SSC CGL 2017 EXAM PAPER : Held on 16-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'.
The CEO only discussed (1)/ the new venture (2)/ with his manager. (3)/ No
Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
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'.
If she was marrying Mr. Gupta (1)/ she would have been (2)/ recognized as
Mrs. Gupta. (3)/ No Error (4)
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
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.
Ankita is disgusted _____ the habit of her brother.
Options:
1) at
2) on
3) of
4) with
Correct Answer: at
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.
Due to the security reasons we were _____ from entering into the cockpit
of the plane.
Options:
1) denied
2) rejected
3) stopped
4) warned
Correct Answer: stopped
QID : 180 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Exorbitant
Options:
1) Clear
2) Dull
3) High
4) Rare
Correct Answer: High
QID : 181 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word similar in meaning to the word given.
Jeopardy
Options:
1) Angry
2) Injure
3) Risk
4) Serene
Correct Answer: Risk
QID : 182 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Churlish
Options:
1) Belittle
2) Courteous
3) Fervent
4) Uncouth
Correct Answer: Courteous
QID : 183 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.
Phlegmatic
Options:
1) Ardent
2) Indifferent
3) Prohibit
4) Merciless
Correct Answer: Ardent
QID : 184 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Damp squib
Options:
1) Complete failure
2) Complete knowledge
3) To motivate
4) To squander money
Correct Answer: Complete failure
QID : 185 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives,
select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Rise like a phoenix
Options:
1) Something memorable
2) Time to answer for one's action
3) To become successful again
4) To make people happy
Correct Answer: To become successful again
