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'.

My brother finds it difficult (1)/ to pass away the time (2)/ at our grandparent's house. (3)/ No error (4)

  • My brother finds it difficult

  • to pass away the time

  • at our grandparent's house

  • 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'.

No sooner had he finished (1)/ his morning talk (2)/ when it began to rain. (3)/ No error (4)

  • No sooner had he finished

  • his morning walk

  • when it began to rain

  • 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 mark it by selecting the appropriate option.

................ you work hard, you cannot succeed.

  • If

  • Till

  • Until

  • Unless


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 mark it by selecting the appropriate option.

Corruption is a standing hindrance............. the nation's development.

  • of

  • over

  • to

  • upon


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80.

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

Lethargy

  • Activity

  • Drowsy

  • Modes

  • Pleasure


81.

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

Hoodwink

  • Defraud

  • Illicit

  • Secret

  • Stare


82.

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

Multifaceted

  • Adroit

  • Handy

  • Pliable

  • Simple


83.

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

Trepidation

  • Bold

  • Calm

  • Fear

  • Violent


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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.

Kick the bucket

  • Loose the temper

  • To delay a little longer

  • To die

  • To meet with an accident


85.

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

An axe to grind

  • To act bravely

  • To act like a fool

  • To have a selfish motive

  • To task risk


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