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SSC CGL 2019 English Test - 10
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SSC CGL 2019 English Test - 10

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  • Question 1/10
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    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

    The robber (waived) a pistol and frightened the old man.

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    wave: Move one's hand to and fro as a signal.

    Waive: refrain from demanding.

    Thus, as the context is of past thus, “waved” should be used.

     

  • Question 2/10
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    Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

    You must learn how to (deal in) different kinds of customers.

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    Deal in: to trade in something.

    And we ‘deal with’ a person.

    Thus, here dealing with person is concerned thus “deal with” should be used.

     

  • Question 3/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

    One who is neither intelligent nor dull

    Solutions

    Mediocre of only average quality; not very good.

    Tolerable means able to be endured.

    Commoner means one of the ordinary or common people, as opposed to the aristocracy or to royalty.

    Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

     

  • Question 4/10
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    In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

    Carefully performing duties

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    Punctilious showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.

    Punctual means happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.

    Sincere means free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

    Pugnacious means eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

     

  • Question 5/10
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    In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

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    Snatched means quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.

     

  • Question 6/10
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    In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

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    Toxicity means the quality of being toxic or poisonous.

     

  • Question 7/10
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    The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

    P. is that we learn to appreciate the good points of others

    Q. the opportunities of observing their customs and manners

    R. the advantage of travelling in different countries and places and having

    S. and our prejudices against them disappear

  • Question 8/10
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    The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

     P. derived from the disintegration of existing rocks

    Q. Sedimentary rocks are composed

    R. largely of minute fragments

    S. and in some instances from the remains of animals

  • Question 9/10
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    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

    He will desert his wife sooner or later.

  • Question 10/10
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    In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

    He said to his servant, “Give me my coat”.

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