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SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 1 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Morbid compulsion to consume alcohol continuously

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 1 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Abundant

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 2 | English Comprehension

Identity the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Secure

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 2 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who does not show response to good or bad

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 2 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.The painting was admired by art enthusiasts from around the world.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 3 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Gourav was no good than a foolish person.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 3 | English Comprehension

Select the word segment that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the sentence meaningfully.(Each participant have) performed well.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 3 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. If you want to be a good detective, it helps to have an inquisitive nature.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 4 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.Fatima was at her wits end trying to decide on a serene place for spending the holidays in.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 4 | English Comprehension

Select the option that corrects the error in the given sentence. He ran quick to catch the bus.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 4 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The meal was not prepared by us.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 5 | English Comprehension

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. P. having the opportunity of observing peoplesQ. we respect and appreciate their point of viewsR. the advantage of travelling different places andS. culture, custom and lifestyle, is that

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 5 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. The homework must be done by you.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 5 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Acquiesce

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 6 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. That which cannot be conquered

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 6 | English Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 6 | English Comprehension

Select the correctly spelled sentence.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 7 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence. His ambition in life is to become a happy and satisfied man.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 7 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. I would love to organise the farewell party at my house.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 7 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Taut

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 8 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.He will be made President by the people.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 8 | English Comprehension

Read the sentence carefully and select the most suitable idiom to fill in the blank. The renowned publisher decided to withdraw a book from the market. No one was interested in the book as the arguments presented were ____________.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 8 | English Comprehension

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (O) as it was the last one of the evening (P) the city bus was overcrowded (Q) and this gave an opportunity (R) to the pickpockets (S) to try their skill

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 9 | English Comprehension

Which of the following idioms means to steal from a shop?

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 9 | English Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. Every students in the hostel decided to travel to Delhi to witness the Republic Day parade.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 9 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Receive

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 10 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the following sentence in passive voice. Sonam does not like bananas.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 10 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Break a leg

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 10 | English Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.I are dancing with my husband at my sisters wedding.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 11 | English Comprehension

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.The tea at this caf is best than at the Costa Caf in our office.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 11 | English Comprehension

Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct logical sequence. A. These can turn around to track stars with the rotation of Earth. B. Observatories are places to study place. C. They are mostly built on the mountain tops. D. Telescopes are placed in the dome-shaped roof of the building.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 11 | English Comprehension

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. The genuine beliefs, though not unconsciously acquired by most children; and even if they depart from these beliefs in later life B. Something of them remains deeply implanted, ready to emerge in a time of stress of crisis C. The importance of education in forming character and opinion is very great and well recognised by all D. Education is, as a rule, the strongest force on the side of what exists and again fundamental change

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 12 | English Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 12 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Miserable

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 12 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. In Indian mythology, most of the Asuras wish to be never able to die.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 13 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Confiscate

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 13 | English Comprehension

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.Someone has taken my secret diary.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 13 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Rajus job as a clerk seemed to be bad at first because of the low salary, but resulted in something good happening later because it saved him from being unemployed.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 14 | English Comprehension

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence. (a) the use of animal research (b) throughout the past century (c) and it continues to be used to understand many diseases (d) has been of considerable importance (e) in the field of scientific and medical advancements

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 14 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 14 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word. Edible

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 15 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence. He is an atheist, although he respects everyones belief.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 15 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. There are many factories in the operative area of the city.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 15 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution. Spreading awareness about the rights of the consumers and the relief open to them in case they did not get their moneys worth of goods and service has rightly been identified as the first priority.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 16 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence. In my new office, all employees were different, so I felt like a fish out of water

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 16 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. Pollution levels have increased so largely that they are almost killing us.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 16 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank. The elaborate syllabi had to be ________(summarised) to make a presentation in the UGC assessment meeting.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 17 | English Comprehension

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence and select its correct spelling from the given options. I receieved a parcel in the mail today.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 17 | English Comprehension

Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Scary

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 17 | English Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 18 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. The question papers are placed in the lockers of the school in a way that they cant be reached.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 18 | English Comprehension

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error. Mrs. Sreelakshmis / musical intelligence / is superior than / Mrs. Sumas.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 18 | English Comprehension

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. By this time next year / I will had graduated from college / and starting my first job / in the field of marketing.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 19 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in bold. Elisabeth stood at the piano, which did nothing to allay his anxiety

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 19 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank. He has the ________ to express his thoughts.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 19 | English Comprehension

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. If I was the queen, I would give a handsome sum towards education.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 20 | English Comprehension

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Berserk

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 20 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An order of law requiring people to remain indoors

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 20 | English Comprehension

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 21 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 21 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 21 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the beauty spot was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 21 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 21 Q.21 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 22 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the beauty spot was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 22 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 22 Q.22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 22 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 22 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 23 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 23 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 23 Q.23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 23 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the beauty spot was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 23 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 24 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 24 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the beauty spot was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 24 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 24 Q.24 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 2)| Question - 25 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. From the beginning (1)_________ the eighteenth century, the ladies of European cities covered (2)_______ faces in layers of paint and powder. This particular fashion was largely brought (3) __________ by the urgent need to disguise the ravages of smallpox, (4)_________ left their faces pitted and scarred. During this same period, the beauty spot was introduced to cover (5) __________ a facial defect. SubQuestion No : 25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 1)| Question - 25 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henrys treatment of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos. SubQuestion No : 25 Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2024 (shift 3)| Question - 25 | English Comprehension

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Tea prices in the domestic (1)__________ continue to rule high in the current year despite the expectation of a higher production as compared to the previous year. During the past three months, tea prices have been (2)__________ with the prices of other companies. Unlike last year, tea prices have generally shown (3) __________, when tea prices rose dramatically, this year, prices seem to have (4) __________ at a rather high level. In the subsequent four months, the (5)__________ average price showed a downtrend. SubQuestion No : 25 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

SSC CGL Tier 1SSC CGL Tier 1 2022 (shift 1)| Question - 1 | English Comprehension

Select the option that can be used as a one-word-substitute for the given group of words. A false idea or belief