SSC CGL 2021 Tier-1 English Paper Mock Test-18 (20-4-2022 Shift-3)

Q.1 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.

He is given proper guidance by his boss.

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Q.2 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Obdurate

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Q.3 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Back out

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select option ‘No substitution required’.

Often it makes one wonder at the sights you see.

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Q.5 Select the correct passive voice of the given sentence.

Hold the rope firmly.

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Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Have a change of heart

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Ravenous

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Q.8 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

My friend / who’s leg / was fractured, / has recovered.

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Q.9 Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. Thus, shared laughter is one of the most effective tools in maintaining healthy relationships.

B. Emotional sharing builds strong and lasting bonds.

C. It also helps in healing resentments and hurt.

D. But sharing laughter brings joy and freshness to relationships.

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Q.10 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain a grammatical error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

They had hardly completed / half of the work / than the boss called them.

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Q.11 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

We bought / two dozens / mangoes from / the market.

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Q.12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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Q.13 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

She exclaimed with sorrow that life had become miserable.

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Q.14 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Lacking interest or excitement

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Q.15 Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

Multiple

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

______ did she open her lunch box than everyone gathered around her.

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Lull

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Q.18 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Place where objects of importance are exhibited

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Q.19 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

Will you / care for / a cup of / hot coffee?

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Q.20 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

It is quite difficult to make on what this doctor writes.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For an average Indian, driving in any of the major Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ______ a daily war. The everyday struggle of (2) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (3) ______ biggest cause of chronic stress and other (4) ______ problems. On an average a person spends (5) ______ between thirty minutes to two hours of their day driving.

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Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For an average Indian, driving in any of the major Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ______ a daily war. The everyday struggle of (2) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (3) ______ biggest cause of chronic stress and other (4) ______ problems. On an average a person spends (5) ______ between thirty minutes to two hours of their day driving.

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For an average Indian, driving in any of the major Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ______ a daily war. The everyday struggle of (2) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (3) ______ biggest cause of chronic stress and other (4) ______ problems. On an average a person spends (5) ______ between thirty minutes to two hours of their day driving.

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For an average Indian, driving in any of the major Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ______ a daily war. The everyday struggle of (2) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (3) ______ biggest cause of chronic stress and other (4) ______ problems. On an average a person spends (5) ______ between thirty minutes to two hours of their day driving.

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.4.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For an average Indian, driving in any of the major Indian cities is equivalent to (1) ______ a daily war. The everyday struggle of (2) ______ traffic, pollution and rash drivers is (3) ______ biggest cause of chronic stress and other (4) ______ problems. On an average a person spends (5) ______ between thirty minutes to two hours of their day driving.

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Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

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