SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 22.11.19

As SSC CGL notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of the quizzes is based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL examination. Regular practice of the questions included in the quizzes will boost up your preparations and it will be very helpful in scoring good marks in the examination.

Directions (1-5): In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase highlighted in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet. 

Q.1 The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure. 

a) acting foolishly 

b) in disagreement 

c) unanimous 

d) behaving childishly 

Q.2 I sent him about his business as I could stand his insolence no longer. 

a) broke the partnership 

b) requested him to bother someone else 

c) dismissed him permanently 

d) abused him heartily 

Q.3 The casting vote of the Chairman clinched the issue. 

a) to clear the controversy 

b) to close the chapter 

c) to finish the given work 

d) to start a fight 

Q.4 It is difficult to keep a level head in these days of mounting prices. 

a) maintain existence 

b) make both ends meet 

c) remain cool and composed 

d) maintain standard of living 

Q.5 The Company has been handed over to new masters lock, stock and barrel. 

a) financially 

b) partially 

c) completely 

d) administratively

Q6-10. The 1st and the last part of the sentence/ paragraph are numbered I and 6. The rest of the sentence/paragraph is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/paragraph and find out which of the four combinations is correct and mark your answer. 

Q6. 1. Advertising is a form of 

P. mass communication which is presented in

Q. and further persuading people to

R. giving information and arousing interest

S. form of sign and symbols

6. buy the product.

A. PSRQ

B. RSPQ

C. QPRS

D. SQPR

Q7. 1. A thief was trying to break into a house. 

P. The thief tried to run away.

Q. People chased him and caught hold of him.

R. The neighbors rushed to the house.

S. The dog started barking.

6. He was handed over to the police

A. PRSQ

B. RPSQ

C. SRPQ

D. RPQS

Q8. 1. Let us admit 

P. number of cars,

Q. a daily occurrence in

R. that traffic jam has become

S. because of the enormous

6. which clog the roads too much.

A. RQSP

B. SPRQ

C. QRPS

D. PRSQ

Q9. 1. A recent study has shown 

P. come out of various colonies of major cities

Q. the essential arteries of city life.

R. that about 250 tonnes of plastic waste

S. which disrupt the sewer system.

6. Hence ban Plastics.

A. SRPQ

B. RPSQ

C. PSRQ

D. PRSQ

Q10. 1. We searched everywhere, 

P. and amongst the magazines

Q. inside the cupboards and suitcases,

R. and books but Sameer could find no

S . under the bed and tables,

6. trace of his wallet.

A. QRPS

B. PRSQ

C. RPQS

D. SQPR

Answers: 

Q.1 (b) 

Q.2 (c) 

Q.3 (a) 

Q.4 (c) 

Q.5 (c)

Q.6 (A)

Q.7  (C)

Q.8 (A)

Q.9 (B)

Q.10 (D)