordered to take these two pills with warm water. (c) God should bless you withgoodhealth.(IncorrectSentence
(d) These two pills should be taken with warm water. Structure)
(d)Youshouldbeblessedwithgoodhealth.(IncorrectSentence
.13.Let the fire be kept burning at night.
Q Structure)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) You must burn the fire at night. ol.9.(a) He was seen by Bhavna carrying your
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(b) The fire should be burnt at night. suitcase.(Correct)
(c) Let the fire burning at night (b)YoursuitcasecarriedbyhimwasseenbyBhavna.(Incorrect
(d) Keep the fire burning at night. Sentence Structure)
(c) He had been seen by Bhavna carrying your
Q.14.One can achieve nothing without hard work. suitcase.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
SC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
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(a) Nothing is achieved without hard work. Sentence Structure)
(b) Nothing will be achieved without hard work
(c) Nothing has been achieved without hard work. Sol.10.(c)Theroadshadbeenrepairedbeforethemonsoonset
(d) Nothing can be achieved without hard work. in.(Correct)
(a) The roads have been repaired before the monsoon set
.15.Why didn’t your father accompany you?
Q in.(Incorrect Tense)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (b)Theroadswererepairedbeforethemonsoonsetin.(Incorrect
(a) Why were you not accompanied by your father? Helping Verb)
(b) Why have you not been accompanied by your father? (d) The roadsarerepaired before the monsoon setin.(Incorrect
(c) Why didn’t you be accompanied by your father? Tense)
(d) Why wasn’t your father accompanied by you?
Sol.11.(a)Empty promises will not satisfy the workers.
.16.Everybody wants others to respect them.
Q ( b) Empty promises would not satisfy the workers.(Incorrect
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) Modal)
(a) They want others to be respected by everybody. (c) Empty promisesdo not satisfythe workers.(IncorrectTense)
(b) Everybody wants to respect others. (d) Empty promisescannotsatisfy the workers.(IncorrectModal)
(c) Everybody wants to be respected by others.
(d) Everybody wanted to be respected by others. Sol.12.(d) These two pills should be taken with warm
ater.(Correct)
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.17.It is said that Einstein was a genius.
Q (a) Warm water should be takenwiththesetwopills.(Incorrect
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) Sentence Structure)
(a) People are saying that Einstein was a genius. (b) You may take these two pills with warm water.(Incorrect
(b) People said that Einstein was a genius. Sentence Structure)
(c) People have said that Einstein was a genius. (c) You are ordered to take these two pills with warm
(d) People say that Einstein was a genius. water.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Q.18. It was decided by Salim Ali to devote his life to the Sol.13.(d)Keep the fire burning at night.(Correct)
reservation of Indian birds.
p (a) You must burn the fire at night.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) (b) The fire should be burnt at night.(Incorrect Sentence
(a) Salim devoted his life to the preservation of Indian birds. Structure)
(b) Salim Ali decided to devote his life to the preservation of (c) Let the fire burning at night.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Indian birds.
(c) Salim Ali has decided to devote his life to the preservation of Sol.14.(d)Nothing can be achieved without hard work.(Correct)
Indian birds. ( a) Nothing is achieved without hard work.(Incorrect Helping
(d) Salim Ali had decided to devote his life to the preservation of Verb)
Indian birds. (b) Nothingwillbe achieved without hard work.(IncorrectModal)
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(c) Nothinghas beenachieved without hard work.(Incorrect entence Structure)
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elping Verb)
H (d) She was presenting the award to the director.(Incorrect
Sentence Structure)
ol.15.(a) Why were you not accompanied by your
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father?(Correct) ol.20.(d) Who taught you English grammar
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(b) Why have you not been accompanied by your composition?(Correct)
father?(Incorrect Helping Verb) (a) Who has taught you English grammar and
(c) Why didn’t you be accompanied by your father?(Incorrect composition?(Incorrect Tense)
Helping Verb) (b) Whom taught you nglish
E rammar
g and
(d) Why wasn’t your father accompanied by you?(Incorrect composition?(Incorrect Pronoun)
Sentence Structure) (c) Who had taught you E nglish g rammar and
composition?(Incorrect Verb)
Sol.16.(c)Everybody wants to be respected by others.(Correct)
( a) They want others to be respected by everybody.(Incorrect ol.21.(a)Let the access be denied.(Correct)
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Sentence Structure) (b) Let it be known that access will be denied.(Incorrect
(b) Everybody wants t o respect others.(Incorrect Sentence Sentence Structure)
Structure) (c) Access has been denied.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d) Everybody wanted to be respected by others.(Incorrect (d) Access is being denied.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Tense)
ol.17.(d)People say that Einstein was a genius.(Correct)
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(a) People are saying that Einstein was a genius.(Incorrect
Tense) Q.22.The child will recite the poem.
(b) Peoplesaidthat Einstein was a genius.(IncorrectTense) SC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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(c) Peoplehave saidthat Einstein was a genius.(IncorrectTense) (a) By child poem will be recited.
(b) The poem will be recited by the child.
ol.18.(b)SalimAlidecidedtodevotehislifetothepreservation
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of Indian birds.(Correct) (d) The poem will recite by the child.
(a) Salim devoted his life to the preservation of Indian
birds.(Main verb is missing) Q.23.French is taught to us by Miss Glenn.
(c)SalimAlihasdecidedtodevotehislifetothepreservationof SC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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Indian birds.(Incorrect Tense) (a) Miss Glenn taught us French.
(d)SalimAlihaddecidedtodevotehislifetothepreservationof (b) Miss Glenn teach us French.
Indian birds.(Incorrect Tense) (c) Miss Glenn teaches us French.
(d) Miss Glenn is teaching us French.
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.24.The matches are being shown live on Sports TV.
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.19.The award was presented to her by the director.
Q (a) Sports TV is showing the matches live.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (b) Sports TV may be showing the matches live.
(a) She presented the award to the director. (c) Sports TV will be showing the matches live.
(b) The award presented to her by the director. (d) Sports TV can be showing the matches live.
(c) The director presented the award to her.
(d) She was presenting the award to the director. Q.25.The chef prepares the food in the kitchen.
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.20. By whom were you taught English grammar and
Q (a) The food will be prepared by the chef in the kitchen.
composition? (b) The food prepares by the chef in the kitchen.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (c) The food is preparing by the chef in the kitchen.
(a) Who has taught you English grammar and composition? (d) The food is prepared by the chef in the kitchen.
(b) Whom taught you English grammar and composition?
(c) Who had taught you English grammar and composition? .26. The Governor ofthestateinauguratedtheexhibitionina
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(d) Who taught you English grammar and composition? grand way.
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift)
.21.Access denied.
Q (a) The exhibition had been inaugurated by the Governor of the
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) state in a grand way.
(a) Let the access be denied. (b) The exhibition inaugurated by the Governor of the state in a
(b) Let it be known that access will be denied. grand way.
(c) Access has been denied. (c) The exhibition has been inaugurated by the Governor of the
(d) Access is being denied. state in a grand way.
(d) The exhibition was inaugurated by the Governor of the state
Solutions :- in a grand way.
ol.19.(c)The director presented the award to her.(Correct)
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(a) She presentedtheawardtothedirector.(IncorrectSentence SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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Structure) (a) The mason will be finishing the work within a short time.
(b) The award presented to her by the director.(Incorrect (b) The mason would have finish the work within a short time.
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( c) The mason would finish the work within a short time. SC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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(d) The mason will finish the work within a short time. (a) A hostile hunter had killed the tiger on an unfortunate day.
(b) A hostile hunter kills the tiger on an unfortunate day.
Q.28.A play is being staged by our group this evening. (c) The tiger is killed by a hostile hunter on an unfortunate day.
SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(a) A play staged our group this evening.
(b) Our group stages a play this evening. .37.Austin kept the cake in the refrigerator.
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(c) Our group is staging a play this evening. SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(d) Our group staged a play this evening. (a) The cake is kept in the refrigerator by Austin.
(b) The cake was kept in the refrigerator by Austin.
Q.29.His brother needed some urgent help at thatmoment. (c) The cake was being kept by Austin in the refrigerator.
SC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(a) Some urgent help was needed by his brother at that moment.
(b) Urgent help was needed by his brother at that moment. .38.The other details will be given by the concernedteacher.
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(c) Some urgent help is needed by his brother at that moment. SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
(d) Some urgent help was needed by his brother at this moment. (a) The teacher will give the other concerned details.
(b) The concerned teacher gave the other details.
Q.30. I was kept waiting for more than an hour to get an (c) The concerned teacher will give other details.
ppointment by the staff
a (d) The concerned teacher will give the other details.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) The staff had kept me waiting for more than an hour to get Q.39.The agency had been robbed by two masked intruders.
an appointment. SC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
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(b) The staff keep me waiting for more than an hour to get an (a) Two masked intruders had rob the agency
appointment. (b) Two masked intruders had been robbed the agency.
(c) The staff kept me waiting for more than an hour to get an (c) Two masked intruders had robbed the agency
appointment. (d) Two masked intruders have been robbing the agency.
(d) The staff kept me wait for more than an hour to get an
appointment. .40.Tall promises were being made by each candidate.
Q
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
.31. The book was writtenbytheauthoroveraperiodoftwo
Q (a) Each candidate made tall promises.
years. (b) Each candidate can make tall promises.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift) (c) Each candidate has made tall promises.
(a) The author wrote the book over a period of two years. (d) Each candidate was making tall promises.
(b) The book was written over a period of two years.
(c) The book was being written by the author over a period of .41.It is time to take tea.
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two years. SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(d) The period of two years was taken by the author to write the (a) It is time for the tea to be taken.
book. (b) It is time tea must have been taken.
(c) It is time we should take the tea.
Q.32.The test was passed by only a few students. (d) It is time the tea has to be taken by us.
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(a) Only a few students passed the test. .42.The director hired the new employee after theinterview.
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(b) The test was not passed by many students. SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) Many students did not pass the test. (a) The new employee will be hired by the director after the
(d) Very few students passed the test. interview.
(b) The new employee was hired by the director after the
.33.You should apply for the job before the deadline.
Q interview.
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) The new employee is being hired by the director after the
(a) You should be applying for the job before the deadline is. interview.
(b) The job should be applied for before the deadline. (d) The new employee hired by the director after the interview.
(c) The job could be applied for after the deadline.
(d) The deadline should not be crossed for the job application .43. The speech of Dr. A
Q PJ Abdul Kalam influences young
minds.
.34.Was the painting stolen by the thief?
Q SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) Young minds get influenced by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(a) Was the painting being stolen by the thief? (b) Young minds were influenced by the speech of Dr. APJ Abdul
(b) Did not the thief steal the painting? Kalam.
(c) Was the thief not stealing the painting? (c) Young minds are influenced by the speech of Dr. APJ Abdul
(d) Did the thief steal the painting? Kalam.
(d) The speech of Dr. APJ Adul Kalam is very influencing.
.35.The bell is rung by the peon.
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SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift) Q.44.Everybody knows Nelson Mandela.
(a) The peon ranged the bell. (b) The peon rings the bell. SC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(c) The peon has rang the bell. (d) The peon rang the bell. (a) Nelson Mandela is known to everybody.
.36. The tiger was killed on an unfortunate day by a hostile
Q (b) Nelson Mandela can be known to everybody.
hunter. (c) Nelson Mandela knows everybody.
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(d) Nelson Mandela was known to everybody. ( a) A truck had run over the dog. (b) A truck runs over the dog.
(c) A truck has run over the dog. (d) A truck ran over the dog.
.45.She is given proper guidance by her boss.
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SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift) Q.54.We hope that we shall win the match againstAustralia.
(a) Her boss will give her proper guidance. SC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(b) Her boss has given her proper guidance. (a) It is hoped that the match against Australia shall be won by
(c) Her boss gave her proper guidance. us.
(d) Her boss gives her proper guidance. (b) It is expected that the match against Australia should be won
by us.
.46.The teacher did not allow the students to leavethe lecture.
Q (c) It is hoped that the match against Australia was won by us.
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift) (d) It is sure that the match against Australia was won by us.
(a) The students are not allowed to leave the lecture.
(b) The students had not been allowed to leave the lecture by the Q.55.Why is the rotten apple being eaten by you?
teacher. SC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
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(c) The students had not allowed the teacher to leave the (a) Why were you eating the rotten apple?
lecture. (b) Why you are eating the rotten apple?
(d) The students were not allowed to leave the lecture by the (c) Why have you eaten the rotten apple?
teacher. (d) Why are you eating the rotten apple?
Q.47.The professor assigns the homework every week. .56.The meeting was called off.
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(a) The homework is assigning by the professor every week. (a) The meeting had been called off.
(b) The homework will be assigned by the professor every week. (b) They called off the meeting.
(c) The homework assigns by the professor every week. (c) Someone called off the meeting.
(d) The homework is assigned by the professor every week. (d) They were calling off the meeting.
Q.48.The company will release the new product nextmonth. .57.By whom were these letters written ?
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(a) The new product will be released by the company next (a) Who have written these letters? (b) Who writes these letters?
month. (c) Who has written this letters? (d) Who wrote these letters?
(b) The new product will release by the company next month.
(c) The new product will be releasing by the company next Q.58. When will the results of the dance competition be
month. nnounced?
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(d) The new product is released by the company next month. SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) When will they are announcing the results of the dance
Q.49.Let the book be read by me. competition?
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(a) Let me read the book. (b) Let me had read the book. competition?
(c) Let me have read the book. (d) Let me please read the book. (c) When will they announced the results of the dance
competition?
Q.50.The tickets had already been booked by my friend.
(d) Will they announce the results of the dance competition?
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(a) My friend already booked the tickets. Q.59.Do you obey your elders?
(b) The tickets had already booked my friend. SC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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(c) My friend had already booked the tickets. (a) Are your elders obeyed by you?
(d) My friend has already booked the tickets. (b) Are you obeying by your elders?
.51. The car was manufactured by the company in afactory
Q (c) Have your elders obeyed by you?
overseas. (d) Do your elders obeyed by you?
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift) Q.60.Suresh stole my book.
(a) The factory overseas was used by the company to SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
manufacture the car. (a) My book is being stolen by Suresh.
(b) The company manufactured the car in a factory overseas. (b) My book got stolen by Suresh.
(c) The car was being manufactured by the company in a factory (c) My book was stolen by Suresh.
overseas. (d) My book was being stolen by Suresh.
(d) The car was manufactured in a factory overseas by the
company. Q.61. The Indian army airlifted thousands of people from
kraine.
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Q.52.The garment business has made Archie rich. SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
SC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
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(a) Archie has been made rich by the garment business. Indian army.
(b) Archie have been made rich by the garment business. (b) Thousands of people have been airlifted from Ukraine by the
(c) Archie had been made rich by the garment business. Indian army.
(d) Archie is made rich by the garment business. (c) Thousands of people are airlifted from Ukraine by the Indian
.53.The dog was run over by a truck.
Q army.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift) (d) Thousands of people were airlifted from Ukraine by the
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Indian army. ( b) The door should be shut.
(c) Let you shut the door.
Q.62.By whom can the problem be solved ? (d) Shut the door.
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(a) Whom can solve the problem ? Q.70.It will be done by me.
(b) Who can solved the problem ? SC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)
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(c) Whom can solved the problem ? (a) I will do it. (b) I do it. (c) I did it. (d) I have done it.
(d) Who can solve the problem?
Q.71.My pencils have been stolen.
.63. The movie was directed by the famous filmmaker and
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produced by the studio. (a) Somebody have stolen my pencils.
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift) (b) Somebody steals my pencils.
(a) The famous filmmaker directed the movie and the studio (c) Somebody has stolen my pencils.
produced it. (d) Somebody stole my pencils.
(b) The movie was being directed by the famous filmmaker and
produced by the studio. .72.The students must complete the assignment byFriday.
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(c) The movie was directed and produced by the famous SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
filmmaker and the studio. (a) The assignment must be completed by the students by
(d) The famous filmmaker and the studio collaborated to make Friday.
the movie. (b) The assignment will be completed by the students by Friday
(c) The students will have completed the assignment by Friday
.64.The student asked the teacher a question duringclass.
Q (d) The assignment must be complete by Friday by the students.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) A question was asked by the student to the teacher during Q.73. The letter was written by the author and mailed to the
class. ublisher.
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(b) A question is being asked by the student to the teacher SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
during class. (a) The letter was written and mailed tothe publisher by the
(c) A question asked by the student to the teacher during class. author.
(d) A question will be asked by the student to the teacher during (b) The author wrote the letter and mailed it to the publisher.
class. (c) The publisher received the letter written by the author.
(d) The letter was being written by the author and mailed to the
Q.65.Would pizza or burger rather be eaten by you? publisher.
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(a) Would you rather eat pizza or burger? .74.I was never supported by my family.
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(b) Would you rather eaten pizza or burger? SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(c) Would you rather ate pizza or burger? (a) My family have never supported me.
(d) Would you eat pizza or burger? (b) My family had never supported me.
(c) My family never supported me.
.66.Thepackagewasdeliveredbythecouriertotherecipient's
Q (d) My family never supports me.
doorstep
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.75.Anagitatedgatheringofworkersinthecompanydisturbed
(a) The recipient received the package delivered by the courier. t he meeting.
(b) The package was being delivered by the courier to the SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
recipient's doorstep. (a) Meeting of the company was disturbed.
(c) The courier delivered the package to the recipient's doorstep (b) An agitated meeting of workers in the company disturbed the
(d) The package was delivered to the recipient's doorstep by the gathering.
courier. (c) The meeting was disturbed by an agitated gathering of
workers in the company.
Q.67. The victim was found innocent as wellashonestbythe (d) The gathering agitated the meeting of the company.
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SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift) Solutions :-
(a) The police find the victim innocent as well as honest.
(b) The police has found the victim innocent and honest. ol.22.(b)The poem will be recited by the child.(Correct)
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(c) The police found the victim innocent as well as honest. (a) By child poem will be recited.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d) The police finds the victim innocent and honest. (c) The poemisrecited by the child.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The poemwill reciteby the child.(Incorrect Verb)
.68.The entrance of the museum was opened by theofficial.
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SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.23.(c)Miss Glenn teaches us French.(Correct)
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(a) The official opened the entrance of the museum. (a) Miss Glenntaughtus French.(Incorrect Tense)
(b) The official had opened the entrance of the museum. (b) Miss Glennteachus French.(Incorrect form ofthe Verb)
(c) The official open the entrance of the museum. (d) Miss Glennis teachingus French.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The officials opening the entrance of the museum.
Sol.24.(a)Sports TV is showing the matches live.(Correct)
.69.Let the door be shut.
Q ( b) Sports TVmay beshowing the matches live.(IncorrectVerb)
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift) (c) Sports TVwill beshowing the matches live.(IncorrectTense)
(a) You are requested to shut the door. (d) Sports TVcan beshowing the matches live.(IncorrectVerb)
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Sol.25.(d) The food is prepared by the chef in the (d)Very fewstudents passed the test. (Incorrect Adjective)
itchen.(Correct)
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(a)Thefoodwillbepreparedbythechefinthekitchen.(Incorrect ol.33.(b) The job should be applied for before the
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Tense) deadline.(Correct)
(b) The food prepares by the chef in the kitchen.(Incorrect (a) You should be applying for the job before the deadline
Sentence Structure) is.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) The food is preparing by the chef in the kitchen.(Incorrect (c) The job could be applied for after the deadline.(Incorrect
Form of the Verb) Modal and Word)
(d) The deadline should not be crossed for the job
Sol.26.(d)TheexhibitionwasinauguratedbytheGovernorofthe application.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
state in a grand way.(Correct)
(a) The exhibitionhadbeeninauguratedbytheGovernorofthe ol.34.(d)Did the thief steal the painting?(Correct)
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state in a grand way.(Incorrect Tense) (a) Was the painting being stolen by the thief?(Incorrect
(b) TheexhibitioninauguratedbytheGovernorofthestateina Sentence Structure)
grand way.(Helping Verb is missing) (b) Didnotthe thief steal the painting?(IncorrectWord)
(c) The exhibition hasbeeninauguratedbytheGovernorofthe (c)Wasthe thief notstealingthe painting?(IncorrectTense)
state in a grand way.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.35.(b)The peon rings the bell.(Correct)
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ol.27.(d) The mason will finish the work within a
S short (a) The peonrangedthe bell.(Incorrect Form of theVerb)
time.(Correct) (c) The peonhas rangthe bell.(Incorrect Verb)
(a) The mason will be finishing the work within a short (d) The peonrangthe bell.(Incorrect Tense)
time.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.36.(d) A hostile hunter killed the tiger on an unfortunate
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(b) The mason would have finish the work within a short
day.(Correct)
time.(Incorrect Modal)
(a) A hostile hunter had killed the tiger on an unfortunate
(c) The mason would finish the work within a short
day.(Incorrect Tense)
time.(Incorrect Modal)
(b) A hostile hunter kills the tiger on an unfortunate
ol.28.(c)Our group is staging a play this evening.(Correct)
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(a) A play staged our group this evening.(Incorrect Sentence (c) The tiger is killed by a hostile hunter on an unfortunate
Structure) day.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(b) Our groupstagesa play this evening.(IncorrectTense)
ol.37.(b) The cake was kept in the refrigerator by
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(d) Our groupstageda play this evening.(IncorrectTense)
Austin.(Correct)
Sol.29.(a) Some urgent help wasneededbyhisbrotheratthat (a) The cake is kept in the refrigerator by Austin.(Incorrect
oment.(Correct)
m Tense)
(b) Urgent help was needed by his brother at that (c) The cake was being kept by Austin in the
moment.(‘Some’ is missing) refrigerator.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
(c) Some urgent help is needed by his brother at that (d)ThecakewaskeptintheAustinbytherefrigerator.(Incorrect
moment.(Incorrect Tense) Sentence Structure )
(d) Some urgent help was needed by his brother at this
Sol.38.(d) The concerned teacher will give the other
moment.(Incorrect Adjective)
etails.(Correct)
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ol.30.(c)Thestaffkeptmewaitingformorethananhourtoget
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an appointment. (Correct) Subject)
(a) The staffhadkeptmewaitingformorethananhourtoget (b) The concerned teacher gave the other details.(Incorrect
an appointment. (Incorrect Tense) Tense)
(b) The staff keep me waiting formorethananhourtogetan (c) The concerned teacher will give other details.(Article is
appointment. (Incorrect Tense) missing)
(d) The staff kept me wait for more than an hour to get an Sol.39.(c) Two masked intruders had robbed the
appointment. (Incorrect Form of the Verb) gency.(Correct)
a
(a)Twomaskedintrudershadrobtheagency.(Incorrectformof
ol.31.(a)Theauthorwrotethebookoveraperiodoftwoyears.
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Verb)
(Correct)
(b)Twomaskedintrudershadbeenrobbedtheagency.(Incorrect
(b) The bookwaswrittenoveraperiodoftwoyears.(Incorrect
Verb)
Sentence Structure)
(d) Two masked intruders have been robbing the
(c) The book was being written by the author overaperiodof
agency.(Incorrect Tense)
two years. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d)Theperiodoftwoyearswastakenbytheauthortowritethe Sol.40.(d)Each candidate was making tall promises.(Correct)
book. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) ( a) Each candidatemadetall promises.(Incorrect Verb)
(b) Each candidatecan maketall promises.(IncorrectVerb)
ol.32.(a)Only a few students passed the test. (Correct)
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(b) The test was not passed by many students. (Incorrect
Sentence Structure) Sol.41.(a)It is time for the tea to be taken.(Correct)
(c) Many students did not pass the test. (Incorrect Sentence ( b) It is time tea must have been taken.(Incorrect Sentence
Structure) structure)
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(c) It is time we should take the tea.(Incorrect Sentence ol.50.(c)My friend had already booked the tickets.(Correct)
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tructure)
s (a) My friend alreadybookedthe tickets.(IncorrectTense)
(d) It is time the teahastobetakenbyus.(IncorrectSentence (b) The tickets had already booked my friend.(Incorrect
structure) Sentence Structure)
(d) My friendhas already bookedthe tickets.(IncorrectTense)
Sol.42.(b)Thenewemployeewashiredbythedirectorafterthe
interview. (Correct) ol.51.(b) The company manufactured the car in a factory
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(a) The new employee will be hired by the director after the overseas.(Correct)
interview.(Incorrect Tense) (a) The factory overseas was used by the company to
(c) The new employee is being hired b
y the director after the manufacture the car.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
interview.(Incorrect Tense) (c)Thecarwasbeingmanufacturedbythecompanyinafactory
(d) The new employee hired by the director after the overseas.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
interview.(‘Was’ is missing) (d) The c ar was manufactured in a factory overseas by the
company.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
ol.43.(c)YoungmindsareinfluencedbythespeechofDr.APJ
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Abdul Kalam.(Correct) Sol.52.(a) Archie has been made rich by the garment
(a) Young minds get influenced by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam usiness.(Correct)
b
(Incorrect verb) (b) Archie have been made rich by the garment
(b)YoungmindswereinfluencedbythespeechofDr.APJAbdul business.(Incorrect Helping Verb)
Kalam.(Incorrect Tense) (c) Archie had been made rich by the garment
(d) The speech of Dr. APJ Adul Kalam is very business.(Incorrect Tense)
influencing.(Incorrect Sentence structure) (d) Archie is made rich by the garment business.(Incorrect
Helping Verb)
ol.44.(a)Nelson Mandela is known to everybody.(Correct)
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(b) Nelson Mandelacan beknown to everybody.(IncorrectVerb) ol.53.(d)A truck ran over the dog.(Correct)
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(c) Nelson Mandela knows everybody.(Incorrect Sentence (a) A truckhad runover the dog.(Incorrect Verb)
Structure) (b) A truckrunsover the dog.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) Nelson Mandelawasknown to everybody.(IncorrectTense) (c) A truckhas runover the dog.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.45.(d)Her boss gives her proper guidance.(Correct)
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(a) Her bosswill giveher proper guidance.(IncorrectTense) won by us.(Correct)
(b) Her bosshas givenher proper guidance.(IncorrectVerb) (b)ItisexpectedthatthematchagainstAustraliashouldbewon
(c) Her bossgaveher proper guidance.(Incorrect Tense) by us. (Incorrect Verb)
(c) ItishopedthatthematchagainstAustraliawaswonbyus.
Sol.46.(d)Thestudentswerenotallowedtoleavethelectureby (Incorrect Tense)
t he teacher.(Correct) (d) It is sure that the match against Australia was won by
(a) The students are notallowedtoleavethelecture.(Incorrect us.(Incorrect Verb)
Tense)
(b)Thestudentshadnotbeenallowedtoleavethelecturebythe ol.55.(d)Why are you eating the rotten apple?(Correct)
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teacher.(Incorrect Helping Verb) (a) Whywereyou eating the rotten apple? (IncorrectTense)
(c) The students had not allowed the teacher to leave the (b) Why you are eating the rotten apple? (Incorrect Sentence
lecture.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) Structure)
(c) Whyhave you eatenthe rotten apple? (IncorrectVerb)
Sol.47.(d) The homework is assigned by the professor every
eek.(Correct)
w ol.56.(c)Someone called off the meeting.(Correct)
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(a) The homework is assigning by the professor every (a) The meeting had been called off.(Incorrect sentence
week.(Incorrect Form of the Verb) structure)
(b) The homework will be assigned by the professor every (b)Theycalled off the meeting.(Incorrect Subject)
week.(Incorrect Tense) (d) Theywere callingoff the meeting.(Incorrect Verb)
(c) The homework assigns by the professor every
week.(Incorrect Verb) ol.57.(d) Who wrote these letters? (Correct)
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(a) Whohave writtenthese letters? (Incorrect Tense)
Sol.48.(a)Thenewproductwillbereleasedbythecompanynext (b) Whowritesthese letters? (Incorrect Tense)
onth.(Correct)
m (c) Whohas writtenthis letters? (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The new product will release by the company next
month.(Incorrect Verb) Sol.58.(b) When will they announce the results of the dance
(c) The new product will be releasing by the company next competition?(Correct)
month.(Incorrect Form of the Verb) (a) When will they are announcing the results of the dance
(d) The new product is released by the company next competition?(Incorrect Verb)
month.(Incorrect Tense) (c) When will they announced the results of the dance
competition?(Incorrect Form of the Verb)
ol.49.(a)Let me read the book.(Correct)
S (d) Will they announce the results of the dance competition
(b) Let mehad readthe book.(Incorrect Verb) ?(‘When’ is missing)
(c) Let mehave readthe book.(Incorrect Verb)
(d) Let mepleaseread the book.(Incorrect Word) Sol.59.(a)Are your elders obeyed by you? (Correct)
( b) Are you obeying by your elders?(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
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(c)Haveyour elders obeyed by you?(Incorrect Helping Verb) ( c) The official open the entrance of the museum.(Incorrect
( d)Doyour elders obeyed by you?(Incorrect HelpingVerb) Tense)
(d)Theofficialsopeningtheentranceofthemuseum.(Incorrect
Sol.60.(c)My book was stolen by Suresh.(Correct)
Verb)
( a) My bookis beingstolen by Suresh.(Incorrect Tense)
(b) My bookgotstolen by Suresh.(Incorrect Verb) ol.69.(d)Shut the door.(Correct)
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(d) My bookwas beingstolen by Suresh.(IncorrectHelping Verb) (a) You are requested to shut the door.(Incorrect Sentence
Structure)
ol.61.(d) Thousands of people were airlifted from Ukraine by
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(b) The door should be shut.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
the Indian army.(Correct)
(c) Let you shut the door.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(a) ThousandsofpeoplehadbeenairliftedfromUkrainebythe
Indian army.(Incorrect Tense) ol.70.(a)I will do it.(Correct)
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(b)ThousandsofpeoplehavebeenairliftedfromUkrainebythe (b) Idoit.(Incorrect Tense)
Indian army.(Incorrect Tense) (c) Ididit.(Incorrect Tense)
(c)ThousandsofpeopleareairliftedfromUkrainebytheIndian (d) Ihave doneit.(Incorrect Tense)
army.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.71.(c)Somebody has stolen my pencils.(Correct)
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ol.62.(d)Who can solve the problem?(Correct)
S (a) Somebodyhavestolen my pencils.(Incorrect HelpingVerb)
(a)Whomcan solve the problem? (Incorrect Pronoun) (b) Somebodystealsmy pencils.(Incorrect Tense)
(b) Who cansolvedthe problem? (Incorrect Form ofthe Verb) (d) Somebodystolemy pencils.(Incorrect Tense)
(c)Whomcan solved the problem? (Incorrect Pronoun)
Sol.72.(a) The assignment mustbecompletedbythestudents
ol.63.(a) The famous filmmaker directed the movie and the
S y Friday.(Correct)
b
studio produced it.(Correct) (b) The assignment will be completed by the students by
(b)Themoviewasbeingdirectedbythefamousfilmmakerand Friday.(Incorrect Modal)
produced by the studio. (Incorrect Sentence structure) (c) The students will have completed the assignment by
(c) The movie was directed and produced by the famous Friday.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
filmmaker and the studio. (Incorrect Sentence structure) (d) The assignment must be complete by Friday by the
(d) The famousfilmmakerandthestudiocollaboratedtomake students.(Incorrect Form of the Verb)
the movie.(Incorrect Sentence structure)
Sol.73.(b) The author wrote the letter and mailed it to the
ol.64.(a) A question was asked by thestudenttotheteacher
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ublisher.(Correct)
p
during class.(Correct)
(a) The letter was written and mailed to the publisher by the
(b) A question is being asked by the student to the teacher
author.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
during class.(Incorrect Tense)
(c) The publisher received the letter written by the
(c) A question asked by the student to the teacher during
author.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
class.(Incorrect Sentence structure)
(d)Theletterwasbeingwrittenbytheauthorandmailedtothe
(d)Aquestionwillbeaskedbythestudenttotheteacherduring
publisher.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
class.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.65.(a)Would you rather eat pizza or burger? (Correct)
S Sol.74.(c)My family never supported me.(Correct)
(b) Would you rathereatenpizza or burger? (IncorrectVerb) ( a) My familyhave never supportedme.(Incorrect Tense)
(c) Would you ratheratepizza or burger? (IncorrectVerb) (b) My familyhad never supportedme.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) Would you eat pizza or burger? (‘Rather’ is missing) (d) My family neversupportsme.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.66.(c) The courier delivered the package to the recipient's
S Sol.75.(c) The meeting was disturbedbyanagitatedgathering
doorstep. (Correct) f workers in the company.(Correct)
o
(a) The recipient received the package delivered by the (a) Meeting of the companywasdisturbed.(IncorrectSentence
courier.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) Structure)
(b) The package was being delivered by the courier to the (b) An agitated meeting of workers in the
recipient's doorstep.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) company disturbed the gathering.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d)Thepackagewasdeliveredtotherecipient'sdoorstepbythe (d) The gathering agitated the meeting of the
courier.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) company.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Sol.67.(c) The police found the victim innocent as well as
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1
onest. (Correct)
h
(a) The police find the victim innocent as well as honest.
.76. The company's board of directors will announce the
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(Incorrect Tense)
financial results at the annual meeting tomorrow.
(b) The police has found the victim innocent and honest.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
(Incorrect Tense)
(a) The financial results will have been announced by the
(d) The police finds the victim innocent and honest.(Incorrect
company's board of directors at the annual meeting
Tense)
tomorrow.
ol.68.(a) The official opened the entrance of the museum.
S (b) The financial results are being announced by the company's
(Correct) board of directors at the annual meeting tomorrow.
(b) The official had opened the entrance of the museum. (c) The company's board of directors announced the financial
(Incorrect Verb) results at the annual meeting tomorrow.
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(d) The financial results will be announced by the company's month.
board of directors at the annual meeting tomorrow. (b) A new product is being launched by the company next
month.
.77.If the children were not reading the books.
Q (c) The launching of a new product by the company is next
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift) month.
(a) Were the books being read by the children? (d) Next month, the company will launch a new product.
(b) Were the books not being read by the children?
(c) Were the book not being read by the children? .87.Most of Earth's surface is covered by water.
Q
(d) Were the children reading the books? SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) Water is covering most of Earth's surface.
.78.Was the bag packed by Mary?
Q (b) Water has been covering most of Earth's surface.
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) Water covers most of Earth's surface.
(a) Was Mary pack the bag? (b) Is Mary packing the bag? (d) Water has covered most of Earth's surface.
(c) Do Mary pack the bag? (d) Did Mary pack the bag?
.88.The article had not been posted by Mr. Gupta.
Q
.79Who stole my tickets?
Q SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) Mr. Gupta had not posted the article.
(a) My tickets was stolen by whom? (b) Mr. Gupta has not posted the article.
(b) My tickets got stolen by who? (c) Mr. Gupta have not been posted the article.
(c) By whom were my tickets stolen? (d) Mr. Gupta still had not posted the article.
(d) My tickets were stolen by who?
Q.89. The ruler ofthecommunityhadalreadypassedadecree
.80.Joseph opened the Bible.
Q gainst that decision.
a
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift) SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) The Bible is being opened by Joseph. (a) A decree had already passed by the ruler of the community
(b) Joseph is opening the Bible. against that decision.
(c) The Bible was opened by Joseph. (b) A decree was already passed by the ruler of the community
(d) Joseph opens the Bible. against that decision.
.81.She might have completed her research by thattime.
Q (c) A decree was already being passed by the ruler of the
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift) community against that decision.
(a) Her research might be completed by her by that time. (d) A decree had already been passed by the ruler of the
(b) Her research might had been completed by her by that time. community against that decision.
(c) Her research might have been completed by her by that time. Q.90. He didn't eat a single morsel of food at his daughter's
(d) Her research might have completed by her by that time. edding.
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.82.Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates.
Q SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) A single morsel of food is not eaten by him at his daughter's
(a) All her classmates laughed at Darshana. wedding.
(b) All her classmates laughing at Darshana. ( b) A single morsel of food was not eaten by him at his
(c) Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates. daughter's wedding.
(d) All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana. (c) A single morsel of food can not be eaten by him at his
daughter's wedding.
.83.She is building a new house.
Q (d) A single morsel of food was not being eaten by him at his
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift) daughter's wedding.
(a) A new house is being built by her.
(b) She had built a new house. .91. The workers had eaten all the pastries before the day
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(c) She has built a new house. broke.
(d) A new house has been built by her. SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) All the pastries were being eaten by the workers before the
Q.84.Mr. Akhil opened the gate. day broke.
SC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
S (b) All the pastries had been eaten by the workers before the day
(a) The gate was opened by Mr. Akhil broke.
(b) Mr.Akhil open the gate. (c) All the pastries have been eaten by the workers before the
(c) The gate been open by Mr. Akhil. day broke.
(d) The gate opened by Mr. Akhil. (d) All the pastries are being eaten by the workers before the day
broke.
.85.Rahul knows Shahbaz since childhood.
Q
SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (4th shift) .92. The new building was being constructed by the
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(a) Shahbaz was known to Rahul since childhood. construction workers.
(b) Shahbaz is known to Rahul since childhood. SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(c) Shahbaz known by Rahul since childhood. (a) The construction workers were constructing the new
(d) Shahbaz has known Rahul since childhood. building.
(b) The construction workers had been constructing the new
Q.86.The company is launching a new product nextmonth. building.
SC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift)
S (c) The new building has being constructed by the construction
(a) The new product will be launched by the company next
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workers? .101. "The doctor treated the victims of the violence very
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(d) The new building is being constructed by the construction carefully".
workers. SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift)
(a) The doctor was very careful while providing treatment to the
Q.93.If the sweets will be delivered by jack today. victims
SC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
S (b) The doctor's care was shown to the victims of the violence
(a) Jack will deliver the sweets today (c) The victims of the violence were treated very carefully by the
(b) Will Jack be delivering the sweets today? doctor
(c) Will Jack deliver the sweets today? (d) The victims were treated attentively by the doctor
(d) Are the sweets to be delivered by Jack today?
Q.102.Themagazinehousewasexpectingunpublishedauthors
.94.Who teaches her geography?
Q f or their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift) SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) By who geography is taught to her? (a) Unpublished authors will be expected by the magazine house
(b) By whom she is taught geography? for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.
(c) By whom is she taught geography? (b) Unpublished authors were being expected by the magazine
(d) By whom was she taught geography? house for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.
.95.Wedding invitations will be sent by them.
Q (c) Unpublished authors was expected by the magazine house
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift) for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.
(a) They will be sent wedding invitations. (d) Unpublished authors were expected by the magazine house
(b) He will sent wedding invitations. for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.
(c) They will send wedding invitations. .103. Each member of the literary club submitted various
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(d) He will be send wedding invitations. literary works for the magazine.
.96.Take the wheels.
Q SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) Various literary works had been submitted by each member
(a) Let the wheels take you (b) Letyou take the wheels of the literary club for the magazine.
(c) Let the wheels be taken by you. (d) Let wheels you take. (b) Various literary works are submitted by each member of the
literary club for the magazine.
.97.Let me buy an expensive bag for my friend.
Q (c) Various literary works were submitted by each member of the
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) literary club for the magazine.
(a) I request you to buy an expensive bag for my friend. (d) Various literary works were being submitted by each member
(b) An excessive bag will be bought by me for my friend. of the literary club for the magazine.
(c) Let an expensive bag was bought by me for my friend.
(d) Let an expensive bag be bought by me for my friend. .104.You have adopted the plan.
Q
S SC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
.98.Rover would not swallow the pill.
Q (a) The plan should be adopted by you.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) (b) The plan is adopted by you.
(a) The pill would not be swallowing by Rover. (c) The plan has being adopted by you.
(b) The pill would not swallowed by Rover. (d) The plan has been adopted by you.
(c) The pill would not be swallowed by Rover.
(d) The pill would not be swallow by Rover .105.The tour guide always answers the visitors'questions.
Q
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
.99.Onegroupoftheclubhasraisedanundigestiblecriticism
Q (a) The visitors' question was always answered by the tour
against the manager. guide.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) (b) The visitors' questions are answered by the tour guide
(a) An undigestible criticism would have been raised by one always.
group of the club against the manager. (c) The visitors' questions are always answered by the tour
(b) An undigestible criticism was being raised by one group of guide.
the club against the manager. (d) The visitors' questions are answered always by the tour
(c) An undigestible criticism had been raised by one group of the guide.
club against the manager.
(d) An undigestible criticism has been raised by one group of the Q.106.The French had regarded the scholar as a usurper.
club against the manager. SC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
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(a) The scholar was being regarded as a usurper by the French.
Q.100.ThegrowingpopulationofIndiawillhavebeencontrolled (b) The scholar has been regarded as a usurper by the French.
y the Indian government by 2040.
b (c) The scholar was regarded as a usurper by the French.
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift) (d) The scholar had been regarded as a usurper by the French.
(a) By 2040, the Indian population will have continued to grow
uncontrollably .107.Sanyuktahastobakefifty-onecakesfortheanniversary
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(b) By 2040, the Indian government will have controlled the party.
growing population of India. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (1st shift)
(c) By 2040, the Indian government is successfully controlling (a) Fifty - one cakes will be baked by Sanyukta for the
the growing population of India. anniversary party.
(d) The Indian population will have stabilised by 2022. (b) Fifty - one cakes had to be baken by Sanyukta for the
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anniversary party. (b)Herresearchmighthadbeencompletedbyherbythattime.
(c) Fifty - one cakes have to be baked by Sanyukta for the ( Incorrect Helping Verb)
anniversary party. (d) Her research might have completed by her by that time.
(d) Fifty - one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta for the (Incorrect Helping Verb)
anniversary party.
ol.82.(a)All her classmates laughed at Darshana.(Correct)
S
Q.108. Select the correct sentence in active voice from the (b) All her classmateslaughingat Darshana. (IncorrectVerb)
f ollowing options. (c) Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates. (Incorrect
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift) Sentence Structure)
(a) The neighbours have called the police. (d) All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana. (Incorrect
(b) The police are being called by the neighbours. Verb)
(c) The Police said to me, "I will call the neighbours."
(d) The police have been called by the neighbours. ol.83.(a)A new house is being built by her. (Correct)
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(b) Shehad builta new house. (Incorrect SentenceStructure)
Q.109.We compelled the teacher to finish the classsooner. (c) Shehas builta new house. (Incorrect SentenceStructure)
SC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
S (d) A new househas beenbuilt by her. (IncorrectHelping Verb)
(a) The teacher was compelled to finish the class sooner.
(b) The teacher finished the class compelled by us. ol.84.(a)The gate was opened by Mr. Akhil.(Correct)
S
(c) Finishing the class sooner was what the teacher was (b) Mr. Akhil open the gate.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
compelled to do. (c) The gatebeen openby Mr. Akhil.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The teacher compelled us to finish the class sooner. (d) Thegate openedby Mr. Akhil.(‘Was’ is Missing)
Sol.85.(b)Shahbaz is known to Rahul since childhood.(Correct)
Solutions :- ( a) Shahbaz was known to Rahul since childhood. (Incorrect
Tense)
ol.76.(d) The financial results will be announced by the
S (c) Shahbaz known by Rahul since childhood. (HelpingVerbis
company's board of directors at the annual meeting missing)
tomorrow.(Correct) (d) Shahbaz has known Rahul since childhood. (Incorrect
(a) The financial results will have been announced by the Helping Verb)
company's board of directors at the annual meeting
tomorrow.(Incorrect Verb) Sol.86.(b)Anewproductisbeinglaunchedbythecompanynext
(b)Thefinancialresultsarebeingannouncedbythecompany's onth.(Correct)
m
board of directors at the annual meeting tomorrow.(Incorrect (a) The new product will be launched by the company next
Tense) month. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) The company's board of directors announced the financial (c) The launching of a new product by the company is next
results at the annual meeting tomorrow.(Incorrect Sentence month. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Structure) (d) Next month, the company will launch a new
product.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
ol.77.(b) Were the books not being read by the children?
S
(Correct) ol.87.(c)Water covers most of Earth's surface.(Correct)
S
(a) Were thebooks beingread by the children? (‘not’is missing) (a) Wateris coveringmost of Earth's surface. (IncorrectTense)
(c) Were the book not being read by the children? (Incorrect (b) Water hasbeencoveringmostofEarth'ssurface.(Incorrect
Noun) Tense)
(d) Were the children reading the books? (Incorrect Sentence (d) Waterhas coveredmost of Earth's surface. (IncorrectTense)
Structure)
ol.88.(a)Mr. Gupta had not posted the article. (Correct)
S
ol.78.(d)Did Mary pack the bag? (Correct)
S (b) Mr. Guptahas not postedthe article. (IncorrectTense)
(a) Was Mary pack the bag? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) Mr. Guptahave not been postedthe article. (IncorrectTense)
(b)IsMary packing the bag? (Incorrect Tense) (d) Mr. Gupta still had not posted the article.(Incorrectuseof
(c)DoMary pack the bag? (Incorrect Tense) ‘still’)
ol.79.(c) By whom were my tickets stolen? (Correct)
S Sol.89.(d)Adecreehadalreadybeenpassedbytherulerofthe
(a) My tickets was stolen by whom? (Incorrect sentence ommunity against that decision. (Correct)
c
structure) (a) A decree hadalreadypassedbytherulerofthecommunity
(b) My tickets got stolenby who? (Incorrect sentencestructure) against that decision. (‘Been’ is missing )
(d) My tickets were stolen by who? (Incorrect sentence (b) Adecreewasalreadypassedbytherulerofthecommunity
structure) against that decision. (Incorrect Helping Verb)
(c) A decree was already being passed by the ruler of the
Sol.80.(c)The Bible was opened by Joseph.(Correct) community against that decision. (Incorrect Helping Verb)
( a) The Bibleis being openedby Joseph.(IncorrectTense)
Sol.90.(b) A single morseloffoodwasnoteatenbyhimathis
(b) Josephis openingthe Bible.(Incorrect SentenceStructure)
aughter's wedding. (Correct)
d
(d) Josephopensthe Bible.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(a) A single morsel of foodisnot eaten by him athis daughter's
ol.81.(c) Her research might have been completed by her by
S wedding . (Incorrect Tense)
that time. (Correct) (c) A single morsel of food can not be eaten by him at his
(a) Her researchmight becompleted by daughter's wedding . (Incorrect Modal)
her by that time. (Incorrect Helping Verb) (d) A single morsel of foodwas not beingeaten byhim at his
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daughter's wedding. (Incorrect Helping Verb) (a) An undigestible criticism would have been raised by one
roup of the club against the manager. (Incorrect Helping Verb)
g
ol.91.(b)Allthepastrieshadbeeneatenbytheworkersbefore
S (b) An undigestible criticism was being raisedbyonegroupof
the day broke. (Correct) the club against the manager. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) All the pastries werebeingeatenbytheworkersbeforethe (c)Anundigestiblecriticismhadbeenraisedbyonegroupofthe
day broke . (Incorrect Helping Verb) club against the manager. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) All the pastries have been eaten by theworkersbeforethe
day broke . (Incorrect Tense) ol.100.(b)By2040,theIndiangovernmentwillhavecontrolled
S
(d)Allthepastriesarebeingeatenbytheworkersbeforetheday the growing population of India. (Correct)
broke. (Incorrect Tense) (a) By 2040, the Indian population will havecontinuedtogrow
u ncontrollably. (Incomplete sentence)
Sol.92.(a) Theconstructionworkerswereconstructingthenew (c) By 2040, the Indian government is successfully controlling
uilding. (Correct)
b the growing population of India. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The construction workers had been constructing the new (d)TheIndianpopulationwillhavestabilisedby2022.(Incorrect
building. (Incorrect Helping Verb) sentence structure)
(c)Thenewbuildinghasbeingconstructedbytheconstruction
workers? (Incorrect Helping Verb) ol.101.(c) The victims of the violence were treated very
S
(d) The new building is being constructed by the construction carefully by the doctor. (Correct)
workers. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (a)Thedoctorwasverycarefulwhileprovidingtreatmenttothe
victims. (Incorrect sentence structure)
Sol.93.(c)Will Jack deliver the sweets today? (Correct) (b)Thedoctor'scarewasshowntothevictimsoftheviolence.
( a) Jack will deliver the sweets today. (Incorrect Sentence (Incorrect sentence structure)
structure) (d)Thevictimsweretreatedattentivelybythedoctor.(Incorrect
(b) Will Jackbe deliveringthe sweets today? (IncorrectVerb) sentence structure)
(d) Are the sweets to be delivered by Jack today? (Incorrect
Sentence Structure) ol.102.(b) Unpublished authors were being expected by the
S
magazine house for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new
ol.94.(c) By whom is she taught geography? (Correct)
S trends.
(a) By who geography is taught to her? (Incorrect Sentence (a)Unpublishedauthorswillbeexpectedbythemagazinehouse
structure) for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.(Incorrect
(b) By whom she is taught geography? (Incorrect Sentence Tense)
structure) (c) Unpublished authors was expected by themagazinehouse
(d) By whomwasshe taught geography? (Incorrect Tense) for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.(Incorrect
ol.95.(c)They will send wedding invitations. (Correct)
S Helping Verb)
(a) They will be sent wedding invitations. (Incorrect Helping (d) Unpublishedauthorswereexpectedbythemagazinehouse
Verb) for their forthcoming exclusive issue on new trends.(Incorrect
(b)Hewillsentweddinginvitations.(IncorrectSubjectandform Helping Verb)
of verb) Sol.103.(c) Various literary works were submitted by each
(d) He will be send wedding invitations.(IncorrectSubjectand ember of the literary club for the magazine. (Correct)
m
Helping Verb) (a) Various literary workshad been
ol.96.(c)Let the wheels be taken by you (Correct)
S submittedbyeachmemberoftheliteraryclubforthemagazine.
(a) Let the wheels take you. (Incorrect Sentence structure) (Incorrect Helping Verb)
(b) Let you take the wheels. (Incorrect Sentence structure) (b)Variousliteraryworksaresubmittedbyeachmemberofthe
(d) Let wheels you take. (Incorrect Sentence structure) literary club for the magazine. (Incorrect Tense)
(d)Variousliteraryworkswerebeingsubmittedbyeachmember
Sol.97.(d)Letanexpensivebagbeboughtbymeformyfriend. of the literary club for the magazine. (Incorrect use of ‘being’)
( Correct)
(a) I request you to buy an expensive bag for my friend. ol.104.(d)The plan has been adopted by you. (Correct)
S
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (a) The planshould beadopted by you. (IncorrectHelping Verb)
(b) An excessive bag will be bought by me for my friend. (b) The planisadopted by you. (Incorrect HelpingVerb)
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) The planhas beingadopted by you. (Incorrecthelping verb)
(c) Let an expensive bag was bought by me for my friend. Sol.105.(c) The visitors' questions arealwaysansweredbythe
(Incorrect Verb) t our guide. (Correct)
ol.98.(c)The pill would not be swallowed by Rover.(Correct)
S (a) The visitors' question was always answered by the tour
(a)ThepillwouldnotbeswallowingbyRover.(Incorrectformof guide. (Incorrect Tense)
Verb) (b) The visitors' questions are answered by the tour guide
(b) The pill would not swallowed by Rover. (Incorrect Helping always. (‘Always’ is missing)
Verb) (d) The visitors' questions are answered always by the tour
(d) The pill would not be swallow by Rover. (Incorrect formof guide. (Incorrect Use of ‘Always’)
Verb) Sol.106.(d) The scholarhadbeenregardedasausurperbythe
Sol.99.(d) An undigestible criticism has been raised by one rench. (Correct)
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roup of the club against the manager. (Correct)
g (a)ThescholarwasbeingregardedasausurperbytheFrench.
(Incorrect Helping verb)
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( b) The scholar has beenregardedasausurperbytheFrench. ol.110.(c)Why did your brother write such a letter? (Correct)
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(Incorrect Tense) (a) Whyisyour brother writing such a letter? (IncorrectTense)
(c) The scholar was regarded as a usurper by the French. (b) Whyhasyour brother written such a letter? (IncorrectTense)
(Incorrect Helping Verb) (d) Why your brother wrote such a letter? (Incorrect Sentence
Structure)
ol.107.(c) Fifty - one cakes havetobebakedbySanyuktafor
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the anniversary party.(Correct) Sol.111.(a)Thepolicewereorderedtopursuetherobberandhis
(a) Fifty - one cakes will be baked by Sanyukta for the ang. (Correct)
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anniversary party. (Incorrect Tense) (b) Order the police to pursue the robber gang. (Incorrect
(b) Fifty - one cakes had t o be baken by Sanyukta for the sentence structure)
anniversary party. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police.
(d) Fifty - one cakes has to be baked by Sanyukta for the (Incorrect sentence structure)
anniversary party. (Incorrect Helping Verb) (d) The robber and gang were pursued. (Incorrect sentence
structure)
ol.108.(a)The neighbours have called the police.(Correct)
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(b) The police are being called by the neighbours. (Passive ol.112.(c)The farmers of this village grow paddy.(Correct)
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Voice) (a) The farmers of this villagegrewpaddy. (IncorrectTense)
(c) The Police said to me, "I will call the neighbours."(Indirect (b) The farmers of this village have grown paddy. (Incorrect
Speech) Helping Verb)
(d) The police have been called by the neighbours. (Passive (d) The farmers of this village had grown paddy. (Incorrect
Voice) Helping Verb)
Sol.109.(a) The teacher was compelled to finish the class Sol.113.(d) The agitators requested the shop owners to close
ooner. (Correct)
s t he shops. (Correct)
(b) The teacher finished the class compelled by us. (Incorrect (a) The agitators request the shop owners toclosetheshops.
Sentence structure) (Incorrect form of Verb)
(c) Finishing the class sooner was what the teacher was (b) The agitators have requestedtheshopownerstoclosethe
compelled to do. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) shops. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The teacher compelled us to finish the class sooner. (c) The agitators are requesting the shop owners to close the
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) shops. (Incorrect Tense)
SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI) SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 2
Q.110.Why was such a letter written by your brother? .114.Simran was plucking the flowers.
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raduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
G SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
(a) Why is your brother writing such a letter? (a) The flowers are plucked by Simran.
(b) Why has your brother written such a letter? (b) The flowers will be plucked by Simran.
(c) Why did your brother write such a letter? (c) The flowers have been plucked by Simran.
(d) Why your brother wrote such a letter? (d) The flowers were being plucked by Simran.
Q.111.He ordered the police to pursue the robberand his gang. Q.115.The seller shall dispatch the parcel soon toChennai.
igher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
H SC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
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(a) The police were ordered to pursue the robber and his gang. (a) The parcel will be dispatched soon to Chennai by the seller
(b) Order the police to pursue the robber gang. (b) The parcel may be dispatched by the seller to Chennai soon
(c) Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police. (c) The parcel might be dispatched by the seller to Chennai
(d) The robber and gang were pursued. soon.
(d) The parcel can be dispatched by the seller to Chennai soon.
.112.Paddy is grown by the farmers of this village.
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Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2) Solutions : -
(a) The farmers of this village grew paddy.
(b) The farmers of this village have grown paddy. Sol.114.(d)The flowers were being plucked by Simran.(Correct)
(c) The farmers of this village grow paddy. ( a) The flowersare pluckedby Simran.(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The farmers of this village had grown Paddy (b) The flowerswill be pluckedby Simran.(IncorrectTense)
(c) The flowershave been pluckedby Simran.(IncorrectTense)
.113. The shopownerswererequestedtoclosetheshopsby
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the agitators. Sol.115.(a)TheparcelwillbedispatchedsoontoChennaibythe
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) eller.(Correct)
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(a) The agitators request the shop owners to close the shops. (b) The parcel may be dispatched by the seller to Chennai
(b) The agitators have requested the shop owners to close the soon.(Incorrect Verb)
shops. (c) The parcel might be dispatched by the seller to Chennai
(c) The agitators are requesting the shop owners to close the soon.(Incorrect Verb)
shops. (d) The parcel can be dispatched by the seller to Chennai
(d) The agitators requested the shop owners to close the shops. soon.(Incorrect Verb)
Solutions :-
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SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 ( b) All the pastries were eaten by the cat.
(c) All the pastries had been eaten by the cat.
.116.The culture was losing its meaning.
Q (d) All the pastries are eaten by the cat.
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.125.We had eaten the cake.
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(a) The culture lost its meaning.
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(b) The meaning of the culture was lost.
(a) The cake had been eaten by us.
(c) The meaning of the culture was being lost.
(b) The cake will be eaten by us.
(d) The meaning of the culture will lost.
(c) The cake is eaten by us.
Q.117. The story explores the conflicting range of human (d) The cake was eaten by us.
motions.
e
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) Solutions :-
(a) The conflicting range of human emotions had explored by the
story. ol.116.(c)The meaning of the culture was being lost.(Correct)
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(b) The conflicting range of human emotions did explored by the (a) The culture lost it's meaning. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
story. (b) The meaning of the culture was lost. (‘being’ is missing)
(c) The conflicting range of human emotions is explored by the (d) The meaning of the culturewill lost. (IncorrectTense)
story.
Sol.117.(c)Theconflictingrangeofhumanemotionsisexplored
(d) The conflicting range of human emotions has explored by the
y the story. (Correct)
b
story.
(a)Theconflictingrangeofhumanemotionshadexploredbythe
.118.Khushi wiped down the tables.
Q story. (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) (b)Theconflictingrangeofhumanemotionsdidexploredbythe
(a) The tables were being wiped down by Khushi. story. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The tables was wiped down by Khushi. (d)Theconflictingrangeofhumanemotionshasexploredbythe
(c) The tables are wiped down by Khushi. story. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The tables were wiped down by Khushi.
ol.118.(d)The tables were wiped down by Khushi.(Correct)
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.119.The gardener has watered the bushes.
Q (a) The tables were being wiped down by Khushi. (Incorrect
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Verb)
(a) The bushes have been watered by the gardener. (b) The tableswaswiped down by Khushi. (IncorrectVerb)
(b) The bushes are being watered by the gardener. (c) The tablesare wipeddown by Khushi. (IncorrectTense)
(c) The bushes were being watered by the gardener.
ol.119.(a) The bushes have been watered by the gardener.
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(d) The bushes has been watered by the gardener.
(Correct)
.120.The villagers have rebuilt the hospital.
Q (b) The bushes are being watered by the gardener. (Incorrect
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift) Tense)
(a) The hospital was rebuilt by the villagers. (c) The bushes were being watered bythegardener.(Incorrect
(b) The hospital has been rebuilt by the villagers. Tense)
(c) The hospital had been rebuilt by the villagers. (d) The bushes has been watered by the gardener. (Incorrect
(d) The hospital has rebuilt by the villagers. Verb)
.121.Daniel and Mary invited us to their wedding.
Q Sol.120.(b) The hospital has been rebuilt by the villagers.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift) ( Correct)
(a) We have been invited to Daniel and Mary's wedding. (a) The hospitalwas rebuiltby the villagers. (IncorrectTense)
(b) We were invited to Daniel and Mary's wedding. (c) The hospital had been rebuilt by the villagers. (Incorrect
(c) We are invited to Daniel and Mary's wedding. Tense)
(d) We had been invited to Daniel and Mary's wedding. (d) The hospitalhas rebuiltby the villagers. (IncorrectTense)
.122.My father cooks breakfast every day.
Q ol.121.(b) We were invited to Daniel and Mary's wedding.
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SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) ( Correct)
(a) Breakfast was being cooked every day by my father. (a) Wehave been invitedto Daniel and Mary's wedding.
(b) Breakfast was cooked every day by my father. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Breakfast is cooked every day by my father. (c) Weare invitedto Daniel and Mary's wedding. (Incorrect
(d) Breakfast was cook every day by my father. Tense)
(d)WehadbeeninvitedtoDanielandMary'swedding.(Incorrect
.123.Picasso painted Guernica in 1937.
Q Tense)
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) Guernica was painting by Picasso in 1937. ol.122.(c)Breakfast is cooked every day by my father.(Correct)
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(b) Guernica was been painted by Picasso in 1937. (a) Breakfast was being cooked every day by my father.
(c) Guernica was paint by Picasso in 1937. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Guernica was painted by Picasso in 1937. (b) Breakfast was cooked every day by my father. (Incorrect
Tense)
.124.The cat ate all the pastries.
Q (d) Breakfastwascook every day by my father. (IncorrectVerb)
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) All the pastries is eaten by the cat. Sol.123.(d)Guernica was painted by Picasso in 1937.(Correct)
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(a) Guernica waspaintingby Picasso in 1937. (Incorrect Verb) ext week.(Correct)
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( b) Guernica was been painted by Picasso in 1937. (Incorrect (b) The publishers will publish a new book on games next
Verb) week.(Incorrect Word)
(c) Guernica waspaintby Picasso in 1937. (IncorrectVerb) (c) The publishers will be releasing a new book next
week.(Incorrect Tense)
ol.124.(b)All the pastries were eaten by the cat.(Correct)
S (d) The publishers would release a new book next
(a) All the pastriesiseaten by the cat. (IncorrectVerb) week.(Incorrect Tense)
(c) All the pastrieshad been eatenby the cat. (IncorrectTense)
(d) All the pastriesare eatenby the cat. (IncorrectTense) ol.129.(b) Rajatfirstheardthestoryofhisuncle'smysterious
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disappearance in his childhood.(Correct)
ol.125.(a)The cake had been eaten by us. (Correct)
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(b) The cakewill be eatenby us. (Incorrect Tense) d isappearance in his childhood.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(c) The cakeis eatenby us. (Incorrect Tense) (c) The story Rajat first heard in his childhood was about his
(d) The cakewas eatenby us. (Incorrect Tense) uncle's mysterious disappearance.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d)Rajat'sfirststorythatuncleheardinhischildhoodwasabout
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 his mysterious disappearance.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
.126.My request should be considered.
Q SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
(a) Please have consider my request. Q.130.Has the villa been occupied by them?
(b) Please do consider mine request. SC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
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(c) Consider my request. (a) Did they occupied the villa? (b) Had they occupied the villa?
(d) Please consider my request. (c) Have they occupied the villa? (d) Do they occupied the villa?
.127.The canons are being fired continuously bythem.
Q Q.131.Priya washes her clothes in the evening.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) SC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
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(a) They fired canons continuously. (a) The clothes was washed by Priya in the evening.
(b) They are firing the canons continuously. (b) The clothes is washed by Priya in the evening.
(c) They have fired the canons continuously. (c) The clothes are washed by Priya in the evening.
(d) The canons fire continuously. (d) The clothes were washed by Priya in the evening.
Q.128.Anewbookongameswillbereleasedbythepublishers Q.132.Robin rolled the marble through a small plasticpipe.
ext week.
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SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) (a) The marble was rolled by Robin in a small plastic pipe.
(a) The publishers will release a new book on games next week. (b) A small plastic pipe was rolled through a marble by Robin.
(b) The publishers will publish a new book on games next week. (c) The marble was rolled through a small plastic pipe by Robin.
(c) The publishers will be releasing a new book next week. (d) The marble through a small plastic pipe was rolled by Robin.
(d) The publishers would release a new book next week.
.133.He has downloaded the movie on his phone.
Q
.129. The story of his uncle's mysteriousdisappearancewas
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SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)
first heard by Rajat in his childhood
(a) The movie has been downloaded by him on his phone.
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
(b) The movie was downloaded by him on his phone.
(a) The story uncle heard first time was about Rajat's mysterious
(c) The movie is been downloaded by him on his phone.
disappearance in his childhood.
(d) The movie are being downloaded by him on his phone.
(b) Rajat first heard the story of his uncle's mysterious
disappearance in his childhood. .134.Her phone can't be switched off by my father.
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(c) The story Rajat first heard in his childhood was about his SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
uncle's mysterious disappearance. (a) My father switches off her phone.
(d) Rajat's first story that uncle heard in his childhood was about (b) My father could not switch off her phone.
his mysterious disappearance. (c) My father have not switched off her phone.
(d) My father can't switch off her phone.
Solutions :-
.135.People speak Cantonese in Hong-Kong.
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ol.126.(d)Please consider my request.(Correct)
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(a) Please haveconsider my request.(Incorrect Verb) (a) Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong.
(b)Pleasedoconsiderminerequest.(IncorrectVerb&Incorrect (b) Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong.
Pronoun) (c) Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong by people.
(c) Consider my request.(‘Please’ is missing) (d) Cantonese is being spoken in Hong-Kong.
Sol.127.(b)They are firing the canons continuously.(Correct) .136.Why is peace being demanded by you?
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( a) They fired canons continuously.(Incorrect Sentence SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Structure) (a) Why you are demanding peace?
(c) Theyhave firedthe canons continuously.(IncorrectTense) (b) Why are peace demanded?
(d) The canons fire continuously.(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (c) Why are you demanding peace?
(d) Why you demand peace?
Sol.128.(a)The publishers will release a new bookon games
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Q.137.The evil king was defeated by Gandolf, the savior. .145.Thechildbrokemanytoysintheshop.Heeventhrewthe
Q
SC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
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(a) Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evil king. SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(b) The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil king. (a) Many toys in the shop have been broken by the child. Even
(c) Gandolf, the savior, had defeated the evil king. the paintings were thrown by him.
(d) Gandolf, the savior, defeats the evil king. (b) Many toys in the shop were broken by the child. Even the
paintings have been thrown by him.
.138.The department conferred a scholarship to Kailash.
Q (c) Many toys in the shop were broken by the child. Even the
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (4th Shift) paintings were thrown by him.
(a) A scholarship had been conferred to Kailash by the (d) Many toys in the shop were broken by the child. He has even
department. thrown the paintings.
(b) A scholarship is being conferred to Kailash by the
department. Q.146.Our machine is shipped to ten different countries.
(c) A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the department. SC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
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(d) A scholarship has been conferred in Kailash by the (a) We shipped our machine to ten different countries.
department. (b) We are shipping our machine to ten different countries.
(c) Someone ship our machine on ten different countries.
.139.AIDS will have been cured by the year 2070by scientists.
Q (d) We ship our machine to ten different countries.
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) Scientists will have cured AIDS by the year 2070. Q.147.Before she came all the work had been completedby me.
(b) Scientists cured AIDS by the year 2070. SC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)
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(c) Scientists will cure AIDS by the year 2070 (a) I will complete all my work before she came.
(d) Scientists must have cured AIDS by the year 2070. (b) I had completed all my work before she came.
(c) I completed all my work before she came.
Q.140. The company sold the newly introduced car to the (d) I complete all my work before she came.
ighest bidder.
h
SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (4th Shift) Q.148. The driver was taken to the nearest dispensary by the
(a) The newly introduced car was sold to the highest bidder by eggars.
b
the company. SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(b) The company sold the newly introduced car to the highest (a) The beggars take the driver to the nearest dispensary.
bidder. (b) The beggars took the driver to dispensary.
(c) The newly introduced car has sold to the highest bidder by (c) The beggars took the driver to the nearest dispensary.
the company. (d) To the nearest dispensary, the beggars took the driver.
(d) The newly introduced car sold to the highest bidder by the
Company. .149.They welcomed Jane and Karan to the gathering.
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S SC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
Q.141.The patient remembers his son taking him tothe temple. (a) Jane and Karan is welcomed by them to the gathering.
SC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
S (b) Jane and Karan had been welcomed by them to the
(a) The patient remembers he was taken to the temple by his gathering.
son. (c) Jane and Karan are welcomed by them to the gathering.
(b) The patient remembers taken to the temple by his son. (d) Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the gathering.
(c) The patient remembers himself being taken to the temple by
his son. Q.150.Where was this pen found by him?
(d) The patient remembers being taken to the temple by his son. SC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)
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(a) Where do he find this pen? (b) Where does he find this pen?
.142. Luckily, the machinery was not used by them.
Q (c) Where did he found this pen? (d) Where did he find this pen?
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(a) Luckily, they had not used the machinery. Solutions :-
(b) Luckily, they did not used the machinery.
(c) Luckily, they have not used the machinery. ol.130.(c)Have they occupied the villa?
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(d) Luckily, I did not used the machinery. (a)Did they occupiedthe villa? (Incorrect Tense)
(b)Had they occupiedthe villa? (Incorrect Tense)
.143.How will his problems be fixed by you?
Q
(d)Do they occupiedthe villa? (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(a) How are you fixing his problems? ol.131.(c)The clothes are washed by Priya in theevening.
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(b) How you fix his problems? (a) The clotheswas washedby Priya in the evening.(Incorrect
(c) How will you fix his problems? Tense)
(d) How his problems fixed? (b) The clothes is washed by Priya in the evening. (Incorrect
Tense)
Q.144. The important points were narrated in the classbythe
(d) TheclotheswerewashedbyPriyaintheevening.(Incorrect
t eacher.
Tense)
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (1st Shift)
(a) The teacher was narrating important points in the class. ol.132.(c) The marble was rolledthroughasmallplasticpipe
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(b) The teacher had narrated the important points in the class. by Robin.
(c) The teacher narrated the important points in the class. (a) The marble was rolled by Robin in a small plastic pipe.
(d) In the class, the important points were narrated. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
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(b) A small plastic pipe was rolled throughamarblebyRobin. (b) The patient remembers taken to the temple by his son.
( Incorrect subject) ( ‘being’ is missing)
(d)ThemarblethroughasmallplasticpipewasrolledbyRobin. (c)Thepatientremembershimselfbeingtakentothetempleby
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) his son. (Incorrect Pronoun)
ol.133.(a) The movie has been downloaded by him on his
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phone. ( a) Luckily, theyhad not usedthe machinery. (IncorrectTense)
(b)Themoviewasdownloadedbyhimonhisphone.(Incorrect (c) Luckily, theyhave not usedthe machinery. (IncorrectTense)
Tense) (d) Luckily, I did notusedthe machinery. (IncorrectVerb)
(c) The movie is been downloaded by him on his phone.
(Incorrect Tense) ol.143.(c)How will you fix his problems? (correct)
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(d) The movie are being downloaded by him on his phone. (a) Howare you fixinghis problems? (Incorrect Tense)
(Incorrect Tense) (b) How you fix his problems? (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(d) How his problems fixed? (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
ol.134.(d)My father can't switch off her phone.
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(a) My father switches off her phone. (Incorrect Sentence ol.144.(c) The teacher narrated the important points in the
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Structure) class.
(b) My fathercouldnot switch off her phone. (IncorrectVerb) (a) The teacher was narrating important points in the class.
(c) My fatherhave not switchedoff her phone. (IncorrectTense) (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The teacher had narratedtheimportantpointsintheclass.
Sol.135.(b)Cantonese is spoken in Hong-Kong. (Incorrect Tense)
( a) Cantonesewas spokenin Hong-Kong. (IncorrectTense) (d) In the class, the important points were narrated.(Incorrect
(c) Cantonese was spoken in Hong-Kong by people.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Tense)
(d) Cantonese isbeingspoken in Hong-Kong. (IncorrectVerb) Sol.145.(c)Manytoysintheshopwerebrokenbythechild.Even
t he paintings were thrown by him.
ol.136.(c)Why are you demanding peace?
S (a) Many toys in the shop havebeenbrokenbythechild.Even
(a) Why you are demanding peace? (Incorrect Sentence the paintings were thrown by him. (Incorrect Tense)
Structure) (b) Many toys in the shop were broken by the child. Even the
(b) Why are peacedemanded? (Incorrect Verb) paintingshave been thrownby him. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) Why youdemandpeace? (Incorrect Verb) (d)Manytoysintheshopwerebrokenbythechild.Hehaseven
thrown the paintings. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
Sol.137.(a)Gandolf, the savior, defeated the evilking.
( b) The savior of Gandolf defeated the evil king. (Incorrect Sol.146.(d)We ship our machine to ten different countries.
Sentence Structure) ( a)Weshippedourmachinetotendifferentcountries.(Incorrect
(c) Gandolf, the savior,had defeatedthe evil king.(Incorrect Tense)
Tense) (b) We are shipping our machine to ten different countries.
(d) Gandolf, the savior,defeatsthe evil king. (IncorrectVerb) (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Someone ship our machine on ten different countries.
Sol.138.(c) A scholarship was conferred to Kailash by the
(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
epartment.
d
(a) A scholarship had been conferred to Kailash by the Sol.147.(b)I had completed all my work before shecame.
department. (Incorrect Tense) ( a) I will complete all my work before she came. (Incorrect
(b) A scholarship is being conferred to Kailash by the Tense)
department. (Incorrect Tense) (c) Icompletedall my work before she came. (IncorrectTense)
(d) A scholarship has been conferred in Kailash by the (d) Icompleteall my work before she came. (IncorrectTense)
department. (Incorrect Tense)
Sol.148.(c) The beggars took the driver to the nearest
ol.139.(a)Scientists will have cured AIDS by theyear 2070.
S ispensary.
d
(b) Scientists cured AIDS by the year 2070. (Incorrect Tense) (a) The beggars take the driver to the nearest dispensary.
(c) Scientists willcureAIDS by the year 2070. (IncorrectVerb) (Incorrect Tense)
(d)ScientistsmusthavecuredAIDSbytheyear2070.(Incorrect (b) The beggars took the driver to dispensary. (‘Nearest’ is
Modal Verb) missing)
Sol.140.(a) The newly introduced car was sold to the highest (d) To the nearest dispensary, the beggars took the driver.
idder by the company.
b (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(b) T he company sold the newly introduced car to thehighest ol.149.(d) Jane and Karan were welcomed by them to the
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bidder. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) gathering.
(c) The newly introduced car has soldtothehighestbidderby (a) Jane and Karan is welcomed by them to the gathering.
the company. (Incorrect Verb) (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The newly introduced car sold to the highestbidderbythe (b) Jane and Karan had been welcomed by them to the
company. (Verb ‘was’ is missing) gathering. (Incorrect Tense)
Sol.141.(d)Thepatientremembersbeingtakentothetempleby (c) Jane and Karan are welcomed by them to the gathering.
is son.
h (Incorrect Tense)
(a) The patient remembers he was taken to the temple byhis
Sol.150.(d)Where did he find this pen?
son. (‘being’ is missing)
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( a) Wheredo hefind this pen? (Incorrect Tense) Sol.151.(b) Rani’s caristwelveyearsoldbutshehasn’tusedit
(b) Wheredoes hefind this pen? (Incorrect Tense) uch. (Correct)
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(c) Where did hefoundthis pen? (Incorrect Verb) (a) Rani’s car is twelve years old but she isn’t using it much.
(Incorrect Helping Verb)
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 (c) Rani’s car is twelve years old but she didn’t use it much.
(Incorrect tense)
.151. Rani’s car is twelve years old but it has notbeenused
Q (d) Rani’s car is twelve years old but it hasn’t used her much.
much. (Incorrect pronoun)
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ol.152.(d)UncleKenhadbeengivenagoodlecturebyGranny
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(a) Rani’s car is twelve years old but she isn’t using it much.
on how to be a responsible adult. (Correct)
(b) Rani’s car is twelve years old but she hasn’t used it much.
(a)UncleKenwasgivingagoodlecturetoGrannyonhowtobe
(c) Rani’s car is twelve years old but she didn’t use it much.
a responsible adult. (Incorrect tense)
(d) Rani’s car is twelve years old but it hasn’t used her much.
(b)GrannywasgivenagoodlecturebyUncleKenonhowtobea
Q.152.GrannyhadgivenUncleKenagoodlectureonhowtobe responsible adult. (Meaning of sentence changed)
responsible adult.
a (c)UncleKenwasbeinggivenagoodlecturebyGrannyonhow
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 ) to be a responsible adult. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) Uncle Ken was giving a good lecture to Granny on how to
ol.153.(c)Thecyclonedidnotcausemuchdamagetothelife
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be a responsible adult.
and property in July this year at the Andhra coast. (Correct)
(b) Granny was given a good lecture by Uncle Ken on how to
(a)TheAndhracoastdidnotcausemuchdamagetothelifeand
be a responsible adult.
property in July this yearatthecyclone.(Meaningofsentence
(c) Uncle Ken was being given a good lecture by Granny on
changed)
how to be a responsible adult.
(b) The cyclone could not cause much damage tothelifeand
(d) Uncle Ken had been given a good lecture by Granny on
property in July this year at the. (Incorrect sentence structure)
how to be a responsible adult.
(d) The cyclone has not caused much damage to the life and
.153.Notmuchdamagetothelifeandpropertywascausedby
Q property in July this year at the Andhra coast. (Incorrect Tense)
the cyclone in July this year at the Andhra coast.
Sol.154.(c) He made a bed time story for me every night.
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
( Correct)
(a) The Andhra coast did not cause much damage to the life
(a) He has been making a bed time story for me every night.
and property in July this year at the cyclone.
(Incorrect Tense)
(b) The cyclone could not cause much damage to the life and
(b) He hasmadeabedtimestoryformeeverynight.(Incorrect
property in July this year at the.
Tense)
(c) The cyclone did not cause much damage to the life and
(d) I made a bed time story for him every night.(Incorrect
property in July this year at the Andhra coast.
Pronoun)
(d) The cyclone has not caused much damage to the life and
property in July this year at the Andhra coast. ol.155.(b) How many members did you inform about the
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meeting in time? (Correct)
Q.154.A bed time story was made by him for me everynight.
(a) How many meetings did you inform aboutthemembersin
SC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
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time? (Meaning of sentence changed)
(a) He has been making a bed time story for me every night.
(c)Howmanymembershaveyouinformedaboutthemeetingin
(b) He has made a bed time story for me every night.
time? (Incorrect Tense)
(c) He made a bed time story for me every night.
(d)Howmanymemberscouldyouinformaboutthemeetingin
(d) I made a bed time story for him every night
time? (Incorrect sentence structure)
Q.155.Howmanymemberswereinformedaboutthemeetingin
ol.156.(d)This assignment does not interest me.(Correct)
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t ime?
(a) This assignment has not interested me. (Meaning of
SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
sentence changed)
(a) How many meetings did you inform about the members in
(b) This assignment is not interesting me. (Incorrect Tense
time?
structure)
(b) How many members did you inform about the meeting in
(c) This assignmentdid not interestme. (IncorrectTense)
time?
(c) How many members have you informed about the meeting in
time?
SSC Selection Post (Phase - X)
(d) How many members could you inform about the meeting in
Q.157.Are fossil fuels not impacting human health?
time?
raduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift - 4)
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Q.156.I am not interested in this assignment. (a) Is human health not impacted by fossil fuel?
SC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
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(a) This assignment has not interested me. (c) Did human health not being impacted by fossil fuel?
(b) This assignment is not interesting me. (d) Is human health not being impacted by fossil fuel?
(c) This assignment did not interest me.
Q.158.She will be wearing a pink dress to the wedding.
(d) This assignment does not interest me.
raduate Level 03/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
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Solutions :- (a) A pink dress will be wear by her to the wedding.
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( b) A pink dress will be worn by her to the wedding. ( a) The meeting had been attended by my father onSaturday.
(c) A pink dress would be worn by her at the wedding. (Incorrect Sentence structure)
(d) A pink dress would be worn by her to the wedding. (b) The meeting has to be attended by myfatheronSaturday.
(Incorrect Tense)
.159. Why would Celia burn the letter?
Q (c) The meeting had been to be attended by my father on
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 (Shift - 4) Saturday. (Incorrect Sentence structure)
(a) Why is the letter burned by Celia?
(b) Why the letter burned by Celia? Sol.161.(b)It is said that she is a kind lady. (Correct)
(c) Why Celia would burn the letter? ( a)Itissaidbypeoplethatsheisakindlady.(Incorrectsentence
(d) Why would the letter be burned by Celia? structure)
(c) It isclaimedpeople that she is a kind lady.(Incorrect Verb)
.160.My father had to attend the meeting on Saturday.
Q (d) Itwassaid that she is a kind lady. (IncorrectTense)
Graduate Level 05/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
(a) The meeting had been attended by my father on Saturday. Sol.162.(b)Thenovelwasbeingwrittenbytheauthorwhenthe
(b) The meeting has to be attended by my father on Saturday. ouse caught fire. (Correct)
h
(c) The meeting had been to be attended by my father on (a) The novel has been written by the author when the house
Saturday. caught fire. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The meeting had to be attended by my father on Saturday. (c)Thenovelwaswrittenbytheauthorwhenthehousecaught
fire. (‘being’ is missing)
Q.161.People say that she is a kind lady. (d) The novel had been written by the author when the house
igher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
H caught fire. (Incorrect Tense structure)
(a) It is said by people that she is a kind lady.
(b) It is said that she is a kind lady.
(c) It is claimed people that she is a kind lady.
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(d) It was said that she is a kind lady.
.163.Themostrecentstudiesonthehumanbodyarelikelyto
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Q.162.Theauthorwaswritingthenovelwhenthehousecaught alter the face of health sciences.
re.
fi SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Morning)
Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift - 2) (a) The most recent studies on the human body are likely to be
(a) The novel has been written by the author when the house altered by the face of health sciences.
caught fire. (b) The face of health sciences will be altering the most recent
(b) The novel was being written by the author when the house studies on the human body.
caught fire. (c) The face of health sciences is likely to be altered by the most
(c) The novel was written by the author when the house caught recent studies on the human body.
fire. (d) The most face of health sciences is likely to alter the recent
(d) The novel had been written by the author when the house studies on the human body.
caught fire.
.164.Has the assignment been uploaded by you?
Q
SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Solutions :-
(a) Have you been uploaded the assignment?
(b) Have you uploaded the assignment?
Sol.157.(d) Is human health notbeingimpactedbyfossilfuel?
(c) Did you upload the assignment?
( Correct)
(d) Were you uploading the assignment?
(a)Ishumanhealthnotimpactedbyfossilfuel?(incorrectTense
structure) Q.165.The incident was narrated by somebody to Naresh.
(b) Was human health not being impacted by fossil fuel? SC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning)
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(Incorrect Tense) (a) Somebody was narrating the incident to Naresh.
(c) Did human health not being impacted by fossil fuel? (b) Somebody narrated the incident to Naresh.
(Incorrect Tense) (c) Somebody was about to narrate the incident to Naresh.
(d) Somebody will narrate the incident to Naresh.
Sol.158.(b) A pink dress will be worn by her to the wedding.
( Correct) .166.Thenewbrideisgoingtobeadmiredbyeveryoneinthe
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(a) A pink dress will be wear by hertothewedding.(Incorrect family.
form of Verb) SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
(c)Apinkdresswouldbewornbyheratthewedding.(Incorrect (a) Everybody in the family is going to admire the new bride.
Tense) (b) Everybody in the family was admiring the new bride.
(d)Apinkdresswouldbewornbyhertothewedding.(Incorrect (c) Everybody in the family has been going to admire the new
Tense) bride.
(d) Everybody in the family was going to admire the new bride.
Sol.159.(d)Why would the letter be burned by Celia?(Correct)
( a) Whyisthe letter burned by Celia? (IncorrectTense) .167.Admittance was refused to him by the airportsecurity.
Q
(b) Why the letterburnedby Celia? (Incorrect Tense) SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Evening)
(c) Why Celia would burn the letter? (Incorrect sentence (a) The airport security is refusing him admittance.
structure) (b) The airport security has refused him admittance.
(c) The airport security had refused him admittance .
Sol.160.(d) The meeting h
ad to be attended by my father on
(d) The airport security refused him admittance.
aturday.
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Q.168.Fourgramsofsodiumchloridewasaddedtothemixture (c) The young students in the annual event had been singing the
y the research team.
b national anthem very enthusiastically.
SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Evening) (d) The national anthem sang the young students very
(a) The research team added the mixture to four grams of enthusiastically.
sodium chloride.
(b) Four grams of sodium chloride added the mixture to the .174.They propose to build a dam for irrigationpurposes
Q
research team. SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning)
(c) The research team added four grams of sodium chloride to (a) Build a dam for irrigation purposes.
the mixture. (b) For the irrigation purposes a dam has been built.
(d) The mixture added four grams of sodium chloride to the (c) Irrigation dam is built.
research team. (d) It is proposed to build a dam for irrigation purposes.
.169.Theflyerfortheinternationalsymposiumisbeingsentby
Q .175.Usnis has not used the computer for weeks.
Q
students to institutes all over the country. SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning)
SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening) (a) The computer did not used by Usnis for weeks.
(a) Students are being sent the flyer for the international (b) The computer has not been used by Usnis for weeks.
symposium to institutes all over the country. (c) The computer was not been used by Usnis for weeks.
(b) The flyer for the international symposium is sent by students (d) The computer has not being used by Usnis for weeks.
to institutes all over the country. Q.176.Anewpolicyforpeaceandtolerancewasformulatedby
(c) Students are sending the flyer for the international t he member nations in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.
symposium to institutes all over the country. SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning)
(d) The flyer is sending the students to institutes all over the (a) The member nations formulated a new policy for peace and
country for the international symposium. tolerance in the Universal Council meeting yesterday.
Q.170. I am goingtoaskallemployeesabouttheincidentthat (b) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting
took place in the canteen yesterday. yesterday were formulated a new policy for peace and
SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning) tolerance.
(a) All the employees are gone to be asked about the incident (c) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting
that took place in the canteen yesterday. yesterday were formulating a new policy for peace and
(b) All the employees are going to be asked about the incident tolerance.
that took place in the canteen yesterday. (d) A new policy formulated the member nations in the
(c) All the employees are asked by me about the incident that Universal Council meeting yesterday for peace and tolerance
took place in the canteen yesterday.
Solutions :-
(d) All the employees will go to be questioned by me about the
incident that took place in the canteen yesterday. ol.163.(c)Thefaceofhealthsciencesislikelytobealteredby
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the most recent studies on the human body. (Correct)
Q.171. Aswascustomary,theyoungprincewasbroughttothe
(a)Themostrecentstudiesonthehumanbodyarelikelytobe
odium in a diamond studded carriage for the coronation
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altered by the face of health sciences.(Incorrect Sentence
ceremony.
Structure)
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(b) Thefaceofhealthscienceswillbealteringthemostrecent
(a) As was customary, the young prince brings himself to the
studies on the human Body. (Incorrect Tense)
podium in a diamond studded carriage for the coronation
(d)Themostfaceofhealthsciencesislikelytoaltertherecent
ceremony
studies on the human Body. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(b) As was customary, the young prince is bought to the podium
in a diamond studded carriage for the coronation ceremony. Sol.164.(b)Have you uploaded the assignment? (Correct)
(c) As was customary, the young prince brought in a diamond ( a) Have youbeenuploaded the assignment? (IncorrectVerb)
studded carriage to the podium for the coronation ceremony. (c)Did you uploadthe assignment? (Incorrect Tense)
(d) As was customary, the palace staff brought the young prince (d)Were you uploadingthe assignment? (IncorrectTense)
to the podium in a diamond studded carriage for the
coronation ceremony. ol.165.(b)Somebody narrated the incident to Naresh.(Correct)
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(a) Somebody was narrating the incident to Naresh. (Incorrect
Q.172.He ordered the police to pursue the robberand his gang. Tense)
SC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening)
S (c) Somebody was about to narrate the incident to Naresh.
(a) Order the police to pursue the robber gang. (Incorrect Sentence Structure)
(b) Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police. (d) Somebodywill narratethe incident to Naresh.(Incorrect
(c) The robber and gang were pursued. Tense)
(d) The police were ordered to pursue the robber and his gang.
Sol.166.(a) Everybody in the family isgoingtoadmirethenew
.173. The national anthem was being sung very
Q ride. (Correct)
b
enthusiastically by young students in the annual event. (b) Everybody in the family was admiring the new bride.
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening) (Incorrect Tense)
(a) The young students in the annual event were singing the (c) Everybody in the family has been going to admire thenew
national anthem very enthusiastically. bride. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The national anthem was sung very enthusiastically for (d) Everybody in thefamilywasgoingtoadmirethenewbride.
young students in the annual event. (Incorrect Tense)
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ol.167.(d) The airport security refused him admittance.
S ational anthem very Enthusiastically. (Incorrect tense)
n
(Correct) (d) The national anthem sang the young students very
(a) The airport security is refusing him admittance. (Incorrect enthusiastically. (Incorrect structure)
Tense)
(b) The airport security hasrefusedhimadmittance.(Incorrect Sol.174.(d) It is proposed to build a dam for irrigation
Tense) urposes. (Correct)
p
(c) The airport security hadrefusedhimadmittance.(Incorrect (a) Build a dam for irrigation purposes. (Tone has changed to
Tense) authoritative)
(b) For the irrigation purposes adamhasbeenbuilt.(Meaning
ol.168.(c) The research team added four grams of sodium
S has changed)
chloride to the mixture. (Correct) (c) Irrigation dam is built. (Meaning has changed)
(a) The research team added the mixture to four grams of
sodium chloride. (Incorrect Sentence Structure/ Meaning has Sol.175.(b) The computer has not been used by Usnis for
changed) weeks. (Correct)
(b) Four grams of sodium chloride added the mixture to the (a) The computer did not used by Usnis for weeks. (Incorrect
Structure/ Meaning has changed) tense)
(d) The mixture added four grams of sodium chloride to the (c) The computer was not been used by Usnis for weeks.
research team. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (Incorrect tense)
(d) The computer has not being used by Usnis for weeks.
ol.169.(c) Students are sending the flyer for theinternational
S (Incorrect tense)
symposium to institutes all over the country. (Correct)
(a) Students are being sent the flyer for the international ol.176.(a) The member nations formulated a new policy for
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symposium to institutes all over the country. (Incorrect Tense) peaceandtoleranceintheUniversalCouncilmeetingyesterday.
(b)Theflyerfortheinternationalsymposiumissentbystudents (Correct)
to institutes all over the Country. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) (b) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting
(d) The flyer is sending the students to institutes all over the yesterday were formulated a new policy for peace and
country for the international Symposium. (Incorrect Sentence tolerance. (Incorrect tense)
Structure) (c) The member nations in the Universal Council meeting
yesterday were formulating a new policy for peace and
ol.170.(b) All the employees are going tobeaskedaboutthe
S tolerance. (Incorrect tense)
incident that took place in the canteen yesterday. (Correct) (d) A new policy formulated the member nations in the
(a) All the employees are gone to be askedabouttheincident Universal Council meeting yesterday for peace and tolerance.
that took place in the canteen yesterday.(Incorrect Verb) (Incorrect beginning)
(c) All the employees are asked by me abouttheincidentthat
took place in the canteen Yesterday. (Incorrect Verb)
(d) Alltheemployeeswillgotobequestionedbymeaboutthe
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1
incident that took place in the canteen yesterday. (Incorrect
.177.Give the child a nourishing diet.
Q
Sentence Structure)
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Afternoon)
Sol.171.(d) As was customary, the palace staff brought the (a) The child is given a nourishing diet.
y oung prince tothepodiuminadiamondstuddedcarriagefor (b) The child was given a nourishing diet.
the coronation ceremony. (Correct) (c) The child should be given a nourishing diet.
(a) As was customary, the young princebrings himselftothe (d) The child must have given a nourishing diet.
podium in a diamond studded carriage for the coronation
ceremony. (Incorrect Sentence Structure) .178. The poems of great English poets are beingtranslated
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(b)Aswascustomary,theyoungprinceisboughttothepodium into other languages.
in a diamond studded carriage for the coronation ceremony. SSC CGL 11/04/2021 (Afternoon)
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) (a) They were translating the poems of great English poets into
(c) As was customary, the young princebroughtinadiamond other languages
studded carriage to the podium for the coronation ceremony. (b) They are translating the poems of great English poets into
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) other languages
(c) They have translated the poems of great English poets into
Sol.172.(d)Thepolicewereorderedtopursuetherobberandhis other languages.
ang. (Correct)
g (d) They translated the poems of great English poets into other
(a) Order the police to pursue the robber gang. (Incorrect languages.
beginning)
(b) Pursue the robber and gang were the orders by police. .179. They catch whale sharks commercially in someplaces
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(Incorrect beginning) around the world.
(c)The robber and gangwere pursued. (Incorrect beginning) SSC CGL 13/04/2022 (Evening)
(a) Whale sharks were caught commercially in some places
Sol.173.(a)Theyoungstudentsintheannualeventweresinging around the world.
t he national anthem very enthusiastically. (Correct) (b) Whale sharks are being caught commercially in some places
(b) The national a
nthem was sung very enthusiastically for around the world.
young students intheannualEvent.(Meaningofthe sentence (c) Whale sharks have been caught commercially in some
has changed) places around the world.
(c) The young students in the annual eventhad beensingingthe (d) Whale sharks are caught commercially in some places
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around the world. Sol.180.(a)By whom is this mess being created? (Correct)
( b) Whohas createdthis mess? (Incorrect Tense)
.180.Who is creating this mess?
Q (c) By whomhasthis mess been created? (IncorrectVerb)
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Morning) (d) By whom this mess being created? (The verb ‘is’ is missing)
(a) By whom is this mess being created?
(b) Who has created this mess? ol.181.(b)Camouflageisreliedonbymostlizardstohidefrom
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(c) By whom has this mess been created? their enemies. (Correct)
(d) By whom this mess being created? (a)Camouflagehasbeenreliedonbymostlizardstohidefrom
their enemies. (Incorrect Tense)
Q.181. Most lizards rely on camouflage to hide from their (c) Camouflagewas reliedon by most lizards to hidefrom their
nemies.
e enemies. (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CGL 18/04/2022 (Evening) (d)Mostlizardsarebeingreliedonbycamouflagetohidefrom
(a) Camouflage has been relied on by most lizards to hide from their enemies. (Incorrect Tense)
their enemies.
(b) Camouflage is relied on by most lizards to hide from their ol.182.(a)(a)Iwillbeassigninganewprojecttomymanager.
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enemies. (Correct)
(c) Camouflage was relied on by most lizards to hide from their (b)Mymanagerisassigningmeanewproject.(Themeaningof
the sentence has changed)
enemies.
(c) My managerhasassignedmeanewproject.(Themeaning
(d) Most lizards are being relied on by camouflage to hide from
of the sentence has changed)
their enemies.
(d) I am being assigned a new project by my manager. (The
Q.182.My manager will be assigned a new project byme. meaning of the sentence has changed)
SC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
S Note- (Themeaningofthegivensentenceis- Mymanagerwill
(a) I will be assigning a new project to my manager. be assigned a new project by me.
(b) My manager is assigning me a new project.
ol.183.(c)Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?(Correct)
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(c) My manager has assigned me a new project.
(a) Was my bag carried upstairs by you? (Incorrect Sentence
(d) I am being assigned a new project by my manager.
Structure)
Q.183.Can you carry my bag upstairs? (b)Couldyour bag be carried upstairs by me? (IncorrectVerb)
SC CGL 19/04/2022 (Afternoon)
S (d) Canyourbag be carried upstairs by me? (IncorrectPronoun)
(a) Was my bag carried upstairs by you?
ol.184.(d)Let the rope be held firmly. (Correct)
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(b) Could your bag be carried upstairs by me?
(a) Let the rope hold you firmly. (Meaning has changed)
(c) Can my bag be carried upstairs by you?
(b) Let the rope firmly hold you. (Meaning has changed)
(d) Can your bag be carried upstairs by me?
(c) Let the rope beholdfirmly. (Incorrect Verb)
.184.Hold the rope firmly
Q
SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Evening) SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2
(a) Let the rope hold you firmly. (b) Let the rope firmly hold you.
(c) Let the rope be hold firmly (d) Let the rope be held firmly. .185.Elaborate plans are being made for Aarushi’sdestination
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Wedding.
Solutions :- SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(a) They are making elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
ol.177.(c)The child should be given a nourishingdiet. (Correct)
S wedding.
(a) The childisgiven a nourishing diet. (IncorrectWord) (b) They have made elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
(b) The childwas givena nourishing diet. (IncorrectTense) wedding.
(d) The child must have given a nourishing diet. (Incorrect (c) They have been making elaborate plans for Aarushi’s
Tense) destination wedding.
(d) They made elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
ol.178.(b) They are translating the poems of great English
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wedding.
poets into other languages. (Correct)
(a)TheyweretranslatingthepoemsofgreatEnglishpoetsinto Q.186.Walking zones have been demarcated using paintsand
other languages. (Incorrect Tense) ones by the municipal corporation.
c
(c) They have translated thepoemsofgreatEnglishpoetsinto SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
other languages. (Incorrect Tense) (a) Walking zones are demarcating the municipal corporation
(d) TheytranslatedthepoemsofgreatEnglishpoetsintoother using paints and cones.
languages. (Incorrect Tense) (b) The municipal corporation has demarcated walking zones
using paints and cones.
ol.179.(d) Whale sharks are caught commercially in some
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(c) The municipal corporation will demarcate walking zones
places around the world. (Correct)
using paints and cones.
(a) Whale sharks were caught commercially in some places
(d) The municipal corporation is demarcating walking zones
around the world. (Incorrect Tense)
using paints and cones.
(b)Whalesharksarebeingcaughtcommerciallyinsomeplaces
around the world. (Incorrect Tense) Q.187. Enough money will have been saved by me for a new
(c) Whale sharks have been caught commercially in some ouse by next year
h
places around the world. (Incorrect Tense) SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
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( a) I will have saved enough money for a new house by next year. Q.194.This passage has been cleaned by Bhanu with his
(b) I will be saving enough money for a new house by next year. v acuum cleaner.
(c) I will have been saving enough money for a new house by SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
next year. (a) Bhanu has cleaned this passage with his vacuum cleaner.
(d) I will save enough money for a new house by next year. (b) Bhanu has cleaned his vacuum cleaner with this passage.
(c) Bhanu was cleaning this passage with his vacuum cleaner.
.188.I could not use his laptop as it was passwordprotected.
Q
(d) Bhanu had cleaned this passage with his vacuum cleaner.
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
(a) His laptop has not been used by me as it is password
Solutions :-
protected.
(b) His laptop cannot be used by me as it is password protected.
Sol.185.(a) They are making elaborate plans for Aarushi’s
(c) His laptop could not been used by me as it was password
estination wedding.
d
protected.
(a) They are making elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
(d) His laptop could not be used by me as it was password
wedding. (Correct)
protected
(b) They have made elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
.189.The pink locusts are attacking the crops inseveral
Q wedding. (Incorrect Tense)
districts of Rajasthan. (c) They have been making elaborate plans for Aarushi’s
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) destination wedding. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) The crops in several districts of Rajasthan have been (d) They made elaborate plans for Aarushi’s destination
attacked by the pink locusts. wedding. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) The pink locusts in several districts of Rajasthan are being
Sol.186.(b) The municipalcorporationhasdemarcatedwalking
attacked by the crops.
z ones using paints and cones.
(c) The crops in several districts of Rajasthan are being
(a) Walking zones are demarcating the municipal corporation
attacked by the pink locusts.
using paints and cones. (Incorrect placement of Subject)
(d) Several districts of Rajasthan are being attacked in the crops
(b) The municipal corporation has demarcated walking zones
by the pink locusts.
using paints and cones. (Correct)
.190. The negligence of the plant manager causedthe mishap
Q (c) The municipal corporation will demarcate walking zones
at LG Polymers. using paints and cones. (Incorrect Tense)
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) (d) The municipal corporation is demarcating walking zones
(a) The mishap at LG Polymers has been caused by the using paints and cones. (Incorrect Tense)
negligence of the plant manager.
(b) The negligence of the plant manager was caused by the ol.187.(a)I will have saved enough money for a newhouse by
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mishap at LG Polymers. next year.
(c) The mishap at LG Polymers was causing the negligence of (a)Iwillhavesavedenoughmoneyforanewhousebynextyear.
the plant manager. (Correct)
(d) The mishap at LG Polymers was caused by the negligence of (b)Iwillbesavingenoughmoneyforanewhousebynextyear.
the plant manager. (Incorrect Verb)
(c) I will have been saving enough money for a newhouseby
.191.You are advised not to travel interstate duringthe
Q next year. (Incorrect Tense)
lockdown. (d) I will save enough money for a new house by next year.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) (Incorrect Verb)
(a) You cannot travel interstate during the lockdown.
(b) Why don’t you travel interstate during the lockdown? ol.188.(d) His laptop could not be used by me as it was
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(c) You will not travel interstate during the lockdown. password protected
(d) Do not travel interstate during the lockdown. (a) His laptop has not been used by me as it is password
protected. (Incorrect Tense)
Q.192.The football match was being watched by theboys. (b)Hislaptopcannotbeusedbymeasitispasswordprotected.
SC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
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(a) The football match was watching the boys. (c) His laptop could not been used by me asitwaspassword
(b) The boys had been watching the football match. protected. (Incorrect Verb)
(c) The boys were watching the football match. (d) His laptop could not be used by me as it w
as password
(d) The boys are watching the football match. protected. (Correct)
.193.Issue the advisory to the villagers to be onalert for the
Q ol.189.(c)ThecropsinseveraldistrictsofRajasthanarebeing
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cyclone. attacked by the pink locusts. (Correct)
SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) (a) The crops in several districts of Rajasthan have been
(a) Let the advisory be issued to the villagers to be on alert for attackedby the pink locusts. (Incorrect Tense)
the cyclone. (b) The pink locusts in several districtsofRajasthanarebeing
(b) The advisory will be issued to the villagers to be on alert for attacked bythe crops. (Incorrect Placement of Subject& Object)
the cyclone. (d)SeveraldistrictsofRajasthanarebeingattackedinthecrops
(c) Why hasn’t the advisory been issued to the villagers to be on by the pink locusts.(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
alert for the cyclone?
(d) The advisory might be issued to the villagers to be on alert Sol.190.(d) The mishap at LG Polymers was caused by the
for the cyclone. egligence of the plant manager.(Correct)
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(a) The mishap at LG Polymers has been caused by the t he newspaper.
egligence of the plant manager. (Incorrect Tense)
n SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Morning)
(b) The negligence of the plant manager was caused by the (a) Two good jobs are being found by Imran in the
mishap at LG Polymers. (Incorrect Placement of Subject & advertisements of the newspaper.
Object) (b) Two good jobs had found by Imran in the advertisements of
(c) The mishap at LG Polymerswascausingthenegligenceof the newspaper.
the plant manager. (Incorrect Verb) (c) Two good jobs have been found by Imran in the
advertisements of the newspaper.
Sol.191.(d) Do not travel interstate during the lockdown.
(d) Two good jobs has found by Imran in the advertisements of
( Correct)
the newspaper.
(a) You c annot travelinterstateduringthelockdown.(Incorrect
Modal Verb) .198. The armed forces put up an impressive parade on
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(b) Why don’t you travel interstate during the lockdown? Republic Day.
(Incorrect Sentence Structure) SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Evening)
(c) Youwillnottravelinterstateduringthelockdown.(Incorrect (a) An impressive parade is putting up by the armed forces on
Modal Verb) Republic Day.
Sol.192.(c) The boys were watching the football match. (b) An impressive parade was being put up on Republic Day by
( Correct) the armed forces.
(a) The football matchwas watchingthe boys. (IncorrectTense) (c) An impressive parade was put up by the armed forces on
(b) The boys had been watching thefootballmatch.(Incorrect Republic Day.
Tense) (d) An impressive parade have been put up by the armed forces
(d) The boysare watchingthe football match. (IncorrectTense) on Republic Day.
Sol.193.(a) Let the advisory beissuedtothevillagerstobeon Solutions :-
lert for the cyclone. (Correct)
a
(b)Theadvisorywillbeissuedtothevillagerstobeonalertfor ol.195.(c)Thestudentsarebeingadvisedbytheinvigilatornot
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the cyclone. (Incorrect Verb) to carry calculators into the examination hall. (Correct)
(c)Whyhasn’ttheadvisorybeenissuedtothevillagerstobeon (a)Thestudentshavebeenadvisednottocarrycalculatorsinto
alert for the cyclone? (Incorrect Sentence Structure) the examination hall by the invigilator. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The advisory might beissuedtothevillagerstobeonalert (b) The students w ere advisednottocarrycalculatorsintothe
for the cyclone. (Incorrect Modal Verb) examination hall. (Incorrect Tense)
(d) The students were advised the invigilator not to carry
ol.194.(a) Bhanu has cleaned this passage with his vacuum
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calculators into the examination. (Incorrect Tense)
cleaner. (Correct)
(b) Bhanu has cleaned his vacuum cleaner with this passage. Sol.196.(c) A parrot that spoke five languages was bought by
(Incorrect Placement of Subject) t he man. (Correct)
(c) Bhanu was cleaning this passage withhisvacuumcleaner. (a) A parrot that could spoke five languages bought the man.
(Incorrect Tense) (Meaning has changed)
(d) Bhanu had cleaned this passage with his vacuum cleaner. (b)Aparrotthatspokenfivelanguageswasboughtbytheman.
(Incorrect Verb) (Incorrect Verb)
(d) A parrot that spoke fivelanguageshadbeenboughtbythe
SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 1 man. (Incorrect Tense)
.195. The invigilator is advising the students not to carry
Q ol.197.(c) Two good jobs have been found by Imran in the
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calculators into the examination hall. advertisements of the newspaper. (Correct)
SSC CGL 13/08/2021 (Morning) (a) Two good jobs are being found by Imran in the
(a) The students have been advised not to carry calculators into advertisements of the newspaper. (Incorrect Tense)
calculators into the examination hall. (b)TwogoodjobshadfoundbyImranintheadvertisementsof
( b) The students were advised not to carry calculators into the the newspaper. (Incorrect Tense)
examination hall. (d)TwogoodjobshasfoundbyImranintheadvertisementsof
(c) The students are being advised by the invigilator not to carry the newspaper. (Incorrect Tense)
calculators into the examination hall. Sol.198.(c) An impressive parade was put up by the armed
(d) The students were advised the invigilator not to carry f orces on Republic Day. (Correct)
calculators into the examination (a) An impressive parade is puttingupbythearmedforceson
.196. The man bought a parrot that could speak five
Q Republic Day. (Incorrect Tense)
languages. (b) An impressiveparadewasbeingputuponRepublicDayby
SSC CGL 17/08/2021 (Morning) the armed forces. (Incorrect Tense)
(a) A parrot that could spoke five languages bought the man. (d)Animpressiveparadehavebeenputupbythearmedforces
(b) A parrot that spoken five languages was bought by the man. on Republic Day. (Incorrect Tense)
(c) A parrot that spoke five languages was bought by the man.
(d) A parrot that spoke five languages had been bought by the SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1
man.
Q.199. The disaster management team rescued the flood
Q.197.Imran has found two good jobs in the advertisementsof v ictims.
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(a) The flood victims have been rescued by the disaster
management team. ol.199.(d)The flood victims were rescued by thedisaster
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(b) The flood victims are being rescued by the disaster management team. (Correct)
management team. (a) The flood victims have been rescued by the disaster
(c) The flood victims are rescued by the disaster management management team. (Incorrect Tense)
team. (b) The flood victims are being rescued by the disaster
(d) The flood victims were rescued by the disaster management management team. (Incorrect Tense)
team. (c) The flood victims are rescuedbythedisastermanagement
team. (Incorrect Tense)
.200.The maid was dusting the hall when the door-bellrang.
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Sol.200.(a) The door-bell rang when thehallwasbeingdusted
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening)
y the maid. (Correct)
b
(a) The door-bell rang when the hall was being dusted by the
(b) The door-bell rang by the maid when the hall was dusted.
maid.
(Incorrect Tense)
(b) The door-bell rang by the maid when the hall was dusted.
(c) The door-bell rang when the maid was dusting the hall.
(c) The door-bell rang when the maid was dusting the hall.
(Incorrect Tense)
(d) The door-bell rang when the maid is dusting the hall.
(d) The door-bell rang when the maid is dusting the hall.
Q.201.Teachers should cover all the topics in thesyllabus. (Incorrect Tense)
SC CHSL 19/04/2021 (Evening)
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ol.201.(a) All the topics in the syllabus shouldbecoveredby
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(a) All the topics in the syllabus should be covered by teachers.
teachers. (Correct)
(b) Teachers should be covered the syllabus in all the topics.
(b) Teachers should be covered the syllabus in all the topics.
(c) Teachers should be covered all the topics in the syllabus.
(Incorrect placement of Subject/Object)
(d) All the topics in the syllabus should cover teachers.
(c) Teachers should be covered all the topics in the syllabus.
.202.At the last moment, a fireman pulled out Manoharfrom
Q (Incorrect placement of Subject/Object)
the burning bus. (d) All the topics in the syllabusshouldcoverteachers.(‘be’is
SSC CHSL 04/08/2021 (Evening) missing after the modal ‘should’)
(a) At the last moment, Manohar was pulling out of the burning
ol.202.(b) Atthelastmoment,Manoharwaspulledoutofthe
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bus by a fireman.
burning bus by a fireman. (Correct)
(b) At the last moment, Manohar was pulled out of the burning
(a)Atthelastmoment,Manoharwaspullingoutoftheburning
bus by a fireman.
bus by a fireman. (Incorrect tense)
(c) At the last moment, Manohar had been pulled out of the
(c) At the last moment, Manohar had been pulled out of the
burning bus by a fireman.
burning bus by a fireman. (Incorrect tense)
(d) At the last moment, a fireman was pulled out of the burning
(d)Atthelastmoment,afiremanwaspulledoutoftheburning
bus by Manohar.
bus by Manohar. (Meaning changed)
Q.203.Wi-Fi hotspots will be installed by the governmentin
ol.203.(d)ThegovernmentwillinstallWi-Fihotspotsinremote
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r emote areas by 2022
areas by 2022.(Correct)
SSC CHSL 05/08/2021 (Evening)
(a) Wi-Fi hotspots will install in remote areas by 2022 by the
(a) Wi-Fi hotspots will install in remote areas by 2022 by the
government. (Incorrect Subject, Object and verb form)
government.
(b) Remote areas will install Wi-Fi hotspotsbythegovernment
(b) Remote areas will install Wi-Fi hotspots by the government
by 2022 , (Incorrect Subject, Object and verb form)
by 2022
(c) The government will install remote areas and hotspots by
(c) The government will install remote areas and hotspots by
2022.(Meaning has changed)
2022
(d) The government will install Wi-Fi hotspots in remote areas by ol.204.(b)How much will you be paid by them? (Correct)
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2022 (a) How much will they bepaying? (Incorrect Tense)
(c) Payment will be done by them?(Incorrect Sentence Structure)
.204.How much will they pay you?
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(d) They will have paid you how much? (Incorrect Sentence
SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Afternoon)
Structure)
(a) How much will they be paying?
(b) How much will you be paid by them? Sol.205.(d) Very good advice was giventothestudentsbythe
(c) Payment will be done by them? ounsellor. (Correct)
c
(d) They will have paid you how much? (a) Very good advice to the studentshas been givenby the
counsellor. (Incorrect tense)
Q.205.The counsellor gave very good advice to thestudents. (b) Very good advice to the students had been given by the
SC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Evening)
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(a) Very good advice to the students has been given by the (c) Verygoodadviceisgiventothestudentsbythecounsellor.
counsellor. (Incorrect tense)
(b) Very good advice to the students had been given by the
counsellor.
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(c) Very good advice is given to the students by the counsellor.
(d) Very good advice was given to the students by the
.206.People say he has lived on liquid diet foryears.
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counsellor.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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( a) He has said to have lived on liquid diet for years. ( c)Is someone verifyingall the bills? (Incorrect Tense)
(b) He is said to have been living on liquid diet for years. (d)Havesomeone verified all the bills? (IncorrectVerb)
(c) He is said to have lived on liquid diet for years.
(d) He is said to live on liquid diet for years. ol.209.(b)May God bless you with good health! (Correct)
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(a) May Godbe blessingyou with good health! (IncorrectTense)
.207.Are the attendance rules being relaxed by theauthorities?
Q (c) May Godblessedyou with good health! (IncorrectVerb)
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) (d) Mayyou bless Godwith good health! (IncorrectSentence
(a) Have the authorities relaxed the attendance rules? Structure)
(b) Are the authorities relaxing the attendance rules?
(c) Have the authorities been relaxing the attendance rules? ol.210.(b)We object to this unfair proposal. (Correct)
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(d) Are the authorities going to relax the attendance rules? (a) Weare objectingthis unfair proposal. (IncorrectTense)
(c) We object this unfair proposal. (Preposition ‘to’ is missing)
.208.Have all the bills been verified by someone?
Q (d) Wehave objectedto this unfair proposal. (IncorrectTense)
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
(a) Has someone verify all the bills? Sol.211.(a)Thematterhasbeendiscussedbythecommitteefor
(b) Has someone verified all the bills? everal days. (Correct)
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(c) Is someone verifying all the bills? (b)Thematterhasdiscussedbythecommitteeforseveraldays.
(d) Have someone verified all the bills? (Incorrect verb)
(c) Thematterisbeingdiscussedbythecommitteeforseveral
Q.209.May you be blessed with good health! days. (Incorrect Tense)
SC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
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(a) May God be blessing you with good health! days. (Incorrect Tense)
(b) May God bless you with good health!
(c) May God blessed you with good health! SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 2
(d) May you bless God with good health!
.212.The man eating tiger will be captured tomorrowby the
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.210.This unfair proposal is objected to by us.
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forest officers.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021)
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(a) We are objecting this unfair proposal.
(a) The forest officers will be capturing the man eating tiger
(b) We object to this unfair proposal.
tomorrow.
(c) We object this unfair proposal.
(b) The forest officers will have captured the man eating tiger
(d) We have objected to this unfair proposal.
tomorrow.
.211. The committee has discussed the matter for several
Q (c) The forest officers will capture the man eating tiger
days. tomorrow.
SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) (d) The man eating tiger will capture the forest officers
(a) The matter has been discussed by the committee for several tomorrow.
days.
.213.Our team scored 350 runs in the Inter-collegeCricket
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(b) The matter has discussed by the committee for several days.
Tournament.
(c) The matter is being discussed by the committee for several
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days.
(a) 350 runs were scoring our team in the Inter-college Cricket
(d) The matter was discussed by the committee for several
Tournament.
Days.
(b) Our team was scored by 350 runs in the Inter-college Cricket
Tournament.
Solutions :-
(c) 350 runs were scored by our team in the Inter-college Cricket
Tournament.
ol.206.(c) He is said to have lived on liquid diet for years.
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(d) 350 runs have been scored by our team in the Inter-college
(Correct)
Cricket Tournament.
(a) He has saidtohavelivedonliquiddietforyears.(Incorrect
Verb) .214.We expect good news about the corona vaccine.
Q
(b) He is said to have been living on liquid diet for years. SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(Incorrect Tense) (a) Good news has been expected by us about the corona
(d)Heissaidtoliveonliquiddietforyears.(IncorrectSentence vaccine.
Structure) (b) Good news was expected by us about the corona vaccine.
(c) Good news is expected by us about the corona vaccine.
Sol.207.(b)Are the authorities relaxing the attendance rules?
(d) Good news expected us about the corona vaccine.
( Correct)
(a)Havetheauthoritiesrelaxedtheattendancerules? (Incorrect .215.Her failure to get admission in the Sciencestream
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Tense) surprised us.
(c) Have the authorities been relaxing the attendance rules? SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020)
(Incorrect Tense) (a) We had been surprised about her failure to get admission in
(d) Are the authorities going to relax the attendance rules? the Science stream.
(Incorrect Verb) (b) We were surprised about her failure to get admission in the
Sol.208.(b)(a) Has someoneverifyall the bills?(Incorrect Verb) Science stream.
( b) Has someone verified all the bills? (Correct) (c) We have been surprised about her failure to get admission in
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the Science stream. Sol.212.(c) Theforestofficerswillcapturethemaneatingtiger
(d) We are surprised about her failure to get admission in the t omorrow. (Correct)
Science stream. (a) The forest officers will be capturing the man eating tiger
tomorrow. (Tense has changed)
Q.216.Somebody has already tipped the custom authorities (b) The forest officers will have captured the man eating tiger
bout the drugs.
a tomorrow. (Tense has changed)
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) (d)The man eating tiger will capture the forest officers
(a) Custom authorities have already tipped someone about the tomorrow. (Incorrect Subject and Meaning)
drugs.
(b) Custom authorities have already been tipped about the Sol.213.(c) 350 runs were scored by our team in the
drugs. Inter-college Cricket Tournament. (Correct)
(c) Custom authorities have already been tipped by the drugs. (a) 350 runs were scoring ourteamintheInter-collegeCricket
(d) Custom authorities were already tipped about the drugs. Tournament. (Tense has changed)
(b)Ourteamwasscoredby350runsintheInter-collegeCricket
.217.Hang the washing on the clothesline.
Q Tournament. (Incorrect Structure and Meaning)
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) (d) 350 runs have beenscoredbyourteamintheInter-college
(a) Let the washing to be hung on the clothesline. Cricket Tournament. (Tense has changed)
(b) Let the washing hanging on the clothesline
(c) Let the washing be hung on the clothesline Sol.214.(c) Good news is expected by us about the corona
(d) Let the washing be hanged on the clothesline v accine. (Correct)
(a) Good news has been expected by us about the corona
.218.They will lay the foundation stone next week.
Q vaccine. (Tense has changed)
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) (b) Good news was expected by us about thecoronavaccine.
(a) The foundation stone will be laid by them next week. (Tense has changed)
(b) The foundation stone will have been laid by them next week. (d)Goodnewsexpectedusaboutthecoronavaccine.(Meaning
(c) The foundation stone will be laying by next week. has changed)
(d) The foundation stone is being laid by them next week.
Sol.215.(b)Weweresurprisedaboutherfailuretogetadmission
.219.Was your bag left in the bus?
Q in the Science stream. (Correct)
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) (a)Wehadbeensurprisedaboutherfailuretogetadmissionin
(a) Did you leave your bag in the bus? the Science stream. (Tense has changed)
(b) Was you leaving your bag in the bus? (c)Wehavebeensurprisedaboutherfailuretogetadmissionin
(c) Did you left your bag in the bus? the Science stream. (Tense has changed)
(d) Have you left your bag in the bus? (d) We are surprised about her failure to get admission in the
.220.Your lunch box has been packed by mother.
Q Science stream. (Tense has changed)
SSC CGL Tier II (16/11/2020) ol.216.(b) Custom authorities havealreadybeentippedabout
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(a) Mother had packed your lunch box. the drugs. (Correct)
(b) Mother is packing your lunch box. (a) Custom authorities have alreadytippedsomeoneaboutthe
(c) Mother has packed your lunch box. drugs. (Tense has changed)
(d) Mother will pack your lunch box (c) Custom authorities have already been tipped by thedrugs.
.221.The bitter pills were swallowed by her withwarm water.
Q (Incorrect Tense and Structure)
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (d) Custom authorities were already tipped about the drugs.
(a) She swallows the warm water with the bitter pills. (Tense has changed)
(b) She swallows the bitter pills with warm water. ol.217.(c)Let the washing be hung on the clothesline.(Correct)
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(c) She swallowed the bitter pills with warm water. (a) Let the washing to be hung on the clothesline. (“to” is
(d) She has swallowed the bitter pills with warm water. superfluous)
.222. Why are the people being allowed to gather on the
Q (b) Let the washing hanging on theclothesline.(Incorrectverb
streets? form)
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (d)Letthewashingbehangedontheclothesline.(Incorrectverb
(a) Why have they allowed people to gather on the streets? form)
(b) Why will they allow people to gather on the streets? ol.218.(a)Thefoundationstonewillbelaidbythemnextweek.
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(c) Why had they allowed people to gather on the streets? (Correct)
(d) Why are they allowing people to gather on the streets? (b)Thefoundationstonewillhavebeenlaidbythemnextweek.
.223.Are you blaming me for ruining your business?
Q (Tense has changed)
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (c)Thefoundationstonewillbelayingbynextweek.(Tensehas
(a) Am I blaming you for ruining your business? changed)
(b) Have I been blamed for ruining your business? (d) The foundation stoneis beinglaid by them nextweek. (Tense
(c) Am I being blamed for ruining your business? has changed)
(d) I am being blamed for ruining your business. Sol.219.(a)Did you leave your bag in the bus? (Correct)
( b)Was you leavingyour bag in the bus? (Tense haschanged)
Solutions :- (c)Did you leftyour bag in the bus? (Incorrect verb)
(d)Have you leftyour bag in the bus? (Tense haschanged)
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ol.220.(c)Mother has packed your lunch box. (Correct)
S ( a) New telephone cables are being laid in our colony.
(a) Motherhad packedyour lunch box. (Tense has changed) (b) New telephone cables were laid in our colony.
(b) Motheris packingyour lunch box. (Tense has changed) (c) New telephone cables were being laid in our colony.
(d) Motherwill packyour lunch box. (Tense has changed) (d) New telephone cables will be laid in our colony.
ol.221.(c) She swallowed the bitter pills with warm water.
S .228.For reaching the station, they hired an auto.
Q
(Correct) SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Evening)
(a)Sheswallowsthewarmwaterwiththebitterpills.(Tensehas (a) For reaching the station, an auto was being hired by them.
changed) (b) For reaching the station, an auto had been hired by them.
(b) She swallows the bitter pills with warm water. (Tense has (c) For reaching the station, an auto was hired by them.
changed) (d) For reaching the station, an auto is hired by them.
(d) She has swallowed the bitterpillswithwarmwater.(Tense
h as changed) Q.229.Chhattisgarh organised the first ever ‘AllIndia Folk Dance
estival’ in January 2020.
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ol.222.(d) Why are they allowing people to gather on the
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streets? (Correct) (a) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ was organised by
(a) Why have they allowed people to gather on the streets? the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020.
(Tense has changed) (b) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ was being
(b) Why will they allowpeopletogatheronthestreets?(Tense organised by the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020.
has changed) (c) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ will be organised
(c)Whyhadtheyallowedpeopletogatheronthestreets?(Tense by the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020.
has changed) (d) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ had been
organised by the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020.
Sol.223.(c) Am I being blamed for ruining your business?
( Correct) .230.The sub-committee is presenting its reportin a week’s
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(a)Am I blamingyou for ruining your business? time.
(Meaning has changed) SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning)
(b) Have I been blamed for ruining your business? (Tensehas (a) The report of the sub-committee has been presented in a
changed) week’s time.
(d) I am being blamed for ruining your business. (Incorrect (b) The report of the sub-committee is being presented in a
Structure and Meaning has changed) week’s time.
(c) The report of the sub-committee is presenting in a week’s
SSC CHSL 2019 Tier - 1 time.
(d) The report of the sub-committee had been presented in a
.224.The police beat a number of protestors lastnight.
Q week’s time.
SSC CHSL 12/10/2020 (Afternoon)
Q.231. Sheetal might have misplaced Mohan’s wallet in their
(a) A number of protestors were being beaten by the police last
r ush.
night.
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)
(b) A number of protestors had been beaten by the police last
(a) Mohan’s wallet might have been misplaced by Sheetal in their
night.
rush.
(c) A number of protestors has been beaten by the police the
(b) Mohan’s wallet might be misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
night before.
(c) Mohan’s wallet may be misplaced by Sheetal in their rush.
(d) A number of protestors were beaten by the police the night
(d) Mohan’s wallet may have been misplaced by Sheetal in their
before.
rush.
.225.I use baking soda to remove stains from myclothes.
Q
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Afternoon) S
olutions :-
(a) Baking soda is being used by me to remove stains from my
clothes. Sol.224.(d) A number of protestors were beaten by the police
(b) Baking soda is used by me to remove stains from my t he night before. (Correct)
clothes. (a)Anumberofprotestorswerebeingbeatenbythepolicelast
(c) I have been using baking soda to remove stains from my night. (Tense has changed)
clothes. (b) A number of protestors had been beatenbythepolicelast
(d) Baking soda was used by me to remove stains from my night. (Tense has changed)
clothe (c) A number of protestors has been beaten by the police the
night before. (Tense has changed)
Q.226.I use jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters.
SC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Afternoon)
S Sol.225.(b)Baking soda is used by me to remove stainsfrom
(a) Jaggery is used by me to sweeten my tea in winters. y clothes. (Correct)
m
(b) Jaggery is being used by me to sweeten my tea in winters. (a)Bakingsodaisbeingusedbymetoremovestainsfrommy
(c) I have been using jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters. clothes. (Tense has changed)
(d) In winters jaggery was used by me to sweeten my tea. (c) I have been using baking soda to remove stains from my
clothes. (Incorrect Tense and Subject)
.227.They are laying new telephone cables in ourcolony.
Q (d) Baking soda was used by me to remove stains from my
SSC CHSL 17/10/2020 (Evening) clothes. (Tense has changed)
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Sol.226.(a)Jaggeryisusedbymetosweetenmyteainwinters. (d) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is being drawn by
( Correct) Martin.
(b) Jaggery is being usedbymetosweetenmyteainwinters.
(Tense has changed) .233.Did the problems you had to face discourageyou?
Q
(c) I have been using jaggery to sweeten my tea in winters. SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Evening)
(Tense has changed) (a) Are you being discouraged by the problems you had to face?
(d)Inwintersjaggerywasusedbymetosweetenmytea.(Tense (b) Have you been discouraged by the problems you have to
has changed) face?
(c) Are you discouraged by the problems you had to face?
ol.227.(a) Newtelephonecablesarebeinglaidinourcolony.
S (d) Were you discouraged by the problems you had to face?
(Correct)
(b) New telephone cables were laid in our colony. (Tense has Q.234.People claim to have seen the wild and madelephant in
changed) everal cities.
s
(c) New telephonecableswerebeinglaidinourcolony.(Tense SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Evening)
has changed) (a) The wild and mad elephant is being claimed to be seen in
(d) New telephone cableswillbelaidinourcolony.(Tensehas several cities.
changed) (b) The wild and mad elephant was claimed to be seen by people
in several cities.
Sol.228.(c)Forreachingthestation,anautowashiredbythem. (c) The wild and mad elephant is claimed to have been seen in
( Correct) several cities.
(a) For reaching the station, an auto was beinghiredbythem. (d) The wild and mad elephant has been claimed to be seen by
(Tense has changed) the people in several cities.
(b) For reaching the station, an auto had been hired by them.
(Tense has changed) Q.235.Fortunately, the fire did not cause much damage.
(d)Forreachingthestation,anautoishiredbythem.(Tensehas SC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning)
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changed) (a) Fortunately, not much damage is caused by the fire.
