SSC CGL (Tier - 2) Online Exam Paper - 2018 "held on 17 February 2018"
Afternoon Shift (English Language & Comprehension)
Exam Name: SSC CGL (Tier - 2)
Year: 2018
EXAM DATE : 17-February-2018
EXAM START TIME : 10:00:00
Total Marks: 200
QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
Options:
1) Sip
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
Options:
1) Critic
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
Options:
1) Barrier
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
3) Ample
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
Options:
1) Confront
2) Contour
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
QID : 106 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Tempestuous
Options:
1) Stress
2) Toil
3) Calm
4) Examine
Correct Answer: Calm
QID : 107 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
Options:
1) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
2) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
3) Be totally ignorant or incompetent
4) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
Correct Answer: Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
QID : 108 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
Options:
1) A complete disaster
2) Having similar views or attitude to something
3) To look out for something without particular attention
4) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Correct Answer: Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
QID : 109 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Up against the wall
Options:
1) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
2) In a disorderly fashion
3) In an inextricable situation
4) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
Correct Answer: In an inextricable situation
QID : 110 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
Options:
1) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
2) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
3) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
4) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
Correct Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
Options:
1) Leading a comfortable life
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality
Correct Answer: Of the best quality
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Weather the storm
Options:
1) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
2) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
3) Survive a period of difficulty
4) Dispute a decision or choice already made
Correct Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
QID : 113 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Spin your wheels
Options:
1) Set an activity in motion
2) Waste your time or efforts
3) A firmly held belief
4) With great affection or enthusiasm
Correct Answer: Waste your time or efforts
QID : 114 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wear the green willow
Options:
1) To do something for someone as an act of kindness
2) Suffer unrequited love
3) Cause someone to be very frightened
4) Producing a lavish celebrating feast
Correct Answer: Suffer unrequited love
QID : 115 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wild and woolly
Options:
1) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
2) Either too much of something or too little
3) Near to perfection
4) Ignoring all obligations
Correct Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
