SSC CGL 2021 Tier-1 English Paper Mock Test-14 (19-4-2022 Shift-2)

Q.1 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Monotonous

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Q.2 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.

Shamim have not / attended school / for four days now.

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Q.3 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech.

She asked me what my favourite cuisine was.

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Q.4 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I was angry / on myself / for making / such a silly mistake.

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

A style of cooking food, characteristic of a particular country or region

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Q.6 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The dress may pleasantly be delivered to us at the earliest.

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Q.7 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Play with fire

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Q.8 Select the correct passive voice form of the given sentence.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the new hospital.

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Q.9 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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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.

This park is / the largest bird sanctuary / in the State.

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Q.11 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

______ or not you allow me, I am going to the fair.

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

Unable to express feelings clearly

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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'.

Since setting up, the charity has raised a million dollars.

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Q.14 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Abandon

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Q.15 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. For example, the sound of footsteps followed by the slam of a door are like phrases which convey some information.

B. In films, sound effects play the part of words.

C. We then know who is performing an action and why, and a clear picture is formed in our mind’s eye.

D. Once the sounds are prefaced or followed by a dialogue, the sentence is complete.

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Q.16 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Taut

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Q.17 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To hold water

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Q.18 The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

I asked my friend / where had he / learnt to dance / so well.

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Q.19 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Constrict

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Q.20 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

Can you carry my bag upstairs?

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.

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Q.21 Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.

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Q.22 Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.

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Q.23 Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.

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Q.24 Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

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Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Pollution is destroying nature. The smoke that is (1) ______ from the chimneys of the factories, and from vehicles is the mixture of poisonous gases. Due to environmental pollution, there is (2) ______ in nature, so, many birds, animals, and plants are on the verge of (3) ______ day by day. The only way to (4) ______ environmental pollution is to plant many trees. By planting trees, we can get rid of many harmful poisonous gases. It is the responsibility of everyone to (5) ______ and protect our environment.

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Q.25 Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.

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