36. SSC CGL 2023 

Exam Date 26/07/2023 

Exam Time 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM 

Section : English Comprehension

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

_________ in population is a hindrance to a country’s growth. 

1. Decrease 

2. Increase 

3. Reduce 

4. Contract 

Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

The termites were just the tip of the _________, but the house was near collapsing in reality. 

1. mountain 

2. iceberg 

3. heel 

4. shoe 

Q.3 Select the most appropriate synonym of the italicised word in the given sentence. 

In most organisations there are predators who take advantage over the meek ones. 

1. exploiters 

2. philanthropists 

3. supporters 

4. benefactors 

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

The teacher is explaining the lesson. 

1. The lesson is being explained by the teacher. 

2. The lesson explained the teacher. 

3. The lesson was explained by the teacher. 

4. The teacher explained the lesson. 

Q.5 Identify the option that rectifies the error in the given sentence. 

In 2023, she will has been working in the company for three years. 

1. in company 

2. she will have been 

3. By 2023 

4. since three years 

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

Burial ground consisting of graves. 

1. Sanctuary 

2. Courtyard 

3. Auditorium 

4. Cemetery 

Q.7 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 

Someone who regards the world as his country 

1. Atheist 

2. Philanthropist 

3. Cosmopolitan 

4. Metropolitan 

Q.8 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Fragile 

1. Fanatic 

2. Firm 

3. Composed 

4. Delicate 

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

Selective 

1. Doubtful 

2. Careless 

3. Planned 

4. Stimulating 

Q.10 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. Nostalgia helps us maintain a positive psychological status when counteracting the negative impact of difficult situations. 

B. Nostalgia is a sentimental longing for one’s past. 

C. The adaptive functions of nostalgia are many, with one effect being pain relief. 

D. It is a self-conscious, perhaps bittersweet but predominantly positive social emotion. 

1. CDBA 

2. CADB 

3. ABCD 

4. BDAC 

Q.11 Some words in the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error. 

He is an audacious entrepreneur who started his own business with the bear minimum. 

1. business 

2. audacious 

3. entrepreneur 

4. bear 

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

Not informed about or aware of something 

1. Inconscient 

2. Uneducated 

3. Oblivious 

4. Absent 

Q.13 Sentences with spelling errors are given. Select the sentence with NO error. 

1. The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prewent cavaties. 

2. The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prewent cavities. 

3. The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prevent cavities. 

4. The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prevent cavaties. 

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

The heavy medications and strong drugs at the sanatorium will surely turn a patient completely lifeless and unresponsive. 

1. wasted 

2. tombic 

3. cadaverous 

4. zonic 

Q.15 Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. 

I really don’t want to pour cold water on your theory but it cannot be applied to real life situations. 

1. To be critical or doubtful of a plan that someone is excited about 

2. To destroy someone’s written piece of work 

3. To take revenge on someone by destroying their lives’ work under the pretext of bad quality 

4. To give goosebumps by showing a prospect 

Q.16 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

They are hitting the ball. 

1. The ball is hit by them. 

2. The ball has been hit by them. 

3. The ball is being hitten by them. 

4. The ball is being hit by them. 

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

The crowd gave an exultant cheer to the football team when they were exiting the airport. 

1. elated 

2. disconsolate 

3. jubilant 

4. rejoicing 

Q.18 Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error. 

I love to read certain stories from a Mahabharata. 

1. to 

2. a 

3. certain 

4. love 

Q.19 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the ___________ of the coin. 

1. wait 

2. white 

3. weight 

4. wide 

Q.20 Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. 

Filled with fear or dread 

1. Prudent 

2. Tremulous 

3. Corpulent 

4. Hysterical 

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. 

Can we see (1)________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)________ a ship does on the earth. 

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

1. that 

2. clearly 

3. where 

4. how 

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

1. have disappeared 

2. disappear 

3. having disappeared 

4. being disappeared 

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

1. up to 

2. until 

3. since 

4. after 

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

1. accordingly 

2. slowly 

3. reluctantly 

4. accidently 

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

1. just as 

2. alike 

3. the same 

4. Unlike