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SSC CPO 2018 English Test 31
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SSC CPO 2018 English Test 31

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  • Question 1/10
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    Alternative are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it.

    Be above board

    Solutions

    To be above board = To be honest in any business deal

    To be above board = To be legitimate, honest, and/or legal.

    “I expected that big company to try to take advantage of us, but so far all of their dealings with us have been above board. I think these documents are above board, Tom—go ahead and process them.”

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    Alternative are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it.

    The bridge gave way under the heavy weight.

    Solutions

    gave way = give way to someone or something. to yield to someone or something; to give preference to someone or something. The cars gave way to the pedestrians. The motorboats have to give way to the sailboats.

    It also means break down or collapsed.

  • Question 3/10
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    In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

    To feel or express disapproval of something or someone

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option (d). Deprecate refers to as having the urge of reasons or protection against something or someone.

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    In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

    One who eats human flesh

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option (b). Cannibal is defined as any animal that eats its own kind; a person who eats human flesh especially for religious purposes, for e.g tribal people.

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    In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

    To look at someone in an angry or threatening way

    Solutions

    The correct answer is option (a). Glower refers to a look of sullen dislike or anger.

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    Alternative are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it.

    Sheila’s tall tales have no meaning.

    Solutions

    tall tales = boasting

    talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

    "she boasted about her many conquests"

    tall tales =

    A story or a statement that is difficult to believe because it is too exciting or interesting.

    “He told me a tall story about having met some top models in a nightclub.”

  • Question 7/10
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    In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select ‘No Error’.

    The limitations and constrains with which we have been managing our work 1)/ have been duly realized 2)/ by our superiors. 3)/No Error 4)

    Solutions

    Substitute ‘constraints’.

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    In these questions, a sentence is given or a part of sentence is underlined below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.

    I would hesitate to tell her exactly what did I think of her.

    Solutions

    Explanation for (1) : There is error of assertive clause in this sentence. ‘Tell’ her’ should be followed by assertive ‘what I thought’, not interrogative ‘what did I think’.Explanation for (2) : The option does not rectify the error of assertive clause. It incorrectly changes the tense.

    Explanation for (3) : The option does not rectify the error of assertive clause. It incorrectly changes the preposition.

    Explanation for (4) : This option corrects the error of assertive clause. ‘Tell’ her’ should be followed by assertive ‘what I thought’, not interrogative ‘what did I think’.

  • Question 9/10
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    Alternative are given for the underlined Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and mark it.

    We should bury the hatchet and become friends.

    Solutions

    bury the hatchet = make peace

    bury the hatchet = End a quarrel or conflict and become friendly.

    To make peace with someone.

    “Can you please bury the hatchet and make up with your sister already? I can't take the

    constant fighting.”

  • Question 10/10
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    Choose the correct option out of the following given options and mark it.

    The best way to ____________ the children's poor test grades is to teach again the lesson and give a second test.

    Solutions

    rectify = put right; correct.

    "mistakes made now cannot be rectified later"

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