(b) Fortunately, not much damage was being caused by the fire.
Sol.229.(a) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ was (c) Fortunately, not much damage is being caused by the fire.
rganised by the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020.(Correct)
o (d) Fortunately, not much damage was caused by the fire.
(b) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ was being
organisedbytheChhattisgarhStateinJanuary2020.(Incorrect Q.236.Conduct all the exams in a fair and propermanner.
Verb) SC CGL 09/03/2020 (Evening)
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(c)Thefirstever‘AllIndiaFolkDanceFestival’willbeorganised (a) Let all the exams be conducted in a fair and proper manner.
by the Chhattisgarh State in January 2020. (Tense has changed) (b) Let all exams should be conducted in fair and proper manner.
(d) The first ever ‘All India Folk Dance Festival’ had been (c) All the exams are conducted in a fair and proper manner.
organisedbytheChhattisgarhStateinJanuary2020.(Tensehas (d) The exams were all conducted in a fair and proper manner.
changed)
Solutions :-
ol.230.(b)Thereportofthesub-committeeisbeingpresented
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in a week’s time. (Correct) ol.232.(a)Apictureofthesnow-cappedmountainswasdrawn
S
(a) The report of the sub-committee has been presented in a by Martin. (Correct)
week’s time. (Tense has changed) (b)Apictureofthesnow-cappedmountainsisdrawnbyMartin.
(c) The report of the sub-committee is presenting in a week’s (Tense has changed)
time. (Incorrect Verb) (c)Apictureofthesnow-cappedmountainshasbeendrawnby
(d) The report of the sub-committee had been presented in a Martin. (Tense has changed)
week’s time. (Tense has changed) (d) A picture of the snow-cappedmountainsisbeingdrawnby
Martin. (Tense has changed)
Sol.231.(a) Mohan’s wallet might have been misplaced by
heetal in their rush. (Correct)
S ol.233.(d) Were you discouraged by the problems youhadto
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(b) Mohan’swalletmightbemisplacedbySheetalintheirrush. face? (Correct)
(Tense has changed) (a)Areyoubeingdiscouragedbytheproblemsyouhadtoface?
(c) Mohan’s wallet may be misplaced by Sheetal in their rush. (Tense has changed)
(Tense has changed) (b) Have you been discouraged by the problems you have to
(d)Mohan’swalletmayhavebeenmisplacedbySheetalintheir face? (Tense has changed)
rush. (Tense has changed) (c) Are you discouraged by the problems you had to face?
(Tense has changed)
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 1
Sol.234.(c)Thewildandmadelephantisclaimedtohavebeen
een in several cities. (Correct)
s
.232.Martin drew a picture of the snow-capped mountains.
Q
(a) The wild and mad elephant is being claimed to beseenin
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening)
several cities. (Tense has changed)
(a) A picture of the snow-capped mountains was drawn by
(b) The wild and mad elephantwas claimed to be seenby people
Martin.
in several cities. (Tense has changed)
(b) A picture of the snow-capped mountains is drawn by Martin.
(d) The wild and mad elephanthas been claimed tobe seenby
(c) A picture of the snow-capped mountains has been drawn by
the people in several cities. (Tense has changed)
Martin.
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Sol.235.(d) Fortunately, not much damage was caused by the Solutions :-
re. (Correct)
fi
(a) Fortunately, not muchdamageiscausedbythefire.(Tense ol.237.(a)The page of the book was torn by the child.(Correct)
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has changed) (b) The page of the booktoreby the child. (Tensehas changed)
(b)Fortunately,notmuchdamagewasbeingcausedbythefire. (c) The book’s pageis tornby the child. (Tense haschanged)
(Tense has changed) (d) The page of the book is tearing by the child. (Tense has
(c) Fortunately, not much damage is being caused by the fire. changed)
(Tense has changed)
Sol.238.(d) The children were being taken to the zoo by their
ol.236.(a) Letalltheexamsbeconductedinafairandproper
S lass teacher. (Correct)
c
manner. (Correct) (a)Thechildrenwillgotothezoobytheirclassteacher.(Tense
(b)Letallexamsshouldbeconductedinfairandpropermanner. has changed)
(articles (the and a) missing) (b)Thechildrencanbetakingtothezoobytheirclassteacher.
(c) All the exams are conducted in a fair and proper manner. (Tense has changed)
(Incorrect Tense and Structure, Meaning hs changed) (c) The children being taken to the zoo by their classteacher.
(d) The exams wereallconductedinafairandpropermanner. (Helping Verb Missing)
(Incorrect Tense and Structure)
Sol.239.(c) The manholecoverswerechangedbeforetherainy
SSC CPO 2018 Tier - 2 eason. (Correct)
s
(a) The manhole covers is being changed before the rainy
.237.The child tore the page of the book.
Q season. (Tense has changed)
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) (b) The manhole covers are change before the rainy season.
(a) The page of the book was torn by the child. (Tense has changed)
(b) The page of the book tore by the child. (d)Themanholecoverscanbechangedbeforetherainyseason.
(c) The book’s page is torn by the child. (Tense has changed)
(d) The page of the book is tearing by the child.
ol.240.(c)Let the television be switched off. (Correct)
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.238. The class teacher was taking the childrento the zoo.
Q (a) Can you switch off the television? (Incorrect Meaning and
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) Structure)
(a) The children will go to the zoo by their class teacher. (b) May I switch off the television? (Incorrect Meaning and
(b) The children can be taking to the zoo by their class teacher. Structure)
(c) The children being taken to the zoo by their class teacher. (d) Let the television being switch off. (Incorrect Tense and
(d) The children were being taken to the zoo by their class Verb)
teacher.
Sol.241.(a) 104 more runs are needed for them to win the
.239.The Municipal Corporation changed the manholecovers
Q atch. (Correct)
m
before the rainy season. (b) 104 more runs willneedforthemtowinthematch.(Tense
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) has changed)
(a) The manhole covers is being changed before the rainy (c)Theyareneeded104morerunstowinthematch.(Incorrect
season. Structure and Subject)
(b) The manhole covers are change before the rainy season. (d) 104 more runs can be needed by them to win the match.
(c) The manhole covers were changed before the rainy season. (Tense has changed)
(d) The manhole covers can be changed before the rainy season.
ol.242.(b)Have you despatched your message?(Correct)
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.240.Switch off the television.
Q (a) Has your message despatched? (Incorrect Tense and
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) Meaning)
(a) Can you switch off the television? (c)Hadyoudespatchyour message? (Incorrect Tenseand Verb)
(b) May I switch off the television? (d) Is your message despatching? (Incorrect Tense and
(c) Let the television be switched off. Structure)
(d) Let the television being switch off.
SSC CGL 2018 Tier - 2
.241.They need 104 more runs to win the match.
Q
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) .243. By how many people were you helped in your time of
Q
(a) 104 more runs are needed for them to win the match. difficulty?
(b) 104 more runs will need for them to win the match. SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
(c) They are needed 104 more runs to win the match. (a) How many people helped you in your time of difficulty?
(d) 104 more runs can be needed by them to win the match. (b) How many people were you helping in time of difficulty?
(c) How many people are you helped by in your time of difficulty?
.242.Has your message been despatched?
Q (d) In your time of difficulty how many people were you helpe by?
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019)
(a) Has your message despatched? Q.244.People are reading the articles on using plasticwaste
(b) Have you despatched your message? innovatively with interest.
(c) Had you despatch your message? SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
(d) Is your message despatching? (a) The articles on innovative use of plastic waste are read with
interest.
(b) The articles on using plastic waste innovatively are being
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read with interest. (a) A big debt of gratitude had been owed by me to my
(c) People have been reading the articles on using plastic waste mentor,Ms. Pallavi Dutta.
innovatively with interest. (b) A big debt of gratitude was owing by me to my mentor,Ms.
(d) People were reading the articles on using plastic waste Pallavi Dutta.
innovatively with interest. (c) A big debt of gratitude will be owed by to my mentor, Ms.
Pallavi Dutta.
.245.The play on environment issues was performedwith
Q (d) A big debt of gratitude is owed by me to my mentor, Ms
great professionalism by our students. Pallavi Dutta.
SSC CGL Tier II (11/09/2019)
(a) Our students performed the play on environment issues with .251.My grandmother believes that drinking a glassof milk at
Q
great professionalism. bedtime is essential for health.
(b) Our students were to perform with great professionalism the SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
play on environment issue. (a) It is believed by my grandmother that drinking a glass of milk
(c) Our students have been performing the play on environment at bedtime is essential for health.
issues with great professionalism. (b) It is being believed by my grandmother that drinking a glass
(d) The play on environment issues was being performed with of milk at bedtime is essential for health.
great professionalism by our students. (c) It will have been believed by my grandmother that drinking a
glass of milk at bedtime is essential for health.
Q.246.When we arrived at his house, we were welcomedby his (d) It has been believed by my grandmother that drinking a glass
arents.
p of milk at bedtime is essential for health.
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
(a) When his parents arrived at his house, we welcomed them. .252.It is known by everyone that the tournamentwill be won
Q
(b) When we arrived at his house, his parents welcomed us. by us.
(c) When we arrived at his house, we welcomed his parents. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(d) After we arrived at his house, his parents had welcomed us. (a) It is known to everyone that we are going to win the
tournament.
.247.More roles for women will be opened up in theranks of
Q (b) It is known that the tournament is going to be won by us.
soldiers by the Indian army. (c) Everyone knows that we will win the tournament.
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) (d) Everyone knows that the tournament was won by us.
(a) The Indian army has opened up more roles for women in the
ranks of soldiers. .253.How were they managing the school for one yearwithout
Q
(b) More roles will open up for the Indian army in the ranks of a Principal?
women soldiers. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(c) The Indian army will open up more roles for women in the (a) How was the Principal managed for one year without a
ranks of soldiers. School?
(d) Women will open up more roles for the Indian army in the (b) How was the school managed for one year without a
ranks of soldiers. Principal?
(c) How was the Principal being managed for one year without a
Q.248.Doctors are constantly monitoring the conditionof the School?
atient.
p (d) How was the school being managed for one year without a
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) Principal?
(a) The condition of the patient has been constantly monitored
by the doctors. Q.254.We expect an important announcement regardingthe
(b) The condition of the patient is being constantly monitored by f oreign policy today.
the doctors. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
(c) The condition of doctors is being constantly monitored by the (a) An important announcement regarding the foreign policy was
patient. expected today.
(d) The condition of the patient is constantly monitored by the (b) We had been expected an important announcement
doctors. regarding the foreign policy today.
(c) An important announcement regarding the foreign policy is
Q.249.India and Bhutan signed ten MOUs in the fieldof space expected today.
r esearch, aviation, power and education. (d) An important announcement regarding the foreign policy will
SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019) be expected today.
(a) Ten MOUs in the field of space research, aviation, power and
education have been signed by India and Bhutan. S
olutions :-
(b) Ten MOUs in the field of space research, aviation, power and
education will be signed by India and Bhutan. ol.243.(a) How many people helped you in your time of
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(c) Ten MOUs in the field of space research, aviation, power and difficulty? (Correct)
education were signed by India and Bhutan. (b) How many people were you helping in time of difficulty?
(d) Ten MOUs in the field of space research, aviation, power and (Meaning has changed)
education are being signed by India and Bhutan. (c)Howmanypeopleareyouhelpedbyinyourtimeofdifficulty?
(Tense has changed)
.250.I owe a big debt of gratitude to my mentor,Ms. Pallavi
Q
(d) In your time ofdifficultyhowmanypeoplewereyouhelped
Dutta.
by? (Incorrect sentence structure)
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ol.244.(b) The articlesonusingplasticwasteinnovativelyare
S (c) A big debt of gratitude will be owed by to my mentor,Ms.
being read with interest. (Correct) allavi Dutta. (Tense has changed)
P
(a)Thearticlesoninnovativeuseofplasticwastearereadwith
interest. (Tense has changed) Sol.251.(a) It is believed by my grandmother that drinking a
(c) Peoplehavebeenreadingthearticlesonusingplasticwaste lass of milk at bedtime is essential for health. (Correct)
g
innovatively with interest. (Incorrect Tense and Structure) (b)Itisbeingbelievedbymygrandmotherthatdrinkingaglass
(d) People were reading the articles on using plastic waste of milk at bedtime is essential for health. (Incorrect use of
innovatively with interest. (Incorrect Tense and Structure) ‘being’)
(c)Itwillhavebeenbelievedbymygrandmotherthatdrinkinga
Sol.245.(a) Our students performed the play on environment glass of milk at bedtime is essential for health. (Incorrect
issues with great professionalism. (Correct) Tense)
(b)Ourstudentsweretoperformwithgreatprofessionalismthe (d)Ithasbeenbelievedbymygrandmotherthatdrinkingaglass
play on environment issue. (Incorrect Tense and Structure) of milk at bedtime is essential for health. (Incorrect Tense)
(c)Ourstudentshavebeenperformingtheplayonenvironment
issues with great professionalism. (Tense has changed) ol.252.(c) Everyone knows that we will win the tournament.
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(d) The play on environment issues was beingperformedwith (Correct)
great professionalism by our students. (Incorrect Tense and (a) It is known to everyone that we are going to win the
Structure) tournament. (Incorrect Tense and Structure)
(b) It is known that the tournament is going to be won byus.
ol.246.(b)Whenwearrivedathishouse,hisparentswelcomed
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us. (Correct) (d)Everyoneknowsthatthetournamentwaswonbyus.(Tense
(a) When his parents arrivedathishouse,wewelcomedthem. has changed)
(Incorrect Subject and meaning has changed)
(c) When we arrived at his house, we welcomed his parents. ol.253.(d) How was the school being managed for one year
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(Meaning has changed) without a Principal? (Correct)
(d)Afterwearrivedathishouse,hisparentshadwelcomedus. (a) How was the Principal managed for one year without a
(Incorrect Tense and structure) School? (Incorrect subject and object)
(b) How was the school managed for one year without a
Sol.247.(c)TheIndianarmywillopenupmorerolesforwomen Principal? (Being is missing before managed)
in the ranks of soldiers. (Correct) (c)HowwasthePrincipalbeingmanagedforoneyearwithouta
(a)TheIndianarmyhasopenedupmorerolesforwomeninthe School? (Incorrect subject and object)
ranks of soldiers. (Tense has changed)
(b) More roles will open up for theIndianarmyintheranksof Sol.254.(c) An important announcement regarding the foreign
women soldiers. (Incorrect subject) olicy is expected today. (Correct)
p
(d) Women will open up more roles for the Indian army inthe (a)Animportantannouncementregardingtheforeignpolicywas
ranksofsoldiers.(IncorrectSubjectandstructure,meaninghas expected today. (Tense has changed)
changed) (b) We had been expected an important announcement
regarding the foreign policy today.(Incorrect Tense and Subject)
Sol.248.(b) The condition of the patient is being constantly (d)Animportantannouncementregardingtheforeignpolicywill
onitored by the doctors. (Correct)
m beexpected today. (Tense has changed)
(a) The condition ofthepatienthasbeenconstantlymonitored
by the doctors. (Tense has changed)
(c)Theconditionofdoctorsisbeingconstantlymonitoredbythe
patient. (Incorrect Subject and Incorrect Object)
(d) The condition of the patientis constantlymonitoredby the
doctors. (Tense has changed)
Sol.249.(c) Ten MOUs in the field of space research, aviation,
ower and education were signed by India andBhutan. (Correct)
p
(a)TenMOUsinthefieldofspaceresearch,aviation,powerand
education have been signed by India and Bhutan. (Tense has
changed)
(b)TenMOUsinthefieldofspaceresearch,aviation,powerand
education will be signed by India and Bhutan. (Tense has
changed)
(d)TenMOUsinthefieldofspaceresearch,aviation,powerand
education are being signed by India and Bhutan. (Tense has
changed)
Sol.250.(d)Abigdebtofgratitudeisowedbymetomymentor,
s Pallavi Dutta. (Correct)
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(a)Abigdebtofgratitudehadbeenowedbymetomymentor,
Ms. Pallavi Dutta. (Tense has changed)
(b) Abigdebtofgratitudewasowingbymetomymentor,Ms.
Pallavi Dutta. (Tense has changed)
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(a) ACBD (b) BDAC (c) ABDC (d) CDBA
irection:-[Q.1.toQ.207.]Sentencesofaparagrapharegiven
D
below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct Q.5.Sentencesofaparagrapharegivenbelow.Whilethefirst(1)
order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. ndthelast(6)sentencesareinthecorrectorder,thesentences
a
in between (A-D) are jumbled up.Arrangethesentencesinthe
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 2 correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1.A vacation is looked forward to as a time to relax.
Q.1. Givenbelowaresixsentencesofaparagraph.SentenceA A.But, destiny had other plans for me.
isthebeginningwhereassentenceFisthelastsentenceofthe B.I was very excited to go on a vacation to Goa.
para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. S elect the C. My bags were packed and I decided to retire early for the
option that gives their correct order forming ameaningfuland night.
coherent paragraph. D. It is a welcome break from the daily routine which is often
A. The month was January. monotonous.
B. On the first morning of the festival the mejhi would be set 6.I fell off the bed and fractured my foot!
alight invoking the blessings of Agni, the god of fire. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
C. There would be much feasting and merriment during the (a) BCDA (b) ABDC (c) CBAD (d) DBCA
festival.
D. Each household would build a mejhi - a pile of firewood Q.6.Sentencesofaparagrapharegivenbelow.Whilethefirst(1)
stacked neatly together in their backyard. ndthelast(6)sentencesareinthecorrectorder,thesentences
a
E.The Bihu festival was fast approaching. in between (A-D) are jumbled up.Arrangethesentencesinthe
F.“Let’sbuildachampionmejhithisyear.”Rickysuggestedafew correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
days before the festival. 1.DuringthecolonialruleinIndia,RobertBrucewasthefirstwho
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) noticed tea plants growing near Rangpur in 1823.
(a) EDBC (b) CBED (c) CBDE (d) ECDB A.ThespecieswasfoundtobesimilartothatgrowninChinese
tea gardens.
.2. Given below are six sentences of a paragraph.
Q B. By 1862, the Assam tea industry comprised around 160
Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last gardens.
sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. C.Theleavesoftheplantswereexaminedandtheconsequence
Select the option that gives their correct order forming a was something fruitful.
meaningful and coherent paragraph. D. Mr. Maniram Dewan was the first Indian tea planter who
A. When I studied Engineering thirty-five years back, Iwasthe established the commercial plantation that we know today as
only girl in the course. the Assam tea.
B. People often ask me how I managed. 6. Today the region has grown to become one of the world's
C.I could only see boys and more boys everywhere. largest tea-producing belts.
D.But when I look back I feel it was not very difficult. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
E. Having a girl in the class was unusual for the boys, and (a) BDAC (b) DCBA (c) CADB (d) ADCB
initially I was the target for a lot of teasing.
F.But over a period of time they became my best friends. .7. A. The Egyptians believed that the body and soul were
Q
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) important to human existence, in life and in death.
(a) CBDE (b) ECDB (c) CBED (d) BDEC B. This ensured the soul's return to the body so that the
deceased would live happily ever after.
.3.A.Mymother,VimalaKulkarni,toldmesimilarwordswhenI
Q C.Theirfunerarypractices,suchasmummificationandburialin
got married. tombs, were designed to assist the deceased findtheirwayin
B. They were usually like: ‘You must adjust toyournewhouse the after world.
andin-laws,trytolearnhowtheyeatandcooktheirfood,goout D.Thetombswerethus,filledwithfood,tools,domesticwares,
of your way to be friendly and helpful to everybody,’ etc. treasures -- all the necessities of life.
C.WhenIwasyoung,beforeagirlgotmarried,hermotherwould SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
give her some words of advice. (a) ACDB (b) ABCD (c) ADCB (d) ABDC
D. But along with this, she said something which helped me
immensely in later life. Q.8.Given below are six sentences of a paragraph.
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) entence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last
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(a) CBAD (b) CDBA (c) ACBD (d) BDAC sentenceofthepara.Themiddlefoursentencesarejumbledup.
Select the option that gives their correct order forming a
Q.4. A. I have seen a great manyhousesinmytime,littleand meaningful and coherent paragraph.
ig,newandold,builtofstoneandofwood,butofonehouseI
b A.It was midday.
have kept a very vivid memory. B. Voldyrev, a tall country gentleman with acroppedheadand
B. It was, properly speaking, ratheracottagethanahouse--a prominenteyes,tookoffhisovercoat,moppedhisbrowwithhis
tiny cottage of one story, with three windows, looking handkerchief, and went into the government office.
extraordinarily like a little old hunchback woman with a cap on. C. "Where can I make an inquiry here?" he said, addressing a
C. The cottage was lost to sight among the mulberry-trees, porter who was bringing a trayful of glassesfromthefurthest
acacias, and poplars planted by the grandfathers and recesses of the office.
greatgrandfathers of its present occupants D.Voldyrev coughed and went towards the window.
D.It had white stucco walls, tiled roof, and a dilapidated E."To that one sitting near the window!" said theporter,
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indicating with the tray the furthest window. ol.3.(a)CBAD
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F.There,atagreentablespottedliketyphus,wassittingayoung SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
man with his hair standing up in fourtuftsonhishead,witha of the parajumble, i.e ‘receiving advice from mothers before
long pimply nose, and a long faded uniform. marriage.’ And, Sentence B statesthecommonadvicegivento
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) brides about adjusting to their new life. So, B will follow C.
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. However, the ideaofflyinganaircraftwasquiterepulsiveto
B will follow A. Going through the options, option (a) has the
some people. correct sequence.
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SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) vivid memoryofone.’And,SentenceBprovidesthedescription
(a) DBCA (b) CADB (c) CDAB (d) DABC ofthatparticularhouse.So,BwillfollowA.Further,SentenceD
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( 1) and the last(6) sentences are in the correct order, the follow D. Going through the options, option(c)hasthecorrect
sentences in between(A-D) are jumbled up. Arrange the sequence.
sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and
coherent paragraph. Sol.5.(d)DBCA
1.Nicholas Chorier is not a usual photographer. entence D will follow S1 as it states the general idea of a
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photographs while the camera dangles mid–air. routine.AndSentenceBstatestheexcitementaboutgoingona
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C. Fascinated, he literally tied his two hobbies ,kite flying and thedecisiontoretireearlyforthenight&SentenceAstatesthat
photography ,together for a living. destiny had other plans. So, A will followC.Goingthroughthe
D. During atriptoIndiatomakeaphotoreportonkitemaking, options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
he learnt about this unique style of photography.
6. Today he is one of the most well–known kite aerial ol.6.(c)CADB
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photographers in the world. Sentence C will follow S1 as it states the consequence of
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) examining the leavesoftheteaplantsnoticedbyRobertBruce
(a) DABC (b) BADC (c) ACDB (d) BCDA nearRangpur.AndSentenceAstatesthatthespeciesfoundwas
similartothatgrowninChineseteagardens.So,AwillfollowC.
.11. A. She was a busy person and had no time to visit her
Q Further, Sentence D introducesMr.ManiramDewanasthefirst
mother. Indianteaplanterwhoestablishedthecommercialplantation&
B.It was Mothers’ Day. Sentence B mentions that by 1862, the Assam tea industry
C. She thought her mother would be pleased to receive the comprised around 160 gardens. So, B will follow D. Going
flowers. through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
D.Awomanstoppedataflowershoptoordersomeflowersto
be sent to her mother. ol.7.(a)ACDB
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SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
(a) BDAC (b) BCDA (c) DABC (d) CADB oftheparajumble,i.e“theEgyptians'beliefintheimportanceof
the body and soul”. And, Sentence C states the funerary
Solutions :- practicesdesignedtoassistthedeceasedintheafterlife.So,C
will follow A. Further, Sentence D talks about thetombsbeing
ol.1.(d)ECDB
S filled with various items & Sentence B states the purpose of
Sentence A gives the time of occurrence of the festival. these practices – ensuring the soul's return to the body for a
SentenceEstatesthattheBihufestivalwasfastapproaching& happy afterlife. So, B will follow D. Going through the options,
SentenceCstatesthattheatmospherewouldbemuchfeasting option (a) has the correct sequence.
and merriment during the festival. So, C will follow E. Further,
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Sentence A gives the time of occurrence of the event. And,
SentenceBstatesthatthemejhiwouldbesetalightinvokingthe
Sentence B introduces the main subject oftheparajumble,i.e.
blessingsofAgni.So,BwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,
Voldyrev, a tall country gentleman. So, B will follow A.Further,
option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
SentenceCstatesthequestionaskedbyVoldyervtotheporter
ol.2.(a)CBDE
S and Sentence E states the answer to his question. So, E will
SentenceCwillfollowSentenceAasitdescribestheexperience follow C. Sentence D concludes theparajumblebystatingthat
of being the only girl in thecoursewhenstudyingengineering. Voldyrev went towards the window. Goingthroughtheoptions,
And,SentenceBstatesthecommonquestionpeopleaskabout option (d) has the correct sequence.
howshemanaged.So,BwillfollowC.Further,SentenceDstates
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Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence.
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and not believed in.’ And,SentenceAstatesanexampleofthe . According to industry data, it takes $2.6 billion and, on
D
innovationthatwasinitiallytreatedlikethis.So,AwillfollowC. average, fourteen years to develop a new drug.
Further, Sentence D talks abouttheexcitementofmostpeople SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift)
whentheyheardaboutthefirstpowerflight&SentenceBstates (a) BADC (b) DCBA (c) DBAC (d) ACDB
a contradictory fact that some people did not like the idea of
flying a plane. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, .15. A.In accordance with hierarchical status
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option (b) has the correct sequence. B.Of the services rendered
C.Rewards are given
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photographer Nicholas is. Sentence A statestheprocessused (a) A, B, D, C (b) A, D, B, C (c) C, A, D, B (d) C, B, A, D
by Nicholas to click photographs in the mid-air & Sentence D
states that he learnt this unique style of photographyduringa Q.16. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order,
trip toIndia.So,DwillfollowA.Further,SentenceCstatesthat xcept the first part. Arrange the parts in the correct order to
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he was fascinated by the kites flying and decided to tie form a meaningful sentence.
photography with kiteflying.And,thesixthsentenceconcludes Such poststructuralist pronouncements.
the parajumble by stating his success as one of the most A.not only in the Anglo-American academia
well-knownkiteaerialphotographers.Goingthroughtheoptions, B.on the literature of the Third World,
option (b) has the correct sequence. C.however, are a common feature of the literary theorypracticed
D.but also in the Third-World countries
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entence B will be the starting line as it states the time of
S (a) ABCD (b) ADCB (c) BCAD (d) CABD
occurrence of the event.And,SentenceDstatesthatawoman
stoppedataflowershoptobuyflowersforhermother.So,Dwill .17.A.we need to understand where we are and,
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follow B. Further, Sentence A states that the woman, being a B.that will require significant investment
busyperson,hadnotimetovisithermother&SentenceCstates C.where we are headed, and
that the woman thought hermotherwouldbehappytoreceive D.in our data and information infrastructure
theflowers.So,CwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option E.to stay ahead of these crises
(a) has the correct sequence. SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) EACBD (b) CEDAB (c) BACDE (d) BAEDC
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 Q.18. A.embarrassment and difficulty for them andhimself
.the great gods Odin and Thor, helping them with
B
.12.Selecttheoptionthatarrangesthegivenwordstoforma
Q C.his clever plans but sometimes causing
grammatically correct and meaningful sentence. D.Loki was represented as the companion of
The students eagerly their awaited results. SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (a) D, B, C, A (b) C, D, A, B (c) B, D, C, A (d) A, B, D, C
(a) The students their eagerly awaited results.
(b) The awaited eagerly results their students. .19. A.Written in unadorned Sanskrit prose
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(c) Eagerly awaited the students their results. B.One of the world’s earliest books
(d) The students eagerly awaited their results. C.Devoted to statecraft,
D.The Arthashastra is
Solutions :- SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) D, B, C, A (b) C, D, A, B (c) B, C, A, D (d) D, A, B, C
ol.12.(d)The students eagerly awaited their results.
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.20.
Q
“Subject+Verb+Object”isthecorrectgrammaticalstructureof
A.Benefits of reading have been underlined sinceages together.
an affirmative sentence.Thepositionoftheadverbmaynotbe
B. Once they understandthesensiblenessbehindreading,they
fixed.‘Thestudents’isthesubject,‘awaited’istheverband‘their
would pass it on to others as well.
results’ is the object. The sentence given in option (d)follows
C.It brings knowledge and wisdom both to the readers.
this structure. Hence, option (d) is the most appropriate answer.
D.Byvirtueofapracticeathome,thiscanbesuggestedtothe
young ones.
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(a) ABCD (b) CDBA (c) CDAB (d) ACDB
.13. A.fell before me
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B.a carcass of an animal .21.
Q
C.when suddenly P.the golden era when their language, culture andarts flourished
D.my heart skipped a beat Q .in the minds of the Tamils
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift) R.under the patronage of successive Pandian kings
(a) BACD (b) CDBA (c) ABCD (d) DCBA S.The name 'Madurai' evokes
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
.14. A
Q . So then why are not Silicon Valley entrepreneurs (a) SPQR (b) SQPR (c) SRPQ (d) SQRP
clamouring to decode the ancient wisdom?
B.The failure rate in finding a new drug is as highas 95%. Q.22. A. as some 71 percent of Earth's surface is covered by
C. Because these once-thrivingculturesarenowreducedtoan altwater oceans, and
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endangered tribe. B.notwithstanding that Europa and Enceladus (moonsof Jupiter
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nd Saturn, respectively)
a Q.30. A.The prosperity and business acumen
C.thecontinentsthemselvespossesslakes,rivers,and,insome .Mumbai and Kolkata indicate that in the commercialsector
B
cases, seas C.Of the great industrial and commercial houses in
D. are both covered in ice, Earth is thetruewaterworldofthe D.India has a considerable potential for modernisation
solar system SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift) (a) A, C, B, D (b) A, C, D, B (c) B, D, A, C (d) D, C, B, A
(a) B, D, A, C (b) B, C, A, D (c) A, B, D, C (d) A, B, C, D
.31. P.provided it is technologically
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.23. A. with the occult and the satanic which in turn, owes
Q accessible, economically feasible
much also to Q .which can be used to satisfy our needs
B.Poe's work owes much to the concern of Romanticism R.and culturally acceptable can be
C.shaping plausible fabrics out of impalpable materials termed as 'Resource'
D.his own feverish dreams, to which he applied arare faculty of S.everything available in our environment
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) A, B, D, C (b) A, B, C, D (c) C, B, A, D (d) B, A, D, C (a) SPRQ (b) SQPR (c) QRSP (d) QSPR
.24. A.between the two countries
Q .32. A.based on the
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B.will inevitably count B.we live in
C.the recent political incident C.nation that
D
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(a) CDBA (b) CDAB (c) CBAD (d) CABD (a) A, B, C, D (b) B, C, A, D (c) D, A, C, B (d) C, D, A, B
Q.25. A.or brave man to make .33.A.before the movie starts
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.money the chief object of his thoughts
B B.should be there
C.for a well-educated, intellectual C.at least fifteen minutes
D.it is physically impossible D.the theater management recommends
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (1st Shift) E.the audience
(a) ABCD (b) DCAB (c) CDAB (d) CABD SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) AEDCB (b) DEBCA (c) EBCAD (d) BDCEA
Q.26. A. It included acarbontaxonfossilfuelsandincentives
f or businesses and individuals to adopt green practices. .34.P.the research paper analyses
Q
B. The new policy aimed to reduce carbon emissions and Q .the relationship between diet and
promote renewable energy sources. R.disease and the importance of
C. However, supporters of the policy argued that it was S.exercise in maintaining good health
necessary to address the urgent threat of climate changeand SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (4th Shift)
create a sustainable future for the planet. (a) PRQS (b) QPRS (c) PQSR (d) PQRS
D. The policy faced opposition from some industries and
political groups who argued that it would hurt the economy. Q.35. A.The fact that all members of the family wereexposed
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift) .The waste of human resources and
B
(a) BADC (b) BCAD (c) DABC (d) DACB C.To each other’s capricious minds had a debasingeffect
D.On the vitality of society as a whole
.27. A.have to deal with
Q SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift)
B.about the terrible traffic (a) A, C, D, B (b) B, A, D, C (c) D, A, C, B (d) B, A, C, D
C.on his way to work
D.Nishit begins thinking .36.
Q
E.he will surely A.humanlifeconsistsofasuccessionofsmalleventseachof
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (3rd Shift) which is
(a) A, D, B, C, E (b) C, D, B, A, E (c) D, B, E, A, C (d) E, B, A, D, C B.and yet the happiness and success of every mandepends
C.comparatively unimportant
Q.28.A.Globally, almost 6.5 million people havedied so far. D.upon the manner in which these small events aredealt with
.AsIwritethefinalchapter,weenterthethirdyearinourbattle
B SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
with COVID-19. (a) ACBD (b) ABDC (c) ABCD (d) ADCB
C. While we have thevaccinetooutlivethedisease,toliveour
grief needs the salve of time. .37. A. The nation has flourished a lot in many areas during
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D.I started writing this book in the throes of thepandemic. last seven decades.
SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift) B.The truth is perhaps partial neglect and insignificant place
(a) B, A, D, C (b) D, B, A, C (c) A, D, B, C (d) C, D, B, A given in the budgetary allocations by the ruling governments
C. But thebiggesteverchallengesofhealthcareandeducation
Q.29. A. through thestreetsofLondononasingledayinJune are still not achieved in their true sense.
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1 D. Specific reasons are partially known and the rest is
B.the novel is as patterned as a Post-Impressionistpainting speculation about it.
C.can trace Clarissa's and Septimus's movements SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
D.but is also so accurately representational thatthe reader (a) A, C, B, D (b) D, A, B, C (c) A, C, D, B (d) D, A, C, B
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) B, C, D, A (b) A, D, B, C (c) B, D, C, A (d) C, A, B, D Q.38. A.As people huddled under tents and tarps,they
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ondered if the festival would ever be the same again.
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B. However, as the sun began to set, a massive storm cloud (a) CABDE (b) BCEDA (c) CDEAB (d) ABCDE
rolled in, and lightning streaked across the sky.
C. The music festival was in full swing, with dozens of bands Q.45. P.Crane was the fourteenth child of a methodistminister
performing on multiple stages throughout the day. .born in Newark, New Jersey
Q
D.Theorganisersfranticallytriedtoevacuatethefestival-goers, R.who had signed the declaration of independence
but the sudden downpour made it nearly impossible to move S.who named him after an ancestor
through the mud-soaked fields. SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift)
E. The crowds were massive, and the energy was electric as (a) PQSR (b) PQRS (c) QPSR (d) QPRS
fans danced and sang along to their favourite songs. .46. A.Isabel saw a strange rabbit running throughthe bushes.
Q
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (3rd Shift) B.Followingit,shefoundadoorwhichsheopenedwiththehelp
(a) CEBDA (b) ECBDA (c) DCEBA (d) ECDAB of keys.
Q.39. A.have seen a major blow C.After that, she felt a strange sensation in herbody.
.the last two years
B D.She thought as if she was in a dream.
C.people and lower-income countries SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)
D.to the world's economy and (a) CDAB (b) DCAB (c) BCDA (d) ABCD
E.were hit particularly hard Q.47. A.The new movie was highly
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (1st Shift) nticipated by fans of the franchise.
a
(a) BCADE (b) EBCAD (c) BADCE (d) ADBEC B.As the lights dimmed, the audience
.40.A.Thepost-COVIDperiodhascausedmanyasymptomatic
Q grew quiet in anticipation.
diseases. C. The movie began withanexcitingactionsequencethathad
B.Thoughitcannotbebelievedforsure;thechangeinsociallife the audience on the edge of their seats.
may be a major cause. D.The movie theatre was packed with people eagerto see it.
C.These are people who suffered infection once ornever at all. SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (1st Shift)
D. Some propose that survival post infection has changed the (a) CBDA (b) BCDA (c) ADBC (d) DBAC
mindset of people. .48.
Q
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (2nd Shift) A. Some residents saw this as an opportunity for growth and
(a) B, D, C, A (b) B, D, A, C (c) A, C, D, B (d) A, C, B, D prosperity, while others feared that it would destroythetown's
.41. A.a match
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B.we need to establish B.ThesmalltownofMillfieldwasknownforitscharmingMain
C.and student' needs Street, where locals and visitors alike could stroll among the
D.teaching methods quaint shops and cafes.
E.between C. The debate grew heated, and tensions rose as the town
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift) struggled to decide its
(a) CBADE (b) BECDA (c) BACDE (d) BAEDC future.
D. One day, a large corporation announced its plans tobuilda
Q.42. A.fan on because of massive shopping centre on the outskirts of town.
.covered the noise
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C.he slept with the (a) BDAC (b) CBDA (c) DCBA (d) BACD
D.the heat, and that
E.of the baby crying .49. Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order,
Q
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift) except the first part. Arrange the parts in the correct order to
(a) B, A, D, C, E (b) D, B, E, A, C (c) C, A, D, B, E (d) B, D, E, A, C form a meaningful sentence.
It is...
.43. A.one method of education
Q A.who are continually trying to improve
B.would only produce one kind of man B.not the least talented
C.consists in the variety of which it is capable C.their dialogue skills,
D.but the great excellence of human nature D.the most talented people
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(a) ACBD (b) ABDC (c) ACDB (d) ABCD (a) DACB (b) BADC (c) CDBA (d) ABDC
Q.44.
A. The museum exhibitshowcasedanimpressivecollectionof .50. A.said that they are
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ancient artifacts. B.hear this news
B.Visitorsfromaroundtheworldcametomarvelattheintricate C.very sorry to
carvings and delicate pottery, each piece telling a story ofthe D.Catherine and David
people who had created it. SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
C. The museum's director was proud of the exhibit and the (a) C, D. B. A (b) D, A, C. B (c) B, D, C, A (d) A, C, D, B
efforts his team had made to curate it. Q.51.A.disrupted, posing major threats to progress
D.However,oneday,avisitorclaimedtorecogniseapiecethat .global health systems have been
B
had been stolen from his family's home many years ago. C.health services have been
E.Thedirectorwasshockedandvowedtoinvestigatethematter D.overwhelmed and many essential
thoroughly. E.in fighting other deadly diseases
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S very one of us.
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(a) BECDA (b) EADCB (c) BDCAE (d) DEABC B. Nevertheless, social scientists have attached many other
elements that actually help us for a good social life.
.52.
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P.so they design the advertisement of products insuch a way approachable life.
Q .the main target consumers of food companies D. The present generation fails to take cognisance of all such
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S.are children and youth of the country SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift) (a) ADBC (b) DABC (c) ABCD (d) ACBD
(a) QRSP (b) RPQS (c) PRQS (d) QSPR
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.53. P.due to the lofty hilly terrain, curves andcliffs
Q .and there is darkness everywhere
B
Q .the route to Badrinath C.and I do not quite know
R.is one of the most arduous one D.the light has gone out of our lives
S.amidst the most scenically beautiful place on theearth SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift) (a) BCAD (b) DBCA (c) ABCD (d) CABD
(a) QRPS (b) QSPR (c) PRSQ (d) PQRS
Q.62. A. The young lion tore through the formation and
.54.A.By conquest, rather than by economic contract
Q decimated the enemy lines.
B.Other types of feudalism was the relation B.The enemy soldiers panicked and started killingeach other.
C.The principal difference between Indian and C. It is said that he used a weapon with ahallucinatingagent
D. Between lord and vassal, established in this case that created a chimera of hundreds of Abhimanyus.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift) D. Seeing the rout they were facing, young Abhimanyu led a
(a) B, D, A, C (b) C, B, D, A (c) B, A, D, C (d) C, B, A, D powerful counterattack.
.55. A.and he shone like a beacon
Q SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)
B.but also for the whole world (a) CDAB (b) DACB (c) ACBD (d) ABCD
C.our country gave birth to a mighty soul .63. P.and the challenges faced in its
Q
D.not only for India Q .the report discusses
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (1st Shift) R.the state of renewable energy
(a) DBCA (b) ACDB (c) CADB (d) ADBC S.implementation along with potential solutions
Q.56.A.groups such as migrants and SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)
.collecting data on vulnerable population
B (a) QSRP (b) QRPS (c) RQPS (d) PQRS
C.persons with disabilities is crucial .64. A. Through these experiences, Sarahgainedanewfound
Q
D.understanding who are being left behind appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world, and
E.in identifying the challenges they face and returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and passion.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift) B. Sarah had always dreamed of traveling the world, but she
(a) EADCB (b) CABED (c) BACED (d) DACBE never had the opportunity to do so until she graduated from
Q.57. A.although many scholars believe that college.
.no records of such a commission from Francescoexist,
B C.Alongtheway,sheencounteredadiversearrayofindividuals,
C. the painting depicts Lisa Gherardini, wife of the Florentine each with their own unique stories and perspectives.
merchant Francesco del Giocondo, D. With her degree in hand, she set off on a backpacking
D.and the sitter has never been conclusively identified adventure across Europe, eager to explore new cultures and
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift) meet new people.
(a) D, C, B, A (b) C, A, B, D (c) B, D, A, C (d) A, C, B, D SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) BACD (b) CBAD (c) DBCA (d) BDCA
Q.58. A.dictators may rise to power and inaugurate
.a new regime with dramatic suddenness
B Q.65. A.to simplify filling taxes
C.and success under suitable conditions .to a single flat rate
B
D.democracy is always a slow growth C.the current five rates
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (3rd Shift) D.by narrowing
(a) DCAB (b) ACBD (c) DABC (d) ABCD E.Forbes wanted
Q.59. A. These changes were sure tohappenastechnological SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
intervention cannot be arrested anywhere. (a) EBDCA (b) ECDAB (c) EDACB (d) EADCB
B. Recent times have marked a major change in the .66. A.Electronic waste is a huge challenge to theworld today.
Q
teaching-learning process in the educational sector. B.But the unrequired purchase by consumers cannotbe halted.
C. A willing acceptance and practicing ittoachieveexcellence C.However,anawarenessonreduceandreusecanbeofgreat
into it is the single option to all educators. help.
D. Beyond this, the constant flux in the diversified areas of D.Recyclingindustriesareworkinghardtoreducetheburdenof
academics has forced this change. waste.
SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) A, B, C, D (b) B, A, C, D (c) B, A, D, C (d) A, D, B, C (a) DBAC (b) ABCD (c) DABC (d) ADBC
Q.60.A.Human relationships are a matter of greatconcern for Q.67.
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.but results in widespread hunger, death and social unrest
P SC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
S
Q .some of the causes of famine in that region (a) PRQS (b) PRSQ (c) PSRQ (d) PQRS
R.drought, floods, war and economic instability are
S.which not only causes severe shortage of food Solutions :-
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
(a) RQSP (b) RSQP (c) QRSP (d) QPSR ol.13.(d)DCBA
S
The given sentence starts with part D as it contains the main
Q.68. A. featuring the fool, or jester, who represented the
ideaofthesentence,i.e.myheartskippedabeat.PartDwillbe
eaknesses,
w
followedbypartCasitcontainstheconjunction‘when’whichis
B.fool's literature is the allegorical satires
used todenotethetimeofoccurrence.Further,partBcontains
C.popular throughout Europe from the 15th to the17th century,
thesubjectofthesecondclauseandpartAcontainstheverbof
D.vices, and grotesqueries of contemporary society
thesecondclause.So,AwillfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,
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option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
(a) BCAD (b) DABC (c) CABD (d) ACDB
ol.14.(c)DBAC
S
.69.A.Ioncemetagentlemanwhotoldmeaboutagamehe
Q
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
plays with his grandchildren
of the sentence, i.e. the time andmoneyrequiredtodevelopa
B.He shares a titbit or two and it starts off a conversation.
new drug. And, Sentence B states the failure rate in finding a
C. He then asks his teenage grandchildren if they know who
new drug. So, B will follow D. Further, Sentence A states the
those people are.
question asking for the reason behind the unwillingness of
D. He picks some names of politicians, rock stars or even
Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs to decode the ancient wisdom &
criminals from his generation.
Sentence C statestheanswertothequestion.So,Cwillfollow
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
A. Going through the options, option ‘c’ has the correct
(a) A, B, C, D (b) A, C, B, D (c) B, A, C, D (d) A, D, C, B
s
equence.
.70. P.and allows them to come out of their imaginaryworld
Q
ol.15.(c)CADB
S
Q .which helps in illuminating and enlightening thedark world
The given sentence starts with part C as it contains the main
R.of two blind or visually impaired persons
subjectoftheparajumble,i.e.rewards.PartCwillbefollowedby
S.eye donation is a very generous act towards society
part A as it states the criterion for distribution of rewards.
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Further, part D statesthatrewardsarenotrelatedtoeconomic
(a) SQPR (b) SRQP (c) SPQR (d) SQRP
valueandpartBstatestheservicesrendered.So,BwillfollowD.
Going through the options, option ‘c’ has the correct sequence.
Q.71.P.the news of her husband's death
.to break to her as gently as possible
Q
ol.16.(c)BCAD
S
R.great care was taken
The given sentence starts with the phrase‘suchpoststructural
S.Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with aheart trouble
pronouncements’. Part B will follow this phrase as it contains
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thefieldinwhichthedeclarationshavebeenmade.PartCtalks
(a) SPRQ (b) SPQR (c) SQPR (d) SRQP
aboutthecommonfeatureofliterarytheory.So,CwillfollowB.
Q.72. A.Despitenumeroussetbacksandrejections,herefused Further, part A states the communityinwhichliterarytheoryis
t o give up on his dream of making it big. practiced & part D states the countries practicing the literary
B. John hadalwaysbeenatalentedmusician,buthestruggled theory. So, DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘c’
to find his place in the competitive and cutthroat music industry. has the correct sequence.
C.Withthehelpofasupportivecommunityoffellowmusicians
ol.17.(a)EACBD
S
andfans,Johncontinuedtohonehiscraftanddevelophisown
The given sentence starts with part E as it contains the main
unique sound.
ideaofthesentence,i.e.tostayaheadofthesecrises.PartEwill
D.Eventually,hishardworkpaidoffandhelandedarecorddeal
be followed by PartAasitcontainsthesubject(‘we’)andmain
with a major label.
verb(‘need to’) of the sentence. And, part C talks about the
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (1st Shift)
direction in which we are moving. So, C will follow A. Further,
(a) BACD (b) DCAB (c) BDAC (d) CBAD
part B talks about the need for investment&partDstatesthe
Q.73. O.on a regular basis can improve fieldinwhichtheinvestmentisneeded.So,DwillfollowB.Going
.engaging in physical activity
P through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence.
Q .the risk of chronic diseases, and boost mentalhealth
Sol.18.(a)D, B, C, A
R.cardiovascular health, reduce
he given sentence starts with part D as it contains the main
T
SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
subjectofthesentence,i.e.Loki.PartDwillbefollowedbypart
(a) RPOQ (b) PROQ (c) PORQ (d) OQRP
B as it states that Loki was the companion of great gods.
.74.
Q Further, Part C states his clever plans & Part Astatesthathis
P.a man in a maroon colour flannel shirt plans sometimes caused difficulty. So, C will follow A. Going
Q .rounded a corner and walked into the middle ofthe main through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence.
street of Yellow Sky
Sol.19.(a)D, B, C, A
R.which had been purchased for purposes of decoration
he given sentence starts with part D as it contains the main
T
S.andmadeprincipallybysomeJewishwomenontheEastside
subjectofthesentence,i.e.Arthashastra.PartDwillbefollowed
of New York
bypartBasitstatesthatitisoneoftheearliestbooks.Further,
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partCstatesthatitisdevotedtostatecraft&partAstatesthatit t ax and incentives for green practices. So, A will follow B.
is written in Sanskrit. So, C will follow A. Going through the Further, Sentence D states the opposition to the policy &
options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence. SentenceCstatestheimportanceofthepolicy.So,Cwillfollow
D. Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct
ol.20.(d)ACDB
S sequence.
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
of theparajumble,i.e.benefitsofreadinghavebeenunderlined Sol.27.(c)D, B, E, A, C
since ages. And, Sentence C states that reading brings hegivensentencestartswithpartDasitintroducesthemain
T
knowledge and wisdom to the readers. So, C will follow A. ideaofthesentence,i.eNishitbeginsthinking.PartBstatesthe
Further,SentenceDstatesthatthiscanbesuggestedtochildren topichewasthinkingabout&partEcontainsthesubjectofthe
athome&SentenceBstatesthattheywouldpassonthishabit nextpartofthesentence.So,EwillfollowB.Further,partAtalks
to others as well after understanding the sensibleness behind about dealing with the problem & part C states the time or
reading.So,BwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘d’ durationduringwhichshewilldealwiththeterribletraffic.So,C
has the correct sequence. will follow A. Going through the options, option ‘c’ has the
correct sequence.
ol.21.(b)SQPR
S
The givensentencestartswithpartSasitintroducesthemain Sol.28.(b)D, B, A, C
subject of the sentence, i.e. the name, Madurai. entenceDwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S
PartSwillbefollowedbypartQasitstatestheplacewherethe of the parajumble, i.e. I startedwritingthisbookinthedifficult
nameMaduraievokes.Further,partPstatesthemeaningofthe timesofthepandemic.AndsentenceBstatesthecontentofthe
name Madurai, i.e. the golden era whentheirlanguage,culture final chapter. So,BwillfollowD.Further,SentenceAstatesthe
and a rts flourished. And, part Rstatestheempireinwhichthe data about the number of deathsglobally&SentenceCstates
goldeneraexisted.So,RwillfollowP.Goingthroughtheoptions, thatweneedthesalveoftimetolivethroughthegrief.So,Cwill
option ‘b’ has the correct sequence. follow A. Going through the options, option ‘b’ has thecorrect
sequence.
ol.22.(a)BDAC
S
The givensentencestartswithpartBasitintroducesthemain Sol.29.(c)B, D, C, A
ideaoftheparajumble,i.e.exceptforthemoonsofJupiterand artBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainsubjectof
P
Saturn. Part B willbefollowedbypartDasitstatesthatthese the sentencei.e.Thenovel.And,PartDstatesthatthenovelis
two moons are covered in ice. Further, part A states that accurately representational. So, D will follow B. Further, PartC
saltwateroceanscover71percentoftheEarth’ssurface&part statesthatthereadercantracecharacters’movements&PartA
C states that the continents possess lakes, riversandseasas states the time ‘June 1923’. So, A willfollowC.Goingthrough
well.So,CwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘a’has the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
the correct sequence.
ol.30.(a)A, C, B, D
S
ol.23.(d)B, A, D, C
S PartAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainsubjectof
The givensentencestartswithpartBasitintroducesthemain thesentencei.e.Theprosperityandbusinessacumen.And,Part
subject of the sentence,i.e.Poe’swork.PartBwillbefollowed C states additional information about the subject. So, C will
bypartAasittalksabouttheinvolvementofoccultandsatanic follow A. Further, Part Bstatesthelocationoftheseindustrial
elements in romanticism. Further, part D talks about his own and commercial houses & Part D states the main idea or
feverishdreams&partCstatesthatheappliedararefacultyof conclusion.So,DwillfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,option
shapingfabricsoutofimpalpablematerials.So,CwillfollowD. (a) has the correct sequence.
Going through the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
ol.31.(b)S Q P R
S
ol.24.(d)CABD
S PartSwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainideaofthe
The given sentence starts with part C as it contains the main sentencei.e.Everythingaroundusinourenvironment.And,Part
subject of the sentence, i.e. political incident. Part C will be Qstatestherelativeclausebyaddingadditionalinformation.So,
followed by part A as it states the countries involved in the Q will follow S. Further, Part P s
tates the conditions & Part R
political incident. Further, partBcontainsboththehelpingverb concludesthesentencebystatingtheterm‘Resource.’So,Rwill
and the main verb & part D states t hat the political incident follow P. Going through the options, option (b) hasthecorrect
opposed the peace process. So, DwillfollowB.Goingthrough sequence.
the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
Sol.32.(c)D, A, C, B
ol.25.(b)DCAB
S hegivensentencestartswithpartDasitintroducesthemain
T
The given sentence starts with part D as it contains the main subject of the sentence, i.e. ‘our nationality’. Part D will be
idea of the sentence,i.e.physicallyimpossibility.PartDwillbe followed by partAasitcontainstheword‘based’todefinethe
followed by part C as it states the kind of man for whom basis for nationality. Further, part C states the basis for
something is physically impossible. Further, part A states nationality & part B talks about living in that nation. So, Bwill
anotherkindofman&partBstatesthatmoneyisnotthechief follow C. Going through the options, option ‘c’ is the most
object for them. So, BwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions, appropriate answer.
option ‘b’ has the correct sequence.
ol.33.(b)DEBCA
S
ol.26.(a)BADC
S ThegivensentencestartswithpartDasitintroducesthemain
Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the sentence, i.e. ‘the recommendation of the theater
subject of the parajumble i.e. new policy to reduce carbon management’. Part E contains thesubjectofthenextclause&
emissions. And, Sentence Astatesthedetailsaboutthepolicy, part B contains the verbofthenextclause.So,BwillfollowE.
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urther, part C states the time period to follow & part A talks
F SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
aboutthepresencebeforethemoviestarts.So,AwillfollowC. f the parajumble i.e. The post-covid period. And, Sentence C
o
Going through the options, option ‘b’ has the correct sequence. states who have asymptomatic diseases. So, C will follow A.
Further,SentenceDstatesthecauseofthepost-covidperiod&
ol.34.(d)PQRS
S
Sentence B states an alternative explanation for the
The givensentencestartswithpartPasitintroducesthemain
asymptomatic diseases. So, B will follow D. Goingthroughthe
ideaofthesentence,i.e.‘analysisintheresearchpaper’.PartP
options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
will be followed by part Q as it states the subject ofanalysis.
Further,partRstatestheelementsamongwhichtherelationship ol.41.(d)BAEDC
S
is being analysed & part S talks about the importance of The givensentencestartswithpartBasitintroducesthemain
exercise.So,SwillfollowR.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘d’ idea of the sentence,i.e."needforestablishment".PartAtalks
has the correct sequence. about the establishment of a match & part E contains the
conjunction‘between’tomentiontwothings.So,EwillfollowA.
ol.35.(d)B, A, C, D
S Further, part D states the first thing & part C talks about the
The givensentencestartswithpartBasitintroducesthemain second thing. So, C will follow D. Going through the options,
subject of the parajumble, i.e. ‘the wasteofhumanresources’. option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
Part B will be followed by part A as it continues to state the
remaining part of the subject. Further, part C talks about ol.42.(c)C, A, D, B, E
S
exposure toeachother’scapriciousminds&partDtalksabout ThegivensentencestartswithpartCasitcontainsthesubject
thedebasingeffectofthisexposureonthevitalityofsociety.So, ofthesentence,i.e."he".PartAstatesthathesleptwiththefan
D will follow C. Going through the options, option ‘d’ has the on & part D states the reason i.e. ‘heat’. So, D will follow A.
correct sequence. Further, part B states that the fan covered the noise & part E
states the result of the fanbeingon.So,EwillfollowB.Going
ol.36.(a)ACBD
S through the options, option ‘c’ has the correct sequence.
The given sentence starts with part A as it contains the main
ideaofthesentence,i.e.‘humanlife’.PartAwillbefollowedby ol.43.(b)ABDC
S
part C as it talks about the insignificance of small events. ThegivensentencestartswithpartAasitintroducesthemain
Further, part B states a contradictoryfactaboutthehappiness subjectofthesentence,i.e.methodofeducation.PartAwillbe
andsuccessofeveryman&partDtalksaboutdealingwiththe followed by part B as it states that this method would only
small events which affect our happiness. So, D will follow B. produce one kind of man. Further, part D states the great
Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence. excellence of human nature andpartCstatesthecapabilityof
the variety of human nature. So,CwillfollowD.Goingthrough
ol.37.(c)A, C, D, B
S the options, option ‘b’ has the correct sequence.
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
oftheparajumble,i.e.growthofnationinmanyareasduringlast ol.44.(d)ABCDE
S
seven decades. And, Sentence C talks about the failure to Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main
achievethebiggestchallengesofhealthcareandeducation.So, subject of the parajumble i.e. The museum. And, Sentence B
CwillfollowA.Further,SentenceDstatesthatspecificreasons states that people from different parts oftheworldvisitedthe
are known &SentenceBstatesthatthetruthispartialneglect. museum. So, B will follow A. Further, Sentence C states the
So,BwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘c’hasthe museum'sdirector’sfeelings&SentenceDstatesacontradictory
correct sequence. statement.So,DwillfollowC.Atlast,SentenceEconcludesthe
paragraph by stating the reaction of the museum’s director.
ol.38.(a)CEBDA
S Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.
Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main
subjectofthesentencei.e.Themusicfestival.And,SentenceE ol.45.(c)QPSR
S
statestheenthusiasticcrowdandtheexcitementofthefestival. The given sentence starts with Part Q as it introduces the main
So, E willfollowC.Further,SentenceBstatesthecontradictory idea of the sentence i.e.thebirthplaceofCrane.PartQwillbe
statement of the approaching storm & Sentence D statesthe followed byPartPasitstatesadditionalinformationaboutthe
sudden chaos after the storm hit. So, D will follow B. At last, crane.Further,PartSstatesthattheministernamedCraneafter
Sentence A concludes the paragraph by stating the anancestor&PartRstatessomethingaboutthatancestor.So,R
festival-goers were seeking shelter. Going through theoptions, will follow S. Going through the options, option (c) has the
option (a) has the correct sequence. correct sequence.
ol.39.(c)BADCE
S ol.46.(d)ABCD
S
The given sentence starts with part B as it contains the main SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
subject of the sentence i.e. The last two years. And, Part A of the parajumble, i.e. ‘Isabel saw a strange rabbit running
contains the helping verb‘have’forthesubject‘lasttwoyears’. through the bushes’. And, Sentence B states that she found a
So, A will follow B. Further, Part D connects the previous part door while following the rabbit. So, B will follow A. Further,
with the preposition ‘to’ & Part C states another clause Sentence C talks about the feeling of a strongsensationafter
connectedwiththeconjunction‘and’.So,CwillfollowD.Atlast openingthedoor&SentenceDstatesthatshefeltlikebeingina
Part E contains the helping verb for the subject, ‘people and dream.So,DwillfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘d’
countries’.Goingthroughtheoptions,option(c)hasthecorrect has the correct sequence.
sequence. Sol.47.(c)ADBC
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Sol.40.(c) A, C, D, B of the parajumble, i.e. anticipation for the new movie. And,
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SentenceDstatesthatthetheaterwasfullwithaudience.So,D ThegivensentencestartswithPartCasitintroducesthemain
illfollowA.Further,SentenceBstatesthattheaudiencegrew
w ubject of the sentence,i.e.theprincipledifference.PartCwill
s
quiet as thelightsdimmed&SentenceCstatesthatthemovie befollowedbyPartBasitstatesthedifferencebetweenIndian
had an exciting start. So, C will follow B. Going through the and other types of feudalism, i.e. the relation. Further, Part D
options, option ‘c’ has the correct sequence. talksabouttherelationbetweenlordandvassal&PartAstates
themannerinwhichrelationswereestablished.So,Awillfollow
Sol.48.(a)BDAC D. Going through the options, option ‘b’ has the correct
entenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S sequence.
of the parajumble, i.e. the famous street of the small town of
Millfield. And, Sentence D talks about the announcement of a ol.55.(c)CADB
S
plan by a large organisation. So, D will follow B. Further, ThegivensentencestartswithPartCasitintroducesthemain
Sentence A states that different people had different opinions ideaofthesentence,i.e.ourcountrygavebirthtoamightysoul.
about that plan & Sentence C states that the debate between PartCwillbefollowedbyPartAasitstatesthatheshonelikea
these groups heated. So, C will follow A. Going through the beacon.Further,PartDstatesthatHeshonenotjustforIndia&
options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence. PartBstatesthatheshoneforthewholeworldaswell.So,Bwill
follow D. Going through the options, option ‘c’ has the correct
ol.49.(a)DACB
S sequence.
The given sentence starts with the phrase ‘it is’. Part D will
followthisphraseasitcontainsthecomplementoftheverb‘is’, Sol.56.(c)BACED
i.e.themosttalentedpeople.PartDwillbefollowedbyPartAas hegivensentencestartswithPartBasitintroducesthemain
T
it states that t he mosttalentedpeoplearecontinuallytryingto subjectofthesentencei.e.Dataonvulnerablepopulation.And,
improve. Further, Part C states the thing that is improved by PartAstatesadditionalinformationaboutthesubject.So,Awill
talented people & Part B states a contradictory fact aboutthe follow B. Further, Part C states another clauseconnectedwith
least talented people. So, B will follow C. Going through the conjunction‘and’&PartEhasagerundphrasethatexplainsthe
options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence. reasonwhycollectingdataiscrucial.So,EwillfollowC.Atlast,
Part D states another clause connected with the conjunction
Sol.50.(b) D, A, C, B ‘and’. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct
hegivensentencestartswithPartDasitintroducesthemain
T sequence.
subject of the sentence, ‘Catherine and David’. Part D will be
followedbyPartAasitcontainsthesubjectandverbofthenext ol.57.(d)A, C, B, D
S
clause. Further, Part C states thattheyfeelverysorry&PartB The given sentence starts with Part A as it contains themain
statesthethingthatcausedthemtofeelsorry.So,Bwillfollow subject of the sentence i.e. Many scholars. Part A will be
C. Going through the options, option ‘b’ has the correct followedbyPartCasitstatesanindependentclauseconnected
sequence. with ‘that’. Further, Part Bstatesanotherindependentclause&
PartDstatesaclauseconnectedwiththeconjunction‘and’.So,
ol.51.(c)BDCAE
S D will follow B. Going through the options, option (d) has the
ThegivensentencestartswithPartBasitintroducesthemain correct sequence.
subject of the sentence, i.e., ‘global health systems’. Part D
statesthatthehealthsystemshavebeenoverwhelmedandPart ol.58.(c)DABC
S
C talksaboutmanyhealthservices.So,CwillfollowD.Further, The given sentence starts with Part D as it contains themain
PartAstatesthatinefficienthealthsystemsposemajorthreats subject of the sentence i.e.democracy.PartDwillbefollowed
& Part E talks about hurdles in fighting deadly diseases.So,E by Part A as it states that the dictators may rise to power.
will follow A. Going through the options, option ‘c’ has the Further, Part B states further details about whatdictatorsmay
correct sequence. do&PartCcontainsconjunction‘and’whichconnectsthispart
to the previous one. So, C will follow B. Going through the
ol.52.(d)QSPR
S options, option (c) has the correct sequence.
ThegivensentencestartswithPartQasitintroducesthemain
subject of the sentence, i.e.themaintargetconsumersoffood ol.59.(c)B, A, D, C
S
companies. Part Q will be followed b y Part S as it states the SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
targetconsumers,i.e.childrenandyouthofthecountry.Further, of the parajumble, i.e. a major change intheteaching-learning
PartPtalksaboutthedesignofadvertisements&PartRstates process in recent times. And, Sentence A states that these
thatadvertisementsshouldbeabletostimulatetheconsumers changes were sure to happen because of technological
to buy their products. So, R will follow P. Going through the intervention. So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstatesthat
options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence. thecontinuouschangeinthediversifiedareasofacademicshas
forced this change & Sentence C states that a willing
ol.53.(a)QRPS
S acceptanceandpracticingthesechangesistheonlychoiceleft
ThegivensentencestartswithPartQasitintroducesthemain to all educators. So,CwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,
subjectofthesentence,i.e.theroutetoBadrinath.PartQwillbe option ‘c’ has the correct sequence.
followedbyPartRasitdescribestherouteasthemostarduous
one.Further,PartPstatesthereasonforthechallengingnature ol.60.(d)ACBD
S
ofthisroute&PartSstatesthattheroutetoBadrinathleadsto Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main
the most scenically beautiful place on Earth. So, S will follow P. subject of the parajumble, i.e. ‘human relationships’. And,
Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence. Sentence Cstatesthereasonforthegreatimportanceofhuman
relationships. So, C will follow A. Further, Sentence B statesthe
Sol.54.(b)C, B, D, A opinion of the social scientist regarding human relationships &
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SentenceDstatesthatthecurrentgenerationisnotawareofsuch the conjunction ‘but’. So, P will follow S. Going through the
lements and become lonely and unhappy. So, D will follow B.
e ptions, option (a) has the correct sequence.
o
Going through the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
ol.68.(a)BCAD
S
ol.61.(b)DBCA
S ThegivensentencestartswithPartBasitintroducesthemain
The given sentence starts with Part D as it contains themain subject of the parajumble i.e. fool’s literature. Part B will be
idea of thesentence,i.e.lighthasgoneoutofourlives.PartD followed by Part C as it talks about the popularity of fool’s
willbefollowedbyPartBasitstatesthatthereisdarkinstead literature. Further, Part A states the characters in t he fool’s
oflighteverywhere.Further,PartCstatesthatthenarratordoes literature & Part D states the qualities representedbythefool.
notknowsomething&PartAstatesthatnarratordoesnotknow So,DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option(a)hasthe
what to say and how tosay.So,AwillfollowC.Goingthrough correct sequence.
the options, option ‘b’ has the correct sequence.
ol.69.(d)A, D, C, B
S
ol.62.(b)DACB
S SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main oftheparajumble,i.e.thenarratormetagentlemanwhoplaysa
subject of theparajumblei.e.youngabhimanyu.And,Sentence game with his grandchildren. And, Sentence D states that the
A states Abhimanyu's actions during the counterattack. So, A gentlemanpicksnamesofsomefamouspersonalitiesfromhis
will follow D. Further, Sentence C statesadditionalinformation generation. So, D will follow A. Further, SentenceCstatesthat
aboutAbhimanyu'stactics&SentenceBstatestheoutcomeof thegentlemanaskshisgrandchildrenaboutthosepersonalities
Abhimanyu's tactics. So, B will follow C. Going through the & Sentence B states that the conversation starts between the
options, option (b) has the correct sequence. narrator and the gentleman. So, B will followC.Goingthrough
the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
ol.63.(b)QRPS
S
The given sentence starts with Part Q as it contains themain Sol.70.(d)SQRP
subjectofthesentencei.e.thereport.PartQwillbefollowedby hegivensentencestartswithPartSasitintroducesthemain
T
Part R as it states the topic of the report. Further, Part P idea of the sentence, i.e. eye donation is a very generousact.
connects the previous part with the conjunction ‘and’ &PartS PartSwillbefollowedbyPartQasitstatesthegoodoutcomes
completes the sentence. So, S will follow P.Goingthroughthe of eye donation. Further, Part R talks about the people who
options, option (b) has the correct sequence. benefit from eyedonation&PartPstatesthattheblindpeople
come out of their imaginary world. So, P will follow R. Going
Sol.64.(d)BDCA
through the options, option ‘d’ has the correct sequence.
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e. The dream of Sarah. And, Sentence D ol.71.(d)SRQP
S
states that she set off on a backpacking adventure across ThegivensentencestartswithPartSasitintroducesthemain
Europe. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states Sarah's idea of the sentence, i.e. being aware of the fact that Mrs
experiences during her journey & Sentence A concludes the Mallardwasaheartpatient.PartSwillbefollowedbyPartRas
paragraphbyexplainingtheimpactofSarah'sjourney.So,Awill it states the precaution taken by them. Further, Part Q talks
follow C. Going through the options,option(d)hasthecorrect abouttellingMrs.Mallardasgentlyaspossibleaboutsomething
sequence. shocking & Part P states the shocking news of her husband’s
death.So,PwillfollowQ.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘d’
ol.65.(d)EADCB
S
has the correct sequence.
The given sentence starts with Part E as it contains the main
subject of the sentence i.e. Forbes. Part E will be followed by Sol.72.(a)BACD
PartAasitstatesaninfinitivephrasethatactsasthepurposeor entenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S
goalofForbes.Further,PartD statesaprepositionalphrasethat oftheparajumble,i.e.John’sstruggletofindaplaceinthemusic
describes how Forbes wanted to achieve the goal & Part C industry despite being talented. And, Sentence A states his
statesthedirectobjectoftheaction.So,CwillfollowD.Atlast determinationforthedreaminspiteofnumerousfailures.So,A
Part B states another infinitive phrase thatcompletesthegoal will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that he was able to
Forbeswantedtoachieve.Goingthroughtheoptions,option(d) develophisownuniquesoundwiththehelpoffellowmusicians
has the correct sequence. & Sentence D states that he eventually succeeded. So, D will
follow C. Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct
ol.66.(d)ADBC
S
sequence.
Sentence A will be the starting line as it introduces the main
idea of the parajumble i.e. Electronic waste. And, Sentence D ol.73.(c)PORQ
S
statestheroleofrecyclingindustries.So,DwillfollowA.Further, ThegivensentencestartswithPartPasitintroducesthemain
Sentence B states the contradictory statement to theprevious idea of the sentence,i.e.engaginginaphysicalactivity.PartP
sentence&SentenceCstatesasolutionorpositiveaspect.So, will be followed by Part O as it talks about the improvement
C will follow B. Going through the options, option (d) has the caused by regular physical activity. Further, Part R talks about
correct sequence. the improvement in cardiovascular health & PartQtalksabout
ol.67.(a)RQSP
S reductioninchronicdiseasesandboostingmentalhealth.So,Q
The given sentence starts with Part R as it contains the main willfollowR.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘c’hasthecorrect
subject of the sentence i.e.Drought,floods,warandeconomic sequence.
instability. Part R will be followed by Part Q as it states the ol.74.(b)PRSQ
S
object. Further, Part S states a relative clause that modifies ThegivensentencestartswithPartPasitintroducesthemain
‘causes of famine’ & Part P connects to thepreviousonewith subject of the sentence, i.e. a man in a marooncolourflannel
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hirt.PartPwillbefollowedbyPartRasitstatesthepurposeof
s aspires to reside in the Mojave Desert.
purchasingtheshirt.Further,PartSstatesthemakeroftheshirt SC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
S
&PartQstatesthatthemanturnedacornerandwalkedintothe (a) DABC (b) BDAC (c) BACD (d) BCDA
mainstreetofYellowSky.So,QwillfollowS.Goingthroughthe
options, option ‘b’ has the correct sequence. .79.
Q
A. It's because the 'practical people' in societyboast of having a
practical approach to life.
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1 B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advicefrom their elders.
C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed, theyouth very
.75.
Q
much get their queries answered systematically.
A. He repeated the experiment, increasing the amountuntil he
D. In the similar context even the elders are, inmost likelihood,
had weighed up to a thousand pounds.
expected to give their advice as a word of guidance.
B. During the spring of 1717, the iron foundries ina remote
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (4th shift)
district were often visited by a thin, middle-aged man with a
(a) BDCA (b) CDAB (c) ACDB (d) DCAB
notebook.
C. Three cauldrons were next prepared under his directions.
.80.
Q
D. He would weigh out two pounds of iron, have themheated till
A."Well, you can't make me", she said, looking backat me.
they were red-hot and then weigh them again.
B.She went on, "Well, you might try", I responded,and she
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laughed.
(a) BDAC (b) ABDC (c) BCAD (d) CABD
C.She came in and we said hello, then she just lookedat me and
Q.76. Sentencesofaparagrapharegivenbelow.Whilethefirst said, "What do you want?" McKechnie remembered.
nd thelastsentences(S1andS6)areinthecorrectorder,the
a D."Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased", Iadded.
sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S. SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Arrangethesentencesinthecorrectordertoformameaningful (a) ACBD (b) DCBA (c) BCDA (d) CDAB
and coherent paragraph.
.81. Sentencesofaparagrapharegivenbelow.Whilethefirst
Q
(S1)Newspapers, especially of the popular variety,aim to do two
and thelastsentences(S1andS6)areinthecorrectorder,the
things: to inform and to entertain.
sentences in between are jumbled up and named P, Q, R, S.
(P)Entertainment may be principally found in thecentre pages
Arrangethesentencesinthecorrectordertoformameaningful
of the newspaper in some of the feature articles and in some
and coherent paragraph.
local news stories.
(S1)Today, the world has become a much smaller place,thanks
(Q)The principal aim of the short news report onthe front pages
to the adventures and miracles of science.
is to inform.
(P)We are slowly realising that the world is a singlecooperative
(R)Most newspapers are published daily, and the newsreporters
group.
must make sure that they have up-to-the minute news.
(Q)Other religions have become forces with whichwe have to
(S)In their news reports they will aim to createa sense of
reckon, and we are seeking for ways and means by which we
immediacy, to convey the impression that they have 'rushed'
can live together in peace and harmony.
the news to the reader and 'that the information contained is
(R)Mingling of population is bringing about interchangeof
the very latest."
thought.
(S6)Reporters also wish to create a sense of authenticity,that
(S)Foreign nations have become our next-door neighbours.
is, that their news is accurate and genuine.
(S6)We cannot have religious unity and peace so longas we
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assert that we are in possession of the light and all others
(a) Q, S, R, P (b) R, P, S, Q (c) S, R, P, Q (d) P, Q, R, S
are groping in the darkness.
.77.
Q SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)
A.The outcome is much more likely to be favourableif there is (a) S, R, P, Q (b) P, Q, R, S
substantial international aid than if there is not. (c) S, R, Q, P (d) Q, R, S, P
B.Many of the underdeveloped countries will promotethe
.82.
Q
growth of their economies in one way or the other, no matter
A.But, while the court’s action solved one problem,it created
whether they receive substantial outside aid in the process or
another and because of the closure, many workers lost their
not.
jobs.
C.By substantial aid I mean not only large amountsof technical
B.For instance, the courts directed industries inresidential
assistance but also of capital.
areas in Delhi to close down or shift out of the city.
D.The character of that development, however, islikely to be
C.In recent years, while the courts have come outwith strong
strongly influenced by the types of and amounts of aid
orders on environmental issues, these have sometimes
available.
affected people’s livelihoods adversely.
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D.Several of these industries were polluting theneighbourhood
(a) BDAC (b) ABDC (c) DABC (d) DBCA
and discharge from these industries were polluting the river
.78.
Q Yamuna because they had been set up without following the
A.But she has no idea an aunt and uncle are waitingfor her. rules.
B.'The Strange Child' is the story of a young girlwho believes SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
she is the only one on the planet. (a) CBDA (b) BDCA (c) CDAB (d) BCAD
C.Her parents simply vanished into thin air one day.
.83.
Q
D.She travels the world in search of Nevada becauseshe
A.So the problems of India should not be viewed asthe failure
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of this great nation. .88.
Q
B.The uniqueness of this nation lies in its unityin diversity due A.She dashed from one side to the other, taking carenot to
to which there are problems here and there at times. destroy the lovely flowers in the garden.
C.India, a very large country with many religions,many B.Karen took a stroll in a lovely garden full oftulips and
mini-cultures and many languages, has been butterflies.
achieving success in all fields. C.She discovered a swing constructed of tree branchesbehind
D.But even small countries with monolithic societieshave more a large bush.
problems than this second largest country. D.Karen went onto the swing without hesitation andbegan
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (4th shift) swinging, causing the wind to dishevel her hair.
(a) DBAC (b) CADB (c) CBDA (d) BDAC E.The small girl adored the outdoors and relishedthe breeze
blowing through her hair.
.84.
Q SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)
A.The first is the herbalist, who generally enjoysthe prestige (a) BEACD (b) DBCAE
and reputation of being the real traditional medical (c) BDECA (d) BDCAE
professional.
B.Over the years, I have come to distinguish threetypes of .89.
Q
medical practitioners in African societies and to classify the A.It was the night before the day fixed for his coronation,and
extent to which each uses medicinal plants. the young King was sitting alone in his beautiful chamber.
C.Thirdly, the witch doctor, the practitioner whois credited with B.And, indeed, it was the hunters who had found him,coming
the ability to intercept the evil deeds of a witch. upon him almost by chance as, bare-limbed and pipe in hand,
D.The second group represents the divine healers. he was following the flock of the poor goat herd who had
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (1st shift) brought him up, and whose son he had always fancied
(a) BDAC (b) BADC (c) CBAD (d) ACDB himself
to be.
.85.
Q C.The lad for he was only a lad, being but sixteenyears of age
A.Chronic infections such as typhoid, chickenpoxand others, for was not sorry at their departure, and had flung himself back
example, are no longer feared. with a deep sigh of relief on the soft cushions of his
B.A factor contributing to the rapid rise of thepopulation in embroidered couch, lying there, wild-eyed and open-mouthed,
recent years has been the drop in the death rate. like a brown woodland Faun, or some young animal of the
C.Because of medical breakthroughs, the death ratehas forest newly snared by the hunters.
decreased. D.His courtiers had all taken their leave of him,bowing their
D.In 2001, the death rate in India was approximately8.5 per heads to the ground, according to the ceremonious usage of
thousand people. the day, and had retired to the Great Hall of the Palace, to
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift) receive a few last lessons from the Professor of Etiquette;
(a) BDCA (b) DBCA (c) CDAB (d) ADBC there being some of them who had still quite natural manners,
.86.
Q which in a courtier is, I need hardly say, a very grave offence.
A.Swarms have wreaked havoc on crops and caused famines SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (2nd shift)
and mass migrations. (a) ADCB (b) CBDA (c) ACDB (d) CDBA
B. Since prehistoric times, locusts have caused plagues. .90.
Q
C.Traditional methods of control rely on the useof pesticides A.Another boy tried his luck and won a comb, a fountainpen,
from the ground or the air, although biological control wristwatch and a table lamp one after the other in many
approaches are also making great strides. chances that he played.
D. Changes in agricultural practices and improvedobservation of B.An old man won a beautiful clock. The old man didnot want
areas where swarms tend to form have lately allowed control the clock, so the shopkeeper took it back and paid 15 rupees
measures to be implemented at an earlier stage. to the old man.
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift) C.Bhaiya encouraged him, but Rasheed was not luckywhen he
(a) DCBA (b) BADC (c) BDAC (d) ABDC tried his luck. He won only cheap items like pencils and an ink
.87.
Q bottle, and soon lost all his money.
A.Due to tight deadlines for delivery and increasedfocus on D.He sold all the items to the shopkeeper and wentaway
performance outcomes, many employees are unable to enjoy happily. Rasheed also wanted to play and try his luck.
a proper work life. SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
B.Stress could emanate out of various situationssuch as (a) BADC (b) DCAB (c) BDCA (d) BCDA
lifestyle, health or relationship issues, lack of support system .91.
Q
at home and competitive focus on acquiring material symbols A.The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the
of success and career advancement. world's foremost sports competition.
C.In today's fast-moving world, many young professionalsare B.Olympic Games is an athletic festival that originatedin
vulnerable to stress. ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century.
D.To add to this, the current economy has impactedmany C.Before the 1970s, the Games were officially limitedto
companies' revenues and profits which, in effect, have put competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many
many jobs at risk resulting in the frequency of counselling events were opened to professional athletes.
support and guidance going up significantly. D.Currently, the Games are open to all, even thetop professional
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift) athletes in basketball and football (soccer).
(a) DABC (b) ABCD (c) DCBA (d) CBAD
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S t he gymnasium fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness
(a) ABDC (b) BCDA (c) CADB (d) BDCA machines.
.The Honorable Commissioner of Police inauguratedthe
B
.92.
Q Gymnasium and Swimming pool and appended the
A.Those verses are collectively known as the Bhagavadgita. management for their efforts in providing such amenities to
B.His hesitation before the battle against his familybecame the students.
occasion for his friend and charioteer, Lord Krishna, to deliver C.A new indoor gymnasium and swimming pool was
a discourse on dharma. inaugurated at APJ International School, Goa.
C.Arjuna was one of the five Pandava brothers, whoare the D.Mr. Mercia, the Principal of the school familiarisedthe guests
heroes of the Indian epic, the 'Mahabharata'. about the cost incurred and the various facilities available.
D.He was the son of the god Indra and was famousfor his SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
archery. (a) CBDA (b) BDCA (c) ADBC (d) DABC
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift)
(a) DCBA (b) CDBA (c) ABDC (d) BADC .97.
Q
A.The 1995 World Summit for Social Development hadalso
.93.
Q emphasised the pivotal role of women in eradicating poverty
A.Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that has multiple and mending the social fabric.
benefits like improving thyroid functioning and reducing B.Women are rational in approach, careful in handlingsituations
blood sugar levels. and want to do things as best as possible.
B.But remember to consult a specialist while decidingthe C.The Fourth World Conference of Women held in Beijingin
dosage and duration of continued intake. September 1995 had emphasised that no enduring solution of
C.It relaxes the nervous system and lowers cortisol(stress society's most threatening social, economic and political
hormone) levels in the blood, thus making you feel calm and problems could be found without the participation and
relaxed overall. empowerment of the women.
D.You can consume Ashwagandha powder or Ashwagandha D.Today's woman is a highly self-directed person,alive to the
capsules. sense of her dignity and the importance of her functions in
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift) the private domestic domain and the public domain of the
(a) ADBC (b) DABC (c) ACDB (d) ADCB world of work.
.94.
Q SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
A.In Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, OrientalOrthodox and (a) ABDC (b) DBCA (c) DBAC (d) BCAD
Lutheran teaching, all of their faithful departed in heaven are .98.
Q
considered saints, although some are deemed deserving of A.The other half had been sued at least twice, andLevinson
more praise or emulation. found that just on the basis of those conversations, she could
B.In religious belief, a saint is a person who isviewed as find clear differences between the two groups.
possessing an uncommon degree of holiness, similarity, or B.Recently the medical researcher Wendy Levinsonrecorded
proximity to God. hundreds of conversations between a group of physicians
C.The term saint, however, is used differently dependingon the and their patients.
setting and denomination. C.The surgeons who had never been sued spent morethan
D.Some saints receive official ecclesiastical recognitionand, as three minutes longer with each patient than those who had
a result, a public cult of veneration through the process of been sued did.
canonisation in the Catholic Church or glorification in the D.Roughly half of the doctors had never been sued.
Eastern Orthodox Church. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) BCAD (b) BCDA (c) CBDA (d) BDAC (a) BDAC (b) CABD (c) ABCD (d) BCAD
.95.
Q
A.India has an upbeat vision of a liberal, nonviolent,relatively Solutions :-
pluralistic democracy with non-threatening global leadership.
B.Epics from mythologies like the Mahabharata andRamayana ol.75.(a) BDAC
S
are likened to classic Greek works like the Odyssey and Iliad Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main
and between 1 and 1000 AD, India was lauded as the 'Golden subject of the parajumble i.e. The middle-aged man. And,
Bird' for its GDP, which was higher than China at the time. Sentence D states what he did. So, D will follow B. Further,
C.Luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and RabindranathTagore, as SentenceAstatesthatherepeatedtheexperiment&SentenceC
well as the arts of literature, music, dance, the software states theitemsthatwerepreparedbyhim.So,CwillfollowA.
industry, Ayurveda, etc., generate a staggering array of soft Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
power assets that highlight India's appeal to the world's ol.76.(d) P, Q, R, S
S
population. Sentence P will follow sentence S1 as it states where the
D.With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi serving as theprimary entertainment news can be found. And, SentenceQstatesthe
leaders, Indians are known for their core values of respect, aimofshortnews.So,QwillfollowP.Further,SentenceRstates
harmony, and fraternity. the news reporters&SentenceSstatestheirreports.So,Swill
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) follow R. Going through the options, option(d)hasthecorrect
(a) ACDB (b) CBAD (c) ABDC (d) BCDA sequence.
.96.
Q Sol.77.(a) BDAC
A.According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has been spentto make
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SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea achievements. So, A will follow D. Going through the options,
ftheparajumblei.e.Growthoftheunderdevelopedcompanies.
o ption ‘c’ has the correct sequence.
o
And,SentenceDstatesthecharacterofthedevelopment.So,D
willfollowB.Further,SentenceAstatestheoutcome&Sentence ol.84.(b) BADC
S
C states anadditionalpointofsubstantialaid.So,Cwillfollow Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main
A. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct subject of the parajumble i.e. three types of medical
sequence. practitioners in African societies. And, Sentence A states the
firstclassification.So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstates
ol.78.(d) BCDA
S the second classification & Sentence C states the third
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea classification. So, C will follow D. Going through the options,
of the parajumble i.e. ‘The Strange Child’. And, Sentence C option (b) has the correct sequence.
statesthatherparentsvanishedintothinaironeday.So,Cwill
followB.Further,SentenceDstatesthatshetravelledtheworld ol.85.(a) BDCA
S
&SentenceAstatesthatshehasnoideaanauntanduncleare SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
waiting for her. So, A will follow D. Going through theoptions, of the parajumble i.e. Topic of population growth and its
option (d) has the correct sequence. contributing factor. And, Sentence D states the death rate in
India in the year 2001. So, D will followB.Further,SentenceC
ol.79.(a) BDCA
S states the reason for the drop in thedeathrate &SentenceA
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea statestheimpactofmedicalbreakthroughsonreducingthefear
oftheparajumblei.e.Youngstersshouldseekadvicefromtheir of certain diseases . So, A will follow C. Going through the
elders. And, Sentence D states the role of elders. So, D will options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
followB.Further,SentenceCstatesthatyouthgettheirqueries
answered & Sentence A states the reason behind it. So,Awill ol.86.(b) BADC
S
follow C. Going through the options, option(a)hasthecorrect Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main
sequence. subject of the parajumble i.e. plague caused by locusts. And,
SentenceAstatesthattheswarmsoflocustshavecausedgreat
Sol.80.(d) CDAB damagetocrops.So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstates
entenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S the positive changes helping in managing locust plague more
of the parajumble i.e. The person came in and exchanged effectively & Sentence C states the methods used for
greetings. And,SentenceDstatestheresponsetothequestion controllinglocustswarms.So,CwillfollowD.Goingthroughthe
asked. So, D will follow C. Further, Sentence A states that the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
person responds to the speaker's request by saying that you
can’t make me happy & Sentence Bstatesfurtherresponseof ol.87.(d) CBAD
S
theperson,askinghimtotry.So,BwillfollowA.Goingthrough SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
the options, option (d) has the correct sequence. of the parajumble i.e. Stress. And, Sentence B states the
different factors that can lead to stress. So, B will follow C.
ol.81.(a) S, R, P, Q
S Further, Sentence A states some specific reasons for stress
Sentence S will follow sentence 1 as it states that foreign amongyoungprofessionals&SentenceDstatesthatthecurrent
nations have become next door neighbours as a result of economic situation has added to the stress of young
advancementsinscience.And,SentenceRstatesthatmixingup professionalsbyaffectingcompanies'revenuesandputtingjobs
of people from various regions is leading to the exchange of atrisk.So,DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option(d)
ideasandthoughts.So,RwillfollowS.Further,SentencePtalks has the correct sequence.
about the realisation that the world is interconnected and
interdependent. And Sentence Q states the challenges of ol.88.(a) BEACD
S
coexistingpeacefullywithdifferentreligions.So,QwillfollowP. SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence. of the parajumble, i.e. Karen went for a stroll. Sentence E will
followSentenceBasitstatesherlovefortheoutdoorsandthe
ol.82.(a) CBDA
S breeze.And,SentenceAstatesthatshemovedfromonesideto
Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main theother,carefullyavoidingthelovelyflowers.So,AwillfollowE.
subject of the parajumble i.e. courts' orders on environmental Further, Sentence C states that she found a swingmadefrom
issues. And, Sentence B statesthecourts'directionsregarding treebranches&SentenceDstatesthatshebeganswinging.So,
industries in residential areas. So, B will follow C. Further, D will follow C. Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the
Sentence D states the industries’ failure to follow the rules & correct sequence.
Sentence A states the negative impact on workers due to the
closure of industries. So, A will follow D. Going through the ol.89.(a) ADCB
S
options, option (a) has the SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
correct sequence. of the parajumble i.e. the Young King,andthenightbeforehis
coronation. And, Sentence D states thecourtiers'ceremonious
ol.83.(c) CBDA
S departure and their lessons in etiquette. So, D will follow A.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea Further, Sentence C states the way in which the young King
of the parajumble i.e. India's diversity is its strength. And, reacted to the departure of his courtiers & Sentence B states
Sentence B states that unity in diversity leads to occasional thattheyoungKingwasfoundbythehunters.So,BwillfollowC.
problems. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that Going through the options, option ‘a’ has the correct sequence.
evensmaller,morehomogenouscountrieshavemoreproblems
& Sentence AstatesthatIndia'sproblemsshouldn'tconcealits Sol.90.(a) BADC
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SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea ol.97.(b) DBCA
S
ftheparajumblei.e.anoldmanwonaclockbuthereturnedit
o SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
inexchangeformoney.And,SentenceAstatesthatanotherboy oftheparajumblei.e.Thequalitiesofcontemporarywomen.And,
won a number of items in many chances. So, A will follow B. SentenceBstatesthecharacteristicsofwomen'sbehavior.So,B
Further,SentenceDstatesthattheboysoldalltheitemstothe will follow D.Further,SentenceCstatesasignificantevent,the
shopkeeperandRasheedalsowantedtotryhisluck&Sentence Fourth World Conference of Women held in Beijing in 1995 &
C states that Rasheed was not lucky as he won only cheap Sentence A states another event. So, A will follow C. Going
items. So, C will follow D.Goingthroughtheoptions,option‘a’ through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
has the correct sequence.
ol.98.(a) BDAC
S
ol.91.(b) BCDA
S SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea of the parajumblei.e.ThestudydonebyWendyLevinson.And,
of the parajumblei.e.TheconceptoftheOlympicGames.And, SentenceDstatesthathalfofthedoctorshadneverbeensued.
Sentence C states a significant change in theOlympicGames' So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence A states the other half
rules. So, C will follow B.Further,SentenceDstatesanupdate doctors had been sued at least twice & Sentence C states a
on the current state of the Olympic Games & Sentence A specificdifferencebetweenthetwogroupsofdoctors.So,Cwill
concludes the paragraph by stating the present recognition of follow A. Going through the options, option(a)hasthecorrect
the Olympic Games. So, A will follow D. Going through the sequence.
options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
ol.92.(b) CDBA
S
SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI)
Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main
.99.
Q
subject of the parajumble i.e. Arjuna. And, Sentence D states
A.I was taking a stroll along the beach, when I cameacross a
additionalinformationaboutArjuna.So,DwillfollowC.Further,
heap of plastic waste.
Sentence B states the context of Arjuna's hesitation before
B.Realising the importance of removing the waste,I joined them
battle&SentenceAconcludestheparagraphbyintroducingthe
C.Some children came to clean the beach, seeing thedumped
term "Bhagavadgita.” So, A will follow B. Going through the
waste.
options, option (b) has the correct sequence.
D.The adjacent industry had dumped the waste, whichwas
ol.93.(c) ACDB
S floating, into the water, therefore polluting the sea water.
Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
subject of the parajumble i.e. Ashwagandha. And, Sentence C (a) DCAB (b) BADC (c) ADBC (d) ADCB
statesoneofthebenefitsofAshwagandha.So,CwillfollowA.
Further,SentenceDstateshowAshwagandhacanbeconsumed Solutions :-
&SentenceBstatesacautionarynote.So,BwillfollowD.Going
through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence. ol.99.(d) ADCB
S
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
ol.94.(a) BCAD
S of the parajumble i.e. ‘heapofplasticwaste’.and,SentenceD
Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main states that the nearby industry dumped the waste. So, D will
subjectoftheparajumblei.e.Saint.And,SentenceCstatesthe follow A. Further, Sentence C states that some children had
varied use of the term ‘saint’. So, C will follow B. Further, come to clean the beach and Sentence B states that they
Sentence A states the concept of saints in various Christian understandtheimportanceofremovingwaste.So,Bwillfollow
denominations&SentenceDstatestheprocessofcanonization C. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct
andglorificationforsaints.So,DwillfollowA.Goingthroughthe sequence.
options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
ol.95.(a) ACDB
S
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Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main
.100.
Q
subject of the parajumble i.e. India's vision and leadership
A.It is almost a definition of a gentleman to sayhe is one who
approach. And, Sentence C states the soft power assetsthat
never inflicts pain
contribute to India's global appeal. So, C will followA.Further,
B.He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles
Sentence D states thehistoricalcontextbymentioningnotable
which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of those
figures and values & Sentence B states India's economic
about him, and he concurs with their movements rather than
prosperity in the past. So, B will follow D. Going through the
takes the initiative himself.
options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
C.The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoidswhatever
ol.96.(a) CBDA
S may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea is cast; all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all
of the parajumble i.e.Anewindoorgymnasiumandswimming restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great
pool. And, Sentence B states more details about the concern being to make everyone at their ease and at home.
inauguration ceremony. So, B willfollowC.Further,SentenceD D.His benefits may be considered as parallel to whatare called
statesthattheschool'sPrincipalinformedtheguestsaboutthe comforts or conveniences in arrangements of a personal
expenses&SentenceAstatestheconclusionbymentioningthe nature: like an easy chair or a good fire, which do their part in
cost of making the gymnasium. So, A will follow D. Going dispelling cold and fatigue, though nature provides both
through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence. means of rest and animal heat without them
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S .104.
Q
(a) BACD (b) ABCD (c) DCBA (d) DBAC P.fish, or other potential food item that happen
Q .to be floating by with stinging cells called nematocysts
.101.Somesentencesaregivenbelow.Whilethefirstandthe
Q R.at night and capture tiny organisms like zooplankton,small
lastsentences(1and2)areinthecorrectorder,thesentencesin S.corals are predators and they extend their tentacles
between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in thecorrect SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. (a) RSPQ (b) RPQS (c) PQRS (d) SRPQ
1.Ranga is the accountant's son.
A.He returned to his village after his studies wereover. .105.
Q
B.He is one rare breed of village folk who lovedstudies. P.little free time like a single parent nurse caringfor
C.On his return the villagers milled around his houseto see Q .more than one child and working long hours are
whether he has changed or not. R.we showed that people on low incomes with
D.He had gone to Bangalore to pursue his studies. S.set to lose out most as energy prices rise
2.His idea about marriage are now quite different. SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (1st Shift)
SSC CHSL Tier II 26/06/2023 (a) SPQR (b) RPQS (c) PQSR (d) RQSP
(a) BDAC (b) BCAD (c) BCDA (d) BDCA
.106.Flick through the
Q
Q.102.Theashrams/used/were/thecentres/of/knowledge P.image gallery on your phone, or fast forward
nd learning / as
a Q .with little or no effort on your part
SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023) R.how the briefly presented images trigger memories
(a) The ashrams were used as the centres of knowledge and S.through a previously watched movie, and notice
learning. SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(b) As The ashrams of knowledge and learning were used the (a) RSQP (b) PSRQ (c) PQRS (d) PRSQ
centres.
Q.107. Our twelve years in the forest were
(c) Knowledge and learning were used as the centres of the
.Ram had lost, we would have to
A
ashrams.
B.ending. Now, according to the wager
(d)The centres of the ashrams were used as knowledgeand
C.discovered our whereabouts, we would have to endure
learning.
another ten years in exile
Solutions : - D.spend a year in hiding. If during this year Mohan
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
ol.100.(b) ABCD
S (a) ACBD (b) BADC (c) CDAB (d) BDCA
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e.Definitionofgentleman.And,SentenceB .108.The study led
Q
states more about the gentleman. So, B will follow A. Further, P.collaborators from Bristol, Cambridge and Germany
Sentence C states a true gentleman & Sentence D states the Q .by scientists at the University of Bath and including
benefits ofatruegentleman.So,DwillfollowC.Goingthrough R.used fossils and analysed genetic differences between
the options, option b has the correct sequence. S.modern snakes to reconstruct snake evolution
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
ol.101.(a) BDAC
S (a) QPRS (b) PRQS (c) SPQR (d) QSRP
Sentence B will be following sentence 1asitstatesadditional
information about Ranga. And, Sentence D states where he Q.109.Mount Everest is a peak in the Himalaya mountainrange.
went forstudies.So,DwillfollowB.Further,SentenceAstates .It is located between Nepal and Tibet, an autonomousregion
P
he returned to hisvillageafterstudies&SentenceCstatesthe of China.
reaction of villagers on his return. So, C will follow A. Going Q .At 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), it is consideredthe tallest
through the options, option a has the correct sequence. point on Earth.
R.In the nineteenth century, the mountain was namedafter
ol.102.(a) The ashrams were used as the centres of
S George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India.
knowledge and learning. S.The Tibetan name is Chomolungma, which means "Mother
The ashrams (subject) + were used (verb)+as(preposition)+ Goddess of the World." The Nepali name is Sagarmatha,
thecentres(object)+of(preposition)+knowledgeandlearning which has various meanings.
(object). Hence, option a is the most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) PQRS (b) SPQR (c) SRQP (d) RPSQ
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 Q.110.The immediate context of the Dunkirk evacuationwas
ermany’s invasion of the Low Countries and northern France in
G
.103.
Q May 1940.
P. versions of the European poor laws, charitableand P.The Dutch defenders fell back westward, and bynoon on May
Q .in former colonies, such as Ghana, Jamaica, Indiaand the 12 German tanks were on the outskirts of Rotterdam.
R.missionary activities, and the introduction ofWestern juvenile Q .Queen Wilhelmina and her government left the countryfor
justice procedures England on May 13, and the next day the Dutch army
S.Philippines the basic welfare services grew outof modified surrendered to the Germans.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) R.On May 10 the German blitzkrieg attack on the Netherlands
(a) PRSQ (b) QSPR (c) QPRS (d) PSQR began with the capture by parachutists of key bridges deep
within the country, with the aim of opening the way for mobile
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ground forces. sequence.
S.The invasion of Belgium also began on May 10, whenGerman
airborne troops landed on the fortress of Eben Emasl, ol.104.(d) SRPQ
S
immediately opposite Maastricht, and on bridges over the SentenceSwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Albert Canal. oftheparajumblei.e.coralsarepredators.However,SentenceR
OnMay11theBelgianfrontwasbroken,andGermantanksran states that they capture tiny organismslikezooplankton.So,R
onwestwardwhileBelgian,French,andBritishdivisionsfellback willfollowS.Further,SentencePstatesthatcoralsalsocapture
to a line between Antwerp and Namur. other potential food items and Sentence Q talks about food
SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift) items that happen to be floating by with stinging cells called
(a) PSRQ (b) RPQS (c) PRSQ (d) QPRS nematocysts. So, Q will follow P. Going through the options,
option d has the correct sequence.
.111.
Q
P.Amongst all the cities of Japan, Hiroshima is theone that ol.105.(b) RPQS
S
experiences earliest mornings. SentenceRwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Q .It experiences the earliest sun rise amongst allthe countries. oftheparajumblei.e.peopleoflowincomes.However,Sentence
R.According to the words of the Japanese envoy himself,that P statesthattheyhavelittletimelikeasingleparent.So,Pwill
name was chosen because the country was so close to where followR.Further,SentenceQtalksaboutanursecaringformore
the sun rises. than one child and Sentence S states thattheyaresettolose
S.Japan is also known as the land of the rising sun. out most as energy prices rise. So, S will follow Q . Going
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift) through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
(a) SRQP (b) PSQR (c) QPRS (d) SQRP ol.106.(b) PSRQ
S
.112.Their approach sensitized
Q SentencePwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
A.of it. Similarly, behind them, in the halls, of the parajumble i.e. image gallery on the phone. However,
B.flicked on when they came within ten feet Sentence S states that fast forward through a previously
C.a switch somewhere and the nursery light watched movie. So, S will follow P. Further, Sentence R states
D.lights went on and off as they left them behind,with a soft that the briefly presented images trigger memories and
automaticity. Sentence Q states that theytriggermemorieswithlittleorno
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) effort. So, Q will follow R. Going through the options,optionb
(a) DCBA (b) CBAD (c) BADC (d) BCAD has the correct sequence.
.113.Approaching her
Q ol.107.(b) BADC
S
P.upon the impacts of county lines drug - runningnetworks SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Q .80th birthday in February next year, Hill's of the parajumble i.e. twelve years in the forest. However,
R.relevance and urgency this time focusing SentenceAstatesthataccordingtothewagerRamhadlost.So,
S.writing has lost none of its immediate AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstatesthatwewouldhaveto
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (2nd Shift) spendayearinhidingandSentenceCstatesthatifduringthis
(a) QSRP (b) SQRP (c) RPQS (d) PQSR year Mohan discovered our whereabouts, we would have to
endure another ten years in exile. So, C will follow D. Going
.114.Some algal blooms
Q through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
P.beneficial to aquatic life, since these tiny
Q .nutrient conditions are optimal, and they canbe ol.108.(a) QPRS
S
R.occur naturally when temperature, water, and SentenceQwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S.organisms form the base of the food chain of the parajumble i.e. The study led by scientists at the
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (2nd Shift) University of Bath. However, Sentence P statesthatitincludes
(a) RQPS (b) PRSQ (c) QPRS (d) RQSP collaborators from Bristol, Cambridge and Germany. So, P will
follow Q . Further, Sentence R states that used fossils and
.115.
Q analysedgeneticdifferencesandSentenceStalksaboutgenetic
P.application, which can also be used to log complaintsabout differences between modern snakes to reconstruct snake
Q .littering or caused by the animals, accordingto officials evolution.So,SwillfollowR.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiona
R.registered with the local authority through a mobilephone has the correct sequence.
S.the residents of Noida can now get their pets likedogs or cats
SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift) ol.109.(a) PQRS
S
(a) QRPS (b) SRPQ (c) PRQS (d) RQPS SentencePwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e. location of Mount Everest. However,
SentenceQstatesthatitisconsideredthetallestpointonEarth.
Solutions :-
So, Q will follow P. Further, Sentence R states that in the
ol.103.(b) QSPR
S nineteenth century, the mountain was named after George
SentenceQwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea Everest and Sentence S states that the Tibetan name is
of the parajumble i.e. former colonies. However, Sentence S Chomolungma,whichmeansMotherGoddessoftheWorld.So,
talks about the basic welfare services. So, S will follow Q . S will follow R. Going through the options, option a has the
Further, Sentence P talks about the modified versions of the correct sequence.
EuropeanpoorlawsandSentenceRtalksabouttheintroduction ol.110.(b) RPQS
S
ofWesternjuvenilejusticeprocedures.So,RwillfollowP.Going SentenceRwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
through the options, option (b) has the correct oftheparajumblei.e.GermanblitzkriegattackontheNetherlands
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OnMay10.However,SentencePstatesthatbynoononMay12 ingling, and immediately a surge of conversation filled the
m
erman tanks were on the outskirts of Rotterdam. So, P will
G room.
follow R. Further, Sentence Q statesthatQueenWilhelminaand (S2)
her government left the country for England on May 13 and (S3)
Sentence S states that the invasion of Belgium also began on (S4)One or two of the women were actually bouncingup and
May 10.So,SwillfollowQ.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionb down on the sofa cushions.
has the correct sequence. (P)So, the two parties had to lean forward, theirelbows on their
knees.
ol.111.(d) SQRP
S (Q)At the beginning they mingled awkwardly, clutchingtheir
SentenceSwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea drinks, and walking here and there.
oftheparajumblei.e.Japan,thelandoftherisingsun.However, (R)Several people made a last-minute dash to thebathroom
Sentence Q states that it experiences the earliest sun rise before the conversation could start.
amongstallthecountries.So,QwillfollowS.Further,SentenceR (S)The men's chairs were far enough away from thewomen's
states that the name was chosen because the country was so couches.
close to where the sun rises and Sentence P states that SSC CGL Tier II 902/03/2023)
HiroshimainJapanistheonethatexperiencesearliestmornings. (a) P, R (b) R, Q (c) Q, S (d) S, P
So, P will follow R. Going through the options,optiondhasthe
correct sequence. .117.
Q
(A)Healthy, strong trees act as carbon sinks, offsettingcarbon
ol.112.(b) CBAD
S and reducing the effects of climate change.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea (B)Trees help to clean the air we breathe. Throughtheir leaves
of the parajumble i.e. Their approach sensitized a switch and bark, they absorb harmful pollutants and release clean
somewhere. However, Sentence Bstatesthat thenurserylight oxygen for us to breathe.
flicked on. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence A states that (C)Increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused bydeforestation
theycamewithintenfeetofitandSentenceDstatesthatbehind and fossil fuel combustion trap heat in the atmosphere.
them,inthehallslightswentonandoffastheyleftthembehind. (D)In urban environments, trees absorb pollutantgases like
So, D willfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionbhasthe nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide, and sweep up
correct sequence. particles like dust and smoke.
ol.113.(a) QSRP
S SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
SentenceQwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea (a) BDCA (b) DBAC (c) CDAB (d) ABCD
of the parajumble i.e. Her 80th birthday. However, Sentence S .118.
Q
talksaboutHill'swriting.So,SwillfollowQ.Further,SentenceR A.The principles that emerged from those trials,known as the
statesthatithasnotlostitsrelevanceandurgencyandSentence Nuremberg Code, are broadly applicable to many types of
P states that it focuses upon the impacts of county lines health-related research involving human participants,
drug-running networks. So, P will follow R. Going through the including clinical trials.
options, option a has the correct sequence. B.The growing breadth and complexity of contemporaryhealth
ol.114.(a) RQPS
S challenges have produced a range of difficult questions that
SentenceRwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea cannot always be adequately addressed by relying exclusively
of the parajumble i.e. some algal blooms occur naturally. on existing policies, guidelines or codes of conduct.
However, Sentence Q states that it occurs when temperature, C.Recent formal efforts to articulate internationalstandards of
water, and nutrient conditions are optimal. So, Q will follow R. ethics applicable to health and health care can be traced to
Further, Sentence Pstatesthattheycanbebeneficialtoaquatic the Nuremberg trials of 1947, during which the horrors of Nazi
life and Sentence S states that they form the base of the food medical experiments came to light.
chain. So, S will follow P. Going through the options, option a has D.Ethical questions related to health, health careand public
the correct sequence. health cover topics as diverse as moral issues around
reproduction, state obligations in the provision of health care
ol.115.(b)SRPQ
S services and appropriate measures to control infectious
SentenceSwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea disease.
of the parajumble i.e. residents ofNoidacannowgettheirpets SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
like dogs or cats. However, Sentence R states that they canbe (a) DCAB (b) ACDB (c) DACB (d) DABC
registered with the local authority. So, R will follow S. Further,
SentencePstatesthatthiscanbedonewithamobilephoneapp .119.
Q
andSentenceQstatesthatitcanalsobeusedtologcomplaints A.On the afternoon of that eventful day, I stoodon the porch,
aboutlitteringorcausedbytheanimals.So,QwillfollowP.Going dumb, expectant and guessed vaguely from my mother's
through the options, option b has the correct sequence. signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that
something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the
door and waited on the steps.
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 B.I did not know what the future held of marvel orsurprise for
me and anger and bitterness had preyed upon me continually
.116. For the four-sentence (S1 to S4) paragraph below,
Q
for weeks and a deep languor had succeeded this passionate
sentences S1 and S4 are given.
struggle.
FromtheoptionsP,Q,RandSselecttheappropriatesentences
C.The most important day I remember in all my lifeis the one on
for S2 and S3, respectively.
which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me and I
(S1)The men and women took their places after theinitial
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m filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable
a thereforehadtoleanforwardtheirelbowsontheirknees.So,P
contrasts between the two lives which it connects and it was illfollowS.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiondhasthecorrect
w
the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven sequence.
years old.
.The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysucklethat
D ol.117.(a) BDCA
S
covered the porch, and fell on my upturned face and my SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves of the parajumble i.e. Trees help to clean the air we breathe.
and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet Further, Sentence D states thattreesabsorbpollutantgasesin
southern spring. urban environments. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) states that increasing levels of carbon dioxide caused by
(a) DABC (b) CBAD (c) CADB (d) CDAB deforestationtrapheatintheatmosphereandSentenceAstates
thathealthystrongtreesoffsetcarbonandreducetheeffectsof
.120.
Q climate change. So, A will followC.Goingthroughtheoptions,
A.Fort Hare was more than that: it was a beacon forAfrican option a has the correct sequence.
scholars from all over Southern Central and Eastern Africa.
B.Until 1960, the University College of Fort Hare,in the ol.118.(a) DCAB
S
municipality of Alice, about twenty miles due east from SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
Healdtown, was the only residential center of higher of theparajumblei.e.Ethicalquestionsrelatedtohealth,health
education for blacks in South Africa. care and public health.However,SentenceCstatesthatrecent
C.For young black South Africans like myself, itwas Oxford and formal efforts to articulate international standards of ethics
Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, all rolled into one. applicable to health and health care can be traced to the
D.The regent was anxious for me to attend Fort Hareand I was Nurembergtrialsof1947.So,CwillfollowD.Further,Sentence
gratified to be accepted there. I felt that I was being groomed for A states that the principles that emerged fromthosetrialsare
success in the world. broadlyapplicabletomanytypesofhealth-relatedresearchand
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) Sentence B states that the growing breadth andcomplexityof
(a) BACD (b) BCAD (c) CABD (d) BDAC contemporary health challenges have produced a range of
difficultquestions.So,BwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,
.121.
Q option a has the correct sequence.
(A)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) wereadopted by
all United Nations Member States in 2015 to end poverty, Sol.119.(c) CADB
reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous entenceCwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S
societies by 2030. of the parajumble i.e. the most important dayofthenarrator's
(B)The SDGs cannot be achieved without the realisationof child life. However, Sentence A talks about the activities of the
rights. narratorontheafternoonofthateventfulday.So,AwillfollowC.
(C)Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are acall to action Further, Sentence D further describes thatdayandSentenceB
to create a world where no one is left behind. states that the narrator was in surprise about the future & he
(D)As world leaders work to deliver on the 2030 promise, wasinangerforafewweeks.So,BwillfollowD.Goingthrough
children around the globe are standing up to secure their the options, option c has the correct sequence.
right to good health, quality education, a clean planet and ol.120.(a) BACD
S
more. SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/20230 of the parajumble i.e.UniversityCollegeofFortHare.However,
(a) ABDC (b) ADCB (c) ACBD (d) ADBC SentenceAstatesthatitwasabeaconforAfricanscholarsfrom
.122.Sentences of a paragraph are given below. Whilethe first
Q alloverSouthernCentralandEasternAfrica.So,AwillfollowB.
and thelastsentences(S1andS6)areinthecorrectorder,the Further,SentenceCstatesthatitwasOxfordandCambridgefor
sentencesinbetweenarejumbledup.Arrangethesentencesin young black South Africans and Sentence D states that the
the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. narratorwasgratifiedtobeacceptedthere.So,DwillfollowC.
S1. In Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
A.but also an elder statesman and national leader ol.121.(c) ACBD
S
B.we have not only a crusader against the caste system, SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
C.a valiant fighter for the cause of the downtroddenin India of the parajumble i.e. The Sustainable Development Goals.
D.whose contribution in the form of the Constitutionof India However, Sentence C states that they are a call to action to
S6. will be cherished forever by posterity. create a world where no one isleftbehind.So,CwillfollowA.
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023) Further, Sentence B states that SDGs cannot be achieved
(a) DABC (b) CABD (c) BACD (d) ABCD withouttherealisationofchildrightsandSentenceDstatesthat
childrenaroundtheglobearestandinguptosecuretheirrightto
Solutions :- good health, quality education. So, D will follow B. Going through
the options, option c has the correct sequence.
ol.116.(d) S, P
S
Sentence S1 will be the starting line as it introducesthemain ol.122.(c) BACD
S
idea of the parajumble i.e. a conversationstartedbetweenthe ‘B’willbethefirstsentenceas‘acrusader’insentenceBrefers
men & women. Next, Sentence S states that the men's chairs to‘Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar’whichismentionedinsentenceS1.
were far enough away from the women's couches. So, S will However, sentence B will be followed by sentence Abecause
follow S1 . Further, Sentence P states that the two parties ‘notonly…..butalso’isafixedconjunctionpair.Further,sentence
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willbefollowedbysentenceCasitstatesthatheisavaliant
A A.Dozens of distinctly different regional languages are spoken
fighter for the cause of the downtrodden. Then, ‘C’ will be in India, which share many characteristics such as
followed by ‘D’. Going through the options, option c has the grammatical structure and vocabulary.
correct sequence. B.India has had a longer exposure to English thanany other
country which uses it as a second language, its distinctive
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1 words, idioms, grammar and rhetoric spreading gradually to
affect all places, habits and culture.
.123.
Q C.The historical background of India is never faraway from
A.A panther is reported to have broken into a house yesterday everyday usage of English.
in search of food and shelter. D.Since the early 1600s, the English language hashad a toehold
B.The villagers heard his cries and ran to the housebut the on the Indian subcontinent, when the East India Company
scared animal had run away through the window by then. established settlements in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai,
C.It secretly slouched into a room where a youngman named formerly Madras, Calcutta, and Bombay, respectively.
Johnny was sleeping, who suddenly woke up and realised SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
that the beast was roaming around his bed. (a) ABCD (b) ADCB (c) DBCA (d) DCAB
D.Just as the panther was about to leap on him, heswiftly shot
.129.
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out of bed and hid in a closet.
A.If things get out of control, competition mightbecome totally
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toxic.
(a) ABDC (b) BDCA (c) ACDB (d) DCAB
B.Competition is the act of participating in a contestand the
.124.
Q strive to finish first.
P.In Tokyo, they built an expressway linking theinternational C.Competition enables those who effectively dealwell enough
airport in Haneda to the centre, and widened some of the city’s to grow and realise their skills and talents.
major arteries. D.The essence of competition is placing oneself againstone’s
Q .These infrastructure improvements helped to bringabout the contemporaries and frequently against oneself.
Japanese economic miracle over the next couple of decades. SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
R.Tokyo 2020 was supposed to be a great economicstimulus, (a) CABD (b) BDCA (c) DCAB (d) ADBC
replicating the achievements of Tokyo 1964.
.130.
Q
S.It was thanks to hosting that Olympics that Japaninvested in
A.Omnivores get energy and nutrients from plant andanimal
infrastructure such as the famous Shinkansen bullet train .
materials by digesting carbs, protein, fat and fibre and
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metabolising the nutrients and energy of the sources
(a) RSPQ (b) QPRS (c) SRQP (d) PQRS
ingested.
.125.
Q B.The many diverse animals categorised as omnivoresmay be
P.They are on the market already but they are costly. divided into sub- categories based on their dietary habits.
Q .Their cost depends on the sort you install andthe size of C.An omnivore is an animal that can feed and thriveon both,
your home. p
lant and animal substances.
R.These devices extract warmth from the air or theground, or D.They also have the capacity to integrate food sourceslike
from water - a bit like a fridge operating in reverse. algae, fungus and bacteria into their diet.
S.Climate advisers anticipate that most homes infuture will be SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)
warmed by heat pumps. (a) CABD (b) ACDB (c) CADB (d) DCBA
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Solutions :-
(a) RQPS (b) SQRP (c) SRPQ (d) PRSQ
Sol.123.(c) ACDB
.126.
Q
entenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
A.Such problems include difficulty in implementingdecisions,
oftheparajumblei.e.Apantherisreportedtohavebrokenintoa
providing social security to everyone and ensuring
house.However,SentenceCstatesthatitsecretlyslouchedinto
employment.
a room where a young man named Johnnywassleeping,who
B.This is because almost all countries face problemsrelated to
suddenly woke up and realised that the beast was roaming
their population.
around his bed. So, C will follow A. Further,SentenceDstates
C.The most crucial aspect of the problem is population
thatasthepantherwasabouttoleaponhim,heswiftlyshotout
pressure.
ofbedandhidinacloset&SentenceBstatesthatthevillagers
D.The population explosion is an important issuethese days.
heard hiscriesandrantothehousebutthescaredanimalhad
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runawaythroughthewindowbythen.So,BwillfollowD.Going
(a) CDAB (b) DBCA (c) DBAC (d) ABCD
through the options, option c has the correct sequence.
Q.127. A great transition / marked / the 20th century / for
ol.124.(a) RSPQ
S
ankind
m
SentenceR willbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
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oftheparajumblei.e.Tokyo2020OlympicsHowever,SentenceS
(a) A great transition marked the 20th century for mankind.
states that it was thanks to hosting that Olympics that Japan
(b) The 20th century marked a great transition for mankind.
investedininfrastructuresuchasthefamousShinkansenbullet
(c) A great transition for mankind marked the 20th century.
train.So,SwillfollowR.Further,SentencePstatesthatinTokyo,
(d) For mankind, a great transition marked the 20th century.
they built an expressway linking the international airport in
Q.128. Haneda to the centre, and widened some of the city’s major
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rteries & Sentence Q states that these infrastructure
a
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improvements helped to bring about the Japanese economic
miracle over the next couple of decades. So, Q will follow P.
.131.
Q
Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.
A.He had agreed to feed him, pay him twelve rupeesa month,
ol.125.(c) SRPQ
S and find him somewhere to stay.
SentenceSwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea B.A month’s salary was paid in advance.
of the parajumble i.e. Climate advisers anticipate that most C.Fotik had learned to handle his job quite wellin the lasfive
homes in future will be w armed by heat pumps. However, days.
Sentence R states that these devices extract warmthfromthe D.Upen Babu was a good man which had helped a lot.
air or the ground, or from water a bit likeafridgeoperatingin SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
reverse.So,RwillfollowS.Further,SentencePstatesthatthey (a) ADBC (b) CDAB (c) CBDA (d) DACB
are on the market already but they are costly & Sentence Q
.132.
Q
statesthattheircostdependsonthesortyouinstallandthesize
A.It was interesting to find out that the centreoperates 24
of your home. So, Q will follow P. Going through the options,
hours a day all year round.
option c has the correct sequence.
B.The recent trip to the recycling centre was a veryuseful
ol.126.(c) DBAC.
S experience.
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea C.However, it was surprising to learn that the centreonly
oftheparajumblei.e.Populationexplosionisanimportantissue collects 50% of the waste as a lot of it is used as landfill.
these days. However, Sentence B states that this is because D.The main aim of the visit was to find out aboutthe systems
almost all countries face problems related to their population. put in place to recycle waste.
So, B will follow D. Further, Sentence A states that such SSC CGL Tier II ( 08/08/2022 )
problemsincludedifficultyinimplementingdecisions,providing (a) BCAD (b) ACDB (c) BDAC (d) ABCD
social security to everyone and ensuring employment &
.133.
Q
SentenceCstatesthatthemostcrucialaspectoftheproblemis
A.Miss Tredgold rapped on the door twice with hergloved
population pressure. So, C will follow A. Going through the
knuckle.
options, option c has the correct sequence.
B.A few moments passed before the door opened toreveal a
Sol.127.(b) The 20th century marked a great transition for man in grey sweater and blue jeans.
ankind. It can be clearly observed that option ‘b’ has the
m C.Florentyna stood by her side, silent for the firsttime since
correct sequence. leaving school.
D.At last they came to a halt outside a newly paintedred door
ol.128.(c) DBCA.
S which displayed the number 118.
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
of the parajumble i.e. Since the early 1600s, the English (a) DACB (b) ADBC (c) CDAB (d) DBCA
language has had a toehold on the Indian subcontinent.
However,SentenceBstatesthatIndiahashadalongerexposure .134.
Q
to English than any other country which uses it as a second A.An allergy is a reaction of the immune system toa substance
language.So,BwillfollowD.Further,SentenceCstatesthatthe which is normally harmless.
historical background of India is never farawayfromeveryday B.These antibodies then attach themselves to cells,which
usage of English & SentenceAstatesthatDozensofdistinctly contain histamine, which inflames the tissues.
differentregionallanguagesarespokeninIndia.So,Awillfollow C.One-third of us are affected by an allergy at somepoint in our
C. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence. lives.
D.The immune system in allergy sufferers makes antibodies
ol.129.(b)BDCA
S against harmless substances because it believes them to be
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea dangerous.
of theparajumblei.e.Competition.However,SentenceDstates SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
thattheessenceofcompetitionisplacingoneselfagainstone’s (a) DCAB (b) CBDA (c) CADB (d) ACBD
contemporariesandfrequentlyagainstoneself.So,Dwillfollow
B. Further, Sentence C states that competition enables those .135.
Q
whoeffectivelydealwellenoughtogrowandrealisetheirskills A.Thus, Daphne cannot resist the opportunity to scoldthem
andtalents&SentenceAstatesthatifthingsgetoutofcontrol, about their behaviour.
competition might become totally toxic. So, A will follow C. B.The children have been annoying each other justbefore the
Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence. meal starts.
C.Daphne's family mealtimes are usually tense becausethis is a
ol.130.(c)CADB
S time when conflicts in the family surface.
TheparagraphbeginswithsentenceCasitstatesthemainidea D.Also, they are rude about the food she has cooked,and
of the paragraph that is “Omnivore”. Next will be sentence A Daphne gets upset by this.
whichstateswhatomnivoreseatandhowtheygetnutrientsand SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
energy.NextwillbesentenceDwhichstatesmorefoodsources (a) CDAB (b) CBDA (c) BCAD (d) BACD
which they can add into their diet. At last Sentence D will be
followed by sentence B which states that omnivores can be Solutions :-
divided intosubcategories.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionC
has the correct sequence. Sol.131.(b) CDAB
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Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main variety of programmes and software in cyberspace.
ubject of the parajumble i.e. Fotik and his job. However,
s D. The attackers deploy malware to take advantageof flaws in
SentenceDstatesaboutUpenbabuandhiskindbehaviour.So, the hardware and software architecture.
DwillfollowC.Further,SentenceAstateshowmuchhewillget Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift - 3)
paid & Sentence B states his one month salary was paid in (a) BCDA (b) BDAC (c) CDBA (d) BACD
advance. So,BwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option
(b) has the correct sequence. .138.
Q
A.In this style of essay, it is critical to incorporateprecise details
ol.132.(c) BDAC
S that allow the reader to experience the emotion.
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea B.When creating a narrative essay, you should havea cast of
of the parajumble i.e. Trip to the recycling centre. However, people, a setting, a compelling storyline and a satisfying
SentenceDstatesthemainaim,tovisitthere.So,DwillfollowB. ending.
Further,SentenceAstatesthetimingofthatcentre&Sentence C.Not only should they express their emotions oremploy their
C states how much waste iscollectedbythecentre.So,Cwill senses, but they should also allow the tale to convey a point.
follow A. Going through the options, option(c)hasthecorrect D.A narrative essay tells a tale from a certain pointof view or
sequence. can say a story of the personal experiences one had.
Higher Secondary 05/08/2022 (Shift - 2)
Sol.133.(a) DACB (a) DBAC (b) BCAD (c) CDBA (d) DAB
entence D will be the starting line as it states where they
S
arrived i.e. they came to the house and stood bythedoor.The Solutions :-
otherthreelinestelluswhathappenedthere.However,Sentence
A states that Miss Tredgold knocked on the door. So, A will ol.136.(a) CADB
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followD.Further,SentenceCstatesaboutanotherwomanwho Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main
wasstandingoutsidethedoorwithher&SentenceBstatesthat subject of the parajumble i.e. Martin Avdeitch, a cobbler. And,
amanopenedthedoorafter.So,BwillfollowC.Goingthrough Sentence A states that he hadatinyroom.So,AwillfollowC.
the options, option (a) has the correct sequence. Further, Sentence D states thathecouldseethefeetofothers
through the window & Sentence B states that he had seen
ol.134.(c) CADB
S everyone’s pair of boots. So, BwillfollowD.Goingthroughthe
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea options, option (a) has the correct sequence.
oftheparajumblei.e.One-thirdofusareaffectedbyanallergy.
However,SentenceAdescribesallergy.So,AwillfollowC.Going ol.137.(a)BCDA
S
through the options, only option (c) has the correct sequence. SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e. Cybercrime. And, SentenceCstatesthat
ol.135.(b) CBDA
S cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime. So, C will follow B .
SentenceC willbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea Further,SentenceDstatesthatattackersdeploymalwaretotake
of the parajumble i.e. Mealtimes in Daphne’s family. However, advantageofflawsinthehardwareandsoftwarearchitecture&
Sentence B states that the children start annoying each other Sentence A states that hacking isacommonmethodbycyber
before the meal starts. So, BwillfollowC.Further,SentenceD attackers.
states that thechildrenarerudeaboutthefoodtoo,cookedby So, AwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,option(a)hasthe
Daphne & Sentence A states that after getting upset from the correct sequence.
behaviourofthechildren,Daphnescoldsthem.So,Awillfollow
D. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct ol.138.(a) DBAC
S
sequence. Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main
subjectoftheparajumblei.e.Anarrativeessay.And,SentenceB
states about creating a narrative essay. So, B will follow D.
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Further, Sentence A states about the style of this essay &
Sentence B states about the key point of writing it. So, C will
.136.
Q
follow A. Going through the options, option(a)hasthecorrect
A.He had a tiny room in a basement, the one windowof which
sequence.
looked out on to the street.
B.There was hardly a pair of boots in the neighbourhoodthat
had not been once or twice through his hands. SSC CHSL 2021 Tier - 1
C.In a certain town there lived a cobbler, MartinAvdeitch by
name.
D.Through it one could see the feet of those whopassed by, but .139.
Q
Martin recognised the people by their boots. A.I went to college from the eleventh grade and neverwent to
Higher Secondary 03/08/2022 (Shift - 4) the twelfth grade, and skipped another grade earlier, so I was
(a) CADB (b) CBDA (c) CDBA (d) CABD a pretty young fellow at Morehouse.
B.At the age of fifteen, I entered Morehouse Collegeand my
.137.
Q father and my maternal grandfather had also attended, so.
A. And hacking is a common method of breaching thedefences Morehouse has had three generations of Kings
of protected computer systems by attackers. C.The professors were not caught up in the clutchesof state
B. Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviourthat occurs funds and could teach what they wanted with academic
on or via the means of computers, the internet or other freedom and encouraged us in a positive quest for a solution
technologies. to racial ills.
C. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employinga D.I shall never forget the hardships that I had uponentering
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ollege, for though I had been one of the top students in high
c B.Then on the next day, people of all ages gather together to
school, I was still reading at only an eighth-grade Level. play with colors called 'gulal’ and coloured water called
SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Afternoon) 'Dulahandi’.
(a) BDAC (b) ABDC (c) ADBC (d) BADC C.People celebrate 'Holika Dahan’ on the first dayby gathering
around and burning piles of wood and cow dung and singing
.140.
Q bhajans related to Holi.
A.The deeper you immerse it, the greater will bethe difference D.It is also a festival of unity as it brings peopletogether to
in the water level. celebrate a festival regardless of caste, ethnicity, or religion.
B.This difference in the levels in the U-tube isa measure of the SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning)
pressure applied by your palm. (a) ADCB (b) ABCD (c) DCBA (d) ADBC
C.If you immerse the funnel into a bucket of water,you will
again see the difference in the water level in the U-tube. .144.
Q
D.When you gently apply pressure on the rubber filmwith your A.The two children were so like, that without muchdifficulty it
palm, you will find that a difference in the water level is could not be discerned of their proper parents, which was
created in the manometer. Titus from Gisippus, or Gisippus from Titus.
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning) B.There was in the city of Rome a noble senator,named Fulvius,
(a) BACD (b) CBAD (c) DBCA (d) ABCD who sent his son, called Titus, being a child, to the city of
Athens, in Greece (which was the fountain of all manner of
.141.
Q doctrine), there to learn good letters : and caused him to be
A.In its most humble function, it is a necessaryguide without hosted with a worshipful mart of that city, called Chremes.
which progress from place to place would be a ceaseless C.This Chremes happened to have also a son namedGisippus,
experiment; it is a sustenance without which organised who not only was equal to the said young Titus in years, but
society would be impossible, thus the Road moves and also in stature, proportion of body, favour, and color of visage,
controls all history. countenance and speech
B.The Road is one of the great fundamental institutionsof D.These two young gentlemen, as they seemed to beone in
mankind. form and personage, so shortly after acquaintance, the same
C.It is the Road which controls the development ofstrategies nature wrought in their hearts such a mutual affection, and
and fixes the sites of battles. It is the Road that gives their wills and appetites daily more and more so confederated
framework to all economic development. It is the Road which themselves, that it seemed noneother,whentheirnameswere
is the channel of all trade, and, what is more important, of all declared, but that they had only changed their places, issuing
ideas. (as I might say) out of the one body, and entering into the other.
D.Not only is the Road one of the great human institutions SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)
because it is fundamental to social existence, but also (a) ADBC (b) BACD (c) BCAD (d) DBCA
because its varied effects appear in every department of the
State. It is the Road which determines the sites of many cities .145.
Q
and the growth and nourishment of all. A.They also resolved to impose restrictions on theRussian
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Evening) central bank's ability to access and deploy the country's 'war
(a) BDCA (b) DBAC (c) CDAB (d) ABCD chest' of an estimated $630 billion in foreign exchange
reserves.
.142.
Q B.Saturday's announcement by the US, the UK and European
A.It was in this spirit that my little ones creptabout me the other allies, including France and Germany, of a raft of 'further
evening to hear about their great-grandmother Field, who lived restrictive economic measures' to increase the costs on
in a great house in Norfolk (a hundred times bigger than that Russia for its invasion of Ukraine has just raised the risks of a
in which they and papa lived), which had been the scene—so more widespread economic fallout from this war.
at least it was generally believed in that part of the country—of C.The immediate impact of these moves on Russia'seconomy
the tragic incidents which they had lately become familiar with and financial markets have manifested in a sharp
from the ballad of the Children in the Wood. depreciation in the value of the Rouble.
B.Here, Alice put out one of her dear mother’s looks,too tender D.With a view to further isolating Russia from theinternational
to be called upbraiding. financial system, the Western allies decided to block 'selected
C.Children love to listen to stories about theirelders when they Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system that banks
were children ; to stretch their imagination to the conception and financial institutions use to validate and complete
of a traditionary great-uncle, or grandame, whom they never International payment transactions.
saw. SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Afternoon)
D.Certain it is, that the whole story of the childrenand their cruel (a) BDAC (b) BACD (c) ABCD (d) DBAC
uncle was to be seen fairly carved out in the wood upon the
chimney-piece of the great hall— the whole story down to the
Solutions :-
RobinRedbreasts—tillafoolishrichpersonpulleditdowntoset
up amarbleoneofmoderninventioninitsstead,withnostory
ol.139.(a) BDAC
S
upon it.
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
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of the parajumble i.e. the narrator entered Morehouse College
(a) CDBA (b) CADB (c) DBCA (d) ADCB
with his father and maternalgrandfather.However,SentenceD
.143.
Q states thatthenarratorshallneverforgetthehardshipsthathe
A.Holi is the festival of colors which is celebratednot only in haduponenteringcollege.So,DwillfollowB.Further,Sentence
India but all across the world. A states that the narrator went to college from the eleventh
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radeandneverwenttothetwelfthgradeandsentenceCstates
g which was Titus from Gisippus, or Gisippus from Titus &
that the professorswerenotcaughtupintheclutchesofstate entence D states that shortly after acquaintance, the same
S
funds and could teach what they wanted with academic nature, mutual affection, their willsandappetitesconfederated
freedom.So,CwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiona themselvessomuch,thatwhentheirnamesweredeclared,they
has the correct sequence. hadonlychangedtheirplaces,issuingoutoftheonebody,and
entering into the other. So, D will follow A
. Going through the
ol.140.(c)DBCA
S options, option c has the correct sequence.
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
oftheparajumblei.e.adifferenceinthewaterleveliscreatedin Sol.145.(a) BDAC
themanometerbygentlyapplyingpressure.However,Sentence entenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
B states that this difference in the levels in the U-tube is a of the parajumble i.e. announcement by USA, UK, France and
measure ofthepressureappliedbyyourpalm.So,Bwillfollow Germany, of 'further restrictive economic measures' has just
D.Further,SentenceCstatesthatifyouimmersethefunnelinto raisedtherisksofamorewidespreadeconomicfalloutfromthe
abucketofwater,youwillagainseethedifferenceinthewater Russia-Ukraine war. However, SentenceDtalksaboutaviewto
level in the U-tube. and sentence A states thatthedeeperyou further isolating Russiafromtheinternationalfinancialsystem.
immerse it, the greater willbethedifferenceinthewaterlevel. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence A states that they also
So, A willfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionchasthe resolved to impose restrictions on the Russian central bank's
correct sequence. abilitytoaccessanddeploythecountry's'warchest'&Sentence
CstatesthattheimmediateimpactofthesemovesonRussia's
ol.141.(a) BDCA
S economy and financial markets have manifested in a sharp
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea depreciationinthevalueoftheRouble.So,CwillfollowA.Going
oftheparajumblei.e.Road.However,SentenceDstatesthatnot through the options, option a has the correct sequence.
only is the road one of the great human institutions, but also
because its varied effects appear in every department of the
State.So,DwillfollowB.Further,SentenceCstatesthatitisthe
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road that controls the development of strategies andfixesthe
.146.
Q
sites of battles and sentence A states that it is a necessary
A.Schools are closed for the Christmas and winterbreak at this
guide without which progress from place to place would be a
time of the year.
ceaseless experiment. So, A will follow C. Going through the
B.Christmas and New Year are the time of the yearto celebrate.
options, option a has the correct sequence.
C.All over the city, winter carnivals and Christmasbazaars lend
ol.142.(b) CADB
S fun and warmth in the cold.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea D.For the second time in a row, we are likely tosee restrained
oftheparajumblei.e.Childrenlovetolistentostoriesabouttheir celebrations for fear of the pandemic raising its ugly head
elders.However,SentenceAstatesthatitwasinthisspiritthat again.
thenarrator’slittleonescreptaboutmetheothereveningtohear SSC CGL 12/4/2022 (Evening)
abouttheirgreat-grandmotherField.So,AwillfollowC.Further, (a) BADC (b) BACD (c) ABCD (d) BCDA
SentenceDstatesthatthewholestoryofthechildrenandtheir
.147.
Q
cruelunclewastobeseenfairlycarvedoutinthewooduponthe
A.Finally, it can be termed as the channel for alltrade, and what
chimney-pieceofthegreathallandsentenceBstatesthatAlice
is more important, of all ideas.
put out one of her dearmother’slooks,tootendertobecalled
B.It also provides a framework to all economic development.
upbraiding.So,BwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,option
C.It is the road which determines the site of manycities and the
b has the correct sequence.
growth and nourishment of all.
ol.143.(a) ADCB
S D.The road is one of the great fundamental institutionsof
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea mankind.
of the parajumble i.e. Holi, the festival of colours. However, SSC CGL 13/4/2022 (Evening)
Sentence D states that it is also afestivalofunityasitbrings (a) CABD (b) DCBA (c) BDAC (d) DBAC
people together to celebrate a festival regardless of caste,
.148.
Q
ethnicity, or religion. So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence C
A.The sectors included agriculture, public healthand public
states that people celebrate 'Holika Dahan’ on the first day by
utilities among others.
gathering around and sentence B states that on the next day,
B.The GGI framework covered 10 sectors and 58 Industries.
people of all ages gather together to play with colours called
C.The Good Governance Index (GGI) 2022 scores havebeen
'gulal’andcolouredwatercalled'Dulahandi’.So,BwillfollowC.
declared.
Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.
D.The objective was to provide quantifiable datato compare the
ol.144.(c) BCAD
S performance of different States and Union Territories in these
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea sectors.
oftheparajumblei.e.Fulvius,anoblesenatorofRome,senthis SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Morning)
son, Titus, to Athens, in Greece, to be hosted with Chremes. (a) CADB (b) CBAD (c) ABDC (d) BACD
However,SentenceCstatesthatthisChremesalsohaveason,
.149.
Q
Gisippus, who not only was equal to Titusinyears,butalsoin
A.Expert mechanics labored over the plane for three hours.
stature & physical appearances. So, C will follow B. Further,
B.A small nut had fallen into a channel which prevented the
SentenceAstatesthatthetwochildrenweresolike,thatwithout
gear from moving.
muchdifficultyitcouldnotbediscernedoftheirproperparents,
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C.A huge plane was forced to crash land when its landing gear respect exists between the supervisor and the supervised.
got stuck. SC CGL Tier II 29/01/2022
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D.They were amazed when they discovered what hadcaused (a) CBDA (b) CADB (c) DBCA (d) DABC
the mechanical failure.
SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon) .151.
Q
(a) DBAC (b) BADC (c) ACBD (d) CADB A.“How do you manage to complete so much work?” heasked
the student.
Solutions :- B. Looking at the huge pile of books on a student’sdesk, a man
said, “What a burden, my son! I pity you.”
ol.146.(b) BACD
S C.“I focus on only one lesson at a time,” the student further
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea added.
of the parajumble i.e. the time of Christmas and New Year. D.“I don’t think of all the work I have to do,” werethe student.
However, Sentence A states that schools are closed for the SSC CGL Tier II 29/01/2022
Christmas and winter break at this time of the year. So,Awill (a) ACDB (b) BADC (c) ACBD (d) BDAC
followB.Further,SentenceCstatesthatalloverthecity,winter
carnivals and Christmas bazaars lend fun and warmth in the .152.
Q
cold,andsentenceDstatesthatforthesecondtimeinarow,we A.Most of these superpowers are not rich in naturalresource
arelikelytoseerestrainedcelebrationsforfearofthepandemic and have faced political turmoil.
raisingitsuglyheadagain.So,DwillfollowC.Goingthroughthe B.Human capital ultimately makes the difference,both, in an
options, option b has the correct sequence. enterprise and a nation.
C.The new economic superpowers of today amply testifythis
ol.147.(b)DCBA
S thesis.
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea D.Yet, they have achieved economic affluence in arelatively
of the parajumble i.e. importance of the road for mankind. short period.
However, Sentence C states that it istheroadthatdetermines SSC CGL Tier II 29/01/2022
the site of many cities and the growthandnourishmentofall. (a) BCDA (b) ADBC (c) ACDB (d) BCAD
So, C will follow D. Further, Sentence B states that it also
provides a framework to all economic development and .153.
Q
sentenceAstatesthatitcanbefinallytermedasthechannelfor A.He swore that the eight thousand roubles that hehad were his
alltrade.So,AwillfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionb own money.
has the correct sequence. B.He had not seen the merchant after they had hadtea together.
C.Aksenov swore that he had not killed the merchant.
ol.148.(b) CBAD
S D.But his voice was broken and he trembled with fearas though
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea he were guilty.
of the parajumble i.e. The Good Governance Index (GGI) 2021 SSC CGL Tier II 03/02/2022
scores. However, Sentence B states that the GGI framework (a) CBAD (b) ADBC (c) ABDC (d) CADB
covered10sectorsand58Industries.So,BwillfollowC.Further,
SentenceAstatesthesectorsincludedagriculture,publichealth, .154.
Q
andpublicutilitiesandsentenceDstatesthattheobjectivewas A.These thunderstorms were a huge relief after theheat wave
to provide quantifiable data to compare the performance of conditions the region had experienced.
differentStatesandUnionTerritoriesinthesesectors.So,Dwill B.The Weather Department forecasts more storms inthe
follow A. Going through the options, option b has the correct coming days.
sequence. C.Thunderstorms and strong winds were reported inNorthern
India.
ol.149.(d)CADB
S D.The Weather Department has also said monsoon islikely to
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea hit South India soon.
of the parajumble i.e. A huge plane was forced to crash land. SSC CGL Tier II 03/02/2022
However,SentenceAstatesthatexpertmechanicslaboredover (a) CABD (b) DCAB (c) CADB (d) BACD
theplaneforthreehours.So,AwillfollowC.Further,SentenceD
states that they discovered what had caused the mechanical .155.
Q
failure and sentence Bstatesthatasmallnuthadfallenintoa A.Paper, pencil, whiteboard, textbook are the toolsyou need if
channelwhichpreventedthegearfrommoving.So,Bwillfollow you want to go to school.
D. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence. B.But recently, you can add another one to the list:an iPad.
C.But today, it is also being used to make learningfun.
SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2 D.The tablet is useful for searching the internetand watching
videos.
.150.
Q SSC CGL Tier II 03/02/2022
A.This usually results from a conviction on the partof the (a) CDAB (b) ADBC (c) CADB (d) ABDC
worker that the boss is genuinely interested in his growth and
Solutions :-
development.
B.More attention should be paid to make this contact ol.150.(a) CBDA
S
constructive and productive. SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
C.The most vital spot in management is the contactbetween of the parajumblei.e.thecontactbetweentheworkersandthe
the workers and the boss. boss.However,SentenceBstatesthatmoreattentionshouldbe
D.Constructive conditions prevail when mutual confidenceand paidtomakethiscontactconstructiveandproductive.So,Bwill
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followC.Further,SentenceDstatesthatconstructiveconditions B.A shower of snow fell upon them and, finding the olive full of
revailwhenmutualconfidenceandrespectexists&SentenceA
p foliage, it settled upon its branches.
states that this usuallyresultsfromaconvictiononthepartof C.Finding the fig tree without leaves, the snow fell through the
the worker that the boss is genuinely interested in his growth branches to the ground and did not injure it at all.
anddevelopment.So,AwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions, D.The olive tree ridiculed the fig tree because,while she was
option a has the correct sequence. green all the year round, the fig tree changed its leaves with
the seasons.
ol.151.(b)BADC
S SSC CGL 13/8/2021 (Evening)
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea (a) DBAC (b) ABCD (c) ACBD (d) DACB
of the parajumble i.e. a man’s comment on the huge pile of
booksonastudent’sdesk.However,SentenceAstatesthatthe .157.
Q
man asked the student how he manage to complete somuch A.But in snapping at the supposed treasure, he dropped the bit
work. So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that the he was carrying, and so lost all.
studenttoldhimthathedoesn’tthinkofalltheworkhehastodo B.When he was crossing a river on his way home, hesaw his
& Sentence C states that the student further added that he own shadow reflected in the stream below.
focusesononlyonelessonatatime.So,CwillfollowD.Going C.Thinking that it was another dog with another pieceof meat,
through the options, option b has the correct sequence. he resolved to make himself master of that also.
D.A dog had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher's shop.
ol.152.(d)BCAD
S SSC CGL 17/8/2021 (Morning)
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea (a) DACB (b) BDCA (c) ACDB (d) DBCA
oftheparajumblei.e.Humancapitalmakesdifference.However,
SentenceCstatesthattheneweconomicsuperpowersoftoday .158.
Q
amplytestifythisthesis.So,CwillfollowB.Further,SentenceA A.According to his hypothesis, now known as the neurontheory,
states that most of these superpowers are not rich in natural each nerve cell communicates with others through contiguity
resources & Sentence D states that yet they have achieved rather than continuity.
economicaffluenceinarelativelyshortperiod.So,Dwillfollow B.The watershed of all studies of the nervous systemwas an
A. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence. observation made in 1889 by Spanish scientist Santiago
Ramón y Cajal.
ol.153.(a)CBAD
S C.It has since been proved that Cajal’s theory isnot Universally
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea true, but his central idea has remained an accurate guiding
oftheparajumblei.e.aconfessionmadebyAksenov.However, principle for all further study.
SentenceBstatesthatAksenovhadnotseenthemerchantafter D.That is, communication between adjacent but separatecells
they had tea together. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence A must take place across the space and barriers separating
states thatAksenovsworethattheeightthousandroublesthat them.
hehadwerehisownmoney&SentenceDstatesthathisvoice SSC CGL 20/8/2021 (Morning)
wasbrokenandhetrembledwithfearasthoughhewereguilty. (a) BCDA (b) ADCB (c) BADC (d) CDAB
So, D willfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionahasthe
correct sequence. .159.
Q
A.Sculpture and painting form an integral part oftemple
ol.154.(a) CABD
S architecture.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea B.The city is visited by thousands curious to seethe temple in
of the parajumble i.e. Thunderstorms and strong winds. the form of a chariot.
However, Sentence A states that these thunderstorms were a C.The finest example of this is Konark Temple inPuri.
huge relief after the heat wave conditions the region had D.The chariot with immense wheels and horses is carvedfrom
experienced.So,AwillfollowC.Further,SentenceBstatesthat stone.
the Weather Department forecasts more stormsinthecoming SSC CGL 20/8/2021 (Evening)
days&SentenceDstatesthatithasalsosaidmonsoonislikely (a) BCDA (b) BCAD (c) ABCD (d) ACBD
to hit South India soon. So, D will follow B. Goingthroughthe
options, option a has the correct sequence. .160.
Q
A.A fox, hearing the cock and thinking to make ameal of him,
ol.155.(d) ABDC
S came and stood under the tree.
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea B.As the night passed away and the day dawned, thecock,
of the parajumble i.e. Tools we need in School. However, according to his custom, set up a shrill crowing.
SentenceBstatesthatwecannowaddanothertooltothelist: C.A dog and a cock having struck up an acquaintance,went out
an iPad. So,BwillfollowA.Further,SentenceDstatesthatthe on their travels together.
tabletisusefulforsearchingtheinternetandwatchingvideos& D.Nightfall found them in a forest, so the cock,flying up on a
Sentence C states that today it is also being used to make tree, perched among the branches, while the dog dozed below
learning fun. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, at the foot.
option d has the correct sequence. SSC CGL 23/8/2021 (Afternoon)
(a) DCAB (b) CDBA (c) BCDA (d) CABD
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Solutions :-
.156.
Q
Sol.156.(a) DBAC
A.At length the olive tree's branches broke withthe snow's
weight, at once despoiling it of its beauty and killing the tree.
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SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea etween printed words and one’s prior knowledge of the
b
f the parajumble i.e. the olive tree ridiculing the fig tree.
o world.
However, Sentence B states that a shower of snow fell upon B.Comprehension is the ability or process of understanding
them, and, finding the Olive full of foliage, it settled upon its something that is spoken or written.
branches.So,BwillfollowD.Further,SentenceAstatesthatthe C.Listening comprehension, however, involves multiple
olivetree'sbranchesbrokewiththesnow'sweight&SentenceC processes in understanding and making sense of spoken
states that the fig tree was without leaves so the snow fell language.
throughthebranchestothegroundanddidnotinjureitatall.So, D.In active reading, readers think about their reading,and make
C will follow A. Going through the options, option a has the connections and inferences.
correct sequence. SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Evening)
(a) BDCA (b) BADC (c) DACB (d) ADBC
ol.157.(d) DBCA
S
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea .162.
Q
of the parajumble i.e. greed of a dog. However, Sentence B A.As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother'sfine
states that on crossing a river, the dog saw his own shadow appearance and gentle manners and at last he wished to
reflected in the stream below. So, B will follow D. Further, destroy him.
SentenceCstatesthatthedogthoughtthatitwasanotherdog B.When Orlando's father, sir Rowland de Boys, died,he left his
with another piece of meat so he resolved to make himself youngest son to the care of his eldest brothe Oliver.
masterofthatalso&SentenceAstatesthatbutinsnappingat C.Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the
the supposedtreasure,hedroppedthebithewascarrying,and boy.
solostall.So,AwillfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,option D.It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestlewith the
d has the correct sequence. famous man who had killed so many others in days past; and
it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando
ol.158.(c) BADC
S say that he wished to die.
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Morning)
of the parajumble i.e. observation made by Spanish scientist (a) BCAD (b) CDBA (c) ABCD (d) DCBA
Santiago Ramón y Cajal. However, Sentence A states that
accordingtohishypothesis,eachnervecellcommunicateswith .163.
Q
othersthroughcontiguityratherthancontinuity.So,Awillfollow A.Mawsmai Cave is one of the most alluring touristdestinations
B. Further, Sentence D states that communication between near Cherrapunji in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya.
adjacent but separate cells must take place across the space B.Other sections of the cave are off the limits fortourists.
and barriers separating them & Sentence C states that it has C.The cave is quite big. However, the tourists canvisit it up to a
sincebeenprovedthatCajal’stheoryisnotuniversallytrue,but distance of 150 metres only.
his central idea has remainedanaccurateguidingprinciplefor D.The limestone cave has spellbinding beauty andis the only
all further study. So,CwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions, cave which is naturally illuminated to let the tourists cherish
option c has the correct sequence. natural formations.
SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening)
ol.159.(d) ACBD
S (a) DCAB (b) ADCB (c) DBAC (d) ABCD
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
ofthepassagei.e.Sculptureandpainting.However,SentenceC .164.
Q
states that the finest example of sculpture and painting is A.That magic is believing in yourself a hundred percent.
Konark Temple in Puri. So, C willfollowA.Further,SentenceB B.There is only one magic in life that can help youturn your
states that the city is visited by thousands curious to see the dreams into reality.
temple in the form of a chariot & Sentence D states that the C.You will be able to face life’s challenges withcourage only if
chariot with immensewheelsandhorsesiscarvedfromstone. you believe in yourself and in your capacity to meet those
So, D willfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiondhasthe challenges.
correct sequence. D.Therefore, the most important lesson that a familycan teach
its members are to have this faith in oneself.
ol.160.(b) CDBA
S SSC CHSL 16/4/2021 (Afternoon)
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea (a) ABCD (b) BCDA (c) CDAB (d) BACD
oftheparajumblei.e.adogandacockwentoutontheirtravels
together. H owever, Sentence Dstatesthatnightfallfoundthem .165.
Q
in a forest,sothecock,flyinguponatree,perchedamongthe A.Cheetahs are one of the world’s most-recognisablecats,
branches,whilethedogdozedbelowatthefoot.So,Dwillfollow known especially for their speed.
C.Further,SentenceBstatesthatasthenightpassedawayand B.Their faces too are distinguished by prominentblack lines
the day dawned,thecock,setupashrillcrowing&SentenceA that curve from the inner corner of each eye to the outer
statesthatafox,heardthecockandthoughttomakeamealof corners of the mouth, like a well-worn trail of inky tears.
him, came and stood under the tree.So,AwillfollowB.Going C.Cheetahs are covered almost entirely with smallblack spots
through the options, option b has the correct sequence. on a background of pale yellow and have a white underbelly.
D.They have a long, slender body measuring (a) 2metres
SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1 (4feet), with a long tail (65–85 cm [2–3 feet]) that generall
ends in a white tuft.
.161.
Q SSC CHSL 04/8/2021 (Evening)
A.Understanding a printed text comes from the interaction (a) BADC (b) ABDC (c) DABC (d).CADB
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.166.
Q t he regular mode and the other either in open and distance
A.Due to this tilt as the Earth wobbles around theSun, different learning or online mode.
points of the Earth receive more or less sunlight. .In a move to improve students’ career prospects,the
B
B.Furthermore, we also wouldn’t have solstices orequinoxes. University Grants Commission has approved the proposal to
C.We know that seasons are caused by the Earth havinga slight allow them to pursue two degree programmes at the same
tilt on its axis. time.
D.If the Sun just shone directly on the Equator allyear long, we C.A committee formed under the UGC vice chairperson worked
would be left without seasons. on the proposal based on feedback from the public.
SSC CHSL 05/8/2021 (Afternoon) D.Once the guidelines are notified, a student studyingin a
(a) CBDA (b) ABCD (c) ACBD (d) CADB university will be able to pursue another degree programme
simultaneously.
.167.
Q SSC CHSL 11/8/2021 (Evening)
A.How will we ever reach our goal if we don't followour ideals (a) DBAC (b) BCDA (c) ABDC (d) CBAD
and principles and follow the path we say we believe in?
B.Many of us believe in God, do our daily prayersand vow to be .172.
Q
good. A.Wasserkopf returns to his school and asks for arefund of his
C.But unfortunately, when it comes to putting ourideas into tuition fee.
practice, we procrastinate. B.‘Refund’ by Karinthy is a hilarious play abouta student named
D.There may be variations in our chosen ideals ofHim, but each Wasserkopf.
of us believes in him nevertheless. C.However, the situation changes when the Mathematicteacher
SSC CHSL 06/8/2021 (Afternoon) asks him to calculate the total amount.
(a) BADC (b) ABCD (c) ACDB (d) BDCA D.He further declares that he had learnt nothingat school in all
the years.
.168.
Q SSC CHSL 12/8/2021 (Afternoon)
A.They can travel to the airport by personal vehicleor registered (a) ADCB (b) BCAD (c) CBAD (d) BADC
cabs only.
B.Finally, all passengers are advised to strictlyfollow social Solutions :-
distancing markers.
C.According to the Government guidelines, air travelis declared ol.161.(b)BADC
S
open from May 2020 for passengers. SentenceBwillbethestartinglinebecauseitcontainsthemain
D.Once there, they can walk in through the EntryGates, which ideaoftheparajumblei.e.Comprehension.However,SentenceA
shall be kept open. states that understanding a printed text comes from the
SSC CHSL 09/8/2021 (Afternoon) interactionbetweenprintedwordsandone’spriorknowledgeof
(a) ACBD (b) DCAB (c) CADB (d) BCAD theworld.So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstatesthatin
active reading, readers think about their reading & SentenceC
.169.
Q states that listening comprehension,however,involvesmultiple
A.The country gained admission to the United Nations in1955. processes in understanding and making sense of spoken
B.In 2008, however, after a decade long period ofviolence and language.So,CwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionb
turbulent negotiation with a strong Maoist insurgency, the has the correct sequence.
monarchy was dissolved, and Nepal was declared a
democratic republic. ol.162.(a)BCAD
S
C.In 1991 the kingdom established a multiparty parliamentary SentenceBwillbethestartinglinebecauseitcontainsthemain
system. idea of the parajumble i.e. the death of Orlando's father.
D.Nepal, long under the rule of hereditary primeministers However, Sentence C states that Oliver, however, proved an
favouring a policy of isolation, remained closed to the outside unworthy brother and neglected the boy. So, C will follow B.
world until a palace revolt in 1950 restored the crown’s Further,SentenceAstatesthatastimepassed,hegrewjealous
authority in 1951. ofhisbrother'sfineappearance&SentenceDstatesthatitwas
SSC CHSL 10/8/2021 (Evening) Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous
(a) BCDA (b) DACB (c) DBAC (d) CABD man.So,DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionahas
the correct sequence.
.170.
Q
A.He told his friends that his difficulties werea sign of God’s ol.163.(b)ADCB
S
confidence in him. SentenceAwillbethestartinglinebecauseitcontainsthemain
B.A businessman remained cheerful even though hesuffered ideaoftheparajumblei.eMawsmaiCave.However,SentenceD
one catastrophe after another. statesthatthelimestonecavehasspellbindingbeauty.So,Dwill
C.Therefore, when he was serving in the armed forcestoo, his followA.Further,SentenceCstatesthatthecaveisquitebig&
senior officer had chosen him for dangerous missions Sentence Bstatesthatothersectionsofthecaveareofflimits
because he knew he could be trusted. for tourists. So,BwillfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,only
D. First, his son had a serious accident and then hehadhuge option b has the correct sequence.
losses in his business, but he was not perturbed.
ol.164.(d) BACD
S
SSC CHSL 11/8/2021 (Morning)
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
(a) BACD (b) BCDA (c) BDAC (d) BCAD
of the parajumble i.e one magic in life. However, Sentence A
.171.
Q states that magic is believing in yourself. So, A will follow B.
A.According to sources, one of the degrees will haveto be in Further, Sentence C tells about the positive outcomes of
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elieving in yourself & Sentence D tells that everyfamilymust
b Sol.170.(c)BDAC
teach a lesson of having faith in oneself. So, D will follow C. entenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
Going through the options, only option d has the correct oftheparajumblei.e.cheerfulnessofabusinessman.However,
sequence. SentenceDstatesthatfirst,hissonhadaseriousaccidentand
then he had huge losses in his business, but he was not
ol.165.(b)ABDC
S perturbed.So,DwillfollowB.Further,SentenceAstatesthathe
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea told his friends that his difficulties were a sign of God’s
of the parajumble i.e. Cheetahs are known e specially for their confidence in him & SentenceCstatesthattherefore,whenhe
speed. However, Sentence B states that their faces too are was serving in the armed forces too, his senior officer had
distinguishedbyprominentblacklinesthatcurvefromtheinner chosenhimfordangerousmissionsbecauseheknewhecould
corner of each eye to the outer corners of the mouth, like a be trusted. So, C will follow A.Goingthroughtheoptions,only
well-worntrailofinkytears.So,BwillfollowA.Further,Sentence option c has the correct sequence.
Dstatesthattheyhavealong,slenderbody&SentenceCstates
thatCheetahsarecoveredalmostentirelywithsmallblackspots ol.171.(b)BCDA
S
onabackgroundofpaleyellowandhaveawhiteunderbelly.So, SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
CwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,onlyoptionbhasthe of the parajumble i.e. UGC has approvedtheproposaltoallow
correct sequence. students to pursue two degree programmes atthesametime.
However,SentenceCstatesthatacommitteeformedunderthe
ol.166.(d)CADB
S UGCvicechairpersonworksontheproposalbasedonfeedback
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea from the public. So, C will followB.Further,SentenceDstates
oftheparajumblei.e.seasonsarecausedbytheEarthhavinga that once the guidelines are notified, a student studying in a
slighttiltonitsaxis.However,SentenceAstatesthatduetothis university will be able to pursue another degree programme
tiltastheEarthwobblesaroundtheSun,differentpointsofthe simultaneously & Sentence A statesthataccordingtosources,
Earth receive moreorlesssunlight.So,AwillfollowC.Further, one of the degrees will have to be in the
Sentence D states that if the Sun just shone directly on t he regularmodeandtheothereitherinopenanddistancelearning
Equator all year long, we would be left without seasons & or o
nline mode. So, A will followD.Goingthroughtheoptions,
Sentence B states that furthermore, we also wouldn’t have only option b has the correct sequence.
solstices or equinoxes. So, B will follow D. Going through the
options, option d has the correct sequence. ol.172.(d)BADC
S
SentenceBwillbethestartinglinebecauseitcontainsthemain
ol.167.(d)BDCA
S ideaoftheparajumblei.e.Refund(aplay).However,SentenceA
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea states that Wasserkopf returns to his school and asks for a
of the parajumble i.e. God. However, Sentence D states that refundofhistuitionfee.So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceD
theremaybevariationsinourchosenidealsofHim,buteachof states that he further declares that he had learned nothing at
us believes in Him nevertheless. So, D will follow B. Further, school&SentenceCstatesthatthesituationchangeswhenthe
Sentence C statesthatwhenitcomestoputtingourideasinto Mathematicsteacheraskshimtocalculatethetotalamount.So,
practice,weprocrastinate&SentenceAstatesthathowwillwe CwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,onlyoptiondhasthe
ever reach our goal if we don'tfollowouridealsandprinciples correct sequence.
and follow the path we say we believe in. So, A will follow C.
Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.
ol.168.(c) CADB
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SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
oftheparajumbleie.airtravel.However,SentenceAstatesthat .173.
Q
passengers can travel to the airport by personal vehicle or A.A singer called Mukandan Misra and his wife livedin Behat
registered cabs only. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D near Gwalior.
statesthatoncethere,theycanwalkinthroughtheEntryGates, B.Tired, the group settled down to rest in a shadygrove.
which shall be kept open & Sentence B states that finally, all C.Once Swami Haridas was travelling through the forestwith
passengers are advised to strictly follow social distancing his disciples.
markers.So,BwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionc D.Tansen, their only child was very naughty.
has the correct sequence. E.Often he would run away to the woods and soon learntto
imitate the calls of birds and animals.
ol.169.(b) DACB
S F.Tansen thought it would be fun to frighten theresting men
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea with the roar of a tiger.
oftheparajumblei.e.apalacerevoltin1950inNepal.However, SSC CPO Tier II 26/07/2021
Sentence A states that the country gained admission to (a) ABDECF (b) ADECBF (c) ACEBDF (d) AEBCDF
the UnitedNations in1955.So,AwillfollowD.Further,Sentence
C states that in 1991 the kingdom established a .174.
Q
multiparty parliamentary system & Sentence B states that in A.The zip on the bag got jammed and wouldn’t openno matter
2008, however, after a decade long period of violence and how hard I pulled at it.
turbulent negotiation with a strong Maoist insurgency, the B.We were flying to England for a week.
monarchy was dissolved, and Nepal was declared a C.I also remembered that I had put the frequent flyercard in the
democratic republic. So, B will follow C. Going through the carry-on bag hanging around my neck.
options, only option b has the correct sequence. D.As we were checking in, I remembered that I wasa member of
the frequent flyer programme.
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S C.They struggled up a steep slope and stopped at a height of
(a) DBAC (b) BACD (c) ABDC (d) BDCA 20000 feet.
D.There they stayed for a week to get accustomedto the
.175.
Q climate.
A.Suddenly I noticed smoke pouring in through theseams of the SSC CGL Tier II 15/11/2020
ceiling. (a) CADB (b) ADBC (c) ABDC (d) CDAB
B.Groping our way to the front door we all ran outinto the front
yard. .177.
Q
C.The smoke began to fill the room so quickly thatwe could A.It was a wonderful, almost awful sight – in placeof the
barely see. hayfield was a lake with waves on it.
D.I ran to the neighbours to call the fire department. B.At seven next morning I awoke and rushed to thewindow.
E.By the time we made our way outside, the wholeroof was C.As I went to sleep I reflected that the rain mustbe filling the
engulfed in flames. dam.
F.I saw mother run back into the house and I screamed,“Mom! D.That afternoon rain fell in torrents, and continuedall evening
No!” and night.
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(a) ACBEDF (b) ABCDEF (c) ADEBCF (d) AEDCBF (a) DBAC (b) CBAD (c) DCBA (d) CDBA
Solutions :- .178.
Q
A.The young woman was looking deathly pale and very
ol.173.(b)ADECBF
S frightened.
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea B.I felt sorry for her as I looked into her eyes.
oftheparajumblei.e.MukandanMisraandhiswife.SentenceD C.Without saying a word she gave me a ring.
states that their only child Tansenwasverynaughty.So,Dwill D.Then she ran out of the shop as if the place wason fire.
followA.However,SentenceEtellsthathewouldoftenrunaway SSC CGL Tier II 15/11/2020
tothewoodsandsoonlearnedtoimitatethecallsofbirdsand (a) CADB (b) CDAB (c) ABCD (d) ADBC
animals & Sentence C states that once Swami Haridas was
travelingthroughtheforestwithhisdisciples.So,CwillfollowE. .179.
Q
Further,SentenceBstatesthatthegroupsettleddowntorestin A.Therefore, I bought a good house in a respectable
ashadygrove&SentenceFstatesthatTansenthoughtitwould neighborhood
be funtofrightentherestingmenwiththeroarofatiger.So,F B.This made me eager to welcome the first guest athome and
willfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionbhasthecorrect show my hospitality
sequence. C.I intended to be a model citizen in the neighborhood
D.I decided it was time for me to settle down
ol.174.(d) BDCA
S SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea (a) DBCA (b) DACB (c) CADB (d) CBDA
of the parajumble i.e. the narrator flying to England. However,
Sentence D states that as they were checking in, the narrator Q.180.
remembered that he was a member of the frequent flyer A.Dr.Prince became aware of a small figure standingin the aisle
program.So,DwillfollowB.Further,SentenceCstatesthatthe beside his seat.
narratoralsorememberedthathehadputthefrequentflyercard B.”Won’t your mother be wondering where you are?”he asked
inthecarry-onbaghangingaroundhisneck&SentenceAstates her.
thattheziponthebaggotjammedandwouldn’topennomatter C.He brought his eyes into focus and it was a girlof seven or
how hard he pulled at it.So,AwillfollowC.Goingthroughthe eight.
options, option d has the correct sequence. D.She was staring at him steadily with large blueeyes.
SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
ol.175.(a) ACBEDF
S (a) ACDB (b) ABCD (c) BDAC (d) CDBA
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
oftheparajumblei.e.smokepouringinthroughtheseamsofthe .181.
Q
ceiling.SentenceCstatesthatthesmokebegantofilltheroom A.Each morning he was driven to Obedience Schoolin a black
so quickly that they could barely see. So, C will follow A. limousine.
However, Sentence B states that they all ran outintothefront B.Each evening he fell asleep in his fur-lined basketin front of
yard & Sentence E tells that by the time they made their way the fireplace.
outside,thewholeroofwasengulfedinflames.So,Ewillfollow C.Each afternoon he was fed two grilled lamb chopsfor lunch.
B. Further, Sentence D states that the narrator ran to the D.Henry D. Penrose was a dog with a pedigree.
neighbors to call the fire department & Sentence Fstatesthat SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020
the narrator saw his/her motherrunbackintothehouse.So,F (a) DABC (b) DBCA (c) DACB (d) DCAB
willfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionahasthecorrect
.182.
Q
sequence.
A.However, Yusuf comforted himself by imagining thehotel
food in store for him the next day.
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 2 B.First,Yusuf's stomach was occupied by excitement.
C.It was difficult to eat dinner that night.
.176.
Q D.Secondly, mother was on one of her health tripsand prepared
A.The mountaineers set up a camp at a height of 15000feet. sprouted beans and yoghurt.
B.Then they started climbing.
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S ol.178.(c)ABCD
S
(a) BCAD (b) CBDA (c) BADC (d) ACBD SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e. the bad condition of a young woman.
.183.
Q However, Sentence B states that the narrator felt sorry forthe
A.Some turned their eyes to the TV screen waitingfor the movie womanasthenarratorlookedintohereyes.So,BwillfollowA.
to begin. Further, Sentence C states that she gave the narrator a ring
B.No sooner had the big jet taken off than the passengers without sayingawordandSentenceDstatesthatthensheran
began to busy themselves. out of the shop as if theplacewasonfire.So,DwillfollowC.
C.They knew it would be a long flight to Boston. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.
D.Others took out books and magazines to read.
SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020 Sol.179.(b)DACB
(a) CBAD (b) CBDA (c) BCAD (d) BDAC entenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
of the parajumble i.e. the narrator decided to settle down.
.184.
Q However,SentenceAstatesthatthenarratorthereforeboughta
A.Combining Vitamins A, C and D3 with Zinc and Probiotics good house in a respectableneighborhood.So,AwillfollowD.
gives a good flu-fighting remedy. Further, Sentence C states that the narrator intended to be a
B.Vitamin C plays a vital role in maintaining thebody’s natural modelcitizenintheneighborhood&SentenceBstatesthatthis
defence. madethenarratoreagertowelcomethefirstguestathome.So,
C.It also supports a healthy immune system. BwillfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,onlyoptionbfollows
D.People with low vitamin C are at a much greaterrisk of getting this sequence.
infections.
SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020 Sol.180.(a)ACDB
(a) ADCB (b) DCBA (c) BCDA (d) BADC entenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea
S
oftheparajumblei.e.Dr.Princenoticedasmallfigurebesidehis
.185.
Q seat. However, Sentence C states thatitwasagirlofsevenor
A.I pointed them out to my companion. eight.So,CwillfollowA.Further,SentenceDstatesthatshewas
B.The woman’s face was familiar but I could not recallwho she staring at him steadily with large blue eyes and Sentence B
was. statesthatDr.Princeaskedherwon’tyourmotherbewondering
C.At the very next table to ours, sat Lady Edgwareand Brian where you are. So, B will follow D. Going through the options,
Martin. option a has the correct sequence.
D.As I was doing so, another couple came and joinedthem.
SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020 ol.181.(c) DACB
S
(a) CADB (b) ABCD (c) BCAD (d) CDBA SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
oftheparajumblei.e.thenameandthespecificationofthedog.
.186.
Q However,SentenceAstatesthateachmorninghewasdrivento
A.That is why, when a person shows off we say, ‘asvain as a Obedience School in a black limousine. So, A will follow D.
peacock’. Further, Sentence C statesthateachafternoonhewasfedtwo
B.It gives us the impression of being a very proudbird. grilled lamb chops for lunch and Sentence B states that each
C.But the fact is that the peacock is not vain, itdisplays its evening he fell asleep in his fur-lined basket in front of the
plumage to attract the peahen. fireplace. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, only
D.When the peacock dances, it spreads its feathers. option c has the correct sequence.
SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020
(a) DBAC (b) DACB (c) BCDA (d) CABD ol.182.(b) CBDA
S
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
Solutions :- of the parajumble i.e. difficulty in eating dinner that night.
However, Sentence B states that first, Yusuf's stomach was
ol.176.(b) ADBC
S occupiedbyexcitement.So,BwillfollowC.Further,SentenceD
SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea statesthatsecondly,motherwasononeofherhealthtripsand
of the parajumble i.e. setting up a camp bythemountaineers. prepare sprouted beans and yoghurt & Sentence A statesthat
However, Sentence D states thattheystayedinthecampfora Yusufcomfortedhimselfbyimaginingthehotelfoodinstorefor
week. So, D will follow A.Further,SentenceBstatesthatthey himthenextday.So,AwillfollowD.Goingthroughtheoptions,
thenstartclimbingandSentenceCstatesthattheystoppedata only option b has the correct sequence.
height of 20000 feet. So, C will follow B. Going through the
options, option b has the correct sequence. ol.183.(c)BCAD
S
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
ol.177.(c)DCBA
S of the parajumble i.e. No sooner hadthebigjettakenoffthan
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitintroducesthemainidea thepassengersbegantobusythemselves.However,SentenceC
of the parajumble i.e. heavy rain during thewholeday&night. states that they knewitwouldbealongflighttoBoston.So,C
However,SentenceCstatesthatasthenarratorwenttosleephe will follow B. Further,SentenceAstatesthatsometurnedtheir
reflectedthattherainmustbefillingthedam.So,CwillfollowD. eyestotheTVscreenwaitingforthemovietobegin&Sentence
Further, Sentence B states that at seven next morning the Dstatesthatotherstookoutbooksandmagazinestoread.So,
narratorawokeandrushedtothewindowandSentenceAstates DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,onlyoptionchasthe
that itwasanawful sightofalakewithwavesonit.So,Awill correct sequence.
follow B. Going through the options, option c has the correct
sequence. Sol.184.(c) BCDA
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SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea remaining rivers and streams will dry up.
f the parajumble i.e. the importance of Vitamin C. However,
o .The state of Jharkhand faces water scarcity everysummer.
C
Sentence C states that it also supports a healthy immune D.These forests are India's largest contiguous Salforests and
system. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that the current plan says mining should not be allowed in the
people with lowvitaminCareatamuchgreaterriskofgetting dense forest as rivers are drying up.
infections&SentenceAstatesthatcombiningVitaminsA,Cand SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
D3withZincandProbioticsgivesagoodflu-fightingremedy.So, (a) BADC (b) ACDB (c) CBAD (d) CADB
A will follow D. Going through the options, only option c has the
correct sequence. .190.
Q
A.The minimum temperature in the national capitaldropped
ol.185.(a) CADB
S yesterday as cold north westerly winds continued to blow in
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea from the hills.
oftheparajumblei.e.LadyEdgwareandBrianMartin.However, B.North India has been witnessing a harsh winterthis year.
Sentence A states that the narrator pointed them out to his C.However, experts said the minimum temperatureswould
companion. So, A will followC.Further,SentenceDstatesthat increase over the next few days due to a cloud cover.
as the narrator was doing so, anothercouplecameandjoined D.A favourable outcome of the wind factor was thatthere was a
them & Sentence B states that the woman’s facewasfamiliar slight decrease in air pollution levels due to the wind speeds.
butthenarratorcouldnotrecallwhoshewas.So,BwillfollowD. SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
Going through the options, only option a has the correct (a) CDAB (b) BADC (c) BCDA (d) ABDC
sequence.
.191.
Q
ol.186.(a)DBAC
S A.Einstein had a deep distaste for enforced learning,and was
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea known to skip many of his college lectures.
of the parajumble i.e. peacock dance. However, Sentence B B.Einstein was also severely critical of the exam-based
statesthatitgivesustheimpressionofbeingaveryproudbird. education system.
So, B will follow D. Further, SentenceAstatesthatthatiswhy, C.The great physicist Galileo too said, “You cannotteach
when a person shows off we say, ‘as vain as a peacock’ & anybody anything. You can only help them discover it within
Sentence C states that the peacock is not vain, it displays its themselves.”
plumagetoattractthepeahen.So,CwillfollowA.Goingthrough D.He often felt that formal education interferedwith his natural
the options, only option a has the correct sequence. desire to learn and explore. SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Evening)
(a) DABC (b) ADBC (c) CABD (d) ACDB
SSC CHSL 2019 Tier - 1 .192.
Q
A.When he returned, there was more than just hisdog waiting
.187.
Q
for him.
A.“Today, respect is shown in different ways,” shesaid,
B.A koala had joined the dog in the car’s more comfortable
“students have a more questioning bent of mind.”
climate.
B.Vidya Subramaniam occupies a small but privilegedplace in
C.A winemaker in South Australia left his air-conditionedcar
the dance world that has seen the old guard giving place to
open to help keep his dog cool in the heat.
the new.
D.Although the human struggled a while to make thekoala
C.Back in the day, respect meant not sitting on eventhe same
leave, it did leave his car eventually.
level as one’s gurus but that’s no longer true, especially for
SSC CHSL 19/10/2020 (Afternoon)
those who live in Western milieus.
(a) BACD (b) CABD (c) BCDA (d) CBAD
D.For instance, she spoke of how the very idea of‘respect’ has
changed over time. .193.
Q
SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Afternoon) A.Put equal quantities of water and milk in a saucepan and
(a) BCAD (b) DBAC (c) BDCA (d) DCAB keep it on the flame.
B.Now put some ginger, tea powder and sugar as pertaste and
.188.
Q
boil it for a couple of minutes.
A.It was known as Lolark Ghat earlier and was renamedin
C.Tea is one of the most common Asian drinks andis very
honour of the saint.
simple to make.
B.In 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla undertook therenovation of the
D.Turn off the flame, strain it into a cup and serveit hot.
ghat.
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C.Among the seven ghats that are associated withhis life, the
(a) BCAD (b) CBAD (c)CABD (d) ABCD
Tulsi Ghat is most special.
D.The glorious city of Kashi, famous for its ghatsalong the .194.
Q
Ganges river, is where the 17th century saint-poet, Tulsidas, A.In reality, however, we exist in compartments,separated by
lived. walls of caste, religion, and geography.
SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Evening) B.But we find that ignorance levels are growing aswell because
(a) CDBA (b) DCAB (c) BDCA (d) ABDC the rate at which we are accumulating information is not
commensurate with the rate at which our awareness is
.189.
Q
growing.
A.Saranda forests, in Singhbhum, are a huge catchmentfor
C.Technologically we live in a borderless world.
rivers and streams in this state.
D.Another paradox is that we take pride in describingourselves
B.If these forests are opened up for mining purposesthe
as a knowledge-based society.
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S B.Every morning, he would arrive with a big catch of fresh fish
(a) ABDC (b) CADB (c) CBAD (d) BADC and sell it in the market.
C.Franco was a fisherman who lived on the beach.
.195.
Q D.He had been fishing for as long as he could remember.
A.The Emperor would view the comic acts from thejharokha, a SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening)
special window of his palace. (a) CBDA (b) CDAB (c) CDBA (d) DCAB
B.On the festival of Holi, the Emperor was entertainedwith
mimicry, impersonation and play-acting. Solutions :-
C.Bahadur Shah Jafar’s life and times are describedin a book
called ‘City of my heart.’ ol.187.(c) BDCA
S
D.Finally, the most talented of the performers wouldbe SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
generously awarded by the king. of the parajumble i.e.aplaceinthedanceworldthathasseen
SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon) the old guard giving place to the new. However, Sentence D
(a) CBAD (b) CDBA (c) ADBC (d) DACB states that she spoke of how the very idea of ‘respect’ has
changed over time. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C
.196.
Q statesthatbackintheday,respectmeantnotsittingoneventhe
A.Soon a special friendship develops between thetwo girls in samelevelasone’sgurusbutthat’snolongertrue,especiallyfor
war torn Syria. those who live in Western milieus & Sentence A states that
B.While at her grandmother’s place, Suzan meets Rana,a Syrian today, respect is shown in different ways. So, A willfollowC.
girl, who lives in a nearby refugee camp. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.
C.‘Summer with Rana’ is a film by Sanne Vogel, whobegan her
film career as early as 17. ol.188.(b) DCAB
S
D.Her film revolves around Suzan, the young girlwho is SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
spending her summer holiday with her grandmother, while her of the parajumble i.e. Tulsidas,thesaint-poetlivedinVaranasi,
mother has gone to Syria, as a war reporter. thecityofghats.However,SentenceCstatesthattheTulsiGhat
SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Evening) ismostspecial,amongthesevenghatsthatareassociatedwith
(a) ADBC (b) CADB (c) BDAC (d) CDBA hislife.So,CwillfollowD.Further,SentenceAstatesthatitwas
knownasLolarkGhatearlierandwasrenamedinhonourofthe
.197.
Q saint & Sentence B states that in 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla
A.He would be accompanied by fifty or sixty torchbearers. undertook therenovationoftheghat.So,BwillfollowA.Going
B.When dawn broke the Emperor would alight, say hisprayers through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
and return by 8 a.m.
C.They would all head towards the river Jamuna. ol.189.(d) CADB
S
D.During the winter months the Badshah Bahadur ShahJafar SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
would set off on his horse at 3 a.m. of the parajumble i.e. water scarcity in Jharkhand. However,
SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening) Sentence A states that Saranda forests, in Singhbhum, are a
(a) DCBA (b) CBAD (c) BACD (d) DACB huge catchment for rivers and streams in thisstate.So,Awill
followC.Further,SentenceDstatesthattheseforestsareIndia's
.198.
Q largestcontiguousSalforestsandthecurrentplansaysmining
A.From the outer entrance itself he had noticed thatthere was should not be allowed inthedenseforest&SentenceBstates
no one inside. that if these forests are opened up for mining purposes the
B.It was quite dark by the time Raman turned intothe lane and remaining rivers and streams will dry up. So, B will follow D.
reached the temple. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.
C.On entering the main temple, he prostrated beforethe
goddess, got up and then sat directly in front of the idol. ol.190.(b) BADC
S
D.However, an oil lamp which was burning before theidol of SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
Kaali Maa lit up the place and he could go up the steps. of the parajumble i.e. harsh winter in North India. However,
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon) SentenceAstatesthattheminimumtemperatureinthenational
(a) CABD (b) DBCA (c) ABDC (d) BADC capitaldroppedyesterday.So,AwillfollowB.Further,Sentence
D states that a favorable outcome of thewindfactorwasthat
.199.
Q therewasaslightdecreaseinairpollutionlevelsduetothewind
A.Waqar instead gave it to Afridi, who went on toscore a 37-ball speeds & Sentence C states that experts said the minimum
century, the fastest ODI century. temperatures would increase over the next few days due to a
B.That was when his teammate Waqar Younis handedhim over cloud cover. So, C will follow D. Going through the options,
a bat that belonged to Sachin Tendulkar. option b has the correct sequence.
C.When Shahid Afridi had flown in to join the Pakistanteam
1996, he did not even have a proper bat to play with. ol.191.(b) ADBC
S
D.Sachin had earlier gifted Waqar his bat to taketo Sialkot, SentenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
Pakistan’s world famous sports goods manufacturing capital of theparajumblei.e.Einsteinhadadeepdistasteforenforced
and get a custom-made one replicated there. learning. However, Sentence D states that he often felt that
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Afternoon) formal education interfered with hisnaturaldesiretolearnand
(a) ACBD (b) CBDA (c) DCAB (d) BADC explore. So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence B states that
Einsteinwasalsoseverelycriticaloftheexam-basededucation
.200.
Q system&SentenceCstatesthatthegreatphysicistGalileotoo
A.When Franco was young; he would stay at sea allnight. said, “You cannot teach anybody anything. You can only help
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t hem discover it within themselves. So, C will follow B. Going SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
through the options, option b has the correct sequence. ftheparajumblei.e.BadshahBahadurShahJafarwouldsetoff
o
onhishorseat3a.m.However,SentenceAstatesthathewould
ol.192.(b) CABD
S beaccompaniedbyfiftyorsixtytorchbearers.So,AwillfollowD.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea Further,SentenceCstatesthattheywouldallheadtowardsthe
oftheparajumblei.e.awinemakerlefthisA.C.caropentohelp river Jamuna & Sentence B states that when dawn broke the
keep his dog cool. However, Sentence A states that when he Emperorwouldalight,sayhisprayersandreturnby8a.m.So,B
returned,therewasmorethanjusthisdogwaitingforhim.So,A willfollowC.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiondhasthecorrect
willfollowC.Further,SentenceBstatesthatakoalahadjoined sequence.
the dog in the car’s more comfortable climate & Sentence D
states that although the human struggled a while tomakethe ol.198.(d)BADC
S
koala leave, it did leave his car eventually. So, D will follow B. SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence. of the parajumble i.e. Raman reached the temple. However,
Sentence A states that from the outer entrance itself he had
ol.193.(c) CABD
S noticedthattherewasnooneinside.So,AwillfollowB.Further,
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea SentenceDstatesthatanoillampwhichwasburningbeforethe
of the parajumble i.e. Tea is very simple to make. However, idolofKaaliMaalituptheplaceandhecouldgoupthesteps&
SentenceAstatesthatputequalquantitiesofwaterandmilkin Sentence C states that on entering the main temple, he
asaucepanandkeepitontheflame.So,AwillfollowC.Further, prostratedbeforethegoddess.So,CwillfollowD.Goingthrough
Sentence B states that now put someginger,teapowderand the options, option d has the correct sequence.
sugaraspertasteandboilitforacoupleofminutes&Sentence
D statesthatturnofftheflame,strainitintoacupandserveit ol.199.(b) CBDA
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hot.So,DwillfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,optionchas SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
the correct sequence. of the parajumble i.e. initial days of Shahid Afridi in cricket.
However, Sentence B states that his teammate Waqar Younis
ol.194.(b) CADB
S handedhimoverabatthatbelongedtoSachinTendulkar.So,B
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea will follow C.Further,SentenceDstatesthatSachinhadearlier
of the parajumble i.e. Technologically we live in a borderless giftedWaqarhisbattotaketoSialkot,Pakistan’sworldfamous
world. However, Sentence A states that in reality, we exist in sports goods manufacturing capital & Sentence A states that
compartments, separated by walls of caste, religion, and Waqar instead gave it toAfridi,whowentontoscorea37-ball
geography. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence Dstatesthat century, the fastest ODI century. So, A will follow D. Going
anotherparadoxisthatwetakeprideindescribingourselvesas through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
aknowledge-basedsociety&SentenceBstatesthattherateat
which we are accumulating information is not commensurate ol.200.(b) CDAB
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withtherateatwhichourawarenessisgrowing.So,Bwillfollow SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
D. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence. of the parajumble i.e. Franco was a fisherman. However,
Sentence D states that he had been fishing for as long as he
ol.195.(a)CBAD
S could remember.So,DwillfollowC.Further,SentenceAstates
Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea that when Franco was young, he would stay at sea allnight&
of the parajumble i.e. the book, ‘City of my heart’. However, SentenceBstatesthateverymorning,hewouldarrivewithabig
Sentence BstatesthatonthefestivalofHoli,theEmperorwas catch of fresh fishandsellitinthemarket.So,BwillfollowA.
entertained with Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
mimicry, impersonation and play-acting. So, B will follow C.
Further, Sentence A states that the Emperor would view the
comic acts from the jharokha, a
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specialwindowofhispalace&SentenceDstatesthatfinally,the
.201.
Q
most talented of the performerswouldbegenerouslyawarded
A.Upon returning from his travels, he was forcedto live in a
bytheking.So,DwillfollowA.Goingthroughtheoptions,option
house where his large family lived.
a has the correct sequence.
B.Vaikom Muhammad Basheer was a Malayalam fictionwriter
ol.196.(d) CDBA
S from Vaikom in Kerela.
SentenceCwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea C.The household was always noisy and full of chaos,no place
oftheparajumblei.e.‘SummerwithRana’,afilmbySanneVoge. f or a writer surely!
However,SentenceDstatesthatherfilmrevolvesaroundSuzan, D.Apart from family members, myriads of domesticanimals
the young girl who is spending her summer holiday with her also treated the house as their own.
grandmother, while her mother has gone to Syria, as a war SSC CGL - 4/3/2020 (Evening)
r eporter.So,DwillfollowC.Further,SentenceBstatesthatwhile (a) BCAD (b) BCDA (c) BADC (d) BDCA
athergrandmother’splace,SuzanmeetsRana,aSyriangirl,who
.202.
Q
livesinanearbyrefugeecamp&SentenceAstatesthatsoona
A.There are many gadgets that are operated by a remotecontrol
special friendship develops between the two girls in war torn
and contain a silicon chip.
Syria.So,AwillfollowB.Goingthroughtheoptions,optiondhas
B.This produces an infra-red beam, made up of electromagnetic
the correct sequence.
waves.
Sol.197.(d) DACB C.When a button is pressed on the remote control,the chip sets
off an electromagnetic vibration.
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.The beam carries a coded signal for operating the systems.
D Sol.204.(b)DACB
SSC CGL - 5/3/2020 (Evening) entenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
(a) ADCB (b) ACDB (c) ACBD (d) BACD of the parajumble i.e. the narrator fell in talk with a stranger.
However, Sentence Astatesthat thenarratorfoundhewasan
.203.
Q old sailor and knew all the seafaring men in Bristol. So,Awill
A.When a calf is born underwater, the mother mustget it to the follow D. Further, Sentence Cstatesthathehadlosthishealth
surface before it drowns. ashore and wanted a berth as cook to get to the sea again&
B.The young ones remain with their parents for upto fifteen SentenceBstatesthatthenarratorIengagedhimonthespotto
years or more. be the ship's cook but he proved to be much more. So, B will
C.Often another whale assists the mother, nudgingthe baby follow C. Going through the options, option b has the correct
gently and encouraging it to swim. sequence.
D.Whales have highly developed maternal instincts.
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(a) DBCA (b) BCAD (c) CBDA (d) DACB
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.204.
Q .205.
Q
A.I found he was an old sailor and knew all the seafaringmen in S-1When Amit woke up in the morning and looked athis face in
Bristol. the mirror, he did not recognise the face looking back at him.
B.So, I engaged him on the spot to be the ship'scook but he A:The face staring at him was calm and cool.
proved to be much more. B:First, Amit moved his fingers on the surface ofthe mirror, but
C.He had lost his health ashore and wanted a berthas cook to it felt different.
get to the sea again. C:Then, he touched his face, it appeared strangeand was like
D.I was standing on the dock when by accident I fellin talk with touching someone else’s face.
a stranger. D:‘This is not me…………’ he cried aloud.
SSC CGL - 7/3/2020 (Evening) S- 6He felt scared and anxious.
(a) CBAD (b) DACB (c) BACD (d) DBAC SSC CPO TIER II 27/9/2019
(a) CBDA (b) DCBA (c) DABC (d) ACBD
Solutions :-
.206.
Q
ol.201.(c)BADC
S S-1Both the boys were without helmets and were bleeding
SentenceBwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea profusely.
oftheparajumblei.e.VaikomMuhammadBasheer,aMalayalam A.The timely help saved the lives of the boys whowere
fiction writer. However, Sentence A states that upon returning ashamed of their actions after meeting Mohan.
fromhistravels,hewasforcedtoliveinahousewherehislarge B.He informed their family members using one of theboys’
family lived. So,AwillfollowB.Further,SentenceDstatesthat mobile phone.
apart from family members, myriadsofdomesticanimalsalso C.With the help of some passers-by, he picked themup and
treated the house as their own & Sentence C states that the immediately took them to a hospital in his car.
household was always noisy and full of chaos, no place for a D.Mohan wasted no time.
writer surely. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, S-6Mohan forgave them and advised them to followthe traffic
option c has the correct sequence. rules as they are meant for people’s safety.
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Sol.202.(c)ACBD (a) DCBA (b) BDAC (c) CABD (d) DABC
entenceAwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
of the parajumble i.e. gadgets operated by a remote control .207.
Q
having a silicon chip. However, Sentence C statesthatwhena A.First it is received by the sub-editors throughthe
button is pressed on the remote control, the chip sets off an correspondents, the reporters, and via the news agencies.
electromagnetic vibration.So,CwillfollowA.Further,Sentence B.Next it is passed on to the chief sub-editor whothoroughly
B states that this produces an infra-red beam, made up of checks the matter again and makes changes, if necessary.
electromagnetic waves & Sentence D states that the beam C.The sub-editors then examine the news and rewordit, if
carries a coded signal for operating the systems. So, D will needed.
follow B. Going through the options, option c has the correct D.News, from its reception to printing, goes througha series of
sequence. interconnected stages.
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ol.203.(d)DACB
S (a) DCBA (b) DACB (c) BADC (d) CBAD
SentenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
of the parajumble i.e. Whales have highly developed maternal Solutions :-
instincts. However, Sentence A states that when acalfisborn
ol.205.(c) DABC
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underwater, the mother must get it to the surface before it
‘D’ will be the first Sentence as ‘This is not me’ inSentenceD
drowns.So,AwillfollowD.Further,SentenceCstatesthatoften
refers to ‘Amit didn’t recognize the face looking back at him’
another whale assists themother,nudgingthebabygentlyand
whichismentionedinSentence1.However,SentenceDwillbe
encouragingittoswim&SentenceBstatesthattheyoungones
followedbySentenceAasitstatesthatthefacestaringathim
remain with their parents for uptofifteenyearsormore.So,B
was calm and cool. Further, Sentence A will be followed by
will follow C. Going through the options, option d has the correct
SentenceBasitstatesthat first,Amitmovedhisfingersonthe
sequence.
surface of the mirror, but it felt different. Then, ‘B’ will be
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f ollowed by ‘C’ as it states that he then touched his face, it
appeared strange and was like touching someone else’s face.
Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.
ol.206.(a) DCBA
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‘D’ will be the first Sentence as ‘Mohan wasted no time’ in
sentence D refers to ‘Both the boys were bleeding profusely’
which ismentionedinSentence1.However,sentenceDwillbe
followed by Sentence C asitstatesthatwiththehelpofsome
passers-by, he pickedthemupandimmediatelytookthemtoa
hospital in his car. Further, Sentence C will be followed by
Sentence B as it states thatheinformedtheirfamilymembers
usingoneoftheboys’mobilephone.Then,‘B’willbefollowedby
‘A’ as it states that the timely help saved the livesoftheboys
whowereashamedoftheiractionsaftermeetingMohan.Going
through the options, option a has the correct sequence.
Sol.207.(b) DACB
entenceDwillbethestartinglineasitcontainsthemainidea
S
of the parajumble i.e. News goes through a series of
interconnectedstages.However,SentenceAstatesthatfirstitis
received by the sub-editors through the correspondents, the
reporters,andviathenewsagencies.So,AwillfollowD.Further,
Sentence C states that the sub-editors thenexaminethenews
and reword it, if needed and Sentence B states that next it is
passed on to the chief sub-editor who thoroughly checks the
matteragainandmakeschanges,ifnecessary.So,Bwillfollow
C. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.
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hichisinthepresentcontinuoustense.
w Q.11. Hurry up ! There’s still ________
FILL IN THE Hence, ‘is learning(V-ing)’ is the most ork left to do.
w
BLANKS appropriate answer. SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) lot (b) much (c) whole (d) many
ol.3.(a) are moving
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irection :- [ Q.1. to Q.670. ]Selectthe
D Present Continuous tense is used for .12. He gazed around the room______
Q
most appropriate option to fill in the eventsplannedforthenearfuture.Here, lay hidden a treasure chest.
blank. MohnishandRavihaveplannedtomove SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
to Canada next month. ‘Plural subject+ (a) whereby (b) whereas
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 are + Ving’ is the correct grammatical (c) wherein (d) whereof
structure for present continuous tense.
.1.Neitherofthebiscuitsyougaveme
Q Hence, ‘are moving’ is the most Q.13.Eachoneoftheparticipantsinthe
_________ chocolate chips. appropriate answer. nnual function ________ an applause.
a
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(a) contain (b) are contained ol.4.(b) are working
S (a) deserve (b) deserves
(c) is contain (d) contains ‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the (c) is deserving (d) have deserved
correct structure for the given sentence
.2.Stanley______ toplaytheviolinnow,
Q whichisinthepresentcontinuoustense. .14. The air quality is so bad ______it
Q
with an amateur instructor. Also, according to the “Subject-Verb becomes difficult to breathe.
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) Agreement Rule”, a plural subject(Mittu SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) is learning (b) had learnt andBittu)alwaystakesapluralverb(are). (a) when (b) as (c) that (d) since
(c) was learning (d) will learn Hence, ‘are working(V-ing)’ is the most .15. If I go to Bangalore, I ______ with
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appropriate answer. my nephew.
Q.3.MohnishandRavi_______toCanada
ext month.
n ol.5.(c) bring up
S SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) Thephrasalverb‘b
ringup’meanstostart (a) stay (b) will stay
(a) are moving (b) is moving to talk about a particular subject. The (c) have stayed (d) stayed
(c) has moving (d) has move given sentence states that the teacher .16.Itrusthimcompletely.Hisconduct
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askedthestudentstopresenttheirideas is ________ suspicion.
.4. Currently, Mittu and Bittu ________
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during the class discussion. Hence, SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
hard to meet the project deadline.
‘bring up’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) under (b) over (c) above (d) below
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(a) worked (b) are working ol.6.(a) has
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(c) have worked (d) were working ‘Singular Subject(war) + has + V3’ is Solutions :-
grammatically the correct structure for
.5. The teacher asked the students to
Q ol.8.(c) mine
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the given sentence which is in the
_______ their ideas during the class When possessive is written separate
presentperfecttense.Hence,‘has’isthe
discussion. fromthenoun,weusepronounssuchas
most appropriate answer.
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) mine, his, hers, yours, etc. In the given
(a) get on (b) put off ol.7.(c) hand in
S sentence, the possessive is written
(c) bring up (d) bring about The phrasal verb ‘h and in’ means to separate from its noun (coffee shop).
submit. The given sentence states that Hence, ‘mine’ is the most appropriate
.6.Thewar_______badlydamagedthe
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theteacheraskedthestudentstosubmit answer.
country’s infrastructure.
their essays before thedeadline.Hence,
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) ol.9.(b) had examined
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‘hand in’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) has (b) have (c) was (d) is Iftwoactionstookplaceinthepastthen
the1stactionmustbeinthePastperfect
.7. The teacher asked the students to
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tense(Had+V3)andthe2ndactionmust
_______ their essays before the deadline.
be in theSimplePasttense(V2). Hence,
SSC CHSL Tier II (10/01/2024) .8.Thesmallcoffeeshopattheendof
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‘had examined(V3)’ is the most
(a) land in (b) put off the road is____________.
appropriate answer.
(c) hand in ( d) hand up SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024)
(a) our (b) my (c) mine (d) their ol.10.(a) in, in
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Solutions :- In the first blank, ‘in’ isusedafter‘busy’
Q.9.Gautam______allthedocumentsby
toindicatetheactivityinwhichsomeone
t hetimehissenioradvocatereachedthe
ol.1.(d) contains
S is engaged. Andinthesecondblank,‘in’
court.
‘Everyone/each/ every/ nothing/ hasbeenusedtoshowthepresenceofa
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everything/ anything/ either/ neither’ maid insidearoomorhouse.Hence,‘in,
(a) examines (b) had examined
represents a singular noun.Therefore,a in’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) is examining (d) will be examining
singularverb(contains)willbeusedwith
them. Hence, ‘contains’ is the most ol.11.(b) much
S
.10.She was so busy ______writing that
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appropriate answer. We use ‘much’ before uncountable nouns
when the maid came ______she didn’t
like much money(uncountable), much
hear her.
ol.2.(a) is learning
S milk, etc. Similarly, ‘work’ in the given
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‘Is/am/are + V-ing’ is grammatically the sentenceisanuncountablenoun.Hence,
(a) in, in (b) at, up (c) with, by (d) to, in
correct structure for the given sentence ‘much’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.12.(c) wherein
S time of completion is a point oftimein SC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
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‘Wherein’isusedtoindicatealocationor t he future, such as ‘by the time, by this (a) No article required (b) a (c) the (d) an
asituationinwhichsomethingislocated time’.Inthegivensentence,thedeadline
Q.27. It took seven years for Harish to
oroccurs.Thegivensentencestatesthat has been given(by this time tomorrow),
_ _________ his migraine.
he gazed around the room in which a which is afuturepointoftime.Hence,‘I
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treasure chest was hidden. Hence, will have’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) shake off (b) shake out
‘wherein’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.18.(a) Hold onto
S (c) shake up (d) shake down
ol.13.(b) deserves
S The phrasal verb ‘hold onto’ means to
Q.28.Thisisnot______exhaustivelistof
‘Deserve’ means to be worthy of keep something that is important or
ords.
w
something. The given sentence states useful. The given sentence states a
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that each one of the participants in the suggestion that the person should keep
(a) an (b) No word required
annualfunctionisworthyofanapplause. that thought. It will be a great idea
(c) many (d) a
Hence,‘deserves’isthemostappropriate someday. Hence, ‘hold onto’isthemost
answer. appropriate answer.
Solutions :-
ol.14.(c)that
S ol.19.(b) rose
S
‘So…that’ is a fixed conjunction pair. ‘Rose’meanstogoupinthedirectionof ol.22.(b) gets about
S
Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate the sky. The given sentence states that Thephrasalverb‘getabout’meanstogo
answer. Robin watched as the smoke rose to different places. The given sentence
steadily from the chimney. Hence,‘rose’ states that Arunima gets about a lot
Sol.15.(b)will stay is the most appropriate answer. during her vacation time. Hence, ‘gets
hegivensentenceisanexampleofthe
T about’ is the most appropriate answer.
firstconditionalsentenceandthecorrect ol.20.(c) cold
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grammatical structure is “if + simple ‘Cold’meansatalowertemperaturethan ol.23.(a) set out
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present…….will+V1”.Hence,‘willstay(V1)’ normal. The given sentence states that Thephrasalverb‘setout’meanstobegin
is the most appropriate answer. thegirlwascoldasshewasdrenchedin ajourney.Thegivensentencestatesthat
the rain. Hence, ‘cold’ is the most though Pradeep set out forJamaica,he
Sol.16.(c)above appropriate answer. landed up in Nigeria. Hence, ‘set out’ is
he phrase ‘above/beyond suspicion’ is
T the most appropriate answer.
used when there is no doubt about the ol.21.(c) Oar
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honestyofaperson.Hence,‘above’isthe ‘Oar’ is a pole with a flat blade used to ol.24.(d) Flying
S high - is very
most appropriate answer. steer or row aboat.Thegivensentence successful.
states that you use an oar to steer a
ol.25.(a) allotted
S
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 boat.Hence,‘oar’isthemostappropriate
‘Allot’ means to give a share of
answer.
something to someone. The given
Q.17.Bythistimetomorrow,I_______the sentence states that they knewthatthe
ork assigned to me.
w SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 stock of the food was getting reduced
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) and the fund allotted for that was not
(a) will have did (b) will do .22.Arunima__________alotduringher
Q enough for the next week. Hence,
(c) will have done(d) will be done vacation time. ‘alloted’ is the most appropriate answer.
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.18. _________ that thought. Itwillbea
Q (a) gets on (b) gets about Sol.26.(a)No article required.
great idea someday. (c) gets along (d) gets after
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) ol.27.(a) Shake off
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(a) Hold onto (b) Hold to .23. Though Pradeep _______ for
Q ‘Shake off’ means to successfully deal
(c) Hold on (d) Hold against Jamaica, he landed up in Nigeria. with or recoverfromanillness,injury,or
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (3rd Shift) negative feeling. The given sentence
Q.19. Robin watched as the smoke (a) set out (b) set up statesthatittooksevenyearsforHarish
_______ steadily from the chimney. (c) set about (d) set aside to recover from his migraine. Hence,
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) ‘shake off’ is the most appropriate
.24. The company had some initial
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(a) hung (b) rose (c) left (d) went answer.
problems, but now it is ___________
.20. The girl was ________ as she was
Q SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift) ol.28.(a) an
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drenched in the rain. (a) flying like a rock (b) flying a kite
Article ‘An’ is used before the words
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) (c) flying the nest (d) flying high
startingfromavowelsound(animminent
(a) bolt (b) gold (c) cold (d) tight danger, an apple). Similarly, ‘Exhaustive’
Q.25. They knew that the stock of the
f ood was getting reduced and the fund starts with a vowel sound that willtake
.21.You use an ________ to steer a boat.
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___________ for that was not enough for article‘an’withit.Hence,‘an’isthemost
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023)
the next week. appropriate answer.
(a) are (b) or (c) oar (d) ore
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Solutions :-
(a) allotted (b) abandoned SSC MTS 2023 Tier - 1
(c) alerted (d) asserted
ol.17.(c)I will have done
S .29. Hardik Pandya hit four ________
Q
.26.Beingcourteous________costsyou
Q
Future perfect tense is used when the fours and scored 72 runs in the match.
nothing.
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S (a) from (b) since (c) before (d) for attention to detail, always making sure
(a) continuous (b) consecutive verything was perfectly organised and
e
.40. Can you quote any_______ in your
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(c) ongoing (d) constant in its proper place.
favour?
SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
.30. The hiring manager has already
Q SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) fastidious (b) scornful
offered you the job; now, ________ to (a) answer (b) summary
(c) tedious (d) exact
accept or decline the offer. (c) lines (d) precedent
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (1st Shift) Q.52. (Ø = No article) ____ doctor
.41. Bhanu, the security guard, asks
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(a) a penny for your thoughts uggesteddoingsomeeyeexercisesand
s
everyone entering my building to show
(b) the ball is in your court wearing _______ pair of powered glasses.
their ______ card.
(c) pull your leg SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
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(d) get your act together (a) A; a (b) Ø; a (c) A; Ø (d) The; a
(a) identity (b) place (c) self (d) name
.31. Oberon doesn't like the way
Q .42. The team had a _______ with
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ouses in our area.
h .43. The rusty door made a _______
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Q .44. The tone of his voice seemed to
Q .55. Chaitnya was _______ from the
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(a) but (b) but also (c) and (d) but often
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(a) questionable (b) reliable (c) reverse (d) applaud (a) nourished (b) criticised
(c) quick-minded (d) peaceful (c) supported (d) dramatised
.47. Some thingsaremeanttobe,and
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.36. Thestudentsofclass7gavetheir
Q death is _______ for humans. .58. AugmentedReality(AR)continues
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teacher a gift, which was ________to her. SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift) to develop and become more _______
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) edible (b) spiral (c) natural (d) viral among a wide range of applications.
(a) revealing (b) shocking SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (1st Shift)
(c) confusing (d) surprising Q.48. Most times, he is sitting alone, (a) rare (b) amicable
immersed in his own ________ . (c) idealistic (d) pervasive
Q.37. He is _________ of many chain SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
natching cases in Dariyaganj.
s (a) synagogue (b) monologue Q.59. A/An _________ fellow cannot
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(c) akused (d) accused Q.49.Theyaregoingtogivemealovely (a) idle (b) bright (c) intelligent (d) honest
resent, but I cannot _____ what it will be.
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Q.38. Her stories paid ________ to her SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift) .60. Virtual worlds are recently new
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other, whom she regarded as the
m (a) give (b) gist (c) guess (d) guest phenomenainthatthey_________ people
goddess of bravery. to meet and socially interact with others
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift) .50.Many soldiers marched in ________
Q in a variety of online environments.
(a) frustration (b) sainthood at the international border. SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
(c) absoluteness (d) homage SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) forbid (b) bring (c) choose (d) enable
(a) dress (b) uniform
Q.39. Suresh has been learning Tami (c) fabric (d) clothes .61.TheNileisthe________riverofthe
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_ ________ two months. world.
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( a) long ( b) longer (c) confirmed (d) convinced ol.32.(b) the biggest
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.73. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a great
Q the definite article ‘the’ and‘thebiggest’
.62.I____tomanycountriestofindthe
Q man with a high level of___________. is the correct superlative degree
source of true happiness. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) adjective.Hence,‘thebiggest’isthemost
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) (a) intelligent humour (b) wise boredom appropriate answer.
(a) triveled (b) travelled (c) intellect (d) clever fatigue
(c) travalled (d) travelld ol.33.(b) profound
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.74. Select the most appropriate
Q ‘Profound’ means deep or intense. The
Q.63. He is a smug and very ______ responseinthegivensituationoftheeve given sentence states that the
erson who thinks only about himself.
p of a battle to fill in the blank. experiences that children have in their
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) The commander: "Honourable Emperor, early years can have a deep impact on
(a) arsonist (b) diffident allthetroopshavelinedupforthebattle the way their brains develop. Hence,
(c) egoistic (d) humble and are awaiting your orders." Emperor ‘profound’ is the most appropriate
Chandragupta Maurya: ‘’_________’’ answer.
.64.IknowthatIcancountonmybest
Q SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift)
friend to be by my side through ______ (a) We will march at dawn. ol.34.(b) but also
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and thin. (b) You should learn how to talk to an “Not only …….…… But also” is a fixed
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) emperor. conjunction pair. Hence, ‘but also’isthe
(a) tough (b) heavy (c) thick (d) fat (c) We will be playing cards. most appropriate answer.
.65. Make-up was _________shehardly
Q (d) We are ready for the pilgrimage.
ol.35.(d) peaceful
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wore. .75.I wish we had _______ come here.
Q ‘Peaceful’ means calm and quiet. The
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) given sentence states that he generally
(a) anything (b) something (a) right (b) clear (c) never (d) agreed avoids arguments because of his calm
(c) anybody (d) someone nature. Hence, ‘peaceful’ is the most
.76. Winning the championship was a
Q appropriate answer.
.66. Ravi has little in ______ with his
Q dreamcometruefortheteam,butbeing
friend, Senthil. awarded the MVP trophy was __________ . ol.36.(d) surprising
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SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (1st Shift) SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘Surprising’meanscausingastonishment
(a) common (b) contention (a) the silver lining o
r unexpectedness. The given sentence
(c) formal (d) normal (b) the bird in the bush states that class 7 students gave their
Q.67. Her dedication to her work was (c) a cold turkey teacher a gift, whichwasunexpectedor
_ ___ what anyone had expected. (d) the icing on the cake astonishing to the teacher. Hence,
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘surprising’ is the most appropriate
.77. Thescratchesonherhandswere
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(a) over (b) beyond (c) beside (d) through clear signs of domestic violence,______
.68. The old man distributed his
Q and said that she got scratched by ol.37.(d) accused
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property _______ his ten grandchildren barbed wire fencing. ‘Accused’ is the correct spelling.
equally. SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(a) and poverty ol.38.(d) homage
S
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘Homage’meansdeeprespectandpraise
(a) within (b) among (b) yet she lied
(c) which was enough evidence shown for a person or god. The given
(c) towards (d) between sentence states thatherstoriesshowed
(d) done a while ago
Q.69. The toddler decided to make a deep respect and praise to her mother,
ess because he wanted to______the
m whom she considered a symbol of
Solutions :-
attention of its parents. bravery andexcellence.Hence,‘homage’
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift) is the most appropriate answer.
ol.29.(b) consecutive
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(a) seek (b) elicit (c) please (d) extract ‘Consecutive’meanshappeningoneafter ol.39.(d) for
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the other withoutinterruption.Thegiven ‘For’ is used for a fixed period of
Q.70. The teacher assured: "You have
sentence states that Hardik Pandya hit time(countable) like2years/3months/4
ompleted your homework, ________?”
c
four consecutive fours and scored 72 days/8 hours and for an activity that
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (1st Shift)
runsinthematch.Hence,‘consecutive’is happenedinarecenttime.Hence,‘for’is
(a) had you (b) hadn't you
the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
(c) haven't you (d) have you
ol.30.(b)Theballisinthecourt-itisup
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.71.Astrong________formathematics
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to you to make the next move. ‘Precedent’ means a legal decision that
and problem-solving can be very useful.
SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (2nd Shift) supports a position or argument. T he
ol.31.(b) talks
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(a) strength (b) aptitude given sentence states a question to
The given sentence is an example of
(c) functioning (d) perception enquire about any precedent in his
Simple Present Tense and the subject
favour. Hence, ‘precedent’ is the most
‘Demetrius’ is singular. ‘Singular Sub. +
Q.72.Heisfirst______tohisjobandthen appropriate answer.
V-s/es’ is the correct grammatical
t o his family.
structureforthissentence.Hence,‘talks’ ol.41.(a) identity
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SSC MTS 13/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
is the most appropriate answer. An identity card means a person’s
(a) enabled (b) committed
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informationtoprovewhoheis.Thegiven ‘Uniform’ means a particular set of entence states that AugmentedReality
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sentence states that the security guard lothes that has to be worn by the
c (AR) continues to develop and become
checks for identity cards from all members of thesameorganization.The more pervasive among a wide range of
entering the building as a security givensentencestatesthatmanysoldiers applications. Hence, ‘pervasive’ is the
measure. Hence, ‘identity’ is the most marched in uniform at the international most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer. border. Hence, ‘uniform’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.59.(a) idle
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ol.42.(d) discussion
S ‘Idle’ means being inactive,notengaged
‘Discussion’ is the correct spelling. ol.51.(a) fastidious
S in workoractivities.Thegivensentence
‘Fastidious’ means giving too much states that a person who is lazy or
ol.43.(c) harsh
S attention to small details. The given inactivecannotbecomeanidealteacher.
‘Harsh’ means unpleasantly rough. The sentence states thatshewasknownfor Hence, ‘idle’ is the most appropriate
givensentencestatesthattherustydoor giving too much attention to detail. answer.
made an unpleasant screeching sound. Hence, ‘fastidious’ is the most
Hence, ‘harsh’ is the most appropriate appropriate answer. ol.60.(d)enable
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answer. ‘Enable’ means give (someone) the
ol.52.(d) The; a
S authorityormeanstodosomething.The
ol.44.(d) imply
S The article ‘the’ is used to refer to givensentencestatesthatvirtualworlds
‘Imply’ means to suggest something specific or particularnouns.Article‘A’is arerecentlynewphenomenainthatthey
without saying it directly. The given used before the words starting from a enable people to meet and socially
sentencestatesthatthetoneofhisvoice consonant sound - (a conversation, a interactwithothersinavarietyofonline
seemed to suggest that he knew more story). Similarly, ‘doctor’ is a specific environments. Hence, ‘enable’ is the
than he was revealing. Hence, ‘imply’ is person and the word‘pair’startsfroma most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. consonant sound. Hence, ‘the; a’ is the
most appropriate answer. ol.61.(d) longest
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ol.45.(d) revealed
S Article ‘the’ is used before a superlative
‘Reveal’meanstoexposesomethingthat ol.53.(c) discarded
S degree adjective. ‘Longest’ is the
was hidden or not known. The given ‘Discarded’ means to get rid of superlative degree of ‘long’. Hence,
sentence states that COVID-19 revealed something or throw it away. The given ‘longest’ is the most appropriate answer.
structuralweaknessesinhealthsystems sentence states that the mother
worldwide. Hence, ‘revealed’isthemost discarded the chips because they were ol.62.(b) travelled
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appropriate answer. soggy. Hence, ‘discarded’ is the most ‘Travelled’ is the correct spelling.
ol.46.(a) sacrifice
S appropriate answer. ol.63.(c) egoistic
S
‘Sacrifice’ means to give up something ol.54.(c) rant
S Egoistic means someone excessively
valuable in order to help someone. The ‘Rant’ means when someone speaks at self-centered. Thegivensentencestates
given sentence states thatVarunhasto length in an angry way. The given that he is a smug and very egoistic
give up hisstudiesforthesakeofhisill sentencestatesthatduringthemeeting, person who thinks only about himself.
father. Hence, ‘sacrifice’ is the most he went on a long andangryrantabout Hence, ‘egoistic’ isthemostappropriate
appropriate answer. howtheprojectwasbeingmismanaged. answer.
ol.47.(c) natural
S Hence, ‘rant’ is the most appropriate ol.64.(c) thick
S
‘Natural’meanssomethingcommonoris answer. Theidiom‘throughthickandthin’means
expected.Thegivensentencestatesthat ol.55.(a) expelled
S to perseverethroughgoodtimesaswell
death is a natural part of the human ‘Expelled’ is the correct spelling. as bad.ThegivensentencestatesthatI
experience. Hence, ‘natural’ is the most know thatIcancountonmybestfriend
appropriate answer. ol.56.(a) Take
S to be by mysidethroughthickandthin.
‘Take’ is commonly used when referring Hence, ‘thick and thin’ is the most
ol.48.(b) monologue
S tostudentsparticipatinginorattempting appropriate answer.
‘Monologue’ means a long conversation exams. The given sentence states that
by one person, typically one’s thoughts. theMinistryofeducationhasannounced ol.65.(b) something
S
The given sentence states that he is that students can take the Board ‘Something’ is used when the specific
sitting alone and is lost in his own Examinations twice. Hence, ‘take’ is the thing (in this sentence, make-up) being
thoughts.Hence,‘monologue’isthemost most appropriate answer. referredtoisnotknownindetail.Hence,
appropriate answer. ‘something’ is the most appropriate
ol.57.(b) Criticised
S answer.
ol.49.(c) guess
S ‘Criticised’meansfindingfault.Thegiven
‘Guess’meanstoestimateorthinkabout sentence states that All praised him ol.66.(a) common
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something without having its proper when he soared in the business world, The phrase ‘in common’ is used to
information. The given sentence states butthesamepeoplecriticisedhimwhen indicate similarity or shared interests.
that they are going to give me a lovely hefailedinbusiness.Hence,‘criticised’is The given sentence statesthatRavihas
present, but I cannot guess what it will the most appropriate answer. little in common with his friend,Senthil.
be. Hence, ‘guess’ is the most Hence,‘common’isthemostappropriate
appropriate answer. ol.58.(d) pervasive
S answer.
‘Pervasive’ means spreading widely
Sol.50.(b) uniform throughout an area or group. The given Sol.67.(b) beyond
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understanding. The given sentence t o modifytheverb‘come’.Hence,‘never’ SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (1st Shift)
states that her dedication to her work is the most appropriate answer. (a) ebacuated (b) evacuated
was beyond the expectations of (c) evkuated (d) evakuated
everyone. Hence, ‘beyond’ is the most Sol.76.(d) The icing on the cake-
appropriate answer. omething that makes a good situation
s .87.The_______ageforretirementis65
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even better. years in India.
ol.68.(b) among
S SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
We use ‘among’ for more than two ol.77.(b) yet she lied
S (a) mendatory (b) mendetory
persons. There are ten grandchildren The given sentence states that there (c) mendaytory (d) mandatory
mentionedinthegivensentence.Hence, were visible scratches on her hands
‘among’ is the most appropriate answer. indicatingdomesticviolence,yetshelied Q.88. The CEO's ____________ disregard
and said that she got scratched by f or his employees'well-beingledtohigh
ol.69.(a) seek
S barbedwirefencing.Hence,‘yetshelied’ turnover and low morale in the company.
‘Seek’meanstotrytogetsomething.The is the most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (4th Shift)
given sentence states that the toddler (a) calous (b) callus (c) callous (d) calus
intentionally createdamessbecausehe SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 1
wantedtogettheattentionofitsparents. .89. Sarah just gave ______ to a baby
Q
Hence, ‘seek’ is the most appropriate boy.
Q.78.Thechiefguestis________toarrive SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
answer.
t the venue within half an hour.
a (a) birth (b) breath (c) broth (d) berth
ol.70.(c) haven't you
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According to the “Question Tag rule”, if (a) accepted (b) expieted Q.90. The_______ofthecompany'sCEO
the statement is positive, the question (c) expected (d) espected as widely praised for her innovative
w
tag will be negative & Vice-versa. leadership.
.79. The chef'sculinarycreationswere
Q SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (4th Shift)
However, the sentenceandthequestion infusedwithadistinctive_______thatset
tagmustbeinthesametense.Similarly, (a) rein (b) rayne (c) rain (d) reign
them apart from typical restaurant fare.
the given sentence is positive so the SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
question tag will be negative(haven’t). Solutions :-
(a) flare (b) fair (c) flere (d) flair
Hence, ‘haven't you’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.78.(c) expected
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.80. The_______ of the crime scene
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‘Expected’ means likely to happen. The
made it difficult for investigators to
ol.71.(b) aptitude
S given sentence states that the chief
gather evidence.
‘Aptitude’ means a natural ability to do guest is likely to arrive at the venue
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something. The given sentence states within half an hour. Hence, ‘expected’is
(a) set (b) cite (c) sleight (d) site
that a strong aptitude for mathematics the most appropriate answer.
and problem-solving can be veryuseful. Q.81. I can't _______ this heat anymore.
Hence, ‘aptitude’isthemostappropriate ol.79.(d) flair
S
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answer. ‘Flair’meanssomeone'snaturaltalentfor
(a) beer (b) bare (c) bear (d) bier
something. The given sentence states
ol.72.(b) committed
S Q.82. My cousin owns a shop of thatthechef'sdisheshadauniquestyle
‘Committed’ means dedicated to a food_________. that set them apart from typical
certaincause.Thegivensentencestates SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift) restaurantfood.Hence,‘flair’isthemost
that he is firstcommittedtohisjoband (a) additives (b) addetivis appropriate answer.
then to hisfamily.Hence,‘committed’is (c) aditives (d) addetives
ol.80.(d) site
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the most appropriate answer.
.83. She suffered an emotional
Q ‘Site’ means the piece of land where
ol.73.(c) intellect
S ___________ after the death of her something is located. The given
‘Intellect’ means a person's capacity for husband in a road accident. sentencestatesthatthesiteofthecrime
mental activities, such as thinking, SSC CHSL 10/08/2023 (2nd Shift) scene made it difficult for investigators
reasoning, understanding, and learning. (a) turbulense (b) terbulense to gather evidence. Hence, ‘site’ is the
The given sentence states that Dr.APJ (c) toorbulence (d) turbulence most appropriate answer.
AbdulKalamwasagreatmanwithahigh
.84. The______of the new legislation
Q ol.81.(c) bear
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level of intellect. Hence, ‘intellect’ is the
has sparked a heated debate among ‘Bear’ means to tolerate or endure
most appropriate answer.
lawmakers. something. The given sentence states
ol.74.(a) We will march at dawn.
S SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift) that I am no longer able to tolerate the
"We will march at dawn" is the most (a) affectation (b) effection heat. Hence, ‘bear’ is the most
appropriateresponseasitacknowledges (c) effect (d) affect appropriate answer.
thereadinessofthetroopsandindicates
.85. (Ø= No article) ______year ago,
Q ol.82.(a) additives
S
theemperor'sdecisiontocommencethe
Arihant decided to join______ NCC. ‘Additives’ means a substance addedto
battle early in the morning. Hence, ‘we
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift) somethinginsmallquantitiestoimprove
will march at dawn’ is the most
(a) A; an (b) The; Ø (c) The; a (d) A; the orpreserveit.Thegivensentencestates
appropriate answer.
that my cousin owns a shop of food
Sol.75.(c) never Q.86.People were_____ to safe places by additives. Hence, ‘additives’ is the most
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appropriate answer. ‘reign’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) venerable (d) soothing
ol.83.(d) turbulence
S Q.103. Radium is a white powder that
‘Turbulence’ means a state of disorder,
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1 _ _________ table salt.
confusion, or instability in various SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
.91. She is_____apeacockintheblue
Q
situations. The given sentence states (a) looks like (b) look like
satin saree
that she suffered an emotional (c) will look like (d) looking like
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (1st shift)
turbulence after the death of her
(a) very beautiful as (b) so beautiful as Q.104. The __________ purpose of the
husband in a road accident. Hence,
(c) as beautiful as (d) beautiful like oaching was to identify the talented
c
‘turbulence’ is the most appropriate
answer. players.
Q.92. She reminds me always that I
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
_ ________ to be a little more careful.
ol.84.(c) effect
S (a) mean (b) mine (c) mane (d) main
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift)
‘Effect’meansachangewhichisaresult
(a) had (b) have (c) must (d) has Q.105. Don't take the wind out of my
or consequence of an action or other
cause. The given sentence states that _ ____andtellmeI'mgoingnowherewith
.93. Kiran had a short __________ as a
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the effect of the newlegislationhasled my life.
writer.
to a heated debate among lawmakers. SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (3rd shift)
Hence, ‘effect’ is the most appropriate (a) boat (b) wings (c) sails (d) sales
(a) caress (b) career (c) carer (d) carrier
answer.
.106.The doctor ___ two tablets per day.
Q
.94. The patient looked _____ and tired.
Q
ol.85.(d) A; the
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SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (1st shift)
Article ‘A’ is used before the words (a) prescribed (b) advised
(a) pail (b) pale (c) pall (d) peel
starting from a consonant sound - (a (c) ordered (d) proposed
conversation,astory,ayear).Article‘the’ .95.The police were on high alert on
Q
Q.107. M eenakshi sweeps the ball
is used for specific or particular nouns. account of the ______ convict who had
xcellently when she ________ an off -
e
‘NCC’ is a specific body of the Indian killed many people.
spin delivery.
Army. Hence, ‘a; the’ is the most SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift)
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (2nd shift)
appropriate answer. (a) run after (b) walk away
(a) will get (b) has got (c) got (d) gets
(c) eloped (d) runaway
ol.86.(b) evacuated
S
Q.108.Ifindthatstudentsnowadaysare
‘Evacuated’ means the act of moving .96. Payments can be made by ______
Q
ot interested in________letters by hand.
n
people or objects out of a place of or in cash.
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dangeroremergencytoasaferlocation. SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (2nd shift)
(a) righting (b) rioting
The given sentence states that people (a) chick (b) cheek (c) cheque (d) cheeky
(c) rating (d) writing
were evacuated to safe places by the
rescueteamaftertheearthquake.Hence, .97.Youarethe__________tothethrone
Q
Q.109. Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
‘evacuated’ is the most appropriate and should behave in such a manner.
f ought hard against _______ practices
answer. SSC CGL 17/07/2023 (3rd shift)
which affected Indian society of his time.
(a) hair (b) here (c) hare (d) heir
SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
ol.87.(d) mandatory
S
.98.Ascattlearetoherdsoarebirdsto
Q (a) many evil (b) all evil
‘Mandatory’ is the correct spelling.
_______. (c) most evil (d) more evil
ol.88.(c) callous
S SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (1st shift)
.110.Theyoungoneofalioniscalleda
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‘Callous’ means having a cruel and (a) flock (b) litter (c) pack (d) streak
_____.
insensitive disregard for others. The
.99.Theyareplayingsongsso________
Q SSC CGL 20/07/2023 (4th shift)
given sentence states that the CEO’s
that the entire neighbourhood is ( a) colt (b) chick (c) calf (d) cub
insensitive disregard for his employee’s
well-beingledtohigherprofitsandlower disturbed.
.111. Mohan _________ the charge of
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morale in the company. Hence, ‘callous’ SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (2nd shift)
Centre for Life Skills from Mustafa.
is the most appropriate answer. (a) lord (b) loved (c) laud (d) loud
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (1st shift)
.100.Therearerowsofchairsoneither
Q (a) took out (b) took through
ol.89.(a)birth
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side of the ______. (c) took off (d) took over
‘GIve birth’ means to produce a baby
from your body. The given sentence SSC CGL 18/07/2023 (3rd shift)
.112.Thesermonofthepriestwasvery
Q
states that Sarah just gave birth to a (a) ail (b) isle (c) I’ll (d) aisle
short and ________.
baby boy. Hence, ‘birth’ is the most .101. 'Habitual' may be replaced
Q SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
appropriate answer. by______ (a) coned (b) conveyance
SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift) (c) concise (d) consisted
ol.90.(d) reign
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‘Reign’ means the period during which (a) Stagnant (b) Continual
.113.Tibetisour__________country.Its
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somebody is in charge of an (c) Temperate (d) Holistic
people are called 'Tibetans'.
organisation. The given sentence states .102. The match schedule
Q was SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (2nd shift)
that the CEO was praised for her disturbed due to __________ rains (a) neighbour (b) neighbouring
innovativeleadershipduringthetimeshe SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (1st shift) (c) neighbour's (d) neighbourhood
was in charge of the company. Hence, (a) detestable (b) incessant
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Q .126. Select the most appropriate
Q ere ________ .
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__________ in her hands. idiomatic expression to fill in the blank. SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) Anita keeps on repeating that she is (a) contemporaries (b) co-writers
(a) rain (b) ran (c) reign (d) rein innocent, but there is _____ . (c) colleagues (d) associates
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift)
.115. Mosquitoes _________ if there is
Q (a) no smoke without fire .137. The driver very subtly _____ the
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no water logging. (b) no pulling up of the socks traffic violation he committed.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (3rd shift) (c) no rubbing of the shoulders SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift)
(a) breed (d) no love lost between (a) ironed through (b) ironed in
(b) will breed (c) ironed out (d) ironed aside
(c) will not breed .127. ShakuntalaDeviwasbornon4th
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(d) will have been breeding November 1929. In her childhood she Solutions :-
______ to school .
Q.116. The details were__________from SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) ol.91.(c) as beautiful as
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ne person to the other within no time.
o (a) never gone (b) went never ‘As...as’ is a comparative structureused
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift) (c) had never been (d) ever been to compare two things. Similarly, the
(a) passed away (b) passed in
given sentence compares her beauty
(c) passed down (d) passed out Q.128. Soon after the doctor gave her
with a peacock. Hence, ‘as beautifulas’
t he next _______ of the medicine, the
.117.The room was very ___________.
Q is the most appropriate answer.
patient began to _____.
SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (4th shift) SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (1st shift) ol.92.(b) have
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(a) quit (b) quilt (c) quiet (d) quite (a) dose, dozed (b) dosed, doze Theverb‘reminds’indicatesanactionin
Q.118. Raghav had a good for (c) dose, doze (d) doze, dose present tense. We generally use the
tage plays.
s semi-modal ‘have to’ with
.129. The actress is very ______ and
Q
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift) “I/you/we/they” to express a general
takes pride in her appearance all the
(a) trip (b) trope (c) troop (d) troupe obligation. Similarly, the given sentence
time.
expressestheobligationthatIhavetobe
.119.Hundredsoffirmswentbankrupt
Q SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (2nd shift)
careful.Hence, ‘have’ is the most
during the . (a) vein (b) wane (c) vane (d) vain
appropriate answer.
S SC CGL 25/07/2023 (1st shift) Q.130. The termites were just thetipof
(a) recission (b) revision ol.93.(b) Career
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t he____________,butthehousewasnear
(c) remission (d) recession ‘Career’ means the period of time that
collapsing in reality.
youspendinyourlifeworkingordoinga
Q.120.Yesterday,Iateonlya ________of SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
particular thing. The given sentence
pples for my dinner.
a (a) mountain (b) iceberg
statesthatKiranhadashortcareerasa
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift) (c) shoe (d) heel
writer. Hence, ‘career’ is the most
(a) pier (b) pear (c) pare (d) pair Q.131. __________ in population is a appropriate answer.
.121. I take my _______ off to our
Q indrance to a country's growth.
h
ol.94.(b) pale
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freedom fighters for their service toour SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
‘Pale’ means having a very light skin
country. (a) Contract (b) Decrease
colour due to sickness. The given
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift) (c) Reduce (d) Increase
sentence states that the patient had a
(a) boots (b) hat (c) gun (d) socks .132. The group of travellers w
Q ere lightskincolourandlookedtired..Hence,
wonderstruck by the ________ of the coin. ‘pale’ is the most appropriate answer.
.122.________dropletssettledontopof
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leaves. SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift)
ol.95.(d) Runaway
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SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (3rd shift) (a) wait (b) white (c) weight (d) wide
“Runaway"meansonewhohasescaped
(a) Due (b) Doe (c) Do (d) Dew .133. He is rich and famous and
Q fromcustody.Thegivensentencestates
expects everyone to _______ on him. that the police were on high a lert
.123.Storiesofdolphins'savinghuman
Q
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (2nd shift) becauseofanescapedconvictwhohad
lives __________ throughout history
(a) tap dance like mad killed many people. Hence, ‘runaway’ is
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
(b) dead duck the most appropriate answer.
(a) have been said (b) told
(c) have been told (d) had been said (c) give a song and dance
ol.96.(c) cheque
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(d) dance attendance
‘Cheque’ means a piece of paper issued
.124.___________ are words which have
Q
Q.134.A ________ is a female horse. byabanktopayaspecificsumofmoney
the same spelling or pronunciation but
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S toapersonorentity.Thegivensentence
not the same Meaning.
(a) vixen (b) doe (c) mare (d) rooster states that payments can be made by
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift)
chequeorincash.Hence,‘cheque’isthe
(a) Acronyms (b) Homonyms .135.Shecouldeasilyeatthe_________
Q most appropriate answer.
(c) Synonyms (d) Antonyms biryani by herself.
SSC CGL 27/07/2023 (3rd shift) ol.97.(d) heir
S
.125.We__________offoldclothesand
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(a) haul (b) whole (c) hall (d) hole ‘Heir’isapersonwhoinheritspropertyor
bought new ones for Diwali.
title from a deceased person.Thegiven
SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (4th shift) .136. Keats and Shelly were poets of
Q sentence states that the person is the
(a) cost (b) coast (c) caste (d) cast the same period; in other words, they heir to the throne and should behave
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accordingly. Hence, ‘heir’ is the most Theidiom‘takethewindoutofmysails’ ‘Neighbouring’isusedasanadjectiveto
ppropriate answer.
a eans to cause someone to lose
m modify the noun ‘country’ and it means
confidence. someone or something thatisverynear
ol.98.(a) Flock
S The given sentence states that you are or close to you. The given sentence
‘Herd’ is a number of cattle living or told not to make me feel lessconfident states that Tibet is our neighbouring
feeding together. Similarly, ‘flock’ is a for not making any progress in life. country. Its people are called 'Tibetans'.
groupofbirds.Hence,‘flock’isthemost Hence, ‘sails’ is the most appropriate Hence, ‘neighbouring’ is the most
appropriate answer. answer. appropriate answer.
Litter - a groupofbabyanimalsbornto
one mother at the same time. ol.106.(a) prescribed
S ol.114.(d) rein
S
Pack - a group of animals, typically Prescribed means recommended or ‘Rein’ means a strap used to control a
wolves or dogs, that live and hunt authorizedbyadoctorfortreatment.The horse or other animal. The given
together. given sentence states that the doctor sentence states that the Princessfirmly
Streak - a line or mark of a different prescribed two tablets per day. Hence, heldthereininherhands.Hence,‘rein’is
substance or colour from its ‘prescribed’ is the most appropriate the most appropriate answer.
surroundings. answer.
ol.115.(c) will not breed
S
ol.99.(d) loud
S ol.107.(d) gets
S Thegivensentenceisanexampleofthe
‘Loud’ means (sound) at a highvolume. We generally use “Simple Present firstconditionalsentenceandthecorrect
The given sentence states that theyare Tense(V1-s/es)” to denote actions or grammatical structure is “if + simple
playing songs so loud that the entire activities that are part of one's daily present…….will +V1”. Hence, ‘will not
neighbourhoodisdisturbed.Hence,‘loud’ routine or habits. The given sentence breed’ is the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer. states that Meenakshi sweeps the ball
excellently when she gets an off-spin ol.116.(c) Passed down
S
ol.100.(d) aisle
S delivery. Hence, ‘gets’ is the most Thephrasalverb‘passeddown’meansto
‘Aisle’ means a narrow space between appropriate answer. transfer or share something, like
rows of seats or shelves. The given information. The given sentence states
sentence states that there are rows of ol.108.(d) Writing
S that the details werepasseddownfrom
chairs onbothsidesoftheaisle.Hence, ThegivensentencestatesthatIfindthat one person to the other within no time.
‘aisle’ is the most appropriate answer. students nowadays arenotinterestedin Hence, ‘passed down’ is the most
writinglettersbyhand.Hence,‘writing’is appropriate answer
ol.101.(b) Continual - happening
S the most appropriate answer.
repeatedly or frequently. ol.117.(c) quiet
S
Habitual - happening regularly or ol.109.(a) many evil
S The word ‘quiet’ means without much
repeatedly . We generally use ‘many’ before plural noise or sound. The given sentence
Stagnant - not moving or flowing. countable nouns(‘practices’ in the given states that the room was very quiet.
Temperate - not excessive or extreme. sentence). The given sentence states Hence, ‘quiet’ is the most appropriate
Holistic - concerned with the whole that Eshwar Chandra Vidyasagar fought answer.
rather than just the parts. hard against many evil practices w hich
affected Indian society of his time. Sol.118.(d) troupe
ol.102.(b) incessant
S Hence, ‘many evil’ is the most ‘Troupe’ means a group of performers or
‘Incessant’ means continuing without appropriate answer. actorswhoworktogetherasateam.The
pause. The given sentence states that givensentencestatesthatRaghavhada
thematchschedulewasdisturbeddueto Sol.110.(d) Cub - The young one of a good troupe for stage plays. Hence,
incessantrains.Hence,‘incessant’isthe lion. ‘troupe’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer. Colt - a young male horse.
Chick - a baby bird, especially of a hen. ol.119.(d) Recession
S
ol.103.(a) looks like
S Calf - a young cow or bull. ‘Recession’ means a significant decline
According to the “Subject-Verb in economic activity that lasts longer.
Agreement Rule”, a singular subject ol.111.(d) Took over
S Thegivensentencestatesthathundreds
always takes a singularverb.Attheend ‘Took over’ means to assume control, of firms went bankrupt during the
of a singular verb, s/es is used. In the authority, or responsibility over recession.Hence,‘recession’isthemost
given sentence, ‘a white powder’ is a something. The given sentence states appropriate answer.
singular subject(antecedent) that will that Mohan took over the charge of
take ‘looks’ as a singular verb. Hence, “Centre for Life Skills” from Mustafa. ol.120.(d) Pair
S
‘looks like’ is the most appropriate Hence, ‘Took over’ is the most ‘Pair’ means a set of two things. The
answer. appropriate answer. given sentence states that yesterday, I
ate only a pair of apples for my dinner.
ol.104.(d) main
S ol.112.(c) concise
S Hence, ‘pair’ is the most appropriate
‘Main’ meansmostimportant.Thegiven Concise means brief and clear, without answer.
sentencestatesthatthemainpurposeof unnecessarydetails.Thegivensentence
thecoachingwastoidentifythetalented statesthatthesermonofthepriestwas ol.121.(b) hat
S
players. Hence, ‘main’ is the most very short and concise.Hence,‘concise’ Thephrase‘hatsofftosomeone’means
appropriate answer. is the most appropriate answer. to express admiration for them. The
given sentencestatesthatItakemyhat
Sol.105.(c) sails Sol.113.(b) Neighbouring off to our freedom fighters for their
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servicetoourcountry.Hence.‘hat’isthe appearance all the time. Hence, ‘vain’is r outine.
ost appropriate answer.
m t he most appropriate answer. Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
(a) fragment (b) crush
ol.122.(d) dew
S ol.130.(b) Iceberg
S (c) dishevel (d) disrupt
‘Dew’ means water in the form of The phrase ‘tip of the iceberg’ means a
droplets. The givensentencestatesthat situationwherethevisibleportionisjust .139.Thatnightthedinnerwasspecial,
Q
dew droplets settled on top of leaves. a small part of a much larger, hidden and the___________ himselfcameoutto
Hence, ‘dew’ is the most appropriate issue.Thegivensentencestatesthatthe read out the menu list.
answer. termites were justthetipoftheiceberg, Graduate Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 3)
but the house was near collapsing in (a) servant (b) public (c) guest (d) chef
ol.123.(c) have been told
S reality. Hence, ‘iceberg’ is the most
We need to use present perfect appropriate answer. .140.
Q Their conviction and
tense(have been + V3) to denote an determination helped Kimirica
action that started in t he past and has ol.131.(d) Increase
S overcome____________oddsandbecome
relevance to the present. Hence, ‘have ‘Increase’ means to make something India's largest manufacturer of luxury
been told’ is the most appropriate larger in quantity, size or degree. The hotel toiletries and guest room
answer. given passage states that Increase in amenities.
population is a hindrance to a country's Graduate Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
ol.124.(b) Homonyms
S growth. Hence, ‘increase’ is the most (a) undefeated (b) inviolable
Acronyms- abbreviations formed by appropriate answer. (c) insurmountable (d) unstoppable
using the initial letters of a longer phrase.
Synonyms - words that have similar ol.132.(c) Weight
S Q.141. One is sure _______ what one
meanings. Thegivensentencestatesthatthegroup ees.
s
Antonyms - words that have opposite of travellers were wonderstruck by the Higher Secondary 28/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
meanings. weightofthecoin.Hence,‘weight’isthe (a) about (b) with (c) around (d) without
most appropriate answer.
ol.125.(d) Cast
S Q.142. _________ for an hour made me
‘Cast off’ means discard something ol.133.(d) D
S ance attendance - to b
e lose my breath.
unwanted. The given sentence states excessively a ttentive or obedient to Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
thatwediscardedoldclothesandbought someone. (a) Sitting (b) Sleeping
new ones for Diwali.Hence,‘cast’isthe (c) Walking (d) Eating
most appropriate answer. Sol.134.(c) Mare- a female horse.
ixen -a female fox.
V Q.143. It is only a rope, she _______
ol.126.(a) no smoke without fire.
S Doe -a female deer. erself,thoughitlookedverymuchlikea
h
Theidiom'nosmokewithoutfire'means Rooster -a male chicken. snake.
there'salwayssomereasonforarumour. Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
The given sentence states that Anita ol.135.(b) Whole
S (a) retained (b) replied
keeps calling herself innocent but there ‘Whole’ means complete or entire. The (c) remembered (d) reassured
is some reason for the rumour. Hence, given sentence states that she could
'no smoke without fire' is the most consume theentireportionofbiryanion .144. The streets are empty today as
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appropriate answer. her own. Hence, ‘whole’ is the most ___________ a holiday.
appropriate answer. Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
ol.127.(c) had never been
S (a) was (b) its (c) it's (d) is
‘Had + V3’ is grammatically the correct ol.136.(a) Contemporaries
S
structureforthegivensentencewhichis ‘Contemporaries’ meanspeoplewholive Q.145. Although the jury system is
in thepastperfecttense.Also,notethat during the same timeperiodorera.The f undamentally ____________ no one has
the adverb of frequency('never' in the given sentence states that Keats and ever come up with a better one.
given sentence) is generally placed Shelley were poets who livedduringthe Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
betweenhelpingverbandthemainverb. same time period. Hence, (a) sorted (b) appealing
Hence, 'had never been(V3)' is the most ‘contemporaries’isthemostappropriate (c) flawless (d) flawed
appropriate answer. answer.
.146. Tropical forests have ___
Q
ol.128.(c) dose, doze
S ol.137.(c) Ironed out
S greenery.
‘Dose’ means a measured quantity of The phrasal verb ‘ironed out’ means to Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
medicineand‘Doze’meanstosleepfora solveproblemsorconflictsinasituation. (a) exciting (b) lush
short time. The given sentence states Thegivensentencestatesthatthedriver (c) thorny (d) withered
that the patient became sleepy soon resolved the traffic violation he had
committed in a skillful manner. Hence, Q.147. All desire wealth and some
afterthedoctorgavethemthenextdose ill_________it.
w
of the medicine. Hence, ‘dose, doze’ is ‘ironed out’ is the most appropriate
answer. Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1)
the most appropriate answer. (a) remove (b) acquire
(c) aspire (d) collude
ol.129.(d) Vain
S SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI)
‘Vain’ means being overly proud or .148. Afire______outinthebasement
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concerned about oneself. The given .138. Conditions such as stress,
Q of the house.
sentence states that the actress is very depression and anxiety can all affect Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
proud of herself and takes pride in her mental health and __________a person's (a) broke (b) breaking
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(c) burned (d) burnt ence, ‘about’ is the most appropriate
H widespread. The given sentence states
answer. t hatRomegrewfromasmalltownintoa
Q.149. The weather report shows the large empire. Hence, ‘vast’ is the most
_ ________ of rainfall. ol.142.(c) Walking
S appropriate answer.
Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4) Thegivensentencestatesthattheactof
(a) tranquillity (b) mobility walking for an hour caused thespeaker ol.151.(c) Heals
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(c) validity (d) probability to lose their breath. Hence, ‘walking’ is ‘Heal’means torestorehealth.Thegiven
the most appropriate answer. sentence states that - When you apply
Q.150.Romegrewfromasmalltownon the medicine, the wound heals. Hence,
t he Tiber River in central Italy into a ol.143.(d) reassured
S ‘heals’ is the most appropriate answer.
____________ empire that ultimately ‘Reassured’ means to say or do
embraced England. something to remove doubts or fears. ol.152.(c) Situated
S
Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4) The given sentence states that the girl ‘Situated’ means located at a particular
(a) vast (b) voluminous removed her fear by saying to herself place.Thegivensentencestatesthatthe
(c) bountiful (d) lofty thatitisonlyarope.Hence,‘reassured’is thar desert is located in the state of
the most appropriate answer. Rajasthan. Hence, ‘situated’ is the most
.151.Whenyouapplythemedicine,the
Q appropriate answer.
wound ___________. ol.144.(c) it’s
S
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) The given sentence is an example of ol.153.(a) Smaller
S
(a) feels (b) kills (c) heals (d) deals simple present tense and 'Subject + We generally use comparative degree
Present form of the verb' is the (smaller) to compare things. Hence,
Q.152. The Thar desert is _____________ grammaticallycorrectstructure.‘It's’isa ‘smaller’ is the most appropriate answer.
in the state of Rajasthan. contraction for ‘It is (present form of
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4) ‘be’)’.Hence,‘It's’isthemostappropriate SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 2
(a) bounded (b) seen answer.
(c) situated (d) placed
Q.154. Fingernails and toenails helped
ol.145.(d) Flawed
S
.153. The propaganda was made to
Q ur ______ toclimbtrees,peelfruitsand
o
The word ‘flawed’meanshavingalotof
invade ________ neighbouring countries. use simple tools. While theircolourand
problems or issues. The givensentence
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4) condition offer clues about your_______
states that therearealotofissueswith
(a) smaller (b) largest health. Nail polish turns them into
the jury system but nobody has
(c) stranger (d) strongest fashion accessories.
developed a better system. Hence,
SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
‘flawed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Solutions :- (a) ancestors ; overall
ol.146.(b) Lush
S (b) predecessor ; universal
ol.138.(d) Disrupt
S "Lush" means greenery and cultivated (c) forefather ; all in all
'Disrupt' means to create adisturbance. fields. The given sentence states that (d) general ; altogether
The given sentence states that tropical forests have lush greenery.
.155.Reptiles_______fromamphibians.
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conditions like stress, depression, and Hence, ‘Lush’ is the most appropriate
For a longperiodof160millionyearsin
anxiety can disturb a person's mental answer.
earth's history, reptiles were the
health routine. Hence, 'disrupt' is the
ol.147.(b) Acquire
S dominant form of life on theplanetand
most appropriate answer.
‘Acquire’ means to get or obtain ________ in an enormous variety of
ol.139.(d) chef
S something. The given sentence states shapes and sizes.
A chef is a professional cook who is that all desire wealth and some will SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
highly skilled in preparing and cooking acquire it. Hence, ‘acquire’ is the most (a) developed; continued
food.Thegivensentencestatesthatthe appropriate answer. (b) came; exhausted
chef himself came out to read out the (c) evolved; existed
ol.148.(a) Broke
S (d) involved; lived
menu list during the special dinner that
The phrasal verb ‘broke out’ means to
night. Hence, ‘chef’ is the most
start suddenly and violently. The given .156. Quarrels result in ______
Q
appropriate answer.
sentence states that a fire suddenly confrontations and bring all
ol.140.(c) insurmountable
S started in the basement of the house. conversations to a complete standstill.
‘Insurmountable’ means something that Hence, ‘broke’ is the most appropriate SSC CHSL Tier II (26/06/2023)
is impossible to overcome due to its answer. (a) cold (b) hot (c) heated (d) disputed
great difficulty. The given sentence
ol.149.(d) Probability
S Solutions :-
states that Despite facing significant
‘Probability’ means the possibility of
challenges or difficulties, Kimirica's
something happening. The given ol.154.(a) ancestors ; overall
S
conviction and determination helped
sentencestatesthatthereisapossibility ‘Ancestors’ refers to the people who
them achieve their goal. Hence,
of rainfall as per the weather report. came before us in our family or
‘insurmountable’ isthemostappropriate
Hence, ‘probability’ is the most evolutionary history and ‘overall’ means
answer.
appropriate answer. considering or including everything. The
ol.141.(a) about
S given sentence states that fingernails
ol.150.(a) Vast
S
"Sureabout"isaphrasalverbthatmeans and toenails helped our ancestors to
The word ‘vast’ means very large or
to be sure or certain about something. climb trees, peel fruits and use simple
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t ools. While their colour and condition reat white sharks.
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offer clues about your overall health. SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Afternoon) cow's milk.
Hence, ‘ancestors ; overall’ is the most (a) building (b) burning SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
appropriate answer. (c) provoking (d) sailing (a)though (b)yet (c) so (d)but
ol.155.(c) Evolved; existed
S .164.Thelastmanstandingwas______,
Q .175.Joinournetworksto____________
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‘Evolved’ means to develop or undergo a fully paid vacation to Las Vegas. better Governance
changesgraduallyovertimeand‘existed’ SSC MTS 02/05/2023 (Evening) SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Morning)
means to be present or to have lived (a) appreciated (b) discarded (a) drain (b) disintegrate
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(a) drop (b) last (c) lose (d) forget and mettle. (c) tenacious (d) bitter
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)
.282.Ashewalkedpastthechambers,
Q (a) tyro (b) zeal (c) umbrage (d) zenith Q.303. When we reached my room, I
Samir asked everyone to quiet_________. ouldn't _____________ back my smile.
c
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) .293. His students from his time at
Q SSC MTS 20/06/2023 (Evening)
(a) please (b) rise (c) up (d) down Manchester University remember his (a) hold (b) squeeze (c) held (d) kept
lectures as extraordinarily __________ .
Q.283. The life of the church seems, SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning) Solutions :-
indeed, tohavebeeninamorestagnant (a) rancid (b) ballistic
and___________conditioninthisagethan (c) flaccid (d) lucid ol.157.(b) Fabricated
S
at any other and period of English history. Fabricated means to invent(something)
SSC MTS 15/06/2023 (Evening) .294.He is quite _____ and narrow.
Q in order to deceive. The given sentence
(a) tangential (b) torpid SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) states that police used fabricated
(c) expedite (d) truculent (a) tall (b) elongated (c) long (d) stretched evidence to convict a victim who was
.284.Myfriends,beingincrediblynerdy
Q Q.295. The _____ mistakethesecouples innocent.Hence,‘Fabricated’isthemost
linguists, to make fun of the syntax. ade was not spending enough time
m appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning) seriouslyplanningforalifetimetogether ol.158.(c) Grown
S
(a) braided (b) decided in marriage. Grown means ‘planted’ in terms of
(c) stalked (d) traded SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon) vegetation. The given sentence states
(a) sporadic (b) credulous that wheat is widely grown(Planted)but
.285. Indonesian police fired warning
Q (c) enigmatic (d) egregious
shots, tear gas and water cannon totry theoutputisnotlarge.Hence,‘Grown’is
and the crowd. .296. Different cells express different
Q the most appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Morning) proteins depending on which promoters ol.159.(b) Lost
S
(a) Discrete (b) Delimit are either active or _________. WewillusetheV1 formoftheverb‘lose’
(c) Deleterious (d) Disperse SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening) as the secondclauseofthesentenceis
(a) dormant (b) effectual in the past. Hence, ‘Lost’ is the most
.286.AuntPetuniawas_________abox
Q (c) productive (d) lazy
of after-dinner mints. appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon) .297. I thinkheisaworthy___________
Q ol.160.(b) aggrandize
S
(a) passing round (b) passed around of the policy andaworthyadversaryfor Aggrandizemeanstoincreasethepower,
(c) passing around (d) passed away the press status, or wealth. The given sentence
SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Evening) statesthathisintentwastobecomethe
.287. In more civilized times even the
Q (a) reciprocate (b) placate
most _________ enemies were treated sole lord and to aggrandize his tiny
(c) educate (d) advocate principality. Hence, ‘aggrandize’ is the
with dignity.
SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Afternoon) Q.298. At times he acted as viceroy in most appropriate answer.
(a) explicable ( b) vindicable illiam's absence; at times he led the
W Sol.161.(b) Hard
(c) implacable (d) ineducable royal forces to __________ rebellions.
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‘Hard’ means withagreatdealofeffort. ol.169.(a) Peek
S etworks topromotebetterGovernance.
n
ThegivensentencestatesthatIstrained ‘Peek’ means tolookquicklyorfurtively. Hence,‘Promote’isthemostappropriate
hardtocatchhisoptions.Hence,‘hard’is The given sentence states that Mr. answer.
the most appropriate answer. Sharma opened thedoorofthestoveto
peek. Hence, ‘peek’ is the most ol.176.(c) Permeate
S
ol.162.(a) look
S appropriate answer. ‘Permeate’ means spread throughout
‘To look over’meanstoquicklyexamine (something); pervade. The given
something. The given sentence states ol.170.(d) keep
S sentence states that Eventually, the
that Rohan was now standing on tiptoe The correct sentence structure using water will permeate through the
tolookoverattheinhabitantsofthetwo Infinitiveis‘To+BaseVerb’(toeat,togo, surrounding concrete. Hence, ‘Permeate’
beds. Hence, ‘look’ is the most to study). Hence, ‘keep’ is the most is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.177.(c) was falling
S
ol.163.(a) building
S ol.171.(c) massive
S The sentence is in the past tense
‘Building up’ means to accumulate ‘Massive’ means very large in size, because it is describing an event that
something by putting parts or material amount, or number. The given sentence happenedinthepast.Onlyoptioncisin
together. The given sentence state that statesthatEveryonewhostudiesforests t hepasttense.Hence,‘wasfalling’isthe
plasticinhabitstheoceans,buildingupin knowstreeshavebeendyinginlargeand most appropriate answer.
the guts of seagulls and great white massive numbers. Hence, ‘massive’ is
sharks. Hence, ‘building’ is the most the most appropriate answer. ol.178.(a) shakily
S
appropriate answer. ‘Shakily’ means in a manner
ol.172.(d) duel
S characterized by trembling or shaking.
ol.164.(c) Rewarded
S ‘Duel’ means a contest with deadly The given sentence states thatshewas
‘Rewarded’ means to give something to weapons arranged between two people. moving slowly and shakily yesterday
someoneinrecognitionoftheirservices, Dual means double. when she fell.
efforts, or achievements. The given Drool means liquid orsalivacomingout
sentence states that the last man of the mouth. ol.179.(d) cemented
S
standing was rewarded,a fully paid Dwell means to live. ‘Cemented’ means settle or establish
vacation to Las Vegas. Hence, The given sentence states that his father firmly.Thegivensentencestatesthathis
‘Rewarded’ is the most appropriate waskilledinadeadlycontest,whenthe placewascementedintheteamafterhe
answer. boy was nine years old. Hence, ‘duel’ is displayed his explosive batting style.
the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘cemented’ is the most
ol.165.(a) easier
S appropriate answer.
