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'.

Freedom fighters laboured (1)/ to the good of (2)/the poor enslaved masses. (3)/No error (4).

  • Freedom fighters laboured

  • to the good of

  • the poor enslaved masses

  • 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'.

Father was upset (1)/when he found that (2)/ you are not there. (3)/No error (4)

  • Father was upset

  • when he found that

  • you are not there

  • 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.

To ensure a ......... reply, please include all pertinent details in your email.

  • prompt

  • efficient

  • tardy

  • strange


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.

The survey provided the company a wide ............. of feedback on its products.

  • spectrum

  • option

  • choices

  • colours


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80.

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

Ravage

  • Surrender

  • Construct

  • Damage

  • Liberate


81.

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

Ravish

  • Repulse

  • Enthrall

  • Offend

  • Depress


82.

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

Rebate

  • Deduction

  • Bonus

  • Increase

  • Remission


83.

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

Rebuke

  • Admonition

  • Censure

  • Scold

  • Flattery


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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.

Achilles' heel

  • A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

  • A secret weapon to be used as a last resort

  • A past deed which one is trying to hide

  • The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong


85.

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

Beat around the bush

  • To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.

  • Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person.

  • Spend a fun jovial time

  • Spend a fun jovial time


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