SSC CPO Exam Paper - 2017 "held on 05 July 2017" Shift-1
(English Comprehension)
QID : 151 - 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'.
Mathematics and Chemistry are (1)/more easier than (2)/ Physics and Biology.
(3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 152 - 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'.
Jaipur is (1)/ further from Patna (2)/ than Chandigarh. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 153 - 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'.
Rahul was (1)/ the richest of (2)/ the two persons. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 154 - 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'.
Ritika gave her friend (1)/ no money nor she did help her (2)/ in any way. (3)/
No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 155 - 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'.
Low interest rates are tempting (1)/ many customers to take (2)/ on too much
debt. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
QID : 156 - 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 bought a new TV last month, but I _____ my old TV yet, so at present I have
two TVs.
Options:
1) has not sell
2) have not sold
3) have sold
4) am selling
Correct Answer: have not sold
QID : 157 - 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.
Piyush plays volleyball _____ an experienced person.
Options:
1) as though
2) as if
3) as of
4) as
Correct Answer: as
QID : 158 - 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.
One should grapple _____ all the dangers.
Options:
1) on
2) with
3) off
4) for
Correct Answer: with
QID : 159 - 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.
Scarcely had Ramesh gone there _____ he met his father.
Options:
1) then
2) than
3) when
4) for
Correct Answer: when
QID : 160 - 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.
Mobile phones _____ popular in India in the last five years.
Options:
1) have become
2) became
3) are becoming
4) are become
Correct Answer: have become
QID : 161 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Dishevel
Options:
1) clutter
2) unreal
3) foolish
4) adamant
Correct Answer: clutter
QID : 162 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select
the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Traitor
Options:
1) soother
2) turbid
3) epicure
4) deceiver
Correct Answer: deceiver
QID : 163 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Obscure
Options:
1) confusing
2) appease
3) servile
4) obvious
Correct Answer: confusing
QID : 164 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Pathos
Options:
1) hesitant
2) rebuke
3) sorrow
4) clumsy
Correct Answer: sorrow
QID : 165 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the word given.
Perdurable
Options:
1) irregular
2) long-lasting
3) fitful
4) abandon
Correct Answer: long-lasting
QID : 166 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Bountiful
Options:
1) generous
2) meager
3) copious
4) teeming
Correct Answer: meager
QID : 167 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Inertia
Options:
1) feeble
2) repel
3) energy
4) peace
Correct Answer: energy
QID : 168 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Nuisance
Options:
1) disperse
2) confront
3) bold
4) pleasure
Correct Answer: pleasure
QID : 169 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Renaissance
Options:
1) decadence
2) pestilence
3) prehistory
4) immorality
Correct Answer: decadence
QID : 170 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Hegemony
Options:
1) renowned
2) unpopular
3) notorious
4) subordination
Correct Answer: subordination
QID : 171 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
In vogue
Options:
1) Danger
2) Boastful
3) Ambitious
4) Popular
Correct Answer: Popular
QID : 172 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
In a fix
Options:
1) Witching
2) Making imaginary schemes
3) In puzzling state
4) Talk irrelevantly
Correct Answer: In puzzling state
QID : 173 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To hammer out
Options:
1) To raise alarm
2) To plan
3) To take part
4) To be tired of
Correct Answer: To plan
QID : 174 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
A mare's nest
Options:
1) A rumour
2) A false praise
3) A difficult situation
4) A constant source of annoyance
Correct Answer: A rumour
QID : 175 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the
alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Stand for
Options:
1) Represent
2) block
3) Resist
4) Discuss
Correct Answer: Represent
QID : 176 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
It is the time the four years old (is learning) how to read and write.
Options:
1) learn
2) was learning
3) has learned
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: learn
QID : 177 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
He plays football and basketball (also).
Options:
1) too
2) although
3) besides
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: too
QID : 178 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Neha was really happy (while) I accepted her invitation for her marriage.
Options:
1) as
2) when
3) then
4) no improvement
Correct Answer: when
QID : 179 - Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
Vishal (could be able to) work out these problems easily.
Options:
