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SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: Question 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
We had a long discussion at a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  a long discussion
(b)  We had
(c)  at a cup
(d)  of coffee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.
A child could understand his theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) His theory can be understood by a child.
(b) His theory was understood by a child.
(c) His theory could be understood by a child.
(d) His theory is being understood by a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The poor man was ______ entry to the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) deluded<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(b)  devoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(c)  derived<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(d)  denied<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
FICKLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Stable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(b)  Subtle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(c)  Crafty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(d)  Flighty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. These lotteries organised by State Governments sell dreams.
B. Lured by this, millions of poor people waste their hard-earned money.
C. Crores of rupees and gold are offered as prizes.
D. People buy lotteries hoping to become rich overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  DACB
(b)  DBCA
(c)  CABD
(d)  CBAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 6:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Pull a fast one<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) Progress fast
(b)  Take quick action
(c)  Trick someone
(d)  Believe someone easily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question: Comprehension (Questions 7 \u2013 11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agra’s marble-marvel has such an overwhelming presence (1)______ other monuments in the town have been relegated (2) ______ oblivion. Amongst such 60 odd monuments in (3) ______ town, the Red Taj is the most (4) ______ and relatively well-preserved. The tomb in red sandstone was (5) ______ by Ann Hessing, widow of a Dutch officer, after his death in 1803.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q7. Select the correct option to fill in blank 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) If
(b)  but
(c)  that
(d)  than<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q8. Select the correct option to fill in blank 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  on
(b)  with
(c)  by
(d)  to<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q9. Select the correct option to fill in blank 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  the
(b)  a
(c)  their
(d)  an<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q10. Select the correct option to fill in blank 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  active
(b)  adequate
(c)  elegant
(d)  efficient<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q11. Select the correct option to fill in blank 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  build
(b)  building
(c)  to build
(d)  built<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 12:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They stopped to laugh as soon as the teacher entered the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  stopped laughing
(b)  stopped laugh
(c)  stop laughing
(d)  No improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 13:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
HASTE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Dash
(b)  Rush
(c)  Delay
(d)  Lose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 14:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Have you ______ for a job in this company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  applied
(b)  supplied
(c)  approved
(d)  appointed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 15:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CORDIAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  rude
(b)  cold
(c)  hard
(d)  warm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 16:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.
Mahesh said to Rita, “Don’t play in the sun.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) Mahesh requested Rita that don’t play in the sun.
(b)  Mahesh ordered Rita that not play in the sun.
(c)  Mahesh advised Rita not to play in the sun.
(d)  Mahesh told to Rita to not play in the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 17:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the incorrectly spelt word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Omision
(b)  Opportunity
(c)  Obsolete
(d)  Obscure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 18:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DISHEARTENED<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Disliked
(b)  Depressed
(c)  Disgraced
(d)  Disgusted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 19:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words.
To increase the speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Accelerate
(b)  Assimilate
(c)  Activate
(d)  Exhilarate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 20:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words.
Pertaining to an individual from birth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Habitual
(b)  Chronic
(c)  Congenital
(d)  Anomaly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 21:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.
The both children go to the same school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) children go
(b)  to the
(c)  The both
(d)  same school<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 22:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
See eye to eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  See clearly
(b)  Be suspicious
(c)  Stare at someone
(d)  Agree with someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 23:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options pick the one that gives their correct order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. These are generated by a violent undersea disturbance or ocean activity.
B. Once generated, they travel outward on the ocean surface in all directions.
C. A tsunami is made up of a series of very long waves.
D. Spreading thus, they look like ripples caused by throwing a rock in a pond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  CABD
(b)  BDCA
(c)  BADC
(d)  CBDA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 24:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the incorrectly spelt word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a)  Monarch
(b)  Delegait
(c)  Rebel
(d)  Edible<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSC CGL English Previous Year Paper: <\/strong>Question 25:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.
If they will get married, they will probably settle in Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(a) If they had got married
(b)  If they get married
(c)  No improvement
(d)  If they will be getting married<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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