SSC CGL – SSC-CGL-17-September-2024

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It is very hard for her to provide the necessities of her family .

Explanation: The correct preposition after “provide” in this structure is “to” when the thing provided comes before the recipient, so “provide the necessities to her family” is the most appropriate substitution among the given options.

The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in which the article has been used INCORRECTLY.

UNESCO works to / strengthen an intellectual / and moral solidarity / of humankind.

Explanation: The phrase should be “strengthen the intellectual and moral solidarity of humankind”; the article “an” is incorrect because “intellectual and moral” together describe “solidarity,” not a singular countable noun beginning with a vowel sound.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The study of coins

Explanation: “Numismatics” means the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals, so it correctly substitutes the given group of words.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Explanation: The correct spelling is “Efficient,” with double “f,” so “Eficient” is incorrectly spelt.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things

Explanation: A “pessimist” is a person who tends to expect the worst or see the negative side of things, which matches the given meaning.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

He will give a lecture on personality development.

Explanation: The active sentence is in simple future tense, so its passive form is “will be + past participle,” and the object “a lecture on personality development” becomes the subject.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. Note: This is an advertisement of an ice-cream brand.

(A) That’s why Silky is deliciously different and exceptionally versatile, natural, thick and durable ice cream. (B) Beautifully firm, nice, silky rather than thin and watery, it stays in shape and stands on top of fruits or pastries without soaking in. (C) Silky thick double ice cream has a unique, fresh taste and texture.

Explanation: Sentence C introduces the ice cream and its main quality, sentence B explains its texture and firmness in detail, and sentence A concludes with “That’s why,” making CBA the coherent order.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Bully

Explanation: A “bully” is a person who intimidates or mistreats others, and “oppressor” is the closest synonym among the given options.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Thankful

Explanation: “Thankful” means grateful or indebted, and “obliged” can mean grateful or thankful in this context.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Ram went to _____ an ice cream.

Explanation: The sentence needs a verb meaning “purchase,” so “buy” is the correct word.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

Dr. Sinha has / brought about a new / book on social / impact of child labour.

Explanation: The phrasal verb “brought about” means caused, which is incorrect here; the suitable expression should be “brought out a new book,” meaning published or released a book.

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

His behaviour vexes me sometimes.

Explanation: In passive voice, the object “me” becomes “I,” and the verb “vexes” changes to “am vexed,” while “by his behaviour” shows the doer or cause.

Select the sentence that contains a spelling error.

Explanation: The spelling “accomodation” is incorrect; the correct spelling is “accommodation,” with double “c” and double “m.”

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Labour

Explanation: “Labour” means hard work, and “toil” also means hard and continuous work, so it is the most appropriate synonym.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

To the general public, William was best known as a crusader for peace and as an admired critic about social, political and ethical subjects.

Explanation: The phrase “crusader for peace” is correct, and the proper preposition after “critic” in this context is “on,” as he was a critic on social, political and ethical subjects.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

In those days, we did not expect luxuries; we were thankful if we could keep the wolf from the door.

Explanation: The idiom “keep the wolf from the door” means to have enough money or food to survive and avoid hunger or starvation.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Entire

Explanation: “Entire” means whole or complete, and its opposite is “incomplete.”

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.

No matter how hard work you, your boss will not recognise your efforts.

Explanation: The correct word order is “No matter how hard you work,” where “hard” modifies the verb “work” and the subject “you” must come before the verb.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

My cousin works day and night to achieve success in life.

Explanation: “Around the clock” means continuously or all day and night, so it correctly substitutes “day and night.”

Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

Feeling discouraged, she finally finds the motivation for pursing her goal.

Explanation: “Discouraged” means lacking confidence or hope, while “inspired” means motivated or encouraged, so it is the correct opposite.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________ pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________ dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade. Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Explanation: The phrase “the more pertinent one” is appropriate because the speaker is comparing one recurring dream with another and saying that the college dream is more relevant.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________ pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________ dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade. Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Explanation: The context describes the speaker suddenly becoming aware that there is a forgotten class, so “realise” is the most appropriate verb.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________ pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________ dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade. Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Explanation: The blank needs an adverb modifying “dissatisfy,” and “consistently” correctly conveys the idea of repeatedly or regularly disappointing oneself.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________ pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________ dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade. Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

Explanation: “Remote knowledge” means slight or limited knowledge, which fits the context of someone having only some knowledge of the speaker’s academic career.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. <br><br> I have a recurring dream. Actually, I have a few: one is about dismembering a body , I’d rather not get into it, but the (1) ________ pertinent one is about college. It’s the end of the semester, and I suddenly (2) ________ that there is a class I forgot to attend, ever, and now I have to sit for the final exam. I wake up panicked, my GPA in peril. How could I have done this? Why do I so (3) ________ dissatisfy myself? Then I remember I haven’t been in college in more than a decade. Someone with (4) ________ knowledge of my academic career might point out that this nightmare scenario is not that far removed from my actual collegiate experience, and that at certain times in my life, it did not take the magic of slumber to find me completely unprepared for a final. And, well, (5) ________ of what may or may not be true of my personal scholastic rigour, I suspect the school-stress dream is quite a common one.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Explanation: The expression “regardless of what may or may not be true” is grammatically and contextually correct because it means “irrespective of” those facts.