SSC CGL Quiz : English Language | 23.11.19

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 (1-10): In the following two passages from question Nos. 1 to 10, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer. 

Civilisation means outward (1) whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be (2) today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all modern modes and (3). This is (4) on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has (5) mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and (6) her beauty and magic. It has placed (7) power in the hands of man, making him a (8). With a single atom or hydrogen bomb, he can rain death and (9) on millions of innocent creatures. Thus, he is out to (10) himself with his own hands. 

Q1 Choose the correct option for (1). 

A. success 

B. capability 

C. progress 

D. enhancement 

Q2 Choose the correct option for (2). 

A. perfect 

B. educated 

C. decent 

D. civilised 

Q3 Choose the correct option for (3). 

A. means 

B. resources 

C. equipments 

D. gadgets 

Q4 Choose the correct option for (4). 

A. advancement 

B. heading 

C. movement 

D. progress 

Q5 Choose the correct option for (5). 

A. dug 

B. destroyed 

C. plucked 

D. marred 

Q6 Choose the correct option for (6). 

A. damaged 

B. destroyed 

C. disreputed 

D. soiled 

Q7 Choose the correct option for (7). 

A. immaterial 

B. boundless 

C. infinite 

D. unlimited 

Q8 Choose the correct option for (8). 

A. ruthless 

B. wild 

C. animal 

D. brute 

Q9 Choose the correct option for (9). 

A. destruction 

B. dearth 

C. gloom 

D. sadness 

Q10 Choose the correct option for (10). 

A. stab 

B. murder 

C. kill 

D. strangle 

Answers :- 

Q.1 (C) 

Q.2 (D) 

Q.3 (C) 

Q.4 (A) 

Q.5 (C) 

Q.6 (C) 

Q.7 (D) 

Q.8 (D) 

Q.9 (B) 

Q.10 (C)