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 parts 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'.

Chilika is the (1)/ largest brackish water (2)/ lagoon in Asia. (3)/ No error (4)

  • Chilika is the

  • largest brackish water

  • lagoon in Asia

  • No error


77.

In the following question, some parts 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 climb upside (1)/ the mountains (2)/ was not easy. (3)/ No error (4).

  • The climb upside

  • the mountains

  • was not easy

  • No error


78.

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

Rituals pay into the ..............understandings of a society.

  • tactfully

  • tacit

  • taciturn

  • tacitly


79.

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

Repetition bred a sense of ............. with the characters.

  • familiarity

  • familiar

  • familiarly

  • familiarise


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80.

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

Incensed

  • Ecstatic

  • Exasperated

  • Elated

  • Blithe


81.

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

Transcend

  • Eclipse

  • Fizzle

  • Abort

  • Blunder


82.

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

Incapacitate

  • Cripple

  • Facilitate

  • Maim

  • Immobilize


83.

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

Sentience

  • Disregard

  • Appreciation

  • Consciousness

  • Perception


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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.

Ratrace

  • Make others fight for scraps and get sadistic pleasure out of it.

  • Be an oppressive boss and treat employees like animals.

  • A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.

  • Play games with the lives of other people and see them run aimlessly.


85.

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

Spin one's wheels

  • Keep bragging about oneself

  • Try your luck

  • Expel much effort for little or no gain

  • Start a long journey


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