There is an implied comparison (without ol.173.(c) network
S
stating directly) in the given sentence ‘Network’ means a group or system of ol.180.(b) up to
S
between buyingaproductwithoutsugar interconnected people or things. The phrase‘upto’meanskeenorwilling
and the one with sugar. The given Variation means something that is to try something out or make a good
sentence states that It's easier for different from another thing. effort. The given sentence states that
someone to buyaproductthatcontains Mesh means a kind of material that is don't you be clever with me,boy!Iwant
no sugar. Hence, ‘easier’ is the most like a net. to know what you'rereallyupto.Hence,
appropriate answer. Clash means to fight or disagree about ‘up to’ is the most appropriate answer.
something. ol.181.(b) quick shower
S
ol.166.(c) constant
S The given sentence states that each
‘constant’ means occurringcontinuously A “quick shower” is an idiom which
band is known across a wide area means it rainsforaveryshortperiodof
overaperiodoftime.Thegivensentence because all residents of a given region
states that She reduced the volume time. Thegivensentencestatesthatthe
are typically tied tooneanotherthrough firsttimethatnuclearradiationhasbeen
because the constant music was a large network of kinship and
becoming too much for her. Hence, washed off with aquickshower.Hence,
reciprocity. Hence, ‘network’ is themost ‘quick shower’ is the most appropriate
‘constant’ is the most appropriate appropriate answer.
answer. answer.
ol.174.(b) yet
S ol.182.(b) Relentless
S
ol.167.(b) opportunity
S We generally use conjunction ‘yet’ to
‘Opportunity’ means agreatorfavorable ‘Relentless’meanscontinuinginasevere
connect twocontrastingideasoradding orextremeway.Hence,‘relentless’isthe
chanceorpossibility.Thegivensentence information. Hence, ‘yet’ is the most
states that An excellent career most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
opportunity has now arisen with a ol.183.(d) impervious
S
leading recruitment agency. Hence, ol.175.(c) Promote
S ‘Impervious’ means not allowing fluidto
‘opportunity’ is the most appropriate ‘Promote’ means support or actively p ass through.
answer. encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); Envious means jealous.
further the progress of. Obviousmeanssomethingeasilyseenor
ol.168.(b) Flew
S Drain means to become empty.
We generally use past indefinite(V₂) to understood.
Disintegrate means to break into many Devious means dishonestly clever.
describe completed actions or events small pieces.
thatoccurredinthepast.Hence,‘flew’is The given sentence states that - Very
Sedate means to become calm. special care should be taken to
the most appropriate answer. The given sentence states that - Join our proportion the sand so as to make a
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perfectly impervious mixture. Hence, appropriate answer. layeringofregretandthefeelingorstate
‘impervious’ is the most appropriate f Drupad's mouth. Hence, ‘his mouth
o
answer. ol.192.(c) Heard
S like’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Heard’ means to listen or pay attention
ol.184.(d) Apply
S to.ThegivensentencestatesthattodayI ol.200.(d) Supine
S
‘Apply’meanstoputtouseespeciallyfor received a letter. Finally, I heard back ‘Supine’ means a person lying face
some practical purpose. The given from him. Hence, ‘heard’ is the most upward. The given sentence states that
sentencestatesthatToweloffandapply appropriate answer. during treatment, patients lay supineon
your moisturizer immediately. Hence, the treatment couch for around 3 hrs.
‘apply’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.193.(d) Accompany
S Hence, ‘Supine’ is the most appropriate
‘Accompany’ means to go somewhere answer.
ol.185.(d) created
S with someone. The given sentence
‘Created’meanstomakesomething.The states that women accompany their ol.201.(d) administered/middle
S
given sentence states that that remark male relatives to the battlefield for the ‘Administered’ means to control the
created a stir. Hence, ‘created’ is the purpose of tending the wounded and situation, operation or a rrangement of
most appropriate answer. carrying away the dead. Hence, something. The given sentence states
‘Accompany’ is the most appropriate thatIftheanesthesiaisnotadministered
Sol.186.(c) Affirm answer. properly,hemightwakeupinthe middle
‘To Affirm yourself’ means the act of of the surgery. Hence ,
affirmingone'sownworthinessandvalue ol.194.(b) Bruise
S ‘administered/middle’ is the most
asanindividualforbeneficialeffect.The ‘Bruise’ means an injury or mark where appropriate answer.
given sentence states that - To Affirm the skin has not been broken but is
your self-worth, writedownsomethings darker in colour. The given sentence ol.202.(c) adaptive
S
that are positive about yourself. Hence, states that the most common sports ‘Adaptive’ means having an ability to
‘Affirm’ is the most appropriate answer. injury is a bruise. Hence, ‘Bruise’ is the change to suit changing conditions.The
most appropriate answer. given sentence states that societies
ol.187.(c) frugal
S need to develop highly adaptive
‘Frugal’ means careful to use only as ol.195.(a) Breathable
S behavioural rules for survival. Hence,
much money, food, etc.asisnecessary. ‘Breathable clothes’ meansclothesfrom ‘adaptive’ is the most appropriate
The given sentence states that I enjoy which air can pass through easily. The answer.
finding ways to make the most of my given sentence states that since the
budget bybeingfrugal.Hence,‘frugal’is temperatures can soar in summer, ol.203.(a) Implacable
S
the most appropriate answer. choose clothing that is lightweight and ‘Implacable’ means refusing to change
breathable. Hence, ‘Breathable’ is the and showing no forgiveness or mercy.
ol.188.(c) Shone
S most appropriate answer. The given sentence states thattheman
Theword‘shone’isthepasttenseofthe whoissupposedtobeprotectingthemis
verb ‘shine’. The verb ‘shine’ means to ol.196.(c) about
S somehow their fiercest and most
emitlight.Thegivensentencestatesthat The phrase ‘Sure about something’ implacableenemy.Hence,‘implacable’is
Today is cloudy, but yesterday the sun means without doubt; certainly. The the most appropriate answer.
shone. Hence, ‘shone’ is the most givensentencestatesthatIamnotsure
appropriate answer. about wearing this black dress. Hence, ol.204.(b) Temperance
S
‘about’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Temperance’ means moderation in
ol.189.(b)Has been
S action, thought, or feeling. The given
The given sentence is an example of Sol.197.(c) Whimsical s
entence states that beforeabout1830,
presentperfectcontinuoustense.Aswe ‘Whimsical’ means unusual and strange temperance sermons, tracts and
generally use the present perfect in a way that might be funny or addresses routinely broached female
continuous tense to talk about actions annoying.The givensentencestatesthat intemperance.Hence,‘Temperance’isthe
andstatesthatbeganinthepastandare this whimsical piece of mischief by his most appropriate answer.
still continuing at the time of speaking. brotherbroughtaquietlaughfromDavid.
Hence,‘hasbeen’isthemostappropriate Hence, ‘Whimsical’ is the most ol.205.(d) Garner
S
answer. appropriate answer. ‘Garner’ means to gather orcollect.The
given sentencestatesthat accordingto
ol.190.(a) More
S ol.198.(c) Rise in
S the politician, using vulgar language to
The word ‘more’ is used to indicate a Thephrase‘Risein’meanstoincreaseor garner votes is not something he will
greater quantity or number. The given grow larger. The given sentence states endorse. Hence, ‘Garner’ is the most
sentencestatesthatIamsorrythatIwas that this change is responsible for a appropriate answer.
unable to see more of you over the recent rise in the number of cases of
summer. Hence, ‘more’ is the most cancerinthisagegroup..Hence,‘Risein’ ol.206.(c) Unearth
S
appropriate answer. is the most appropriate answer. ‘Unearth’ means to discover. The given
sentence states that Iwasreallyhoping
ol.191.(b) Lying
S ol.199.(a) his mouth like
S tounearthadecentmoviethistime,andI
Lying means ‘to lie’ (put yourself in a Preposition ‘like’ is generally used to came up with an undisputed classic.
horizontalorrestingposition).Thegiven establish a relationship between nouns, Hence, ‘unearth’ is themostappropriate
sentence states thatJohnrushedtothe pronouns,orphraseswithotherwordsin answer.
spot and saw his wife and kid lying on asentence.Inthiscase,"like"isshowing
the road. Hence, ‘lying’ is the most a comparison between two things - the Sol.207.(d) To the
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The phrase ‘To the’ is generally used to ol.215.(d) Exigent
S ol.223.(b) terror
S
indicate movement or transition from ‘Exigent’ means pressing, urgent, or ‘Terror’ means the feeling of strong
one place or positiontoanother.Hence, requiring immediate action or attention. fear.The given sentence states that
‘to the’ is the most appropriate answer. The given sentence states that In my disturbing emotions begin to build into
view, this falls within the exception fear,andthenterror.Hence,‘terror’isthe
ol.208.(a) Concentrate
S permittingwarrantlessseizureinexigent most appropriate answer.
‘Concentrate’ means to focus all one's circumstances. Hence, ‘exigent’ is the
attention on a particular object or most appropriate answer. ol.224.(d) seemed
S
activity. The given sentence states that The main clause (having the verb
the sedative effect of the drugsimpairs ol.216.(b)innocuous
S ‘bowed’) is already given in past tense
people's ability to pay attention and ‘Innocuous’ means not meant to cause and is connected to the second clause
concentrate. Hence, ‘Concentrate’ is the harm or upset somebody. The given using the conjunction ‘but’. So, the
most appropriate answer. sentencestatesthatthequestioniswhy secondclausewillalsobewritteninpast
an innocuous Hollywood film should tense. Hence, ‘seemed’ is the most
ol.209.(b) Over
S provoke such a hostile reaction. Hence, appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘All over’meanseverywhere. ‘innocuous’ is the most appropriate
The given sentencestatesthatshekept answer. ol.225.(c) samples
S
pictures of her parents all over the The phrase ‘air samples’ meansasmall
house. Hence, ‘Over’ is the most ol.217.(b) quick
S amountofairthatiscollectedfortesting
appropriate answer. ‘Quick’ means deciding something fast. pollutants in the air.Thegivensentence
The given sentence states that the states that the researchers took air
ol.210.(c) When it
S respondentswereveryagileandquickin samples from the room every five
‘When’ functions as a subordinating subduing the situation. Hence, ‘quick’ is minutes to rule out the possibility of a
conjunction. As a subordinating the most appropriate answer. new virus. Hence, ‘samples’ is themost
conjunction, ‘when’ introduces a appropriate answer.
dependent clause that provides ol.218.(b) anomaly
S
additional information about the timing ‘Anomaly’ means deviation from the ol.226.(b) Holy
S
or condition of the main clause. It normal or common form. The given ‘Holy’ means sacred or associated with
establishes a relationship between the sentence states that fetal anomaly divinity or religious significance. The
twoclauses.Hence,‘Whenit’isthemost screening uses ultrasound scanning to given sentence states that The priest
appropriate answer. find certain abnormalities in the baby. putssomeholywateronthechild'shead.
Hence,‘anomaly’isthemostappropriate Hence, ‘holy’ is the most appropriate
ol.211.(d) least
S answer. answer.
The phrase "last but not least" is a
commonly used expression indicating ol.219.(d) alleviate
S ol.227.(b) Effort
S
thatsomethingismentionedasthefinal ‘Alleviate’meanstomakesomethingless ‘Effort’ meanstheactofexertingenergy
itemonalist,butitisnotlessimportant severe. The given sentence states that or taking action to accomplish
than the previous ones. Hence,‘least’is people afflicted with the itchy skin something. The given sentence states
the most appropriate answer. conditionusedstinkycoaltarderivatives thatallthecompaniesmakeaneffortto
to alleviate their symptoms. Hence, be seen and heard within communities.
ol.212.(b) has increased
S ‘alleviate’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘effort’ is the most appropriate
The p hrase‘inrecentdecades’suggests answer.
anongoingtimeframethatcontinuesinto ol.220.(b) Counterproductive
S
the present. To express this idea, we "Counterproductive" means that itisnot ol.228.(b) Mundane
S
need to use the ‘present perfect achieving the desired results and is ‘Mundane’ means lacking excitement or
tense’(has+V₃).Hence,‘hasincreased’is actually hindering progress or success. interest. The given sentence states that
the most appropriate answer. The given sentence states that - This Jacqueline represents retirement as the
initiative has been sharply criticised as final result of a long course of
ol.213.(b) Ameliorate
S grosslyinefficientandcounterproductive. dissatisfactionwithmundanelife.Hence,
‘Ameliorate’ means to improve or make Hence, ‘counterproductive’ is the most ‘mundane’ is the most appropriate
something better. The given sentence appropriate answer. answer.
states that Obesityisalsoaprogressive
condition,unlikeanorexianervosa,which ol.221.(c) Condemn
S ol.229.(c) lying
S
tends to ameliorate with age. Hence, ‘Forgive’ means to pardon or show V4(ing form) is used after the helping
‘ameliorate’ is the most appropriate mercy. The given sentence states that verb ‘was’. ‘Lying’ is ing form(V₄) of ‘lie’
answer. Wecannotforgiveareligionorapolitical which means to rest in a horizontal
p
arty that ignores the rights of half the position. The givensentencestatesthat
ol.214.(c) Peripheral
S humanrace.Hence,‘Forgive’isthemost he was lying in a pool of blood. Hence,
'Peripheral' refers to something that is appropriate answer. ‘lying’ is the most appropriate answer.
situated at the edge or boundary of
something. The given sentence states ol.222.(c) Lewd
S ol.230.(c) improves
S
that Sitting at the computer I saw ‘Lewd’meansobscene,vulgar.Thegiven ‘Improve’ means to raise to a better
something large and dark fall past my sentence states that - The duke had condition.Thegivensentencestatesthat
peripheral vision followed by a dull capacity, but his life was so lewd that strength training is useful as it avoids
thwack. Hence, ‘peripheral’ is the most whatinfluencehehaduponthekingwas large increases in breathing rate and
appropriate answer. for evil. improves muscle strength. Hence,
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‘improves’ is the most appropriate ‘went’ is the most appropriate answer. the verb ‘steal’ which is ‘stole’ Hence,
answer. ‘stole’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.240.(d) Clenched
S
ol.231.(c)walk
S ‘Clenched’ means tightly closed or ol.248.(a) shot
S
The given sentence states that he gave pressed together. The given sentence ‘Shot’ means injured or killed with a
the horse enough room to walk away states that - Не clenched his teeth bullet. The given sentence follows
from the wagon. Hence, ‘walk’ is the against the curse on histongue.Hence, passive structure because the subject
most appropriate answer. ‘clenched’ is the most appropriate ‘victim’ is the receiver of the action of
answer. shooting.Weusethethirdform(shot)of
ol.232.(c) Aside
S a verb in passive voice. Hence, ‘was
‘Aside from’ is a phrase used to mean ol.241.(c)game-changer
S shot(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘apart from’ or ‘except for’. It indicates ‘Game-changer’ means an idea that
that lions are the primary natural changes an existing situation in a Sol.249.(b)careful
predators of elephants, with the significant way. The given sentence ‘Careful’ means taking proper time and
e xception of humans. Hence, ‘aside’ is states that Some health experts paying attention to avoid mistakes. The
the most appropriate answer. optimistically argue that disinfecting given sentence states that she israther
indoor spaces with light could be a careful thanrapid.Hence,‘careful’isthe
ol.233.(d) Thrown
S game-changer. Hence, ‘game-changer’is most appropriate answer.
‘Thrown’ means to send suddenlyintoa the most appropriate answer.
particular state or condition. The given ol.250.(b)an onerous
S
sentence states that - If she hadn't ol.242.(b)large
S ‘Onerous’meansdifficultandneedsalot
thrown her cell phone on the bed, she The phrase “large lion’s laugh” means a ofeffort.Thegivensentencestatesthat
couldhavecalledhim.Hence,‘thrown’is laughter that is deep, hearty and without vision, the process of
the most appropriate answer. powerful.Thegivensentencestatesthat conceptualisation can become an
Bheeshma entered their lives with his onerous task for any individual. Hence,
ol.234.(b) danger
S large lion's laugh. Hence, ‘large’ is the ‘an onerous’ is the most appropriate
‘Danger’ means something or someone most appropriate answer. answer.
that may harm you. The givensentence
states that fear evolved overmillionsof ol.243.(c) Unmistakably
S ol.251.(d)what gave
S
years to protect us fromdanger.Hence, ‘Unmistakably’ means clearly or without The given sentence is in the pasttense
‘danger’ is the most appropriate answer. any possibility of being mistaken. The so it will take a verb in the past(gave).
given sentence states that Sam knew Hence, ‘what gave’ is the most
ol.235.(c) jell
S whothosepeoplewere:thefigureinfront appropriate answer.
‘Jell’ means to form or develop into was unmistakably his cousin. Hence,
something more concrete or workable. ‘unmistakably’ is the most appropriate ol.252.(a) Rhetoric
S
The given sentence states that theplan answer. "Rhetoric" means the persuasive or
begantojellonceweallmettodiscuss. influential language used in political
Hence, ‘jell’ is the most appropriate ol.244.(a) Thinking
S speeches, debates, or discourse. The
answer. ‘Thinking on your feet’meanstheability given sentence states that If someone
to quickly and effectively think and doesnotstopthepoliticalrhetoricinthat
ol.236.(b) Cloud
S respond in a situation. The given country, a civil war is likelytobreakout
‘Cloud’meanstoobscureorhinderclear sentence states that- Participate in a soon. Hence, ‘Rhetoric’ is the most
thinkingorjudgment.Thegivensentence mockinterviewtoprepareforthinkingon appropriate answer.
states that I am just saying thatmaybe yourfeetandformulatinganswersunder
youarelettingemotioncloudyourbetter pressure. Hence, ‘thinking’ is the most ol.253.(a) rationalize
S
judgmentrightnow.Hence,‘cloud’isthe appropriate answer. "Rationalize"meanstoattempttoexplain
most appropriate answer. or justify behavior, often in a way that
ol.245.(c) quick
S makes it seem more acceptable or
ol.237.(d) Habit
S ‘Quick’ means happening or moving with understandable. In this passage, the
‘Habit’ refers to a regular or repeated great speed. The given sentence states sentencesuggeststhatthesepeopleare
behavior that someone has developed. that he had moved about two inches findingwaystojustifyorprovidereasons
ThegivensentencestatesthatHishabit when several things happened in very for their sickening b ehavior. Hence,
ofsmokinginrestaurantscreatedalotof quick succession. Hence, ‘quick’ is the ‘Rationalize’ is the most appropriate
issues in New York.Hence,‘habit’isthe most appropriate answer. answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.246.(a) Unhygienic
S ol.254.(a) Anachronism
S
ol.238.(c) Needs
S ‘Unhygienic’ means not clean, in a way ‘Anachronism’ means a person that
‘Needs’(V₁+ es) is the correct verb form that may cause disease. The given seems old-fashioned. The given
to agree with thesingularsubject‘small sentence states that unhygienic food sentence statesthatIoftenfeelIaman
amount of fusion fuel.’ Hence, ‘needs’ is consumption can affect our bodies' anachronism. Hence, ‘anachronism’ is
the most appropriate answer. immune systems. Hence, ‘Unhygienic’is the most appropriate answer.
ol.239.(d) Went
S the most appropriate answer.
ol.255.(d) Handedly
S
The given sentencementionstheaction ol.247.(b) stole
S "Single-handedly" means doing
of the past by stating last night.So,we The given sentence is in the pasttense something alone or without assistance
will use the past tense ‘went’. Hence, so we need to use the 2ndform(V2)of from others. In this context, it indicates
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that a personshotdowntheRhodesian and/or bloodhound packs. Hence, earereferringtoaperson,andweneed
w
rmyhelicopterontheirown,withoutany
a ‘envisage’ is the most appropriate a relative pronoun ‘whoever’toconnect
help.Hence, ‘handedly’ is the most answer. the clause ‘shattered their monotony by
appropriate answer. Other words - his visits.’ Hence, ‘who ever’isthemost
Haemorrhage is a lot of bleedinginside appropriate answer.
ol.256.(c) Archaic
S the body.
"Archaic" refers to something that is Discourage is to stop somebody from ol.269.(a) arcane
S
outdated or no longer in common use, doing something. ‘Arcane’ means mysterious and known
oftenassociatedwithanearlierperiodof onlytoafewpeople.Thegivensentence
time.Inthiscontext,itsuggeststhatthe ol.263.(b) abdicate
S states that those unfamiliar with the
techniqueofcreatinganimageonpaper, ‘Abdicate’ means to giveuptheposition saga are bound to be mystified by the
transferring it to transparent cells, and of being king, queen or emperor. The more arcane plot twists.Hence,‘arcane’
thenontofilmisoutdatedandnolonger given sentence states that someone is the most appropriate answer.
widely practiced.Hence,‘’Archaic”isthe thinks Charles should abdicate the
most appropriate answer. Britishthroneandcomeouthereinstead. ol.270.(a) arousal
S
Hence,‘abdicate’isthemostappropriate ‘Arousal’ means the feeling of being
ol.257.(d) Inveterate
S answer. excited. The given sentence states that
‘Inveterate’ means someone having a Other words- our breathing rate can change almost
habit or addiction, typically negative or Reciprocate means to give and take instantaneously in responsetostressor
difficulttoovercome.Thegivensentence mutually. arousal. Hence, ‘arousal’ is the most
statesthatthere'splentyheretotrapthe Decorticate means tp remove the bark, appropriate answer.
unwary and baffle even the inveterate rind, or husk from something.
gambler. Hence, ‘inveterate’ is the most ol.271.(b) sanction
S
Authenticatemeanstoproduceevidence ‘Sanction’ means to give official
appropriate answer. to show that something is genuine,real permission for something. The given
ol.258.(c) Propitiate
S or true sentencestatesthattheissueoffairness
‘Propitiate’meanstoappeaseorsatisfya ol.264.(a) Grate
S was for consideration at the hearing to
deity or higher power by offering ‘Grate’ means to rub food against a sanction scheme. Hence, ‘sanction’ is the
something, in this case, tobacco, as a grater to obtain fine shredsorparticles. most appropriate answer.
religious or ceremonial act. The given The given sentence states that grating
sentence states that the people used ol.272.(c) narrow
S
t he oranges would help in reducing the The phrase ‘narrow minded’ means
tobacco as an offering orritualpractice red color. Hence, ‘grate’ is the most
topleaseorgainfavorfromtheirdeities. someone who is not willing to accept
appropriate answer. opinionsorbeliefsthataredifferentfrom
Hence, ‘Propitiate’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.265.(d) Reasonable
S his own. The givensentencestatesthat
‘Reasonable’ meanssensible,rational,or Ancient Indians were never this narrow
ol.259.(c) generous
S fair. It implies making decisions, minded. Hence, ‘narrow’ is the most
‘Generous’ means willing to help others. judgments, or adjustments based on appropriate answer.
Thegivensentencestatesthatshehasa logical thinking. The given sentence
large generous sympathy and absolute ol.273.(c) arrogance
S
states that pay attention to what's ‘Arrogance’ means excessive pride or
fairness of temper. Hence, ‘generous’ is happening and make reasonable
the most appropriate answer. self-importance. The given sentence
adjustments based on your personal statesthatyoustillhavethearroganceto
ol.260.(c) grace
S experience. Hence, ‘reasonable’ is the say such things to me after all these
‘Grace’ means the charming quality of most appropriate answer. years. Hence, ‘arrogance’ is the most
being polite and pleasant. The given Sol.266.(d) Uses appropriate answer.
sentence states that Sulochana, whose ‘Uses’ means the practical purposes or
grace I had so admired during the ol.274.(c) tumultuous
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applications of something. In the given ‘Tumultuous' means being loud, excited,
festival, seemed a different person. sentence, uses refers to the various
Hence, ‘grace’ is the most appropriate and emotional. The given sentence
purposes or applications that lumber states that the show played to full
answer. many uses has beyond home building. houses for afive-nightrunandendedto
ol.261.(c) flee
S Hence, ‘uses’ is the most appropriate tumultuous applause on S aturday night.
‘Flee’meanstorunawayfromaplaceor answer. Hence, ‘tumultuous’ is the most
situation of danger. The given sentence ol.267.(c) Commensurate
S appropriate answer.
statesthatafterthefirstdefeathehadto ‘Commensurate’ means suitable
flee from France with the empress. ol.275.(b) sore
S
compared to something. The given Theword‘sore’meansexperiencingpain,
Hence, ‘flee’ is the most appropriate sentence states that many people may
answer. discomfort, or tenderness. In this
not find the rewards suitable c ompared sentence, it suggests that her ribswere
ol.262.(c) envisage
S to the time and effort invested. Hence, previously painful butarenownolonger
‘Envisage’ means to imagine something ‘Commensurate’ is themostappropriate causing her pain. Hence, ‘sore’ is the
that is especially clear or detailed. The answer. most appropriate answer.
given sentence states that inclusive of ol.268.(c) Who ever
S
private packs it is difficult to envisage ol.276.(a) Derogatory
S
The phrase “The only one” suggests that The word ‘derogatory’ means expressing
more than an overall total of 60 drag
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a decision to make fun of the syntax. is expected to be impressive and
nature. In the given sentence, the term ence, ‘decided’ isthemostappropriate
H howcase determination, enthusiasm,
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‘wasteland’ is being described as answer. and courage. Hence, ‘zeal’ is the most
proposed to be replaced. Hence, appropriate answer.
‘derogatory’ is the most appropriate ol.285.(d) Disperse
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answer. ‘Disperse’ means to scatter or spread ol.293.(d) Lucid
S
over a wide area. The given sentence ‘Lucid’ means clear and easy to
ol.277.(c) Convoluted
S states that Indonesian police fired understand. The given sentence states
‘Convoluted’ means to make something warning shots, tear gas and water that his students rememberhislectures
complex, or difficult to understand by cannon to try and disperse the crowd. as easy and clear to understand. Hence,
twisting it. In the given sentence, Hence,‘disperse’isthemostappropriate ‘lucid’ is the most appropriate answer.
'convoluted’ fits the context of answer.
contrasting with the shakyandunstable ol.294.(a) tall
S
objects mentioned earlier in the ol.286.(c) Passing around
S ‘Tall’ is an adjective that describes the
sentence. Hence, ‘convoluted’ is the The given sentence is an example of vertical height of anything. The given
most appropriate answer. Pastcontinuoustenseandthesubjectis sentence states that the person being
plural. So, the correct grammatical described has a significant height.
ol.278.(b) Commotion
S structure is ‘Singular subject + was + Hence, ‘tall’ is the most appropriate
‘Commotion’meansastateofnoisyand V4(ing)’. Hence, ‘passing around(V4)’ is answer.
chaotic disturbance or tumultuous the most appropriate answer.
activity. The given sentence states that ol.295.(d) egregious
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something unexpected and noisy ol.287.(c) Implacable
S ‘Egregious’ means outstandingly bad or
occurred, causing confusion or ‘Implacable’ means having strong shocking.Thegivensentencestatesthat
disturbance. Hence, ‘Commotion’ is the feelings of hostility. The given sentence the mistakemadebythesecoupleswas
most appropriate answer. states that in more civilised times even extremely significant, obvious, and
the most implacable enemies were inexcusable. Hence, ‘egregious’ is the
ol.279.(a) derived
S treated with dignity. H ence, ‘implacable’ most appropriate answer.
‘Derived’ means received from a source. is the most appropriate answer.
The given sentence states that the ol.296.(a)Dormant.
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greatest source of income in India is ol.288.(c) store
S ‘Dormant’ means to be inactive. The
derived from agriculture and related The word ‘store’ fits logically and givensentencestatesthatdifferentcells
industries. Hence, ‘derived’ is the most contextually. The given sentence states express different proteins depending on
appropriate answer. she was trying to help that little boy in which promoters are either active or
the grocery store. Hence, ‘store’ is the Dormant. Hence, 'dormant' is the most
ol.280.(c) down
S most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
The phrasal verb ‘turn down’ means to
reject something. The given sentence ol.289.(d) Taking
S ol.297.(d) advocate
S
states that it's a challenge, as you ‘Taking’ meansthesenseofconsidering An advocate is someone who supports
yourselfsaid,andmenfindithardtoturn or acknowledging the warnings with or speaks in favor ofaparticularpolicy.
down challenges. Hence, ‘down’ is the seriousness and concern. The given In the given sentence, the person is
most appropriate answer. sentence states that many Americans considered a worthy representative of
appear to be T aking those warnings the policy mentioned. Hence, ‘advocate’
ol.281.(c) lose
S seriously. Hence, ‘Taking’ is the most is the most appropriate answer.
The phrase ‘lose your temper’meansto appropriate answer.
become angry or lose control of your ol.298.(b) Chastise
S
emotions. Hence, ‘lose’ is the most ol.290.(b) catalyst
S ‘Chastise’ means to scold or punish
appropriate answer. ‘Catalyst’meanssomethingthatinitiates severely. The given sentence suggests
or accelerates a process or event. The that the person mentioned in the
ol.282.(d) down
S given sentence states that The event sentenceledtheroyalforcestopunishor
‘Quiet down’ means to become quiet or acts as a trigger or catalyst, which reprimandrebellions.Hence,‘chastise’is
to reduce noise. In the given sentence, catapultsthemintoanawarenessofthis the most appropriate answer.
Samir is asking everyone to become phenomena.Hence,‘catalyst’isthemost
quieter or to lower their volume.Hence, appropriate answer. ol.299.(a) Fast asleep
S
‘down’ is the most appropriate answer. Thephrase‘fastasleep’meansinastate
ol.291.(a) Obscure
S ofdeepsleep.Thegivensentencestates
ol.283.(b) Torpid
S ‘Obscure’ means difficult to understand. that the person was in a state of deep
‘Torpid’ means sluggish, inactive, or Thegivenpassagestatesthatthealbum sleep but he wassuddenlywokenupby
lackingenergy.Inthegivensentence,the beingreferredtobyFrankBlackcontains the loud noise of crackers bursting.
word ‘torpid’ is used to describe the references and lyrics thataredifficultto Hence, ‘fast asleep’ is the most
conditionofthechurch.Hence,‘torpid’is understand, indicating their obscurity. appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘obscure’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.300.(b) Touching
S
ol.284.(b) Decided
S ‘Touching’ means coming into contact
‘Decided’ means to make an active ol.292.(b) Zeal
S with something physically. It implies a
choice.Inthegivensentence,thefriends ‘Zeal’meansgreatenergyorenthusiasm. connection or nearness between two
being nerdy linguists made aconscious The given passagestatesthattheevent objects or surfaces. Thegivensentence
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SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (4th Shift) capable of triggering bombs.
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‘Demur’ means to raise objections or (c) set aside (d) set in (a) intelligible (b) insipid
show reluctance. The given sentence (c) incendiary (d) insensible
statesthattherewasageneralhesitation Q.311. The U.S. has military _______ in
and reluctance among people to ignore any Middle Eastern countries.
m .321.Stillflaccidand_______fromlack
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(c) personal (d) townies SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
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S (a) liberal (b) levity (c) lethargic (d) levy
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.313.Inhumans,lackofsleepleadsto
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most appropriate answer. abilities. leather chairs opposite his desk.
ol.303.(a) Hold
S SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
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Q
theirroom,theywereunabletocontrolor you will learn how to build an infinity usefulness or__________ of blocking all
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most appropriate answer. mirror looklikeadeep_________withno SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (3rd Shift)
end. (a) impotence (b) futility
SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1 SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) Scorch (d) incompatibility
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.304.Myfeetdon't
Q theground .325.Ahazeofpanicblurredmyvision;
Q
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Q something terrible was close to _______.
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) unfinished, as were several areaswhere SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (1st Shift)
(a) slab (b) touch (c) deal (d) purify football fans are expected to______. (a) happened (b) happening
SSC CHSL 10/03/2023 (4th Shift) (c) happens (d) has happened
.305.
Q However, even after (a) congregate (b) unravel
Independence in 1947,Britishexpatriate (c) dissolve (d) clump .326.NomatterhowmanytimesItry,I
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SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift) .316. I envy the way she ______ all
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(a) close (b) disallow tasks with such ease and speed. (a) sauce (b) meal (c) pickle (d) account
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(a) carries out (b) dwindles out .327. Have you ever had a__________
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Q (c) bring about (d) account for bath using a bath wash?
for a man to _________ yourhonour,and SSC CHSL 15/03/2023 (4th Shift)
you’ll wait forever. Q.317. This has given rise to the view (a) barbaric (b) extinguishing
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) t hat the legal code is ________ against (c) refreshing (d) killing
(a) comfort (b) cheer women and the poor.
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.328.The_______ofrevengedemanded
(c) repeal (d) avenge
(a) baked (b) frank life for a life.
a
Q.307. One of his rules was to always (c) duplicitous (d) biased SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (1st Shift)
_ ___ and await instruction to enter. (a) cheering (b) moaning
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.318. How can seawater from the (c) crowning (d) obligations
(a) knock (b) rub (c) blink (d) resist ceansbe___________freshwaterthatis
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suitable for people to drink? .329. My heart _______ hard, bumping
Q
.308. The makers of sports drinks
Q SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (3rd Shift) the broken glass, nicked by sharp edges.
spend tens to hundreds of millions of (a) change about (b) surrender in SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
dollars _____their products each year. (c) minced on (d) turned into (a) inhibited (b) lifted
SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (3rd Shift) (c) thumped (d) thundered
(a) snacking (b) lingering Q.319.Idon'tknowifsuchthoughtshave
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n The given sentence states that if you
Q.331. Choosing the right software for SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) wait for a man to avenge your honour,
ny purpose can be a/an ________ task
a (a) moonless (b) glimmer you’ll waitforever.Hence,‘avenge’isthe
for any business. (c) flasher (d) riding most appropriate answer.
SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (4th Shift)
(a) intimating (b) challenging Q.342. We are the creative force of our ol.307.(a) ‘Knock’ means to make a
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than our conditions,ifwecarefullylearn your hand. The given sentence states
.332. I dump the tray on the side and
Q to do certain things, we can________ thatoneofhisruleswastoalwaysknock
start ______ up the dishwasher. those goals. and await instruction to enter. Hence,
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (3rd Shift) ‘knock’ is the most appropriate answer.
(a) tantalizing (b) upbringing (a) expel (b) accomplish
(c) alienating (d) loading (c) torment (d) reverberate Sol.308.(d) ‘Advertising’ is a means of
ommunication with the users of a
c
.333.Lecanemabwasrecentlyreported
Q .343. The machine can be _______ to
Q product or service. The given sentence
to have a small but ______ effect in deliver a certain number of coins. states that the makers of sports drinks
reducing cognitive decline. SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) spend tens to hundreds of millions of
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (1st Shift) (a) met (b) abet (c) slashed (d) set dollars advertising their products each
(a) optional (b) marginal year. Hence, ‘advertising’ is the most
(c) microscopic (d) significant .344.AgroupofGooglersgettogether
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regularly to___________anddecidewhich
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m SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (4th Shift) seeing o r sight. The given sentence
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) brainstorm (b) discredit states that Illusions are usually related
(a) wisest (b) on a wisely (c) relief (d) salute with visual processes. Hence, ‘visual’ is
(c) with wiser (d) with a wise the most appropriate answer.
Q.345. In space itispossibletoidentify
.335. _______ on the silver tray like a
Q nd________someuniquecharacteristics
a ol.310.(c) ‘Set aside’ meanstosaveor
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whitesnake,theweddinggarlandwasas of human physiology and biology. keep something in order to use it. The
thick as my forearm. SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (3rd Shift) given sentence states that wash, rinse
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (2nd Shift) (a) isolate (b) excess and drain water from quinoa and set
(a) Circulated (b) Repeated (c) replete (d) partition aside. Hence, ‘set aside’ is the most
(c) Bartered (d) Coiled appropriate answer.
Q.346. The_________heard that the
.336.Davidalwayskepthis______open
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SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (3rd Shift) SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) given sentence states that the U.S. has
(a) black eye (b) starry eyes (a) inquiry (b) impute military forces in many middle eastern
(c) eagle eyes (d) sheep eyes (c) inordinate (d) impugn countries. Hence, ‘forces’ is the most
Q.337.Howardtriedtospeakbutallthat appropriate answer.
Q.347. The humourofthegodsiscruel;
ame out was an ______ squeaky gargle.
c r________ they see more than we do.
o Sol.312.(a)‘Latethirties’meansnearthe
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) SSC CHSL 21/03/2023 (4th Shift) ndofthethirtyyearsofagegroup.The
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(a) implausible (b) sincere (a) unlikely (b) odds given sentence states that he was a
(c) easy (d) inarticulate (c) perhaps (d) however handsomemaninhislatethirties.Hence,
.338. We can usefully distinguish four
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types of claims that have been Solutions :-
Sol.313.(b) ‘Impaired’meanstodamage
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sentence states that in humans, lackof
SSC CHSL 17/03/2023 (4th Shift) and
h or fingers onto
sleep leads to impaired memory and
(a) collateral (b) application somebody/something. The given
reduced cognitive abilities. Hence,
(c) nuance (d) expression sentence states that the narrator’s feet
‘impaired’ is the most appropriate
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.339.Intheearlyautumnfiercefighting
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day. Hence, ‘touch’ is the most
took place, the Serbians appropriate answer. ol.314.(a) ‘Tunnel’ means a passage
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SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) Sol.305.(c) ‘Divest’ means to take away
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even after Independencein1947,British
.340.
Q threatstoelephantsrequires make the mirror look like a deeptunnel
expatriate firms did not suddenly divest
public and political will to take action. with no end. Hence, ‘tunnel’ isthemost
from India. Hence, ‘divest’ is the most
SSC CHSL 20/03/2023 (1st Shift) appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
(a) Dignifying (b) Addressing Sol.315.(a)‘Congregate’ means to come
(c) Perplexing (d) Stagnating Sol.306.(d)‘Avenge’ means to punish
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sentence states that in some places, avingnoeffectorofachievingnothing.
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roads were still unfinished, as were The given sentence talks about the sentence states that Lecanemab was
several areas where football fans are usefulness or futility of blocking all the recently reported to have a small but
expected to congregate. Hence, highways. Hence, ‘futility’ is the most significant effect in reducing cognitive
‘congregate’ is the most appropriate appropriate answer. decline. Hence, ‘significant’ is the most
answer. appropriate answer.
ol.325.(b) ‘Happening’ means anevent
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sentence states that I envythewayshe something terrible was close to and sensible decisions. The given
carries out all taskswithsucheaseand happening. Hence, ‘happening’ is the sentence states that he was rewarded
speed. Hence, ‘carries out’ is the most most appropriate answer. for his meekness with a wise and
appropriate answer. understandingheart.Hence,‘withawise’
Sol.326.(c) ‘In a pickle’ means to be is the most appropriate answer.
ol.317.(d) ‘Biased’ means showing an
S tuck in a difficult situation. The given
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sentence states that this has given rise same pickle. Hence, ‘pickle’ is the most sentence states that on the silver tray
to the viewthatthelegalcodeisbiased appropriate answer. like a white snake, the wedding garland
against women and the poor. Hence, was as thick as my forearm. Hence,
‘biased’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.327.(c) ‘Refreshing’ means making
S ‘coiled’ is the most appropriate answer.
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seawater from the oceans into fresh answer. eyes open for anything that might put
water. Hence, ‘turned into’ is the most them at risk. Hence, ‘eagle eyes’ is the
appropriate answer. Sol.328.(d)‘Obligations’meansthestate most appropriate answer.
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have ever occurred to Liz Truss. Hence, answer. that came out was an inarticulate
‘occurred’ is the most appropriate squeaky gargle. Hence,‘articulate’isthe
answer. ol.329.(c) ‘Thumped’ meanstomakea
S most appropriate answer.
loud sound by beating hard. The given
ol.320.(c)
S ‘Incendiary’ means sentence states that my heart thumped Sol.338.(d) ‘Expression’ means
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sentence states that it is believed they by sharp edges. Hence,‘thumped’isthe opinions orfeelings.Thegivensentence
possess crude electronic devices most appropriate answer. states that we can usefully distinguish
capable of triggering incendiary bombs. four types of claims that have been
Hence, ‘incendiary’ is the most Sol.330.(c) ‘Revert’ meanstoreturntoa traditionally made using the expression
appropriate answer. f ormer state or activity. The given human nature.Hence,‘expression’isthe
sentence states that it is a sensible most appropriate answer.
ol.321.(c) ‘Lethargic’ means having
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statesthatstillflaccidandlethargicfrom states that in the early autumn fierce
lack of blood, Ed ambled slowlyinfront Sol.331.(b) ‘Challenging’ means forcing fighting took place, the gallant Serbians
of the doors. Hence, ‘lethargic’ is the y ou to make a lot of effort. The given bearing a prominent part. Hence, ‘gallant’
most appropriate answer. sentence states that choosing the right is the most appropriate answer.
software for any purpose can be a
ol.322.(b) ‘Seem’ means to give the
S challenging task for any business. ol.340.(b) ‘Addressing’ means tomake
S
impressionofbeingordoingsomething. Hence, ‘challenging’ is the most animportantspeechtoanaudience.The
The given sentence states that at first appropriate answer. given sentence states that addressing
thewaterseemedblue,thengrey.Hence, threats to elephants requires publicand
‘seemed’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.332.(d) ‘Loading’ means to put a political will to take action. Hence,
uantity of something into or onto
q ‘addressing’ is the most appropriate
Sol.323.(c)‘Quilted’meansmadeoftwo somebody/something. The given answer.
layersofclothfilledwithpaddingheldin sentence states that I dump thetrayon
placebylines.Thegivensentencestates the side and start loading up the ol.341.(a) ‘Moonless’ means the sky
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thatRamplacedherinoneofthequilted dishwasher. Hence, ‘loading’isthemost withoutmoon.Thegivensentencestates
leather chairs opposite hisdesk.Hence, appropriate answer. thatitwaspastthemid-hourofthenight,
‘quilted’ is the most appropriate answer. and was quite moon and dark. Hence,
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‘moonless’ is the most appropriate .351. The wind _______ so powerfully
Q is the most appropriate answer.
answer. that the door closed.
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) ol.353.(d) ‘Experienced in something’
S
ol.342.(b) ‘Accomplish’ means to
S (a) blow (b) blew (c) blues (d) blue meanshavingtheskillandknowledgeto
succeedindoingsomethingdifficultthat dosomething.Thegivensentencestates
you planned to do. The given sentence Q.352. Mentally strong people do no that Rahul is experienced in coding.
states that if we carefully learn to do to suicide over trivial issues. Hence, ‘experienced in’ is the most
certain things,wecanaccomplishthose SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) appropriate answer.
goals. Hence, ‘accomplish’ is the most (a) Make up (b) Give in
appropriate answer. (c) Conceive on (d) Fall in ol.354.(d) ‘Maize’ is a tall plant that
S
produces yellow grains in alargemass.
ol.343.(d) ‘Set’ meansputorbringinto
S .353.Rahul is _____ Coding.
Q The given sentence states that the
a specified state. The given sentence SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) farmersgrowmaizeintheirfields.Hence
states that the machine can be set to (a) skilled on (b) strong of ‘maize’ is the most appropriate answer.
deliver a certain numberofcoin.Hence, (c) experienced of (d) experienced in
‘set’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.355.(b)‘Toe’isoneofthesmallparts
S
.354.The farmers grow __ in their fields.
Q like fingers at the end of eachfootofa
ol.344.(a)‘Brainstorm’meanstosolvea
S SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) human. The given sentence states that
problem or makeadecisionbythinking. (a) maze (b) mays (c) mase (d) maize theathlete’stoewasbadlyinjureddueto
The given sentence states that a group a fall on the track. Hence, ‘toe’ is the
of Googlers get together regularly to Q.355. The athlete’s ________ was badly most appropriate answer.
brainstorm and decidewhicheventswill injured due to a fall on the track.
be celebrated with a doodle. Hence, SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023) ol.356.(c) ‘Completelysatisfied’means
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‘brainstorm’ is the most appropriate (a) toad (b) toe (c) tow (d) to you are happy because you have got
answer. what you wanted or needed. The given
.356. When the victim narrated his
Q sentence states that when the victim
Sol.345.(a)‘Isolate’meanstoputorkeep version of the incident, the jury was _____ narrated his version of the incident, the
omebody/something separate from
s SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023) jury was completely satisfied, which
other people or things. The given (a) honestly satisfied means they got what they want.Hence,
sentence states that in space it is (b) perfectly satisfied ‘completely satisfied’ is the most
possible to identify and isolate some (c) completely satisfied appropriate answer.
unique characteristics of human (d) excruciatingly satisfied
physiologyandbiology.Hence,‘isolate’is SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1
Solutions :-
the most appropriate answer.
ol.348.(c) ‘Aloud’ means a voice loud
S .357. Ram was praised
Q for
ol.346.(a) ‘Inquiry’ means the process
S
enough to beheard.Thegivensentence his________leadership.
ofaskingaquestion.Thegivensentence
states that Vishal is going to read the SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
states that the inquiry heard that the
storyinaloudvoice.Hence,‘aloud’isthe (a) imaginary (b) visionary
relationship was stormyandhadbroken
most appropriate answer. (c) magical (d) broad
up several times. Hence, ‘inquiry’ is the
most appropriate answer. ol.349.(b) ‘Kill time’ means to spend
S .358. The monster trucks have
Q
time doing something while one is very__________ engines, they can
ol.347.(c) ‘Perhaps’ is used when you
S
waiting. The given sentence states that probably pull a train coach without any
arenotsureaboutsomething.Thegiven
the friends decided to play cards to kill problem.
sentence states that the humour of the
time while waiting for the cab. Hence, SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)
gods is cruel; or perhapstheyseemore
‘kill’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) dominant (b) forceful
thanwedo.Hence,‘perhaps’isthemost
(c) impressive (d) powerful
appropriate answer. ol.350.(b)‘Impose’ means to officially
S
force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be .359. The contingent managed to
Q
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2 obeyed or received. The given sentence ________ successfully.
states that the management wants to SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (4th Shift)
.348. Vishalisgoingtoreadthestory
Q impose restrictions at the workplace. (a) park the deal (b) close the deal
_______. Hence, ‘impose’ is the most appropriate (c) heal the deal (d) catch the deal
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023) answer.
(a) load (b) allow (c) aloud (d) allowed Q.360. ̀The interviewees were slowly
ol.351.(b) ‘Blew’ means to cause
S ecoming impatient as theywereleftto
b
.349.Thefriendsdecidedtoplaycards
Q something to move. Thegivensentence ______in the waiting room for hours.
to ______ time while waiting for the cab. states that the wind blew so powerfully SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023) thatthedoorclosed.Hence,‘blew’isthe (a) draw the long bow
(a) ignore (b) kill (c) move (d) ease most appropriate answer. (b) cool their heels
(c) hold water
.350. The management wants
Q Sol.352.(b) ‘Give in’ means to surrender (d) flog a dead horse
to________ restrictions at the workplace. in front of a situation. The given
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) sentence states that mentally strong Q.361.Whentherearenegativeandtoxic
(a) break (b) impose people do not surrender(give in) to t houghts____ your mind, you can never
(c) settle (d) encourage suicide over trivial issues. Hence, ‘give in’ think positively.
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S Q.372. This drama is extremely look really efficient and ________.
(a) plotting (b) shouting informative__________life in Roman times. SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(c) clouding (d) persuading SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) diligent (b) dormant
(a) on (b) of (c) about (d) for (c) operable (d) sluggish
Q.362.The little boy demanded colourful
alloons, ribbons in the village fair. When
b .373. Arun and his wife were ______ a
Q .384. She has_________ hermoneyand
Q
the father didn't pay heed to his baby boy after 18 years of their marriage. jewellery to help the poor.
demands, the boy made a __________. SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (2nd Shift) SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (1st Shift)
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (a) delighted with(b) prepared with (a) given up (b) given away
(a) cloven hoof (b) wry face (c) provided with (d) blessed with (c) given in (d) given way
(c) a far cry (d) jaundiced eye
.374. The company’s profitswerelow
Q Q.385. Kajol is one age’-defying beauty
.363. Be it a chaat or a refreshing
Q and they were forced to __________ staff. nd her sari collection is worth _________.
a
lemonade,lemonistheneedofthehour SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (3rd Shift) SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
in_____ summers. (a) lisp off (b) lay off (c) lay on (d) lie on (a) bookmarking (b) repudiating
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (c) flirting (d) renouncing
(a) banging (b) freezing .375. We ensure that you will get a
Q
(c) scorching (d) alleviating __________chauffeurwiththerightcarfor Q.386.Agaggleofjournalistssitina/an
your day. _ ________ foyer waiting impatiently.
.364. We decidedto___________aswe
Q SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift) SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
were missing him a lot. (a) novice (b) uniformed (a) attic (b) hotel (c) ranch (d) croft
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (1st Shift) (c) dabbler (d) riotous
(a) give a visit (b) take a visit .387.I felt_________elated at the news.
Q
(c) bring in a visit (d) pay him a visit .376. She rubbed her hands over her
Q SSC CGL 12/12/2022 (4th Shift)
arms, and then ___________ her purse, (a) commonly (b) strangely
.365.Ourschoolhaddecidedtotakeus
Q haded inside the convenience store. (c) customarily (d) typically
totheHimalayasforexcursion.I________ SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (1st Shift)
to convince my mother to give consent. (a) snapping (b) slaying Q.388.There was a ____________accident
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift) (c) pinching (d) grabbing last night and the inspector on deputy
(a) fought fire with fire wasunabletoraisehelpwhenshecalled
(b) brought home the bacon .377. The judge directed the advocate
Q from the mountains.
(c) made waves general to _________ an enquiry on the case. SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(d) left no stones unturned SSC CGL 06/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) goofy (b) gloomy (c) serious (d) harsh
(a) make (b) produce (c) hold (d) get
.366.He has experienced ______ abuse.
Q .389. Hisheartpoundedashechecked
Q
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (2nd Shift) .378. Brady straightened, the ________
Q hisrearviewmirrorandsawonlythedark
(a) palpable (b) visible baton in hand. _______ of highway.
(c) physical (d) intangible SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift) SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)
(a) charge (b) wooden (c) swing (d) open (a) vitality (b) stretch
Q.367. Every person should know their (c) trench (d) emancipation
wn_____what their skill set is and how
o .379.A faint mist ________ over the valley.
Q
unique they are. SSC CGL 07/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
Solutions :-
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift) (a) hung (b) swung
(a) calamities (b) punctualities (c) swayed (d) Dangled
ol.357.(b) visionary.
S
(c) specialties (d) fecundities .380. The________weaponswhichare
Q ‘Visionary’ means havinggreatplansfor
easily available in the market are a big the future. The given sentence states
.368.
Q They supplied the required
threat to the security of some nations. that Ram was praised for his v isionary
human resource_________.
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) leadership.Hence,‘visionary’isthemost
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (3rd Shift)
(a) heated (b) deadly appropriate answer.
(a) faultlessly (b) heavy (c) clear (d) able
(c) casual (d) valuable
ol.358.(d) powerful.
S
.369.I listened to him with ________
Q
.381. This year, orange prices are
Q ‘Powerful’ means having great strength
attention.
forecast to grow, despite an expected or force. The givensentencestatesthat
S SC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift)
increase in global _______ . the monster trucks have very powerful
(a) hefty (b) massive (c) rapt (d) vast
SSC CGL 08/12/2022 (3rd Shift) engines, they can probably pull a train
Q.370. They hired her toincreasesales, (a) production (b) organisation coach without any problem. Hence,
ut her strategies failed to ____________.
b (c) abduction (d) assumption ‘powerful’ is the most appropriate
SSC CGL 03/12/2022 (4th Shift) answer.
(a) move the needle (b) burn bridges Q.382. The crowing witch released a
_ ________cackle as she turned the boy ol.359.(b) close the deal.
S
(c) spill the beans (d) get a second wind
into a beast. ‘Close the Deal’ means to make an
.371.He booked the tickets for the
Q SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (2nd Shift) agreement official. The given sentence
show_____. (a) gentle (b) low (c) loud (d) soft states that the contingent managed to
SSC CGL 05/12/2022 (1st Shift) make an agreement(close the deal)
(a) in demand (b) in common .383. Writing down instructions, steps
Q successfully. Hence, ‘close the deal’ is
(c) in depth (d) in advance and remembering them can make you the most appropriate answer.
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ol.360.(b) cool their heels.
S Hence, ‘specialties’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Cool theirheels’isanidiomthatmeans ppropriate answer.
a
ol.376.(d) grabbing.
S
someone is deliberately keeping you
ol.368.(a) faultlessly.
S ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch
waiting, so that you get bored or
‘Faultlessly’ means in a way that is somebody/something. The given
impatient.Thegivensentencestatesthat
perfect or without mistakes. The given sentence states that she rubbed her
the interviewees were slowly becoming
sentence states that they supplied the hands over her arms,andthengrabbing
impatient as they were left to cooltheir
required human resource faultlessly. her purse, hadedinsidetheconvenience
heels in the waiting room for hours.
Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most store. Hence, ‘grabbing’ is the most
Hence, ‘cool their heels’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.369.(c) rapt
S ol.377.(c) hold.
S
ol.361.(c) clouding
S
‘Rapt’ means giving complete attention, ‘Hold’meanstheactormannerofhaving
‘Clouding’ means to become or make
or showing complete involvement. The somebody/something in your hand. The
something difficult to see through. The
given sentence states that the narrator given sentence states that the judge
given sentence states that when there
listened to him with rapt attention. directedtheadvocategeneraltoholdan
arenegativeandtoxicthoughtsclouding
Hence, ‘rapt’ is the most appropriate enquiry on the case.Hence,‘hold’isthe
yourmind,youcanneverthinkpositively.
answer. most appropriate answer.
Hence,‘clouding’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.370.(a) move the needle
S ol.378.(b) wooden.
S
‘Move the needle’ means to change a ‘Wooden’ means made of wood. The
ol.362.(b) wry face
S given sentence states that Brady
‘Wry face’ means to show situation to a noticeable degree. The
givensentencestatesthattheyhiredher straightened, thewoodenbatoninhand.
disappointment towardssomething.The Hence, ‘wooden’ isthemostappropriate
given sentence states that when the to increase sales, but her strategies
failed to change the situation. Hence, answer.
father didn't pay heed to his demands,
the boy made a disappointed face. ‘movetheneedle’isthemostappropriate ol.379.(a) hung.
S
Hence,‘wryface’isthemostappropriate answer. ‘Hung’ means to stay intheairinaway
answer. that is unpleasant or threatening. The
ol.371.(d) in advance.
S
given sentence states that a faint mist
ol.363.(c) scorching.
S ‘In advance’ means ahead in time. The
hungoverthevalley.Hence,‘hung’isthe
‘Scorching’ means very hot. The given givensentencestatesthathebookedthe
most appropriate answer.
sentencestatesthatlemonistheneedof tickets for the show in advance.Hence,
the hour in very hot summers. Hence, ‘in advance’ is the most appropriate ol.380.(b) ‘Deadly’ means causing or
S
‘scorching’ is the most appropriate answer. likelytocausedeath.Thegivensentence
answer. states that the deadly weapons which
ol.372.(c) about.
S
are easily available in the market are a
ol.364.(d) pay him a visit
S ‘About’ means a littlemoreorlessthan.
big threat to the security of some
‘Payhimavisit’meanstogosomewhere The given sentence states that this
nations. Hence, ‘deadly’ is the most
to spend time with someone. Thegiven dramaisextremelyinformativeaboutlife
appropriate answer.
s entence states that we decided to in Roman times. Hence, ‘about’ is the
spendtimewithhimasweweremissing most appropriate answer. ol.381.(a) ‘Production’ means the
S
him a lot. Hence, ‘pay him avisit’isthe making or growing of something,
ol.373.(d) blessed with.
S especially in large quantities. The given
most appropriate answer. ‘Blessed with’ meanstohavesomething sentence states that this year, orange
ol.365.(d) left no stones unturned
S thatyoufeelisspecialorlucky.Thegiven prices are forecast to grow, despite an
‘Leftnostonesunturned’isanidiomthat sentence states that Arun and his wife expected increase in global. Hence,
means to do everything you can to were blessed with a baby boy after 18 ‘production’ is the most appropriate
achieve a good result. The given years of their marriage. Hence, ‘blessed answer.
sentence states that the narrator did with’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.382.(c) Loud.
S
everythingtoconvincehismothertogive ol.374.(b) lay off.
S ‘Cackle’ means to laugh inaloud,harsh
consent.Hence,‘leftnostonesunturned’ ‘Lay off’ means to discharge a worker way. The given sentence statesthatthe
is the most appropriate answer. temporarily or permanently because of crowing witch r eleased a loud
ol.366.(c) physical.
S economic conditions or shortage of cackle(laughedinaloud&harshway)as
‘Physical’ means connected with your work.Thegivensentencestatesthatthe she turned the boy into a beast.Hence,
body rather than your mind. The given company’s profits were low and they ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer.
sentencestatesthathehasexperienced were forced to discharge the staff.
Hence, ‘lay off’ is the most appropriate ol.383.(a) ‘Diligent’ means having or
S
physical abuse. Hence, ‘physical’ is the
answer. showingcareinone'sworkorduties.The
most appropriate answer.
given sentence states thatwritingdown
ol.367.(c) specialties.
S ol.375.(b) uniformed.
S instructions, steps and remembering
‘Speciality’ means an area of studyora ‘Uniformed’ means wearing a uniform. them can make you look really efficient
subject that you know a lot about. The The given sentence states that we anddiligent.Hence,‘diligent’isthemost
given sentence states thateveryperson ensure that you will get a uniformed appropriate answer.
should know their own specialties what chauffeurwiththerightcarforyourday.
Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most Sol.384.(b)‘Given away’is a phrase that
theirskillsetisandhowuniquetheyare.
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meanstodonateortogiveagift/money xe to ________.
a ubstitute them with chocolate eggs or
s
t o someone. The given sentence states SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) plastic eggs filled with confectionery
that she has givenawayhermoneyand (a) kill (b) rotate (c) replace (d) grind such as jelly beans.
jewellery to help the poor. Hence,‘given Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
away’ is the most appropriate answer. Solutions :- (a) legacy (b) ethic (c) lore (d) custom
Sol.385.(a) ‘Bookmarking’ means to Q.396. In the given sentence, a word is
ol.390.(d)‘H
S itthesack’isanidiomthat
arkorsavesomethingsothatyoucan
m iven in brackets. Select the most
g
meanstogotobed.Thegivensentence
find it easily again. The given sentence appropriateANTONYMofthewordtofill
statesthatafteratiringday,theworkers
states that Kajol is one age-defying in the blank.
decided to go to bed to restore their
beauty and her sari collection is worth The kids are feeling bored, but they are
energy. Hence, ‘hit thesack’isthemost
bookmarking. Hence, ‘bookmarking’ is ______ (eager) to participate in the
appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer. activities.
ol.391.(d) gift of the gab
S Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
ol.386.(b) Hotel - an establishment
S (a) passive (b) reluctant
‘Gift of the gab’ is an idiom thatmeans
providing accommodation, meals, and (c) nervous (d) repulsive
the ability to speak with eloquence and
other services for travellers and tourists
fluency. The given sentence states that
Attic- a space or room inside or partly Q.397. Countries like China and the
James Bernard was undoubtedlyoneof
inside the roof of a building United States invest _______ in wind,
the greatest elocutionists of the world.
Ranch- a large farm, especially in the hydro, solar and biofuels.
Everyone agreed that he possessed the
western US andCanada,wherecattleor Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
ability to speak with eloquence. Hence,
other animals are bred and raised (a) profoundly (b) achingly
‘gift of the gab’ is the most appropriate
Croft- a very small farm around a house (c) absolutely (d) heavily
answer.
ol.387.(b) ‘Strangely’ means in an
S Q.398. Freud's work with free
ol.392.(d)‘A
S n axe to grind’ is an idiom
unusual or surprising way. The given ssociation, dream analysis and the
a
that means to have aprivatereasonfor
sentence states that the narrator felt unconsciouswasof________importance
doing or being involved in something.
strangely (surprisingly) elated at the to theSurrealistsindevelopingmethods
Thegivensentencestatesthatitisnever
n ews. Hence, ‘strangely’ is the most to liberate Imagination.
advisable to have a private reason for
appropriate answer. Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
doing something.
(a) farthest (b) hugest
ol.388.(c) ‘Serious’ means something
S (c) remotest (d) utmost
severe in effect. The given sentence SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2
states thattherewasaseriousaccident .399.NewYork________itsrootsbackto
Q
last night and the inspector on deputy .393. The annual meeting of our club
Q 1624, when it was founded asatrading
wasunabletoraisehelpwhenshecalled has been ______ till next month. post by colonists of the Dutch Republic.
from the mountains. Hence, ‘serious’ is SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2)
the most appropriate answer. (a) dragged (b) deferred (a) traces (b) dates
(c) disrupted (d) deranged (c) sketches (d) recalls
Sol.389.(b) Stretch
‘Stretch’ means a continuous area or Q.394.The boy ______ to take the money. .400.Accordingtothetraditions,Easter
Q
expanse of land. The given sentence SC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
S Sundayiscelebratedby____________part
statesthattheonewhoistalkedaboutin (a) ordered (b) denied in an Easter vigil, lighting a new fire
the sentence saw the dark expanse of (c) reminded (d) refused outside the church early on Sunday
highway in his rear view mirror. Hence, morning.
‘stretch’ is the most appropriate answer. Solutions :- Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4)
(a) taking (b) being(c) bearing (d) making
ol.393.(b) Deferred
S
SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1
‘Defer’ means to postpone. The given Q.401. Stereotypes may be used to
sentence statesthattheannualmeeting justify ill-founded ________ or ignorance,
Q.390. After a tiring day, the workers
of our club hasbeenpostponedtillnext and prevent people of stereotyped
ecided to_______ to restore their energy.
d
month. Hence, ‘deferred’ is the most groups from entering or succeeding in
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)
appropriate answer. various activities or fields.
(a) have an axe to grind
(b) put a spoke in the wheel Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3)
ol.394.(d) Refused
S
(c) bring to book (a) conclusions (b) thoughts
‘Refused’meanstosayorshowthatyou
(d) hit the sack (c) prejudices (d) problems
are notwillingtoacceptsomething.The
given sentence states that the boy .402.Theblueembroideredsareeisno
Q
.391. James Bernardwasundoubtedly
Q
refused(not willing) to take the money. doubtan________pieceofhandwork,but
one of the greatest elocutionists of the
Hence, ‘refused’ is themostappropriate because of its _______pricenoonewas
world. Everyone agreed that he
answer. ready to buy it.
possessed the_________.
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 )
(a) yellow press (b) fourth estate SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) (a) erudite; enormous
(c) curtain lecture (d) gift of the gab (b) extinct; ecstatic
Q.395. Easter eggs used to be painted (c) exquisite; exorbitant
Q.392.It is never advisable to have an hickeneggs,butamodern________isto
c (d) embellished; errant
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Q.403. His_____________violation of the ‘Prejudices’ means a preconceived ( a) Weirdly ( b) Weakly
oral
m code of conduct was pinion that is not based on reason or
o (c) Thoroughly (d) sluggishly
too_________to be forgiven. actual experience. The given sentence
Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) states that Stereotypes may be used to .409.Thus, ______ of their purpose, the
Q
(a) flagrant; outrageous justify ill-founded prejudices or three knights tried another plan.
(b) fragrant; outgoing ignorance, and prevent people of SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) obscure; outstanding stereotyped groups from entering or (a) involved (b) foiled (c) toiled (d) failed
(d) magnificent; outlandish succeedinginvariousactivitiesorfields. Q.410.Inallcases,wehaveto______the
Hence, ‘prejudices’ is the most f acts from the various reports and
Solutions :- appropriate answer. documents.
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ol.395.(d) Custom
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custom is to substitute them with
‘exquisite; exorbitant’ is the most .412. ______ your remaining project if
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confectionery such as jelly beans. .
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S SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning)
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Passive - lacking in energy or will;
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lethargic.
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S .404. The ______ of the knife in his
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most appropriate answer. (a) site (b) sight (c) slight (d) cite
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(a) deviated (b) lodging
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Q (c) selective (d) accommodating
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.416. All of my efforts to saveherlife
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Republic. Hence, ‘traces’ is the most adlongbeen______,andagreatnumber
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appropriate answer. .407. One of the children stood atthe
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of mice had made their home in it.
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(a) vacant (b) partial (c) visible (d) thick
Thephrase‘takepart’meanstojoininan spiritual court.
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vigil. Hence, ‘taking’ is the most (a) admiration (b) location
appropriate answer. Q.408. The boys were tired, but nottoo
(c) strength (d) compassion
t ired to examine the little hut ______
Sol.401.(c) Prejudices SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning) Q.419.Danny lay on his back staring at
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Q
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Q .430. Rescuers used a special device
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the fowls. SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Evening) SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening)
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Q
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Q .431. But if you ______tosparebefore
Q ClimateChange(IPCC)______theideaof
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SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) (a) have a meeting (b) have a moment (a) introduced (b) shortened
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(c) in defeating (d) defeat
.432.John ran pretty fast,
Q .443. She smashed a ______ of glass
Q
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(a) tragic (b) fragile Q.434. We deplore the use of ______
(c) gentle (d) dissuasive gainst innocent people.
a Q.445. Most mainliners do not view
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m
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more comfortable as it relieves a person (a) inimical (b) inchoate
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SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) t he highest amount of e-waste, more
(a) blessing (b) assistance than China, the US, Japan and Germany. Q.446. ______Ilearnedthattherewasa
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Q .447. I feel so lazy and ______ after
Q
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(c) Errand (d) Amendment (a) bowed (b) braid (c) bored (d) board (a) lively (b) sluggish
(c) fortunate (d) bouncing
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Q .437.Therealityoftheeffectsofrising
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Q
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(a) begins (b) begun the industry and its emissions has SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon)
(c) beginning (d) began continued to grow without _________. (a) respective (b) vital
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) (c) difficult (d) compassionate
Q.427. Many people may not find the (a) easiness (b) neglect
r ewards ______ with the time and effort (c) constraint (d) comfort Q.449. The court has absolved him
required. _ _____ all the charges levied against him.
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) .438. Hedidn'ttellmeanything______
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(a) insignificant (b) gleeful that he needed some money. (a) to (b) in (c) with (d) of
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(a) despite (b) except .450. Smoking is ______ in my office
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Q (c) in spite (d) though building.
will anyone take anything we say about SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning)
justice and ___________ with any .439. The commander abjured his
Q (a) banned (b) bend (c) band (d) bated
seriousness for decades to come? ______to the king.
SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) Q.451.Theskillofexecutionisviewedas
SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) inseparable from art, and mastery of
(a) righteousness (b) mediation (a) regulation (b) reliance
(c) sequence (d) allegiance technical p
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d ome type of______.
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SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) (a) flow (b) flaw (c) flour (d) floor
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Q (a) to (b) up (c) from (d) after
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(c) make plans (d) make a mistake
hance and lend him 40% of the
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purchase price. Q.463. This small hut is going to be ‘sight’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) y____for the next three days.
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important thing. The given sentence
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.454. The Armenian language has
Q .464. He believed that he had struck
Q the inhabitants seem to be fruit, iced
manydialects,someofwhichcannotbe terror in hischildren'sheartsbecauseof drinks, shiny boots and lottery tickets.
______ by speakers of other dialects. his_______. Hence,‘principle’isthemostappropriate
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) answer.
(a) understood (b) realised (a) love (b) rage
ol.406.(b) unbiased
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.455. The RTE Act bears many
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Behind Act, ______school accountability, SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Morning) sentence talks about some people who
assessment standards and teacher (a) delayed (b) peddled arenotlikelytosupportonesideandare
training. (c) stayed (d) berated willing to look at each side from all
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Afternoon) angles. Hence, ‘unbiased’ is the most
(a) startling (b) responding .466. The weather was so____thatshe
Q appropriate answer.
(c) including (d) concluding couldn't step out of the house.
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m
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b something. The given sentence states
featuring her. .467. Food was_____; guides were not
Q thatoneofthechildrenstoodatthedoor
SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) to be found, and the enemy dogged them to inform of the apparitor’s arrival.
(a) by (b) of (c) to (d) on all the way. Hence, ‘give notice’ is the most
SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening) appropriate answer.
.457. Only 30 percent worked in
Q (a) scarce (b) crass (c) chance (d) farce
companies where paternity leave was ol.408.(c)‘Thoroughly’ means in a
S
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Q careful and complete way. The given
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(a) safeties (b) respite appropriate answer.
Q.458. A nine-judge bench of the (c) perils (d) exposure
upreme Court unanimously held that
S Sol.409.(b) ‘Foiled’ means to prevent a
Indians have a/an_____protected .469. Farmers are urged to ______ to
Q lan from succeeding. The given
p
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SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) disposal and spreading of agricultural didn’t succeed in their purpose so they
(a) preamble (b) constitutionally wastes such as slurry. tried another plan. Hence, ‘foiled’ is the
(c) indigenously (d) unethically SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening) most appropriate answer.
(a) Adhere (b) Disturb
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S
f the dinosaurs______obscure.
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SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) .470 . The man was ______ enough to
Q sentencestatesthatinallcases,wehave
(a) is still (b) are still thank her for all the hard work. to extract the facts from the various
(c) be still (d) being still SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning) reports and documents.Hence,‘distil’is
(a) horrid (b) repellent the most appropriate answer.
Q.460. The lottery is a regular (c) gracious (d) attractive
eekly_______where the drawing of the
w Sol.411.(c)‘Above’meanshigherthanor
numbers is done by a little girl. .471. I __________ walked down the
Q verhead.Thegivensentencestatesthat
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(c) theory (d) recreation (a) furiously (b) neatly screaming. Hence, ‘above’ is the most
(c) orderly (d) cautiously appropriate answer.
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g Hence, ‘righteousness’ is the most
t hefuturethenthe1stactionmustbein ‘crumbs’ is the most appropriate answer. ppropriate answer.
a
thepresenttense(V1)andthe2ndaction
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S ol.429.(a) ‘Sails’ means to travel on
S
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answer. against somebody. The given sentence sentencestatesthatthiscruiseshipsails
states that Sun Tzu says that defeating in November and December. Hence,
Sol.413.(b) ‘M ake a fortune’isaphrase theenemywithoutbattlerequiresgreater ‘sails’ is the most appropriate answer.
t hat means to acquire great wealth by skill than winning on the battlefield.
one's own efforts. T he given sentence Hence, ‘defeating’ is the most ol.430.(b) ‘Trapped’ means to catch
S
states that writing books about how to appropriate answer. and keep or store something.Thegiven
acquiregreatwealthbyone'sownefforts sentence states that rescuers used a
on the internet seems like a great idea. ol.422.(b) ‘Politely’ means b
S ehavingin specialdeviceforfindingpeopletrapped
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appropriate answer. others. Thegivensentencestatesthata the most appropriate answer.
person must speak eloquently and
ol.414.(a)‘Discovered’meanstofindor
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learn something that nobody had found ‘politely’ is the most appropriate answer. short period of time available for
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statesthattheLebanesearmyraidedthe ol.423.(a) ‘Tragic’ means that makes
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bottles, tuna cans, etc. Hence, involves death. The given sentence thebus,besuretopopin.Hence,‘havea
‘discovered’ is the most appropriate statesthatthesuddendeathofouruncle moment’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer. was tragicforallofus.Hence,‘tragic’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.432.(b) ‘Though’ means in spite of
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ol.415.(d) ‘Accommodating’ means
S the fact that. Thegivensentencestates
agreeing to do or provide what ol.424.(c)
S ‘Burden’ means a that John ran pretty fast, though he did
somebody wants. The given sentence responsibilityordifficulttaskthatcauses not win the race. Hence, ‘though’ is the
states thattheUShasbecomefarmore a lot of work or worry. The given most appropriate answer.
accommodating to peoplewithallkinds sentencestatesthatthinkingoftalentas
innate makes our world more Sol.433.(d)‘Must’meansusedforsaying
of food sensitivities and diet regimens. t hat it is necessary that something
Hence, ‘accommodating’ is the most manageable andmorecomfortableasit
relieves a person of the burden of happens.Thegivensentencestatesthat
appropriate answer. we must learn to meet adversity
expectation. Hence, ‘burden’ isthemost
ol.416.(a) ‘Vain’ means failing to
S appropriate answer. gracefully. Hence, ‘must’ is the most
produce the result you want. The given appropriate answer.
sentence states that allofmyeffortsto Sol.425.(c) ‘Errand’ means a short
journey to take or get something for ol.434.(b) ‘Violence’ means behaviour
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save her life failed to produce results. which harms or damages
Hence, ‘vain’ is the most appropriate somebody. The given sentence states
thatashewentthroughthestreetonan somebody/something physically. The
answer. given sentence states that we deplore
errand that morning, he saw a woman
ol.417.(a) ‘Vacant’ means not being
S withacatunderherarm.Hence,‘errand’ the use of violence against innocent
used.Thegivensentencestatesthatthe is the most appropriate answer. people. Hence, ‘violence’ is the most
garret where he lay at night had long appropriate answer.
beenvacant,andagreatnumberofmice Sol.426.(d) The given sentenceisinthe
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s ol.435.(a) ‘Generate’means to produce
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had made their home in it. Hence, or create something. The given sentence
‘vacant’ is the most appropriate answer. usedinthesimplepastform(V2).Hence,
‘began(V2)’ is the most appropriate states that India continues to generate
Sol.418.(a) ‘Admiration’ means a feeling answer. the highest amount of e-waste, more
f liking and respecting somebody /
o than China, theUS,JapanandGermany.
somethingverymuch.Thegivensentence Sol.427.(d) ‘Commensurate’ means Hence,‘generate’isthemostappropriate
states that Ms. Gupta expressed her uitable in amount or quality compared
s answer.
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statesthatmanypeoplemaynotfindthe ol.436.(d) ‘Board’ means a group of
S
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answer. rewards commensurate with the time
and effort required. Hence, company,etc.Thegivensentencestates
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S ‘commensurate’ is the most appropriate thattheboardofdirectorswilldecidethe
surface of the inside of a room. The answer. penalty. Hence, ‘board’ is the most
given sentence states thatDannylayon appropriate answer.
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quality of being morally right o r Sol.437.(c) ‘Constraint’ means
room. Hence, ‘ceiling’ is the most omething that limits you. The given
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that If we don't reverse coursenow,will sentencestatesthattheindustryandits
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ry piece of bread. The given sentence
d justice and righteousness with any constraint.Hence,‘constraint’isthemost
states that the girlranintothehouseto seriousness for decades to come. appropriate answer.
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Sol.438.(b)‘Except’meansnotincluding ‘When’ is the most appropriate answer. the US's No Child Left Behind Act,
omebody/something.
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sentence states that he didn't tell me assessment standards and teacher
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waythatseemslazy.Thegivensentence
money. Hence, ‘except’ is the most appropriate answer.
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after doing any strenuous work. Hence, ol.456.(d) The given sentence states
S
ol.439.(d) ‘Allegiance’ means support
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for a leader,government,belief,etc.The been circulating on social media
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n’ is the most
f eeling or showing sympathy and
commanderabjuredhisallegiancetothe appropriate answer.
sadness for the sufferingofothers.The
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given sentencestatesthatmymotheris Sol.457.(b) ‘Entitlement’ means the
appropriate answer.
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quickly or for a long time about appropriate answer. percent worked in companies where
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S paternity leave was an entitlement.
sentence states that Mr. Pearson preposition ‘of’ with the verb ‘absolved’. Hence, ‘entitlement’ is the most
interrupted their harmless chatter and Thegivensentencestatesthatthecourt appropriate answer.
remindedthemoftheseriousnessofthe has absolved him of all the charges
situation. Hence, ‘chatter’ is the most Sol.458.(b)‘Constitutionally’means in a
leviedagainsthim.Hence,‘of’isthemost aythatisinaccordancewithapolitical
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appropriate answer. appropriate answer. constitution. The given sentence states
Sol.441.(a)‘B
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s Court unanimously held that Indians
statesthatsherefusedtoadmitthatshe by law. The given sentence states that have a constitutionally protected
was wrong, so she was fired from the smoking is not allowed in my office fundamental right to privacy. Hence,
company. Hence, ‘down’ is the most building. Hence, ‘banned’ is the most ‘constitutionally’ is the most appropriate
appropriate answer. appropriate answer. answer.
Sol.442.(a) ‘Introduced’ means to bring ol.451.(d)
S ‘Precondition’ means ol.459.(a) ‘Still’ meanscontinuinguntil
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given sentence states that the before something else can exist. The about and not finishing. The given
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate given sentence states that the skill of sentence statesthatthemysterybehind
Change (IPCC) introduced the idea of execution is viewedasinseparablefrom the extinction of the dinosaurs is still
‘tippingpoints’twodecadesago.Hence, art,andmasteryoftechnicalproblemsis obscure. Hence, ‘is still’ is the most
‘introduced’ is the most appropriate a precondition for producing expressive appropriate answer.
answer. interpretations. Hence, ‘precondition’ is ol.460.(d) ‘Recreation’ means enjoying
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the most appropriate answer. yourself and relaxing when you are not
ol.443.(c) ‘Pane’ means a piece of
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glass in a window, etc. The given Sol.452.(c) ‘Gigantic’ means extremely working. The given sentencestatesthat
sentence states that she smashed a ig. The given sentence states that I
b the lottery isaregularweeklyrecreation
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Hence, ‘pane’ is the most appropriate is so gigantic. Hence, ‘gigantic’ is the donebyalittlegirl.Hence,‘recreation’is
answer. most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.444.(b) The preposition ‘in’ means
S ol.461.(b) ‘L
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ol.453.(c) ‘T
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something or someone knowing that it
that I organised my dressing table by looked upthewordinthedictionary,but
may not be safe or certain. The given
putting all the rubber bands in the shestilldidnotunderstandit.Hence,‘up’
sentence states that the bank was
d rawer. Hence, ‘in’ is the most is the most appropriate answer.
prepared to take achanceandlendhim
appropriate answer. 40%ofthepurchaseprice.Hence,‘takea’ ol.462.(c) ‘Plan’ means a detailed
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is the most appropriate answer. scheme, method, etc, for attaining an
ol.445.(a) ‘Inimical’ means harmful to
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something. The given sentence states objective.Thegivensentencestatesthat
ol.454.(a) ‘Understood’meanstoknow
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thatmostmainlinersdonotviewmodern weneedtomakeplansfornextweek,so
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belief. Hence, ‘inimical’ is the most the most appropriate answer.
language has many dialects, some of
appropriate answer. whichcannotbeunderstoodbyspeakers ol.463.(d) ‘Abode’ means the place
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of other dialects. Hence, ‘understood’ is where you live. The given sentence
Sol.446.(a) ‘When’ is used for talking
the most appropriate answer. states that this small hut isgoingtobe
bout the time at which something
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myabodeforthenextthreedays.Hence,
happens.Thegivensentencestatesthat ol.455.(c) ‘Including’meanshavingas
S ‘abode’ is the most appropriate answer.
when I learned that there was a giftfor a part. The given sentence states that
each child, I was delighted. Hence, the RTE Act bears many similarities to Sol.464.(b) ‘Rage’means a feeling of
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v iolent anger that is difficult to control. time, what actually is happening is that t olerating__________,itbecomesthenew
The given sentence states that he _ _________ thoughts are __________ in normandtheslidebeginsandtherefore,
believed that he had struck terror inhis such quick ___________ so as to seem wemustconstantly__________togiveour
children's hearts because of his rage. simultaneous best and be recognised, not simply aim
Hence, ‘rage’ is the most appropriate SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening) to do justenoughto___________thatwe
answer. (a) homogenous, measurable, don’t get found out.
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Sol.465.(c) ‘Stayed’ means tocontinue
(b) challenging, limited, fixed, interruption (a) compelling, excellence, strike,
t o be somewhere and not goaway.The
(c) multiple, myriad, alternating, encourage
givensentencestatesthatitwasraining
succession (b) compromising, mediocrity, strive,
heavily, that's why your father stayed at
(d) uniform, countable, altering, ensure
myplacelastnight.Hence,‘stayed’isthe
ramification (c) conjecturing, transcendence, strum,
most appropriate answer.
envision
Q.474. Mygrandfatherwasafarmerand (d) contradicting, distinction, stink,
ol.466.(c) ‘Terrible’ means very
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e ___________three acres of land.
h endeavour
unpleasant,causinggreatshockorinjury.
SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Evening)
The given sentence states that the
(a) cultivated (b) advanced .482. A note of ______ during the
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weather was so terrible that she couldn't
(c) grown (d) cultured leaders' meeting at the UN.
step out of the house. Hence, ‘terrible’ is
SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Morning)
the most appropriate answer. Q.475. The __________ crowd gave their (a) friction surfaced (b) discord surfaced
ol.467.(a)‘Scarce’meansinsufficientto
S ewly elected leader a magnificent
n (c) grievance surfaced (d) strife surfaced
satisfy the need or demand. The given welcome.
sentence states that food was scarce; SSC CHSL 24/05/2022 (Morning) Q.483. In a _______ move, the robbers
guides were not to be found, a nd the (a) noisy (b) jubilant hosetheirnextplaceofattackover255
c
enemy dogged them alltheway.Hence, (c) troublesome (d) Melancholic km away from the locations they had
‘scarce’ is the most appropriate answer. earlier ________ in Dewas.
Q.476. Manpower exporters and SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Afternoon)
ol.468.(c)‘Peril’meanssomethingthat
S verseasrecruiterscommonly__________
o (a) righteous, incorporated
is very dangerous. The given sentence in illegal business practices for (b) noble, decided
states thatthepilgrimhadtofaceperils short-term _______ gain. (c) shrewd, targeted
by land and sea. Hence, ‘perils’ is the SSC CHSL 25/05/2022, (Afternoon) (d) corrupt, vanished
most appropriate answer. (a) honoured, professional
(b) indulged, monetary .484. Very carefully I ______ the tree I
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ol.469.(a) ‘Adhere’ means to stick
S (c) regulated, personal have referred to, and avoiding contact
firmly to something.Thegivensentence (d) thrived, devotional with the creepers,theupper_______and
states that farmers are urged toadhere leaves of which might havebeenvisible
to good agricultural practices in the Q.477. One day, I was handed a few fromwherethetigerwaslying,Iclimbed
disposal and spreading of agricultural v olumesofnewliteratureunlikeanything to the fork, where I had a comfortable
wastes suchasslurry.Hence,‘adhere’is Ihadeverreadbeforeandso________as seat and perfect _________.
the most appropriate answer. to make me utterly forget my hopeless SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon)
state. (a) stalled, roots, visibility
ol.470.(c) ‘Gracious’means kind, polite
S SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening) (b) starved, stem, disclosure
and generous. The given sentence (a) repelling (b) captivating (c) stormed, fruits, revelation
statest that the man was gracious (c) boring (d) unrealistic (d) stalked, tendrils, concealment
enoughtothankherforallthehardwork.
Hence,‘gracious’isthemostappropriate .478.Theroof_______theweightofthe
Q Q.485. Many times ________ starts with
answer. snow. t he creative _________ and the enduring
SSC CHSL 25/05/2022 (Evening) passion of a single individual.
ol.471.(d) ‘Cautiously’ means be very
S (a) collapsed under (b) collapsed to SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)
careful about what you do or say. The (c) collapsed with (d) collapsed for (a) tradition, lethargy
given sentence states that I cautiously
.479. My success was complete and
Q (b) stagnation, determination
walked down the stairs,carefultobeas
the delighted directors ________ me the (c) renovation, dullness
quiet as possible. Hence, ‘cautiously’ is
privilege of developing automatic (d) innovation, spark
the most appropriate answer.
regulators which were much desired. .486. Towards the endofFebruarythe
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ol.472.(b) ‘Flaw’means a mistake in
S SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning)
something that makes it not good weather turned very ______.
(a) contrasted (b) accorded SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Morning)
enough. The given sentence states that (c) disagreed (d) removed
most natural diamonds have sometype (a) slight (b) insipid (c) mild (d) thin
of flaw. Hence, ‘flaw’ is the most .480. As soon as she opened the
Q Q.487. We would have loved to stay
appropriate answer. cages, the birds __________. _ ______ like children all our lives.
SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning) SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)
SSC CHSL 2021 Tier - 1 (a) flown away (b) flew away (a) innocent (b) shy
(c) fly away (d) flies away (c) fragile (d) cunning
Q.473.Whenwebelievethatourmindis
Q.481.The minute you start _______ and Q.488.The Mahatma Gandhi National
t hinking ______ thoughts at the same
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R ( b) assented, broadsides is mouth, and his lips refused to move.
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enhancing_______securityofhouseholds (d) adhered, broadlooms (a) divide to (b) cleave to
inruralareasofthecountrybyproviding (c) link to (d) leave to
atleastonehundreddaysofguaranteed .496.Amajor________ofmoderntimes
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wage employment in a financial year to is thatwehavecometoassumethatall .504. I never could quite get the idea
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every household whose adult members creation is ________ to the material ________ my mindthatIshoulddosome
volunteer to do unskilled manual work. interests of us, the homo-sapiens teaching, yet I felt a great deal of
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon) inhabiting earth, which has cut the satisfaction with the pastorate.
(a) balanced (b) total _________ relationship we otherwise SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Morning)
(c) strict (d) livelihood enjoyed with other constituents of (a) out of (b) out act
creation. (c) out come (d) out cast
.489. Other countries of comparable
Q SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning)
size and exposure to Information and (a) fallacy, subservient, symbiotic Q.505. Wise managers _________
CommunicationTechnologies(ICT)have (b) frankness, superior, disadvantageous pinions,getinformation,askadvice,act
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adopted a decentralised organizational (c) accuracy, domineering, encumbering ________and know the art of _____________
structure, liberal policies, and a (d) felicity, disobedient, hindering responsibilities to the subordinates.
__________ dispute resolution SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Afternoon)
mechanism, deployed state-of-the-art .497. We have already said that
Q (a) condemn, transnationally, elevating
infrastructure and used the private- inconsistencyisnotamatterof________ (b) solicit, transparently, delegating
public partnership to market Domain education or lack of logical ________. (c) coerce, translucently, relegating
Name Registration Services (DNS), SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning) (d) entrust, transiently, accelerating
resulting in phenomenal growth of their (a) indefinite, stupor
country code domain name. (b) institutional, shiver Solutions :-
SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Morning) (c) inadequate, rigour
(a) short (b) narrow (d) inadvertent, snigger ol.473.(c) We will u
S se the words
(c) restricted (d) comprehensive ‘multiple’&‘myriad’inthegivensentence
Q.498. The app gets Larry’s parents
becausetheyaregenerallyusedbeforea
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plural noun(thoughts). However, all the
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S process, sending them advice about
remaining words given in option c
(a) knit (b) nite (c) night (d) knight Larry’s behaviours and progress, and
perfectly fit in the context of the given
recommending motivational_______they
sentence.
Q.491. We love to swing from the might undertake that are _______ to
ranches _______ the pond.
b Larry’s situation and the program’s Sol.474.(a) ‘Cultivate’ means to prepare
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Morning) _________ about his attitudes and nd use the land for growing plants for
a
(a) over (b) on (c) in (d) under behaviours. foodortosell.Thegivensentencestates
SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening) that the narrator’s grandfather was a
Q.492.Two__________controlthejudge’s (a) intermissions, directed, injunctions farmer and he cultivated three acres of
ecision: justice and impartiality.
d (b) interpolations, disrupted, inventions land. Hence, ‘cultivated’ is the most
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening) (c) interventions, targeted, inferences appropriate answer.
(a) officials (b) members (d) interruptions, disillusioned, invasions
(c) principles (d) advocates Sol.475.(b) ‘Jubilant’ means extremely
.499. She swallowed _____________ her
Q appy, especially because of success.
h
Q.493. The Young Global Leaders breakfast in a hurry. The given sentence states that the
ommunity is an_______for a dynamic
C SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening) jubilant crowd gave their newly elected
community of exceptional people with (a) in (b) up (c) into (d) down leader a magnificent welcome. Hence,
thevision,courage,andinfluencetodrive
‘jubilant’ is the most appropriate answer.
positive change in the world. .500. Funny stories made me and my
Q
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon) brother_________. Sol.476.(b) ‘Indulged’ means to allow
(a) impediment (b) input SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Morning) y ourself to have or do something &
(c) effort (d) accelerator (a) conscious (b) determined ‘Monetary’ means connected with
(c) giggly (d) gritty money. Similarly, the given sentence
Q.494. Constructive thinking should be
states that manpower exporters and
eveloped through _________ reading.
d .501.The world is constantly living in
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overseas recruiters commonly allow
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon) risk, uncertainty and fear of _________.
themselves of doing illegal business
(a) avid (b) narrow SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Morning)
practices & making short-term money.
(c) extensive (d) brief (a) life (b) body (c) nature (d) death
Hence, ‘indulged, monetary’ is the most
Q.495. In the Second World War, the .502. She raced ______ towards the
Q appropriate answer.
ritish__________thousandsofso-called
B train.
Sol.477.(b) ‘Captivating’ means to hold
interceptors – mostly women – whose SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Evening)
t he attention of someone by being
job itwastotuneineverydayandnight (a) crazily (b) berserk
extremely interesting. The given
to the radio _______ of the various (c) hectically (d) frantically
sentence states that one day, I was
divisions of the German military.
.503.Theyoungkingtriedtospeak,but
Q handed a few volumes of newliterature
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening)
his tongue seemed to ________ the roof of unlike anything I had ever read before
(a) averted, broadbills
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a and the enduring passion of a single states that the Young Global Leaders
forget my hopeless state. Hence, individual. Hence, ‘innovation, spark’ is ommunity is an accelerator for a
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‘captivating’ is the most appropriate the most appropriate answer. dynamic community of exceptional
answer. people with the vision, courage, and
ol.486.(c) ‘Mild’meansnotstrong.The
S influence to drive positivechangeinthe
ol.478.(a) ‘Collapsed’ means to fall
S given sentence states that towards the world. Hence, ‘accelerator’ is the most
downorbreakintopiecessuddenly.The end of Februarytheweatherturnedvery appropriate answer.
given sentence states that the roof mild. Hence, ‘mild’ is the most
collapsed under theweightofthesnow. appropriate answer. ol.494.(c) ‘Extensive’ means large in
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Hence, ‘collapsed under’ is the most area or amount. The given sentence
appropriate answer. ol.487.(a) ‘Innocent’ means not having
S states that constructive thinking should
done something wrong or having no be developedthroughextensivereading.
Sol.479.(b) ‘Accorded’ means to agree knowledge of the unpleasant and evil Hence, ‘extensive’ is the most
ith something. The given sentence
w things in life. The givensentencestates appropriate answer.
states that the narrator’s success was that we would have loved to stay
complete and the delighted directors innocentlikechildrenallourlives.Hence, ol.495.(c)Broadcastisaverbitmeans
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accordedhimtheprivilegeofdeveloping ‘innocent’ is the most appropriate to transmit (a programme or some
automatic regulators which were much answer. information) by radio or television. And
desired. Hence, ‘accorded’ is the most broadcast is available only in option c.
appropriate answer. ol.488.(d) ‘Livelihood’ means the way
S Also when people get together at a
thatyouearnmoney.Thegivensentence certainplacetheverbusedisassemble.
Sol.480.(b) The given sentenceisinthe states that The Mahatma Gandhi Hence option c is the most appropriate
imple past tense so the verb must be
s National Rural Employment Guarantee answer.
used in its simplepastform(V2).Hence, Act 2005 (Mahatma Gandhi NREGA)
‘flew(V2) away’ is the most appropriate aimsatenhancingthelivelihoodsecurity ol.496.(a)Thefirstblankwillbefilledby
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answer. of households in rural areas of the the word fallacy. Fallacy means a
country. Hence, ‘livelihood’ is the most mistaken belief. The word assume is
Sol.481.(b) It can be inferred from the appropriate answer. used in the first part of the sentence
iven sentence that only option (b) has
g which hints at thewordfallacy.Assume
all the correct words that will fit in the ol.489.(d) ‘Comprehensive’ means
S means to suppose something without
blanks. including everything ornearlyeverything properfactsandthisleadstoafallacy.So
that is connected with a particular a is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.482.(b)‘Discord’ means subject. The given sentence states that
isagreement or argument. The given
d other countries of comparable size and ol.497.(c)
S Inadequate means
sentence states that a note of discord exposure to Information and insufficient for a purpose.Inadequate
surfaced during the leaders' meeting at CommunicationTechnologies(ICT)have educationisthemostappropriate.Hence
the UN. Hence, ‘discord surfaced’ is the adopted a decentralised organizational option c will be the most appropriate
most appropriate answer. structure, liberal policies, and a answer.
ol.483.(c)‘Shrewd’ means to be able to
S comprehensive dispute resolution
mechanism. Hence, ‘comprehensive’ is ol.498.(c) Interventions means the
S
make good decisions because you action of becoming intentionally involved
understand a situation well & ‘targeted’ the most appropriate answer.
inadifficultsituation,inordertoimprove
means to try to attack ol.490.(d)‘Knight’meansapersonwho
S it or prevent it from getting worse.And
somebody/something. However, the hasbeengivenatitleofhonourbyaking intervention is available in option conly
given sentence states that the robbers or queen for good work. The given so c is the correct answer.
were able to make good decisions so sentence states that he is a knight in
theychosetheirnextplaceofattackover shining armour. Hence, ‘knight’ is the Sol.499.(d) Swallow down- To eat or
255kmawayfromthelocationstheyhad most appropriate answer. rink something, especially veryquickly.
d
earlier tried to attack. Hence, ‘shrewd, So d is the most appropriate answer.
targeted’ is the most appropriate answer. Sol.491.(a) ‘Over’ means straight above
omething,butnottouchingit.Thegiven
s ol.500.(c) Giggly is having a tendency
S
ol.484.(d)Thewordswritteninoptiond
S sentence states that we love to swing to laugh in an excited, nervous, or silly
will perfectly fit in the blanks according fromthebranchesoverthepond.Hence, way. The stories are funny so the word
to the grammatical context of the ‘over’ is the most appropriate answer. giggly will be used.So option c is the
sentence. most appropriate answer.
Stalk- to follow someone ol.492.(c) ‘Principle’ means a rule for
S
Concealment- hide good behavior, based on what a person ol.501.(d) The word to be usedhasto
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Tendrils - a long thin part that grows believes is right. The given sentence be paired with uncertainty which is a
from a climbing plant states that two principles control the negative word. When two words are
judge’s decision: justiceandimpartiality. joined by and theyshouldbesimilar.So
ol.485.(d) ‘Innovation’ means a new
S Hence, ‘principles’ is the most the other word should also benegative.
idea, method, or device &‘spark’means appropriate answer. So death is the most appropriate answer.
an exciting quality that
somebody/something has. The g iven ol.493.(d)‘Accelerator’ means a person
S Sol.502.(d) Frantically means in a
sentence states that many times orthingthatacceleratesorincreasesthe hurried, excited, or disorganized manner.
innovation starts withthecreativespark speedofsomething.Thegivensentence Sol.503.(b)Cleave to means to stick
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closely to something. Sooptionbisthe ften or regular. The given sentence
o Solutions :-
ost appropriate answer.
m statesthattheteacherkeptstoppingher
onlinelessonoccasionallytocheckifher ol.511.(c)officiates
S
ol.504.(a) ‘Out of my mind” means to
S students were following it. Hence, ‘Officiates’ means toactasanofficialin
make yourself stop thinking about ‘occasionally’ is the most appropriate chargeofsomething.Thegivensentence
something. answer. states that the Vice-Principalactsasan
Sol.505.(b)Solicit means to ask for or try in-chargeintheabsenceofthePrincipal.
ol.509.(c)‘Dignity’ means the quality or
S
t o obtain (something) from someone. Hence,‘officiates’isthemostappropriate
stateofbeingworthy.Dignityalsomeans
Transparently is in an honest and open answer.
calm,seriousbehaviourthatmakesother
manner. Delegating means to entrust(a people respect you. The given sentence ol.512.(a) remonstrated
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task or responsibility) to another states that people allovertheworldare ‘Remonstre’ means to protest or
person.So option b is the most appropr concerned about thehumanrighttolive complainaboutsomebodyorsomething.
+iate answer. with dignity. Hence, ‘dignity’ is themost Similarly in the given sentence, the
appropriate answer. workers are protesting or complaining
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1 against the new labour laws. Hence,
Sol.510.(c) ‘Features’ means important
‘remonstrated’ is the most appropriate
Q.506.Theirideaofaholiday______ata r noticeable parts of something. The
o
answer.
luxury resort. given sentence states that the new
SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening) Vande Bharat trains will have some ol.513.(a)indignant
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(a) is relax (b) is relaxed additional features such as emergency ‘Indignant’ means shocked or angry &
(c) is to relaxing (d) is relaxing windows for evacuation, disaster lights, ‘angry/indignantatsomething’willbethe
etc. Hence, ‘features’ is the most correct grammatical structure. However,
.507. All the guests were shocked at
Q appropriate answer. the given sentence states that he was
his ______ laughter. indignant(angry) at his brother’s refusal
SSC CGL 18/04/2022(afternoon) SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2 tohelphimfinancially.Hence,‘indignant’
(a) Unrecognised (b) Unrestrained is the most appropriate answer.
(c) Unresolved (d) Unremarkable Q.511. In the absence of the Principal,
ol.514.(b) reckoned
S
.508. The teacher kept stopping her
Q t he Vice- Principal ______ for him.
“Reckon with” is a phrasal verb that
online lesson ______ to check if her SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022)
means to consider something when
students were following it. (a) deputes (b) exchanges
making plans. Similarly, the given
SSC CGL 18/04/2022(Evening) (c) officiates (d) replaces
sentence talks about considering the
(a) occasionally (b) indifferently .512. The workers ______ against the
Q difficulties one might have to face.
(c) impartially (d) unresponsively new labour laws. Hence, ‘reckoned’ is the most
SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) appropriate answer.
.509. People all over the world are
Q
concerned about thehumanrighttolive (a) remonstrated (b) dissented
ol.515.(a)in
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with ______. (c) implicated (d) opposed
We generally use the preposition ‘in' to
SSC CGL 18/04/2022(Evening) .513. He was ______ at his brother’s
Q show a place inside or to a position
(a) poise (b) delight refusal to help him financially. inside a particular area or object.
(c) dignity (d) grandeur SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) Similarly, the givensentencetalksabout
(a) indignant (b) indicted the place inside the heart of Paris.
.510. ThenewVandeBharattrainswill
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(c) enchanted (d) enamoured Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate
have some additional ______ such as
answer.
emergency windows for evacuation, .514. Have you ______ with the
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disaster lights etc. difficulties you might have to face? ol.516.(d)A; an
S
SSC CGL 21/04/2022(Morning) SSC CGL Tier II (29/01/2022) The ‘building’ mentioned in the given
(a) types (b) qualities (a) considered (b) reckoned sentence is non-specific and we
(c) features (d) pieces (c) discussed (d) pondered generally use the indefinite article ‘a’
beforeanynon-specificornon-particular
Solutions :- .515.Alliscalmnow______theheartof
Q noun. However, the article ‘an’ is used
Paris due to the lock-down. before words starting with a
ol.506.(d) “is + V - ing” will be the
S SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022) vowel(A,E,I,O,U)forexample,aneducated
correct grammatical structure for the (a) in (b) at (c) on (d) by person, an imminent danger, enormous
givensentence.Hence,‘isrelaxing’isthe collection(inthegivensentence).Hence,
.516.
Q ______ 540,000-square-foot
most appropriate answer. ‘A, an’ is the most appropriate answer.
building now houses ______ enormous
ol.507.(b) ‘Unrestrained’ means not
S collection of artworks and historic
limitedorcontrolled.Thegivensentence archives. SSC MTS 2020 Tier - 1
states that all the guests were shocked SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
at his unrestrained laughter. Hence, (a) No word required; the .517. The ______ for a vaccine could
Q
‘unrestrained’ is the most appropriate (b) The; no word required take up to a year.
answer. (c) The; a SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Morning)
(d) A; an (a) search (b) chase (c) pursuit (d) track
Sol.508.(a)‘Occasionally’ means not
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adly ______ during the floods.
b ______ felt light and free.
SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Afternoon) .530. The office superintendent asked
Q SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Morning)
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the most appropriate answer.
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the most appropriate answer.
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answer.
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attracting customers. Hence, ‘adapting’ is when entering a crowded metro.Hence, qualities of scheming and conniving.
the most appropriate answer. ‘against’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘conniving’ the most appropriate
answer.
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______ 21 MIG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI
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fightersfromRussiaalongwithupgrades
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of their existing fleets.
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ol.548.(a) allotted
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the most appropriate answer.
‘Allotted’ means togiveashareofwork, (a) achieve (b) advance
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ind.
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Q.559. We ______ the marks of the
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ol.542.(a)unforgettable
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compared their performance for the year.
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(a) questioned (b) probed
it. The given sentence talks about Guru
Sol.551.(a) exclusively (c) inspected (d) analysed
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______ of our society and several other
sentence states that Penguins live
factors are responsible for stress.
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‘Oblivious’ means not noticing or hemisphere. Hence, ‘exclusively’ is the
(a) competitiveness (b) cheapness
realizing what is happening aroundyou. most appropriate answer.
(c) attractiveness (d) affordability
Thegivensentencestatesthatwatching
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realizing what is happeningaroundhim. ‘Permanent’ means lasting for a long
garden have a rich cover of grass now.
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Q.562. Use your logical thinking for similarcontextsacross12worldregions.
given sentence states that India is
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certainly succeed. answer.
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(a) desperate (b) severe ol.565.(b) Perspective means your
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appropriate answer.
(c) critical (d) dangerous opinion or attitude towards something.
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.563.Sheknewthattoapologisewould
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omething shut very loudly and with
s
_____ to admitting she had failed perspective on the problem. Hence,
great force. The given sentence states
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Evening) ‘perspective’ is the most appropriate
that the door shut down loudly in the
(a) tantalizing (b) tandem answer.
strong wind. Hence, ‘slammed’ is the
(c) tantamount (d) tangible
most appropriate answer.
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sentence states that a very large
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon) stance against the agitators and
souvenirwillbereleasedontheoccasion
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specific issue to be tackled, the ol.567.(b) Humble means to make
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ol.559.(d)‘Analyse’meanstolookator
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think about the differentpartsordetails
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SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening) The given sentence states that we are
understand or explain it. The given
(a) proportion (b) perspective humbled by the realisation of our
sentence states that we analyze the
(c) perception (d) prospective unpreparedness to deal with a crisis.
marks of the students on different
Q.566.The government has hardened its subjectsandcomparetheirperformance Hence,‘humbled’isthemostappropriate
_ _____againsttheagitatorsandimposed fortheyear.Hence,‘Analyse’isthemost answer.
a curfew in the area. appropriate answer.
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SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning) that a personormachineproduces.The
ol.560.(a) Competitiveness means the
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(a) stance (b) orientation given sentence states thattheinvention
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(c) bearing (d) manner of fertilizers and insecticides has
goal or objective. The given sentence
Q.567. We are bewildered by the power statesthatsocialisolation,overcrowding increased agricultural output. Hence,
hich science has suddenly placed in
w and competitiveness of our society,and ‘output’ is the most appropriate answer.
our laps, and we are ______ by the several other factorsareresponsiblefor
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realisation of our unpreparedness to deal stress. Hence, ’competitiveness’ is the
comprehensive description and
with a crisis. most appropriate answer.
explanation of an idea or theory. The
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 (Morning) given sentence states that his
ol.561.(c) Sprawling means coveringa
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(a) condemned (b) humbled comprehensive description(exposition)
large area of land. The given sentence
(c) proud (d) demeaned of the topic was so good that students
states that some patches of the large
Q.568. The invention of fertilisers and garden have a rich cover of grass now. had few doubts at the endoftheclass.
insecticides has increased agricultural Hence, ‘sprawling’ is the most Hence, ‘exposition’ is the most
______ which is required to feed the appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
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ol.562.(c)Criticalmeansdescribingthe
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workofart,etc.Thegivensentencetells
Q.569. His ______ of the topic was so you to use your logical thinking for flowed across the square all day long.
oodthatstudentshadfewdoubtsatthe
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end of the class. certainly succeed. Hence, ‘critical’isthe answer.
SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Morning) most appropriate answer.
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(c) exposition (d) exhibition
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b
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(a) Wary (b) Beware
(a) maintained (b) flowed ‘tantamount’ is the most appropriate
(c) Aware (d) Cautious
(c) rectified (d) prodded answer.
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Q (a) scale (b) plethora (c) few (d) branch
stage and gave a short speech.
.579. According to Soli Sorabjee,
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Solutions :-
listening to cases being arguedincourt (a) prescribed (b) appeared
can be ______ but there are lighter (c) delighted (d) remembered
Sol.571.(b) Beware(used for giving a
moments too.
.590.Thekitewasstucksohighonthe
Q arning) meanstobecareful.Thegiven
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tree that it was ______ the reach of the sentence states to be careful of
(a) tedious (b) entertaining
boys. adulterated foodstuff being sold in the
(c) lively (d) fun
SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (afternoon) market. Hence, ‘beware’ is the most
Q.580. There is an ______ in the (a) below (b) beneath appropriate answer.
dvertising company for a copy writer.
a (c) beside (d) beyond
ol.572.(d)‘Eminent’meansfamousand
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Q.591. With a lot of difficulty, he could important. The given sentence states
(a) opening (b) occasion
_ _____ onlytwoticketsforthetrainfrom thatShekharGuptaisoneofthefamous
(c) incidence (d) instance
Mumbai to Ranchi. andimportantjournalistsofIndia.Hence,
.581. We had our time of peace and
Q SSC CHSL 09/08/2021 (Evening) ‘eminent’ is the most appropriate answer.
goodwill, atimeIwill______aslongasI (a) procure (b) gain (c) incur (c) attain
ol.573.(a) Perturbed means to make
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live.
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ignificantly.
s sentence states that she was greatly
(a) esteem (b) cherish (c) think (d) care
SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (Morning) worried or upset by the nightmare she
.582. Debjyoti’s short animation film
Q (a) rent (b) charge (c) cost (d) fare had. Hence, ‘perturbed’ is the most
______ highlights the stark contrast appropriate answer.
between the rich and the poor in India. .593.Themothermonkeypickedupher
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baby and climbed up the tree to ______. ol.574.(b) Concerned means worried
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SSC CHSL 10/08/2021 (afternoon) and feelingconcernedaboutsomething.
(a) poignantly (b) strictly
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aregivingyourownopinion.Similarly,the Strictly: in a way that involves rigid sometimes giving help such as money.
givensentencestatesthatthenarratoris enforcement or that demands obedience Advantages : something that may help
giving his own opinion aboutsomebody carelessly: in a casual or reckless way; you to do better than other people
that he will love to attend the party. inattentively. Benefits : an advantage or usefuleffect
Hence, ‘concerned’ is the most Sweetly: in a generally pleasing or that something has
appropriate answer. endearing way. Limitations : the act of limiting or
Option (A) is fit to the context of the controlling something; a condition that
Sol.575.(d) Persuaded means to make sentence. puts a limit on something
omebody believe s
s omething.Thegiven Clearly, the word thatwearelookingfor
sentencestatesthathewasnotreadyat ol.583.(c)Let’slookintothemeaningof
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firsttocomewithusforthepicnicbutwe the given words in the options
madehimbelieveus.Hence,‘persuaded’ Patiently: With calmness or without Sol.588.(b) Amend means to change
is the most appropriate answer. complaint in spite of delays, omething slightly in order to make it
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Hastily: rapidly or speedily better.
ol.576.(a) ‘Contentious’meanslikelyto
S Meekly: In a humbly patient or quiet Introduce - to bring in something new,
cause an argument. Thegivensentence manner use something, or take something to a
states that courts help in theresolution Considerably: to a large extent or degree place for the first time
of issues that are likely to cause The passengers waited patiently for the Initiate- to start something
arguments. Hence, ‘contentious’ is the local train to arrive. Abandon-toleavesomebody/something
most appropriate answer. So, ‘patiently’ will be used to make the that you are responsible for, usually
Presumptuous:- Confident that given sentence contextually correct. permanently
somethingwillhappenorthatsomebody Hence, ‘amend’ is the most appropriate
will do something without making sure ol.584.(d)
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first, in a way that annoys people. The meaning of the given options:
Conscientious:- careful to do something Answer: to say or writesomethingback Sol.589.(b)Appearedmeanstosuddenly
correctly and well. to somebody who has asked you eseenortocomeintosight.Thegiven
b
something sentence states that the headmaster is
Sol.577.(b) Assist means to help Reply: to respond in words or writing suddenly seen on the stage and gavea
omeone in doingsomething.Thegiven
s Enjoy: to get pleasure from something short speech. Hence, ‘appeared’ is the
sentencestatesthatcanyoupleasehelp Like: to enjoy something most appropriate answer.
me in sorting out these files on my The sentence talks about telling and
computer. Hence, ‘assist’ is the most accepting the truth of someone(that Sol.590.(d) Beyond means on or to the
appropriate answer. person) andthatpersonmayormaynot ther side of something. The given
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like it. So, ‘like’ is the most appropriate sentence states that the kite was stuck
ol.578.(c) Sentinels mean a soldier or
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guard whose job is to stand and keep answer. Therefore, option d fits the blank.
reachoftheboys.Hence,‘beyond’isthe
watch. The given sentence states that Sol.585.(d)Let’slookintothemeaningof most appropriate answer.
CourtsareguardiansoftheConstitution. t he given words in the options-
Hence,‘sentinels’isthemostappropriate Drowned: To besoloudthatyoucannot ol.591.(a) Procure means to obtain
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answer. hear somebody/something else something, especiallywithdifficulty.The
Driven: to control or operate acar,train, given sentence states that with a lot of
ol.579.(a) Tedious means boring and
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lasting for a long time. The given bus, etc.
Dawned: tobegintogrowlight,afterthe tickets for the train. Hence, ‘procure’ is
sentence states that listening to cases the most appropriate answer.
being argued in court can be boring. night
Hence, ‘tedious’ is the most appropriate Drawn: looking tired, worried, or ill. ol.592.(d)Fare means the amount of
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fit to the given context of the sentence. etc. The given sentence states that the
Sol.580.(a) Opening meansajobthatis amountofmoneywepaytotravelbyair
vailable. The given sentence states
a ol.586.(b)pulled down
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Let’s look into the meaning of the given hasgoneupsignificantly.Hence,‘fare’is
there is a job that is available in the the most appropriate answer.
advertising company for a copywriter. words in the options -
Hence, ‘opening’isthemostappropriate Pulled through : to survive adangerous ol.593.(a) Safety - the state of being
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answer. or difficult situation safe; not being dangerous or in danger.
Pulled down: demolish/crush Ability-Thementalorphysicalpoweror
ol.581.(b) Cherish means to keep a
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thought, feeling, etc. in your mind. The Pulled off : succeed in achieving or something.
given sentence states that the narrator winning something difficult. Cruelty- cruel behaviour
hadatimeofpeaceandgoodwillthathe Clearly, the word thatwearelookingfor Agility - the ability to move quickly or
will keep in his thoughts, mind. Hence, is (b) pulled down. easily
‘cherish’ is the most appropriate answer. Accordingtothecontextofthesentence,
ol.587.(d)limitations
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ol.582.(a)Let’slookintothemeaningof
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with her baby for safety. .601.The Allies ______ the war in 1945.
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uccessfully with a difficult matter or
s (c) have won (d) were winning
situation. In this sentence doctors and .609. He was born in a business family
Q
nursesarefindingitdifficulttodealwith .602. I request the favour of ______
Q and has a natural aptitude ______
patients for long hours.So,option(b)is granting me two days’ leave. business.
the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO Tier II (26/07/2021) SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Evening)
Carry on - Continue an activity or task. (a) your (b) yours (c) you (d) yourself (a) for (b) at (c) on (d) to
ol.595.(c)Accompany.
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Solutions :-
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same time as (something else). blaming their luck.
Sol.600.(b) ‘S
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is an idiom that is used for something
hard work and skill (a) therefore (b) whereas
that isapparentorsimplyvisibletoone.
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The given sentence states that poverty
something difficult that you planned to
wasstaringherinthefacewhichmeans
do Q.611. The fan was directly ______ my
p overty was apparent. Hence, ‘in’ is the
Construct- Build or make ead.
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to show that his gesture and thewords Sol.601.(a) The given sentence talks (a) over (b) on (c) at (d) Below
take place at the same time. So,option boutawarthattookplaceinthepast(in
a
(c) is the correct answer. 1945),soitmusthaveaverbinthepast Solutions :-
form(won). Hence, ‘won’ is the most
Sol.596.(b)Devised-toinventanewway Sol.603.(b)Stativeverbsarethoseverbs
appropriate answer.
f doing something.
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p and emotions like hear, smell, see, love,
you). describesomethingasbelongingtoyou, hate etc are different types of stative
(ii) to say strongly that you must have or for example, I wish I had your energy. verbs. However, these verbs can’t be
dosomething,Adopted-totakeanduse However, ‘your’ is usually followed by a used in (-ing form) for example, Hear,
something. noun(including gerunds). Similarly, Smell(Correct) and Hearing,
Herestatesaremakingtheirownwaysto granting in the given sentence is a Smelling(Incorrect). Hence, ‘I smell
ensure the safety of the students. So gerund. Hence, ‘your’ is the most something burning’ will be the most
‘devised’ will be the most appropriate appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
answer.
SSC CPO 2020 Tier - 1 ol.604.(d) ‘Fondness from somebody’
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knoworlearn.Thegivensentencestates correct structure of the sentence.
that unable tocheckherdesiretoknow, Q.603.I ______ something burning now.
However, in the given question, shehas
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fondness for tennis. Hence, ‘for’ will be
hole. Hence, ‘curiosity’ is the most (a) smelt (b) smell
the most appropriate answer.
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ol.605.(b) Goodness gracious will be
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S .604.She has inherited her fondness
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the most appropriate answer. It is an
together with somebody/something like ______ tennis from her parents.
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a companion. However, accompanied SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
show sudden surprise. In the given
takes‘with’withit.Hence,‘accompanied’ (a) at (b) to (c) by (d) for
question,thenarratorissurprisedbythe
is the most appropriate answer. .605. ______! What have you done to
Q odd hair cut by his/her acquaintance.
ol.599.(b)Plethora means a very large
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ol.606.(b) Few and many are used for
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countable nouns. But, Success is an
is needed or can be used. The given (a) Bother (b) Goodness gracious
uncountable noun. For uncountable
sentence states that Delhi University’s (c) Hurrah (d) Bravo
nouns, we use ‘much’ like much of the
new institution called the School of .606.______ofoursuccessdependson
Q work, much effort etc. Hence, much is
PublicHealthwillofferlargeamountsof our own efforts. the most appropriate answer.
programs. Hence, ‘plethora’ is the most SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning)
appropriate answer. Sol.607.(d) Desirous is an adjective
(a) Less (b) Much (c) Few (d) Many
hichmeanshavingdesireofsomething
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SSC CPO 2019 Tier - 2 Q.607. ______ of living life on his own or being wishful for something. Hence,
t erms, he made few compromises. ‘desirousof’willbethemostappropriate
Q.600.Povertywasstaringher______the SSC CPO 24/11/2020 (Morning) answer.
f ace. (a) Desiring (b) Desired
ol.608.(a) Oh
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Alas - used for showing sadness about
(a) to (b) in (c) at (d) on something.
Q.608. ________! What a frightening
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that they have enjoyed something that appropriate answer. (c) employments (d) activities
somebody has done.
However, in the given question, the ol.614.(a)Aboveisusuallyusedtorefer
S .623.Ihadastrokeatanearlyage,but
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.624. It is said that childrenwholearn
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for something.Forexample,aptitudefor tousetheirbody,mindandemotionsfor
mathematics, aptitude for learning etc. their own well-being, work ______ the
Q.615. Padamse worked like a
Hence,“aptitudeforbusiness”willbethe wellbeing of others.
athematician and was a true ______
m
most appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 16/10/2020 (Evening)
who experimented with numerous
(a) within (b) into
mediums.
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which is used for showingafactthatis
(a) visionary (b) voluntary .625. In ______ of the great workheis
Q
different. For example, he eats meat,
(c) literary (d) adversary doing for economically weaker children,
whereas she’s a vegetarian. Similarly in
thisquestion,thewiseimprovesandthe he has been given a special award.
Q.616.Somepeoplethinkthatthecredit
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ard culture encourages people toshop
c
Hence, whereas will be the most (a) resolution (b) recognition
compulsively and merely ______ debts.
appropriate answer. (c) award (d) reward
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(a) accumulate (b) formulate Q.626. Our professor speaks English
ol.611.(a) Over is a preposition which
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meansstraightabovesomething,butnot
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Q.617. A ________ of small stones is
ceiling.Hence,‘fanwasovermyhead’is (a) vague (b) pronounced
alled a mosaic.
c
the most appropriate answer. (c) widespread (d) remarkable
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(a) design (b) structure Q.627.Aliteraturefestivalonthebeach:
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 2 (c) mound (d) pattern ith waves crashing on the beach, the
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Kerala Literature Festival got ______ in
Q.618. Theperformancesofthenotable
.612. This visit will not interfere______
Q Kozhikode with a range of panel
ancers and guest artists ______ the
d
our plans. discussions in English and Malayalam.
audience.
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(a) into (b) with (c) at (d) from (a) away (b) underway
(a) immersed (b) occupied
(c) wayward (d) apart
.613. There ______ no porters on the
Q (c) enthralled (d) absorbed
platform, he had to carry his luggage .628.Ritu is an ______ reader. I always
Q
.619. According to experts, some
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himself. find her with a book.
sectors remain ______ during these
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) SSC CHSL 21/10/2020 (Afternoon)
difficult times, including banking and
(a) going (b) being (c) having (d) been (a) irritated (b) erratic
financial services, FMCG, food and
(c) avid (d) inattentive
.614. He is an honest man and his
Q technology.
conduct is ______ suspicion. SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Morning) .629.PrinceHarryandhiswife,Megan
Q
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020) (a) redundant (b) repentant Markle announced their decision to
(a) above (b) below (c) over (d) against (c) repugnant (d) resilient ______fromtheirroleasseniorroyalsby
leaving the United Kingdomandlimiting
.620. The area is ______ close circuit
Q
Solutions :- their royal commitments.
television surveillance.
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ol.612.(b) Interfere with something
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(a) into (b) about (c) over (d) under
means to stop or slow(something).For (c) step in (d) step back
example,Thedrugmightinterferewitha Q.621.TheflyoverwasclosedinOctober
child'sphysicaldevelopment.Similarlyin Q.630. In our metro cities the contrast
lastyearforrepairsbutitsreopeninghas
thegivenquestion,thenarratorissaying etween the high risebuildingswiththe
b
been ______ as it will be ready only in
that the visit will notinterfere(hinderor slums behind is ______.
March this year.
stop) with t heir plans. Hence, ‘Interfere SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening)
SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)
with’ is the correct structure for the (a) comforting (b) interesting
(a) repaired (b) broken
sentence. (c) laudable (d) appalling
(c) delayed (d) built
ol.613.(b) ‘Being’ is usually used to
S Q.631. Several environmentalists from
.622.There was a range of ______ that
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indicate the cause behind something. t he city conductedameetingtodiscuss
kept tourists engaged during the
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issues related to the ______ pollution Mosaic is apatternof small stones. Towards - expressing the relation
levels createdbythegrowingnumberof etweenbehaviouroranattitudeandthe
b
pharmaceutical companies. Sol.618.(c) Enthralled means to hold person orthingatwhichitisdirectedor
SSC CHSL 26/10/2020 (Evening) omebody’s interest and attention
s with which it is concerned.
(a) raise in (b) rise in completely. As per the question, the According to the context of the sentence
(c) rising from (d) raising of performance of the dancers held the option (d) is the correct answer.
attention of the audience. Hence,
.632. Astronomy enthusiasts and sky
Q ‘enthralled’ will be the most appropriate ol.625.(b)recognition
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gazers willbeabletowatchsixeclipses answer. Resolution--afirmdecisiontodoornot
in 2020, but only three of them are to do something.
expected to be ______ in India. Sol.619.(d) Resilient means strong Recognition- identification of someone
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Morning) nough to deal with illness, a shock or
e or something or person from previous
(a) exposed (b) evident change etc. The given question states encounters or knowledge.
(c) revealed (d) visible that some sectors are strongenoughto Reward - a thing given in recognitionof
deal with the difficult times. Hence, service, effort, or achievement.
.633. The strong Indian battingline-up
Q ‘resilient’ will be the most appropriate Accordingtothecontextofthesentence
will ______ a big worry for the visiting answer. option (b) is the most suitable answer.
cricket team.
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon) Sol.620.(d) The phrase under ol.626.(b) Pronounced - make the
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(a) pick (b) put (c) place (d) pose urveillancemeanstowatchsomeoneor
s soundof(awordorpartofaword)inthe
something closely especially in order to correct or a particular way.
.634. The minister said,“Anyoneusing
Q preventordetectacrime.Hence,‘under’ Vague - of uncertain, indefinite, or
drones will have to register them on an will be the most appropriate answer unclear character or meaning.
______ portal.” Widespread-foundordistributedovera
SSC CHSL 17/03/2020 (Afternoon) ol.621.(c)delayed
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large area or number of people.
(a) airport (b) aviation Repaired -restore(somethingdamaged,
Remarkable- worthy of attention
(c) airline (d) aeroplane faulty, or worn) to a good condition.
According to the context of sentence
Broken - having breaks or gaps in
option (b) is the most appropriate
.635. By accelerating digitisation and
Q continuity.
answer.
leveraging next generationtechnologies, Delay - make (someone or something)
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the life insurance sector can double its late or slow.
and that can also be the answer.
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said. parts or material together. ol.627.(b)underway
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(a) assets (b) reports sentence, option (c) is fit to the context. place, person, or thing.
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ol.622.(d)Activities
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progress; being done or carried out.
.636. People readily accept any ______
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Wayward - difficult to control or predict
of their leaders if supported by the Conversions- the process of changing or
because of wilful or perverse behaviour.
media. causing something to change from one
Apart-separatedbyaspecifieddistance
SSC CHSL 18/03/2020 (Evening) form to another.
in time or space.
(a) concession (b) compromise Employment - the state of having paid
Asperthecontextofthesentenceoption
(c) argument (d) dispute work.
(b) is the most logical answer as the
Activity-somethingthatyoudo,usually
Q.637. Unnecessary suspicion and lack festival is going on.
regularly and for enjoyment.
ftrustagainsttheothersarecausedby
o Accordingtothecontextofthesentence ol.628.(c) Avid- eager and enthusiastic
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about a person’s behaviour)
(a) prejudice (b) contentment ol.623.(c)Set back
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Inattentive- Not paying attention.
(c) impartiality (d) empathy Lowliness - A state of being humble.
Sincesheisalwaysfoundwithabookit
Significance -thequalityofbeingworthy
means she is an avid reader.
Solutions :- of attention; importance.
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Sol.615.(a) Visionary - one who has stops you progressing as fast as you Step back- to stop doing something.
f oresightorcanthinkaboutthefuturein would like. Step up -Totakeactionwhenthereisa
an imaginative way Moodiness -thequalityofchangingyour need or opportunity for it.
Voluntary- Done with one’s free will moods suddenlyandbecomingangryor Stepin-Tobecomeinvolvedinadifficult
Literary- Concerned with writing unhappy easily. situation or argument in order to help
Adversary- One’s opponent Option (c) is fit to the context of the find a solution.
sentence. Step on- To behave unkindly.
Sol.616.(a)Accumulate- gather So,option (d) is the most appropriate
ccumulate is the most appropriate
A ol.624.(d) towards
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answerinthegivencontextbecausehere Within- inside (something).
we are talking about gathering debts. Forwards - in the direction that one is Sol.630.(d) Appalling - To shock
facing or travelling omebody very much :horrific
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Sol.617.(d) Laudable- Deserving to be appreciated,
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Comfort -Totrytomakesomebodyfeel Argument-anangrydiscussionbetween (a) pious (b) plenty
nice and happy. two or more people who disagree with (c) luxuriant (d) powerful
So, option (d) is the most appropriate each other.
answer. Dispute - A disagreement or argument Q.646.Beautiful red roses ________ the
betweentwopeople,groupsorcountries ride’s hair.
b
ol.631.(b) Raise - to lift something up
S Option (c) is the most logical answer. SSC CGL 07/03/2020 (Evening)
physically (a) attracted (b) adorned
Eg:-If you want to leave the room raise Sol.637.(a) Prejudice - preconceived (c) allured (d) adjourned
your hand. pinion that is not based on reason or
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Rise - an increase in an amount, a actual experience. Q.647. Your demandsareboundtolead
number or a level (naturally) Contentment - a stateofhappinessand t o ______ in the family.
Eg:-The sun rises in the east. satisfaction. SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Morning)
So, ‘the rise in pollution level’ is the Impartiality-equaltreatmentofallrivals (a) discord (b) barrier
appropriate answer. or disputants; fairness. (c) decrease (d) absence
Empathy- theabilitytounderstandand .648. My cousin'sstudyonthereading
Q
ol.632.(d)Visible
S share the feelings of another.
Exposed - To show something that is habits of school children across three
According to the meaning of the states hasbeenrecognisedasa_______
usually hidden. sentence, option (a) is fit to the context.
Evident- clear,Obvious piece of research.
Reveal - To show something that was SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)
hidden before.
SSC CGL 2019 Tier - 1 (a) negligent (b) useless
Visible- That can be seen. (c) pioneering (d) proud
.638.Handle this glass table with care
Q
So,option (d) is themostlogicalanswer Q.649. Suzerainty is having political
because it is ____
because it means only three of six c ontrol over a _______ state.
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Morning)
eclipses can be seen in India. SSC CGL 09/03/2020 (Afternoon)
(a) fragile (b) ductile (c) volatile (d) frugal
ol.633.(d)pose
S (a) backward (b) unified
Q.639. The government has warnedthe (c) democratic (d) dependent
Pick - to choose somebody/something
t raders not to _______ onions.
from a group of people or things.
Put- tomovesomebody/somethinginto
SSC CGL 03/03/2020 (Evening) Solutions :-
(a) hoard (b) combine (c) bulk (d) gross
a particular place or position.
Sol.638.(a)Fragile- Breakable
Place - A particular position or area. .640. The groom stood before the
Q ( b)Ductile- able to be drawn out into a
Pose - to create or give somebody _______ fortheweddingceremonyatthe thin wire.
something that he/she has to deal with. church. (c)Volatile- easily
So, option (d) is the most logical answer. SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Morning) evaporated at normal temperatures.
