22. SSC CGL 2023

Exam Date 21/07/2023

Exam Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Section : English Comprehension 

Q.1 Select the correctly spelt option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. 

Her duel attitude misguides everyone. 

1. dwell 

2. dual 

3. deul 

4. daul 

Q.2 Choose the option that can substitute the underlined segment correctly and complete the meaning of the sentence. 

Bajrang is in extreme pain in his teeth. 

1. Sting 

2. Ache 

3. Agony 

4. Hurt 

Q.3 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. She dashed from one side to the other, taking care not to destroy the lovely flowers in the garden. 

B. Karen took a stroll in a lovely garden full of tulips and butterflies. 

C. She discovered a swing constructed of tree branches behind a large bush. 

D. Karen went onto the swing without hesitation and began swinging, causing the wind to dishevel her hair. 

E. The small girl adored the outdoors and relished the breeze blowing through her hair. 

1. DBCAE 

2. BEACD 

3. BDECA 

4. BDCAE 

Q.4 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

Who broke my glasses? 

1. Who had broken my glasses? 

2. By whom were my glasses broken? 

3. By whom were my glasses being broken? 

4. Who is breaking my glasses? 

Q.5 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

He was acquitted of all the charges in the court today. 

1. Discharged 

2. Convicted 

3. Praised 

4. Conformed 

Q.6 Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. 

She looked ___________(luminous) in the diamond necklace. 

1. impudent 

2. transcendent 

3. strident 

4. resplendent 

Q.7 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Irrespective 

2. Repulcive 

3. Nocturnal 

4. Scoreboard 

Q.8 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 

A group of worshippers 

1. Congregation 

2. Constellation 

3. Caravan 

4. Crowd 

Q.9 Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank. 

Mohan _________ the charge of Centre for Life Skills from Mustafa. 

1. took out 

2. took off 

3. took through 

4. took over 

Q.10 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

Her modest behaviour was appreciated by everyone in the assembly. 

1. distant 

2. obvious 

3. conceited 

4. unpresuming 

Q.11 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. Because of the region's scorching heat and aridity, a considerable amount of water evaporates. 

B. As a result, the salt and other minerals become increasingly concentrated. 

C. It is then unable to exit the lake and is forced to evaporate. 

D. The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet, with about ten times the salt content of typical saltwater. 

E. This is because water flows into the Dead Sea from a single primary tributary, the Jordan River. 

1. DECAB 

2. DCBAE 

3. DEABC 

4. DACEB 

Q.12 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. It superseded India's previous educational strategy, which was created in 1986. 

B. The Indian union cabinet approved the country's national education strategy on 29 July 2020. 

C. And it provides a framework for education from the primary grades up to higher education, as well as for vocational training in both urban and rural settings. 

D. This policy significantly improves India's educational system. Restructuring India's educational system is the primary goal of the National Education Policy 2022. 

1. DBCA 

2. BADC 

3. ABDC 

4. BCDA 

Q.13 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

Who teaches her geography? 

1. By whom she is taught geography? 

2. By whom is she taught geography? 

3. By whom was she taught geography? 

4. By who geography is taught to her? 

Q.14 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Once in a blue moon 

1. Very high 

2. Very ancient 

3. Very colorful 

4. Very rare 

Q.15 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Unsure’ from the given sentence. 

Himanshi is preparing customised gifts and handicrafts for surprising Mehul on his retirement, but the date is not certain yet. 

1. certain 

2. date 

3. customised 

4. handicrafts 

Q.16 Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. 

He will return in a hour. 

1. He will 

2. hour 

3. return 

4. in a 

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

Perseverance 

1. Eloquence 

2. Obstinacy 

3. Readiness 

4. Irresolution 

Q.18 Identify the sentence that provides the meaning of the given idiom. 

Under the cloud 

1. The classmates were dancing together under the rain. 

2. The driver was under suspicion after the police found blood on his car. 

3. The Red fort looks beautiful amidst the cloudy weather and cold atmosphere. 

4. It was the best place to sit under the sky with hands full of food. 

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

Her sudden arrival has disarranged my plans. 

1. Timing 

2. Entrance 

3. Departure 

4. Appearance 

Q.20 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) Bauxite is used as a main raw material for the production of aluminium. 

B) Precipitation is a pre-final stage for actual production. 

C) Sodium aluminate is acquired in the next step. 

D) The smelting process actually extracts aluminium as a final product from its oxide. 

1. ADCB 

2. ABCD 

3. ACBD 

4. DCAB 

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. 

Posters are (1)________ to promote a brand or pass (2)________ important information.They can be used for (3)________ purposes ranging from telling people to be cautious as the floor is wet, to informing them about an upcoming sale or event. They usually include a picture (4)________ very few words. A suitable (5)________ makes a poster effective and memorable. 

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

1. being use 

2. uses 

3. use 

4. used 

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

1. to 

2. on 

3. for 

4. away 

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

1. much 

2. little 

3. similar 

4. varied 

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

1. also 

2. and 

3. nor 

4. yet 

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

1. caption 

2. caution 

3. quotation 

4. Anticipation