SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO Quiz : English Language | 08-10-2022

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As SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO 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| CHSL| STENO | CPO 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.

Q1 In the following questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and mark your answer.

The bride settled -------- very well in the new environment.

A. on

B. down

C. up

D. off

Q2-3 In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

Q2 Ostracize

A. Banish

B. Belittle

C. Beguile

D. Besiege

Q3 Prophylactic

A. Antagonistic

B. Tax

C. Preventive

D. Purgative

Q4 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).

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu government to pass orders (A)/ on or before next month on a representation of a prisoner seeking (B)/ parole for canvassing as he is contesting as an independent in the May 16 assembly election.(C)/ No Error.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

Q5 In questions given below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted 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).

He was carried off his feet when he was declared to have won the prize.

A. carried of his feet

B. carried away his feet

C. carried on his feet

D. No Improvement

Q6-7. In questions given below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted 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).

Q6 The measles have broken out in the town.

A. has broken

B. have broke

C. has broke

D. No Improvement

Q7 No sooner was he brought here when he began to feel uneasy.

A. then

B. than

C. and

D. No Improvement.

Q8-10. In questions below out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Q8 A person who withdraws from the world to live in seclusion and often In solitude

A. Iconoclast

B. Recluse

C. Sage

D. Priest

Q9 A lover of books

A. Bibliophile

B. Bibliomaniac

C. Bibliographer

D. Bilingual

Q10 As the crow flies

A. To wander in the jungle

B. In a straight line

C. To protect environment

D. To travel to a foreign land

Answers

Q.1 (4)

Q.2 (1)

Q.3 (3)

Q.4 (4)

Q.5 (4)

Q.6 (1)

Q.7 (2)

Q.8 (2)

Q.9 (1)

Q.10 (2)