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एस.एस.सी. सीजीएल (टियर -1) परीक्षा पेपर 2019 "03 मार्च 2020" सुबह की पाली (English Comprehension) SSC CGL (Tier - 1) Online Exam Paper - 2019 "held on 03 March 2020" Morning Shift (English Comprehension)

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(English Comprehension) :

Q.1 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

One of the boys from our school have been selected for National Badminton Championship. 
1. from our school
2. One of the boys
3. have been selected
4. for National Badminton Championship

Correct Answer : have been selected

Q.2 Select the correct synonym of the given word.

Obligatory 
1. Mandatory
2. Reckless
3. Useless
4. Aggressive

Correct Answer : Mandatory

Q.3 Select the most appropriate option  to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The Director will agree with the proposal if we do not exceed the budget. 
1. No Improvement
2. agree on a proposal
3. agreed by the proposal
4. agree to the proposal

Correct Answer : agree to the proposal

Q.4 Select the passive form  of the given sentence.

The manager keeps the work pending. 
1. The work was kept pending by the manager.
2. The work are being kept pending by the manager.
3. The work has been kept pending by the manager
4. The work is kept pending by the manager.

Correct Answer : The work is kept pending by the manager.

Q.5 Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

We must ______ help to the homeless and physically disabled people. 
1. exert
2. render
3. donate
4. contribute

Correct Answer : render

Q.6 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order
A. However, the rate of population increase is another important factor to consider.
B. This change can be expressed in two ways.
C. Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country.
D. First, in terms of absolute numbers and second, in terms of percentage change. 
1. CBDA
2. CADB
3. BDCA
4. BADC

Correct Answer : CBDA

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No : 7 

Q.7 Select  the most appropriate option for blank No. 1 
1. lifeless
2. total
3. vital
4. better

Correct Answer : vital

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Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No : 8 

Q.8 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2 
1. conscious
2. important
3. contradictory
4. unclear

Correct Answer : conscious

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No : 9 

Q.9 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3 
1. variety
2. facility
3. ability
4. agility

Correct Answer : ability

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No : 10 

Q.10 Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4 
1. by
2. from
3. against
4. to

Correct Answer : to

Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication plays a (1)______ role in the overall development of man. It can be learnt by our (2)______ efforts. Today, success in our professional life depends on our (3)______ to read, write and speak well which results in effective communication. Barriers (4)______ communication hinder the communication process. It is very important to (5)______ these barriers so that the transmission of the message can be smooth.
SubQuestion No : 11 

Q.11 Select the most  appropriate option for blank No. 5 
1. strengthen
2. succeed
3. overcome
4. create

Correct Answer : overcome

Q.12 Select the indirect  narration of the given sentence.

He said to the hotel receptionist, “Can you tell me the tariff of rooms? 
1. He enquired the hotel receptionist if he can tell him the tariff of rooms.
2. He asked the hotel receptionist to tell him the tariff of rooms.
3. He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms.
4. He asked the hotel receptionist that if he can tell him the tariff of rooms.

Correct Answer : He asked the hotel receptionist if he could tell him the tariff of rooms.

Q.13 In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

I can swim very fast when I was only five. 
1. only five
2. very fast
3. when I was
4. I can swim

Correct Answer : I can swim

Q.14 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To take French leave 
1. Welcome the host
2. Leave without any intimation
3. Leave with written permission
4. Acknowledge the host

Correct Answer : Leave without any intimation

Q.15 Select the correctly spelt word. 
1. Bouquette
2. Retalaite
3. Sarcasm
4. Humilliation

Correct Answer : Sarcasm

Q.16 Select the word, which methe same as the given group of words.

Something that cannot be heard 
1. inaudible
2. audible
3. irrevocable
4. infallible

Correct Answer : inaudible

Q.17 Select the correct antonym of the given word.

Exodus 
1. Departure
2. Exit
3. Refund
4. Arrival

Correct Answer : Arrival

Q.18 Fill in the blank with the  most appropriate word.

Handle this glass table with care because it is ______. 
1. frugal
2. fragile
3. ductile
4. volatile

Correct Answer : fragile

Q.19 Select the correctly spelt word. 
1. exteract
2. exhoust
3. exhibit
4. exhail

Correct Answer : exhibit

Q.20 Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

A hard nut to crack 
1. Not restrained
2. A difficult problem
3. Easily disappointed
4. Easily encouraged

Correct Answer : A difficult problem

Q.21 Select the correct synonym of the given word.

Scintillating 
1. Glittering
2. Boring
3. Stinging
4. Flattering

Correct Answer : Glittering

Q.22 Select the word, which methe  same as the groups of words given.

A song sung at a burial 
1. Hymn
2. Sonnet
3. Dirge
4. Ballad

Correct Answer : Dirge

Q.23 Given below are four jumbled sentences. Select the option that gives their correct order
A. However, they ignore the truth that progress and success are proportional to the labor they put in.
B. The general human tendency is to find faults in the policies framed by the government.
C. They blame the government for their slow progress, expecting miracles and magical transformation in their life.
D. So people openly criticize and condemn the policy makers. 
1. DBAC
2. BDCA
3. CDAB
4. ABCD

Correct Answer : BDCA

Q.24 Select the correct antonym of the given word.

Quiescent 
1. Dejected
2. Active
3. Peaceful
4. Indifferent

Correct Answer : Active

Q.25 Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement

The captain as well the players were responsible for winning the trophy. 
1. The captain as well as the players was
2. No Improvement
3. As The captain with the players were
4. The captain also the players were

Correct Answer : The captain as well as the players was

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