(a) atlas (b) alter (c) attic (d) altar (d) Frugal - using money and other
Sol.634.(b)Aviation
viation - the activity of transporting
A resources carefully
.641. The government should take
Q
people and goods by aircraft stringentstepsagainstterroristsandfoil ol.639.(a)Hoard-astore(oftensecret)
S
Airport - is a place where aeroplanes their ____ designs. of money, food, etc.
land and take off. SSC CGL 04/03/2020 (Afternoon) So, option (a) is fit to the context.
Airline -is the industry of aeroplanes (a) exemplary (b) benevolent
Drone - it is also a device which is (c) conducive (d) malicious Sol.640.(d)Altar-Analtarisastructure
related to the aviation sector. pon which offerings such assacrifices
u
So, option (b) is the most appropriate Q.642. All studentsshouldexpresstheir are made for religious purposes. Altars
answer. _ ______ views in the group discussion are found at shrines,temples,churches,
without any fear. and other places of worship. They are
ol.635.(a) Assets - somethingofvalue
S SSC CGL 05/03/2020 (Afternoon) used particularly in Christianity,
that a person, company, etc. owns. (a) secluded (b) candid Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and
Reports - to give people information (c) guarded (d) outspoken Modern
about what you have seen, heard,done,
etc. Q.643. She _______ how the magician ol.641.(d) Malicious - characterizedby
S
Policy - a plan of action agreed or ad performed the rope trick.
h malice; intending or intended to do harm.
chosen by a government, a company, etc. SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Morning) (a) Exemplary - serving as a desirable
Funding- To provide a project, school, (a) puzzled (b) suspected model; very good.
charity etc. with money. (c) bewildered (d) wondered (b)Benevolent- well-meaning and kindly.
So, option (a) is the most appropriate (c) Conducive - making a certain
.644. The reckless young man was
Q
answer. situation or outcome likely or possible.
_______ for the debts incurred by him.
ol.636.(c)argument
S SSC CGL 06/03/2020 (Evening) ol.642.(b) Candid - truthful and
S
Concession - something that you agree (a) audacious (b) liable straightforward; frank.
to do in order to end an argument. (c) suspicious (d) reliable (a) Secluded - not seen or visited by
Compromise - to accept less than you many people; sheltered and private.
Q.645. There is a ______ growth of
want or are aiming for, especially in order (c)Guarded- cautious and having
flowers in tropical countries.
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p (c) have (d) had Q.661. Indian films have _____ added
(d) Outspoken - frank in stating one's aturewithoutitsfuryintolongromantic
n
opinions .651.Donotmeddle____theaffairsof
Q songs.
others. SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)
Sol.643.(d) Wondered - desire to know SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening) (a) frequently (b) fretfully
omething; feel curious.
s (a) From (b) In (c) To (d) at (c) formerly (d) fussily
(a)Puzzled- unable to understand;
(b)Suspected- have an idea or Q.652. You must apologize______the Q.662. Dozens of dogs in Norway have
impression oftheexistence(something) unishment.
p r ecently been hitbyamysteriousandat
without certain proof. SSC CPO 09/12/2019 (Evening) times ______, illness , raising concern
(c)Bewildered- perplexed and (a) to escape (b) Escaping among dog owners.
confused; very puzzled. (c) Escape (d) Escapes SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening)
.653._________therewerenobuses,we
Q (a) Suspicious (b) desperate
ol.644.(b)Liable- responsible by law
S (c) fatal (d) dreary
(a)Audacious-showingawillingnessto had to take a taxi.
take surprisingly bold risks. SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning)
(a) Even if (b) Hence Solutions :-
(c) Suspicious - having or showing a
cautious distrust of someone or (c) since (d) Although
Sol.650.(d)If only wehada light.
something. .654. The boy was leaningagainstthe
Q In conditional sentences, use if only +
(d)Reliable- able to be trusted. pillar _____ his hands _____ his pockets. past perfect to talk about a wish to
ol.645.(c) Luxuriant - rich and profuse
S SSC CPO 11/12/2019 (Morning) change something that has already
in growth; lush. (a) for ; into (b) with ; in happened.
(a)Pious - devoutly religious. (c) with ; from (d) for ; in Eg: If only he had listened to what his
(b)Plenty- as much or as many of friends had been telling him.
Q.655. Please sign these documents
something as you need _ _____inksothattheycanbepreserved. ol.651.(b)
S
(d) Powerful - having a lot ofcontrolor SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Morning) Do not meddleinthe affairs of others.
influence over other people (a) with (b) by (c) from (d) in Meddlein-interfereinsomethingthatis
Sol.646.(b) Beautiful red roses adorned not your concern.
Q.656. ______ of these boys is doing
t hebride’s hair. Eg:Becauseheistryingtomeddleinmy
nything worthwhile.
a
Adorn - means make them more business, I want him out of my house
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beautiful or attractive. immediately.
(a) Either (b) Each (c) None (d) Both
Other Option:
Sol.652.(a) t o escape - abstain
(c)Allured-thequalityofbeingattractive .657. The festival expenses arebound
Q
and exciting to _______ in my pocket. ol.653.(c) Since there were no buses,
S
(d)Adjourned- to stop a meeting, a trial, SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening) we had to take a taxi.
etc. (a) be upfront (b) give a clean chit “Since”canbeanexpressionoftime,and
(c) be out of the blue (d) make a dent it can also mean “because” when used
Sol.647.(a) Discord - the state of not
as a preposition.
greeing or sharing opinions
a .658. The first thing they did was to
Q
Eg: Since I was ill, I could not come.
Barrier - anything used to block _____ the extent of damagedonebythe
someone from going somewhere. rains. Sol.654.(b)with, in
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ol.648.(c) My cousin's study on the
S (a) circulate (b) ascertain ol.655.(d)
S
reading habits ofschoolchildrenacross (c) repair (d) search Please sign these documents in ink.
three states has been recognized as a When you refer to the marks you make
pioneeringpiece of research. Q.659. Unfortunately, the computer has on paper you use IN. Whenyouwantto
Pioneeringmeans‘involvingnewideasor lso been responsible for the_______ of
a refer to the writing instrument, use WITH.
methods’. fraudulentschemesthroughwhichmany Eg: I wrote this IN blue ink WITH a
peoplearedeceivedbypromisesofquick fountain pen.
Sol.649.(d) Suzerainty ishavingpolitical wealth.
ontrol over adependentstate.
c SSC CPO 12/12/2019 (Evening) Sol.656.(c) As the sentence indicates
Suzerainty is any relationship in which (a) promulgation (b) Proliferation t hat nothing worth was done by any of
one region or polity controls theforeign (c) proclamation (d) pretension the boys, use of none is most
policy and relations of a tributary state appropriate.
whileallowingthetributarystatetohave .660. Highways are a catalyst for
Q
internal autonomy. economic growth but private _____ in ol.657.(d) Make a dent
S
this sector has been termed 'tardy' as Be upfront- above board, honest
Give a clean chit- clear of charges.
SSC CPO 2019 Tier - 1 investors do notappeartobeinterested
in putting their money in long-term Be out of the blue - out of nowhere,
projects. sudden, unexpected
Q.650. If only we _______ a light! It is
SSC CPO 13/12/2019 (Evening) Make a dent - to begin to consume
epressing to wait in the dark.
d
(a) investment (b) transaction something
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(c) operation (d) contract Eg: Buying a new car putsadentinour
(a) have had (b) are having
savings.
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Sol.658.(b)Ascertain - Make sure of rain touch the dust. Hence, ‘aroma’ will ol.668.(c) Legitimate - conforming to
S
irculate - pass from one person to
C e the most appropriate answer.
b the law or to rules.
another, spread (a) illegal - contrary to or forbidden by
Repair- Restore to a good condition ol.665.(b)
S Controversial means law, especially criminal law.
Search - To look for something something causing public discussion (b)Irrational- not logical or reasonable.
and disagreement. According to the (d)Formidable- inspiring fear
ol.659.(b)Proliferation-rapidincrease,
S sentence, the suggestion was not
spread, multiply acceptable because it might have Sol.669.(d)offtherecord-notmadeas
Promulgation- to promote an idea created dispute & disagreement. Hence, n official or attributable statement.
a
Proclamation - a public or official “controversial” will be the most (a)off the rails- to start behaving in a
announcement appropriate answer. way that is not generally acceptable
Pretension - an attempt to make (b)offthekey- varyinginpitchfromthe
something that is not the case appear SSC CGL 2018 Tier - 2 proper tone of a melody
true (c)off the mark- incorrect or inaccurate.
.666. The sky is quiteovercast.We‘re
Q
ol.660.(a)
S ol.670.(a) Stubborn - (adjective) not
S
_____ to have rain today.
but privateinvestmentin this sector wanting to do what other people want
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Investment- investing money for profit you to do;
(a) likely (b) mostly
Transaction -buying or selling something (b) Reasoning (noun) - the process of
(c) surely (d) probably
Operation -to operate or act upon thinking about something and makinga
Contract- an agreement enforceable by law Q.667. T
he business prospect seemed judgment or decision
uite _____ so I convinced my friend to
q (c)Withdrawn-(adjective)veryquietand
Sol.661.(a) Frequently- regularly, often not wanting to talk to other people
partner with me to start the venture.
retfully- distressed, upset, miserable
F (d) Awkward - causing difficulty;hardto
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Formerly - previously, earlier, before do or deal with
(a) lucrative (b) dubious
Fussily-anxiousorparticularaboutpetty
(c) flourishing (d) prosperous
details, choosy, scrupulous
Q.668. The company gave in to the
ol.662.(c)
S
emands of the employees as it found
d
Fatal - deadly, harmful, lethal, mortal ,
them ______.
Suspicious- doubtful, unsure, dubious ,
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Desperate - hopeless, anguished,
(a) illegal (b) irrational
distressed ,
(c) legitimate (d) formidable
Dreary- silent, deathlike, lone
Q.669. This is strictly _____ but some
SSC CPO 2018 Tier - 2 hanges are going to happen in the
c
company in the near future.
.663. Movie makers generally ______
Q SSC CGL Tier II (12/09/2019)
historical facts to write their stories. (a) off the rails (b) off the key
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) (c) off the mark (d) off the record
(a) explain (b) correct
(c) account (d) adapt Q.670. Themothersaidtoherson,“You
lwaysdowhatyouwant.Doyoualways
a
Q.664.Thepleasant______oftherainas have to be so ______?
itfellonthedustmademefeelnostalgic. SSC CGL Tier II (13/09/2019)
SSC CPO Tier II (27/09/2019) (a) stubborn (b) reasoning
(a) incense (b) balm (c) withdrawn (d) awkward
(c) aroma (d) perfume
Solutions :-
.665. The committee’ssuggestionwas
Q
not acceptable to everyone as it was
ol.666.(a) Likely - such as well might
S
______.
happen or be true; probable.
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Overcast means covered with cloud)
(a) considerate (b) controversial
(b)Mostly- almost all the time
(c) concrete (d) convenient
(c)Surely- without doubt
(d)Probably- almost certainly
Solutions :-
ol.667.(a)Lucrative-producingagreat
S
ol.663.(d) Adapt means to become
S deal of profit.
familiar with a new situation and to (b)Dubious- hesitating or doubting.
change your behaviour accordingly. (c) Flourishing - developing rapidly and
successfully; thriving.
Sol.664.(c) Aroma means a pleasant (d) Prosperous - successful in material
mell. The given sentence states the
s terms; flourishing financially.
pleasant smell formed when drops of
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government to end gender-selective abortions of female
CLOZE TEST f oetuses. Hence, ‘campaign’ is the most appropriate answer.
Direction :- [Q.1. to Q.841.] In the following passages, some ol.4.(d)against
S
ordshavebeendeleted.Readthepassagecarefullyandselect
w ‘Against’ means not in favour of someone or something. The
the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. givenpassagestatesthatthecampaign‘SavetheGirlChild’has
beenlaunchedbythegovernmenttoendcrimesagainstthegirl
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 child. Hence, ‘against’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 2
ET-1. Q .(01 - 04)
S
Girlshavebeenthe(1)________ofmanycrimesinIndiaforyears. ol.5.(a)falling
S
Themostfearfulcrimewasfemalefoeticide,inwhichgirlswere Thegivenpassagestatesthatapersonlooksoutofthewindow
killed in the (2)________ of the mother after sex determination at the falling snow. Hence, ‘falling’ is the most appropriate
through ultrasound. ‘Save the Girl Child’(3)________ has been answer.
launched by the government to end gender-selectiveabortions
of female foetuses as well as other crimes(4)________thegirl ol.6.(a)trained
S
child. ‘Train’ means to teach a particular skill through instruction or
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) practice.Thegivenpassagestatesthathehadtrainedhimselfto
Q.1.(a) scapegoats (b) victors (c) victims (d) sites doonethingandhehasbeenproficientatit.Hence,‘trained’is
Q.2.(a) kidney (b) womb (c) intestine (d) liver the most appropriate answer.
Q.3.(a) campfire (b) campaign (c) undertaking (d) enterprise
Q.4.(a) for (b) through (c) across (d) against ol.7.(a)insight
S
‘Insight’meanstheabilitytounderstandpeopleandsituationsin
ET-2. Q .(05 - 08)
S a very clear way. The given passage states that as he feels
He looks out ofthewindowatthe(5)________snow,thenturns himself falling asleep, he experiences he has an insight he
andtakeshiswifeinhisarms,feelinggratefultobehereevenas believes is important. Hence, ‘insight’ is the most appropriate
he wonders what he is going to do with his life in strictly answer.
practicalterms.Foryears,hehad(6)________himselftodoone ol.8.(b)survive
S
thing,andhediditwell,buthedoesn'tknowwhetherhewantsto ‘Survive’ means to remain alive or in existence. The given
keep doing it for the rest of his life, for that matter, whether passage states that the clarity of the insight often doesn't
anyone will let him. He is still worrying when they go to bed. surviveandislostasthepersonwakesup.Hence,‘survive’isthe
They've been learning to get by with less, and they'll keep most appropriate answer.
learning. It seems to him as if they're taking a course in loss
lately. And as he feels himself falling asleep he has an
(7)________ he believes is important, which he hopes he will
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remember in the morning, although itisoneofthosethoughts
ET-3. Q .(9 - 18)
S
that seldom (8)________ translation to the languageofdaylight
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the
hours.
Ghaziabad priority (9) ________of the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail
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Transit System (RRTS), the (10)________ofhigh-risesocietiesin
Q.5.(a) falling (b) dashing (c) praying (d) blazing the National Capital Region called for direct (11) ______to the
.6.(a) trained (b) mesmerised (c) penalised (d) abstained
Q public transport service points. The residents in
Q.7.(a) insight (b) implication (c) insurance (d) instance (12)__________areasofNoidaandGhaziabadsaidtheywouldbe
Q.8.(a) proliferate (b) survive (c) install (d) fabricate forcedtocontinue(13)_______onprivatevehicleswithoutproper
connectivity to the RRTS and (14) ______public transport modes.
Solutions :- "The RRTS is a great development; we want
(15)___________connectivity to key points like Metro stations,
SET - 1
railway stations, Delhi,andtheRRTS.(16)__________anyproper
ol.1.(c)victims
S public transport, many residents are forced to opt (17)
‘Victim’ means someone who has suffered as a result of _________a personal car," the president of the New Era Flat
someoneelse'sactionsorbelief.Thegivenpassagestatesthat Owners Welfare Association, Abhishek Kumar, (18)_________.
girls have been the victims of many crimes in India for years. The 17-km prioritysectionoftheDelhi-Ghaziabad-MeerutRRTS
Hence, ‘victims’ is the most appropriate answer. corridor was inaugurated by PM Modi on October 7, and it
started commercial operations on the next day.
ol.2.(b)womb
S
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‘Womb’ is the organ in the body of a woman or other female
Q.9. (a) fragment (b) section (c) system (d) piece
mammal in which a baby develops before birth. The given
Q.10.(a) landlords (b) tenants (c) people (d) residents
passagestatesthatthemostfearfulcrimewasfemalefoeticide,
Q.11.(a) connected (b) connectivity (c) connecting (d) connect
inwhichgirlswerekilledinthewomb.Hence,‘womb’isthemost
Q.12.(a) lot (b) very (c) many (d) much
appropriate answer.
Q.13.(a) depending (b) depended (c) depends (d) depend
ol.3.(b)campaign
S Q.14.(a) other (b) further (c) extra (d) another
Acampaignisaplannedsetofactivitiesthatpeoplecarryoutto Q.15.(a) consecutive (b) successive (c) upright (d) direct
achieve a social or political change. The givenpassagestates Q.16.(a) In spite of (b) Despite (c) Without (d) With
thatthe‘SavetheGirlChild’campaignhasbeenlaunchedbythe Q.17.(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) of
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Q.18.(a) professed (b) assumed (c) said (d) replied Hence, ‘direct’ is the most appropriate answer.
ET-4. Q .(19 - 28)
S ol.16.(c)Without
S
Thedoorbehindthemwas(19)_______.Therewasnoescape.A ‘Without’ means not having or doing something. The given
strange light was (20) ________from a corner, one that did not passage states that many residents are forced to opt for a
(21) ________ the room but made darkness visible. personalcarintheabsenceofaproperpublictransportsystem.
(22)________alien voice was heard which sounded like jargon, Hence, ‘without’ is the most appropriate answer.
(23) ________to the hapless friends. They went down (24) ol.17.(b)for
S
________theirkneessobbing,pleadingfortheirlivesbutthe(25) ‘Opt for’ is the correct phrasal verb. ‘Optfor’meanstochoose
_________sounds continued. Slowly, a form seemed to onethinginsteadofanother.Hence,‘for’isthemostappropriate
(26)________right before their eyes which (27)__________ their answer.
bloodandchilledtheir(28)__________.Itwasformlessmasswith
no face! ol.18.(c)said
S
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) ‘Said’ means made a statement. The given passage mentions
Q.19.(a) vacant (b) sealed (c) ajar (d) unbolted the statement made by Abhishek Kumar. Hence, ‘said’ is the
Q.20.(a) preceding (b) commencing (c) reclining (d) emanating most appropriate answer.
Q.21.(a) kindle (b) extinguish (c) ignite (d) illuminate
Q.22.(a) The (b) An (c) A (d) Any SET - 4
Q.23.(a) incomprehensible (b) indelible
(c) invincible (d) incorrigible ol.19.(b)sealed
S
Q.24. (a) by (b) on (c) at (d) in ‘Sealed’ means closed. Thegivenpassagestatesthatthedoor
Q.25.(a) bizarre (b) familiar (c) regular (d) customary behindthemwasclosed.Hence,‘sealed’isthemostappropriate
Q.26.(a) assume (b) emerge (c) extract (d) derive answer.
Q.27.(a) flowed (b) spilled (c) locked (d) curdled
Q.28.(a) head (b) eyes (c) skin (d) bones ol.20.(d)emanating
S
‘Emanating’ means spreading out from a source. The given
SET - 3 passage states that a strange light was spreading out from a
corner. Hence, ‘emanating’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.9.(b)section
S
‘Section’meansoneofthepartsthatsomethingisdividedinto. ol.21.(d)illuminate
S
ThegivenpassagestatesaneventthathappeneddaysafterPM ‘Illuminate’ means to brighten with light. The given passage
NarendraModiinauguratedtheGhaziabadprioritysectionofthe statesthatthestrangelightdidnotilluminatetheroom.Hence,
Delhi-Meerut RRTS. Hence, ‘section’ is the most appropriate ‘illuminate’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.22.(b)An
S
ol.10.(d)residents
S Article‘an’isusedbeforewordsstartingwithavowelsound(an
‘Residents’ are the people living permanently at a place. The apple,analien,anumbrella).Hence,‘an’isthemostappropriate
givenpassagestatesthattheresidentsofhigh-risesocietiesin answer.
the National Capital Regioncalledfordirectconnectivitytothe
public transport service points. Hence, ‘residents’ is the most Sol.23.(a)incomprehensible
appropriate answer. ‘Incomprehensible’meansnotabletobeunderstood.Thegiven
passage statesthatthealienvoicecouldnotbeunderstoodby
ol.11.(b)connectivity
S the hapless friends. Hence, ‘incomprehensible’ is the most
Thegivensentenceneedsanoun(connectivity)whosemeaning appropriate answer.
isbeingmodifiedbytheadjective‘direct’.Hence,‘connectivity’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.24.(b)on
S
‘On one’s knees’ is the correct phrase which means in a
ol.12.(c)many
S desperate condition. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Many’ is used with plural countable nouns. ‘Areas’ is a plural
noun. Hence, ‘many’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.25.(a)bizarre
S
‘Bizarre’ means very strange or unusual. The given passage
ol.13.(a)depending
S states that strange sounds continued. Hence, ‘bizarre’ is the
When two ormoreverbsareusedtogetherinasentence,each most appropriate answer.
verb except the first one should be an infinitive(to + V1) or
ol.26.(b)emerge
S
gerund(Ving). Hence, ‘depending(Ving)’ is the most appropriate
‘Emerge’ means to start developing and become visible. The
answer.
given passagestatesthatslowly,aformbegantoemergeright
ol.14.(a)other
S before their eyes. Hence, ‘emerge’ is the most appropriate
‘Other’isusedwithpluralcountablenounstodenoteapersonor answer.
thing different from the one already mentioned(RRTS).Hence, ol.27.(d)curdled
S
‘other’ is the most appropriate answer. The phrase “curdle one’s blood” means to fill a person with
ol.15.(d)direct
S horror or fear. The given passage states that a form beganto
‘Direct’ means having no one ornothinginbetween.Thegiven appear right before t heir eyes which filled them with horror.
passage states that people want direct connectivity to key Hence, ‘curdled’ is the most appropriate answer.
points like Metro stations, railway stations, Delhi, and the RRTS. Sol.28.(d)bones
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“Chill somebody’s bones” is a phrase which means tofrighten and animal species that arestillbeingdiscoveredandstudied.
omebody very much. The given passage states that a form
s he dense vegetation of the jungle creates a (36)________and
T
began to appear right before their eyes whichfrightenedthem complexecosystem,supportingcountlessspeciesandproviding
very much. Hence, ‘bones’ is the most appropriate answer. crucial ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and
climate regulation. It is also home to (37)_______communities
SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2 thathavethrivedwithinitsrichconfinesforcenturies,preserving
their traditions and deep connection to the land.
ET-5. Q .(29 - 32)
S SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (1st Shift)
Q.33.(a) reaches (b) amounts (c) length (d) spans
Theongoingfightforsocialjusticeandequalitycontinuestobe
Q.34.(a) estimated (b) evaluated (c) rated (d) gauged
a significant global (29 )_____________.Movementsadvocating
Q.35.(a) acclaimed (b) great (c) renowned (d) pre - eminent
for racial, gender and LGBTQ+ equality, as well as addressing
Q.36.(a) vibrant (b) vigour (c) spirited (d) lavish
systemic discrimination and injustice, have (30) _____________
Q.37.(a) indigenous (b) ancient (c) late (d) organic
momentuminrecentyears.Peopleareincreasinglyrecognising
the importance of dismantling structures that (31) ___________
SET-7. Q .(38 - 42)
inequalityandfosteringinclusivityinallaspectsofsociety.Calls
outh Korea is the most cosmetically (38)______ country on
S
forjustice,representationandequalopportunitieshavesparked
Earth. Beauty editors estimate that it is because of the
conversationsandinitiativesaimedatcreatingamoreequitable
government’s heavy investment (39)______ industry. Itisahead
world. It is crucial to (32) __________ in meaningful dialogue,
of its competitors, and its citizens(40)_____twiceasmuchon
challenge biases and actively promote diversity and to build a
skincare products as consumers in the United States, the UK,
society where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.
and France. Korean shoppers are (41)______ the world’s most
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discerning. Eight out of10Koreanwomenintheir20sand30s
Q.29.(a) drift (b) focus (c) divergence (d) dispersion
use anappthat(42)_____likecosmetics-specific,todebatethe
Q.30.(a) invoked (b) scattered (c) provided (d) gained
merits of various common ingredients.
Q.31.(a) cease (b) perpetuate (c) refract (d) terminate
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Q.32.(a) engage (b) coincide (c) evolve (d) manifest
Q.38.(a) early (b) advanced (c) ancient (d) primitive
Q.39.(a) of the (b) in the (c) by the (d) from the
Solutions :-
Q.40.(a) cherish (b) propagate (c) comply (d) spend
SET - 5 Q.41.(a) though (b) although (c) maybe (d) perhaps
Q.42.(a) stops (b) functions (c) dissolves (d) malfunctions
ol.29.(b)focus
S
‘Focus’ means the centre of interest or activity. The given SET-8. Q .(43 - 47)
passage states that the ongoing fight for social justice and henanotheroldcaveisdiscoveredinthesouthofFrance,itis
W
equality continues to be a significant global focus. Hence, ‘focus’ not (43) ______in news. Rather, it is an ordinary event. Such
is the most appropriate answer. discoveries are so (44) _______these days that hardly anybody
pays heed to them. However, when theLascauxcavecomplex
ol.30.(d)gained
S was discovered in 1940, the world was (45)______Painted
‘Gained’ means got something desired. The given passage directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how
states thatmovements advocating for racial, gender and people lived thousands of years ago.Thescenesshowpeople
LGBTQ+ equality, as well as addressing systemic discrimination hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats. Other images
and injustice, have gained momentum in recent years. Hence, (46)_______birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in
‘gained’ is the most appropriate answer. more than 300 wall images, by far (47) _____all other animals.
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ol.31.(b)perpetuate
S
Q.43.(a) usually (b) nearly (b) merrily (d) suitably
‘Perpetuate’ means to cause to continue or prevail. The given
Q.44.(a) ghastly (b) frequent (c) delusional (d) disorderly
passage states that people are increasingly recognising the
Q.45.(a) overthrown (b) crushed (c) encouraged (d) baffled
importance of dismantling structures that perpetuate inequality
Q.46.(a) depict (b) determine (c) imprint (d) require
and fostering inclusivity in all aspects of society. Hence,
Q.47.(a) outlasting (b) outreaching
‘perpetuate’ is the most appropriate answer.
(c) outnumbering (d) outsourcing
ol.32.(a)engage
S
ET-9. Q .(48 - 52)
S
‘Engage’ means to participate or get involved in something. The
It is said that everyone lives (48)________ selling something.
given passage states that it is crucial to engage in meaningful
Whatyoucan(49)________fromthisstatementisthatteachers
dialogue. Hence, ‘engage’ is the most appropriate answer.
live by selling knowledge, philosophers live by selling wisdom
andpriestsearntheirlivingbysellingspiritualcomfort.Though
SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1 it may be possible to measure the value of material goods in
terms of money, it isextremelydifficultto(50)_______thetrue
ET-6. Q .(33 - 37)
S value of the services which people perform for us. There are
The Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiringnaturalwonderthat times whenwewould(51)_______giveeverything wepossess
(33)_______across several South American countries, including to save our lives,yet we might grudge payingasurgeonahigh
Brazil,Peru,Colombia,andEcuador.Coveringan(34)______area fee for offering uspreciselythesameservice.The(52)_______
of 5.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest tropical of society are such that skills have to be paidforinthesame
rainforest on Earth. The Amazon jungle is (35)_______ for its way that goods are paid for at a shop.
remarkablebiodiversity,harbouringanastonishingarrayofplant SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
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.48.(a) by
Q (b) over (c) of (d) into SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (1st Shift)
Q.49.(a) revive (b) separate (c) choose (d) derive .63.(a) belonging (b) belong (c) belonged (d) belongs
Q
Q.50.(a) conceal (b) extort (c) mock (d) estimate Q.64.(a) are known (b) have knowing
Q.51.(a) thoughtfully (b) perfectly (c) thoroughly (d) willingly (c) had know (d) were known
Q.52.(a) conditions (b) interferences Q.65.(a) popular (b) distinctive (c) similar (d) finite
(c) obstacles (d) connections Q.66.(a) Consequently (b) Formerly (c) Because (d) However
Q.67.(a) for example (b) in addition (c) after all (d) of course
ET-10. Q .(53 - 57)
S
Among the largest species of cats in the world, tigers are ET-13. Q .(68 - 72)
S
powerfulhunterswith(53)_________teeth,strongjawsandagile The concept of motivation focuses on explaining what moves
bodies. They range across Asia from Russia all the way to behaviour.Infact,theterm(68)________isderivedfromtheLatin
Sumatra and mainland Southeast Asia. Researchers still have word 'movere, referring to movement of activity. Most of our
m uch to learn (54) _______ these beautiful, endangered (55) everydayexplanationof(69)_______isgivenintermsofmotives.
________ There is currently one recognized species of tiger, Motives also help in making (70)_______about behaviour. A
Panthera tigris. Scientists have further (56)_________ the tiger personwillworkhardinschool,insports,inbusiness,inmusic,
into nine subspecies: the extinct Bali, Caspian and Javan and in many other situations, if he/shehasaverystrongneed
subspecies, and the living Malayan, Sumatran, South China, for(71)_______Hence,motivesarethegeneralstatesthatenable
Indochinese, Bengal and Amur (or Siberian) subspecies. Of us to make predictions about behaviour in many different
these six subspecies, AZA-accredited zoos currently manage situations.Inotherwords,motivationisoneofthe(72)_______of
three:Amur,Malayan,andSumatran.TheSmithsonian'sNational behaviour. Instincts, drives, needs, goals, and incentives come
ZooandConservationBiologyInstituteishometoSumatranand under the broad cluster of motivation.
Amur tigers; Sumatran tigers are (57) _________ as Critically SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift)
Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Q.68.(a) human behaviour (b) instinct
Nature's Red List, and Amur tigers have been classified as (c) motivation (d) psychology
Endangered. Q.69.(a) behavior (b) motivation (c) goal (d) incentive
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.70.(a) directions (b) predictions
Q.53.(a) Long (b) Small (c) Sharp (d) Blunt (c) decisions (d) clarifications
Q.54.(a) About (b) With (c) Into (d) Along Q.71.(a) motivation (b) desire (c) grow (d) achievements
Q.55.(a) Dogs (b) Rabbits (c) Elephants (d) Cats Q.72.(a) meaning (b) ways (c) determinants (d) causes
Q.56.(a) Declared (b) Restricted
(c) Classified (d) Generalized SET-14. Q .(73 - 77)
Q.57.(a) Detailed (b) Recorded (c) Listed (d) Numerated abindranath Tagore foundedasmallschoolatSantiniketanin
R
1901andKalaBhavan,anartschool,in1919which(73)________
ET-11. Q .(58 - 62)
S became a part of the Visvabharati University foundedin1921.
Discriminationreferstotheinequitableor(58)________treatment Locatedinan(74)________villagesomedistancefromthecityof
of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes suchas Calcutta, Kala Bhavan presentedanalternativemethodologyof
ethnicity,sex,ageandsexualorientation.Studieshaveindicated art training, in which studio basedpracticewas(75)________in
thattheperceptionofdiscriminationcan(59)________aseriesof favour of learning through observation and living as a part of
stress-inducedalterationsinanindividual'smental,physiological nature. The natural surroundings with the (76)________ of bare
andbehaviouralresponses.Theexperienceofstressisknownto redearthdottedwithtrees,thecoloursofthechangingseasons,
elicitunfavourableemotionalreactions,includingbutnotlimited the animals and birds (77)________ inspiration to students.
to (60)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours Q.73.(a) later (b) slower (c) faster (d) better
such as smoking, drinking and (61)________ drug use, while Q.74.(a) idyllic (b) normal (c) reliable (d) magical
simultaneously causing a (62)________ in health-promoting Q.75.(a) investigated (b) rejected (c) accepted (d) aspired
activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise. Q.76.(a) vistas (b) murk (c) haze (d) band
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.77.(a) agreed (b) provided (c) groomed (d) refused
Q.58.(a) tragic (b) biased (c) systematic (d) pathetic
Q.59.(a) motivate (b) inspire (c) support (d) trigger Solutions :-
Q.60.(a) deafness (b) impairment (c) death (d) anxiety
Q.61.(a) prescribed (b) mandatory (c) legitimate (d) illicit SET - 6
Q.62.(a) unfruitful (b) upheaval (c) decline (d) rise
ol.33.(d)Spans
S
‘Spans’meanstoextendoveranarea.Thegivenpassagestates
SET-12. Q .(63 - 67)
that the Amazon rainforest is an awe-inspiring natural wonder
Swans are large water birds that (63) ________ to the family
that spans across several South American countries. Hence,
Anatidae, which also includes ducks and geese. They (64)
‘spans’ is the most appropriate answer.
__________ for their beauty and grace and are often used as
symbolsoflove,fidelity,andelegance.Theyarealsofamousfor ol.34.(a)Estimated
S
their (65) ________ features, such as their long necks, large ‘Estimated’ means approximate value of something. Thegiven
wingspans,andstrikingwhitefeathers.(66)_______,notallswan passage states that the Amazon rainforest is covering an
species are white; the black Swan (67) __________ has black estimated area of 5.5 million square kilometres. Hence,
featherswitharedbill.Swansarefoundoneverycontinentand ‘estimated’ is the most appropriate answer.
areknownfortheirstrongpairbonds.Theymateforlifeandcan
live up to 20 years. Sol.35.(c)Renowned
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‘Renowned’ means famous for something. The given passage ‘Depict’ means to show or represent something. The given
tates that the Amazon jungle is renowned for its remarkable
s assagestatesthatthereareimagesthatdepictbirdsand,most
p
biodiversity. Hence, ‘renowned’ is the most appropriate answer. noticeably, horses. Hence, ‘depict ’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Sol.36.(a)Vibrant
‘Vibrant’meansfulloflifeandenergy.Thegivenpassagestates ol.47.(c)Outnumbering
S
that the dense vegetation of the jungle creates a vibrant and ‘Outnumbering’ meansbeinggreaterinnumberthansomething
complex ecosystem. Hence, ‘vibrant’ is the most appropriate else.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheimagesoutnumberedall
answer. the other animalsdepictedonthewalls.Hence,‘outnumbering’
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.37.(a)Indigenous
S
‘Indigenous’ means belonging t o the original inhabitants of a SET -9
particularplace.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheforestisalso
hometoindigenouscommunitiesthathavethrivedwithinitsrich ol.48.(a)By
S
confines for centuries. Hence, ‘indigenous’ is the most ‘By’ is used to showthemethodortoolusedtodosomething.
appropriate answer. The given sentence states that everyone lives by selling
something. Hence, ‘by’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET -7
ol.49.(d)Derive
S
ol.38.(b)advanced
S ‘Derive’ means to arrive at by reasoning and observation. The
‘Advanced’ means highly developed. The given passagestates givenpassagestatesthatwecanarriveataconclusionfromthe
thatSouthKoreaisthemostcosmeticallyadvancedcountryon previous statement that teachers live by selling knowledge,
Earth. Hence, ‘advanced’ is the most appropriate answer. philosophers live by selling wisdom, etc. Hence, ‘derive’ is the
most appropriate answer.
ol.39.(b)in the
S
Preposition 'in' is used to indicate the presence or specific ol.50.(d)Estimate
S
locationofsomethingwithinacertainplaceorcondition.Hence, ‘Estimate’meanstoassessorcalculatethevalueofsomething.
'in the' is the most appropriate answer. Thegivenpassagestatesthatitisextremelydifficulttoestimate
the true value of the services which people perform for us.
ol.40.(d)spend
S Hence, ‘estimate’ is the most appropriate answer.
The given passage states that citizens of South Korea spend
twiceasmuchonskincareproductsasconsumersintheUnited ol.51.(d)Willingly
S
States, the UK, and France. Hence, ‘spend’ is the most ‘Willingly’meansdoingsomethingwithone’sfreewill.Thegiven
appropriate answer. passagestatesthattherearetimeswhenwewouldwillinglygive
everythingwepossesstosaveourlives.Hence,‘willingly’isthe
ol.41.(d)perhaps
S most appropriate answer.
‘Perhaps’ means maybe or possibly. The given passagestates
that Korean shoppers areperhapstheworld’smostdiscerning. ol.52.(a)Conditions
S
Hence, ‘perhaps’ is the most appropriate answer. Thegivenpassagestatesthattheconditionsofsocietyaresuch
that skills have tobepaidforjustlikegoodsatashop.Hence,
ol.42.(b)functions
S ‘conditions’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Functions’ means to perform a particular task or action. The
givenpassagestatesthateightoutof10Koreanwomenintheir SET -10
20s and 30s use anappthatfunctionslikecosmetics-specific.
H
ence, ‘functions’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.53.(c)Sharp
S
The given passage statesthattigersarepowerfulhunterswith
SET -8 sharp teeth, strong jaws and agile body. Hence, ‘sharp’ is the
most appropriate answer.
ol.43.(a)Usually
S
‘Usually’meanshappeningmostofthetime.Thegivenpassage ol.54.(a)About
S
statesthatwhenanotheroldcaveisdiscoveredinthesouthof The given sentence states that researchers still have much to
France,itisnotusuallyinthenews.Hence,‘usually’isthemost learn about these beautiful, endangered Cats.Hence,‘about’is
appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.44.(b)Frequent
S ol.55.(d)Cats
S
‘Frequent’ means something is happening often. The given The given passage states that researchers still have much to
passagestatesthatsuchdiscoveriesaresofrequentthesedays learnaboutthesebeautiful,endangeredcats.Hence,‘cats’isthe
that hardlyanybodypaysheedtothem.Hence,‘frequent’isthe most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.56.(c)Classified
S
ol.45.(d)Baffled
S ‘Classified’ means divided into categories. The given passage
Baffled means confused and unable to understandsomething. states that scientists have further classified the tigerintonine
ThegivenpassagestatesthatwhentheLascauxcavecomplex subspecies. Hence, ‘classified’ is the most appropriate answer.
wasdiscoveredin1940,theworldwasbaffled.Hence,‘baffled’is
ol.57.(c)Listed
S
the most appropriate answer.
‘Listed’ means included in a particular category. The given
Sol.46.(a)Depict passage states that Sumerian tigers are listed as Critically
Endangered. Hence, ‘listed’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.58.(b)Biased
S ol.68.(c)Motivation
S
‘Biased’ means treating someone unfairly based on personal ‘Motivation’ means enthusiasm fordoingsomething.Thegiven
opinions.Thegivenpassagestatesthatdiscriminationrefersto passage states that the term ‘motivation’ is derived from the
the inequitable orbiasedtreatmentofindividualsorcollectives Latin word ‘movere’, referring to movement of activity. Hence,
based on ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Hence, ‘motivation’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘biased’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.69.(a)Behaviour
ol.59.(d)Trigger
S ‘Behaviour’ means the way in which someone acts. The given
‘Trigger’ means to spark a response, especially a negative passage states that most of our everyday explanation of
emotional response. The given passage statesthatperception behaviourisgivenintermsofmotives. Hence,‘behaviour’isthe
of discrimination cantriggeraseriesofstressrelatedchanges most appropriate answer.
in an individual's responses. Hence, ‘trigger’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.70.(b)Predictions
S
‘Prediction’ means statements about what will happen in the
ol.60.(d)Anxiety
S future. The given passage states that motives also help in
‘Anxiety’meansafeelingofuneaseorworry.Thegivenpassage making predictions about behaviour. Hence, ‘predictions’isthe
states that the experience of stress is known to cause most appropriate answer.
unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to
anxiety, despair and resentment. Hence, ‘anxiety’ is the most Sol.71.(d)Achievements
appropriate answer. ‘Achievement’ means something that has been accomplished.
The given passagestatesthatapersonwillworkhardinmany
ol.61.(d)Illicit
S situations, if he/she has a very strong need forachievements.
‘Illicit’ means forbidden by law, rules or custom. The given Hence, ‘achievements’ is the most appropriate answer.
passage states that anxiety has been linked to a rise in
health-compromisingbehaviourssuchassmoking,drinkingand ol.72.(c)Determinants
S
illicit drug use. Hence, ‘illicit’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Determinant’ means a factor which affects something. The
givenpassagestatesthatmotivationisoneofthedeterminants
ol.62.(c)Decline
S of behaviour. Hence, ‘determinants’ is the most appropriate
‘Decline’ means a reduction in quantity, quality, or value. The answer.
given passage states that anxiety causes rise in
health-compromisingbehaviourswhilesimultaneouslycausinga SET -14
decline in health-promoting activities. Hence, ‘decline’ is the ol.73.(a)later
S
most appropriate answer. ‘Later’ is usedtodenoteatimeinthefutureorafter.Thegiven
SET -12 passage states that Rabindranath Tagore founded a small
school in 1919 which later became a partoftheVisvaBharati
ol.63.(b)Belong
S University. Hence, ‘later’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Belong’meanstobeapartofagroup.Thegivenpassagestates
that swans are large waterbirds that belong to the family ol.74.(a)Idyllic
S
anatidae. Hence, ‘belong’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Idyllic’ means charming, wonderful or extremely pleasant.The
given passage states that the school was located in anidyllic
ol.64.(a)are known
S villagesomedistancefromthecityofCalcutta.Hence,‘idyllic’is
The given passage states that they are knownfortheirbeauty the most appropriate answer.
and grace and are o
ften used asasymboloflove,fidelity,and
elegance. Hence, ‘are known’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.75.(b)Rejected
S
‘Rejected’meansthatsomethinghasbeenrefused,discarded,or
Sol.65.(b)Distinctive dismissed after careful consideration or evaluation. The given
‘Distinctive’meanseasytorecogniseasitisdifferentfromother passage states that Kala Bhavan presented an alternative
things. The givenpassagestatesthattheyarealsofamousfor methodologyofarttraining,inwhichstudiobasedpracticewas
their distinctive features, such as longnecks,largewingspans, rejected in favour of learning through observation. Hence,
and striking white feathers. Hence, ‘distinctive’ is the most ‘rejected’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.76.(a)Vistas
S
ol.66.(d)However
S ‘Vistas’ means a pleasing view. The given passage statesthat
‘However’ is an adverb that is used to express a lack of limit. thenaturalsurroundingswiththevistasofbareredearthdotted
Similarly, the given passage states that there is a limit on the with trees, the animals and birds provided inspiration to
numberofspeciesthathavewhitefeathers.Hence,‘however’is students. Hence, ‘vistas’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer.
ol.77.(b)provided
S
ol.67.(a)For example
S ‘Provided’ means to make something available. The given
‘For example’ is used to state specific examples that clarify a passage states that thenaturalsurroundingswiththevistasof
point. Thegivenpassagestatesthatblackswanisanexample bareredearthdottedwithtrees,theanimalsandbirdsprovided
of a swan that has black feathers and a red bill. Hence, ‘for inspirationtostudents.Hence,‘provided’isthemostappropriate
example’ is the most appropriate answer. answer.
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t hevillagesheep(93)______onthehillside.Toentertainhimself,
ET-15. Q .(78 - 82)
S he sang out,"Wolf!Wolf!Thewolfischasingthesheep!"When
Fingerprintingistheoneofthemethodsof(78)_______usingthe thevillagersheardthecry,theycame(94)______thehilltodrive
impression made by the minute ridge formation or patterns thewolfaway.But,whentheyarrived,theysawnowolf.Theboy
found onthefingertips.Notwopersonshaveexactlythesame wasamusedwhenseeingtheirangryfaces."Don'tscreamwolf,
(79)_______ofridgepatterns,theyremainunchangedthroughout boy," warned the villagers, "whenthereisnowolf!"Theyangrily
thelife.Fingerprintsmaybeclassifiedandfilledonthebasisof wentbackdownthehill.Later,theshepherdboycriedoutonce
the ridge patterns, setting up an identification system that is again, "Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the sheep!" When the
almost (80)_______. Today, law enforcement agencies use villagers came, they saw there was no wolf, they said strictly,
computers to (81)_______ record fingerprints and to transmit "Saveyour(95)______cryforwhenthereisreallyawolf!Don'tcry
them electronically to other agencies for comparison. By 'wolf' when there is no wolf!" Later, the boy saw a real wolf
comparing fingerprints of the criminals with the recorded sneaking around his flock. Alarmed,hejumpedonhisfeetand
fingerprints, officials can establish (82)_______ proof of the cried out as loud as he could, "Wolf! Wolf!" But the villagers
presence or identity of a person. thought hewas(96)______themagain,andsotheydidn'tcome
SSC MTS 01/09/2023 (2nd Shift) to help. At sunset, the villagers went looking for the boy who
Q.78.(a) involvement (b) satisfaction hadn'treturnedwiththeirsheep.Whentheywentupthehill,they
(c) demonstration (d) identification found him (97)______ as all the sheep were dead.
Q.79.(a) arrangement (b) statement SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (3rd Shift)
(c) management (d) settlement Q.93.(a) laughing (b) receiving (c) assisting (d) grazing
Q.80.(a) risky (b) infallible (c) unreliable (d) fallible Q.94.(a) driving (b) walking down
Q.81.(a) manually (b) digitally (c) mentally (d) physically (c) running down (d) running up
Q.82.(a) absolute (b) doubt (c) unconfirmed (d) provisional Q.95.(a) frightened (b) laughable (c) funny (d) muffled
Q.96.(a) fooling (b) questioning (c) fighting (d) seeing
SET-16. Q .(83 - 87) Q.97.(a) singing (b) happy (c) dancing (d) weeping
hotosynthesis is the _______ (83) used by plants, algae and
P
ET-19. Q .(98 - 102)
S
some bacteria to turn sunlight into energy. The process
There are several reasons why people might(98)_______that
chemically________(84)carbondioxideandwaterintofoodand
homeworkisanunnecessaryburdenonchildren.Firstly,thereis
oxygen. The chemical reactionoften_______(85)onapigment
evidence to support the idea thathomework(99)______nothing
called chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour.
to improve educational outcomes. Countries such as Finland,
Photosynthesisisalsothe_______(86)ourplanetisblanketedin
where school children are not given homework, regularly top
an oxygen-rich atmosphere.Plantsabsorbcarbondioxidefrom
international educational league tablesandoutperformnations
the ______ (87) air and release water and oxygen via
where setting homework is the norm. Secondly, many parents
microscopic pores on their leaves called stomata.
would agree that the school day is already (100)_______, and
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leaves their children too tired to do further study when they
Q.83.(a) process (b) guess (c) chaos (d) area
return home.(101)______,itisrecognisedthatplaytimeisjust
Q.84.(a) converts (b) exceeds (c) crates (d) bows
as (102) ______as study time from the perspective of brain
Q.85.(a) relies (b) creates (c) hopes (d) wants
development.
Q.86.(a) goal (b) sense (c) reason (d) occasion
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Q.87.(a) afar (b) distant (c) surrounding (d) close
Q.98.(a) be argues (b) have argue (c) argues (d) argue
Q.99.(a) will does (b) has do (c) does (d) do
SET-17. Q .(88 - 92)
Q.100.(a) long enough (b) big enough
_ ______(88) university or college degree has long been the
(c) not enough (d) enough of
traditional hallmark of a _______ (89) candidate in the
Q.101.(a) Similarly (b) Normally (c) Finally (d) Usually
professionalarena.Whileithistoricallyprovidedthemostwidely
Q.102.(a) soon (b) beneficial (c) bad (d) confidential
accepted standard of qualification and skill for professionals,
many companies today ________ (90) their hiring process and ET-20. Q .(103 - 107)
S
considering a broader list of criteria to judge a candidate's Effective communication is about more than just exchanging
ability. Organisations are reducing their reliance on college information.It'saboutunderstandingtheemotionandintentions
degrees as a sole marker of competence and instead placing (103)______the information. As well as being able to clearly
greater emphasis ________ (91) the practical skills candidates convey a message, you need to also (104) _____ inawaythat
haveacquiredthroughworkexperience.Thisshiftinhiringisof gainsthefullmeaningofwhat'sbeingsaidandmakestheother
particular relevance to India, which has the ______ (92) youth person feel heard and understood. For many of us,
population in the world. communicating more clearly and effectively requires learning
SSC MTS 04/09/2023 (1st Shift) some (105) _______ skills. Whether you're trying to improve
Q.88.(a) The (b) That (c) A (d) An communication with your spouse, kids, boss, or coworkers,
Q.89.(a) was qualify (b) qualify (c) qualification (d) qualified learning these skills can (106)_______ your connections to
Q.90.(a) was changed (b) was changing others, build greater trust and respect, and (107) _________
(c) changing (d) are changing teamwork, problem solving, and your overall social and
Q.91.(a) about (b) for (c) with (d) on emotional health.
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Q.103.(a) behind (b) in front of (c) above (d) below
SET-18. Q .(93 - 97) Q.104.(a) think (b) talk (c) listen (d) speak
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.105.(a) boring (b) trivial
Q (c) wasteful (d) important ET-24. Q .(123 - 127)
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Q.106.(a) hamper (b) trivialise (c) disturb (d) deepen Tim Cook, CEO of Apple who has recently ________(123) India,
Q.107.(a) hamper (b) hasten (c) improve (d) disturb has some ________ (124) for parents: limit the screen time for
children. He says: “Kids are born ________ (125), they’re digital
ET-21. Q .(108 - 112)
S kids now. And it is, I think, important to set some hard rails
Language is (108)_______ of the most fundamental aspects of around it.” Various surveys of Indian children show alarming
human communication and interaction. It allows people from findings. A Saurashtra University survey of ________ (126) a
different cultures to connect and(109)_____ideas.Whilemany thousand children and their parents in Rajkot finds that 92%
individuals grow up learning just one language, there are a students prefer playing mobilegamesoverplayingoutsideand
variety of reasons why learning a second language can be 78% students________(127)tohavingtheirphonewhilehaving
beneficial.(110)_____,itcanimprovecognitiveabilities,enhance meals.InanothersurveybyLocalCircles,nearly55%ofparents
job prospects and facilitate travel and cultural immersion. admitthattheirchildrenaged9-13haveaccesstoasmartphone
(111)_____proficiency in a second language is an invaluable throughout the day.
assetforpersonalgrowthaswellasprofessionaldevelopment. SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (2nd Shift)
Audio-video mediums such as (112)_____ are among the best Q.123.(a) visiting (b) visited (c) visit (d) visits
ways to learn a second language as they allow learners to Q.124.(a) suggesting (b) advise (c) suggest (d) advice
engage with cultural content. Q.125.(a) digitally (b) digitalise (c) digital (d) digitalised
SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift) Q.126.(a) closer than (b) bigger than
Q.108.(a) three (b) four (c) two (d) one (c) above than (d) more than
Q.109. (a) sharing (b) share (c) shares (d) shared Q.127.(a) habituated (b) habituating
Q.110.(a) therefore (b) As it is (c) However (d) For example (c) will be habituating (d) are habituated
Q.111.(a) Acquiring (b) Acquires (c) Acquire (d) Acquired
Q.112.(a) Podcasts (b) images (c) books (d) films SET-25. Q .(128 - 132)
nce there was a king named Midas who was granted a
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SET-22. Q .(113 - 117)
(128)_____ by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas
emocracy is a form of government where the power lies
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asked that whatever he (129)____ would turn to gold. Despite
_______(113)thepeople.Itisbasedontheprinciplesofequality,
Dionysus' efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a
freedomandtheruleoflaw.Inademocraticsociety,______(114)
fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his
have the right to participate in the decision-making
newly-earned (130)________, Midasstartedtouchingallkindsof
process,______(115)directlyorthroughelectedrepresentatives.
things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas
Democracy also allows for the ______(116) of individual rights
became (131)_____ .Ashepickedupapieceoffood,hefound
and liberties. While democracy is not without its challenges,
hecouldn'teatit.Ithadturnedtogoldinhishand.Hungry,Midas
suchastheneedtobalancecompetinginterestsandtheriskof
groaned,"I'llstarve!Perhapsthiswasnotsuchanexcellentwish
_____ (117) movements, it remains one of the most widely
after all!" Seeing his dismay, Midas' (132)___________ daughter
embraced forms of government around the world.
threwherarmsaroundhimtocomforthim,andshe,too,turned
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to gold. "The golden touch is no blessing," Midas cried.
Q.113.(a) towards (b) on (c) by (d) with
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Q.114.(a) lawyers (b) humans (c) politicians (d) citizens
Q.128.(a) slavery (b) wish (c) employment (d) job
Q.115. (a) either (b) however (c) neither (d) also
Q.129.(a) next felt (b) touche (c) kept (d) left
Q.116.(a) delimitation (b) protection
Q.130. (a) legacies (b) powers (c) awards (d) visuals
(c) diversion (d) proscription
Q.131.(a) mad (b) hungry (c) tired (d) angry
Q.117.(a) marginal (b) elitist (c) populist (d) negligible
Q.132.(a) estranged (b) guarded (c) beloved (d) hated
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ET-26. Q .(133 - 137)
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Environmental pollution is a growing (118) ____ all around the
The most common hazard in forests is forest fire.Forestfires
world as it poses significant risks to human health and
areasoldastheforeststhemselves.Theyposea(133)____not
ecosystems. The(119)____ofenvironmentalpollutionvaryfrom
only to the forest wealthbutalsototheentireregimeoffauna
natural causes such as volcanic emissions to human actions,
and flora seriously disturbing the biodiversity and the ecology
includingindustrialisation,transportation,energyproductionand
and environment of a region.Duringsummer,whenthereisno
agriculturalpractices.(120)____oftheseactivities,pollutantsare
rainformonths,theforests(134)_____litteredwithdrysenescent
released into the air, water bodies and soil leading to harmful
leavesandtwinges,whichcouldburstintoflamesignitedbythe
effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of biodiversity and
slightest spark. The Himalayan forests, particularly, Garhwal
climate change. One of the primary causes of environmental
Himalayas have been burning (135)______during the last few
pollutionishumanattitudestowardssustainability(121)___their
summers, withcolossallossofvegetationcoverofthatregion.
lack of environmental awareness. Human activities that harm
The youngest mountain ranges of the Himalayas arethemost
the environment and ecosystem often result from individual
(136)____ stretchesoftheworldsusceptibletoforestfires.The
choices (122)_____driving or using single-use plastics.
forests oftheWesternaremore(137)_____vulnerabletoforest
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fires as compared to those in the Eastern Himalayas. This is
Q.118.(a) interest (b) duty (c) concern (d) charge
because forests of the Eastern Himalayas grow in high rain
Q.119.(a) sourcing (b) sources (c) sourced (d) source
density.
Q.120.(a) Since (b) However (c) As a result (d) Therefore
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Q.121.(a) and (b) since (c) but (d) because
Q.133.(a) mercy (b) trend (c) failure (d) threat
Q .122.(a) example (b) while (c) like (d) instance
Q.134.(a) keep (b) build (c) become (d) drive
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Q.135. (a) rarely (b) regularly (c) badly (d) enough t echniques. Machine learning and artificial intelligence have
.136.(a) outrageous (b) vulnerable (c) greasy (d) mysterious
Q transformed medical diagnosis by analysing large amounts of
Q.137.(a) closely (b) frequently (c) deeply (d) barely patient data and providing highly detailed medical images.
However, there are still challenges to overcome in the use of
SET-27. Q .(138 - 142) these technologies in healthcare. For example, the cost of
Idonotknowhowthepartyended.Idonotwanttoknow.Iwent purchasingandmaintainingmedicalmachinescanbehigh,and
(138) ______ upstairs, and undressed and (139)______intobed, there are concerns around the ethical use of Al in medicine.
andlaythereintheburningdarkwhilethelastguestgurgledin Nonetheless, it is clear that medical hand practices are (155)
thehallbelowaboutthewonderfuleveningshehadspent.Ilay ___________ to machines, and these developments have the
there (140)______ the front door shut after her, and Lavinia's potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Additionally,
stepscameupthestairsandpassedthedoortotheguestroom the use of telemedicine and remote monitoringdevicesallows
beyond. And then after a couple of centuries (141)_____, the patients to receive medical care fromthe(156)___________ of
clock struck three and I (142)______to sleep. their homes, particularly beneficial for those in ruralorremote
SSC MTS 11/09/2023 (3rd Shift) areas. Furthermore, medical machines provide healthcare
Q.138.(a) over (b) through (c) around (d) straight professionals with real-time information, (157)__________them
Q.139.(a) gnawed (b) lurched (c) peeped (d) crawled to make informed decisions and adjust treatment plans
Q.140.(a) still (b) toward (c) while (d) down accordingly.
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Q.142.(a) dozed off (b) called off (c) took off (d) put off Q.153.(a) sincerely (b) partially (c) gradually (d) deliberately
Q.154.(a) therapies (b) diagnosis (c) analysis (d) procedures
SET-28. Q .(143 - 147) Q.155.(a) diminishing (b) evolving (c) depleting (d) stagnating
ealthisthemostvaluableofallearthlypossessions.Withoutit
H Q.156.(a) locality (b) comfort (c) range (d) inconvenience
alltherestareworth(143)_____.Toenjoygoodhealthweshould Q.157.(a) reimagining (b) adapting (c) neglecting (d) enabling
refrain from excess in eating. We should eat moderately and
devourwhatever(144)______get.Whenyousitamongmanyfor SET-31. Q .(158 - 162)
a dinner, do not reach your hand out (145)______ofall.Alittle ( 158)______ the breakfast table thenextmorning,therewasno
foodissufficientforus.Soundsleepcomesofalightstomach. sign of my wife. I (159) _______ she was sleeping late, but
Suchamanrises(146)______inthemorningandisateasewith Gladolia, upon being questioned, only (160) _______ her head,
himself. So to (147)______ good health we should eat (161)_______something,andturnedthewhitesofhereyesupto
moderately,foramanwhodoesnotovereatenjoyssoundsleep the ceiling. I was glad when the meal was (162)________ and
and rises early completely refreshed. hurried to the library for another try at that story.
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Q.143.(a) it (b) nothing (c) everything (d) all Q.158.(a) On (b) Above (c) Upon (d) At
Q.144.(a) us (b) he (c) we (d) it Q.159.(a) accepted (b) decided (c) examined (d) concluded
Q.145. (a) first (b) second (c) last (d) end Q.160. (a) adjusted (b) rotated (c) shook (d) stirred
Q.146.(a) late (b) early (c) active (d) idle Q.161.(a) mugged (b) muffed (c) mutilated (d) muttered
Q.147.(a) lose (b) benefit (c) reward (d) enjoy Q.162.(a) removed (b) over (c) through (d) undone
ET-29. Q .(148 - 152)
S SET-32. Q .(163 - 167)
Educationshouldbefreetoallbecauseitisa(148)_____human here will only betwotypesofhumanbeingsinthefuture:the
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right. It is essential for the (149)______ of a fully functioning minorityhavingenormousbrainsand(163)_________bodies,and
societyandfortheadvancementofhumanity.Whilesomeargue the majority with tiny brains and muscular bodies. Thesizeof
that education should not be free because it hasvalueorthat theaveragebrainwill(164)___________diminish;notbecauseof
freeeducationwouldbea(150)______ontaxpayers,therealityis our innate laziness, butbecauseofourover-concernaboutour
that education is a public good that (151)_____ everyone in physical appearance. In the old days, most people dreamt of
society. Not only does education provide individuals with the having shelter and a stable f ood supply. As we no longer
skills and knowledge they needtoparticipateintheworkforce, struggle for the basic (165) ____________, our dreams focus
but it also improves social cohesion and creates more (152) instead on the search for physical beauty, how to obtain and
______citizens. maintain the 'ideal body shape' and healthy life the media
SSC MTS 12/09/2023 (2nd Shift) promotes. Physical beauty will become the main goal of the
Q.148.(a) lovely (b) precious (c) fundamental (d) joyful majority.They'lldoexerciseseveryday,taking(166)____________
Q.149.(a) celebration (b) development to maintain their shape while not noticing that theirbrainsare
(c) enthusiasm (d) distribution shrinking. Actually, there is no doubt that they'll work (167)
Q.150.(a) focus (b) contentment (c) burden (d) blessing ___________ hard to make their brains smaller.
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Q.152.(a) easy going (b) apprehensive Q.163.(a) cute (b) minor (c) tiny (d) minute
(c) productive (d) authentic Q.164.(a) properly (b) gradually (c) appropriately (d) slightly
Q.165.(a) necessities (b) identities (c) facilities (d) amenities
ET-30. Q .(153 - 157)
S Q.166.(a) nutrition (b) nutrients (c) preservatives (d) additives
Medicalhandpracticeshavebeenanintegralpartofhealthcare Q.167.(a) so (b) rarely (c) impishly (d) extremely
for centuries, but with technological advancements, machines
are (153)____________ taking over. Robotic surgeries, for ET-33. Q .(168 - 172))
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instance, have become increasingly popular,allowingsurgeons Modern football (168)______________ in Britain in the 19th
to perform complex (154) _________ with minimal invasive century. Since before medieval times, 'folk football' games had
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een played in towns and villages according to local customs
b he given passage states that this fingerprint identification
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and with a (169)_________ of rules. Industrialisation and systemiseffectiveandrarelypronetoerrors.Hence,‘infallible’is
(170)_________, which reduced the amount of leisure time and the most appropriate answer.
spaceavailabletotheworkingclass,combinedwithahistoryof
legal prohibitions against particularly (171)_________ and ol.81.(b)Digitally
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destructive forms of folk football to undermine the game's Digitally means by using digitaltechnology.Thegivenpassage
status from the early 19th century onward. However, football states that law enforcement agencies currently utilize
was taken up as a winter game between residence houses at computerstodigitallyrecordfingerprints.Hence,‘digitally’isthe
public(independent)schoolssuchasWinchester,Charterhouse most appropriate answer.
and Eton. Each schoolhaditsownrules;someallowedlimited ol.82.(a)Absolute
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handling of the ball and others did not. The (172)_________ in Absolute means complete or total. The given passage states
rulesmadeitdifficultforpublicschoolboysenteringuniversityto that officials can verify a person's presence or identity by
continue playing except with former schoolmates. comparing the fingerprints of criminals with recorded
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (1st Shift) fingerprints. Hence, ‘absolute’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.168.(a) terminated (b) culminated
(c) originated (d) fragmented SET-16
Q.169.(a) optimum (b) variance (c) minimum (d) maximum
Q.170.(a) normalisation (b) urbanisation ol.83.(a)Process
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(c) standardisation (d) implementation ‘Process’ means a series of actions to achieve a result. The
Q.171.(a) traces (b) undercurrents (c) calm (d) violent given passage statesthatphotosynthesisisaprocessusedby
Q.172.(a) grouse (b) grunt (c) variance (d) control plants,algae,andsomebacteriatoconvertsunlightintoenergy.
Hence, ‘process’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-34. Q .(173 - 177)) ol.84.(a)Converts
S
tudents put their heart and soul into studies while
S ‘Convert’ means to change or transform something from one
(173)_________ for examinations. They prepare the syllabus by form to another. Thegivenpassagestatesthatphotosynthesis
giving many revisions, making importantpointsonflashcards, chemically transforms carbon dioxide and water intofoodand
preparingnotesthroughouttheyear.Theyreadreferencebooks oxygen. Hence, ‘converts’ is the most appropriate answer.
in order to score good marks in the examination. This is the
demanding (174)__________ of all the students who are ol.85.(a)Relies
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appearing in the examinations. But, most students feeltensed ‘Relies’ means todependonsomethingorsomeone.Thegiven
on the day before an examination. Everyone is in a state of passage states that the chemical reaction oftendependsona
(175)_________astowhatquestionswouldbeaskedinthepaper pigment called chlorophyll. Hence, ‘relies’ is the most
andwhethertheycouldwritetheiranswersproperlytogetgood appropriate answer.
marks. Such overthinking is the cause of (176)________ which
definitely affects their performance. They should revise the ol.86.(c)Reason
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subjectregularlyandshouldnotkeeptheirdoubtspending.This ‘Reason’meansacauseorexplanationforsomething.Thegiven
will not create a (177)________ of backlog and they will get passage states that photosynthesis is also the reason for our
sufficient time to resolve their problem. planethavinganoxygen-richatmosphere.Hence,‘reason’isthe
SSC MTS 14/09/2023 (2nd Shift) most appropriate answer.
Q.173.(a) calculating (b) guiding (c) producing (d) preparing Sol.87.(c)Surrounding
Q.174.(a) principle (b) method (c) routine (d) habit ‘Surrounding’ means the area or environment that is around
Q.175.(a) confidence (b) hesitation something.Thegivenpassagestatesthatplantsabsorbcarbon
(c) assurance (d) uncertainty dioxide from the surrounding air. Hence, ‘surrounding’ is the
Q.176.(a) anxiety (b) agitation (c) peace (d) comfort most appropriate answer.
Q.177.(a) burden (b) mass (c) weight (d) power
SET-17
Solutions :-
ol.88.(c)A
S
SET-15 Weusethearticle‘a’beforethewordsstartingwithaConsonant
sound for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected department, a
ol.78.(d)Identification
S degree, etc. Hence, ‘A’ is the most appropriate answer.
Identification means the act of recognizing or identifying
something. The given passage states that fingerprinting is a ol.89.(d)Qualified
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method of identifying people by using the unique patterns of The given sentence needs an adjective to qualify the
ridges on their fingertips. Hence, ‘identification’ is the most noun(candidate). 'Qualified' is a past participle, acting as an
appropriate answer. adjective. Hence, ‘qualified’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.79.(a)Arrangement
S Sol.90.(d)Are changing
‘Arrangement’ means thewayinwhichsomethingisorganized. ‘Are + V - ing’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given
Thegivenpassagestatesthatnotwoindividualshavetheexact sentence which is in the present continuous tense. Hence, ‘are
samearrangementofridgepatterns.Hence,‘arrangement’isthe changing’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.91.(d)On
S
ol.80.(b)Infallible
S ‘On’isafixedprepositionusedafterthenoun‘emphasis’.Hence,
Infallible means effective and incapable of making mistakes. ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.92.(a)Largest
S ‘Behind’ means the underlying aspect or motive. The given
‘Largest’meansthegreatestnumber.Thegivenpassagestates passage states that effective communication is about
thatIndiahasthegreatestnumberofyouthsintheworld.Hence, understanding the emotion and intentions behind the
‘largest’ is the most appropriate answer. information. Hence, ‘behind’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-18 ol.104.(c)Listen
S
The given passage states thatyouneedtoalsolisteninaway
ol.93.(d)Grazing
S thatgainsthefullmeaningofwhat'sbeingsaid.Hence,‘listen’is
‘Grazing’ means eating grass. The given passage states that the most appropriate answer.
once,therewasaboywhobecameboredwhenhewatchedover
the village sheep grazing onthehillside.Hence,‘grazing’isthe ol.105.(d)Important
S
most appropriate answer. The given passage s
tates that people need to learnimportant
skills to communicate more clearly and effectively. Hence,
ol.94.(d)Running up
S ‘important’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Running up’ means to quickly climb to a higher position. The
givenpassagestatesthatwhenthevillagersheardthecry,they ol.106.(d)Deepen
S
camerunningupthehilltodrivethewolfaway.Hence,‘running ‘Deepen’ means to become more intense or deep. The given
up’ is the most appropriate answer. passage states that learning these skills can deepen your
connections to others. Hence, ‘deepen’isthemostappropriate
Sol.95.(a)Frightened answer.
‘Frightened’ means a feeling of fear. Thegivenpassagestates
thatthevillagerstoldtheboytosavehisfrightenedcryforwhen ol.107.(c)Improve
S
there is an actual wolf. Hence, ‘frightened’ is the most ‘Improve’ means to make something better or enhance its
appropriate answer. quality. The given passagestatesthatlearningtheseskillscan
improve teamwork, problem-solving, and overall social and
ol.96.(a)Fooling
S emotional health. Hence, ‘improve’ is the most appropriate
‘Fooling’meanstotricksomeone.Thegivenpassagestatesthat answer.
the villagers thought the boy was fooling them again. Hence,
‘fooling’ is the most appropriate answer. SET - 21
ol.97.(d)Weeping
S ol.108.(d)One
S
‘Weeping’ means crying or shedding tears. The given passage One is used forasingularentity.‘Language’isasingularnoun.
statesthattheyfoundtheboycryingwhentheyreachedthehill. Hence, ‘one’ is the most appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘weeping’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.109.(b)Share
S
SET-19 Accordingtothe‘RuleofParallelism’,twoormoreverbsmustbe
in the same form if they are connected with one another.
Sol.98.(d)Argue Similarly, in the given sentence, ‘and’ joins ‘connect(V1)’ with
‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like another verb. Hence, ‘share(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.
can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However,
after a modal verb, we generally use the first formoftheverb ol.110.(d)Forexample
S
(V1). Hence, ‘argue(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘For example’ is used here tointroducespecificexamples.The
given passage states some examples ofbenefitsoflearninga
ol.99.(c)Does
S second language. Hence, ‘for example’isthemostappropriate
According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular answer.
subject always takes a singular verb. Similarly, in the given
passage,‘homework’isasingularsubjectthatwilltake‘does’as ol.111.(a)Acquiring
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a singular verb. Hence, ‘does’ is the most appropriate answer. WeneedtouseaGerund(V-ing)becausewecanonlyuseanoun
or pronoun as the subject of a sentenceandgerundactsasa
ol.100.(a)Longenough
S noun. Hence, ‘acquiring’ is the most appropriate answer.
Thephrase‘longenough’statesthelengthoftheschooltimein
the passage. Hence, ‘long enough’ is the most appropriate ol.112.(d)Films
S
answer. ‘Films’ are a type of audio-video medium. The given passage
states that Audio-video mediums such asfilmsareamongthe
ol.101.(c)Finally
S bestwaystolearnasecondlanguage.Hence,‘films’isthemost
‘Finally’ is used to introduce the last point or reason in a appropriate answer.
passage. The given passage states the final point from the
perspective of brain development. Hence, ‘finally’ is the most SET - 22
appropriate answer.
ol.113.(d)With
S
ol.102.(b)Beneficial
S ‘With’ is used to indicate possession or ownership. The given
‘Beneficial’ means favourable or advantageous. The given passage statesthatdemocracyisaformofgovernmentwhere
passage states that it is recognised that play time is just as the power lies with the people. Hence, ‘with’ is the most
beneficial as study time from the perspective of brain appropriate answer.
development. Hence, ‘beneficial’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.114.(d)Citizens
S
SET - 20 ‘Citizens’ means the individuals living in a country. The given
Sol.103.(a)Behind passage states that in a democratic society, citizens have the
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right to participate in the decision-making process. Hence, ‘Digital’ means belonging to a generation where digital
‘citizens’ is the most appropriate answer. technology is prevalent from birth. The given passage states
thatkidsareborndigital.Hence,‘digital’isthemostappropriate
ol.115.(a)Either
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answer.
‘Either…or’isafixedpair.Thegivenpassagestatesthatcitizens
have the right to participate in the decision-making process, ol.126.(d)More than
S
either directly orthroughelectedrepresentativesHence,‘either’ ‘More than’ means greater number. The given passage states
is the most appropriate answer. that Saurashtra University surveyed more than a thousand
children and their parents. Hence, ‘more than’ is the most
ol.116.(b)Protection
S
appropriate answer.
‘Protection’meanstheactionofsafeguardingorensuringsafety.
The given passage states that democracy also allows for the ol.127.(d)Are habituated
S
protectionofindividualrightsandliberties.Hence,‘protection’is Gerund(‘Having’ in thegivensentence)isusedafterthephrase
the most appropriate answer. ‘be habituatedto’.WeuseSimplePresentTensetostateafact
ol.117.(c)Populist
S or universal truth. Similarly, the given passage states a fact
‘Populist movement’ means political or social movementsthat about children. Plural verb ‘are’ will be used according to the
claimtorepresenttheirinterests.Thegivenpassagestatesthat pluralsubject‘78%students’.Hence,‘arehabituated’isthemost
whiledemocracyisnotwithoutitschallenges,suchastheneed appropriate answer.
to balance competing interests and the risk of populist
SET - 25
movements. Hence, ‘populist’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.128.(b)Wish
S
SET - 23
‘Wish’ meansadesireorrequestforsomethingtohappen.The
Sol.118.(c)Concern given passage states thatoncetherewasakingnamedMidas
‘Concern’ means a matter or problem that causes worry. The whowasgrantedawishbyDionysus.Hence,‘wish’isthemost
given passage states thatenvironmentalpollutionisagrowing appropriate answer.
problem all around the world as it poses significant risks to
ol.129.(b)Touched
S
human health and ecosystems. Hence, ‘concern’ is the most
‘Touched’ means to come in contact with. The given passage
appropriate answer.
statesthatMidasaskedthatwhateverhetouchedwouldturnto
Sol.119.(b)Sources gold. Hence, ‘touched’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Sources’ means the cause of something. The given passage
ol.130.(b)Powers
S
states that the sources of environmental pollution vary from
The given passage states that Midas was excited about his
natural causes to human actions. Hence, ‘sources’isthemost
newly-earned powers. Hence, ‘powers’ is the most appropriate
appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.120.(c)As a result
S
Sol.131.(b)Hungry
The phrase ‘as a result’ is used to indicate a consequence or
‘Hungry’ means feeling a strong need or desire for food. The
outcome. The given passage states that of these activities,
givenpassagestatesthatMidasbecamehungry.Hence,‘hungry’
pollutantsarereleasedintotheair,waterbodiesandsoilleading
is the most appropriate answer.
to harmful effects such as respiratory diseases, loss of
biodiversityandclimatechange.Hence,‘asaresult’isthemost Sol.132.(c)Beloved
appropriate answer. ‘Beloved’meansamuchlovedperson.Thegivenpassagestates
thatseeinghisdismay,Midas'beloveddaughterthrewherarms
ol.121.(a)And
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around him to comfort him. Hence, ‘beloved’ is the most
The given passage states that one of the primary causes of
appropriate answer.
environmental pollution is human attitudes towards
sustainabilityandtheirlackofenvironmentalawareness.Hence, SET - 26
‘and’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.133.(d)Threat
S
ol.122.(c)Like
S ‘Threat’ means harm or danger. The givenpassagestatesthat
The given passage states that human activities that harm the forestfiresposethreatnotonlytotheforestwealthbutalsoto
environmentandecosystemoftenresultfromindividualchoices the entireregimeoffaunaandflora.Hence,‘threat’isthemost
like driving orusingsingle-useplasticsHence,‘like’isthemost appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.134.(c)Become
S
SET - 24 The givenpassagestatesthatinthesummer,whenthereisno
ol.123.(b)Visited
S rainformonths,theforestsbecomelitteredwithdry,oldleaves
‘Has/have/had + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, and small branches. Hence, ‘become’ is the most appropriate
‘visited(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer. answer.
ol.124.(d)Advice
S ol.135.(b)Regularly
S
The given sentence needs a noun after the adjective ‘some’. The given passage states that the Himalayan forests,
‘Advice’ is a nounwhichmeansguidanceaboutwhatsomeone specifically in the Garhwal Himalayas, have been burning
should do. Hence, ‘advice’ is the most appropriate answer. regularly during the past few summers. Hence, ‘regularly’ is the
most appropriate answer.
Sol.125.(c)Digital
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ol.136.(b)Vulnerable
S appropriate answer.
‘Vulnerable’ means something exposed to the possibility of
being attacked or harmed. The given passage states that the ol.147.(d)Enjoy
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youngest mountain ranges of the Himalayas are the most ‘Enjoy’inthepassagemeanstoexperienceorhavethebenefitof
vulnerable stretches of the world susceptible to forest fires. something. Thegivenpassagestatesthattoenjoygoodhealth
Hence, ‘vulnerable’ is the most appropriate answer. weshouldeatmoderately.Hence,‘enjoy’isthemostappropriate
answer.
ol.137.(b)Frequently
S
‘Frequently’ means happening often or regularly. The given SET - 29
passage states that the forests of the Western are more ol.148.(c)Fundamental
S
frequentlyvulnerabletoforestfiresascomparedtothoseinthe ‘Fundamental’ means something that is essential, basic, or
Eastern Himalayas. Hence, ‘frequently’ is the mostappropriate foundational. The given passage states that Education should
answer. be free to all because it is a basic human right. Hence,
SET - 27 ‘fundamental’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.138.(d)Straight
S ol.149.(b)Development
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‘Straight’ means directly. The given passage states thatIwent ‘Development’ means theprocessofgrowthandadvancement.
straight upstairs. Hence, ‘straight’ is the most appropriate ThegivenpassagestatesthatItisessentialforthegrowthofa
answer. fully functioning society and fortheadvancementofhumanity.
Hence, ‘development’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.139.(d)Crawled
‘Crawlintobed’meansmovingintobedslowlyandpossiblywith ol.150.(c)Burden
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exhaustion. The given passage states that I undressed and ‘Burden’meansaresponsibilitythatisdifficulttobear.Thegiven
crawled into bed, and lay there in complete darkness. Hence, passage states thateducationshouldnotbefreebecausefree
‘crawled’ is the most appropriate answer. educationwouldbeaburdenontaxpayers.Hence,‘burden’isthe
most appropriate answer.
ol.140.(c)While
S
‘While’ is used to indicate that two actions are happening ol.151.(d)Benefits
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simultaneously. The given passagestatesthatIlaytherewhile The given passage states that education is apublicgoodthat
the front door shut after her. Hence, ‘while’ is the most benefits everyone in society. Hence, ‘benefits’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.141.(c)Elapsed
S ol.152.(c)Productive
S
‘Elapsed’ means the amount of time that has passed since a ‘Productive’ means being efficient and capable of producing
specific point in time. The given passage states that after a results. The given passage states that it also improves social
couple of centuries passed, the clock struck three. Hence, cohesion and creates more productive citizens. Hence,
‘elapsed’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘productive’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.142.(a)Dozed off
S SET - 30
‘Dozed off’meanstofallasleep.Thegivenpassagestatesthat ol.153.(c)Gradually
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after a coupleofcenturiespassed,theclockstruckthreeandI ‘Gradually’ means happening slowly over time. The given
dozed off to sleep. Hence, ‘dozed off’ is the most appropriate passage states that medical hand practices have been an
answer. integral part of healthcare for centuries,butwithtechnological
SET - 28 advancements, machines are gradually taking over. Hence,
‘gradually’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.143.(b)Nothing
S
‘Nothing’isanegativewordwhichmeansnoneatall.Thegiven ol.154.(d)Procedures
S
passage states that without health, all the rest are worth ‘Procedures’ means a surgical operation. The given passage
nothing. Hence, ‘nothing’ is the most appropriate answer. states that Robotic surgeries, for instance, have become
increasingly popular, allowing surgeons to perform complex
ol.144.(c)We
S procedures with minimal invasive techniques. Hence,
We need to use ‘we’ to maintain subject verb agreement. The ‘procedures’ is the most appropriate answer.
givenpassagestatesthatweshouldeatmoderatelyandquickly
whatever we get. Hence, ‘we’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.155.(b)Evolving
S
‘Evolving’ meanschanginganddevelopingovertime.Thegiven
ol.145.(a)First
S passage states that it is clear that medicalhandpracticesare
‘First of all’ is the correct phrase which means before anyone evolving to machines. Hence,‘evolving’isthemostappropriate
else.Thegivenpassagestateswhenyousitamongmanyfora answer.
dinner,donotreachyourhandoutfirstofall.Hence,‘first’isthe
most appropriate answer. ol.156.(b)Comfort
S
‘Comfort’ means a state of feeling relaxed.Thegivenpassage
ol.146.(b)Early
S states that the use of telemedicine and remote monitoring
‘Early’ means before the usual or expected time. The given devices allows patients to receive medical care from the
passage states that such a man rises early in the morning. comfortoftheirhomes.Hence,‘comfort’isthemostappropriate
Hence, ‘early’ is the most answer.
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ol.157.(d)Enabling
S SET - 33
‘Enabling’ means making something possible. The given
passage states that medical machines provide healthcare ol.168.(c)Originated
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professionalswithreal-timeinformation,enablingthemtomake ‘Originated’ means started or began.Thegivenpassagestates
informed decisions and adjust treatment plans accordingly. that modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century.
Hence, ‘enabling’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘originated’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 31 ol.169.(c)Minimum
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‘Minimum’ meanstheleastpossibleamountofsomething.The
ol.158.(d)At
S givenpassagestatesthat'folkfootball'gameshadbeenplayed
‘At’isusedtoindicateaspecificmomentorlocation.Thegiven in towns and villages according to local customs and with a
passage states that at the breakfast table the next morning, minimum of r ules. Hence, ‘minimum’ is the most appropriate
therewasnosignofmywife.Hence,‘at’isthemostappropriate answer.
answer.
ol.170.(b)Urbanisation
S
ol.159.(d)Concluded
S ‘Urbanisation’ refers to the population shift fromruraltourban
‘Conclude’ means to bring something to an end or reach a areas. The given passage states that industrialisation and
decision. The given passage states that I concluded she was urbanisation reduced the amount of leisure time and space
sleeping late. Hence, ‘concluded’ is the most appropriate answer. availabletotheworkingclass.Hence,‘urbanisation’isthemost
appropriate answer.
ol.160.(c)Shook
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‘Shake head’ means to move your head from side to side to ol.171.(d)Violent
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show approval or refusal. The given passage states that ‘Violent’meansaggressiveorintense.Thegivenpassagestates
Gladolia, upon being questioned, only shook herhead.Hence, the nature of certain forms of folkfootballthatwereplayedin
‘shook’ is the most appropriate answer. thepasti.e.violentanddestructive.Hence,‘violent’isthemost
appropriate answer.
ol.161.(d)Muttered
S
‘Muttered’ means speaking quietly and indistinctly. The given ol.172.(c)Variance
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passagestatesthatGladolia,uponbeingquestioned,onlyshook ‘Variance’ means the state of beingdifferentfromtheusualor
her head, muttered something. Hence, ‘muttered’ is the most normal. The given passage states that the variance in rules
appropriate answer. made it difficult for public schoolboys entering university t o
continue playing except with former schoolmates. Hence,
Sol.162.(b)Over ‘variance’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Over’ means finished or complete. The given passage states
that I was glad when the mealwasfinishedandhurriedtothe SET - 34
library for another try at that story. Hence, ‘over’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.173.(d)Preparing
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‘Preparing’ means gettingready.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
SET - 32 studentsputtheirheartandsoulintostudieswhilepreparingfor
examinations. Hence, ‘preparing’ is the most appropriate
ol.163.(c)Tiny
S answer.
The given passage states two types of human beings, out of
which one is the minority having enormous brains and tiny ol.174.(c)Routine
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bodies. Hence, ‘tiny’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Routine’meansafixedorregularwayofdoingthings.Thegiven
passage states that this is the demanding routine of all the
ol.164.(b)Gradually
S studentswhoareappearingintheexaminations.Hence,‘routine’
‘Gradually’meansslowly.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthesize is the most appropriate answer.
oftheaveragebrainwillgraduallydecrease.Hence,‘gradually’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.175.(d)Uncertainty
S
‘Uncertainty’ means not being sure or confident. The given
ol.165.(a)Necessities
S
passage states that everyone is in astateofuncertaintyasto
‘Necessities’ means something needed, especially in order to
whatquestionswouldbeaskedinthepaper.Hence,‘uncertainty’
survive.Thegivenpassagestatesthatwenolongerstrugglefor
is the most appropriate answer.
the basic necessities. Hence, ‘necessities’ is the most
appropriate ol.176.(a)Anxiety
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answer. ‘Anxiety’ means a feeling of worry or nervousness. The given
ol.166.(b)Nutrients
S passage states that such overthinking is the cause of anxiety
‘Nutrients’ means a substance that provides nourishment whichdefinitelyaffectstheirperformance.Hence,‘anxiety’isthe
essential for the maintenance oflifeandforgrowth.Thegiven most appropriate answer.
passage states that they will take nutrients to maintain their
shape while not noticing thattheirbrainsareshrinking.Hence, ol.177.(a)Burden
S
‘nutrients’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Burden’ means a responsibility that is difficult to bear or
manage. The given passage states that this will not create a
Sol.167.(d)Extremely burden of backlog and they will get sufficient time to resolve
‘Extremely’ means to a very great degree. The given passage their problem. Hence, ‘burden’ is the most appropriate answer.
states that they will work extremely hard to make their brains
smaller. Hence, ‘extremely’ is the most appropriate answer.
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SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 1 .188.(a) episode (b) festival (c) incident (d) ceremony
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Q.189.(a) lighting (b) lightening (c) sparking (d) glittering
SET-35. Q .(178 - 182) Q.190.(a) self-praising (b) encouraging
nemploymentarisesfromavarietyof______(178)Onewhichis
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alwaysrecurringandtheeffectsofwhichwehavehadarecent Q.191.(a) endeavours (b) neglects
example,isthedisorganisationofindustryresultingfromalong (c) entertainments (d) ruins
war; this is a serious, _________ (179) admitting of no easy Q.192.(a) gracious (b) gratitude (c) courteous (d) greet
_________ (180) at the best of times. Again there is the
unemployment which followed a marked diminution in the SET-38. Q .(193 - 197)
_________ (181)ofanyrawproduct,suchascotton;fewerhands aniel talkstopeopleabouttherighttolife.Hesays,“Wehave
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are required in the mills and the factories. We may call this therighttoliveinfreedomandinsafety!”butthepeopledonot
causeofbadharvests.Similar,butmoreseriousistheeffectof (193)_______andtheysaythattheWarisabigdealanditisnot
changes in industry due to the invention of machinery which uptousnoruptothegovernment.Thegovernmentknowswhat
does more work and require ________(182)hands.Yetanother to do and only the government candecide(194)______isbest.
cause is strike or lockout and this is more to be deplored Andifthegovernmentsaysthattheremustbewar,thenitmust
becausesuchastoppageisduetoaverytrivialmatter,perhaps be so. Daniel does notacceptthisandasksifthereisabetter
the men are working half anhourlongerthanwhattheirUnion solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the
permits. agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (1st Shift) this (195)_____? Isn’t that the reason wehaveagovernmentin
Q.178.(a) causes (b) thoughts (c) things (d) types the first place? He decides to (196)______ to people in his
Q.179.(a) difference (b) discussion (c) nature (d) problem government. Hedecidestowritethemandletthemknowwhat
Q.180.(a) key (b) clue (c) answer (d) solution he thinks.Heknowsoneopiniondoesnotmattermuch,buthe
Q.181.(a) material (b) quality (c) quantity (d) cloth alsoknowsthatifeveryoneinhisowncountryandontheother
Q.182.(a) fewer (b) more (c) many (d) a lot of side would do this, there will (197)______ be no more wars.
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ET-36. Q .(183 - 187)
S Q.193.(a) grant (b) agree (c) consent (d) announce
Acoupleofminuteslater,awomancomesrunningtowardsthe Q.194.(a) what (b) when (c) where (d) how
desk. As soon as she sees the little girl, she shouts and Q.195.(a) peacefully (b) disruptively
(183)______ up to her. Sheliftsthegirlintoherarmsandholds (c) compulsorily (d) excitingly
herverytight.Thensheseparatesherselffromherdaughterand Q.196.(a) speak (b) chat (c) declare (d) blabber
looks at her (184)_______ while she says, “I am here, Andrea. Q.197.(a) doubtlessly (b) wabbly (c) absurdly (d) probably
Everything is okay. I love you, honey.” Then she turns and
(185)______theman.“Thankyousomuch,sir,”shesays.“Wegot SET-39. Q .(198 - 202)
separated in the crowd earlier. My daughter isdeaf,soIcould he Grim Reaper seems to have (198) ______ inEuropeduring
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not make an (186)________ over the speakers for her. I was the14thcentury.ItwasduringthistimethatEuropewasdealing
looking for her everywhere. I was so worried !”. Now the man withwhatwasthentheworld's(199)______pandemic,theBlack
understands why the little girl did not look at him until he Death,believedtobetheresultoftheplague.Itisestimatedthat
(187)_______ her shoulder. about one-third of Europe's entire population (200)______ as a
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (2nd Shift) result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent
Q.183.(a) chase (b) runs (c) stares (d) blinks sufferingfargreaterlossesthanothers.Theoriginaloutbreakof
Q.184.(a) ears (b) nails (c) face (d) skin the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then
Q.185.(a) opts (b) discreet (c) greets (d) rejects (201)______severalothertimesafterthat.So,clearly,deathwas
Q.186.(a) claim (b) announcement somethingthatthesurvivingEuropeanshadontheirmind,andit
(c) notification (d) assertion is not surprising that they (202)______ an image to represent it.
Q.187.(a) felt (b) touched (c) contacted (d) cracked SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (4th Shift)
Q.198.(a) found (b) appeared (c) rested (d) died
SET-37. Q .(188 - 192) Q.199.(a) better (b) worse (c) best (d) worst
ur school organized a graduationdaytoawardcertificatesto
O Q.200. (a) vanished (b) shriveled (c) perished (d) moldered
the students. The graduation day highlights the overall Q.201.(a) remaked (b) renewed (c) recurred (d) duplicated
achievements of students. All the students who are being Q.202.(a) forced (b) conjured (c) desired (d) compelled
graduatedareinvitedformallywiththeirparents.Studentswore
their attire according to the dress code given to them by the ET-40. Q .(203 - 207)
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school administration. High school graduation _______ (188) is Nainital has a (203) ________ lake. Tourists comefromfarand
one of the most awaited and last events of any school. The wide to (204) _______ boating here. There is a skating place
function began with ________ (189) the lamp, followed by the behind it. Peoplewhoskateheresaythattherideseemstogo
distributionofcertificatesinaverysystematicway.Ourprincipal round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The (205)
made a long and _______ (190) speech and blessed usforthe _______ of the electric lights looksasiftheyaredancinginthe
future_______(191).Onbehalfofourgraduatingclass,ourclass ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an (206) ________ city of
representativeextendedavoteofthankstoshow________(192) (207) _______ beauty.
to all staff members. One of the parents expressed their SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (1st Shift)
experiences and views. At last, all the students, parents and Q.203.(a) sagacious (b) beautiful (c) pleasing (d) alluring
staff members had lunch together. Q.204.(a) adore (b) enjoy (c) celebrate (d) appreciate
SSC CHSL 02/08/2023 (4th Shift) Q.205.(a) shadow (b) echo (c) reflection (d) mirror
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Q.206.(a) opulent (b) irritating (c) ominous (d) excellent rains, leading to crop failures and food shortages. Overall,
.207.(a) logical
Q (b) natural (c) synthetic (d) chronic easonal winds are a vital part of the earth's weather system,
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and their effects are (222)________across the globe.
ET-41. Q .(208 - 212)
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Indian culture treatsguestsasGodandservesthemandtakes Q.218.(a) affects (b) calculates (c) collides (d) exaggerates
care of them as if they are a part and(208)____ofthefamily Q.219.(a) fluctuate (b) transform (c) mutate (d) vary
itself.Eventhoughwedon'thaveanythingtoeat,theguestsare Q.220.(a) opportunity (b) blame (c) outcome (d) impact
never left hungry and are always (209)_____ after by the Q.221.(a) align (b) corrupt (c) neglect (d) disrupt
membersofthefamily.Eldersandrespectforeldersisamajor Q.222.(a) overlooked (b) furnished (c) assumed (d) felt
componentinIndianculture.Eldersarethe(210)_____forcefor
any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes SET-44. Q .(223 - 227)
from(211)____andisnotartificial.Anindividualtakesblessings s I (223)________ the stream and began climbing the hill, the
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from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (212) grunting and chattering increased, as though the langurswere
____the Indian culture within us as we grow. tryingtowarnmeofsomehiddendanger.Ilookedupandsawa
SSC CHSL 04/08/2023 (2nd Shift) greatorange-goldleopard,sleekandspotted,(224)________ona
Q.208.(a) parcel (b) member (c) mate (d) colleague rock abouttwentyfeetawayfromme.Theleopardlookedatme
Q.209.(a) brought (b) taken (c) looked (d) sought once, briefly and with an air of disdain,andthensprangintoa
Q.210.(a) deriving (b) caring (c) driving (d) diverting densethicket,making(225)_________nosoundasitmeltedinto
Q.211.(a) outcoming (b) within (c) surrounding (d) without the shadows. I had (226)________ the leopard in his quest for
Q.212.(a) pass on (b) put on (c) hold on (d) grow on food.ButalittleIheardthequickeningcryofabarkingdeerasit
fled through the forest. After that(227)_______Ididnotseethe
ET-42. Q .(213 - 217)
S leopard again.
Today, I want to talk toyouaboutaverysimplematter,thatis, SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (4th Shift)
simple conversations. When, we learn to speak, (213)________ Q.223.(a) crossed (b) entered (c) drowned (d) passed
come words, then phrases, and then scripts. You would agree Q.224.(a) swinging (b) dancing (c) poised (d) playing
thatthelargerthebundlesofwordswe(214)_________,theless Q.225.(a) hardly (b) silently (c) loudly (d) absolutely
we have to worry about combining them into sensible Q.226.(a) disturbed (b) facilitated (c) helped (d) prevented
(215)_______. Also the less we have to fret over syntax or Q.227.(a) encounter (b) quarrel (c) meeting (d) exchange
(216)_______. Do you think you choose the words? Do you
pre-rehearseeverytimeyougoout?(217)_______whathappens ET-45. Q .(228 - 232)
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whenyouwalkintoafast-foodrestaurant.Mydear,howdoyou I know these authors to (228)_________outstandingindividuals
react in those real life situations? and remarkable teachers and consultants and have even
SSC CHSL 07/08/2023 (1st Shift) (229)________ them work their magicintrainingseminars,butI
Q.213.(a) finally (b) hence (c) then (d) first didn't know ifthey(230)_______takethiscomplextopicandfit
Q.214.(a) ask around (b) bail out (c) look after (d) carry around into a book. They did I (231) _______ you toreallydigintothis
Q.215.(a) executions (b) traits (c) expressions (d) criticism material,topauseandthinkdeeplyabouteachpartandhowthe
Q.216.(a) dictates (b) hyperbole parts are (232) _______.
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Q.217.(a) Supplicate (b) Dramatise Q.228.(a) be (b) been (c) had (d) is
(c) Formerly display (d) Consider Q.229.(a) seen (b) seeing (c) see (d) saw
Q.230.(a) had (b) are (c) have (d) could
SET-43. Q .(218 - 222) Q.231.(a) contradict (b) deny (c) encourage (d) think
easonal winds are a natural phenomenon that (218)________
S Q.232.(a) recalled (b) sequenced (c) jumbled (d) tinkered
weather patterns across theglobe.Thesewindsarecausedby
the sun's unequal heating of the earth'ssurface,whichcreates SET-46. Q .(233 - 237)
differences in temperature and pressure between different pathogen is a (233)______, virus, parasite orfungusthatcan
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regions. The movement of air from high-pressure areas to cause disease within the body. Each pathogen is made up of
low-pressure areas causes seasonal winds to form, and their several subparts, usually unique to that specific pathogen and
directionandintensity(219)_______dependingontheregionand the (234) ______ it causes. The subpart of a pathogen that
season. One of the most significant seasonal winds is the causestheformationofantibodiesiscalledan(235)______.The
monsoon, which affects large parts of South Asia during the antibodies produced in response to thepathogen'santigenare
summermonths.Thiswindsystembringsmuch-neededrainto animportantpartofthe(236)______system.Youcanconsider
theregion,butitcanalsocausefloodingandlandslides,leading antibodies as the (237) ______ in your body's defence system.
to loss of life and property damage. Other seasonal winds SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
includetheharmattaninWestAfrica,whichisadry,dustywind Q.233.(a) bacterium (b) medicine (c) potion (d) solution
that blows from the Sahara Desert towards the Atlanticcoast, Q.234.(a) remedy (b) cure (c) aftermath (d) disease
andthemistralinsouthernFrance,whichisastrong,coldwind Q.235.(a) agent (b) infection (c) enzyme (d) antigen
that blows down the Rhone Valley towards theMediterranean. Q.236.(a) health (b) immune (c) antigen (d) nervous
Seasonal winds can have a significant (220)_______ on Q.237.(a) vulnerability (b) culprits (c) soldiers (d) loophole
agriculture, particularly in regions where rainfall is limited.
Farmers rely on themonsoonorotherseasonalwindsinthese SET-47. Q .(238 - 242)
areastobringmoisturetotheircrops.However,changesinwind nemployment is a major issue in India that (238) ________
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patternsduetoclimatechangecan(221)_______theseseasonal millions of peopleacrossthecountry.Despitebeingoneofthe
fastest-growing economies in the world, Indiahasstruggledto
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create(239)_________jobstokeepupwithitsrapidlyexpanding raftsmanshipandattentiontodetailinthesecoinsarea(251)
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opulation. The unemployment rate in India varies widely
p ______ to the skill and creativity of ancient artists.Whilemany
(240)________different states and regions. Young people, in ancient coins are now rare and valuable collector'sitems,they
particular, face significant challenges in finding employment. were once a common form of currency used in everyday
Many are highly educated but lack the skills and experience transactions.Theirubiquityanddurabilityhaveallowedthemto
needed to (241) ________ in a highly competitive job market. surviveforcenturies,providingawindowintothepastforfuture
There are many factors contributing to the high levels of generations to explore and (252) ______ .
unemployment in India. Some of these include a lack of SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
investment in infrastructure, a mismatch between the skills of Q.248.(a) interference (b) hint (c) divergence (d) glimpse
workers and the needs of employers, and a lack of access to Q.249.(a) intricate (b) casual (c) tangled (d) elementary
finance for small and medium-sized businesses. The Indian Q.250.(a) nature (b) reign (c) performance (d) inactivity
governmenthaslaunchedseveralinitiativestoaddresstheissue Q.251.(a) refusal (b) commitment (c) confusion (d) testament
of unemployment in the country. These include programs to Q.252.(a) replenish (b) worship (c) favour (d) appreciate
supportsmallbusinesses,increaseinvestmentininfrastructure,
andprovidevocationaltrainingtoyoungpeople.However,much ET-50. Q .(253 - 257)
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more needs to be done to create sustainable, long-term The solar system is made up of the sun, planets, moons,
employment opportunities for all Indians. Unemployment can asteroids, and comets that (253) ________ around it. Its
have serious social and economic consequences, including mysteriesandwondershavecapturedtheimaginationofpeople
poverty, crime, and social (242) ________. from all walks of life, and it continues to be an area ofactive
SSC CHSL 08/08/2023 (4th Shift) research and exploration. The sun is at thecentreofthesolar
Q.238.(a) compromises (b) effects (c) controls (d) affects system and is the largest object in it. The eight planetsinthe
Q.239.(a) enough (b) few (c) many (d) little solar system, (254) ______ Earth, orbitaroundthesuninnearly
Q.240.(a) from (b) between (c) across (d) amongst circularpaths.Whilethesunisatthecentreofthesolarsystem
Q.241.(a) expel (b) exaggerate (c) expand (d) compete and dominates its gravitational pull, each planet has its own
Q.242.(a) cohesion (b) stigma (c) unrest (d) solidarity unique set of characteristicsthatmakesitafascinatingobject
to study. Each planet in the solar system has unique
SET-48. Q .(243 - 247) characteristics and features. (255) ________ planets, such as
peech isagreat(243)_______,butitcanbeagreatcurse,for,
S Mercury and Venus, are small and rocky, while others, like
whileithelpsustomakeourdesireandintentionsknowntoour JupiterandSaturn,aremuchlargerandmadeupmostlyofgas.
fellows, it can also, if we use it carelessly, make our attitude The outerplanets,UranusandNeptune,are(256)______as'ice
completelymisunderstood.Aslipofthe(244)_______,theuseof giants' because they contain more water, ammonia, and
an unusual or an ambiguous word, and so on, may create an methanethanthegasgiants.Inadditiontotheplanets,thesolar
enemy where we had hoped to win a friend. system also has numerous moons, asteroids, and comets.
Again, different classes of people use different (245)_______ , These objects provide important (257) ________ about the
and the ordinary speech of an educated man may strike an formation and evolution of the solar system.
uneducatedlistenerasshowingpride.Unwittingly,wemayusea SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (4th Shift)
wordwhichbearsadifferentmeaningforourlistenerfromwhat Q.253.(a) form (b) orbit (c) stick (d) fly
itdoestomenofourownclass.Thus,speechisnotagifttouse Q.254.(a) excluding (b) diluting (c) dissolving (d) including
lightly without thought, but one which demands (246)_______ Q.255.(a) Few (b) Some (c) Many (d) A lot
handling; only a fool will express himself aliketoallkindsand Q.256.(a) classified (b) magnified (c) restricted (d) indulged
conditionsofmen.Thus,speechisavaluablegiftbutifnotused Q.257.(a) sets (b) derivations (c) clues (d) biases
in a proper way , maycausemisunderstanding.Sincedifferent
classes use different words, we must use speech carefully to ET-51. Q .(258 - 262)
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avoid being (247)_______ . Primitiveculturesarethosethatexistinsocietiesthathavenot
SSC CHSL 09/08/2023 (2nd Shift) yet developed advanced technology or complex social (258)
Q.243.(a) blessing (b) articulation (c) protection (d) art ______. These cultures are often characterised by their close
Q.244.(a) tongue (b) ear (c) word (d) pen relationship with the natural world. Despite being considered
Q.245.(a) context (b) reference (c) meanings (d) vocabularies 'primitive',thesecultureshavearichhistoryandauniquewayof
Q.246.(a) firm (b) attentive (c) careful (d) serious lifethatis(259)_______studyingandpreserving.Thesecultures
Q.247.(a) praised (b) criticised often have a deep understanding of the environment and its
(c) misunderstood (d) condemned cycles,andtheyhavedevelopedintricatesystemsofknowledge
and belief that are closely tied to nature. For example,
SET-49. Q .(248 - 252) indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest have an (260)
ncient coins are a fascinating (248) ______ into the past,
A _______knowledgeofthemedicinalpropertiesofplantsandthe
providing insight into the culture, economy and politics of cyclesoftheseasons,whichtheyusetosustainthemselvesand
ancientcivilisations.Coinswerefirstinventedinthe7thcentury their communities. Another important aspect is that these
BCE,andtheuseofcoinsspreadrapidlythroughouttheancient cultures often have complex systems of kinship and social
world,andmanycivilisationsmintedtheirownuniquecoinswith hierarchy. Despite the many challenges that primitive cultures
(249) ______ designs and symbols. Oneofthemostsignificant face, including the (261)_______ of modern societies and
aspects of ancient coinsistheinformationtheyprovide.Coins environmental degradation, these cultures have an important
often bear the images and inscriptions of rulers, which can roletoplayinourunderstandingofthehumanexperience.They
provide cluesabouttheir(250)______andthevaluestheyheld. offeradifferent(262)_______ontheworldanditscomplexities,
Theycanalsorevealinformationabouttradeandcommerce,as and their traditions and knowledge have the potential to inform
well as the materialsandtechnologyusedincoinminting.The and enrich our modern lives.
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S etween childhood and adulthood. During this time, teenagers
b
Q.258.(a) borders (b) outlines (c) structures (d) configurations gothroughmanychangesbothphysicallyandemotionally.They
Q.259.(a) important (b) insignificant (c) worth (d) trivial may experience mood swings, have difficulty expressing their
Q.260.(a) acquired (b) intimate (c) estimated (d) gained feelings,andsometimes(274)______impulsively.Teenagersare
Q.261.(a) migration (b) possession also trying to figure out their place in the world andmayface
(c) encroachment (d) estimation pressure from peers, parents and society to (275)______ to
Q.262.(a) conclusion (b) perspective (c) blame (d) biasness certain expectations. It is important for teenagers to have a
support system that allows them to explore their interests,
SET-52. Q .(263 - 267) developtheirownidentityandmakehealthychoices.Despitethe
lean India Mission is one of the most ________(263) and
C challenges that come with being a teenager, it can alsobean
popular missions to have taken place in India. This mission exciting and transformative time. Teenagers have the
includes a reward to a state and acity.Thisencouragesevery (276)______tolearnnewskills,makelifelongfriendsandexplore
citizen to keep the surroundings clean. This cleanliness new experiences thatcanshapetheirfuture.Itisimportantfor
campaign was ________(264) by the Indian government at the parents, educators and other adults to provide teenagers with
national level, _______(265) all theruraltownsandurbancities. guidance,supportandresourcesthatcanhelpthem(277)______
Itsprimaryobjectiveistospreadawarenessandimportanceof the challenges of adolescence.
cleanliness.Slogansarewrittenonthebannersandpicturesare SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
painted in a very attractive manner to evoke the feeling of Q.273.(a) transition (b) phase (c) feeling (d) milestone
cleanliness.Afterthat,amajorobjectivewastoteachcitizensto Q.274.(a) pretend (b) run (c) play (d) act
________(266) of waste mindfully and to provide basic Q.275.(a) certify (b) match (c) conform (d) appeal
_______(267)facilities.Forthis,wetanddrydustbinsarekeptby Q.276.(a) possibility (b) captivity (c) opportunity (d) ability
every citizen whether it is home or office. Q.277.(a) corelate (b) propagate (c) conclude (d) reduce
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Q.263.(a) insignificant (b) meaningless ET-55. Q .(278 - 282)
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(c) significant (d) demonstrative If there was such a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a
Q.264.(a) governed (b) rehearsed _______(278).Theyarereadilyavailable,easytocook,affordable
(c) dominated (d) unorganised and packed _______ (279) protein. An egg is meant to be
Q.265.(a) encompassing (b) preventing somethingthathasalltherightingredientstogrowanorganism,
(c) excluding (d) restraining so obviously, it is very nutrient-dense. Eating eggs alongside
Q.266.(a) show (b) disturb (c) dispose (d) finish other food can _______ (280) our bodiesabsorbmorevitamins
Q.267.(a) sanitation (b) refinement too.Forexample,onestudyfoundthataddinganeggtoasalad
(c) purification (d) contamination canincreasehowmuchvitaminEwegetfromthesalad.Butfor
decades, eating eggs has also been controversial due to their
SET-53. Q .(268 - 272) ______(281)cholesterolcontent-whichsomestudieshavelinked
ommunication is very important for us humans in our daily
C toanincreasedriskofheartdisease.Cholesterol,ayellowishfat
lives. It means talking to others, (268)______ our thoughts and producedinourliverandintestines,canbefoundineveryoneof
feelings, and listening to what others have to say. When we our body's cells. We _______ (282) think of it as 'bad'. But
communicate well, we can understand each other better and cholesterol is a crucialbuildingblockinourcellmembranes.It
work together more (269)______Communication is especially alsoisneededforthebodytomakevitaminDandthehormones
important at work, where we need to work as a team and testosterone and oestrogen.
achievecommongoals.Goodcommunicationhelpsustoavoid SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (4th Shift)
misunderstandings and (270)______ , and makes us more Q.278.(a) contender (b) compete (c) contend (d) quickly
productive. In our personal relationships,communication helps Q.279.(a) for (b) with (c) on (d) at
us to express ourfeelingsandneedstoourfriends,familyand Q.280.(a) interrogate (b) abate (c) questioned (d) help
partners. When we communicate well, we can build stronger Q.281.(a) low (b) medium (c) ideal (d) high
relationshipsandunderstandeachotherbetter.Communication Q.282.(a) normally (b) remotely (c) excitedly (d) intermittently
is also important for society as a whole. It helps us to share
information, ideas and knowledge, and to understand different ET-56. Q .(283 - 287)
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cultures and (271)______Communication can also help us to Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa
makepositivechangesinour communitiesand(272)______for (1503-19), the portrait hangs behind bulletproof glass
important causes. Overall, communication is a very important (283)_______ the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of
skillthatweallneedtolearnandpractice.Itcanhelpusinmany jostling spectators each day. It is the mostfamouspaintingin
different ways and make our lives more fulfilling and successful. theworld,andyet,whenviewersmanagetoseetheartworkup
SSC CHSL 11/08/2023 (1st Shift) close, they are likely to be (284)________ bythesmallsubdued
portrait of an ordinary woman. She's dressed modestly in a
.268.(a) sharing (b) modifying (c) classifying (d) converging
Q translucent veil, dark robes, and no jewellery. Much has been
Q.269.(a) economically (b) effectively said about her smile and gaze, but viewers still might wonder
(c) sufficiently (d) vibrantly whatallthe(285)_____isabout.Alongwiththemysteriesofthe
Q.270.(a) distractions (b) justifications (c) mistakes (d) quizzes sitter's identity and her (286)______ look, the reason for the
Q.271.(a) fears (b) assumptions (c) perspectives (d) biases work'spopularityisoneofitsmanyconundrums.Althoughmany
Q.272.(a) propagate (b) advocate (c) inoculate (d) recommend theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the art
piece's celebrity, the most compelling arguments insist that
SET-54. Q .(273 - 277) there is nooneexplanation.TheMonaLisa'sfameistheresult
Teenage is a (273)______ of life that everyone goes through of many chance circumstances combined with the painting's
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( 287)______ appeal. elegates (300)________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats
d
SSC CHSL 14/08/2023 (3rd Shift) and members of Buddhist organisationsacrosstheglobe.The
Q.283. (a) within (b) beside (c) toward (d) outside largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and
Q.284.(a) composed (b) unfazed (c) baffled (d) fine Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of International
Q.285.(a) fuss (b) unease (c) cavil (d) censure Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been
Q.286.(a) dark (b) occult (c) enigmatic (d) murky confirmed from China, there would be two participants from
Q.287.(a) inherent (b) focal (c) limited (d) logical Taiwan. "The invitations (301) ___________ sent to various
Buddhistinstitutionsandnottogovernments,"Mr.Haldaradded.
SET-57. Q .(288 - 292) He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (302)__________ not
ea prices in the domestic market continue to rulehighinthe
T attend the event due to health issues.
(288)_____yeardespitetheexpectationofahigherproductionas SSC CHSL 17/08/2023 (3rd Shift)
compared to the previous year. According to a preliminary Q.298.(a) been (b) being (c) be (d) are
assessment (289)_____ on the weather (290)_____ in recent Q.299.(a) classical (b) contemporary (c) old (d) ancient
months,teaoutputinthenextyearmayreachto800tonnesas Q.300.(a) Included (b) include (c) including (d) includes
(291)______780tonneslastyear.Duringthepastthreemonths, Q.301.(a) had (b) were (c) has (d) was
teapriceshaveshownan(292)______Unlikelastyear,whentea Q.302.(a) ought to (b) might (c) used to (d) dare
prices were dramatically low, this year, prices seem to have
stabilised at rather high levels. Solution:-
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Q.288.(a) first (b) current (c) second (d) last SET - 35
Q.289.(a) shared (b) based (c) flown (d) carried
Q.290.(a) outbreak (b) forecast (c) condition (d) pattern ol.178.(a)Causes
S
Q.291.(a) about (b) compared (c) against (d) above ‘Cause’ means a person or thingthatgivesrisetoanactionor
Q.292.(a) decline (b) incline (c) upgrade (d) uptrend phenomenon. The given passage states that unemployment
arises from a variety of causes. Hence, ‘causes’ is the most
ET-58. Q .(293 - 297)
S appropriate answer.
The entertainment (293) ______ built by Walt Disney is
ol.179.(d)Problem
S
sometimes called the 'House of Mouse'inacknowledgmentof
The given passage states that disorganisation is a serious
the leading role played by Disney's most famous creation,
problem. Hence, ‘problem’ is the most appropriate answer.
Mickey Mouse. Mickey's round mouseears,eitherinsilhouette
or adoring a hat, have become one of the most (294)______ ol.180.(d)Solution
S
corporatelogosintheworld.Butifafewbusinessdecisionsin The given passage states that the problem of disorganisation
the1920shadgonedifferently,theycouldhavebeenrabbitears. has no easy solution. Hence, ‘solution’ isthemostappropriate
In the mid-1920s Disney was a young (295)______producinga answer.
series called the Alice Comedies, short films that combined
live-actionfootagewithanimatedimagessothathumanactors ol.181.(c)Quantity
S
appearedtointeractwithcartooncharacters.Buthehadgrown ‘Quantity’ means the amount of a material.Thegivenpassage
tiredoftheseriesandwantedtomoveontomakingcompletely statesthatthereisamarkeddecreaseinthequantityofanyraw
animatedfilms.In1927hegothiswish,(296)______adealwith product, such as cotton. Hence, ‘quantity’ is the most
Universaltoproduceanewseriesbasedontheadventuresofa appropriate answer.
character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Both the name and
ol.182.(a)Fewer
S
the species of the character had been picked by Universal–
When we connect two or more adjectives with a conjunction,
‘Oswald’ was (297)________ picked out of a hat of names,and
theirdegreeshouldbethesame.Similarly,inthegivensentence,
thecharacterwasmadearabbitbecausetherewerealreadytoo
the conjunction ‘and’ connects two adjectives. First
many cartoon cats on the market.
adjective(more serious) is comparative degree, so the second
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adjective will also be comparativedegree.Hence,‘fewer’isthe
Q.293.(a) empire (b) power (c) province (d) country
most appropriate answer.
Q.294.(a) visible (b) measurable (c) notifiable (d) recognisable
Q.295.(a) artisan (b) craftsman (c) animator (d) miniaturist SET - 36
Q.296.(a) striking (b) crossing (c) bewitching (d) possessing
Q.297.(a) apparently (b) anatomically ol.183.(b)Runs
S
(c) reasonably (d) outwardly Thegivenpassagestatesthatthewomanshoutsandrunsupto
the little girlassoonassheseesher.Hence,‘runs’isthemost
ET-59. Q .(298 - 302)
S appropriate answer.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on
April 20 and 21. Delegatesfrom30countrieswillparticipate,a ol.184.(c)Face
S
notableexception(298)______China.Tibetanspiritualleader,the The given passage states that the woman looks at her
DalaiLama,isalsounlikelytoattendthetwo-dayconclave. The daughter's face. Hence, ‘face’ is the most appropriate answer.
maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture
Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will ol.185.(c)Greets
S
discuss (299)________ global issues through a Buddhist ‘Greet’ means to say hello to somebody or to welcome them.
perspective.Over170delegatesfromcountriessuchasMexico, The given passagestatesthatthewomanturnsandsayshello
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Japan and 150 from India will to the man. Hence, ‘greets’ is the most appropriate answer.
participate inthesummittobeheldinthenationalcapital.The Sol.186.(b)Announcement
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‘Announcement’ means a public or formal declaration of his government. Hence, ‘speak’ is the most appropriate answer.
information. Thegivenpassagestatesthatthewomancouldn't
make this declaration over the speakersbecauseherdaughter ol.197.(d)Probably
S
was deaf. Hence, ‘announcement’ is the most appropriate ‘Probably’meanslikelytobetrue.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
answer. there will probably be no more wars if everyoneinhiscountry
and on the other side decides to speak to the government.
ol.187.(b)Touched
S Hence, ‘probably’ is the most appropriate answer.
Thegivenpassagestatesthatthemancouldn'tunderstandwhy
the girl didn't look at him until he physically touched her SET - 39
shoulder. Hence, ‘touched’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.198.(b)Appeared
S
‘Appear’meanstobecomenoticeable.Thegivenpassagestates
SET - 37
that theGrimReaperseemstohaveappearedinEuropeduring
ol.188.(d)Ceremony
S the 14th century. Hence, ‘appeared’ is the most appropriate
‘Ceremony’ means a formal event held on special occasions answer.
such as weddings and graduations. The given passage states
ol.199.(d)Worst
S
that high school graduation ceremony is one of the most
The given passage states that Europe was dealing with the
awaited and last event of anyschool.Hence,‘ceremony’isthe
world’s worst pandemic during this time. Hence, ‘worst’ is the
most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.189.(a)Lighting
S
‘Light’ means to make something start burning.The given ol.200.(c)Perished
S
passage states that the function began withlightingthelamp. ‘Perish’meanstodie,especiallyinaviolentorsuddenway.The
Hence, ‘lighting’ is the most appropriate answer. given passage states that about one-third of Europe’s entire
populationdiedasaresultofthepandemic.Hence,‘perished’is
ol.190.(b)Encouraging
S the most appropriate answer.
‘Encouraging’ means givingsupportorconfidencetosomeone.
The given passage states that our principal made a long and ol.201.(c)Recurred
S
encouraging speech. Hence, ‘encouraging’ is the most ‘Recur’ means to occur again periodically or repeatedly. The
appropriate answer. given passage states that outbreaks occurred periodically
several other times after that. Hence, ‘recurred’ is the most
Sol.191.(a)Endeavours appropriate answer.
‘Endeavour’ means an attempt to do something, especially
something new or difficult. The given passage states that our ol.202.(b)Conjured
S
principal gave a long and encouraging speech and blessedus ‘Conjure’ means tocreatesomething,oftenthroughmagic.The
for the future endeavours. Hence, ‘endeavours’ is the most givenpassagestatesthattheyconjuredanimagetorepresentit.
appropriate answer. Hence, ‘conjured’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.192.(b)Gratitude
S SET - 40
‘Gratitude’ means a strong feeling of appreciation to someone
for what the person has done to help you. The givenpassage ol.203.(b)Beautiful
S
statesthatourclassrepresentativeextendedavoteofthanksto ‘Beautiful’ means having a pleasing or
showgratitudetoallthestaffmembers.Hence,‘gratitude’isthe attractive appearance. The given passage states that Nainital
most appropriate answer. has a beautiful lake. Hence, ‘beautiful’ is themostappropriate
answer.
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ol.204.(b)Enjoy
S
ol.193.(b)Agree
S ‘Enjoy’meanstotakepleasureinsomething.Thegivenpassage
‘Agree’ means to have the same opinion. The given passage states thattouristscomefromfarandwidetoenjoyboatingin
states that the people do notagreewiththeideathatwehave the lake. Hence, ‘enjoy’ is the most appropriate answer.
the right to live in freedom. Hence, ‘agree’ is the most
appropriate answer. Sol.205.(c)Reflection
‘Reflection’ means the throwing back of light, heat, or sound
ol.194.(a)What
S
fromasurface.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheelectriclights
‘What’ is a pronoun used in the sense ‘the thing(s) that’. The
are reflecting off the ripples of the lake, creating a beautiful
given passage states that only the governmentcandecidethe
image. Hence, ‘reflection’ is the most appropriate answer.
thing that is best for people. Hence, ‘what’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.206.(d)Excellent
S
‘Excellent’ means of the highest quality orstandard.Thegiven
ol.195.(a)Peacefully
S
passage states that Nainital is an excellent city. H ence,
‘Peacefully’ means without the use of violence or aggression.
‘excellent’ is the most appropriate answer.
Thegivenpassagestatesthequestionwhetherthegovernment
can solve this problem peacefully. Hence, ‘peacefully’ is the
Sol.207.(b)Natural
most appropriate answer.
‘Natural’ means existing in or caused by nature. The given
ol.196.(a)Speak
S sentence states Nainital as a city of natural beauty. Hence,
The given passage states that he decides to speak to people in ‘natural’ is the most appropriate answer.
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SET - 41 ‘Affect’ means to have an effect on something. The given
passage states thatseasonalwindsareanaturalphenomenon
ol.208.(b)member
S that affects weatherpatternsacrosstheglobe.Hence,‘affects’
‘Member’ means a person belonging to a particular group or is the most appropriate answer.
family. The given passage states that Indian culture treats
guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if ol.219.(d)Vary
S
theyareapartandmemberofthefamilyitself.Hence,‘member’ ‘Vary’ means to change in amount or level.Thegivenpassage
is the most appropriate answer. states that their direction and intensity vary depending on the
region and season. Hence, ‘vary’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.209.(c)looked
‘Look after’ means to take care of or attend to the needs of ol.220.(d)Impact
S
someone. The given passage states that the guests arenever ‘Impact’meansamarkedeffectorinfluence.Thegivenpassage
left hungry and are alwayslookedafterbythemembersofthe states that seasonal winds have a significant impact on
family. Hence, ‘looked’ is the most appropriate answer. agriculture, particularly in regions where rainfall is limited.
ol.210.(c)driving
S Hence, ‘impact’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Drivingforce’meansaperson,thing,orfactorthathasastrong
ol.221.(d)Disrupt
S
and influential impact on a particular situation, process, or
‘Disrupt’meanstointerruptaprocessbycausingadisturbance.
outcome. The given passagestatesthat eldersarethedriving
The givenpassagestatesthatchangesinwindpatternsdueto
force for any family. Hence, ‘driving’ is the most appropriate
climatechangecandisrupttheseseasonalrains.Hence,‘disrupt’
answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.211.(b)within
S
ol.222.(d)Felt
S
‘Within’ means the location or source of
‘Felt’meansexperiencingsomething.Thegivenpassagestates
something inside or internal. The given
that their effects are felt across the globe. Hence, ‘felt’ is the
passage states that the love and respect
most appropriate answer.
forelderscomesfromwithinandisnotartificial.Hence,‘within’
is the most appropriate answer. SET - 44
ol.212.(a)pass on
S ol.223.(a)Crossed
S
‘Passon’meanstotransmit,convey,ortransfersomethingfrom ‘Cross’ means to go from one side to the other. The given
one person or generationtoanother.Thegivenpassagestates passagestatesthatasIcrossedastreamandstartedclimbing
that elders drill and pass ontheIndianculturewithinusaswe a hill, the langurs' grunting and chattering increased. Hence,
grow. Hence, ‘pass on’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘crossed’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 42 ol.224.(c)Poised
S
‘Poised’ means to be in a position to act or reactquickly.The
ol.213.(d)First
S
givenpassagestatesthattheleopardispoisedonarock,ready
The given passage states that when we learn to speak, first
to spring. Hence, ‘poised’ is the most appropriate answer.
come words. Hence, ‘first’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.225.(d)Absolutely
S
ol.214.(d)Carry around
S
‘Absolutely’ means completely or surely. The given passage
The phrasal verb ‘carry around’ means to apply in the new
states that the leopard made absolutelynosoundasitsprang
situation. The given passage statesthatwehavetoworryless
into the thicket. Hence, ‘absolutely’ is the most appropriate
about combining words if we carry around large bundles of
answer.
words. Hence, ‘carry around’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.215.(c)Expressions
S ol.226.(a)Disturbed
S
‘Expression’ means a group of words having a particular ‘Disturbed’ means to make someoneorsomethingfeeluneasy
meaning. The given passage statesthatwehavetoworryless or upset. The given passage states that I had disturbed the
about combiningwordstoformexpressionsifwecarryaround leopard in his quest for food. Hence, ‘disturbed’ is the most
large bundles of words. Hence, ‘expressions’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer. ol.227.(a)Encounter
S
Sol.216.(d)Grammar ‘Encounter’ means a chance meeting with someone or
‘Grammar’meansthewholesystemandstructureofalanguage. something. The given sentence states that I did not see the
The given passagestatesthatwehavetoworrylessaboutthe leopard again after that encounter. Hence, ‘encounter’ is the
syntax or grammar. Hence, ‘grammar’ is the most appropriate most appropriate answer.
answer.
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ol.217.(d)Consider
S
‘Consider’ means to think aboutsomethinginaparticularway. ol.228.(a)be
S
The given passage talks about considering the situationwhen We generally use an infinitive(V1) with the preposition ‘to’.The
you walk into a fast-food restaurant. Hence, ‘consider’ is the given passage states that I know these authors to be
most appropriate answer. outstandingindividualsandremarkableteachers.Hence,‘be(V1)’
is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 43 ol.229.(a)seen
S
Sol.218.(a)Affects We generally use the third form of the verb(V3) with the
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has/have/had. Hence, ‘seen(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.230.(d)could
S ol.240.(c)Across
S
Themodal‘could’isusedtostateabilityorpossibility.Thegiven ‘Across’meansfromonesideorendtotheothersideorendof
passagestatesthatIdidn'tknowiftheycouldtakethiscomplex something. The given passage states that the unemployment
topic andfitintoabook.Hence,‘could’isthemostappropriate rate in India varies widely across different states and regions.
answer. Hence, ‘across’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.231.(c)encourage
S ol.241.(d)Compete
S
‘Encourage’ means to give support, confidence, or hope to ‘Compete’meanstotrytobemoresuccessfulthanothers.The
someone to do something. The given passage states that I givenpassagestatesthatmanyarehighlyeducatedbutlackthe
encourageyoutoreallydigintothismaterial.Hence,‘encourage’ skillsandexperienceneededtocompeteinahighlycompetitive
is the most appropriate answer. job market. Hence, ‘compete’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.232.(b)sequenced
S ol.242.(c)Unrest
S
‘Sequenced’ means to arrange or organize things, events, or ‘SocialUnrest’meansastateofdissatisfactionanddisturbance
information in a specificorder.ThegivenpassagestatesthatI within a society or community. The given passage states that
encourageyoutoreallydigintothismaterial,topauseandthink unemployment can have serious social and economic
deeply about each part and how the parts are sequenced. consequences, including poverty, crime and social unrest.
Hence, ‘sequenced’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘unrest’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.233.(a)Bacterium
S ol.243.(a)Blessing
S
‘Bacterium’ means a single-celled microorganism. The given ‘Blessing’ means God’s favour and protection. The given
passage states that a pathogen is a microorganism that can passagestatesthatspeechisagreatblessing.Hence,‘blessing’
cause disease in the body. Hence, ‘bacterium’ is the most is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.244.(a)Tongue
S
ol.234.(d)Disease
S Theidiom‘aslipofthetongue’meanssomethingthatissaidby
‘Disease’ means an abnormal condition that affects bodily mistake.Thegivenpassagestatesthataslipofthetongue,the
functions. The given passage states that each pathogen use of unusual or ambiguous words may create an enemy.
consists of distinct components unique to itself and the Hence, ‘tongue’ is the most appropriate answer.
associated disease.
Hence, ‘disease’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.245.(d)Vocabularies
S
‘Vocabularies’meansallthewordsknownandusedbyaperson.
ol.235.(d)Antigen
S The given passage states that different classes of peopleuse
‘Antigen’ is a substance that causes the immune system to different vocabularies. Hence, ‘vocabularies’ is the most
react.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthesubpartofapathogen appropriate answer.
that causes the formation of antibodies is called an antigen.
