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SSCCGL English Language And Comprehension Solved Question Paper 2016

Multiple Choice Questions

111. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

Looking forwards to meet you in Kochi.

to be meeting you
to meeting you
meeting with you
No Improvement

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112. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

Rafeek introduced me to his friend who is both a scientist and a musician.

scientist-musician friend.

friend, who is a scientist as well as musician

friend who is scientist and musician together

No Improvement

No Improvement

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113. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

The last census tells us that the population of Calcutta is greater that any other town in India.

are greater than that of any other towns in India.
is greater than all other town in India.
is greater than that of any other town in India.
No Improvement

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114. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

My teacher forbade me to use mobile phone in the class.

forbade me not to use
forbid me not to use
forbade me using
No Improvement

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115. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

From all accounts She is the best and honest student of the class.

She is the best and most honest student of the class.
the best and honest student of the class is she.
she is honest and best student of the class.
No Improvement

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116. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

Not only the robbers robbed the tourist of his purse but they also wounded him grievously.

Not only did the robbers robbed.
Not only the robbers rob
Not only did the robbers rob
No Improvement

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117. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

The meeting adjourned abruptly by the chairperson after about an hour of intense deliberation.

The meeting was adjourned abruptly.
The meeting was abruptly adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned abrupt.
No Improvement

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118. In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is given in bold. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose No Improvement option accordingly.

How long were you learning English for?

How long have been you learning English?
How long have you been learning English?
How long have you been learning English for?
No Improvement

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119.

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.

Rakesh says,'Can you prepare a cup of tea for me, Sunita?'

Rakesh tells Sunita to prepare a cup of tea for him.
Rakesh tells Sunita if she could prepare a cup of tea for him.
Rakesh asked Sunita if she can prepare a cup of tea for him.
Rakesh asked Sunita if she can prepare a cup of tea for him.

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120.

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.

The Prime Minister said at a meeting, 'There is no need of a working President for the party now.'

The Prime told a meeting that there was no need of a working President for the party now.
The Prime Minister said at a meeting that there was no need of a working president for the party then.
The Prime Minister told a meeting that there was no need of a working President then.
The Prime Minister told a meeting that there was no need of a working President then.

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