SSC CGL & MTS Quiz : English Language | 17-06-2021

Dear Readers,

As SSC CGL & MTS notification is out and candidates have started their preparation for this exam. Mahendras also has started special quizzes for this examination. This series of quizzes are based on the latest pattern of the SSC CGL & MTS 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.

1-3. Which of the following best expresses the meaning of the given Idioms/phrases?

1.I took exception to her remarks and left the meeting.

A. objected

B. suggested

C. heard

D. excused

2.He turned a deaf ear to his parents’ advice.

A. listened carefully

B. attentively followed

C. refused to obey

D. replied back

3.Most people live from hand to mouth because of inflation.

A. Live capaciously

B. Live happily

C. Live miserably

D. Live comfortably

4-6. In the following questions some have error and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and mark the answer to the appropriate letter (A),(B) and C). If there is no error, mark your answer as (D).

4.The book is interesting, (A)/ informative and(B)/ it is easy to read.(C)/No error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

5.She should do (A)/ the same if she (B)/ were in your place. (C)/ No error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

6 .The director (A)/ was present on (B)/ both occasions. (C)/ No error (D)

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

7-9. In questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

7.The floor of the gigantic hall was covered by a brown carpet.

A. covered in

B. covered with

C. covered upon

D. No improvement

8.Mr Mubashir teaches very well, isn’t it?

A. didn’t he

B. doesn’t he

C. wasn’t it

D. No improvement

9.If you come across my umbrella anywhere, bring it to me, can you?

A. isn’t it?

B. don’t you?

C. will you?

D. No improvement

10.In the question below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence and mark it as your answer.

A thing kept in memory of an event.

A. Venial

B. Regalia

C. Quarantine

D. Souvenir

Answers:-

Q.1 (A)

Q.2 (C)

Q.3 (C)

Q.4 (3)

Q.5 (A)

Q.6 (B)

Q.7 (B)

Q.8 (B)

Q.9 (C)

Q.10 (D)