Hence, ‘antigen’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.246.(c)Careful
S
‘Careful’ means acting in a thoughtful manner. The given
ol.236.(b)Immune
S passage states that speech is a gift which requires careful
‘Immune system’ means the body’s handling. Hence, ‘careful’ is the most appropriate answer.
natural defense mechanism. The given
passage states that the antibodies created in reaction to the ol.247.(c)Misunderstood
S
pathogen's antigen play a crucial role in the immune system. ‘Misunderstood’ means having the wrong understanding. The
Hence, ‘immune’ is the most appropriate answer. g ivenpassagestatesthatwemustusespeechcarefullytoavoid
being misunderstood. Hence, ‘misunderstood’ is the most
ol.237.(c)Soldiers
S appropriate answer.
‘Soldiers’ means defenders or protectors. The given passage
states that antibodies serve as the defenders or protectors SET - 49
within the body's immunesystem.Hence,‘soldiers’isthemost ol.248.(d)Glimpse
S
appropriate answer. ‘Glimpse’ means a quick idea or understanding of what
SET - 47 something is like. The given passagestatesthatancientcoins
are a fascinating glimpse into the past.Hence,‘glimpse’isthe
ol.238.(d)Affects
S most appropriate answer.
‘Affects’ means to have an effect on something. The given
ol.249.(a)Intricate
S
passagestatesthatunemploymentisamajorissueinIndiathat
‘Intricate’ means very complicated or detailed. The given
affectsmillionsofpeopleacrossthecountry.Hence,‘affects’is
passage statesthatmanycivilisationsmintedtheirownunique
the most appropriate answer.
coinswithintricatedesignsandsymbols.Hence,‘intricate’isthe
ol.239.(a)Enough
S most appropriate answer.
‘Enough’ means sufficient, as many as required. The given
ol.250.(b)Reign
S
passagestatesthatIndiahasstruggledtocreateenoughjobsto
‘Reign’ means the period of rule of a monarch. The given
keep up with its rapidly expanding population. Hence, ‘enough’ is
passage states that the images and inscriptions on the coins
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provide clues about their reign and values they held. Hence, ‘intimate’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘reign’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.261.(c)Encroachment
S
ol.251.(d)Testament
S ‘Encroachment’ means intrusion on a person's territory, rights.
‘Testament’meanssomethingthatservesasasignorevidence Thegivenpassagestatesthatdespitethemanychallengesthat
of a specified fact, event, or quality. The givenpassagestates primitive cultures face, including the encroachment of modern
thatthecraftsmanshipandattentiontodetailinthesecoinsare societiesandenvironmentaldegradation.Hence,‘encroachment’
a testament totheskillandcreativityofancientartists.Hence, is the most appropriate answer.
‘testament’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.262.(b)Perspective
S
ol.252.(d)Appreciate
S ‘Perspective’meansaparticularpointofview,wayoflookingat
‘Appreciate’ means to understand the worth or importance of things. The given passage states that they offer a
different
something to admire it. The given passage states that the perspective on the world and its complexities. Hence,
ubiquity and durability of the coins providesawindowintothe ‘perspective’ is the most appropriate answer.
past for future generations to explore and appreciate. Hence,
‘appreciate’ is the most appropriate answer. SET - 52
SET - 50 ol.263.(c)Significant
S
‘Significant’meanssufficientlygreatorimportanttobeworthyof
ol.253.(b)Orbit
S attention. The givenpassagestatesthatCleanIndiaMissionis
‘Orbit’ means to move in a circular path. The given passage oneofthemostsignificantandpopularmissionstohavetaken
statesthatthesolarsystemconsistsofvariouscelestialobjects place in India. Hence, ‘significant’ is the most appropriate
that move around it. Hence, ‘orbit’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.264.(a)Governed
S
ol.254.(d)Including
S ‘Govern’ means to conduct the policy, actions, and affairsofa
‘Including’ means having something as a part. The given state, organization,orpeoplewithauthority.Thegivenpassage
passage states that the eight planets in the solar system, states that this cleanliness campaign was governed by the
including Earth, orbit around the sun in nearly circular paths. Indiangovernmentatthenationallevel.Hence,‘governed’isthe
Hence, ‘orbit’ is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.255.(b)Some
S ol.265.(a)Encompassing
S
‘Some’isusedforasmallnumberofthings.Similarly,thegiven ‘Encompassing’ means including different types of people or
sentence talks about a small number of planets. Hence, things.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthecleanlinesscampaign
‘some’ is the most appropriate answer. included all the rural towns and urban cities. Hence,
‘encompassing’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.256.(a)Classified
S
‘Classified’meansorganizedorsortedintocategories.Thegiven ol.266.(c)Dispose
S
passagestatesthatUranusandNeptunearecategorizedasice ‘Dispose of’ means to get rid of something such as waste or
giants. Hence, ‘classified’ is the most appropriate answer. uselessthings.Thegivenpassagestatesthatamajorobjective
was to teach citizens to dispose of waste properly. Hence,
ol.257.(c)Clues
S ‘dispose’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Clues’ meanshintsorevidence.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
theobjectsofthesolarsystemprovidevaluableevidenceabout ol.267.(a)Sanitation
S
its formation and evolution. Hence, ‘clues’ is the most ‘Sanitation’ means the process of keeping places clean and
appropriate answer. healthy.Thegivenpassagestatesthatamajorobjectivewasto
teachcitizenstodisposeofwasteproperlyandtoprovidebasic
sanitation facilities. Hence, ‘sanitation’ is the mostappropriate
SET - 51
answer.
Sol.258.(c)Structures
SET - 53
‘SocialStructure’meanstheorganizedpatternsofrelationships,
roles, and institutions. The given passage states thatprimitive ol.268.(a)Sharing
S
cultures are those that exist in societies that have not yet ‘Share’meanstogiveorreceiveapartofsomething.Thegiven
developed advanced technology or complex social structures. passage states that communication means sharing our
Hence, ‘structures’ is the most appropriate answer. thoughts and feelings. Hence, ‘sharing’isthemostappropriate
ol.259.(c)Worth
S answer.
‘Worth’meansthevalueorsignificanceofsomething.Thegiven ol.269.(b)Effectively
S
passage states that these cultures have a rich history and a ‘Effectively’meansinawaythatproducesthedesiredresult.The
uniquewayoflifethatisworthstudyingandpreserving.Hence, givenpassagestatesthatwecanunderstandeachotherbetter
‘worth’ is the most appropriate answer. and work together more effectively through communication.
ol.260.(b)Intimate
S Hence, ‘effectively’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Intimate’ means a deep and comprehensive understanding or ol.270.(c)Mistakes
S
familiarity with something. The given passage states that The given passage states that good communication helps us to
indigenous cultures in the Amazon rainforest have an intimate avoidmisunderstandingsandmistakes.Hence,‘mistakes’isthe
knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants Hence, most appropriate answer.
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ol.271. (c)Perspectives
S ‘Normally’isusedtoindicatethetypicalorcommonperception
‘Perspective’meansawayofthinkingaboutandunderstanding r understanding. The given passage states that we normally
o
something.Thegivenpassagestatesthatcommunicationhelps think of it as bad. Hence, ‘normally’ is the most appropriate
us to understand different cultures and perspectives. Hence, answer.
‘perspectives’ is the most appropriate answer.
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Sol.272.(b)Advocate
‘Advocate’meanstospeakorwriteinfavourofsomething.The ol.283.(a)Within
S
given passage states that communication can help us to ‘Within’ is used to specify a location or position inside or
advocate for important causes. Hence, ‘advocate’ is the most enclosed by something. The given passage states that the
appropriate answer. portrait hangs behind bulletproof glass within the Louvre
Museum. Hence, ‘within’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.284.(c)Baffled
S
ol.273.(b)Phase
S ‘Baffled’ means to be completely puzzled, confused.Thegiven
‘Phase’meansastageintheprocessofdevelopment.Thegiven passage states that they are likely to be baffled by the small
passagestatesthatteenageisastageoflifethateveryonegoes subdued portrait of an ordinary woman. Hence, ‘baffled’ isthe
throughbetweenchildhoodandadulthood.Hence,‘phase’isthe most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.285.(a)Fuss
S
ol.274.(d)Act
S ‘Fuss’meansadisplayofexcessiveorunnecessaryexcitement
The given passage states that teenagers sometimes act over something. The given passage states that viewers still
impulsively. Hence, ‘act’ is the most appropriate answer. might wonder what all the fuss is about. Hence, ‘fuss’ is the
most appropriate answer.
ol.275.(c)Conform
S
‘Conform’ means to behave according to set standards and ol.286.(c)Enigmatic
S
expectations.Thegivenpassagestatesthatteenagersmayface ‘Enigmatic’ means something that is mysterious, puzzling, or
pressurefrompeers,parentsandsocietytobehaveaccordingto difficulttounderstand.Thegivenpassagestatesthatalongwith
certain expectations. Hence, ‘conform’ is the mostappropriate the mysteriesofthesitter'sidentityandherenigmaticlook,the
answer. reasonforthework'spopularityisoneofitsmanyconundrums.
Hence, ‘enigmatic’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.276.(c)Opportunity
S
‘Opportunity’ means a situation that makes it possible to do ol.287.(a)Inherent
S
something. The given passage states that teenagers have the ‘Inherent’ means a quality, characteristic, or feature that is an
opportunity tolearnnewskills.Hence,‘opportunity’isthemost essential and natural part of something. The given passage
appropriate answer. states that the Mona Lisa's fame istheresultofmanychance
circumstances combined with the painting's inherent appeal.
ol.277.(d)Reduce
S Hence, ‘inherent’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Reduce’meanstomakesmallerinsize,amountordegree.The
givenpassagestatesthatguidance,supportandresourcescan SET - 57
help teenagers reduce the challenges of adolescence. Hence,
‘reduce’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.288.(b)Current
S
‘Current’ means being at the present time. The g
iven passage
SET - 55 statesthatteapricesinthedomesticmarketcontinuetobehigh
in the present year. Hence, ‘current’ is the most appropriate
ol.278.(a)Contender
S answer.
‘Contender’ means apersonorgroupcompetingwithothersto
achievesomething.Thegivenpassagestatesiftherewassuch ol.289.(b)Based
S
a thing as perfect food, eggs would be a contender. Hence, ‘Based on’ means developed from something. The given
‘contender’ is the most appropriate answer. passage states some results according to the preliminary
assessment developed from something. Hence, ‘based’ is the
ol.279.(b)With
S most appropriate answer.
‘With’ means having something. Thegivenpassagestatesthat
they are readily available, easy to cook, affordableandpacked ol.290.(b)Forecast
S
with protein. Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Forecast’ means an estimate of future events. The given
passage states some results according to the preliminary
ol.280.(d)Help
S
assessmentbasedontheweatherforecast.Hence,‘forecast’is
‘Help’ means to make something easier. The given passage
the most appropriate answer.
statesthateatingeggsalongwithotherfoodmakesiteasierfor
the body to absorb more vitamins. Hence, ‘help’ is the most ol.291.(c)Against
S
appropriate answer. The phrase ‘as against’ is used to compare two things,
highlighting differences between them. Similarly, the given
ol.281.(d)High
S
passage states the difference between tea output in the last
The given passage states that eating eggs has also been
year and next year. Hence, ‘against’ is the most appropriate
controversial due to their high cholesterol content. Hence, ‘high’
answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.292.(d)Uptrend
S
Sol.282.(a)Normally ‘Uptrend’ means an upward tendency, especially a rise in
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economic value. Thegivenpassagestatesthatteapriceshave SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 1
hownariseintheirvalueduringthepastthreemonths.Hence,
s
‘uptrend’ is the most appropriate answer. ET-60. Q .(303 - 307)
S
Human life is (303)_______a unique blessing, which in turn
SET - 58
dependsonthe(304)________oftheSelf.Hewhoisnotawareof
ol.293.(a)Empire
S the Self can neither have peacenorcanhefosterpeacefulco-
‘Empire’ means a large commercial organization owned or existence. WehavetolinkoursoulwithGodandbodywiththe
controlled by one person or group. The given passage states physicalworldforsubstance.(305)________theformlessGodis
thattheentertainmentempirebuiltbyWaltDisneyissometimes invisible to the naked eye, our mind oftenwanderswhereverit
called the ‘House of Mouse’. Hence, ‘empire’ is the most goes.(306)__________weareunabletodevelopanyloveforthe
appropriate answer. Divine. And religion like the white light of heavens
(307)__________multi-colouredfragmentationsbytheprismsof
ol.294.(d)Recognisable
S menandlosesitsgravity.Insteadofuniting,itbecomesamajor
‘Recognisable’meansfamiliarbecauseofhavingbeenseen.The dividingforce.FrenchphilosopherTailharddeChardin,thinking
given passage states that Mickey's round mouse ears have deeply on meaning of our existence and relationship with the
become one of the most familiarcorporatelogosintheworld. Divine, expounds, "We are not human beings havingaspiritual
Hence, ‘recognisable’ is the most appropriate answer. experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience".
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Sol.295.(c)Animator
Q.303.(a) considering (b) to consider
‘Animator’ means a person who makes animated films. The
(c) considered (d) consider
given passage states that Disney was a young animator
Q.304.(a) witness (b) known (c) awareness (d) aware
producingaseriescalledthe‘AliceComedies’.Hence,‘animator’
Q.305.(a) Since (b) From (c) As per (d) For
is the most appropriate answer.
Q.306.(a) As a result (b) As a reaction
ol.296.(a)Striking
S (c) Causing (d) As a reason
The idiom ‘striking a deal’meansachievinganagreement.The Q.307.(a) break into (b) breaks to (c) break from (d) breaks into
given passage states that Disney made an agreement with
Universal to produce anewseries.Hence,‘striking’isthemost ET-61. Q .(308 - 312)
S
appropriate answer. TheSunisthestaratthecenterof(308)_________SolarSystem.
Itisanearlyperfectballofhotplasma.TheSunhasinspiredus
ol.297.(a)Apparently
S since ancient times. It's central to mythology and religion in
‘Apparently’ means as far as one knows. The given passage (309)_________ around the world. It keeps our planet warm
states that ‘Oswald’ was apparently picked out of a hat of enoughforlivingthingstogrow.Itgivesuslightsowecansee.
names. Hence, ‘apparently’ is the most appropriate answer. It is by far the mostimportant(310)_________ofenergyforlife
onEarth.Itisaboutahundredtimesaswide(311)_________the
SET - 59
Earth. If there were no sun, many things wouldn't occur like
ol.298.(b)Being
S photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have
The phrase ‘exception being’ is used to highlight a particular caused no (312)____________ of life.
case that stands out from the rest. Hence, ‘being’ is themost SSC CGL 14/07/2023 (2nd shift
appropriate answer. Q.308.(a) typical (b) huge (c) the (d) a
Q.309. (a) cultures (b) processes (c) scenes (d) types
ol.299.(b)Contemporary
S
Q.310.(a) gesture (b) source (c) control (d) symbol
‘Contemporary’ means occurring in the present. The given
Q.311.(a) about (b) as (c) like (d) than
passage states that the maiden conference will discuss
Q.312.(a) skill (b) end (c) enhancement (d) existence
contemporary global issues through a Buddhist perspective.
Hence, ‘contemporary’ is the most appropriate answer.
ET-62. Q .(313 - 317)
S
ol.300.(b)Include
S Global warming is one of the biggest environmental
The given sentence isanexampleofsimplepresenttenseand (313)_________facing the world today. The primary cause of
the subject ‘delegates’ is plural. ‘PluralSub.+V1’isthecorrect global warming is the (314), __________of greenhouse gases
grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence,‘include(V1)’is such as carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.
the most appropriate answer. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth's
temperature to rise. The (315)___________effects of global
Sol.301.(b)Were warming arewidespreadandincludemorefrequentandsevere
he given sentence is an example of passive voice of Simple
T weather events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity.
Past Tense and the subject ‘invitations’ is plural.‘PluralSub.+ Many governments and organisations haveimplemented(316)
were+V3’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructure.Hence,‘were’is _____________to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However,
the most appropriate answer. individualscanalsoplayarolein(317)_________globalwarming
bymakingsmallchangestotheirdailyhabits,suchasreducing
ol.302.(b)Might
S
their energy consumption and driving less.
‘Might’ is a modal used to denote the possibility of an event.
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Similarlyinthegivensentence,itdenotesthepossibilitythatthe
Q.313.(a) consequences (b) opportunities
Dalai Lama might not attend the event due to health issues.
(c) benefits (d) challenges
Hence, ‘might’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.314.(a) emission (b) absorption (c) reflection (d) conduction
Q.315.(a) negative (b) positive (c) neutral (d) negligible
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.316.(a) sanctions (b) subsidies (c) restrictions (d) policies
Q imageontotheretina,themajorityofvisionproblemsoccur.The
Q.317.(a) exacerbating (b) mitigating cornea is reshaped during laser eye surgery, which alters the
(c) sustaining (d) expanding eye'sfocalpoint.Theprimaryobjectiveistopreciselyfocusthe
image ontheretina,justlikeinanordinaryeye.Thecorneasof
SET-63. Q .(318 - 322) mostpeopleareeithertoolongortooshort.Inthefirstscenario,
ll state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, oneofthe
A corneal flattening is accomplished through laser eye surgery.
(318)_______in India, will now (319)______ a "save water" ritual The cornea is reshaped in the latter scenario by becoming
named 'Jal Bharo' in place of'lamplighting'toinauguratetheir rounder. This corneal tissue is amazing because it heals and
annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also rebonds immediately, (331)_________ the need for stitches. To
chancellor of state universities, instructed thateveryuniversity make precise cuts as (332)________. as a quarter micron in
a nd college in the state should install rainwater harvesting length,alaserbeamissharplyfocused.Alasercanremove0.5%
plantsonitscampus.'JalBharo'signifies(320)_______thevision ofahumanhair'swidthatonce,andthetypicalhumanhairhasa
of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (321)_______ diameteroffiftymicrons!Althoughtheyareabletosignificantly
importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting improvetheirvision,manylasereyesurgerypatientsneverattain
ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education normal vision.
and spreading thelightoflearning.Itisreallya(322)_________ SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (2nd shift)
initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to Q.328.(a) reason (b) foundation (c) justification (d) cause
save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater Q.329.(a) lane (b) side (c) top (d) surface
harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness Q.330.(a) alone (b) together (c) consciously (d) separately
of using and saving water, the elixir of life. Q.331.(a) abolishing (b) destroying
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Q.318.(a) more big states (b) big state Q.332.(a) big (b) high (c) small (d) large
(c) biggest states (d) bigger state
Q.319.(a) organise (b) organising
ET-66. Q .(333 - 337)
S
(c) have managed (d) managing
We need the energy to move and we (333)_____ on oil for it.
Q.320.(a) holding (b) proceeding
Withoutit,ourjobs,ourfreetimeandourmobility(334)_____all
(c) moving (d) strengthening
beverydifferent.Everydaywe(335)______70millionbarrelsof
Q.321.(a) sheer (b) complete (c) immense (d) total
oil. Every year we consume 2,200 million tonnes of coal and
Q.322.(a) laudable (b) louder (c) labelled (d) lower
2,500 billion cubic metres of gas. It's a long story! Total
SET-64. Q .(323 - 327) (336)_____in1924,andformanyyearsitwasaFrenchstateoil
he Maasais live in (323) ______ very beautiful part of Africa.
T company.In1999,TotaljoinedPetrofina,theBelgianoilandgas
TheyliveonthewideplainsinsouthernandnorthernKenyaand company, and in 2000, Total (337)_____ with its main French
northern Tanzania. The area (324)___________ofmilesofrolling competitor, Elf Aquitaine, and the namebecameTotalFinaElf.
grassland,onwhichyoucanfindthornybushesandrockyhills. Now it's called Total again, and it's France's biggest company.
The people move from one place to another according to the SSC CGL 19/07/2023 (3rd shift)
seasons, looking for grasses and other plants Q.333.(a) hang (b) turn (c) settle (d) depend
(325)___________which their cattle can graze. They have no Q.334.(a) can (b) shall (c) could (d) will
permanenthome.Whentheywanttosettleinaplaceforsome Q.335.(a) consume (b) devour (c) take (d) absorb
time,theybuildakindofcampcalleda'Manyatta',whereafew Q.336.(a) had founded (b) was founded
familieslivefora(326)___________weeksormonths.Thenthey (c) founded (d) were founded
move onagain,takingtheirfew(327)___________withthem,and Q.337.(a) merged (b) combine (c) join (d) incorporate
burning the old 'Manyatta' to the ground.
ET-67. Q .(338 - 342)
S
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The Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or National Digital
Q.323.(a) a (b) that (c) their (d) some
Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been formulated to
Q.324.(a) surrounds (b) measures (c) considers (d) consists
(338)__________ IT training to 52.5 lakh persons, including
Q.325.(a) on (b) by (c) with (d) at
Anganwadi and ASHAworkersandauthorisedrationdealersin
Q.326.(a) little (b) significant (c) least (d) few
alltheStates/UTs(339)_________thecountrysothatthenon-IT
Q.327.(a) inhibitions (b) experiences (c) antiques (d) belongings
literatecitizensare(340)_________tobecomeITliteratesoasto
(341)_________themtoactivelyandeffectivelyparticipateinthe
ET-65. Q .(328 - 332)
S
democraticanddevelopmentalprocessandalso(342)_________
The cornea, a transparent covering, and a sphericallensmake
their livelihood.
uptheeye'slenssystem,justlikeanyothercamera.Theretinais
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akindof'reusablefilm'.Thisisthe(328)______forimages.The
Q.338.(a) attribute (b) attain (c) impart (d) affirm
sizeoftheopening,theshapeofthelensandthemovementsof
Q.339.(a) among (b) within (c) between (d) across
the eye are all controlled by various sets of muscles.
Q.340.(a) included (b) made (c) ordered (d) trained
There are three things that happen when you look at an object:
Q.341.(a) enact (b) able (c) enable (d) regard
1.Tofitontheretina,youreye'stiny'screen',theimagemustbe
Q.342.(a) present (b) enhance (c) engage (d) train
reduced in size
2. It is necessary to focus the scattered light at the retina's ET-68. Q .(343 - 347)
S
(329)________. Iwenton(343)______tryingto'findouthowto';butIwrotetwoor
3. To match the retina's curve, the image must be curved. three novels without feeling that I had made
The image is focused on the retina by the lens and cornea (344)___________progress. It wasnotuntilIwrote'EthanFrome'
working (330)________. When the eye is unable to focus the that I suddenly felt the artisan's full (345)______ of his
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implements. When 'Ethan Frome' first appeared, I was uch,it'simportanttobe(357)_______ofitspotentialdrawbacks
s
( 346)________ criticised by the reviewers for what was and take steps to use it in a healthy and balanced way.
consideredtheclumsystructureofthetale.Ihadponderedlong SSC CGL 24/07/2023 (1st shift)
on this structure, had felt its peculiar difficulties,andpossible Q.353.(a) delirious (b) desirous (c) detrimental (d) positive
awkwardness, but could think of no (347)___________ which Q.354.(a) principles (b) goals (c) rules (d) standards
wouldserveaswellinthegivencase:andthoughIamfarfrom Q.355.(a) cooperating (b) involving (c) entrusting (d) interacting
thinking'EthanFrome'ismybest novel,andamboredandeven Q.356.(a) concern (b) advise (c) information (d) guidance
exasperated when I am told that it is, I am still sure that its Q.357.(a) indifferent (b) cognizant (c) sceptical (d) ignorant
structure is not its weak point.
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (3rd shift) SET-71. Q .(358 - 362)
Q.343.(a) steadily (b) playfully (c) ambiguously (d) plausibly ince the 17thcentury,manurehasbeenutilisedinagriculture.
S
Q.344.(a) no sooner (b) barely (c) much (d) so Inthosedays,theydidn'tknowhowplantsgotthe(358)_______
Q.345.(a) dissent (b) stability (c) rigidity (d) control they needed. They would toss wood debris, fish remains and
Q.346.(a) selectively (b) severely (c) intelligibly (d) legibly other side-effects in an unfilled land to dispose of them.
Q.347.(a) adjudication (b) adulteration However, it wasn't long before people began tonoticethatthe
(c) alternate (d) alternative grass, bushesandshrubstherewerebeginningto(359)______.
They came to the conclusion that the soil supplied the plants
ET-69. Q .(348 - 352)
S with the nutrients they needed,andthatorganicremainscould
Money does not come from trees,asmygrandmotherusedto aid in this process. Because manure is (360) ________ from
say;Butseeingit(348)________frommachineswouldshockher! animals and plants, it not only provides a wide range of plant
Slip a card into a machine, press a coupleofbuttonsandfind nutrients but also improves the structure of the soil. Farmers
new and fresh notes carryingoutofaspacethisisastandard gradually began using fertilisers as well because they
undertaking today. understood that if their farmlands were treated in a similar
Today, ATMs, or automated teller machines, can be found in manner, the growthoftheircropswouldalsoimprove.Itbonds
most towns and cities. You are able to withdraw cash at a ny the soil particles together to form soil crumbs, which are
time, day or night, because they typically (349)________around necessary for cultivating soil. Additionally, the addition of
the clock. manuretothesoilaidsinthepreventionofsoilerosionandthe
In 1968, Don Wetzel, along with Tom Barnes and George loss of plant nutrients during precipitation. Commercial
Chastan,developedthefirstmodemandsuccessfulATMinthe fertilisers,incontrasttomanure,areinorganic(361)_______that
United States. Although the ATM concept was first donotalterthestructureofthesoil.Theirfunctionistoprovide
(350)________in1968,afunctionalprototypewasconstructedin thesproutingplantswithadditionalnutrients.Afarmeroughtto
1969, and Docutel was granted a patent in 1973. A ‘data knowwhenandhowtoapplyaparticularkindoffertiliser.When
terminal'isallanATMis.Apointwheredatacanbeenteredor the plants require a particular nutrient the most, use it. If
retrieved via a link to the ‘Boss-in-Charge', a large computer fertilisers haven't been added correctly to the soil, their roots
known as a host processor, is referred to as a 'data terminal’. won'tbeabletotakeinalot.Rainwatercouldwashawaythese
Many of these terminals are connected tothishostprocessor, fertilisers, ortheycouldendup(362)_______theplantsinstead,
which is spread out (351) ________ the city orcountry.Usually, costing the farmer money.
thehostprocessorbelongstothebank.Ifitisadial-updevice,it SSC CGL 25/07/2023 (2nd shift)
connects to the various terminals via a modemandtelephone Q.358.(a) maintenance (b) nutrients (c) ingredients (d) items
line.Alternately,thehostprocessormayestablisha'leasedline Q.359.(a) cherish (b) raise (c) flourish (d) tend
connection' with all ATMs. This indicates that a modemisnot Q.360.(a) extracted (b) constructed (c) derived (d) build
required to dial into a single telephone line that is solely Q.361.(a) contents (b) substances
dedicated to the host processor. This linecanonlybeusedby (c) essences (d) compositions
you. It is alwaysaccessibletotheboss-in-chargeforhisorher Q.362.(a) wounding (b) harming (c) replicating (d) hurting
exclusiveuse.Theseexclusivelinesareexpensive,buttheyare
usefulinareaswheredailytransactionsareextremelyhigh.The ET-72. Q .(363 - 367)
S
host processor connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or Inthe19thcentury,therewasanindustrialrevolutioninEurope.
leased line connection, (352)________ on the bank and the Asaresult,millionsofpeopleleftthe(363)________andwentto
number of customers it serves. workinbigfactoriesincities.Today,itisthereverse.Inseveral
SSC CGL 21/07/2023 (4th shift) majorcities,peoplehavestartedmovingout.Why?Theywanta
Q.348.(a) grow (b) discover (c) emerge (d) create cleaner, (364)________ environment. There are fewer jobs in
Q.349.(a) conduct (b) employ (c) operate (d) control 'heavy'industrieslikesteelandpowergeneration.(365)________,
Q.350.(a) proposed (b) preferred (c) filed (d) ordered there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism
Q.351.(a) behind (b) for (c) beside (d) across and food delivery.
Q.352.(a) depending (b) drooping (c) turning (d) resting Beside, modern transport and communications have made it
easier for people to (366)________ to work or even work from
ET-70. Q .(353 - 357)
S home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be
Social media can have (353).________effects on mental health, 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but (367)________away
withstudiessuggestingthatexcessiveusecanleadtofeelings from city centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60
ofanxiety,depression,andloneliness.Tocombatthesenegative kilometres away.
effects, experts recommend setting (354)___________ forsocial SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (3rd shift)
mediause.Otherstrategiesinclude(355)___________withfriends Q.363.(a) cities (b) colonies (c) villages (d) countries
and family in person, engaging in hobbies or physical activity, Q.364.(a) greener (b) worse (c) dark (d) higher
and seeking professional (356)____________ if necessary. As Q.365.(a) Instead (b) Of course (c) Clearly (d) Nevertheless
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.366.(a) commute (b) compute (c) communicate (d) calculate
Q it’s central to mythology and religion in cultures around the
Q.367.(a) downward (b) outwards (c) upward (d) inward orld. Hence, ‘cultures’ is the most appropriate answer.
w
SET-73. Q .(368 - 372) ol.310.(b) source
S
an wesee(368)______theearthisaglobe?Yes,wecan,when
C ‘Source’ means the origin, point of origin of something. The
wewatchashipthatsailsouttosea,ifwewatchclosely,wesee givenpassagestatesthatItisbyfarthemostimportantsource
thattheshipbeginsto(369)__________.Thebottomoftheship of energy for life on Earth. Hence, ‘source’ is the most
disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and appropriate answer.
lower,(370)____wecanonlyseethetopoftheship,andthenwe
seenothingatall.Whatishidingtheshipfromus?Itistheearth. ol.311.(b) as
S
Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and(371)________ ‘As...as’isacomparativestructureusedtocomparetwothings.
turn theorange awayfromyou.Youwillseethepindisappear, The given passage states that It is about a hundred t imes as
(372)_____ a ship does on the earth. wide as the Earth. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 26/07/2023 (4th shift) ol.312.(d) existence
S
Q.368.(a) that (b) clearly (c) how (d) where ‘Existence’ means the state of being alive. The given passage
Q.369.(a) being disappeared (b) disappear statesthatIftherewerenosun,manythingswouldn'toccurlike
(c) have disappeared (d) having disappeared photosynthesis or the presence of oxygen, which would have
Q.370.(a) until (b) after (c) up to (d) since caused no existence of life. Hence, ‘existence’ is the most
Q.371.(a) accidently (b) reluctantly (c) accordingly (d) slowly appropriate answer.
Q.372.(a) the same (b) alike (c) unlike (d) just as
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Solutions :-
ol.313.(d) Challenges
S
SET - 60 ‘Challenges’ means difficult problems or obstacles. The given
passage states that global warming is one of the biggest
ol.303.(c) Considered
S
environmental challenges faced by the world today. Hence,
Thegivensentenceisinpassivevoiceand‘SingularSubject+is
‘challenges’ is the most appropriate answer.
+ V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for it. The subject
(human life) is singular. Hence, ‘considered(V3)’ is the most ol.314.(a) emission
S
‘Emission’ means the release of gases or substances into the
appropriate answer.
atmosphere.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheprimarycauseof
ol.304.(c) Awareness
S global warming is the release of greenhouse gases such as
‘Awareness’ means having knowledge or consciousness of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Hence,
something. The given passage states that Human life is ‘emission’ is the most appropriate answer.
considered a unique blessing, which in turn depends on the
ol.315.(a) Negative
S
awareness of the Self. Hence, ‘awareness’ is the most
‘Negative’ means harmful or unfavourable effects. The given
appropriate answer.
passage states thatthenegativeeffectsofglobalwarmingare
ol.305.(a) Since
S widespread and include more frequent and severe weather
‘Since’isusedasaconjunctiontointroduceareasonorcause. events, rising sea levels and the loss of biodiversity. Hence,
Similarly, in the given sentence,ithasbeenusedtodenotethe ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer.
reason behind our mind wandering wherever it goes. Hence,
‘since’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.316.(d) Policies
S
‘Policy’meansaplanofactionimplementedbyagovernmentor
ol.306.(a) As a result
S company.Thegivenpassagestatesthatmanygovernmentsand
The phrase ‘as a result’ is used to indicate the outcome of a organisations haveimplementedpoliciestoreducegreenhouse
particular action. The given passage states as a resultweare gas emissions. Hence, ‘policies’ is the most appropriate answer.
unable todevelopanyloveforthedivine.Hence,‘asaresult’is Sol.317.(b) Mitigating
the most appropriate answer. ‘Mitigating’ means taking actions to reduce or alleviate
something. The given passage states thatindividualscanalso
ol.307.(d) Breaks into
S
playaroleinreducingglobalwarmingbymakingsmallchanges
The phrase ‘breaks into’ means divides or separates into. The
totheirdailyhabits,suchasreducingtheirenergyconsumption
givenpassagestatesthatreligionlikethewhitelightofheavens
and driving less. Hence, ‘mitigating’ is the most appropriate
separates into multi-coloured fragmentations by the prisms of
answer.
men. Hence, ‘breaks into’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.318.(c) Biggest states
S
ol.308.(c) the
S
“One of the + Superlative degree adjective(best, worst, etc) +
We generally use definite article ‘the’ with single existing things.
PluralSubject(states)”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructurefor
The given passage states that the Sun is a star at the center of
the given sentence. Hence, ‘biggest states’ is the most
the Solar System. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.309.(a) cultures
S
ol.319.(a) Organise
S
‘Culture’ means collective beliefs, values, customs, traditions
‘Modal verbs’ are auxiliary verbs(also called helpingverbs)like
sharedamongagroupofpeople.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
can, will, could,shall,must,would,might,andshould.However,
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fter a modal verb, we generally use the first formoftheverb
a ‘Together’ means with cooperation. The given passage states
(V1). Hence, ‘organise(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer. that the image is focusedontheretinabythelensandcornea
working together. Hence, ‘together’ is the most appropriate
ol.320.(d) Strengthening
S answer.
‘Strengthening’ means making something stronger. The given
passage states that ‘Jal Bharo' indicates strengthening the ol.331.(d) Eliminating
S
vision of 'Jal Shakti'. Hence, ‘strengthening’ is the most ‘Eliminating’ means completely removing or getting rid of
appropriate answer. something.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthiscornealtissueis
amazingbecauseithealsandrebondsimmediately,eliminating
ol.321.(c) Immense
S the need for stitches. Hence, ‘eliminating’ is the most
‘Immense’ means extremely large orgreat,especiallyinsizeor appropriate answer.
degree. The given passage states that this ceremony
symbolises the extremely great importance of water ol.332.(c) Small
S
conservation. Hence, ‘immense’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Micron’ is a very small unit oflengthmeasurement.Thegiven
passage states that a laser beam is sharply focused to make
ol.322.(a) Laudable
S precise cuts as small as a quarter micron in length. Hence,
‘Laudable’meansdeservingtobepraisedoradmired.Thegiven ‘small’ is the most appropriate answer.
passagestatesthatItisaninitiativewhichreallydeservestobe
praised. Hence, ‘laudable’ is the most appropriate answer. SET - 66
SET - 64 ol.333.(d) Depend
S
Thegivenpassagestatesthatweneedtheenergytomoveand
ol.323.(a) A
S wedependonoilforit.Hence,‘depend’isthemostappropriate
Article ‘A’ is used before the words starting from aconsonant answer.
sound-(aconversation,astory).Similarly,theword‘very’starts
with a consonant sound. Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate ol.334.(d) Will
S
answer. Themodal‘will’isusedtotalkaboutthingsthatareverylikelyto
happen in the future. Similarly, the given passage states the
ol.324.(d) Consists
S likely outcome of not having oil. Hence, ‘will’ is the most
‘Consists’meanstobecomposedormadeupofsomething.The appropriate answer.
given passage states that the area consists ofmilesofrolling
grassland,onwhichyoucanfindthornybushesandrockyhills. ol.335.(a) Consume
S
Hence, ‘consists’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Consume’meanstousesomethingsuchasfuel,energyortime.
Thegivenpassagestatesthateverydayweconsume70million
ol.325.(a) On
S barrels of oil. Hence, ‘consume’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘On which’ is a relative pronounphrasethatisusedtoindicate
thelocationorpositionofsomething.Thegivenpassagestates ol.336.(b) Was founded
S
thatthepeoplemovefromoneplacetoanotheraccordingtothe Thegivensentenceinthepassageisanexampleofthepassive
seasons, looking for grasses and other plants on which their voice of Simple Past Tense and the subject(Total)issingular.
cattle can graze. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘SingularSub+was+V3’isthecorrectgrammaticalstructurefor
thissentence.Hence,‘wasfounded(V3)’isthemostappropriate
ol.326.(d) Few
S answer.
'Afew'isusedtorefertoasmallnumberofcountableobjectsor
people.Thegivenpassagestateswhereafewfamilieslivefora ol.337.(a) Merged
S
few weeks or months. Hence, ‘few’ is the most appropriate ‘Merge’meanstocombinewithanothercompanytoformalarge
answer. unit. The given passagestatesthatTotalmergedwithitsmain
French competitor, Elf Aquatine. Hence, ‘merged’ is the most
ol.327.(d) Belongings
S appropriate answer.
‘Belongings’ means personal items or things that someone SET - 67
owns.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheymoveonagain,taking
theirfewbelongingswiththem.Hence,‘belongings’isthemost ol.338.(c) Impart
S
appropriate answer. ‘Impart’ means to provide knowledge to someone. The given
passage states that the Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) or
SET - 65 National Digital Literacy Mission (NDLM) Scheme has been
formulated to impart IT training to 52.5 lakh persons. Hence,
ol.328.(b) Foundation
S ‘impart’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Foundation’meansthebaseforsomething.Thegivenpassage
statesthatthisisthefoundationforimages.Hence,‘foundation’ ol.339.(d) Across
S
is the most appropriate answer. The phrase "across the country" means throughout the entire
country,coveringallregionsandareas.Thegivenpassagetalks
ol.329.(d) Surface
S about ASHA workers and authorised ration dealers in all the
‘Surface’ means the outer layer or top layer of something. The States/UTs across the country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most
givenpassagestatesthatitisnecessarytofocusthescattered appropriate answer.
light at the retina's surface. Hence, ‘surface’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.340.(d) Trained
S
‘Trained’meanstoprovideeducationorinstructioninaspecific
Sol.330.(b) Together skill or field. The given passage states that thenon-ITliterate
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itizens aretrainedtobecomeITliterate.Hence,‘trained’isthe
c ol.351.(d) across
S
most appropriate answer. ‘Across’ means extending from one side to the other side of
something. The given passage states that many of these
ol.341.(c) Enable
S terminalsareconnectedtothishostprocessor,whichisspread
‘Enable’meanstomakesomethingpossible.Thegivenpassage out across the city or country. Hence, ‘across’ is the most
states that the non-IT literatecitizensaretrainedtobecomeIT appropriate answer.
literate so as to enable them to actively and effectively
participateinthedemocraticanddevelopmentalprocess.Hence ol.352.(a) depending
S
‘enable’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Depending’meansrelyingonorinfluencedbycertainconditions
or factors. The given passage states that The host processor
ol.342.(b) Enhance
S connects to the ATMs via either a dial-up or leased line
‘Enhance’ means to improve, increase, or intensify the quality, connection, depending on the bank and the number of
value, or effectiveness of something. The given passage states customersitserves. Hence,‘depending’isthemostappropriate
that it also enhances their livelihood. Hence, ‘enhance’ is the answer.
most appropriate answer.
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SET - 68 ol.353.(c) Detrimental
S
ol.343.(a) Steadily
S ‘Detrimental’ means harmful or damaging. The given passage
‘Steadily’ means in a stable and consistent manner. Thegiven states that social media can have harmful effects on mental
passage states that I went on steadily trying to health, with studies suggesting that excessive use canleadto
find out how to write novels. Hence, ‘steadily’ is the most feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Hence,
appropriate answer. ‘detrimental’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.344.(c) Much
S ol.354.(c) Rules
S
‘Much’isanadjectiveusedtoindicatealargeamountordegree. ‘Rules’ means specific guidelines or instructions. The given
The given passage states that I wrote two or three n
ovels passage states that experts recommend setting rules for the
withoutfeelingthatIhadmademuchprogress.Hence,‘much’is use of social media to combat these negative effects. Hence,
the most appropriate answer. ‘rules’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.345.(d) Control
S ol.355.(d) Interacting
S
‘Control’ means the ability to manage something. The given ‘Interact’ means to engage or communicate with others. The
passage statesthatitwasnotuntilIwrote'EthanFrome'thatI given passage states that other strategies include
suddenlyfelttheartisan'sfullcontrolofhisimplements.Hence, communicating with friends and family in person, engaging in
‘control’ is the most appropriate answer. hobbies or physical activity. Hence, ‘interacting’ is the most
appropriate answer.
ol.346.(b) Severely
S
‘Severely’ means in a very harsh,strict,orintensemanner.The ol.356.(d) Guidance
S
given passage states that I was severely criticized by the ‘Guidance’ means advice or direction provided to help make
reviewers. Hence, ‘severly’ is the most appropriate answer. decisions. The given passage states that other strategies
includeinteractingwithfriendsandfamilyinperson,engagingin
ol.347.(d) Alternative
S hobbies or physical activity, seeking professional guidance if
‘Alternative’meansanoptionorchoicethatisdifferentfromthe necessary. Hence, ‘guidance’ is the most appropriate answer.
usualorcommonlychosenone.ThegivenpassagestatesthatI
had pondered long on this structure, had felt its peculiar ol.357.(b) Cognizant
S
difficulties, and possible awkwardness, but could think of no ‘Cognizant’ means being aware or conscious of something. The
alternative. Hence, ‘alternative’ is the most appropriate answer. given passage states that it's important to be aware of its
possibledisadvantagesandtakestepstouseitinahealthyand
SET - 69 balanced way. Hence, ‘cognizant’ is the most appropriate
answer.
ol.348.(c) emerge
S
‘Emerge’ means come forth, appear, or become v isible. The SET - 71
given passage states thatbutseeingitemergefrommachines
would shock her. Hence, ‘emerge’ is the most appropriate ol.358.(b) Nutrients
S
answer. ‘Nutrients’ means substances that provide nourishment and
support for growth. The given passage states that they didn't
ol.349.(c) operate
S know how plants got the nutrients they needed. Hence,
‘Operate’meansfunction,work,orperformataskoraction.The ‘nutrients’ is the most appropriate answer.
given passage states that they typically operate around the
clock. Hence, ‘operate’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.359.(c) Flourish
S
‘Flourish’meanstogrowordevelopinahealthyandquickway.
ol.350.(a) proposed
S The given passage states that it wasn't long before people
‘Proposed’ means suggested or put forward for consideration. began to notice that the grass, bushes and shrubs there were
The given passage states that although the ATMconceptwas beginning to flourish. Hence, ‘flourish’ is the most appropriate
firstproposedin1968,afunctionalprototypewasconstructedin answer.
1969. Hence, ‘proposed’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.360.(c) Derived
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‘Derived’ means to obtain something from a specified that the bottom of the ship disappears first, andthentheship
ource.The given passage states that manure is derived from
s eemstosinklowerandlower,until wecanonlyseethetopof
s
animals and plants. Hence, ‘derived’ is the most appropriate theship,andthenweseenothingatall.Hence,‘until’isthemost
answer. appropriate answer.
ol.361.(b) Substances
S ol.371.(d) Slowly
S
‘Substances’ means a kind of material or matter. The given The given passagestatesthatStickapinmostofthewayinto
passage states that Commercial fertilisers, in contrast to an orange, and slowly turn the orange awayfromyou.Hence,
manure, are inorganic substances that do not alter the structure ‘slowly’ is the most appropriate answer.
of the soil. Hence, ‘substance’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.372.(d) Just as
S
ol.362.(b) Harming
S 'Just as' is used to indicate a simultaneous or immediate
‘Harming’ means to hurt someone or damage something. The occurrence of two actions, events, or situations. The given
given passage states that rainwater could wash away these passagestatesthatyouwillseethepindisappear,justasaship
fertilisers, or they could end up harming the plants instead, does on the earth. Hence, ‘just as’ is the most appropriate
costing the farmer money. Hence, ‘harming’ is the most answer.
appropriate answer.
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ol.363.(c) Villages
S ET-74. Q .(373 - 377)
S
Thegivenpassagestatesthatmillionsofpeopleleftthevillages The Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing
and went to work in big factories in cities as a result of the houses in the country and the largest in the public sector,
industrial revolution. Hence, 'villages' is the most appropriate functions (373)_______ the Ministry of Information and
answer. Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by
(374)________ information and creating awareness about the
ol.364.(a) Greener
S
various activities, regions, peopleandthe(375)_______cultures
"Greener" means something that is more environmentally
andbeliefsoftheNation.TheDivisionpublishesandsellsbooks
friendly, healthier, often in comparison to existing conditions.
at affordable prices through its outlets in important citiesand
The given passage states that they want a cleaner, greener
also(376)_________agents.Italsoparticipatesinexhibitionsand
environment. Hence, ‘greener’ is the most appropriate answer.
booksfairstopromotethesaleofbooksandjournals.Tilldate,
ol.365.(a) Instead
S 7,600titles(377)_______published,ofwhich1,500arelivetoday.
‘Instead’ means in place of or as an alternative. The given Besidesbooks,thePublicationDivisionhasalsobroughtout21
passage states that instead, there are more jobs in s
ervice journals about various issues of national and social significance.
industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Hence, Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
‘instead’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.373.(a) of (b) in (c) under (d) on
Q.374.(a) concealing (b) disseminating
ol.366.(a) Commute
S (c) pouring (d) assembling
The verb ‘Commute’ means travelling regularly between home Q.375.(a) same (b) myriad (c) clear (d) absolute
and work or a specific destination. The given sentence states Q.376.(a) through (b) as (c) about (d) in
thatmoderntransportandcommunicationshavemadeiteasier Q.377.(a) have being (b) have been (c) have be (d) had being
forpeopletocommutetoworkorevenworkfromhome.Hence,
‘commute’ is the most appropriate answer. ET-75. Q .(378 - 382)
S
The earliest kind of print technology was developed in China.
ol.367.(b) Outwards
S
This was a system of hand (378)_________ From AD 594
‘Outwards’ means moving away from the centre or inward
onwards,(379)________inChinawereprintedby(380)__________
direction. The given passage states that the result of this
paper,againsttheinkedsurface(381)_________woodblocks.As
revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' -citiesare
both sides of (382)___________ thin, porous sheet couldnotbe
growing fast, but outwards. Hence, ‘outwards’ is the most
printed,thetraditionalChinese'accordionbook'wasfoldedand
appropriate answer.
stitched at the side.
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Q.378.(a) writing (b) inking (c) reading (d) printing
ol.368.(a) That
S Q.379.(a) page (b) books (c) paper (d) book
‘That’ is used to introduce a clause that provides additional Q.380.(a) write (b) rub (c) rubbing (d) writing
information.ThegivenpassagestatesthatCanweseethatthe Q.381.(a) of (b) in (c) by (d) from
earth is a globe? Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.382.(a) from (b) by (c) a (d) the
ol.369.(b) Disappear
S
SET-76. Q .(383 - 387)
‘Disappear’meanssomethingthatcannotbeseenanymore.The
ottled water demonstrates how much humans (383) ________
B
givenpassagestateswhenwewatchashipthatsailsouttosea,
___ nature, reflectingthetremendousvaluetheyplaceonit.On
we see that the ship beginstodisappear.Hence,‘disappear’is
the other hand, bottled water indicates (384) ________ for
the most appropriate answer.
nature's complexities, displaying the irony thatmayleadtothe
ol.370.(a) Until
S mutualannihilationofhumanityandthe(385)____________.The
‘Until’isusedtoindicatethetimeuptowhichanactionorevent finestexampleisthe(386)___________ofbottledwater,whichis
is expected to happen or continue. The given passage states the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled
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water,itiscleartoseeagorgeousimageofalakeandasmall Preposition'through'isusedtoindicateasourceusedtoachieve
( 387) __________ of blue and green plastic around its neck. omething. The given passage states that the Publications
s
Higher Secondary 27/06/2023 (Shift - 3) Division sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in
Q.383.(a) commodify (b) satisfy (c) glorify (d) beautify importantcitiesandalsothroughagents.Hence,'through'isthe
Q.384.(a) admiration (b) contempt most appropriate answer.
(c) acceptance (d) affectation
Q.385.(a) collections (b) humans (c) trash (d) environment ol.377.(b) Have been
S
Q.386.(a) corruption (b) recycling (c) recollecting (d) sale The sentence is in the present perfect tense(have + V3),
Q.387.(a) beam (b) bunch (c) group (d) piece indicating an action that started in the past and is still
continuing. Hence, 'have been' is the most appropriate answer.
SET-77. Q .(388 - 392)
hark Tank has struck a chord with the aspiring, hardworking
S SET - 75
people who have a (388)______________ and a stake in India's
ol.378.(d) printing
S
futureinaveryshortperiodsinceits(389)_____________Whatis
‘Printing’meanstheprocessofwritingsomethingonapieceof
particularlyexcitingtoobservearethestoriesfromacrossIndia
paper. The given passage states that theearliestformofprint
(390)_______________centre stage to carveouttheirindividuality
technology involvedasystemofhand-printingtocreateprinted
viaentrepreneurial(391)________________Thesharkshavemade
materials in China. Hence, ‘printing’ is the most appropriate
incredible(392)_________________withnewventuresrangingfrom
answer.
gadget start-ups to food firms.
Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4) ol.379.(b) books
S
Q.388.(a) vision (b) priority (c) perception (d) consistency The given passage states thatfromAD594onwards,booksin
Q.389.(a) birth (b) debut (c) departure (d) formation China were printed using a system of hand-printing on paper.
Q.390.(a) gratifying (b) measuring (c) taking (d) reinventing Hence, ‘books’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.391.(a) intergrity (b) enthusiasm
ol.380.(c) rubbing
S
(c) collaboration (d) limitation
Inthecontextofprinting‘rubbing’meansaprocessofcreatinga
Q.392.(a) agreements (b) promises
copy of an image by pressing the paper withawoodenblock.
(c) accounts (d) association
The given passage states that the earliest kind of print
ET-78. Q .(393 - 397)
S technology in China was a system of hand rubbing. Hence,
Palaeontologists are like detectives who (393) ________ the ‘rubbing’ is the most appropriate answer.
evidence that (394) ______ animals left behind. Those cluesto
ol.381.(a) of
S
what dinosaurs were like are found in fossils—the ancient
Preposition ‘of’ is used to indicate something being part of
(395)_______ of an organism, such as teeth, bone or shell—or
something.Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.
(396) _______ of animal activity, such as (397) ________ and
trackways. ol.382.(d) the
S
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 3) The ‘thin, porous sheet’ mentioned in the given passage is
Q.393.(a) examine (b) dominate (c) control (d) conduct specificandwegenerallyusethedefinitearticle‘the’beforeany
Q.394.(a) surviving (b) vanished (c) extinct (d) inactive specificorparticularnoun.Hence,‘thethin,poroussheet’isthe
Q.395.(a) memories (b) fragments (c) remains (d) leftovers most appropriate answer.
Q.396.(a) proposal (b) submission (c) evidence (d) compliance
Q.397.(a) routes (b) pathways (c) canals (d) footprints SET - 76
ol.383.(a) commodify
S
Solutions:-
‘Commodify’ Means to make commercial. The given passage
SET - 74 states that Bottled water demonstrates how much humans
commodify nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place
ol.373.(c) Under
S on it. Hence, ‘commodify’ is the most appropriate answer.
Preposition ‘under’ is used to represent a lower level, rank, or
authority. The given passage states that the Publications ol.384.(b) Contempt
S
Division (PD) functions under the Ministry of Information and ‘Contempt’ means a strong feeling of lack of respect for
Broadcasting. Hence, ‘under’ is the most appropriate answer. someone or something. The given passage states that on the
other hand, bottled water indicates contempt for nature's
ol.374.(b) Disseminating
S complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual
'Disseminating' means to spread or distribute information annihilation of humanity. Hence, ‘Contempt’ is the most
widely. The given passagestatesthatthePublicationsDivision appropriate answer.
attempts to promote National Integration by spreading
information. Hence, 'disseminating' is the most appropriate ol.385.(d) environment
S
answer. ‘Environment’ means - Surroundings and nature. The given
passage states that on the other hand,bottledwaterindicates
ol.375.(b) Myriad
S contemptfornature'scomplexities,displayingtheironythatmay
‘Myriad’ means a very large or countless number. The given leadtothemutualannihilationofhumanityandtheenvironment.
passage states that the Publications Division publishes books Hence, ‘environment’ is the most appropriate answer.
about a large number of cultures and beliefs of India. Hence,
‘myriad’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.386.(d) Sale
S
‘Sale’meanstheactofselling.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthe
Sol.376.(a) Through finest example is the sale of bottled water, which is the
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commercialisationofnaturalresources.Hence,‘sale’isthemost ‘Footprints’ means impressions or marks left by the feet of
ppropriate answer.
a nimals or humans. The given passage states that such as
a
footprints and trackways. Hence, ‘Footprints’ is the most
ol.387.(d) Piece
S appropriate answer.
‘Piece’ means a part of something. The given passage states
thatHoldingbottledwater,itiscleartoseeagorgeousimageof
a lake and a small piece of blue and green plastic around its
SSC MTS 2022 Tier - 1
neck. Hence, ‘piece’ is the most appropriate answer. ET-79. Q .(398 - 402)
S
When Janedied(398)_______1850,shewascalled"oneofthe
SET - 77
most distinguished novelists (399) ________ England has
ol.388.(a) Vision
S produced"and"thefirstwho(400)________thatbeautifulkindof
‘Vision’ means a clear idea or plan for the future. The given fiction,thehistoricalromance."ThePortersisters'careersended
passagestatesthatSharkTankhasstruckachordwithpeople (401) ________ as the Brontesistersweregettingstartedinthe
who have a vision for India'sfuture.Hence,‘vision’isthemost early Victorion (402) ________.
appropriate answer. SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Q.398.(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) into
ol.389.(b) Debut
S Q.399.(a) who (b) what (c) whose (d) which
‘Debut’ means the first appearance of something. The given Q.400.(a) introduced (b) dismissed (c) casted (d) energized
passage states that Shark Tank has made its appearance in Q.401.(a) lest (b) just (c) that (d) must
India in a very short period of time.Hence,‘debut’isthemost Q.402.(a) terms (b) period (c) session (d) spell
appropriate answer.
SET-80. Q .(403 - 407)
ol.390.(c) Taking
S
o mark the 25th anniversary of the run, (403) ______ Royal
T
‘Taking’meanstogainorcapturesomething.Thegivenpassage
CanadianMintunveiledaone-dollarcommemorativecirculation
states that people from all over India are taking the stage to
coin (404) _____ Monday on the campus of Simon Fraser
pursuetheirentrepreneurialdreamsandcreatetheirownunique
University. Fox was (405) _______ undergraduate student and
identities. Hence, ‘taking’ is the most appropriate answer.
basketball player at SFU when a malignant tumour was
ol.391.(b) Enthusiasm
S discovered inhisrightlegin1977.Itresultedin(406)______.A
‘Enthusiasm’meansagreateagernessorinterestinsomething. bronzestatueofFox,oneofmanysuchtributesacrossCanada,
The given passage states that people from all over India are looks over the academic quadrangle of the university, just a
enthusiasticabouttakingthestagetoshowcasetheirinnovative short stroll from thetheatrewhereMonday's(407)______ was
ideas. Hence, ‘enthusiasm’ is the most appropriate answer. held.
SSC MTS 03/05/2023 (Evening)
ol.392.(a) Agreements
S Q.403.(a) a (b) in (c) of (d) the
‘Agreements’ means a mutually accepted arrangement. The Q.404.(a) at (b) through (c) on (d) over
given passage states that the Sharks have made incredible Q.405.(a) their (b) a (c) an (d) the
agreementswithnewventuresrangingfromgadgetstart-upsto Q.406.(a) fragmentation (b) amputation
food firms. Hence, ‘agreements’ is the most appropriate answer. (c) vasodilation (d) implantation
Q.407.(a) unveiling (b) countervailing
SET - 78
(c) reconciling (d) veiling
ol.393.(a) examine
S
ET-81. Q .(408 - 412)
S
‘Examine’ means to inspect or investigate. The given passage
"Iamproudto(408) toareligionwhichhastaughtthe
statesthatPalaeontologistsarelikedetectiveswhoexaminethe
world both tolerance (409) universal acceptance," he
evidence. Hence, ‘examine’ is the most appropriate answer.
declared (410) __________ September 11,1893."Webelievenot
ol.394.(c) Extinct
S onlyinuniversaltoleration,(411) weacceptallreligions
‘Extinct’ means no longer in existence or living. The given astrue.Iamproudtobelongtoanationwhichhasshelteredthe
passage states that Palaeontologists are like detectives who persecutedandthe(412) ofallreligionsandallnationsof
examine the evidence that extinct animals left behind. Hence, the earth."
‘Extinct’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC MTS 04/05/2023 (Afternoon)
Q.408.(a) belong (b) live (c) behest (d) gain
ol.395.(c) Remains
S Q.409.(a) and (b) as well as (c) or (d) also
‘Remains’meanstheleftoverpartsorfragmentsofanorganism. Q.410.(a) upon (b) in (c) on (d) at
The given passage states that those clues to what dinosaurs Q.411.(a) yet (b) though (c) and (d) but
were like are found in fossils—the ancient remains of an Q.412.(a) toilers (b) refugees (c) workers (d) peons
organism. Hence, ‘Remains’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-82. Q .(413 - 417)
ol.396.(c) Evidence
S ( 413) ______ people think that we can learn a lot about the
‘Evidence’means-Prooforinformationthatsupportsaclaimor culture of foreign country (414)______bylivinginthatcountry.
belief. The given passage states that those clues to what However,thisisnotnecessarilytrue.Often,thelongerwestayin
dinosaurswerelikearefoundinfossils—theancientremainsof a(415)______country,themorewerealizehowlittleweactually
anorganism,suchasteeth,boneorshell—orevidenceofanimal know about the culture of that country. Booksandtalksabout
activity. Hence, ‘Evidence’ is the most appropriate answer. otherpeople’s(416)______canevenbedangerousbecausethey
concentrate on cultural differences and (417) ______ national
Sol.397.(d) Footprints
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character and sometimes a lot of information they contain is .433.(a) for
Q (b) of (c) up (d) upon
ntrue.
u Q.434.(a) sliced (b) diced (c) mixed (d) rotated
SSC MTS 09/05/2023 (Evening) Q.435.(a) moved (b) framed (c) tamed (d) formed
Q.413.(a) Many (b) Few (c) Every (d) Each Q.436.(a) hailed (b) called (c) deemed (d) stepped
Q.414.(a) precisely (b) directly (c) formally (d) simply Q.437.(a) plague (b) cold (c) bug (d) complaint
Q.415.(a) benign (b) foreign (c) sovereign (d) reign
Q.416.(a) conjecture (b) caricature (c) stature (d) culture SET-87. Q .(438 - 442)
Q.417.(a) considerate (b) exaggerate In a gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (438) ________
(c) proliferate (d) concentrate New York, paintings of a father and daughter (439) _________
face to face. Larger than life, the monumental portraits (440)
SET-83. Q .(418 - 422) _________ competing conceptions of royal power. The father,
aming in the banking sector seems virtually (418) _______ to
G Henry VIII, (441) ___________ directly at the viewer, conveying
eliminate.Theonlyeffectivemeasuretoenditwouldbeto(419) aggression through his wide stance, bulging leg muscles and
___________ bankers personallyliableforlosses,toremovethe (442) _________ padded clothing.
sense that their actions - their games - have (420) __________ SSC MTS 15/05/2023 (Afternoon)
personal financialorlegalconsequences.Itisthis,rather(421) Q.438.(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) at
__________ removing the cap onbankers'bonuses,thathasthe Q.439.(a) rest (b) hang (c) poised (d) hanged
best chance of preventing the financial system blowing (422) Q.440.(a) believe (b) sell (c) present (d) settle
__________ again. Q.441.(a) books (b) shocks (c) looks (d) hooks
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.442.(a) totally (b) excessively (c) commonly (d) acutely
Q.418.(a) feasible (b) impossible (c) penetrable (d) liable
Q.419.(a) gave (b) bake (c) take (d) make ET-88. Q .(443 - 447)
S
Q.420.(a) never (b) none (c) not (d) no Bycontrast,depressionisa(443)_________long-termdownturn
Q.421.(a) then (b) but (c) so (d) than in economicactivityinoneormore(444)________.Depression
Q.422.(a) on (b) into (c) up (d) off is a more (445) _________ downturn than a recession,whichis
seenbysomeeconomistsaspartofthemodernbusinesscycle.
SET-84. Q .(423 - 427) The latter refers to (446) __________ that occur around a
If you enjoy (423) _______ crime shows on TV, you know that long-term growth trend, and typically involve shifts over time
fingerprints play a large role in (424) _______ people. But, you between(447)_________ofrelativelyrapideconomicgrowth(an
might be (425) _______ to find out that using fingerprints for expansion or boom), and periods of relative stagnation or
identification is not a new science. In fact, it is very old(426) decline (a contraction or recession).
_______ back at least as far as 1885-1913 B.C.E. In Babylon, SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Morning)
when p
eople agreed to a business contract,theypressedtheir Q.443.(a) curtained (b) abstained (c) stained (d) sustained
fingerprintsintotheclayinwhichthecontractwaswritten.(427) Q.444.(a) services (b) autonomies
_______ have also been found on clay seals from ancient China. (c) economies (d) astronomies
SSC MTS 10/05/2023 (Evening) Q.445.(a) severe (b) tamed (c) feral (d) simple
Q.423.(a) marking (b) watching (c) calling out (d) writing Q.446.(a) firmness (b) stability (c) fluctuations (d) sustainability
Q.424.(a) identifying (b) pertaining (c) chortling (d) masking Q.447.(a) perpetually (b) periods (c) perpetuity (d) prods
Q.425.(a) certain (b) calculable (c) blocked (d) surprised
Q.426.(a) portraying (b) dating (c) stating (d) going ET-89. Q .(448 - 452)
S
Q.427.(a) Thumbprints (b) Sculptures After a rejection, we tend to beat ourselves upoverthethings
(c) Footprints (d) Paintings that might have (448)__________ ustoberejected-andmight
even end up dwelling on these negative (449) _________ a
ET-85. Q .(428 - 432)
S processcalledrumination.Thishabit,however,inevitablycauses
Asanindustrialsolvent,pyridineisusedina(428)______range us to (450)__________worse."Thefirstthingalotofpeopledo
of manufacturing processes. It is also a by-product of coking when they getrejectedistobeunkindto(451)___________and
coal,acrucial(429)_______forsteelproduction.TheTeesarea they start coming upwithallkindsofideasaboutwhat's(452)
was home to both steel and chemical (430) ______ and the ______ with them," Gottlieb notes.
discharge of contaminated effluent (431) ______ the river and SSC MTS 16/05/2023 (Afternoon)
surroundingwetlandshasbeen(432)_______practice,oftenwith Q.448.(a) lead (b) led (c) leading (d) let
minimal or no treatment. Q.449.(a) endurance (b) formalities (c) emotions (d) stoppages
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Morning) Q.450.(a) feel (b) swirl (c) share (d) recognize
Q.428.(a) wide (b) wider (c) widest (d) widely Q.451.(a) himself (b) yourself (c) themselves (d) itself
Q.429.(a) code (b) desire (c) load (d) input Q.452.(a) strong (b) taming (c) syncing (d) wrong
Q.430.(a) fabrication (b) industries (c) monopoly (d) salutation
Q.431.(a) into (b) on (c) to (d) in SET-90. Q .(453 - 457)
Q.432.(a) maniac (b) common (c) bogus (d) ruckus " Why?" said Harry insurprise."Thereisa(453) ,Harry
Potter. A plot to make most terrible things (454) at
ET-86. Q .(433 - 437)
S Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (455) ,
Snailslimeismade(433)________amixtureofsubstances.Itis "whisperedDobby,suddenlytremblingallover."Dobbyhas(456)
mostly water (434) _________ with proteins and some _________ months, sir. Harry Potter (457) in peril.
carbohydrates and minerals, (435) ________ into a sort of jelly. SSC MTS 17/05/2023 (Afternoon)
This jelly is(436)________"mucus".It'snotthatdifferenttothe Q.453.(a) paper (b) plot (c) notebook (d) diary
snot that comes out of your nose when you have a (437) ______. Q.454.(a) happen (b) happens (c) happening (d) happened
SSC MTS 12/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.455.(a) those years (b) that year (c) the year (d) this year
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Q.456.(a) known it for ( b) had knowing for .475.(a) Totally (b) Casually (c) Firmly
Q (d) Nearly
(c) had acknowledging for (d) been known since Q.476.(a) knowing (b) to know (c) knows (d) known
Q.457.(a) must not insert himself (b) must not put his self Q.477.(a) indexes (b) symptoms (c) evidences (d) marks
(c) might not put oneself (d) must not put himself
SET-95. Q .(478 - 482)
ET-91. Q .(458 - 462)
S tthecoreofthe(478)
A liesthefierce(479) between
Bythe(458)_______wereachpuberty,theworldhasreachedus two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the
and (459) _______ us to a greater extentthanwerealize.(460) Kauravas.Thelifelongstruggle(480) thecousinsforthe
______family,friends,school,andsocietyingeneral(461)______ throneofHastinapurculminates(481) bloodybattleof
by word and example-how to be. But people (462) ___________ Kurukshetra,inwhich(482) kingsofthatperiodparticipated
leadersatthatmomentwhentheydecideforthemselveshowto and perished.
be. SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Morning) Q.478.(a) dull (b) exercise (c) bright (d) epic
Q.458.(a) time (b) moment (c) age (d) era Q.479.(a) rivalry (b) commute (c) hostile (d) friendship
Q.459.(a) shapes(b) shaped (c) contours (d) formats Q.480.(a) amongst (b) inside (c) between (d) along
Q.460.(a) Their (b) Her (c) There (d) Our Q.481.(a) in that (b) inside (c) in the (d) in to
Q.461.(a) have tell us (b) have told us Q.482.(a) total (b) almost (c) most (d) each
(c) has told us (d) have been told us
Q.462.(a) onset to became (b) begin to become ET-96. Q .(483 - 487)
S
(c) began to become (d) start to became One head teacher asked what she should say to parents who
requestguidance_______(483)gettingtheirchild"school-ready",
SET-92. Q .(463 - 467) because shewasconcernedthattoo______(484)parentshave
Itwasthis(463)_______thatmadeJohnsoparticularlyunusual, becomeconvincedthatanexpert(theteacher)knowsmorethan
evenforawizard.Thisscarwas(464)_______hintofJohn'svery they do about theirownchild's________(485).Herintentionwas
mysterious past, of the reason (465) __________ the Samuel's not tobashparents,________(486)shewantedtoknowhowto
doorstep eleven years (466) ________ . Attheageofone,John encourage parents to see "school" as a distinct domain from
(467) __________ a curse from the greatest Darksorcererofall "home", where their own ______ (487) ought to hold sway.
time. SSC MTS 16/06/2023 (Evening)
SSC MTS 18/05/2023 (Evening) Q.483.(a) at (b) to (c) of (d) on
Q.463.(a) blister (b) scar (c) scab (d) defect Q.484.(a) many (b) much (c) most (d) more
Q.464.(a) the only (b) that only (c) the alone (d) that individual Q.485.(a) development (b) consistence
Q.465.(a) he had been left on (b) he had been left up (c) submission (d) maniacs
(c) he have been left on (d) he was been left in Q.486.(a) or (b) rather (c) so (d) yet
Q.466.(a) ago (b) prior (c) before (d) sooner Q.487.(a) commotion (b) games (c) judgement (d) trubulence
Q.467.
(a) has had someway survived (b) had somehow existed through ET-97. Q .(488 - 492)
S
(c) have somehow survived (d) had somehow survived Eachwenthisway,theprinceto(488)__________thewaysofthe
court, the brahmin to (489) ___________ with Parasuram, the
ET-93. Q .(468 - 472)
S renownedscholar-warrior.Hemastered(490)______,marrieda
Workers' compensationbenefitsinPennsylvaniashouldpayfor virtuous woman, and (491) ______ abeautifulson.(192)______
your medical (468) _________ and aportionofyourlostwages. poor, he was proud of his learning.
However,youcannotbe(469)_________forpainandsufferingor SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Morning)
othernon-financialdamagesthatyourillnessorinjurymay(470) Q.488.(a) absorb (b) receive (c) cram (d) learn
_________you.Apersonalinjuryorwrongfuldeathlawsuit,onthe Q.489.(a) study across (b) study former
other hand, (471) ________ compensation for the ill worker or (c) study another (d) study further
surviving family members. If someone (472) _________ your Q.490.(a) the supplies of war (b) the art even craft of war
employeroraco-workerwastoblameforyourillness,youcould (c) the attitude of war (d) the arts of war
pursue such a claim. Q.491.(a) has (b) had (c) have (d) given
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Afternoon) Q.492.(a) So (b) Even (c) Though (d) Because
Q.468.(a) states (b) regulations (c) bills (d) rules
Q.469.(a) repudiated (b) paid (c) stiffed (d) signed SET-98. Q .(493 - 497)
Q.470.(a) cause (b) has caused (c) have caused (d) causing lkaline hydrolysis is rare today as a funeral (493) _____ for
A
Q.471.(a) hosts (b) allows (c) hovers (d) boasts humans.Offeredtothepublicforthefirsttimejustovera(494)
Q.472.(a) beyond (b) along (c) besides (d) beside _____ ago, it is now permitted and regulated in 26 U.S. states,
and practiced (495) ______ in North America, where itremains
SET-94. Q .(473 - 477) unfamiliartomostpeoplewho(496)______alovedoneorwho
oumaywonderifanyonewould(473)_______tobediagnosed
Y are thinking about what could (497) _____ to their own bodies
beforetheyareevenawaretheyhaveAlzheimer's(474)_______? when they die.
A recent survey shows that, indeed, theywould.(475)________ SSC MTS 19/06/2023 (Afternoon)
three-quarters of the respondents said they would want (476) Q.493.(a) Judgement (b) Proceeding (c) Activity (d) Practice
_________ if they hadAlzheimer'sdisease,eveniftheywerenot Q.494.(a) date (b) vintage (c) decade (d) period
yet experiencing (477) _______. Q.495.(a) primarily (b) manly (c) approximately (d) lastly
SSC MTS 19/05/2023 (Evening) Q.496.(a) has lost (b) lose (c) have lost (d) loose
Q.473.(a) drop (b) surrender (c) want (d) got Q.497.(a) curtail (b) happen (c) syndicate (d) gravitate
Q.474.(a) health (b) disease (c) contamination (d) bug
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Solutions :-
ol.410.(c) On
S
SET - 79 Thepreposition‘On’indicatesaspecifictime.Thegivenpassage
statesthathedeclaredonSeptember11,1893.Hence,‘on’isthe
ol.398.(b) in
S most appropriate answer.
We generally use the preposition ‘in’ to indicate time and
duration. Hence, ‘in’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.411.(d) But
S
The conjunction ‘but’ indicates that except or to introduce
ol.399.(d) which
S something which contrasts with what you have just said. The
We generally use the relative pronoun ‘which’ to introduce a given passage states that We believe not only in universal
subordinate clause. Hence, ‘which’ is the most appropriate toleration,butweacceptallreligionsastrue.Hence,‘But’isthe
answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.400.(a) introduced
S ol.412.(b) Refugees
S
‘Introduced’ means to put something into use, operation, or a ‘Refugees’ means a person who hasbeenforcedtoleavetheir
place for thefirsttime.Thegivensentencestatesthatthefirst country inordertoescapewar,persecution,ornaturaldisaster.
whointroducedthatbeautifulkindoffiction.Hence,‘introduced’ ThegivenpassagestatesthatIamproudtobelongtoanation
is the most appropriate answer. whichhasshelteredthepersecutedrefugeesofallreligionsand
all nations of the earth.
ol.401.(b) just
S
Wegenerallyuse‘just’asanadverboftime,indicatingarecent SET - 82
occurrence or immediate past. Hence, ‘just’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.413.(a) Many
S
‘Many’isusedasadeterminerbeforeapluralcountablenounto
ol.402.(b) period
S indicate a large or considerable quantity or number of
‘Period’ means a length orportionoftime.Thegivensentence something. Hence, ‘Many’ is the most appropriate answer.
states that the Bronte sisters were getting started in theearly
Victorion period. Hence, ‘period’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.414.(d) Simply
S
‘Simply’ means in a straightforwardorplainmanner.Thegiven
SET - 80 passage states that we can learn a lot about the culture of
ol.403.(d) the
S foreigncountrysimplybylivinginthatcountry.Hence,‘Simply’is
Wegenerallyusearticle‘the’torefertoaspecificplace.Hence, the most appropriate answer.
‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.415.(b) Foreign
S
ol.404.(c) on
S The passageisaboutthecultureofforeigncountry.Sowecan
Wegenerallyusethepreposition‘on’torefertoaspecificdayor easily conclude that ‘foreign’ is the most appropriate answer.
date. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.416.(d) Culture
S
ol.405.(c) an
S ‘Culture’ means the way of life, especiallythegeneralcustoms
Wegenerallyusetheindefinitearticle‘an’withthewordsstarting and beliefs,ofaparticulargroupofpeopleataparticulartime.
from a vowel sound (an engineer, an hour). Hence, ‘an’ is the The given passage states that books and talks about other
most appropriate answer. people’s culture can even be dangerous.Hence,‘Culture’isthe
most appropriate answer.
ol.406.(b) amputation
S
‘Amputation’ means the cutting off of a part of the body. The ol.417.(b) Exaggerate
S
givenpassagestatesthatamalignanttumourwasdiscoveredin ‘Exaggerate’ means to represent something as being larger,
his right leg in 1977. It resulted in amputation. Hence, better, or worse than it reallyis.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
‘amputation’ is the most appropriate answer. they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national
Sol.407.(a) unveiling character. Hence, ‘Exaggerate’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘unveiling’ means the removal of a curtain or covering from a
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newmonument.Thegivenpassagestatesthatjustashortstroll
from the theatre where Monday's unveiling was held. Hence, ol.418.(b) Impossible
S
‘unveiling’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Impossible’meansnotabletooccur,exist,orbedone.Thegiven
passage states that gaming in the banking sector seems
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virtuallyimpossibletoeliminate.Hence,‘Impossible’isthemost
ol.408.(a) belong
S appropriate answer.
Belong means to beamemberofagroupororganisation.The
ol.419.(d) Make
S
given passage states that I am proud to belong to a religion
Thegivenpassagestatesthattheonlyeffectivemeasuretoend
which has taught the world. Hence, ‘belong’ is the most
itwouldbetomakebankerspersonallyliableforlosses.Hence,
appropriate answer.
‘make’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.409.(a) And
S ol.420.(d) No
S
‘Both…..and’ is the conjunction pair. The given passage states Wegenerallyuse‘No’asadeterminertoindicatetheabsenceor
that "I am proud to belong to a religion which hastaughtthe lackofsomething.Thegivenpassagestatesthattoremovethe
worldbothtoleranceanduniversalacceptance". Hence,‘and’is sense that their actions - their games - have no p
ersonal
the most appropriate answer. financial or legal consequences. Hence, ‘No’ is the most
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appropriate answer. The preposition"into"accuratelyconveystheactionofentering
r being introduced. The given passage states that the
o
ol.421.(d) Than
S dischargeofcontaminatedeffluentintotheriver.Hence,‘into’is
We generally use the phrase ‘Rather than’ to express a the most appropriate answer.
preferenceforonechoiceoralternativeoveranother.Thegiven
passage states that It is this, rather than removingthecapon ol.432.(b) Common
S
bankers' bonuses. Hence, ‘than’ is the most appropriate answer. The word "common" accurately represents the idea that itisa
frequently occurring practice. The given passage states that
ol.422.(c) Up
S surrounding wetlands has been common practice, often with
Thephrase‘blowup’meanstodescribethecompleteandabject minimal or no treatment. Hence, ‘Common’ is the most
failure of an individual, corporation,bank,developmentproject. appropriate answer.
Thegivenpassagestatesthatthebestchanceofpreventingthe
financial system blowing up again. Hence, ‘up’ is the most SET - 86
appropriate answer.
ol.433.(b) of
S
SET - 84 Preposition ‘of’isgenerallyusedaftertheverb‘made’whenwe
talkaboutthebasiccompositionofsomething.Hence,‘of’isthe
ol.423.(b) Watching
S most appropriate answer.
‘Watching’meanstolookatsomethingforaperiodoftime.The
givenpassagestatesthatIfyouenjoywatchingcrimeshowson ol.434.(c)mixed
S
TV. Hence, ‘Watching’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Mixed’meansjoinedorcombinedtogether.Thegivensentence
states that it is mostly water mixed with proteins and some
ol.424.(a) Identifying
S carbohydrates and minerals. Hence, ‘mixed’ is the most
‘Identifying’meanstorecognizeorbeabletonamesomeoneor appropriate answer.
something. The given passage states that fingerprints play a
large role in identifying people. Hence, ‘Identifying’isthemost ol.435.(d) formed
S
appropriate answer. Thephrase‘formedinto’meanshavingtakenaparticularformor
shape. The given sentencestatesthatitismostlywatermixed
ol.425.(d) Surprised
S withproteinsandsomecarbohydratesandminerals,formedinto
‘Surprised’ means shocked. The given passagestatesthatyou a sort of jelly. Hence, ‘formed’ is the most
might get surprised to find out that using fingerprints for appropriate answer.
identification is not a new science. Hence, ‘surprised’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.436.(b)called
S
Theverb‘called’isusedtogivesomeoneorsomethinganame.
ol.426.(b) Dating
S Thegivensentencestatesthatthisjellyiscalled‘mucus’.Hence,
‘Dating’meanstohaveexistedsinceaparticulartime.Thegiven ‘called’ is the most appropriate answer.
passagestatesthatInFact,itisveryolddatingbackatleastas
far as1885-1913B.C.E.Hence,‘Dating’isthemostappropriate ol.437.(b) cold
S
answer. ‘Cold’ meansamildinfectionofthenoseandthroat.Thegiven
sentence states that it’s not that different from the snot that
ol.427.(a) Thumbprints
S comes out of your nosewhenyouhaveacold.Hence,‘cold’is
‘Thumbprints’ means a mark made by a person’s thumb which the most appropriate answer.
shows the pattern of lines on its surface. The given passage
states that Thumbprints have also been found on clay seals SET - 87
from ancient China. Hence, ‘Thumbprints’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.438.(b) in
S
The preposition ‘in’ indicates location or position within a
SET - 85 specificspaceorarea.ThegivenpassagestatesthatInagallery
attheMetropolitanMuseumofArtinNewYork.Hence,‘in’isthe
Sol.428.(a) Wide most suitable answer.
‘Wide’ means a broad or extensive range. The given passage
states that As an industrial solvent, pyridine is used in awide ol.439.(b) Hang
S
range of manufacturing processes. Hence, ‘Wide’ is the most Hang means to fasten at a high point on anailetc.Thegiven
appropriate answer. passage states that paintings of a father and daughter hang
face to face. Hence, ‘Hang’ is the most suitable answer.
ol.429.(d) Input
S
‘Input’ means to contribute orhaveaninfluenceonsomething. ol.440.(c) Present
S
The given passage statesthatItisalsoaby-productofcoking ‘Present’ means to display or show something. The given
coal, a crucial input for steel production. Hence, ‘input’ is the passage states that larger than life, the monumental portraits
most appropriate answer. presentcompetingconceptionsofroyalpower.Hence,‘present’
is the most suitable answer.
ol.430.(b) Industries
S
ThegivenpassagestatesthatTheTeesareawashometoboth ol.441.(c) Looks
S
steel and chemical industries. Hence, ‘industries’ is the most ‘Looks’meanstoseesomethingorsomeone.Thegivenpassage
appropriate answer. states that - The father, Henry VIII,looksdirectlyattheviewer.
Hence, ‘looks’ is the most suitable answer.
Sol.431.(a) into
Sol.442.(b) Excessively
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‘Excessively’ refers to an extreme or exaggerated degree. The SET - 90
given passage states that conveying aggression through his
wide stance, bulging leg muscles and Excessively padded ol.453.(b) Plot
S
clothing. Hence, ‘excessively’ is the most suitable answer. The word ‘plot’ refers to a secret plan or scheme, often with
negativeormaliciousintentions.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
SET - 88 There is a plot, Harry Potter. Hence, ‘Plot’ is themostsuitable
answer.
ol.443.(d) sustained
S
‘Sustained’ means continuing for an extended period of time ol.454.(a) Happen
S
without interruption. The given passagestatesthatdepression ‘Happen’ means to occur or take place by chance. The given
is a sustained long-termdownturnineconomicactivity.Hence, passagestatesthatAplottomakemostterriblethingshappen
‘sustained’ is the most appropriate answer. at Hogwarts School. Hence, ‘Happen’ is the most suitable
answer.
ol.444.(a) services
S
‘Services’ means activities, tasks performed by individuals to ol.455.(d) This year
S
meet the needs of others. The given passage states that The given passage is referring to a specific year at Hogwarts
depression is a sustained long-term downturn in economic SchoolofWitchcraftandWizardry.Hence,‘thisyear’isthemost
activity in one or more services. Hence, ‘services’ is the most suitable answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.456.(a) Known it for
S
ol.445.(a) severe
S Thephrase‘knownitfor’indicatesthatDobbyhasbeenawareof
‘Severe’ means extremely bad or serious. The given passage this information. Hence, ‘known if for’ is the most suitable
states that depression is a more severe downturn than a answer.
recession. Hence, ‘severe’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.457.(d) Must not put himself
S
ol.446.(c) fluctuations
S The phrase ‘must not put himself’ indicates that Harry should
‘Fluctuations’ means unpredictable ups and downs. The given not expose or place himself in danger. Hence, ‘must not put
passage states that the latter refers to fluctuations thatoccur himself’ is the most suitable answer.
around a long term growth trend. Hence, ‘fluctuations’ is the
most appropriate answer. SET - 91
ol.447.(b) periods
S ol.458.(a) time
S
‘Period’ means a specific duration of time. The given passage In the passage, The word‘time’fitsappropriatelyasitsignifies
statesthatthelattertypicallyinvolvesperiodsofrelativelyrapid durationoftimeleadinguptoreachingpuberty.Hence,‘time’is
economic growth and periods of relative decline. Hence, the most appropriate answer.
‘periods’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.459.(b) shaped
S
SET - 89 Inthepassagetheword‘shaped’meansthattheworldhashad
a significant impact on our development, values, and beliefs,
ol.448.(b) led
S shaping who we are as individuals. Hence, ‘shaped’ is the most
WegenerallyuseV3 withthehelpingverbHas/have/hadandthe appropriate answer.
correct 3rd form of the verb ‘Lead’ is ‘Led’. Hence, ‘led’ is the
most suitable answer. ol.460.(d) our
S
The possessive pronoun "Our" is used to show ownership or
ol.449.(c) Emotions
S association with the noun. It indicates that family, friends,
‘Emotions’ refers to the feelings or sentiments that we school, and society in general collectively impact how we
experience. The given passage states that these negative become. Hence, ‘our’ is the most appropriate answer.
emotions are a processcalledrumination.Hence,‘emotions’is
the most suitable answer. ol.461.(b) have told us
S
We generally use present perfect tense(have+V₃)todescribe
ol.450.(a) Feel
S actionsorstatesthatoccurredinthepastbuthaveaconnection
The word ‘feel’ means for experiencing or having a certain or relevance to the present. Hence, ‘have told us’ is the most
emotional state. The given passage states that This habit, appropriate answer.
however, inevitably causes ustofeelworse.Hence,‘feel’isthe
most suitable answer. ol.462.(b) begin to become
S
Theverb‘begin’suggeststhestartorinitiationofanactionand
ol.451.(c) Themselves
S is connected with infinitive (to + V₁) to convey the process of
The reflexive pronoun ‘themselves’ is usedtoreferbacktothe developing or forming oneself inthepassage.Hence,‘beginto
plural subject ‘a lot of people’.Hence,‘themselves’isthemost become’ is the most appropriate answer.
suitable answer.
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ol.452.(d) Wrong
S
Theword‘wrong’meansindividualsstartthinkingaboutwhatis ol.463.(b) scar
S
incorrectorflawedaboutthemselvesafterfacingrejection.The ‘Scar’ means a mark on the skin that is caused by a cut. The
given passage states what's wrong with them," Gottlieb notes. given passage states that it was this scar that made Johnso
Hence, ‘wrong’ is the most suitable answer. particularly unusual. Hence, ‘scar’ is the most appropriate
answer.
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ol.464.(a)the only
S ediagnosedbeforetheyareevenawaretheyhaveAlzheimer's.
b
The adverb ‘only’ is used when there isjustoneofsomething. Hence, ‘want’ is the most appropriate answer.
Article ‘the’ will be used because the given passage is talking
about a particular type of hint. As per thegivensentence,this ol.474.(b) Disease
S
scarwastheonlyhintthatremindedofJohn’smysteriouspast. The word "disease" is the most suitable term to describe
Hence, ‘the only’ is the most appropriate answer. Alzheimer's in this passage. It refers to a specific medical
condition or illness that affects the brain and memory.Hence,
ol.465.(a) he had been left on
S ‘disease’ is the most appropriate answer.
When two events are ofthepast,pastperfecttenseisusedto
narrate the one that happened before. According to theabove ol.475.(d) Nearly
S
passage,theevent“leftonthedoor”happenedfirst.Preposition ‘Nearly’ means verycloseto;almost.Thegivenpassagestates
‘on’ is used to talkaboutthepositionorlocationofsomebody. that nearly three-quarters of the respondents said they would
The given clause follows passive structure. Hence, ‘he had been wanttoknowiftheyhadAlzheimer'sdisease.Hence,‘Nearly’is
left on’ is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate answer.
ol.466.(a) ago
S ol.476.(b) To know
S
Theadverb‘ago’isusedwhenwerefertopasttime.‘Ago’isused In this passage, the phrase "would want to know" is used. It
afterthementionedperiod.ThegivenpassagestatesthatJohn follows the structure of a verb + infinitive. The verb "want" is
wasleftonSamuel'sdoorstepelevenyearsago.Hence,‘ago’is followedbytheinfinitive"toknow."Hence,‘toknow’isthemost
the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.467.(d)had somehow survived
S ol.477.(b) Symptoms
S
Thegivenpassageisnarratingapastexperience.So,pasttense The word "symptoms" accurately describes the experiences or
will be used. ‘Had + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure. indicationsofAlzheimer'sdiseasethattherespondentsmaynot
Hence, ‘had somehow survived(V3)’ is the correct grammatical be currently aware of. Hence, ‘symptoms’ is the most
structure. appropriate answer.
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ol.468.(c) bills
S ol.478.(d) Epic
S
The phrase ‘medical bills’ means statement of charges for Theword‘Epic’isoftenusedtodescribenarrativesortalesthat
medical services. The given passage states that workers' involve heroic deeds, legendary characters, and monumental
compensation benefits in Pennsylvania should pay for your events.Inthispassage,itsuggeststhatthestorybeingreferred
medical bills and a portion of your lostwages.Hence,‘bills’is toholdsgreatimportanceandcapturesagrandstruggle.Hence,
the most appropriate answer. ‘Epic’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.469.(b) paid
S ol.479.(a) Rivalry
S
Theword‘paid’meansmoneythataworkerreceivesfromhisor The word ‘Rivalry’ suggests a strong and often hostile
her employer. The given passage states that however, you competition between two parties, emphasizing the intense
cannot be paid for pain and suffering or other non-financial nature of their relationship. In the passage, the term ‘fierce
damages. Hence, ‘paid’ is the most appropriate answer. rivalry’ signifiestheintensecompetition,conflict,andanimosity
between the two branches of the Kuru dynasty, namely the
ol.470.(c) have caused
S Pandavas and the Kauravas. Hence, ‘Rivalry’ is the most
The phrase ‘have caused’ means to make something happen, appropriate answer.
especially something bad. The given passage states that your
illness or injury may have caused you. Hence,‘havecaused’is ol.480.(c) Between
S
the most appropriate answer. ‘Between’ is usedasapreposition.Prepositionsarewordsthat
typically show a relationship between anoun(orpronoun)and
ol.471.(b) allows
S another element in the sentence. In this case, "between"
The word ‘allows’ means to give permission to someone to do indicatestherelationshipandconflictbetweenthetwobranches
something. The given passage states that a personal injury or of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Hence,
wrongfuldeathlawsuit,ontheotherhand,allowscompensation ‘between’ is the most appropriate answer.
fortheillworkerorsurvivingfamilymembers.Hence,‘allows’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.481.(c) In the
S
Theprepositionphrase‘inthe’indicatesthatthelifelongstruggle
ol.472.(c) besides
S culminates in the specificeventorcontextofthebloodybattle
The preposition ‘besides’ means ‘in addition to’or‘apartfrom’. ofKurukshetra.Thephrase"inthe"denotesthatthebattletakes
The given passage states that if someone besides your place within a definedlocationorcontext.Hence,‘inthe’isthe
employeroraco-workerwastoblameforyourillness,youcould most appropriate answer.
pursue such a claim. Hence, ‘besides’ is the most appropriate
answer. ol.482.(c) Most
S
The word "most" is an adjective that describes the noun it
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S modifies.Inthispassage,itaccuratelyconveysthatthemajority
ol.473.(c) Want
S or a significant number of kings from that period participated
The word "want" in this passage means to desire or wish for and perished in the battle of Kurukshetra. Hence, ‘most’isthe
something.Itimplieswhetheranyonewoulddesireorchooseto most appropriate answer.
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ol.483.(d) on
S ol.493.(d) practice
S
We generally use preposition ‘on’ to indicate the Topic or subject. ‘Practice’ meanstherepeatedperformanceorapplicationofan
The given passagestatesthatTheheadteacherwantstoknow activity or skill.Inthegivenpassage,theterm‘funeral’isbeing
whatadviceorinformationsheshouldprovidetoparentswhen used to refertoaprocessorpracticeassociatedwithhandling
they seek guidance specifically about preparing their child for the remains of the deceased. Hence, ‘practice’ is the most
school. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.484.(a) many
S ol.494.(c) decade
S
‘Many’ means a large number or a significant portion of ‘Decade’meansaperiodoftenyears.Thegivenpassagestates
someoneorsomething.Thegivenpassagestatesthattoomany that alkaline hydrolysis was offered to the public for the first
parents hold the beliefofnotknowingmuchabouttheirchild’s time slightly more than ten years ago. Hence, ‘decade’ is the
development. Hence, ‘many’ is the most appropriate answer. most appropriate answer.
ol.485.(a) development
S ol.495.(a) primarily
S
‘Development’ means the process of growth, progress, and ‘Primarily’ means mainly. The word "primarily" is used to
advancementinvariousaspects.Thegivenpassagestatesthat describe the practice of alkaline hydrolysis in North America.
the headteacher is concerned that parents have become The given passage states that this method is the main or
convincedthattheteacherknowsmorethantheydoabouttheir primary approach used in that region. Hence, ‘primarily’ is the
own child's development. Hence, ‘development’ is the most most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.496.(c) have lost
S
ol.486.(b) rather
S Wegenerallyusepresentperfecttense(have+V₃)todenotean
We generallyuse“rather”toindicateapreferenceoralternative actionorexperiencethatstartedinthepastandcontinuestothe
intention. The given passagestatesthattheheadteacher'saim present.Theverb(havelost)afterrelativepronoun(who)mustbe
wasnottobashparentsbuttoseekadviceonhowtoencourage followedaccordingtotheantecedent(people).Hence,‘havelost’
themtoview"school"asadistinctdomainfrom"home".hence, is the most appropriate answer.
‘rather’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.497.(b) happen
S
ol.487.(c) judgement
S Inthepassage,Theword"happen"conveystheideaofanevent
Judgement is the ability toformopinionsortomakesensible occurringortakingplace.Thegivenpassagestatesthatpeople
decisions. who are thinking about whatcouldhappentotheirownbodies
when they die are unfamiliar with alkaline hydrolysis. Hence,
SET - 97 ‘happen’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.488.(d) Learn
S
‘Learn’ means to get knowledge about something. The given SSC CHSL 2022 Tier - 1
passage states thatPrinceisaimingtoacquireknowledgeand
understanding about how the court operates. Hence, ‘learn’ is SET-99. Q .(498 - 502)
the most appropriate answer. any fruits and vegetables change (498)____________ as they
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ripen.Forexample,tomatoes,strawberries,andredbellpeppers
ol.489.(d) Study further
S all changefromgreentored.Colourisjustonewayalongwith
The phrase ‘study further’ means to gain moreknowledgeand size,texture,andsmellthatyoucantellifafruitorvegetableis
understanding. The given passage states that Brahmin (499)____________ to be harvested or eaten. Imagine a factory
continued his studies with Parasuram to gain knowledge and that (500) ___________strawberries into plastic containerstobe
understanding beyond what he had acquired. Hence, ‘study (501) togrocerystoresacrossthecountry.Itmight
further’ is the most appropriate answer. be useful to have a machine that automatically (502)_______
ol.490.(d) The arts of war
S any green strawberries that w ere pickedbeforetheywereripe.
The phrase ‘arts of war’ means the skills, strategies, techniques, Or, you might want a machine on the farm that automatically
andknowledgerelatedtomilitaryorwarfareactivities.Thegiven recognizesstrawberriesbycolourandonlypickstheredonesto
passage states that brahmin acquired a high level of skill, begin with.
knowledge, and understanding in various aspects related to SSC CHSL 09/03/2023 (1st Shift)
warfare. Hence, ‘the arts of war’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.498. (a) shape (b) clothes (c) colour (d) size
Q.499.(a) steady (b) trepid (c) sober (d) ready
ol.491.(b) Had
S Q.500. (a) packs (b) breaks (c) tapes (d) halts
ThegivensentenceofthepassageisanexampleofSimplePast Q.501.(a) managed of (b) shipped off
tenseandthesecondform(V2)isgenerallyusedinanaffirmative (c) suited to (d) accounted to
sentence. Hence, ‘had(V2)’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.502.(a) sustains (b) detains (c) proceeds (d) rejects
ol.492.(c) Though
S ET-100. Q .(503 - 507)
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We generally use conjunction ‘though’ to indicate contrast Fresh pineapple, chilled watermelon, and anicycoldsoftdrink
betweentwoideasorstatements.Thegivenpassagestatesthat on a hot summer's day. What do these things have in (503)
Brahmin was proud of his son, despite being poor. There is a _______ ? They all tastesogoodbecauseofthesweetnessthe
contrastbetweenprideandpoverty.Hence,‘though’isthemost sugar in them provides. When youthinkofsugar,youprobably
appropriate answer. picture the white (504) _______ you put in cookies, that your
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ereal. Actually, this is just one kind of sugar, called sucrose,
c Swollen joints (523) _________whenthereisfluidinthetissues
which is (506) _______ from sugar cane or sugar beets. aroundthejoints.Itcanbevery(524)_________andcanmakeit
Technically, sugar is a carbohydrate thatoccurs(507)________ difficulttomovetheaffectedjoints.Insomecases,swellingmay
in every fruit and vegetable. causeaffectedjointstoincreaseinsizeorappeartobeanodd
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (1st Shift) (525) __________. Joint pain and swelling can affectmorethan
Q.503.(a) tandem (b) common (c) collision (d) balance one (526) _________ at a time. The most common joints to be
Q.504.(a) rubbles (b) capsules (c) stones (d) granules (527) _____________ by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists,
Q.505.(a) raise (b) sprinkle (c) send (d) place shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees or ankles.
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Q.507.(a) fortunately (b) mentally (c) happily (d) naturally Q.523.(a) happen (b) prompt (c) produce (d) suppress
Q.524.(a) uncomfortable (b) snug (c) pleasant (d) convenient
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Snakes are e longated, legless, carnivorous (508) ________ that Q.526.(a) muscle (b) vein (c) tissue (d) joint
canbedistinguishedfromleglesslizardsby(509)________lack Q.527.(a) blended (b) affected (c) balmed (d) reacted
of eyelids and external ears. (510) ________ species of snakes
have skulls with severalmorejointsthantheirlizardancestors, ET-105. Q .(528 - 532)
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(511) ________ them to swallow prey much larger than their Childrenlearntowalkandtalknaturally,(528)______thatisnot
heads with their highly mobile jaws. To accommodate their the case with reading. Reading strategiesaredesignedtohelp
narrow bodies, snakes'pairedorgans(suchaskidneys)appear your childdevelopastrongreading(529)_______onebuiltwith
oneinfrontoftheotherinsteadofside(512)________side,and confidenceengagementandjoy.Asaparent,youaremostlikely
most have only one functional lung. alwayslookingfor(530)_________thatmakeyourchildwantto
SSC CHSL 13/03/2023 (4th Shift) learn.Weareheretohelpyouandyourchildontheirjourneyas
Q.508.(a) birds (b) reptiles (c) mammals (d) amphibians a (531) __________ reader. Try some reading strategy
Q.509.(a) those (b) them (c) their (d) there s uggestions below for kids (532)____________arebeginningto
Q.510.(a) Lots (b) Many (c) Few (d) Much read all the way to those reading advanced chapter books.
Q.511.(a) compelling (b) prevailing (c) enabling (d) disabling SSC CHSL 16/03/2023 (2nd Shift)
Q.512.(a) over (b) of (c) and (d) by Q.528.(a) because (b) rather (c) when (d) but
Q.529.(a) presumption (b) foundation
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S (c) corporation (d) fluctuation
Deserts probably existed much (513) _____ during former Q.530.(a) blueprints (b) fashions (c) techniques (d) lines
periodsofglobalaridclimateintheleeofmountainrangesthat Q.531.(a) budding (b) dying (c) ripened (d) sulking
sheltered them from (514) ____ or in the centre of extensive Q.532.(a) whom (b) that (c) who (d) which
continental regions. However, this would have been primarily
before the evolution of angiosperms which are (515) ____ as SET-106. Q .(533 - 537)
seed producing plants. Only afewprimitiveplants, whichmay ristianoRonaldodosSantosAveiro,bornonFebruary5th,1985
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have been (516) ____oftheancientdesertvegetation,occurin and commonly known (533) ________ Cristiano Ronaldo, is a
presentdaydeserts.One(517)____isthebizarreconiferrelative Portuguese footballer who (534) ________ as a forward for
tumboa, in the Namib Desert of southwestern Africa. Spanish club Real Madridandservesascaptain(535)________
SSC CHSL 14/03/2023 (2nd Shift) the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo currently holds the
Q.513.(a) early (b) earliest (c) earnest (d) earlier distinctionofbeingthemostexpensiveplayerinfootballhistory
Q.514.(a) brash (b) rain (c) birds (d) animals. after(536)________transferredtoRealMadridfromManchester
Q.515.(a) mandated (b) summarized United in a deal worth £80 million (€94m, US$132m). His
(c) characterised (d) presented contract with Real Madrid is believed to have made him the
Q.516.(a) slot (b) part (c) task (d) bit highest-paid (537) _______ player in the
Q.517.(a) signal (b) example (c) instance (d) sign world.
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SET-103. Q .(518 - 522) Q.533.(a) at (b) for (c) in (d) as
ach year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
E Q.534.(a) plays (b) played (c) will play (d) has played
Environmental Protection Agency (518) _______ federal Q.535.(a) in (b) with (c) of (d) at
pollinator experts to share the latest scientific findingsonbee Q.536.(a) been (b) is (c) having (d) be
and pollinator health, and assess the status of (519) ________ Q.537.(a) rugby (b) football (c) tennis (d) cricket
importantinsects,birds,batsandotherspecies.Oneclear(520)
ET-107. Q .(538 - 542)
S
________ fromthisyear'smeetingwasthatclimatechange(521)
I would uncover the story that lay (538) ________ between the
________ a new and formidable stressor for bees, potentially
lines of the men's exploits. Better still, I (539) _______ one of
amplifyingpreviouslyknownissuesinwaysthatscientistscan't
them tell it herself, with all her joys and doubts, her struggles
yet (522) _________ but need to prepare for.
andhertriumphs,herheartbreaks,herachievements,theunique
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female way (540) ________ which she sees her world and her
Q.518.(a) accost (b) host (c) roast (d) mandates
place in it. And who could be (541) _________ for this than
Q.519.(a) this (b) thus (c) those (d) these
Panchaali? It isherlife,hervoice,herquestions,andhervision
Q.520.(a) standard (b) takeaway (c) thesis (d) diffidence
that I invite you (542) ________. 'The Palace of Illusions".
Q.521.(a) has become (b) became
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(c) was became (d) becoming
Q.538.(a) visible (b) detectable (c) obvious (d) invisible
Q.522.(a) shrimp (b) predict (c) shun (d) notify
Q.539.(a) would have (b) could (c) will (d) will have
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Q.540.(a) though (b) through (c) by (d) in the most appropriate answer.
.541.(a) better suited
Q (b) better performed
(c) better meant (d) best matched SET - 101
Q.542.(a) into (b) of (c) upon (d) on to ol.508.(b) Reptiles
S
‘Reptile’ is an animalthathascoldbloodandaskincoveredin
Solutions :- scale. The given passage states that Snakes are elongated,
legless, carnivorous reptiles. Hence, ‘reptiles’ is the most
SET - 99 appropriate answer.
ol.498.(c) Colour
S ol.509.(c) Their
S
‘Colour’meansthefactthatsomethingisred,green,yellow,blue, ‘Their’meansoforbelongingtothem.Thegivenpassagestates
etc. The given passage states thatmanyfruitsandvegetables thattheycanbedistinguishedfromleglesslizardsbytheirlack
change colour as they ripen. Hence, ‘colour’ is the most of eyelids and external ears. Hence, ‘their’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.499.(d) Ready
S ol.510.(b) Many
S
‘Ready’meansbepreparedandabletodosomething.Thegiven ‘Many’ means a large number of people or things. The given
passagestatesthatafruitorvegetableisreadytobeharvested passage talks about many speciesofsnakes.Hence,‘many’is
or eaten. Hence, ‘ready’ is the most appropriate answer. the most appropriate
answer.
ol.500.(a) Packs
S
‘Pack’ means a set of things that are supplied together for a ol.511.(c) Enabling
S
particularpurpose.Thegivenpassagetalksaboutafactorythat ‘Enabling’ means to make itpossibleforsomebody/something
packsstrawberriesintoplasticcontainers.Hence,‘packs’isthe to do something. The given passage states that species of
most appropriate answer. snakes have skulls with several more joints than their lizard
ancestors,enablingthemtoswallowpreymuchlargerthantheir
ol.501.(b) Shipped off
S
heads. Hence, ‘enabling’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Shippedoff’meanstosendsomethingawayfromsomewhere.
Thegivenpassagetalksaboutafactorythatpacksstrawberries ol.512.(d) By
S
intoplasticcontainerstobeshippedofftogrocerystoresacross ‘Side by side’ means next to each other. The given passage
the country. Hence, ‘shipped off’ is the most appropriate answer. statesthatsnakes'pairedorgans(suchaskidneys)appearone
in front of the other instead of side by side. Hence, ‘by’isthe
ol.502.(d) Rejects
S
most appropriate answer.
‘Reject’ means to refuse to accept somebody/something. The
given passagestatesthatitmightbeusefultohaveamachine SET - 102
that automatically rejects any green strawberries that were
picked before they were ripe. Hence, ‘rejects’ is the most ol.513.(d) Earlier
S
appropriate answer. ‘Earlier’meanshappeningordonebeforetheusualorexpected
time. The given sentence states that Deserts probably existed
SET - 100 muchearlierduringformerperiodsofglobalaridclimate.Hence,
‘earlier’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.503.(b) Common
S
‘Common’ means happening or foundoftenorinmanyplaces. ol.514.(b) Rain
S
The given passage talks about the common things. Hence, ‘Rain’ is the drops of water that fall from the sky. The given
‘common’ is the most appropriate answer. sentence talks abouttheleeofmountainrangesthatsheltered
them from rain. Hence, ‘rain’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.504.(d) Granules
S
‘Granules’ means a small hard piece of something. The given ol.515.(c) Characterised
S
passagewhenyouthinkofsugar,youprobablypicturethewhite ‘Characterised’meanstodescribewhatsomebody/somethingis
granules. Hence, ‘granules’ is the most appropriate answer. like. The given sentence states that angiosperms are
characterisedasseedproducingplants.Hence,‘characterised’is
ol.505.(b) Sprinkle
S the most appropriate answer.
‘Sprinkle’ means to throw drops of liquid or small pieces of
something over a surface. The given passage states that you ol.516.(b) Part
S
sprinkleonyourcereal.Hence,‘sprinkle’isthemostappropriate ‘Part’ means something that together with others forms the
answer. whole of something. The given sentence talks about a few
primitiveplantswhichmayhavebeenpartoftheancientdesert
ol.506.(a) Extracted
S vegetation. Hence, ‘part’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Extract’meanstotakesomethingout,especiallywithdifficulty.
Thegivenpassagetalksaboutsucrose,whichisextractedfrom ol.517.(b) Example
S
sugar cane or sugar beets. Hence, ‘extracted’ is the most ‘Example’ means something such as an object, a fact or a
appropriate answer. situation which explains what you say. The given sentence
states that one example is the bizarreconiferrelativetumboa.
ol.507.(d) Naturally
S Hence, ‘example’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Naturally’meansinanaturalway,notforcedormadeartificially.
The given passage states that sugar is a carbohydrate that SET - 103
occurs naturally in every fruit and vegetable. Hence, ‘naturally’ is
Sol.518.(b) Host
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‘Host’meansapersonwhoinvitesgueststohis/herhouse,etc. learn to walk and talk naturally, but that is not the case with
hegivenpassagestatesthateachyear,theU.S.Departmentof
T r eading. Hence, ‘but’ is the most appropriate answer.
Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency host
federal pollinator experts Hence, ‘host’ isthemostappropriate ol.529.(b) Foundation
S
answer. ‘Foundation’ means the idea, principle, or fact on which
something is based. The given passage states that reading
ol.519.(d) These
S strategies are designed to help your child develop a strong
‘These’ refers to people or things previously mentioned. The reading foundation.Hence,‘foundation’isthemostappropriate
givenpassagetalksaboutthestatusoftheseimportantinsects, answer.
birds, bats and other species. Hence, ‘these’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.530.(c) Techniques
S
‘Technique’ means a particular way of doing something. The
ol.520.(b) Takeaway
S givenpassagestatesthatyouaremostlikelyalwayslookingfor
‘Takeaway’meansamainmessageorpieceofinformationthat techniques that make your child want to learn. Hence,
you learn fromsomethingyouhearorread.Thegivenpassage ‘techniques’ is the most appropriate answer.
talks about one clear takeaway from this year's meeting. Hence,
‘takeaway’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.531.(a) Budding
S
‘Budding’ means starting to develop and be successful. The
ol.521.(a) Has become
S givenpassagestatesthatweareheretohelpyouandyourchild
The given passage states that one clear takeaway from this on their journey as a budding reader. Hence, ‘budding’ is the
year'smeetingwasthatclimatechangehasbecomeanewand most appropriate answer.
formidable stressor for bees. Hence, ‘has become’isthemost
appropriate answer. ol.532.(c) Who
S
‘We generally use t he relative pronoun ‘who’ f or living
ol.522.(b) Predict
S assage). Hence, ‘who’ is the most
things(‘kids’ in the p
‘Predict’meanstosaythatsomethingwillhappeninthefuture. appropriate answer.
The given passage talks about ways that scientists can't yet
predict but need to prepare for. Hence, ‘predict’ is the most SET - 106
appropriate answer.
ol.533.(d) As
S
SET - 104 The given passage states that Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos
Aveiro, born on February 5th, 1985 and commonly known as
ol.523.(a) Happen
S Cristiano Ronaldo. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘Happen’ means to take place, usually without being planned.
Thegivenpassagestatesthatswollenjointshappenwhenthere ol.534.(a) Plays
S
is fluid in the tissues around the joints. Hence, ‘happen’ isthe ‘Plays’meanstotakepartinagameorsport.Thegivenpassage
most appropriate answer. statesthatheisaPortuguesefootballerwhoplaysasaforward
for Spanish club Real Madrid. Hence, ‘plays’ is the most
ol.524.(a) Uncomfortable
S appropriate answer.
‘Uncomfortable’ means not pleasant to wear, sit in, lie on,etc.
Thegivenpassagestatesthatitcanbeveryuncomfortableand ol.535.(c) Of
S
can make it difficult to move the affected joints. Hence, The given passage states that he serves as captain of the
‘uncomfortable’ is the most appropriate answer. Portuguese national team. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate
answer.
ol.525.(a) Shape
S
‘Shape’ means to make something into a particular form. The ol.536.(c) Having
S
givenpassagestatesthatswellingmaycauseaffectedjointsto Thegivenpassagestatesthatheisthemostexpensiveplayerin
increaseinsizeorappeartobeanoddshape.Hence,‘shape’is football history after having transferred to Real Madrid from
the most appropriate answer. Manchester United. Hence, ‘having’ is the most appropriate
answer.
Sol.526.(d) Joint
‘Joint’ means a part of the body where two bones fittogether ol.537.(b) Football
S
and are able tobend.ThegivenpassagestatesthatJointpain The given passage is about the footballer Christiano ronaldo.
and swelling can affect more than one joint at a time. Hence, Hence, ‘football’ is the most appropriate answer.
‘joint’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.527.(b) Affected
S ol.538.(d) Invisible
S
‘Affected’ means to make somebody/something change in a ‘Invisible’ means that it cannot be seen. The given passage
particularway.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthemostcommon states that I would uncoverthestorythatlayinvisiblebetween
joints to be affected by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, the lines of the men's exploits. Hence, ‘invisible’ is the most
shoulders. Hence, ‘affected’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
SET -105 ol.539.(a) Would have
S
ol.528.(d) But
S The given passage states that I wouldhaveoneofthemtellit
‘But’ is used for introducing an idea whichcontrastswithoris herself. Hence, ‘would have’ is the most appropriate answer.
different from another. The given passage statesthatChildren Sol.540.(d) In
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The given passagetalksabouttheuniquefemalewayinwhich uffocation and deaths of woodland animals as well as
s
he sees her world and her place in it. Hence, ‘in’ is themost
s inhibiting soil nutrients. Hence, ‘inhibiting’
appropriate answer. is the most appropriate answer.
ol.541.(a) Better suited
S
‘Suited’ means appropriate or right for somebody/something. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 1
The given passage states who could be better suited for this
than Panchali. Hence, ‘better suited’ is the most appropriate ET-109. Q .(547 - 551)
S
answer. Digital India can be the prime (547)_____ behind making a
realityof the government's promise of minimum government,
ol.542.(a) Into
S maximum governance. Such a transformation requires
The g
iven passage states that I invite you into the Palace of technology to be firmly (548)________ into government,
Illusions. Hence, ‘into’ is the most appropriate answer. something that the Digital India project lists as one of its
foremost objectives. Embedding technology into government
(549)_________ will do three things; transform the government
SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2
and make it more transparentandefficient,transformthelives
ET-108. Q .(543 - 546)
S of citizens especially those at the bottom ofthe(550)________
The effects of plasticbagsontheenvironmentarereally(543) pyramidandmakeoureconomymoreefficientandcompetitive.
_____devastatingbecausethereisnodisposalmethodthatwill A 2014 McKinsey Global Institute report predicts that the
really help eliminate the problem. The biggest problem with large-scale (551)_________ of technology through Digital India
themisthatoncetheyhavebeen(544)_____theyendupinthe positions India with the biggest opportunity yet to accelerate
trash, which then ends up in the landfill or is burned. The economic growth.
indefiniteperiodoftimethatittakesfortheaverageplasticbag SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (1st Shift)
tobreak(545)____canbeliterallyhundredsofyears.Throughout Q.547.(a) impact (b) might (c) factor (d) force
the world, plastic bags are responsible for suffocation and Q.548.(a) inserted (b) embedded (c) planted (d) stuck
deaths of woodland animals as well as (546) ______ soil Q.549.(a) offices (b) details (c) processes (d) hierarchies
nutrients.Thelandlitterthatismadeupofplasticbagshasthe Q.550.(a) mythical (b) proverbial (c) hypothetical (d) classified
potential to killoverandoveragain.Ithasbeenestimatedthat Q.551.(a) enhancement (b) anticipation
one bag has the potential to inadvertently kill one animal per (c) adaptation (d) monitoring
everythreemonthsduetounintentionaldigestionorinhalation.
ET-110. Q .(552 - 556)
S
Therearealwaysalternativestoplasticbagsandthesearchfor
Themodern-daystudentisextremely(552)_____withtechnology.
more alternatives continues.
They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their
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writingskillsmaynotbetopnotch,theydowrite,courtesy(553)
Q.543.(a) vaguely (b) randomly (c) quite (d) seldom
______affinitytovariousplatformsontheinternet.However,one
Q.544.(a) disinfected (b) soiled (c) moulded (d) recycled
skillthathasbeen(554)_____affectedislisteningskills.Theyare
Q.545.(a) through (b) out (c) down (d) even
extremelypoor(555)____listeners.Ifthisissueisnotaddressed,
Q.546.(a) accumulating (b) inhibiting
what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of
(c) demanding (d) converting
peopleacrosstheglobe,withpoorskillsoflistening,andahuge
number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is
Solutions :-
the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in
SET - 108
extreme poverty in terms of number of (556)______on the planet.
ol.543.(c) Quite
S SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
‘Quite’ is used for emphasizing something. The given passage Q.552.(a) hindered (b) disconnected (c) dreary (d) savvy
states that the effects of plastic bags on the environmentare Q.553.(a) their (b) they're (c) dare (d) there
really quite devastating. Hence, ‘quite’ is the most appropriate Q.554.(a) thoroughly (b) through (c) holistically (d) daily
answer. Q.555.(a) passive (b) active (c) distinctive (d) demonstrative
Q.556.(a) sympathisers (b) empathisers
ol.544.(b) Soiled
S (c) donors (d) characters
‘Soiled’ means to make something dirty. The given passage
SET-111. Q .(557 - 561)
statesthatthebiggestproblemwiththemisthatoncetheyhave
uring the pandemic, remote working has kepttheworkgoing
D
beensoiledtheyendupinthetrash.Hence,‘soiled’isthemost
on across _____(557) Almost every industry got shut down
appropriate answer.
physicallyduringthelockdownsbuttheworkfromhomemodel
ol.545.(c) Down
S triedto______(558)theeffectofthelockdownwhenitcameto
‘Break down’ means to stop working or end something. The jobs. In the future also, many businesses across the globe,
given passage states that the indefinite period of time that it including the informationtechnologyindustry,are_______(559)
takes fortheaverageplasticbagtobreakdowncanbeliterally continuingwiththehybridmodel.Remoteworkinghasreplaced
hundreds of years. Hence, ‘down’ is the most appropriate geography as amajorhiring________(560),with90percentof
answer. senior executives expected to workfromhome.Asaresult,76
percentofUSorganisationsaremorelikelyto_______(561)out
ol.546.(b) Inhibiting
S side the city or even state, accordingtoaTalentWorkspollof
‘Inhibiting’ meanstomakesomethinghappenmoreslowly.The recruiting managersconductedacrosstheUS,quotedbyanFE
given passage states that plastic bags are responsible for report.
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.557.(a) Sectors (b) Fields (c) Sections (d) Areas
Q exerciseisusually(579)_____fitness.Attheendofour(580)____
Q.558.(a) Substitute (b) Reduce (c) Replenish (d) Substantiate ay, we prefer to (581)____ in leisure activities rather than a
d
Q.559.(a) Analysing (b) Examining workout.
(c) Considering (d) Observing SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)
Q.560.(a) Formula (b) Standard (c) Criteria (d) Criterion Q.577.(a) motion (b) current (c) movement (d) fluctuation
Q.561.(a) Implement (b) Deploy (c) Execute (d) Employ Q.578.(a) yield (b) attain (c) establish (d) procure
Q.579.(a) magnifying (b) amplifying
ET-112. Q .(562 - 566)
S (c) intensifying (d) enhancing
Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that Q.580.(a) lively (b) hectic (c) furious (d)feverish
makeupone’sculture.Whetheritmaybetheclothing,language, Q.581.(a) indulge (b) luxuriate (c) abandon (d) coddle
religion, food, traditions or even music, all aspects play a
(562)____ role inmakingupaperson’sculture.Ithinkcultureis Solutions:-
so important because it does not affect only one person; it
affectsthe(563)____andalsoaffectstheotherpeoplearoundit. SET - 109
I am happy to know my culture and to know where myfamily
ol.547.(d) force
S
(564)____from.Itgivesmethesenseofbeingwhole,andatthe
‘Force’ means to make somebody do something. The given
same time makes me feel (565)____ and different from other
passage statesthatDigitalIndiacanbetheprimeforcebehind
people.Differentculturesanddifferentpeoplemakeourcountry
making a reality of the government’s promise of minimum
the beautiful melting pot we are (566)_____ to call it.
government, maximum governance. Hence, ‘force’ is the most
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appropriate answer.
Q.562.(a) calm (b) busy (c) huge (d) clumsy
Q.563.(a) country (b) climate (c) course (d) career ol.548.(b)embedded
S
Q.564.(a) drawn (b) originated (c) imagined (d) managed ‘Embed’meanstofixsomethingfirmlyanddeeplyinsomething
Q.565.(a) careful (b) evil (c) original (d) helpless else. The given passage states that such a transformation
Q.566.(a) thoughtful (b) grumpy (c) innocent (d) proud requires technology to be firmly embedded into government.
Hence, ‘embedded’ is the most appropriate answer.
ET-113. Q .(567 - 571)
S
Child marriage is a kind of right exploitation as to (567)__ in ol.549.(c) processes
S
practically allareas,thekidmustbeatleast18yearsold.Asa ‘Processes’ means a s eries of actions or events performed to
result,marryingoffakidbeforetheyreachtheageof(568)____ make something or achieve a particular result. The given
is an exploitation of their right. The long-standing (569)___ of passage states that embedding technology into government
child marriage is one of the most prevalent reasons of child processes will do three things. Hence, ‘processes’ is the most
marriage. The elders want to plan for the (570)____ of their appropriate answer.
family,sotheymarryoffthechildrentoestablishtheirposition.
Mostcrucially,poorindividualsmarrychildrentogetridoftheir Sol.550.(b)proverbial
debts, taxes, dowry, and other (571)________. ‘Proverbial’ means well known and talked about by a lot of
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (1st Shift) people.Thegivenpassagetalksabouttransformingthelivesof
Q.567.(a) bind (b) mature (c) marry (d) vote citizens especially those at the bottom of the proverbial pyramid.
Q.568.(a) restrain (b) adult (c) consent (d) growth Hence, ‘proverbial’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.569.(a) custom (b) taboo (c) faith (d) hassle
ol.551.(c) adaptation
S
Q.570.(a) evolution (b) extension (c) coalition (d) creation
‘Adaptation’ means something produced to adjust to different
Q.571.(a) evils (b) activities (c) obligations (d) mitigations
conditions or uses, or to meet different situations. The given
ET-114. Q .(572 - 576)
S passage states that the large-scale adaptation of technology
Moblynchingistheactofagroupofpeoplemurderingaperson throughDigitalIndiapositionsIndiawiththebiggestopportunity
without due process of law for an (572)_________infraction.In yet to accelerate economic growth. Hence, ‘adaptation’ is the
recent years, mob lynching has become one of the hate most appropriate answer.
(573)_________ that targets persons of a certain identity,
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membersofaminoritypopulation,orstrangersonthebasisofa
mere(574)___________.Withoutobeyinganyprinciplesoflaw,the ol.552.(d) savvy
S
mobtakesthelawintotheirownhandstopunishthesupposed ‘Savvy’ means having common sense and good judgement
(575)__________inthenameofjustice.Moblynchingisabreach aboutsomething.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthemodern-day
ofhumandignityanda(576)_________violationoftheUniversal studentisextremelysavvywithtechnology.Hence,‘savvy’isthe
Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 21 of the most appropriate answer.
Indian Constitution.
SSC CGL 09/12/2022 (4th Shift) ol.553.(a) their
S
Q.572.(a) alleged (b) advantaged (c) applied (d) encouraged ‘Their’ means belonging to or connected with them. Thegiven
Q.573.(a) crimes (b) gossips (c) goals (d) desires passage states that their writing skills may not be top notch,
Q.574.(a) suspicion (b) trust (c) evidence (d) logic they dowrite,courtesytheiraffinitytovariousplatformsonthe
Q.575.(a) innocent (b) lawman (c) faultless (d) accused internet. Hence, ‘their’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.576.(a) prevalent (b) convenient (c) covert (d) flagrant ol.554.(a) thoroughly
S
‘Thoroughly’ means in a careful and complete way. The given
ET-115. Q .(577 - 581)
S
passagestatesthatoneskillthathasbeenthoroughlyaffected
Exerciseisthe(577)_______ofmusclesandlimbswhichisdone
is listening skills. Hence, ‘thoroughly’ is the most appropriate
to (578)_____ a specific outcome. The chief aim of doing
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answer. ol.565.(c) Original
S
‘Original’ means first or earliest, before any changes or
ol.555.(b) active
S
developments. The given passage states that it gives me the
‘Active’ means involved in some activity. The given passage
sense of being whole, and at the same time makes me feel
states that they are extremely poor active listeners. Hence,
original and different from otherpeople.Hence,‘original’isthe
‘active’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
ol.556.(b) empathisers
S
ol.566.(d) Proud
S
‘Empathisers’ means to be able to understand how someone
‘Proud’ means feeling pleased and satisfied about something
else feels. The given passagestatesthatResearcherssaythat
that you own or h
ave done. The given passage states that
listening is the primeingredientforempathyandtheworldwill
different cultures and different people make our country the
beinextremepovertyintermsofnumberofempathisersonthe
beautifulmeltingpotweareproudtocallit.Hence,‘proud’isthe
planet. Hence, ‘empathisers’ is the most appropriate answer.
most appropriate answer.
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ol.557.(a) Sectors
S
ol.567.(c) Marry
S
‘Sector’ means a part o
f anareaorofalargegroupofpeople.
The given passage states thatChildmarriageisakindofright
The given passage states that during the pandemic, remote
exploitation as tomarryinpracticallyallareas,thekidmustbe
working has kept the work going on across sectors. Hence,
at least 18 years old. Hence, ‘marry’ is the most appropriate
‘sectors’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.558.(b) Reduce
S
ol.568.(c) Consent
S
‘Reduce’ means to make somethinglessorsmallerinquantity,
‘Consent’ means to agree to something. The given passage
price, size, etc. The given passage states that almost every
states that marrying off a kid before they reach the age of
industrygotshutdownphysicallyduringthelockdownsbutthe
consent is an exploitation oftheirright.Hence,‘consent’isthe
work from home model tried to reduce the effect of the
most appropriate answer.
lockdown. Hence, ‘reduce’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.569.(a) Custom
S
ol.559.(c) Considering
S
‘Custom’ means a way ofbehavingwhichaparticulargroupor
‘Considering’ means when you think about or remember
society has had foralongtime.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
something. The given passage states that many businesses
the long-standing custom of child marriageisoneofthemost
acrosstheglobe,includingtheinformationtechnologyindustry,
prevalentreasonsofchildmarriage.Hence,‘custom’isthemost
are considering continuing with the hybrid model. Hence,
appropriate answer.
‘considering’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.570.(b) Extension
S
ol.560.(d) Criterion
S
‘Extension’ means an extra period oftimethatyouareallowed
‘Criterion’ means the standard that you use when you make a
forsomething.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheelderswantto
decision or form an opinion about somebody/something. The
plan f or the extension of their family. Hence, ‘extension’ isthe
given passage states that remote working has replaced
most appropriate answer.
geography as a major hiring criterion. Hence, ‘criterion’ is the
most appropriate answer. ol.571.(c) Obligations
S
‘Obligations’ means the state of having to do something
ol.561.(d) Employ
S
because itisalaworduty,orbecauseyouhavepromised.The
‘Employ’ means to pay somebody to work for you. The given
givenpassagestatesthatpoorindividualsmarrychildrentoget
passage states that 76 percent of US organisations are more
rid of their debts, taxes, dowry, and other obligations. Hence,
likelytoemployoutsidethecityorevenstate.Hence,‘employ’is
‘obligations’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer.
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SET - 112
ol.572.(a)Alleged
S
ol.562.(c) Huge
S
‘Alleged’ means said, withoutproof,tohavea specifiedillegal.
‘Huge’meanssomethingverybig.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
Thegivenpassagestatesthatmoblynchingistheactofagroup
all aspects play a huge role in making up a person’s culture.
ofpeoplemurderingapersonwithoutdueprocessoflawforan
Hence, ‘huge’ is the most appropriate answer.
alleged infraction. Hence, ‘alleged’ is the most appropriate
ol.563.(a) Country
S answer.
