5. SSC CGL 2023 

Exam Date 14/07/2023 

Exam Time 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM 

English Comprehension

Q.1 In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

Seema was a timid girl. She did not talk to people who were not familiar to her. She was an introvert since adolosense . 

1. familiar 

2. timid 

3. introvert 

4. Adolosense 

Q.2 Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. 

Vennela made a big fuss about a small problem. 

1. Get a taste of your own medicine 

2. A storm in a teacup 

3. Add insult to injury 

4. Barking up the wrong tree 

Q.3 Select the grammatically correct statement from among the given options. 

A. It is a nice party. I am enjoying the party. 

B. It is a party. I am enjoying an party. 

C. It is party. I am enjoying a party. 

D. It is the party. I am enjoying an party. 

1. C 

2. B 

3. A 

4. D 

Q.4 Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence. 

The Emperor was considered as a wicked man. 

1. Virtuous 

2. Vile 

3. Savage 

4. Fierce 

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. We often make all things around us the way we want them. 

B. Even during our pilgrimages, we have begun to look for whatever makes our heart happy, gives comfort to our body and peace to the mind. 

C. Our mind is resourceful enough to find shortcuts in simple and easy ways. 

D. It is as if external solutions will fulfil our needs, and we do not want to make any special efforts even in our spiritual search. 

1. ADBC 

2. DABC 

3. CABD 

4. ABDC 

Q.6 Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 

Sharp practice 

1. Briefly 

2. Dishonesty 

3. Nearby 

4. Frequently

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

A book or set of books giving information about all areas of knowledge 

1. Anthology 

2. Dictionary 

3. Encyclopedia 

4. Volume 

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

Matching 

1. Resembling 

2. Appointing 

3. Adoring 

4. Distinguishing 

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

Derision 

1. Termination 

2. Admiration 

3. Disintegration 

4. Estimation 

Q.10 Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. 

Peruse 

1. Draw 

2. Narrate 

3. Check 

4. Pursue 

Q.11 Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. 

The salesman yielded to the demands of his corrupt boss. 

1. Trended 

2. Courted 

3. Hounded 

4. Conceded 

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

A person who does not believe that God or Gods exist. 

1. Irreverent 

2. Atheist 

3. Profane 

4. Blasphemous 

Q.13 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’s because the ‘practical people’ in society boast of having a practical approach to life. 

B. It is very likely for youngsters to seek advice from their elders. 

C. Emphasising upon the times that prevailed, the youth very much get their queries answered systematically. 

D. In the similar context even the elders are, in most likelihood, expected to give their advice as a word of guidance. 

1. CDAB 

2. DCAB 

3. BDCA 

4. ACDB 

Q.14 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. But she has no idea an aunt and uncle are waiting for her. 

B. ‘The Strange Child’ is the story of a young girl who believes she is the only one on the planet. 

C. Her parents simply vanished into thin air one day. 

D. She travels the world in search of Nevada because she aspires to reside in the Mojave Desert. 

1. BDAC 

2. BACD 

3. BCDA 

4. DABC 

Q.15 Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. 

1. Reciept 

2. Postponed 

3. Deceived 

4. Resistance 

Q.16 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. But the question that perturbs Ruskin’s mind is what social pressure can be exercised against a dishonest person. 

B. The merchant, for instance, must supply perfect and pure things to the people. 

C. Ruskin believes that in every civilised society there exist five intellectual professions, namely the soldier, the pastor, the physician, the lawyer and the merchant. 

D. Persons belonging to these professions are expected to perform their duty honestly. 

1. BACD 

2. CDBA 

3. ABDC 

4. DABC 

Q.17 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. 

The availability of funds will be / ensured if they all tried to / submit the proposals on time. 

1. ensured if they all tried to 

2. The availability of funds will be 

3. submit the proposals on time 

4. No error 

Q.18 Select the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank. 

He was offered a __________(moderate) price for his bungalow. 

1. sustainable 

2. considerable 

3. reasonable 

4. Respectable 

Q.19 Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. 

Did you not buy the return tickets to Dehradun? 

1. Had the return tickets to Dehradun not bought by you? 

2. Were the return tickets to Dehradun not being bought by you? 

3. Was the return tickets to Dehradun not bought by you? 

4. Were the return tickets to Dehradun not bought by you? 

Q.20 Describe how you will tell your parents that Mahesh and his team were helping the fire and rescue team in passive voice. 

1. The fire and rescue team was being helped by Mahesh and his team. 

2. The fire and rescue team helped by Mahesh and his team. 

3. The fire and rescue team being help by Mahesh and his team. 

4. Mahesh and his team were been helping the fire and rescue team. 

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. 

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also (1) _________. It can open up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. When learning a new language, it's important to be patient and (2) _________ yourself time to progress. One way to make language learning easier is to (3) _________ to it every day, even if it's just for a few minutes. This helps in building consistency and reinforces what you're learning. Practising speaking and listening is also important, not just reading and writing. By immersing yourself in the language and culture, you can accelerate your (4) _________ and gain a deeper understanding of the language. Learning a new language is not only practical, but it's also (5) _________ and can be a fun experience. 

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

1. insignificant 

2. rewarding 

3. pointless 

4. Customising 

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

1. give 

2. rush 

3. force 

4. Neglect 

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

1. hesitate 

2. commit 

3. procrastinate 

4. Forget 

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

1. complacency 

2. progress 

3. pitch 

4. Stamina 

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

1. intimidating 

2. daunting 

3. enjoyable 

4. Arduous