SSC - CGL English Language And Comprehension Solved Question Paper 2017 | Previous Year Papers | Zigya

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English Language And Comprehension

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SSCCGL Class 12

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76.

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'.

As Benjamin ran (1)/ next the street, he wondered (2)/ what he should buy. (3)/No Error (4)

  • As Benjamin ran

  • next the street, he wondered

  • what he should buy

  • No error


77.

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'.

It had a bright blue (1)/ cover, which he was (2)/ careful not do soil. (3)/No Error (4)

  • It had a bright blue

  • cover, which he was

  • careful not do soil

  • No error


78.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Although the school lunch passed the legal standards, __________ or not it is healthy is debatable.

  • weather

  • if

  • whether

  • either


79.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Seventeen students were needed for a ...........in order to discuss the topics during the Student Council meeting.

  • decorum

  • quota

  • quorum

  • quote


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80.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Posterior

  • Anterior

  • Antecedent

  • Dorsal

  • Former


81.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Emphasis

  • Ignorance

  • Lethargy

  • Triviality

  • Significance


82.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Lambency

  • Effulgence

  • Dullness

  • Gusto

  • Phosphorescence


83.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Turgid

  • Bloated

  • Humble

  • Puffy

  • Tumescent


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84.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

In bad taste

  • Not suitable or offensive

  • To be a bad cook

  • To have a poor choice of fashion style

  • To express honest harsh opinion about someone or something


85.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Once and for all

  • Now and for the last time; finally

  • To be successful in the first attempt

  • To do a charitable act for the benefit of everybody

  • To speak for the majority


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