The given passage states that it affects the country and also
ol.573.(a)Crimes
S
affects the other people aroundit.Hence,‘country’isthemost
‘Crime’meansanactionoromissionthatconstitutesanoffense
appropriate answer.
that may be prosecuted by the state andispunishablebylaw.
ol.564.(b) Originated
S Thegivenpassagestatesthatmoblynchinghasbecomeoneof
‘Originated’ means to happen or appear for the first time in a the hate crimes. Hence, ‘crimes’ is the most appropriate answer.
particularplaceorsituation.ThegivenpassagestatesthatIam
ol.574.(a)Suspicion
S
happy to know my culture and to know where my family
‘Suspicion’ means a feeling or thought that something is
originated from. Hence, ‘originated’ is the most appropriate
possible, likely, or true. The given passage states that mob
answer.
lynching targets persons of a certain identity, members of a
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minority population, or strangers on the basis of a mere Itisindeed(587)_______tocreateanurbanforesttocontrolair
uspicion. Hence, ‘suspicion’ is the most appropriate answer.
s pollution. It is like a child’s play if (588)_______ awareness is
created among people of all ages. Just (589)_______ a mango
Sol.575.(d)Accused seedorajackfruitseedintofertilegroundormakeseedbombs
‘Accused’meansapersonorgroupofpeoplewhoarecharged fortheseedtosproutduringtherainyseason.Authoritiesmust
with or on trial for a crime. t ake(590)________measurestoensureapartofthetownorcity
The given passage statesthatthemobtakesthelawintotheir is allocated to plant trees. This ensures the (591)________ of
own hands to punish the supposed accused in the name of adequate oxygen to people.
justice. Hence, ‘accused’ is the most appropriate answer. SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Sol.576.(d) Flagrant Q.587.(a) difficult (b) impossible (c) easy (d) impractical
‘Flagrant’ means an action considered wrong or immoral, Q.588.(a) quite (b) much (c) few (d) adequate
conspicuouslyorobviouslyoffensive.Thegivenpassagestates Q.589.(a) pick (b) throw (c) pull (d) peel
that Mob lynching is a breach of humandignityandaflagrant Q.590.(a) necessary (b) time-consuming
violation of the Universal Declaration of HumanRights.Hence, (c) lethargic (d) glamorous
‘flagrant’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.591.(a) availability (b) shortage (c) lack (d) mix
SET - 115 Solutions:-
ol.577.(c) Movement
S SET - 116
‘Movement’meansanactofmovingthebodyorpartofthebody
ol.582.(b) Opportunities
S
hand/eyemovements.ThegivenpassagestatesthatExerciseis
‘Opportunities’meanschancestodosomethingthatyouwould
the movement ofmusclesandlimbs.Hence,‘movement’isthe
like to do. The given passage states that challenges are
most appropriate answer.
opportunities that knock on our door. Hence, ‘opportunities’ is
ol.578.(b)Attain
S the most appropriate answer.
‘Attain’ means to succeed inachievingsomethingthatonehas
ol.583.(c) Overcome
S
worked for. The given passage states that exercise is doneto
‘Overcome’ means to manage to control or defeat
attainaspecificoutcome.Hence,‘attain’isthemostappropriate
Somebody/Something. The given passage states that it may
answer.
sound difficult to overcome the obstacles in our career but
ol.579.(d)Enhancing
S challenges are rewarding. Hence, ‘overcome’ is the most
‘Enhancing’meanstoimprovethequality,amount,orstrengthof appropriate answer.
something.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthechiefaimofdoing
ol.584.(b) Invention
S
exercise is usually enhancing fitness.Hence,‘enhancing’isthe
‘Invention’ means a thing that has been made or designed by
most appropriate answer.
somebody for the first time. The given passage states that if
ol.580.(b)Hectic
S therewerenochallengestherewouldhavebeennoinventionon
‘Hectic’ means very busy and filled with activity. The given this planet. Hence, ‘invention’ is the most appropriate answer.
passage talks about the end of ahecticday Hence,‘hectic’is
ol.585.(b) Potential
S
the most appropriate answer.
‘Potential’meansthatmaypossiblybecomesomething,happen,
ol.581.(a) Indulge
S be used, etc. The given passage states that every challenge
‘Indulge’ means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of posesanopportunityforthosewholiketoputtheirpotentialto
something. The given passage states that at the end of our the fullest utilisation. Hence, ‘potential’isthemostappropriate
hecticday,weprefertoindulgeinleisureactivitiesratherthana answer.
workout. Hence, ‘indulge’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.586.(d) Patience
‘Patience’meansthequalityofbeingabletostaycalmandnot
SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 get angry. The given passage states that knowledge and
patienceisthekeytoovercomechallenges.Hence,‘patience’is
ET-116. Q .(582 - 586)
S the most appropriate answer.
Challenges are (582)____that knock on our door. It maysound
difficultto(583)___theobstaclesinourcareerbutchallengesare SET - 117
rewarding.Iftherewerenochallengestherewouldhavebeenno
ol.587.(c) Easy
S
(584)_____on this planet. Every challenge poses as an
‘Easy’ means giving ease, comfort, or relaxation. The given
opportunityforthosewholiketoputtheir(585)____tothefullest
passagestatesthatitisindeedeasytocreateanurbanforestto
utilisation. Knowledge and (586)_____ is the key to overcome
control air pollution. Hence, ‘easy’ is the most appropriate
challenges.
answer.
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Q.582.(a) problems (b) opportunities (c) fear (d) trouble ol.588.(d) Adequate
S
Q.583.(a) solve (b) forego (c) overcome (d) meet ‘Adequate’meansenoughforwhatyouneed.Thegivenpassage
Q.584.(a) science (b) invention (c) scientists (d) requirement states that it is like a child’s play if adequate awareness is
Q.585.(a) job (b) potential (c) work (d) time createdamongpeopleofallages.Hence,‘adequate’isthemost
Q.586.(a) time (b) gadget (c) confidentiality (d) patience appropriate answer.
SET-117. Q .(587 - (591) Sol.589.(b) Throw
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‘Throw’ means to send something from your handthroughthe assage states that the bullet had seriously harmedthechest
p
ir by moving your hand or arm quickly. The given passage
a wall and made a hole in his stomach.Hence,‘damaged’isthe
states that just throw a mango seed or a jackfruit seed into most appropriate answer.
fertile ground or make seed bombs for the seed to sprout during
the rainy season. Hence, ‘throw’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.595.(c) His
S
Possessive Pronoun ‘His’ will be used for the man’sstomach
ol.590.(a) Necessary
S (AlexisSt.Martin).Thegivenpassagestatesthatthebullethad
‘Necessary’ means that it isneededforapurposeorareason. damagedthechestwallandmadeaholeinhisstomach.Hence,
The given passage statesthatauthoritiesmusttakenecessary ‘his’ is the most appropriate answer.
m
easures to ensure a part of the town or city is allocated to
plant trees. Hence, ‘necessary’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.596.(a) Doctor
S
It is mentioned in the 6th line of the passage that the doctor
ol.591.(a) Availability
S saved the patient. Hence, ‘doctor’ is the most appropriate
‘Availability’meansthefactorqualityofbeingcloseathandand answer.
ready for use. The given passage states that this ensures the
availability ofadequateoxygentopeople.Hence,‘availability’is ol.597.(b) Could
S
the most appropriate answer. ‘Could’ fits properly in the given context. The given passage
states that the doctorsavedthepatientbuthecouldnotclose
the hole properly. Hence, ‘could’ is the most appropriate answer.
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S
ET-118. Q .(592 - 601)
S ‘Greatopportunity’isaphrasewhichmeansasituationinwhich
The working of the stomach was (592).______ by a strange it is possibleforyoutodosomethingthatyouwanttodo.The
accident. In 1822, a man named Alexis St. Martin was (593). given passage states that Beaumont took it as a great
______ hit by a shot gun. The bullethadseriously(594).______ opportunity to see the inside of thestomachthroughthehole.
thechestwallandmadeaholein(595).______stomach.Hewas Hence, ‘great’ is the most appropriate answer.
brought to an American army (596). ______ WilliamBeaumont.
The doctor saved thepatientbuthe(597).______notclosethe ol.599.(c) Through
S
hole properly. Beaumonttookitasa(598)______opportunityto ‘Through’ means from one end or side to the other. Thegiven
see the inside of the stomach (599).______thehole.Hemade passage statesthatBeaumonttookitasagreatopportunityto
some wonderful observations. Beaumont(600).______thatthe seetheinsideofthestomachthroughthehole.Hence,‘through’
stomach was churning food. Its wall secreted a fluid (601). is the most appropriate answer.
______ could digest the food. Healsoobservedthattheendof ol.600.(b) Found
S
thestomachopensintotheintestineonlyafterthedigestionof ‘Found’ meanstoidentifysomething.Thegivenpassagestates
the food inside the stomach is completed. thatBeaumontfound(identified)thatthestomachwaschurning
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) food. Hence, ‘found’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.592.(a) discover (b) discovered
(c) discovering (d) to be discovered ol.601.(d) which
S
Q.593.(a) Badly (b) Nicely (c) Extremely (d) Poorly Relative pronoun ‘Which’willbeusedheretoconnecttheother
Q.594.(a) Damaged (b) Devastated (c) Decayed (d) Decreased clause. The given passage states that its wall secretedafluid
Q.595.(a) Her (b) Its (c) His (d) Him which could digest the food. Hence, ‘which’ is the most
Q.596.(a) Doctor (b) Major (c) Colonel (d) Registrar appropriate answer.
Q.597.(a) Should (b) Could (c) Had (d) Would
Q.598.(a) Strong (b) Fast (c) Countless (d) Great SSC Selection Post Phase (X)
Q.599.(a) Between (b) Across (c) Through (d) Along
Q.600.(a) Acquired (b) Found (c) Imagined (d) Obtained ET-119. Q .(602 - 606)
S
Q.601.(a) Whom (b) What (c) Who (d) Which The soft layer of the earth's (602)____________ onwhichplants
growisreferredtoassoil.Soilincludesahugeamountofboth
Solutions:- organic and inorganic (603)________. In the soil, the organic
SET - 118 components known as humus are formed from
(604)____________ plant and animal remnants. These are
ol.592.(b) Discovered
S combinedwithweatheredparticlesofvariousrockstoformsoil.
Thegivensentenceisinpassivevoiceandwegenerallyusethe Weatheringoccursasaresultofdifferentchemicalandphysical
3rdformoftheverbinpassivevoice.Thegivensentencestates (605)__________thatoccurontheearth'ssurface.Soilformation
thattheworkingofthestomachwasdiscovered(V3)byastrange is a (606)__________ process in general. For example, the
accident. Hence, ‘discovered’ is the most appropriate answer. creationofa2.5cmthicksoillayermighttakemorethan1000
years.
ol.593.(a) Badly
S
Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 )
‘Badly’ means in an extreme, serious or severe way.Thegiven
Q.602.(a) surface (b) boundary (c) location (d) atmosphere
passagestatesthatin1822,amannamedAlexisSt.Martinwas
Q.603.(a) components (b) solvent (c) pesticides (d) plants
badly(severely) hit by a shotgun. Hence, ‘badly’ is the most
Q.604.(a) deformed (b) deoxidised
appropriate answer.
(c) desterilised (d) decomposed
ol.594.(a) Damaged
S Q.605.(a) compositions (b) fluctuations
‘Damage’ means to physically harm something. The given (c) interactions (d) connections
Q.606.(a) gradual (b) chemical (c) steep (d) abrupt
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S ol.604.(d) Decomposed
S
Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and ‘Decomposed’means tobreakupintoconstituentpartsbyoras
slums,wheretheyfeedonunsanitarywastemadebythepeople if byachemicalprocess.Thepassagestatesthatcomponents
who(607)___________there.Theyfrequentlydonothaveenough known as humus are formed from decomposed plant and
food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them animalremnants.Hence,‘decomposed’isthemostappropriate
(608)____________malnourished.Localarea(609)____________is answer.
alsoasourceofworry,asjustafewindividualstreatthemwith
kindness, whilethemajorityregardthemasa(610)___________. ol.605.(c) Interactions
S
In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as ‘Interaction’meansmutualorreciprocalactionorinfluence.The
(611)_______________ and beating. passage states that weathering occurs as a result ofdifferent
Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) chemical and physical interactions that occur on the earth’s
Q.607.(a) lived (b) living (c) lives (d) live surface. Hence, ‘interactions’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.608.(a) will be (b) is (c) are (d) has been ol.606.(a) Gradual
S
Q.609.(a) behaviour (b) office (c) instructor (d) network ‘Gradual’ means proceeding by steps. Thepassagestatesthat
Q.610.(a) holy (b) playmate (c) relief (d) nuisance soilformationisagradualprocessingeneral.Hence,‘gradual’is
Q.611.(a) hating (b) poisoning (c) loving (d) avoiding the most appropriate answer.
SET-121. Q .(612 - 616)
SET - 120
In the village of Wall, men wore brown and grey, and even the
reddest neckerchief worn by the ruddiestoffarmerswassoon ol.607.(d)Live
S
(612),_________by the sun and the rain makes a more We generallyusetheverbformaccordingtothesubjectbefore
(613)__________colour. Due to this, itwould(614)________easily. therelativepronounand‘people’isapluralsubject.Hence,‘live’
While clothes do not make the man and fine feathers do not is the most appropriate answer.
make(615)_____________However,Thornwasnotthesameman
that he had been. There was a swagger (616)___________his ol.608.(c)Are
S
steps ‘Majorityofthem(dogs)’isapluralsubjectsoitwilltakeaplural
Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2) verb with it. Hence, ‘are’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.612 (a) lighted (b) smothered (c) lightened (d) covered
ol.609.(a) Behaviour
S
Q.613.(a) soft (b) boorish (c) vibrant (d) loutish
Behaviourmeansthewayinwhichoneactsorconductsoneself,
Q.614.(a) crumple and crease (b) cut and crack
especially towards others. The given passagestatesthatlocal
(c) loosen and hang (d) rip and tear
area behaviour is also a source of worry. Hence,‘behaviour’is
Q.615.(a) finest birds (b) falter birds
the most appropriate answer
(c) finer birds (d) fine birds
Q.616.(a) into (b) to (c) of (d) in ol.610.(d) Nuisance
S
‘Nuisance’ means a person or thing causing inconvenience or
ET-122. Q .(617 - 621)
S
annoyance. The given passage states that while the majority
There were two(617)_______buddieswhowentthroughschool
regard them as a nuisance. Hence, ‘nuisance’ is the most
and college and even joined the army together. War
appropriate answer.
(618)_______and they were (619)_______in the same unit. One
night they were ambushed. Bulletswereflying(620)_______and Sol.611.(b) Poisoning
outofthedarknesscameavoice, "Harry,pleasecomeandhelp ‘Poisoning’meansthefactofbeingaffectedbyorcontaminated
me". Harry (621)_______recognised that voice of his childhood withpoison.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheyaresubjectedto
buddy. harsh practices such as poisoning and beating. Hence,
Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) ‘poisoning’ is the most appropriate answer.
.617.(a) childhood (b) childish
Q (c) child (d) childlike
Q.618.(a) broke out (b) broke in (c) broke up (d) broke into SET - 121
Q.619.(a) fought (b) fights (c) fighting (d) fight ol.612.(c)Lightened
S
Q.620.(a) up and over (b) over (c) above (d) all over ‘Lightened’ means to become lighter or less burdensome. The
Q.621.(a) initially (b) actually (c) immediately (d) suddenly given passage said thatinthevillageofWall,menworebrown
andgrey,andeventhereddestneckerchiefwormbytheruddiest
Solutions:-
of farmers wassoonlightenedbythesun.Hence,‘lightened’is
SET - 119 the most appropriate answer.
ol.602.(a) Surface
S ol.613.(a)Soft
S
‘Surface’ means an external part or layer. The given passage ‘Soft’meansnotbrightorglaring.Thegivenpassagestatesthat
states thatthesoftlayeroftheearth’ssurfaceonwhichplants the rain makes a more soft colour. Hence, ‘soft’ is the most
grow is referred to as soil. Hence, ‘surface’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.614.(d)Rip and tear
S
ol.603.(a) Components
S The phrase ‘rip andtear’meanstotear,cutapart,oropen.The
‘Components’meansaconstituentpart;ingredient.Thepassage givenpassagestatesthatduetothis,itwouldripandteareasily.
states t hat soil includes a huge amount of both organic and Hence, ‘rip and tear’is the most important answer.
inorganic components.’ Hence, ‘components’ is the most
Sol.615.(d) Fine birds
appropriate answer.
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The given passage states that while clothes do not make the Q.629.(a) limited (b) known (c) shown (d) arranged
an and fine feathers do not makefine birds. This is a proverb.
m .630.(a) was
Q (b) has (c) were (d) are
Hence, 'fine birds’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.631.(a) part (b) beside (c) type (d) Bit
ol.616.(d) In
S
Inthegivenpassageusetheprepositions"in"(thepointitself)to ET-125. Q .(632 - 636)
S
refer to aqualityorlackofaperson.Thegivenpassagestates TheSmallIndianMongoose,(632)______itslittleroundears,is
that there was a swagger in his steps. Hence, ‘in’ is the most an(633)______hunterandhasalongsnout-likefaceandshort
appropriate answer. legs that havesharpclaws.It(634)______brownorgreygrizzly
fur and (635) ______ in abandoned burrows or tunnels. (636)
______ the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents.
SET - 122
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ol.617.(a) Childhood
S Q.632.(a) of (b) to (c) from (d) with
Childhoodmeansthestateorperiodofbeingachild.Thegiven Q.633.(a) alive (b) alike (c) awake (d) agile
passage states that There were two childhood buddies who Q.634.(a) has (b) had (c) have (d) having
went through school and college and even joined the army Q.635.(a) learns (b) leans (c) leaves (d) lives
together. Hence, ‘Childhood’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.636.(a) Instead (b) Apart (c) Often (d) Despite
ol.618.(a) Broke out
S SET-126. Q .(637 - 641)
ThePhrase‘brokeout’meanstosuddenlybegintohavearash. itrogenisessentialtolife(637)______Earth.Itisacomponent
N
The given passage states that war broke out and they were of all proteins, and it can be (638)______ in all living systems.
fighting in the same unit. Hence, ‘Broke out’ is the most Nitrogencompoundsare(639)______inorganicmaterials,foods,
appropriate answer. fertilisers, explosives and poisons. Nitrogen is crucial to life,
(640)______ in excess it can also be (641)______ to the
ol.619.(c) fighting
S environment.
Thegivenpassagelineisinthepastcontinuoustense.So,here SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Morning)
we use the verb ‘Fighting’. The given passage states that war Q.637.(a) at (b) into (c) on (d) in
broke out and they were fighting in the same unit. Q.638.(a) founder (b) find (c) founded (d) found
Q.639.(a) function (b) instant (c) immediate (d) present
ol.620.(d) All over
S
Q.640.(a) such (b) because (c) but (d) if
The phrase ‘all over’ means every one (of) or the whole. The
Q.641.(a) harmful (b) pliable (c) optimistic (d) rational
givenpassagestatesthatBulletswereflyingalloverandoutof
the darkness came a voice. Hence, ‘All over’ is the most SET-127. Q .(642 - 646)
appropriate answer. ove is often thought to be the highest and most fulfilling
L
emotion that men and women can(642)_____. But it is also
ol.621.(c) Immediately
S
thought of in(643)_____ to the various instincts in man.
Immediatelymeanswithoutintervaloftime.Thegivenpassage
Therefore, we must(644)_____from the mystical point of view
states that Harry immediately recognised that voice of his
that love is the highest emotion of man and the one emotion
childhood buddy. Hence, ‘Immediately’ is the mostappropriate
thatrelatesmantoGod.Loveoneveryplaneandleveloflifeis
answer.
an expression of God's will, working and expressing itself in
SSC MTS 2021 Tier - 1 man'sconsciousness.Toexpressloveonanylevelisgood,but
toexpressitasadorationofGodisthe(645)____formofloveand
ET-123. Q .(622 - 626)
S brings man into the greatest(646)_____with his inner self.
Inits47yearsofhistory,ISRO(622)______breakthroughworkin SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning)
thefieldoftechnologyandeven(623)______manyvehiclesinto Q.642.(a) condemn (b) express (c) attack (d) condone
space. (624) ______thelast47years,ISROhasimprovisedand Q.643.(a) mention (b) inspection (c) position (d) relation
developed technology, launching (625) ______ indigenously Q.644.(a) realise (b) comprehends
createdvehiclesintospace(626)______formapartoftheIndian (c) acknowledges (d) contrast
space journey. Q.645.(a) smallest (b) latest (c) highest (d) largest
SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) Q.646.(a) suffering (b) harmony (c) menace (d) loathing
Q.622.(a) done (b) do (c) has done (d) does
SET-128. Q .(647 - 651)
Q.623.(a) blocked (b) stocked (c) launched (d) shared
verynowandthentherearegoingtobebaddays,toughdays,
E
Q.624.(a) Across (b) Over (c) Along (d) Among
moodswingsandallthingsnastythatmayputa(647)______on
Q.625.(a) much (b) lots (c) very (d) several
ourhappydays.Atanygivenmoment,however,wearetheones
Q.626.(a) when (b) that (c) how (d) who
whocanmakea(648)______betweenlettingthesethingsgetin
thewayorpushingthemrightoutby(649)______timeinthings
SET-124. Q .(627 - 631)
orpeople(650)______makeushappy.I'vehadthislistofthings
With over 49,000 plant species (627) ______ as of 2018, India
thathasmademehappyforyearsnow.Imadeitbackincollege
holds(628)______11.5%ofallthefloraintheworld.Now,anew
tohelpmedealwithsomedifficulttimesthatIfacedthen.Even
fossilrecordhas(629)______thatIndiaisthebirthplaceofAsian
today, every nowandthenwhenthingsgo(651)______Ialways
bamboo, and they (630) ______ formed about 25 million years
gobacktothis,andoneormorethingslistedherealwayslights
ago in the north-eastern (631) ______ of the country.
me up!
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Q.627.(a) reported (b) signed (c) assigned (d) deserved
Q.647.(a) makeup (b) smile (c) marker (d) damper
Q.628.(a) on (b) off (c) upon (d) about
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.648.(a) choice (b) difference (c) gap (d) bridge
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Q.649.(a) investing (b) spending (c) expanding (d) spreading
Q.650.(a) which (b) whom (c) who (d) where ol.632.(d) With
S
Q.651.(a) wrong (b) slow (c) right (d) fast ‘With’ means having or carrying something.Thegivenpassage
talksabouttheSmallIndianMongoosewithitslittleroundears.
Solutions:- Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 123 ol.633.(d) Agile
S
‘Agile’meansabletomovequicklyandeasily.Thegivenpassage
ol.622.(c) Has done
S statesthattheSmallIndianMongooseisanagilehunter.Hence,
The given passage is in the present perfect tense(has + V3). ‘agile’ is the most appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘has done’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.634.(a) Has
S
ol.623.(c) Launched
S ‘It’ isasingularpronounwhichtakesasingularverb.Thegiven
‘Launched’ means to send a spacecraftintothesky.Thegiven passagestatesthatithasbrownorgreygrizzlyfur.Hence,‘has’
passage states that ISRO has launched many vehicles into is the most appropriate answer.
space. Hence, ‘launched’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.635.(d) Lives
S
Sol.624.(b) Over ‘Lives’meanstohaveyourhomeresideinaparticularplace.The
‘Over’meansaboveormorethananumber,price,time,etc.The given passage states that it lives in abandoned burrows or
given passage states that over the last 47 years, ISRO has tunnels. Hence, ‘lives’ is the most appropriate answer.
improvisedanddevelopedtechnology.Hence,‘over’isthemost
appropriate answer. ol.636.(d) Despite
S
‘Despite’ meanswithoutbeingaffectedbythethingmentioned.
ol.625.(d) Several
S The given passage states that despite the rat-likeappearance,
‘Several’meansmorethantwoandfewerthanmany.Thegiven mongooses are not rodents. Hence, ‘despite’ is the most
passage states that ISRO has launched several indigenously appropriate answer.
created vehicles into space. Hence, ‘several’ is the most
appropriate answer. SET - 126
ol.626.(b) That
S ol.637.(c) On
S
‘That’ is used for talking about a person or thing already The preposition ‘on’ means in a place or position. The given
mentioned. The given passage states that ISRO has launched passagestatesthatnitrogenisessentialtolifeonEarth.Hence,
severalindigenouslycreatedvehiclesintospacethatformapart ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
oftheIndianspacejourney.Hence,‘that’isthemostappropriate
answer. ol.638.(d) Found
S
‘be + V3(third form of the verb)’ is the correct grammatical
SET - 124 structure for thegivensentence.Hence,‘found(V3)’isthemost
appropriate answer.
ol.627.(a) Reported
S
‘Reported’ means to give people information about what you ol.639.(d) Present
S
have seen, heard, done, etc. The given passage states that ‘Present’ means existing in something mentioned or under
49,000 plant species reported as of 2018 in India. Hence, consideration. The given passage states that nitrogen
‘reported’ is the most appropriate answer. compounds are present in organic materials, foods, fertilisers,
explosivesandpoisons.Hence,‘present’isthemostappropriate
ol.628.(d) About
S
answer.
‘About’ means a little more or less than, approximately. The
givenpassagestatesthatIndiaholdsabout11.5%ofalltheflora ol.640.(c) But
S
in the world. Hence, ‘about’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘But’ is used for introducing an idea whichcontrastswithoris
differentfromwhathasjustbeensaid.Thegivenpassagestates
ol.629.(c) Shown
S
that nitrogen is crucial to life, but in excess it can also be
‘Shown’ means togiveinformationaboutsomething.Thegiven
harmfultotheenvironment.Hence,‘but’isthemostappropriate
passagestatesthatanewfossilrecordhasshownthatIndiais
answer.
the birthplace of Asian bamboo. Hence, ‘shown’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.641.(a) Harmful
S
‘Harmful’meanscausingorcapableofcausingharm.Thegiven
ol.630.(c) Were
S
passagestatesthatnitrogeniscrucialtolife,butinexcessitcan
‘They’ is a plural pronoun soitwilltakeapluralverbbutinthe
alsobeharmfultotheenvironment.Hence,‘harmful’isthemost
past form(V2) as the sentence is in the past tense. Hence,
appropriate answer.
‘were(V2)’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET - 127
ol.631.(a) Part
S
‘Part’meanssomethinglessthanthewholetowhichitbelongs. ol.642.(b) Express
S
The given passage states that they were formed about 25 ‘Express’meanstosayorwriteyourfeelings,opinions,etc..The
millionyearsagointhenorth-easternpartofthecountry.Hence, givenpassagestatesthatloveisoftenthoughttobethehighest
‘part’ is the most appropriate answer. and most fulfilling emotion that men andwomencanexpress.
Hence, ‘express’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.643.(d) Relation
S o thick it was very nearly a forest was a small hut,
s
‘Relation’ means the connection between two or more things. (655)_________ of thatch and grey clay. A yellow birdinacage
Thegivenpassagestatesthatitisalsothoughtofinrelationto sat on its perch outside the house. It did not sing, and sat
the various instincts in man. Hence, ‘relation’ is the most (656)_________ silent.
appropriate answer. SSC CHSL 27/05/2022 (Afternoon)
Q.652.(a) about (b) of (c) off (d) in accordance
ol.644.(a) Realise
S Q.653.(a) dominion (b) organism (c) entity (d) unit
‘Realise’ means to become conscious of something or that Q.654.(a) depended (b) wobbled (c) steady (d) stabilised
something has happened. The given passage states that we Q.655.(a) created (b) built (c) build (d) carved
must realise from the mystical point of view that love is the Q.656.(a) blissfully (b) mournfully (c) gaily (d) chirpily
highestemotionofman.Hence,‘realise’isthemostappropriate
answer. ET-130. Q .(657 - 661)
S
The (657) ___________ that comes out of the story The
ol.645.(c) Highest
S Grasshopper andtheAnthastobesubtlyputtothechildrenin
‘Highest’ means having a particular height. The givenpassage suchaway(658)___________theyrealisetheworthofhardwork,
statesthattoexpressitasadorationofGodisthehighestform the pleasures of hardworkandthecomfortitoffers.Laziness,
of love. Hence, ‘highest’ is the most appropriate answer. which is a (659) __________ trait here, should be discouraged,
(660) ___________ emphasizing on the (661) ___________ note
ol.646.(b) Harmony
S which is hard work.
‘Harmony’meansastateofagreementorofpeacefulexistence SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Afternoon)
together.Thegivenpassagestatesthatlovebringsmanintothe Q.657.(a) value (b) enjoyment (c) morals (d) ending
greatest harmony with his inner self. Hence, ‘harmony’ is the Q.658.(a) that (b) who (c) whom (d) which
most appropriate answer. Q.659.(a) pleasant (b) positive (c) horrible (d) negative
Q.660.(a) yet (b) thus (c) but (d) while
SET - 128 Q.661.(a) positive (b) important (c) essential (d) critical
ol.647.(d) Damper
S ET-131. Q .(662 - 666)
S
‘Damper’meansalittlewet.Thegivenpassagestatesthatevery TheHallofDharmawasinacircularbuilding,builtofstoneand
nowandthentherearegoingtobebaddays,toughdays,mood mortar,witha(662)________dome.Thedelicate(663)________of
swingsandallthingsnastythatmayputadamperonourhappy the dome was believed to represent the feminine while the
days. Hence, ‘damper’ is the most appropriate answer. typical temple spire represented the masculine. The hall was
also (664)________ All rishis sat as (665)________ without a
ol.648.(a) Choice
S moderating ‘head’, debating issues openly and without fear,
‘Choice’meansanactofchoosingbetweentwoormorepeople freedom of (666)________at its zenith.
or things. The given passage states that wearetheoneswho SSC CHSL 31/05/2022 (Evening)
canmakeachoicebetweenlettingthesethingsgetinthewayor Q.662.(a) massive (b) passive (c) intrusive (d) conclusive
pushing them right out.Hence,‘choice’isthemostappropriate Q.663.(a) harshness (b) masculinity (c) vengeance (d) elegance
answer. Q.664.(a) perpendicular (b) peculiar (c) vertical (d) circular
Q.665.(a) crossed (b) unequal (c) equals (d) conical
ol.649.(a) Investing
S Q.666.(a) depression (b) expression (c) running (d) inspiration
‘Investing’meanstospendmoney,timeorenergyonsomething
that you think isgoodoruseful.Thegivenpassagestatesthat SET-132. Q .(667 - 671)
we are the oneswhocanmakeachoicebetweenlettingthese laimshavebeenmadethatvaccinesareresponsibleforcertain
C
thingsgetinthewayorpushingthemrightoutbyinvestingtime (667)__________ health conditions, particularly autism, speech
in things. Hence, ‘investing’ is the most appropriate answer. disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. Some of those
claims focused onthimerosal,amercury-containingcompound
ol.650.(c) Who
S used as a preservative in vaccines. Somepeoplebelievedthat
We generally use the relative pronoun ‘who’ for the living autism (668)__________ a form of mercury poisoning, caused
being(‘people’ in the given passage). Hence, ‘who’ is the most specifically by thimerosal in childhood vaccines. Those claims
appropriate answer. have been discredited. Still, misinformationandfeargenerated
by false claims about associations(669)__________autismand
ol.651.(a) Wrong
S vaccines had a significant impact on individuals’ perceptions
‘Wrong’ means in a way thatisnotcorrect.Thegivenpassage about vaccine safety. (670)__________, most individuals in
statesthateverynowandthenwhenthingsgowrongalwaysgo countrieswherevaccinationiswidespreadhaveneverpersonally
backtothis,andoneormorethingslistedherealwayslightsme experienced vaccine-preventable disease. Thus, the focus of
up. Hence, ‘wrong’ is the most appropriate answer. concern for some people shifted from the negative effects of
vaccine-preventable disease tothepossiblenegativeeffectsof
SSC CHSL 2021 Tier - 1 the vaccines (671)__________.
SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Afternoon)
SET-129. Q .(652 - 656) Q.667.(a) contemptuous (b) adverse (c) affirm (d) disperse
question like "How big is Faerie?” does not admit
A Q.668.(a) will (b) shall (c) was (d) were
(652)_________asimpleanswer.Faerie,afterall,isnotoneland, Q.669.(a) one another (b) between (c) each other (d) through
one principalityor(653)_________MapsofFaerieareunreliable, Q.670.(a) For instance (b) Therefore (c) In addition (d) Likewise
and may not be (654)_________ upon. Faerie is bigger than Q.671.(a) themselves (b) yourself (c) ourselves (d) itself
England, asitisbiggerthantheworld.Inthemiddleofawood
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S .685.(a) marketplace (b) literacy (c) portfolios
Q (d) burden
While I was sittingthere(672)_________overmyfailuretokeep Q.686.(a) authentication (b) utility
fromhavingtospend(673)______glisteringsummermonthson (c) performance (d) subscription
thefreakingCoteofAzur,Grandmerestarted(674)_________me
from the phone. She kept (675)_________ her fingers on the SET-136. Q .(687 - 691)
phonetocatchmyattention.Ijustsatthereblinkingatheruntil cience, according to popular (687)_________, is a remote and
S
finallysheputherhandoverthereceiverand(676)_________(so enigmatic idea that is (688)__________ the comprehension of
thatnobodylistens),“Amelia!Inmybedroom,thereissomething ordinarymindsandpeace-lovingpeople.Thisismostlikelywhy
for you”. the words 'scientist' and'mad'havebeenusedinterchangeably
SSC CHSL 02/06/2022 (Afternoon) for centuries. But, given that science is the foundation upon
Q.672.(a) smirking (b) sulking (c) grinning (d) clapping which our lives are b uilt, isn't it (689)__________ that science
Q.673.(a) ours (b) me (c) my (d) mine appears to be beyond the common mind's comprehension?
Q.674.(a) disconcerting (b) beckoning Similarly, mathematics, the (690)___________ of science, gives
(c) upsetting (d) dismissing meaning to the concept of quantification and (691)__________
Q.675.(a) piquing (b) snapping (c) peering (d) tapping valueforushumans.Thereareafewexamplesofhowscience
Q.676.(a) commended (b) cheered (c) lauded (d) hissed and mathematics rewire our brains, just go and check.
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Evening)
ET-134. Q .(677 - 681)
S Q.687.(a) believe (b) believes (c) belief (d) beliefs
Many of the major supermarket chains have come under fire Q.688.(a) beyond (b) above (c) before (d) for
withaccusationsof(677)__________unethicalactsoverthepast Q.689.(a) ironic (b) logical (c) obvious (d) gracious
decade. They've wastedtonnesoffood,they'veunderpaidtheir Q.690.(a) glory (b) secret (c) crest (d) bedrock
suppliers and they've contributed to excessiveplasticwastein Q.691.(a) unapparent (b) incomprehensible
their packaging, which has had itsimpactonourenvironment. (c) unequivocal (d) undecipherable
But supermarkets and grocers are(678)__________tositupand
take notice. In responseto(679)__________consumerbacklash ET-137. Q .(692 - 696)
S
againstthehugeamountsofplasticwastegeneratedbyplastic The (692)_________ of roads in the1700sand1800smadethe
packaging, some of the largest UK supermarkets have (693)_________ of goods and peoplemucheasier.Manynobles
(680)__________upapactpromisingtotransformpackagingand and businessmen (694)___________ their wealth in building
cutplasticwastage.Inapledgetoreuse,recycleorcompostall bridges and tunnels. John Metcalfe was one of the most
plastic wastage by 2025, supermarkets are now beginning to (695)__________ road builders of this period. He was blind and
take (681)__________ responsibility for the part they play in feltthesurfaceoftheroad.Thiswasdonetomakesurethatit
contributing to thedamagetoourenvironment,withonemajor met his (696)_________.
supermarket announcing their plan to eliminate all plastic SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Morning)
packaging in their own-brand Q.692.(a) stagnation (b) recovery (c) setback (d) improvement
products by 2023. Q.693.(a) traffic (b) delivery (c) shipment (d) transportation
SSC CHSL 03/06/2022 (Evening) Q.694.(a) donated (b) supported (c) promoted (d) invested
Q.677.(a) various (b) most (c) same (d) much Q.695.(a) credulous (b) fascinated (c) attentive (d) remarkable
Q.678.(a) being start (b) starting (c) start (d) being starting Q.696.(a) desire (b) requirements (c) wish (d) condition
Q.679.(a) believing (b) enlarging (c) developing (d) growing
Q.680.(a) signed (b) bought (c) settled (d) resigned ET-138. Q .(697 - 701)
S
Q.681.(a) little (b) every (c) any (d) some Living organisms (697)_________ their own kind through a
process called reproduction. Plants also increase in number
ET-135. Q .(682 - 686)
S throughtheprocessofreproduction.Differentplantsreproduce
Cloud computing is a type of Internet-based computing that in different ways. Most of the flowering plantsproduceseeds.
provides (682)_________ computer processing resources and Plantsproducemanyseeds.Fewoftheseseeds(698)_________
data to computers and other devices on demand. Cloud andgerminateintonewplants.Whenaseedgetsthe(699)____
computing andstoragesolutionsprovideusersandenterprises amount of air, water, soil and sunlight, it grows into a plant.
(683)_______variouscapabilitiestostoreandprocesstheirdata Fruits have seeds (700)_________ them. When a fruit
inthird-partydatacentres.Localcomputersnolongerhavetodo (701)_________ up, theseedsinsideitcanbeusedtogrownew
all the heavy liftingwhenitcomestorunningapplications.The plants of the same kind.
goal of cloudcomputingistoapplytraditionalsupercomputing SSC CHSL 08/06/2022 (Evening)
orhigh-performancecomputingpower,normallyusedbymilitary Q.697.(a) design (b) construct (c) spread (d) create
and research (684)______, to perform tens of trillions of Q.698.(a) prevail (b) exist (c) survive (d) bear
computations per second, in consumer-oriented application Q.699.(a) helpful (b) equal (c) right (d) valid
such as financial (685)__________, to deliver personalised Q.700.(a) interior (b) inside (c) inner (d) inward
informationandtoprovidedatastorage.In2013,itwasreported Q.701.(a) soaks (b) dries (c) wipes (d) dehydrates
thatcloudcomputinghadbecomeahighlydemandedserviceor
(686)_________duetotheadvantagesofhighcomputingpower, ET-139. Q .(702 - 706)
S
cheap cost of services, high performance, scalability, Everything(702)_________usmakesourenvironment.Livingand
accessibility as well as availability. non-living things form the (703) _________ ofoursurroundings.
SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Afternoon) Plants, animals and microbes are parts of our environment.
Q.682.(a) unsolicited (b) prohibited (c) unspecified (d) shared Plants, animalsandmicrobeshaveaffectedtheenvironmentin
Q.683.(a) from (b) into (c) for (d) with multiple(704)______likeclearingofforests,buildinghousesand
Q.684.(a) facilities (b) support (c) methodologies (d) designs farms, making roads, etc. This is the root (705) _______ of air,
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water and land pollution on the planet. Ecologists across the ol.661.(a) Positive
S
lobe are making efforts to educate mankind about the (706)
g ‘Positive’meansthinkingortalkingmainlyaboutthegoodthings
_________ of nature, the crisis we face and the methods of in a situation. The given passage states that this trait here
managing these crises. should be discouraged while emphasizing onthepositivenote
SSC CHSL 10/06/2022 (Evening) which is hard work. Hence, ‘positive’ is the most appropriate
Q.702.(a) over (b) beyond (c) across (d) around answer.
Q.703.(a) fractions (b) ingredients
(c) components (d) fragments SET-131
Q.704.(a) plans (b) courses (c) means (d) ways ol.662.(a) Massive
S
Q.705.(a) cause (b) source (c) origin (d) motive ‘Massive’meansverybig.ThegivenpassagestatesthattheHall
Q.706.(a) surprise (b) wonders (c) compassion (d) sensation of Dharma was inacircularbuilding,builtofstoneandmortar,
with amassivedome.Hence,‘massive’isthemostappropriate
Solutions:-
answer.
SET-129
ol.663.(d) Elegance
S
ol.652.(b) Of
S ‘Elegance’ means the qualityofbeinggracefulandattractivein
The preposition ‘of’ will perfectly fit in the context of the appearance or behaviour. The given passage states that the
sentence. The given passage states that a question like "How delicate elegance of the dome was believed to represent the
bigisFaerie?”doesnotadmitofasimpleanswer.Hence,‘of’is feminine. Hence, ‘elegance’ is the most appropriate answer.
the most appropriate answer.
ol.664.(d) Circular
S
ol.653.(a) Dominion
S ‘Circular’ means round and flat. The given passagestatesthat
‘Dominion’meansanareacontrolledbyonegovernmentorruler. the hall was also circular. Hence, ‘circular’ is the most
The given passage states that dominion maps of Faerie are appropriate answer.
unreliable. Hence, ‘dominion’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.665.(c) Equals
S
ol.654.(a) Depended
S ‘Equals’meanstobethesameassomething.Thegivenpassage
‘Depended’ means being able to trust o r rely on. The given states that allrishissatasequalswithoutamoderating‘head’.
passage states thatmapsofFaerieareunreliableandmaynot Hence, ‘equals’ is the most appropriate answer.
be depended upon. Hence, ‘depended’ is the mostappropriate
ol.666.(b) Expression
S
answer.
‘Expression’ means something that you say that shows your
ol.655.(b) Built
S opinionsorfeelings.Thegivenpassagetalksaboutfreedomof
‘Built’meanshavingabodywiththeshapeandsizementioned. expression at its zenith. Hence, ‘expression’ is the most
Thegivenpassagestatesthatinthemiddleofawoodsothickit appropriate answer.
wasverynearlyaforestwasasmallhut,builtofthatchandgrey
SET-132
clay. Hence, ‘built’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.667.(b) Adverse
S
ol.656.(b) Mournfully
S
‘Adverse’ means making somethingdifficultforsomebody.The
‘Mournfully’meansinaverysadway.Thegivenpassagestates
givenpassagestatesthatclaimshavebeenmadethatvaccines
thatitdidnotsing,andsatmournfullysilent.Hence,‘mournfully’
are responsible for certain adverse health conditions,
is the most appropriate answer.
particularly autism, speech disorders and inflammatory bowel
SET-130 disease. Hence, ‘adverse’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.657.(a) Value
S ol.668.(c) Was
S
‘Value’meanstheimportanceofsomething.Thegivenpassage ‘Autism’ is a singular subject so it will take‘was’asasingular
talksaboutthevaluethatcomesoutofthestory.Hence,‘value’ verb. Hence, ‘was’ is the most appropriate answer.
is the most appropriate answer.
ol.669.(b) Between
S
ol.658.(a) That
S ‘Between’ means in the space in the middle of two things,
The word ‘that’ is used tointroducethenextclause.Thegiven people, places, etc. The given passage states that
passage states that the Grasshopper and the Ant have to be misinformation and fear are generated by false claims about
subtly put to the children in such a way that they realize the associationsbetweenautismandvaccines.Hence,‘between’is
worth of hard work. Hence, ‘that’ is the most appropriate answer the most appropriate answer.
ol.659.(d) Negative
S ol.670.(a) For instance
S
‘Negative’meansbadorharmful.Thegivenpassagestatesthat ‘For instance’meansforanexample.Thegivenpassagestates
laziness is a negative trait. that for instance, most individuals in countries where
Hence, ‘negative’ is the most appropriate answer. vaccinationiswidespreadhaveneverpersonallyexperiencedthe
vaccine-preventable disease. Hence, ‘For instance’ is the most
ol.660.(d) While
S
appropriate answer.
‘While’ means at the same time as. The given passage states
that the laziness trait here should be discouraged while
Sol.671.(a) Themselves
emphasizing on the positive note which is hard work. Hence,
‘Themselves’ is used when the people or things who do an
‘while’ is the most appropriate answer.
actionarealsoaffectedbyit.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthe
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f ocus of concern for some people shifted from the negative appropriate answer.
effects of the vaccine-preventable disease to the possible
negative effects of the vaccines themselves. Hence, ol.681.(d) Some
S
‘themselves’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Some’ means a certain amount of or a numberofsomething.
Thegivenpassagestatesthat supermarketsarenowbeginning
SET-133 to take some responsibility. Hence, ‘some’ is the most
appropriate answer.
ol.672.(b) Sulking
S
‘Sulking’ means to refuse to speak or smilebecauseyouwant SET-135
people to know thatyouareangryaboutsomething.Thegiven
passage states that the narrator was sittingtheresulkingover ol.682.(d) Shared
S
his failure. Hence, ‘sulking’ is the most appropriate answer. ‘Shared’ means to divide something between two or more
people.Thegivenpassagestatesthatcloudcomputingisatype
ol.673.(c) My
S of Internet-based computing that provides shared computer
‘My’ means belonging to me. The given passage states that I processing resources. Hence, ‘shared’ is the most appropriate
wassittingtheresulkingovermyfailuretokeepfromhavingto answer.
spend my glistering summer months. Hence, ‘my’ is the most
appropriate answer. ol.683.(d) With
S
The preposition ‘with’ will perfectly fit in the context of the
ol.674.(b) Beckoning
S sentence. The given passage states that cloudcomputingand
‘Beckoning’meanstoshowsomebodywithamovementofyour storage solutions provide users and enterprises with various
fingerorhandthatyouwanthim/hertocomecloser.Thegiven capabilities. Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer.
passage states that Grandmere started beckoningthenarrator
from the phone. Hence, ‘beckoning’ is the most appropriate ol.684.(a) Facilities
S
answer. ‘Facilities’ means services that makes it possible to do
something. The given passage s tates that the goal of cloud
ol.675.(d) Tapping
S computing is to apply traditional supercomputing or
‘Tapping’ means to touch or hit somebody/something quickly high-performance computing power, normally used by military
and lightly. The givenpassagestatesthatshekepttappingher andresearchfacilities.Hence,‘facilities’isthemostappropriate
fingers on the phone to catch the narrator’s attention. Hence, answer.
‘tapping’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.685.(c) Portfolios
S
ol.676.(d) Hissed
S ‘Portfolios’ means thin flat cases used for carrying papers,
‘Hissed’meanstosaysomethinginanangryhissingvoice.The drawings,etc.Thegivenpassagetalksaboutconsumer-oriented
given passage statesthatthenarratorjustsatthereblinkingat applications such as financial portfolios. Hence, ‘portfolios’ is
her until she finally put her hand over the receiverandhissed. the most appropriate answer.
Hence, ‘hissed’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.686.(b) Utility
S
SET-134 ‘Utility’meansaserviceprovidedforthepublic,suchasawater,
gas or electricity supply. The given passage states thatitwas
ol.677.(a) Various
S reported thatcloudcomputinghadbecomeahighlydemanded
‘Various’ means several different things. The given passage service or utility. Hence, ‘utility’ is the most appropriate answer.
states that many of the major supermarket chains havecome
under fire with accusations of various unethical acts over the SET-136
past decade. Hence, ‘various’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.687.(c) Belief
S
ol.678.(b) Starting
S Belief will be used here as a noun has to be used.
“are+V-ing”isgrammaticallythecorrectstructureforthegiven
sentence. The given passage states that supermarkets and ol.688.(a) Beyond
S
grocers are starting to sit up and take notice. Tobebeyondsomethingmeanstobetoodifficultforsomeone
Hence, ‘starting(V-ing)’ is the most appropriate answer. to understand or deal with it.Here science is beyond the
understanding of ordinary minds.
ol.679.(d) Growing
S
‘Growing’ means increasing in size or amount. The given ol.689.(a) Ironic
S
passagestatesthatinresponsetogrowingconsumerbacklash Here the tone of the passage has changed. Ironic isthemost
againstthehugeamountsofplasticwastegeneratedbyplastic appropriateanswer.Ironicisusedwhensomethinghappensina
packaging,someofthelargestUKsupermarketshavesignedup way contrary to what is expected.
a pact promising to transform packaging and cut plastic ol.690.(d) Bedrock
S
wastage. Hence, ‘growing’ is the most appropriate answer. Bedrockmeansthebase,basisorfoundationofsomething.Here
mathematics is the bedrock of science.
ol.680.(a) Signed
S
‘Signed’ means to getsomebodytosignacontracttoworkfor ol.691.(c) Unequivocal
S
you. The given passage states that in response to growing Unequivocal means in such a way that it leaves no doubt.
consumer backlash againstthehugeamountsofplasticwaste
SET-137
generated by plastic packaging, some of the largest UK
supermarkets have signed up a pact promising to transform Sol.692.(d) Improvement
packaging and cut plastic wastage. Hence, ‘signed’ is the most In the first sentence the word easier has been used.
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asier is a positive word. Except improvement all the other
E actoutvarious(710)______fromthestory,tobringlifetothose
words are negative so option d is the most appropriate answer. haracters.(711)______outpartsfromthestorywillmakestory
c
sessions fun and memorable for the kids.
ol.693.(d) Transportation
S SSC CGL 11/04/2022 (Evening)
Transportation means to take or carry (people or goods)from Q.707.(a) caught (b) catch (c) catches (d) has caught
one place to another. So option d is the most appropriate Q.708.(a) Either (b) So (c) Also (d) However
answer. Q.709.(a) for (b) by (c) with (d) from
ol.694.(d) Invested
S Q.710.(a) pages (b) sheets (c) parts (d) words
Invested in is a phrasal verb which means to use money for Q.711.(a) Saying (b) Acting (c) Telling (d) Asking
(something)inordertoearnmoremoney.Sooptiondisthemost ET-141. Q .(712 - 716)
S
appropriate answer. An old man livedinthevillage.Hewasoneofthe(712)______
ol.695.(d) Remarkable
S unfortunate people in the world. The whole village was tired
Remarkable means something/someone who is w
orthy of (713) ______ him; he was always gloomy, he (714) ______
attention. complainedandwasalwaysinabadmood.The(715)______he
lived,themorevilehewas becomingandthemore(716)______
Sol.696.(b) Requirements were his words.
o meet someone’s requirements means to satisfy certain
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conditions. Q.712.(a) maximum (b) utmost (c) most (d) main
Q.713.(a) from (b) of (c) by (d) at
SET-138 Q.714.(a) mostly (b) commonly (c) cyclically (d) constantly
ol.697.(d) Create
S Q.715.(a) long (b) lengthy (c) longer (d) longest
The living organisms create their own kind. Created means to Q.716.(a) fatal (b) mortal (c) poisonous (d) toxic
bring something into existence. SET-142. Q .(717 - 721)
ol.698.(c) Survive
S oranaverageIndian,drivinginanyofthemajorIndiancitiesis
F
The seeds that survive create the new plants. equivalent to (717)______adailywar.Theeverydaystruggleof
(718) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (719) ______
ol.699.(c) Right
S biggestcauseofchronicstressandother(720)______problems.
The seed grows into the plant only when it gets the right On an average a person spends (721) ______ between thirty
sunlight, air and water. minutes to two hours of their day driving.
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ol.700.(b) Inside
S Q.717.(a) making (b) waging (c) raising (d) rushing
The fruit seeds areinsidethe fruit. Q.718.(a) stopping (b) dodging (c) boarding (d) lodging
ol.701.(b) Dries
S Q.719.(a) one (b) the (c) an (d) a
Dry up - to have no moisture Q.720.(a) societal (b) ecological (c) psychological (d) spiritual
Q.721.(a) everywhere (b) nowhere (c) anywhere (d) elsewhere
SET-139
Solutions:-
ol.702.(d) Around
S
Aroundmeanssituatedoneveryside.Soeverythingsituatedon SET-140
every side makes our environment.
ol.707.(c) Catches
S
ol.703.(c) Components
S According to the “S ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular
Components means something which is part of a larger whole. subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘character’isasingular
ol.704.(d) Ways
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subject that will take ‘catches’ as a singular verb. Hence,
Humans have affected the environment in multiple “ways”like
‘catches’ is the most appropriate answer.
clearing of forests, building houses and farms, making roads,
etc. Sol.708.(b) So
‘So’ means with the purpose that or in order that. The given
ol.705.(a) Cause
S
passage states that sousedifferentvoicesforeachcharacter.
Acauseissomethingthatgivesrisetoanaction,phenomenon,
Hence, ‘so’ is the most appropriate answer.
or condition
ol.709.(a) For
S
ol.706.(b) Wonders
S
Thepreposition‘for’perfectlyfitsinthecontextofthesentence.
Wonders of nature in the passage means allthosethingsthat
The given passage states thatsousedifferentvoicesforeach
are supplied to us by nature.
character. Hence, ‘for’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 1 ol.710.(c) Parts
S
‘Parts’meansasectionofabook,televisionseries,play,etc.The
given passage talks to act out various parts fromthestory,to
ET-140. Q .(707 - 711)
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bring life to those characters. Hence, ‘parts’ is the most
Howshouldonereadastorytoachild?Usually,apersonalityor
appropriate answer.
characterofthestory(707)______thechild’sinterestthemost.
(708)______,usedifferentvoices(709)______eachcharacteror Sol.711.(b) Acting
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‘Acting’ means doing the job mentioned for a shorttime.The uring the (722)______ of King Harsha. He praised the Indi
d
iven passage states that acting out parts from the story will
g (723)______ ‘people with pure moral principles’. In 2014, India
make story sessions fun and memorable for the kids. Hence, (724)______ 85th in the corruption perception index of the
‘acting’ is the most appropriate answer. Transparency International. What (725)______ downfall! Isn’t it
SET-141 ironical that we Indi (726)______ by the ideals of honesty and
integrity, self-denial and (727)______ but in practice willingly
ol.712.(c) Most
S resort to the (728) ______ forms of corruption to promote our
‘Most’meansgreatestinnumberoramount.Thegivenpassage interests? The(729)______ofcorruptioniseatingintothe(730)
states that he was one of the most unfortunate people in the ______ofoursocietyandwehavebecomehelpless(731)______
w orld. Hence, ‘most’ is the most appropriate answer. of our own degradation.
ol.713.(b) Of
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Thepreposition‘of’perfectlyfitsinthecontextofthesentence. Q.722.(a) authority (b) reign (c) command (d) vigour
Thegivenpassagestatesthatthewholevillagewastiredofhim. Q.723.(a) as (b) by (c) like (d) such
Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.724.(a) ranked (b) piled (c) graded (d) Stacked
Q.725.(a) a (b) the (c) some (d) any
ol.714.(d) Constantly
S Q.726.(a) declare (b) affirm (c) swear (d) assert
‘Constantly’ means again and again. Thegivenpassagestates Q.727.(a) prejudice (b) sacrifice (c) omission (d) erosion
that he was always gloomy, he again and again complained. Q.728.(a) viler (b) vile (c) more vile (d) Vilest
Hence, ‘constantly’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.729.(a) melancholy (b) malaise (c) despair (d) deficiency
Q.730.(a) threats (b) vitals (c) necessity (d) imperative
Sol.715.(c) Longer Q.731.(a) onlookers (b) visionaries
‘Longer’ meansforalongtime.Thegivenpassagestatesthat (c) sorcerers (d) performers
the longer he lived, the more vile he was becoming. Hence,
‘longer’ is the most appropriate answer. ET-144. Q .(732 - 736)
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A new swarm of locusts entered Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on
Sol.716.(c) Poisonous Sunday. This is the fifth swarm to
‘Poisonous’meanscausingdeathorillnessifyoueatordrinkit. (732)______ the state in four days from (733)______ western
Thegivenpassagestatesthatthelongerhelived,themorevile borderwithPakistan. Sincethefirstlocustswarm(734)______
he was becoming the more poisonous werehiswords.Hence, the state’s Sri Ganganagar district on April 11, as many as 25
‘poisonous’ is the most appropriate answer. swarms (735)______ entered Rajasthan. Some swarmsmoved
SET-142 to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, (736)______ which
agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking
ol.717.(b) Waging
S them to be on high alert.
‘Waging’meanstobeginandthencontinueawar,battle,etc.The SSC CGL Tier II (03/02/2022)
given passage states that driving in any of the major Indian Q.732.(a) introduce (b) come (c) enter (d) insert
citiesisequivalenttowagingadailywar.Hence,‘waging’isthe Q.733.(a) its (b) it (c) his (d) their
most appropriate answer. Q.734.(a) invaded (b) invade (c) was invading (d) is invading
Q.735.(a) having (b) have (c) to have (d) has
ol.718.(b) Dodging
S Q.736.(a) until (b) before (c) since (d) after
‘Dodging’ means to move quickly in order to avoid
somebody/something. The given passage talks about the
Solutions:-
everydaystruggleofdodgingtraffic.Hence,‘dodging’isthemost
appropriate answer. SET - 143
ol.719.(b) The
S ol.722.(b) Reign
S
We always use the definite article ‘the’ before a superlative ‘Reign’meanstoruleacountry&itisusedforakingorqueen.
degree adjective(‘biggest’inthegivensentence).Hence,‘the’is The given passagestatesthatHieunTsang,aChinesetraveller
the most appropriate answer. came to India during the rule(reign) of King Harsha. Hence,
‘reign’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.720.(c) Psychological
‘Psychological’meansconnectedwiththemindorthewaythat ol.723.(a) As
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it works. The given passage talks about the cause of chronic ‘As’ means in a particular way, state, etc. The given passage
stressandotherpsychologicalproblems.Hence,‘psychological’ statesthatHieunTsangpraisedtheIndianas‘peoplewithpure
is the most appropriate answer. moral principles’. Hence, ‘as’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.721.(c) Anywhere
S ol.724.(a) Ranked
S
‘Anywhere’ means to any extent or to some degree. Thegiven ‘Ranked’ means to give somebody/something a particular
passage states that a person spends anywherebetweenthirty position on a scale according to importance, quality, success,
minutes to two hours of their daydriving.Hence,‘anywhere’is etc.ThegivenpassagestatesthatIn2014,Indiaranked85thin
the most appropriate answer. the corruption perception index of the Transparency
International. Hence, ‘ranked’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 2020 Tier - 2 ol.725.(a)a
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The ‘downfall’ mentioned in the given sentence isnon-specific
ET-143. Q .(722 - 731)
S and we generally use the definite article ‘a’ before any
In ancient times, Hieun Tsang, a Chinese traveller came to India non-specific or non-particular noun. Hence, ‘a’ is the most
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appropriate answer. fter which agricultural departments issued advisories to
a
farmers. Hence, ‘after’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.726.(c) Swear
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‘Swear by’ is a phrasal verb that means name someone or
something to show that one promises to do something. The SSC MTS 2020 Tier - 1
given passage states that we Indian swear by(promise) the
ideals of honesty and integrity. Hence, ‘swear’ is the most ET-145. Q .(737- 741)
S
appropriate answer. Onedaywhilethemagistratewaswalking(737)______amarket
he saw a crowd outside a poultry shop. (738)______ enquiring
ol.727.(b) Sacrifice
S what the matter was (739)______ learnt that a peasant had
‘Sacrifice’ means to give up something for something else accidentally(740)______aheavysackonachicken,(741)______
considered more important. The given passage talks about it to death.
positive qualities like honesty, integrity, sacrifice, etc. Hence, SSC MTS 05/10/2021 (Morning)
‘sacrifice’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.737.(a) along (b) through (c) over (d) aside
Q.738.(a) So (b) Whereas (c) How (d) On
ol.728.(d) Vilest
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Q.739.(a) him (b) she (c) they (d) he
‘Vilest’meansverybadorunpleasant.Thegivenpassagestates
Q.740.(a) dropped (b) filled (c) selected (d) picked
thatweIndianwillinglyresorttothevilestformsofcorruptionto
Q.741.(a) creeping (b) crushing (c) covering (d) crumbling
promote our interests. However, wealwaysusethearticle‘the’
before asuperlativeadjective(vilest).Hence,‘Vilest’isthemost SET-146. Q .(742 - 746)
appropriate answer. he pandemic in India occurred at atime(742)______thecrop
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was standing all ready to be (743)______. If NAFED had not
ol.729.(b) Malaise
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intervenedwiththeinitiative(744)______thestocksoffarmersin
‘Malaise’ means the problems affectingonlyaparticulargroup
these circumstances, it (745)______ not only have been
ofpeopleorsituationthataredifficulttoexplainoridentify.The
devastating for the farmers (746)______ also led to a food
given passage talks about the malaise of corruption. Hence,
emergency later on.
‘corruption’ is the most appropriate answer.
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ol.730.(b) Vitals
S Q.742.(a) when (b) until (c) where (d) during
‘Vitals’ in thecontextofthepassagemeansimportantpartsor Q.743.(a) picking (b) invested (c) harvested (d) collecting
sections of something. The given passage states that the Q.744.(a) to earn (b) to purchase (c) to patronise (d) to divert
corruption is eating into the important sections ofoursociety. Q.745.(a) will (b) would (c) must (d) can’t
Hence, ‘vitals’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.746.(a) however (b) so (c) yet (d) but
ET-147. Q .(747 - 751)
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ol.731.(a) Onlookers
S
Delhi recorded a spell of light rain (747)______ Friday evening
‘Onlookers’ are those people who watch something happening
with humidity levels remaining on the higher side throughout
withouttakingpartinit.Thegivenpassagestatesthatwehave
(748)______ day. The IMD has forecast moderate rain on
become helpless onlookers of our own degradation. Hence,
Saturday but some areas (749)______ to get heavy rain. An
‘onlookers’ is the most appropriate answer
officialalsosaidthatthenextsevendaysare(750)______tosee
SET-144 good rain. The municipal corporation has been advised to
remain prepared for water logging in (751)______ areas of the
ol.732.(c) Enter
S city.
‘Enter’ means to come or go into a place. The given passage SSC MTS 14/10/2021 (Evening)
statesthatthisisthefifthswarmtoenter(comeinto)thestate. Q.747.(a) in (b) at (c) on (d) for
Hence, ‘enter’ is the most appropriate answer. Q.748.(a) every (b) any (c) the (d) a
Q.749.(a) expecting (b) has expected
Sol.733.(a) Its
(c) are expected (d) expects
‘Its’isadeterminerthatmeansbelongingtoathing.Inthegiven
Q.750.(a) likelihood (b) liked (c) likely (d) like
passage it will be used for the western border of Rajasthan.
Q.751.(a) middle (b) high rise (c) low lying (d) Uplifted
Hence, ‘its’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-148. Q .(752 - 756)
Sol.734.(a) Invade anyyearsago,Imetapanchayatpresident(752)______astate
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‘Invade’meanstoenteracountrywithanarmyinordertoattack literacyprogrammewhotalkedtome(753)______Cuba’sliteracy
and take control of it. The given passage states that the first programmewhereteachers,studentsandvolunteers(754)______
locustswarminvadedthestate’sSriGanganagardistrictHence, inawellorganised,massivenationwideliteracymovement.They
‘invaded’ is the most appropriate answer. (755)______ people in the remotest of villages and were
ol.735.(b) Have
S (756)______ successful in their mission.
According to the “S ubject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular SSC MTS 20/10/2021 (Afternoon)
subjectalwaystakesasingularverbandapluralsubjectalways Q.752.(a) when (b) while (c) during (d) which
takesapluralverb.Inthegivensentence,‘25swarms’isaplural Q.753.(a) around (b) about (c) across (d) through
subjectthatwilltake‘have’asapluralverb.Hence,‘have’isthe Q.754.(a) joined hands (b) join forces
most appropriate answer. (c) collaborate ( d) combine
Q.755.(a) reaches out for (b) reach out for
ol.736.(d) After
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(c) reaching out to (d) reached out to
‘After’ means at a later time. The given passage states that
Q.756.(a) exceedingly (b) excessively
some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh,
(c) marginally (d) negligibly
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ET-149. Q .(757 - 761)
S most appropriate answer.
Do you know that you (757)______ about one-third of your life
sleeping? However, your body doesn’t (758)______ thesleeping ol.740.(a) Dropped
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time. It has a lot to do (759)______youaresleeping.Thebody ‘Dropped’meanstoletsomethingfall.Thegivenpassagestates
produces energyatnight(760)______youhaveplentyofenergy that a peasant had accidentally dropped a heavy sack on a
the next morning. Hormones, which are (761)______ growth chicken. Hence, ‘dropped’ is the most appropriate answer.
chemicals, help the body to repair itself and grow. ol.741.(b) Crushing
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SSC MTS 22/10/2021 (Evening) ‘Crushing’ means to press somebody/something hard so that
Q.757.(a) apply (b) delay (c) spend (d) settle he/she/it is broken, damaged or injured. The given passage
Q.758.(a) consume (b) remove (c) dispose (d) waste statesthatapeasanthadaccidentallydroppedaheavysackon
Q.759.(a) where (b) why (c) when (d) what a chicken, crushing it t o death. Hence, ‘crushing’ is the most
Q.760.(a) because (b) so that (c) such as (d) although appropriate answer.
Q.761.(a) memorable (b) special (c) occasional (d) restricted
SET-146
ET-150. Q .(762 - 766)
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Wesetsailtheverynextday,andcruisedfromislandtoislandin ol.742.(a) When
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the fine weather. (762)______ we landed we found a crowd of ‘When’ is used for talking about the time at which something
merchants and clients eager (763)______ business with us. At happensorhappened.Thegivenpassagetalksaboutthetimeat
last we came to (764)______ peaceful island, with no sign of which crops are harvested. Hence, ‘when’ is the most
human (765)______. It was a lovely place, with green trees, appropriate answer.
brightly (766)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed
around and found a pleasant spot to eat the lunch that I had ol.743.(c)Harvested
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brought with me. Cropsareasusuallyharvestedintheend.Hence,‘harvested’is
SSC MTS 27/10/2021(Afternoon) the most appropriate answer.
Q.762.(a) Wherever (b) Whatever (c) However (d) Somewhere ol.744.(b) To purchase
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Q.763.(a) do (b) to do (c) doing (d) to doing ‘Purchase’ means to buy something. Thegivenpassagestates
Q.764.(a) a (b) any (c) an (d) the that NAFED was ready to purchase the stock. Hence, ‘to
Q.765.(a) inhabitants (b) people (c) persons (d) individuals purchase’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.766.(a) colours (b) colour (c) colouring (d) coloured
ol.745.(b) Would
S
ET-151. Q .(767 - 771)
S Thegivensentenceisinthepasttensesoitmusthaveaverbin
According to a news report, schools are setting up adequate the past tense(would). Hence, ‘would’ is the most appropriate
facilities and taking (767)______ to restart learning on campus answer.
hoping to reopen schools later, if not sooner. (768)______
schools are preparing themselves to restart, most parents are ol.746.(d) But
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still not sure of sending their(769)______toschool.Parentsof ‘Notonly-Butalso’isafixedconjunctionpair.Hence,‘but’isthe
primary school children are particularly concerned about their most appropriate answer.
children’s(770)______tohealthrisks.Parents,ingeneral,saythat
they have always tried to keep their children away from SET-147
(771)______ like mobile phones and tablets, but the current ol.747.(c) On
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Covid-19 situation has forced the children into online learning, Wegenerallyusethepreposition‘on’beforethedaysofaweek
and they spend long hours in front of the screens. like on Monday, On Tuesday, etc. Hence, ‘on’ is the most
SSC MTS 02/11/2021(Evening) appropriate answer.
Q.767.(a) steps (b) tests (c) conditions (d) screening
Q.768.(a) While (b) Whether (c) Despite (d) Because ol.748.(c) The
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Q.769.(a) students (b) drivers (c) children (d) teachers Thedaymentionedinthepassageisspecific(Friday)andbefore
Q.770. (a) experience (b) exposure (c) suffering (d) taking definiteorspecificsubjectsornouns,weusethedefinitearticle
Q.771.(a) lessons (b) products (c) electronics (d) devices ‘the’. Hence, ‘the’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.749.(c) Are expected
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Solution : -
‘Areas’ is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a
plural verb.
SET-145 Hence, ‘are expected’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.737.(b) Through
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ol.750.(c) Likely
S
‘Through’meansfromoneendorsideofsomethingtotheother.
‘Likely’ means probable or expected.Thegivenpassagestates
The given passage states that the magistrate was walking
that the next seven days are expected(likely)toseegoodrain.
through a market. Hence, ‘through’ is the most appropriate
Hence, ‘likely’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.751.(c) Low lying
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ol.738.(d) On
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‘Lowlying’meansnothigh.However,thelow-lyingareasofacity
Thepreposition‘on’perfectlyfitsinthecontextofthepassage.
generallygetwaterloggedintherainyseason.Hence,‘lowlying’
However,thegivenpassagestatesthatthemagistrateenquired
is the most appropriate answer.
the matter. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-148
ol.739.(d) He
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The given passage is about a male magistrate. Hence, ‘he’ is the Sol.752.(c) During
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‘During’ means within the period of timementioned.Thegiven he island mentioned in the passage is not specific & we
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passage mentionsthetimeperiodofstateliteracyprogramme. generallyusetheindefinitearticle‘a’beforenon-specificnouns.
Hence, ‘during’ is the most appropriate answer. Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.753.(b) About Sol.765.(a) Inhabitants
‘About’meansonthesubjectof.Thegivenpassagestatesthat ‘Inhabitants’meanspeopleoranimalsthatlivesinaplace.The
the president of the Panchayat talkedonthesubjectofCuba’s given passage talks about an island where no person or animal
literacy programme. Hence, ‘about’ is the most appropriate lived. Hence, ‘inhabitants’ is the most appropriate answer.
answer.
ol.766.(d) Coloured
S
Sol.754.(a) Joined hands Thegivenpassageiswritteninthepasttensesoitmusthavea
‘Joinhands’isaphrasalverbthatmeanstoworktogether.The verbinthepasttense.Hence,‘coloured’isthemostappropriate
given passage states that teachers, students and volunteers answer.
work together. Hence, ‘join hands’ is the most appropriate
answer. SET-151
ol.755.(d) Reached out to
S ol.767.(a) Steps
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Thegivenpassageiswritteninthepasttensesoitmusthavea ‘Step’isoneactioninaseriesofactionsthatyoutakeinorderto
verb in the past form(reached). Hence, ‘reached out to’ is the achieve something.Thegivenpassagestatesthatschoolsare
most appropriate answer. setting up adequate facilities and taking steps to restart
learning. Hence, ‘steps’ is the most appropriate answer.
Sol.756.(a) Exceedingly
‘Exceedingly’ means very. The given passage states that they ol.768.(a) While
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were extremely very successful in their mission. Hence, ‘While’ means at the same time as. The given passage talks
‘exceedingly’ is the most appropriate answer. about the time when schools are preparing themselves to
restart. Hence, ‘While’ is the most appropriate answer.
SET-149
ol.769.(c) Children
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Sol.757.(c) Spend The given passage states that parents send their children to
‘Spend’ means to allow time to go past. The given passage school. Hence, ‘children’ is the most appropriate answer.
statesthatwepassone-thirdtimeofourlifeinsleeping.Hence,
‘spend’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.770.(b) Exposure
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‘Exposure’ means being allowed or forced to experience
ol.758.(d) Waste
S something. The given passage states that parents of primary
‘Waste’ means to use or spend something in a careless and school childrenareparticularlyconcernedabouttheirchildren’s
unnecessary way. The given passage states that our body exposure to health risks. Hence, ‘exposure’ is the most
doesn't waste sleeping time. Hence, ‘waste’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
Sol.771.(d) Devices
ol.759.(c) When
S ‘Device’ is an object that has been invented for a particular
‘When’ is used for talking about the time at which something purpose. The given passage states that parents say that they
happens or happened. The given passagestatesthatthebody have always tried to keeptheirchildrenawayfromdeviceslike
hasalottodoatthetimeofoursleep.Hence,‘when’isthemost mobile phones and tablets. Hence, ‘devices’ is the most
appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
ol.760.(b) So that
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‘So that’ is a phrase that is used to introduce a clause of
purpose. The given passage states that the body produces ET-152. Q .(772 - 776)
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energyatnightwhichweusethenextmorning.Hence,‘sothat’ ThePanchatantraisalegendarycollectionofshortstoriesfrom
is the most appropriate answer. India. (772)______ composed in the 2nd century BC,
Panchatantra is (773)______ to be written by Vishnu Sharma
Sol.761.(b) Special
(774)______ with many other scholars. The purposebehindthe
‘Special’ means for a particular purpose. The given passage
composition(775)______toimplantmoralvaluesandgoverning
talksabouthormonesthathaveaparticularpurposeforgrowth.
(776)______ in the young sons of the king.
Hence, ‘special’ is the most appropriate answer.
SSC CGL 18/08/2021 (Morning).
SET-150 Q.772.(a) Firstly (b) Ultimately (c)Eventually (d)Originally
Q.773.(a) believed (b) designed (c)established (d) alleged
ol.762.(a) Wherever
S Q.774.(a) near (b) next (c) beside (d) along
‘Wherever’meanstoorinanyoreveryplace.Thegivenpassage Q.775.(a) are (b) was (c) be (d) were
statesthattheyfoundacrowdofmerchantsineveryplacethey Q.776.(a) faculties (b) flairs (c) skills (d) gifts
landed. Hence, ‘wherever’ is the most appropriate answer.
ET-153. Q .(777 - 781)
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ol.763.(b) To do
S English vocabulary has (777)______remarkablerange,flexibility
Weusethepreposition‘to’with‘eager’.Hence,‘todo’isthemost andadaptability.Thankstotheperiods(778)______contactwith
appropriate answer. foreign (779)______ anditsreadinessto(780)______newwords
out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its
Sol.764.(a) a core (781)______ than other languages.
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SC CGL 20/08/2021 (Afternoon).
S passage that starts with a consonant.
Q.777.(a) a (b) an (c) the (d) one
Q.778.(a) of (b) on (c) to (d) at ol.778 (a) Of
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Q.779.(a) languages (b) science Thepreposition‘of’meansbelongingto,connectedwith,orpart
(c) currencies (d) mathematics of something/somebody. The given passage tells about the
Q.780.(a) discard (b) coin (c) shed (d) think periodofcontactwithforeignlanguages.Hence,‘of’isthemost
Q.781.(a) vocabulary (b) selection (c) catalogue (d) inventory appropriate answer.
ET-154. Q .(782 - 786)
S ol.779 (a) Languages
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Themuskmelonis(782)______perfectsummer(783)______.Itis Languageisthesystemofcommunicationinspeechandwriting
(784)______inwatercontentwhichcanhelp(785)______careof thatisusedbypeopleofaparticularcountry.However,thegiven
our (786)______ fluid loss that we suffer in the hot season. passage is a
bout vocabulary and English language. Hence,
SSC CGL 20/08/2021 (Evening). ‘languages’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.782.(a) few (b) a (c) much (d) an
ol.780.(b) Coin
S
Q.783.(a) disaster (b) enemy (c) hazard (d) companion
‘Coin’meanstoinventanewwordorphrase.Thegivenpassage
Q.784.(a) rich (b) wide (c) poor (d) lengthy
tellsaboutthereadinessoflanguagetoinventnewwordsoutof
Q.785.(a) like (b) take (c) look (d) took
old elements. Hence, ‘coin’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.786.(a) heart’s (b) body’s (c) health’s (d) mind’s
ol.781. (a) Vocabulary
S
ET-155. Q .(787 - 791)
S
The given passage talks about the vocabulary of the English
John was an artist (787)______ profession. He was very
language. Hence, ‘vocabulary’ is the most appropriate answer.
(788)______ at his work and could (789)______ any subject he
could think of, but circumstances forced him to(790)______in SET-154
(791)______ the work of renowned artists.
SSC CGL 24/08/2021 (Afternoon). ol.782.(b) a
S
Q.787. (a) off (b) by (c) from (d) about Weusethearticle‘a’beforethewordsstartingwithaConsonant
Q.788.(a) richer (b) good (c) better (d) best (B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, adirtyshirt,aneglecteddepartment,
Q.789.(a) plant (b) paint (c) painted (d) plaintive etc.However,perfectisthewordinthegivenpassagethatstarts
Q.790.(a) sanctify (b) socialize (c) specialize (d) synthesize with a consonant(p). Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer.
Q.791.(a) doubting (b) duplicating (c) dominating (d) doubling
Sol.783.(d) Companion
Companionmeansapersonoranimalwithwhomyouspenda
Solutions:-
lotoftimeorgosomewhere.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthe
SET-152 muskmelon is a perfect companion for the summer season.
Hence, ‘companion’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.772.(d) Originally
S
Originally means in the beginning, before any changes or ol.784.(a) Rich
S
developments.Thegivenpassagestatesthat Panchatantrawas Rich means containing a lot of something. The givenpassage
originally composed in the 2nd century BC. states that muskmelon contains a lot of water. Hence,‘rich’is
the most appropriate answer.
ol.773.(a) Believed
S
Believe means to think that something istrueorpossible.The ol.785.(b) Take
S
givenpassagestatesthatPanchatantraisbelievedtobewritten The phrase ‘take care of’ means keep someone or something
by Vishnu Sharma. safe.Thegivenpassagestatesthatwatercontentinmuskmelon
takes care of our body’s fluids. Hence, ‘take’ is the most
ol.774.(d) Along
S appropriate answer.
‘Along’ means with somebody. The given passage states that
Panchatantra is believed tobewrittenbyVishnuSharmaalong ol.786.(b) Body’s
S
with many other scholars. The human body contains different types of fluids and water
contentinmuskmelontakescareofthebody’sfluidloss.Hence,
ol.775.(b) Was
S ‘body’s’ is the most appropriate answer.
The passage is about Panchatantra which was written in the
past so the given sentence will have a verb in the past SET-155
tense(was). Hence, ‘was’ is the most appropriate answer.
ol.787.(b) By
S
ol.776.(c) Skills
S The preposition ‘by’ means according to something. However,
Skillmeanstheabilitytodosomethingwell.Thegivenpassage we generally say he is a cricketer by profession, swimmer by
states thatthepurposebehindthecompositionwastoimplant profession, singer byprofession,etc.Thegivenpassagestates
moralvaluesandgoverningskillsintheyoungsonsoftheking. that John was an artist by profession. Hence, ‘by’ is themost
Hence, ‘skills’ is the most appropriate answer. appropriate answer.
SET-153 ol.788.(b) Good
S
Good means of high quality or standard. The given passage
ol.777.(a) a
S states that he was very good at his work.Hence,‘good’isthe
We use the article ‘a’ before the words starting with a most appropriate answer.
Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.) for example, a dirty shirt, a neglected
department, etc. However, remarkable is the word in the given Sol.789.(b)Paint
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S
aint easily. Hence, ‘paint’ is the most appropriate answer.
p In 1938, the famous actor, Orson Welles, terrified New York.
(807)______radioplayaboutaninvasionofthecitybyMartians
ol.790.(c) Specialize
S sounded totallyreal.Itsoundedsorealthatmanypeople(808)
Specializemeanstogivemostofyourattentiontoonesubject. ______ that it was an actual newsreport.Thousandsofpeople
The given passage states that circumstances forced John to (809)______andtherewaschaosanddisorderinthestreetsof
specialize in dominating the work of renowned artists. Hence, the city for several hours. Today, however, we know thatthere
‘specialize’ is the most appropriate answer. aren’t any “little green men” on the (810) ______ nearestEarth.
ol.791.(b) Duplicating
S TherewasgoingtobeaMartianinvasion–onlythistimeitwas
Duplicating means to make a copy of something. The given going to be in the (811) ______ direction.
passagestatesthatcircumstancesforcedJohntospecializein SSC CHSL 16/04/2021 (afternoon)
duplicatingtheworkofrenownedartists.Hence,‘duplicating’is Q.807.(a) Our (b) Their (c) His (d) Her
the most appropriate answer. Q.808.(a) refuted (b) believed (c) disbelieved (d) admitted
Q.809.(a) shouted (b) stopped (c) panicked (d) jumped
Q.810.(a) galaxy (b) system (c) planet (d) space
SSC CHSL 2020 Tier - 1 Q.811.(a) different (b) difficult (c) same (d) opposite
SET-156. Q .(792 - 796) ET-160. Q .(812 - 816)
S
he doctor leftsomemedicineswiththeinstructionsforgiving
T The short story in literature is usually concerned with asingle
them. One was to (792) ______ down the fever and another to effect conveyed in o nly one or (812) _____ few significant
overcome an acid condition.“Thegerms(793)______influenza episodes or scenes. The (813)_____ encourages economy of
canexistonlyinacidcondition,”heexplained.Hesaidtherewas setting, (814)_____ narrative, and the omissionofa(815)_____
(794) ______ to worry if the fever did not go up above 103 plot;characterisdisclosedinactionanda(816)_____encounter
degrees. This was an (795) ______ of flu and there was no but is seldom fully developed. Despite its relatively limited
danger if pneumonia could be (796) ______. scope, though, a short story is often judged by its ability to
SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Afternoon) providea‘complete’orsatisfyingtreatmentofitscharactersand
Q.792.(a) decrease (b) reduce (c) shrink (d) bring subject.
Q.793.(a) at (b) on (c) of (d) to SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Morning)
Q.794.(a) nobody (b) everything (c) anything (d) nothing Q.812. (a) the (b) little (c) a (d) limited
Q.795.(a) epidermis (b) explosion (c) erosion (d) epidemic Q.813. (a) procedure (b) practice (c) shape (d) form
Q.796.(a) preserved (b) prevented (c) postponed (d) protected Q.814. (a) curt (b) concise (c) long (d) lengthy
Q.815. (a) slight (b) fused (c) complex (d) compound
SET-157. Q .(797 - 801)
Q.816.(a) balanced (b) melodious (c) harmonious (d) dramatic
he Bhojeshwar Temple is an incomplete Hindu temple in
T
Bhojpur village of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple's ET-161. Q .(817 - 821)
S
construction is(797)______tohavestartedinthe11thcentury, What are the future possibilities for space travel in the long
(798) ______ the reign of the Paramara king, Bhoja. The (799) term? (817) ______willhumansgoaftertheyhaveexploredour
______ was abandoned for unknown reasons, with the solar system? It is said that ‘Star Trek’ could hold the (818)
architectural plans (800) ______ on the surrounding rocks. To ______ to these questions. It is predicted that travel to other
understand the construction (801) ______of11th-centuryIndia, galaxies will only be(819)______inhuge‘starships’.Thesewill
the unfinished materials and the masons’ marks have been wanderthroughspaceforhundredsoreventhousandsofyears.
studied by scholars. Each of them will carry a large human (820) ______. Some of
SSC CHSL 13/04/2021 (Evening) those people will take over a suitable new planet and settle
Q.797.(a) alleged (b) trusted (c) believed (d) understood downthere.Thissearchfornewplanetstosettleinwillcontinue
Q.798.(a) among (b) through (c) throughout (d) during until life on planet Earth could be just a (821) ______ memory.
Q.799.(a) construction (b) creation SSC CHSL 11/08/2021 (Afternoon)
(c) production (d) composition Q.817.(a) Where (b) Why (c) How (d) When
Q.800.(a) pressed (b) scratched (c) decorated (d) engraved Q.818.(a) query (b) answer (c) door (d) solution
Q.801.(a) manners (b) orders (c) fashions (d) techniques Q.819.(a) imagined (b) possible (c) implemented (d) achieved
ET-158. Q .(802 - 806)
S Q.820.(a) instinct (b) colony (c) proportion (d) population
Whether you are returning from an overambitious trip to the Q.821.(a) distant (b) imaginary (c) nearest (d) factual
supermarket or (802) ______ purchases fromthelocalfarmers’
market, storing seasonal vegetables can be quite (803) ______ Solutions:-
challenge. Finding space in the refrigerator for your green
vegetables can be (804) ______ worrisome. At the same time, SET- 156
you suffer from guilt pangs for (805) ______ overboard in the ol.792.(d) Bring
S
market.Well,youcanstorethem(806)______bysimplychilling ‘Bringdown’isaphrasalverbthatmeanstocausesomeoneto
them - raw or cooked - and freezing them. lose power & effect. The given passage tells aboutoneofthe
SSC CHSL 15/04/2021 (Evening) instructions that is to lose the effect of fever.Hence,‘bring’is
Q.802.(a) organizing (b) missing (c) attracting (d) creating the most appropriate answer.
Q.803.(a) a (b) to (c) of (d) the
Q.804.(a) how much (b) too much (c) many (d) quite ol.793.(c) Of
S
Q.805.(a) having gone (b) to going (c) is going (d) had gone Thepreposition‘of’meansbelongingto,connectedwith,orpart
Q.806.(a) evenly (b) easily (c) really (d) heartily of something/somebody. The given passagetellsaboutgerms
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elonging to influenza. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate
b appropriate answer
answer.
ol.805.(a) Having gone
S
ol.794.(d) Nothing
S Thegivenpassagestatesthatatthesametime,yousufferfrom
We generally write ‘nothing to worry’ to state that there is no guilt pangs for having gone overboard in the market. Hence,
reason to worry. Similarly, the given passage states that there ‘having gone’ is the most appropriate answer
wasnothingtoworryaboutifthefeverdidnotgoupabove103
degrees. Hence, ‘nothing’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.806.(b)Easily
S
Easily means without difficulty. The given passage states that
ol.795.(d) Epidemic
S youcanstorethemwithoutdifficultybysimplychillingthemraw
Epidemic meansalargenumberofpeopleoranimalssuffering or cooked. Hence, ‘easily’ is the most appropriate answer
from the same disease at the same time. The given passage
tells about the epidemic of flu. Hence, ‘epidemic’ is the most SET-159
appropriate answer.
ol.807.(c) His
S
ol.796.(b) Prevented
S ‘His’ is a singular pronoun which is used for the male person
Prevent means to stop something happening or to stop mentioned earlier like Orson Welles mentioned in the given
somebodyfromdoingsomething.Hence,‘prevented’isthemost passage. Hence, ‘his’ is the most appropriate answer.
appropriate answer.
ol.808.(b) Believed
S
SET-157 Believe means to feel sure that something is true or that
somebodyistellingthetruth.Thegivenpassagestatesthatthe
ol.797.(c) Believed
S radio play of Orson sounded so realthatmanypeoplethought
Believedmeanstothinkthatsomethingistrueorpossible.The that he was telling the truth. Hence, ‘believed’ is the most
given passage states that it is possible that the temple's appropriate answer.
constructionhasstartedinthe11thcentury.Hence,‘believed’is
the most appropriate answer. ol.809.(c) Panic
S
Panic means a sudden or overwhelming feeling of fear. The
ol.798.(d) During
S givenpassagestatesthatthousandsofpeoplehadafeelingof
During means within the period of time mentioned. The given fear after listening to the radio play. Hence, ‘panicked’
passagestatesthatthetempleisconstructedwithintheperiod is the most appropriate answer.
of time mentioned in the reign of the Paramara king, Bhoja.
Hence, ‘during’ is the most appropriate answer. ol.810.(c) Planet
S
Thegivenpassagestatesthattodaytherearen’tany“littlegreen
Sol.799.(a) Construction men” on the planet nearest Earth. Hence, ‘planet’ is the most
onstruction means the act or method of building or making
C appropriate answer.
something.Thegivenpassagestatesthattheconstructionwas
abandoned for unknown reasons. Hence, ‘construction’ is the ol.811.(d) Opposite
S
most appropriate answer. Opposite means inapositionfacingsomeonebutontheother
side. The given passage states that if therewasgoingtobea
ol.800.(d) Engraved
S Martianinvasionthistimeitwasgoingtobeinthedirectionon
Engraved means to cut words or designs onmetal,stone,etc. the other side. Hence, ‘opposite’ is the most appropriate answer.
The given passage states that the architectural plans were
engraved on the surrounding rocks. Hence, ‘engraved’ is the SET-160
most appropriate answer.
ol.812.(c) a
S
ol.801.(d) Techniques
S ‘A few’ meansasmallnumberofthings.Thegivensentenceis
Technique means a particular way of doing something. The about a small number of episodes or scenes.So,option(c)is
givenpassagestatesthatthemasons’markshavebeenstudied the correct answer.
by scholarstounderstandtheparticularwayofconstructionof
11th-century India. Hence, ‘techniques’ is themostappropriate ol.813.(d) form
S
answer. Practice - action rather than ideas or thought.
Procedure - the usual or correct way for doing something.
SET-158 According to the context of the sentence, form is the correct
answer.
ol.802.(a) Organizing
S
Organizing meanstoplanorarrangeanevent,activity,etc.The ol.814.(c) Long
S
givenpassagetellsaboutplanningtostoreseasonalvegetables. Curt- short and not polite
Hence, organizing’ is the most appropriate answer. Concise- giving a lot of information in a few words; brief
Lengthy- very long
Sol.803.(a) a Concise narrative means thedescriptionofeventsinastoryin
The givenpassagestatesthatstoringseasonalvegetablescan very brief. So, option (b) is the most logical answer.
be quite a challenge. Hence, ‘a’ is the most appropriate answer
ol.815.(c) Complex
S
ol.804.(d) Quite
S Slight- very small; not important or serious
Quite means not very, to a certain degree. The given passage Fused- joined or blended to form a single entity.
states that finding space in the refrigerator for your green Complex- not easy to analyze or understand; complicated or
vegetables can be quite worrisome. Hence, ‘quite’ is the most intricate.
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Compound- a thing that is composed of two or more separate (827)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers
lements; a mixture.
e ( 828)______areaofnearly2.8millionsquaremiles.TheAmazon
Accordingtothecontextofthesentence-Fortheomissionofa rainforestgetsitslifefromthe(829)______AmazonRiverwhich
complex plot, a concise narrative is used. So, option(c)isthe runs through the heart(830)______theregion.Therainforestis
most logical answer. simply the drained basin for the river and its (831)______. The
vast forest consists of four layers, e ach featuring its own
Sol.816.(d)Dramatic- noticeable or sudden and often surprising ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
alanced- keeping or showing a balance; in good proportions.
B SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Evening)
Melodious- pleasant-sounding. Q.827.(a) specially (b) similarly (c) roughly (d) totally
Harmonious- friendly, peaceful and without disagreement Q.828.(a) an (b) a (c) some (d) one
According to the context of the sentence, option (d) is the Q.829.(a) magnetic (b) majestic (c) major (d) minor
correct answer. Q.830.(a) on (b) at (c) in (d) of
SET-161 Q.831.(a) rainforests (b) tributaries (c) tributes (d) continents
ol.817.(a) Where
S Solutions:-
Where will be the most s uitable answerbecauseinthefurther
SET-162
passagetheauthortalksaboutstartrekingondifferentplanets
or galaxies in the future when humans will explore our solar ol.822.(c) On
S
system. Weusethepreposition‘on’whenwehavetorefertosomething
ol.818.(b) Answer
S thatisplacedonasurfaceliketheballisonthetable,someone
Here ‘answer’ will be the most appropriate answer because in issleepingonthebedetc.Similarly,weliveonthesurfaceofthe
the further sentence the author is talking about some questions. earth. Hence, on is the most appropriate answer. Whereas, all
the other options do not fit in the context of the statement.
ol.819.(b) Possible
S
Here the author is talking about the future possibilities of ol.823.(c) Speed
S
travelling to other galaxies and that will be only possible in a Whenever something/someone is in motion we use the terms
huge starship. speed/velocitytostatehowfastorslowitismovingforexample
thecarismovingataspeedof50km/hr,theaeroplaneisflying
Sol.820.(d)Population - a group of people. at the speed of 500km/hr. Similarly in this passage, we are
Instinct - the way people or animals naturally react or behave, talkingaboutthespeedatwhichtheearthrevolvesinthespace.
without having to think or learn about it. Hence, speed is the most appropriate answer. .
Colony - a groupofpeopleofonenationalityorracelivingina
foreign place. ol.824.(b) Which
S
Proportion-apart,share,ornumberconsideredincomparative We generally use ‘which’ for things and ‘who’ for people. For
relation to a whole. example, the carpet which you boughtwasbeautiful.Heisthe
Here the author is talking about a group of people without sameboywhostolemypen.Similarlyinthepassage,whichwill
separating it on any basis like race, country, color.etc.So,the be used for the axis of the earth. Hence, all other optionsare
word ‘Population’ will be the most logical answer. eliminated.
ol.821.(a)Distant - a long way away in space or time.
S ol.825.(d) were
S
Imaginary - existing only in the mind; not real. We use‘subjunctivemood’whenwewanttoexpresswishesor
Factual - based on or containing things that are true or real. desires. For example,IwishIwerethePrimeMinister.Wealso
Heretheauthoristalkingaboutthetimewhenpeoplewillstart use subjunctive toexpressthatconditionsarefalseorunlikely.
livingondifferentplanetsexceptearththenlifeontheearthwill Forexample,IfIwererich,Iwouldbuyanisland.Similarlyinthe
become a distant memory in their minds. passage, it is an assumption to stand attheNorthpoleofthe
earth and hence, if you ‘were’ to stand atthenorthpoleisthe
most appropriate answer. Hence, (d) is the most appropriate
SSC CPO 2020 Tier - 1
answer.
ET-162. Q .(822 - 826)
S ol.826.(d) Than
S
Let ustakeabrieflookattheplanet(822)______whichwelive. In the passage, the distance from the center of the earth is
A s the earth hurtles through space ata(823)______of70,000 compared from two different locations and we use ‘than’ to
miles per hour, it spins, as we all know, on its axis, (824)___ compare two conditions. Hence, ‘than’ is themostappropriate
causes it to be flattenedatthePoles.Thus,ifyou(825)____to answer.
stand at theNorthorSouthPoleyouwouldbe13milesnearer
SET-163
the centre of the earth (826)___ if you stood on the Equator.
SSC CPO 23/11/2020 (Morning) ol.827.(c) Roughly
S
Q.822.(a) from (b) for (c) on (d) by Roughly means not exact orapproximate.Inthissentence,the
Q.823.(a) force (b) mass (c) speed (d) Distance size of the Amazon forest is compared with the size of the
Q.824.(a) where (b) which (c) who (d) whom continent of Australia but the comparison is approximate.
Q.825.(a) are (b) have (c) was (d) were Hence, roughly is the most appropriate answer.
Q.826.(a) where (b) when (c) from (d) than
ol.828.(a) an
S
ET-163. Q .(827 - 831)
S 'A'isusedbeforewordsthatstartwithaconsonant(“atrick”or
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is “amagic”).But, 'An'isusedbeforewordsthatstartwithavowel
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( “an area” or “an imminent danger”). Hence, in the given ol.834.(a) British
S
question,‘anarea’willbethemostappropriateanswerbecause The passage is about the coronationofthekingofBritain.So,
area is a word that starts with a vowel. British is the most appropriate answer.
ol.829.(b) Majestic
S Sol.835.(c) Perhaps
Majesticmeansimpressive/grandbecauseofitssizeorbeauty. e use perhaps when we think something is possible, butwe
W
As weknow,theAmazonriveristhesecondlargestriverinthe are not certain. Hence, ‘Perhaps’ is the most logical answer.
world. Hence, majestic is used to describe the size of the river.
ol.836.(a) Which
S
ol.830.(d) Of
S Who is used for living things and which is used for nonliving
The other options do not fit in the context of the passage. things. Here, crowd is considered asanonlivingthing.Hence,
Whereas,‘of’ is used to indicate relating to/ belonging to ‘which’ is the most appropriate answer.
somethingortoindicatereference.Similarlyinthissentence,‘of’
will be used to indicate reference to the region throughwhere SET - 165
the river flows.
ol.837.(a) Loaded
S
ol.831.(b) Tributaries
S ‘Loaded with’ means having or carrying a large amount of
Tributariesaresmallriversthatflowintoalargerriver.Justlike (something) for example - Her arms were loaded with books,
many large rivers, the Amazon river also has its tributaries. Thecarwasloadedwithsuppliesforthetripetc.Inthepassage,
Hence, tributaries is the most appropriate answer. Ragi is considered a plant which has many healthy nutrients.
Hence, ‘loaded’ is the most appropriate answer.
S
SC CGL 2019 Tier - 2 ol.838.(d) Source
S
Source refers to a place, person or thing where something
ET-164. Q .(832 - 836)
S comes or starts from or where something is obtained. In the
The endurance of the crowds lining the Coronation route was passage,Ragiisconsideredasthesourceofmultiplenutrients.
most commendable. Soaked, chilled and Hence, source is the most appropriate answer.
sleepless,(832)____remained wonderfully good-tempered and
when the procession finally (833)____they cheered ol.839.(c) Other
S
whole-heartedly.Thegreatmeritofa(834)____crowdisthatits The options a & d do not fit in the context of the sentence.
members remain individuals. It is (835)____ characteristic of However,anotherisusedwithasingularnounandotherisused
British culture that British people can collect in with uncountable and plural nouns. Hence ‘Other’ is the most
crowds(836)____do not turn into mobs. appropriate a
nswer because it is used for
SSC CGL Tier II (15/11/2020) minerals(uncountable).
Q.832.(a) we (b) it (c) they (d) he
ol.840.(a) Aids
S
Q.833.(a) entire (b) appeared (c) joined (d) finished
Aid means to help. In the passage, Ragi is considered aplant
Q.834.(a) british (b) french (c) Indian (d) Asian
whichhelpsinweightloss.Hence,aidsisthemostappropriate
Q.835.(a) only (b) therefore (c) perhaps (d) moreover
answer
Q.836.(a) Which (b) what (c) who (d) whom
ol.841.(a) Negligible
S
ET-165. Q .(837 - 841)
S
‘Negligible’meansverysmallandthereforenotimportant.Inthe
Ragiisapopularannualplantthatis(837)_________withhealthy
passage, Ragi does not contain a recognizable amount of
nutrients.Itisagood(838)_______ofiron,protein,calciumand
saturated fats so it is not important to consider. Hence,
(839) ________minerals.Itisalsorichinfibreand(840)_______
negligible is the most appropriate answer
in weight loss as it contains (841) ______ saturated fats.
SSC CGL Tier II (18/11/2020)
Q.837.(a) loaded (b) full (c) complete (d) supplied
Q.838.(a) cause (b) spring (c) origin (d) source
Q.839.(a) further (b) another (c) other (d) else
Q.840.(a) aids (b) services (c) help (d) benefit
Q.841.(a) negligible (b) applicable
(c) communicable (d) negotiable
Solutions:-
SET - 164
ol.832.(c) They
S
‘They’isusedasapluralpronounandherewearetalkingabout
large crowds which are in plural form. So, ‘they’ is the most
logical answer.
Sol.833.(b)Appear
ppearmeanstosuddenlycomeintosight.Thesentencestates
A
that the crowd cheered when the procession finally came into
sight. So, ‘appeared’ is the most logical answer.
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COMPREHENSION entioned in the passage?
m
(a) Simplicity (b) Deified (c) Pomp and show (d) Flattery
Direction :- [ Q.1. to Q.255.] Read thefollowingpassagesand
nswer the questions that follow.
a .6.Select the most appropriate synonym of the givenword.
Q
Emulate
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 2 (a) Relax (b) Imitate (c) Suppose (d) Exhibit
Q.7. According tothepassage,whyshouldtheleadergenerate
ET - 1. Q.(1 - 4)
S
n emotive impact?
a
Taekwondo is a form of empty hand martial arts combat that
(a) To exhibit the character of his followers
requires the athlete touseallpartsofthebodyincompetition.
(b) To mould the character of a leader
Taekwondoisaself-defencediscipline;thenameisderivedfrom
(c) To gain acceptance by the members of the group
the Korean words ‘tae’, meaning kick, ‘kwon’, a punch o r other
(d) To acquire social knowledge
blowwiththehandorfist,and‘do’,whichisawayormethodof
operation.Amongthegeneralpublic,taekwondoisdistinguished .8.Select the best summary of the passage?
Q
from other martial arts by its high speed, sweeping kicks and (a) A leader effectively inspires and guides his followers to
emphaticpunches.Aswithjudo,taekwondowasdevelopedasa achieve desired goals.
sport that is also representative of a moral code, where (b) A leader’s style cannot serve as a long-term motivation
principles o
f loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and thepreservation among the group.
of an indomitable spirit form a significant part of taekwondo (c) Motivation is the innate quality that enables an individual to
training.Beginningin1945,shortlyaftertheendofWorldWarII be intellectually strong.
and Japanese Occupation, new martial arts schools called (d) Administrative knowledge is essential for the followers to get
kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by success.
Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese and
Chinesemartialarts.Atthetime,indigenousdisciplines(suchas ET - 3. Q.(9 - 12)
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Taekkyeon) were being forgotten, due to years of decline and In1888,anAtlanticcontributormadethecasefora“scienceof
repression by the Japanesecolonialgovernment.Theumbrella names.” “Parents are strangely careless and unscientific in
term traditional Taekwondo typically refers to the martial arts giving names to children,” the contributor complained. “They
practiced by the kwans during the1940sand1950s,thoughin forget that not only from the social point of view it is very
reality the term ‘Taekwondo’ had not yet been coined at that advantageous to have one’s name remembered, but that from
time, and indeed each kwan (school) was practicing its own the business point of view notoriety is capital, and must be
unique style of the Korean art. obtained by persistent and ingenious advertising.” Indeed, the
SSC CHSL Tier II (02/11/2023) contributor argued,agoodnamewillgiveachild“astartinlife
equivalenttoacashcapitalofatleastfifteenthousanddollars.”
Q.1.Which of the following is NOT a principle ofTaekwondo ? One way to ensure this head start? “Be guided by euphonic
( a) Faithfulness (b) Loyalty (c) Disrespect (d) Indomitable spirit quality only.”
Althoughnotallofthiscontributor’sguidancecanorshouldstill
Q.2.What is Taekwondo a form of ?
apply today, the importance of anametoachild’sidentityhas
( a) Martial arts (b) Visual arts
stayed front of mind for many parents.Anamecandetermine
(c) Conceptual arts (d) Performing arts
whetherachildfitsinorstandsout—andmanyparentsdifferon
.3.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the givenword.
Q which of those outcomes is preferable.
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(a) Strong (b) Invincible (c) Submissive (d) Unstoppable
.9. According to the contributor, the parents are strangely
Q
.4.Select the most appropriate synonym of the givenword.
Q careless and unscientific in giving names to children because
Representative _____.
(a) Unusual (b) Theoretical (c) Typical (d) Aberrant (a) they do it without considering the business point of view
(b) they do it without discussing it with their relatives and friends
ET - 2. Q.(5 - 8)
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Leadership doesnotexistwithoutfollowership.Aleaderhasto name
beacceptedbythegroupwhichtheformerissupposedtolead. (d) they do it without considering the latter’s interest in it
Togainacceptability,theleadershouldcauseanemotiveimpact
on the group members. The strength ofcharacterexhibitedby .10. Select the most appropriate word in the passage which
Q
leadersmakesthemdeartotheirfollowers.Aleaderisonewho means ‘pleasing and sweet sound’.
effectivelyinspiresfollowerstoachieveworthwhilethings.What (a) Identity (b) Advantageous (c) Outcomes (d) Euphonic
character of the leadermotivatesthefollowers?Itisnotpomp
Q.11.What will be given to a child if he gets a goodname?
and show, neither flattery nor sanctioning more incentives.
( a) A good bank balance (b) A perfect address
Pompandshowcreatesasenseofaweandtheleaderisdeified
(c) A professional attitude (d) A headstart in life
ratherthanemulated.Flatteryisunrealisticandcannotserveas
along-termmotivationaltool.Aleader’sstyleshouldbeonethat .12.What is the tone of the speaker in the passage?
Q
can be emulated by all irrespectiveofcadre,classandcalibre. (a) Humorous (b) Sarcastic (c) Persuasive (d) Melancholic
Simplicityinone’sday-to-dayconductistheonlythingthatcan
be adopted by all. Solutions :-
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Set - 1 ive a child a headstart in life equivalent to a cash capital of at
g
least fifteen thousand dollars.
Sol.1.(c)Disrespect
he passage mentions that taekwondo training involves
T ol.12.(c)Persuasive
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principles such as loyalty, faithfulness, respect, and the In a persuasive tone, the author convinces thereadertoagree
preservation of an indomitable spirit. Hence, option (c) is not with his point of view and tries to motivate the reader to do
true. something.
Sol.2.(a)Martial arts
( Line/s from thepassage-Taekwondoisaformofemptyhand
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ET - 4. Q.(13 - 17)
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the body in competition.)
Afactthatdrawsourattentionisthat,accordingtohisposition
Sol.3.(c) Submissive- a willingness to allow control by other in life, an extravagant man is either admired or loathed. A
eople or animals.
p successfulbusinessmandoesnothingtoincreasehispopularity
Indomitable- someone impossible to defeat or discourage. by being prudent with his money. A person who is wealthy is
Strong- having great physical or mental power. expected to lead a luxurious life and to be lavish with his
Invincible- completely impossible to defeat or overcome. hospitality. If he is not so, he is considered mean, and his
Unstoppable- someone unable to be stopped or controlled. reputation in business may even suffer in consequence. The
paradoxremainsthathehadnotbeencarefulwithhismoneyin
ol.4.(c)Typical-showingthecharacteristicsofaparticularkind
S the first place; he would never have achieved his present wealth.
of person or thing. Among the low income group, a different set of valuesexists.
Representative-onethatservesasatypeforothersofthesame The young clerk, who makeshiswifeapresentofanewdress
classification. when he has not paid his house rent, is condemned as
Unusual- something not commonly occurring or done. extravagant. Carefulness with moneytothepointofmeanness
Theoretical- existing only as an idea, rather than being real or is applauded as a virtue.
actually happening. Nothing in his life is considered more worthy than paying his
Aberrant- different from what is typical or usual. bills.Theidealwifeforsuchamanseparatesherhousekeeping
moneyintojoylesslittlepiles–somuchforrent,forfood,forthe
Set - 2
children’sshoes,sheisabletofacethemilkmanwithequanimity
ol.5.(a)Simplicity
S every month, satisfied with her economizing ways , and never
Accordingtothepassage,aleader'sstyleshouldbeonethatcan knowstheguiltofbuyingsomethingshecan’treallyafford.As
beemulatedbyeveryone,andsimplicityinday-to-dayconductis formyself,Ifallintoneitherofthesecategories.IfIhavemoney
highlighted as the only thing that can be adopted by all. tospareIcanbeextravagant,butwhen,asisusuallythecase,I
am hard up and then I am the meanest man imaginable.
ol.6.(b) Imitate- to behave in a similar way to someone or
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something else.
Emulate- tocopysomeone'sbehaviorortrytobelikesomeone Q.13.Which of these is NOT true?
you admire. ( a) A low-income person is considered worthy if he pays bills on
Relax- to become or cause someone to become calm and time.
comfortable. (b) The rich amass wealth by spending money economically.
Suppose- to think that something is likely to be true. (c) The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
Exhibit- to show something publicly. (d) People who lead a luxurious life are expected to entertain
Lavishly.
ol.7.(c)To gain acceptance by the members of thegroup.
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(Line/s from the passage- To gain acceptability, the leader .14.Which of these can be inferred from the passage?
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should cause an emotive impact on the group members.) (a) Wealthy people are stingy as far as philanthropy is
concerned.
ol.8.(a)Aleadereffectivelyinspiresandguideshisfollowersto
S (b) Extravagance is applauded in some and condemned in
achieve desired goals. others.
The passage discusses the qualities and characteristics of (c) For the wealthy, prudence with money is considered a virtue.
effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of a leader's (d) People who have a meagre income are expected to be
ability to inspire and guide followers to achieve desiredgoals. spendthrifts.
Hence, option (a) correctly summarizes the passage.
.15.If a successful businessman is judicious withhis money
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Set - 3 (a) his prestige improves (b) his reputation suffers
(c) his business flourishes (d) his popularity rises
ol.9.(a)
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they do it without considering the business point of view. .16. Select the antonym of ‘loathed’ as used inthe passage.
Q
Accordingtothecontributor,parentsarestrangelycarelessand (a) despised (b) shunned (c) adored (d) cursed
unscientific in giving names to children because they do it
.17.The word ‘equanimity’ in the passage means
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without considering the business point of view.
(a) tranquillity (b) agitation (c) anxiety (d) frustration
Sol.10.(d)Euphonic- pleasing and sweet sound.
ET - 5. Q.(18 - 22)
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ol.11.(d)A headstart in life
S Academics has always been an essential part of human
According to the contributor in the passage, a good name will development. It prepares us to survive in the outside world and
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establish an identity of ourown.InIndia,fromanearlyagewe Friday.AccordingtotheNationalCentreforSeismology(NCS),a
ave beentaughtthateducationislimitedtotheboundariesof
h .2 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, its
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academicsonly;theideaofgettingoutintothefield,forgaining epicentre originating from a seismically active region beneath
practical experience is always considered a hoax. This has the sea. No casualties or damages have been reported.
hindered students’ development. Earthquakes, like theoneexperiencedintheAndamanSea,are
In the 21st century, the pure academic type of education is stark reminders of the Earth's ever-shifting tectonic plates.
slowly paving way forawholenewtype.Theshiftinthewhole These seismic eventsresultfromthesuddenreleaseofenergy
education system is evident. People have now come to in the Earth's crust, creating seismic waves that cause the
understand that education should focus on students’ overall ground to shake. The intensity and impact of an earthquake
development, rather than restricting him/her to the classroom. dependsonvariousfactors,includingitsmagnitude,depth,and
Co-curricular activities that take place outside the classroom proximitytopopulatedareas.TheAndamanandNicobarIslands
help in the growth of the child, in more than one way. are located in a region whereseveraltectonicplatesconverge,
Participating in such activitieshelpsyoungstersgrowmentally, includingtheIndianPlate,theBurmaPlate,andtheSundaPlate.
socially and individually. Intellectual development of a student The interaction of these plates leads to frequent earthquakes
takesplaceintheclassroom,butfortheaestheticdevelopment and volcanic activity. With its 4.2 magnitude, the recent
such as team-building, character-building and physical growth, earthquake is considered moderate, but its occurrence in this
students must step out into the outside world. seismically active region serves as a reminder of the
Similarly,incollegesandinstitutions,thereisaneedforpractical unpredictable and potentially devastating nature of such events.
exposuresothatthestudentscanexperiencetheactualworking The NCS, the nodal agency of the Government of India, is
of an industry. Most professional collegesincludingB-schools, responsible for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.
have started providing practical exposure to students through Using a network of seismographs, the NCS collects and
regular guest lectures, industrial visits, conferencesandsoon. analyses data from seismic events to provide accurate
Guest lecturesareveryimportantforall-rounddevelopmentof information to the public and relevant authorities. This data
studentsasguestspeakerstalkabouttheirreal-lifeexperiences helps scientists understand patterns and trends, leading to a
and not what is there in the text books. better understanding of earthquake behaviour and potential
Through such events students are made to participate and risks. Earlier this week, Maharashtra's Satara district was also
coordinate different events wherein, they get to know how shaken by a 3.3 magnitude earthquake. While these events
exactly things are managed. Classroom teaching provides the seem isolated, they form part of a broader pattern of seismic
foundation,andco-curricularorextra-curricularactivitiesprovide activity across the region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
practical exposure and opportunities to implement what have experienced several significant earthquakes in the past,
students learn in the classroom. This helps in developing the including a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in 2021. The potential
overallpersonalityofthestudents,inculcatingvarioussoft-skills consequencesofearthquakescanbedevastating,causingloss
in them, which otherwise are difficult to teach. oflifeandextensivedamagetoinfrastructure.Itisthereforevital
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) to have effective early warning systems and disaster
management strategies in place.
Q.18. Which of these does NOT provide industry exposure to Whilethe4.2magnitudeearthquakeintheAndamanSeadidnot
tudents of business schools?
s result in any casualties or damages, it underscores the
(a) text books (b) conferences importance of continued investment in earthquake
(c) industrial visits (d) guest lectures preparedness and resilience measures, particularly in
.19.The new education system has shifted focus on
Q seismically active regions like the Andaman and Nicobar
(a) social and aesthetic development (b) intellectual development Islands.
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.20. Select the correctmeaningof‘implement’asusedinthe
Q .23. Which of the following is NOT one ofthethemesofthe
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passage. above passage?
(a) commence (b) enforce (c) inculcate (d) coordinate (a) unannounced tremors and tangible risks
(b) seismic tremors in Andaman Sea
.21.What is the passage mainly about?
Q (c) tracking seismic activity
(a) Importance of teaching soft skills to students (d) Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar
(b) Preparing students for survival in the real world
(c) The need to change the education system in 21st century Q.24. When were the tremorsfeltintheAndamanandNicobar
(d) Participation of students in extra-curricular activities Islands?
(a) at night (b) in the afternoon
.22.What has hindered the development of students?
Q (c) before the sunrise (d) after the sunset
(a) expanding academics to the outside world
(b) indulging in co-curricular activities .25. Which of the following is a necessity in Andaman and
Q
(c) getting out into the field Nicobar region?
(d) not gaining practical experience (a) to evacuate people from the islands
(b) to install early warning systems and have disaster
ET - 6. Q.(23 - 27)
S management strategies in place
In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the Andaman Sea, a seismic (c) to collect and analyse data from seismic events
tremorstruck,momentarilyagitatingtheocean'splacidsurface. (d) to make the people aware of the tectonic plates and their
TheAndamanandNicobarIslands,anarchipelagointheBayof impact
Bengal, felt the earth beneath them shudder at 5:50 a.m. on
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.26. Which of the following is an odd-one out regarding the
Q .30. “extant are also Books 21 to 45” here the word ‘extant’
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tectonic plates in Andaman region? means
(a) India Plates (b) Sunda Plates (a) still existing (b) partially lost (c) enlarged (d) lost forever
(c) Satara Plates (d) Burma Plates
Q.31. Which period in ancient Roman history is most poorly
.27.“itunderscorestheimportanceofcontinuedinvestmentin
Q ocumented?
d
earthquake preparedness’ Here, ‘underscores’ means (a) 509–280 BC (b) 218 BC to 167 BC
(a) extenuate (b) mitigates (c) undermines (d) emphasises (c) 27 BC-AD 14 (d) 218–201 BC
ET - 7. Q.(28 - 32)
S Q.32.WhatdidtheearlyRomanhistoriansusetofillupdetailsin
Theregalperiod(753–509BC)andtheearlyrepublic(509–280 t he historical accounts of events?
BC) are themostpoorlydocumentedperiodsofRomanhistory (a) texts of laws and treaties (b) Roman and Greek folklore
because historical accounts of Rome were not written until (c) religious records (d) list of annual magistrates
muchlater.GreekhistoriansdidnottakeseriousnoticeofRome
untilthePyrrhicWar(280–275BC),whenRomewascompleting Solutions :-
its conquest of Italy and wasfightingagainsttheGreekcityof
Tarentum in southern Italy. Rome’s first native historian, a Set - 4
senatornamedQuintusFabiusPictor,livedandwroteevenlater,
during the Second Punic War (218–201 BC). Thus historical ol.13.(c)The author is at liberty to be extravagant at all times.
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writingatRomedidnotbeginuntilafterRomehadcompletedits According to the passage, the author is not at liberty to be
conquestofItaly,hademergedasamajorpoweroftheancient extravagant at all times. If he has money to spare, he is
world, and was engaged in atitanicstrugglewithCarthagefor extravagant. Ifhehasshortageofmoneythenhebecomesthe
control of the western Mediterranean. Fabius Pictor’s history, meanest person imaginable. Hence, option (c) is not true.
which began with the city’s mythical Trojan ancestry and ol.14.(b) Extravagance is applaudedinsomeandcondemned
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narrated events up to his own day, established the form of in others.
subsequenthistoriesofRome.Duringthelast200yearsBC,16 It can be inferred from the passage that extravagance is
other Romans wrote similarly inclusive narratives. All these applauded in the case of a wealthy person whereas it is
works are now collectively termed “the Roman annalistic condemned in the case of a person with low income.
tradition” because many of them attempted to give a
year-by-year (or annalistic) account of Roman affairs for the ol.15.(b)his reputation suffers
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republic. The passage clearly states that if a wealthy personisprudent
Althoughnoneofthesehistoriesarefullypreserved,thefirst10 with his money, he is considered mean and his reputation in
booksofLivy,oneofRome’sgreatesthistorians,areextantand business may suffer.
cover Roman affairs from earliest times to the year 293 BC
(extantarealsoBooks21to45treatingtheeventsfrom218BC ol.16.(c) Adored- love and respect someone deeply.
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to 167 BC). Since Livy wrote during the reign of the emperor Loathed- intensely dislike or hate someone.
Augustus (27 BC–AD14),hewasseparatedby200yearsfrom Despised- feel a strong dislike for someone.
Fabius Pictor, who, in turn, had lived long after many of the Shunned- deliberately avoid or ignore.
events hishistorydescribed.Thus,inwritingaboutearlyRome, Cursed- experiencing problems and unhappiness.
ancient historians were confronted with great difficulties in ol.17.(a)tranquillity
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ascertaining the truth. They possessed a list of annual ‘Equanimity’ in the passage means a calmstateofmind&the
magistrates from the beginning of the republic onward (the word‘tranquility’alsomeansacalmandpeacefulstate.Hence,
consular fasti), which formed the chronological framework of ‘tranquillity’ is the most appropriate answer.
theiraccounts.Religiousrecordsandthetextsofsomelawsand
treaties provided a bare outline of major events. Ancient Set - 5
historians fleshed out this meagre factual material with both
native and Greek folklore. Consequently, over time, historical ol.18.(a)textbooks
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facts about early Rome often suffered from patriotic or The passage mentions that most professional colleges have
face-savingreinterpretationsinvolvingexaggerationofthetruth, started providingindustryexposuretostudentsthroughregular
suppression of embarrassing facts, and invention. guest lectures, industrial visits, conferences. But books only
SSC CPO Tier II (08/01/2024) provide us with academic knowledge. Hence, option (a) is not
true.
.28.The passage is mainly about
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(a) the ancient Roman and Greek histories ol.19.(a)social and aesthetic development
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(b) the use of myths and folklore in ancient Roman history Thepassagesuggeststhattheneweducationsystemisshifting
(c) the ancient documentation of Roman history its focus from solely academicdevelopmenttoamoreholistic
(d) Rome’s first native historian approach. The shift includes emphasizing socialandaesthetic
development, recognizing the importance of co-curricular
.29. After reading the passage, it canbeinferredthatitisan
Q activities, practical exposure, and overall personality
extract from development.
(a) an encyclopaedic entry on ancient Rome
(b) a book on archaeology Sol.20.(b)Enforce
(c) a report on Roman conquests ‘Implement’ means to carry out or apply & ‘enforce’ means to
(d) a news report impose a courseofactionoridea.Hence,‘enforce’isthemost
appropriate answer.
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Sol.21.(b)Preparing students for survival in the real world. native(Roman) and Greek folklore to fill up details in the
he passage talks about the shift in education from merely
T istorical account of events. Hence, option (b) is the most
h
academic development tooveralldevelopmentofthestudents. appropriate answer.
Education should be such that it provides exposure to the
outside world and prepares us for it. Hence, option (b) is the SSC CGL 2023 Tier - 2
most appropriate answer.
ET - 8. Q.(33 - 36)
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ol.22.(d)not gaining practical experience.
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The discovery of a new bird species has sparked excitement
Itismentionedinthefirstparagraphofthepassagethatfroman
among ornithologists andbirdenthusiastsworldwide.Thebird,
early age, the idea of education has been limited to the
named the Sapphire-winged Warbler, discovered in a remote
boundaries of academics only. Gaining practical experience is
tropical island's rainforests, is a unique bird with vibrant blue
considered a hoax and this has hindered the development of
feathers and a distinctive melodic song. Birdwatchers and
students.
nature enthusiasts havebeenflockingtotheislandinhopesof
Set - 6 catchingaglimpseofthiselusiveandcaptivatingcreature.The
discovery of the Sapphire- winged Warbler highlights the
ol.23.(d)Loss of life in Andaman and Nicobar.
S importance of preserving and protecting habitats. Amidst the
Although the passage mentions that potential consequences of excitement surrounding the discovery of the Sapphire-winged
an earthquake can be devastating, cursing loss of life and Warbler,researchershaveembarkedonamissiontouncoverthe
extensivedamagetoinfrastructure,thisisnotthethemeofthe bird's migratory patterns. Equipped with satellite tracking
passage. The passage mainlydiscussesseismicactivityinthe devices,theyaimtotracetheremarkablejourneyofthisspecies
Andaman sea, factors influencing earthquakes, role of NCS. across vast distances. By unravelling its migratory routes and
stopover locations, scientists hope to gain insight into the
Sol.24.(c)before the sunrise
challenges the Sapphire-winged Warbler faces during its
( Line/s from the passage- In the pre-dawn tranquillity of the
arduoustravels.Thelocalcommunityonthetropicalislandhas
Andaman Sea, a seismic tremor struck, momentarily agitating
embraced the newfound avian resident withgreatenthusiasm.
the ocean's placid surface.)
Efforts are underway to raiseawarenessabouttheimportance
Sol.25.(b) to install early warning systems and have disaster of conservation and to create protected areas that ensure the
anagement strategies in place.
m continued existence of this exquisite species.
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early warning systems and disaster management strategies in
.33.Select the most appropriate title for the givenpassage.
Q
place.)
(a) The Migratory Journey of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
ol.26.(c)Satara Plates
S (b) Conservation Efforts in Tropical Rainforests
Satara is a district inMaharashtra,notatectonicplate.Hence, (c) The Unique Features of the Sapphire-winged Warbler
option (c) is odd-one out. (d) The Curious Behaviour of Birds in Remote Islands
ol.27.(d)emphasises
S .34. Which statement best reflects a fact mentioned in the
Q
‘Underscore’meanstoemphasisetheimportanceofsomething. given passage?
Hence, ‘emphasises’ is the most appropriate answer. (a) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is the largest bird species in
the avian kingdom.
Set - 7 (b) Schools on the island organise annual bird-watching
competitions.
Sol.28.(c)the ancient documentation of Roman history
(c) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is the only bird species on the
hepassageismainlyabouthowearlyperiodsofRomanhistory
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tropical island.
were not well-documented because historians started writing
(d) Researchers are using satellite tracking devices to study the
about Rome much later. It mentions the challenges faced by
bird's migratory patterns.
these historians in getting accurate information, leadingtothe
inclusion of myths and folklore in their accounts. Q.35.IdentifythemostappropriateANTONYMoftheword‘stare’
f rom the passage.
ol.29.(a)an encyclopaedic entry on ancient Rome
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(a) Arduousness (b) Vibrancy (c) Excitement (d) Glimpse
It can be inferred that the passage is an excerpt from an
encyclopedic entry on ancient Rome. It provides information Q.36. Based on the given passage, which of the following
about the poorly documented periods of Roman history, the inferences can be made?
challenges faced by early historians, and the incorporation of (a) The discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler has sparked
myths and folklore in historical accounts. global interest in birdwatching.
(b) The Sapphire-winged Warbler is an aggressive and territorial
Sol.30.(a)Extant- still existing.
bird species.
ol.31.(a)509–280 BC
S (c) Conservation efforts are solely focused on protecting the
(Linefromthepassage-Theregalperiod(753–509BC)andthe Sapphire-winged Warbler.
early republic (509–280 BC) are the most poorly documented (d) The scientific community has lost interest in studying avian
periods ofRomanhistorybecausehistoricalaccountsofRome species.
were not written until much later.)
SET - 9. Q.(37 - 40)
ol.32.(b)Roman and Greek folklore
S n woody plants known as vines, luscious, smooth-skinned
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The passage mentions that ancient Roman historians used both berries called grapes grow in dense clusters. In particular,
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grapes are grown in France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile, (Line/s from the passage- The fermentation process turns
omania,Georgia,SouthAfricaandCalifornia,allofwhichhave
R rapes into wine.)
g
warm summers and moderate winters. Tablegrapesarelarger
andsweetergrapesthatareintendedforfreshconsumption.To Sol.38.(c) Luscious- juicy.
create wine, 80% of the grapes are crushed. The fermentation ol.39.(b)California
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process turns grapes into wine. To make raisins, grapes must (Line/sfromthepassage-GrapesripenintheareaofCalifornia
also be dried. in August.)
Grapes ripen in the area of California in August. They are cut
fromthevinesandleftontraystodryfortwotothreeweeks.So, ol.40.(a)Grapes and its uses
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to transform them into raisins, they are further cooked and It can be inferred from the passage that the mostappropriate
steepedinparticulartreatments.Accordingtostudies,oneacre title for the passage is ‘grapes and its uses’.
ofgrapescanmakeroughly15,000glassesofwineonaverage.
Grapes of the Thompson, Flame, Ruby, Perlette and Tokay SSC CPO 2023 Tier - 1
varieties are popular.
SSC CGL Tier II (26/10/2023) ET - 10. Q.(41 - 45)
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We started our research into organisational and personal
Q.37.What does the fermentation process do?
excellencebystudyingaslightlydifferenttopic.Wefiguredthat
( a) Turns grapes into raisins (b) Makes grapes larger
if we could learn why certain people were moreeffectivethan
(c) Crushes the grapes (d) Turns grapes into wine
others, then we could learn exactly what they did,cloneitand
Q.38. Based on your reading of the passage, select the most pass it on to others. We asked people to identify who they
ppropriate word which best
a thought were their most effective colleagues. In fact, over the
describes ‘luscious’. past twenty-five years, we have asked over twenty thousand
(a) Smooth (b) Soft (c) Juicy (d) Large people to identify the individuals in their organisations who
couldreallygetthingsdone.Wewantedtofindthosewhowere
.39.In which region do grapes ripen in August?
Q not just influential but who were far more influential than the
(a) Chile (b) California (c) France (d) Australia rest.
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Q.40.Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
( a) Grapes and its uses (b) Grapes and world .41.Select the most suitable structure for the abovepassage.
Q
(c) Wine making (d) Varieties of grapes (a) Pragmatic (b) Cause and Effect
(c) Compare and contrast (d) Chronological
Solutions :-
Q.42.Select the most appropriate title to the givenpassage.
Set - 8 ( a) Different Topics
(b) Learn, Clone and Pass
ol.33.(a)
S (c) Most Effective Colleagues
‘The Migratory Journey of the Sapphire-winged Warbler’ (d) Research Grants in Organisations
It can be inferred from the passage that the mostappropriate
title for the passage is ‘the migratory journey of the .43.Selectthestatementthatmostappropriatelysumsupthe
Q
Sapphire-winged Warbler’. passage given.
(a) It takes 25 years of research to make people more effective
ol.34.(d) Researchers are using satellite tracking devices to
S and influential.
study the bird's migratory patterns. (b) Some people cannot be identified due to their most effective
(Line/s from the passage- Amidst the excitement surrounding ways in 25years.
the discoveryoftheSapphire-wingedWarbler,researchershave (c) Research grants in an organisation should be increased for
embarkedonamissiontouncoverthebird'smigratorypatterns. personal excellence.
Equipped with satellite tracking devices, they aim t o trace the (d) Some people are more effective and more influential than
remarkable journey of this species across vast distances.) others to get things done.
ol.35.(d) Glimpse- a momentary or partial view.
S .44.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the givenword.
Q
Stare- a long fixed or vacant look. Effective
Arduousness- extremely difficult. (a) Courteous (b) Harmonious (c) Deniable (d) Fruitless
Vibrancy- the state of being full of energy and life.
