SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 05 July 2017" Shift-2
(English Comprehension)
QID : 351 - 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'.
Roshni always want (1)/ to get the best of facilities (2)/ whether she
deserves it or not. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 352 - 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'.
Rohan's mother advised (1)/ him not to drive the (2)/ car lately at night.
(3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
QID : 353 - 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'.
I insisted but neither Praveen or his (1)/ friend Bharat is ready (2)/ to
work on holiday. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 354 - 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'.
Prabhat is impressed by his (1)/ younger brother because he is cleverer
(2)/ and amusing than he is. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
QID : 355 - 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'.
In order to reach his office on time (1)/ Rohan has jogged two miles a day
(2)/ until he bought his bike. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:]
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 356 - 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.
My house is adjacent _____ Central park.
Options:
1) to
2) with
3) of
4) from
Correct Answer: to
QID : 357 - 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.
I prefer walking _____ jogging because I enjoy the gentle exercise of
walking much more than jogging.
Options:
1) than
2) while
3) to
4) upon
Correct Answer: to
QID : 358 - 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.
Rohan _____ for this company since 2007.
Options:
1) has been working
2) is working
3) had worked
4) worked
Correct Answer: has been working
QID : 359 - 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.
Though he is old _____ he is strong.
Options:
1) but
2) yet
3) till
4) although
Correct Answer: yet
QID : 360 - 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.
She is a little suspicious _____ Naraine's true intentions.
Options:
1) on
2) of
3) with
4) for
Correct Answer: of
QID : 361 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Antipathy
Options:
1) Clumsy
2) Dislike
3) Annoying
4) Afraid
Correct Answer: Dislike
QID : 362 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Dearth
Options:
1) reduce
2) contrast
3) shortage
4) glorify
Correct Answer: shortage
QID : 363 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Piquant
Options:
1) distressing
2) gabble
3) appealing
4) pliable
Correct Answer: appealing
QID : 364 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Presumptuous
Options:
1) arrogant
2) negligent
3) resonant
4) assumption
Correct Answer: arrogant
QID : 365 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Stentorian
Options:
1) loyal and committed
2) extremely loud
3) unnecessary
4) very strict
Correct Answer: extremely loud
QID : 366 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Tedious
Options:
1) ambiguity
2) interesting
3) incidental
4) devotional
Correct Answer: interesting
QID : 367 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Turbulent
Options:
1) vivacious
2) peaceful
3) prophecy
4) affirm
Correct Answer: peaceful
QID : 368 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Ulterior
Options:
1) damp
2) hoarse
3) defiant
4) overt
Correct Answer: overt
QID : 369 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Vanity
Options:
1) zest
2) abdicate
3) conceit
4) modesty
Correct Answer: modesty
QID : 370 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Malaise
Options:
1) despair
2) sickness
3) healthy
4) enervation
Correct Answer: healthy
QID : 371 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A cock and bull story
Options:
1) An important story
2) An imaginary story
3) A long story
4) A short story
Correct Answer: An imaginary story
QID : 372 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Black ox
Options:
1) Nervous
2) Impossible
3) Misfortune
4) Ugly
Correct Answer: Misfortune
QID : 373 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Broke a lance with
Options:
1) To appear suddenly
2) To argue against
3) To burst out
4) To break promise
Correct Answer: To argue against
QID : 374 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Cry wolf
Options:
1) To condemn
2) To praise aloud
3) To raise a false alarm
4) Clamour
Correct Answer: To raise a false alarm
QID : 375 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Broke Reed
Options:
1) Stiffness
2) To break trust
3) Support that failed
4) To break peace
Correct Answer: Support that failed
QID : 376 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The burglar (broke in) Mr. Mehta's house last night.
Options:
1) broke open
2) broke through
3) broke into
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: broke into
QID : 377 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
No sooner (he had returned home then) his grandparents felt happy.
Options:
1) did he return home than
2) he had returned home than
3) had he returned home when
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: did he return home than
QID : 378 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Ayesha purchased (the very good) of all the suits kept in the shop.
Options:
1) the most good
2) the best
3) the very better
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: the best
QID : 379 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The train (left) before she reached the station.
Options:
1) would have left
2) has had left
3) had left
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: had left
Candidate Answer: [ NOT ANSWERED ]
QID : 380 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
My opinion (for) this film is that it will buy the Oscar award.
Options:
1) on
2) about
3) to
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: about
QID : 381 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A short journey for pleasure
Options:
1) holiday
2) stroll
3) excursion
4) sniper
Correct Answer: excursion
QID : 382 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Receiving guests warmly
Options:
1) hospitality
2) philanderer
3) docility
4) obituary
Correct Answer: hospitality
QID : 383 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Science of the constitution of the whole universe
Options:
1) ethnology
2) ornithology
3) physiology
4) cosmography
Correct Answer: cosmography
QID : 384 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Tale that brings bad reputation to somebody
Options:
1) pantheon
2) felony
3) scandal
4) portico
Correct Answer: scandal
QID : 385 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A man who is recovering from illness.
Options:
1) dilettante
2) emeritus
3) convalescent
4) bohemian
Correct Answer: convalescent
QID : 386 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one
word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) commission
2) commentary
3) commitee
4) competition
Correct Answer: commitee
QID : 387 - In the following question, four words are given out of which one
word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
1) millennium
2) millionaire
3) millenerian
4) manageable
