SSC CGL 2017 EXAM PAPER : Held on 18-AUG-2017 Shift-2
(English Comprehension)
QID : 176 - 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'.
They did nothing (1)/ that was down the (2)/ dignity of princes. (3)/No
Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
QID : 177 - 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'.
What are (1)/ you doing (2)/ by here? (3)/No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
QID : 178 - 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.
Do you ____________ own a copy of Shakespeare's Hamlet?
Options:
1) chance
2) chances
3) perchance
4) by chances
Correct Answer: perchance
QID : 179 - 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.
A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to
___________ between a lie and a truth.
Options:
1) extinguish
2) distinguish
3) finish
4) languish
Correct Answer: distinguish
QID : 180 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Commemorate
Options:
1) Opprobrium
2) Reproach
3) Disrepute
4) Celebrate
Correct Answer: Celebrate
QID : 181 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Plebiscite
Options:
1) Referendum
2) Tyranny
3) Despotism
4) Monarchy
Correct Answer: Referendum
QID : 182 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Rampage
Options:
1) Binge
2) Frenzy
3) Harmony
4) Turmoil
Correct Answer: Harmony
QID : 183 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Blasphemous
Options:
1) Pious
2) Profane
3) Sacrilegious
4) Irreligious
Correct Answer: Pious
QID : 184 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To have something on the brain
Options:
1) To be obsessed with something
2) To be ready with an immediate smart witty reply
3) To unable to solve a particularly difficult philosophical problem
4) To think wistfully about past life
Correct Answer: To be obsessed with something
QID : 185 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Not one's cup of tea
Options:
1) To stop having breakfast
2) To accept defeat even before attempting to take up the challenge
3) To be satisfied with less
4) Not one's choice or preference
Correct Answer: Not one's choice or preference