Excitement- a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness. Q.45.Whichreallifesituationcanbethemostappropriatetobe
inferred from the passage?
Sol.36.(a) The discovery of the Sapphire-winged Warbler has (a) Jassie is an efficient employee whose work ethics can be a
parked global interest in birdwatching.
s case study to learn more about organisational and personal
The passage suggests that people worldwide, including excellence.
ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, are excited about the (b) People nowadays do not have patience and want quick
discovery of theSapphire-wingedWarbler.Theyaretravelingto success and does not matter what path they choose to
theremotetropicalislandtoseethisuniquebird.Thisindicates obtain their targets.
a global interest in birdwatching. (c) If we do something wrong to decent people, the same comes
to haunt us even after many years.
Set - 9
(d) Inflation has direct influence on the morals and ethics of an
Sol.37.(d)Turns grapes into wine. individual.
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ET - 11. Q.(46 - 50)
S Q.49.Accordingtothepassage,whatisoneofthechallengesof
Throughouthistory,theintricaciesofthehumanmindhavebeen reative expression?
c
the subject of fascination and inquiry. From ancient (a) The limited capacity of the human mind.
philosopherstomodern-dayneuroscientists,theworkingsofthe (b) The lack of appreciation for creative ideas.
brain have been studied and analysedinanattempttounravel (c) The absence of external pressures and constraints.
its mysteries. However, despite centuries of research, much (d) The overemphasis on conscious problem-solving.
remains unknown about the complexities of human cognition
andconsciousness.Oneofthemostfascinatingaspectsofthe .50.Select an appropriate title for the passage.
Q
humanmindisitsabilitytocreateandimagine.Thehumanmind (a) The Power of Creativity
hasthecapacitytoconceptualiseandbringintobeingideasthat (b) The Complexities of Human Cognition
were previously unknown or unimaginable, from artistic (c) The History of the Human Mind
expressiontoscientificdiscovery.Theprocessofcreativityhas (d) The Role of the Human Mind in Promoting Positive Change
captured the attention of scholars and laypeople alike and is ET - 12. Q.(51 - 55)
S
both enigmatic and awe- inspiring. Asasociety,wehavecomealongwayintermsofprogressand
Therehavebeenmanytheoriesproposedtoexplaintheprocess development.Wehaveeradicateddiseases,exploredspace,and
of creativity. Some suggest that it is a purely subconscious created technological wonders that were once thought
process, while others argue that creativity is a result of impossible.Yet,thereisstilloneissuethatcontinuestoplague
conscious effort and intentional problem-solving. Still others us: stupidity. Yes, stupidity. The thing that seems to be
suggest that creativity arisesfromacombinationofconscious contagious and has been spreading faster than the common
and subconscious processes. Despitetheongoingdebateover cold.It'severywhereyoulook-onsocialmedia,inpolitics,inthe
thenatureofcreativity,onethingisclear:itisamultifacetedand workplace. You can't escape it.
complex phenomenon. Creativity can manifest inawiderange It's as if we've all collectively decided that intelligence and
ofhumanactivities,fromthecreationofartandliteraturetothe commonsensearenolongerimportant.Whybotherusingyour
developmentofscientifictheoriesandinventions.Itcanoccurin brainwhenyoucanjustrelyonyourgutfeelingsandconspiracy
both individual and collective contexts and can be driven bya theories?
variety of factors such as curiosity, passion, or the desire for Take politics, for example. It used to be that politicians were
recognition. expected to be knowledgeable and well-informed about the
Creativityalsohasthepotentialtobringaboutpositivechangein issuestheyweredealingwith.Now,itseemsthatallyouneedis
the world. Throughout history, creative individuals and groups a catchy slogan and some empty promises to win an election.
have used their talents to address social, political, and And don't even get me started on socialmedia.It'sabreeding
environmental challenges, often inspiring others to takeaction ground for stupidity. People will believe anything they read as
and make a difference. From the abolitionist movementtothe long as it confirms their preconceived biases. And don't even
civilrightsmovementtotheenvironmentalmovement,creativity think about trying to present them with actual facts and
hasplayedacrucialroleinpromotingsocialjusticeandpositive evidence. That's just a waste of time.
change. Butit'snotjustindividualswhoaretoblameforthisepidemicof
Despite the many benefits of creativity, it is not without its stupidity. Our education system is failing us as well. We're
challenges. The process of creative expression canbefraught teaching our kids how to pass tests instead of how to think
with obstacles, from self-doubt and insecurity to external critically and solve problems. It's no wonder we have a
pressures and constraints. Moreover, not all creative ideasare generationofadultswhocan'tevenfindtheirwayaroundabasic
successful or well-received, and many artists and innovators math problem.
face rejection and criticismastheyseektobringtheirideasto Ofcourse,therearesomewhowouldarguethatstupidityisjust
fruition. Despite these challenges, however,thehumandriveto a different way of thinking. That it's a valid p erspective that
createandimaginepersists.Individualsandgroupscontinueto deservestoberespected.Tothosepeople,Isaythis:ifyouwant
harnessthepowerofcreativitytomakeadifferenceintheworld. tobestupid,goahead.Justdon'texpecttherestofustorespect
From the humblest amateur artist to the most celebrated youropinionswhenthey'rebasedonnothingbutignoranceand
innovator, the human capacityforcreativityremainsoneofour misinformation.
greatest strengths and sources of inspiration. It'stimeforustotakeastandagainststupidity.Weneedtostart
SSC CPO 03/10/2023 (2nd Shift) valuing intelligence andcriticalthinkingagain.Weneedtohold
.46. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word
Q ourleadersaccountablefortheiractionsanddemandthatthey
‘fraught’. be knowledgeable and well-informed. We need to teach our
(a) Beset (b) Devoid (c) Calm (d) Tranquil children how to think, not just how to memorise.
It won't be easy, but it's a fight worth fighting. Because if we
.47.What is the main focus of the passage?
Q don't, we'll be stuck in aworldwherestupidityreignssupreme,
(a) The complexities and challenges of cognitive processes. andthere'snotellingwhatkindofdamagethatcoulddo.Solet's
(b) The nature of creativity, its benefits and challenges. alldoourpartandstartusingourbrainsagain.It'stimetoputan
(c) The nature of fancy and imagination. end to the epidemic of stupidity once and for all.
(d) The mysteries of the human mind. SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (1st Shift)
Q.48.Which of the following factors can drive creativity? Q.51. According to the author of thepassage,whoamongthe
( a) Fancy and imagination f ollowing is NOT responsible for the spread of stupidity ?
(b) Self-doubt and insecurity (a) Individuals (b) Children
(c) Curiosity and passion (c) Education system (d) Politicians
(d) External pressures and constraints
Q.52.What could be a suitable title for the passage?
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( a) The Joy of Living in a World of Ignorance heworldofsocialmediaisastrangeandwondrousplace.It'sa
T
(b) The Importance of Critical Thinking worldwhereyoucanconnectwithpeoplefromallovertheglobe,
(c) The Evils of Social Media share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if
(d) The Benefits of Stupidity you'relucky.Butlet'sbereal,it'salsoaworldfilledwithendless
cat videos, oversharing, and drama.
.53.What is the tone of the passage ?
Q Oneofthemostinterestingthingsaboutsocialmediaistheway
(a) Serious (b) Joyful it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long,
(c) Melancholic (d) Sarcastic thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis
Q.54. Which of the following techniques hasbeenusedbythe and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole
uthor of the passage to convey the message?
a hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different
(a) Factual and chronological account language now.
(b) Examples and anecdotes Buttherearealsosomedownsidestothisconstantconnection.
(c) Parody and mimicry It'seasytogetsuckedintotheworldofsocialmediaandforget
(d) Humour and exaggeration abouttherealworldaroundus.We'resobusyscrollingthrough
ourfeedsthatweforgettoenjoythelittlemomentsinlife.And
Q.55.Accordingtothepassage,whatisthesolutiontotheissue let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life
f stupidity in society?
o online. It's likewe'reallinacompetitiontoseewhocanbethe
(a) Electing politicians with catchy slogans most popular, the most successful, the most enviable.
(b) Teaching students how to pass tests Despiteallofthis,Ihavetoadmit,I'mstillafanofsocialmedia.
(c) Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills It's a great way to stay connected withfriendsandfamily,and
(d) Embracing ignorance and misinformation I've even made some new friends through various online
communities.Plus,let'sfaceit,sometimesyoujustneedagood
ET - 13. Q.(56 - 60)
S laugh at a ridiculous meme.
What if globally designed productscouldradicallychangehow SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
we work, produce and consume? Several examples across
continents show the way we are producing and consuming .61.Whatisoneofthedownsidesofsocialmediamentioned
Q
goods could be improved by relying on globally shared digital in the passage?
resources, such as design, knowledge and software. (a) It can help connect with people all over the globe.
Imagineaprosthetichanddesignedbygeographicallydispersed (b) It encourages people to enjoy the little moments in life.
communities of scientists, designers and enthusiasts in a (c) It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.
collaborative manner via the web. All knowledge andsoftware (d) It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family.
related to the hand is shared globally as a digital commons.
People from all over the world who are connected online and Q.62.WhichofthefollowingisNOTmentionedasawaysocial
haveaccesstolocalmanufacturingmachines(from3Dprinting edia has changed the way we communicate?
m
andCNCmachinestolow-techcraftsandtools)can,ideallywith (a) The use of hashtags.
the help of an expert, manufactureacustomisedhand.Thisis (b) Quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms.
the case of the Open Bionics project, which producesdesigns (c) Video conferencing for more meaningful conversations.
for robotic and bionic devices. (d) Connecting with people from all over the world.
There are no patent costs to pay for. Less transportation of Q.63.Whichofthefollowingwouldbethemostappropriatetitle
m aterials is needed, since a considerable part of the f or this passage?
manufacturing takes place locally; maintenance is easier, (a) Mastering the Art of Social Media
productsaredesignedtolastaslongaspossible,andcostsare (b) The Dark Side of Social Media
thus much lower. (c) The Benefits of Social Media
SSC CPO 04/10/2023 (2nd Shift) (d) The Joys and Sorrows of Social Media
Q.56. Select the most suitable word from the passage which .64.What is the theme of the passage?
Q
eans 'scattered'.
m (a) The dangers of spending too much time online.
(a) Shared (b) Collaborative (c) Dispersed (d) Customised (b) The history of social media.
Q.57. What isthetermusedinthepassageforgloballyshared (c) The importance of social media for businesses.
igital things?
d (d) The positive and negative effects of social media.
(a) Digital world (b) Digital information Q.65.WhatistheANTONYMoftheword‘perfect’,asusedinthe
(c) Digital commons (d) Digital resources assage?
p
.58. Which of the following is NOT a globally shared digital
Q (a) Limited (b) Laughable (c) Troublesome (d) Unsatisfactory
resource ? ET - 15. Q.(66 - 70)
S
(a) Knowledge (b) Software (c) Design (d) Automobile The rise of social mediahasundoubtedlychangedthewaywe
Q.59.Identify the most suitable title for the givenpassage. communicatewithoneanother.Ithasconnectedpeoplefromall
( a) Shared Information (b) Customised Hand overtheworldandprovidedaplatformforvoicesthatwereonce
(c) Digital Globalisation (d) Knowledge Explosion silenced. However, as with any form of communication, social
media has its downsides.
Q.60.What is the tone of the author ? One of the most significant downsides is the spread of
( a) Speculative (b) Belligerent (c) Caustic (d) Acerbic misinformation. With the rise of social media, anyone can
become a contentcreator,whichmeansthatanyonecanshare
SET - 14. Q.(61 - 65)
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information without fact-checking or considering the .69. Identify the main theme of the passage.
Q
consequences. This has led to a proliferation of false (a) The role of education in combating misinformation.
information,fromconspiracytheoriestohoaxes,thatcanquickly (b) The Significance of propaganda and misinformation.
spread and cause harm. (c) The dangers of spreading false information on social media.
One recent example of this is the COVID-19 pandemic. Social (d) The benefits of social media for Communication
media has played a significant role in the spread of
misinformation about the virus and the vaccines.Falseclaims .70.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?
Q
aboutthesafetyandeffectivenessofthevaccineshavecaused (a) To warm readers of the dangers of spreading false
manypeopletobehesitantoroutrightrefusetogetvaccinated. information on social media
This,inturn,hasledtotheprolongationofthepandemicandthe (b) To explain the history of propaganda and misinformation and
loss of many lives. The spread of misinformation on social its impact on society.
mediaisnotanewphenomenon.Infact,ithasbeenaroundfor (c) To persuade reader to delete their social media accounts.
centuries. However, the speed and ease with which (d) To provide an in-depth analysis if the benefits of social
misinformation can spread on social media have made it a media for communication.
particularly pernicious problem in our modern world. ET - 16. Q.(71 - 75)
S
Throughout history, misinformation has been used to sow Mountains occupy about a quarter of the Earth’sland,harbour
discord and manipulatepeople.Forexample,duringWorldWar most of its biodiversity hotspots and supply fresh watertoan
II,theNaziregimeusedpropagandatospreadfalseinformation estimated half of humanity. Present on every continent,
aboutJews,Roma,andothertargetedgroupsinordertojustify mountains include a multitude of ecosystems holding many
their persecution and ultimately their extermination. Similarly, unique species such as snow leopards and mountain gorillas.
duringtheColdWar,boththeUnitedStatesandtheSovietUnion They are also home to great cultural diversity among people
used propaganda to demonise one another and sway public adapted to the challenges of mountain life. Their special
opinion traditions and breath-taking scenery attract ever-growing
Thedifferencenowisthatsocialmediahasmadeiteasierthan numbersoftourists.Mountainregionsareparticularlysensitive
ever to spread false information. A single post or tweet can todegradationfrombothhumanpressuresandclimatechange.
reachmillionsofpeoplewithinseconds,anditcanbedifficultto Steep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming,
counteract the effects of that misinformation once it has spread. settlements or infrastructure can causeserioussoilerosionas
So, what can we do about it? The answer is notsimple,butit well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and
starts with education. We need to teach people how to think pollutionharmthequalityofwaterflowingdownstream.Climate
critically, how to fact-check, and how to discern between change threatens the quantity and timing of water supplies to
credible sources and fake news. We also need to hold social farms, cities, industry and power stations. Fast-rising
mediacompaniesaccountableforthecontentontheirplatforms temperaturesareforcingmountainspecies,ecosystemsandthe
andensurethattheyaredoingtheirparttocombatthespreadof people that depend on them to adapt or migrate.
misinformation.Inshort,theriseofsocialmediahasgivenusa SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (3rd Shift)
powerfultoolforcommunication,butwemustuseitwisely.We
mustbevigilantagainstthespreadofmisinformationandwork Q.71.Which is the best description of the tone ofthe passage?
together to ensurethattheinformationweconsumeandshare ( a) Humanistic (b) Emotional (c) Biased (d) Laudatory
is accurate and reliable.
SSC CPO 05/10/2023 (2nd Shift) Q.72.Which of the following most accurately statesthe central
idea of the passage?
.66.Accordingtothepassage,whichofthefollowingisNOTa
Q (a) Biodegradation (b) Mountain ecosystem
cause of the spread of false information on social media? (c) Climate change (d) Pollution
(a) Social media companies failure to regulate false information
on their platforms. Q.73. Which of the following represents the structure of the
(b) Lack of education and critical thinking skills among social assage?
p
media users (a) Definition (b) Chronological
(c) Inability to discern between credible sources and fake news. (c) Cause-effect (d) Compare and contrast
(d) The desire of people to engage in controversial and .74. What is the ANTONYM for the word ‘migrate’ from the
Q
sensational content passage?
Q.67. What is the ANTONYM of the word‘accurate’asusedin (a) Stay (b) Assume (c) Die (d) Run
t he passage? Q.75. What is the ANTONYM for the word ‘diversity’ from the
(a) Correct (b) Inexact (c) Precise (d) Reliable assage?
p
.68. What is the author’s opinion of social media in this
Q (a) Heritage (b) Block (c) Dilemma (d) Uniformity
passage ?
(a) Social media has changed the way we communicate, but has Solutions :-
also brought about significant negative consequences
(b) Social media is responsible for the spread of false Set - 10
information, but its impact on society is otherwise neutral. Sol.41.(a)Pragmatic
(c) Social media is a powerful tool for communication that has Inapragmaticstructure,thingsaredealtinawaythatisbased
many benefits on practical rather than theoretical considerations. The given
(d) Social media has had a mostly positive impact on society, passage describes a practical and realistic approach.
despite some drawbacks.
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ol.42.(c)Most Effective Colleagues
S ol.54.(d)Humour and exaggeration
S
It can be inferred from the passage that the mostappropriate It can be inferred from the passage that the author tries to
title of the passage is ‘Most Effective Colleagues’. convey the message by using humour and exaggeration.
‘Humour’ means the useofjokes,punsandsarcasmtoelicita
ol.43.(d) Somepeoplearemoreeffectiveandmoreinfluential
S positiveresponsefromthereader.‘Exaggeration’meanstheact
than others to get things done. of making something seem larger or more important than it
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatsomepeoplearemore really is.
effective and more influential than others to get things done.
ol.55.(c)
S
ol.44.(d) Fruitless- not producing the desired result;
S Encouraging critical thinking and problem - solving skills
unsuccessful. (Line/s f rom thepassage-Weneedtostartvaluingintelligence
Effective- producing the desired result or effect. and critical thinking again.)
Courteous- polite and respectful.
Harmonious- agreeing or working well together. Set - 13
Deniable- able to be denied or refused.
Sol.56.(c)Dispersed- scattered.
ol.45.(a)Jassieisanefficientemployeewhoseworkethicscan
S
beacasestudytolearnmoreaboutorganisationalandpersonal ol.57.(c)Digital commons
S
excellence. (Line/sfromthepassage-Allknowledgeandsoftwarerelatedto
It can be inferred from the passage that the situationgivenin the hand is shared globally as a digital commons.)
option (a) is the most appropriate real life situation. ol.58.(d)Automobile
S
Set - 11 It can be inferred from the passage that automobile is not a
globally shared digital resource.
ol.46.(b) Devoid- lacking something.
S
Fraught- full of danger or difficulty. ol.59.(c)Digital Globalisation
S
Beset- surrounded by difficulties or problems. It can be inferred fromthepassagethatthemostsuitabletitle
Calm- peaceful and untroubled. for the passage is ‘digital globalisation’.
Tranquil- quiet and peaceful. ol.60.(a)Speculative
S
ol.47.(b)The nature of creativity, its benefitsand challenges.
S Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneoftheauthoris
It can be inferred that the main focus of speculative.
the passage is on the nature of creativity, its benefits and Inaspeculativetone,theauthorexpressesuncertaintyordoubt
challenges. when discussing ideas or information.
ol.48.(c)Curiosity and passion
S Set - 14
It can be inferred from the passage that curiosity and passion Sol.61.(c)It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.
are the factors that can drive creativity. ( Line/s from the passage- And let's not
Sol.49.(b)The lack of appreciation for creative ideas. forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online.)
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatoneofthechallengesof ol.62.(c) Video conferencing for more meaningful
S
creative expression is the lack of appreciation for creative ideas. conversations.
ol.50.(a)The Power of Creativity
S It can be inferred from the passage thatvideoconferencingis
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetitleofthepassage not the way of communication brought about by social media.
is ‘The Power of Creativity’. ol.63.(d)The joys and sorrows of social media.
S
Set - 12 Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethat‘thejoysandsorrowsof
social media’ is the most appropriate title for the passage.
Sol.51.(b)Children
It can be inferred from the passage that children are not Sol.64.(d)The positive and negative effects of socialmedia.
responsible for the spread of stupidity. It can be inferred from the passage that the theme of the
passage is ‘the positive and negative effects of social media’.
ol.52.(b)The Importance of Critical Thinking
S
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthesuitabletitleforthe Sol.65.(d) Unsatisfactory- not meeting expectations or
passage is ‘the importance of critical thinking’. The passage r equirements.
talksabouttheneedforvaluingcriticalthinkingandintelligence Perfect- meeting the highest standards of excellence.
insocietytofightagainstthechallengeofstupidity,addressing Laughable- silly and not deserving to be seriouslyconsidered.
its consequences in politics, social media and education. Troublesome- causing difficulty or problems.
ol.53.(d)Sarcastic
S Set - 15
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage
ol.66.(d) The desire of people to engageincontroversialand
S
is Sarcastic.
sensational content.
Inasarcastictone,theauthortriestoconveyameaningthatis
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthedesireofpeopleto
exactlyoppositetotheactualmeaning.Thismaybesometimes
engage in controversial andsensationalcontentisnotacause
confusedwithhumourous,butoftensarcasmisusedfortopics
of the spread of false information on social media.
that the author is not much in favor of.
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ol.67.(b)Inexact- not accurate or precise.
S distrustofanyoneoutsidethefamily,whichinhibitstheadoption
Accurate- correct or precise. fmodernpracticesofmanagement.Butsuchweaknessesare
o
Correct- something right and free from error or defect. more than compensated for bythedesiretosucceed,whichis
Precise- something exactly correct or accurate. probably more intense in India, given the omnipresent fear of
Reliable- someone or something that can be trustedor believed. poverty,thecut-throatcompetitionforeachopportunity,andthe
asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.
Sol.68.(a)Socialmediahaschangedthewaywecommunicate, SSC CHSL 03/08/2023 (2nd Shift)
ut has also brought about significant negative consequences.
b
It can beinferredfromthepassagethattheauthor’sopinionis .76. What has the Indian talent f or acquiring materialwealth
Q
that social media has changed the way we communicate, but led to?
has also brought about significant negative consequences. (a) Commercial success, stagnation, innovation
(b) Adaptability, quick profit, opportunity
ol.69.(c)
S (c) Commercial success, innovation, adaptability
The dangers of spreading false information on social media. (d) Determination, team work, adventure
It canbeinferredfromthepassagethatthemainthemeofthe
passageisthedangersofspreadingfalseinformationonsocial .77.What are the weaknesses of traditional Indianfirms?
Q
media. (a) Ingrained ways of thinking and adoption of modern practices
of management
Sol.70.(a) To warn readers of the dangers of spreading false
(b) A weakness for quick profit and the openness to acquiring
information on social media.
wealth
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethattheauthor’spurposeis
(c) A lack of team work and the cut-throat competition
towarnreadersofthedangersofspreadingfalseinformationon
(d) A lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit
social media.
Q.78.Why is the desire to succeed more intense inIndia?
Set - 16
( a) Due to the hold of hierarchy, fear of poverty, and a lack of
ol.71.(a)humanistic
S team work
In the humanistic tone, the author c
onveys a sense of (b) Due to fear of poverty, a lack of team work and distrust of the
understanding, respect, and support f or people's unique outsider
experiences, emotions, and needs. (c) Due to cut-throat competition, distrust of the outsider and
fear of poverty
ol.72.(b)Mountain ecosystem
S (d) Due to fear of poverty, cut-throat competition, and the hold of
The central idea of the passage is focused on mountain hierarchy
ecosystems as the passage emphasizes the importance of
mountain ecosystems. Q.79.SelectthemostappropriateANTONYMofthegivenword
Sol.73.(c)Cause-effect ith reference to its usage in the passage.
w
The structure of the passage primarily focuses on the causes Debilitating
and effects related to mountain ecosystems.Itdiscusseshow (a) Enfeebling (b) Crippling (c) Invigorating (d) Undermining
human activities and climate change (causes) are impacting
mountainregions,leadingtovariousconsequencessuchassoil .80. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word
Q
erosion, loss of habitat, water pollution, and threats to water with reference to its usage in the passage.
supplies (effects). Asphyxiating
(a) Emancipating (b) Liberating (c) Smothering (d) Unfettering
Sol.74.(a) stay-to remain in a specific place orposition.
igrate-to move from one place to another.
M Solutions:-
Sol.75.(d) Uniformity- the quality or state of being consistent
Set - 17
nd lacking variation in form.
a
Diversity- the presence of a variety of different elements or Sol.76.(c) Commercial success,innovation,adaptability(Line/s
qualities within a group. f rom the passage- Such examples of commercial success, of
Heritage-property,traditions,orculturalpracticespasseddown innovation, drive, vision, determination, adaptability, and
from previous generations. adventure are anchored in the basic Indian openness to, and
Dilemma- a challenging situation requiring a difficult choice talent for, acquiring material wealth.)
between two or more alternatives.
ol.77.(d) Alackofteamworkandaweaknessforquickprofit
S
(Line/s from the passage - but also their weaknesses, and of
SSC CHSL 2023 Tier - 1
theseperhapsthemostdebilitatingarealackofteamworkand
a weakness for quick profit.)
SET - 17. Q.(76 - 80)
uch examples of commercial success, of innovation, drive,
S ol.78.(d)Duetofearofpoverty,cut-throatcompetition,andthe
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vision, determination, adaptability, and adventure are anchored hold of hierarchy (Line/s from the passage- But such
inthebasicIndianopennessto,andtalentfor,acquiringmaterial weaknesses are more than compensated for by the desire to
wealth. For every successstorythereare,ofcourse,dozensof succeed, which is probably more intense in India, given the
failures. Traditional Indian firms have their strengths, but also omnipresentfearofpoverty,thecut-throatcompetitionforeach
theirweaknesses,andoftheseperhapsthemostdebilitatingare opportunity, and the asphyxiating hold of hierarchy.)
a lack of team work and a weakness for quick profit. These
reflect ingrained ways of thinking and planning, as does the Sol.79.(c)
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Invigorating -making someone feel refreshed or energized. ( c) Achilles was in a woman's disguise and was playing his part
ebilitating -causing weakness or harm.
D (d) Achilles was playing the part of an ideal host
Enfeebling -making someone or something weak.
Crippling -causing severe damage or harm. .83.Why was Odysseus distributing the gifts?
Q
Undermining -gradually weakening. (a) Because he was very generous and wanted to help the
people of Scyros who could not afford such gifts.
ol.80.(c) Smothering-to prevent someone from breathing.
S (b) Because he knew Achilles' fascination for jewellery and
Asphyxiating-causing suffocation or breathlessness. wanted to gift him earrings and other ornaments.
Emancipating-freeing from restrictions. (c) Because he was pleased after witnessing the performance of
Liberating-setting free from constraints or control. the dancers of Scyros.
Unfettering-releasing from constraints or limitations. (d) Because he wanted to take Lycomedes to war and had come
to gift him swords and shields.
SSC Selection Post (Phase - XI) Q.84. "Lycomedes' eyes hadcaughtononeofthese,likeafish
nagged by a line." What can be inferred from this statement?
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ET - 18. Q.(81 - 85)
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(a) He was attracted to the unique looking sword which looked
When the dancehadfinished,Odysseusstood,hisvoiceraised
like a fishing line with a hook.
foralltohear."Wearetrulyhonouredbyyourperformance;not
(b) Being a warrior, he was attracted to the sword and all the
everyonecansaythattheyhaveseenthedancersofScyros.As
more since he could not afford one like that on his own.
tokensofouradmirationwehavebroughtgiftsforyouandyour
(c) He was very cunning and wanted to take the shields and
king." A murmur of excitement. Luxuriesdidnotcomeoftento
swords in order to fight Odysseus later on.
Scyros; no one here had the money to buy them.
(d) He was a greedy man and wanted to take the best gifts for
"You are too kind." Lycomedes' face was flushed with genuine
himself without sharing anything with others.
pleasure; he had not expected this generosity. The servants
brought trunks forth at Odysseus' signal and began unloading .85.What is the passage based upon?
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them on the long tables. Isawtheglitterofsilver,theshineof (a) A palace scene where the king and his counsellors are
glassandgems.Allofus,menandwomenboth,leanedtowards deciding to give gifts to the poor people who had just
them, eager to see. completed their dance performance in front of everyone.
'Please, take what you like,' Odysseus said. The girls moved (b) A palace scene where the king is distributing gifts to the
swiftly to the tables, and I watched them fingering the bright performers who are very poor and cannot afford to buy such
trinkets: perfumesindelicateglassbottlesstopperedwithabit gifts on their own.
of wax; mirrors with carved ivory for handles; bracelets of (c) A palace scene where a dance performance is taking place
twisted gold; ribbons, dyed deep in purples and reds. Among and thereafter, gifts are distributed to the performers and
these were afewthingsIassumedweremeantforLycomedes their selecting the trinkets are described.
and his counsellors: leather-bound shields, carved spearhafts, (d) A palace scene where gifts are being distributed after a
and silvered swords with supple kidskinsheathes.Lycomedes' dance performance and detailed descriptions of the gifts
eyes had caught on one of these, like a fish snagged by a line. and the way that people are choosing them are presented
Odysseus stood near, presiding benevolently.
Achilles kept to the back, drifting slowly along the table. He SET - 19. Q.(86 - 90)
paused to dab some perfume on hisslenderwrists,strokethe ime is the essenceoflife.ItisthewealthgiventousbyGod.
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smoothhandleofamirror.Helingeredamomentoverapairof Everydayallofusget24hours;nothingless,nothingmore.Now,
earrings, blue stones set in silver wire. itisuptoushowweuseit.Peoplewhoknowhowtomakethe
Amovementatthefarendofthehallcaughtmyeye.Diomedes best use of every momenteasilyopenthedoorsofsuccessin
had crossed the chamber and was speaking with one of his theirlivesandthosewhomisusetimegetfailuresoneafterthe
servants, who nodded and left throughthelargedoubledoors. other. There is a saying that, "Spent time and spent words
Whatever it was could not be important; Diomedes seemed cannotcomeback."Everybodyistiedbythelimitsoftime.Work
half-asleep, his eyes heavy-lidded and bored. winsappreciationonlywhenitgetscompletedinarequisitetime
IlookedbacktoAchilles.Hewasholdingtheearringsuptohis frame.Beyondthetimeallotted,worklosesallitsutility,however
earsnow,turningthemthiswayandthat,pursinghislips,playing goodmayhavebeenitsquality.Justasfallingofrainsafterthe
at girlishness. It amused him, and the corner of his mouth cropshavedrieduphavenouse;likewise,whenthetimeispast
curved up. His eyes flicked around the hall, catching for a thedeadline,theworklosesitsimportanceandvalue.Wheniron
moment on my face. I could not help myself. I smiled. ishotitcanbecastintowhichevershapewewant.Onceitgets
Graduate Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 4) coldnothingcanbemadeoutofit,howevermuchwemaybeat
the same. In the same way, a person whohaslearnttowisely
Q.81. Which word in the passage is OPPOSITE in meaning to usehistimeandhasunderstoodhowtocasthimselfaccording
'advanced'? totheneedofthetimehasactuallylearntthetruemantraoflife.
(a) Flushed (b) Lingered (c) Crossed (d) Snagged Shakespearewroteinoneofhisplays,"Iwastedtime,andnow
dothtimewasteme."Itistruethatapersonwhowastesevena
.82. "He was holding the earrings uptohisearsnow,turning
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littlebitoftimeloseswonderfulopportunitiesthathecouldhave
them this way and that, pursing his lips, playing at girlishness."
otherwise availed of by utilisingthattime.Allthegreatleaders
What do you infer as the most probable reason for Achilles'
haveonethingincommon.Theywiselyutiliseeverymomentof
behaviour ?
their time. When other people are busy in wasting time in
(a) Achilles was selecting an ideal gift for Lycomedes
laziness, great men are busy in making plans for the future.
(b) Achilles was in charge of selecting the best accessories for
There is no person in history who wasted his time and still
war
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anagedtoachievegreatness.Therefore,thereisgreatneedto
m .93.Select the most suitable word given in the passage that
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manage time wisely. "Careful Time Management" refers to means 'very good and perfect'.
carefulplanningoftimeandsincereexecutionofthisplan.This (a) Holier (b) Penetrating (c) Luminous (d) Exemplary
istheonlymantratoattainsuccessinanyendeavour.Asimple
change in outlook andsomemodificationinone'sdailyroutine Q.94.Which of the following labels is most appropriatefor the
can result in a big jump forward towards greater achievements. uthor of the given passage?
a
Higher Secondary 30/06/2023 (Shift - 2) (a) Arrogant theorist (b) Nostalgic dreamer
(c) Environment enthusiast (d) Social activist
.86. Select the most appropriate synonym of the word
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'endeavour' given in the second paragraph. .95.What is the tone of the speaker?
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(a) Quit (b) Idle (c) Drop (d) Attempt (a) Emotional (b) Apathetic (c) Vituperative (d) Sarcastic
.87. What should be done in order to achieve success in
Q ET - 21. Q.(96 - 100)
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whatever you do? A sparrow is a smallbirdwhichisfoundthroughouttheworld.
(a) Doing quality work (b) Planning of one's time Therearemanydifferentspeciesofsparrows.Sparrowsareonly
(c) Keeping your routine same (d) Keeping your outlook fixed aboutfourtosixinchesinlength.Manypeopleappreciatetheir
beautifulsong.Sparrowsprefertobuildtheirnestsinlowplaces,
.88.What do great leaders have in common?
Q usually on the ground, clumps of grass, low trees and low
(a) They follow a fixed daily routine. bushes.Incitiestheybuildtheirnestsinbuildingnooksorholes.
(b) They are not tied by limits of time. Theyrarelybuildtheirnestsinhighplaces.Theybuildtheirnests
(c) They learn from failures. out of twigs, grasses and plant fibres. Their nests are usually
(d) They plan and use their time wisely small and well-built structures.Femalesparrowslayfourtosix
eggs at a time. The eggs are white with reddish brownspots.
Q.89.Identify the tone of the passage. Theyhatchbetweeneleventofourteendays.Boththemaleand
( a) Realistic (b) Sarcastic (c) Impractical (d) Aggressive femaleparentscarefortheyoung.Insectsarefedtotheyoung
.90. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word
Q after hatching. The large feet of the sparrows are used for
'laziness' given in the second paragraph. scratching seeds. Adult sparrows mainly eat seeds. Sparrows
(a) Indolent (b) Inactive (c) Industrious (d) Lethargic canbefoundalmosteverywhere,wheretherearehumans.Many
people throughout the world enjoy these delightful birds.
ET - 20. Q.(91 - 95)
S The sparrows are some of the few birds that engage in dust
"Forme,treeshavealwaysbeenthemostpenetratingpreachers. bathing. Sparrows first scratch a hole in the ground with their
Ireverethemwhentheyliveintribesandfamilies,inforestsand feet, then lie in it and fling dirt or sand over their bodies with
groves. And even more I revere them when they stand alone. flicksoftheirwings.Theyalsobatheinwater,orindryormelting
They are like lonely persons. Not like hermitswhohavestolen snow.Waterbathingissimilartodustbathing,withthesparrow
away out of some weakness, but like great, solitary men, like standing in shallow water and flickingwateroveritsbackwith
Beethoven and Nietzsche. In their highest boughs the world its wings,alsoduckingitsheadunderthewater.Bothactivities
rustles, their roots rest in infinity; but they do not lose are social, with up to a hundred birds participating at once, and
themselvesthere,theystrugglewithalltheforceoftheirlivesfor is followed by preening and sometimes group singing.
onethingonly:tofulfilthemselvesaccordingtotheirownlaws, Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 2)
to build up theirownform,torepresentthemselves.Nothingis
holier, nothing is more exemplary than a beautiful,strongtree. Q.96.What is the structure of the passage?
When a tree is cutdownandrevealsitsnakeddeath-woundto ( a) Compare and Contrast (b) Cause and Effect
thesun,onecanreaditswholehistoryintheluminous,inscribed (c) Process Writing (d) Problems and Solution
disk of its trunk: in the rings of its years, its scars, all the Q.97.What is the central theme of the passage?
struggle,allthesuffering,allthesickness,allthehappinessand ( a) About the food eaten by sparrows
prosperitystandtrulywritten,thenarrowyearsandtheluxurious (b) About the lifestyle of sparrows
years, t he attacks withstood, the storms endured. And every (c) About the nest-building style of sparrows
young farm-boy knows that the hardest andnoblestwoodhas (d) About the bathing style of sparrows
the narrowest rings, that high on the mountains and in
continuing danger the most indestructible, the strongest, the Q.98.How can one describe sparrows?
ideal trees grow." ( a) Sparrows are loving
Matriculation Level 27/06/2023 (Shift - 1) (b) Sparrows are good parents
(c) Sparrows are found everywhere
.91.Where can one read the complete history of atree?
Q (d) Sparrows are good
(a) On its leaves in sunny days
(b) On its branches when it is full-grown Q.99.What is the tone of the passage?
(c) On its skin when it is counted ( a) Biased (b) Speculative (c) Descriptive (d) Apologetic
(d) On its trunk when it is cut down
Q.100. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given
.92. Where does the world rustle, according to the given
Q ord.
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passage? Everywhere
(a) Around the trunk of trees (a) Little (b) Somewhere (c) Rare (d) Nowhere
(b) Over the forest in the sunny days
(c) In the highest boughs of trees
(d) In the deepest roots of trees
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S niversity researchers, increases the body's ability to absorb
U
Sparrows are little birds that can be found all throughout the catechins.So,thenexttimeyouhavefriendsaround,servethem
world. Sparrows comeinawidevarietyofvarieties.Thelength iced green tea with mint and lemon juice in pitcher.
of a sparrow ranges from four to six inches. Their wonderful Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 4)
melody is well-liked and appreciated by a large number of
people.Ontheground,grass,lowtreesandbushesareallgood .106.Who says that adding a squeeze of lemon togreen tea
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sitesforsparrowstomaketheirhomes.Theynestinthecracks increases the body's ability to absorb catechins?
and crevices of buildings in urban areas. Nests are rarely (a) Western Cape University researchers
constructedatgreatheights.Nestsareconstructedfromtwigs, (b) Purdue University researchers
grasses and other plant fibres. Theirnestsareusuallymodest, (c) Harvard University researchers
but well-built.Fourtosixeggsarelaidbyfemalesparrowsata (d) Kentucky University researchers
time.Reddishbrownblotchesappearontheeggs'whiteshells. .107. Identify the central theme of the passage.
Q
Between eleven andfourteendays,they'llhatch.Theyoungare (a) Food and lifestyle
takencareofbyboth,maleandfemaleparents.Afterhatching, (b) Impact of consuming green tea
theyoungarefedinsects.Usingtheirbigfeet,sparrowsscrape (c) Maintenance of unhealthy food habits
seeds. Seeds are the primary food source for adult sparrows. (d) Usefulness of bananas and yoghurt
Birds like sparrows can be found nearly anywhere there are
people. These lovely birds are beloved by a large number of .108.Identify a suitable title for the passage.
Q
people all around the world. (a) Food Choices (b) Foods for Enjoyment
Matriculation Level 28/06/2023 (Shift - 1) (c) Easy to Prepare Snacks (d) Foods for Fitness
.101.Identify the central theme of the passage
Q .109. Identify the tone of the passage
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(a) Description of lifestyle of sparrows (a) Deductive (b) Informative (c) Imperative (d) Assertive
(b) Description of sparrows' nest Q.110. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given
(c) Different shortcomings of sparrows ord.
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(d) Availability of sparrows Absorb
.102.How many eggs are laid by female sparrows ata time?
Q (a) Ingest (b) Dissipate (c) Blot (d) Emit
(a) Four to six (b) Two to four (c) Six to eight (d) Eight to ten ET - 24. Q.(111 - 115)
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Q.103. Select t he most appropriate ANTONYM of the given Fine motor skills development allows children t o execute vital
ord.
w tasks such as feeding themselves, writing, zipping their
Melody garments, and more. Small muscles that govern the hand,
(a) Musicality ( b) Symphony (c) Disharmony (d) Ballad fingers, and thumbs are used infinemotoractivity.Finemotor
abilities assist youngsters in doing crucial tasks such as
.104. Identify a suitable title for the passage.
Q self-feeding, handling objects, and writing. The capacity to do
(a) Song of Sparrows (b) How Sparrows Build Nests self- care and everyday chores utilising fine m otor skills
(c) What Do The Sparrows Eat? (d) The Lives Of Sparrows promotes the development of a child's self-esteem and
confidence.
.105. Identify the tone of the passage.
Q Fine motor skills develop systematically in children. Most
(a) Analytical (b) Descriptive (c) Satiric (d) Humorous new-borns have a reflexive grip at birth and begintoreachfor
ET - 23. Q.(106 - 110)
S itemsaboutthreemonthsofage.Theywillalsobegintopractise
When it comes tonutrition,'powerfoods'arethosewithahigh theirvoluntarygripandtwo-handedpalmargrasps.At5months,
concentrationofnutrients,suchfibreandpotassium.Agrowing they should be able to demonstrate aone-handedpalmargrip,
number of fitness trainers advise their customers to include and at 6 months, they should be able to create a controlled
these items in their regular diets in order to boost muscle reach.Mostnew-bornsbegintoreachandgrabforitemstoput
growth. Power foods can be incorporated into your diet in a in their mouth betweentheagesof6and12months,andthey
variety of ways. Of course, careful preparation, the use of begintogainthecapacitytoregulatethereleaseofobjectsthey
season-freshitemsandidentifyingyourpreferredflavouramong aregripping.Theywillalsodevelopapincergraspanduseitto
power meals are the keys to enjoying these dishes. pickobjectsup(thumbandonefinger).Theywillalsobeableto
Evenifyou'renotagourmetcook,youmayfindsomeofthebest moveanobjectfromonehandtotheotheranddropandpickup
power food combos in yourownpantry.Onionsandchickpeas their toys.
areanexcellentpairing.Inorderforthebodytodeliveroxygento Most youngsters are interested in stacking building blocks
allofitsnumerousparts,itneedsiron.Thesymptomsofaniron between theagesof12and24months.Theywillalsopractice
deficiency include anaemia, fatigue, mental fog and exhaustion. puttingringsonastick,puttingpegsonapegboard,andturning
Bananas and yoghurt are another popular power food pairing. pages a few at a time.Theycanalsobegintodraw,paintwith
After a long football game, this is the ideal post-game snack. their entire arm movement, moving their hands and producing
Exercising reduces blood sugar by reducing the amount of strokes, and feed themselves with little to no help.
glucose in the bloodstream. Yoghurt is rich in protein and Toddlers at the age of two can begin to stringbigbeads,turn
bananasarerichincarbohydrates,bothofwhichaidinrefuelling single pages, cut with scissors, and handle crayons with their
and preventing muscular stiffness after a workout. thumbandfingers(insteadoftheirfist).Theywillalsobeableto
Greenteaisthebestsourceofcatechins,antioxidantsthatcan use only one hand formosttasksandbegintopaintwiththeir
protect cells from oxidative damage, in the beverage market. wrists, forming dots, lines,andcircularstrokes.Youryoungster
Adding a squeeze of lemon to green tea, say Purdue will also be able to eat consistently and without help.
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Most youngsters will be able to cut along the dotted lines on It can be inferred that the passage is about a palace scene
aper by the age of four. They will be able to drawacrossor
p where a dance performance takes place, followed by the
squareshapeandwritetheirnameandthenumbers1to5.They distribution of gifts to the performers, with detailed descriptions
will be able to copy letters and will have mastered their of the trinkets they select.
handedness. Theywillalsobeabletodressthemselvesforthe
first time. Set - 19
Matriculation Level 30/06/2023 (Shift - 4) ol.86.(d) attempt- try to do something.
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.111.Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
Q Endeavour- try hard to do or achieve something.
(a) Development of Fine Motor Skills in Children Idle- Not active or engaged in work or activity.
(b) Importance of Fine Motor Skills Drop- To let go of or abandon something.
(c) Systematic Development of Children
Sol.87.(b) planning of one’s time
(d) Development of New-borns
( Line/sfromthepassage-"CarefulTimeManagement"refersto
.112.Inlightoftheabovepassage,whichofthefollowingtoys
Q carefulplanningoftimeandsincereexecutionofthisplan.This
may help in the development of fine motor skills? is the only mantra to attain success in any endeavour.)
(a) Crayons (b) All of the given options
ol.88.(d) they plan and use their time wisely
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(c) String beads (d) Stacks and building blocks
(Line/sfromthepassage-Allthegreatleadershaveonethingin
Q.113. When do children learn to regulate the release of the common. They wisely utilise every moment of their time.)
bjects that they are gripping?
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(a) 3-6 months (b) 2-4 years (c) 12-24 months (d) 6-12 months ol.89.(a) realistic
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Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage
Q.114. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given isrealisticasitdiscussespracticalideasabouttheimportance
ord.
w oftimemanagementandtheconsequencesofwastingtime.A
Systematically realistic tone in writing or speech is practical and
(a) Evenly (b) Selectively (c) Oddly (d) Haphazardly straightforward. It presents facts, logical arguments, and
practical examples to discuss a topic.
.115. When do childrengetinterestedinplayingwithbuilding
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blocks? Sol.90.(c) industrious- Hardworking and actively engaged in
(a) 12-24 months (b) 2-4 years (c) 6-12 months (d) 0-6 months t asks or activities.
Laziness - the quality of not being willing to work or use any
Solutions:- effort.
Indolent- Lazy or showing a lack of effort or activity.
Set - 18 Inactive- Not active or not engaged in action ormovement.
Lethargic- to be inactive or lazy.
ol.81.(b) Lingered- stayed or remained in a placefor a longer
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time than necessary. Set - 20
Advanced- moved forward.
Flushed- became red due to embarrassment, anger, or ol.91.(d) On its trunk when it is cut down
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excitement. (Line/s fromthepassage-Whenatreeiscutdownandreveals
Crossed- moved from one side to another. itsnakeddeath-woundtothesun,onecanreaditswholehistory
Snagged- stuck on something. in the luminous, inscribed disk of its trunk.)
ol.82.(c)
S ol.92.(c) In the highest boughs of trees
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Achilles was in a woman's disguise and was playing his part. (Line/s from the passage- In their highest boughs the world
It can be inferred from the passage that the most probable rustles, their roots rest in infinity; but they do not lose
reasonforAchilles'behaviouristhatAchilleswasinawoman's themselvesthere,theystrugglewithalltheforceoftheirlivesfor
disguise and was playing his part. onethingonly:tofulfilthemselvesaccordingtotheirownlaws,
to build up their own form, to represent themselves.)
ol.83.(c) Because he was pleased after witnessing the
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performance of the dancers of Scyros. ol.93.(d) Exemplary- Very good and perfect.
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It can be inferred from the passage that Odysseus' act of Holier- More spiritually superior.
distributinggiftswasaresultofhispleasureandadmirationfor Penetrating- Sharp and powerful.
the dancers' performance. Luminous- Emitting light or radiant.
ol.84.(b)Beingawarrior,hewasattractedtotheswordandall
S ol.94.(c) Environment enthusiast
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the more since he could not afford one like that on his own. It can be inferred from the above passage that environment
ItcanbeinferredfromthisstatementthatLycomedes'eyeswere enthusiast is the most appropriate label for the author.
drawn to one of the gifts with great interest because being a Environment enthusiast is someone whotakeskeeninterestin
warrior,hewasattractedtotheswordandallthemoresincehe topics of environment.
could not afford one like that on his own.
ol.95.(a) Emotional
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ol.85.(d)Apalacescenewheregiftsarebeingdistributedafter
S In the Emotional tone, the author tries to express a deeply
adanceperformanceanddetaileddescriptionsofthegiftsand sentimental and affectionate attitude towards something. The
the way that people are choosing them are presented. tone is "emotional" as the speaker expressesdeepadmiration,
reverence, and affection for trees.
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Set - 21 ol.107.(a) Food and lifestyle
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Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthecentralthemeofthe
ol.96.(c) Process Writing
S passageisfoodandlifestyleasitdiscusses,theimportanceof
‘Process writing’ is a type of writing that describesaseriesof powerfoodsinahealthydietandhowtheycanbeincorporated
actions,steps,orprocedurestoexplainhowsomethingisdone into your daily life.
or how it works. It can be inferred from the passage that the
author describes process of sparrow behavior, including their ol.108.(d) Foods for Fitness
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nesting habits, feeding patterns, and bathing behaviors. Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthesuitabletitleforthe
passage is Foods for Fitness as it discusses that power foods
ol.97.(b) About the lifestyle of sparrows
S are good for fitness and they provide nutrients that are essential
It can be inferred from the passage that the central theme of the for maintaining a healthy body.
passageisaboutthelifestyleofSparrows’asitdiscussestheir
physicalcharacteristics,theirnestinghabits,theirdiet,andtheir ol.109.(b) Informative
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bathinghabitsandthattheyarefoundthroughouttheworldand Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage
are appreciated by many people. is informative. An informative passage is a non-fiction writing
piece that is written to inform readers on a certain topic or
ol.98.(c) Sparrows are found everywhere
S subject.
(Line/s from the passage- Sparrows can be found almost
everywhere, where there are humans). ol.110.(d) Emit- to throw or send out.
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Absorb-to take something in.
ol.99.(c) Descriptive
S Ingest-to consume or swallow.
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage Dissipate-to break up and scatter.
is descriptive. In a descriptive tone, something is described in Blot-remove by absorbing or drying.
detaillikeastoryoranevent,orsomenewproduct.(Describe-to
tell, convey in words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc). Set - 24
ol.100.(d) Nowhere-not in any place.
S ol.111.(a) Development of Fine Motor Skills in Children
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Everywhere-in all places. It can be inferred from the passage that the mostappropriate
Little-small in amount or quantity. title for the passage is ‘development of fine motor skills in
Somewhere-in an unidentified place. children’.
Rare-not common.
ol.112.(b) All of the given options
S
Set - 22 (Line/s from the passage- Most youngsters are interested in
stacking building blocks between the ages of 12 and 24
ol.101.(a) Description of lifestyle of sparrows
S months.Toddlersattheageoftwocanbegintostringbigbeads,
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthecentralthemeofthe turn single pages, cut with scissors, and handle crayons with
passage is Description of lifestyle of sparrows. their thumb and fingers instead of their fist.)
ol.102.(a) Four to six
S ol.113.(d) 6-12 months
S
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatfourtosixeggsarelaid (Line/s from thepassage- Mostnew-bornsbegintoreachand
by female sparrows at a time. grab for itemstoputintheirmouthbetweentheagesof6and
(Line/s from the passage- Four to six eggs are laid by female 12 months, and they begin togainthecapacitytoregulatethe
sparrows at a time.) release of objects they are gripping.)
ol.103.(c) Disharmony-Lack of agreement or conflict.
S ol.114.(d) Haphazardly- in a random or chaotic manner.
S
Melody-a pleasing succession of sounds. Systematically- in an organized and methodical manner.
Musicality -the quality or state of being musical. Evenly- in a uniform and balanced way.
Symphony -Orchestral musical composition. Selectively- with careful choices or preferences.
Ballad -a song or poem that tells a story. Oddly- in a strange or unusual manner.
ol.104.(d) The Lives Of Sparrows
S ol.115.(a) 12-24 months
S
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetitleofthepassage (Line/s from the passage - Most youngsters are interested in
is ‘ The Lives Of Sparrows’. stacking building blocks b etween the ages of 12 and 24
ol.105.(b) Descriptive
S months.)
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage
is descriptive. SSC CGL 2022 Tier - 2
Inadescriptivetone,somethingisdescribedindetaillikeastory
oranevent,orsomenewproduct.(Describe- Totell,conveyin ET - 25.Q.(116 - 119)
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words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc). We sit in the last row, bumped about but free of stares. The bus
rolls out of the dull crossroads of the city, and we are soon in the
Set - 23
opencountryside,withfieldsofsunflowersasfarastheeyecan
ol.106.(b) Purdue University researchers
S see, their heads all facingus.Wherethereisnowater,theland
(Line/s from thepassage-Addingasqueezeoflemontogreen reverts to the desert. While still on level ground, we seeinthe
tea, say Purdue University researchers, increases the body's distancethetallrangeoftheMountBogda,abruptlikeashining
ability to absorb catechins). prism laid horizontally on the desert surface. It is over 5,000
metres high, and the peaks are under permanent snow, in
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owerful contrast to theflatdesertallaround.Heavenlakelies
p hichhavetypicallybeenusedformeteorologicalresearch.The
w
part of the way up this range, about 2,000 metres above sea U.S. Department of State said that the balloon wascapableof
level, at the foot of one of the highest snow-peaks. locating electronic communication devices, including mobile
Asthebusclimbs,thesky,brilliantbefore,growsovercast.Ihave phones and radios, and that American U-2 reconnaissance
brought nothing warm to wear. It is all down at the hotel in aircraftdeployedtotracktheballoonintheairrevealedthatthe
Urumqi. Rain begins to fall. The man behind me is eating balloon carried antennas and other equipment "clearly for
overpoweringly smelly goat's cheese. The bus window leaks intelligencesurveillanceandinconsistentwiththeequipmenton
inhospitablybutrevealsabeautifulview.Wehavepassedquickly boardweatherballoons."TheStateDepartmentsaidthatthespy
fromthedesertthrougharablelandtopastureandthegroundis balloon was part of a global Chinese military-directed
now green with grass, the slopes dark with pine. A few cattle surveillanceeffortinwhichChinesespyballoonshaveflownover
drinkataclearstreamflowingpastmoss-coveredstones;itisa more than 40 nations in five continents.
Constable landscape. The stream changes intoawhitetorrent, OnFebruary4,theU.S.AirForceshotdowntheballoonoverU.S.
andasweclimbhigherIwishmoreandmorethatIhadbrought territorialwatersoffthecoastofSouthCarolina,ontheorderof
with me something warmer than the pair of shorts that have U.S. President Joe Biden. Debris from the wreckage was
servedmesowellinthedesert.Thestream(which,wearetold, recoveredandsenttotheFBILaboratoryinQuantico,Virginia,for
rises in Heaven Lake) disappears, and we continue our slow analysis.
ascent. About noon, we arrive at Heaven Lake, and look for a The incident increased U.S.-China tensions. The incident
placetostayatthefoot,whichistheresortarea.Wegetaroom prompted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to delay a
in a small cottage, and I am happy tonotethattherearethick diplomatic visit to Beijing, which was set to be his first since
quilts on the bed. 2018.ItalsofurtherstrainedCanada-Chinarelations,asCanada
Standing outside the cottage, we survey our surroundings. summonedtheChineseambassadorbecauseoftheviolationof
HeavenLakeislong,sardine-shapedandfedbysnowmeltfrom Canadian airspace. On February 3, the U.S. Department of
astreamatitshead.Thelakeisanintenseblue,surroundedon DefenseannouncedthatasecondChineseballoonwaspassing
all sidesbygreenmountainwalls,dottedwithdistantsheep.At over Latin America, which China also said belonged to it. On
theheadofthelake,beyondthedeltaoftheinflowingstream,is February 10, the AirForceshotdownanotheraerialobjectover
a massive snow-capped peak which dominates the vista; it is U.S. territory at the order of President Biden.
part of a series of peaks that culminate, a little out ofview,in SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023)
Mount Bogda itself.
Forthosewholiveintheresort,thereisasmallmess-hallbythe .120.The passage is mainly about
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shore. We eat here sometimes, and sometimes buy food from (a) the strained relations between US and China
thevendorsoutside,whosellkababandnaanuntilthelastbuses (b) a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories
leave. The kababs, cooked on skewers over charcoal braziers, (c) China's global military-directed surveillance
areparticularlygood:highlyspicedandwell-done.Horse'smilkis (d) Chinese balloons flying all over the world
availabletoofromthelocalKazakhherdsmen,butIdeclinethis.I .121.Read the statements given below.
Q
amsoaffectedbythecoldthatMr.Cao,therelaxedyoungman A. The US Air Force shot down the Chinese balloon over US
who runs the mess, lends me a spare pair of trousers,several territorial waters.
sizes too large but more than comfortable. Once I am warm B. TensionsbetweenChinaandUShaveincreasedandthevisit
again,Ifeelapre-dinnerspurtofenergy-----dinnerwillbelongin of the U.S. Secretary of State to Beijing has been postponed.
coming___ and I ask him whether the lake is good for (a) Both A and B are true but B is not the correct reason for A.
swimming in. (b) Both A and B are true and B is the correct reason for A.
SSC CGL Tier II (02/03/2023) (c) A is false and B is true.
Q.116. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word (d) A is true and B is false.
'accept' from the passage.
(a) Reject (b) Refuse (c) Decline (d) Turn down .122. How did US make sure that the Balloon flying over its
Q
territory was a 'spy' balloon?
.117.Select an appropriate title for the passage.
Q (a) the FBI lab confirmed that it was a spy balloon
(a) Shorts to Trousers (b) Lake Heaven (b) the analysts studied its flight path and said so
(c) Peasant Life (d) Journey to Mount Bogda (c) it's reconnaissance aircraft saw the antennas and equipment
Q.118.What is the tone of the passage? of the balloon
( a) Romantic (b) Angry (c) Serene (d) Agitated (d) it got the samples of the balloon checked in a lab
.119.What is the protagonist wearing in the bus?
Q .123.The word 'contiguous' means
Q
(a) A dhoti (b) Trousers (a) adjoining (b) far off (c) spreading (d) separated
(c) A pair of shorts (d) Long sleeved shirt SET - 27. Q.(124 - 127)
ET - 26. Q.(120 - 123)
S midst a maze ofrockstuckedintheAravallimountainranges
A
From January 28 to February 4, 2023, a Chinese-operated, large ofHaryana,ateamofarchaeologistsdiscoveredcavepaintings
whitehigh-altitudeballoonwasseeninNorthAmericanairspace, they believe belong to the Upper Palaeolithic age. The cave
including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United paintings havebeendiscoveredjustoutsidethenationalcapital
States. TheAmericanandCanadianmilitariesassertedthatthe andastone'sthrowawayfromaholygrovecalledMangarBani-
balloon was for surveillance, while the Chinese government the region's only surviving patch of primary forest.
maintaineditwasacivilianmeteorologicalresearchairshipthat While the residents of the villages have been familiar with the
hadbeenblownoffcourse.Analystssaidthattheballoon'sflight paintings for ages, the Haryana government's museum and
pathandstructuralcharacteristicsmadeitdissimilarfromthose archaeology department took note of them just recently.
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Afact-findingteamwassenttotheareainthelastweekofJune. area(averageofthelastfiveyears),theincreaseistothetuneof
he team came across cave paintings comprising images of
T 3.71% from 633.80 to 720.68 lakh hectares. The increase in
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humanfigurines,animals,foliage,andgeometricdrawings.While areaisacrossallcrops,-highestbeinginrice.Outof22.71lakh
somehavepaledovertime,othersarestillveryvisible.Theyalso hectaresincreaseinallRabicrops,increaseinriceareais11.20
discovered rock art and open-air ceremonial sites. lakhhectaresfrom35.05lakhhectaresin2021-22to46.25lakh
Banani Bhattacharyya, deputy director of the department of hectares in 2022-23. However, this is lower than normal sown
archaeology and museums informed, " So far, cave paintingsin area of 47.71 lakh hectares. Maximum increase in area under
Delhi-NCRhaveonlybeenfoundhere.Thepaintingsareyettobe rice is in states of Telangana and West Bengal.
datedbutatleastsomeofthembelongtotheUpperPalaeolithic Area under oilseeds increased by 7.31% from 102.36 lakh
period in all likelihood. We are viewing the paintings in hectares during 2021-22 to 109.84 lakh hectaresthisyear.The
continuation with the Soanian culture which has beenfoundin increaseinareaunderoilseedsattherateof7.31%ismorethan
Shivalik hills, Narmada and Aravallis." double the rate of increase of 3.25% in all crops together.
Mostofthecavepaintingsfoundwereinochrecolour,butsome Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh accounted for
wereinwhite.Asperexperts,cavepaintingsinwhiteareusually major expansion in area of oilseeds.
from a later stage (early contemporary era), while Stone Age Rapeseed & Mustard contributed maximum in increasing
paintingsaremoreoftenthannotinochre."Stoneagepaintings oilseedsareaduringthisRabiseason.Mustardareaincreasedby
generallyuseredandochrecolours.Stonesofthesecolourused 6.77lakhhectaresfrom91.25lakhhectaresin2021-22to98.02
to be available locally and inhabitants crushed the stones for lakh hectares in 2022-23. Thus, out of 7.49 lakh hectares
preparing the colour for paintings," added Bhattacharyya. increase in area under oilseeds, rapeseed & mustard alone
The Upper Paleolithic Age began around 40,000yearsagoand accounted for 6.44 lakh hectares.
lasted till around 10,000 years ago.Whileyettobeestablished Pulseproductionisbeingfocusedtomakecountryself-sufficient
through archaeological dating, Bhattacharyya says the Mangar inthesecommodities.Areaunderpulsesincreasedby0.56lakh
cave art is20,000-40,000yearsold.Bhattacharyyaclaimedthat hectares from 167.31 to 167.86 lakh hectares.Mungbeanand
the discovery is extremely significant. "StartingfromtheLower lentil accounted for increase in area under pulses.
Palaeolithic to Middle Palaeolithic then Upper Palaeolithic, we The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year
see the evolutionhere.Wehavefoundsignificantremainsfrom 2023 as the International Year of Millets and India is at the
LowerPalaeolithictillMiddleandUpperPalaeolithicperiodtoo," forefrontincelebratingtheeventinabigway.Inordertocreate
she explained. "Though tools from the Palaeolithic Age have awareness about the benefits of millets as superfood and to
been identified earlier in parts of the Aravallis, itisforthefirst meet its growing demand around the world,theGovernmentis
timethatcavepaintingsandrockartofalargemagnitudehave promoting millet production through the NFSM-Nutri Cereals
been found in Haryana," she added. componentofNationalFoodSecurityMissionprogrammein212
SSC CGL Tier II (03/03/2023) districtsof14states.CoarsecumNutri-cerealssawanincrease
of 2.08 lakh hectares in area under cultivationfrom51.42lakh
Q.124. The cave paintings found in Aravallihillsaresignificant hectares in 2021-22 to 53.49 lakh hectares in 2022-23.
ainly because
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(a) they are the only prehistoric cave paintings found in Aravalli
Hills. Q.128. Match the following crops with the area. Crop area in
(b) they are found in such a large magnitude for the first time. 022-23
2
(c) they have been discovered just outside the national capital, a. millets 1. 98.02 lakh hectares
Delhi b. pulses 2. 53.49 lakh hectares
(d) they depict the evolution from Lower to the Upper Paleolithic c. mustard 3. 167.86 lakh hectares
period. (a) a-1, b-3, c-2 (b) a -3, b-1, c-2 (c) a-2, b-1, c-3 (d) a-2, b-3, c-1
.125.MostofthecavepaintingsfoundinMangarforestareain
Q Q.129.Onwhichofthefollowingcrops,istheIndianGovernment
Haryana are in which colour ? pecially focussing this year ?
s
(a) black (b) white (c) red (d) ochre (a) rice (b) oilseeds (c) pulses (d) millets
.126. Which of the following statement is NOT correct
Q .130.The main theme of the passage is
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according to the passage? (a) increase in the area of Rabi crops in 2022-23
(a) The cave men crushed the locally available stones for (b) area under rabi crop in last five years
preparing the colour for paintings. (c) increase in the production of pulses
(b) The paintings comprise images of human figurines, animals, (d) increase in the area of oilseeds like mustard
foliage, and geometric drawings.
(c) The Mangar cave art is 20,000-40,000 years old. .131. Which state recorded the maximum increase in sown
Q
(d) The paintings in red belong to early contemporary era. area of the rice crop ?
(a) Chhattisgarh (b) Telangana
.127.ThearchaeologicalfindingsintheMangarForestconsist
Q (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh
of all the following except
(a) tools (b) ceremonial sites (c) cave paintings (d) rock art ET - 29. Q.(132 - 135)
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The sage of science, Einstein, was sitting in a depressive and
ET - 28. Q.(128 - 131)
S pensive mood oneevening.Hiseyeswerebrimmingwithtears.
Total area sownunderRabicropshasincreasedby3.25%from Thepainwasevidentonhisface.Hepeepedoutofthewindow
697.98 lakh hectares in 2021-22 to 720.68 lakh hectares in of his room.Thesunhadsetafewminutesback.Theskywas
2022-23.Thisis22.71lakhhectaresmorethisyearcomparedto filled with a reddish glow. At this sunset, he felt that it was
corresponding period of2021-22.Comparingwithnormalsown humanity that had sunk into devilish darkness and thereddish
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lowintheskywasthebloodofhumanityspillingalloverthesky
g ET - 30. Q.(136 - 139)
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from earth. With tired steps, he walked back to his chair and The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced
settleddown.Itwasthe9thofAugust1945.Threedaysback,he another successful mission.
had felt the same agony asifsomeonehadtornhimapart.He ISRO chairman S. Somanath said that three small satellites
wasdeeplyhurtanddepressedwhenheheardontheradiothat successfully separated and were injected into orbit.
America had dropped an atom bomb on the Japanese city, ISROhadlaunchedthreesmallsatellitespoweredbyitsSSLV-D2
Hiroshima.Today,withinthreedaysanotherbombwasdropped launch vehicle from SatishDhawanSpaceCentreatSriharikota
on another city, Nagasaki and lakhs of people had been killed. on February 10, 2023 at 09:18 AMIST.Thelaunchvehiclewas
Hehadheardthattheblastreleasedsomuchenergythatithad carrying EOS-07,Janus-1&AzaadiSAT-2satellitesandaimedto
paledallpastdestructionsincomparisonanddeathhadplayed injectthemintoa450kmcircularorbit.Thelaunchtookplaceat
outapitiabledanceofdestruction.Theflamesthatbrokeoutof the first launch pad at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota.
thebombwereburning,melting,andexplodingbuildings.Scared The SSLV-D2 had to take a 15 minutes flight to inject EOS-07,
oftheheatofthebomb,peoplehadjumpedintolakesandrivers, Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 satellites into 450 km circular lower
but the water was boiling and the people too were burnt and orbit. "It is configured with three solid propulsionstagesanda
killed. The animals in the water were already boiled to death. velocity terminal module. Itisa34mtall,2mdiametervehicle
Animals, trees, herbs, fragrant flowering plants were all turned having a lift-off mass of 120 t,"saidISRO.TheEOS-07satellite
into ashes.Theatomicenergydestructionhadjustnotstopped weighs 156.3 kg and is made by ISRO.
there. It had entered the atmosphere there and had spread About13minutesintoitsflight,theSSLVrocketejectedEOS-07
radiation that would affect peopleforgenerationstocomeand and soon after that the other two satellites Janus-1 and
wouldalsobringaboutdestructiveirreversiblebiologicalchange AzaadiSAT-2 were ejected - all at an altitude of 450 km, said
in animals and plants. ISRO.
As the news of the atomic attack reached Einstein, and he Withthenewrocketinitsportfolio,ISROwillhavethreerockets-
became aware of the glaring horror of the abuse of atomic PolarSatelliteLaunchVehicle(PSLV)anditsvariants(costabout
energy,hisdistressandrestlessnessknewnobounds.Hecould Rs 200 crore), Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
notcontrolhimselfandpickeduphisviolintoturnhismindonto (GSLV-MkllcostaboutRs272croreandLVM3Rs434crore)and
other things. While playing the violin, he tried to dissolve his SSLV (Development cost of three rockets about
distress in its sad notes, but couldn't. He was burning on the Rs 56 crore each) and production cost may go down later.
embers of destruction; his heart was filled with an ocean of "New experiments include mm-Wave Humidity Sounder and
agony and tears just continuedstreaminguncontrollablyoutof Spectrum Monitoring Payload. Janus-1, a 10.2 kg satellite
hiseyes.Nighthadfallen.Hisdaughtercameupandaskedhim belongs to ANTARIS, U SA. A 8.7 kg satellite AzaadiSAT-2 is a
to eat something ashehadnottakenanythingforthelastfour combined effort of about 750girlstudentsacrossIndiaguided
days. His voice was restrained and he said, "I don't feel like by Space Kidz India, Chennai," it added.
eating." SSLVcaterstothelaunchofupto500kgsatellitestoLowEarth
He could notsleepthatnight.Lyingdown,hewasthinkinghow Orbitson'launch-on-demand"basis."Itprovideslow-costaccess
he had drawn the attention of the then American President to Space, offers low turn-around time and flexibility in
Roosevelt towards the destructive powers of an atomic bomb. accommodating multiple satellites, and demands minimal
HehadthoughtthatthiswouldbeusedtoscareHitlerandputan launch infrastructure," as per a statement by ISRO
end to the barbarism that Hitlerwasupto.However,Roosevelt SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023)
kepthiminthedarkandmadefalsepromises.Eventually,hehad
2 .136.Which satellite was injected into the orbitfirst ?
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bused Einstein's equation of E = m𝑐 that resulted in the
a
(a) EOS-07 (b) Janus 1 (c) AzaadiSAT-2 (d) Antaris
destructive experiments. His actions had made science and
scientistsasmurderers.Einsteinkeptonthinkingforalongtime. .137.Match the satellites with their weight.
Q
Eventually,heslippedintosleep.Whenhewokeupatdawn,there Satellites Weight
wasanewdawninhimtoo.Theatomicthreathadtransformed a. EOS-07 1. 10.2 kg
his heart. b. AzaadiSAT-2 2. 156.3
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) c. Janus 1 3. 8.7 kg
(a) a-2, b-1, c-3 (b) a-1, b-3, c-2 (c) a-2, b-3, c-1 (d) a-3, b-1, c-2
.132.Why did Einstein refuse to eat?
Q
(a) As he felt happy (b) As he felt worried .138.What is the passage mainly about?
Q
(c) As he felt guilty (d) As he felt sick (a) new experiments on satellites by ISRO
(b) launch of three small satellites in orbit by ISRO
.133.Select an appropriate title for the passage.
Q
(c) development of SSLV rocket by ISRO
(a) War and Destruction (b) Death in Hiroshima
(d) efforts to cut costs of satellites by ISRO
(c) Einstein and his Violin (d) Atom Bombs
.139.After reading the passage it can be inferredthat it is
Q
.134.What is the central theme of the passage?
Q
(a) a government release (b) a news item
(a) Einstein and his life
(c) a magazine article (d) an editorial
(b) Atomic war and its consequences
(c) Einstein and his love for music ET - 31. Q.(140 - 143)
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(d) Science and its bad side Wetlands are amongst the mostproductiveecosystemsonthe
Earth and provide many important services to human society.
Q.135. Select the most appropriateANTONYMof'set'fromthe
They exhibit enormous diversity according to their genesis,
assage.
p
geographical location, water regime and chemistry, dominant
(a) Stand (b) Get up (c) Rise (d) Level
species,andsoilandsedimentcharacteristics.Globally,theareal
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xtentofwetlandecosystemsrangesfrom917millionhectares
e In2020-21,India'sriceexports(BasmatiandNon-Basmati)rose
(m ha) to more than 1275 m ha. One of the first widely used yahuge87percentto17.72MillionTonne(MT)from9.49MT
b
wetland classifications systems, devised by Cowardin et al., achieved in 2019-20.
1979, categorized wetlands into marine (coastal wetlands), In terms of value realisation,India'sriceexportsroseby38per
estuarine (including deltas, tidal marshes, and mangrove cent to USD 8815 million in 2020-21 from USD 6397 million
swamps), lacustrine (lakes), riverine(alongriversandstreams), reportedin2019-20.IntermsofRupees,India'sriceexportgrew
and palustrine (marshes, s wamps and bogs) based on their by44percenttoRs65298crorein2020-21fromRs45379crore
hydrological, ecological and geological characteristics. in the previous year. In the first seven months of the current
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was an international treaty financialyear(2021-22),India'sriceexportsrosebymorethan33
signed in 1971. Overall, 1052 sitesinEurope;289sitesinAsia; per cent to 11.79 MT from 8.91 MT achieved during
359sitesinAfrica;175sitesinSouthAmerica;211sitesinNorth April-October,2020-21.ItisanticipatedthatIndia'sriceexportsin
America;and79sitesinOceaniaregionhavebeenidentifiedas 2021-22 would likely surpass the record feet of 17.72 MT
Ramsar sites or wetlands of International importance. achieved in 2020-21.
As per the Ramsar Convention definition most of the natural In 2020-21, India shipped non-basmati rice to nine countries -
waterbodies(suchasrivers,lakes,coastallagoons,mangroves, Timor-Leste, Puerto Rico,Brazil,PapuaNewGuinea,Zimbabwe,
peatland,coralreefs)andman-madewetlands(suchasponds, Burundi, Eswatini, MyanmarandNicaragua,whereexportswere
farmponds,irrigatedfields,sacredgroves,saltpans,reservoirs, carriedoutforthefirsttimeorearliertheshipmentwassmaller
gravel pits, sewage farms and canals) in India constitute the in volume. India's Non-Basmati rice exportswasvaluedatUSD
wetland ecosystemdistributedindifferentgeographicalregions 4796 million (Rs 35448crore) in 2020- 21, with Basmati Rice
rangingfromHimalayastoDeccanplateau.AsofFebruary,2022, exportsaclosesecondatUSD4018million(Rs29,849crore).In
India has 49 Ramsar sites c overing an area of 10,93,636 terms of volume of Basmati rice exports in 2020-21, top ten
hectares, the highest in SouthAsia.Aspertheestimates,India countries-SaudiArabia,Iran,Iraq,Yemen,UnitedArabEmirates,
hasabout757.06thousandwetlandswithatotalwetlandareaof United States of America, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Qatar and
15.3 m ha, accounting fornearly4.7%ofthetotalgeographical Omanhaveashareofcloseto80percentintotalshipmentsof
area of the country. Out of this, areas under inland wetlands aromatic long grained rice from India.
accounts for 69%, coastal wetlands 27%, and other wetlands Top ten countries - Nepal, Benin, Bangladesh, Senegal, Togo,
(smaller than 2.25 ha) 4%. CoteDIvoire,Guinea,Malaysia,Iraq,UnitedArabEmirates-have
Gujarathasthehighestproportion(17.5%)andMizoramhasthe ashareof57percentinIndia'stotalexportsofnon-Basmatirice
lowest proportion (0.66%) of the area under wetlands. Among in 2020-21 in terms of volume.
Union Territories, Lakshadweep has the highest proportion SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
(around 96%) and Chandigarh has the least proportion (3%)of
geographical area under wetlands. Q.144.What is the estimate of rice export in theyear 2021-22 ?
SSC CGL Tier II (06/03/2023) ( a) It will remain the same as the 17.72 MT rice export achieved
in 2020-21.
.140. Which of the following questions cannot be answered
Q (b) It may fall below the 17.72 MT rice export achieved in
after reading the above passage? 2020-21.
(a) How many Ramsar sites are there in the world ? (c) It will exceed the 17.72 MT rice export achieved in 2020-21.
(b) What is the classification of wetlands ? (d) It will not pass beyond the 17.72 MT rice export achieved in
(c) Why are wetlands important for human societies ? 2020-21.
(d) How much area is covered by wetlands In India ?
Q.141. Match the continents with the numberofRamsarsites. .145.Whichofthefollowingquestionscannotbeansweredon
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Continents Number of Ramsar sites the basis of the above passage ?
a. North America 1. 1052 sites (a) How much Basmati rice was exported by India in 2020-21 ?
b. Europe 2. 211sites (b) How much rice (Basmati and Non Basmati) was exported by
c. Africa 3. 289 sites India in 2020-21 ?
d. Asia 4. 359 sites (c) Which top 10 countries buy Non-Basmati rice from India ?
(a) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 (b) a-2, b- 3, c-4, d-1 (d) What was the value of Basmati rice export from India ?
(c) a -4, b-1, c-2, d-3 (d) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 Q.146. WhichofthefollowingcountriesimportedricefromIndia
.142.In India, what kind of wetlands occupy thelargest area?
Q f or the first time ?
(a) coastal wetlands (b) mangrove swamps (a) Iraq (b) Bangladesh (c) Brazil (d) United Arab Emirates
(c) inland wetlands (d) small wetlands Q.147. Which of the following countries imports Basmati rice
.143. Under which category of wetlands, are delta and
Q f rom India ?
mangrove swamps included? (a) Malaysia (b) Nepal (c) Bangladesh (d) Kuwait
(a) marine (b) estuarine (c) lacustrine (d) palustrine ET - 33. Q.(148-151)
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ET - 32. Q.(144 -147)
S AstheSuninchesclosertoitspeakactivityinitssolarcycle,an
Notwithstanding logistical challenges posed by COVID19 e xplosion has been picked up behind thenorth-easternlimbof
pandemic,Indiacontinuestoexpanditsriceexportsfootprintin the star in our solar system. Solar observatories saw bits and
theAfrican,AsianandEuropeanUnionmarkets,thushavingthe pieces of the explosion, which remain obscured in view from
largestshareinglobalricetrade.Therobustglobaldemandalso Earth's orbit.
helped India's growth in rice exports. The explosion was spotted on 31 July at around 2309 UTand
Earth-orbitingsatellitesregisteredalong-lastingC9.3-classsolar
flare."Theintensityisprobablyanunderestimatebecauseitwas
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partiallyeclipsedbytheedgeofthesun.Nasa'sSolarDynamics not clear how many people were still unaccounted for in both
bservatory
O ountries.Turkey'sdisaster-managementagencysaidmorethan
c
(SDO) saw hot debris flying away from the blast site," space 110,000rescuepersonnelwerenowtakingpartintheeffortand
weather, which tracks the solar activity, reported. more than 5,500 vehicles, including tractors, cranes, bulldozers
While the explosion was powerful, experts have predicted that and excavators hadbeenshipped.TheForeignMinistrysaid95
Earth is not in the line of fire from the Sun. Scientists are countrieshaveofferedhelp.Morethanhalfofthatnumberhave
expected to get aviewoftheactiveregionlaterthisweekasit sentatotalofnearly6,500rescuers.Another2,400morearestill
comes to sight. Earth is not inthelineoffire.Theexplosionis expected to arrive. International aid for Syria was far more
significant because it may sparse. Efforts there have been hampered by the civilwarand
herald an active region set to emerge over the sun's the isolation of the rebel-held region
north-eastern limb later this week. A new sunspotgroupcould along the border that is surrounded by Russia-backed
bringanendtoweeksofrelativequiet,"spaceweathersaidinits government forces.
report. SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
SSC CGL Tier II (07/03/2023)
.152.How many foreign rescue workers are engagedin the
Q
.148.Select the most appropriate synonym of thegiven word
Q rescue work ?
from the passage. Partially (a) 2400 rescue workers (b) 110,000 rescue workers
(a) Completely (b) Partly (c) Frankly (d) Completely (c) 5000 rescue workers (d) 6500 rescue workers
.149. Select the most appropriatesynonymofthegivenword
Q Q.153.Match the words with their meaning.
from the passage. Words Meanings
Debris a. clamoured 1. checked
(a) Detritus (b) Rays (c) Specks (d) Liquid b. scrambled 2. screamed
.150. Select the most appropriatesynonymofthegivenword
Q c. hampered 3. jostled
from the passage. (a) a-2, b-3, c-1 (b) a-2, b-1, c-3 (c) a -3, b-1, c-2 (d) a-1, b-3, c-2
Spotted Q.154.The passage highlights all the following except
(a) Witnessed (b) Speckled (c) Splotchy (d) Placed ( a) Syria's rebel-held areas and the Civil war going on there
.151. Select the most appropriatesynonymofthegivenword
Q (b) the foreign aid being offered to Turkey and Syria
from the passage. (c) the suffering of people in the earthquake hit areas of Turkey
Peak and Syria
(a) Glance (b) Point (c) Bottom (d) Zenith (d) the rescue work being carried out in Turkey and Syria
ET - 34. Q.(152-155)
S Q.155. Why is theInternationalaidmuchlesserinSyriathanin
Tens of thousands of people who lost their homes in a urkey?
T
catastrophic earthquake huddled aroundcampfiresinthebitter (a) Because Syria is a war-torn country and there are areas under
coldandclamouredforfoodandwateronThursday,threedays rebels.
after the temblor hit Turkey and Syria and killed more than (b) Because the destruction was not as severe in Syria as in
19,300 on Monday, 6th February,2023. Emergency crews used Turkey.
pick axes, shovels and jackhammers to dig through twisted (c) Because the UN is allowed only one border crossing and Syria
metal and concrete - and occasionally still pulled out survivors. is not allowing that.
In the Turkish city of Antakya, dozens scrambled for aid in front (d) Because the roads have been damaged there
of atruckdistributingchildren'scoatsandothersupplies.Many
Solutions :-
of those who lost their homes foundshelterintents,stadiums
andothertemporaryaccommodation,butotherssleptoutdoors.
Set - 25
In Antakya, over 100 bodies were awaiting identification in a
makeshift morgue outside a hospital. Authorities called off ol.116.(c) Decline - to refuse something, usually politely
S
search-and-rescueoperationsinthecitiesofKilisandSanliurfa, Accept - to agree to take something that somebody offers you
where destruction was not as severe as in other impacted Reject - to refuse to accept
r egions. somebody/something
The U.N. is authorised to deliver aid through only one border Refuse - to say or show that you do not want to do, give, or
crossing, and road damage has prevented that thus far. U.N. accept something
Officials pleaded forhumanitarianconcernstotakeprecedence Turn down- reject something offered or proposed
over wartime politics.Thescaleoflossandsufferingremained
massive.TurkishauthoritiessaidonThursdaythatthedeathtoll ol.117.(b)Lake Heaven
S
had risen to more than 16,100 in the country, with more than The most appropriate title for the passage is ‘Lake Heaven’.
64,000 injured.
ol.118.(c) Serene
S
In Syria, which includes government-held and rebel-held areas,
It can be inferred from the passage that the tone of the passage
more than 3,100havebeenreporteddeadandmorethan5,000
is ‘Serene’.
injured.
Sol.119.(c)A pair of shorts
Rescueteamsurgedquietinthehopeofhearingstifledpleasfor
(Line/s from the passage - The stream changes into a white
help, and the Syrian paramedic group known as the White
torrent,andasweclimbhigherIwishmoreandmorethatIhad
Helmets noted that every secondcouldmeansavingalife.But
more and moreoften,theteamspulledoutdeadbodies.Itwas
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ave served me so well in the desert.)
h
ol.132.(c)As he felt guilty
S
Set - 26 (Line/s form the passage - He was burning on the embers of
destruction;hisheartwasfilledwithanoceanofagonyandtears
ol.120.(b)
S just continued streaming uncontrollably out of his eyes.)
a Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories Sol.133.(a)War and Destruction
It can be inferred from the passage that it is mainly about a The most appropriate title for the passage is ‘War and
Chinese spy balloon flying over US and Canadian territories. Destruction’.
ol.121.(b)
S ol.134.(b)Atomic war and its consequences
S
Both A and B are true and B is the correct reason for A. It can be inferred that the central theme of the passage is
It can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage that ‘Atomic war and its consequences’.
boththestatementsAandBaretrueandBisthecorrectreason
for A. ol.135.(c) Rise- to move upwards, to become higher,stronger
S
Set- to go down below the horizon
ol.122.(c) it's reconnaissance aircraft saw the antennas and
S Stand- to be on your feet
equipment of the balloon Get up- to stand up
(Line/sfromthepassage-AmericanU-2reconnaissanceaircraft Level- the height, position, standard, etc. of something
deployedtotracktheballoonintheairrevealedthattheballoon
carried antennas and other equipment) Set - 30
ol.123.(a)adjoining
S ol.136.(a)EOS-07
S
'Contiguous’meansadjoining,nexttoeachother,incontactwith (Line/s form the passage - About13minutesintoitsflight,the
something SSLV rocket ejected EOS-07 and soon after that the other two
satellites Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 were ejected - all at an
Set - 27 altitude of 450 km, said ISRO.)
ol.124.(d) they depict the evolution from Lower to the Upper
S ol.137.(c)a-2, b-3, c-1
S
Paleolithic period. Itcanbeinferredfromthegivenpassagethatoption(c)hasall
(Line/sfromthepassage-StartingfromtheLowerPalaeolithicto the correct matches.
MiddlePalaeolithicthenUpperPalaeolithic,weseetheevolution
Sol.138.(b)launch of three small satellites in orbitby ISRO.
here.WehavefoundsignificantremainsfromLowerPalaeolithic
Itcanbeinferredthatthepassageismainlyaboutthelaunchof
till Middle and Upper Palaeolithic period too)
three small satellites in orbit by ISRO.
Sol.125.(d)ochre
( Line/s from the passage - Most of the cave paintings found ol.139.(b)a news item
S
were in ochre colour, but some were in white) It can be inferred from the passage that it is a news item.
ol.126.(d) The paintings in red belong to early contemporary
S Set - 31
era.
ol.140.(c)Why are wetlands important for human societies?
S
(Line/s from the passage - As per experts, cave paintings in
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthepassageisaboutthe
white are usually from a later stage early contemporary era)
classification of wetlands, number of wetlands and the area
Sol.127.(a)tools covered by wetlands.
( Line/sfromthepassage-Theteamcameacrosscavepaintings
ol.141.(a)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
S
comprising images of human figurines, animals, foliage, and
It can be inferred from the passage that option (a) has allthe
geometric drawings. While some have paled over time, others
correct matches.
are still very visible. Theyalsodiscoveredrockartandopen-air
ceremonial sites.) ol.142.(c)inland wetlands
S
(Line/s form the passage - Out of this, areas under inland
Set - 28
wetlands accounts for 69%, coastal wetlands 27%, and other
ol.128.(d)a-2, b-3, c-1
S wetlands (smaller than 2.25 ha) 4%.)
It can be inferred from the passage that option d has all the
correct matches. ol.143.(b)estuarine
S
(Line/s form the passage - 1979, categorized wetlands into
ol.129.(d)millets
S marine (coastal wetlands), estuarine (including deltas, tidal
It can be inferred from the last paragraph of the passage that marshes, and mangrove swamps)
this year Indian Government is specially focussing on millets.
Set - 32
ol.130.(a)increase in the area of Rabi crops in2022-23
S
It can be inferred that the main theme of the passage is increase ol.144.(c) It will exceed the 17.72 MT rice exportachievedin
S
in the area of Rabi crops in 2022-23. 2020-21.
(Line/s from the passage - It is anticipated that India's rice
ol.131.(b)Telangana
S exportsin2021-22wouldlikelysurpasstherecordfeetof17.72
(Line/sfromthepassage-Maximumincreaseinareaunderrice MT achieved in 2020-21.)
is in states of Telangana and West Bengal.)
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Sol.145.(a) How much Basmati rice was exported by India in It is given in the last paragraph of the passage that the
020-21 ?
2 International aid ismuchlesserinSyriathaninTurkeybecause
It can be inferred from the passage that question in option a Syria is a war-torn country and there are areas under rebels.
cannot be answered on the basis of the above passage. (Line/sfromthepassage-Another2,400morearestillexpected
toarrive.InternationalaidforSyriawasfarmoresparse.Efforts
ol.146.(c)Brazil
S there have been hampered by the civilwarandtheisolationof
(Line/s from the passage - timor-Leste, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Papua the rebel-held region along the border that is surrounded by
New Guinea, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Eswatini, Myanmar and Russia-backed government forces.)
Nicaragua, where exports were carried out for the first time.)
ol.147.(d)Kuwait
S SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1
(Line/s from the passage - In terms of volumeofBasmatirice
exports in 2020-21, top ten countries - Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, ET - 35.Q.(156-160)
S
Yemen, UnitedArabEmirates,UnitedStatesofAmerica,Kuwait, Migaloo is by faroneoftheworld’smostrecognisablewhales,
United Kingdom, Qatar and Oman.) because heiscompletelywhite.Thankstogeneticsamplingof
Migaloo’s skin, scientists have identified thathe’smale,andhis
Set - 33 albino appearance is a result of a variation in the gene
Sol.148.(b) Partly - something to some degree, but not responsible for the colour of his skin.
ompletely
c Simplybylookingdifferent,Migaloohasbecomeaniconwithin
Partially- something not completely Australia’s east coast humpback whale population. Indeed,
Completely- in every way or as much as possible MigaloohashisownTwitteraccountwithover10,000followers,
Frankly- in an honest, sincere, and truthful way and website where fans can lodge sightings and learn more
about humpback whales. He was first discovered in 1991 off
Sol.149.(a) Detritus - natural waste material that is left after Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for
omething has been used or broken up
s manyyears,withmanynotknowingwhereorwhenhe’llshowup
Debris- pieces from something that has been destroyed next. He’s even surprised Kiwi fans by showing up in New
Rays- any of a set of straight lines passing throughone point. Zealand waters.
Specks- a very small mark, piece, or amount With the last official sightingtwoyearsago,thetimehasonce
Liquid- a substance, for example water, that is notsolid or a gas again come for us to ask: where is Migaloo?
Alreadythisyeartherehavebeenfalsesightings,suchasanear
ol.150.(a)Witnessed-toseesomethinghappenandbeableto
S all white whale spotted off New South Wales. To makethings
tell other people about it later more confusing, regular-looking humpbacks can trick whale
Spotted- covered with round shapes of a differentcolour watchers when they flip upside down, due to their white bellies.
Speckled- covered or marked with a large number ofsmall spots SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)
Splotchy- marked with irregularly shaped spots orblots
Placed- to put something in a particular positionor situation .156.What is the theme of the passage?
Q
(a) Protection of whales (b) The extinction of Migaloo
Sol.151.(d) Zenith - the highest point that the sun or moon (c) The sighting of Migaloo (d) Whale hunting and its aftermath
r eaches in the sky, directly above you
Peak- the point at which something is the highest,best, Q.157.How can regular-looking humpbacks trick whale
strongest, etc. atchers?
w
Glance- to look quickly at somebody/something (a) By posting tweets on Twitter
Point- a particular fact, idea or opinion that somebodyexpresses (b) By appearing secretly and unexpectedly
Bottom- the lowest part of something (c) By showing their white coloured bellies
(d) By displaying their huge size
Set - 34 Q.158.Where was Migaloo first discovered?
Sol.152.(d)6500 rescue workers (a) South Wales (b) Australia (c) Jamaica (d) New Zealand
( Line/s from the passage - The Foreign Ministry said 95 Q.159. Select the suitable word given in the passage which
countrieshaveofferedhelp.Morethanhalfofthatnumberhave eans ‘turn over with a sudden quick movement’.
m
sent a total of nearly 6,500 rescuers.) (a) Albino (b) Flip (c) Humpback (d) Lodge
ol.153.(a)a-2, b-3, c-1
S Q.160.What is the tone of the speaker?
Clamoured/Screamed - to make a loud complaint or demand ( a) Pessimistic (b) Descriptive (c) Cynical (d) Melancholic
Scrambled/Jostled - to fight or move quickly to getsomething
which a lot of people want ET - 36. Q.(161 -165)
S
Hampered/Checked - to prevent someone doing something It is not anexaggerationtosaythatthequestionofwhereand
whentheBlackDeath,thedeadliestpandemicever,originatedis
ol.154.(a)
S one of the biggest mysteries in human history. After all, the
Syria's rebel-held areas and the Civil war going on there Black Deathwasthefirstwaveofthesecondplaguepandemic
It can beinferredfromthepassagethatthepassagehighlights ofthe14thtoearly19thcenturies.Itkilledsome50-60%ofthe
all thefollowingoptionsexcept‘Syria'srebel-heldareasandthe population in Europe, the Middle East andNorthAfricaandan
Civil war going on there’. unaccountable number of people in Central Asia.
Sol.155.(a) Because Syria is a war-torn country and there are Differentproposals,basedoncompetingtheories,havebeenput
reas under rebels.
a forward.Butin2017,Icameacrosssomerecordsdescribingan
intriguing medieval cemetery in Kara-Djigach, Chuy Valley,
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orthern Kyrgyzstan, which I suspected may hold the key. As
n ltimately,theresultisself-destructivebehavioursuchaseating
U
part of a multidisciplinary team co-led by Maria Spyrou at and drinking too much, smoking excessively, relying on
University of Tubingen, we have now investigated several tranquilisers.Thereareothersignsofstresssuchastrembling,
specimens from individuals buried at that site - and come up shaking, nervous blinking, dryness of throat and mouth and
with an answer. difficulty in swallowing.
The ideathattheBlackDeathoriginatedintheeast-territories Theprofessionalunderstressbehavesasifheisaperfectionist.
overlapping,roughlyspeaking,CentralAsia,MongoliaandChina It leads to depression, lethargy, and weakness. Periodic mood
- dates back to the contemporaries ofthepandemicinEurope shiftsalsoindicatethestressstatusofthestudents,executives,
and the Islamic world. The modern, academic Chinese origin and professionals.
theory dates back to at least to in 1756-8 and a publication SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
about the history of Central Asia by FrenchscholarJosephde
Guignes. Q.166.What is the tone of the passage?
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) ( a) Authoritative (b) Anxious (c) Informative (d) Dejected
.161.What is the tone of the speaker?
Q Q.167.Which situation does NOT lead to stress?
(a) Humorous (b) Explanatory (c) Pessimistic (d) Informal ( a) Finding a penny on the ground (b) Giving exams as a teenager
(c) Loss of job as an adult (d) Losing a toy as a child
.162.What is the theme of the passage?
Q
(a) Pitfall of Black Death (b) Impact of Black Death Q.168.SelectthemostappropriateANTONYMof‘success’from
(c) Origin of Black Death (d) History of Black Death t he passage.
(a) Neglect (b) Laxity (c) Default (d) Failure
.163.How does the passage describe Black Death?
Q
(a) The first wave of the second plague pandemic Q.169.What does excessive stress NOT result in?
(b) The worst specimen of human created tragedy ( a) Hypertension (b) Indigestion (c) Relaxation (d) Palpitation
(c) The specimen of human evolution and its evidence .170.Select an appropriate title for the passage.
Q
(d) The initiator of all the future pandemics (a) Levels of Stress in Different Age Groups
.164. Select the suitable word given in the passage which
Q (b) Stress and Relief
means 'areas of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state'. (c) Life and Stress
(a) Territories (b) Contemporaries (c) Population (d) Mysteries (d) Stress and its Consequences
.165. Which of the following may be the probable origin of
Q ET - 38. Q.(171-175)
S
Black Death, according to the passage? Ghana was the first true African state.Thereasonwhyweare
(a) Kyrgyzstan (b) India (c) Mongolia (d) China s ayingthisisthatmostAfricanstateslivedintribalvillagesbut
Ghanawasthecentreofgoldtrade.Thisgoldtradeopenednew
ET - 37.Q.(166 - 170)
S possibilitiesfortheGhanaians.Thegoldtraderootsbacktothe
While there is no denying that the world loves a winner, it is 4th century, whenAfricanSoninketribeswereundertheruleof
important that you recognise the signs of stress in your theMaga,aBerberclanoriginatingfromMorocco.Thisclanhas
behaviour and be healthy enough to enjoy your success. Stress mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for
can strike anytime, inafashionthatmayleaveyouunawareof trading salt for gold from the Soninke.
its presence in your life. While acertainamountofpressureis When the Arabs invaded North Africa,therewasanupsurgein
necessary for performance, it is important to be able to thetradeingold.Ghanabecamerichandsoonafter,theSoninke
recognise your individual limit. For instance, there are some ousted the Maga and builttheirownnationunderKayaMagan
individuals who accept competition inahealthyfashion.There Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.
areotherswhocollapseintoweepingwrecksbeforeanexamor Ghana's ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where
on comparing mark sheets and finding that their friend has Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th
scored better. Stress is a body reaction to any demands or century described Ghana as 'the land of gold.' The gold came
changes in its internal and external environment. from Asante and Senegal, to the south and west. The trade
Wheneverthereisachangeintheexternalenvironmentsuchas routeslednorthandeasttoMorocco,LibyaandAksumandso
temperature, pollutants, humidity and working conditions, it on to Europe and Asia.
leads to stress. In these days of competition when a person Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This wasthe
makes up his mind to surpass what h as been achieved by country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other
others, leading to an imbalance between demands and trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather
resources,itcausespsycho-socialstress.Itisapartandparcel goods a nd slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of
of everyday life. kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans.
Stress has a different meaning, depending on thestageoflife SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Morning)
you are in. The loss of a toy or a reprimand from the parents
.171.Maga, a Berber clan originated from:
Q
mightcreateastressshockinachild.Anadolescentwhofailsin
(a) Morocco (b) Senegal (c) Aksum (d) Libya
theexaminationmayfeelasifeverythinghasbeenlostandlife
has no further meaning. In an adult the loss of his or her Q.172.Select the most appropriate title for the passage.
companion,joborprofessionalfailuremayappearasifthereis ( a) Ghana - land of gold (b) Ghana - land of tribes
nothing more to be achieved. (c) Ghana - land of Berbers (d) Ghana - land of trade
Suchsignsappearintheattitudeandbehaviouroftheindividual,
suchasmuscletensioninvariouspartsofthebody,palpitation Q.173. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given
and high blood pressure, indigestion, and hyperacidity. ord.
w
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ontrolled
C ( c) Thunderstorms occur where the air is dry.
(a) Profuse (b) Promise (c) Practicality (d) Agitated (d) Cyclones and monsoon systems have been studied more
than dust storms and thunderstorms.
Q.174.Selecttheone-wordsubstitutefromthepassageforthe
iven group of words.
g Q.178.Amongthenaturaldisasters,whichisthehighestkillerin
Rapid or sudden rise India?
(a) Caravans (b) Ousted (c) Upsurge (d) Ancient (a) Heat waves (b) Lightning (c) Cyclones (d) Floods
Q.175. ________ and _______ were the foundation of Ghana's Q.179. When do dust storms a
nd thunderstorms generally
t rade in ancient times. ccur?
o
(a) Woollen clothes; luxurious items(b) Leather goods; slaves (a) In the pre-monsoon period ( b) After the rains
(c) Gold; salt (d) Camel; caravans (c) During monsoon (d) During winters
SET - 39. Q.(176-180) Q.180.A dust storm mainly occurs due to:
nMay2,2018,severeduststormsandthunderstormshitparts
O ( a) moisture in the air (b) easterly winds
of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and other adjoining regions. (c) intense heat (d) extreme cold
Explaining the reasons behindsuchsevereweathersystem,M.
Mohapatra, senior scientist with the India Meteorological Solutions :-
Department(IMD)saidthatduststormsandthunderstormsare
a result of nearly similar weather conditions, likeintenseheat. Set - 35
Areas that have moisture in the air experience thunderstorms
while those which don’t have moisture experience dust storms. ol.156.(c)The sighting of Migaloo
S
“All suchconditionswerebeingfulfilledonthatday.Theregion It canbeinferredfromthepassagethatthemainthemeofthe
had moist easterly winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and passage is the sighting of Migaloo.
there was western disturbance system too. All this together
triggered the events on May 2,” he added. ol.157.(c)By showing their white coloured bellies
S
Insimpleterms,duststormcanbeexplainedasaphenomenon (Line/s from the passage - To make things more confusing,
when strong winds carry dust over an extensive area. regular-lookinghumpbackscantrickwhalewatcherswhenthey
Asfarasthetimingoftheiroccurrenceisconcerned,Mohapatra flip upside down, due to their white bellies.)
statedthatthereisnodeviationintimeofoccurrenceofadust ol.158.(b)Australia
S
storm and thunderstorm activity as they u sually peak in the (Line/s form the passage -Hewasfirstdiscoveredin1991off
pre-monsoon period. TheseeventshappenbetweenMarchand Byron Bay, Australia, and has since played hide and seek for
Mayonly.Inthepre-monsoonperiodtemperaturesareveryhigh, manyyears,withmanynotknowingwhereorwhenhe’llshowup
around44-45degreeCelsiusandleadtosuchactivities.Evenas next.)
dust storms and thunderstorms are a common feature every
year there has been no focused work on studying the trends ol.159.(b)Flip
S
related to it. ‘Flip’ means to turn over with a sudden quick movement.
“In the coming years there could be more instances of intense
thunderstorms and sand storms buttheyhavetobestudiedin ol.160.(b)Descriptive
S
detail looking at thedataofover30-40yearstonoticeatrend. Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthespeaker
Workhasbeenmoreorlessconfinedtocyclonesandmonsoon is descriptive. In a descriptivetone,somethingisdescribedin
systems but not much on dust storms or thunderstorms. It detail like a storyoranevent,orsomenewproduct.(Describe-
needs study,” admitted Mohapatra. To convey in words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc).
The extent of damage caused by thunderstorm activity in India Set - 36
can begaugedfromthedataofIndia’sNationalCrimeRecords ol.161.(b)Explanatory
S
Bureau (NCRB). As per the NCRB data, compared to other It can be inferred that the tone of the passage is ‘Explanatory’.
natural d isasters like cyclone, floods or heat waves, lightning
killsmorepeopleinIndia.Forinstance,atleast25percentofthe ol.162.(c)Origin of Black Death
S
10,510accidentaldeathsattributabletoforcesofnaturein2015 It can be inferred that the theme of the passage is ‘Origin of
were due to lightning. The number of deaths due to lightning has Black Death’.
constantly remained over 2,000 every year since 2005.
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) ol.163.(a)The first wave of the second plague pandemic
S
(Line/sfromthepassage-Afterall,theBlackDeathwasthefirst
.176.The passage is mainly about:
Q wave of the second plague pandemicofthe14thtoearly19th
(a) a dust storm in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh centuries.)
(b) dust storms and thunderstorms
(c) a thunderstorm in Rajasthan Sol.164.(a) Territories-areasoflandunderthejurisdictionofa
(d) the damage caused by thunderstorm r uler or state
Contemporaries- people who liveordosomethingatthesame
.177.WhichofthefollowingstatementsisNOTtrueaccording
Q time as somebody else
to the passage? Population- the number of peoplewholiveinaparticulararea,
(a) The western disturbances cause dust storms in Rajasthan city or country
and nearby regions. Mysteries- the quality of being strange and secret and full of
(b) Both, dust storms and thunderstorms occur due to similar things that are difficult to explain
weather conditions like intense heat.
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ol.165.(a)Kyrgyzstan
S ol.179.(a) (Line/s from the passage- These events happen
S
Itcanbeinferredfromthesecondparagraphofthepassagethat between March and May only. In the pre-monsoon period
Kyrgyzstan may be the probable origin of Black Death. temperatures are very high, around 44-45 degree Celsius and
lead to such activities)
Set - 37
ol.180.(c)(Line/s from the passage- Dust stormsand
S
ol.166.(c)It can be inferred that the tone of thepassage is
S thunderstorms are a result of nearly similar weather conditions,
‘Informative’. like intense heat)
Sol.167.(a) It can be inferred from the third paragraph of the
assage that ‘Finding a penny on theground’doesnotleadto
p SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2
stress.
ET - 40. Q.(181 - 190)
S
ol.168.(d)
S Anewandextremetouristattractionhasjustexplodedontothe
Success- the fact that you have achieved what youwant sceneinIceland:VolcanoWalking.Itwouldappear,accordingto
Failure- lack of success TripAdvisor,thatthisisonetripthatcannotbemissed,despite
Neglect- to give too little or no attention or care to the extortionate cost.
somebody/something The ideaofmakingThrihnukagigurvolcanoaccessiblewasthe
Laxity- lack of strictness or care brainchild of Ami B. Stefansson, a doctor in Reykjavik and a
Default- a course of action takenbyacomputerwhenitisnot lifelongcaveenthusiast.HehasbeenstudyingcavesinIceland
given any other instruction since1954andsomewouldarguethatthereisno-onewhohas
more experience. Thrihnukagigur has always been special to
ol.169.(c) It can be inferred from the last paragraph of the
S
Stefansson ever since hewasthefirsttodescenddowntothe
passage that excessive stress does not result in‘Relaxation’.
craterbasein1974.Likemostpeoplewhoexperienceit,hewas
ol.170.(d)Themostappropriatetitleforthepassageis‘Stress
S utterlyspellboundbyitsuniquenessandbeautyandmadeithis
and its Consequences’. mission to protect and preserve this stunning natural
phenomenon. Unlike others who may haveonlyseentheprofit
Set - 38 that could be made from walking into themouthofavolcano,
Stefansson believedthattheprimaryfocuswastotreatsucha
Sol.171.(a)(Line/sfromthepassage-Thegoldtraderootsback
grand natural wonder with the utmost respect, to protect and
t o the 4th century, when AfricanSoninketribeswereunderthe
defendit.Thefirst‘volcanotourists’enteredthevolcanoin2005
rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco.)
andithassincebeenlabelledasoneofthemostuniquetourist
ol.172.(a) The most suitable title for the given passage is
S attractions in the world.
‘Ghana- land of gold’. Volcanowalkersaretakentothemouthofthecraterfromwhere
theyareloweredinabasketintothedepthsoftheearth.People
ol.173.(d) Controlled- to have power and ability to make
S oncethoughtthatvolcanoeswereportalstoHellandassociated
somebody/something do what you want withdeathanddestructionandyettheentrancetothecrateris
Agitated- to feel anxious, bothered, or worried awe-inspiring and almost ethereal. The vastness of it can feel
Profuse- given or produced in great quantity overwhelming; it is the size of a cathedral and the Statue of
Promise- to say definitely that you will give something to Liberty could easily fit into the shaft. After 6 minutesand120
somebody metres,visitorsarriveatthecraterbase.Thegroundspaceisthe
Practicality-thequalityofbeingsuitableandrealistic,orlikelyto size of three full-sized basketball courts placed next to each.
succeed Atthebottomthereisareverenthush.Peoplewhisperinrespect
tothesleepinggiantwhohaslaindormantfor4,000years.The
Sol.174.(c) Upsurge- rapid or sudden rise
subterranean walls are scorched with colours from a divine
aravans- a group of people and animals that traveltogether, for
C
palette: magenta red, vibrant purple, burnt orange, vivid green
example across a desert
andhoneyyellow.Thecolourintensifiesincertainplaceswhere
Ousted- to force somebody out of a job or positionof power
4000 years ago the magma was pushed out withbrutalforce.
Ancient- belonging to a period of history that is thousands of
ThisisMotherNature’ssecretplace,herprivateartstudiowhere
years in the past
visitors feel liketrespassers.Theprotrudingrockfacesshowa
Sol.175.(c) It can be inferred from the passage that Gold and tapestry of patterns and formations that havebeenmoldedby
alt were the foundation of Ghana's trade in ancient times.
s heat, pressure and time. Floodlights illuminate the walls and
drawattentiontothebeautyhumanswereneverintendedtosee.
Set - 39 A light rain weeps from the porous rockaboveandcoversthe
crater sides with a shine that makes it sparkle. The scorch
ol.176.(b)
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marks can be seen close up – at onepointintimetheserock
The passage is mainly about dust storms and thunderstorms.
faces were glowing red with fiery heat. This giant, although
Sol.177.(c)(Line/sfromthepassage-Areasthathavemoisture sleeping, is still dangerous: an 80-metre drop into the void is
intheairexperiencethunderstormswhilethosewhichdon’thave disguised by a collection of rocks close to where visitors stand.
moisture experience dust storms) Itisasoul-enrichingexperienceandvisitorsoftenreportfeeling
deeply moved by the beauty and tranquillity of somethingthat
Sol.178.(b) (Line/s from the passage- As per the NCRB data, was once so destructive andangry.Confrontedwiththisresult
omparedtoothernaturaldisasterslikecyclone,floodsorheat
c of the unrestrained forces ofnature,itishardnottofeelsmall
waves, lightning kills more people in India) andpowerlessincomparison.Sadly,themagicalspellisbroken
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henthebasketappears,indicatingthatitistimeforvisitorsto
w he top five host countries, where these displaced people are
T
returntoreality.Onthereturnhike,visitorswalkacrossthelava currently locatedare:Turkey,Colombia,Germany,Pakistan,and
fields as though they are astronauts on the moon. They pass Uganda.
enormous openwoundswherethelandscapeisliterallytearing With3.7milliondisplacedpeoplenowwithinitsborders,Turkey
itselfapartastectonicplatesslowlyshift.Itservesasonefinal hosts twice as many refugees as Colombia, the next highest
r eminder that this giant is merely dormant, not dead. host country, with 1.7 million people. The situation in Turkey
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) illustrates the effects of proximity,as92%ofitsrefugeeshave
Q.181.Select the correct synonym of the word come from neighbouring Syria, where war and armed conflict
EXTORTIONATE have now been raging formorethan10years.Itdemonstrates
(a) exorbitant (b) exotic (c) exorcist (d) exonerate thathugenumbersofdisplacedpeoplestayclosetotheirpoint
of origin.
Q.182.How do tourists reach the base of the crater? There are more than 48 million internally displaced people –
( a) They go through the tectonic plates people who have had to flee their homes in search of safety
(b) They go across lava fields elsewhere within their home nation.
(c) They walk down The highest increases in the number of internally displaced
(d) They descend in a basket peoplehappenedinAfricaandwereprovokedbyacombination
.183.The given passage is a ______ passage.
Q of armed conflict and humanitarian disasters. Civil war in
(a) didactic (b) narrative (c) descriptive (d) literary Ethiopia,Africa’ssecondmost-populatedcountry,hassparkeda
wave of displacement inaregionthatwasalreadyfacingwhat
.184. Why is the bottom of the volcano called ‘nature’s art
Q theUNHCRcalls“afull-scalehumanitariancrisis.”Allinall,more
studio’? thanamillionEthiopianpeoplehadtoleavetheirhomesbehind
(a) the walls are covered with patterns in bright hues last year, the UNHCR says.
(b) the rocks sparkle with a divine light SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)
(c) the entrance is vast and ethereal
(d) it looks like a cathedral .191.Which statement is NOT true according to thepassage?
Q
(a) More than a million Ethiopian people were displaced last year
.185.Select the correct antonym of the word.
Q due to civil war.
TRANQUILLITY (b) There are 82.4 million displaced persons in the world.
(a) wilderness (b) repose (c) agitation (d) composure (c) Turkey is presently hosting 3.7 million displaced people
within its borders.
.186. Who came up with the idea of making the volcano
Q (d) 1.7 million people from Syria have been displaced till now
accessible to tourists? due to war and armed conflict.
(a) Trip Advisor (b) Ami B. Stefansson
(c) Reykjavik (d) Thrihnukagigur Q.192.Why do Syrian refugees prefer to take shelterin Turkey?
elect the main reason.
S
.187.What is the most appropriate title for thepassage?
Q (a) Turkey is a beautiful country.
(a) Harnessing of Destructive Forces (b) Turkey is the nearest hospitable country to Syria.
(b) The Mysteries of the Subterranean (c) Turkey is a hospitable country.
(c) Adventures of a Cave Enthusiast (d) Turkey provides the refugees with all amenities.
(d) Volcano Walking- A Unique Experience
Q.193. ‘Humanitarian disasters’ refer to all those given below
.188.The tone of the passage is:
Q xcept
e
(a) laudatory (b) formal (c) satirical (d) apathetic (a) earthquakes and floods (b) civil war
.189. The volcano is referred to as the ‘sleeping giant’inthe
Q (c) violence and persecution (d) armed conflicts
passage because .194.Thegreatestnumberofpeoplewhohavebeendisplaced
Q
(a) it is very deep (b) it is very destructive internally in their home country are in
(c) it is a dormant volcano (d) it is an active volcano (a) Turkey (b) Syria (c) Afghanistan (d) Ethiopia
Q.190. What feelings do visitors have when they visit the .195.The passage is mainly about
Q
v olcano? (a) internally displaced people
(a) fear (b) reverence (c) anger (d) indifference (b) displaced persons around the world
ET - 41. Q.(191 - 195)
S (c) refugees in host countries
At the end of 2020, there were 82.4 million forcibly displaced (d) people devastated by conflicts and civil war
people in the world, of which more than a quarter are refugees. ET - 42. Q.(196 - 205)
S
“Bytheendof2020,thenumberofpeopleforciblydisplaceddue Thesavannalandscapeistypifiedbytallgrassandshorttrees.It
to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations, and is rather misleading to call the savanna ‘tropical grassland’,
events seriously disturbing public order, had grown to 82.4 because trees are always present with the luxuriant tallgrass.
million, the highest number on record according to available The terms ‘parkland’ or ‘bush-veld’ perhaps describe the
data,” according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees landscape better.
(UNHCR). Out ofthese82.4millionforciblydisplacedpeoplein Treesgrowbesttowardstheequatorialhumidlatitudesoralong
the world, more than a quarter are refugees. river banks but decrease in height and density away from the
Just five countries produce 68% of all refugees displaced equator. They occur in clumps or asscatteredindividuals.The
abroad:theSyrianArabRepublic,Venezuela,Afghanistan,South trees are deciduous, shedding their leaves in the cool, dry
Sudan, and Myanmar.
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easontopreventexcessivelossofwaterthroughtranspiration,
s ( b) Grasses of the grassland Savanna
e.g. acacias. Others have broad trunks, with water-storing (c) Vegetation and animal life in Savanna
devices to survive through the prolonged drought such as (d) Wealth of animal life in Africa
baobabs and bottle trees. Trees are mostly hard, gnarled and
thorny and may exude gum like gum arable. Many trees are .198.What kind of a passage is it?
Q
umbrella shaped, exposing only a narrow edge to the strong (a) Analytical (b) Informative (c) Narrative (d) Literary
w inds. Q.199.Match the words with their meanings.
Palms which cannot withstand the droughtareconfinedtothe ords- a. luxuriant, b. dormant, c. prolonged
W
wettest areas or alongrivers.Vegetativeluxuriancereachesits Meanings- 1. continued, 2. lush, 3. sleeping
peak in the rainy season, when trees renew their foliage and (a) a-3, b-2, c-1 (b) a-2, b-1, c-3 (c) a-2, b-3, c-1 (d) a-1, b-3, c-2
flower. In true savanna lands, the grass is tall and coarse,
growing 6 to 12 feet high. The elephant grass may attain a .200.What helps an elephant fight its enemies?
Q
heightofeven15feet!Thegrasstendstogrowincompacttufts (a) its legs and ears (b) its tusks and trunk
and has long roots which reach down in search of water. It (c) its size and strength (d) its neck and tail
appears greenish and well- nourished in the rainy season but
turns yellow anddiesdowninthedryseasonthatfollows.The .201.Whichofthefollowingtreeshaswaterstoringcapacityin
Q
grass lies dormant throughout the long, rainless period and its broad trunk?
springs up again in the next rainy season. (a) Acacia (b) Baobab (c) Palm (d) Gum arable
In between the tall grass are scattered short trees and low .202. Which species of vegetationisNOTfoundinAustralian
Q
bushes. As the rainfall diminishes towards the deserts the Savanna?
savannamergesintothornyscrub.InAustralia,thisscrublandis (a) mallee (b) mulga (c) elephant grass (d) spinifex grass
particularly well represented by a number of species: mallee,
mulga, spinifex grass and other bushes. Q.203. Select the most appropriate meaning of theunderlined
Thesavanna,particularlyinAfrica,isthehomeofwildanimals. ord as it is used in the text.
w
Itisknownasthe‘biggamecountry’andthousandsofanimals Palms which cannot withstand the droughtareconfinedtothe
aretrappedorkilledeachyearbypeoplefromallovertheworld. wettest areas or along rivers.
Some of the animals are tracked down for their skins, horns, (a) Endure (b) Convert (c) Undergo (d) Suffer
tusks, bones or hair, others are captured alive and sentoutof
Africa as zoo animals, laboratory specimens or pets. There is Q.204.Select the carnivorous animal from the following.
such a wealth of animal life in Africa that many oftheanimal ( a) zebra (b) lynx (c) okapi (d) gazelle
films that we see at the cinema are actually taken in the .205.What is the main feature of Savanna landscape?
Q
savanna. There are, in fact, two main groupsofanimalsinthe (a) tall grass and short trees (b) dense forests with tall trees
savanna, the grass-eating herbivorous animals and the (c) dry grass and low bushes (d) tall trees and short grass
fleshing-eating carnivorous animals. The herbivorous animals
are often very alert and move swiftly from place to place in
Solutions :-
search of green pastures.
Theyareendowedwithgreatspeedtorunawayfromthesavage Set - 40
flesh-eaters that are always after them. The leaf and
grass-eating animals include the zebra, antelope, giraffe, deer, ol.181.(a)Exorbitant
S
gazelle, elephant and okapi. Extortionate-extremely expensive.
Manyarewellcamouflagedspeciesandtheirpresenceamongst Exorbitant- very expensive price.
the tall greenish-brown grass cannot be easily detected. The Exotic- something unusual or exciting.
giraffe with such a long neck can locate its enemies a great Exorcist-apersonwhoforcesanevilspirittoleaveapersonor
distanceaway,whiletheelephantissohugeandstrongthatfew place by using prayers or magic.
animals will venture to come near it. It is well equipped with Exonerate- a complete clearance from an accusationor charge
tusks and trunk for defence.
The carnivorous animals like the lion, tiger, leopard, hyena, Sol.182.(d)They descend in a basket
panther, jaguar, jackal, lynx and puina have powerful jaws and It can be inferred from the 3rd paragraph of the passage that
teethforattackingotheranimals.Theirnaturalcoloringsoflight tourists are taken to the mouth of the crater from where they are
yellowish-brown,oftenwithstripeslikethetigerorspotslikethe then taken to the base of it, in a basket.
leopard, match perfectly with the tawny background of the (Line/s from the passage- Volcano walkers are taken to the
savanna. They often hide themselves in shady spots upinthe mouthofthecraterfromwheretheyareloweredinabasketinto
branches or amidst the tall bushes,andmanywildanimals,as the depths of the earth.)
well as hunters themselves, are caught unawares in this manner. ol.183.(c)Descriptive
S
SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthegivenpassageisa
.196.Why is Savanna in Africa called the “Big GameCountry”?
Q Descriptive passage.
(a) There are both carnivores and herbivores. Inadescriptivepassage,somethingisdescribedindetaillikea
(b) Thousands of animals are hunted here. story or an event, or some new product. (Describe- To tell
(c) Animal movies are particularly shot here. convey in words the appearance, nature, attributes, etc)
(d) It is home to many wild animals. Sol.184.(a)The walls are covered with patterns inbright hues
.197.The main theme of the passage is
Q Itcanbeinferredfromthe4thparagraphofthepassagethatthe
(a) Life in Savanna grassland bottom of the volcano iscallednature’sartstudioasthewalls
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are covered with sticked out rocks which make a tapestry ( Line/s fromthepassage-Thehighestincreasesinthenumber
attern and are brightened up by floodlights.
p of internally displaced people happened in Africa and were
(Line/s from the passage- The protruding rock faces show a provoked by acombinationofarmedconflictandhumanitarian
tapestry of patterns and formations that havebeenmoldedby disasters.Civil war in Ethiopia, Africa’s second most-populated
heat, pressure and time. Floodlights illuminate the walls and country, has sparked a wave of displacement in a region)
draw attention to the beauty humans were never intended to see.
ol.195.(b)displaced persons around the world
S
ol.185.(c)Agitation
S Itcanbeinferredfromthe1stparagraphofthepassagethatthe
Tranquillity- the quality or state of being calm. passage is mainly about displaced people around the world.
Agitation- a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. Set - 42
Wilderness- an uncultivated, uninhabited region.
Repose- a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity. ol.196.(b)Thousands of animals are hunted here
S
Composure- the state or feeling of being calm. (Line/sfromthepassage-Itisknownasthe‘biggamecountry’
and thousands of animals are trapped or killed each year by
ol.186.(b)Ami B. Stefansson
S people from all over the world.)
(Line/s from the passage- The idea of making Thrihnukagigur
volcano accessible was the brainchild of AmiB.Stefansson,a ol.197.(c)Vegetation and animal life in Savanna
S
doctor in Reykjavik and a lifelong cave enthusiast.) It canbeinferredfromthepassagethatthemainthemeofthe
Pinnacle Note -Brainchild means the idea or invention of a passage is ‘Vegetation and animal life in Savanna’.
particular person Sol.198.(b)Informative.
Sol.187.(d)Volcano Walking- A Unique Experience n informative passage is a non-fiction writing piece that is
A
hepassagestatesabouttheexperienceofanewandextreme
T written to inform readers on a c
ertain topic orsubject.Hence,
tourist attraction that is ‘Volcano Walking’. Hence, the most the kind of the passage is ‘Informative’.
appropriate title for the given passage is ‘Volcano Walking- A ol.199.(c)a-2, b-3, c-1
S
Unique Experience’. Luxuriant- lush
Sol.188.(a)Laudatory Dormant- sleeping
Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthetoneofthepassage Prolonged- continued
isLaudatory.Laudatorytone:Acommendatorytonecommends ol.200.(b)its tusks and trunk
S
and appreciates somebody or something. (Laud means- (Line/sfromthepassage-Thegiraffewithsuchalongneckcan
expressing praise) locate its enemies a greatdistanceaway,whiletheelephantis
ol.189.(c)It is a dormant volcano
S sohugeandstrongthatfewanimalswillventuretocomenearit.
‘Dormant’ means something which is temporarily inactive or It is well equipped with tusks and trunk for defence.)
inoperative.Itcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatthevolcano ol.201.(b)Baobab
S
is referred to as the ‘sleeping giant’ as it is a dormant (Line/s from the passage- Others have broad trunks, with
(Temporarily inactive) volcano. water-storing devices to survivethroughtheprolongeddrought
ol.190.(b)Reverence
S such as baobabs and bottle trees.)
‘Reverence’ means deep respect for someone or something. Sol.202.(c) Elephant grass (Line/s from the passage- In
(Line/sfromthepassage-Atthebottomthereisareverenthush. ustralia, this scrubland is particularly well represented by a
A
People whisper in respect to the sleeping giant who has lain number of species: mallee, mulga, spinifex grass and other
dormant for 4,000 years.) bushes.)
Set - 41 ol.203.(a)Endure
S
ol.191.(d)1.7millionpeoplefromSyriahavebeendisplacedtill
S ‘Endure’ means to bear something difficult or unpleasant. The
now due to war and armed conflict. given text states that palms which cannot endure (bear) the
(Line/sfromthepassage-ThesituationinTurkeyillustratesthe droughtareconfinedtothewettestareasoralongrivers.Hence,
effects of proximity, as 92% of its refugees have come from ‘endure’ is the most appropriate answer.’
neighbouring Syria, where war and armed conflict have now ol.204.(b)Lynx
S
been raging for more than 10 years.) (Line/sfromthepassage-Thecarnivorousanimalslikethelion,
ol.192.(b)Turkey is the nearest hospitable countryto Syria.
S tiger,leopard,hyena,panther,jaguar,jackal,lynxandpuinahave
ItcanbeinferredfromthepassagethatSyrianrefugeespreferto powerful jaws and teeth for attacking other animals.)
take shelter in Turkey as it was the closest country to them. ol.205.(a)Tall grass and short trees
S
(Line/sfromthepassage-Itdemonstratesthathugenumbersof (Line/s from thepassage-Savannalandscapeistypifiedbytall
displaced people stay close to their point of origin.) grass and short trees.)
Sol.193.(a)Earthquakes and floods
arthquakes and floods refer to Natural d
E isasters not SSC Selection Post (Phase - X)
humanitarian disasters. Hence, option (a) is the most
appropriate answer. ET - 43. Q.(206 - 210)
S
Between him a nd Darcy there was a very steady friendship,in
Sol.194.(d)Ethiopia spite of greatoppositionofcharacter.Bingleywasendearedto
Darcy by the easiness, openness, and ductility of his temper,
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thoughnodispositioncouldofferagreatercontrasttohisown, .212.Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Q
ndthoughwithhisownheneverappeareddissatisfied.Onthe
a Ornamental
strength of Darcy’s regardBingleyhadthefirmestreliance,and (a) Decorated (b) Empty (c) Blank (d) Unembellished
ofhisjudgmentthehighestopinion.Inunderstanding,Darcywas
the superior. Q.213.Identify the tone of the passage.
Bingleywasbynomeansdeficient,butDarcywasclever.Hewas ( a) Motivating (b) Humorous (c) Descriptive (d) Laudatory
at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious, and his Q.214.Which of the following facts is mentioned inthe given
manners,thoughwellbred,werenotinviting.Inthatrespecthis assage?
p
friendhadgreatlytheadvantage.Bingleywassureofbeingliked (a) Sunflowers can be grown anywhere.
wherever he appeared, Darcy was continually giving offence. (b) The sunflower’s leaves, flowers and seeds have many uses.
The manner in whichtheyspokeoftheMerytonassemblywas (c) Sunflower seeds have no other use except for making oil.
sufficiently characteristic. (d) Oil from sunflower seeds is only meant for human
Bingley had never met with pleasanter people or prettier girls in consumption.
hislife;everybodyhadbeenmostkindandattentivetohim;there
hadbeennoformality,nostiffness;hehadsoonfeltacquainted .215.Identify the main theme of the passage.
Q
withalltheroom;andastoMissBennet,hecouldnotconceive (a) The sunflower seeds have varied uses.
an angel more beautiful. Darcy, on the contrary, had seen a (b) Sunflower oil is better than almond or olive oil.
collection of people in whom there was little beauty and no (c) The sunflower’s leaves, flower and seeds have varied
fashion,fornoneofwhomhehadfeltthesmallestinterest,and economic and ornamental uses.
fromnonereceivedeitherattentionorpleasure.MissBennethe (d) Sunflower seeds can be consumed by humans as well as
acknowledged to be pretty, but she smiled too much. animals.
Mrs. Hurst and her sister allowed it to be so—but still they
admiredherandlikedher,andpronouncedhertobeasweetgirl, SET - 45. Q.(216 - 220)
and one whom they should not object to know more of. he search forlifeonMarshasbecomemoreurgentthanksin
T
MissBennetwasthereforeestablishedasasweetgirl,andtheir parttoprobesbythetworoversnowroamingMars'surfaceand
brotherfeltauthorisedbysuchcommendationtothinkofheras another spaceship thatisorbitingtheplanet.Inrecentmonths,
he chose. they've made a series of astonishing discoveries that, once
Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) again,temptscientiststobelievethatMarsharbourslife—ordid
so in the past.AtaFebruaryconferenceintheNetherlands,an
Q.206.Selectthemostappropriatetitleforthepassagefromthe audience of Mars experts was surveyed about Martian life.
f ollowing options. Some 75 per cent of the scientists saidtheythoughtlifeonce
(a) Darcy and Bingley (b) Darcy and Friends existedthere,andofthem,25percentthinkthatMarsharbours
(c) Bingley and Friends (d) The Town of Meryton life today.
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