8. SSC CGL 2023 

Exam Date 17/07/2023 

Exam Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 

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

Wax 

1. Polish 

2. Wail 

3. Wane 

4. Cane 

Q.2 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Quarry 

2. Dearth 

3. Pattron 

4. Connotation 

Q.3 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. 

The patient found the doctor to be obtuse and distracted by constant calls on his phone. 

1. obsolete 

2. astute 

3. banal 

4. Obese 

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

Do not beat about the bush when you have anything to say. 

1. To shift blame on others 

2. To avoid giving a definite answer or position 

3. To try to influence 

4. To argue 

Q.5 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. “Well, you can't make me”, she said, looking back at me. 

B. She went on, “Well, you might try”, I responded, and she laughed. 

C. She came in and we said hello, then she just looked at me and said, “What do you want?” McKechnie remembered. 

D. “Well, I want you to grin and seem pleased”, I added. 

1. DCBA 

2. CDAB 

3. BCDA 

4. ACBD 

Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 

You are the ______ to the throne and should behave in such a manner. 

1. heir 

2. hair 

3. here 

4. Hare 

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

Pudding had already been prepared by her. 

1. She will prepare pudding. 

2. She has already prepared pudding. 

3. She have already prepared pudding. 

4. She had already prepared pudding. 

Q.8 Describe how you will tell your parents that Darshana was laughed at by all her classmates in active voice. 

1. Darshana is laughed at by all her classmates. 

2. All her classmates will been laugh at Darshana. 

3. All her classmates laughing at Darshana. 

4. All her classmates laughed at Darshana. 

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

Ranen feels that the notion of democracy is a farce. 

1. Law 

2. Portion 

3. Reality 

4. Quotient 

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 

Carolina opened a savings account to save money for later. 

1. for a cold day 

2. for a hot day 

3. for a rainy day 

4. for a sunny day 

Q.11 Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words. 

A similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based. 

1. Ambiguity 

2. Apathy 

3. Analogy 

4. Amalgamation 

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

The money paid to former wife, husband or partner when the marriage is ended. 

1. Compensation 

2. Recompense 

3. Maintenance 

4. Alimony

Q.13 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Abrupt 

2. Abendance 

3. Astute 

4. Absolute 

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

Triumph 

1. Succeed 

2. Attainment 

3. Capture 

4. Defeat 

Q.15 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. After examining these three approaches carefully I crossed the bridge and examined the Kedarnath pilgrim road for half a mile. 

B. There were three approaches to the bridge; one from the north, one from the south and between these two a well-beaten footpath from the Rudraprayag bazaar. 

C. Satisfied that the leopard had not crossed the river, I determined to put in operation my plan for closing the two bridges at night and thus confining the leopard to my side of the river. 

D. Next, I examined the footpath on which three nights previously my goat had been killed. 

1. DABC 

2. CDAB 

3. ABCD 

4. BADC 

Q.16 Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in thegiven sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. 

He was so curious that he rose many questions in the meeting. 

1. that he aroused many questions 

2. that he raised many questions 

3. No substitution 

4. that he rose much questions 

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

She was upset seeing the scattered documents. 

1. Gathered 

2. Perished 

3. Dissipated 

4. Sprinkled 

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

I think Jeremy will not / have save enough money / by the time / the year ends. 

1. have save enough money 

2. I think Jeremy will not 

3. the year ends 

4. by the time 

Q.19 Select the grammatically correct sentence. 

A. The Supriya is the best girl in the class. 

B. Supriya is the best girl in the class. 

C. Supriya is best girl in the class. 

D. The Supriya is a best girl in the class. 

1. B 

2. D 

3. C 

4. A 

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

A group of people travelling together in a van 

1. Brood 

2. Constellation 

3. Gypsies 

4. Caravan 

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 birds is one of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world. From the soaring flight of eagles to the colourful plumage of parrots, birds have evolved a wide range of (2) _________ to survive and thrive in their environments. One of the most remarkable adaptations is the ability of some birds to migrate over vast distances, often crossing oceans and continents to reach their breeding or wintering grounds. However, many species of birds are facing threats to their survival, such as habitat loss, climate change and (3) _________ by humans. In response, conservation efforts have been put in place to protect these birds and their habitats. This might involve creating protected areas, restoring degraded habitats or reducing the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Another important aspect of bird conservation is (4) _________ populations to track changes over time and identify emerging threats. This can be done through citizen science programmes or through more intensive efforts led by conservation organisations. Ultimately, protecting birds and their habitats is not only important for the birds themselves but also for the broaderecosystems they are a part of, and the many benefits these ecosystems provide to humans, such as clean air and water, and (5) _________ opportunities. 

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

1. multitude 

2. assortment 

3. variability 

4. Diversity 

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

1. failures 

2. shortcomings 

3. strategies 

4. Weakness 

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

1. safeguarding 

2. preservation 

3. exploitation 

4. Migration 

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

1. overlooking 

2. neglecting 

3. monitoring 

4. Forgetting 

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

1. work-related 

2. recreational 

3. strenuous 

4. Arduous