SSC CGL 2021 Tier-1 English Paper Mock Test-8 (13-4-2022 Shift-2)

Q.1 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The manager said, “Could you please / confirm me whether you / have received all the items / that you had ordered?”

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Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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Q.3 Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

Many a man has succumbed to his temptations.

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Q.4 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Hold the key

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Q.5 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Something that is strong and lasts a long time without breaking or becoming weaker.

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Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Succulent

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Q.7 Select the correct active voice of the given sentence.

Rohan was pushed into the pool by Karan.

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Q.8 Arrange the statements in the correct order to make a meaningful paragraph.

A. But, in developed societies, the childhood and adolescence is extended.

B. In rural communities, the customs are more uniform.

C. This provides more opportunities for education and character development.

D. The practices of child rearing vary from culture to culture.

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Q.9 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Negligent

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Q.10 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Rectify

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Q.12 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Sharpness and accuracy of judgment

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Q.13 Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

My father was always ordering about my sister.

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Q.14 Select the correct indirect speech form of the given sentence.

The teacher said, “You must work hard for your exams.”

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Q.15 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

You should / have respond / to my query / sooner.

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Q.16 Select the correct passive voice of the given sentence.

She is making a beautiful beaded curtain.

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Q.17 Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

My friends succeeded because they left no stone unturned in their search for an answer to the problem.

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Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Disrupt

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Q.19 The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

My neighbour’s grandson / is only / five month old.

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Q.20 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The crew / of sailors / were not perturbed / by the strong gale.

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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.

The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the (1) ______ touching the objects in his path and watching (2) ______ convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter (3) ______ to greet him. As soon as he bent (4) ______ to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a golden statue. He was (5) ______ and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.

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Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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.

The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the (1) ______ touching the objects in his path and watching (2) ______ convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter (3) ______ to greet him. As soon as he bent (4) ______ to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a golden statue. He was (5) ______ and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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.

The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the (1) ______ touching the objects in his path and watching (2) ______ convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter (3) ______ to greet him. As soon as he bent (4) ______ to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a golden statue. He was (5) ______ and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 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.

The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the (1) ______ touching the objects in his path and watching (2) ______ convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter (3) ______ to greet him. As soon as he bent (4) ______ to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a golden statue. He was (5) ______ and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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

The greedy man rushed home to tell his wife and daughter about his wish, all the (1) ______ touching the objects in his path and watching (2) ______ convert into gold. Once he got home, his daughter (3) ______ to greet him. As soon as he bent (4) ______ to scoop her up in his arms, she turned into a golden statue. He was (5) ______ and started crying and trying to bring his daughter back to life.

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Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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