20. SSC CGL 2023

Exam Date 20/07/2023

Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Section : English Comprehension 

Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

I find that students nowadays are not interested in _________ letters by hand. 

1. writing 

2. righting 

3. rating 

4. rioting 

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

He was quite violent in his behaviour. 

1. Gentle 

2. Crazy 

3. Aggressive 

4. Savage 

Q.3 The given sentence has some words with incorrect spellings. Select the most appropriate option that corrects the spellings. 

Being a milionaire, he is leading a luxurius life. 

1. Being a millionaire, he is leeding a luxurous life. 

2. Being a millionaire, he is leading a luxurious life. 

3. Being a millinaire, he is leading a luxurious life. 

4. Being a millioneire, he is leading a luxrious life. 

Q.4 Select the grammatically correct sentence. 

A. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. 

B. Today is a sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. 

C. Today is the sixth day of our workshop. All the participants are highly enthusiastic. 

D. Today is sixth day of our workshop. All participants are highly enthusiastic. 

1. B 

2. D 

3. C 

4. A 

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

One who looks at the negative side of everything 

1. Racist 

2. Pessimist 

3. Activist 

4. Optimist 

Q.6 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. 

Waver between different opinions or actions 

1. Viaduct 

2. Vacillate 

3. Thrifty 

4. Sway 

Q.7 Select the option that express the given sentence in active voice. 

Was the beggar not being beaten by her? 

1. Was she not beating the beggar? 

2. Was the beggar beaten by her? 

3. Was she beating the beggar? 

4. Was not she beating the beggar? 

Q.8 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

Heavy outfits make the movement of trekkers sluggish. 

1. Eye catching 

2. Distorted 

3. Active 

4. Comfortable 

Q.9 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 

Someone who dishonestly pretends to deceive under an assumed character 

1. Imposter 

2. Imbecile 

3. Imitator 

4. Explorer 

Q.10 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

It is raining cats and dogs means: 

1. there are showers 

2. something that does not upset you 

3. it is drizzling 

4. it is raining very heavily 

Q.11 Select the option that is similar in meaning to the given word. 

Hapless 

1. Distasteful 

2. Fortunate 

3. Happy 

4. Unfortunate 

Q.12 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Configuration 

2. Conspirasy 

3. Constitution 

4. Consultancy 

Q.13 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Taking a bull by the horns 

1. To deal with a difficult situation in a very direct or confident way 

2. Wearing a skull cap 

3. To make a stupid decision thinking it to be daring 

4. To decapitate a bull for beef 

Q.14 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 

The man was convicted for murder by the jury but he is not committed it. 

1. had not committed it 

2. am not committed it 

3. has not committed it 

4. have not committed it 

Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence to fill in the blank. 

We usually had ____________ visitors dropping by, but now we have very less visitors. 

1. a handful of 

2. insufficient 

3. umpteen 

4. slighter 

Q.16 Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. 

She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar. 

1. impudence 

2. trenchant 

3. tedious 

4. taciturn 

Q.17 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 

The family is neither interested in selling the house or rebuilding it. 

1. nor rebuilding 

2. but also rebuilding 

3. not only rebuilding 

4. yet rebuilding 

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

Hardik’s horoscope says / that the stars / will be exercised / a benign influence on his life. 

1. Hardik’s horoscope says 

2. a benign influence on his life 

3. will be exercised 

4. that the stars 

Q.19 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’. 

Neither John nor Simon are coming to the meeting. 

1. is coming to the meeting 

2. were coming to the meeting 

3. are coming to meeting 

4. No substitution 

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

Was the conference not attended by them? 

1. Do they not attend the conference? 

2. Did they not attend the conference? 

3. Does they not attend the conference? 

4. Do they attend the conference? 

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 (1) _________ of climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the worldtoday. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events and melting ice caps are just a few of the (2) _________ of a changing climate. To combat this, many countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but progress has been slow. In addition, some people are still sceptical of the (3) _________ of climate change or believe that it's a natural occurrence that humans can't do much about. However, scientists agree that urgent action is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. This includes not only reducing emissions but also adapting to the changes that have already (4) _________ . This might involve building sea walls to protect against rising sea levels, planting drought-resistant crops or developing new technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere. Ultimately, addressing climate change will require a (5) _________ effort from individuals, governments and businesses around the world. 

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

1. solution 

2. aspect 

3. challenge 

4. advantage 

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

1. consequences 

2. improvements 

3. advancements 

4. benefits 

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

1. fiction 

2. deception 

3. reality 

4. myth 

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

1. occurred 

2. ceasing 

3. stabilising 

4. reversing 

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

1. solitary 

2. individual 

3. separate 

4. Joint