Dear Students,
English section is an integral part of SSC Exams.This is also a section that is feared by most of the candidates.Though the sheer number of concepts and rules may seem intimidating at first, with discipline and the right approach, it is not difficult to master these concepts and their application to questions. SSC CPO Exam is to be held from the month of June where English Language Section holds 50 questions containing 5 questions from each topic according to new SSC CPO Pattern . Also SSC CGL 2018 is the next golden opportunity.
You need to gird up your loins to score maximum marks.Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 Important English Miscellaneous Questions. To make you learn vocabulary and grammar rules effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.
Directions (1-5): In the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
Q1. Brinjals are dead cheap these days.
(a) deadly cheap
(b) dirt cheap
(c) dust cheap
(d) No Improvement
(b) was broadcast
(c) was broadcasting
(d) No Improvement
Q4. Desertification, condition of the desert spreading into previously arable land, is threatening the planet.
(a) condition where the desert spreads into previously arable land.
(b) spread of conditions of desert where land
(c) the situation when desert conditions spread into previously arable land.
(d) No Error
Directions (5-8): In the following passages, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of alternative given.
Each species has its special place or habitat. An (v)__________ bird watcher can look at a forest, meadow, lake, swamp or field and (vi)__________ almost exactly what birds he (vii)__________ find there. Some birds are found all over the world, other’s (viii)_________ themselves to certain areas.
Q5.
(a) active
(b) advanced
(c) expert
(d) experienced
English section is an integral part of SSC Exams.This is also a section that is feared by most of the candidates.Though the sheer number of concepts and rules may seem intimidating at first, with discipline and the right approach, it is not difficult to master these concepts and their application to questions. SSC CPO Exam is to be held from the month of June where English Language Section holds 50 questions containing 5 questions from each topic according to new SSC CPO Pattern . Also SSC CGL 2018 is the next golden opportunity.
You need to gird up your loins to score maximum marks.Today, in this English quiz we are providing 15 Important English Miscellaneous Questions. To make you learn vocabulary and grammar rules effectively is the motive behind the provided quiz. Attempt this quiz and prepare yourself flawlessly. We wish you good luck for the upcoming Exams.
Directions (1-5): In the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
Q1. Brinjals are dead cheap these days.
(a) deadly cheap
(b) dirt cheap
(c) dust cheap
(d) No Improvement
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Q2. It is unreasonable to distort the statement of a man simply because he doesn’t agree with your opinions.
(a) discourage
(b) denounce
(c) bend
(d) No Improvement
S1. Years. (B)
Sol. Dirt cheap: Extremely cheap.
Sol. Dirt cheap: Extremely cheap.
Q2. It is unreasonable to distort the statement of a man simply because he doesn’t agree with your opinions.
(a) discourage
(b) denounce
(c) bend
(d) No Improvement
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Q3. Who does not know that this was broadcasted ten days ago?
(a) had broadcastS2. Years. (B)
Sol. Denounce: Publicly declare to be wrong.
Sol. Denounce: Publicly declare to be wrong.
Q3. Who does not know that this was broadcasted ten days ago?
(b) was broadcast
(c) was broadcasting
(d) No Improvement
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S3. Years. (B)
Sol. The past form (V₂) of broadcast is broadcast not broadcasted.
Sol. The past form (V₂) of broadcast is broadcast not broadcasted.
Q4. Desertification, condition of the desert spreading into previously arable land, is threatening the planet.
(a) condition where the desert spreads into previously arable land.
(b) spread of conditions of desert where land
(c) the situation when desert conditions spread into previously arable land.
(d) No Error
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S4. Years. (C)
Sol. Option C fits in the context.
Sol. Option C fits in the context.
Directions (5-8): In the following passages, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of alternative given.
Each species has its special place or habitat. An (v)__________ bird watcher can look at a forest, meadow, lake, swamp or field and (vi)__________ almost exactly what birds he (vii)__________ find there. Some birds are found all over the world, other’s (viii)_________ themselves to certain areas.
Q5.
(a) active
(b) advanced
(c) expert
(d) experienced
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S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. Expert: having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Hence option C fits in the context.
Directions (6-10): In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filed in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Sol. Expert: having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Hence option C fits in the context.
Directions (6-10): In the following question, sentences are given with blanks to be filed in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
Q6.
(a) calculate
(b) prophesy
(c) suggest
(d) predict
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S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. Option A fits in the context.
Sol. Option A fits in the context.
Q7.
(a) may
(b) might
(c) must
(d) should
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S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. Must: expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely. Observing the previous statement, ‘must’ is a right choice.
Sol. Must: expressing an opinion about something that is logically very likely. Observing the previous statement, ‘must’ is a right choice.
Q8.
(a) withdraw
(b) confine
(c) impound
(d) sway
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S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. Confine: keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time).
Sol. Confine: keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time).
Directions (9-12): In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.
Q9. To bring peace and end violence.
(a) Soothe
(b) Harmonize
(c) Pacify
(d) Tranquilize
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S9. Ans.(c)
Q10. One who comes from a village and considered stupid
(a) Bumpkin
(b) Purgation
(c) Brigand
(d) Catharsis
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S10. Ans.(a)
Q11. A low area storm with high winds rotating about a centre of low atmospheric pressure.
(a) Cyclone
(b) Tornado
(c) Typhoon
(d) Hurricane
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S11. Ans.(a)
Q12. Fear of going to bed.
(a) Clinophobia
(b) Ballistophobia
(c) Xenophobia
(d) Stenophobia
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S12. Ans.(a)
Directions (13-15): Choose the one among four alternatives which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Q13. Harp on
(a) To comment
(b) To criticize
(c) To keep on talking
(d) To keep on insulting
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S13. Ans.(c)
Q14. To be in abeyance
(a) To be cheerful
(b) Dual minded
(c) In a fighting mood
(d) Not operating at the present time.
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S14. Ans.(d)
Q15. To be up and doing
(a) To recover from illness
(b) To be actively engaged
(c) To progress satisfactorily
(d) To be expressive
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S15. Ans.(b)
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