SSC Quiz | English Language | 29 - 07 - 17

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1. He is at the center of a scientific storm ______ transgenic mustard.

(a) on 

(b) for

(c) over 

(d) above

Ans- c

2. The number of years can be calculated ______ dividing 72 by the annual rate of return on the investment.

(a) from 

(b) by

(c) with 

(d) on

Ans- b

3. He has arranged to construct a temporary building ______ treatment of tuberculosis patients.

(a)for 

(b) to

(c) over 

(d) of

Ans- a

4. We have many indications that there is change _____ the air.

(a) under 

(b) through

(c)behind 

(d) in

Ans- d

5. The country’s position within the coalition of Gulf Arab nations has been different _____ other members.

(a) since 

(b) from

(c) against 

(d) for

Ans- b

6. Actions are the _________ expressions of thought.

(a) louder 

(b) speaker

(c) slower 

(d) mover 

Ans- a

7. He argued that the court changed the reservation policy of central universities merely ______ the basis of a writ petition.

(a) under 

(b) over

(c)on 

(d) at

Ans- c

8. They have the potential ______ they need the proper focus.

(a) so 

(b) but

(c) and 

(d) yet

Ans- b

9. The job of a teacher is full _____ challenges.

(a) in 

(b) with

(c) out 

(d) of

Ans- d

10. If I recall correctly, this _____ the first time I felt there was something wrong.

(a) are 

(b) were

(c) was 

(d) is

Ans- c