SSC CGL| CHSL| STENO | CPO Quiz : English Language | 09-11-2022

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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.

Directions (1-10): In the following passage from question number 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.

It is that time of the year when score cards and cut-off (1) determine one's future. While (2) and stress levels are likely to increase, remember it is not the end of the (3). Apparently, numbers may seem to be the magic potion, but an average score is no reason to give up. Luckily, times have changed and options are many. Recruitment criteria, too, have changed with soft skills and a (4) attitude dominating the employment world.

We all have (5) and dreams, but it is not necessary that all of them will be (6). So, though you may have always aspired to study in a particular (7), your scores may go against you. Accepting reality is the first step to mental (8). Get real and accept that the marks are not going to change, nor is the competition going to get less tough. However, make sure that you opt for the programme/course of your (9). Be wise and do not get obsessed with a particular college or course due to peer (10), prestige or social status. These are temporary signature tags not worth the tension or stress.

Q.1 Choose the correct option for (1).

A. lists

B. names

C. grades

D. classes

Q.2 Choose the correct option for (2).

A. curious

B. low

C. anxiety

D. high

Q.3 Choose the correct option for (3).

A. world

B. state

C. nation

D. place

Q.4 Choose the correct option for (4).

A. negative

B. pessimistic

C. sceptic

D. positive

Q.5 Choose the correct option for (5).

A. ambitious

B. aspirations

C. fictitious

D. malicious

Q.6 Choose the correct option for (6).

A. punish

B. finish

C. realised

D. accomplish

Q.7 Choose the correct option for (7).

A. college

B. town

C. village

D. city

Q.8 Choose the correct option for (8).

A. chaos

B. dispute

C. fued

D. peace

Q.9 Choose the correct option for (9).

A. want

B. choice

C. desiring

D. capacity

Q.10 Choose the correct option for (10).

A. force

B. choice

C. wish

D. pressure

Answers :-

Q.1 (A)

Q.2 (C)

Q.3 (A)

Q.4 (D)

Q.5 (B)

Q.6 (C)

Q.7 (A)

Q.8 (D)

Q.9 (B)

Q.10 (D)